If Sara writes it, I’ll read it. This one is so different from other ones I’d read by Sara, but I was captivated all the same.

Keep Me follows Sylvie, who ends up in a marriage of convenience to a grumpy brute Killian Barclay, as a ploy to get him out of the manor he resides in for his family and to get a payday for herself. These two absolutely despise one another but as with all things, the hate never lasts.

A burly man in an isolated manor in Scotland and a younger headstrong New Yorker who is to help make him more amiable to social company…it was giving beauty and the beast, which I adored. I wanted to give both of these characters a hug because of what they had gone through and it was such a wonderful story of them helping each other see that they other people as worthy of being loved.

While this was a billionaire romance, there was not an office in sight, only a library with a typewriter, so it was really a breath of fresh air in that genre. The TENSION between these two…you could just feel it in the air. And the spice once you got it…the spice as top tier as always, including some spicy parties at the Manor.

If you are looking for a broody Scottish billionaire romance, with a true enemies to lovers twist, please check this one out. Thank me later.

Boy am I a sucker for a grumpy MMC, and Killian is no exception. This enemies to lovers, arranged marriage story was full of bickering, emotion and steam. As the story goes on you find out what has made Killian and Sylvie the way they are and you can't help but to have it pull at your heartstrings.
This book wasn't quite as spicy as some of the other books Sara Cate has written but make no mistake it's just as good!

Listen, Sara Cate is my favourite author. This lady could write a telephone book and I’d gush over it. The impact that Sara’s words have on me are similar to those that any religious text ever did.
This novel is everything. In other books, scheming between characters stresses me out. In Sara’s books, the characters have nuanced emotions and recognize life isn’t black and white. Killian and Sylvie are such well developed characters. They both have deep back stories and hurts that they carry into the present. I was inspired by their courage to love themselves.
The spicy content in this book is extremely well written. There’s never a dull or boring scene. The extra extra spicy stuff was really fun to read. As always, I am excited to bring what I learned to my own relationship. I also didn’t realize how much I need a kilt in my life; working on getting hubby to recreate scenes with me lol
Honestly, it’s a 5+/5 for me. The ending makes me think there might be another book in this series and I’m drooling at the prospect of going back to Barclay Manor.

Talk about a fun read. Their banter is rude!! But that is just how they are and I really enjoyed it. These two are at each other’s throats right from the start. Add in a marriage of convenience and we’re in for a ride. The more these two are around each other the more they learn about the other, and why they are the way they are. With their banter comes off the charts chemistry! Killian started feeling possessive early on, but not understanding why. These two are perfect for each other and the more we get into their story the more it shows. This isn’t what I would normally expect from Daddy of Spice but it totally worth the read!!

This book was a bit different from what I tend to expect from Sara’s books, but I still very much enjoyed it. These two characters could not stand each other from the very beginning, but enter into a mutually beneficial arrangement, but that combined with the forced proximity led to so much tension. These characters were so frustrating at times, but it felt more realistic that way, because again, they are two people who genuinely do not like each other, with seemingly nothing in common, but are stuck with each other.

Don’t think this book is lacking in the spice department either, because this is a Sara cate book after all, so expect swingers parties, exhibitionism, etc

Oh send me to Scotland to find my Killian.

The man is sex on a stick.

More to this story bu had to get that out of my system.

Sylvie and him have a marriage of convenience one could say. But oh well. It wouldn’t be the 5star book if that’s all it was.

Super spicy and a HEA.

What an incredible start to a new series by @saracatebooks! The perfect example of a grumpy/sunshine story when Sylvie "runs into" Killian. Their dynamic is one of my favorites so far and there were so many new characters that I can't wait to find out more! This book captivated me from page one and I couldn't put it down! Definitely loved the character development but also the relationship between Sylvie and Killian is so complicated from the start and did i mention the spice?! Oh the spice is... spicy to say the least. If you know Sara's writing you just know how good it will be!

Always be mindful of your triggers!

✨Killian & Sylvie✨
These two were a mess, but they were a mess for each other.

Sylvie is a spitfire, she stormed into his house and into his life without a second thought, he on the other hand was a grumpy man with a life of torment and stuck in his own ways but the two of them together were the perfect match. They helped heal each other in ways they didn’t even know they needed.

As always I recommend reading Sara Cate’s novels. She always delivers, with spice and plot.

🫠 me when Killian Barclay says “my wife”

A Sara Cate book always, always delivers — and this time she delivered me on the doorstep of a sexy Scot who is willing to put in the work to become the version of himself he knows she deserves. Killian experienced so much that shaped his character before we ever meet him on page, I loved the vulnerable, aching parts that made Sylvie his perfect match to help him heal.

Once again the perfect balance of steam and emotional damage.

You’ll Find —
Marriage of Convenience
Enemies to Lovers
Broody Hero
K!nky Vibes
Forced Proximity

When I picked this one up—I was not doing so well on my reading habits. Just a page or two a day to keep my streak alive. BUT—despite a rocky start to the book, this turned out to be one of my favorite things I’ve read. So much fun banter between these two, I couldn’t put this one down. There was good tension, great spice, and a truly sweet ending that made this a 5 star read for me.

In true Sara cate fashion this was a work of art. It’s so refreshing to read about two broken people finding the strength to not only love themselves but to love another. I truly connected so much with this world and i can’t wait to read more of it!

Easily one of the best books by S.Cate to date!

Sylvie is a strong fiery FMC and Killian is the perfect grumpy billionaire MMC. Their explosive chemistry gives us some of the hottest spice.

Their story had me captivated from the first chapter! Every heated exchange & every barbed word of banter brings their relationship to life.

Phenomenally written, capturing the depth of their relationship & growth, this is a MUST read!

5/5 ⭐
4/5 🌶️

I can't wait for more of this series!!

I’ve said it before and I'll probably say it for every Sara Cate book, but if she writes it, I will devour it.

I did end up loving Killian and Sylvie's story. Who doesn’t love an emotionally damaged Scotsman and some pretty intense tension between the 2 main characters? Killian's past was pretty darn heartbreaking, and his internal struggles just made him more relatable. I feel as though he fell first even though he really tried to fight it. His protectiveness and the jealousy from both sides was perfection.

Like with any Sara Cate book, the spice is always on point. I actually found this one to be more tame than I was expecting - not in a bad way, but some of the buildup to Killian's past made it feel like it could have gone further than it did. I was, honestly, hoping for it to go there but it didn’t.

I do think the beginning felt even more far-fetched than normal. How the sister (Anna) found Sylvie back in America and got her to sign the contract and then how Killian agreed to the whole thing without seeing anything in writing when he knew that his family was up to some funny business did not seem believable to me at all. Plus, the whole thing with her BFF and Ex boyfriend just ended and we didn’t hear anything from them again. Same situation with her parents. The mom came back but it felt like the resolution - good or bad- fell flat.

That is really why it was a 4 star and not a 5 star for me. I kept expecting some of those side plots or the spice to go that extra step and it just did not.

Sara Cate wrote a literal masterpiece. And the audio…oh my goodness, please bless your ears with the accent of Will Watt preforming as Killian. It is pure Scottish delight. Kelli Tager as Sylvie was just as enjoyable as well.

This story was just pure bliss from the first chapter. Sylvie is a mess and her life is a mess but she really gets a chance to find herself all while in this fake marriage she’s entered into with Killian, all while falling deeply in love and willing to give everything up for him in the process.

Justin incredibly written and incredibly spicy, all in the perfect spots and best of ways. Sara just knows how to write a book where the character and story will captivate you and take you away on a journey like you’ve never been on before.

In the first book of a new series, Sara Cate brings us to Scotland where Sylvie Devereaux becomes acquainted with Killian Barclay under the most unusual circumstances.  What started out as a break in, turns into a marriage of convenience for both Sylvie and Killian.  Over the next year the enemies somehow become lovers and suddenly the contract doesn’t feel right for Sylvie.  Keep Me had me laughing, crying and truly rooting for Sylvie and Killian.  Grief and mental health are main features in this story where both characters have to realize that who they are is enough and they’re worth the effort to heal. I’m so excited to see where this series goes!

Killian just wants to be left alone but his family has other ideas. Sylvie is approached by Killian’s family with an offer to marry him for a year and then walk away with ten million. It was hate at first sight for the pair, but soon turns into something more… does she walk away with the man or the money?

I will admit this took me a little bit to get into but overall it was an enjoyable read. Sara really knows how to write spice and creates such a positive space for exploring taboos and kinks, that make such a different element of spice. I do love a marriage of convenience, it's such a great arch for taking two opposite characters and see the push and pull as the slowly fall for each other. This one had a lot of depth for the characters and difficult and intriguing back stories. Sylvie and Killian had great chemistry and a lot of fun banter, will be very interesting to see where this series goes!

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
🖤Marriage of Convenience
🖤Forced Proximity
🖤Age Gap
🖤Enemies to Lovers
🖤Scottish Billioanire

Killian and Sylvie quickly became two of my favorite couples Sara Cate has written. I'll admit, I didn't like either of them at very first glance, but honestly, the development of both their characters (alongside the little peeks at their backstories) was so intriguing and so beautifully written.

The banter was perfect. The angst was perfect. The family drama was perfect. The spice was perfect. This book will help you live out your fantasy of verbally sparring with a broody, manor-owning Scot. Highly recommend, and I can't wait for the next in the series!

4.5 stars! Have you ever read a book and want to go visit wherever the book takes place? Well after reading this one, I immediately wanted to go to the hills of Scotland! What an incredible Scottish billionaire romance! I loved Sylvie and Killian together! Sylvie was a spontaneous, lively, fierce FMC. She always kept Killian on his toes. I loved watching her learn how to love herself and how to set up the necessary boundaries to protect herself. Killian was a grumpy Scottish billionaire who hasn't left his home in years. I loved watching him fall in love with Sylvie, coming to terms with his past and learning to move forward. Together, they stood up for each other and were able to let go and be themselves. I loved their banter and chemistry, and the spice in this book was perfection! If you're looking for a hot Scottish billionaire, marriage of convenience read, you have to read this one!

Sara cate never misses!! I first read her when she released her previous series indie, and have been following her work ever since. Was so excited to see this new release and can say I loved it just as much as her club series

I loved this book so much it’s grumpy x grumpy. The ups and downs between sylive and Killian are amazing. I 10/10 recommend this book