Temptation is a sneaky bitch that brought two men in my life and I wanted them both. One left without saying a word. The other asked me to be his and I said yes. I moved on…so I thought. Life isn’t a fairytale. Everyone has a secret. Everyone has a flaw. And mine? Well, sometimes vows aren’t for everyone. They say there’s two sides to every story, but the truth makes three. In case you didn’t … you didn’t hear me the first time, let me repeat it.
Life isn’t a fucking fairytale.
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From the blurb, I never expected this book. There are twists, there are turns, there are 3 POVs, there is a lot to follow. They all are complicated characters, Damien, Olivia, and Jaxon. This book grabs you from the beginning, takes you on a wild ride that doesn’t stop with the cliffhanger ending to book 1. I’ve never read anything by Marie Skye before, but she is definitely on my to be read list. I can’t wait for book 2.
This duet starts off with SO much going on upfront in the lives of Olivia Damien and Jaxson. So many lies, so much deceit, truths to uncover, every page brings a new revelation. This story sucks you in from the get go, the suspense will leave you begging for the next book. I really enjoyed the detailed emotions these three got caught up in. And who can forget the HEAT between them! Holy hotness Batman! This one will leave you panting for the next book.
This book was all kinds of hot and awesomeness. It was so amazing I couldn’t put it down
Full of heat and suspense. Can’t wait to read the conclusion!
Olivia Reed is married to Damien yet her heart also belngs to Jaxon Stone whom she hasn’t seen in 3 years. Yet when he comes back she realizes that she can’t say no to him, even if it means cheating on Damien.
Yet secrets are hidden about Jaxon and Damien and their original link to Olivia.
Will Olivia find out the truth before it’s too late for all of them?
Wow – this book has so many twists and turns. This book does involve cheating so if you are not ok with that, then skip this one.
Olivia was married to Damien yet she seemed alone a lot until Jaxon came back and Damien had something to fight for. Yet the past between the three of them seems very blurred and things happened in the past that definitely left me confused and knowing there was way more to the story than we could have possibly guessed.
Jaxon “gave” Olivia to Damien for a reason and I was super curious to discover what it was. He was obviously in love with her and very protective over her so I was having trouble putting everything together. Damien was confusing me as he hated Olivia with Jaxon yet at the same time he knew it was still happening and I had no idea why.
The end left my jaw hitting the ground as I really wasn’t expecting that huge bomb to be dropped. Then certain things began to fall into place and made me understand parts more clear.
The very end was a total shock and now I need the next book!!
From the blurb I figured this would be a good story but holy !!!! Ms. Skye throws in some surprises and keeps you guessing. Nothing is as it seems. Be prepared for a wild ride.
This is the type of book that you don’t want any spoilers, go in blind. It is told from multiple POV’s and present and past but don’t worry Ms. Syke does a great job of not confusing you with all of this.
A read full of angst, love, sooooo much hotness, plenty of surprises and then the suspense of the ending. Thank goodness the other one was out because I need to see what happens.
Wow!! This book left me speechless, in complete shock.
Marie Skye is a new to me author and holy hell, i don’t know why i never k es about her.
This is the first book of the duet, and I devoured it.
It’s good, soo good! Is MFM, a married couple and the best friend.
Olivia, Damien and Jaxon, my goodness this three are on fire. The twists and turns, I’m intrigued, I’m on the edge waiting for answers. I need more…. I’m ready for book two.
I know this review is very vague, but damn k don’t wanna spoil it for no one. Just know that is good and you need it.
5 amazing stars!!!!
This is a must read! Holy goodness the plot in this book will have you wrapped in it so quick! I couldn’t put it down!! Jaxon, Damien and Olivia are such a great group of characters! I cannot wait for more!
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were great. I was captivated by Damien, Jaxson and Olivia how the three began. Damien and Jaxson are best friends. I thought I was getting real emotional reading this book. The highs and lows, happy and sad times and the heat was real hot and steamy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow, just a great read and couldn’t stop reading it. I can’t wait to dig in to the second book. These characters are off the charts amazing. This is my first read by you and I can’t wait for more.
A quick read with new twists around every corner! I wasn’t expecting half of the things to happen. Couldn’t decide which man I wanted her with and who to trust. Ugh! So much but not too much going on! Interesting first read by this author
Wow!!! I have no words other than OMG!!! This book will seriously have you on the edge of your seat the entire time!!! You never know what’s coming next, and every single time you think you know,,, YOU DON’T! I absolutely loved This book and I can’t wait to read the next one is this series!! It Ends on a cliffy that’ll have you screaming NO, WAIT, I’M NOT READY!!!!!
Damien, Olivia, and Jaxon….oh my! Damien and Jaxon are like brothers. They can see and read what each other is thinking and are very competitive. Jaxon is drawn to Olivia and watches her from a distance….until he got too close. The magnetism between Olivia and Jaxon was nothing like Olivia had experienced. She loved both men yet became Damien’s wife after Jaxon left. Jaxon did come back and oh my my! Even after Damien and Olivia were married, Jaxon and Damien would share Olivia. Unbeknownst to her, the men had it all arranged. Olivia was a spider in the Jaxon/Damien web.
Holy **itballs! The cliffhanger. Olivia was the “problem” that Jaxon was supposed to take care of. There is more to the story and I can’t wait to dive into book 2! I truly enjoyed book 1 and know that Marie won’t let me down in book 2. I received this book for my honest review
2.5 Stars
Reviewed by Allyson
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Up All Night w/ Books Blog
Not what I was expecting.
Don’t Let Me is the first book in the Simplicit Duet by Marie Skye. A new author to me and one that I was excited to read as the cover and description were very enticing. Once I dove into the story I was confused, bewildered on what I was reading. I felt that the story felt off and the flow/structure wasn’t put together well. I kept asking myself ‘Did I miss a scene along the way?’
The erotic and romance content was thrilling between Olivia, Damien and Jaxson. The dominance and alpha-ness these men hold/separately was intoxicating. Skye knew how to ramp up the heat… in many different ways.
I am hoping that Don’t Stop Me, the conclusion in the Simplicit Duet picks up more and the storyline is more fluid.
Don’t Let Me (Simplicit Duet Book 1) is the first book I have read by Marie Skye. WOW…I will be reading more for sure. This book is about Olivia, Jaxon and Damien. Jaxon and Damien have been friends for years, and have a thing that they will share anything with each other. Things change a bit when Olivia enters the picture, Damien is not so willing to share. Eventually he lets Jaxon have a weekend with Olivia, but no one is ever to speak of it again. Will that be enough for Jaxon and Olivia? Jaxon leaves town, and when he comes back Olivia and Damien have been married for a year. The chemistry in this book between Olivia and both guys is off the charts! Does she love both of them? Do they love her? The more you read, the more secrets come out – they all have many. But the ending, OMG I did not see it coming at all…..and now I can not wait to read the second part of this series. When does it come out? There is certainly more to all of the characters than you first believe, and how they all have so many secrets kept from each other is amazing. I could not put this one down. I received a free copy of this via Booksprout in exchange for my honest review.
Wow…I think this author had a lot of imagination. Now that being said I’m not normally for cheating but the way this book is told its very unusual situation. I liked how the author would explain why a person was doing something. Kind of give us a history lesson to explain why that person was like he or she was. I have to say I was shocked on how this book ended but really want o see how it starts up again in the 2nd book.
The first book in this duet was definitely an eye opener. I have never read this author before and now I have to read more. I was intrigued with the character depth and the twist and turns I the plot that had me staying up all night to finish. I dont even regret the bags under my eyes. I can not wait until the next book. Absolutely amazing!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a complete happen upon, utter surprise. I found this on Booksprout and me being me with a million books to be read, was drawn to this book, I have no idea why never heard of this author read the blurb and was intrigued, add that I only had like 3 days until the review is due but I said No, I have like three books to review, but I keep coming back to this book.
I finished this start to end in one sitting, its early morning 2-3 in the morning and I sit up looking around wondering how in the heck everyone else is not gobsmacked but this book, how and what am I supposed to do. I still don’t have any answers as to what I am going to do. I did go pre-order the next book and purchase several of this author’s books. Mind Blown by how deeply I am crazily invested in this trio.
This book is about a husband and wife Damien, Olivia and the husbands best friend Jaxson. Damien and Jaxon met in college and have been friends for a while, they both meet Olivia at the same time she is drawn to both guys, and the chemistry is amazing. The timeline is both past and presents umm I’m still not completely up to date on whats going on, its that big of a mind fork. I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say open your mind and let these characters and story just leave you with your mouth agape. This read will be an automatic no due to so many not handling cheating, but is it??? It is an MFM read. The only one I am feeling for is Olivia and I was left feeling just as confused as she is. Cliffhanger warning that will you make you gasp for air.
Holy Moly…what did I just read? The description of this story just barely scratches the surface, there is so much more than you expect and not all of it good. I can’t get the story of Olivia, Damien and Jaxson out of my head. I need more, I need a conclusion and I need it now.
Good read
The cover does not do this book justice. It has twist turns and cliff hanger. Olivia truly loves both Damien and Jaxon but really who will win Olivia or will they all live together. Not sure?