A woman scorned and a politician with a wild side connect online—and explore their hottest fantasies in the flesh. Olivia Watts knows that her problems are painfully average. She got engaged, and her fiancé cheated. She gave up on her dream job—street photographer—and settled on a more practical one: graphic designer. She scrimped and saved to buy a home, only to realize how empty it was. So when … empty it was. So when Olivia hears about an exclusive dating app that matches subs with highly trained doms, she does something she never thought she’d do in a million years: She signs up. The last thing she expects to find is a man whose sizzling touch reawakens the woman she used to be. . . .
Noah Grant has no time for relationships. His sole purpose is to win reelection. That’s why he pays a premium to the discreet app that satisfies all his dark desires. But after sweet, innocent Olivia is vetted and arrives for their week together in his penthouse, it’s blatantly clear that she’s running from her demons. Noah’s more than willing to be her escape—until their emotions get tangled up in their games. Now, to become worthy of Olivia’s heart, Noah will have to prove that he’s more than a fantasy.
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The sinful standalone: PERFECTLY INAPPROPRIATE
The duet of naughty novellas: BOUGHT BY THE BOSS
The Dirty Little Secrets series: BOUND BENEATH HIS PAIN | TIED TO HIS BETRAYAL | RESTRAINED UNDER HIS DUTY | CUFFED BY HIS CHARM
The Club Sin series: CLAIMED | BARED | DESIRED | FREED | TAMED | COMMANDED | MINE
Praise for Perfectly Inappropriate
“Stacey Kennedy does it again! Noah Grant is my kind of hero—Perfectly Inappropriate is sizzling hot and super sweet, all at the same time!”—New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff
“Stacey Kennedy’s latest is perfectly appropriate and the perfect escape! With a hero I fell in love with, an emotional plot, sizzling chemistry, and a melting romance, it’s a hot, fast read—I couldn’t put it down!”—USA Today bestselling author Sierra Cartwright
“Another captivating and sexy read by Stacey Kennedy! Just wonderful!”—USA Today bestselling author Sidney Halston
“Fans of Fifty Shades, rejoice! This steamy fantasy-turned-reality tale will leave you panting for more.”—Tricia Lynne, author of Moonlight & Whiskey
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Olivia really comes into her own in this delightful romance!
After witnessing the demise of her engagement to the only man she’s ever been involved with, Olivia searches for a way to take charge of her life and avoid the emotional entanglements that proved so false. A chance encounter points her to an app that matches up willing subs with dominant men who value privacy above all. With the guidance of her best friend, Paige, Olivia meets Noah, also known throughout the state as Senator Grant.
Noah needs control almost as much as he needs privacy. The app provides him with both, but none of the women he’s enjoyed so far entice him more than Olivia does. Olivia’s sweet honesty is like a breath of fresh air, and slowly Noah finds himself willing to throw out all his rules just to keep Olivia near.
The execution of this story is far better than the setup, as the writer delves deep into her characters’ hearts and minds to realistically explain why the usual obstacles truly seem insurmountable.
The only drawback I felt with this book is that Noah repeatedly refers to what Dominants need to do for their subs in and out of bed, yet he was actually only dominant when it came to sex. In pretty much every other aspect of their relationship, Olivia drove the emotions while Noah just tried to avoid confronting his fear of commitment. He was chivalrous enough to immediately stand up for her when necessary, but too weak to really stand up to her when the line was drawn in the sand. If you forget that he claims to be a Dom, he really is a sweet, devoted boyfriend whose world is turned on end when he finds the one woman he just can’t let get away.
Olivia really shines as the lead character. She’s reclaiming her life after wasting a decade on the wrong man, and despite her attraction to Noah she’s never again going to settle for less than she knows she deserves. Her inner strength permeates her entire life, saving her dignity even when Noah leaves her twisting in the wind while he obediently follows his father’s lead.
The HEA had everything tied up nicely, again with Olivia in the lead and Noah just thankful to be along for the ride. Not what I expected from the premise of a Dom/sub pairing, but it works for them. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Olivia and Noah were a great combination of hot and sweet.
They meet through SiR and neither are looking for a relationship. Olivia fresh out of an engagement gone wrong and Noah, who is in politics, who won’t subject anybody else to his life style. So, what happens when feelings develop and a misunderstanding occurs? Will they work past it or give up on what they have found with each other.
You just can’t go wrong with a Stacey Kennedy book.
Finished this one is a couple of hours. You’ve got Noah who is a Dom and Olivia who wants to get out of her box and move on from her ex. Noah helps her in many ways and she’s finally ready to pull her big girl panties up and take care of some business. There’s some BDSM in here, nothing over the top or crazy. If you like insta love stories with a couple that has some serious chemistry together, I’d say check this one out.
Olivia met Noah when she needed to find her confidence, herself, and she needed to pull on her inner strength and believe in herself again. Noah thought Olivia was just like any other submissive he met, but she brought things out in him he didn’t even know he was missing
For once, he isn’t overthinking things. She is, after getting burned by going along with the dream. Things are steamy between them, off-the-charts hot, and they both lose themselves in it. When the world needs to be face though, she is shying away, and he wants to bring her along. They need to find the common ground that will allow them to be together, because Olivia doesn’t want to be scared all time, and Noah finally wants to have someone around forever!
Loved it! it is uplifting without being cheesy. Noah is so caring and generous, and Olivia is so honest and open with her feelings that they have no other choice than to fall for each other even when they try to avoid it. Their lives are completely different and complicated but they manage to find common ground and more than anything, an appreciation for the other’s view on life. An appreciation for the other’s accomplishments and talents. Olivia had a very difficult and disappointing experience but she still manages to give Noah her trust. He doesn’t believe in his capability of having a relationship but she awakens in him the urge to try. It is really nice to read how the author makes his character find the perfect balance between being a little selfish and caring so much that he puts her first. He manages to build her up with his dominance and make of her a strong and secure woman again. This is a swoon worthy type of love book. It was just what I needed.
For last ten years Olivia Watts has dedicated her life to the man she thought was her forever, but somewhere along the line things went array, and he strayed, with her best friend no less. Now all she wants to do is put all the bad memories behind her and start fresh, but this time she plans on being a little less hum drum and a little more adventurous. Which takes her to the doorstep of a incredibly handsome man who promises to help her take her bedroom expertise to new heights, and give her more than she bargained for, and he does, much, much more!
The moment Noah Grant’s eyes land on Olivia’ s dating app photo he feels something deep in his gut that tells him this one promises to be everything he’s looking for and more. Then he meets her, and not only were his instincts spot on, but she also brings a lot of surprises with her, and before long he feels his carefully planned world turn upside-down. With his hectic life he knows forever isn’t in the cards for him… but the more time he spends with Olivia the more he wants to make an exception!
Perfectly Inappropriate is a erotic little page turner that promises to bring many swoons, the moment you crack the cover and meet Noah you will be completely smitten! As soon as I met him I knew my heart was in trouble, he could be dominating when the moment called for it, but he also had an unexpected sweet side that made him irresistible. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this couple, their story was engaging, heartfelt, and oh so naughty, I highly recommend you keep a fan nearby for this one… it’s a hot one!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Olivia works as a graphics designer but loves street photography. When she finds her fiancé and best friend in bed together, she kicks them out of her life. Noah is a New York senator and a dominant. He belongs to a group called SiR which also has an app. They match you up to submissives for a safe sexual experience. Olivia joins and Noah picks her. There are some stipulations and rules that Noah has. But from the first meeting he starts breaking his own rules. Olivia has been hurt once and is just starting to find herself and doesn’t want a relationship and Noah is just not relationship material. After their week together, she walks away and Noah lets her but regrets it. Can they both get what they want and be happy together?
Loved the story and characters. Sexy, BDSM, politics and maybe a happily ever after. A strong woman, who doesn’t realize how strong she is. A sexy politician with a kinky side.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *
WOW … perfectly sweet and spicy all rolled up with a huge heart. I shouldn’t even be surprised tho because this author does those things really well on a consistent basis. I mean this story was just delicious! I could not get enough of Olivia and Noah, apart or together. They were beautiful people.
There’s very few authors I can say that when I turn to one of their books, I’m 100% sure I’m going to feel happy and satisfied after reading their words. Stacey Kennedy is one of those authors. You get the sexy. You get the heart. You get the growth and you get the HEA 🙂 Always. *sigh* I wish she could write faster LOL