1⭐️ DNF at 54%. This book was listed as Erotica and the spice still hasn’t started. I’m a fan of a slow burn, but not when the book is categorized as the opposite. The FMC lost her job as a waitress and starts working as a smex phone operator. She completes her first call, we don’t hear anything spectacular and nothing “dirty”, but her dialogue once the call is over is over the top and acting like she is this worlds gift to the smex phone operator scene and stating “I’m no longer living paycheck to paycheck. I’m thriving in the thrills and spills of unconventional job.” ... like, what? You’ve had one call, lol.

When we finally are introduced to Tristan it’s in chapter 7, and I was thoroughly confused because she was talking like we should already know who he is and what the phone conversation was. I was so lost I thought I forgot when we first met him, so I searched for his name, and I was right to be confused.

I woke up dreading picking this book back up, so I decided to DNF.

thanks to netgalley & the publisher for the ARC. i really hate to say i could barely get through this book. the writing was descriptive to a point of being really difficult to get through and i found myself skimming the pages.

*Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!*

I really wanted to love this book as the title and synopsis were right up my alley. However, the book was a let down. I feel like we were in the FMC's head the whole time but on a loop. Repetitive and constantly asking herself the same questions.
I had high hopes but this really fell flat.

Giving this a 2.5 stars. I found this book to be very repetitive. The main character spends a lot of the time talking to herself and gives the same descriptions. The 2 main characters seemed to have a major connection, but they barely say anything to each other. Then the book ends with him just hanging up on her and we have to wait for the next book to see if they’re going to be together a lot. The best friend was also getting in the way a lot and she was kind of annoying about it. It wasn’t a bad book, was just a little too repetitive for me.

I was very excited about this book, but unfortunately, it felt a bit flat for me. The main character spent way too much time talking to herself, and eventually, I got tired of listening.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

I found it a difficult book to get through. There was a lot of use of quotations. What made it feel more like reading a dry screenplay then reading a story. Because of that I didn't get into the story as much as I would have liked.

"Wired for Desire" by Eve S. Evan is a captivating masterpiece that deserves every one of its five stars. The writing is impeccable, weaving a sultry and dynamic narrative that draws you in from the very first page. Evan's vivid descriptions of scenes and emotions are so evocative that you feel as though you've stepped right into the book, experiencing every moment alongside the characters.

The depth of the characters and their relationships is beautifully explored, adding layers to a story that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Evan’s ability to paint such rich and immersive scenes enhances the reading experience, making it impossible to put the book down.

This is not just a book; it’s a literary experience that lingers long after turning the last page. If you're looking for a story that is both enticing and artfully written, "Wired for Desire" is an absolute must-read!

I did not like this one at all. If I wasn’t reviewing it for NetGalley I would have abandoned it pretty much in the first five pages. The author is WAY too wordy and flowery. Too many words that say nothing. But I continued on and about midway, the plot holes/mistakes started. The character has zipped her suitcase and shouldered her carry on but then her roommate is putting clothes into the open suitcase? And there are many more instances of mistakes like that. Finally, the plot was crazy obvious. Pretty much as soon as she gets her new job, you know what’s going to happen which I find tedious. I’m okay with obvious when you connect with the characters and enjoy them but…nope. The main character is annoying and her love interest is bland. This one was not for me.

She was wired to stay detached.
Professional. Controlled. Untouchable.
But then he called in -
A client with voice full of secrets that stripped her bare.

She tried to keep it business.
But desire doesn’t follow rules.
And just when she was ready to fall…
It ended.

A brutal cliffhanger that left me bleeding for more 😮‍💨

This book was ok , it annoyed me how much the lead character spoke to herself. Thank you NetGalley for letting me read and review this quick and fun read.

I thought this book was going to be spicy from the cover but it was anything but spicy. I sadly couldn’t get into the book. I think the book had potential but the ending. I know and dread cliffhangers but really what happened and then just put to be continued. I’m so lost.

Thank you NetGalley for the Arc, I appreciate the opportunity to this book.

I feel like this book had a lot of potential. Unfortunately it wasn’t a book I enjoyed reading. I think I expected some kind of spice considered Brea is a phone sex operator but it just skipped thru it. I was awkward and forced. I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt and finish it hoping it would keep me hooked but I just feel like a lot of the book was repetitive and it got nowhere in the plot.

I couldn't really get into the book. I felt like it kept dragging on for me until something would happen. I had high hopes for this book.

Wasn't a story I enjoyed - it was forced and weird in parts.

Brea is a waitress that loses her job and takes a new one as a phone sex operator. There she starts talking with Tristan, among other callers, and makes a load of money. She decides to take her friend on a wild trip to Hawaii - where, surprise or not, they meet Tristan in a bar. It was just awkward conversations and a lot of "is it him or not" dialog.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

I try not to rate twos very often, but I felt I needed to here. I am glad it was only novella length, even with the unnecessary cliffhanger. This book is misleading. If the hook is the MFC (Brea) is a phone sex operator, wouldn't one expect the phone sex operator conversation(s) with clients to actually be spicy? We never get that. There were far too many words (made me think of a fanfic) and not enough sensical plot. The MFC got fired from her diner job, goes on a vacation with her friend, and then toward the end of the story she is back in her diner uniform (still on vacation) when she is talking to Tristan, the MMC. It made no sense. Tristan must also be magical because he doesn't seem to last long himself but apparently it's enough to get her to climax three times in like 2 minutes. The biggest thing of all - and maybe I'm just putting too much thought into it - when you talk to people on the phone (seemingly extensively), even if you are mildly changing your voice for sexy times, you will know how they sound in real life. I don't know why Brea didn't just flat out ask Tristan if he was the phone Tristan as soon as she found out his name - she didn't seem to be the shy type. Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the opportunity.

At its core, this is a book about empowerment. Brea is a waitress with big dreams, tired of being stuck in a a life that feels too small. When the opportunity to become a phone sex operator falls into her lap, she jumps in to the adventure, enjoying the chance to weave dreams, both her own and her callers'. But when she starts to obsess about one of her clients, the line between fantasy and reality starts to blur in the most delicious way.

The main character is fun to read, bubbly and adventures and vivacious. Her best friend is supportive and funny, and the love interest is perfectly sexy. Even when she makes questionable decisions, it's hard not to cheer for Brea as she unfolds her own desires and fantasies and explores what she really wants in life.

I found this book to be very enticing. It's very eye catching and the contents are quite intriguing and leave the reader intrigued throughout their reading experience. The cover captures the attention of those who are fans of this genre. Definitely a read i would suggest to friends and family.

This book wasn't for me unfortunately.

It was too wordy and I thought it took a long time for the story to actually get anywhere. So much filler and repetition.

The cover suggests this is a erotic romance, but we don't really get anything until 90% mark of the book.

I thought there was some missed potential, I would have liked it to be more fast paced and maybe delve into the phone calls more.

Thank you Netgalley for gifting me an eArc in exchange for an honest review

The idea of a story about a phone sex operator was what initially drew me in. This book had a lot of potential but fell short of a higher rating from me due to plot lines that went nowhere, random jumps in time, and seems that seem like dream sequences but aren't. I enjoyed the banter between Brea and Daisy, as well as Daisy's energetic effervescence. Overall I enjoyed the story line and loved the energy between Brea and Tristan, the tension was real. I feel like this could be a great series with a few tweaks. Overall if you go in just for the story then this is a good time in a book.

Great book cover but that's about it. It was on the erotica section but there's nothing erotica about it. It is very light and not spicy at all. I got bored very quickly and the book ends on a cliffhanger. Just not for me.