Looking for a wild ride through a post-apocalyptic world with a hefty dose of steamy romance? "Beyond Shame" blends dystopian grit with unapologetic erotica, featuring found family, complicated gang politics, and a deep focus on consent and agency. If you love your romance dark, your characters morally gray but loyal, and crave lots of heat - especially group sex, kink, or BDSM themes - this book will absolutely draw you in. Fans of series like Sons of Anarchy or The Hunger Games, but with a way spicier twist, and anyone wanting sex-positive, boundary-pushing romance will have a blast with this one.

Who May Not Like This Book:

If you’re hoping for intricate world-building, a slow-burn romance, or subtle heat, you might want to pass. Some readers found the plot a bit thin compared to the copious steamy scenes, and wished for more backstory or emotional depth outside the bedroom. Those who prefer closed-door romance, minimal kink, or are uncomfortable with frequent explicit content, multiple partners, and BDSM, will likely be overwhelmed. Also, if you’re looking for complex sci-fi world logic, the background intensity might feel a little underdeveloped.

Scorching hot and boundary-pushing, "Beyond Shame" is a must for fans of erotic dystopian romance looking for found family, group heat, and sex-positive vibes - but definitely not for the faint of heart or those wanting plot over passion!

About:

'Beyond Shame' by Kit Rocha is an erotic romance set in a dystopian world where men hold power, and the story revolves around characters exploring their sexuality and relationships within the O'Kane gang in Sector Four. The book combines themes of BDSM, found family, and love in a post-apocalyptic setting, with a focus on hot and explicit sex scenes intertwined with an actual plot that delves into power dynamics, consent, and polyamory.

The writing style in 'Beyond Shame' is described as sizzling and engaging, with well-developed characters, strong world-building, and a balance between erotic content and deeper exploration of themes like boundaries, communication, and understanding the complexities of relationships in a dystopic society. The book offers a mix of hot and graphic intimacy scenes, BDSM elements, and a storyline that goes beyond sexual encounters to explore the characters' emotional journeys and desires for connection and freedom.

Characters:

Characters are richly developed, showcasing growth, complexity, and multifaceted relationships in a sexually liberated environment.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style mixes explicit eroticism with engaging character interplay and vivid world-building.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative is set in a dystopian world where a sheltered girl is exiled and discovers new freedoms and desires within a sexually liberated gang.

Setting:

The story unfolds in a vivid post-apocalyptic setting, contrasting the repressive Eden with the liberating, chaotic sectors.

Pacing:

The pacing keeps readers engaged with rapid developments in both plot and explicit content.

The bastard looked ready to bolt until Ace stepped forward, one hand on his gun. Faced with two men wearing O'Kane ink, the man froze and did the only smart thing—he spilled his guts. "Just drops. Not...

Notes:

Beyond Shame is written by Kit Rocha, a pseudonym for the author duo Moira Rogers.

The story is set in a dystopian future divided into sectors, reminiscent of The Hunger Games.

The main character, Noelle Cunningham, is cast out of Eden, a utopian city for moral violations.

Eden is described as cold and emotionless, serving as a contrast to the more hedonistic life outside its walls.

Noelle arrives in Sector 4, where she encounters the O Kanes, a gang with morally grey characteristics.

The O Kanes are involved in bootlegging and embrace a lifestyle filled with alcohol, sex, and BDSM.

The book explores themes of consent and autonomy within sexual dynamics, contrasting with issues typically associated with BDSM.

Jasper, the male lead, acts as a protector and guide for Noelle, navigating her sexual awakening and independence.

The series is known for its strong female friendships, diverging from typical romantic tropes of rivalry among women.

The writing is noted for its humor, warmth, and the positive portrayal of sexuality and relationships.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers include explicit sexual content, BDSM themes, violence, and societal repression, making reader discretion important.

Has Romance?

Romance is a significant aspect of the story, characterized by the deepening relationship between Noelle and Jasper.

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From The Publisher:

Book 1 (of 9) in the bestelling, multi-award winning BEYOND series.

All Noelle Cunningham has ever wanted was a life beyond-beyond her stifling role as a prim and proper councilman's daughter, and beyond the walls of the patriarchal city of Eden, the only remnants of safety in a world destroyed by solar storms decades earlier. But when she's banished for violating the prohibition against immorality, she's unprepared for the lawless world outside the city's walls.

The sectors surrounding Eden house those abandoned to fend for themselves-men like Jasper McCray, bootlegger and cage fighter. Jas clawed his way up from nothing to stand at the right hand of Sector Four's ruthless leader, and he'll defend the O'Kane gang with his life. But fighting hasn't prepared him for dealing with a sheltered City princess who falls at his feet.

Her innocence is undeniable, but so is her intense sexual curiosity. Soon they're exploring every dark fantasy she's ever been ashamed to have. But if Noelle wants to claim her place with the O'Kanes and at Jas's side, she'll have to find the courage to embrace something even more terrifying than her own desires.

Her own power.

Beyond Shame is an erotic dystopian romance set in a dark and decadent world. While the characters explore kink and sex with multiple partners, all sex between characters is 100% consensual.

2012

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388 pages

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Beyond Shame

Kit Rocha

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