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Bound by Your Love #1
Stuck in Between
Jacqs is a twenty-eight year old woman caught up in an on again, off again relationship with Bond, who is her best friend and the one who causes her the most heartache. She succumbs, yet again, to his powerful charisma, but vows not make it into more than it is, a great night of sex. Bond, too sexy for his own good, wants Jacqs for himself as he “dates” his way through the female population of South Florida. He selfishly doesn’t see the conflict of interest. Red, Bond’s best friend, has watched Bond take Jacqs for granted for way too long and soon stakes his own claim on her. Will Red and Jacqs budding relationship pull apart their tight-knit group of friends and will Jacqs survive being Stuck in Between.
404 pages, ebook
First published March 18, 2014
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August 3, 2014
Sometimes a book just rubs me the wrong way...
THIS is one of those books...
The writing had multiple rough edges which could have been smoothed out with the use of an editor or even careful proofreading.
The dialogue was awkward and stilted, there was questionable sexual innuendo, and completely unbelievable (to the point of mood-killing) pillow talk...
There were a ton of superfluous details regarding makeup, clothing, etc which managed to turn a story about a group of people in their late-twenties / mid-thirties, to a story about obnoxious teenagers.
This sophomoric vibe was enhanced by the endless angst which dripped from every page...
I might have been able to handle all of those detractors if not for one VERY IMPORTANT fact: The three main characters were completely unlikable.
I couldn't get invested in this twisted love triangle because I didn't have a desire to see any of these people happy. Why should they be rewarded for making ridiculous decisions over and over again?
I guess the only redeeming thing about this entire book is that these three deserved each other.
I don't remember ever wanting to strangle a fictional character as much as I did with Jacqueline.
JACQUELINE
Some might be inclined to believe that these two men are taking advantage of the dim-witted Jacqueline... But Jacqs got herself into this ridiculous position... She seems particularly adept at lamenting all of the self-inflicted problems in her life, yet seems incapable of making any positive decisions for herself.
BOND
And I'm supposed to understand Jacqueline's love for him?
RED
I can't recommend this book to anyone.
I can't think of a single reason to enjoy so much absurdity...
***I was gifted with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
If you ever wondered how honest my reviews are for books I'm provided, you now have your answer.
THIS is one of those books...
"I'm not sure why you need so much drama in your life, Jacqueline. My advice is to forget them both and move on."Let me be clear: I have never 'DNF'd a book before, but I came dangerously close to closing this one for good.
The writing had multiple rough edges which could have been smoothed out with the use of an editor or even careful proofreading.
The dialogue was awkward and stilted, there was questionable sexual innuendo, and completely unbelievable (to the point of mood-killing) pillow talk...
There were a ton of superfluous details regarding makeup, clothing, etc which managed to turn a story about a group of people in their late-twenties / mid-thirties, to a story about obnoxious teenagers.
This sophomoric vibe was enhanced by the endless angst which dripped from every page...
I might have been able to handle all of those detractors if not for one VERY IMPORTANT fact: The three main characters were completely unlikable.
I couldn't get invested in this twisted love triangle because I didn't have a desire to see any of these people happy. Why should they be rewarded for making ridiculous decisions over and over again?
I guess the only redeeming thing about this entire book is that these three deserved each other.
I don't remember ever wanting to strangle a fictional character as much as I did with Jacqueline.
JACQUELINE
"This can't possibly end well and I know you are smart enough to know it."Jacqs has herself stuck in a love triangle between her cheating asshole ex-boyfriend Bond and her ex-boyfriend's domineering best friend Red...
Some might be inclined to believe that these two men are taking advantage of the dim-witted Jacqueline... But Jacqs got herself into this ridiculous position... She seems particularly adept at lamenting all of the self-inflicted problems in her life, yet seems incapable of making any positive decisions for herself.
BOND
"When will you understand that my dating other women doesn't take away from my love for you?"Yeah... No... Bond & Jacqs have been on-again-off-again for almost a decade. He cheats, she's helpless to refuse his charms, she keeps going back to him, he keeps fucking everyone else.
And I'm supposed to understand Jacqueline's love for him?
RED
"Thank you."Apparently Red has been in love with Jacqueline for a long time and it's been killing him to watch his best friend treat her like shit... So in oder to hide his feelings for her, he's been treating her with a combination of hostility and complete disinterest for years... Sounds like a knight in shining armor to me...
"What for?"
"Loving me back."
"You didn't give me much chance to refuse."
I can't recommend this book to anyone.
I can't think of a single reason to enjoy so much absurdity...
***I was gifted with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
If you ever wondered how honest my reviews are for books I'm provided, you now have your answer.
March 20, 2014
Mind Blowing Read!
I've been following this Author for quite some time now...you could actually call it stalking if you like lol..I feel so privileged to be Blakely's test reader. I have read all of Blakely Bennett's books and never once been disappointed, each read being unique in it's own right. So I was especially eager to read Stuck in Between...scrap that I was bloody excited!! So yet again Blakely presented us with yet another mind blowing book...I absolutely loved it!
Stuck in Between is unbelievably HOT! The story line grabs you right from the beginning, so well written ...oh and the sex scenes are something else, seriously they left me feeling horny as hell...SIZZLING HOT!
This story shares love, friendships, heartache, betrayal & the most erotic sex scenes I've ever read!
Jacqs as been in a on-off relationship with Bond for 8 years, she loves him dearly but can't cope with his wayward ways anymore, also the lack of consideration he shows her as been taking it's toll on her emotionally (you'll get what I mean once you've read it yourself!). Then there's Red, Bond's best friend (just so you know RED IS MINE! just saying!) ....where was I Oh yes ..Red omg he is the perfect man, kind, considerate, KINKY, beautiful oh and well hung too! Jacqs as always thought Red never liked her but boy was she wrong! Red wants Jacqs and he's ready to get what he wants...will Jacqs have to choose between two of the hottest men she knows? or can they come to a compromise? to find out just read this fantastic book yourself....I just know your going to love it :)
Thank you for sharing your work with us Blakely...your a truly talented writer x
I've been following this Author for quite some time now...you could actually call it stalking if you like lol..I feel so privileged to be Blakely's test reader. I have read all of Blakely Bennett's books and never once been disappointed, each read being unique in it's own right. So I was especially eager to read Stuck in Between...scrap that I was bloody excited!! So yet again Blakely presented us with yet another mind blowing book...I absolutely loved it!
Stuck in Between is unbelievably HOT! The story line grabs you right from the beginning, so well written ...oh and the sex scenes are something else, seriously they left me feeling horny as hell...SIZZLING HOT!
This story shares love, friendships, heartache, betrayal & the most erotic sex scenes I've ever read!
Jacqs as been in a on-off relationship with Bond for 8 years, she loves him dearly but can't cope with his wayward ways anymore, also the lack of consideration he shows her as been taking it's toll on her emotionally (you'll get what I mean once you've read it yourself!). Then there's Red, Bond's best friend (just so you know RED IS MINE! just saying!) ....where was I Oh yes ..Red omg he is the perfect man, kind, considerate, KINKY, beautiful oh and well hung too! Jacqs as always thought Red never liked her but boy was she wrong! Red wants Jacqs and he's ready to get what he wants...will Jacqs have to choose between two of the hottest men she knows? or can they come to a compromise? to find out just read this fantastic book yourself....I just know your going to love it :)
Thank you for sharing your work with us Blakely...your a truly talented writer x
June 6, 2015
STUCK IN BETWEEN illustrates a love-triangle at its best; one where everyone can have their cake and eat it too… well, almost everyone!
MEET JACQS: 28 YO SW/F, A green-eyed, brunette looking for a relationship OUTSIDE her current group of friends… That’s tough, especially when that group of friends is the one you tend to spend all your free time – that kind of makes it nearly impossible to “fish outside the pond” – you know, when you never LEAVE the pond?
MEET BOND: 35 YO SW/M, 5’10” tall, With longish brown hair and light brown eyes, he’s a handsome man, but not necessarily one that would stop you dead in your tracks kind of handsome. Apparently his body produces some ferocious pheromones, because the ladies love him and he just can’t seem to say, “No” to them. He fishes in “the pond” too, but he also visits everyone else’s pond! He’s got it bad for Jacqs, but he has very little will power when it comes to also “dating” other women and always seems to mess things up with Jacqs – but those damn pheromones are just irresistible.
MEET RED: 35 YO SW/M, 6’2” tall Well, they call him Red for a reason, so I will let you guess that one ☺ Red’s a born entertainer and he is definitely in “the pond”. He is also Bond’s BFF. He and Jacqs have always had this love/hate thing going on, but of course you’ve probably guessed that they were just using the “hate” part as an excuse to avoid the attraction and chemistry they so obviously share.
So, what’s the problem? The problem is that Jacqs soon finds herself STUCK IN BETWEEN two sexy men and for once, it’s her turn to have her cake and eat it too!
GAH! Bond! What an idiot! Like that would actually fly with 98% of the women in the world… This makes him sound like a douche-bag, but he really isn’t – I actually adored him once he got is big-ole-head out of his ass. He just has some major issues he needs to work through.
Red, on the other hand, has his shit together and he knows what he wants. He’s dominant, driven and loyal to the core, but sometimes in life, you just have to dive in headfirst and think about the consequences later.
When the trio finally comes up with a solution to their love-triangle (about ¾ of the way into the book), traditional rules get thrown out the window and the result is B-O-O-M! OFF THE CHARTS!
STUCK IN BETWEEN is all about complicated relationships and all the drama that ensues. It’s a ménage read, but it is so much more than that and I totally loved it. This is a great book for those who are “old pros” and have read loads of ménage themed books and it’s an awesome book for those looking to check out the ménage scene for the first time. Author Blakely Bennett is one of my favorites, so I am not shocked that I loved this book – I just hope you all love it as much as I did! Go and get it and tell the world!
✳✳ Copy provided by the author/publisher for an honest review.
✳✳ Reviewed on I ♥ Bookie Nookie Reviews
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MEET JACQS: 28 YO SW/F, A green-eyed, brunette looking for a relationship OUTSIDE her current group of friends… That’s tough, especially when that group of friends is the one you tend to spend all your free time – that kind of makes it nearly impossible to “fish outside the pond” – you know, when you never LEAVE the pond?
MEET BOND: 35 YO SW/M, 5’10” tall, With longish brown hair and light brown eyes, he’s a handsome man, but not necessarily one that would stop you dead in your tracks kind of handsome. Apparently his body produces some ferocious pheromones, because the ladies love him and he just can’t seem to say, “No” to them. He fishes in “the pond” too, but he also visits everyone else’s pond! He’s got it bad for Jacqs, but he has very little will power when it comes to also “dating” other women and always seems to mess things up with Jacqs – but those damn pheromones are just irresistible.
❝Simply, I was crazy horny and hanging out with a past lover, specifically the one with the most magnificent cock I ever had the pleasure of experiencing, did not help matters.❞
MEET RED: 35 YO SW/M, 6’2” tall Well, they call him Red for a reason, so I will let you guess that one ☺ Red’s a born entertainer and he is definitely in “the pond”. He is also Bond’s BFF. He and Jacqs have always had this love/hate thing going on, but of course you’ve probably guessed that they were just using the “hate” part as an excuse to avoid the attraction and chemistry they so obviously share.
So, what’s the problem? The problem is that Jacqs soon finds herself STUCK IN BETWEEN two sexy men and for once, it’s her turn to have her cake and eat it too!
❝When will you understand that my dating other women doesn’t take away from my love for you?❞
GAH! Bond! What an idiot! Like that would actually fly with 98% of the women in the world… This makes him sound like a douche-bag, but he really isn’t – I actually adored him once he got is big-ole-head out of his ass. He just has some major issues he needs to work through.
Red, on the other hand, has his shit together and he knows what he wants. He’s dominant, driven and loyal to the core, but sometimes in life, you just have to dive in headfirst and think about the consequences later.
❝Afraid of breaking the spell that I knew would end once reality set in, I sat, waiting. He ran his hands up my neck, followed by his mouth, kissing and nibbling. Chills fluttered down my spine and I moaned, “Oh, Red.” Wetness pooled in my panties and I wanted him to take me. I wanted to know what his cock looked like, tasted like. I didn’t care if we ever spoke again, or if my motivations stemmed from getting back at Bond. Red had sparked an intense need and I wanted him to take me.❞
When the trio finally comes up with a solution to their love-triangle (about ¾ of the way into the book), traditional rules get thrown out the window and the result is B-O-O-M! OFF THE CHARTS!
STUCK IN BETWEEN is all about complicated relationships and all the drama that ensues. It’s a ménage read, but it is so much more than that and I totally loved it. This is a great book for those who are “old pros” and have read loads of ménage themed books and it’s an awesome book for those looking to check out the ménage scene for the first time. Author Blakely Bennett is one of my favorites, so I am not shocked that I loved this book – I just hope you all love it as much as I did! Go and get it and tell the world!
✳✳ Copy provided by the author/publisher for an honest review.
✳✳ Reviewed on I ♥ Bookie Nookie Reviews
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Menage Readers
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March 3, 2014
Heart to heart. "Little One," know as Jacqs, has been love with one man, Bond, for over eight years. He loves her back but can't give her the love she craves the most from him. She goes along with how he can show her love for so long until she can't take it any more. In steps Bonds best friend Red. Red has been in love with Jacqs since they first became friends. He held off telling her and shown her because he didn't want to hurt Bond his best friend. Until one night it all come chasing down on Jacqs and she see Red in a different light. He is there to pick her up and show her the love that has always been. Red is a great male and doesn't want to wait for Jacqs to get hurt again and again. When Jacqs tell Bond she is love with Red it all come crashing down around her. Who will heart and soul? Throughout the whole book there twist and turns but in the end love can make people change but what if the person notice and it to late. Read and find out how three people have a chance at what most don't.
July 24, 2014
You'll need a cold shower (or a good lover) after this one! I can't wait to see what else is in store for this series!
UPDATE: (from the blog)
When I first started this book, I wasn't sure what to expect, except that there would be a LOT of relationship tension. And there definitely was that, but there was SO MUCH MORE than that too!
There are so many things going on in this novel, in a good way. This isn't just about sex, it's about life: jobs, dating, friendships, horrible bosses, emotional and physical healing...the list goes on and on. This is my second Blakely Bennett experience, and something I love about her books is that the characters are put onto the page all the way down to a psychological level. You learn about their personality traits, what drives them, how their pasts have affected them emotionally, etc.
In the end, I grew to love all three of the main characters. But in the very beginning, we meet that man we love to hate: Bond. He's one of those guys who says, "I love you, and I want to be with you, but I also need to continue my sexual escapades with strangers." Say WHAT?! But of course, Bond is Jacqs best friend, and she loves him too, no matter what she tries to tell herself.
Next comes Red. He's been playing the role of Bond's other best friend, who hates Jacqs for whatever reason he has come up with. But then, Red decides he's had enough. He's kept to the sidelines, knowing that his best friend loves Jacqs. But after Bond hurts her again, he jumps on a chance to have her for his own...and he's not going down without a fight!
And poor Jacqs is confused as heck. Who can blame her? Besides the fact that she already loves Bond, she's starting to fall for Red, and her problems at work, she is coming between Bond and Red, who have been friends much longer than Jacqs has known them. From outside her bubble, we can all scream at her, and tell her exactly what she should do. But inside her bubble, dealing with matters of the heart, it's hard to say if we would follow our own advice. At one point in the novel, Jacqs really grows a backbone, and tells both guys they have some things to figure out before she'll work things out with either of them. In the long run, Jacqs becomes a much stronger woman than she was in the beginning. And I just wanted to hug her by the end!
Now, I'm sure you're all wondering, "BUT HOW IS THE CHEMISTRY?!?!" Let's just say this...it is hot, hot, HOTT! And I will warn you right now, in case the cover didn't already give it away, there are some menage scenes...and they are steamy!
UPDATE: (from the blog)
When I first started this book, I wasn't sure what to expect, except that there would be a LOT of relationship tension. And there definitely was that, but there was SO MUCH MORE than that too!
There are so many things going on in this novel, in a good way. This isn't just about sex, it's about life: jobs, dating, friendships, horrible bosses, emotional and physical healing...the list goes on and on. This is my second Blakely Bennett experience, and something I love about her books is that the characters are put onto the page all the way down to a psychological level. You learn about their personality traits, what drives them, how their pasts have affected them emotionally, etc.
In the end, I grew to love all three of the main characters. But in the very beginning, we meet that man we love to hate: Bond. He's one of those guys who says, "I love you, and I want to be with you, but I also need to continue my sexual escapades with strangers." Say WHAT?! But of course, Bond is Jacqs best friend, and she loves him too, no matter what she tries to tell herself.
Next comes Red. He's been playing the role of Bond's other best friend, who hates Jacqs for whatever reason he has come up with. But then, Red decides he's had enough. He's kept to the sidelines, knowing that his best friend loves Jacqs. But after Bond hurts her again, he jumps on a chance to have her for his own...and he's not going down without a fight!
And poor Jacqs is confused as heck. Who can blame her? Besides the fact that she already loves Bond, she's starting to fall for Red, and her problems at work, she is coming between Bond and Red, who have been friends much longer than Jacqs has known them. From outside her bubble, we can all scream at her, and tell her exactly what she should do. But inside her bubble, dealing with matters of the heart, it's hard to say if we would follow our own advice. At one point in the novel, Jacqs really grows a backbone, and tells both guys they have some things to figure out before she'll work things out with either of them. In the long run, Jacqs becomes a much stronger woman than she was in the beginning. And I just wanted to hug her by the end!
Now, I'm sure you're all wondering, "BUT HOW IS THE CHEMISTRY?!?!" Let's just say this...it is hot, hot, HOTT! And I will warn you right now, in case the cover didn't already give it away, there are some menage scenes...and they are steamy!
July 16, 2016
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
I loved this book. Jacqs has been with Bond on/off forever. Red has been Bond’s friend since childhood. Red wants Jacqs and he tells her the heat is turned up and the tug of war begins!
Characters: I instantly fell in love with all the characters and felt like I was friends with them all.
Sex: hot and steamy
Religious: NO
Would I recommend to others: yes
More than one book in the series: hopefully
Genre: Erotic/Romance
Would I read more by this author: yes
I loved this book. Jacqs has been with Bond on/off forever. Red has been Bond’s friend since childhood. Red wants Jacqs and he tells her the heat is turned up and the tug of war begins!
Characters: I instantly fell in love with all the characters and felt like I was friends with them all.
Sex: hot and steamy
Religious: NO
Would I recommend to others: yes
More than one book in the series: hopefully
Genre: Erotic/Romance
Would I read more by this author: yes
May 29, 2014
Holy hot book, Batman!!! When I first saw the cover of this book, I thought, "Yeah! MFM action!!!" When I read the synopsis for the book, I realized they probably wouldn't all end up in bed together, but there would probably be some very hot sex. I am very happy to say that I was right and wrong! This book has some very hot sex scenes and (praise Jesus!) a SUPER DUPER hot MFM scene. As for the relationships in the book I could really see the struggle that Jacqs was feeling. Although I personally found myself rooting for "Team Red", I could see the powerful connection she has with both men and how she could be struggling with who to be with. I could not put this book down. I read it in about two days staying up well past midnight both nights because I just had to read "one more chapter"!!! (Blakely will be receiving my bill from Starbucks shortly!) The only time I ever wanted to put the book down was when the book would get so hot I would need to *ahem* relieve some tension. I will absolutely be reading this book again and reading more books written by Blakely Bennett in the future. I also love how each chapter comes with a song title. When I reread the book, I plan on listening to the songs as I read each chapter.
March 19, 2014
I received an ARC copy of this book for my honest review.
Three's a crowd...right? Wrong!
Stuck in Between is centered around a very close knit group of friends, some of who are in relationships or have had previous sexual encounters with each other. The stars of the show are Jacqs, Bond & Red, who each have very unique history with one another.
Jacqs & Bond have been friends with benefits for 8 years and both seem to treasure the bonds of that friendship. They both have deep feelings for one another but because of some things that happened in Bonds past, things that Jacqs is unaware of, he has commitment issues and constantly leaves her side for other women.
Bond & Red- both Dominant Alpha-male, have been best friends since childhood. Both have strong personalities, charm, and ooze sexual energy. They are also different in a lot of ways, Bond the bachelor who works at a bar and lives atop said bar. Red owns his own business, yacht and home on the waterway.
Jacqs & Red- for years Jacqs believes that Red hates her. They are constantly making snide remarks to each other and seem to barely "put up" with each other during their social gatherings. Jacqs believes that his distaste for her is due to jealousy over the friendship between her and Bond. When the truth comes out Jacqs is put in a difficult position and learns things about Red that she could have never dreamed.
This story highlights friendship, love, hurt, loss and the inner turmoil we experience with love. The sex scenes are amazing and not like some of the more popular BDSM books that are coming out now. These men are Dominant but they not in an abusive a-hole kind of way. It is hot, steamy and easy to picture while you read.
I will say it was a little slow to start with the character development but soon started going really fast and I was in enthralled.
If you want to know what happens when a woman is stuck in between two Dominant men who are willing to give up everything to win her heart....I guess you will have to buy the book and see.
Three's a crowd...right? Wrong!
Stuck in Between is centered around a very close knit group of friends, some of who are in relationships or have had previous sexual encounters with each other. The stars of the show are Jacqs, Bond & Red, who each have very unique history with one another.
Jacqs & Bond have been friends with benefits for 8 years and both seem to treasure the bonds of that friendship. They both have deep feelings for one another but because of some things that happened in Bonds past, things that Jacqs is unaware of, he has commitment issues and constantly leaves her side for other women.
Bond & Red- both Dominant Alpha-male, have been best friends since childhood. Both have strong personalities, charm, and ooze sexual energy. They are also different in a lot of ways, Bond the bachelor who works at a bar and lives atop said bar. Red owns his own business, yacht and home on the waterway.
Jacqs & Red- for years Jacqs believes that Red hates her. They are constantly making snide remarks to each other and seem to barely "put up" with each other during their social gatherings. Jacqs believes that his distaste for her is due to jealousy over the friendship between her and Bond. When the truth comes out Jacqs is put in a difficult position and learns things about Red that she could have never dreamed.
This story highlights friendship, love, hurt, loss and the inner turmoil we experience with love. The sex scenes are amazing and not like some of the more popular BDSM books that are coming out now. These men are Dominant but they not in an abusive a-hole kind of way. It is hot, steamy and easy to picture while you read.
I will say it was a little slow to start with the character development but soon started going really fast and I was in enthralled.
If you want to know what happens when a woman is stuck in between two Dominant men who are willing to give up everything to win her heart....I guess you will have to buy the book and see.
March 23, 2014
I need a Red in my life - probably most women do! I read voraciously, but really he is the only person on my list of perfect Alpha male book boyfriends - and I can see no reason for him to ever be deposed!
The story is excellent, the characters are interesting, the heat is infernal - I look forward to future books, mainly so that I can feed my Red addiction, but also see how things turn out for the other friends in the group.
Well written, clever, if unexpected outcome, and steamy, steamy encounters - I loved it, thank you Ms Bennett, thank you very much indeed.
The story is excellent, the characters are interesting, the heat is infernal - I look forward to future books, mainly so that I can feed my Red addiction, but also see how things turn out for the other friends in the group.
Well written, clever, if unexpected outcome, and steamy, steamy encounters - I loved it, thank you Ms Bennett, thank you very much indeed.
March 25, 2014
I loved Stuck In Between by Blakely Bennett. Jacqs is in an on and off relationship with Bond. She has finally had enough but Bond is not ready to let her go. Bond;s friend Red so interest in Jacqs. Sparks fly between Red and Jacqs but Bond wants another chance. I wanted to hate Bond for how he behaves but we when we learn about Bond's past you can understand him a little better.
Jacqs doesn't want to give either Red or Bond up. Bond doesn't want to share Jacqs. There are a lot of hot and steamy scenes.
I loved how each Chapter title is a name of a song. I have never listened to a playlist for a book before but I did with this one, it is a great way to enjoy the story better.
There is no cliffhanger. I loved the ending. The ending was the best ending I have read for a book that involved a love triangle. I can't wait to read more form this groups of friends.
Jacqs doesn't want to give either Red or Bond up. Bond doesn't want to share Jacqs. There are a lot of hot and steamy scenes.
I loved how each Chapter title is a name of a song. I have never listened to a playlist for a book before but I did with this one, it is a great way to enjoy the story better.
There is no cliffhanger. I loved the ending. The ending was the best ending I have read for a book that involved a love triangle. I can't wait to read more form this groups of friends.
July 30, 2014
I received this in return for an honest review.
5 Crazy Ass Stars!
Holy Double Hotness, Ms. Bennett! I absolutely enjoyed this hot, steamy read! I had a hard time putting it down. I was able to connect and feel the angst of the story. So much so that I stayed up til 3:30 am to finish it because I just had to know how the Red/Jacqs/Bond dynamic would play out.
This is my first Blakely Bennett novel and it most definitely won't be my last.
5 Crazy Ass Stars!
Holy Double Hotness, Ms. Bennett! I absolutely enjoyed this hot, steamy read! I had a hard time putting it down. I was able to connect and feel the angst of the story. So much so that I stayed up til 3:30 am to finish it because I just had to know how the Red/Jacqs/Bond dynamic would play out.
This is my first Blakely Bennett novel and it most definitely won't be my last.
March 22, 2014
Review by Wendy Marie Ward for LBM Book Blog
Jacqueline, or Jaqs, as her friends call her, has been in love with her best friend Bond for years. Their relationship is that of best friends with benefits, nothing more, since Bond also likes to sleep with other women. When someone unexpected shows serious interest in Jaqs Bond finally decides that he wants a serious relationship with her. When the man Jaqs loves proposes a unique arrangement Jaqs must choose what her heart and body want most. Bond is a seriously sexy player, the guy you lust after that will never keep himself to one woman. At least that's the feeling you get until you learn his tragic back story. Aidan, the third in this love triangle, hid his affection for Jaqs for years and can't do so anymore after seeing all the hurt Bond has caused. While seemingly a nice guy, behind closed doors he's a little kinky and I love it! The sex scenes in this book are mouthwatering and I can't imagine what reader wouldn't want to be stuck in between these two hunks.
Jacqueline, or Jaqs, as her friends call her, has been in love with her best friend Bond for years. Their relationship is that of best friends with benefits, nothing more, since Bond also likes to sleep with other women. When someone unexpected shows serious interest in Jaqs Bond finally decides that he wants a serious relationship with her. When the man Jaqs loves proposes a unique arrangement Jaqs must choose what her heart and body want most. Bond is a seriously sexy player, the guy you lust after that will never keep himself to one woman. At least that's the feeling you get until you learn his tragic back story. Aidan, the third in this love triangle, hid his affection for Jaqs for years and can't do so anymore after seeing all the hurt Bond has caused. While seemingly a nice guy, behind closed doors he's a little kinky and I love it! The sex scenes in this book are mouthwatering and I can't imagine what reader wouldn't want to be stuck in between these two hunks.
March 22, 2014
WOW! I was blown away by this book. I've championed Blakely Bennett since reading My body his. Her writting is powerful, hot and passionate. Jaqus is a women who is in love with Bond but his love of other women is what stops them from being together as he cannot commit. But he loves her in his own way. After a night for falling into his bed, she is reminded why they aren't together. His best friend Red is her nemasis, they dont like each other but that changes when he declares his feelings for her. After starting a relationship with Red. Could this destroy the group? Well your going to have to read it, to find out. Stuck in Between is a great read and I couldn't put it down. I've a crush in Red... hotty. Well done Blakley xx
May 15, 2015
Oh, my god, Faye. You seriously read a M/M/F erotica because you couldn't stop imagining yourself between Tamlin and Rhysand from ACOTAR? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!?!?!
I KNOW, I KNOW. I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME.
BUT CONSIDER THIS:
CONSIDER THIS BRIEF YEARNING FULFILLED AND SHELVED.
Edited to add: I may actually read another. HEHEHE.
I KNOW, I KNOW. I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME.
BUT CONSIDER THIS:
CONSIDER THIS BRIEF YEARNING FULFILLED AND SHELVED.
Edited to add: I may actually read another. HEHEHE.
March 14, 2014
(Disclosure: This review is based on a complimentary ARC.)
This isn’t a review, exactly. It’s more like an homage to an author you really ought to follow.
Since releasing my erotica series, I’ve paid more attention to the works of my fellow authors. It’s a ballooning sorority / fraternity, with hundreds, perhaps thousands of active authors releasing everything from 3,000 to 150,000 word erotic escapades. Every kink, fetish, and sub-genre under the sun is represented. Different tastes, different books.
I’m not normally into the tattooed, ear-pierced bad-boy genre. I generally don’t drool and go weak in the knees over a man with small-gauge ear piercings and a tattoo spread across his back. I like my men suited and shaved, successful in a Wall Street kind of way.
So when I picked up an advance copy of Blakely Bennett’s new novel, “Stuck In Between,” the first installment in her new “Bound by Your Love” series, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew from the very first pages I was reading a story set in an unfamiliar world, with characters I might not recognize from daily life.
What I encountered was some of the most beautiful writing I’ve read in erotica or any genre. Concise. Crisp. Flowing. It moved effortlessly from scene to scene and evoked a vivid mindscape without burdening me with bloated prose. Ms. Bennett has a way of weaving dialogue that brings back-story to the fore without feeling heavily expository. You find yourself immediately parachuted into a close-knit tapestry of friends and lovers and you quickly feel as if you are in on the latest gossip. These people feel real, with real depth, and each has rich emotional ties to the main characters.
“Stuck in Between” had me hooked within pages and kept me flying along. Perhaps the telling trait of this book is that it practically begs you to carve out a Saturday and read it beginning to end. The plot is straightforward, but the game of emotional cat and mouse between the three main characters is fraught with volleyed, troubled hearts and heated, sexually-charged returns. Chapter after chapter, my affections and affinities teetered this way and that, first loathing one character, then fearing the other, only to find out that none were as flat or as simplistic as I had first anticipated.
This is not the kind of writing you might anticipate from the “Indie” world, where we occasionally run into sloppy prose, with piecemeal thoughts and relationships plucked from the scrap heap of “been there, done that” erotica. Ms. Bennett expects more of her readers, that they will put their hearts into the journey along with her characters. Her writing style is mature and evolved, and would fit right in with mainstream works from the major publishing houses…
If it were not for the fact that this is, after all, erotica.
Ms. Bennett’s flair for the first-person erotic is as effortless and as visceral as any I have read. At the risk of sounding like an over-sexed cougar – which I am – I found it impossible to read her work without experiencing the desired effect. If the quality of erotica were ranked by the shade of the blush on my cheeks, my scoring of Ms. Bennett’s sex scenes would be the most brilliant crimson. I am still reliving the images of the main characters as they moved from the mundane activities of daily life – eating, sleeping, working, bathing – into the heady pursuits of three lovers engaged in a partner-swapping waltz. This is more than a simple, “Tab P into Slot V” smut novel. You feel the tingling effects in your saturated core.
I cannot say whether the setting or plot of “Stuck in Between” will resonate for everyone. This isn’t my normal fare. I usually go for stories set in and around certain professions. Advertising. Medicine. Law. My own series is a topsy-turvy take on the “Billionaire” erotica sub-genre, so to each her own. Only the reader will know whether the multi-dimensionality of this band of familiar friends will be to their taste or not.
What I can say is that I see enormous potential in this series and this gifted author. I feel as if I’ve been blessed to read the work of a woman who’s words are deeply affecting. I’m hooked.
This isn’t a review, exactly. It’s more like an homage to an author you really ought to follow.
Since releasing my erotica series, I’ve paid more attention to the works of my fellow authors. It’s a ballooning sorority / fraternity, with hundreds, perhaps thousands of active authors releasing everything from 3,000 to 150,000 word erotic escapades. Every kink, fetish, and sub-genre under the sun is represented. Different tastes, different books.
I’m not normally into the tattooed, ear-pierced bad-boy genre. I generally don’t drool and go weak in the knees over a man with small-gauge ear piercings and a tattoo spread across his back. I like my men suited and shaved, successful in a Wall Street kind of way.
So when I picked up an advance copy of Blakely Bennett’s new novel, “Stuck In Between,” the first installment in her new “Bound by Your Love” series, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew from the very first pages I was reading a story set in an unfamiliar world, with characters I might not recognize from daily life.
What I encountered was some of the most beautiful writing I’ve read in erotica or any genre. Concise. Crisp. Flowing. It moved effortlessly from scene to scene and evoked a vivid mindscape without burdening me with bloated prose. Ms. Bennett has a way of weaving dialogue that brings back-story to the fore without feeling heavily expository. You find yourself immediately parachuted into a close-knit tapestry of friends and lovers and you quickly feel as if you are in on the latest gossip. These people feel real, with real depth, and each has rich emotional ties to the main characters.
“Stuck in Between” had me hooked within pages and kept me flying along. Perhaps the telling trait of this book is that it practically begs you to carve out a Saturday and read it beginning to end. The plot is straightforward, but the game of emotional cat and mouse between the three main characters is fraught with volleyed, troubled hearts and heated, sexually-charged returns. Chapter after chapter, my affections and affinities teetered this way and that, first loathing one character, then fearing the other, only to find out that none were as flat or as simplistic as I had first anticipated.
This is not the kind of writing you might anticipate from the “Indie” world, where we occasionally run into sloppy prose, with piecemeal thoughts and relationships plucked from the scrap heap of “been there, done that” erotica. Ms. Bennett expects more of her readers, that they will put their hearts into the journey along with her characters. Her writing style is mature and evolved, and would fit right in with mainstream works from the major publishing houses…
If it were not for the fact that this is, after all, erotica.
Ms. Bennett’s flair for the first-person erotic is as effortless and as visceral as any I have read. At the risk of sounding like an over-sexed cougar – which I am – I found it impossible to read her work without experiencing the desired effect. If the quality of erotica were ranked by the shade of the blush on my cheeks, my scoring of Ms. Bennett’s sex scenes would be the most brilliant crimson. I am still reliving the images of the main characters as they moved from the mundane activities of daily life – eating, sleeping, working, bathing – into the heady pursuits of three lovers engaged in a partner-swapping waltz. This is more than a simple, “Tab P into Slot V” smut novel. You feel the tingling effects in your saturated core.
I cannot say whether the setting or plot of “Stuck in Between” will resonate for everyone. This isn’t my normal fare. I usually go for stories set in and around certain professions. Advertising. Medicine. Law. My own series is a topsy-turvy take on the “Billionaire” erotica sub-genre, so to each her own. Only the reader will know whether the multi-dimensionality of this band of familiar friends will be to their taste or not.
What I can say is that I see enormous potential in this series and this gifted author. I feel as if I’ve been blessed to read the work of a woman who’s words are deeply affecting. I’m hooked.
March 3, 2014
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! I don't know where to start!!! First off i am going to thank Blakely Bennett for writing yet another outstanding Novel!!! I love the friendship circle in this book!!! Everyone has each others back, there are a lot of ups and downs but they seem to be able to get through things together!! WOW, Red, Bond, And Jaqs....... what to say what to say what to say........... I absolutely adore Red. Jaqs and Bond have quite a few issues and a crazy history together and Red has been standing by watching it and harboring a secret(not gonna spoil it for ya) Bond have a lot of issues that causes his life to be on a constant rollercoaster and Jaqs is there when he slows down long enough to care. There is a lot of damage but LOVE proves once again stronger than the demons these friends carry. This is going to be a phenomenal series and i can't wait to hear more about the gang!!!! I have to give props to Lainie, Stay and Samantha (Jaqs sister) i couldn't get over the support and love shown from especially these three. They all have their own demons and i can not wait to read all about them in books to come!!! Definitely a MUST READ!!! XOXO
August 3, 2016
Wowser! A new author for me but definitely one I will be reading from in the future. This book was so great I didn't want to put it down. Jacqs is in love with a broken man......Bond treats her like she's a good time only friend with benefits. At first I hated Bond,.....what a complete dick to treat a girl like that. I was cheering when Red told her that he had feelings for her. The storyline was great, and the characters were well very three dimensional. Book was extremely well written, I had no problems getting lost into the story. Book flowed well, and genre was consistent. Overall entertainment value....I loved it. Thanks librarything for a book in exchange for my opinion!
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March 3, 2014
Stuck was exciting and kept me entirely hooked from front to back. I started and finished the 300+ pages in a day. Too bad I actually had to stop in the middle and eat... I loved the development of characters and how Blakely sucked me in to their lives so quickly. The main character has some big decisions to make, and I love the ending! Can't wait for more!
July 26, 2014
So this trailer came out this week for a movie called 50 Shades of.... Who cares? I was reading this book the day the trailer came out and can honestly say, Christian who?
The steamy in this book is at an epic level. 2 hot alpha males, both in love with the same girl. Red and Bond both want Jacqs. They both want to "date" her and come to a compromise, they both will. Friendships get tested, love gets questioned, and lots of hot sex makes this book one you must read.
"Your wearing underwear today?" he groaned.
"My undergarments seem to be of great concern for you," I said, squirming from his touch.
"Spread your legs." When I hesitated, he said Now.".
...
"Stop trying to cover up that body, or I am going to have to tie these wrists up. And I don't wanna do that, because I wanna feel your nails digging into my ass when I finally plunge my cock inside of that delicious little pussy."
...
While Jacqs character is very indecisive over Bond and Red, she ultimately gets her way, and let me tell you, I like her way. With out giving too much away, let me tell you the last few chapters are my favorite. The author did a great job with description with out making in lewd. This will defiantly go on my "to be read again" list!
Reviewed on behalf of Give me books. Arc with graciously gifted for an honest review.
The steamy in this book is at an epic level. 2 hot alpha males, both in love with the same girl. Red and Bond both want Jacqs. They both want to "date" her and come to a compromise, they both will. Friendships get tested, love gets questioned, and lots of hot sex makes this book one you must read.
"Your wearing underwear today?" he groaned.
"My undergarments seem to be of great concern for you," I said, squirming from his touch.
"Spread your legs." When I hesitated, he said Now.".
...
"Stop trying to cover up that body, or I am going to have to tie these wrists up. And I don't wanna do that, because I wanna feel your nails digging into my ass when I finally plunge my cock inside of that delicious little pussy."
...
While Jacqs character is very indecisive over Bond and Red, she ultimately gets her way, and let me tell you, I like her way. With out giving too much away, let me tell you the last few chapters are my favorite. The author did a great job with description with out making in lewd. This will defiantly go on my "to be read again" list!
Reviewed on behalf of Give me books. Arc with graciously gifted for an honest review.
March 24, 2014
In exchange for an honest opinion, I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
Please note that this book is in the erotica category for a reason-it is a titillating look at the life of Jacqs as she is trying to reconcile her relationships. If you believe that sex should only be in the classic missionary style, this book will be too racy for you. But if you like the sex scenes to be steamy and unambiguous, you should start reading Stuck in Between immediately.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book…I was flipping the pages at a frantic pace to figure out what happens to the cast of characters. The sex scenes are hot and the complex relationships within this group of friends are intoxicating. During some of the more explicit sexual descriptions, I felt like a voyeur peeking through the blinds into the house! I also found myself pondering the relationship between the main characters. I don’t think I could come to the same resolution, but I certainly enjoyed reading about Jacqs’ considerations of her dilemma. Author Blakely Bennett does an excellent job of character development and keeps her reader engaged by expertly weaving this complicated tale. I am looking forward to the next installment, as further books about this group of friends are planned in the series.
Please note that this book is in the erotica category for a reason-it is a titillating look at the life of Jacqs as she is trying to reconcile her relationships. If you believe that sex should only be in the classic missionary style, this book will be too racy for you. But if you like the sex scenes to be steamy and unambiguous, you should start reading Stuck in Between immediately.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book…I was flipping the pages at a frantic pace to figure out what happens to the cast of characters. The sex scenes are hot and the complex relationships within this group of friends are intoxicating. During some of the more explicit sexual descriptions, I felt like a voyeur peeking through the blinds into the house! I also found myself pondering the relationship between the main characters. I don’t think I could come to the same resolution, but I certainly enjoyed reading about Jacqs’ considerations of her dilemma. Author Blakely Bennett does an excellent job of character development and keeps her reader engaged by expertly weaving this complicated tale. I am looking forward to the next installment, as further books about this group of friends are planned in the series.
March 9, 2014
I received an ARC in return for an honest review.
4.5 Groupie Stars
Wow. I don't know where to start. I loved this book! Seriously loved it. I would love to be stuck in between Red and Bond and having both men vie for my love. This book is definitely for a mature audience with an open mind. I'm going to leave out an spoilers because I want you to discover this story for yourself.
Jacqs is the main character and she is in love with Bond, however Bond is not a one woman man. He has some issues with his past that affect the way he is now. Red has had a feelings for Jacqs for awhile and is finally read to show her. His true feeling towards her. Who will Jacqs end up with? What happens when you love two different men?
I liked both Bond and Red they each had qualities that complemented Jacqs. I loved how straightforward and blunt Red is. Some of the things that came out of his I thought I can't believe he actually said that. When you find out what happened in Bonds past to make him the man he is, you really feel for him and begin to understand him more,
This book is filled with lots of HOT sex. Some of the best and detailed sex scenes I have read. This author knows how to write with them with just enough description and makes them easy to visualize. Sometimes I read a sex scene and I have trouble figuring out how some of the moves are possible or figuring our what is actually going on, that was NOT the case with this book.
This is my first book by Blakely Bennett and now I am hooked. I just went and added her books to my TBR list. I also plan to stalk her pages for teasers and release dates of the next books in the series. I need Lainie's story and Stays story or possibly their story together (hint hint I hope they end up together). I would highly recommend this book you love a book with fun characters, hot sex, and an interesting love story.
4.5 Groupie Stars
Wow. I don't know where to start. I loved this book! Seriously loved it. I would love to be stuck in between Red and Bond and having both men vie for my love. This book is definitely for a mature audience with an open mind. I'm going to leave out an spoilers because I want you to discover this story for yourself.
Jacqs is the main character and she is in love with Bond, however Bond is not a one woman man. He has some issues with his past that affect the way he is now. Red has had a feelings for Jacqs for awhile and is finally read to show her. His true feeling towards her. Who will Jacqs end up with? What happens when you love two different men?
I liked both Bond and Red they each had qualities that complemented Jacqs. I loved how straightforward and blunt Red is. Some of the things that came out of his I thought I can't believe he actually said that. When you find out what happened in Bonds past to make him the man he is, you really feel for him and begin to understand him more,
This book is filled with lots of HOT sex. Some of the best and detailed sex scenes I have read. This author knows how to write with them with just enough description and makes them easy to visualize. Sometimes I read a sex scene and I have trouble figuring out how some of the moves are possible or figuring our what is actually going on, that was NOT the case with this book.
This is my first book by Blakely Bennett and now I am hooked. I just went and added her books to my TBR list. I also plan to stalk her pages for teasers and release dates of the next books in the series. I need Lainie's story and Stays story or possibly their story together (hint hint I hope they end up together). I would highly recommend this book you love a book with fun characters, hot sex, and an interesting love story.
April 14, 2014
true to the genre, a fantastic story of love and torment of the heart. Jacqs' heart torn between two men and the overwhelming desire to keep them both. Both men so different from each other yet both dominant and controlling. The struggle of both men to possess her threatens to destroy everything around them. Hot and steamy, Jacqs is a lady after my own heart. Well done Blakely
March 5, 2014
Wow ladies, hang on to your knickers! This fabulous tale offers not only one but two amazing alpha males for your consumption.
Meet Jacqs, her heart caught up with her best friend (Bond), who is so troubled (and harbouring a secret) there's no way he could know what he wants or needs.
Enter Red, Bond's best friend, and definitely not a Jacqs fan - or at least that's what she thinks.
The sex is steamy and the tug that Jacqs finds herself in had me rooting for one alpha over another. Although I didn't always understand why she made the choices that she does, I realise that you can only follow your heart, even if that leads to the unconventional.
It's a quick and easy read that draws you in. 4 stars from me....maybe we'll get Lainie's story next?
Meet Jacqs, her heart caught up with her best friend (Bond), who is so troubled (and harbouring a secret) there's no way he could know what he wants or needs.
Enter Red, Bond's best friend, and definitely not a Jacqs fan - or at least that's what she thinks.
The sex is steamy and the tug that Jacqs finds herself in had me rooting for one alpha over another. Although I didn't always understand why she made the choices that she does, I realise that you can only follow your heart, even if that leads to the unconventional.
It's a quick and easy read that draws you in. 4 stars from me....maybe we'll get Lainie's story next?
March 3, 2014
Well firstly a huge thank you to Blakely for letting me have the ARC copy of this book to indulge myself in. A huge well done to the author on another rivetting read.I simply could not put the book down once I started. I wanted to keep the pages turning to see how the story was going to pan out with the characters. I was intrigued from the beginning as to the path the story was going to take , needless to say I wasnt disappointed. A very hot read and not for any prudes to cast their eyes on! The bit I liked most about the whole book is the characters are not young things mainly already in their 30s , gives us aherm over 21s a bit of hope. Great writing Blakely again massive well done x
March 16, 2014
Ever been the rope in a tug of war? Jacqs can tell you all about it. Jacqs is an off again and on again fuck buddy of Bond. They have been best friends for a very long time. The problem is that Bond is a terrible flirt and he's into poly. Jacqs on the other hand prefers to be in a monogamy and each time Bond goes off, it kills her a little bit more. She becomes a bit more insecure and a bit more crazy. What woman wouldn't? If the man who matches you in so many ways constantly fucks other women, how can this not make a woman feel as if she isn't enough? Jacqs, cut your losses and move on.
Ms. Bennett is an author who excels with dysfunctional relationships and alpha males being assholes. This story does not disappoint with a selfish messed up man-boy. Bond is a rich boy who is the black sheep in the family. His family is appallingly vain and cruel. This still isn't what makes Bond the way he is. This big secret of his, is what makes him such a terrible boyfriend material. When the big truth is revealed, I blinked. Sure the incident is both tragic and traumatic. What it does show is how Bond is really still a little boy in a man's body. He is emotionally stunted and immature. It matters not that he's an exceptional sexual partner. He is no lover. He can't love. He only likes to own and show off his possession. He also never learned that once he breaks a toy, the toy may not want to be around him anymore. Jacqs was his toy and the last time he broke her heart, it was the last straw.
When the status of relationship is set to "it's complicated", a picture diagram of Bond, Jacqs, Red and their group of friends should be depicted. This budding romance between Red and Jacqs can barely take off because of Bond and a few other friends. This is frustrating because Ms. Bennett captures the ties and complexity of friendship so well in this love entanglement. The fact that Bond still insists Jacqs is his when he callously threw her away each time he finished using her is just appalling.
From a character development standpoint, Ms. Bennett excels. Each character is different, memorable and some of them oh so vile. There are many times I wanted to smack some sense into Bond. How can his friends be so faithful to him when he is so faithless? I don't understand how he can command such loyalty. The three main characters in this book are well crafted with multiple layers. It's easy to hate them at times and yet still feel sorry for them. None of these characters are black and white. There are reasons behind their madness, whether or not these reasons are acceptable is a different story.
The main theme of this story is about relationships. There are many ways relationships work and no matter how it works, it comes down to a few truisms. There must be trust, chemistry and being on the same page. If the people in the relationship are not on the same page, chemistry alone won't save it. It also seems as if a successful relationship requires a ton of work. This is ever so evident with how Red and Jacqs finally overcome their obstacles of ex-lovers and questionable friends. It's really a train wreck waiting to happen. I'm hooked and I can't wait to see what happens next. This is a lovely start to a new series. This book is recommended to erotic readers who enjoy messy complicated love.
*I received this book as a review copy in return for an honest review
Ms. Bennett is an author who excels with dysfunctional relationships and alpha males being assholes. This story does not disappoint with a selfish messed up man-boy. Bond is a rich boy who is the black sheep in the family. His family is appallingly vain and cruel. This still isn't what makes Bond the way he is. This big secret of his, is what makes him such a terrible boyfriend material. When the big truth is revealed, I blinked. Sure the incident is both tragic and traumatic. What it does show is how Bond is really still a little boy in a man's body. He is emotionally stunted and immature. It matters not that he's an exceptional sexual partner. He is no lover. He can't love. He only likes to own and show off his possession. He also never learned that once he breaks a toy, the toy may not want to be around him anymore. Jacqs was his toy and the last time he broke her heart, it was the last straw.
When the status of relationship is set to "it's complicated", a picture diagram of Bond, Jacqs, Red and their group of friends should be depicted. This budding romance between Red and Jacqs can barely take off because of Bond and a few other friends. This is frustrating because Ms. Bennett captures the ties and complexity of friendship so well in this love entanglement. The fact that Bond still insists Jacqs is his when he callously threw her away each time he finished using her is just appalling.
From a character development standpoint, Ms. Bennett excels. Each character is different, memorable and some of them oh so vile. There are many times I wanted to smack some sense into Bond. How can his friends be so faithful to him when he is so faithless? I don't understand how he can command such loyalty. The three main characters in this book are well crafted with multiple layers. It's easy to hate them at times and yet still feel sorry for them. None of these characters are black and white. There are reasons behind their madness, whether or not these reasons are acceptable is a different story.
The main theme of this story is about relationships. There are many ways relationships work and no matter how it works, it comes down to a few truisms. There must be trust, chemistry and being on the same page. If the people in the relationship are not on the same page, chemistry alone won't save it. It also seems as if a successful relationship requires a ton of work. This is ever so evident with how Red and Jacqs finally overcome their obstacles of ex-lovers and questionable friends. It's really a train wreck waiting to happen. I'm hooked and I can't wait to see what happens next. This is a lovely start to a new series. This book is recommended to erotic readers who enjoy messy complicated love.
*I received this book as a review copy in return for an honest review
August 18, 2014
I really love this group of friends and look forward to delving into all the characters through the series. Jacqs, Red, and Bond have a very interesting dynamic in Stuck in Between that changes and evolves through the subsequent novels.
I found it interesting and exciting that my readers fell so hard for Red. Many have said he is the perfect man. I tend to create my characters with flaws but I guess one well-adjusted character works. ;)
I personally LOVE Bond and he has plenty of room to grow yet.
Wait until you read Bittersweet Deceit! I'm totally in love with Stay and bet you will be too.
I found it interesting and exciting that my readers fell so hard for Red. Many have said he is the perfect man. I tend to create my characters with flaws but I guess one well-adjusted character works. ;)
I personally LOVE Bond and he has plenty of room to grow yet.
Wait until you read Bittersweet Deceit! I'm totally in love with Stay and bet you will be too.
March 24, 2014
I really enjoyed this story. The characters and situations are believable. This is a complicated love triangle that is worth the read. Hot situations and wonderful details make this one hard to put down. Thankfully, I read it on a Sunday, so I was relaxing with nothing to do but enjoy my book. Very yummy!
March 27, 2014
Book – Stuck in Between (Bound by Your Love)
Author – Blakely Bennett
Publication Date – March 24, 2014
Type – Stand-Alone Series
Genre – Romance/Erotica
Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Complimentary copy kindly provided by author (Blog Tour) in exchange for an honest review.
Review
HOLY SHIT….the sex scenes are un-freakin-believable in this little gem of a book! Ms. Bennett sure knows how to write about sex and how get my panties melting – damn…I didn’t know who to root for in this book – one minute I wanted Red and the next Bond – so I think I’ll settle for a “RedBond Sandwich” – eemmmm YUM!
Now that I got the sex off my brain (not really) – let me tell you how well this story was written and how many emotions came into play while reading. My heart was torn reading this…I understood the love Jacqs felt toward Bond but at some points, he just made me want to scream – yeah, I get his past but seriously? Was Jacqs that much of a door-mat that he couldn’t try to overcome his problems? For 8 years….8 freakin’ years Jacqs has had to put up with his wandering penis!
Well, at least that is until Red finally reveals how he really feels about Jacqs – Red is the perfect man for Jacqs – the connection is there, Red is everything she wants…..except he is not Bond.
When it comes down to it – who will Jacqs choose? Can there be a HEA for all 3 of them?
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Author – Blakely Bennett
Publication Date – March 24, 2014
Type – Stand-Alone Series
Genre – Romance/Erotica
Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Complimentary copy kindly provided by author (Blog Tour) in exchange for an honest review.
Review
HOLY SHIT….the sex scenes are un-freakin-believable in this little gem of a book! Ms. Bennett sure knows how to write about sex and how get my panties melting – damn…I didn’t know who to root for in this book – one minute I wanted Red and the next Bond – so I think I’ll settle for a “RedBond Sandwich” – eemmmm YUM!
Now that I got the sex off my brain (not really) – let me tell you how well this story was written and how many emotions came into play while reading. My heart was torn reading this…I understood the love Jacqs felt toward Bond but at some points, he just made me want to scream – yeah, I get his past but seriously? Was Jacqs that much of a door-mat that he couldn’t try to overcome his problems? For 8 years….8 freakin’ years Jacqs has had to put up with his wandering penis!
Well, at least that is until Red finally reveals how he really feels about Jacqs – Red is the perfect man for Jacqs – the connection is there, Red is everything she wants…..except he is not Bond.
When it comes down to it – who will Jacqs choose? Can there be a HEA for all 3 of them?
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March 8, 2014
I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s wild, it’s sexy, it’s complicated and with two alpha males fighting over a woman?! This story’s fate has been sealed in my book from the get-go. I did not expect to like either Bond or Red at all. And Jacqs?! At times, I wanted to grab her by the throat and shake her just to knock some sense into her! But nevertheless, I fell in love with all of them by the end! I thought this would be just one steamy read but it was a pleasant surprise to find out that it did not just deal with the sex and romance between the main characters. What I love most about this book is that it also showed the dynamics of family and great friendship. It took me for a roller-coaster ride not knowing which way the story is going to go. A reader might think that this book’s theme is as predictable as the cover or the title might imply. But nope, that reader would be wrong! I thought I already know what’s going to happen and then boom! I was blind-sided by something utterly unexpected. As I was reaching the end of the book, I was craving for more. I felt like I wanted a more definite resolution to the “conflict”. However that alone did not deter me for giving this book a 5-star rating if only because at some point, I realized that there is actually more to this book than just some romance novel that betrays a lack of original thought. I will definitely read more of this author’s work!
June 26, 2014
Although the sex in this book was indeed hot. The story fell so freaking flat for me. It could have been soooo much better.
Jacqs has been been hooking up with her bff Bond on and off for the past 8 years. While he screws everything with a vagina, she hangs back in the wings getting her kicks when she can with him. She wants to be with him, but she's realized that he'll never be a one woman man.
Bonds BFF Red (aka Aiden)finally out of the blue, shows his cards to Jacqs. He wants her. He's wanted her for a long time. But Bond and Jacqs are so hit and miss, he didn't know when to make his move. Finally he does.
But Bond wont take this news well, and he wont give up Jacqs to his best mate. Jacqs has a connection with Red that surprises her. He wants a commitment, and he wants one with her. But after all these years of being around "Red", she didnt even know his actual first name Aiden or that he had a twin sister with the shitty name of Aideen. *rolls eyes*.
So anyways, the story turned cheesy as fuck. Red and Jacqs went straight into a relationship. Bond wasn't having it. He professes his love for her and wants to be a changed man for her. Red is open to Bond and Jacqs being together, even though he's in a relationship with Jacqs. Let the bed sharing begin!!!
This was definitely a story of 3 people having their cake and eating it too. I liked the hotness of the book, but the storyline turned too cheesy for me to really enjoy. I skimmed some, except for the sexy times.
Jacqs has been been hooking up with her bff Bond on and off for the past 8 years. While he screws everything with a vagina, she hangs back in the wings getting her kicks when she can with him. She wants to be with him, but she's realized that he'll never be a one woman man.
Bonds BFF Red (aka Aiden)finally out of the blue, shows his cards to Jacqs. He wants her. He's wanted her for a long time. But Bond and Jacqs are so hit and miss, he didn't know when to make his move. Finally he does.
But Bond wont take this news well, and he wont give up Jacqs to his best mate. Jacqs has a connection with Red that surprises her. He wants a commitment, and he wants one with her. But after all these years of being around "Red", she didnt even know his actual first name Aiden or that he had a twin sister with the shitty name of Aideen. *rolls eyes*.
So anyways, the story turned cheesy as fuck. Red and Jacqs went straight into a relationship. Bond wasn't having it. He professes his love for her and wants to be a changed man for her. Red is open to Bond and Jacqs being together, even though he's in a relationship with Jacqs. Let the bed sharing begin!!!
This was definitely a story of 3 people having their cake and eating it too. I liked the hotness of the book, but the storyline turned too cheesy for me to really enjoy. I skimmed some, except for the sexy times.
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