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Bossed Around
Held prisoner for years inside the walls of her reclusive uncle’s art gallery, Thea is lost when the man dies suddenly, leaving her to fend for herself. At least until a Scottish giant arrives, scarred and mysterious, claiming it’s his job to professionally pack the paintings. Duncan makes Thea feel safe and free for the first time in her life, encouraging her to enact the fantasies she’s always kept hidden. Locked away. Their scorching bond grows, one delicious encounter at a time. But what if the man who has claimed her heart…isn’t who he claims to be?
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First published April 18, 2021
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January 20, 2022
So, this is where my reading relationship with Jessa Kane dies.
They used to be palate cleansers, slump-busters, roll-your-eyes-ridiculous, entertaining even, but now they just have me feeling...icky. 😷
You have served your time, Ms. Kane. It’s been…interesting.
They used to be palate cleansers, slump-busters, roll-your-eyes-ridiculous, entertaining even, but now they just have me feeling...icky. 😷
You have served your time, Ms. Kane. It’s been…interesting.
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April 21, 2021I've read everything Jessa Kane writes and I think this was a little different cuz:
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a 37-year-old virgin H??
a dom heroine ??
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well...that was interesting 👀
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a 37-year-old virgin H??
I’ve never wanted a female.
I’ve especially never had this…urge. To be so sweetly mistreated
It’s my first kiss, as well as hers.
a dom heroine ??
“It’s hard now, isn’t it?” I manage, my pulse picking up.
“Aye,” he grunts, his hand inching toward the outcropping of caged flesh.
“No.” I shake my head. “Don’t touch until I say you can.”
“Say please,” I murmur, uncrossing my legs and leaning forward in the throne.
“Please.”
I purse my lips. “No. No touching.”
But I didn’t issue this order, I didn’t give permission, and I’m not letting go of my newfound freedom so easily, so I slap him across the face—
Slap.
and this scene:
“Kn-kneel.”
My knees land so hard, so heavily, they shake the ground beneath us.
Every demon inside me is called to heel in the wake of her shy, girlish command.
“Good,” she breathes, her expression brightening with awe, with appreciation for the feeling it gave her when I didn’t hesitate to obey. “Now follow me.”
She turns and strides away, revealing the bare buns of her stunning little ass. They twitch down the hallway, jiggling ever so slightly, and I crawl after her, panting.
This mammoth of a man prowls after me on his hands and knees, in the hallowed halls of my uncle’s gallery, and I might as well be floating. As soon as Duncan knelt in front of me, a pressure fell away from my shoulders I didn’t even know was there
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well...that was interesting 👀
April 21, 2021
3.5-4. We've got a submissive(-ish) hero this time!
October 26, 2025
I wish I could read this for the first time again because this book slapped!!
Let’s meet Thea, an 18-year-old who's been locked inside her uncle's art gallery for SIX YEARS because her parents dumped her and dear uncle thinks the outside world is "wicked" and „dangerous“. Duncan is a 38-year-old, 6'8" tattooed beast of a man, hired to KILL Theas uncle. But the moment he lays eyes on Thea? Mission aborted.
„If you wish it, this cock is ripe for your enjoyment. It’s never been inside another. I knew the second I saw ye, Thea, it was only meant for fuckin’ you. For making you wail like a baby. If ye have to boss me around and make me suffer, do it, lass. Do it. Watch me obey like a servant in exchange for long, hard rides of that pussy.“
Now let's get to the GOOD stuff. Thea isn't some shy little virgin. Oh no. This girl has WICKED desires and isn't afraid to take charge. She bosses Duncan around like the goddess she is, making him kneel, telling him he's not allowed to come, demanding exactly what she wants. I went in expecting the typical "big dominant man corrupts innocent girl" trope, but Jessa said PSYCH! and gave us a submissive giant being commanded by a fierce virgin. AND I LIVED FOR IT.
Trops/kinks/safety
🖤dark romance
🖤age gap
🖤size difference
🖤insta love
🖤second chance
🖤virgin heroes (MMC and FMC)
🖤scarred/tattooed MMC
🖤stalking
🖤killing
🖤domme FMC
🖤d/s Dynamik (both ways)
🖤teasing
🖤edging
🖤orgasm control/ deny
🖤self humiliation
🖤face slapping
🖤cock slapping
🖤begging
🖤crawling
🖤worshipping
🖤humiliation
🖤praising
🖤breeding
🖤cock holding
🖤breast fucking
🖤public teasing
Let’s meet Thea, an 18-year-old who's been locked inside her uncle's art gallery for SIX YEARS because her parents dumped her and dear uncle thinks the outside world is "wicked" and „dangerous“. Duncan is a 38-year-old, 6'8" tattooed beast of a man, hired to KILL Theas uncle. But the moment he lays eyes on Thea? Mission aborted.
„If you wish it, this cock is ripe for your enjoyment. It’s never been inside another. I knew the second I saw ye, Thea, it was only meant for fuckin’ you. For making you wail like a baby. If ye have to boss me around and make me suffer, do it, lass. Do it. Watch me obey like a servant in exchange for long, hard rides of that pussy.“
Now let's get to the GOOD stuff. Thea isn't some shy little virgin. Oh no. This girl has WICKED desires and isn't afraid to take charge. She bosses Duncan around like the goddess she is, making him kneel, telling him he's not allowed to come, demanding exactly what she wants. I went in expecting the typical "big dominant man corrupts innocent girl" trope, but Jessa said PSYCH! and gave us a submissive giant being commanded by a fierce virgin. AND I LIVED FOR IT.
Trops/kinks/safety
🖤dark romance
🖤age gap
🖤size difference
🖤insta love
🖤second chance
🖤virgin heroes (MMC and FMC)
🖤scarred/tattooed MMC
🖤stalking
🖤killing
🖤domme FMC
🖤d/s Dynamik (both ways)
🖤teasing
🖤edging
🖤orgasm control/ deny
🖤self humiliation
🖤face slapping
🖤cock slapping
🖤begging
🖤crawling
🖤worshipping
🖤humiliation
🖤praising
🖤breeding
🖤cock holding
🖤breast fucking
🖤public teasing
June 24, 2021
Book: Bossed Around
Rating: 3.5 stars
Favorite Quote: “I’ll forget everything but you, Thea. Everything.”
Review
Why was this more interesting than most of the longer books I read this year? I don’t know how but Jess Kane made me like a couple, even though, it was mostly insta-lust and it was under 100 pages. This is my second Jess Kane book; I didn’t really like the first one I read from her, but I definitely enjoyed this. I really liked the dynamic between the hero and heroine. The hero was more submissive, which I loved to read. Though, I felt more of their sexual chemistry (cause damn, the smut was hot) than their romantic chemistry, it was overall a nice novella! I’m excited to check more of Jess’s work!
Rating: 3.5 stars
Favorite Quote: “I’ll forget everything but you, Thea. Everything.”
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“I’ve never wanted a female. I’ve especially never had this…urge. To be so sweetly mistreated. I could crush her with one hand. I’m three times her size. Yet, one flick of her hand and I can barely remain standing.”
Why was this more interesting than most of the longer books I read this year? I don’t know how but Jess Kane made me like a couple, even though, it was mostly insta-lust and it was under 100 pages. This is my second Jess Kane book; I didn’t really like the first one I read from her, but I definitely enjoyed this. I really liked the dynamic between the hero and heroine. The hero was more submissive, which I loved to read. Though, I felt more of their sexual chemistry (cause damn, the smut was hot) than their romantic chemistry, it was overall a nice novella! I’m excited to check more of Jess’s work!
“This is why you open your thighs for me, angel. This little bud demands it. And you own me, you rule me, but I rule this. This pretty girl is property of your giant.”
April 21, 2021
Oh myyyy... I had to pause another book I was reading so I could pick this one up. As soon as I see a new Jessa Kane book is released I’m all over that shit. Every. Fucking. Time.
Thea is 18 and has been locked up in her uncle’s art gallery for 6 years ever since her parents dropped her off and left. Her uncle is one crazy reclusive mofo who says the outside world is “wicked.”
Duncan is 38 and a 6 foot 8 beast of a man. He’s scarred and tatted up and apparently people are afraid by just looking at him. He’s a virgin (double yay!) and was hired to kill Thea’s uncle. But you know, love at first sight when he sees Thea and all that shit.
The storyline was so-so but I was all about Thea bossing around Duncan. Telling him to kneel. Telling him he wasn’t allowed to come. Demanding him to do things to her. Fuuuuuuck yes! When I saw the title I thought it’d be Duncan demanding the innocent virgin do dirty things to him, not the other way around. So I was pleasantly surprised when Thea admitted she had “wicked desires” of being in control of a man. So hot. 🔥🔥
Overall, a yes on this book. Loved the characters, extra love that both were virgins, and love the FMC being in control for once. If you love Jessa Kane, read this shit.
POV: Dual 1st person
Thea is 18 and has been locked up in her uncle’s art gallery for 6 years ever since her parents dropped her off and left. Her uncle is one crazy reclusive mofo who says the outside world is “wicked.”
Duncan is 38 and a 6 foot 8 beast of a man. He’s scarred and tatted up and apparently people are afraid by just looking at him. He’s a virgin (double yay!) and was hired to kill Thea’s uncle. But you know, love at first sight when he sees Thea and all that shit.
The storyline was so-so but I was all about Thea bossing around Duncan. Telling him to kneel. Telling him he wasn’t allowed to come. Demanding him to do things to her. Fuuuuuuck yes! When I saw the title I thought it’d be Duncan demanding the innocent virgin do dirty things to him, not the other way around. So I was pleasantly surprised when Thea admitted she had “wicked desires” of being in control of a man. So hot. 🔥🔥
Overall, a yes on this book. Loved the characters, extra love that both were virgins, and love the FMC being in control for once. If you love Jessa Kane, read this shit.
POV: Dual 1st person
April 21, 2021
"Bossed Around" is the story of Thea and Duncan.
A woman trapped in a painting..
An assassin..
A fateful meeting at a funeral..
A control reversal..
A dark obsession..
A dismissal leading to heartbreaking angst..
A barrage of dark sex..
A wonderful HEA..
If you enjoy books in which the heroine takes control and pushes the hero off the edge, this is definitely it. I have to confess, the last few chapters made me tear up.
It was different, but I totally was digging it.
Safe
3.5/5
A woman trapped in a painting..
An assassin..
A fateful meeting at a funeral..
A control reversal..
A dark obsession..
A dismissal leading to heartbreaking angst..
A barrage of dark sex..
A wonderful HEA..
If you enjoy books in which the heroine takes control and pushes the hero off the edge, this is definitely it. I have to confess, the last few chapters made me tear up.
It was different, but I totally was digging it.
Safe
3.5/5
April 22, 2021
This didn’t work for me. mainly because I’m not a fan of submissive men in my romance. I’ll just keep my eye out for her next release and hope she gives me some daddy kink again.
January 27, 2022
"I’ve never wanted a female. I’ve especially never had this…urge. To be so sweetly mistreated. I could crush her with one hand. I’m three times her size. Yet, one flick of her hand and I can barely remain standing."
Read #2: I've bumped this down to 4 stars from my previous 5 stars. It's still a super steamy read but I didn't like the story as much as I remember liking it. If I'm looking for something hot and out of my norm I might pick it up again but it's not one of my Jessa Kane favorite.
This normally isn't my style. I'm not super into subservient men but Jessa Kane just did this one right for me. There is a power exchange between them and when she lets him go and be in charge, well damn is he in charge. It was a really hot read but don't expect anything other than an OTT mess from Jessa Kane. Come on, you know what you're getting into!
Read #2: I've bumped this down to 4 stars from my previous 5 stars. It's still a super steamy read but I didn't like the story as much as I remember liking it. If I'm looking for something hot and out of my norm I might pick it up again but it's not one of my Jessa Kane favorite.
This normally isn't my style. I'm not super into subservient men but Jessa Kane just did this one right for me. There is a power exchange between them and when she lets him go and be in charge, well damn is he in charge. It was a really hot read but don't expect anything other than an OTT mess from Jessa Kane. Come on, you know what you're getting into!
February 28, 2022
The premise was ridiculous and pretty much everything except the smut was questionable. But jfc the smut was good.
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April 22, 2021yea, I don't know how to rate this one...
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November 19, 2022
'I’m a giant, but I move like a quiet breeze.'
I should honestly know by now to never be surprised by what JK can come up with- but damn did this one shock me.
I'm sorry but I was just wheezing my way through this story. It was kind of dodgy but really fun at the same time (in true JK fashion). There were some proper quote-worthy sentences that never in my life, would I have thought that I would have read. It was an interesting role reversal in a relationship- But PLEASE, I just wanted to say that that the height difference had me FLYING.
This was definitely something else...
I should honestly know by now to never be surprised by what JK can come up with- but damn did this one shock me.
I'm sorry but I was just wheezing my way through this story. It was kind of dodgy but really fun at the same time (in true JK fashion). There were some proper quote-worthy sentences that never in my life, would I have thought that I would have read. It was an interesting role reversal in a relationship- But PLEASE, I just wanted to say that that the height difference had me FLYING.
This was definitely something else...
February 22, 2022
The MMC is basically a darker version of Jaime Fraser who is also a submissive.
Favorite quote: “Good girl, so hot for breeding.”
Favorite quote: “Good girl, so hot for breeding.”
October 24, 2022
Jessa Kane submissive adam yazmış dkdbsh ben şok💀
April 3, 2024
LOL, Jessa girl, you are wild for this one, but I can't stop reading them!
Duncan was unhinged, haha.
All he cared about was putting a baby in Thea.
Duncan was unhinged, haha.
All he cared about was putting a baby in Thea.
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April 25, 2021I dislike reading about Hero virgins overall but 38 years old virgin? 😒
February 3, 2022
The fact that I’ve read this again and still feel the sparks from the first time is amazing 🤩!! Their love is unconventional, scary and built on lies in the beginning but they are electric together. To say this is sexy would be putting this lightly because this takes it to a whole other level of kink.
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April 20, 2021
interesting read, different than othera that's for sure BUT i didn't like this aspect of it unfortunately.
I did love the Giant tho :D. The innocent h being bossy was just out of character and a meh for me.
I did love the Giant tho :D. The innocent h being bossy was just out of character and a meh for me.
April 21, 2021
Duncan was ok, I liked his character.
So, this story wasn't really for me. Tbh, dommes are 100% not my thing. I like my mmc to be the dominate alphas. So I asked myself, would I like it if the roles were reversed? I don't think so. The "controlling/withholding aspect was off even for bdsm in a romance. Thea seemed very selfish and smug. I liked Duncan and i think he really loved her and would do anyyhing for her(altho, that scene towards the end was a bit too much). Had the synopsis said it was about a wannabe domme, well I probably still would be read it because it's Jessa lol but I just can't get behind this story. I'm sure some of it is personal preference, but I just could not like Thea at all and I know that I would not want a mmc to behave that way either. If a mmc tried to dom someone and then expected all the aftercare for themselves as well, I wouldn't like him at all.
So, this story wasn't really for me. Tbh, dommes are 100% not my thing. I like my mmc to be the dominate alphas. So I asked myself, would I like it if the roles were reversed? I don't think so. The "controlling/withholding aspect was off even for bdsm in a romance. Thea seemed very selfish and smug. I liked Duncan and i think he really loved her and would do anyyhing for her(altho, that scene towards the end was a bit too much). Had the synopsis said it was about a wannabe domme, well I probably still would be read it because it's Jessa lol but I just can't get behind this story. I'm sure some of it is personal preference, but I just could not like Thea at all and I know that I would not want a mmc to behave that way either. If a mmc tried to dom someone and then expected all the aftercare for themselves as well, I wouldn't like him at all.
April 23, 2021
Ok read. It was interested how a secluded virgin had lots of kinky ideas. She was really into torturing him sexually by not allowing him to come. There is a big age difference.
April 22, 2021
Duncan worships the literal ground his Thea walks on. He is completely 100% enthralled by this little five foot human.
At nearly seven feet tall Duncan isn’t what you’d expect of an assassin. I mean everyone who see the man is afraid of him and remembers him purely for his height right?! Well apparently he’s very good at stealthily hiding in the dark.
This book hits a ton of kinks:
✔️ age gap romance
✔️ large guy, petite girl
✔️ virgin H and h
✔️ spontaneous, accidental O
✔️ dominant h, submissive H
𝓋𝓍𝒽𝑒𝓍𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓈
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At nearly seven feet tall Duncan isn’t what you’d expect of an assassin. I mean everyone who see the man is afraid of him and remembers him purely for his height right?! Well apparently he’s very good at stealthily hiding in the dark.
This book hits a ton of kinks:
✔️ age gap romance
✔️ large guy, petite girl
✔️ virgin H and h
✔️ spontaneous, accidental O
✔️ dominant h, submissive H
𝓋𝓍𝒽𝑒𝓍𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓈
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April 19, 2021
She just keeps doing it!
Every time I turn around jessa kane is there to split me wide open! I thought the bully novel was the creme de la creme! Then bulky came out and I was like yaaassss queen! Then here she comes with an almost fem dom and I love it! Why? Because people swear no one will read it but let me tell you they will! I will! I’m here for it gimme more! Tiny women in charge of big ol mountain men?!! Sign me up! Whew!
Every time I turn around jessa kane is there to split me wide open! I thought the bully novel was the creme de la creme! Then bulky came out and I was like yaaassss queen! Then here she comes with an almost fem dom and I love it! Why? Because people swear no one will read it but let me tell you they will! I will! I’m here for it gimme more! Tiny women in charge of big ol mountain men?!! Sign me up! Whew!
April 29, 2021
I love heroes that are assassins,and Duncan is one man who almost died of heartbreak near the end.Wow...Jessa Kane sure knows how to make the readers heart ache in a genre like this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 17, 2021
A shockingly 37 y/o Male virgin😨
June 13, 2021
Absolutely ridiculous and fun offering from Kane, featuring a switch-y giant who really loves having his limits pushed being bossed around, and a tiny young woman trying to come to terms with who she is and what she wants. The age gap doesn't really do it for me, so I always picture the heroines older. YMMV. It's rare to get treated to a dommy woman, so this was a nice change of pace and very enjoyable to read. It's JK, do not expect a plot that makes sense. Just enjoy the absurdity...with a lot of breeding kink.
My only real issue with this read was the fluctuating descriptions of Duncan and Thea's height difference. No, she is not "barely to his shoulder," yet, no, her waist level is not at his knees. (As a shorty with a much taller fella and a height gap about 6" less than this couple, I do not even come to his shoulder. Just sayin'.)
They have comparison tools out there to get a better idea of what's actually lining up where. In case anyone needs one.
My only real issue with this read was the fluctuating descriptions of Duncan and Thea's height difference. No, she is not "barely to his shoulder," yet, no, her waist level is not at his knees. (As a shorty with a much taller fella and a height gap about 6" less than this couple, I do not even come to his shoulder. Just sayin'.)
They have comparison tools out there to get a better idea of what's actually lining up where. In case anyone needs one.
April 24, 2021
Pretty complex
This is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, with a light and shadow play that makes it all so dramatic. Really, though the time is not specified but it's modern by description, it has a very medieval vibe to it.
It's all about power exchange, but very specific, it's just what works for the characters. It's an intriguing, not very used angle and as always, Jessa Kane balances this type of writing greatly.
The book has her mark, an adoring dirty talking hero, a fragile but strong minded young heroine finding her real freedom and learning about the world, being freed from her uncle's clutches. A good, interesting and hot read.
This is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, with a light and shadow play that makes it all so dramatic. Really, though the time is not specified but it's modern by description, it has a very medieval vibe to it.
It's all about power exchange, but very specific, it's just what works for the characters. It's an intriguing, not very used angle and as always, Jessa Kane balances this type of writing greatly.
The book has her mark, an adoring dirty talking hero, a fragile but strong minded young heroine finding her real freedom and learning about the world, being freed from her uncle's clutches. A good, interesting and hot read.
July 18, 2021
Spoilers ahead
Not sure how I feel about this one as the h was the dominant one sexually but it didn't quite come across as strong as I'd expect.
I do love this author though and her sexy times are always off the charts....coupled with no cheating and unnecessary drama and she's a definite one click for me
Not sure how I feel about this one as the h was the dominant one sexually but it didn't quite come across as strong as I'd expect.
I do love this author though and her sexy times are always off the charts....coupled with no cheating and unnecessary drama and she's a definite one click for me
April 22, 2021
This one was really very different and there were parts I didn’t like too much, such as the h being a dominatrix-lite. However, she didn’t enjoy inflicting pain, which made it tolerable. She enjoyed controlling his male aggression and then letting it be unleashed. It was not exactly my cuppa, but it wasn’t skin-crawling horrible either. And she was able to still be soft and feminine with him, as well, so I ended up enjoying it.
What I really loved was the beauty and the beast trope, the huge scarred man tamed by the tiny, innocent female. It’s her innocence and her femininity that has the power to tame him.
I also loved that the hero belonged only to the heroine, he had never slimed around with skanks.
ANNDDDDDD, they have babies, so the circle of love was complete!!
Totally safe, both virgins, no others, no cheating, no abuse. Possible triggers: hero is a bit stalkerish and is a hitman. HEA with epilogue
What I really loved was the beauty and the beast trope, the huge scarred man tamed by the tiny, innocent female. It’s her innocence and her femininity that has the power to tame him.
I also loved that the hero belonged only to the heroine, he had never slimed around with skanks.
ANNDDDDDD, they have babies, so the circle of love was complete!!
Totally safe, both virgins, no others, no cheating, no abuse. Possible triggers: hero is a bit stalkerish and is a hitman. HEA with epilogue
April 29, 2023
It’s nice to get a male submissive.
May 6, 2021
The couple: Thea and Duncan
Romance genre: insta-love
Part of a series: no
Length: 93 pages
Plot: So, this was unexpected. I love Jessa Kane stories. I've only read 1 or 2 that I didn't love. This one took the ideas she started in King Sized, and extended it. Thea is young and extremely sheltered. She meets Duncan because he has come to her house to kill her uncle (he's a hitman). She hasn't seen him yet, but he's definitely seen her. He ends up killing the uncle, but by accident; he had decided not to kill him, but goes to see him and scares him into a heart attack. He comes back and pretends to be an art mover (like helping her pack up the art). They start to fall for each other. Thea likes to take control though. She didn't know it until now, but she's dominant when it comes to sex (slowly, since she knows very little about sex, but she does come to realize it). Duncan is more than happy to oblige her, and actually really enjoys it. But he's still keeping the secret of who he is and how he met her.
Character development: The twist in this book was the switch in dominance. We're used to the hero being dominant. The heroine can be submissive or a firecracker, but the hero is always dominant, especially if it's someone as big and burly as Duncan. That's not the case her, though. Duncan is strong, yes, but is happy to hand over that dominance to tiny Thea. He senses that Thea needs that control because she hasn't had any during her life. He himself has issues that lead him to feel better with someone telling him what to do. I thin he feels it is a mark of affection that she would want to direct him, and especially direct him to give her pleasure. Thea wasn't just the one who made the decisions and directed their actions; in return she gave her complete love and loyalty. The way Duncan looked was hardly even mentioned until they actually went out in public, well into the book. Then we find out that his face is scarred and people seem scared of him. She never mentioned that in her internal dialogue until that point. I found it very interesting that she found him attractive without the conventional attractiveness, to the point that didn't notice what others saw as flaws.
Would I read more from this author/in this series: Yes
Romance genre: insta-love
Part of a series: no
Length: 93 pages
Plot: So, this was unexpected. I love Jessa Kane stories. I've only read 1 or 2 that I didn't love. This one took the ideas she started in King Sized, and extended it. Thea is young and extremely sheltered. She meets Duncan because he has come to her house to kill her uncle (he's a hitman). She hasn't seen him yet, but he's definitely seen her. He ends up killing the uncle, but by accident; he had decided not to kill him, but goes to see him and scares him into a heart attack. He comes back and pretends to be an art mover (like helping her pack up the art). They start to fall for each other. Thea likes to take control though. She didn't know it until now, but she's dominant when it comes to sex (slowly, since she knows very little about sex, but she does come to realize it). Duncan is more than happy to oblige her, and actually really enjoys it. But he's still keeping the secret of who he is and how he met her.
Character development: The twist in this book was the switch in dominance. We're used to the hero being dominant. The heroine can be submissive or a firecracker, but the hero is always dominant, especially if it's someone as big and burly as Duncan. That's not the case her, though. Duncan is strong, yes, but is happy to hand over that dominance to tiny Thea. He senses that Thea needs that control because she hasn't had any during her life. He himself has issues that lead him to feel better with someone telling him what to do. I thin he feels it is a mark of affection that she would want to direct him, and especially direct him to give her pleasure. Thea wasn't just the one who made the decisions and directed their actions; in return she gave her complete love and loyalty. The way Duncan looked was hardly even mentioned until they actually went out in public, well into the book. Then we find out that his face is scarred and people seem scared of him. She never mentioned that in her internal dialogue until that point. I found it very interesting that she found him attractive without the conventional attractiveness, to the point that didn't notice what others saw as flaws.
Would I read more from this author/in this series: Yes
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