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The Boss (The Boss, #1)
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I really really liked this.
It's choppily paced since it started life as a serialised story and I'm not too keen on the ending due to this, but otherwise it was great fun to read. It's essentially Abigail Barnette/Jennifer Armintrout going "Hey, EL James. You think you know shit about erotica and BDSM? Think again, sweetie". It's full of knowing winks, genuine humour, characters you don't want to punch in the face, sexy sex and consent! The last one shouldn't be as big a deal as it is but there you go. Neil and Sophie actually discuss the things they're comfortable with in their relationship, she's as into it as he is and there's no deep seated emotional angsty back story explanation to justify why the love interest likes it kinky. He just does. After the painful success of 50 Shades, you have no idea how refreshing it is to just see this done well. Check it out. I got it for free when Armintrout was giving it away but it's worth your money.
It's choppily paced since it started life as a serialised story and I'm not too keen on the ending due to this, but otherwise it was great fun to read. It's essentially Abigail Barnette/Jennifer Armintrout going "Hey, EL James. You think you know shit about erotica and BDSM? Think again, sweetie". It's full of knowing winks, genuine humour, characters you don't want to punch in the face, sexy sex and consent! The last one shouldn't be as big a deal as it is but there you go. Neil and Sophie actually discuss the things they're comfortable with in their relationship, she's as into it as he is and there's no deep seated emotional angsty back story explanation to justify why the love interest likes it kinky. He just does. After the painful success of 50 Shades, you have no idea how refreshing it is to just see this done well. Check it out. I got it for free when Armintrout was giving it away but it's worth your money.
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Reading Progress
September 6, 2013
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Started Reading
September 6, 2013
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September 6, 2013
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23.0%
"This book is essentially Abigail Barnette (also known as Jennifer Armintrout) going "Oi, EL James, THIS is how you do it!" And it's currently free on Amazon so go get it! And follow @Jenny_Trout on Twitter because she's badass."
September 9, 2013
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36.0%
"Gasp! They actually talk about their sexual preferences and safety issues before doing anything! And the heroine enjoys it! Armintrout continues to piss all over 50 Shades like a sassy spaniel."
September 18, 2013
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Finished Reading