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Willing Victim by Cara McKenna
4.0

CW: Rough sex, rape fantasies (all consensual), depression, suicide (off page, past event).

Laurel meets a rough and tumble Boston underground boxer who sparks dark desires she's never explored. But will their play turn in to more?

I really enjoyed my first Cara McKenna (by this pen name). Really great exploration of consensual non-consent, boundaries, and voyeurism. I really loved Flynn's character, the way he could verbalize his needs and desires and how he made sure he was taking care of his partners. I wanted a bit more about Laurel, her struggle with depression, and her life outside of her growing relationship with Flynn.

The arc structure was a bit usual too, in the sense there was never a big break moment. There was a little misunderstanding and then boom, HEA. I was cool with that.