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Illicit Desires The Complete Series: 9 MMF BDSM Erotica Stories
Impact play, collaring, degradation, and filthy MMF BDSM sexiness.
Emily
I love my husband. I do. But somewhere along the way we lost our spark.
And then I meet Aiden.
Aiden's dom side thrills me like no man has before. I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself. Aiden isn't like other guys, and he recognizes I'm submissive. I crave the dirty talk and rough poundings from him.
Nate
Emily’s cheating shouldn’t arouse me, but it does. I’ve never felt like this before, and it flusters me, throws me out of my comfort zone. And when I meet Aiden, I finally understand what I’m built to crave — the discipline that only he can provide.
Aiden
Emily captivates me right from the beginning, even though I know she is married and feel guilty about what that means. When Nate joins in on the filthy fun, I never expect the two of them to be the perfect Emily’s brat emerges and gives me something to tame, and Nate is eager to please and loves the strictness of a firm hand.
I just didn't expect to care for them as much as I do.
Journey with Emily, Nate, and Aiden in this BDSM erotica series that travels a twisted path as three people explore the consequences of cheating and work towards an unconventional happily ever after.
Emily's Secret Dom
Mastering Emily
Controlling Emily
Owning Emily
Mastering Nate
Aiden's Control
Owning Nate
Losing Aiden
Collaring Them
These short stories are very high heat. They contain cheating, BDSM, and M/M scenes. Includes a submissive man and a submissive woman with a switchy side.
Emily
I love my husband. I do. But somewhere along the way we lost our spark.
And then I meet Aiden.
Aiden's dom side thrills me like no man has before. I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself. Aiden isn't like other guys, and he recognizes I'm submissive. I crave the dirty talk and rough poundings from him.
Nate
Emily’s cheating shouldn’t arouse me, but it does. I’ve never felt like this before, and it flusters me, throws me out of my comfort zone. And when I meet Aiden, I finally understand what I’m built to crave — the discipline that only he can provide.
Aiden
Emily captivates me right from the beginning, even though I know she is married and feel guilty about what that means. When Nate joins in on the filthy fun, I never expect the two of them to be the perfect Emily’s brat emerges and gives me something to tame, and Nate is eager to please and loves the strictness of a firm hand.
I just didn't expect to care for them as much as I do.
Journey with Emily, Nate, and Aiden in this BDSM erotica series that travels a twisted path as three people explore the consequences of cheating and work towards an unconventional happily ever after.
Emily's Secret Dom
Mastering Emily
Controlling Emily
Owning Emily
Mastering Nate
Aiden's Control
Owning Nate
Losing Aiden
Collaring Them
These short stories are very high heat. They contain cheating, BDSM, and M/M scenes. Includes a submissive man and a submissive woman with a switchy side.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2023
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About the author
April Cross
38 books75 followersWriter of spicy stories... okay, I'll be honest, most of my stuff is ghost pepper spicy. I started writing short alien erotic romances and moved into contemporary sharing stories, before branching out with April Cross to give a home for my longer contemporary erotic romances. I prefer to write erotic romances that have an element of power play with guys who like to be in control.
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March 18, 2026
This set includes 9 steamy hot MMF romance stories. Emily has a major interest in Aiden. Her interest is because Aiden's dom side really thrills her. Nate does not. However, Nate does get curious and wants to know more. What harm can a little checking cause? I enjoyed this great set of stories. BTW, the audible version is great.
March 18, 2026
This set includes 9 steamy hot MMF romance stories. Emily has a major interest in Aiden. Her interest is because Aiden's dom side really thrills her. Nate does not. However, Nate does get curious and wants to know more. What harm can a little checking cause? I enjoyed this great set of stories. BTW, the audible version is great.
March 29, 2026
The Complete Journey
I had previously read and listened to this series but in parts. This time, I did an end-to-end experience and definitely preferred it. I'm still against the cheating aspect, but I'm not gonna argue about the end results because that stuff is HOT!
Nate, Emily, and Aiden's journey has bumps, some of which are childish, in my opinion, but what comes out on the other side is my kind of catnip. 🌶🥵⚔️☣️
I read along as I listened. The narrator is Aleks Esquire. He does a great job with Aiden's Dom and submissive Nate. He grew on me for Emily as it went along, but my greedy self would've preferred a second narrator. (This shouldn't shock anyone who follows my reviews.) 🎧❤️🎧
Story: 3.5-4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x
H1-2 = 45, 53; h = 35
Here are my individual reviews for each book. Happy reading! 📚💋
Emily's Secret Dom 🌟🌟🌟 .5 - Elven Cheating
3.5 stars - I have mixed feelings about this. I can relate to some of what Emily is feeling, but at the end of the day, she's cheating. That I struggle with. Big Time.
I’m seeing brief hints of an emerging sexual goddess in Emily and knowing that it’s another guy bringing this out is killing me.
-- Nate
Nate isn't helping himself by ignoring what he knows. My sympathy for him dissipates a little more with each page.
I know that this is just the beginning of a series that will build from here, so my rating is less than I usually give this author, but I'm hopeful for what's to come.
Mastering Emily 🌟🌟🌟 .5 - The Heat is ON
3.5 stars - So, wow. I just.... I can't deny that some of this is very hot, but I'm still struggling with the cheating. There is hope for a move forward on this front, so I appreciate that. I knew when I picked this up that they move forward together, I guess I just didn't think about how they got there.
I do like the BDSM elements between Aiden and Emily. I see where Nate is going to fit in all of it, and I do look forward to it.
Controlling Emily 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Kryptonite Couple
My favorite part is the inclusion of Aiden's POV. My second favorite is Nate setting some rules. I did find Emily's response to the rules to be a good sign. I also like how Nate steps up his game.
I don't want to give too much away, but the scene at the coffee shop is very tantalizing! Even more than the steamy scenes. 🔥🔥🔥
Owning Emily 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Finding Their Center
I love how they transition from cheating to cuckholding. This I am onboard with! I'm also looking forward to the direction this is heading. Mmm, hmm! 🔥🔥🔥
Mastering Nate 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - A Switch at the Plate
I love the switch of events as Nate owns his desires, and Emily tries a new tact. This continues to get hotter and make me want more!
Aiden's Control 🌟🌟🌟🌟 .5 - Making Aiden Happy
4.5 stars - Oh, yeah! This is exactly what I was looking for! The competition, the dirty deeds, and all those releases. So yummy! 🔥💥💦
Owning Nate 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - True Confessions
Emily, Nate, and Aiden continue exploring their relationship, and I find it all really hot! A truth comes to light, though. I'm interested to see where it will lead... other than Heartbreak City.
Maybe if I go to sleep, I’ll wake up and realize this was all a bad dream.
-- Emily
Losing Aiden 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Wearing the Pants
I like that Emily and Nate struggle with where things ended in the last installment. This isn't a sweet addition, but plenty of things come to light. Nate's mom proves to be more insightful than he ever imagined. It's actually comical.
As for Aiden, all is not well in his world either. I appreciate that it's just as hard for him. There's only the finale left. I'm looking forward to seeing how things turn out for this trio.
Collaring Them 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Reunion Time! - Making Wishes Come True
A Dom, a switch, and a sub walk into a bar.... Oh, the delightful things that happen!
Communication is the name of the game, and it looks like this trio is really getting the hang of it... finally. I appreciate that each takes some of the blame for where things broke down between them. Of course, all of the make-up fun is the best part of it all.
I absolutely love that everyone plays with everyone. It's like catnip to me. 🥵💙🎉 I suspect I'll binge the series again - this time from beginning to end instead of a trio here and there.
There is a bonus epilogue that is as steamy as expected, but I still want more. This is a common feeling when it comes to me and Lacey's characters.
March 17, 2026
All of the short stories are contiguous, erotic, beautiful and very spicy. They’re like little novellas. I rooted for the three main characters. I LOVED it. Their relationship changed so much throughout the series. This wasn’t just an erotic story. It’s a story of love, respect, change and acceptance and much more. And, then they go the distance and it’s wonderful for the three involved. There is a bit of angst and some turmoil, but they realize something big and get back on track. The spice is perfect and the dirty talk is spot on. The narrator was terrific. I would definitely recommend this audiobook.
July 23, 2023
Three for love
Nate and Emily have the bedroom doldrums. When Emily meets Aiden online, she starts something that usually finishes a marriage. But this is nine short volumes of amped up BDSM erotic exploration, and the wonderful destination is kinky, committed love. Fans of ménage and kink will burn up the batteries on their e-readers with this mind- blowing boxed set.
Nate and Emily have the bedroom doldrums. When Emily meets Aiden online, she starts something that usually finishes a marriage. But this is nine short volumes of amped up BDSM erotic exploration, and the wonderful destination is kinky, committed love. Fans of ménage and kink will burn up the batteries on their e-readers with this mind- blowing boxed set.
March 24, 2026
When desire turns filthy, love doesn’t stay clean.
Emily loves her husband, but love isn’t touching the craving under her skin. She’s unsatisfied and tired of pretending she can live without the part of herself that wants to kneel. Then Aiden sees exactly what she’s been denying, and once his control gets under her skin, wanting more stops feeling optional.
Nate should be wrecked by Emily’s betrayal, but what rises in him is darker and far more confusing. Her hunger arouses him, Aiden unsettles him, and the deeper he’s pulled into their orbit, the more jealousy twists into need. Shame, voyeuristic longing, and the pull of submission start dragging his hidden self into the light.
Aiden is controlled, dominant, and very skilled at finding the fault lines in both of them. What begins as cheating turns into something messier and more intimate, where power, exposure, and desire keep pushing all three of them past the lies they’ve been living with. The heat is filthy, but the real danger is how personal it gets.
Emily grows into her wants instead of hiding from them. Nate stops running from the parts of himself that feel humiliating, tender, and true. Aiden goes from distant authority to emotionally invested, and together they shift from secrecy and damage into a relationship shaped by negotiation, surrender, and the hard work of trust.
This is a dark, ultra-steamy MMF BDSM story about desire tearing through denial and forcing three people to face what they need, what they fear, and what love costs when honesty finally takes over. It’s intense, intimate, and built on emotional risk as much as raw heat.
The Elevator Pitch: A dissatisfied wife, her wounded husband, and the dominant man who exposes them both are pulled into a charged arrangement that turns cheating into something far more dangerous and intimate. As desire strips away shame, jealousy, and the roles they’ve been hiding behind, each of them is forced to confront what they truly crave and what it might cost to claim it. What begins as betrayal becomes a dark negotiation of power, surrender, and love that refuses to fit inside ordinary rules.
Heat Level: 🖤🔥 Erotica / Kink-Forward
Audio: Aleks Esquire fits the intensity of this one really well, especially with Nate and Aiden, who both come through with distinct weight and texture. Emily lands a little less naturally for me at times, but overall the performance suits the story’s dark, high-heat energy.
Emily loves her husband, but love isn’t touching the craving under her skin. She’s unsatisfied and tired of pretending she can live without the part of herself that wants to kneel. Then Aiden sees exactly what she’s been denying, and once his control gets under her skin, wanting more stops feeling optional.
Nate should be wrecked by Emily’s betrayal, but what rises in him is darker and far more confusing. Her hunger arouses him, Aiden unsettles him, and the deeper he’s pulled into their orbit, the more jealousy twists into need. Shame, voyeuristic longing, and the pull of submission start dragging his hidden self into the light.
Aiden is controlled, dominant, and very skilled at finding the fault lines in both of them. What begins as cheating turns into something messier and more intimate, where power, exposure, and desire keep pushing all three of them past the lies they’ve been living with. The heat is filthy, but the real danger is how personal it gets.
Emily grows into her wants instead of hiding from them. Nate stops running from the parts of himself that feel humiliating, tender, and true. Aiden goes from distant authority to emotionally invested, and together they shift from secrecy and damage into a relationship shaped by negotiation, surrender, and the hard work of trust.
This is a dark, ultra-steamy MMF BDSM story about desire tearing through denial and forcing three people to face what they need, what they fear, and what love costs when honesty finally takes over. It’s intense, intimate, and built on emotional risk as much as raw heat.
The Elevator Pitch: A dissatisfied wife, her wounded husband, and the dominant man who exposes them both are pulled into a charged arrangement that turns cheating into something far more dangerous and intimate. As desire strips away shame, jealousy, and the roles they’ve been hiding behind, each of them is forced to confront what they truly crave and what it might cost to claim it. What begins as betrayal becomes a dark negotiation of power, surrender, and love that refuses to fit inside ordinary rules.
Heat Level: 🖤🔥 Erotica / Kink-Forward
Audio: Aleks Esquire fits the intensity of this one really well, especially with Nate and Aiden, who both come through with distinct weight and texture. Emily lands a little less naturally for me at times, but overall the performance suits the story’s dark, high-heat energy.
April 6, 2026
Pretty great storyline and enjoyable audiobook
Overall 4 stars; Performance 4 stars; Story 4 stars
This 9+ hours complete audio set of all 9 parts of the 'Illicit Desires' series was more engaging than I was expecting. It was captivating enough that I listened to it in only two sittings. Each part or book in the set is only about an hour long, and the pacing is done in way that keeps the storyline exciting. The audio narration by Aleks Esquire was well done and he gives all three main characters a unique and distinctive voice. I was impressed that the storyline was as engaging as it was. I was honestly initially concerned that listening to a 9 hour erotica novel could end up being tedious (as is often the case if the story is weak or the characters are underdeveloped) but I enjoyed the emotional journey that Nate found himself on after discovering that his wife Emily was planning to cheat, deciding not to confront her about it, and then deciding to follow her and watch her cheat in secret for several weeks before letting her know that he knows about Aiden. As much as I did enjoy the themes and conversations that were explored in this storyline, there were some unresolved issues and conversations that were not had that should have been. For as angry as Emily became at Nate finally admitting that he had been spying on her and Aiden from the beginning, I don't think Emily ever really honestly or sufficiently answered why she started cheating in the first place. She never really answered why she was unsatisfied with her marriage that she even considered cheating. It really just seems like she was bored and selfish. Despite the fact that Nate partially enjoyed watching his wife cheat, I never really completely warmed up to Emily as a character because she is a liar and a cheater, and the venom she displayed at Nate for keeping the spying a secret was just a degree of hypocrisy that bordered on disgusting. I also don't feel like Aiden really owned any of his apologies either. He did express some regret for cheating when he first met Nate, but it seemed rather superficial and barely genuine. Also, when the trio reconciled after Nate's admission of spying from the beginning, Aiden gave a general apology for having made mistakes as their dom as well without elaborating specifically what those mistakes were, or how he would avoid them in the future. That makes for a vague and superficial apology. As a reader/listener I honestly have no idea what he was apologizing for. In the end, I really enjoyed seeing these three come together as a trio, and wish I could see more of them beyond this point. I appreciated that Aiden told them he could not be a dom 24/7, and wish we could have seen more of him outside of that role.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Overall 4 stars; Performance 4 stars; Story 4 stars
This 9+ hours complete audio set of all 9 parts of the 'Illicit Desires' series was more engaging than I was expecting. It was captivating enough that I listened to it in only two sittings. Each part or book in the set is only about an hour long, and the pacing is done in way that keeps the storyline exciting. The audio narration by Aleks Esquire was well done and he gives all three main characters a unique and distinctive voice. I was impressed that the storyline was as engaging as it was. I was honestly initially concerned that listening to a 9 hour erotica novel could end up being tedious (as is often the case if the story is weak or the characters are underdeveloped) but I enjoyed the emotional journey that Nate found himself on after discovering that his wife Emily was planning to cheat, deciding not to confront her about it, and then deciding to follow her and watch her cheat in secret for several weeks before letting her know that he knows about Aiden. As much as I did enjoy the themes and conversations that were explored in this storyline, there were some unresolved issues and conversations that were not had that should have been. For as angry as Emily became at Nate finally admitting that he had been spying on her and Aiden from the beginning, I don't think Emily ever really honestly or sufficiently answered why she started cheating in the first place. She never really answered why she was unsatisfied with her marriage that she even considered cheating. It really just seems like she was bored and selfish. Despite the fact that Nate partially enjoyed watching his wife cheat, I never really completely warmed up to Emily as a character because she is a liar and a cheater, and the venom she displayed at Nate for keeping the spying a secret was just a degree of hypocrisy that bordered on disgusting. I also don't feel like Aiden really owned any of his apologies either. He did express some regret for cheating when he first met Nate, but it seemed rather superficial and barely genuine. Also, when the trio reconciled after Nate's admission of spying from the beginning, Aiden gave a general apology for having made mistakes as their dom as well without elaborating specifically what those mistakes were, or how he would avoid them in the future. That makes for a vague and superficial apology. As a reader/listener I honestly have no idea what he was apologizing for. In the end, I really enjoyed seeing these three come together as a trio, and wish I could see more of them beyond this point. I appreciated that Aiden told them he could not be a dom 24/7, and wish we could have seen more of him outside of that role.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 27, 2026
This was spicy!!!! I loved every word. Chefs kiss! Nothing like your husband joining the fun. They all went through changes as the relationship developed. Can’t wait to find more books from this author!
🖤Married
❤️ D0m
🖤 V0yerism
📚The entire series in 1!! All 9 books
🎧 The narrator Aleks Esquire - Did a wonderful job narrating.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
🖤Married
❤️ D0m
🖤 V0yerism
📚The entire series in 1!! All 9 books
🎧 The narrator Aleks Esquire - Did a wonderful job narrating.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 17, 2026
All POV are narrated by one male narrator and he does a pretty good job of differentiating the three characters even the female one. The books are fast paced and not overly long so it doesn't take long before the good parts are reached. It was fun listening to all nine stories.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2026
Illicit Desires The Complete Series by April Cross and Lacey Cross is a great BDSM erotica. Aleks Esquire did a great job with the narration. The story is erotic, steamy, spicy, enjoyable, and more.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2026
I enjoyed illicit desires which was Nate, Emily and Aiden’s story. It was a fun, steamy listen. This was a new author, for me. And voluntarily leaving this review.
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