New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff continues the scorching Art of Pleasure series with Make Me Seven days, seven nights… One week of passion. One week of submission. One week where anything–and everything–goes. Pose for me. The words both thrill and terrify museum curator Grace Parker. Thrill her because the way he asks–and the way he looks at her–warns that he wants so … asks–and the way he looks at her–warns that he wants so much more than a few pictures.
Terrify her for the exact same reasons.
British photographer Jaxon Silva isn’t considered the rock star of the art scene for nothing. His latest project? Photos of bound women captured at the height of ecstasy.
Inspired by the magnetic artist to take a risk for the first time in her life, Grace leaps…into Jaxon’s ropes and his arms.
One week together is all it takes to change everything.
Jaxon–and the woman she is when she’s with him–is what Grace wants forever.
This book is approximately 35,000 words
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I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
Jaxon is a famous photographer and Grace is a curator at the museum holding one of his shows.
He was intrigued by Grace just from her emails and when he got the chance to watch her at a local bar, he took it. But he couldn’t just watch, he had to meet her. And he was happy to see that she wasn’t a push over. But he wanted more from her.
Grace goes to the bar close to her apartment for a drink never thinking that the artist that she has been planning a show for would be there. When a man offers to buy her drink she refuses, even when she realizes that it’s Jaxon Silva. She is shocked to see him sitting next to her.
In the short time they spend together, their feelings grow and it scares Grace. She knows that Jaxon has to leave soon for another show soon. She can not risk her heart. But Jaxon wants more and doesn’t seem to care about the show.
Can they make a relationship work or will they crash and burn? Will Grace get over her fear of losing him? Can Jaxon make her see that she is what he wants?
I liked the first story but liked this one more. This one had a little more story-line and more sex and being a quick read, there wasn’t much time for more back stories on them, but I guess if there were then it would be a novel. Anyway, if you are looking for a quickie, then this is one for you. And if you love Tracy Wolff like I do, you have to read it.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**
“Oh, Grace.” He smiles ruefully. “Because you were made for the rope. It’s why you fight it so hard.”
Don’t ask me to explain why Tracy Wolff’s writing does it for me…it just does. I’ve loved her writing style since the very first book I read and I keep coming back for more. She’s an auto-click author for me.
It’s insta-lust for them from the get-go. But, that’s only since they’ve met in person. She’s been a fan for a decade, awed by his talent. She sees him through his photography, more than anyone ever has before, and that’s unsettling to him. He’s drawn to her, pulled by a force he can’t explain, and the need to capture her with his camera consumes him. Too bad she’s resistant to that idea.
She’s skittish, afraid to listen to her desires. What she wants and what makes sense are two different things. Even considering his request is crazy. She’s worked so hard to reach this level in her career and letting him take photos of her could ruin everything. Why is she even considering it? “What is it about this man that makes me wish when I never wish? That makes me want when I never allow myself to want?”
It’s a miracle my Kindle didn’t melt with the heat generated from reading this passionate story. Being an art lover it was right up my alley and I devoured it from cover to cover in one sitting. I’m loving the Art of Pleasure series and I hope there are many more installments in my future. The line forms here…
So here’s the thing… IT TOOK ME FOREVER to finish this book and I can’t exactly tell you why. The writing is good, the characters are ok, and once we get to the last 15% of the book and emotions and kink is involved, I was all in. Sort of. But it literally took me two and a half months to finish it. I would see it on my Goodreads list and say to myself “you should go ahead and knock that out,” but then I just couldn’t and I’d start (and finish) something else. I guess I just didn’t connect with the book. I was super interested in the kink that is explored towards the end of the book and I wish we had gotten more of that. And some more character development or exploration or something that could’ve helped me form more of an attachment to them. But oh well… 3 out of 5 wine glasses.
Talk about a spicy hot book! Make Me checks all the boxes! Smoking hot British hero-, sizzling heroine-, enticing chemistry-, believable storyline-!
Jacob is a photographer and Grace is the curator of the gallery set to show his latest work. When they meet they ooze chemistry from the page! Their attraction is combustible and I loved their story!
Even though this book is a quick read, I never felt it moved to fast. The author did a good job of writing their desperation for each other and it was oh so satisfying! Did you remember me saying it was spicy hot??! Woo wee!
Great story to breakup those long novels!
I voluntarily reviewed a gifted copy of the book from Carina Press through NetGalley. The rating and review are my opinion.
Jaxon Silva is a very accomplished photographer and Grace Parker is excited to curate a show around his photos at the museum she works at. Grace has been drawn to his work since she was 16. What Grace didn’t realize is that Jax is very drawn to her and wants to photograph her, bound in his ropes.
Grace is hesitant to let a man control her because of things from her past, but quickly changes her mind because she is just so drawn to Jax. Jax cannot explain why he is so drawn to Grace but together they have a strong chemical attraction.
It takes a huge leap of faith for Grace and Jax to fully commit and trust in the other, but once they do, they find the happy ending they both always longed for.
This was an enjoyable novella dealing with shibari and interesting to read.
A great sexy short story with an incredible Photographer whose work is sweeping the Art World, Jaxson Silva and the Assistant Curator of his most recent show Grace Parks. He knew the moment he saw her she had to be his – not only that but tied in his ropes with her being the art. Yet, straight-laced, serious Grace Park doesn’t think she will let that happen.
Talk about erotic art! Tracy Wolff has me considering Shibari. Holy hotness Batman! make Me is the second erotic short in the tempting reading series! My suggestion is read with a plan in place to deal with the side effects of this delightful tease. I promise you will need it!
This guy has the balance between intense and sweet perfected. His first reactions towards Grace is to devour her but since she is so skittish he recognizes that he needs to take his time. Care for her, get to know her as deeply as she has discovered his true self. Jaxon feels exposed every time he is near Grace without she even trying. She just genuinely gets him. But not even when that sets him off kilter and leaves him feeling naked, he never wants to be away from her. She peaks his curiosity even more and without a doubt he is determine to make her realize that he is not going anywhere. That he wants everything with her and from her. Just as he plans to give her his all. The bondage is a bonus too.