Publication Date: November 4th 2014 by Berkley Trade
About the book:
Cela
knows how to be good. She’s had a lifetime of practice. But on the night
of her college graduation, she decides she’s earned one wild night
before she has to move back home to her overprotective family. So when
the hot neighbor she’s been quietly fantasizing about for a year
suggests a game of Never Have I Ever, she’s ready. But what starts out
as a simple game takes an unexpected turn. Because Ian Foster doesn’t
play games he can’t win.
Foster knows his desires aren’t for the
faint of heart, especially not for someone as sweet and innocent as his
pretty neighbor. But when Cela shows up at his door with an invitation
that surprises him, he can’t resist indulging. Cela has no idea what
she’s in for. The secret dark side of this man’s need will both intrigue
and terrify her. But Cela has a secret of her own—and a new game to see
just how far they’re both willing to go, and how much they’re willing
to risk by crossing every boundary of desire.
My Thoughts:
If you want a book that will light some fires (not to
mention your panties!), Roni Loren is your girl! Not Until You is my second read from her and she writes some seriously smoking HOT stories! But this
story wasn’t just sex, sex, sex. There’s a compelling story with relatable
characters at its heart.
Cela should feel ecstatic and proud she’s just graduated summa
cum laude and is now a full-fledged veterinarian, but she can’t help feeling
like she’s missed out on the full college experience. Getting good grades, and living up to her
father’s strict standards have been her focus, but Cela is doesn’t want to move
back home feeling regret.
Cela has drooled over her neighbors, Foster and Pike, for as
long as they’ve shared the same apartment complex, but Foster is the one to
star in her late night fantasies. Little
does she know that she’s been the star of his fantasies, too. When her sexy
neighbors invite her out to celebrate her graduation, a night of “Never Have I
Ever” turns into something so much more!
Like I said in the outset, Not Until You is panty melting HOT!! Cela provides a list of things
she hasn’t done, and Foster and Pike are happy to help tick off the boxes. This leads to a three-way I won’t soon
forget! Oh my stars! For those of you who have issues with
multiples in a relationship (like I do), no worries because from the outset it’s
clear that this is a romance between Foster and Cela, and Pike was just part of
a fantasy in the beginning.
Cela tries to keep her heart in check after their heart-stopping
encounter, but she can’t help feel an intense emotional connection to Foster, because
what they shared felt like more than just a fantasy fulfillment. A few things hold her back though. Cela has
doubts that she could be enough for Foster, especially when he shares his
particular proclivities. He’s a dominant
and well-versed in BDSM and she’s had little experience sexually, but the
thought of being his submissive definitely turns her on! Cela’s upbringing with an overprotective and
strict family makes her wonder if she should feel shame over finding pleasure
through such “naughty” things. Then there’s the fact that she’s supposed to
move home shortly and join her father’s veterinary practice.
Foster has his own issues and doubt. Cela affects him like no other woman has, and it scares him. Foster has been abandoned before for his lifestyle
and he’s worried if he opens his heart up to Cela any more than he already has she’ll shatter it
when the novelty of his kink wears off and reality comes crashing in. Foster has led a very lonely life and
abandonment issues haunt his existence. It was easy to see why he had such an inherent
need for control when I discovered his past.
It broke my heart and scared me a little because it’s something that
could and does happen in real life.
Cela and Foster had some bumps in their relationship but it
was clear that they were made for each other. Cela is a natural submissive which draws Foster's need to dominate like a magnet. But more than that, they provided support and healing to each other and stirred up passions
unmatched by anyone else.
Roni Loren has mesmerized me with her sensual, scorching
romances! Not Until You was blisteringly
hot, but packed a satisfying emotional punch, as well!
4 Suns
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