Dark Room: A Society X Novel

What caught my eye regarding this book was the cover first of all. As I read the description of what the story line was going to be about, I knew I had to read it and man I am so happy I did. I was not disappointed one bit.

Story starts off basically Mia, a girl that has dealt with an abusive boyfriend (verbally, not physically) pretty much letting her know that she is not worth anything. She puts her dreams on hold to help out her brother who has opened up a gym. When her bf Rachel suggest they go to a club called Society X due to a bachelorette party, Mia hesitates, but goes along to appease her friend, but what she doesn't know is that the moment she steps into that world, her world is about to get rocked.

Parker is a suave, smooth, handsome guy who has done business with all types of companies. Inheriting his grandfather's company, Parker knows what is good business and what's not, but when he gets a call from an old friend who wants to go into business with him, he's a little bit leery on what type of business he's going to get into. Once he finds out, he does something out of the blue, at least for his nature, he becomes part of Society X's world and books his first encounter in the "DARK ROOM" with a woman he can't seem to get out of his mind. She is all he thinks about, but....Who is she??

Mia throws caution to the wind and decides to do what she never thought she would do and that's just have fun for one night, or so she thought, but when she has her first experience in the "DARK ROOM" with the mysterious stranger, seems she can't get enough even after her rating comes in, but though money is tight she finds out her member fee is being paid by this stranger.

With her ex, Zac hounding her to get back together, Parker takes it upon himself to be her bodyguard, since they have known each other since high school and Parker being Andrew's best friend for years, he can't let anything happen to her, even though she is off limits due to her being his bf's sister.

Will these 2 see past their feelings they have been hiding from one another?
Will Mia find out who her mystery man is?
Will Parker finally find out who the woman that invades his dreams is??

AWESOME JOB FROM AUTHORS: HEIDI MCLAUGHLIN AND L.P. DOVER!!!!!

If you want to know...Check this book out!!!!

Loved this!!! Super unique plot line. Parker and Mia are life long friends. They both become members of a sex club, Parker joins as a perk of being a new investor in the club, Mia joins after being invited while attending a friend's bachelorette party. There are different fetish rooms to try out but they are both intrigued by the "Dark Room." Members enter this room with the intent to have sex with strangers anonymously. No names or numbers. Since your sense of sight is taken away you can only imagine how that heightens your other senses. The Dark Room scenes are scorching hot and Parker and Mia's chemistry is off the charts! Loved the everyday interaction between these two completely unknowing that at night they are living out their fantasies with each other.

Really loved the secondary characters and am hoping this is the first of a new series. Great author chemistry between these two writers! Give us more!

Holy moly!! This book was incredibly HOT and sweet. The whole premise for Society X might not be for everyone but this story was so much more than that. It's a sweet funny love story. Definitely 5 stars for me!!!

The writing is great, plot is pretty original and the sex scenes are well written. Personally, I'd liked to have had more suspense and angst with the drama, this just wasn't a "page turner" for me. Also, the secondary, supporting characters fell a bit flat, and if I'm being honest, I didn't fully engage/connect with the H or h in the book. All in all, this was a decent, light, quick read, but nothing left me reeling, or craving more, or dying to read the book again.

This was such a touching and ultra romantic story. It grabbed my attention from the get go and kept me on the edge of my seat. I applaud the authors for giving us the fairytale feeling with the heartstirring use of sex and can say I really enjoyed reading a story that was based on mutual love, respect, trust, friendship. This book really makes you believe in that unconditional, emotional and selfless love that we all want to have at least once in our lives.

About the story: Parker and Mia meet in the Dark Room of Society X Sex Club, in which people experience anonymous sex. Parker is the new (silent) investor, the owner is a good friend of his, and he decides to live the experience of the Dark Room because of the mystery that surrounds it.

Dark Room: The two partners can have sex in a dark room, but it’s forbidden to talk to each other, exchange numbers and names… No strings attached - freedom in experiencing sex - easy sex on the down-low - emotionally safe - live sexual fantasies with strangers!!

Parker’s first partner is Mia. That’s also Mia’s first usage of the Dark Room. Their sexual chemistry is amazing. When they start have pre-arranged meetings in the Dark Room, they soon develop deep feelings for each other.

My thoughts: Do you believe in fate? Well if you don’t you will after reading this book! Both Mia and Parker face a double dilemma – either invest in love outside the Dark Room or keep on drawing pleasure from the unconventional relationship with their partner in the Dark Room. In the end, friendship, true love and fate pull them through.

This romantic story will fill your heart. The love that is written on these pages is enough for anyone to just melt. Readers will find the connection between the characters quite surprising and endearing. I was so glad to watch Mia and Parker go through some very tough times and stick it out together and draw from each other. I would recommend this book.

This book has it all—an unique story line, steam, and likeable characters. When two people who have secretly loved each other for years end up at a posh club without knowledge of the other one joining, it can only mean one thing: the start of something great.

Mia is brought on board to join Society X through a friend. Parker, a well-known businessman, wants to check out where his money is going as a silent investor in the club. After one night in the dark room, both are hooked. The catch? Both have known each other for years, and neither one knows the other is a member of the club.

Because of a new investment, Parker hires Mia to work with him. The two grow closer, but Parker’s one rule is to never get involved with employees. His way of thinking is that if he hires Mia, he won’t be able to get involved with her. Guess what? It’s too late. He’s already involved deeply with her, and she with him.

With lots of drama from an ex as well as a new employee, this book takes readers on a twist of fantastic interweaving subplots that only make the main plot that much better.

From two very talented authors whom I love, this fast-paced, sweet read is one I cannot recommend enough. A job well done!
Review posted for Hooked on Books.

I loved everything about this story. Virtually knowing nothing but the blurb and a seeing a few image teasers floating around social media, I was at a complete surprise that the Dark Room started out in one genre then hopped into another sub-genre. Either way this book is worth its 5 Society X Stars.
I will admit that I am trying to write a review that will:
1. Justify the captivating, titillating, straight up erotic in conception, story.(I think I may fail but at this point I will say… You want to be in the Dark Room just like I did.)
2. Not spoil it for the next reader. If I say too much then you will not be able to fully appreciate the genus of the collaborating minds that came together to bring us Dark Room.
From the very first page until the very last I was nothing but in the Dark Room. I fell head first into each scene and the anticipation of the next. It would be remiss to say that if Heidi McLaughlin and L.P Dover never collaborated on another project we all are sure to be missing out on some great storytelling. The characters and their relationships were fun and memorable. The highs and lows were on point. And the Dark Room? Whew, there is something to be said about no names, no lights, and no talking.
Holy Manolos. I think it’s time for a re-read.

What a fantastic novel by Heidi McLaughlin & L.P. Dover!!! Parker & Mia were great characters and their story isn't all hearts and flowers; more like blindfolds & dark rooms!! Parker, that man is so charming and swoon worthy!! Seriously, right from the beginning I was enchanted by his character. He oozes sex appeal & power. Mia, she is shy yet has a fire in her spirit that makes her bold. The chemistry from when these two characters meet is electrifying!! I loved that these two characters were different yet the same. Their personalities balanced each other. These two authors wrote a flawless book; I couldn't tell that it was written by two authors. The story line just flowed beautifully and each character was well developed. I loved that this book was kind of out of the norm for romance books these days. It wasn't insta-love and it wasn't rushed. Dark Room: Society X is definitely going on my re read shelf and I hope to see more collaborations by Heidi McLaughlin & L.P. Dover!!

***WARNING… There are some spoilers in my review but the main one is not too far into the beginning of the story***

Holy Heck!! I just finished Dark Room by Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover and let me tell you I absolutely LOVED it! The premise of this book is something very different than I have read before, making it even so much more enjoyable! I had a hard time figuring out how I could write this review without some spoilers and I just couldn’t. Though the big secret is revealed early on by the reader it is not by the characters.

Parker Ward runs his family business, and he does it very well. Parker is smart and strong in the boardroom, yet sexy and hot as heck in the bedroom! He is also seriously romantic but very guarded and cautious at the same time. I’ve seriously got it bad for him. Through an old friend and business deal, Parker ends up in the dark room of Society X, where the room is pitch black; therefore you are utterly and completely anonymous. There is not talking allowed, and still Parker finds himself completely taken by the woman he spends his time with….

Mia Hudson, works an fulfilling job at her brother’s gym has just gotten out of a pretty toxic relationship. Wanting to rebel against the bad feelings she was left with, Mia also finds herself in the dark room at Society X. Little does she know her brother’s best friend Parker Ward is the man she ends up in there with!!

And so the fun and hot stuff begins…. Parker would never go near his friend’s sister and in an effort to keep his distance he hires Mia to help him out with a deal his company is getting into and where her fashion background is needed. These two have all kinds of chemistry both in the dark room and out of it! Imagine, living out your anonymous fantasy with the person you are fantasizing about and not even knowing it? Well, this made for some seriously hot scenes!

As the story unfolds the attraction between these two both at work, and at play… well it totally intensifies. Walking that fine line between friends and colleagues gets harder and harder. Now throw in a jealous office girl and a loser of an ex-boyfriend and this story goes from hot to on fire!!!

I really loved how Heidi and L.P. set up the backgrounds for Parker and Mia and slowly gave us little tidbits into their pasts as friends throughout the book. It was so wonderful to see they had such a strong foundation, making it easy for them to trust each other and their feelings. The attraction seemed so natural and effortless for them… And little did they know that their sexual chemistry was off the charts!!

Everything seems to come to a head at once, and boy was it explosive. I was literally sitting up biting my nails to see if they could fix the volcano that seemed to have erupted right at their feet! And the way the big reveal happened!!! Brilliant!! The Dark Room: A Society X Novel by Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover was a really fun, sexy and intriguing read. Definitely earning 5 stars from me!!!

Two amazing authors, Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover, have come together to bring us a fantastic story full of secrets, love, sex and mystery!

Dark Room is different than other books I have read before- the story is totally unique, original and creative. Dark Room is perfectly paced, full of twists and turns, and so hot your kindle will be at risk of catching on fire.

The writing is seamless. I mean totally seamless. You would have no idea you are reading a book written by two people if it didn’t say so on the cover. It is impossible to tell who wrote which character or which part. And I loved the dual point of view.

The writing is great, the plot is unique and you won’t be able to put it down. I cannot wait for the next book in the series and to see what else Heidi and L.P. have in store for us. I know it will be great! Does what happens in the Dark Room stay in the Dark Room? Read Dark Room and find out!

OH MY GOODNESS!!! THIS IS A MUST READ!!

Dark Room was a great book written by 2 wonderful authors. The book flowed so well that I could not tell the difference in writing between Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover. My only complaint is that I didn’t want the book to end. The characters, storyline, writing were all 5 stars for me.

Parker is one hot man!! He owns his hotness. He is confident even cocky sat times. He is looking into investing in his friend Bryce’s club, Society X. He decides to get firsthand knowledge of what the club is about by trying out the Dark Room. (You want to try out the Dark Room). There he finds his sexual match but not only that he feels a connection with her and that starts all the fun!

Mia is a girl I would love to hang out with. She is going through a little bit of a low time in her life though. She isn’t living up to her potential because she has become complacent. Her friends are trying to get her out of that by having her try something new. Once Mia starts opening herself up to her potential, you can’t help but cheer for her. I absolutely loved Mia.

This book is a book that your significant other will thank you for reading because it is one super sexy book. There is definitely a storyline to it also so although it revolves around a sex club it isn’t just about sex.

I couldn’t put the book down and was finding anyway to read even while I was supposed to be working. Trust me and one click this book now!! I need more Society X and can’t wait to see what room we get to explore next.

There will be no spoilers in this review. You need to read this amazing story for yourself and experience the magic that Heidi Laughlin and L.P. Dover have created!!
When I opened this book and started to read, I was immediately thrown out of my comfort zone. The first sentence scared me to pieces. Sex club?? Wait, I don’t read about books like this. What are these wonderful authors doing to me? I was immediately on guard and fearful that the book was going to be about topics I have no desire to read. Then, I continued to read, admittedly with a little trepidation. As the story progressed, I was hooked. I had thoughts and questions I needed answered… When will the main characters figure out who the other is? How will it happen? What gives it away?? I needed to know and I needed to know now! I couldn’t stop reading this book, it’s so addicting. It was like binge watching your favorite show on Netflix. You can’t stop reading.
The characters are all three dimensional, well written, and have great dialogue. The “bad guys” you want to deck, and the main characters are just plain awesome!!
I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!!!! Both Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover are amazing authors in their own right. Every time L.P. has a new book out, it automatically goes to the top of my ‘Need to read or die pile.’ I would give this book more than 5 stars, but for some crazy reason, it’s not allowed.

There will be no spoilers in this review. You need to read this amazing story for yourself and experience the magic that Heidi Laughlin and L.P. Dover have created!!
When I opened this book and started to read, I was immediately thrown out of my comfort zone. The first sentence scared me to pieces. Sex club?? Wait, I don’t read about books like this. What are these wonderful authors doing to me? I was immediately on guard and fearful that the book was going to be about topics I have no desire to read. Then, I continued to read, admittedly with a little trepidation. As the story progressed, I was hooked. I had thoughts and questions I needed answered… When will the main characters figure out who the other is? How will it happen? What gives it away?? I needed to know and I needed to know now! I couldn’t stop reading this book, it’s so addicting. It was like binge watching your favorite show on Netflix. You can’t stop reading.
The characters are all three dimensional, well written, and have great dialogue. The “bad guys” you want to deck, and the main characters are just plain awesome!!
I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!!!! Both Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover are amazing authors in their own right. Every time L.P. has a new book out, it automatically goes to the top of my ‘Need to read or die pile.’ I would give this book more than 5 stars, but for some crazy reason, it’s not allowed.

I would definitely give this book way more than five feathers if I could!!!! I'm almost certain this will be in my top 10 of 2016!

How hot is this.....totally anonymous sex? I mean completely and totally anonymous!! Like separate entrance rooms, completely dark, female enters, then male enters. No talking at all. The two of you enjoy amazing sex.....seriously HAWT.....and walk away.

Ok, so maybe it's not everyone's cup of tea but you have to admit at least to the fact that it is one hell of a fantasy. For one incredibly busy male, Parker, and a female, Mia, that needs to recover from a horrible time with an ex......doing something daring and a little out of their comfort zone is something neither of them can turn down.

So I've said how HOT this book is but let me also talk about the story for a minute. Crazy good!!! Corporate takeovers, buying business, parents, brothers, crazy friends, jobs, clubs, ex boyfriends and finding out your own talents all make this one amazing story!!!

I can't describe how amazing and wonderful and FANtastic this book is! Michelle and I were reading at the same time and we kept texting each other "OMG" and "YES!" over and over!!! Read this book!!! Better yet read with a friend!!!!

Highly Recommend!!!

Parker is wealthy, powerful and possessive. He has no problems getting the attention of women. Unfortunately, he has yet to find the right one. The one that wants more than just his status and his money. He decides to indulge in a business transaction, because why not try the product? Only, he didn't realize just how addicted he would become.

Mia is strong willed and independent. After getting out of an emotionally abusive relationship, she's ready to find who she truly is again, put herself out there and experience new things. What she thought would be a one time thing turns out to be more than what she bargained for.

Dark Room was not what I expected but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a fan of both Heidi McLaughlin and LP Dover's writing so when I heard about this book, I couldn't wait to jump in. Dark Room is sexy, mysterious and enticing. I was hooked from start to finish and I could not put this book down. There were quite a few twists that caught me by surprise though there were a couple points that were a bit predictable. Them chemistry between Parker and Mia was indescribable. These two are HOT! I really enjoyed their banter with each other and with the supporting characters. I loved the idea of Society X. The mystery of the Dark Room was very intriguing and really kept me wanting more.

I absolutely loved this book. Mia and Parker were both real characters that I loved reading about. Parker is Mia's older brothers best friend and they have known each other forever. Mia has loved Parker for awhile but they never got a chance to try to be together. Parker is a playboy and Mia was always in a relationship.

One night at a bachlorette party, Mia discovers a whole new world that will turn her life upside down. The dark room, where you have sex in the complete dark and you aren't allowed to speak, so you don't know who your partner is and that's how it's supposed to be.

When Mia and Parker have the best sex of their lives and they don't even know with who, they both start to crave the dark room and the partner who is changing everything. Outside of the dark room, Mia and Parker are getting close but both have feelings for the person they don't even know. When some things start to click for both of them and they realize who their dark room partner is, they have to figure out if they want a relationship outside of the room.

This was such an awesome idea and I'm hoping we get more from the club and the people we were introduced to in this book. Its definitely a must read!

Reviewer for Bloggin with M. Brennan

I absolutely loved this story. As individual authors I will read just about anything and having the two combined makes it a jackpot. It was fabulous seeing how these characters start out under the cloak of identity and seeing that ultimately they were destined to be together. I would definitely love to see more with this book by becoming a series utilizing the other characters. If you have never read any of these authors books I would highly recommend you read this then diving into their individual books. I love how each character was well developed and the storyline captured you from the first page to end. The storyline was flowing great and so much work went into giving great visual descriptions of the settings the reader felt in the story. I received a copy in exchange for a honest and unbiased opinion.

“Holding my breath, I watch as the door shuts behind him. Did I really just kiss him? Once I start working for him, there’ll be no more late night meetings at my house, or stolen kisses. He’ll be a forbidden fruit. And if given the chance, I know I’ll take a bite.”

5 sinfully sexy stars!! This book has/had me hooked!!

There’s three rules you must abide by when entering Society X: No names, no exchanging numbers and everything is anonymous. Society X is a place where any and every fantasy is at your reach. I won’t go into much more detail except to say that Parker is worth every broken rule!! He’s sexy and so worth the risk!!! Great, great book!!

**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**

Received an ARC for an honest review.

Interesting concept for this story about strangers meeting in a dark room and having sex without talking or seeing each other. The story flowed well together. I really enjoyed it.

Parker and Mia have known each other for a long time. He's her brother's best friend and they have also been friends since they were children. They have always had a thing for each other but never acted on it.

Mia and Parker go into the dark room for different reasons. He goes because he's investing in the place. She goes into it because she wants to feel free from the previous relationship she was in. She had a boyfriend that never let her grow and become successful.

I liked the chemistry between Mia and Parker. Her ex is a real douche who doesn't know how to appreciate and care for Mia or anyone. Whenever anyone was in the dark room it was a steamy scene. I really enjoyed this book. I like that there's a story to it and not just about the dark room.

I would recommend it to anyone over 18.

Dark Room...how do I review this one without letting anything about it slip?? That's going to be a hard one.

First of all, the collaboration of Heidi and LP is AMAZING!! You never know in this book who is writing what. They're voices definitely are combined and they bring you to a whole new world for each of them. I cannot wait to see what these two bring us next! They are the perfect combination together!

This book, just wow! Not something you expected. But something you definitely won't put down! I read this book in just hours. I was enraptured from the first page to the very last.

Parker, yum, is just a business man who knows what he wants and how he wants it. He's become very successful in his world because of this.
Mia, just doing what she needs to do. She wasn't sure this was what she wanted but after her first time, she wants more and more.
These two have a very very hot dynamic!

Wait til you get your hands on this one, you won't be disappointed!
Bravo Heidi and LP!!

Mia is still recovering from her breakup with her cheating boyfriend and a ride in the dark room in Society X is definitely up her alley. Parker just became a silent investor in his friend’s business and trying out what he has put money in is what he does right after. Their chemistry is off the charts, their connection in bed deep, but they don’t know each other’s identity. There are rules that they have to respect in the club, and no talking is one of them. They come for more, every time more addicted to the other one, not knowing that they are way more connected than they ever thought. Especially since Mia is Parker’s best friend’s little sister. And his crush since childhood.

It was a great story and I loved the premise of this book. I was really interested in how the authors would tell this kind of story, with two strangers becoming addicted to each other in a sex club without knowing each other’s name. I think they did a great job and I loved the other conflict they added in it. This is definitely a must read!

I was certainly surprised with this book, it wasn’t what I was used to read by Heidi McLaughlin but her pairing with L.P. Dover made this story absolutely wonderful. I enjoyed every page of it. I couldn’t even really tell where one author wrote and then the other, I was so deep into the story that it just flowed by. Parker and Mia are certainly a couple I fell in love with. The mystery behind the Dark Room made their relationship start in a way like no other, they didn’t know anything about them, telling would break the rules and they both wanted to be a part of Society X just to see each other, but reality outside everything where real issues they have to overcome.

It is certainly not a story you will find predictable, on the contrary, I found it very interesting and with a lot of depth behind everything the characters did. I truly recommend this book for anyone, if you are a fan of either author is a must, but if you haven’t read any of them, this is a book you want to click on and start reading.

Two awesome authors come together for the writing of Dark Room and its explosive! Dark Room is like a modern day fairy tale feel great good friends falling for eachother kind of contemporary romance. The writing is impeccable and the story is so interesting it will keep ypu entertained from beginning to end.
Parker and Mia are friends in real life. They each have a thing for eachother mot knowing about the others secret crush.
Then coincidentally, they both join the highly erotic Society X club where they conveniently paired up in ‘the dark room’. In the dark room, there are no lights, no talking, no sharing of any information whatsoever. Thats against the rules. But after the first encounter they are both hooked and keep coming back to see their special partner in the dark room.
This is a romantic erotic story that will leave your heart pumping and your panties wet! Holy smoke balls hot!

Mia and Parker are this amazing and wonderful couple reading how they find love with each other then more is truly amazing the sparks that fly on the pages was so over the top it shined. This story was full of life it shared some past that really helped explain the characters and the feelings that they had. All around this is a MUST READ 2 person POV story. Some parts where a little slow and some others parts of the story I just wanted to smack all the characters. I felt as the end was reaching that more should be taking place I wanted more that's for sure and I know I craved more and more of this story.

***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ [...]***

5 stars
This book kept me hooked from the very beginning. Every time "life" made me put it down, I couldn't wait to pick it back up, I had to know what was going to happen next!
This was sexy hot! Getting inside Parker's head and seeing his choices, thoughts, reactions made me fall for him. Getting inside Gia's head made me want to see what her next choice would be, her emotions felt real. There were a few twists in there that I really enjoyed, I wasn't completely surprised by them, some I really hoped for. I loved every part of this story.

Dark Room is exactly what you think is about and so much more. Whilst the blurb hints of what the Dark Room is about and who our characters are. There is so much more to this delightful story that made me devouring this book.

Whilst the book centres about the mysterious Dark Room , a room which allows you exhibitions to run wild and be free to succumb to your carnal desires. The story is about love and friendship. It reads like any other romance with a bit of a naughty side.

Now there are two layers to the story that fuse this story and show two the different sides. However I’m not going to tell you the full gist of the story. What you need to know these two meet in the Dark Room and experience wild crazy anonymous sex. After they both decided to take a taste of what is on offer .

Mia wants a walk on the wild side after a break up that has put in the dumps somewhat and hopes that one taste will be enough. But she never expects to find a man like Parker in this room on her very first time and have sexual chemistry through roof with this mysterious man .

As Parker is new silent investor into the club and wants to experience its dealings first hand to understand the mystery and the allure of the club. He wanted just a taste as well but after one experience in Dark Room with her . Everything goes out of the window and arranges prearrange meetings with her.

As time pasts and they fall for each other in the dark room. Questions arise. Is this fate, or will they be doom from the beginning .

Dark Room was interesting book on a number levels. One hand you got the whole naughty angle and then other side you have the whole idea of fate. Was them both being arranged to experience the Dark Room together had a great motive at play exploring true love and friendship through fate?

If you haven’t read any thing by either of these authors before you are in a treat. I adore what I have read from Dover and heard the praise of McLaughlin over the years from fellow book lovers. So this was a must read and they didn’t disappoint. This is no just another erotica, suspense whatever you want to label it. Yes the Dark Room had all that but the basis of the story was as romantic as they come. It will pull on your heartstrings and the next moment want to set your panties on fire. It is a perfect mix and something different from what is out there.

If you are seeking of fairytales and HEA and don’t mind some naughty fun in your romances. You need to read this one. I couldn’t tell who was writing which part and it was seamless. I do hope the next instalment released this year. As I love the concept

4 .5 couples

Another must read novel!
I have read everything every written by Heidi McLaughlin and a few books from L.P Dover.
This book is not what I was expecting it to be, going into it! I am so glad that I was wrong.
I always get skeptical when two authors cowrite a book. I feel that ones writing may overshadow the others. That is so not the case in this novel!
Every part of this novel was written beautifully. Some scenes are so hot you will fan yourself because you will be blushing! The characters have a way of making you love them and sucking you in, leaving you wanting more!
I definitely recommend this novel and I will be rereading again in the future!
5/5 Stars!

I generously received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

Wow...just wow...I enjoyed this book immensely and the premise of the story line was outstanding!

I immediately fell in love with Parker and Mia --- the development of these characters were interesting and spot on. These two authors did a great job of melding their different writing styles together to enhance a smooth read.

Definitely a book I will be remembering for a long time!

Surprisingly I enjoyed this book. It was well written and it flowed. The characters were relatable and their emotions came out of the pages. The authors did an awesome job in blending in the erotic and romance together. The story about how two people who grew up together and was secretly in love but ended up in the dark room was unexpected. It is rare to find a great erotica with a good plot. The sex scenes was steamy and was not overdone. Definitely recommend this book.

Mia and Parker are this amazing and wonderful couple reading how they find love with each other then more is truly amazing the sparks that fly on the pages was so over the top it shined. This story was full of life it shared some past that really helped explain the characters and the feelings that they had. All around this is a MUST READ 2 person POV story. Some parts where a little slow and some others parts of the story I just wanted to smack all the characters. I felt as the end was reaching that more should be taking place I wanted more that's for sure and I know I craved more and more of this story.

***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ [...]***

5 stars
This book kept me hooked from the very beginning. Every time "life" made me put it down, I couldn't wait to pick it back up, I had to know what was going to happen next!
This was sexy hot! Getting inside Parker's head and seeing his choices, thoughts, reactions made me fall for him. Getting inside Gia's head made me want to see what her next choice would be, her emotions felt real. There were a few twists in there that I really enjoyed, I wasn't completely surprised by them, some I really hoped for. I loved every part of this story.

So, I actually have mixed feelings about Dark Room. Let's start off with the characters.

I really liked both main characters Parker and Mia. I admired that Mia was brave enough to go for it with the club, and that she knew what she wanted to do with her life but set aside her dreams to help her brother. As for Parker, he's wonderfully alpha-strong and sexy, self-assured, loyal to his friends-the classic leading man. And I'm always a fan of the best friend's sister/brother's best friend matchup.

The concept of Society X is intriguing and has me wondering if I could find something like that in my town...or it would have me wondering if I wasn't already married. Especially fascinating is the dark room itself, the idea of the sensual overload is totally captivating and just the though of that room is enough to stimulate your imagination.

My reservations come with the pace of the story-at times it felt rushed, even when it came to the scenes in the dark room. I guess due to the nature of the room, it just seemed like those scenes should have been a bit more drawn out and more of a tease for the senses...but instead to me it felt like they went pretty quickly. It also felt like the overall writing was not as polished as I would expect from these authors based on their individual books that I have read previously.

But overall, it's an interesting story, and my curiosity is piqued for more books in this world. In particular for Andrew (Mia's brother/Parker's best friend), I'd definitely be on board for his story. Dark Room was a 3.5-star read for me, and fans of the more sensual contemporary romances will want to pick this one up. Recommended for 18+ only due to adult language and sexual content.

Dark Room is exactly what you think is about and so much more. Whilst the blurb hints of what the Dark Room is about and who our characters are. There is so much more to this delightful story that made me devouring this book.

Whilst the book centres about the mysterious Dark Room , a room which allows you exhibitions to run wild and be free to succumb to your carnal desires. The story is about love and friendship. It reads like any other romance with a bit of a naughty side.

Now there are two layers to the story that fuse this story and show two the different sides. However I’m not going to tell you the full gist of the story. What you need to know these two meet in the Dark Room and experience wild crazy anonymous sex. After they both decided to take a taste of what is on offer .

Mia wants a walk on the wild side after a break up that has put in the dumps somewhat and hopes that one taste will be enough. But she never expects to find a man like Parker in this room on her very first time and have sexual chemistry through roof with this mysterious man .

As Parker is new silent investor into the club and wants to experience its dealings first hand to understand the mystery and the allure of the club. He wanted just a taste as well but after one experience in Dark Room with her . Everything goes out of the window and arranges prearrange meetings with her.

As time pasts and they fall for each other in the dark room. Questions arise. Is this fate, or will they be doom from the beginning .

Dark Room was interesting book on a number levels. One hand you got the whole naughty angle and then other side you have the whole idea of fate. Was them both being arranged to experience the Dark Room together had a great motive at play exploring true love and friendship through fate?

If you haven’t read any thing by either of these authors before you are in a treat. I adore what I have read from Dover and heard the praise of McLaughlin over the years from fellow book lovers. So this was a must read and they didn’t disappoint. This is no just another erotica, suspense whatever you want to label it. Yes the Dark Room had all that but the basis of the story was as romantic as they come. It will pull on your heartstrings and the next moment want to set your panties on fire. It is a perfect mix and something different from what is out there.

If you are seeking of fairytales and HEA and don’t mind some naughty fun in your romances. You need to read this one. I couldn’t tell who was writing which part and it was seamless. I do hope the next instalment released this year. As I love the concept

4 .5 couples

Another must read novel!
I have read everything every written by Heidi McLaughlin and a few books from L.P Dover.
This book is not what I was expecting it to be, going into it! I am so glad that I was wrong.
I always get skeptical when two authors cowrite a book. I feel that ones writing may overshadow the others. That is so not the case in this novel!
Every part of this novel was written beautifully. Some scenes are so hot you will fan yourself because you will be blushing! The characters have a way of making you love them and sucking you in, leaving you wanting more!
I definitely recommend this novel and I will be rereading again in the future!
5/5 Stars!

I generously received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

Wow...just wow...I enjoyed this book immensely and the premise of the story line was outstanding!

I immediately fell in love with Parker and Mia --- the development of these characters were interesting and spot on. These two authors did a great job of melding their different writing styles together to enhance a smooth read.

Definitely a book I will be remembering for a long time!

Surprisingly I enjoyed this book. It was well written and it flowed. The characters were relatable and their emotions came out of the pages. The authors did an awesome job in blending in the erotic and romance together. The story about how two people who grew up together and was secretly in love but ended up in the dark room was unexpected. It is rare to find a great erotica with a good plot. The sex scenes was steamy and was not overdone. Definitely recommend this book.

4.50 - 5.00 Stars
Title: Dark Room (Society X)
Authors: Heidi McLaughlin & L.P. Dover
Release Date: January 26, 2016
No cliffhanger

Are you looking for a hot romance on a cold winter night? Well, it's cold here in NY, and this sinfully sexy new release is just what I needed to steam up my Kindle screen. I devoured Dark Room in one sitting. This unputdownable book is total Kindle Crack. At first, I thought was going to be another sex club story (I have read my fair share). Boy, was I wrong. Dark Room is fun, hot and heartfelt all at the same time! One-click this book!

4.5 stars--- DARK ROOM is the first installment in the adult, contemporary SOCIETY X erotic, romance series co-written by Heidi McLaughlin and L.P.Dover.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Parker and Mia) DARK ROOM follows two converging paths that focuses on the friends to lovers/forbidden relationship between fashion designer/ fitness instructor Mia Hudson, and billionaire businessman Parker Ward; and their elite memberships at Society X-an exclusive adult entertainment and sex club. What ensues is the push and pull of a forbidden relationship when Parker hires Mia for his new fashion endeavor; and the rendezvous at Society X where nobody knows your name; and the Dark Room holds secrets that can never be revealed.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Mia’s brother and Parker’s best friend Drew Hudson; Society X Club owner Bryce Adams, and Mia’s ex boyfriend Zac. We are also introduced Mia’s besties Rachel and Stacey-Rachel gives Mia the push to experience everything that Society X has to offer.

The world building focuses on Society X-the back rooms, the sex rooms and the Dark Room where couples explore one another without the benefit of sight or sound.

The relationship between Parker and Mia is one of friends to lovers-a fated explosion of mystery, touch and scent-where the desire of the unknown is as strong as for the forbidden fruit. Mia and Parker have loved one another for a number of years, but neither one made an effort to cross over to the other side. The sexual tension is high; their chemistry together is off the charts; the push and pull of attraction, want and need is obvious to everyone but the couple involved. The DARK ROOM at Society X is a turning point in Mia and Parker’s relationship-if only they knew who it was that called to their hearts and minds. The $ex scenes are erotic, seductive, provocative and intense-there is something to be said about using your other senses in the bedroom.

DARK ROOM is a seductive story line; an erotic dance in the dark between two people who have loved one another from afar but have been too afraid to take the first step. The Dark Room at Society X proves that the heart and body knows before the mind’s eye is aware. The premise is arousing and moving; the characters are animated and enthralling; the romance is imaginative and passionate

Firstly this is a standalone, secondly i have to admit this is my first book from either author but definitely won't be my last i will be checking these two authors out.

The plot is based on Parker, Mia and the dark room at Society X club.

I was reading in bed until the early hours as i couldn't put it down, Dark Room is one of the books that draws you in from the first page and has you 100% addicted.

The plot mainly centres on Society X strip club, Mia wants to re discover who she is and Parker is a silent investor but one night of Dark Room hot, passionate secret sex has them both hooked the only twist is they already know each other Parker is Mia's brothers best friend they have known each other for years, will they find out or will it forever be a secret?

I loved all the characters, plot is addictive and extremely well written, couldn't ask for more.

I loved DARK ROOM so much!! Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover make a fantastic writing team, and gave us a story so steamy, so sexy and loveable that I absolutely couldn't put it down!! Mia always pined for Parker. Parker knew Mia was off limits as she was his best friend's sister. Somehow they were always connected. In a world set in office buildings and sex clubs, Mia and Parker embark on a hot adventure neither one saw coming!! I cannot wait for the next book in this series!!! Bravo, Heidi and Leslie!!