Hurt for Me
by Heather Levy
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: APR 15, 2025
Rae has a traumatic past that results in her being on the run, pregnant, and alone. Becoming a professional dominatrix allows her to take control of her life and support her daughter, but a missing client and a determined detective threaten the fragile peace she's pulled together.
AUTHOR: Heather Levy
GENRES: Romantic Suspense, Suspense Thriller
CATEGORIES: BDSM, Dark, Blackmail, Kink
REVIEW
What I Liked:The book was very well written and I love that the author's intent was to help normalize kink and consensual sex work. Introducing the male protagonist, Dayton, to the world of BSDSM provided a very natural way to provide the information to an uninformed reader without it feeling like over-explaining.
What I Didn't Really Like:Most of the book flips between chapters in the present and the past. Both timelines are fully of suspense with few breaks where things calm down, so be prepared for hours of being on edge.
Overall:If you like thrillers, are curious about BDSM, and are okay with the trigger warnings, Hurt for Me should be on your tbr. It may be less interesting for those more familiar with the lifestyle.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (5/5)