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Snapdragon

Gilded Love, Book 1

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Snapdragon

By: Kilby Blades
Narrated by: Erin Mallon
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From USA Today best-selling author Kilby Blades, the smoking-hot book that started it all....

The rules are simple: unattached companionship, toe-curling sex, and a clean break whenever it ends. And either one of us can say the single word that will break it off: Snapdragon.

Falling in love is a luxury people like us don’t have.

He’s at the top of his field, and I’m at the top of mine.

It’s only a matter of time before ambition calls and one of us walks away.

But I can feel myself slipping, falling for him, every time he unchains me from my desk; every time he plots against my boss for making my life hell; with every tender touch in the dark of night.

I know I ought to be the one to say the word. I've already broken the rules. I know I ought to say it. But I can’t.

©2017 Kilby Blades (P)2021 Kilby Blades Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance

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I had a little taster of Kilby Blades’s writing with Loaded (funnily enough Gilded Love book 4), and knew I wanted more. Intense characters and sexy storylines seem to be the theme in this series. No complaints from me. Michael Blaine is the epitome of rich and successful, and of course he’s sexy, he has no trouble attracting female attention. The problem is, he doesn’t want a relationship. What better way to keep the ladies at bay than with a fake relationship that has ALL the benefits of a relationship, the only thing missing is love. This is way more than a fake relationship romance, not your normal, sex, no love, romance. Both Darby and Michael are both sincere and true to each other from the get-go. I had all the feels, in fact I think I was probably more emotional about their relationship than they were, my heart broke at times. This is part one of a duet written totally from Darby’s viewpoint and narrated by Erin Mallon (I love her voice, she totally commits to the character). Not at all the ending I was expecting, and yes it’s a cliffie. I’m jumping straight into book 2 now - and a total win for me - book two is told from Michael’s point of view - I get to listen to Sebastian York. Yay me.

Wowzers - intense romance -4.5 stars

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Snapdragon is book one in the Gilded Love duet and is the story of Darby and Michael.
Darby is a successful doctor, a psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist who is fed up with the dating game. She’s sick of being made to feel there is something wrong with her because she wants nothing more than sex from a man and only when she can fit him in around her busy schedule. So, when she meets Michael and finds he wants the same, companionship and pleasure with no strings attached. So, they come to an agreement knowing that it can end at any time with just one word by either of them. SNAPDRAGON.
Michael, despite growing up in poverty is just as successful as Darby. He is a world renowned, globetrotting architect and a benevolent philanthropist. He doesn’t have time for conventional dating or relationships so this friends with benefits arrangement with Darby is perfect. I love the way Michael helps Darby every way he can and becomes her rock and confidante and in turn he goes out of his way to ensure any obstacles in her way are cleared.
The incredibly talented Erin Mallon takes this story from page to audio solo and my goodness, what a performance it is by the woman who can do it all. I love how Erin brings Darby to life, how she manages to show that you can be career focused and in charge of your own pleasure without being ashamed of asking for what you want. Erin’s male voice is one of the best in the business and her portrayal of Michael is magnificent (even is we only get glimpses of him), Erin managed to convey his wants, needs and vulnerabilities and that having a friends with benefits arrangement is great until one or both parties want more. I love Erin’s work and will always one click her work.
I truly loved this audiobook, from the trope and the single POV, to the story, characters, and narrator, Kilby got everything right, even the cliff-hanger that will have you gasping and running to purchase Chrysalis to find out what’s next for Michael and Darby.
Grab yourself a copy of Snapdragon, you won’t be disappointed, just ensure you have book two to hand to dive straight in to.

An outstanding start to the series

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A great written story about 2 people in their 30s, who are totally concentrated on their careers, but start an unattached relationship.
The book is written in Darby's POV, so I'm really happy, that book 2 is written in Michael's POV, because his I was missing a bit.
But now I'm looking forward to read the next book.

Erin did a great job with her narration.

Snapdragon

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Snapdragon is a very sexy story about Darby and Michael. They meet at wedding and begin a friends-with-benefits arrangement with lots of rules. Kilby Blades used a common trope to tell a story that is unique and original. These are two very driven people with real problems. Workplace issues, family issues, mental health issues. It's so very relatable despite the fact that these are two very successful, talented and wealthy people.
Snapdragon is part one of a duet and is narrated solo by Erin Mallon. She is, as always, amazing.
I am excited to get started on part two of this duet and the continuing story of Darby and Michael.

4.5 Stars - Part One of a Duet

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This is the first book in the Gilded Love series, and the first part in Michael and Darby's story. Darby is a psychiatrist, smart, and independent. Michael is a successful architect, and real estate mogul. He is handsome, charming, and enigmatic. They are both career oriented, and they only are interested in a casual relationship. The are complex characters, with a strong personality. They share an instant attraction, and a sizzling chemistry. They definitely complement each other. This is a beautiful slow burn romance. Their story is slow paced, filled with secrets, and multiple twists and turns. I am looking forward to listening to Chrysalis, the next book in the series to know what happens next. Erin Mallon did a great job with the narration.

Great Introduction to Michael and Darby's story!

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