Winner of the 2021 Passionate Plume Award for BDSM Romance He taught her to trust, she taught him to love. Lucy Barton learned the hard way: rules exist for a reason. Seventeen years have passed since the devastating day she changed from a fun-loving twenty-three-year-old to the strictly controlled forty-year-old who uses speed dating as a way to scratch her itches without the inconvenience of … to scratch her itches without the inconvenience of commitment—not that anyone’s lining up to commit to a woman with only half a face.
When a chance meeting with her new boss, the enigmatic Toby Bennett, promises a wealth of carnal pleasure, she’s faced with two choices: use him to scratch her itch for a night, then cut and run as usual, or stick around for a while and learn the true meaning of control.
Tobias Bennett has always known he was different. His towering height and quiet nature aside, it’s his need for control in and out of the bedroom that sets him apart from most men. While acting as wingman for his twin brother, he comes face-to-face with his new office manager, Lucy Barton.
The wealth of scars trailing down the right side of her face and body intrigues him, but it’s her guarded disposition that has him itching to teach her a lesson she’ll never forget. One night in Lucy’s arms has Toby craving so much more, but she’s a no-strings-attached kind of woman. That’s her golden rule. But Toby knows better than anyone, some rules are meant to be broken.
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I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Toby and Lucy. Toby and his twin Charlie run a garden center. They just hired Lucy to be there office manager. But Toby is drawn to her. When a chance meeting at a speed dating event leaves them pushing the boundaries of boss employee. Toby and Lucy share similar taste in kink. But they’re past might hinder the future of their relationship. Great HEA in the end
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This is a new to me author, and I was pleasantly surprised by the story of Toby and Lucy, a BDSM romance I would normally avoid. I loved the female character Lucy, who was brave and loyal. And I definitely liked the author’s writing style. But frankly speaking I would have liked a bit less power exchange.
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Lucy and Toby are both scarred individuals and are dealing with there own demons. Toby just hired Lucy as an office manager when he and his twin also bump into her at a speed dating event. Lucy has burn scars but within, both Lucy and Toby have to learn to trust and love each other and they realize that they can’t keep secrets from each other. Can Lucy and Toby put there own demons and issues behind them and move forward with there relationship. Great book and loved reading there story.
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Unexpected with a dash of Dom
Toby is a hulking twin at a speed date event with his twin. He’s grumpy, dominant and has the hots for Lucy, his new office manager. Who just so happens to be at the speed dating thing.
What I liked?
They were both forty.
Lucy had scars inside and out.
They both liked booking up.
What I didn’t?
Her scars inside are not always actually compatible with a Dom and his need to spank her all the time.
His Own Heaven by Jennie Kew. I enjoyed this story. The tragic pasts that lead to today intrigued me and I felt a connection to Lucy right from the start. I found her to be a fascinating and strong-willed person. And Tobias, well he was everything a great book BF should be- IMO. I thought this was a great book filled with drama, action, passion, and a touch of rule breaking. I definitely recommend this story and author to others. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the first book that I’ve read by this author, but it won’t be the last. The story line and character work were terrific. The book had a smooth flow. The underlying message was great. This was an enjoyable book to read.
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This is an entertaining story with strong characters in Lucy and Toby. The author does a great job building the story and taking you on an emotional journey filled with humor,drama and love. She brings the story to life with her detailed and descriptive scenes. It’s an enjoyable story ,moves fluidly and I enjoyed reading.
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The storyline was well written and the chemistry between the characters kept me totally enthralled throughout the entire book!
Jennie Kew has really presented some meaningful characters in this story. With independent Lucy, she must see if she can find herself to have a relationship with Toby. While the attraction is seen from the moment that they meet, this story slowly builds on their relationship, but in a very flowing manner
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This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by Jennie Kew; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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A well written book with an interesting story line. The characters are strong and the story flows quickly and smoothly. I enjoyed reading this story.
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A super hot read, this newest release was enjoyable from start to finish. Great storyline with the right amount of drama and a whole lot of deliciousness that will leave you wanting more. Lucy and Toby had great chemistry and their loving was explosive with lots of emotion. You can’t help but fall for their character, a Dom getting the unexpected in his life he did not expect and a woman finding something that was missing in her life. This was my first read by the author and I am a fan for life. I can’t wait to read more of this series that sizzle and doesn’t disappoint.
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Once I started I could not put the book down from start to finish you just could not get enough with twists and turns, hot and steamy, strength, confidence, dominant alpha male and female Tobias likes control in and out of the bedroom and Lucy likes to have control because she only has one nighters.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.
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Lucy and Toby are both scarred individuals. Toby just hired Lucy as an office manager when he and his twin also bump into her at a speed dating event. Yes, the 3 go home together for a very smexy and hot evening. But this is only the top layer of this book. And if you only want to read about the sizzling attraction between these two, the book deliver sin spades.
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Be open to delve deeper than this, because there is a doozy of insecurity, emotional growth, vulnerability, trust, strength, and many more emotions swirling underneath, ready to suck you in.
Outwardly Lucy has burn scars but within, both Lucy and Toby have to learn to trust and love.
I really liked that Toby, although self-assured outwardly, was self aware enough to acknowledge that he did not have all the answers; in fact, he, just as much as Lucy, needed to be told – and understand–that he was lovable and good enough. That he was an introvert and found social situations and people tiring and awkward just endeared him to me more. Even though Lucy had her own significant insecurities, her strength matched that of Toby’s well.
A good book with a bit more complex layers than you would normally find. I finished it in one reading session.
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He’s a gentle giant with few words and scars on the inside. She’s a survivor with a heart of gold but wears her scars on the outside. This sexy story is not for the weak of heart but those that enjoy a story with heart and grit and passion.
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This is the 3rd book in this standalone series. This is toby and lucys story. Can toby convince Lucy to give him control and be his.
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This was a great read whose characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry between the pulls you in. The writing has you turning the apges.
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When Lucy goes to work for Toby, they both feel attraction, but the rule is business only while at work. Casually meeting after work and hooking up…ok. Luckily for masochist Lucy, Toby is an experienced Master. Through their own insecurities and family drama, scarred Lucy and determined Toby work to navigate their relationship.
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Five Golden Stars Awesome….
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This book is magically delicious and oh so wickedly naughty and well worth the emotional roller coaster ride.
Now switching gears Lucy, she’s my favorite heroine to many people they couldn’t see pass her so call flaws but she’s so much more I absolutely love her sass and strength.
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