Probably Simple Thoughts

You blew it.

1. You didn’t offer to help grab things anymore

2. When you didn’t text me good morning

3. When you stopped holding me close at night

4. When you wouldn’t say goodnight, you’d just roll over away facing away from me

5. When we never made love like we did before you deployed

6. When you didn’t kiss or cuddle me like you used to

7. Your gaze towards me changed

8. when you got home and things were different

9. When I was quiet because I didn’t know what to say anymore

10. When you told me that you were needing a break

11. When you told me that I am resilient and strong- I already know that

12. When you stopped talking to me about date ideas

13. When you didn’t take me out for our 2 year anniversary, we just moved stuff into your apartment instead

14. When you spent Christmas and New Year’s with me so I could have a “good holiday” because “you wanted me to” but you didn’t want to be there

15. When your friend asked if I would be moving in too, and you said no

16. I knew before I came up in Thursday, 1/1/24, that by the end of the weekend, you would be breaking up with me

17. When after two years of being together, you don’t see a future with me.

The first book I am reviewing is A Season for Treason (Deception and Discipline Book 1) by Golden Angel. I read it on my tablet starting on June 30th, and I finished it today, July 1st. I will try to avoid spoilers as much as I can.

To start, I rate the book 3.5 stars out of 5. The book is romance, YA, and I would describe it as Bridgerton, but kinkier. The book is really steamy, and the romance is well written. There is also a spy element to the story, but it seems to be more in the background than the main focus of the romance or erotic elements. I really enjoyed the erotic scenes, it involves d/s dynamics, and other stuff like a secret kink society (do I need to say more?)

As for the overarching story with the spy element, I didn’t get into it as much as I would have as it took a backseat to the main romance element, but I personally didn’t mind. The main plot involving the relationship between Mary (the protagonist) and Rex (the second protagonist) was the center of my attention and personally kept me reading.

To wrap up, I’m unsure if I will continue reading the series as this is the first book. However, I feel it could also be read as a stand alone. To conclude, to say, here’s a breakdown about how I feel about it after reading it in two sittings less than 24hrs after buying it.

Romance story: 4/5

Erotica: 5/5

This book is steamy, sensual, and kinky, they did all sorts of stuff, and honestly, it kept me reading.

Spy storyline: 2/5

Personally didn’t get into it, felt kinda unimportant to the rest of the story, but it could be more involved and interesting in the rest of the series?

Would I recommend it?

This room-

It was mine but I’ve always considered it ours.

It’s been a space of love and freedom- a sanctuary

Where I can be myself and listen to girl in red, and love my partner

And here,

I count down the weeks, days, until I graduate