I loved this and Sophie Lark is quickly becoming an auto buy author for me. I loved the characters and the story!

I liked the chemistry between Ramses and Blake, she remained mysterious for him even though he is a powerful man with a lot of money. behind him. Definitely alpha male desperate to take control of the woman he desires. Somewhat dark story, but not extremely dark. I enjoyed it and it was so steamy!

Minx by Sophie Lark was the perfect mix of spice and plot, plus a lot of heart. The characters and their dynamics were so interesting. I love these two hustlers. I really enjoyed Blake and her strength and determination, and how much Ramses wanted to take care of her. And the artwork and soundtrack throughout made it even more fun and entertaining! I love the first person dual POV, and that it’s a dark contemporary romance set in NYC with a billionaire MMC, age gap, and family drama. Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for this eARC!!

Ooh, this was Sophie Lark’s spiciest yet which is saying something! It was pure erotica, very little plot in my opinion but hey at least it wasn’t marketed otherwise! The characters were…interesting to say the least and the tropes were more or so the kinks. The cover is gorgeous pand I’m happy for Sophie exploring new sub-genres and breaking boundaries. I just don’t think this one is for me!

Though super spicy, this was also surprisingly sweet. Sophie Lark did a fantastic job with this story. It was believable, the two MC’s were both relatable which in a billionaire romance is hard to do. Ramses and Blake may have all the trappings of a wealthy life, but both of them got there by hard work and sheer determination.
I have only read Sophie’s mafia books so wasn’t sure what to expect, but she crafted this with such a deft hand. The way she made me not only like pet play but swoon over it shows how good a writer she really is. When Blake became Minx it wasn’t derogatory or to make her feel less than. The way Ramses was able to bring her strength and comfort through role playing was beautiful to read. It kinda made me wish I could fit into a catsuit.

4/5 ⭐
4/5 🌶

This was such an enjoyable and fun tab boo read. I think this is the most pet play heavy book I've ever read, I've had occasional scenes, but not a main keeenk and I was really surprised with how much I loved it.

The first Minx scene was so dang good, as was the last not so Minx scene. And truly everything in between too. This one is definitely spice heavy, but Sophie wrote the outside plot so well that it doesn't take over the book entirely, which I also really loved.

I was expecting more from the third act... Revenge against Reeves should have been it and not a break up *insert upside down emoji* but alas, it was great nonetheless. I really loved all the financial stuff and the the Sadie and Briggs' subplots (gimme their book pleaseeee)

All in all this was a fantastic read and I'm excited to see what Sophie has in store for us next.

3⭐️

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This book is very different from what I usually read. The majority of this book is basically just sex and kinky shit which is fine if that’s what you like to read but now that I’ve read it I don’t think it’s something for me!

Aside from that I thought that the characters were interesting. They were both intelligent and them together as a couple was powerful.

There was a lot of character art in this which was so fun! I loved it. It helped giving me a clearer picture of how to imagine the characters which is a bonus!

I love Sophie Lark and have been a huge fan of the Brutal Birthright Series. I cannot wait to read Anastasia, Kingmakers series, and the Sinners Duet. However, I did not like Minx. I didn't enjoy any part of this book. Thank you NetGalley and BloomBooks for letting me read the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Sophie lark is a goddess writing and this book Minx is no exception, loved every minute reading this book and I knew I would of course. Captivating plot and character development was beautifully written !

I adore Sophie Lark's writing style so when I saw this book was available, I just had to read it. I went in pretty blind so I was certainly surprised! The storyline was like Pretty in Pink but with more rich people shenanigans, including stock trading descriptions. The art is pretty and I loved the music cues for scenes. Also A+ for the spice, although it might not be for everyone.

So why only 2.5 - 3 stars?

I had trouble connecting with the characters. Maybe I wasn't in the right mindset. I liked how unique the characters were. I loved how powerful the female lead felt at times and the male lead was morally grey, which is interesting. I think they didn't feel romantic enough. They were both headstrong, wild and amazing, but I just felt unsure about their romantic compatibility.

I love Sophie Lark, but I think this one was a bit of a miss for me. I might come back to it someday, but for now, it's a DNF.

Thank you Sophie Lark, Netgalley and Bloom for providing an ARC, my thoughts are my own.

I went in for the spice, stayed for the ROMANCE and rich people drama!! This is one of those views into the life of billionaires that feels like a fantasy world which is honestly fun escapism. So our MMC Ramses gets intrigued by and then hires escort FMC Blake after seeing her work a room and realize there’s more to her than meets the eye. What kicks off next are power plays from the two of them leading to the realization that they may have just met their match. Each has a history they work to protect and competitive goals.

There is so much deepness to this book. This covers loneliness, trauma, and loss and then some. Blake has watched the world and learned how to work her way into it, sometimes the hard way, and the wisdom she shares while also dealing with the pain of simply being seen as a object for men. They learn to trust each other against all odds and I wanted to cry for them for their vulnerability but truly I was just cheering them on!! It’s dual POV so it’s pretty safe in that regard where the angst doesn’t twist you up too much.

The perfect quote from this on their dynamic is this: “ Honesty is like taking off a piece of clothing—you’re watching the other person’s face to see how they respond.” They are both such power players and I have never cared so much about stocks and trading.

And btw the spice I came for- did not disappoint. It is so hot and all the internal push and pull mental games as well were delicious. Highly recommend!

Thank you to Bloom Books for an eARC. The added character art throughout has such a unique style, it was very cool.

Ramses is at the top of his game. He is making more money then most people can even imagine. He most certainly isn’t looking for a relationship. When he meets Blake he decides he want her but little does he know that he isn’t the hunter but the hunted. Blake is a high-class escort. She is very selective about who she takes as a client and only takes on a few at a time. And now she wants to add Ramses to her roster. She has big plans to have the kind of money she couldn’t even imagine as a kid and now she makes a fortune as an escort. Ramses is just the prize she needs to continue on her journey. Will they destroy each other on the drive toward success or will they find lasting love?

I think Ramses is an interesting choice as a lead in a romance novel. He isn’t a nice guy and the author doesn’t ever make him a nice guy. He believes he can use his money to accomplish anything he sets his mind on and I’m not sure that he has learned that he can’t by the end of the story. Does he change? Yes, he learns a lot about himself and that his drive to achieve goals doesn’t have to make him cruel. In the end, I wanted him to find happiness and some sort of contentment. Blake, on the other hand, has a huge journey. She only works as an escort because she learned young that her body and looks were worth big money to the right people. Her drive to achieve financial freedom was understandable given her backstory. Through the events in the book, her perspective changes and she fine tune the big goal. The scenes with Ramses and Blake working together on financials were an excellent addition to the story. I thought the side characters were a solid addition to the story. I like that they have a story as well even if the author didn’t give lots of details about it.

I knew going into this story that there would be adult activity scenes. I didn’t enjoy that part of the book. They have a unique adult relationship that made me a bit uncomfortable. I don’t want to get into details, but it has nothing to do with Blake being an escort or the fact that she is totally comfortable with her body. It is the power dynamic and how they expressed it that I didn’t like. In the end, that’s the one negative I had.

This is a contemporary romance set mostly in New York. Both characters are full grown adults with careers. I will read more from this author in the future.

This was my first time reading anything by Sophie Lark, and now I am kicking myself for not reading her books sooner! This book was so fun, so steamy, and impossible to put down. I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to read this!

In Minx, we follow Blake who is an escort for some of the richest men on Wall Street and she cannot be tamed. Ramses Howell is one of the biggest self-made men on Wall Street who has his eye on Blake, but not for the same reasons all the other men do. Ramses sees a strong, financial powerhouse in Blake, and knows that she has the potential to beat out all the men she has been seeing in her several years as an escort. At its core, this book is about empowerment, love, loss, found family, This book so much more than meets the eye, and was such a joy to read. I will be recommending this to anyone that is looking to step out of their comfort zone or anyone who wants a great mix of spice and character driven storylines.
One of the most entertaining books I've read in a long time. Utterly addicting and impossible to put down! I can't wait to read everything else she has written!

Not my fav Sophie Lark book. I had a really hard time connecting with the characters. Wasn't the biggest fan of the animal play either. I do think others will like it.

Minx was a dark contemporary romance with vibes of a filthy Pretty Woman as billionaire Ramses Howell, after one look, fell for Blake Abbott, but Blake was no street corner working girl. She was a high-class escort with a long list of wealthy businessmen and politicians vying for the privilege of her company. To keep the mystique, she limited her clientele to only three men at a time leaving no room for Ramses. But Ramses hadn’t gotten where he was by taking no for an answer. He’d spent his life fighting for everything he had, he knows what he wants and that is Blake, and he doesn’t have any intention of sharing her with anyone.

I loved the characters of Ramses and Blake. They were evenly matched and had so much in common. Both had dragged themselves up from nothing, fighting every every inch of the way and had taken their places at the top, but couldn’t relax and enjoy it, knowing they still had to look out for enemies who would be happy to see them fall. The chemistry between them was scorching as they indulged in kinky role play that might not be for everyone but wasn’t written in a way that was overly graphic or gratuitous but most surprising about this book was how emotional it was in parts as Ramses and Blake revealed their deepest vulnerabilities realising they could trust the other not to expose their darkest secrets, even yielding control to each other on occasion, something that went against Ramses’ dominant nature but he knew he could trust Blake 100%. Plus if there was a prize for grovelling then Ramses would win hands down. I honestly don’t think any other romantic hero will be able to beat the lengths he went to for Blake when he screwed up. Side benefit of the book though was Sadie and Briggs, and I would love to read their story.

This book was unlike anything I have ever read. I have seen this author a lot in the romance world. I was hesitant on reading her books but I am so glad I did. She has such a unique way of telling a story. So good

Unfortunately this was a DNF. I usually love Sophie Larks books but I just wasn't vibing with this one for some reason and had to DNF it

Ce livre sort aujourd’hui chez Bloom Books en anglais et malheureusement, il ne m’a pas plu…

Nous allons suivre Blake qui est une escorte et qui va croiser sur sa route Ramses, un millionnaire qui est toute de suite attiré par cette femme et qui va tout faire pour la conquérir…

L’histoire avait un bon potentiel mais malheureusement, elle ne m’a pas du tout convaincu J’ai trouvé certains points assez redondants ou d’autres survolés… Mais le point négatif qui a fait que je suis sortie de ma lecture, ce sont les personnages… Je n’ai pas du tout accroché avec eux ^^ Ils m’ont plus mis mal à l’aise ou alors j’ai eu envie de les claquer mais clairement, ce fut impossible pour moi de rentrer dans cette histoire ^^

En bref, un livre qui ne m’a pas plu…

🖤 Billionaire
🖤 High end escort
🖤 BDSM


“I’m the Manhattan Project. Ramses is the doppelgänger Oppenheimer.”



Okay the start of this book has a playlist and it’s wonderful. The photos of Ramses & Blake are amazing. Mouth watering. They look so good.

I go into most books blind because I don’t want any outside opinions to sway me. I had no clue what this book was about before reading. I don’t have triggers so I’m open to anything.

Ramses Howell & Blake Abbot were hot qnd the plot was very enjoyable. I just felt like we jumped around a bunch that some of the story line didn’t flow.

Some lines I just didn’t like and honestly gave me the ick

- My cock leaps into my hand, rising like warm bread. 🥴
- She pogos on my cock…


I want to say I loved it but something was lacking for me. It felt a little choppy and rushed. I did enjoy most of it and the smut was great. I think a lot of what made this hard to read was how rushed it felt. He didn’t grovel long enough but also she was so quick to anger.

I’m actually annoyed we didn’t see his step father’s reaction to losing his government contract and being out all the money.

Thank you so much for giving me a copy to read and I wish it could have been higher up on the stars for me. I hope others enjoy!

What a wild book! These two characters were awesome. They kicked butt and took nothing from no one.

When Ramses meets Blake it's definitely lust at first sight. Ramses is the type of guy who ALWAYS gets what he wants. And what he wants is Blake.

But Blake isn't your normal girl. She's working. She knows who Ramses is. He's well known throughout the city. She's got other commitments but Ramses is not the type of guy to take no for answer.

One thing I enjoyed about this book was how neither of them let ANYONE push them around. Ramses wants something? He'll get it. Blake feeling scared about her feelings? Go out.

They were both alphas in my opinion. They have some fun times together and then the old feelings get involved. How will two strong individuals find a midway with each other?