My Savior… Or My Ruin?One night, and my entire life went up in flames. All because of him. Jafar. As my world burned down around me, he offered me a choice. Walk away with nothing but my freedom… Or rise to his challenge and win my fortune back.I bargained.I lost. Now Jafar owns me, and even as my mind rails against his rules, my body loves the punishments he deals out when I break them.But a … deals out when I break them.
But a gilded cage is still a prison, I’ll do anything to obtain my freedom.
Even betray the man I’m falling for.
Content Warning: This book contains depictions of consensual non-consent.
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Totally did not forget to write a review for this book.
Honestly after reading this book, I am definitely going to say that Katee Robert is one of my favorite authors now. I NEED THE REST OF THE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES NOW! This was so freaking dark and sexy and steamy. I literally had to pause to take a break because it was getting a little too hot, but it was the perfect book that I was looking for at the time. Would definitely recommend to those looking for dark and sexy with Disney channel fairy-tale retellings at it’s best.
*PLEASE NOTE: Just because I said Disney channel fairy-tale does NOT mean that these stories will be sweet and tamed. THIS IS MOST DEFINIETLY THE TOTAL OPPOSITE.*
I did not like the storyline and I really did not like the ending. It just is not what I enjoy reading.
Good read, interesting characters, good plot
It is not for the innocent! It is unpredictable which is great! Wanted it to continue!
That was a whole lot of fun! It started out rough, not because of the story, but because I had songs from the movie trolling me until 34%. Then they gasped and left because wow did it get hot! And honestly, I loved how it ended.
THIS BOOK got me out of one of the worst slumps I’ve ever experienced!!!
Let me tell you, I’ve never put down so many books in my life before this one! I’m talking highly recommended books… books that people say are their favorites. And I just couldn’t. But then I finally opened this one up after buying it months earlier and I was instantly sucked in!
So for that I’d say it’s a top read of 2020 for me. I loved this book. The writing was phenomenal, and the characters were very dimensional, which I NEED in order to get into a story.
Jasmine was exactly how you’d expect a submissive version of the real Disney Jasmine to be lol. She was fiery and yet she became a little sex-kitten for her Daddy so easily. I loved it.
And Daddy Jafar??!?!? What more can I say other than YUM. The dude is a hawttt af Dom who is growly and scary on the outside, but with the sweetest protective side, and I want one of my own lol.
The only thing I could take a pass on in this book was the addition of some F/F threesome sorta play which is not at all my thing, and I discovered is very big in this series lol (insert eye-roll here). But I can’t hate on it. It’s just not for me. Otherwise this book was GREAT.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who might enjoy kinky Disney retellings. The world building is very cool!
Wow a kinky retelling of Aladdin that hit all the things I love. Steamy af, safe word consensual non con, and kink! I love a good retelling and this one was a great reimagining. I am so intrigued by the other fantasy characters from the underworld that I can’t wait to continue this series.
Even with the spatterings of daddy kink I absolutely loved it! It didn’t take me out of the story and above all things even though he did some twisted stuff to her Jafar above all else does it for her. Always doing what She really wanted and needed. Even if I bristled at the keeping her locked up it was for her benefit.
Will definitely be continuing this series for more dirty fairytales
Desperate Measures
By Katee Robert
Wicked Villains 1
Narrated by Lessa Lamb, Jack Calihan
There is nothing better than a fairy tale, except one retold by Katee Roberts! If you loved Once Upon a Time, you are going to love this series! This spin on Disney’s Aladdin is just what the doctor ordered. Jafar, the wicked villain, is taking over the Sultan’s empire, but his daughter’s heart as well. Evil, kinky and oh, so delicious, he thinks he may have everything he wants. Jasmine is not so sure. She is feisty and has been held in a box far too long. She knows there is danger lurking outside Jafar’s walls, but is it worth the risk? And how does Ali play in all of this? Well to find out, you will have to read or listen to this masterful retelling. I was captivated by the entire story, with a new appreciation for Jafar! I loved his dominating personality and the hints of vulnerability. Jasmine is a breath of fresh air. Not the princess she appears to be, she has grit! It’s a fantastic story, and if you like fairy tales, you don’t want to miss it!
Casting of this story is key. The characters are well known, and you want to do them justice. Lessa Lamb as Jasmine could not have been a better choice. She is spunky, yet submissive, brave and passionate. She brings out so much in Jasmine and the transformation is felt through her voice. Jafar needs a strong, gritty, alpha and Jack Calihan brings it all to the table. His deep, gruff voice is perfect. There is no disobeying this man! It is a pleasure to listen to this one!
This is the first book I’ve read/listened to by Katee Robert. I went into this book totally blind, not checking what it was about. It started a bit slow, but then really picked up. The scenes were hot. There were holes that I’m wondering if they will be answered in other books? I’ll check them out once I finish my review. Oh, I’ve gotten to where I dislike most daddy books, but this one was not so overly done that it bothered me. But I LOVED the ending. It was epic!
Lessa Lamb & Jack Calihan were great narrators! Their performances made the book roll like a movie in my head. Great voices. Especially Jack Calihan’s deep rumble performance. Perfect.
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*I read this book through the Kindle Unlimited program.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
Story
Narration.
The story is ok, but it’s not really a re-telling, if it weren’t for the names (Jasmine, Jaffar, Ali) it can very well be another enemies to lovers romance and would have just work as well. But, otherwise I liked how she’s interconnecting the other villains and the underworld, it was interesting.
I would have love for it to have a better plot, it felt flat sometimes, there’s no much romance.
The narration by Lessa Lamb was perfect, she was great for Jasmine, with her innocence, yet feisty attitude, she conveyed everything really great. This is my first time listening to Jack Calihan and he has a really good voice, I enjoyed his narration he was so good, and will definitely be listening to more books narrated by him.
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I love this idea of the anti-villain and twisting the fairy tales on their head. In this case, it’s Jasmine and Jafar. Jafar takes control of Jasmine and it’s a dom sub story. There are a lot of different steamy scenarios and dubious consent (but consent nonetheless) and overall, the steam was the major point of this story. There was the introduction of Hades and Meg, Hook and Tinkerbell and I assume the rest of the series features a steamy version of these fairy tales and they mingle a lot in and out of the bedroom. I would have liked a little less steam and a little more about the interplay between good and evil in the story. I give the story 3.5 stars.
I had the opportunity to listen to an advanced listener’s copy of the audiobook and it was narrated by Less Lamb and Jack Calihan. Overall, the audiobook was good- it was a bit over acted at some parts but given the topic and the fact that this is an anti- fairy tale, I think the narration was pretty spot on. I rate the audiobook 4 stars for the narration.
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Who’d have thought Jafar could be so hot?
Mate, this book was hot… Like I’ll admit, I’m not one for a daddy kink but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of Jasmine and Jafar’s story. Whilst this was far more sex than plot, I was here for it this book will melt your Kindle
4.5 devilish stars!!
Jasmine gambled on her life with the most dangerous man she knew, Jafar. She lost to him and now she’ll pay the price.
Jafar owns her body and soul. No matter how exciting every prospect is with him, she is determined to earn her freedom at any cost.
Who knew I’d be this hot for Jafar and his twisted ways? Apparently, Katee did because she hit the nail right on the head with this outstanding story. I was left shocked to the bone because I didn’t fully process what happened but I always wanted to read more and more.
Jasmine is my one true Queen and I’d lay myself down and ask her to walk all over me. REPEATEDLY. I knew I’d absolutely love her from page one but she earned all of my respect by the end of the story. I was in awe and honestly so dang proud.
Jafar, my sweet growly daddy dom. Y’all I love this crazy fool so hard. I never imagined I’d actually be screaming for Jafar to win and take Jasmine all for himself. I couldn’t have predicted being so obsessed with a villain but here we are. This is my life. These are my choices.
I am so beyond excited for more books in this series and all falling in love with villains I’m going to do. Katee Robert is a master of story telling and without a doubt she’ll make you fall in love with the Devil himself.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When I first heard about this book I was intrigued. I never thought about the villain getting the princess. Then I read the mixed reviews and went in with an open mind. I really enjoyed this book, but it’s not for everyone. You cannot go into this series with Disney ideology, leave that at the door. A consensual non-consensual relationship, with elements of a DD/lg relationship between Jafar and Jasmine, plus the dungeon referred to as The Underworld with characters of Meg and Hades, and Tink and Hook, each getting their own books, respectively. At the heart of it, it’s still a romance with an HEA, and the ending is fantastic. If Jasmine’s character annoys you and you find her to be whiny, STICK WITH IT! You won’t be let down.
This book did not end at all the way I thought it would! It was an awesome twist at the end. Jasmine was a feisty, no-holds barrier woman who while at first didn’t know what she wanted, she quickly realized the power she held and took what she wanted. Jafar was equally loving but dominating at the same time. The perfect partner for the forever fighting Jasmine. This book definitely ended on a happily for now note but with what this series seems to be, I don’t think it will be the last time we see these two.
WHAT are you waiting for?
READ this book. Jafar + Jasmine? UM. YES. PLEASE. THANK YOU. Katee is a genius and she’s giving me all the villainy love scenarios I could ever possibly want.
Just grab the book.
Move over, Ali! Jafar is in the Kingdom and plans to steal the girl!
Well damn, that was unexpected! And I mean that in a VERY good way.
I thought I wasn’t into storylines with sex clubs anymore, Katee proved me wrong!
I thought I wasn’t into the whole “Daddy” thing, Katee proved me wrong!
I thought I was over the whole “she’s mine” thing, Katee proved me wrong!
I was into EVERYTHING about this book!
This gem has been sitting on my kindle and taunting me for a couple weeks now. Luring me in with the deliciousness that I was informed was inside. I FINALLY found a moment between arcs and gave into that dark temptation that was to be found within. Once I started reading though, I couldn’t think of anything else! I. DEVOURED. THIS. BOOK. I feel like I was giving into my darkest fantasies while reading this. I didn’t even know I had this fantasy, Jasmin and Jafar, until now! And let me tell you, Katee blew my mind with the INTENSITY. The CHEMISTRY. The DESIRE between these two. Don’t even get me started on the power struggle between Jafar and Jasmin…WHOA!
This man is supposed to be my enemy, but I’m starting to fear I’ll do anything he asks as long as he keeps drawing forth my darkest desires and putting them into action.” -Jasmin.
I could break Jasmin. Even though she surprises me in different ways, I know her well enough to make it happen. It’s just the matter of applying the appropriate stressors . I won’t do it. I don’t want her broken. I want her strong and fierce and to see what she’s capable of without unwanted bonds chaining her to the ground. -Jafar.
I LOVED Katee’s retelling of this story! How she twisted and “played” with the possibility of what could actually be, IF, these two got together. Katee was fueled by the original ALADDIN storyline, but this story is VERY MUCH her own telling and I FLOVE the spin she gave it. IT. ALL. WORKED! And it wasn’t just about the s*x, (although that was EXPLOSIVE and scorching hot *fans self*), there was a deeper storyline. One that had some mystery and intrigued laced in with all the kinkiness that was going on (which there was PLENTY of that)*wink*. And my intrigue was piqued furthermore by the secondary characters in this book. The way in which Katee incorporated these Disney characters into THIS story was just genius! We are introduced to Hades (ruler of THE UNDERWORLD, you’ll have to read to know what THAT is *wink*) and Meg (which they will be getting their own book, along with Hercules, whom wasn’t in THIS book. Book 2 is LEARN MY LESSON), as well as Tink and Hook, whom I’m presuming are the main couple in book 3, A WORTHY OPPONENT, but idk that for fact yet, I just know Hook is in it, WHO his woman is, is TBA. So let’s just say, I am most definitely anxious for the next book in this WICKED VILLAINS series, which thankfully comes out very soon!
If you’re wanting to try a different type of romance, I would HIGHLY recommend you jump on this train and give the Villains a chance. You will not be disappointed!
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5 stars!
“Short” story. Easy to read “in between “ in a couple of days
I loved it! Jafar was perfect and I kept hearing the animation characters voice every time he talked so smooth. The heat between them was intense and he was a great antihero. I also enjoyed how Jasmine wasn’t some meek princess and fought for what she deserved.
At 25 years old, Jasmine Sarraf has been a caged princess her entire life. Though she has her own ideas, being free to express herself in all ways is practically impossible. However, when her father’s authority is overthrown, the imbalance gives rise to new possibilities as Jafar takes the helm.
From the outset, a lusty antagonistic dynamic is established between Jasmine and Jafar. Together, they are combustible with Jasmine pushing the boundaries and Jafar making her accountable for her defiance. For years, Jafar had suspected much was percolating in Jasmine’s mind and body, but he didn’t expect her to be so perfect for his needs.
This story has elements that I definitely enjoyed. With the constant push-pull between Jafar and Jasmine, the chase and role-play, it all made for explosive scenes. Playing on mythology, the secondary characters were equally as entertaining and intriguing. Though there were some minor plot points that needed a bit more exploration, it didn’t detract from the overall story. Plus, I look forward to reading the next book in this Wicked Villains series.
Desperate Measures is an erotic spin on a classic that will leave the reader wanting to rub a different sort of lamp. This book will appeal to those looking for a hot and steamy read.