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Tell Me a Lie by Brianna Flores
5.0
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"I know it's not real. I––you don't have to mean it. Just think of it as a lie. Please? Just tell me a lie, and I'm yours."
Okay, wow. I can’t believe this is a debut. I read it in one sitting, not even exaggerating a little. I am thoroughly impressed by the emotional depth in this, considering how amazingly smutty it is, lol. I am a fiend for ‘sad boy’ characters and hurt/comfort, and that is this book to a T. It’s also probably the hottest book I’ve read in a while, so take a gander at the tropes and tags if you wanna know what you’re in for. Good stuff.
Cute isn’t an adjective that I use a lot, but I look at him, and I swear I just want to barrel into him, sweep him into my arms, and fucking squeeze. Cute aggression is real, and it’s maddening.
I love age gaps, and it usually feels a little strange when I read a book without one, but I have to admit I was the tiniest bit worried when I found out that Sage is only 18 (turns 19 in the book), but I thought it was handled beautifully. Lucas doesn’t at all give an ‘old man’ vibe. He’s older, but he’s playful, sweet, caring, and just the teeniest bit obsessed with Sage. Well, they’re obsessed with each other, and I loved it. Their dynamic just got better and better throughout the book, and the banter and general fun they had together put a huge smile on my face. You also get the idea that they’re both family people. They want a home and love, and are able to give each other that. Lucas did mess up badly a couple times, but I’m glad he realized and apologized quite quickly.
Is that a kink? Caregiving? If it is, I have it, and this wasn't something I knew about myself before him.
The heavy themes were handled well, and it really did turn into such a beautiful love story. Again, if my friend hadn’t told me beforehand, I would’ve never guessed this is a debut. 100% an author to keep an eye out for, and I can’t recommend the book enough. If you want really hot spice, emotional moments that will make you tear up, and chemistry that will make you giggle, this is the one.
Somehow, 'I didn't know he was only eighteen' doesn't sound noble to admit, and it definitely doesn't make the situation any less inappropriate. I fucked him and then hired him.
Oh, and Sage is probably the most
"I know it's not real. I––you don't have to mean it. Just think of it as a lie. Please? Just tell me a lie, and I'm yours."
Okay, wow. I can’t believe this is a debut. I read it in one sitting, not even exaggerating a little. I am thoroughly impressed by the emotional depth in this, considering how amazingly smutty it is, lol. I am a fiend for ‘sad boy’ characters and hurt/comfort, and that is this book to a T. It’s also probably the hottest book I’ve read in a while, so take a gander at the tropes and tags if you wanna know what you’re in for. Good stuff.
Cute isn’t an adjective that I use a lot, but I look at him, and I swear I just want to barrel into him, sweep him into my arms, and fucking squeeze. Cute aggression is real, and it’s maddening.
I love age gaps, and it usually feels a little strange when I read a book without one, but I have to admit I was the tiniest bit worried when I found out that Sage is only 18 (turns 19 in the book), but I thought it was handled beautifully. Lucas doesn’t at all give an ‘old man’ vibe. He’s older, but he’s playful, sweet, caring, and just the teeniest bit obsessed with Sage. Well, they’re obsessed with each other, and I loved it. Their dynamic just got better and better throughout the book, and the banter and general fun they had together put a huge smile on my face. You also get the idea that they’re both family people. They want a home and love, and are able to give each other that. Lucas did mess up badly a couple times, but I’m glad he realized and apologized quite quickly.
Is that a kink? Caregiving? If it is, I have it, and this wasn't something I knew about myself before him.
The heavy themes were handled well, and it really did turn into such a beautiful love story. Again, if my friend hadn’t told me beforehand, I would’ve never guessed this is a debut. 100% an author to keep an eye out for, and I can’t recommend the book enough. If you want really hot spice, emotional moments that will make you tear up, and chemistry that will make you giggle, this is the one.
Somehow, 'I didn't know he was only eighteen' doesn't sound noble to admit, and it definitely doesn't make the situation any less inappropriate. I fucked him and then hired him.
Oh, and Sage is probably the most