'His Doll' by Isabella Starling is a dark and steamy forbidden romance novel that explores the dynamics between an older man and a younger woman. The story delves into themes of attraction, passion, revenge, and emotional complexity. Readers follow the journey of the characters as they navigate through intense and intimate moments, grappling with their desires and the consequences of their actions. The writing style is described as enthralling, emotional, and intense, drawing readers into the complex relationship between the protagonists.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Alice struggling with her emotional needs and Jacob grappling with his ethical boundaries.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by emotional depth but has been criticized for lack of polish and coherence.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around a therapist and his patient, exploring taboo romantic elements and culminating in a resolution that leaves some questions unanswered.

Setting:

The setting is primarily centered around therapeutic sessions and personal interactions.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally fast and engaging, though some feel it falters in the latter sections.

I reach for the box of tissues and Mr. Hawke looks at me for a long while instead of passing them over like he usually does. It distracts me for a second and I almost forget about the tears running do...

Notes:

The book is a taboo romance featuring a therapist named Jacob and his patient Alice.

Alice has a troubled relationship with her mother and struggles with emotional issues.

There is a strong sexual tension between Jacob and Alice throughout the story.

The book includes some BDSM elements that some readers found unexpected.

It has been described as having hot and steamy intimate scenes.

The author, Isabella Starling, is noted for her character development but received mixed reviews on her writing style.

Several readers wished for a more developed backstory and clearer conflicts in the plot.

There were concerns about the ethical implications of the therapist-patient relationship in the storyline.

Some elements left readers confused, including the age of consent and the mother’s decision to leave Alice in Jacob's care.

The book ends with a happily ever after, though some felt it lacked closure on certain character arcs.

Many readers enjoyed the emotional depth and portrayal of mental health issues but felt it could have been handled better.

The writing was criticized for needing more editing, with some typos and grammatical errors noted.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of therapy, taboo relationships, underage implications, self-harm, and explicit sexual content.

Has Romance?

The romance in His Doll is prominently featured, characterized by intense attraction and sexual tension between the main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

How does that make you feel, doll? JACOB Don't fall for the patient. Don't fall for the pretty, broken, sweet little doll sitting across from you in the office. Don't fall for her lies. Don't fall for her looks. Most of all, don't fall for her deliciously broken mind. But life keeps throwing Alice at me, and her naturally submissive nature makes her such easy prey... And after all, the broken ones are the most fun to train. ALICE Jacob Hawke can only ever be a crush. He's been my therapist for years. Now, my mother wants me to live with him while she chases her dream job in another state. Mr. Hawke has been trying to put me back together for a long time now. Maybe he was supposed to break me all along. Full-length novel. Standalone, no cliffhanger. HEA guaranteed.

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