Lauren
Blakely didn’t disappoint in this standalone novel about love, trust, and
sexual fantasies. From the very beginning you can feel the heat flying off the
pages between Lily Whiting, a sports reporter and Finn Nichols, a lawyer who’s
healing from the death of his brother. They bond over sports and although their
schedules are hectic, they find the time to get to know each other deeply. 

Now that they
are engaged, there’s just one ultimate fantasy (a threesome) that Lily wants to
indulge in but doesn’t know how to bring it up with Finn. When Finn sees her browsing
history, he wonders why she didn’t say anything to him. Anyway, being obsessed
with her pleasure, he wants to fulfill her fantasy, but he needs to find the
perfect person, someone trustworthy. So, he settles on his best friend, Jake.
Of course, Jake is thrilled but wants reassurance this is really something Lily
wants and that there are ground rules. What ensues afterwards is a night full
of heat and passion between the three of them making Lily grin like a “wicked angel.”
Totally fulfilling her fantasy…her engagement gift from Finn. 

Overall,
this was a quick, fun, and sexy read. I enjoyed the storyline, the pacing of
the novel, and the sex scenes. The characters were likable and the dialogue was
realistic. It was good to see partners who trust each other implicitly to
invite a third party into their relationship even for just one night. This was
a big ask and Jake was the perfect person who respected the love between Finn
and Lily to make this happen. So, if you’re looking for a steamy read, then
check out this novel. Two thumbs up! 

Rating: 4
stars  

Some of my
favorite lines: 

I grabbed
her arm, whispering, “They’re best friends. Would that be weird? For them?” I
had to get her take. She was so smart and sharp. She’d know this. She’d
understand it.

Kate’s
eyes glinted. “I don’t know. I guess that’s what you’d have to find out. But I
don’t think it’d be awkward for them if it’s what Finn wants for you. And I bet
it’s what he wants for you.”

I was a desperate woman now, focused on this brand-new
option. “How can you be so certain?” 

“Because Finn is obsessed with your
pleasure.”

Originally Published on https://vocalexpressions.blogspot.com

Deliah Lawrence Attorney, Author, Blogger, Workshop Facilitator

Deliah Lawrence is a Maryland-based attorney and award-winning author of two romantic suspense novels (Gotta Let It Go and Gotta Get It Back) set in Baltimore. She’s also a blogger and workshop facilitator who writes poetry and short stories.

When Deliah isn’t writing, you can find her reading a book, indulging in her addiction to investigation discovery shows; or painting her yet-to-be exhibited oil artworks of landscapes, portraits or whatever else comes to her creative mind. Constantly on the go, she is also a member of the Black Writers’ Guild of Maryland and Sisters in Crime.