Reviewed by Jess

TITLE: Mistaken Identity

AUTHOR: Donna Jay

PUBLISHER: Self-published

LENGTH: 260 pages

RELEASE DATE:  January 15, 2018

BLURB:

How long does it take for a life to change irrevocably? An evening, an hour, a split second?

On the way to her girlfriend’s house party, Kelly has no idea that an impulsive decision is about to upend her life, and put her relationship on the line.

REVIEW:

I think this is the first book I’ve read that could be described as a “kinky whodunnit,” and that definitely isn’t a bad thing! The blurb keeps this book pretty vague, and so will I, because it will pay off as you read and figure things out with the characters. The general gist is that Kelly sneaks into a dark bedroom and rocks a woman’s world thinking she is Paula, her girlfriend, but she turns out to be a different woman attending the same party. And the sex is hot enough for Kelly to want to seek out this mystery woman and see what else she’s got up her sleeve. This is the whole first half of the book, and I totally loved it. It brought the steam, laughs, and intrigue in equal measure, and it was unlike any romantic set-up I’ve read before.

I won’t give any spoilers to the identity of the mystery woman, but when she and Kelly do finally get together and uncross all the wires, it’s totally scorching. Kelly allows her to explore long-repressed BDSM fantasies in a sensual, supportive environment, and Kelly herself gets to become the bossy, stern domme she’s wanted to be with her partner for years. It’s really excellent lesbian BDSM erotica on all fronts. I especially enjoy the verbal aspects and how Kelly eases her partner into some delightful dirty talk.

I do think the plot of this book needed a little bit more tightening. It could’ve easily been extended into two or three books (and I’d definitely read them all). There’s the mystery plot, then the beginning of the romance, then the snuggly domestic stuff—all awesome, but it almost seemed too formulaic, especially paired with such kinky sexual material and a unique story set-up. I got a bit of tonal whiplash as we moved quickly past the mystery and into a more conventional erotic romance. It’s a good romance, just a little clunky at times. The great chemistry between the main characters paired with an original set-up made this a great contemporary lesbian romance despite the few small flaws.

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