So Good!

I just finished the ARC of Mercy by Sara Cate and I absolutely loved this book. 

As a woman in her late 30s Maggie was so relatable to me. From the men she sees as potential dating material,

"I haven’t been properly laid in almost two years, and I’ve given up on dating altogether because, no matter where I look, the only men interested in me are boring, middle-aged divorcees with giant egos and tiny penises."

to the indoctrination she feels growing up,

"All I have is voices in my head telling me that sex is shameful and wrong, and even if my rational brain can admit how ridiculous that is, indoctrination runs deep."

it all really resonates with me and makes Maggie all that more likeable. 

Beau is fantastic too. The changes we get to see in him go beyond what you think he is capable of when you first meet him in Praise. He's still very much a brat but his motivations completely change. On top of all of that we really see what Beau believes he needs to be as a man,

"That’s just the world we live in. Men have to be tough, dominant, in control."

He sees the world through these masculine stereotypes and whole heartedly believes that's the way he should be and what his father expects of him. I love seeing that change and acceptance that not all men are that way.

Overall I absolutely loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and that spice scale is off the charts 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶. There are so many amazing steamy scenes without feeling overdone.

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