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Willing Victim (Flynn and Laurel, #1)
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Jan 25, 2013
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★★★★1/2! Quick and sexy novella with a memorable & commanding hero & a heroine in need of exploring the rougher side of sex.
This novella starts off as a story about rough sex and role play between two consenting adults who met by chance. But story grows into following the friendship that ensues and sweet budding romance.
Hero: Michael Flynn, “Flynn”/32 years/construction worker-underground fighter/dark hair/hazel-blue eyes/6’3½”
Heroine: Laurel White/29 years/unemployed engineer-waitress/colored red hair
While the hero, Flynn has been in tune with this rougher side of himself since his mid-twenties, the heroine, Laurel has not. Their first encounter takes place when Flynn breaks up a domestic argument with Laurel sitting nearby.
She is quite taken with him and boldly pursues him. I might have preferred the hero to pursue the heroine, but as the story unfolds we learn about Laurel’s struggles both personal and professional in recent years. She is in need of a change. I’d like to think that it was her inner sub who felt a connection to Flynn. In addition to being impressed with his looks and his size she probably sensed his dominance and was drawn to him. I found Laurel both genuine and endearing. Nevertheless their first couple of encounters offers some good quotes much thanks to Flynn’s sharp tongue:
I really enjoyed Flynn. He also feels real and genuine, a regular guy with a regular job. Raised by his sister who describes him:
He works out at the gym every night after work and does underground fighting on the weekends. He engages in non-committal sex and role play. Though he can enjoy traditional sex he prefers rougher sex.
His comes across as elusive and he is bossy with that sharp tongue of his. I hereby crown Flynn the King of come-backs! He speaks his mind and doesn’t hold back:
But he is also very caring and kind. He is very unassuming in his interactions and his approach to life in general. An all-around great guy!
Flynn is the attraction of the story. Laurel was sweet and endearing the more I got to know her, but she did not leave as much of an impression. Part of that I attribute to her submissive personality and the story being a novella. But the biggest part for me is always – the larger the hero the more the heroine tends to fade into the background.
The sex was hot and intense!, Flynn has quite a command and though the role play delivered I found myself really enjoying when the softer side of Flynn came out.
I would highly recommend Flynn’s and Laurel’s story. I only wish for their story was longer. I look forward to more books from Cara McKenna. As a matter of fact After Hours is next for me.
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Hero rating:4.5 stars
Heroine rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4.5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 4 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 4.5 stars
Story ending rating: 4 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4.5 stars
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Overall rating: 4.5 stars
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Maybe later.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
“I’m a selfish prick, and I want to be the greatest f~ck of your life and ruin you for every man who comes after me. But I’m not a mind reader, so I need some help.”
This novella starts off as a story about rough sex and role play between two consenting adults who met by chance. But story grows into following the friendship that ensues and sweet budding romance.
Hero: Michael Flynn, “Flynn”/32 years/construction worker-underground fighter/dark hair/hazel-blue eyes/6’3½”
Heroine: Laurel White/29 years/unemployed engineer-waitress/colored red hair
While the hero, Flynn has been in tune with this rougher side of himself since his mid-twenties, the heroine, Laurel has not. Their first encounter takes place when Flynn breaks up a domestic argument with Laurel sitting nearby.
She is quite taken with him and boldly pursues him. I might have preferred the hero to pursue the heroine, but as the story unfolds we learn about Laurel’s struggles both personal and professional in recent years. She is in need of a change. I’d like to think that it was her inner sub who felt a connection to Flynn. In addition to being impressed with his looks and his size she probably sensed his dominance and was drawn to him. I found Laurel both genuine and endearing. Nevertheless their first couple of encounters offers some good quotes much thanks to Flynn’s sharp tongue:
“Yes, I’m asking you out then.” [Laurel]
“Sorry, but I’ll take a pass.” [Flynn]
***
“Hey,” she said.
“Hey yourself, sub shop girl. Took me a minute to remember why I recognized you.”
I really enjoyed Flynn. He also feels real and genuine, a regular guy with a regular job. Raised by his sister who describes him:
“Sober, employed, no record.”
He works out at the gym every night after work and does underground fighting on the weekends. He engages in non-committal sex and role play. Though he can enjoy traditional sex he prefers rougher sex.
His comes across as elusive and he is bossy with that sharp tongue of his. I hereby crown Flynn the King of come-backs! He speaks his mind and doesn’t hold back:
“And I’ll tell you now, I won’t be calling you tomorrow or the next day or the day after that, so don’t get in a stink when I don’t. None of the normal dating rules apply to this.”
***
“Well, draw yourself a pretty little blueprint and do me a favor and don’t show it to me. I like fighting, and I like f~cking. I don’t care much for thinking.”
But he is also very caring and kind. He is very unassuming in his interactions and his approach to life in general. An all-around great guy!
Flynn is the attraction of the story. Laurel was sweet and endearing the more I got to know her, but she did not leave as much of an impression. Part of that I attribute to her submissive personality and the story being a novella. But the biggest part for me is always – the larger the hero the more the heroine tends to fade into the background.
The sex was hot and intense!, Flynn has quite a command and though the role play delivered I found myself really enjoying when the softer side of Flynn came out.
“You taste so f~cking amazing.” He brought his head up and Laurel could see the violent rise and fall of his chest. “Sit on my face,” he said.”
I would highly recommend Flynn’s and Laurel’s story. I only wish for their story was longer. I look forward to more books from Cara McKenna. As a matter of fact After Hours is next for me.
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Hero rating:4.5 stars
Heroine rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4.5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 4 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 4.5 stars
Story ending rating: 4 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4.5 stars
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Overall rating: 4.5 stars
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Maybe later.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
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“Let's quit our jobs and fuck all day."
"Works for me. Think somebody will subsidize that? Maybe we could apply for some kind of research grant," she said.”
― Willing Victim
"Works for me. Think somebody will subsidize that? Maybe we could apply for some kind of research grant," she said.”
― Willing Victim
“Listen, kiddo,” he said. “I’m a selfish prick, and I want to be the greatest fuck of your life and ruin you for every man who comes after me. But I’m not a mind reader, so I need some help. Otherwise I could end up as the douchebag who’s got shitty taste in wine and totally traumatized you when you were thirty.”
― Willing Victim
― Willing Victim
“Only for you, fan-girl.” He tossed her towel. “And I like when you blush, so go ahead. Mop my sweat, you kinky beast.”
-Michael Flynn, Willing Victim”
― Willing Victim
-Michael Flynn, Willing Victim”
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“Well, draw yourself a pretty little blueprint and do me a favor and don’t show it to me. I like fighting, and I like fucking. I don’t care much for thinking.”
― Willing Victim
― Willing Victim
“And I’ll tell you now, I won’t be calling you tomorrow or the next day or the day after that, so don’t get in a stink when I don’t. None of the normal dating rules apply to this.”
― Willing Victim
― Willing Victim
“I’m a selfish prick, and I want to be the greatest fuck of your life and ruin you for every man who comes after me. But I’m not a mind reader, so I need some help.”
― Willing Victim
― Willing Victim
“That gooey stuff inside a Boston crème donut. That’s what you smell like. Now I’ll get a hard-on every time I eat one.”
― Willing Victim
― Willing Victim
“You taste so fucking amazing.” He brought his head up and Laurel could see the violent rise and fall of his chest. “Sit on my face,” he said.”
― Willing Victim
― Willing Victim
“Laurel had gotten plenty of head in her time, but never like this. Flynn fucked her with his mouth…”
― Willing Victim
― Willing Victim
Reading Progress
January 25, 2013
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January 25, 2013
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January 25, 2013
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April 15, 2013
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April 17, 2013
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April 17, 2013
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April 17, 2013
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15.0%
"I’ll admit I am old-fashioned in that I prefer the man to be the pursuer (caveman yay!) This heroine is basically following a stranger off the street. Here is to give you an idea why I was cringing:
“Yes, I am asking you out then.” [Laurel]
“Sorry, but I’ll take a pass.” [Flynn]"
“Yes, I am asking you out then.” [Laurel]
“Sorry, but I’ll take a pass.” [Flynn]"
April 18, 2013
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31.0%
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They are about to do it! So I know you’ll understand that I’m logging off. Need me so Flynn!
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April 18, 2013
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I heart Flynn’s matter-of-fact approach; he is easy-going, real and tangible. Yet I doubt any woman can capture his heart… Let’s see...
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April 19, 2013
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73.0%
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Happy Friday everyone!
Missing several hrs of notifications…. And fell asleep with my Kindle. Other than that I am terrific.
I’ll be reading the rest of Flynn’s story soon. He is yummy ; ) "
Missing several hrs of notifications…. And fell asleep with my Kindle. Other than that I am terrific.
I’ll be reading the rest of Flynn’s story soon. He is yummy ; ) "
April 19, 2013
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April 19, 2013
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April 19, 2013
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April 19, 2013
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April 19, 2013
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Finished Reading
April 23, 2013
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January 8, 2015
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You're in for a treat! Flynn is the hottest hero!
Okay! Let me know and we'll BR. :)
I have a few I can fit in between there so y'all figure out what you prefer. weekends work better for me as well, but my weekend is Sunday/Monday. either way I am down for whatever. :)
Ingela will you guide us since I am a virgin here?
May I suggest we pick another book?! I think I may read this one (100 pages) in AN evening this week…
I have a folder I just created,“POLL BOOKS” (the reason for the name is a long one…) but if you both would peek at my folder. There are 10+ books (let’s skip the series ones). Does any of those match books you were planning on reading soon? Please advise. Thanks.
Thank you Baba! I will try to do Flynn justice.
Thank you Baba! I will try to do Flynn justice."
Piece of cake for you. :)
"I like fighting, and I like f~cking. I don’t care much for thinking.”
So glad you loved MY Flynn, time to move on. He's with me! LOL x
"I like fighting, and I like f~cking. I don’t care much for thinking.”
So glad you loved MY Flynn, time to move on. He's w..."
Thanks Rosalinda. Flynn was very gifted in more ways than one he he! He is whispering sweet nothings in my ear as I type... not sure if you can have him back!
"I like fighting, and I like f~cking. I don’t care much for thinking.”
So glad you loved MY Flynn, time ..."
Yeah, he's whispering "pls release me, I need my Spanish baby like NOW" LOL x
Previously, when I read some reviews about this novella I have been a little anxious that it might be too raw and tough for me, but now when I read your words I felt a little safer. It sounds to you like he is kind (at least in bed). He is, right? Will it be a happy ending with some genuine love/HEA or is this a more erotic short story about sexy encounters without a clearance?
Many questions, but I need to know a little bit before I possibly read it ...
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Thanks Susanne! He he. You wish. It's the other way around!
Previously, when I read some reviews about this novella I have been a little anxious that it might be too raw and tough for me, ..."
Thanks Ingela. I don’t think you need to worry. The sex is a lot less violent than many other books out there. It’s actually very sexy sweet.
As for ending: (view spoiler)
You are about to get married, BEHAVE! lol xxx
You are about to get marri..."
You are not one to talk missy, with your own hot Martin to keep you company *winks* LOL!
You are ..."
My heart is Martin's but my body is Flynn's hahahhaha x
You are about to get marri..."
LOL!
Your secret is safe with me. NOT!! [speed dialing Martin]
SueBee wrote:...As a matter of fact After Hours is next for me.
+1 :))"
Great!!!