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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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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Sweet and hot; sexy and swoony; alpha and gentle — Noah Grant is all those things and more! This was a very enjoyable read that was more than just the typical dominant/submissive novel — there was an intriguing, interesting storyline; fascinating secondary characters and just the right amount of feels. Noah and Olivia were well-developed characters that had you cheering them on to find their happily ever after! I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.
Fling-to-forever romance between a senator and a graphic designer in the big city. Some BDSM play.
Olivia finds herself in a position familiar to many people: she has settled. Settled for her job, even though it isn’t her passion. Settled for her relationship, until he cheated. Settled for a safe — and unsatisfying — life. She’s looking for a way to find herself again, to shake things up and get back to who she was meant to be.
Noah’s career comes first. So much so that he’s eliminated everything from his life that might interfere with getting re-elected, except for one thing. He satisfies his dominant cravings under the radar via an app that pairs him with people who have complementary predilections.
I liked Olivia. She could have been overdone — either too pathetic or too Pollyanna — but she was written with great balance. I loved Noah. He’s honest, straightforward, and very sexy. Love his relationship with his mother and how it weaves through the story.
Bottom line: it’s worth it to read this book, even if just for the dark room scene.
Thank you to the author and Net Galley for granting my request for an advanced copy.
I really enjoyed this book. Did it completely hook me? No, however it held my interest to the point that I wanted to read on, to know what was next, and to make sure they Olivia and Noah had an HEA. While it was slow to get started, in my opinion, the pace picks up so keep reading.
Olivia is one of those women who never takes chances. She is always logical. Noah lives his life in the public eye and must not do anything that would cause a scandal. He is a Domm which would mean career suicide if it is ever known. The chemistry between these two is off the charts and they are meant to be together. Life, and an ex fiance get in the way of that.
I enjoyed the journey and how everything works out in the end……..
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
4.5 STARS
Olivia has always been the good girl, doing what’s right. She knows she needs to regain her self-confidence to become the person she once was. To do this, she’s going to have to push herself outside her comfort zone. After all, this is just a fantasy, but how do you tell if a fantasy becomes real?
Noah is drawn to Olivia in ways he never expected. He finds her unique and refreshing, unlike anyone he’s had in his life before. To be with her, he keeps bending his own rules, but will he be willing to break his biggest rule in order to keep her?
This is a very engaging love story full of emotions, heartwarming moments, a touch or two of drama, and plenty of steamy passion. The characters are interesting and well-developed, and Olivia and Noah’s chemistry is off the charts. The storyline is fast paced and will keep you involved from beginning to end. I recommend this as a very appealing read!
After finding her fiancée with another woman, Olivia takes the leap into one of her private desires and signs up for a “dating” site that connects subs and doms. She’s looking for something to help make her feel whole again, to feel herself, to help find that part that she lost so long ago. When she is connected with Noah, things instantly click for them both and soon all the rules that were set at the beginning are quickly being tossed aside as they create their own rules together.
I’m not a huge fan of BDSM, but I am a fan of this author and I wanted to take a chance on this book. I was not disappointed. I absolutely loved the level of intensity between Olivia and Noah, the natural rhythm of their relationship and their ability to give each other what they were lacking. Not just sexually, but emotionally. The BDSM took a backseat in my opinion and didn’t bother me in the least. If anything, it proved to be the catalyst that brought Olivia to the place where she was able to stand on her own and take what she wanted from life.
This is a fast paced read with plenty of steam and the secondary characters were perfect in their roles. I actually hope to see Olivia’s friend Paige in her own story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Random House – Loveswept. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wow, this book was so fun and I just couldn’t put it down!
Olivia Watts just lost her fiance and her best friend when she caught them together in her own bed! Looking to get on on with her life, Olivia’s best friend, Paige, convinces her to sign up for the app SiR….an app that hooks up a dominant master with a sub. Olivia had always been interested in the kinkier side of things, but her ex Cameron had no interest in it.
Olivia gets a response from someone and she agrees to meet with him (with Paige in tow). Imagine her surprise when she sees it is Noah Grant, a Senator from New York. Instantly they are both attracted to each other. Noah can tell this is all new for Olivia but agrees to help her find herself after what had happened to her.
What Olivia and Noah thought was going to be only one week of fun, turns into strong emotions that neither of them ever expected. Talk about being sucker punched! As these two come to terms with the feelings that they are experiencing, they realize that they may have found something way more than just sexual chemistry.
I loved these two characters. Olivia’s life got detoured for a while because of her ex, Cameron. Once she starts to find herself again, she realizes that she missed the old Olivia. Noah’s entire life revolved around politics, starting from when he was young. He never had the time nor inclination to want a real relationship after the one time he failed at it. The emotions these two went through to get to their happy ending was so fun to watch. I just love when couples are blindsided by something they never saw coming….it makes the ride that much better. Overall, I just loved this story. It was fun, emotional and so so sexy! Great job Stacey Kennedy!
This book was WOW! Thank you Stacey Kennedy for giving such a wonderfully, delicious, heartwarming book.
The story of Noah and Olivia – Gah!!!! The meet in an unconventional way. Still Noah has broken all of his rules when it comes to Olivia, she just has that affect on him.
Olivia was hurt deeply when she walked in on her Fiance’ and best friend tearing up there sheets. She is stuck in a life she really isn’t happy with until she meets Noah – he shows her, her true self and it’s beautiful.
With the difference in the career paths and lives there is not guarantee of relationship, so what will happen?
4-4.25 STARS
Noah Grant is a politician with a penchant for the wild side, who must always be carefully discreet when it comes to his sexual liaisons. And with reelection his primary focus, Noah hasn’t the time nor the interest in pursuing a relationship outside of his bedroom walls. That is, until Olivia Watts enters the scene and has Noah questioning his steadfast resolve.
Sweet and unassuming, Olivia is a woman scorned, now intent on exploring her darker desires. And Noah is just the man to indulge her greatest fantasies. But Noah is so much more than Olivia had ever bargained for, and she suddenly finds herself falling for a man whose heart she might never truly have.
A slightly new take on a familiar theme, Noah and Olivia’s story is interesting, compelling, and sinfully sexy. Boasting likeable, endearing characters with a lighter, soft-core BDSM storyline that’s a perfect blend of heat and heart, “Perfectly Inappropriate” is another fabulous, spicy story from author Stacey Kennedy.
I really liked this latest book from Ms Kennedy. I am a big fan and this book did not disappoint.Olivia and Noah are s hot together. From the time they meet you can not miss the chemistry between them as well as the fast growing connection they form. There is no games played between them. Both know what they want and are very open about it. Olivia may have decided to go for what she wanted after the betrayal she suffered at the hands of her fiance and best friend but she was making sure that what happened wouldn’t affect her in her pursuit of what she really wanted. Noah is a man of power and his private life has no place in his professional life. Meeting Olivia has him rethinking what he wants personally. These two are so great together and I love how they support one another. Ms Kennedy has a way of telling a story that you can’t help but fall in love with the characters and cheer them on. A very sexy and steamy read with just the right amount of intensity and a wonderful HEA!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Perfectly Inappropriate has all the elements for an entertaining romance. It moves at a good pace, has likable characters, and is nothing short of scorching hot. Despite all that, I still came away with a middle of the road feeling about the story. It is entertaining, but it just didn’t have that something to set it apart from the sea of others out there. I liked the story well enough while I was reading, so I suppose it works well for a fairly quick, easy read. Maybe I’ve become a bit jaded, or maybe it’s the predictability of where the story is going, but there just isn’t anything about these characters and their story to make me think much about them once the last page is turned.
***ARC Provided by the Author via NetGalley***
3.5 Stars
Olivia and Noah meet, how else? Through an app that allows dominant men to have private, consensual encounters with submissive women. Maybe the app works the other way too, and it probably does, but that is not the point here.
Olivia is dealing with some things in her past that make her just a little reluctant to trust men. Noah lives a life where no one can be trusted and everyone is always out to find your secrets, and to create the scandal that topples their political rivals.
Imagine their surprise when the initial attraction gets stronger the more time they spend together, and that they each want to me with one another on a more permanent and public basis. Rules are broken, boundaries are tested, and a relationship is forged between 2 people who were not thinking there was any chance this would ever be a long term thing.
The writing in this was strong, and I believed the evolution of their story. I liked the characters, and I liked how they were both reluctant to trust in the relationship, but also willing to take the chance when they find someone they think they want to be with.
I thought some of the issues were resolved a little quickly and that took me out of the story at the end. But, overall I enjoyed and recommend this title.
Stacy Kennedy has written a page turning steamy romance that hits all the high notes. Olivia is getting over a broken relationship and Noah has the prescription to fix all that ails her. The story outside of the bedroom is filled with instances of warmth, humor, and heart. As their bond grows closer together the conversations become deeper and they discover that they have a lot in common. Paige brings a particular brand of humor to the story and her fierce loyalty to Olivia adds texture to the plot. The author explores family relationships, work relationships and digs deep to give Olivia and Noah’s character great depth by exploring their feelings and showing why they come to the decisions they make. There is no leaving the reader to second guess their intentions which is really great. In the end the story rounds out nicely and ends on a very happy note.
Sweet and entertaining, a story between a sweet woman and an ambitious New York Senator. Olivia’s fiancee betrayed her with her best friend and maid of honor, and now she’s trying to find herself and turn back into the courageous and fun-loving woman she used to be. Following her friend Paige’s advice, she signed up for a discreet BDSM app that pairs submissives with experienced doms.
What she least expected was to get matched with the Senator for New York, a young politician whose sole ambition is to get re-elected and eventually run for governor of New York. As such, he has no interest in serious relationships and gets his pleasure from the short term connections through the app. The problem is that when he meets Olivia he senses she’s different from any woman he’s met before and he’s entranced by her sweetness and her willingness to try new and adventurous moves in bed.
Olivia is charmed by Grant but she’s also burned by her experience with her ex-fiancee. She doesn’t feel like she’s in a position to take up with a new relation, so she’s happy with the one-week limit. The problem is, she feels so right with Grant that when their week ends, she doesn’t want to end with Grant but she also doesn’t want to get serious.
I liked that they fell in love by stages, as they spent time together. The BDSM part of the story was not convincing to me and I got the impression they spent more time doing vanilla sex than the kinky stuff. Anyway, it’s not the part that interests me more, so I skipped the sexy parts in favor of enjoying the story.
I found Olivia sweet and strong and Grant generous, gentle and kind. He may be a politician but he has a huge heart and he won Olivia over with his kindness and attentions. I loved the part where Cameron (the ex-douche) appears and finds that Olivia has changed to a better man, yay.
The book is entertaining, a little mushy but sweet, great pace that didn’t bore, and had great characters.
It’s getting in hot in here!!!
Olivia and Noah meet by way of an app pairing dominates with submissives. Upon first meeting, there is a sizzling chemistry that sparks between them. It was supposed to be a simple arrangement…. one week of hot sex and move on….only things have a way of changing!
Olivia was so down on her luck after finding her cheating fiancé with her best friend. She’s given up her dream job as a freelance photographer, and is stuck in a job she doesn’t like much only to pay the bills. She decides she’s always been the one to do the right thing and basically feels much like a doormat. That is what pushes her to sign up for the dominate match app.
Noah is a dominate and a senator Working is a way of life and he travels a lot. He is on the app because he can get his kink on without all the hassles of a relationship. He doesn’t want to leave someone back home alone. A huge monkey wrench hits his plans after he meets Olivia.
This book ended up being very different than I expected. I really liked Noah, but felt he wasn’t the typical dominate. He was super sweet with Olivia and very conscientious of her feelings. He wanted to take her away from her sorrow and let her just feel. He felt she was different than any other woman he had been with and that was unnerving to him. Before he knew it, he was changing the arrangement and a lot of his rules just to spend more time with her.
Olivia was a breath of fresh air that Noah didn’t realize he needed. She saw life differently than Noah and he liked it. She was down to earth and although she felt despair, Noah helped her pull herself away from all the negativity. I liked how there wasn’t any added angst just to give them some! Olivia’s ex was a real piece of crap for sure, but the one who shined, was Olivia’s best friend Paige! She was so straight forward and just hilarious! Talk about keeping it real! Everybody should have a BFF that will defend you to the nth degree like Paige did for Olivia!
I always enjoy a Stacey Kennedy book and I did enjoy this, but I would have liked a few more scenes with these two! The ones we got were pretty scorching! I wanted to see what kind of Dom Noah really was and I think we only got a little peek of him here!
4 1/2 sexy stars. This is a sexy and wonderful story that is chock full of heart! Noah and Olivia may meet in an unusual way but they soon find out that they are simply meant for each other. It may start out as a short arrangement but soon turns out to be so much more than either of them could have ever hoped for. They are both amazing people and from the beginning I just wanted nothing more than for them to fall in love because I genuinely love their characters so much! Noah’s mom and Olivia’s BFF Paige are both fantastic secondary characters. This story is as sweet as it is steamy! Loved it!
Thank you to Netgalley/Publisher for this ARC.
3.5 stars
I love the hero and heroine of this story. They are both such thoughtful people and really care about the world around them. They have good chemistry, too. I also liked the concept of this story and think the story flows quite well. This is a new-to-me author and I found I enjoyed this book, it was a good solid read. I just didn’t find it great or amazing; it was lacking depth.
First, with the description of this book it seems it will fall into the category of erotic romance. It really doesn’t. There is a scene or two that I would consider BDSM-lite. The Dom/sub relationship Noah and Olivia are supposedly going to delve into after finding each other through a discreet app never really comes to fruition. I will say that I love the way Noah explains the Dom/sub relationship and what it means to be a Dom. That was well thought out and informative. But just because you call your lover Sir doesn’t make you a submissive or him a dominant. I have no doubt Noah had past encounters that would put him in that role. It is at least addressed later in the book that he treats Olivia differently than any other woman before. Their sexual relationship seemed to be more along the lines of a long-married husband and wife that are dabbling in BDSM to see if it’s something they would enjoy, not the sexual exploits of a man who has a fierce dominant side he can’t keep down.
There are also a lot of missing or wrong words in sentences, but I’m going to chalk that up to me reading an ARC. I’m a huge fan of the publisher Loveswept and I’m confident those issues will be tidied up before publication.
All that being said, I did find this story to be somewhat engaging and I was rooting for the couple to find their HEA.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
This review can also be found at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2018/11/19/perfectly-inappropriate-book-review/
Olivia has survived the worst betrayal by her fiancé. Living with her amazing best friend Paige, she realizes that lost sight of her dreams being with Cameron. An opportunity presents itself to fulfill one of her fantasies so she embarks on a sexy adventure with the app SiR. Noah uses SiR to protect his sexual preferences as a politician. His first meeting with Olivia surprises him with a connection to her he doesn’t expect. As Noah starts to break the rules he staunchly follows, will he open his heart to love? Or will his fears push away Olivia? This is a fabulously sexy romance as Olivia embraces her submissive side to an incredibly supportive dominant. Will she let fear keep her from opening her heart again? I got swept up into their journey and devoured every sensually, sexy morsel. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Perfectly Inappropriate is a perfect storm. It has the naughty fantasy covered. The sexy powerful dominant that makes your heart stutter. It even has the feels. It’s a perfectly inappropriate package down to the best friend that keeps you on your toes.
Life isn’t easy and it knows how to kick you hard. Fate, destiny, or a train taken early leads to path she never expected yet, Olivia would never take it back.
Sexy, sweet, and deliciously erotic, Perfectly Inappropriate is just as the title says…everything you need!
I’ve read a few of Stacey Kennedy’s books and have really enjoyed them all. Perfectly Inappropriate is definitely high on my favorite lists from her books. Noah is a Senator who is also a dominate that belongs to the SiR club. Olivia is an engaged graphic designer who ends up walking in on her fiancé and best friend in bed together, turning her world upside down, and making her realize that she needs to step out of her safe box and have a little fun. Noah and Olivia meet and that’s when the sparks fly between these two. Loved their chemistry right from the get go, loved Paige, and loved how Noah protected Olivia when it counted. Ending was not quite what I expected, which was a nice surprise. Well written book that will keep you turning the pages until the very last. Can’t wait for the next installment.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
Perfectly Inappropriately by Stacey Kennedy, is one super hot read. I have a few books on my want to read list by this author, but for one reason or another just haven’t found the time to read one of them. Now that I have read this book I am kicking myself for not reading one of her books sooner. This book has definitely made me a fan of Stacey Kennedy.
Olivia Watts is the proverbial good girl, always making the right decisions, engaged to her high school sweetheart, in a job that she really doesn’t like, but it pays the bills and what does all that goodness get her…..heartbreak. So what’s a good girl to do, well of course fulfill a dark fantasy.
Noah Grant was raised in a wealthy political family, and is now a beloved U.S. senator, with a bit of a dark side that he must hide from the public. He is not looking for a relationship, he has tried that and it didn’t work. His goal now, being totally focused on his political career and getting reelected.
Olivia stumbles on an exclusive app, that puts doms and subs together. And ohh my, from their first meeting the chemistry between them is off the charts. Stacey Kennedy can really write some steamy scenes. There are some BDSM scenes in this book, but I would consider them to be on the light side of the spectrum. I just loved the way Ms. Kennedy slowly develops the relationship between Noah and Olivia. Yes, there were some very erotic aspects of their relationship but there was also a softer romantic mood to this book.
I also enjoyed the secondary characters in this book, Paige, Lacie and Cameron. They of course added to some of the delicious conflict. I would love to read a story about Paige, maybe getting together with “Noah’s Driver”. Finally, I love a book with a good epilogue, and this book had a great one.
So, if you are looking for a fast paced book that is spicy and sweet, you have found your next read. I for one will be reading more of Stacey Kennedy. Happy Reading!
***I kindly received an ARC of this book by way of NetGalley/publisher/author. I was not contacted, asked or required to leave a review in order to read this book. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. This is my honest review.***