Lights Out was smut at its finest. A trauma ER nurse crushes on a sexy masked man via social media. She dares him to dirty things to her, never expecting anything. It was fantasy to blow off steam after work…until things get very, very real.
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Josh (the masked man) comes across Aly’s (the nurse) spicy comment and realizes he might know her IRL. It starts with some mild stalking, but ramps up over the course of the story. Josh is a shut-in and keeps people at arm’s length. Working in the ER, Aly sees the darker side of humanity. Together, they explore their darker urges and end up becoming more vulnerable than either expected.
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This book isn’t for everyone. If you want a wild ride with some questionable characters, it’s worth a read. I wasn’t convinced until former Ripped Bodice (now Steamy Lit) bookseller Paola raved about the audiobook. Jacob Morgan had pitch-perfect execution as the devious but sweet Josh. Elena Wolfe was also fantastic, portraying Aly as the no-nonsense nurse. Yes, the dialogue could get campy, but it all made sense when you got deep into the novel. I listened to this during a road trip. I couldn’t wait to get back into the car to finish it. The hospital scenes were realistic, so if you’re squeamish during Grey’s Anatomy, skip over those. I appreciated that we saw Aly in her element and understood why she really needs to unwind.
If you’re a fan of romance thrillers like Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Netflix’s You, or Exotica, definitely consider reading this.
