A kinky and entertaining enemies-to-lovers story. "Made to Order" is the third book in the "Naughty in Pendleton" series. The author’s writing style is a joy to read, and I was quickly drawn into the world of Tyler and Donovan.
From the blurb:
A demanding chef and a straight former soldier: Taking orders has never been so hot!
Veteran and bar manager Tyler Hewitt has too much on his plate. His old Army buddy is hanging on by a thread, his father is recovering from surgery, and he’s temporarily running the Hawk Point Tavern while the owner is away.
Chef Donovan Ryan is always the one in charge—in the kitchen and in the bedroom. So it doesn’t sit well when he has to answer to Tyler. They’ve always butted heads, but without a buffer, the tension has never been higher.
Until one night when their sparks go up in flames.
Tyler is sure he’s only into kink if he’s the one dishing it out, but Donovan’s control leaves him hungry for more.
Hooking up is one thing. Love is another.
Can Tyler embrace taking orders from a civilian, or will Donovan have to give up his dream of a collared submissive to keep the man he loves?
Made to Order includes: hot tempers, CBT, breath play, kinky kitchen implements, and nosy grandmothers.
Lesetiger's review:
After his time in the Army, Tyler works as a bar manager at the “Hawk Point Tavern.” Donovan is the head chef there, and he doesn’t really take orders from anyone. So far, that hasn’t been a problem—the two have clashed every now and then, but that changes when the owner goes on vacation and Tyler is supposed to run the bar in his absence. Because Donovan isn’t the type to take orders. I found the banter between the two of them very amusing and entertaining.
There’s tension every time they cross paths, until the sparks suddenly ignite into flames. Donovan enjoys kink and is dominant. He starts a no-strings-attached affair with Tyler, who isn’t necessarily opposed to kink, but he’s surprised himself by how turned on he gets when Donovan is dominant. He never would have expected to be in this role, just as he’d always considered himself straight until now.
I liked Tyler right away, partly because of the way he treats his friend Eddie, whom he’s very worried about.
It took me a while to warm up to Donovan as a character, but eventually I connected with him—at the latest when he became a source of support for Tyler during a difficult situation.
The story is as interesting as it is entertaining. It begins with kinky encounters that were supposed to be no-strings-attached. The kinky scenes are well-described, steamy, and explore themes like dominance and submission, as well as impact and breath play. If that’s your thing, you’ve come to the right place.
But what happens when feelings start to develop? Do the two of them have a chance? Does Tyler even want to come out? Read it for yourself!
I found the development of their relationship interesting, and the story was a pleasure to listen to.
James Edward Jones is, as always, a wonderful narrator. He’s very good at capturing the characters and the mood, bringing the story to life. It was a pleasure to listen to him.
Made to Order is currently available as an audiobook on the author's website, e-book and paperback, and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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