Seven

by Claire Kent

One afternoon. Two stubborn people. Five months into a just-sex relationship. Twenty-eight days until he leaves for London for good.

One wager. Two hours. Three words that cannot be spoken.

And, if he wins, she comes seven times.

Seven is a (standalone) erotic novella of 30,000 words.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Novella, Erotica, Erotic Romance, Short Stories

ebook

First published May 1, 2014

About the author

Claire has been writing romance novels since she was twelve years old. After teaching English at the university level for several years, she started writing full-time under two different pen names. She lives in Virginia.

Her early books are sexy contemporary romances filled with heat and real emotion, but with the Hold series she transitioned to science fiction romance. Her current books are steamy post-apocalyptic romance set in the near future after a global catastrophe. They feature smart, resilient women trying to survive in a new chaotic world and falling in love with strong, gruff, taciturn men.

Claire also writes softer contemporary romances as Noelle Adams,

Reviews

[Baba · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 sevengasm-and-fun stars. Review completed May 5, 2014







Twenty strangers were asked to kiss for the first time. Look at them. All are sweet but check out the two of them in my gifs. They are FANTASTIC! The kiss was so good she forgot his name. Just kidding. Still, it’s possible. :)
Mmm…one has to wonder if they are a couple now. <333

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ4s3...

"Of course, I'm not jealous. Unless he has one of those magic penises that fork into ten different heads."
Amy couldn't quite hide a grin. "Or maybe he has one of those magic penises that can make me come seven times."

"What do you mean?" His voice was low and thick, and his body was hard and hot as it pressed her into the corner. Very hard. Very hot.
Amy's already pulsing blood pulsed even more. "The two hours haven't started yet, so don't try to cheat by getting a head start."
His eyebrows lifted. "Are you having an orgasm at the moment?"
Torn between laughter and arousal, Amy said, "Well, no. Not just at the moment, but thanks for asking."
"Then there's no cheating. I'm just standing in the lift, minding my own business. The rules don't apply."
"The rules never seem to apply to you."

Holy seven f@ck! OMG…um…Baba, stop stammering. Take a deep breath. See? All better. Now you can form a couple coherent sentences. Probably…

Well, that's what I call high-performance sport of the intimate, sexy-as-f@ck variety. Boy, I'm drenched. I didn't find it erotic but I did find it particularly funny and exhilarating, extremely entertaining and very sexy. It. Made. Me. Feel. Good. Period. In fact, I friggin' loved it until the heroine started to irritate me. *sigh* I can hardly ever read a book without a female lead character getting on my nerves. Amy had her moments but why-oh-why couldn't she come clean, telling Owen that she wanted him to stay in the States for Pete's sake? Instead, the twenty-eight days were on her mind and she had to clam up all the time or say something petty. Plus, she was too weepy and melodramatic for my liking. This being said, I enjoyed it nonetheless and Owen made up for everything. He can do me seven six ways to Sunday; I'm a volunteer after all.

I read Seven on a whim because I loved Claire Kent's Escorted and said to myself that the whole seven orgasm thing would be highly unrealistic anyway. Yet all I needed was a short and fun read pronto. On the other hand, I must say that I found Owen's concept how to accomplish that performance rather interesting and kinda relatable. Never underestimate a determined and smug Brit, right? It might even work out in real life. Besides, even if it hadn't been realistic, it was so utterly diverting! No need to beat the proverbial bush, their banter and snark had me in stitches at times. Somewhere along the numerous orgasms way I lost count how many times he made her come. I guess that happens when you are so immersed in a story. But, wait, there are chapters with nice headers, right? They are your own personal assistant or much simpler worded, your reminder. In case you'll lose the relation to reality, you just have to check them and you'll be back on track. Easy peasy.


Swept away towards a happy ending by a magic c@ck that didn't fork into ten different heads…

Do you trust me?
I'll leave you stunned and breathless
You won't regret it

I promise to make
You see stars
Hold on for a
Crazy and fun ride

Release my wrists
And let go, relax
I'm humming along your body
Trailing lips over sweaty skin

Slow and steady
Faster, deeper
Teasing, touching
The pressure of my hands and lips

You're aroused
Hot and wet
Primed for me, only me
Leisure kisses turn into
Deep, passionate kisses

Sensual torture
Grows desperate and intense
You beg to find
Your mindless pleasure
With increasing abandon
You're close to a breathless climax
Fear not, there are more to come

Arousal is building again
My head is spinning, a gasp
Can you feel it
It’s more than stamina
It's about will
And mind over matter

Overwhelmed by emotions
Why did I not ask sooner
The right words can find
A way into our hearts


I don't know why you're still here. Go and buy the book! Well invested 0.93 euro. Just saying…

Recommended read.


P.S. Check out Wendy's review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thanks, that's sweet of you and I'm happy that you enjoyed Seven! :)

[aksana · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the title already says this book is about 7 orgasms


..to be exact 7 orgasms within 2 hours.



Amy and Owen met 5 months ago in a bookstore. Owen is actually British but his company sent him from London to Baltimore for the year.

Amy is very career driven and is trying to establish a dental practice. She doesn't have the time for a serious relationship just as Owen.

So for the last five months, they met together every weekend for hot sex and a good time. But Owen is returning to London in 28 days. Even though their relationship wasn't serious from the beginning Amy is starting to feel sad about the fact that their time was ending.

The story starts with Amy and Owen visiting their favorite bookstore. You can say that they start "discussing" a book. The discussion includes a SEAL with a magic penis that forks into ten heads so he can pleasure ten women at once.


The result is that Amy admits that seven orgasms within one or two hours is just fantasy and is only possible in books. Of course Owen starts to see that as a challenge and is more then ready to proof her wrong.


So they make a wager. The winner is allowed to live out one of his fantasies. But if you ask me, its clearly a win-win situation.

This whole book is pretty smutty since Owens goal is to make her come 7 times. But it was also very sweet. Even though it was short I still could connect with Amy and Owen. Amy was a little too a emotional for me :D I think she cried at least as often as she came.

But she was still emotional.

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Throwing the Sexual Gauntlet Stars * * * * 1/2

Why are we so afraid to tell those we love...that we do? Yes, it can be scary at times...and if you have been hurt before... then I guess it is for self-preservation...but the beauty and wonder... the actual feeling of loving someone is so life-affirming and so good...that silly me.... I have always just done it. Now has it always worked out.... Hell, no. Have I felt my chest ripped to shreds and wonder how am I going to breath... sure.
Yet, would I do anything differently.... not in a New York Minute.... because the loving is what important... the letting yourself feel that for another...there is nothing better in my opinion... so even though there are no guarantees in relationships or life... I am ready... bring it on... let me have another go at it, please.

In Seven, we have two very accomplished, contained individuals, Owen and Amy. He is from Britain, here in the States for a limited work project. He is sex on a stick with an accent to boot... oh, and God Bless Him... he reads... real Books... From a Bookstore..... which is where Amy first meet him. Amy was adjusting to her new life as a dentist in the big city of Baltimore. A woman use to small town life, all the hustle and bustle of a major city was disconcerting for her. She found making sure she had control in all things helped her anxiety. She had seen the hot fella amongst the shelves... felt him eying her and their book dance began... he would move a little closer... she would mirror his actions and before anyone had to stick their neck out... both were standing in the same category. They chatted briefly... he asked for coffee... she said yes and that was the start of their arrangement. A friendly time together while Owen is here... a limited coupling... weekend sex with a control factor Amy could handle...

We meet them at their favorite second hand bookstore... Owen teasing Amy as she had watched how the clerk had flirted with him through the stacks. Amy's self talk is telling her not to be jealous... Owen is leaving in 28 days... back to Britain... where his future is.... where she is not in his league and he will be starting his big successful career. She continues to remind herself she needed this limited relationship because of her control issues and this was all she could handle. Owen pops up behind her. Amy uses a book as a cover for feelings she was experiencing... talking silliness about a man being able to give a woman Seven orgasms in a limited time... without the use of fingers or tongue... Owen looks at her with questions in his eyes... concerned she hasn't been happy with their times together... No... she says we are fine.... but really Seven orgasms...
I. Don't. Think. So.
Well, Owen looks at her... says yes this is totally possible and would you like to bet? The dye is cast.... they lay out the rules and both... so competitive with one another... say ok... let's go.

This is a delightful novella which has us in Amy's head all the time. She has tried to manage her feelings for Owen... And this adventure causes her to come face to face with what they really are. Can she handle it... will she be the first to say... or will she just make sure she protects herself because he is leaving in 28 days.

Owen is lovely...an artful lover... smart and dry witted and carries his own feelings... what started out as a competition or game...really isn't... or is it?

I do not need to tell you about all the different ways Amy get's her orgasms.... or whether Owen wins the bet... Because this is more than sexual partners... this is that... with all the thoughts of risk and loving and sharing that concept with the one you feel for.... and as I said in the beginning... sign me up... move me to the head of the line... I am ready and waiting... and will enjoy the ride. But until it comes for me again... I will enjoy seeing it through Owen and Amy's eyes.

I was turned on to this lovely read by Baba's amazing update while she read this. So, first I thank you, Baba; secondly I know she will do a smashing review. Here... see for yourself.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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[Geri Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 seven-is-the-magic-number stars!!

Owen and Amy have a strictly FUBU relationship. The deal was after six months Owen goes back to England and Amy goes back to concentrating on her career. A month before Owen goes back to England, they have a wager. The wager was simple; give Amy 7 orgasms within two hours. Loser gets to act out the winner's ultimate fantasy.

For a novella, Seven packed a lot of smutty goodness. But more than that, it also had a lot of emotion especially between the two characters. Their banter was great and their chemistry just jumps right off the page. Plus, the writing is excellent.

Loved it!

So if you're in the mood for some short, hot, delicious smut then read this book!

[Carvanz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fast read and while it could easily be labeled as erotica, it is so much more. While this couple become caught up in a competition in the bedroom, with each moment they are dealing with all the emotion they have refused to allow into their relationship. This is written from the heroine’s point of view but it’s not difficult to decipher what the hero’s agenda truly is.





Owen and Amy were one hot couple but it was the “more” that had me loving them. Then again, that tends to always be my response when I read anything by this author. This pulled me completely inside the emotions Amy was feeling and I was on the edge of tears as the end drew near. Definitely one for anyone that enjoys the steamier side of romance that’s laced with emotion.

Heroine POV
Safe no ow/om drama; h not a virgin; H not a manwhore
Triggers no apparent triggers

[Talltree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet erotic novella read that is more or less a 100 page sex romp taking place over an evening.
H/h are FWBs for some months till H has to return to his home in London at the end of his job. h is feeling vulnerable and uncertain bcos she has ended up falling for H - which is totally against her rules - only to realise by the end of the book that H was already there and he was waiting for her to catch up. Add all that with a fun and sexy bet and it was one smutty read!

4 stars!

[Deserie williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Short and sexy read! In the short time I loved the hero Owen :)

Safety gang safe

[girlwithhearteyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

A short and sexy read. The story is super simple, a just-sex relationship and a bet that he can give her seven orgasms in two hours.

Even though this book was published under Claire Kent, Owen is a classic Noelle Adams MMC — a bit smirky but obvious (to us) in his pining for the FMC (Amy), who is obviously pining after him too. That dynamic never gets old.

[Jennifer Leighton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet and sexy! The hero rises *hehe* to the challenge and gives the heroine 7 orgasms (all of them involving his cock instead of just mouth or fingers) in the span of 2 hours. Yes, please! This novella was HOT, but it was also a tender, emotional read.

[Christi (christireadsalot) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seven is a short, contemporary romance novella from Claire Kent. This one all takes place in one day between a no-strings attached couple who have a bet to win!

Amy and Owen first met in a bookstore, they hit it off and had a great conversation before they headed to a hotel nearby. He was in town for 6 months before heading back to London and only looking for something casual, so when the story starts they have been seeing one another on weekends for hot fun and conversation for the past 5 months. It’s just a few weekends until he leaves when they get into a hypothetical conversation about the possibilities of a woman being able to orgasm seven times in two hours (without mouth or fingers), she doesn’t think it’s possible but he says it is and sets out to prove it. And this book is those 2 hours of him trying to prove it, with her being a bit sad that their little affair will all be over soon. But of course, it does have an HEA!

This one was okay, not my fav from this author. I wanted a bit more from the couple.

[Nadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crazy idea for a book! I thoroughly enjoyed it! 7 orgasms in 2 hours...interesting.... Lol

[♥ Rebecca ♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, just to start out, I don't really get the whole big deal out of the 7 orgasms thing. Its pretty much the whole basis of the book. Amy was just convinced that it was impossible. She said she knew her body and it would never happen. She never insisted that it would be impossible for Owen, since it all had to be done with his... ahem. No hands or mouth. Just that it was impossible for her. I personally have no idea how Owen lasted that long. Like damn. I don't have enough experience to say definitively that its impossible for a man, but I do have enough experience to say that it definitely is possible for a woman. So yeah, maybe I am just a lucky woman, but I couldn't really believe the basis of the story.

Aside from that, the book was fun. Too short to be a true love story. It was just great short smut. Seriously hot. The kind of book that will make you squirm and wish for a willing man. Owen was cool enough, although Amy was pretty meh. We didn't have enough time to really get to know either of them. At the end, when Amy told Owen that she loved him, his reaction was pretty adorable. Best part of the book. :P

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a few things that I really liked about this story...

(1) It's meta. I love how the heroine's reading matter (a book about a SEAL with a magic penis) is what sets the plot (such as it is) in motion. There also seemed to be a pretty solid awareness of irony in the story. I loved that.

(2) Unexpected emotional content. In a story that is pretty much about this one time the two characters had a lot of sex in 2 hours, I was surprised to find emotional undertones. I was further surprised to find those undertones compelling.

(3) The sex is pretty dang hot. 'nuff said.

As for what I didn't like so much... I wanted more character development to explain why Amy couldn't possibly fathom that Owen might want more out of their relationship than just great sex. The story is told exclusively from her POV, and she gets a little crazy at points... it would have been nice to understand why. I didn't really enjoy the adversarial aspect of the wager because it didn't make sense to me why Amy would fight it and want to win. Seriously... if Owen uses his magic penis to bring her to glory 7 times in 2 hours, he wins. But you know what? SO DOES SHE. Seven times. That part annoyed me, especially because I couldn't understand why she was being so petty. To be clear: I don't have a problem with heroines (or heroes) being petty -- it happens -- but I need to understand why, else it's just annoying (like when the people in my real life are all petty for no discernible reason... suuuuper annoying, amirite?).

[Ursula Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn’t finish this. Both characters were unlikeable and Owen was just a sadistic jerk. Unfortunately another whiny female with no spine. I’d have left his ass after the first two withdrawal stunts.

Good thing the other book I read, Friction made up for this mess.

[Sherri Babb · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book. I loved Owen and Amy. When they meant they decided on a 6 months of no strings attached and then Owen would be going home and they would move on. As we all know sometimes even though we don't want it to the heart gets involved. From the moment I started reading this book I could tell that Owen and Amy were madly in love with each other. Neither of them had a clue how the other felt. They make a bet 2 hours 7 orgasms' and winner gets to act out there fantasy. Neither realizes that their fantasy just might be the same! This book is sweet, romantic and very hot!

[Angela Ruble Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my 4 snowflake review for Seven by Claire Kent for Eskimo Princess Book Reviews.

Seven is about Owen and Amy, two lovers who are in a sex only relationship. There is a seven orgasm challenge made, and only two hours to fulfill that challenge. Amy is from the United States, she is just starting out at the dentist practice that she works for and isn’t looking for a relationship that could take her away from that. Owen is from the United Kingdom and he is here for only one year then he has to return home. He can’t stay, he must go back home in 28 days. Will he be able to win the challenge so he can play out his fantasy or will she? Will Amy be able to keep her emotions in check until he leaves?

I really liked the concept of this short story. It only took me about an hour to read from start to finish. It was HOT, heck that might even be an understatement. The author gives us a highly descriptive sexual encounter that will scorch your ereader. I didn’t find any errors in the writing, and the story was easy to follow. I only wish there could have been a little bit more. It really did have enough potential to be a full length novel. It sure did get my blood pumping and left me in need of a cold shower.

If you are looking for a steamy read while sitting by the pool or to cuddle up with on a cold night, this one would be a great place to start. It might even make you need to take a cold dip in that pool!

[Callixta · Rating 4 out of 5]

critique complète:http://blue-moon.fr/spip.php?article9571

Sept ? C’est le titre de ce nouveau court roman de Claire Kent alias Noelle Adams. Mais sept quoi ? Comme nous sommes dans une romance érotique, c’est assez facile à deviner ! Il s’agit de sept orgasmes. C’est le chiffre qui va sortir de la bouche d’Amy lorsqu’elle veut taquiner son amant, Owen. Il se moque de ses lectures romantiques avec des héros aux performances impressionnantes, elle répond en le défiant de lui faire avoir sept orgasmes. Ce qui commence comme n eu va devenir un vrai pari entre eux dont l’enjeu n’est peut-être pas de savoir si lui ou elle sont capables d’atteindre ce chiffre.

Comme toujours, Claire Kent montre deux héros raisonnables, ordinaires. Ils se sont rencontrés sur leur lieu de travail, il est Anglais, de passage simplement aux USA. Depuis six mois qu’il est là, il est l’amant temporaire d’Amy, juste l’homme qui lui faut pour accompagner des nuits solitaires ; d’ailleurs dans un mois, il repart. Tout le roman est centré sur ce défi que relève Owen de procurer sept orgasmes en deux heures à sa compagne. Chaque chapitre correspond à un ou plusieurs orgasmes entrecoupés de quelques interludes ( il faut récupérer quand même, surtout pour monsieur !).

[Bookabulary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember having a hard time falling asleep on a 20-hour-plus train ride from Butterworth in Malaysia to Bangkok and trying to go through the ebooks I had with me during that trip. I didn't want to do a whole novel because I didn't want to end up not getting any sleep at all during that overnight ride.

This was the first novella that came across in my list and I decided, well, why not? The blurb was actually kind of funny because...c'mon, you have read the blurb, right? As expected, it was a sexy read. But unexpectedly, it actually had a touch of humor in it that I was not prepared for. I was expecting all this action (remember, blurb!) and was pleasantly surprised by the well-written and witty characters.

The only sad thing about this is the length of this story. I really enjoyed reading Amy and Owen and that blaaaaaazing chemistry of theirs. Eeeeeep! And that ending? That was totally a novel-length worthy ending.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Five Romantic Stars"

Claire Kent has written a beautiful emotional erotic love story!!
I was hooked from the very first page of this book. The chemistry between Amy and Owen flows so smoothly throughout the book I couldn't help but feel the emotion.

Amy and Owen had a sex only relationship for the past 5 months because Owen has to return to London in 28 days and Amy wants to get on with her career. They meet in a bookstore one day and Amy puts out a challenge.....

Amy must have seven orgasms within two hours in one afternoon. Amy doesn't think it is possible but Owen is definitely up for the challenge.

For a short novella this story really kept me interested. It was easy to connect with Amy and Owen. The writing was amazing and the story was easy to follow and believable. If you like short erotic stories; this book is for you. I loved it!!!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story starts off with a relationship already in place. Amy in conversation tells Owen about the seven O's and states that it's impossible and so the bet is set and Owen is determine to make it happen.

I actually give this book 3 1/2 as I quite enjoyed the banter, but I feel the story dragged on a bit and it wasn't till the end that it all came together and Amy realized that the bet didn't matter anymore and that there was more to just a little wager at stake here, which Owen clearly specifies a few times, but Amy doesn't catch it an agonizes over winning instead of revealing what she is truly feeling.

I enjoyed the ending and the endearment of Owen, but I felt the story lack enough oomph? Thus the reason it took me sooooo long to finish.

[Lily Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is what I expect in an erotic romance, erotic encounters full of love and romance.
Amy challenges Owen he'll never be able to give her seven orgasms in two hours. What follows is the hottest and most crucial two hours of their life. I find this author writes some of the best sex scenes I've ever read because they are hot, real and sensual and I can feel the characters' chemistry that is over the charts and their love connection through little gestures, hidden emotions and unspoken words.
A quick, hot and deep read.

[Catheryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

On my list of favorite heroes, most of them will be from Claire Kent.

I adored Owen throughout the entire story. He was everything! Amy on the other hand was a bit annoying at times. I don't know why she fought the challenge so much. But either way, this book was a fun time and Claire Kent gave us another amazing hero.

[L.Boom · Rating 3 out of 5]

If this book had an actual storyline, it would have been really good! I liked the hero anyways, and I would have loved to know how their relationship had developped to this point!

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

No surprises. Good read.
Personal "irkism": over-use of a word, in this case, "mushy". Does that word even belong in erotica?!

[MBR · Rating 3 out of 5]

Claire Kent’s Seven is a short, sizzling novella built on the premise of a no-strings-attached arrangement that inevitably turns into something more complicated. The story revolves around Amy and Owen, two people who had set out with the firm intention of keeping things strictly physical, only to find themselves tangled in emotions neither expected. What begins as a daring wager between them soon unravels layers of possessiveness and longing that belie their casual arrangement.

Owen is the quintessential Claire Kent hero; gentle and understated in everyday life but all alpha behind closed doors. A British transplant with charm tucked under his quiet exterior, he is the sort of hero who sneaks up on you with his intensity. Amy, by contrast, is ambitious, a woman determined to keep her emotions in check and not lose herself to something she insists should remain temporary. Yet, despite her best efforts, she struggles with the growing pull Owen has on her.

Their dynamic is built on friction. Amy’s determination to keep things light clashes with Owen’s increasing inability to pretend he doesn’t care more deeply. The push-and-pull between them is where the tension lies, and while the novella is heavy on erotic encounters, it also highlights how easily a relationship meant to be uncomplicated can grow roots.

The sex scenes are exactly what one expects from Kent; creative, scorching, and layered with emotion that sneaks in when least expected. That said, Amy as a heroine was a harder sell for me. Her stubbornness sometimes crossed into annoyance, making her difficult to empathize with. In contrast, Owen’s blend of control, humor, and unexpected tenderness made him the clear standout.

What worked best was Kent’s trademark way of blending intimacy with vulnerability. Even in a story this short, she manages to showcase the risk of opening yourself up to love when you have convinced yourself that you are not looking for it. Still, I could not shake the feeling that Amy’s characterization needed more balance to match the depth Owen brought to the table.

Recommended for: Readers who enjoy erotic romance novellas, British heroes who ooze charm, and the tension of a friends-with-benefits arrangement evolving into more.

Final Verdict: A friends with benefits novella with Kent’s signature eroticism that stands out for inventiveness in the bedroom!


Rating = 3/5

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[Sandra R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming, well written novella that packs a surprise punch once you get into it. (This author also writes under the name Noelle Adams) We know nothing about Amy and Owen outside of this Saturday afternoon, so not a great deal of in-depth character development - apart from knowing Amy's true feelings for Owen (this story is told from Amy's POV).

They spend each weekend together while Owen is in America working (he's a Brit) and they have 28 days left, having spent the last five months as exclusive partners. It's a great arrangement for them and they are 'Friends With Benefits'. They are in the bookstore where they originally met and Amy is reading the blurb for a romance novel. She mentions that it's unrealistic, as the hero gives the heroine seven orgasms in one session. Hence the title of this particular novella. Owen takes this statement as a challenge!!

Don't read this book if you can't handle a hot afternoon with plenty of 'steam' - LOL. Um... Seven times...?? Can he ?? Will he ?? This is romantic erotica and the sex and whole afternoon felt very 'real'. I adored this couple.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is everything that I want in a romance novella. Just enough angst to create a bit of anticipation and conflict. The romance was there; mostly developed before the events that take place in this novella and the author wrote those elements really well. The characters were written so believably and realistically that I immediately became invested in their relationship. The sex scenes were hot as fuck with a fun, bantery, competitive kind of energy woven into their will-they-wont-they dynamics. This slaps.

[K.G. White · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was short but fulfilling. Basically, Amy and Owen are in a situationship, as he has to go back to England after his year in the states and she just started her career as a dentist, so she can't leave anytime soon. They agreed their relationship was temporary, but it seems that both of them are holding something back: their true feelings for each other. Over the course of seven, Amy can't hold back any more.

[Leigh Kramer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great premise, perplexing execution. I didn’t understand why Amy was fighting Owen on giving her seven orgasms just because she hates to lose. That’s the kind of bet where everyone wins!


Characters: Amy is a 28 year old white dentist. Owen is a 34 year old white British corporate finance executive. This is set in Baltimore.

Content notes: on page sex, edging, sex toy, ageist joke, “manhood” as euphemism, gender essentialism, ableist language

[SexySiren24 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great erotic novella. Super hot and emotionally charged. I really enjoyed Amy and Owen and wish we could've seen their story unfold from the beginning.
After reading this and Hold, I can say Claire Kent is a talented writer. Her stuff seems to mostly be short stories, but she should come out with a series or some stand alone novels, imo. They would be great, I've no doubt.