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Knot My Type
He doesn’t do relationships.
She doesn’t do flings.
Everything they thought is about to unravel…
Frankie
When you say you're a sexologist, people imagine Marilyn Monroe. They don't expect a woman who uses a wheelchair. As the host of the All Access Podcast, I'm breaking barriers, crushing stigmas, and creating sexual connections that are fulfilling for my fans. I'm like cupid, but with pink hair and fewer diapers.
Only, I've hit a snag. A lovely listener wants some advice about accessible rope play and I'm drawing a big fat blank. Which leaves me with no option but to get out there and give it a go.
Which is how I meet Jay Wood—rigger, carpenter, and all-round hottie.
I'd be open to letting him wine and dine me—only Jay isn't my type. He's not a one-girl kind of guy. Monogamy isn't even in his vocab, and I'm not a woman who'll settle for being second choice.
But the closer we get, the more Jay has me tied up in knots.
And it's making me think, maybe I could compromise and accept a little Wood in my life. Even if it's only temporary.
Jay
Frankie's funny, intelligent, and ridiculously sexy. This should be a no-brainer. A little fun in the sheets, and a little romp with some ropes—simple.
Only the infuriating woman is asking for more. I'm not that kind of guy. I wouldn't even know how to be that kind of guy. I'm the definition of easy.
It'll be fine. We'll be friends. Just friends.
So, why does my heart feel frayed? And why is it I can't help but consider taking the ultimate leap of faith—tying myself to Frankie. Permanently.
Warning: This is an instalove piece of goodness that is too cute for words. Get thee some rope, a partner, and settle in for a delicious little romp!
P.S. THERE ARE NO WEREWOLVES IN THIS BOOK!
She doesn’t do flings.
Everything they thought is about to unravel…
Frankie
When you say you're a sexologist, people imagine Marilyn Monroe. They don't expect a woman who uses a wheelchair. As the host of the All Access Podcast, I'm breaking barriers, crushing stigmas, and creating sexual connections that are fulfilling for my fans. I'm like cupid, but with pink hair and fewer diapers.
Only, I've hit a snag. A lovely listener wants some advice about accessible rope play and I'm drawing a big fat blank. Which leaves me with no option but to get out there and give it a go.
Which is how I meet Jay Wood—rigger, carpenter, and all-round hottie.
I'd be open to letting him wine and dine me—only Jay isn't my type. He's not a one-girl kind of guy. Monogamy isn't even in his vocab, and I'm not a woman who'll settle for being second choice.
But the closer we get, the more Jay has me tied up in knots.
And it's making me think, maybe I could compromise and accept a little Wood in my life. Even if it's only temporary.
Jay
Frankie's funny, intelligent, and ridiculously sexy. This should be a no-brainer. A little fun in the sheets, and a little romp with some ropes—simple.
Only the infuriating woman is asking for more. I'm not that kind of guy. I wouldn't even know how to be that kind of guy. I'm the definition of easy.
It'll be fine. We'll be friends. Just friends.
So, why does my heart feel frayed? And why is it I can't help but consider taking the ultimate leap of faith—tying myself to Frankie. Permanently.
Warning: This is an instalove piece of goodness that is too cute for words. Get thee some rope, a partner, and settle in for a delicious little romp!
P.S. THERE ARE NO WEREWOLVES IN THIS BOOK!
221 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 4, 2021
About the author
Evie Mitchell
50 books1,368 followersFIERCE ROMANCE
Evie Mitchell is a thirty-something woman (she/her) living with Crohn's Disease. She loves dirty books, sassy heroines, and heroes who know how to treat their partner's right. She lives with her husband, their sausage dogs, and an ever-growing collection of book-related mugs.
When she's not writing, Evie loves curling up in the sun with an excellent book and a cup of tea.
Evie specialises in fiercely inclusive happily ever afters.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/author/eviemitchell
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Socials: @EvieMitchellAuthor
Evie Mitchell is a thirty-something woman (she/her) living with Crohn's Disease. She loves dirty books, sassy heroines, and heroes who know how to treat their partner's right. She lives with her husband, their sausage dogs, and an ever-growing collection of book-related mugs.
When she's not writing, Evie loves curling up in the sun with an excellent book and a cup of tea.
Evie specialises in fiercely inclusive happily ever afters.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/author/eviemitchell
Newsletter:https://eviemitchellauthor.myflodesk....
Socials: @EvieMitchellAuthor
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October 18, 2021
I really tried to like this. The concept was interesting but don’t think the relationship is well developed, and I don’t see the chemistry at all but theoretically they’re cute i suppose. The dialogue is also a bit awkward and cringey. still I was willing to push past it, but the second half?? The time jump? The painfully dumb conflict? No thank you.
I’ve decided to be nice so two stars for the rep and the cool friend group.
ps. The love interest should be jailed for excessively talking about her “tight little snatch”
for more thoughts check out this vlog: https://youtu.be/F-FBYD1aAeU
I’ve decided to be nice so two stars for the rep and the cool friend group.
ps. The love interest should be jailed for excessively talking about her “tight little snatch”
for more thoughts check out this vlog: https://youtu.be/F-FBYD1aAeU
October 6, 2021
4.5 Master of Ropes, Prince of Pussy Stars ⭐
Romantic, sexy, inspiring and a total joy to read. Knot My Type was well researched and didn't shy away from the highs and lows of having a disability. It was hot as hell, with a sassy heroine and a vulnerable hero that will crack you up. This story superseded how I hoped it would play out.
Dr. Frankie Kenton is a sexologist behind a hugely successful podcast that makes intimacy accessible for anyone requiring assistance. And this is how she finds herself at a kink club experiencing Shibari lessons by a master rigger.
She ran a hand down her body, stopping a fraction above her abdomen. "I have limited feeling from here down, so any stimulation needs to be on the… rough side."
Double fuck. I ignored the desire now burning in my gut. "Noted."
Lumbersexual extraordinaire Jay Wood is intrigued by Frankie from the very first text message. Like a breath of fresh air, her honesty, zest for life and bravery makes his no dating policy a distant memory. Because the minute he ties her with his ropes, he wants to try.
"Withholding the D from a relationship is a violation of at least four Human Rights."
As they venture into a friendship with ‘no benefits’ relationship, neither of them can keep their hands off each other. They are discovering some very interesting idiosyncrasies inside and outside the bedroom. And damn it was amusing and delightful to read.
"I'm going to spread you, rainbow. I'm gonna open you to me and press one of these knots nice and tight against your clit. Then I'm gonna bind your hands and leave you to enjoy the feel of it working you."
I laughed because Frankie and Jay were wonderful, I fanned myself as they steamed up my kindle and swooned while they worked through their issues. Their compassion knew no bounds. Bless you Evie Mitchell for removing all social barriers and showing us what can be perceived as flaws is in fact beautiful. This is a must read. ❤️
Romantic, sexy, inspiring and a total joy to read. Knot My Type was well researched and didn't shy away from the highs and lows of having a disability. It was hot as hell, with a sassy heroine and a vulnerable hero that will crack you up. This story superseded how I hoped it would play out.
Dr. Frankie Kenton is a sexologist behind a hugely successful podcast that makes intimacy accessible for anyone requiring assistance. And this is how she finds herself at a kink club experiencing Shibari lessons by a master rigger.
She ran a hand down her body, stopping a fraction above her abdomen. "I have limited feeling from here down, so any stimulation needs to be on the… rough side."
Double fuck. I ignored the desire now burning in my gut. "Noted."
Lumbersexual extraordinaire Jay Wood is intrigued by Frankie from the very first text message. Like a breath of fresh air, her honesty, zest for life and bravery makes his no dating policy a distant memory. Because the minute he ties her with his ropes, he wants to try.
"Withholding the D from a relationship is a violation of at least four Human Rights."
As they venture into a friendship with ‘no benefits’ relationship, neither of them can keep their hands off each other. They are discovering some very interesting idiosyncrasies inside and outside the bedroom. And damn it was amusing and delightful to read.
"I'm going to spread you, rainbow. I'm gonna open you to me and press one of these knots nice and tight against your clit. Then I'm gonna bind your hands and leave you to enjoy the feel of it working you."
I laughed because Frankie and Jay were wonderful, I fanned myself as they steamed up my kindle and swooned while they worked through their issues. Their compassion knew no bounds. Bless you Evie Mitchell for removing all social barriers and showing us what can be perceived as flaws is in fact beautiful. This is a must read. ❤️
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August 28, 2021AM I SEEING THIS COVER??! ARE YOU SEEING THIS COVER??! ARE WE SEEING THIS COVER?????!!!!
FINALLY SOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED REPRESENTATION IN ROMANCE THANK GOD!!
anyway, everyone please add this book to your tbr’s.
FINALLY SOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED REPRESENTATION IN ROMANCE THANK GOD!!
anyway, everyone please add this book to your tbr’s.
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July 4, 2022DNF about 100 pages in.
I'm not rating this because it would be a 1 star or less. No chemistry between the main characters, no plot, bad writing.
I'm not rating this because it would be a 1 star or less. No chemistry between the main characters, no plot, bad writing.
April 25, 2023
4 Stars
NOTE: This is not a werewolf romance! (It’s funny how my mind went RIGHT THERE just reading this title, but alas).
Evie Mitchell is an Aussie author who specialises in fiercely inclusive happily ever afters and I’m already obsessed and desperate for more after only one book.
As someone who identifies as having an invisible disability—meaning, I look able-bodied but have been battling chronic illness for a decade—this story and the sassy, intelligent, capable, disabled female characters at the forefront, were an absolute joy to read. Frankie and her friends are the sorts of characters many of us so desperately need to see more of in our romance reading, so this kind of story was not only welcomed, it was necessary.
Beyond the important themes of inclusivity, I absolutely ate up Mitchell’s easy and morish writing style. This was a story so well-paced, I found it difficult to stop when I had to go adult. Every spare moment I had over the very busy weekend (which included meeting the author at a romance convention!), I dived back in for another taste, growing more and more delighted in the characters and their beautiful souls, and swooning over the damn delicious romance that was unfolding between lead characters, Frankie and Jay.
The banter was divine. And the sex!? HOLY SMOKES, these two were fire! Frankie and Jay so perfectly contrasted as people but slotted together like two pieces of a puzzle when it came to their physical and emotional intimacy. I loved how the initial friends-with-benefits type situation IMMEDIATELY went out the door after their first time together, with both acknowledging how smitten they were with one another and, despite their hesitations, decided to give coupledom a good crack.
Honestly, the story was pure perfection for me until the always iffy 80% break-up drama, that so many romance books still subscribe to. I had a hot minute of frustration and rage, but thankfully, it lasted all of a few pages, with the kind of drama resolution that had me swooning and tearing up, simultaneously. Literally, the only reason this isn’t a five-star read is because of that split-second of melodrama that, had it gone on any longer, would have had the potential of ruining my serious crush on Jay.
And, speaking of Jay, I’m realising, to my detriment, that I’ve made it this far into a review without mentioning the kink and rope play that is the epitasis of these characters meeting, with Jay is an expert/kink teacher and Frankie as a sexologist and podcast creator who needs to learn about safe rope play for a client and her listeners. I’ve read many a book with BDSM themes before, and even though most usually aren’t my scene, this one was like the perfect intro for beginners to the genre—not too overwhelming within the story, but so damn hot and sensual when it was in play.
Needless to say, I enjoyed the hell out of this story and its characters. I’m now on board the Evie Mitchell inclusive romance train and I doubt I’ll be getting off (the train) any time soon.
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Audio Edition:
I simultaneously read and listened to the audio, narrated by Lauri Jo Daniels and Jacob Morgan. They bounced well off each other and their narration worked in perfect sync with my reading experience. This was such fun that I’ll likely be re-listening to this one for years to come.
NOTE: This is not a werewolf romance! (It’s funny how my mind went RIGHT THERE just reading this title, but alas).
Evie Mitchell is an Aussie author who specialises in fiercely inclusive happily ever afters and I’m already obsessed and desperate for more after only one book.
As someone who identifies as having an invisible disability—meaning, I look able-bodied but have been battling chronic illness for a decade—this story and the sassy, intelligent, capable, disabled female characters at the forefront, were an absolute joy to read. Frankie and her friends are the sorts of characters many of us so desperately need to see more of in our romance reading, so this kind of story was not only welcomed, it was necessary.
Beyond the important themes of inclusivity, I absolutely ate up Mitchell’s easy and morish writing style. This was a story so well-paced, I found it difficult to stop when I had to go adult. Every spare moment I had over the very busy weekend (which included meeting the author at a romance convention!), I dived back in for another taste, growing more and more delighted in the characters and their beautiful souls, and swooning over the damn delicious romance that was unfolding between lead characters, Frankie and Jay.
The banter was divine. And the sex!? HOLY SMOKES, these two were fire! Frankie and Jay so perfectly contrasted as people but slotted together like two pieces of a puzzle when it came to their physical and emotional intimacy. I loved how the initial friends-with-benefits type situation IMMEDIATELY went out the door after their first time together, with both acknowledging how smitten they were with one another and, despite their hesitations, decided to give coupledom a good crack.
Honestly, the story was pure perfection for me until the always iffy 80% break-up drama, that so many romance books still subscribe to. I had a hot minute of frustration and rage, but thankfully, it lasted all of a few pages, with the kind of drama resolution that had me swooning and tearing up, simultaneously. Literally, the only reason this isn’t a five-star read is because of that split-second of melodrama that, had it gone on any longer, would have had the potential of ruining my serious crush on Jay.
And, speaking of Jay, I’m realising, to my detriment, that I’ve made it this far into a review without mentioning the kink and rope play that is the epitasis of these characters meeting, with Jay is an expert/kink teacher and Frankie as a sexologist and podcast creator who needs to learn about safe rope play for a client and her listeners. I’ve read many a book with BDSM themes before, and even though most usually aren’t my scene, this one was like the perfect intro for beginners to the genre—not too overwhelming within the story, but so damn hot and sensual when it was in play.
Needless to say, I enjoyed the hell out of this story and its characters. I’m now on board the Evie Mitchell inclusive romance train and I doubt I’ll be getting off (the train) any time soon.
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Audio Edition:
I simultaneously read and listened to the audio, narrated by Lauri Jo Daniels and Jacob Morgan. They bounced well off each other and their narration worked in perfect sync with my reading experience. This was such fun that I’ll likely be re-listening to this one for years to come.
October 14, 2021
dnf@75 - I can’t deal with this anymore- there’s no chemistry, lack of good dialogues and time jump?? no thankyou.
October 2, 2021
Thank you to the author, Evie Mitchell, for an advance review copy—all opinions are my own!
Featuring sexologist podcaster Frankie and carpenter by day/rope rigger by night Jay, KNOT MY TYPE was a feel-good steamy romance. Frankie and Jay hit it off after she reaches out to him for information about accessible rope play (shibari) and he invites her to a class on the subject that he teaches. Their chemistry is instant, and their emotional connection, their journey to understand each other’s vulnerabilities, to make each other feel safe and loved as they are, is gradually and thoughtfully developed. The care Evie took in representing disability, intimacy, and accessibility showed in the nuance of her characters and their relationship, and I deeply admire that.
With a refreshingly inclusive cast of lead as well as secondary characters, plenty of playfulness, and lots of steamy goodness, this was a delightful first installment to her new ALL ACCESS series.
Content Notes: portrayal of kink/rope play; mentions of BDSM, ableism, past parental addiction, the foster care system, and past cheating.
Featuring sexologist podcaster Frankie and carpenter by day/rope rigger by night Jay, KNOT MY TYPE was a feel-good steamy romance. Frankie and Jay hit it off after she reaches out to him for information about accessible rope play (shibari) and he invites her to a class on the subject that he teaches. Their chemistry is instant, and their emotional connection, their journey to understand each other’s vulnerabilities, to make each other feel safe and loved as they are, is gradually and thoughtfully developed. The care Evie took in representing disability, intimacy, and accessibility showed in the nuance of her characters and their relationship, and I deeply admire that.
With a refreshingly inclusive cast of lead as well as secondary characters, plenty of playfulness, and lots of steamy goodness, this was a delightful first installment to her new ALL ACCESS series.
Content Notes: portrayal of kink/rope play; mentions of BDSM, ableism, past parental addiction, the foster care system, and past cheating.
October 5, 2021
𝟹.𝟻 ~ 𝟹.𝟽𝟻
𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚁𝚎𝚌 ♫
— 𝙷𝚘𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙰 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚘
KNOT MY TYPE has to be one of the most mature romances I've ever come across. Emotionally, Frankie really has her shit together, which was extremely refreshing. I'm hoping that by reading this book Frankie's competency and emotional maturity will spread to me, via osmosis of course.
𝙿𝙻𝙾𝚃 ✿
Doctor Frankie Kenton (h) is a sexologist and host to her popular podcast, All Access. However, when a listener asks for advice on accessible rope play she draws a blank.
Enter, Jay Wood (H). Jay is a carpenter by day and rigger by night. When Frankie reaches out to him about accessible rope play he falls hard and he falls fast.
Both Frankie and Jay have been burned before, but there is a spark between them that they cannot deny.
˗ˏˋ 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙺𝙴𝙳 ´ˎ˗
𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚎𝙹𝚊𝚢 ♥
Frankie and Jay were both spectacular characters, truly. Frankie was such a put together woman. Like, please… teach me your ways. More than that though, I really appreciated how understanding Frankie was. She talked the talk, and walked the walk. She was just as open and caring in person, as she was in her podcast. Frankie was just a good person. I sorta wish she was a real life person, because man. She's the kind of friend we all need in our lives.
While I didn't love Jay as much as Frankie, I did think he was a really great character. His insecurities and fears felt so real. I honestly wanted to give him a hug, a time or two. What made him such a great hero was the way he dealt with his issues. He realized that he had things from his past to work through, and actually communicated that to Frankie.
All in all, I really liked both characters. If anything, I wanted more from them. I felt like we only scratched the surface in regards to JayFrankie. Both characters had a story to tell, and I feel like we only got a snapshot.
𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚁𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 ✔
Overall, the romance in KMT really worked for me. It was incredibly insta-love, but it still worked. As I've said earlier, the romance was very mature. Both Frankie and Jay know what they want (each other), and go for it. There's a ton of open communication, and things just seem to click.
I have to say the romance was extremely refreshing. Jay and Frankie had so much respect and love for one another. They communicated. They celebrated each other. And, they clearly would do anything for the other.
Case in point, my favorite moment [context: Frankie, a wheelchair user, can't fit into Jay's bathroom… below is Jay's response]
Their love wasn't overly dramatic, nor was it filled with extreme ups and downs. But, it was incredibly sweet and heartwarming. I loved watching FrankieJay fall head over heels in love with one another, and not hold anything back. They made falling in love look easy and safe.
𝚁𝚎𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ♥
You know what I really liked? The way Frankie being a wheelchair user was such a non-event. It was mentioned, but it wasn't the first thing mentioned. She talked about it, but it wasn't her whole character arc. It just… was.
Moreover, I really liked how author Evie Mitchell actually had seemingly well-researched sex scenes. There was no fade to black here, and it was appreciated. Because, spoiler alert, people who use wheelchairs or are disabled have sex too.
Honestly, I really hope romance books begin to move in this kind of direction. I prefer stories that happen to have characters with a disability or mental illness. It's not their whole story, but it is apart of who they are. Personally, I think that's how it should be. Because, unless the story is explicitly about said characters disability or mental illness, the entire story does not need to be one long run on sentence explaining it.
𝚂𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 ✔
I freaking adored Frankie's group of friends. They whole heartedly supported her, cheered for her, and truly cared about her wellbeing.
I think my favorite scene in the whole book was when they confronted Jay for breaking up with Frankie, but then actually ended supporting Jay to go and get Frankie. Like, I don't know, there was something so… wholesome and sweet about that moment.
It was probably the one time I didn't mind other characters explaining why the hero messed up. I don't know, they went about it in such a… comforting and truly nice way.
Moreover, I'm really excited to read about Annie and Link, in Love Flushed. You all know I love me a good husband-grovel-party. And yes, it counts even if said couple is divorced.
˗ˏˋ 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝙳𝙸𝙳𝙽'𝚃 𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙺 ´ˎ˗
𝚁𝙾𝙿𝙴 𝙿𝙻𝙰𝚈 ✘
I can't believe I'm saying this, but… the rope play in KMT was extremely disappointing. Which, look. I should have realized that a book with such a cutesy cover wasn't going to go full smut, but I don't know… I was expecting something more.
What's so disappointing about the rope play, or the lack of rope play, is that the few (meaning two) scenes we got were really good. And then… nothing. Which, I don't know… kinda disappointing. For a story billed as a sexy exploration into the world of accessible rope play, there was a startling lack of rope play. Eh, what can I say. I was in the mood for some cute smut.
𝚂𝙷𝙾𝚆 𝙳𝙾𝙽'𝚃 𝚃𝙴𝙻𝙻 ✘
Okay, so… I know I said that the romance was really cute, and I stand by that. That said, the romance was insta-love to the max, and I have to ask, why? Show me why Jay fell in love with Frankie at first sight. Was it because she was hot and had pink hair? Also, why did Frankie fall for Jay? Was it due to him being extremely sexy and having cool Lego tattoos?
Now, I was actually able to overlook the insta-love because as stated above, Jay and Frankie are such a cute couple. No, my actual problem was a two month time jump at around sixty-percent. It was… not my favorite. While two months isn't the craziest time jump I've ever had thrown at me *cough* the locker room *cough* it was still jarring.
In the end, the rule of thumb should be, show don't tell. KMT could've been that much better if we'd gotten more scenes of Frankie and Jay actually falling in love. *sigh*
𝙿𝙰𝙶𝙴 𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙶𝚃𝙷 🅾🅺
I probably would have been able to give KMT a full four stars if it had been a bit longer. It felt like once the story really got going, things suddenly ended. The book started wrapping up and I was just getting started.
Now, I don't like to harp too much on page length because I'm not a writer, thus I have no idea what determines a books page length, that said... KMT would've been that much better if it were a touch longer. I think the romance would have had more time to develop, and there would've been no need for a two month time jump (it really bugged me you guys).
❝You're the kind of woman who should come with a warning label.❞
❝What? Loves trashy reality TV shows and fails at cooking?❞
❝Makes a man lose his goddamn mind.❞
𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚁𝚎𝚌 ♫
— 𝙷𝚘𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙰 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚘
KNOT MY TYPE has to be one of the most mature romances I've ever come across. Emotionally, Frankie really has her shit together, which was extremely refreshing. I'm hoping that by reading this book Frankie's competency and emotional maturity will spread to me, via osmosis of course.
𝙿𝙻𝙾𝚃 ✿
Doctor Frankie Kenton (h) is a sexologist and host to her popular podcast, All Access. However, when a listener asks for advice on accessible rope play she draws a blank.
Enter, Jay Wood (H). Jay is a carpenter by day and rigger by night. When Frankie reaches out to him about accessible rope play he falls hard and he falls fast.
Both Frankie and Jay have been burned before, but there is a spark between them that they cannot deny.
˗ˏˋ 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙺𝙴𝙳 ´ˎ˗
❝But if you want to send me a dick pic as practice for a potential future long-distance relationship, I won't say no.❞
The tightness in my chest didn't release but I ignored it, focusing on Frankie. ❝With or without erection? ❛Cause I could—❞
She laughed, pulling me down for a kiss. ❝You're terrible.❞
❝But you like me.❞
❝Mm, I do.❞
𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚎𝙹𝚊𝚢 ♥
Frankie and Jay were both spectacular characters, truly. Frankie was such a put together woman. Like, please… teach me your ways. More than that though, I really appreciated how understanding Frankie was. She talked the talk, and walked the walk. She was just as open and caring in person, as she was in her podcast. Frankie was just a good person. I sorta wish she was a real life person, because man. She's the kind of friend we all need in our lives.
While I didn't love Jay as much as Frankie, I did think he was a really great character. His insecurities and fears felt so real. I honestly wanted to give him a hug, a time or two. What made him such a great hero was the way he dealt with his issues. He realized that he had things from his past to work through, and actually communicated that to Frankie.
All in all, I really liked both characters. If anything, I wanted more from them. I felt like we only scratched the surface in regards to JayFrankie. Both characters had a story to tell, and I feel like we only got a snapshot.
𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚁𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 ✔
Overall, the romance in KMT really worked for me. It was incredibly insta-love, but it still worked. As I've said earlier, the romance was very mature. Both Frankie and Jay know what they want (each other), and go for it. There's a ton of open communication, and things just seem to click.
I have to say the romance was extremely refreshing. Jay and Frankie had so much respect and love for one another. They communicated. They celebrated each other. And, they clearly would do anything for the other.
Case in point, my favorite moment [context: Frankie, a wheelchair user, can't fit into Jay's bathroom… below is Jay's response]
❝Jay decided to remodel his bathroom. He's knocking the wall down between the toilet and his bedroom.❞ …
❝I leave you alone for five minutes….❞
He shot me a smile, his face covered in a fine layer of white dust. ❝Sometimes a man sees an opportunity and has to take it.❞
Their love wasn't overly dramatic, nor was it filled with extreme ups and downs. But, it was incredibly sweet and heartwarming. I loved watching FrankieJay fall head over heels in love with one another, and not hold anything back. They made falling in love look easy and safe.
𝚁𝚎𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ♥
You know what I really liked? The way Frankie being a wheelchair user was such a non-event. It was mentioned, but it wasn't the first thing mentioned. She talked about it, but it wasn't her whole character arc. It just… was.
Moreover, I really liked how author Evie Mitchell actually had seemingly well-researched sex scenes. There was no fade to black here, and it was appreciated. Because, spoiler alert, people who use wheelchairs or are disabled have sex too.
Honestly, I really hope romance books begin to move in this kind of direction. I prefer stories that happen to have characters with a disability or mental illness. It's not their whole story, but it is apart of who they are. Personally, I think that's how it should be. Because, unless the story is explicitly about said characters disability or mental illness, the entire story does not need to be one long run on sentence explaining it.
𝚂𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 ✔
I freaking adored Frankie's group of friends. They whole heartedly supported her, cheered for her, and truly cared about her wellbeing.
I think my favorite scene in the whole book was when they confronted Jay for breaking up with Frankie, but then actually ended supporting Jay to go and get Frankie. Like, I don't know, there was something so… wholesome and sweet about that moment.
… ❝Frankie isn’t asking a lot. She doesn't expect you to be perfect.❞ Mai gestured at herself and the women beside her. ❝She loves us because of our imperfections. She'll take you as you are, Jay. She'll do whatever's necessary to build a future with you. All she's asking for—all she wants, is for you to do the same.❞
I stared at the women, something shifting into place. ❝Fuck.❞ I ran a hand through my hair. ❝Fuck.❞
❝Flo, his expression is what I would call stunned-male-suffering-from-idiotic-self-realization,❞ Annie said, watching me.
It was probably the one time I didn't mind other characters explaining why the hero messed up. I don't know, they went about it in such a… comforting and truly nice way.
Moreover, I'm really excited to read about Annie and Link, in Love Flushed. You all know I love me a good husband-grovel-party. And yes, it counts even if said couple is divorced.
˗ˏˋ 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝙳𝙸𝙳𝙽'𝚃 𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙺 ´ˎ˗
❝Do you like raptors?❞
❝Absolutely,❞ I confirmed. ❝What's your favorite thing about them?❞
She frowned thinking for a long moment then brightening. ❝Their teamwork. They hunt in packs and would rip you apart as a family.❞
𝚁𝙾𝙿𝙴 𝙿𝙻𝙰𝚈 ✘
I can't believe I'm saying this, but… the rope play in KMT was extremely disappointing. Which, look. I should have realized that a book with such a cutesy cover wasn't going to go full smut, but I don't know… I was expecting something more.
What's so disappointing about the rope play, or the lack of rope play, is that the few (meaning two) scenes we got were really good. And then… nothing. Which, I don't know… kinda disappointing. For a story billed as a sexy exploration into the world of accessible rope play, there was a startling lack of rope play. Eh, what can I say. I was in the mood for some cute smut.
𝚂𝙷𝙾𝚆 𝙳𝙾𝙽'𝚃 𝚃𝙴𝙻𝙻 ✘
Okay, so… I know I said that the romance was really cute, and I stand by that. That said, the romance was insta-love to the max, and I have to ask, why? Show me why Jay fell in love with Frankie at first sight. Was it because she was hot and had pink hair? Also, why did Frankie fall for Jay? Was it due to him being extremely sexy and having cool Lego tattoos?
Now, I was actually able to overlook the insta-love because as stated above, Jay and Frankie are such a cute couple. No, my actual problem was a two month time jump at around sixty-percent. It was… not my favorite. While two months isn't the craziest time jump I've ever had thrown at me *cough* the locker room *cough* it was still jarring.
In the end, the rule of thumb should be, show don't tell. KMT could've been that much better if we'd gotten more scenes of Frankie and Jay actually falling in love. *sigh*
𝙿𝙰𝙶𝙴 𝙻𝙴𝙽𝙶𝚃𝙷 🅾🅺
I probably would have been able to give KMT a full four stars if it had been a bit longer. It felt like once the story really got going, things suddenly ended. The book started wrapping up and I was just getting started.
Now, I don't like to harp too much on page length because I'm not a writer, thus I have no idea what determines a books page length, that said... KMT would've been that much better if it were a touch longer. I think the romance would have had more time to develop, and there would've been no need for a two month time jump (it really bugged me you guys).
✿ 𝘐𝘕 𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘊𝘓𝘜𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕… ✿
𝘒𝘕𝘖𝘛 𝘔𝘠 𝘛𝘠𝘗𝘌 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘐 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘺, 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵. 𝘠𝘦𝘴, 𝘐 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘔𝘛. 𝘚𝘰, 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘩. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 ♥
October 16, 2021
This book was a short delightful read. 💗
It wasn't perfect, but I enjoyed reading about a woman who knows what she wants, who knows about boundaries and who embraces her sexuality, in MF that is really rare, authors prefer stupid women so they can get the drama going *eye roll*, but this girl was the opposite and that's what I enjoyed the most.
She was also a woman who liked it rough sometimes in bed, who didn't shy away of trying new stuff and who enjoyed giving pleasure as much as receiving. Have you seen someone like her in MF? I haven't, so she's written in a very real way. Kudos to you gurl!!
There was unnecessary drama at the end caused by the dude and some little problems, but I'll take my wins where I can get them and this book was it.
Lovely. 🥰🥰🥰
It wasn't perfect, but I enjoyed reading about a woman who knows what she wants, who knows about boundaries and who embraces her sexuality, in MF that is really rare, authors prefer stupid women so they can get the drama going *eye roll*, but this girl was the opposite and that's what I enjoyed the most.
She was also a woman who liked it rough sometimes in bed, who didn't shy away of trying new stuff and who enjoyed giving pleasure as much as receiving. Have you seen someone like her in MF? I haven't, so she's written in a very real way. Kudos to you gurl!!
There was unnecessary drama at the end caused by the dude and some little problems, but I'll take my wins where I can get them and this book was it.
Lovely. 🥰🥰🥰
March 4, 2022
I avoided this one because I assumed it would be too cutesy, too straight contemporary for me. So let this be a lesson, one that I thought I had already learned. Never judge a book by it’s cover.
While Frankie and Jay were indeed super adorable, they were also hot and kinky af. I mean seriously, the title should’ve given me some clue but I never put 2 and 2 together until I started listening to this.
I loved how Jay never even thought Frankie’s handicap was a hurdle to jump. His attraction was all for her and he wanted every single inch of this girl. From her pink head of hair, to her rainbow attire to her pink wheelchair.
Omg the bathroom incident and he immediately took a sledgehammer to the wall to make his handicap accessible. 😍
Even though their instant attraction didn’t require any jumping, they certainly road a hell of a rollercoaster to get to their HEA. From misunderstandings to worries about never having a long term relationship to horrid exes.
Speaking of exes, Mackenzie was one giant of a nightmare. What a horrid little woman. For someone who was so much older she needed to grow the f up.
But in the end nothing was keeping these two magical creatures apart.
While Frankie and Jay were indeed super adorable, they were also hot and kinky af. I mean seriously, the title should’ve given me some clue but I never put 2 and 2 together until I started listening to this.
I loved how Jay never even thought Frankie’s handicap was a hurdle to jump. His attraction was all for her and he wanted every single inch of this girl. From her pink head of hair, to her rainbow attire to her pink wheelchair.
Omg the bathroom incident and he immediately took a sledgehammer to the wall to make his handicap accessible. 😍
Even though their instant attraction didn’t require any jumping, they certainly road a hell of a rollercoaster to get to their HEA. From misunderstandings to worries about never having a long term relationship to horrid exes.
Speaking of exes, Mackenzie was one giant of a nightmare. What a horrid little woman. For someone who was so much older she needed to grow the f up.
But in the end nothing was keeping these two magical creatures apart.
April 8, 2022
I really wanted to enjoy this more but I just wasn't sold on the romance. I didn't feel much between the main characters sadly.
October 7, 2021
it was supposed to give...but it did not give... what needed to be gave... to the highest of giving... the premise was so good but the excution....not so much
October 17, 2021
What a sweet and wonderful love story!!
4.5 sweet and spicy stars. I just loved this!
Frankie was smart, compassionate, and emotionally mature. An amazing and wonderful character that never let her disabilities change who she was or her outlook on life. She had a heart for service and helping those underserved by normal society by being a voice for them and bringing their plights into the open. She was a joy and inspiration to read on the page.
Jay was a rigger in shibari and met Frankie when she contacted him to talk to him about it for her podcast. He was sexy in a lumberjack way, thoughtful and quirky, yet open minded too. Most of all I loved that he never saw Frankie as disabled, he just saw her as a beautiful, brilliant, sexy woman.
Frankie brought color and light back into Jay's life, which he acknowledged with the cutest nickname for her of Rainbow. She helped him let go of his past hurts and to allow himself to move forward in life and love.
I don't understand the somewhat lower rating for this. I do wish there had been a bit more of the rope play, because it was so erotic. But overall this was so sweet and moving. I cried at a couple moments, I laughed numerous times throughout, and by the end was filled with a lighthearted happiness that only really good books give you. What a sweet and wonderful way to get out of my book slump.
4.5 sweet and spicy stars. I just loved this!
Frankie was smart, compassionate, and emotionally mature. An amazing and wonderful character that never let her disabilities change who she was or her outlook on life. She had a heart for service and helping those underserved by normal society by being a voice for them and bringing their plights into the open. She was a joy and inspiration to read on the page.
Jay was a rigger in shibari and met Frankie when she contacted him to talk to him about it for her podcast. He was sexy in a lumberjack way, thoughtful and quirky, yet open minded too. Most of all I loved that he never saw Frankie as disabled, he just saw her as a beautiful, brilliant, sexy woman.
Frankie brought color and light back into Jay's life, which he acknowledged with the cutest nickname for her of Rainbow. She helped him let go of his past hurts and to allow himself to move forward in life and love.
I don't understand the somewhat lower rating for this. I do wish there had been a bit more of the rope play, because it was so erotic. But overall this was so sweet and moving. I cried at a couple moments, I laughed numerous times throughout, and by the end was filled with a lighthearted happiness that only really good books give you. What a sweet and wonderful way to get out of my book slump.
March 2, 2022
This book was messy... and I didn't like it.
The pacing was awful and I'm no fan of insta-love. Things between the two main characters moved too fast and the only thing between them was sexual attraction. If they aren't talking about sex, they aren't talking about anything at all. So, the banter and dialogue going on was awkward and stilted. Also super cringe. (Try saying 'prince of my pussy' with a straight face. I dare you.)
While we're talking characters, I didn't connect with a single one. Frankie was alright, but Jay got on my damn nerves. Everytime he showed up I wanted to bang my head against the wall. The shit he said pissed me off. Another little complaint is too many people in one scene, I literally lost track of what was going on. I had to flip back some pages to even remember.
Not to mention that time jump that came out of nowhere. And that horrible and undeveloped conflict at the end. And that weird declaration of love. Oh, and that epilogue... yeah, I think you get it.
Aside from the representation and the talk about accessibility, this book had nothing going for it.
All in all, (k)not the book for me.
The pacing was awful and I'm no fan of insta-love. Things between the two main characters moved too fast and the only thing between them was sexual attraction. If they aren't talking about sex, they aren't talking about anything at all. So, the banter and dialogue going on was awkward and stilted. Also super cringe. (Try saying 'prince of my pussy' with a straight face. I dare you.)
While we're talking characters, I didn't connect with a single one. Frankie was alright, but Jay got on my damn nerves. Everytime he showed up I wanted to bang my head against the wall. The shit he said pissed me off. Another little complaint is too many people in one scene, I literally lost track of what was going on. I had to flip back some pages to even remember.
Not to mention that time jump that came out of nowhere. And that horrible and undeveloped conflict at the end. And that weird declaration of love. Oh, and that epilogue... yeah, I think you get it.
Aside from the representation and the talk about accessibility, this book had nothing going for it.
All in all, (k)not the book for me.
December 13, 2024
I LOVED IT
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November 5, 2021
i’d like to erase this from my brain thanks
March 30, 2022
4 1/2 stars
January 2, 2023
2.5 stars. There where some parts I enjoyed however the relationship wasn't quite one of them. Might had to high hopes for this one
November 14, 2021
3 "hey, you said it with that title—knot me" stars
I am super conflicted about this.
On the one hand—the unabashedness, representation and 'good vibe check' energy was immaculate.
But on the other...the term "snatch" was used repeatedly, and with such...
If spice is supposed to get a person goin'...that word had me in bumper to bumper traffic. I was NOT feeling "seduced" in any capacity by those sex scenes.
I do appreciate the author participating in a culture of body positivity, especially with such an informative slant towards disability-specific sexual health. But at the same time...
Stop trying to makefetch vulva happen. It's not going to happen.
Anyway, moving on—dude's yard was an honest to goodness ode to Jurassic Park...and I find that level of balls to the wall crazy distinctly sexy, if nothing else. And our girl Frankie didn't even blink! See what I mean about positive vibe check energy?
That's a ride or die right there.
This book was almost literally too delightful. It was just so...uncomplicated. I know that might not feel immediately true because there was a legitimate conflict, even foreshadowed throughout most of the story, but it was very low stakes.
I know in 99% of the romance genre, a happy ending is pretty much guaranteed. But I'm always left unsatisfied when I don't question the likelihood of that outcome, even for a second.
I kinda sped-read through it actually—it was that unconvincing. Plus, in the end it felt like it did more to fill a drama quota than it added to the story in a meaningful way.
I think this one's pretty fairly rated. The overall wasn't great, but there were definitely positive takeaways. It was such a short read though—I don't feel greatly put out, even having been disappointed.
I am super conflicted about this.
On the one hand—the unabashedness, representation and 'good vibe check' energy was immaculate.
But on the other...the term "snatch" was used repeatedly, and with such...
If spice is supposed to get a person goin'...that word had me in bumper to bumper traffic. I was NOT feeling "seduced" in any capacity by those sex scenes.
I do appreciate the author participating in a culture of body positivity, especially with such an informative slant towards disability-specific sexual health. But at the same time...
Stop trying to make
Anyway, moving on—dude's yard was an honest to goodness ode to Jurassic Park...and I find that level of balls to the wall crazy distinctly sexy, if nothing else. And our girl Frankie didn't even blink! See what I mean about positive vibe check energy?
That's a ride or die right there.
This book was almost literally too delightful. It was just so...uncomplicated. I know that might not feel immediately true because there was a legitimate conflict, even foreshadowed throughout most of the story, but it was very low stakes.
I know in 99% of the romance genre, a happy ending is pretty much guaranteed. But I'm always left unsatisfied when I don't question the likelihood of that outcome, even for a second.
I kinda sped-read through it actually—it was that unconvincing. Plus, in the end it felt like it did more to fill a drama quota than it added to the story in a meaningful way.
I think this one's pretty fairly rated. The overall wasn't great, but there were definitely positive takeaways. It was such a short read though—I don't feel greatly put out, even having been disappointed.
October 7, 2021
This was really cute story. A perfect break from the mafia romance.
I love Frankie, an independent woman and hilarious with good friends.
Get you a man willing to accommodate without you asking, Jay and his foster dad broke down the wall in his bedroom for Frankie. She’ll be able to use her wheelchair to go from bedroom to bathroom. SO SWEET. What a gentleman.
Accommodating to your needs?! That’s Jay Wood everybody.
“You can still be a strong, independent woman without dragging others down.”
I love Frankie, an independent woman and hilarious with good friends.
Get you a man willing to accommodate without you asking, Jay and his foster dad broke down the wall in his bedroom for Frankie. She’ll be able to use her wheelchair to go from bedroom to bathroom. SO SWEET. What a gentleman.
Accommodating to your needs?! That’s Jay Wood everybody.
“You can still be a strong, independent woman without dragging others down.”
November 15, 2021
All eyes are on Dr. Frankie Kenton and her podcast, All Access, when she is nominated for multiple Poddie awards. She is a sassy sexologist who doesn’t let her physical disability get in her way. Her job is to make people comfortable with intimacy and emotions, and to create an inclusive environment for sex. When a fan writes with questions on how to make rope play accessible, Frankie leaps on the opportunity to learn more about the art of shibari. Through a friend, she is connected with Jay Wood, a local carpenter and experienced rigger. Their first encounter is full of sparks and flirty conversation as Jay quenches Frankie's curiosity. When he invites her to his accessible rope play class at a bdsm club, she instantly agrees. What kind of podcaster would she be if she didn't take her own advice or learn from her own experiences?
Her first time being tied up is everything she expected and more. She feels safe and satisfied in Jay's strong, calloused hands. Jay cannot deny his attraction to her, because once he has her tied up, he never wants to let her go. After the class, she bravely asks Jay out on a date but he warily declines. He isn't looking for any strings attached... but he is enticed by the pink-haired beauty who isn't afraid to speak her mind. Being friends with Frankie comes so naturally and their chemistry is undeniably electric. They know they are compatible so they agree to be friends without benefits. Their lust for each other proves what they already know and they wrangle the possibility of a future together.
Months later, when they are going steady, Jay joins Frankie at the Poddie awards. This opportunity is extremely important to her because she can show how inclusive intimacy can be for those who are differently abled. When the truth behind Jay's fear of commitment is revealed, Frankie is determined to rope him back in and show him how beautiful love can be with the right person.
what I did love
- Shamelessly sex positive and shows how life can be thriving with a physical disability
- How Jay learned how to accommodate to Frankie's needs to ensure her safety and pleasure.
- he built a ramp for her and sledgehammered his wall so that she could use his bathroom that wasn't wheelchair accessible!!! *SWOON*
- A quick read with lots of likable secondary characters!
what I didn't love
- The two month time jump when their relationship was so new... I would have loved to see their connection develop more than just their physical compatibility.
- This book was definitely steamy, but with the content warning in the beginning, I was expecting a lot more rope play and bdsm scenes.
- The epilogues were a cute end to Frankie and Jay's story but it felt lackluster in comparison to the rest of the book.
tropes: grumpy/sunshine, physical disability representation, friends with benefits (sort of), bdsm & rope play.
Her first time being tied up is everything she expected and more. She feels safe and satisfied in Jay's strong, calloused hands. Jay cannot deny his attraction to her, because once he has her tied up, he never wants to let her go. After the class, she bravely asks Jay out on a date but he warily declines. He isn't looking for any strings attached... but he is enticed by the pink-haired beauty who isn't afraid to speak her mind. Being friends with Frankie comes so naturally and their chemistry is undeniably electric. They know they are compatible so they agree to be friends without benefits. Their lust for each other proves what they already know and they wrangle the possibility of a future together.
Months later, when they are going steady, Jay joins Frankie at the Poddie awards. This opportunity is extremely important to her because she can show how inclusive intimacy can be for those who are differently abled. When the truth behind Jay's fear of commitment is revealed, Frankie is determined to rope him back in and show him how beautiful love can be with the right person.
what I did love
- Shamelessly sex positive and shows how life can be thriving with a physical disability
- How Jay learned how to accommodate to Frankie's needs to ensure her safety and pleasure.
- he built a ramp for her and sledgehammered his wall so that she could use his bathroom that wasn't wheelchair accessible!!! *SWOON*
- A quick read with lots of likable secondary characters!
what I didn't love
- The two month time jump when their relationship was so new... I would have loved to see their connection develop more than just their physical compatibility.
- This book was definitely steamy, but with the content warning in the beginning, I was expecting a lot more rope play and bdsm scenes.
- The epilogues were a cute end to Frankie and Jay's story but it felt lackluster in comparison to the rest of the book.
tropes: grumpy/sunshine, physical disability representation, friends with benefits (sort of), bdsm & rope play.
December 25, 2021
Plot: Frankie is a sexologist with an award-nominated podcast that focuses on issues of access. Her podcast receives a letter about accessible bondage (for people with disability issues), and so Frankie sends a message to a friend of a friend, Jay. Jay sometimes teaches accessible classes at a local bdsm club, so he meets with Frankie to talk and then sets up a time for her to come to a class. As Frankie is in a wheelchair herself, it makes perfect sense for her to try out the class so she can address accessible rope play on a future podcast. What doesn't make sense though is the speed and intensity with which Jay and Frankie are drawn to each other. Frankie is open, cheerful, and outgoing. Jay is damaged and closed-off, for all that he enjoys giving back to those around him. He had a bad experience with an ex and that had left him a little negative in the dating category. But Frankie is too compelling and Jay really wants to keep her in his life. Now it's just a matter of overcoming those demons of the past.
Commentary: Frankie was such an engaging character - I'm an introvert, and I wanted to be friends with her! The idea of accessible bdsm was interesting too, and something I had never thought about (which I bet is true for a lot of readers). Jay was a patient teacher; in fact, he was patient with everyone except himself. So many years wasted on thinking himself worthless, and it was all the fault of that awful woman who took advantage of him and then purposefully destroyed him. I don't know how people like that live with themselves.
There were a few things I didn't like - like others mentioned, the word "snatch" isn't super-sexy, and the time jump was unnecessary. But there were more things that I did like: Jurassic Park in the front yard, fixing the bathroom, navigating the world of disability with honesty and forthrightness, putting another woman in her place without being hateful. These were all great reasons to continue the story!
Next book in the series: Love Flushed
October 4, 2021
awesome (on-cover, too!!!) representation and cute romance, but this was quite cringe at times and it felt like frankie (main character) was always hyper sexualized when in jay’s (main character love interest guy) POV. i mean the guy’s “cock jumped at the sight of her” and that’s after her saying one (1) word. lol.
i have realized this happens a lot in romances; the guy’s POV is just “sex sex sex sex” at all times even in entirely non-sexual situations - and i have questions. is that a writing thing or is it a guy thing 🧐 anyway it was weird
overall i would recommend this!! it was steamy but cute and also quite short - very quick read! that said, some of the plot points made little sense; some were clearly there just to advance the plot even though it was a bit out of nowhere, and some just made no sense and served little to no purpose. but eh, honestly? this is a feel-good read and i think it serves you not to think about it too much. so i won’t!! it was a fun read and i talked to my wall a lot about it while reading which is a good sign. i think? hopefully it’s not that i’m going insane 🤣
i have realized this happens a lot in romances; the guy’s POV is just “sex sex sex sex” at all times even in entirely non-sexual situations - and i have questions. is that a writing thing or is it a guy thing 🧐 anyway it was weird
overall i would recommend this!! it was steamy but cute and also quite short - very quick read! that said, some of the plot points made little sense; some were clearly there just to advance the plot even though it was a bit out of nowhere, and some just made no sense and served little to no purpose. but eh, honestly? this is a feel-good read and i think it serves you not to think about it too much. so i won’t!! it was a fun read and i talked to my wall a lot about it while reading which is a good sign. i think? hopefully it’s not that i’m going insane 🤣
March 7, 2022
Disability / wheelchair rep? Yes.
Smut? Yes.
Accessibility rope play? Yes.
Characters? Ew.
Dialogue? Ew.
Storyline? Ew.
The characters were basically all the same, except for the hair colour maybe? This story went by so fast we had 0 depths, it was all out there for us to read. The dialogues have been done 1000 times and over before.
But yay minority rep !
Smut? Yes.
Accessibility rope play? Yes.
Characters? Ew.
Dialogue? Ew.
Storyline? Ew.
The characters were basically all the same, except for the hair colour maybe? This story went by so fast we had 0 depths, it was all out there for us to read. The dialogues have been done 1000 times and over before.
But yay minority rep !
September 15, 2021
This book was an absolute delight and I adored it!
Dr. Frankie Kenton is a sexologist, and she hosts a podcast called All Access, which covers accessibility issues in all manners, including with regards to sex. As a wheelchair user, she understands these issues on a personal level. A listener sends in a question about accessible rope play, and she realizes she has no answers for them. So, she contacts a local guy in town who teaches accessible bondage classes at a kink club. She doesn't expect for the experience to change everything.
Jay Wood is a carpenter, and works for his dad's lumber company. He's also a rigger, and is skilled in the art of Shibari. When he gets a text out of the blue from Frankie, he's intrigued, and agrees to meet with her to chat for her podcast. He's the goodtime guy, not the forever guy, and he's made peace with that, but something about Frankie is different. He's drawn to her and wants more than what he's considered having before.
Frankie and Jay's banter was top notch, and I loved their vibrant chemistry. They really complemented each other in so many ways, and their connection was strong from the start. I loved the ways they were honest with each other, and showed cared for each other right away. Frankie knows all the things that she brings to the table in a relationship, but for Jay, it was a struggle discovering what he was capable of in that regard. I loved the patience and love that flowed between them throughout the story.
Jay's dad, and huge adopted family, have been characters in prior books by this author, so I always love getting a peek in on them again. This author's characters are always so relatable, and real, and I love her voice. Here, the care taken with the disability representation is obvious, and I really enjoyed getting a view into Frankie's life. Frankie's 3 best friends since high school, Flo, Mai, and Annie, were hilariously awesome, and were a lot of fun on the page. It appears they will all be getting their stories as well, and each of them has lived experience with disability of some kind. Annie is a small business owner who has Crohn's disease, and her book is next. It will be a second chance romance with her high school sweetheart!
Jay had a lot of baggage from a past relationship that he was still carrying around, and even he didn't realize what an effect it was still having on his life, and his thinking. I liked seeing him begin to deal with these issues, and that therapy was mentioned. Frankie liked to do things on her own terms, and occasionally she let her ego keep her from asking for help when she did need or want it. They both acknowledged these things in some fashion during the story and I loved that.
I just found this book to be so special, and I loved it SO MUCH. When the book was over, I just burst into tears. I enjoyed it more than I can say, and I can't wait for book 2!
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This review is my personal opinion, voluntarily given.
Reviewed by Megan from Romanced by the Book
Dr. Frankie Kenton is a sexologist, and she hosts a podcast called All Access, which covers accessibility issues in all manners, including with regards to sex. As a wheelchair user, she understands these issues on a personal level. A listener sends in a question about accessible rope play, and she realizes she has no answers for them. So, she contacts a local guy in town who teaches accessible bondage classes at a kink club. She doesn't expect for the experience to change everything.
Jay Wood is a carpenter, and works for his dad's lumber company. He's also a rigger, and is skilled in the art of Shibari. When he gets a text out of the blue from Frankie, he's intrigued, and agrees to meet with her to chat for her podcast. He's the goodtime guy, not the forever guy, and he's made peace with that, but something about Frankie is different. He's drawn to her and wants more than what he's considered having before.
Frankie and Jay's banter was top notch, and I loved their vibrant chemistry. They really complemented each other in so many ways, and their connection was strong from the start. I loved the ways they were honest with each other, and showed cared for each other right away. Frankie knows all the things that she brings to the table in a relationship, but for Jay, it was a struggle discovering what he was capable of in that regard. I loved the patience and love that flowed between them throughout the story.
Jay's dad, and huge adopted family, have been characters in prior books by this author, so I always love getting a peek in on them again. This author's characters are always so relatable, and real, and I love her voice. Here, the care taken with the disability representation is obvious, and I really enjoyed getting a view into Frankie's life. Frankie's 3 best friends since high school, Flo, Mai, and Annie, were hilariously awesome, and were a lot of fun on the page. It appears they will all be getting their stories as well, and each of them has lived experience with disability of some kind. Annie is a small business owner who has Crohn's disease, and her book is next. It will be a second chance romance with her high school sweetheart!
Jay had a lot of baggage from a past relationship that he was still carrying around, and even he didn't realize what an effect it was still having on his life, and his thinking. I liked seeing him begin to deal with these issues, and that therapy was mentioned. Frankie liked to do things on her own terms, and occasionally she let her ego keep her from asking for help when she did need or want it. They both acknowledged these things in some fashion during the story and I loved that.
I just found this book to be so special, and I loved it SO MUCH. When the book was over, I just burst into tears. I enjoyed it more than I can say, and I can't wait for book 2!
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This review is my personal opinion, voluntarily given.
Reviewed by Megan from Romanced by the Book
October 7, 2021
4.5 Stars - Contemporary Romance
I love the disability representation on the cover of this book and while I really did enjoy it, I felt that it was too short for the story trying to be told.
Frankie is not what people expect. As a sexologist, people have it in their mind what a doctor that studies sex should look like and she breaks all those stigmas. Having her own podcast has been her life and when she goes to Jay to learn about a certain kink. Sparks fly.
I will say I loved this romance between Frankie and Jay but I felt that it didn't go in depth with what it really is like to have a disability and to be in a relationship. I really wanted more of that. I think we could have gotten that if the story was a bit longer.
I love the disability representation on the cover of this book and while I really did enjoy it, I felt that it was too short for the story trying to be told.
Frankie is not what people expect. As a sexologist, people have it in their mind what a doctor that studies sex should look like and she breaks all those stigmas. Having her own podcast has been her life and when she goes to Jay to learn about a certain kink. Sparks fly.
I will say I loved this romance between Frankie and Jay but I felt that it didn't go in depth with what it really is like to have a disability and to be in a relationship. I really wanted more of that. I think we could have gotten that if the story was a bit longer.
October 28, 2021
2.5⭐ perdón me aburrí 😩 tampoco sentí química en la pareja
August 17, 2022
✨Prince of my pussy 👑✨
This was good until the third act breakup catalyst. I just didn’t buy it and it was incredibly frustrating. Why even bring that character in? Make it internal not some other woman being terrible.
I think I’d have enjoyed it more as a kindle book and not an audiobook. I think the audiobook exacerbated some dialogue issues and highlighted just how much that man said “fucking.” We know I love the word fuck but when it’s used as a modifier like “so fucking beautiful” it 9 times out of 10 cheapens the sentiment for me.
Jay’s narrator was fine but severely monotone at times and Frankie’s narrator was great until her guy voice showed up. It just did not fit with the Jay Monsieur Monotone was doing.
Those issues aside, I really loved the representation and how natural everything was. Jay made offhand ableist comments and Frankie always let him know when there was an issue. Frankie was frank and I loved her. Her friend group was just as wonderful and I love how they made Jay sit and listen at the end. The book was also pretty steamy, although I did want more rope play.
Overall, this was a quick listen that sometimes felt a bit too long. The breakup majorly slowed down the pace and messed with something good. I don’t regret reading it, I just wish some things were different. Also the cover is glorious I love Frankie’s smile and I think it was the perfect touch.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.25/5 🌶🌶🌶.5/5
This was good until the third act breakup catalyst. I just didn’t buy it and it was incredibly frustrating. Why even bring that character in? Make it internal not some other woman being terrible.
I think I’d have enjoyed it more as a kindle book and not an audiobook. I think the audiobook exacerbated some dialogue issues and highlighted just how much that man said “fucking.” We know I love the word fuck but when it’s used as a modifier like “so fucking beautiful” it 9 times out of 10 cheapens the sentiment for me.
Jay’s narrator was fine but severely monotone at times and Frankie’s narrator was great until her guy voice showed up. It just did not fit with the Jay Monsieur Monotone was doing.
Those issues aside, I really loved the representation and how natural everything was. Jay made offhand ableist comments and Frankie always let him know when there was an issue. Frankie was frank and I loved her. Her friend group was just as wonderful and I love how they made Jay sit and listen at the end. The book was also pretty steamy, although I did want more rope play.
Overall, this was a quick listen that sometimes felt a bit too long. The breakup majorly slowed down the pace and messed with something good. I don’t regret reading it, I just wish some things were different. Also the cover is glorious I love Frankie’s smile and I think it was the perfect touch.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.25/5 🌶🌶🌶.5/5
October 4, 2021
When your looking for a book boyfriend Jay is your man hands down even if he had some commitment issues (felt so bad for him) he was such a good friend and boyfriend.. HE TORE DOWN HIS BATHROOM because Frankie told him she wasn't comfortable becoming it was accessible to her.. LIKE THAT IS A BOOK BOYFRIEND!!! Also when he says good girl I just melt...MELT I SAY
Always taking care of their woman. These two met when Frankie a Sexologist and has her own podcast that talks about many things and a fan wants to know about rope play and finding out a friend of a friend knows some info and teaches a class Frankie ask. And that's how it starts Jay is already sorta intrested but he has rules and is slowly breaking them for Frankie.. even if they had some good moments there was some drama and Jay's past that still messes up his mind. Poor guy I wanted to hug and shake him when he was pushing Frankie away glad he got his head out of his butt.
We also got the side characters and I can't wait to see how their stories go.
Low angst, Tiny ow drama (ex gf), no cheating, Slight secondary character, Sexy times, No virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowburnish
Tiny Push away from H
Rope play/Shibari
Bdsm-ish
Safe sex
Praise kink
Masturbation
Disability (h is in a wheelchair)
Tiny Seperation (few days)
Hea
Epilogue
Always taking care of their woman. These two met when Frankie a Sexologist and has her own podcast that talks about many things and a fan wants to know about rope play and finding out a friend of a friend knows some info and teaches a class Frankie ask. And that's how it starts Jay is already sorta intrested but he has rules and is slowly breaking them for Frankie.. even if they had some good moments there was some drama and Jay's past that still messes up his mind. Poor guy I wanted to hug and shake him when he was pushing Frankie away glad he got his head out of his butt.
We also got the side characters and I can't wait to see how their stories go.
Low angst, Tiny ow drama (ex gf), no cheating, Slight secondary character, Sexy times, No virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowburnish
Tiny Push away from H
Rope play/Shibari
Bdsm-ish
Safe sex
Praise kink
Masturbation
Disability (h is in a wheelchair)
Tiny Seperation (few days)
Hea
Epilogue
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