Five Days of Christmas Spice

That was... Interesting.

It was the first BDSM book I've ever read so i have no idea how accurate the depiction was. Though I liked how Noel took care of Holly after each scene and act. How he washed her hair and her body, fed her, praised her, and cared for her. It was sweet.

There was one scene that made me extremely uncomfortable but I guess it was good for the character as she needed it?? I guess?? It was hard for me to read though lol.

The wax scene was hot, I loved that.

I wasn't a fan of the dialogue and dirty talk during sex scenes though. Idk, I found it all basic and lacking something. There were too many screams and exclamations, but not enough description of how it made them feel except for "the orgasms tore through her/him" or that her mind was empty , or how wet she was. That was too little for me. I wanted to read about heart thumping in their chest, how they were short of breath, how their skin was on fire from touch, the awareness of the other person's proximity etc. So I found the writing mostly disappointing.

Also, what the heck was that ending? So they have kinky sex for 5 days and they're suddenly in love and want to get married?? After 5 days??? Are you kidding me?? At the beginning, Noel was still grieving his wife and wasn't ready to commit. And now, 5 days later he suddenly wants to marry Holly?? Come on. Like, seriously. Be real with me for a second. He grieves his wife. She gets dumped by her long time boyfriend (of 3 years!!) via text and then, 5 days later, they're suddenly so in love and ready for marriage???? No. Absolutely not. It took me out of the story and immediately lost another point.

And then the epilogue dragged, it was so long and yet nothing happened. This epilogue was only there to set up the next book in the series but I didn't like it lol. Could have been done over the phone.

Also, I was convinced that it would be Theo who'd get the next book, seeing as his adventures were mentioned throughout the book, and Evan's troubles in the epilogue came out of nowhere. I much preferred Theo being set up as the next protagonist.

That being said, I won't be reading anymore books in the series, the writing is not for me. And seriously, a proposal after 5 DAYS????