Title: Reservations
Author: Donna Jay
Publication Date: September 26, 2024
Genres: Romance
Protagonist Gender: Female
The first date that opens Reservations is one of the funniest, most awkward scenes I've come across in ages. It was so clear that something was wrong with both the date and the rescue from it that I was instantly drawn in, desperately curious to find out what other surprises were in store. Of course, it helps that Donna Jay is such a wonderful author when it comes to establishing strong, likable, endearing women. By the time true motivations we revealed, I already cared so much for Alex and Rose that my curiosity deepened into need.
Unlike Rose, I haven't been sworn to an NDA, but I'll still keep my secrets to myself and avoid any spoilers.
The first third of the book is all about establishing the characters and planting the seeds for the forced-proximity romance. The second third explores setting up the women's only hotel, designing the kink-themed rooms, and struggling with the flirting, teasing, and temptation. The final third then explores the lives and loves of the hotel's guests while seeing the romance realized . . . and, of course, tested with a wild twist I so did not see coming!
While there is some darkness behind the lives of the women, mostly to do with secrets and family, the overall theme of this is playful and fun. It's a delightful read, from beginning to end, that not only takes a positive approach to kink, but beautifully redeems the theme of family. I always enjoy Donna's work, but this is my favorite since Arms Wide Open or The Temp.
Rating: ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀
My sincere thanks to the author for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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