Mercy by Sara Cate is kinky hot, while adding vulnerability, exploration, and realness to the characters.
I don’t want to hurt him—I just want to punish him.
It’s bad enough being the only female owner of the Salacious Players’ Club, but I’m also the only one without a kink, or so I thought.
Imagine my surprise when the kink quiz suggests that I’m not so vanilla after all.
In fact, I’m a lot more like Emerson Grant than I thought.
Just one problem—I have no idea how to be a Domme.
That is, until the app matches me with someone willing to help me learn.
He’s too young for me.
Too stubborn. Too good looking.
And, oh yeah, my friend’s son.
Beau Grant is a brat. I’d hate that about him if I didn’t love punishing him so much.
Underneath all of that attitude is a man who is misunderstood, selfless, and in need of direction.
But if he wants mercy, he has to earn it.
There are a million reasons why I should stay away, but I’m tired of doing what everyone thinks I should do.
I finally know what I want, and I’m ready to take what’s mine.
I received this ebook for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
“You shouldn’t have done that,” she says, and I’m already leaning back in again as I reply. “Then punish me for it.”
Maggie has been with the Salacious Players Club from the start; she helped start it, after all. Unlike her co-owners and friends, she never created an account in their app that lets you know the kinks you have and pairs you up with someone. After one too many drinks, the girls convince her to do it and to her shocking surprise, she gets Domme, something totally laughable because Maggie is so not a Domme… is she?
There’s a part of me […] A fiercer, more confident version of myself I’ve learned to suffocate and ignore in order to play the role, get the job, not anger anyone or create any conflict. She’s clawing her way out of my psyche, and I’m too intrigued by what this new feeling promises that I can’t quiet her now.
I’ve been intrigued by Maggie’s story since we meet her in Praise. I loved how organic and original her story was, especially when it came to discovering her kinks. The author did a great job in portraying the discovery of what Maggie liked, her denial about it, to slowly gravitating her towards accepting them. And it was absolutely empowering to see Maggie embrace this side of her that she had no idea existed; at times, it would steal my breath!
Maggie came to steal the show and be remembered with her story, especially with how I know this book could help so many women in discovering what they’re into. Even more especially, to those who, unfortunately, have had their control taken away from them. This book shines a light in how beautiful it can be when a woman is strong, feeling empowered, and taking the reigns for what she desires and wants, and knowing that isn’t selfish to do so.
The first time we chatted, she seemed so shy about sex, and now look at her. Edging me to the point of pain and making me watch as she draws out her own orgasm while straddling my tortured dick.
Let’s enter Beau Grant! We met him in Praise as the fmc’s ex boyfriend and the mmc’s son. Very rarely—if ever—do we get to see the ex-bf get his own story and be redeemable. Well, as soon as Mercy by Sara Cate announced and that Maggie’s sub was going to be her best friend’s son… I think it’s safe to say we all lost our cool.
“You can trust me,” I argue. “I don’t understand this anymore than you, but all I know is that I want to see this through—with you.”
Beau has been very vocal about his loathing for his dad’s job related to kink. As a joke and to prove the app was wrong, he decided to take the kink quiz, to which his results were submissive and brat, kinks that are the complete opposite of who he is. When he matches with Maggie, they decide to get together at Salacious to prove the app is wrong. Of course, they have no idea who each other is. They keep things entirely anonymous until they’re making out and his voice sounds a little too familiar to Maggie.
There’s something strangely gratifying that comes with getting what you deserve. Because, once I’ve paid the price, I don’t have to live with the guilt anymore.
Beau’s story gripped my heart a little. As it is Sara Cate, you just know his character isn’t an a-hole just because; we know there’s more to him, and Maggie’s the one to uncover what that entails. His pain and his guilty felt so raw and real, and it was sad to see him navigate through his emotions. Having Maggie definitely helped him in discovering himself.
“I’m not perfect, by any means. But I want to be…for you.”
I keep thinking there’s no way Sara Cate can surprise me anymore… She keeps proving me wrong. Maggie and Beau are electrifying and explosive! Once these two come together… Just make sure to have the A/C on at full blast, get some ice, maybe also turn on the fan, and prepare to take cold showers. Maggie’s demand to, “Beg for it” or “Ask nicely” mixed with Beau’s “Yes, ma’am” and “Please, ma’am. Please, I’m begging you. I’ll be good” … Whew!
“As far as what you’re supposed to do, don’t worry about that. I will tell you what to do. You don’t need to think or worry. Just obey.”
I absolutely loved the exploration of kink between Maggie and Beau. It wasn’t stereotypical for what the world thinks a Domme/sub relationship is. They decided to explore what could work for them and what wouldn’t, slowly maneuvering through this new-found world to them that opened up so many possibilities. As they’re so new to these kinks, seeing them find their foothold on this world and slowly becoming comfortable and even accepting this part of themselves, was truly breath-taking. And my favorite part was how everything was so safe with them, how it needed to be “safe, sane, and consensual” .
Fans of Praise will be happy to see Emerson Grant and Charlie make lots of appearances in this book. I loved having them in this story, especially to see Beau navigate his relationship with his ex and his dad individually, as well as together. Let me just say that I just wanted to hug Beau so tightly! I won’t say more because I don’t want to spoil, but ugh! Team Beau!
There’s so much more I want to say because this book… THIS BOOK! But I’ll just let you discover the rest. Overall, Mercy by Sara Cate is explosive and kinky hot, while also being vulnerable, filled with aching, and a beautiful journey to discover yourself.
IF YOU LIKE:
– Reverse Age Gap
– Best Friend’s Son
– Kink Exploration
– Vulnerable MMC
– Empowering FMC
– Discovering Yourself
– Sex Club
– BDSM (Domme/sub)
– Forbidden Romance
Rating: ★★★★.75
Purchase: Amazon (Also on KU)
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Lover of Romance says
Great review of this one here darling. I also had a fun time with it, not my favorite of the series if I am being honest, but it was still a solid read for me. I did like the character building in this one though of both the hero and heroine.
whisperingchapters says
My fave of the series is still Give Me More!
Wendy says
Wow, terrific review, this book and series sound HOT!
whisperingchapters says
Thank you! It really is.
Deanna (A Novel Glimpse) says
I read this one and you are right it was super hot! I was not expecting to like Beau. She somehow managed to redeem that guy. That shows how good an author she is. Great review!
whisperingchapters says
Truly! She did a fantastic job.
Sam@WLABB says
Friend’s son. Well, glad you enjoyed it. That’s quite a premise.
Amber Elise @ Du Livre says
I’m happy this one seems to actually explore BDSM. How big is the age gap.
whisperingchapters says
It does! She’s 34 and he’s 22.