Little Dove

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Layla Frost does a remarkable job convincing me that Juliet and Maximo are on the same page and looking for a mutually satisfying relationship. But… she had lived through some of the worst experiences already and had to grow up way too young, so she was quite mature for her age. The new Liberty Fabrics dressmaking patterns draw inspiration from their fashion archive, with contemporary style details offering a fresh twist on classic vintage shapes. My blog covers many subjects ranging from our days out and travels, the highs and lows of family life, honest accounts of our journey so far, and reviews and brand collaborations.

The first 25% of the book was the heroine being told to take naps, eating, and doing arts and crafts.

Why, in all of her free time, did she never come up with a plan for her future and instead, take up knitting (the obvious go-to hobby for most 17 year olds)?

Possible Triggers: Yes Murder/violence/kidnapping/criminal activity (on page), captivity (on page), the h is a virgin (on page), the h is 17 when captured but 18 when things start happening between them, and the H is ~15 years older than the h (I think? I won't say I'm wholeheartedly a fan of this author's once again, but this book reminded me of why I loved her books in the first place! She was so cute, a bit quirky, and totally honest in the way she lived her life and the face she showed those closest to her. ever since i read this book, it has just kept drawing me back, so much so, that i have read this book 3 times in a span of eight months. from the start, how they meet, the way he kidnaps her to keep her safe, the months she spends there, and how they finally get together when she turns eighteen.

It was all neatly wrapped up in a whole new world of kink with a seasoned alpha narrator and a new to me narrator at the helm. This slow burn romance features graphic language, sex, violence, and a daddy obsessed with his little dove. Part of why this is my favorite author is that I always end up loving her main character, and all the side characters she brings with them. At first, I thought Lexi Maynard sounded too young, then I did the - slap to my forehead, roll my eyes at myself - Juliet is 17, so of course, she sounds young. I thoroughly enjoyed her POVs which was shocking, considering some 18 year old characters I’ve read 😅.

When she's not writing, Layla Frost is an insomniac with a deep love of iced coffee, tchotchkes, plants, and arcades. Watching him earn Juliet’s trust was heartwarming, and learning what he would do to protect her had me loving this author all the more.I'm a huge fan of Layla Frost and I love all her books and I was waiting patiently (not) her next book and suddenly bam! Growing up, Layla Frost used to hide under her blanket with a flashlight to read the Sweet Valley High books she pilfered from her older sister. At 17 she's struggled her entire life just to survive as her father's exploits regularly put her in danger, now living under the roof of one of the most powerful men in Vegas she's determined to make the best of it by any means necessary. Anyway, I was ready and willing to let ALL OF THE ABOVE go because I was under the impression that this book was only going to be around 200 pages and figured the author bypassed all opportunities for plot development to make this book a quick read. I love when a man is obsessed, possessive and most importantly, has a need to take extremely good care of his woman.