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Secret Flame (suspenseful action and an insanely hot dynamic 🔥🔥🔥)
"An exquisite dark romance novel that includes a Dom/Sub service, followed by stalking, reciprocated obsession, highly erotic intimacy, mind-blowing breakthroughs, a powerful couple dynamic, suspenseful action through traitors and imminent dangers, and a relationship with a feeling of belonging that melts any heart. Through the first intrigues, Club Myne's change to deny her access, with Lia's questionable involvement and disappearance, gave so many creepy vibes. Some plot twists were so surprising that "screaming into the void" (author's notes) perfectly related to my situation. The messages she received were mind-blowing, but the hot, blind surrender given to him makes any non-dark romance reader highly question our trembling sanity for being into these fantasies. 😈 Such a sexy first three chapters at the beginning that scream a re-read, just perfect to keep your mind busy with countless daydreams. All of it just got me flushed as hell, but to touch her after removing his gloves and consuming her with his mouth, with all his dominance and filthy praises... Yes, Sir! 🫠🫠🫠 So much positive tension that I enjoyed, and I didn't even realise how precious it was until I got to the "not him" heartbreaking part. I nearly choked on air at the author's note, "Did this chapter hurt the way I think it did?", thinking about how small that word feels for the devastating sensation. 😭 At that point, I considered that Natalia's disappointment would pay off in the end with someone better, but still, the writing style did a fantastic job of conveying hurtful sensations. Still, I know it fit great, just making the following sexy scenes even better. The plot, twists, and overall action and suspense are just as captivating, blending everything perfectly. And the touch of foreign accents and words is a highly appreciated effort to integrate. 👏🏻 After the first tastes of some BDSM erotism and the terrifying action that resembled like some horror hallutions through stalking, disappearance, creepy messages and signals, after a night that could easily cause a long-term damaging brain-circuit (a kidnapping ressemble experience, dom+sub play, unexplainable tenderness), the plot that Nati is involved with alarming escalation is blown to her face, foresighting a lot of tension through an explosive action. 💥 I was surprised by the menacing villains (when everything was finally as clear as daylight), then the "Bang" that closed a huge betrayal (with Russ and Graham), the gun battle in those blackouts, Natalie's strength to go until the end with her justice, the way the couple experienced everything together, being so united. 💖 Deon has all those irresistible skills we unashamedly crave to find in these amazing MMCs, but his accent makes him harder to forget. His "fok"s undid me, especially when worshipping Natalie with endless reverence. 🫠🫠🫠 Learning about her for months (both with physical interactions through spicy masked moments, and through his female employee that played well as Nat's friend), being the dominant man in control, then going smitten for her, yet not losing composure, and the mutual feeling of total peace with one another as they deepen their relation, despite the dangerous world they are a part of, makes it so luscious to dive into their story. 📚✨️ All this, plus the author's note regarding the knife-sharing idea, used here and in Viv's book starring Asher... hmm, utterly delicious! 🫦 The **reciprocated** "I'm yours" in the car, after the poligon shooting and learning everything about Deon's business, definitely hits deep. Taking everything in regarding his world... phew, it is a lot, and Natalia seems to fit quite well into that place. Graham didn't break her, but she made herself stronger, and I love this energy of her feminine power. No wonder she got such an influential man to fall head over heels for her. ❤️ His adoration for her is breathtaking, and the way he blended so easily into her family and friend circles makes me smile with deep gratitude. And all his attentive care towards her, proudly showing himself by her side every time he had the opportunity. He was like, "Let's send a selfie together", "Can I come to your family dinner?" And I'm like, "Can you please stop being so 'fokken' fascinating?" 😂😂😂 Also, I highly appreciate the author's notes, like she directly talks to us and checks in with us at every chapter. So many times it seemed like she wrote exactly what I was thinking. 🥰 My favourite moments and poetic lines come when Deon starts to unravel and share heart-squeezing words of sheer promise, right before proving his devotion to his woman. There are countless such lines, but I want to highlight at least a few that made me drop my hand to my heart and take deep breaths, as they'll somehow mark my soul forever. Just a few lines, but there are sooo many more: "I want you to be mine. I want to appreciate you. Every part of you. Every f*cking intricacy." "Let me please you. Let me show you how much I desire you. I've waited fokking months for you to fully accept me." "You don't have to think so hard. Not with me. Learn to just... be." Shortly, this book is a perfect match for any dark romance reader who enjoys to experience extreme feelings through the story, such as: inevitable heat with a Dom/Sub relation (and everything related to it, with understanding and profoundness, not just the spice), beautiful surrenders and reverence, compelling plot twists, dreamlike MMC, inspiring FMC, thrilling action that sometimes includes hilarious dialogues, and dangerous situations that place the suspense to a high pinnacle. Enjoy the ride! 📚✨️ "
Loved loved loved
"Perfect blend of spice, tension & romance. Characters are well rounded & plot developed at a great pace. Couldn't put it down"
Spice heart and plot!
"Nicole has done it again! Another cant-put-it-down story. Loved how it starts out just a touch more risky than we’d usually expect, and the South Africanisms iadd the perfect bit of charm and authenticity. Adding this to my list of favorites "
Do so love this
"It has so much to love and then just keeps s giving"
Flamed indeed
"I really enjoyed this! Be ready for a hot, steamy, full of twists and action packed ride... I completely fell in love with the characters 😍 This book is more than romance. It has action, mafia, spice, girl power and so much more... The only reason I've put 4 stars for the plot is because I feel this could have been 2 books that now are happening in one. So much happens action wise, that sometimes the buildup and change in their relationship is more in the background. I would have loved to see a more gradual change in that. The conflicting emotions from want, need and love come a bit more to the forefront, but besides that, the book was amazing and had me hooked! I will definitely read more work from Nicole. Thank you for your talent 🖤"
Epically beautiful
"Wow just wow. The evolvement of Nat and Deon is absolutely beautiful. The painful scenes depicted painfully brilliant. The love between them honestly kinda jumps off the pages. You don’t just read it you feel it. "
Bingeworthy Book!
"This was definitely one that I looked forward to new chapters being posted. Nicole always does a great job and this book is no different. Great characters, great storyline, great spice. Loved it!"
South African culture come to life
"I love the small South African elements you included in the novel! I definitely want to see more of this. I would love to see what the characters look like too, maybe include a character glossary? KEEP ON WRITING!"
love the idea
"love everything about it. love the accent and the explanation of what they say great story line keep you on your toes waiting for what happens next"
Bonne histoire. Bien écrit
"Personnages attachants. Bonne histoire. "
Beautiful story full of EVERYTHING
"Loved the real and powerful karate’s and story. Now need a book for each friend lol!!! The pivot from sex dungeon thrills to real love was very well done!! I feel that’s missing from a lot of the books on here but this author nails it!!"
Enjoyed a lot
"Really liked this book. Loved the carachters Willem and Dion and their dialects. "
What an addictive read!
"I'm not usually a fan of the dom/sub relationships, but I just loved this story!! Love both the main characters and I love that there was no drama in their relationship, they wanted to be together and so they were, they didn't turn on each other at all, very refreshing to read. Big fan of this author, can't wait to see what is next 💗"
A great work
"Awesome I love it all, the slow burn love, the fast paced affection and all. It was really nice and addicting to read"
Another one for the books
"I devoured this book in two days! Two! Really liked the pacing, the detail around her feelings esp the anxiety around being close to her abuser. And loved the breadcrumbs about Lia and her brother - I would not be mad at a little mini story of them or bonus cut of D and N. Will definitely be reading more of her work!"
Secret flames
" . mutual consent . familiarity . togetherness "
And so it goes......
"I love the characters! Deon and Natalie are my faves! This book brings all the feels! Can't wait until the story concludes. Why do I feel like it's gonna be explosive????"
Ahhhh this is so good I can’t wait!
"Please madam may I have some more? Teasing aside, this has been the best slow burn with just enough spice."
Intoxicating storytelling 💜
"Was intense, but enthralling, wanted to know would she submit or would she still not let go enough for him to catch her and hold her for ever as his, twists didn't see coming, had to finish in one go. Thank you for a well crafted story💜 hope this becomes a series🤞🏼💜"
Secret flame
"Really enjoying this book"
