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In "Captivated" by Eve Dangerfield and Tessa Bailey, Autumn accidentally reveals her deepest fantasies to her reclusive landlord, Blake, sparking a deal for kinky sex without emotional entanglements. As their relationship progresses, they navigate their insecurities and desires, all while exploring unconventional fantasies in a consensual manner. The book weaves together humor, romance, and steamy scenes, creating a modern fairy tale where characters discover their worth and desires in a refreshing way.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Autumn's humor contrasting Blake's grumpiness, creating a balanced dynamic.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is characterized by humor and steamy interactions, effectively capturing the characters' personalities and enhancing the overall narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot uniquely blends comedic elements with deeper themes of personal growth, exploring the characters' sexual dynamics and relationship development.

Setting:

The setting of contemporary NYC provides a lively and relatable backdrop for the characters' quirks and relationship.

Pacing:

The pacing effectively combines humor and steamy interactions, maintaining reader interest throughout the story.
Autumn was drunk. Well not that drunk, just not that sober either. She hadn’t been sober all weekend, as far as she could tell. Such things were hard to figure out when you were drunk. A real chicken ...

Notes:

Captivated by Eve Dangerfield and Tessa Bailey features a grumpy landlord and a cheerful tenant who shares a consensual kink.
The female protagonist, Autumn, is a veterinarian living in NYC after a breakup with her boyfriend.
Autumn has a secret kink involving being stalked and kidnapped, which she explores with her landlord, Blake.
Their meeting was unique; Autumn accidentally gives Blake her drawing depicting her fantasy, which sparks a relationship.
The story includes character development where both leads grow emotionally throughout the book.
Eve Dangerfield is noted for writing quirky and humorous female characters, while Tessa Bailey brings steamy romance elements.
Readers find the humor and chemistry between the characters particularly engaging.
Overall, the book has received praise for its comedic elements and its treatment of consensual non-consent scenarios in a light-hearted manner.
The ending of the story is described as emotionally impactful, full of 'feels.'
The writing duo crafted a contemporary romance that successfully blends humor with steamy content.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes content warnings for consensual non-consent and kink-related themes.

Has Romance?

The romance is a significant focus of the novel.

From The Publisher:

Secret aspiring comedian Autumn Reynolds is a girl gone...not wild exactly. More like lazy. Since her boyfriend abandoned her in New York City for a bunch of improv groupies she's had two priorities; sucking the nitrous out of whipped cream cans and making sex comics about her mysterious landlord.

Blake hates people-and sunlight-with good reason. Imagine his surprise when he finds himself lusting after his upstairs tenant, a sunny, Australian people pleaser down on her luck. Turns out his ability to terrify with a single scowl comes with an advantage. Autumn seems to like it. A lot. As evidenced by the prisoner-captive comic Blake was never meant to see.

As they embark on a three-date arrangement the rules are clear; filthy, ground breaking sex, no feelings or commitment required. When chemistry is this strong, though, attachment follows. As Blake and Autumn attempt to negotiate their New York romance, their prior histories and secret dreams come to the foreground. How long can these polar opposites remain Captivated, when all signs point to disaster?

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