Desperate Measures (Wicked Villains, #1)

by Katee Robert

Once upon a time, I was a sheltered princess.

On the night Jafar takes everything from my father, he offers me a devil’s bargain—walk with my freedom and nothing else, or attempt to best him and regain my inheritance. In my arrogance, I play right into his hands. I foolishly assume I have a chance to come out on top.

I’m wrong.

Now Jafar owns me, body and soul.

We fight during the day, but when night comes, we play out every fantasy I’ve never allowed myself to admit to having. I can’t hide them from Jafar, though. We know each other—and the dark desires we share—far too well. He sees to my every need, no matter how carnal or extravagant. It’s almost enough for me to be happy…

But a gilded cage is still a prison, and I’ll do anything to obtain my freedom—even betray the man I’m falling for.

In DESPERATE MEASURES, you’ll find:
-> Dark Fairy Tale Retelling
-> Enemies to lovers
-> Kinky Roleplay
-> Captive Heroine
-> Alpha Hero

• ISBN10: 1532398069
• ISBN13: 9781532398063
• Publish Date: 18 May 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Trinkets and Tales LLC
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 228
• Language: English

Reviews

[bookperson]

First 90% of the book were meh for me, but the last 10? whew! amazing.
It was very steamy, but not the way I like, so only 3 stars.

[cornerfolds]

Actual rating: 3.5 stars

[whisperingchapters]

I'm rather speechless. So out of my comfort zone, yet I kept craving this story. I got so addicted, to the point that it felt like I was in a desert and this story was an oasis. It's that addicting and thrilling. My heart rate spiked up from the beginning of the book, spiked up even higher in certain areas that left me absolutely breathless.

I was not expecting the ending we got but I definitely preferred it a million times. I love how fierce, strong, badass is Jasmine. She's such a ball of fire! I was loving the fight and fire she put forth for Jafar.

I didn't know what to make of Jafar, at first. But ugh, he changed me, converted me. I couldn't stop thinking about him! He appears with this strong, calculated, nothing-can-hurt-me, I-don't-care attitude, but the way he treats Jasmine says otherwise. If you really pay attention, he always gives Jasmine an out, always makes sure she knows she can back out, always takes care of her. And at the end, how he was just ready to be by her side, had me rooting hard for him and Jasmine. It solidified my thoughts about him being a great guy.

Let's talk about the elephant in the room. I've read erotica before, but NEVER THIS! I was in shock with everything, but not so much what was happening, since I have friends who like the type of activities in this book so I know enough about it to not be scarred or disgusted. But I was more shocked of just how much I was actually enjoying it. I usually shy away from books with this type of stuff, but not here. Katee Robert did it in such a way that it had my attention completely. It even made me question myself! I don't know if that's good or bad