Dom-Com by Adriana Anders book review

 In "Dom-Com," Rae Jensen steps into a club seeking an escape from her responsibilities, only to find Grant Bowman, a brooding Dom known as "The General." Their one-night encounter turns complicated when they discover they'll be working together. As they navigate their workplace dynamic, Rae, a people-pleasing sub, learns to assert herself, while Grant, resistant to commitment, finds his rules challenged. The story unfolds with humor, spice, and unexpected romance, exploring the balance between personal desires and professional boundaries. Set against a backdrop of kink and workplace intrigue, this novel brings a fresh take on the dominant-submissive relationship. 

I really enjoyed this book!  It was a sexy blend of humor, spice, and heartfelt connections. Romance readers will appreciate the dynamic between Rae and Grant, marked by witty banter and undeniable chemistry. The exploration of kink adds a fun twist, while the workplace setting provides a bit of a taboo backdrop for their evolving relationship. With its light-hearted tone and relatable characters, this book is perfect for those seeking an entertaining and steamy escape. It's definitely a fun-spice book.  There is a sex club involved, but I would consider it a "starter" kink book.  Some of the reviews are critical of Rae being a pushover, but that is kind of the point.  She learns to set boundaries over the course of the story.  There is a bit of a mystery woven throughout the book that sets the stage for Grant being there.  He also has some issues to work on and his grumpiness is entertaining.  Overall, this is a great book when you need a steamy escape.  It was hard to put down, so plan on reading it in one sitting.  

This book will be out January 27, 2026.  Thanks to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an ARC. 

Mountain Men Matchmaker #3: Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws book review

In book 3 of this series, "Honeymoon Phase", Addison "Roe" Monroe faces a unique dilemma: to inherit her father's lumberyard, she must be married. Her best friend Luke Fletcher, who has secretly loved her for years, steps up to offer a marriage of convenience. Roe, initially resistant, begins to see Luke in a new light as they navigate their situationship on Fletcher Mountain. The story unfolds with humor and heart, exploring themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of relationships. As Luke competes in a lumberjack competition to win Roe's attention, their bond deepens, leading Roe to realize her true feelings for him. The book captures the charm of small-town life and the warmth of family, making it an engaging read for romance fans. 

Romance readers will appreciate "Honeymoon Phase" for its themes of love and friendship intertwined with a familiar setting and characters (if you read the previous two books). Luke's entry into the lumberjack competition adds a unique twist to this third book in the series. Roe definitely comes off a bit prickly and angry at things.  She's mad at her dad for putting in the marriage clause for getting the family business.  She's been hurt by love before and her focus is her business.  But we NEED the tension and drama.  It makes for a fun story as she begins to examine her feelings towards Luke and living on the mountain with a crazy cast of characters/family.  The spice is strong once they get into it ;)  I love how the author is making each couple unique with their story in this series.  It makes for unexpected surprises and fun plot twists.