Start by saying there is no real BDSM here, so no one goes blind into the book.

The story was good fun, even if a bit unreal. By the middle of the book we can already understand what will happen, but even so it was an entertaining read.

Spicy, sweet, and oh so sexy, Room 237 is a brilliant romance ready to unlock your inner fantasies! I loved how the two protagonists communicated with each other, and trying to figure out Alex's true identity was a fun mystery amidst the romance. This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys romance with a side of BDSM.

(Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)

This book was a neat little twist on traditional BDSM romance books. Laney, the FMC, is in a dating slump after breaking up with her cheating ex a year ago. Desperate to get back in the dating game but not sure how Laney's friend suggests they become members of The Club, an exclusive, members only sex club. On her first night in the club Laney meets the mysterious Alex, who asks her to join him in room 237 without her ever seeing him. While in the room Laney must where a blindfold, never getting to see what Alex looks like, but that doesn't take away from the fun.

Overall, I did like this book. It was a quick fun read and filled with spicy scenes. I did feel like some of the story line was a bit jaggy and all over the place, and the twist at the end of the book I saw coming from a mile away. The passion between Laney and Alex was there but I wish there was just a little more tension or drama in their relationship. Honestly, I think this book could have benefitted from being a bit longer in order to lay more groundwork for the characters and insert a little more dramatic tension. I would recommend for a quick spicy read if you aren't looking for something heavy on plot.

Not recommended for those that don't like: BDSM, MMF, Insta lust/love

This book is the perfect blend of storyline and sizzle!

I loved everything about this book. The main character was super relatable, her conversations with her best friend felt very real, and the whole office story line was well done and believable. All of those things were down to earth. Alternating between that relatable office crush situation and the adventurous sex club plot provided a ton of contrast. The sex club story line didn't shy away from much, but still managed to avoid being cringey or crude which is extremely hard to do.

All around just the perfect read for a little escape from normal. Hope there's much more to come from this author!

This was a fun, spicy read that I really enjoyed! As always, be sure to check triggers before starting and go into this one knowing it has a fair bit of BDSM. As long as that's your thing, I'm sure you'll love this one!

Many thanks for the publisher and for NetGalley to provide me a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This read is an easy 5-star, I'll buy it upon its release. It’s spicy, it’s kinky and it has a lovable backstory with two lovable characters. Highly recommended for erotica lovers who love a little bit of romance as well.
Even though it was quite predictable, I was happy with how the story turned out to be, probably because I was rooting for Laney so much with her personal journey.

I just loved the suspense, Laney being committed to discover the identity of this awesome stranger was incredibly well written. I was equally nervous to find out what’s going on and rooting for her so excitedly. It was hard to put down this story to be honest, I just wanted to discover more and more.
Laney’s journey has been nicely built up and it was as much about self-discovery as about curiosity in (bdsm) sex. I think the natural connection or click between our heros from the very first moment was a really nice touch from the author, I appreciated it a lot.

It wasn’t a heartless erotica, it had feelings. It wasn’t just about sex, it was also about pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone in the hope of self-development.
I’ve found Alex’s backstory adorable because there are so many people who are nervous when it comes to emotions and feelings and everyone has a different baggage from their past that can cause such shyness. This erotica book definitely worths its money if you long to read about the fantastic contradicting duality of bdsm and being a shy person.

I didn’t enjoy this one unfortunately. The writing felt stiff and a lot of the dialogue was awkward. I guessed exactly who the love interest would be the first time he was mentioned and it was extremely obvious through the entire book. I feel like it really took away from the experience. I really wanted to like this. There was also a scene with two other dudes that gave me anxiety the whole time and made me very uncomfortable. Just wasn’t my cup of tea, personally.

First and foremost this is a book about BDSM-if you didn’t catch that it in the title. That is it. 100% smutty book. If you’re not into reading that kind of stuff, just go ahead and pass on this one.

This was a quick read. I loved the writing style. I love a book that I can just sit down and read and not just be completely bored from things that really don’t belong in the story.

I personally need more plot in a book. I love me smutty book do not get me wrong. And the spice level in this book was great! But I needed just needed more. I just found it way to predictable. But I kept reading hoping I was wrong, hoping there would be that magical twist.

Holy hell was this book spicy. I was able to figure out the mystery but in my opinion it didn’t take anything away from the book. Overall I really enjoyed the book.

I was given an Advances Reader Copy by NetGalley for an honest review.

Finished in one sitting! This was a quick and spicy read! Even though I guessed what was happening in the very beginning, I still really enjoyed it. I would’ve liked to read more about Laney and Alex’s relationship, and also see where her friend Becca’s story went. Overall a good & fun read!


📘: Room 237 by Angie Martin
🗓 Pub Date: November 12, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley, Angie Martin for this ARC!

*Reviewed on NetGalley and Goodreads. Will review on retail once published!

I wasn't totally smitten with this book, but I did enjoy it. We have a lot of erotica readers here, so we will definitely purchase.

I FLEW through this book in a couple of hours!

Laney is a girl that swore off men after being cheated on twice by her ex. Becca is her best friend who swoops in to pull her out of a misery, registering them to a super secret sex club. On her first night there, Laney meets Alex. or better yet half-meets him because his only request was for her to wear a blindfold at all times.

What I liked:
- The Club: it was very well thought out and brought to light some problems you might think about, such as safety and health issues, accidental pregnancies or psychos that might follow you outside the club.
- How the whole idea of BDSM was handled: both Laney and Alex are beginners in the BDSM world and they experiment with each other, they take it slow and see what's comfortable for them. More often than not you see one dom and one inexperienced sub that magically aligns with every dom's kinks.

What I didn't like:
- The secret identity: it's a pet peeve of mine but I don't like relationships that start off with concealed identities of one or both parties. believe it sets the foundations on lies and I don't feel like coming off clean later erases the misleading.
- The ending: it was rushed and patched over too quickly. The identity was clear from the start and if you combine it with my dislike of secret identity I would've liked at least some groveling.
But again this is not plot with smut, it's smut with a dash of plot so I can't expect it to have a full storyline.

Overall it was a good read and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a quick, educative novel about seeing with your other senses.

Thank you NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I liked the premise of this book. Laney had been in a sex drought for over a year since she broke up with her cheating ex. Her friend persuades her to signing up for a sex club. On her first night she meets a man who she never sees, named Alex who blindfolds her during each of their encounters. They grow to get to know one another and have amazing sex. But she's constantly wondering who he could be.
She also has four men at work who she's constantly had crushes on. Miles, Dylan, Jasper, and Noah. She begins to think that maybe one of them is her secret lover.
I liked that Laney was relatable and the right amount of awkward. She wasn't some bombshell siren, just a normal looking and acting woman. Alex was awesome too. Caring and sexy but totally into giving Laney what she wanted.

This is a great book - endearing, captivating characters, suspense, an excellently paced plot, lots of detail, and masterful writing. I couldn't put this one down, and I'm already looking into more from this author. I rarely give 5 star reviews and this one definitely deserves it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Angie Martin for this eARC. I am leaving this honest review willingly.

Laney is your average woman in the city. She’s been heartbroken and hasn’t quite gotten her groove back since her ex cheated on her. All her friend Becca wants to do is help her break out of this morbid shell and get back in to the world of dating (and spicy time).

Laney and Becca join “The Club”. An exclusive hook up club that costs a boat load but for good reason. Here Laney meets a mysterious man who helps her live out some of her fantasies. But is he as mysterious as he lets on? Will Laney still want to see him after she truly sees him?

This book is a nice quick read. It’s somewhat predictable and the spice can have its weirdly realistic cringe moments but it’s worth a read if you like the genre!

3.5/5

Nice and quick read albeit a very predictable story line. I wish that it wasn't as easy to determine from the get go who the anonymous H was as I felt that would have helped the book to rank much higher for me.

I enjoyed the exploration between the two main characters as they navigated their sexuality and found where they belonged within the BDSM community, learning boundaries and likes/dislikes together. I appreciated seeing two characters grow alongside one another as opposed to most books which generally have one character almost molding the other into their ideal partner. These two characters really had the ability to grow together and it was a breath of fresh air. '

Spoiler Alert…While I enjoyed parts of this book, I thought that Laney and Becca acted like two immature teenagers when it came to sex. I thought the whole blindfold went way too far and for two individuals who know nothing about Bdsm, what Alex did was almost downright dangerous in my opinion..especially since Alex had to remind her of the safe word. Then to give someone a collar for a Master you don’t even recognize in person is a little weird in my opinion. This book was just not for me. I had received an advanced copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a good story. Erotica is popular at my library and I'd purchase this for my library. I liked the main characters.

Room 237 is a story about human perception, it’s a story about first impressions and how a detail can change your whole awareness.

Laney has been disappointed by her last relationship, not ready to jump back in she stayed single for as long as her best friend basically let her.
She didn’t swore off men, she just didn’t know how to approach trusting again.
When Becca practically drags her to The Club she’s not really sure about it.
There she meets a man she doesn’t lay eyes on but inspires in her enough curiosity to let herself try.
His only demand ? Always wear a blindfold.
Their chemistry is instant and you’re sucked into the book quite easily as you get as curious as Laney about her mysterious date.
The more they meet, the closer they grow…
Now Laney is faced with choices.
Can she trust her feelings about that man she never saw ?
Can she handle not knowing who he is ?
Can she handle discovering his identity ?
Are what they share in that room 237 enough to survive exposure to the real world ?

As sexy as the book is it’s also a story about self confidence and your perception of others. Had they met any other way would they have matched ? If Laney had seen him that first night would she have gone up to that room ?
Room 237 is a romance about who we are at our core, about attraction being more than skin deep. About us all being more than meets the eyes.

My only negative remark there isn’t even going to be about story it’s gonna be about the layout. I personally strongly prefer dialogues to be separated from the rest of the writing. Having dialogues a little bit everywhere makes it a lot more dense and less fluid. That my personal opinion and in no way takes away from the book :)

This was a great book! Loved the suspense mixed in with alllll that SPICE! The storyline kept me intrigued and wanting to know more, if you’re looking for a spicy afternoon distraction…LOOK NO FURTHER!