What a ride the story was!

The book starts as a fairly boilerplate innocent-girl- broken-into-submission story, then takes a rather unexpected turn as the relationship evolves. It was a roller coaster ride that left me breathless and slightly shaken.

Laura and Kayne are both broken in their own way and go through some drastic changes over the course of the book. The story is quite tragic, with many heartwrenching moments in the second half. My heart bled for the two protagonists, whose love was so deep, they were too afraid to admit it to each-other.

For a book categorized as erotica, i found it had surprisingly little sex. The sexual tension, however, is present throughout. On the other hand, i feel like it lacks the cathartic consummation of their love to really qualify as romance.

The themes in the story are darker than i expected (even for a BDSM-leaning book) and readers should be aware that characters will be casually murdered.

I still enjoyed the book very much, and, as a Montreal native, it was a pleasant surprise to see a story set in my city.

A Bedtime Story is dark, romantic, and absolutely mesmerizing. L.C. Moon takes the classic Beauty and the Beast tale and reshapes it into something bolder, more sensual, and deeply emotional. It’s not just a retelling, it’s a reimagining full of heart, heat, and haunting beauty. The writing is rich and atmospheric, perfectly balancing fantasy and raw emotion. The chemistry between the leads is electric, intense but tender, dangerous yet full of vulnerability. Every interaction feels charged, and the slow unraveling of trust and affection between them had me completely hooked.

I wasn’t fortunate enough to read this as an ARC, but I’m glad I finally picked it up — better late than never. NetGalley and L.C. Moon have certainly given me a story that kept me awake at night.

This book contains a substantial amount of sexual content and depicts trauma bonding in one of the most disturbing ways imaginable. It presents perhaps the most toxic relationship (if it can even be called that) I’ve read in quite some time — and surprisingly, I don’t mean that as a negative. At least not for me.

The story mirrors a period of my own life marked by similar levels of toxicity, trauma, and tragedy. This isn’t a love story; it’s a tragedy that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced emotional devastation.

The final 10% of the book affected me the most. I won’t explain why, but the wound it left will linger. I wouldn’t recommend this to readers seeking a fairytale wrapped in stardust. However, for those with damaged souls — if you’re willing to add another scar to your collection — this may be a story that speaks to you.