21 Week Hiatus by Shayla Hart is book three in the Sinful Desires series where we find out just how long Logan and Savi can be happy while keeping their forbidden love secret.
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Book Info
Title: 21 Week Hiatus
Author: Shayla Hart
Publication Date: April 14, 2024
Category: Contemporary Romance
Relationship: Age gap (21 years); m/f (Logan/Savannah (Daddy/Savi and Wildfire))
POV: Told from the POV of both the male and female main characters
Series or Stand-Alone: This is book three of a (currently) three-book series. You will want to read the first two books in the series before reading this book.
Length: Medium (148 pages)
Ending: This book ends in a happy for now for the end of the series. The author does say for now, so we may see more of Logan and Savi in the future!
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Open or Closed Door: Open door
Spice Level: 4 out of 5 peppers - There are several on-page detailed spicy scenes with plenty of dirty talk.
Note: There is talk of a threesome (m/f/f) and also a m/f/m scene close to the end of this book.
The book is more smut-driven though there is some plot about the main characters - mostly their relationships with family and their jobs.
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Book Boyfriend Material: If you enjoy a silver fox book boyfriend who's wealthy, protective, has a dirty mouth, and likes being called Daddy, Logan is for you.
Readability: Easy to read with minimal grammatical issues.
Themes: Age gap, silver fox (40), ex-boyfriend's dad
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Mentions of cheating (not between main characters), depression, alcohol, breakup.
Available On: 21 Week Hiatus is available on Amazon including eBook, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.
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Synopsis From Author
In a whirlwind of emotions, Savi's once normal life is thrown into chaos when her boss discovers her forbidden affair with Logan. Their illicit relationship becomes the talk of the town, as whispers and rumors spread like wildfire. But things only get more complicated when Logan's son, and Savi's ex-boyfriend, catches wind of their love affair.
As secrets unravel and loyalties are put to the test, Savi and Logan must navigate through the treacherous waters of their forbidden love. Every stolen moment feels precious and dangerous, as they try to hold onto each other amidst the mounting pressure from society and those closest to them.
Will their love be strong enough to withstand the challenges that threaten to tear them apart?
My Review
Sometimes you need a quick read that's super steamy without a bunch of plot to wade through. 21 Week Hiatus, and the first two books of the series, is perfect for those occasions.
Likes
- A quick taboo romance that's well-written and flows nicely
- Lots of nicely written spicy scenes
- A good balance of satisfying closure for the series while still leaving the door open for continuing their story
(Potential) Dislikes
- If you don't enjoy books with more spice than plot, this likely isn't for you
- There is an MFM scene close to the end of the book - not a permanent addition to the relationship - that may not be for everyone
Shayla Hart was one of the first romance authors I came across when I delved into the world of romance books a few years ago.
I enjoyed the book so much that I immediately read everything else I could find by her and none of them have disappointed me since.
Shayla's books are usually on the longer side and have a good amount of plot, but she decided to do something a bit different with the Sinful Desires series - shorter books with mostly steam.
There's very minimal plot. Mostly just noting the character's jobs, thoughts about what's going on, and brief interactions with family and friends.
The rest is several detailed spicy scenes.
We've seen in the past books in this series how guilty our main characters feel about their taboo relationship - an age gap with her ex-boyfriend's father - but they just can't stay away from each other.
In fact, they just may have fallen head over heels for each other even outside the bedroom.
It was inevitable that someone would figure out what's going on between them and now that their secret's out, can Logan and Savi still make things work?
I'm usually hesitant to read shorter insta-love type of books as they aren't always the best written but 21 Week Hiatus is very well and professionally written.
That said, Shayla usually writes very monogamous and possessive characters so do keep in mind this book features an MFM scene, though the man doesn't become a part of the long-term relationship.
While there is an inevitable breakup, the storyline doesn't drag on and does end on a very happy note with the potential to continue in the future.
I’d recommend 21 Week Hiatus for anyone looking for a well-written quick-read series that is quite spicy with minimal plot.
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