Kris‘ review of Dirty Thirty by Cara McKenna
Despite his scrappy punk packaging, Evan’s got a submissive streak in him that’s just screaming to be indulged. So on the eve of his thirtieth birthday, Evan’s wife Margie arranges for them to ring out his twenties by realizing his darkest fantasy—inviting another man into their bedroom.
Margie’s found the perfect candidate for Evan’s birthday treat. Paul works as a bouncer at their favorite bar, and lucky for Evan and Margie, he’s every bit the sexual Dominant his intimidating body suggests. Evan isn’t a hundred percent sure he’s ready to go to all the places his kinks seem determined to take him, but one thing’s for sure—by the time he wakes on his thirtieth birthday, his fantasy will have become reality.
Wow, this was hot. It was well written, the main character were pretty fleshed out for the story being so short. The story is told mainly from Evan perspective but you do have glimpses from Paul’s POV. It is a straight guy’s one night fantasy played out for him. There is a little bit of D/s play and there is of course m/m but there is also m/f as well. His wife stays with them the entire time and is part of the encounter, which I appreciated. I like that she wanted to be a part of it but I also liked that it was a one time thing and then Paul went home. I think I have been reading too many menage relationship stories so it was a nice change of pace for me to read an encounter story.
I think the only issue I had with this story was the wife. She was a good character but she was not as fleshed out for me. Also I got bugged by her name. Because i do not know anyone named Margie, I picture an old lady. Maybe if I had gotten to know her better I would have been okay with it because i would have been able to associate it with her personality more. As it was I never saw things from Margie’s perspective so i had a harder time getting to know her character.
Overall I really enjoyed this story and do recommend it if you like hot mm stories.
I give this a 4.5 out of 5
This book is available from Ellora’s Cave. You can buy it here in e-format.
I really enjoyed her book, Willing Victim, and have been meaning to get this one. Great review Kris!