I love Killian so much! He and Sylvie's chemistry was palpable from the moment they met! It was nice to watch their love/hate relationship grow into something beautiful. This book was 🥵🥵 and loved every second of it! Sara Cate has out done herself yet again! ❤️❤️❤️

Keep Me follows the unconventional relationship of Sylvia and Killian. Sylvie grew up, in New York, with famous parents, who always expect the impossible and nothing was ever good enough. Killian, from Scotland, is the oldest of 4, and is a recluse due to past trauma.

What I love about this book:
1. Sylvie and Killian's meet cute.
2. Their banter. Seeing their character development through the book, their little nicknames make sense.
3. Their chemistry. This is a tamed version, in my opinion, of Sara Cate, but you can still feel their angst and lust for each other.

What I was not a fan of:
1. This may sound silly, and it didn't not hinder the story of the book, but I didn't like the different parts of the book. There were 5 parts and each part was a character's POV. I just prefer the every other chapter POV. Again this is just a personal preference.
2. I wanted more of the Aunt's story. His trauma can't be the reason she is an old hag.

Overall, I loved this book and completely recommend. I feel this is a great story to start if you are new to Sara Cate and kink scares you a little. The kink is tamer than what we have seen in her other books, but overall has the same Sara Cate vibe.

Rating: 4.5/5
Spice: 3/5
Tropes: Grumpy x grumpy, enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience

***Received an ARC for an Honest Review***

Loved it! I really loved the story and the characters development. I love a grumpy male character and marriage of convenience. You can never go wrong with that. I very much enjoyed this read.

What a fun one! I didn't know what to expect going into this but I loved the Scottish setting. There was more depth to both characters than I was expecting and I loved it. More like this please!

Hmmm I'm not sure about this one. It was a quick read?

Neither character was all that likeable or interesting and their relationship together was just meh. I also did not like how Killian kept calling Sylvie a cow. The two hate each other and then they love each other without a whole lot of growth or introspection from either of them. And considering that the novel is told in alternating first person sections that's saying a lot or I guess a little.

The spice was also boring and repetitive and after all the trigger warnings for the spicy scenes I guess I was expecting a little bit more.

There is a HEA and there is definitely spice.

I will not be recommending this book.

I love Sara Cates books, and this one was no exception. It was hard to put down, and I practically read it in one sitting. Sara writes stories with a good plot to spice ratio, and the spicy scenes were well written as always. I wasn’t a huge fan of the main characters at first, as Killian was super mean, but I did end up loving them, as I read along.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC!

I loved this book. I barely put it down. I wasn’t sure at first if I would like the MCs - they both seemed like messy jerks. I loved them both though and all their prickly ways. Scotland is the 3rd MC and all its gloomy misty splendor. This was the fake marriage trope done perfectly. I devoured this and can’t wait for more in this series.

When I tell you I ATE this book up in one sitting. Scottish men? Kilts? Castles?

Girl sign me right up and take my money 💵!

This book got me out of a massive reading slump and back into the real world of life. While this was a slow start kind of book and frankly Killian is SO MEAN, halfway through I couldn't get enough of it and wanted more of them so badly. Both main characters were an acquired taste for me while reading, but you learn to fall in love with them so easily.

Sara writes such broken characters that are so heartbreakingly sad but you can't help but love them, and that's how I felt about both Killian and Sylvie. They both deserved better and despite how torn up I was towards the end, I'm so glad their story ended the way it did. I could not get enough of this book and need Sara to give us more Scottish men!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC!

Wow! What an incredibly emotional rollercoaster that I was not expecting!! Sara Cate does it again, friends! This book will have you on the edge of your seat, biting your nails just waiting for Sylvie’s plans to blow up in her face.

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Quantity of spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Quality of spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
*There were 8 spicy scenes in this book*

Sylvie Devereaux (25) is a free spirit and no one really seems to understand her. She first meets the MMC, Killian Barclay (37), while on vacation in Scotland with her boyfriend, Aaron. Sylvie breaks into Killian’s house to obtain a picture of some old typewriter important to Aaron’s family. Aaron is a little bitch and won’t go in with her, so when she gets caught by the manor’s gorgeous owner, she’s all alone. She vows to never return or see the Scotsman again after the horrible encounter.

Unfortunately, when Sylvie returns to the states, she finds out her shit hole bf, Aaron, is cheating on her with her best friend - by walking in on them no less. Needless to say, she’s PISSED!

Killian’s sister, Anna, shows up out of the blue with a proposal. Marry Killian and stay married for 1 year. At the end of it, she has to sign over the rights to his manor house to their aunt and Sylvie will be paid $10 million. She thinks Anna is nuts and laughs her out of the house.. but Sylvie also has no money since her parents cut her off financially 4 months prior. So in a rash decision after an argument with her mother, she accepts the proposal.

This very much starts out as enemies with the two characters doing a lot of name calling and avoiding each other; but they soon realize they have a lot more in common and gravitate towards each other. Without even realizing it, they start caring for and protecting each other.

Killian has severe PTSD from the accident that killed his parents and has anxiety attacks any time he tries to leave his home, so he has not left it in over 6 years. Sylvie has a lot of emotional baggage on her shoulders due to her parent’s inattentiveness and lack of love growing up. The two may just be what each other needs to heal!

Keep Me had my stomach in knots just waiting for the inevitable point when Killian found out about the marriage contract and I cried for a solid 5-6% of this book. Big, fat hysterical tears 😭 it’ll break your heart, but you’re going to love watching these two grow. Another Sara Cate book I will nonstop recommend!

A marriage of convenience with a sexy as sin Scotsman? While living in a Manor in Scotland? And 10 million dollars when you complete 1 year of marriage? I'll take one please! This book was right up my alley with the MoC and enemies to lovers. I always love seeing how the characters fall in love with each other, especially when they end up changing each other for the better. Sylvie and Killian's banter was top tier and they had me laughing throughout. Gosh I really hated Sylvie's parents and friends and I was so happy when she landed herself in this situation with Killian because he ended up loving her so fiercely. Killian's family (minus his miserable aunt) was the opposite and only wanted the best for him, which he absolutely found in Sylvie. Also,the spice was spicing- so, so good.

Sara Cate, you've got me again. I'll always fold for a broody MMC and a feisty, smarter-than-she-realizes FMC—every. single. time.

I'll admit that this started off a little slow for me (the "fake marriage for convenience/a specific reason" never really sold me as a trope) but once Sylvie moved in with Killian, their chemistry flew off the page and any concern I had about the fake marriage trope flew out the window. This happens pretty early in the story, so I wasn't trepidatious for long. It was immediately apparent how troubled each of these characters were, and if you understand their traumas and what they have gone through before we meet them in this story, you get why they act the way they do—to themselves and each other. As always, Sara Cate gave us fully realized, human characters that I couldn't get enough of.

This story probably has the biggest "twist" of any of her novels—when you find out the reason why Killian is the way he is, your heart will break. I don't cry about a book often, but this one had me shedding tears.

There were a couple small parts of the story I was confused on, but honestly, it wasn't enough to take this from a 5 Star read. Another amazing story that I flew through. Keep it coming Sara!

After catching her boyfriend cheating with her best friend, and being cut off financially from her family, Sylvie accepts an offer to enter into an arranged marriage. She moves to Scotland to help improve the image of Killian, a broody recluse with his own castle. I loved the evolution of these characters. It reminded me a little of Beauty and the Beast, with a sprinkle of spice.

Thank you, Sara Cate, for delivering another excellent read!

Top notch Sara Cate AS ALWAYS.

The dynamic was so angsty from the get-go. Hate-t0-love with a big emphasis on the hate part, this was a slow angsty burn for the feelings and relationship side of things for Killian and Sylvie. Their marriage of convenience delivered on the grumpy x grumpy dynamic, but the lust was there and the spice was delicious. I do love that even though we had so much aggression and hate between the two, Sara still gave us the spice we love and know her for. She also managed to explore heavier themes of grief and family related trauma, and the ending had me so emotional.

I have moved into my Scottish billionaire era!

Killian Barclay. This grumpy Scottish brute has turned his family manor into an adult playground and refuses to leave!! His family is trying to take the manor from him. Sylive Devereaux is impulsive and just wants to be loved for who she is. She is essentially creating chaos with her life. She blew through her inheritance in four months that should have lasted 18 months.

The characters in this story were so complex and interesting to me- my heart just feels for them. They were in so many aspects such similar type personalities. I love a grumpy x grumpy trope add in hate to love but instant attraction these two are just unstoppable. There was so much tension and chemistry between these two your turning the pages as fast as you can to just wait for them to finally give in.

"𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗜𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲."

If readers are looking for erotica set in Scotland here it is, but that is all.

I was waiting for more from the characters and the plot. The time jumps did not help the main characters or their relationship develop. If more time was given to the smaller moments, there overwhelming love for each other by the end wouldn't surprise the reader.

Many tropes in erotica were alluded to but never happened, which confused readers more than teased.

If readers are desperate for something to read, pick this up, but there are better options.

This was soooo good! I absolutely loved it! I fell in love with the storyline and the characters. I love a good marriage of convenience and this was a great one! The “my wife” moments are the best. I loved Killian and Sylvie! This story was emotional, cute, and sexy. I highly recommend it!

“You can believe whatever you want, Mrs. Barclay… But you are my wife, and it’s only a matter of time before you truly submit.”

“The world outside this room is cosmic and too massive to comprehend. But the world that exists between him and I is more so. The love we share is infinite.”

Killian and Sylvie’s story was so entertaining! I loved the unique grumpy x grumpy trope in this one! The sass and banter was next level, my jaw hit the floor with some of the things they said!
With all of the talk of the kïnky parties that Killian used to throw, I wish there were some flashbacks, because I have FOMO!
I rarely cry, but Sara actually had me in tears! Prepare to feel all of the emotions with this one.

Keep Me
Sara Cate

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

This was a bit different than other books I have read from Sara, but I still really enjoyed it.

We start off with Sylvie and her boyfriend Aaron on holiday, Sylvie ends up meeting Killian Barclay in an unconventional way let’s say. We learn that Killian is sort of a grumpy loner.

After vacation is over, Sylvie receives a visit from Killian’s sister with an offer of a contractual marriage for a large sum of money. With certain terms that have to be met, like stay married for a year, and you must remain true to your vows. Sounds easy enough right. Except Killian is grumpy playboy, who has in been involved in swingers parties.

I will admit for the first part of the book I really didn’t like Sylvie I thought she was a bit of a brat. I really couldn’t understand why everyone was trying to take the home from Killian instead of trying to get him the help he so clearly needed. But, I feel in love with them as a couple towards the end of the book after they had time to grow and make their changes.

Once again, Sara has another winner on her hands.

Sweet read. Two people who are hurt and alone find each other and fall in love. Very touching story with characters that you can relate to. Their chemistry is very hot and their kinkiness is scrumptious . Another great read!

Received a copy from NetGalley

Sylvie ends up in Scotland with her boyfriend. She ends up in a manor of a huge angry Scot. All she wanted to do was see the typewriter in the library of the manor. Who knew the encounter with Killian would end up changing her life. When she gets back home her life takes a turn for the worse…her boyfriend cheats on her and she is on the verge of being kicked out of her home. One day Anna shows up and offers her a contract to marry her brother. Just so happens that brother is the big angry Scot. Pick up this book to see how their story plays out. You will be so glad you did, I highly recommend this book!!