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Mine by Stacey Kennedy

booksandbonbons's review

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5.0

I have been a fan of this series for some time. The writing is great. The BDSM is responsible with smoking hot sex. The stories never fail. As soon as I found Mine was up I jumped all of it. Color me surprised to find out this is the final book in the series. I was mid-read when I came to the realization and literally had to stop reading for a bit to have a period of mourning.

Now back to the book. I’m so happy the series starts with Dmitri and Presley and find it fitting that it ends with their story coming full circle. Throughout the series, it’s been brought up that the inaugural couple are the only ones left in the group who aren’t married. We’ve seen them grow as individuals as well as a couple and now it’s time for their happy ever after…finally but not before there is some angst and conflict. Club Sin and its members are in danger of being outed. How far will Dimitri go to protect the club and will he lose Presley in the process?

All in all, this is a fantastic novella to wrap up the series. At times, it feels like the story is a bit rushed but concurrently I couldn’t put it down. This is one of those rare books where I reading it all in one sitting. Mine does a fabulous job of wrapping up all the loose ends and gives a beautiful happy ending. What more could you want? For me, the answer is another series from Kennedy—and soon!


Rating: 4.5 Stars


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sharshell's review

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3.0

**I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.**

Disclaimer* This is my first read of this series. I read as a stand alone, but I wish I would have read the series in order to get the fullest out of this book. I do want to go back and read the previous six books, the review may change after some of the information is put into context.*

Club Sin, a private BDSM club was created by Dmitri to honor his friend Charles. When someone has grudge against a person in the club, the life in Club Sin will never be the same. Who is the target? How can Dmitri keep everyone safe? Will Dmitri and Presley's relationship make it through the drama at Club Sin?

The first scenes were especially hot and steamy. Unfortunately it went downhill from there. The conflict/resolution happened very early compared to most reads with what seemed to be a rush to the finish. I felt no connection to the characters after that first scene. (*This is why I am hoping a read of the others in the series will provide that connection*) I like the style of writing and of the series.

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alwaysbooking's review

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2.0

I received a copy of this book for my honest review.

I really don't like to give low stars to any author as their work is their lively hood. However I just couldn't find the connection to the characters in this book. Maybe because I started with the end book it would be better read from the first book? Presley's character annoyed me and it wasn't because she was submissive it's because she seemed naive. Dmitri came off as a not likable character

Again I will say maybe if I had read from book one I would be like yay finally this book. Since I read it first I couldn't find a way to like the characters.

romancejunkie1025's review

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5.0

OMG loved every sweet and sad moment. so sad to see the end of this series but reallyenjoyed this wrap up story

shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review

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4.0

This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books

Mine is the seventh book in the Club Sin series by Stacey Kennedy. This is the last book in the series. While it can be read as a standalone novel, I find it best to have read at least some of the other books in the series.

Dmitri Pratt has everything he wants in life, a wonderful sub who is perfect beyond the bedroom, casino he owns, and a BDSM club to play in. However, when a blackmailer threatens his club, it turns Dmitri’s life upside down. Dmitri is determined to fix it with little help from those around him.

Presley Flynn is Dmitri’s sub. She is head over heels in love with Dmitri. However, when someone tries to blackmail the club, Dmitri turns cold and distant. Now Presley needs to figure out either how to reach him, or if they are not as perfect as they seem.

The connection between Presley and Dmitri is intense. However, the lack of communication between Presley and Dmitri is troubling. In the end, it was never really resolved either. Dmitri missed the real reason that Presley left, he was more focus on his problem and issue and handling it without her help.

I found this book well written with a unique plot. The main characters and the secondary characters were fascinating. I loved the twists and turns that kept the reader hooked from the first page to the last. I had a hard time putting this book down. Overall, this was a very captivating book and I wish this series was not ending.

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cdb9488's review

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3.0

Not my favorite

This story seemed rushed and predictable compared to the others in the series. I would hate to at lazy storyline, but it lacked the voracity of the author's other novels in this series. I still enjoyed it because it offered an ending, but it was indeed not what I expected.

erinarkin20's review

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3.0

This will be a pretty quick review.

I enjoyed this glimpse into some characters I haven't read in a while. It was easy to pick right back up even though I didn't read some of the books in between. This was also a pretty quick read and gave me enough story to catch up on what I might have missed. The characters have depth and the story is developed well despite the length. If you like this series/author, definitely consider checking it out.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy.

aboutthatstory's review

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5.0

This was so freaking great! The Club Sin series went out with a bang! I loved it.

The series started with Dmitri and Presley and I am so happy that it ended with them. Love how it all played out! There was awesome conflict from the club and between the two is them that created a ton of emotion, tension, and drama. I thought this story showed different sides to Dmitri and Presley, both their strength and vulnerability.

I have loved these two characters from the beginning. Dmitri and Presley have got an excellent connection and a ton of chemistry. I really enjoyed the depth of their D/s relationship and how it worked and evolved for them. This story is not lacking in the hotness department, there's a nice amount mixed!

I was thrilled to get updates on all the other couples from the series. They're all so wonderful and compassionate and I love the bonds they all have formed. I was really happy to get more of Miles, he's always been a presence but a mystery so seeing him shine was great. New characters were introduced so after meeting Micah and his friends I am really excited for Bound Beneath His Pain, the first book in the next series by Stacey Kennedy.

This was such a great story. I was definitely invested in their world and relationship. I love the strength and commitment of Dmitri and Presley's relationship and how dominant Dmitri truly is. Fantastic ending. Loved the epilogue too. Loved it all! Fantastic conclusion to the series.

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jbquinn's review

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5.0

First, I'm a little sad that this series has come to an end. I've really loved every book in this series & have loved every character. With that said, this was the most perfect ending. The first book in this series (Claimed) was about Dmitri & Presley so it seems fitting that this last book is about them too. It's all very full circle. In Mine, Club Sin is compromised which in turn puts Dmitri & Presley's relationship at risk. When Dmitri finds out that it's someone from Presley's past that has done this, he'll do whatever it takes to protect not only Presley but, the members of his club. Even if he has to push her away & hurt her to do so.
In true Club Sin form, this was sexy, hot, swoony & sweet with a side of a little drama. I loved that we got all characters in this novella & that we got see where everyone ends up. The plot line was absolutely perfect, well thought out & well written. We were also introduced to some new characters that are going to be part of a new spinoff series (which I'm so excited to read about). Like I said, this ending was just completely perfect & I also highly recommend the Club Sin series.

nean's review

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5.0

 
Dmitri and Presley have a lot to face. Dmitri has to work out how to make Club Sin a safe place again for the members, while protecting Presley from what he’s found out. 
Presley knows that something is very wrong with Dmitri and hopes that she’s made the right decision, she thought is didn’t want a full-time d/s relationship but maybe she was wrong. 
Dmitri knows he’s done wrong by Presley, and he know that he needs to fix their relationship, but to give her everything he knows she wants he has to fix some other things first.