3 Teacups / 5 Handcuffs

I enjoyed this variation of the BDSM club, not based on sex.

Chloe and Simon have a past and they haven't seen each other in a few years but that all changes at a masquerade gala. Chloe was always attracted to Simon, while he dated her older sister she developed a huge crush on him, and when they broke up with her sister claiming Simon was abusive that didn't change her feelings for him in fact it may have proven that he was the perfect man for her. You see there was one night where Simon wanted to show Cassie the kinkier side of him, which she agreed to, but when he did she was horrified and claimed abuse and broke up with him. This was devastating to Simon because he really had feelings for her but when she freaked out it changed him and now he only plays at Club Luminous. 

Chloe has submissive tendencies and she is looking for a Dom that will train her thinking that Simon would be perfect she approaches him at a masquerade fundraising gala and lets just say things don't go as well as Chloe had hoped.

I have to say that I do not remember any teacher at my High School being as HOT as Simon, he had the whole sexy nerd thing going on in addition to his Dominating personality. Gotta say it was a HUGE TURN ON for Chloe and who could blame her.  I loved that we were able to get a peek into Haley & Jensen, from Dominate Me, current relationship status. It's always fun to see the other couples interacting with the new ones.

This has been a spicy read and a great addition to the series, I cannot wait to see who gets their HEA next but I have to say that I am really hoping it's Bennett.

This is the second book in this series.  Chloe has had a crush on Simon for a while but since he is her sister’s ex she could lose a lot by being with him.  One night after she is injured at the club he offers to train her but with the chemistry they share, will a month be enough?  This is a wonderful read with amazing characters and an excellent story.  I was hooked from beginning to end on this emotional and steamy read.  I loved it!

***ARC Provided by Carina Press***

Simon and Chloe were amazing.  Stunning.  And, their chemistry, goodness I needed a fan.

Let's talk about Simon.  I am not even able to put my finger on it specifically, but he was perfect.  So compelling, sexy, and attractive....as a reader you completely understand her attraction to him, why she would want to be involved with him, and why she would want something long-term with him.

Simon, of course, is resistant to this idea, to the idea of someone long term...until he starts to realize that he doesn't want her with anyone else, that he is training her for him.  Whether he wants to admit this to himself or not, which he doesn't at first.

The real strength of this book is the writing.  Stacey Lynn is a favorite of mine not only because she writes amazing erotic fiction, but because she does so with character and depth.  You are reading about people, not just sex objects.  And, while this works in some erotic fiction, it is nice to have a fully developed story line and characters.

I loved the depth added by the fact that Simon had dated Chloe's sister, and that things had ended badly, and the strength of character it showed when Simon decided to actually pursue Chloe, that he was willing to face her sister, and her family, and to tell his side of the story.  And, without getting into detail, I loved the exploration of the different perspectives of the BDSM lifestyle and the soft rebuke of those who see it as abuse.

I definitely enjoyed this book and I recommend it.

4.5 Stars

Stacey Lynn takes us back to Club Luminous in her newest book, Crave Me, where me have the pleasure of reading Chloe and Simon's story.

Chloe is a born submissive and wants to explore that side of herself with the sexiest Dominant she has had the pleasure of being exposed to, Simon. Only problem is that he is his sister's ex and she did not deal well with discovering his need for BDSM. She doesn't care. She's determined to convince Simon he is the Dom for her.

Simon cannot help being a Dominant. It cost him his first love, who ran when he tried to show her that side of himself. He has no desire to have anything to do with Chloe, since he can't imagine that going any better than it did with her sister. Despite being drawn to her at the club, he turns her down.

Chloe does not give up and continues going to Club Luminous. After a bad scene that leaves her injured, Simon steps in to rescue her and finds himself offering to train her. He plans to keep it purely physical, but the best laid plans of Doms often go awry when a determined sub is involved.

I really enjoyed this book. Simon is a teacher which I loved seeing (you don't get that many male teachers in romance books) and Chloe is a successful business woman. Both characters were interesting and the BDSM scenes were well written. I would have liked to see more interaction between Simon and Chloe outside of their scenes and the bedroom, because they lit up the pages of my ebook every times they were together.

Review to come shortly

3.5 stars

I enjoy reading about taboo relationships, and entering into a D/s relationship with a sister’s ex certainly fit the bill. The premise of this story hooked me from the start and I thought I was in store for one hell of a ride. But unfortunately after a while, the ride just sort of meandered before it finally drifted into the station.

Chloe knew she wanted to explore her submissive nature, and who better to do so with than someone she liked and trusted? Simon was Chloe’s sister’s ex-boyfriend, whose relationship ended when Simon’s introduction of kink into their relationship was not well received. Dubbing it as “abuse”, Chloe’s sister ended the romance. Unable to forget Simon and knowing that she needed Simon’s brand of dominance, Chloe approaches Simon to train her as a sub.

For Simon, once he begins to see Chloe as a sub, he can’t get her out of his mind. He is caring, compassionate, strict and the perfect Dom. The sex is scorching and intimate and quite frequent. But when Simon realizes how ideal Chloe is for him, he knows that their temporary arrangement needs to end as soon as possible before he gets too attached to a woman he can’t have. Her family will never accept their relationship. So, even as they fall deeper in love with one another, Simon steels himself to be able to hand her off to another Dom.

What. The. Hell.

This was not a Romeo and Juliet situation. These were two grown and consenting adults that were willing to throw away a relationship that they both desired and needed, simply to keep familial peace. This was martyrdom at its finest where a Dom was willing to train a sub to please him and need him, and then hand her off because it what was what was best for everyone. It was frustrating to me to read this about two characters I liked and I just wanted to smack some sense into them.

Crave Me was an entertaining book and completely erotic. But I don’t feel that it covered any new territory for me. Perhaps I thought more of the story would be about Simon not knowing who his sub really was and her identity being a secret, which would have added a twist. Instead this was a decent BDSM story with likeable characters and a lot of kink. But for me, it just didn’t bring anything new to the table.

It's been a while since I've read a book with BDSM elements to it. That particular trope got so much attention for a while, and I was completely burnt out on any storyline that I came across. This was a bit different from everything I've read in the past and I liked it. 

Chloe has been in love with Simon from the moment she saw him. Unfortunately he only had eyes for her sister. So she settled on a friendship instead. 3 years after things ended for Simon and her Sister, Chloe decides to go after what she wants. She can be the woman Simon needs both in and out of the bedroom. Chloe certainly knows what she wants in the book. She's even willing to try and trick Simon into physical contact. This part seemed a bit childish to me. 

 Simon resists at pretty much every turn when it comes to Chloe. He has a good reason to do so. His past with her sister, and hesitation about whether he is right for her is constantly running through his mind. It's only when Chloe puts herself in a dangerous situation (again that seemed childish to me) that he relents and agrees to train her in the art of submission, but only for 30 days. 

It didn't take long for these two to get together. Simon was pretty detached throughout most of the book and Chloe just didn't seem to be able to speak up and say what she wanted from him. Both of these characters actions showed that they were a match, their words were always opposite. This book certainly does what it's supposed to to. It gets you a little hot under the collar with the D/s element in the sex. 

Things really clicked for me with this book when Simon thawed out a bit and realized Chloe was genuine with her desires and attraction to him. This is a very quick read, which was nice because it kept my attention. The conflict in this book was something I've never come across before so it was interesting to see how Simon being previously involved with the sister played out. I liked the story and I believe this is a second book in a series so I'll be picking up the first. 3.5 stars.

This book was wicked hot. I'm in love with Lynn's characters and storylines. She is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors. I haven't read the other books in this series, but I will make sure to place them high on my to be read list!

Note, I did receive an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars!

I’ve read quite a few BDSM romances, so when I saw this one I immediately wanted to pick it up. I love storylines where the hero doesn’t notice the heroine until that one thing happens and changes everything. Stacey Lynn does a great job of that in <i>Crave Me</i>, and I’m looking forward to more in the Luminous series.

Drama, drama, drama!

Chloe sees Simon one night and is immediately attracted to him. Unfortunately for her, however, Simon’s eye lands on her sister instead. Chloe’s been half in love with him since, and when his sexual proclivities come out and his relationship with her sister ends, Chloe’s even more intrigued. She shows a lot of courage in taking control of her desires and putting herself out there, and I adored her.

Seth is a dominant, but he’s been denying the connection when Chloe makes a move on him. The last thing he needs is to be caught up in his ex’s sister. But Chloe shows innocence in her submission, and it grabs his attention. Is he willing to risk it for a taste of her?

Gosh, this story has some sexy scenes! The BDSM was well portrayed, and it was H.O.T—HOT! There was an interesting turn towards the middle that I wish had more page time too. It definitely caught my attention and gave it a twist.

Now, could there have been a bit more one-on-one development not around submission? Sure. But I felt the intimate scenes developed trust a little quicker and amps up this insane tension.

Crave Me is an intense story that asks what happens when you crave something you

This was quite an interesting read if the readers are into BDSM.  It's well written where limits are pushed but just enough.  This 4 star story was quite entertaining, to say the least.

  Simon needs to stay away from Chloe.  They have a past that if they were to be together might complicate things.  Chloe wants to be a submissive and wants Simon to dominate her.  Eventually he will, but lines will be become blurry.

  I love everything this author writes but BDSM is not my favourite thing to read.  But when it's coupled with a love story, I'll go with it.  Great characters.  This is mostly an erotic story.  There were quite a bit of steamy scenes that lit up like fireworks on a Fourth of July. 

  This is the second story in the Luminous series.  It can safely be read as a standalone .

Chloe has had a crush on Simon from the first time she first saw him. Unfortunately he went after her sister instead of her. That relationship had run it's course. Now, she is bound and determined to go after what she wants in her life and that's Dominate Simon.

Simon is a teacher and coaches the school hockey team. He's gotten things sorted and is looking for the right woman to fit the mold of what he thinks he needs. He thought that was Chloe's sister, Cassie, but when he introduced her to his kinkier side, she screamed abuse, and ended everything. Since Cassie, Simon has entertained subs at the club Luminous that he frequents.  They have been ok rendezvous but no one has caught his eye beyond that night. Out of the blue, Chloe approaches Simon asking for submissive training. He thinks she's pulling a prank and tells her hell no.

Six months later, Chloe is shaken up after a scene at Luminous that a sadistic Dom hurt her, and Simon rescues her from. Before he knows it, he's offering to train her himself for one month and then help her find a proper Dom. He knows she's attracted to him, and he knows he's playing with fire, but he's not been able to get Chloe out of his head for six months! Maybe this will do the trick! He thinks he's doing the right thing though-even though this situation has red flags flying all over it!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!  Just as good as book one in the Luminous series, Dominate Me, Crave Me is written in the same manner.  The BDSM is of the lighter variety so if that scares you, there is nothing to fear within this book! Simon is just the right mix of sweet and dominating.  Chloe has no problem distinguishing the two and reacts beautifully to Simon's training. Simon realizes Chloe just wants to feel worshipped so he centers on lots of attention, talking, touching, and of course, feeling. Whew! Chloe was a goner! But Simon was a goner too! Chloe was just the right mix of submissive and sass that Simon didn't know he needed much less wanted!  He liked her spunk and wanted her to sass him.  I loved how she didn't realize he was wrapped around her finger-but he was! Simon was surprised by his revelation that Chloe really was his everything woman.

"She’d stolen my heart when I wasn’t looking."

That sums up the way the book went and I loved it! He just wanted to "be" with her. She was a strong woman with her own business and set of responsibilities, and I liked that Simon wasn't trying to change her in any way. Chloe was Chloe, and she was vastly different from her sister. Their relationship was evolving into more that just bedroom time-although I think I would've liked to witness more of that kind of time. Maybe a few dates, or dinner out, movies, or just watching TV.  I think I would've enjoyed an epilogue showing her moved in, and what a typical day for the couple was.

I highly recommend Crave Me! Grab it now!! I hope Stacey gives the Luminous series a story on Dominant Bennett. Oh and while your at it, a prequel featuring Master Dylan and his slave, Gabby too! Thanks!

reviewed by Deb

I will admit that I am a huge addict when it comes to forbidden love stories. It doesn't matter what the story is really, if it is at all forbidden the chances are I am going to want to read it. I was really excited to read this one though, and it was everything I was hoping for and more. Crave Me is definitely my favorite of the books I have read from Stacey Lynn, and one I recommend to fans of erotic romance. 

Chloe knows what she wants and is looking for the perfect Dom to help fulfill all of her desires. The man she really wants is her sister's ex-boyfriend, but she knows that he is the perfect man for her and has dreamed of Simon since she met him. While Chloe's sister wanted nothing to do with the BDSM lifestyle, both Simon and Chloe know that it is the life for them. But can they possibly have something lasting when they know that her family will never approve of them being together? 

I really liked these two. They were a perfect match for one another, fulfilling each other's desires and needs without judgment. Simon was commanding and sexy, without being a jerk. He was kind and caring, and really did a great job of introducing Chloe to the lifestyle. Chloe was smart and strong and just feisty enough to make her submission that much sweeter for Simon. She was such a great heroine and I instantly liked her. These two were super sexy together, but it was so much deeper than that and I loved every bit of it. 

Overall, this was a really great story. If you are a fan of BDSM and forbidden romance stories, this is one I recommend giving a shot. It was sexy and sweet, and just a great all around book. Simon and Chloe are easy to like and I was captivated with them the entire way through. I can't wait to read more from Stacey Lynn.

if chloe is being honest, she's always wanted simon. but he wanted her sister cassie first. and when his relationship with cassie ended badly, in part due to his need to dominate in the bedroom, there was no way that chloe thought she'd be able to attract his attention. 

but when she encounters him at a masked ball as crave me opens she sees her one chance. and she dares him to kiss her. simon is intrigued until he realizes exactly who she is. and then he is horrified. he thinks it's a sick joke. things with cassie ended badly. and he's convinced that her whole family hates him and chloe is just playing some psychotic mind game. 

but he can't get her out of his mind. that one taste, there was so much possibility there. six months later he's at luminous, an exclusive kink club that he belongs to in order to take the edge off. nothing has tempted him since chloe, but he's also aching for some release. the last thing he's expecting is to hear his name called out in a panic. 

when he realizes it's chloe and she's been caught up in a scene that's gone too far, he feels conflicted. he's angry and upset that someone would have abused their power that way. he also feels responsible, because if he had agreed to teach chloe months ago, perhaps she wouldn't have found herself in this situation. and he also realizes that she means something to him. 

he reluctantly agrees to train her as a submissive. he wants to give her the tools to manage the lifestyle. and the thing is, the way they are together is everything. chloe turns out to be the exact submissive simon's dominant heart was looking for. once he figures out what really makes her tick he knows that she is the one for him. but he believes that given his history with her family that there is no way forward for them. no matter how tempted he is to ask for more. but chloe wants more too. 

and even as her family acts out in ways that confirm simon's belief, she still wants him. and so the real question is, will either of them take the leap of faith that their connection is meant to last, that the way they are together is perfect, that what they have is something real and strong enough to withstand disapproval?

A sensual exploration of BDSM, an unorthodox second-chance romance and a sweet against-all-odds love story, all rolled into one! There was just something about Chloe and Simon that attached them to my heart early on in the book. They both had their scars and yearned for the forbidden ... and luckily were strong enough to let themselves reach for it! Really enjoyed their story.

Chloe Reynolds yearns to submit herself, body and soul, to the one man that she has always wanted. Yes, he's off-limits ... yes, he'd have rejected her if he'd known who she was before she kissed him ... yes, her family will never be the same again if she moves forward with her desire ... but she can't live with denying herself her completion anymore. Years passing hasn't waned her love.

Being a dominant cost Simon Delgado his first love ... Chloe's sister. When a masked woman kisses him and blows his mind, he is horrified to realize that it's Chloe. He can't touch her ... she's Cassie's sister! He runs as fast as he can in the other direction! As months pass and he can't get that kiss or Chloe out of his mind, he realizes when he runs into her again at the club that fate is stepping in whether he likes it or not.  He will train her ... for one month ... and then walk away.

Chloe has had a crush on Simon from the first time she first saw him. Unfortunately he went after her sister instead of her. That relationship had run it's course. Now, she is bound and determined to go after what she wants in her life and that's Dominate Simon.

Simon is a teacher and coaches the school hockey team. He's gotten things sorted and is looking for the right woman to fit the mold of what he thinks he needs. He thought that was Chloe's sister, Cassie, but when he introduced her to his kinkier side, she screamed abuse, and ended everything. Since Cassie, Simon has entertained subs at the club Luminous that he frequents.  They have been ok rendezvous but no one has caught his eye beyond that night. Out of the blue, Chloe approaches Simon asking for submissive training. He thinks she's pulling a prank and tells her hell no.

Six months later, Chloe is shaken up after a scene at Luminous that a sadistic Dom hurt her, and Simon rescues her from. Before he knows it, he's offering to train her himself for one month and then help her find a proper Dom. He knows she's attracted to him, and he knows he's playing with fire, but he's not been able to get Chloe out of his head for six months! Maybe this will do the trick! He thinks he's doing the right thing though-even though this situation has red flags flying all over it!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!  Just as good as book one in the Luminous series, Dominate Me, Crave Me is written in the same manner.  The BDSM is of the lighter variety so if that scares you, there is nothing to fear within this book! Simon is just the right mix of sweet and dominating.  Chloe has no problem distinguishing the two and reacts beautifully to Simon's training. Simon realizes Chloe just wants to feel worshipped so he centers on lots of attention, talking, touching, and of course, feeling. Whew! Chloe was a goner! But Simon was a goner too! Chloe was just the right mix of submissive and sass that Simon didn't know he needed much less wanted!  He liked her spunk and wanted her to sass him.  I loved how she didn't realize he was wrapped around her finger-but he was! Simon was surprised by his revelation that Chloe really was his everything woman.

"She’d stolen my heart when I wasn’t looking."

That sums up the way the book went and I loved it! He just wanted to "be" with her. She was a strong woman with her own business and set of responsibilities, and I liked that Simon wasn't trying to change her in any way. Chloe was Chloe, and she was vastly different from her sister. Their relationship was evolving into more that just bedroom time-although I think I would've liked to witness more of that kind of time. Maybe a few dates, or dinner out, movies, or just watching TV.  I think I would've enjoyed an epilogue showing her moved in, and what a typical day for the couple was.

I highly recommend Crave Me! Grab it now!! I hope Stacey gives the Luminous series a story on Dominant Bennett. Oh and while your at it, a prequel featuring Master Dylan and his slave, Gabby too! Thanks!!

5 Stars/4 Flames
This book was gifted to me for an honest review.  The review and ratings are solely my opinions.

Crave me is a great love story Between Chloe and her sisters ex-boyfriend Simon. It is a story with interesting plot and great characters. Simon has been hurt by Chloe's sister and is logging to combine His intimate life with His personal life. When Chloe are suddenly appears and His life he is not willing to risk it for her. Chloe has been secretly in love with Simon for a long time, but  when she proposes a D / s relationship he turns her down. She is ready to move on so she pick unknowingly the same club as Simon goes. They have one night with a bad experience and Link Them Simon offers her this was her house training. But the feelings are getting stronger and there is of course Chloe's family Consider this. I usually do not pick a book with BDMSA theme Because I'm not, and the scene but Because of the author (I liked her previous work) I give it a try and I am glad I was not disappointed. It is a really good book with great story. Simon teacher is patient and does not want to be Involved with Chloe but and the end she turns out to be a perfect woman for him. She is everything he wished That and a future wife. Chloe is Also great character with strong personality with Sass But Also Committed to Simon she and Will to everything he wishes, just like a good sub do. Their chemistry and learning D / s is hot and scenes are great DESCRIBED.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

Chloe Reynolds has had crush on Simon Delgado for a long time. And why hasn’t she done nothing about it? Because he used to date her sister, Cassie. But that relationship ended three years ago and she’s determined to finally go after what she always wanted in a man.

Simon is an history teacher and a hockey coach looking for the right woman to spend the rest of his life with. But that wasn’t an easy task because his lifestyle, that being the BDSM lifestyle, doesn’t seem to be compatible with the kind of woman he wants. Even more because when he tried to introduce his lifestyle to his girlfriend Cassie, she ran to the mountains and never came back. So he has been going through some subs with the least interest until little Chloe comes to him wanting him as her Dom. And he just thinks she’s nuts, because after the stunt her sister pulled off, there is no way in hell he’s getting involved with her.

But six months later Chloe is abused at a private kink club and he feels responsible since he didn’t want to me the one to train her. So now he’s proposing to be her Dom for one month in order to trainer so in the end of their time together she’s capable and safe with another Dom. 

He’s perfectly aware of the crush she has on him and he hasn’t been able to forget her for six months, so, is he being stupid going ahead with this even knowing he can’t be with her when their month is up, or is he doing just the right thing?

This book has the perfect BDSM style for me. Nothing too heavy and lots of attention and affection. Simon is an authoritarian Dom when he has to be, he gives orders and expects respect but at the same time he’s really sweet. He’s never cruel with her and he’s really possessive of her which is perfect for me because that way there’s no way of sharing! 

I loved that we get to know both characters separately. Simon with his job as a teacher and couch and a sad past when he lost his father. And Chloe with her own business and hard relationship with her sister. And this is important for me because it shows that they’re more than just a Dom and a Sub. 
The only thing lacking for me was moments outside of their Dom/Sub relationship. Their time together is almost entirely spent in bed. A little of their day-to-day life would have been perfect.

Anyhow, the book is really good and I really recommend it to those who life a balanced BDSM relationship.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martins Press for the copy.

This was an interesting and steamy read! The hero did not want to enter into a relationship but the heroine convinced him. Very erotic!

Great story with a nice set up and great character development.I just feel that their story needed something to make me fall hard for them.I didn't like it but I didn't dislike it either