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A sexy read📚

Book: Keep Me

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:

I read praise by this author and knew I needed to read anything she came out with. This was super sexy and much needed.

Here are the tropes...

Broody Scottish hero

Forced proximity

Kinky vibes

Enemies-to-lovers

Marriage of convenience

Grumpy x Grumpy

Men in Kilts?! Ah hello, of course, l'm going to dive into this book! First impressions, I was obsessed pretty early on!!

Based in both NYC and Scotland we are presented with a hunky Scotsman and a feisty American beauty. Arranged marriage, age gap, slight BDSM and trauma... what's not to love here?

This romance covered such good tropes and absolutely did them justice. Killan was super grumpy and had great depth.

Sylvie was feisty and on life's struggle bus. They had great enemies-to-lovers chemistry. I was so invested in their relationship and how it all came together. How they came together and were that person that they each needed. I loved it; there was so much goodness.

#BookReviews #lemon8challenge #bookrecommendations #mustread

2025/1/18 Edited to

In 'Keep Me', readers delve into a passionate tale brimming with romantic tropes. The characters, Killian and Sylvie, embody the complexities of love against a backdrop of cultural contrasts, blending NYC and Scottish settings. Join them in a gripping narrative featuring forced proximity that tests their limits, exploring elements such as age gaps and a hint of BDSM. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic is skillfully portrayed, showing how opposing personalities can spark incredible chemistry. Readers looking for depth and nuanced character portrayals will find satisfaction. The author expertly weaves trauma and personal struggles into the story, creating a relatable scenario that resonates with many. Novels featuring Scottish men have surged in popularity, so if you’re a fan of romantic stories with captivating twists, this is a book that deserves a spot on your reading list. Experience the thrill of ‘Keep Me’ and discover why it's being hailed as a must-read in the romance genre today.

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