Commitment to Desire: Erotic Lesbian Romance (Signed Paperback)
Commitment to Desire: Erotic Lesbian Romance (Signed Paperback)
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BOOK FOUR IN THE EROTIC LESBIAN ROMANCE AWAKENING OF DESIRE SERIES.
A slow burn erotic lesbian romance featuring dominant women, playful power dynamics, and an irresistible age-gap attraction that neither of them can ignore.
As Victoria and Abby race to save their castle wedding, Best Woman Bo McKinnon steps in to fix the chaos and finds trouble she never expected.
Destinee.
The brilliant young chef with a guarded past is half Bo’s age, twice as dominant, and completely off limits. Which only makes her impossible to resist.
“She was half my age, twice as dominant, and completely off limits, but I had to have her.”
What begins as a rescue mission quickly becomes something far more dangerous as the connection between Bo and Destinee deepens. Their chemistry is immediate, charged with tension, humour, and a power exchange neither of them is prepared to walk away from.
Set against a lavish castle celebration, this erotic lesbian romance blends wit, heat, and emotional vulnerability. Expect slow burn tension, age-gap longing, and explicit scenes grounded in consent, trust, and aftercare as Bo confronts her own rules and the secrets Destinee keeps.
Because this time, walking away might cost her everything.
Tropes and themes
- erotic lesbian romance
- slow burn lesbian romance
- dominant woman lesbian romance
- power dynamic sapphic romance
- age gap lesbian romance
- forbidden attraction lesbian romance
- wedding setting lesbian romance
This book is for you if you love:
- dominant women who challenge each other
- age-gap attraction with real emotional stakes
- slow burn tension that turns playful, then dangerous
- character-driven lesbian romance with heat and heart
If you are searching for character-driven erotic lesbian romance with wit, intensity, and a genuine romantic payoff, Commitment to Desire delivers a bold and addictive story of power, vulnerability, and the courage to want more.
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Book Specifications:
Book Specifications:
Pages : 302
ISBN : 9614622000136
Weight : 293g
Dimensions : 127 x 17 x 203 mm
Full Description
Full Description
A castle wedding. A player who's finally met her match. And a chemistry that defies all the rules.
When Victoria and Abby's wedding venue collapses two weeks before their big day, notorious player Bo McKinnon offers up her family's Scottish castle as the perfect solution. What she doesn't expect is to find herself irresistibly drawn to their talented but mysterious young chef, Destinee.
Despite their age gap and different worlds, the electricity between them is undeniable. Bo, with her wealth and reputation for loving and leaving, finds herself disarmed by Destinee's raw talent and uncompromising spirit. But Destinee has secrets of her own, and letting someone in isn't part of her carefully guarded plan.
As wedding preparations unfold in the secluded castle, desires ignite and relationships are tested. When hidden truths emerge and hearts are laid bare, both women must decide if they're brave enough to risk everything for a chance at real love.
Set against the backdrop of a steamy Scottish summer, this high-heat romance features age-gap attraction, intense BDSM exploration, a rich-girl/working-class love story, and the healing power of found family. With explicit content and emotional depth, "Commitment to Desire" proves that sometimes the greatest risk isn't in taking chances, but in being afraid to take them at all.
This scorching addition to the Awakening of Desire series can be read as a standalone novel, but connects to the wider world and beloved characters readers have come to adore.
Themes and Tropes
Themes and Tropes
- Age-Gap Romance
- BDSM/Kink
- Player Falls Hard
- Rich/Poor
- Found Family
- Wedding Romance
- Spicy!
Chapter One Look Inside
Chapter One Look Inside
The Land Rover Defender skidded around the corner on two wheels, and Abby tightened her grip on the grab handle in an attempt to stop herself ending up on Alison's knee. With a jolt, the seat belt locked into place, burning where it now sawed against the flesh of her collarbone.
'Over there.' Abby pointed to a single forlorn piece of tarmac in an otherwise full car park. It was then they both spotted the grey Tesla as it emerged around the opposite corner. It seemed both drivers had spotted the empty space.
'Don't you bloody dare!' Abby's eyes narrowed, glancing towards Alison.
The battle had commenced.
'Hang on,' Alison screamed, accelerating fast, then almost level with the precious real estate, she yanked on the handbrake, tugged the steering wheel sharply to the left, and slid into the empty space, giving a triumphant holler, and raising her hand for a high five. Abby tried to reciprocate even though she'd managed to pin herself to the passenger seat like a lobster in a Tesco's Finest Christmas box. Alison's manoeuvring had been magnificent, worthy of a stuntwoman. It was just a shame neither of them could open their doors.
'Climb over the seats and we can get out the tailgate.' Alison had started becoming much more authoritative.
The two of them clambered over, pushing past the other, and made their exit unceremoniously out of the arse of the Defender, all the while smiling at the gesticulating Tesla driver who appeared to be on the verge of a stroke. Gloating, Abby slammed the tailgate shut and ran after Alison who was already striding at pace towards the arrivals hall. They were late. They would have arrived twenty minutes earlier if it hadn't been for a convoy of combine harvesters making their way into the Royal Highland Showground. Bo's flight was landing at exactly eleven, and it was now eleven twenty-three.
'It's fine,' Abby said, finally catching up with Alison. 'It'll take ages to come through baggage. We'll most likely still be standing around for another ten minutes when we get inside.' But as soon as they checked the arrivals board, they realised the flight from Qatar had not arrived at eleven as scheduled, but at ten fifteen. Bo McKinnon had been on Scottish soil for over an hour, unsupervised.
'Shit, don't say we've missed her.' Alison's head swept from one side to the other, scanning the terminal for any sign of the woman.
'Remind me what she looks like?' asked Abby, who to this point had only seen photographs of Victoria's best woman.
'Five-foot-eight, really dark eyes, olive skin, and eyebrows to die for,' Alison said, as though good eyebrows maketh the woman.
'I can't see anybody that fits that description,' said Abby, seeing only a sea of red and orange wobbling flesh emerging from an Alicante arrival. She absently ran her middle finger over her brow, finding a sharp, rogue lash emerging where it shouldn't be. Not what you needed when you were about to meet the brow queen.
They parted ways, Alison scouting WH Smith and Boots, whilst Abby checked the toilets, finding several questionable sights, but none that matched Alison's description of Bo.
'Anything?' Alison asked as they met back up in front of the arrivals exit.
'Nope. Do you think she might have already left?'
Alison shook her head. 'I don't know. I tried to call Victoria but it's engaged.'
Abby shrugged. It was hardly surprising Victoria hadn't answered the call given the bombshell that had landed in the middle of their wedding preparations that morning. It was less than two weeks until they were to be married and the venue, the five-star Manor Park Estate, had gone bust. 'Closing with immediate effect and cancelling all bookings' was what they had told Victoria when they had rung a couple of hours ago. The air had been thick with expletives when she came off the call, but truth be told, Abby didn't care where they got married. They could get hitched in a car park for all she cared, just as long as she got to call Victoria her wife.
'Stay here,' Alison told her, disappearing off towards departures.
Abby stood, scanning faces.
'Could passenger Boadicea McKinnon please make her way to the information point? Your welcome ride awaits.'
Twirling around, she spotted the huge 'i' for information, and a space beneath, void of people. This was getting ridiculous, they had searched everywhere but to no avail, and neither of them wanted to return minus a best woman. Abby's phone vibrated in her pocket. She took it out to find a message from Victoria, whose day didn't appear to be getting any better.
'If Bo is there, pick her up. If she isn't, leave. She's probably hooked up with the cabin crew.'
Abby looked to Alison, who appeared by her side. 'Does Bo go for pilots or stewardesses?' she asked.
'All of the above—and in one sitting.' Alison strode off in the direction of the one place they hadn't dared to check yet: the customs exit point where they had expected to see Bo appear. Abby gasped as Alison ignored the no entry signs, marching straight through, running to catch up, and glancing over her shoulder to make sure no one was watching.
'Are you sure this is okay?' Abby asked. She wasn't a natural rule breaker.
'Have you got a better idea?' Alison raised her eyebrows, but Abby was all out of alternatives. 'Didn't think so.'
'Can I help you?' The voice seemed to come from nowhere, making them both grab at their chests, then each other.
'Jeez, that's three years off my life I'll never get back,' Alison murmured under her breath before turning to the well-built customs officer whose attention was squared on them. 'We're looking for a passenger. She was due to arrive on the Qatar flight, but we can't find her.' Alison scanned the now deserted area.
He glowered at them. 'I have to ask you to—'
'Bo!' exclaimed Alison as a small door opened at the far end of the hall.
With one of the most stunning smiles Abby had ever seen, Bo McKinnon strode out to greet them. She was confidence on a stick.
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Each book in the series has been a delight to read. Centered around Victoria and Abby and their growing family of friends. This story adds yet another layer. This one has a wedding were not everything goes to plan. Abbys sister arrives for the wedding and looks like she is going to spoil the harmony and not just for Victoria and Abby, but all is not as it seems on the surface. Ruby Scott writes a cracking story, it's a little explicit at times, but what's a little spice between friends
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
I'm delighted you've enjoyed the journey through the series and spending time with Abby, Victoria, Allison, and the ever-expanding circle of friends and family around them.
One of my favourite things about Commitment to Desire was bringing together all the relationships and connections that had developed across the previous books. By this point, these characters felt like a family to me, so it was wonderful to explore how they supported one another when life inevitably refused to go according to plan.
And of course, no wedding in a Ruby Scott novel was ever going to be entirely straightforward. Where would the fun be in that? Abby's sister certainly arrives with the potential to cause chaos, but as you discovered, people are often far more complicated than they first appear.
I also smiled at your comment about the spice. I've always believed the best stories combine heart, humour, emotion, drama, and perhaps a little heat along the way.
Thank you for reading the series, for your support, and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.
Ruby x
I just love this series. This book didn’t disappoint it’s just as great.I can’t wait for the next book. Hopefully we don’t have to wait too long.I would definitely recommend.I love their family they have created together. I want one 😉
Thank you so much — this made me smile.
I’m really glad this one kept up the feel of the series for you. That growing “found family” is one of my favourite parts of writing these books too, so it means a lot that it’s something you’re enjoying as well.
Really appreciate you taking the time to leave this.
Ruby x
Book 4 wasn't my favorite of the series, but it was still good. It ends with a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Thank you for being so honest about this one — I really appreciate it.
Not every book in a series will hit the same for every reader, so I completely understand that Book 4 might not have been your favourite, but I’m really glad you still enjoyed it overall and stayed invested enough to want the next one.
And yes… that cliffhanger 😅 I know. I did that on purpose.
Thank you for sticking with the series and for taking the time to leave a review — it genuinely means a lot.
Ruby x
I've loved this series since the first book and Ruby continues to delight us as Abby and Victoria build their new life together.As ever, Scott gives us new characters in their orbit who are passionate and funny but who all gel and mesh together.This is less dramatic than the last couple of books in some ways but makes up for that with some really adorable loving scenes between our favourite Domme and her sub.The surprises keep you guessing what's happening next, right upto the last minute.A must read of loving, hot relationships.
Thank you so much — this is such a lovely review to read.
I’m really glad you’ve stayed with Abby and Victoria from the very beginning. That journey they’ve been on together means a lot to me too, so it’s wonderful to hear it still feels satisfying and engaging for you.
I love that you picked up on the shift in tone in this one as well. It’s still got those twists and surprises, but it leans more into them just *being together*, which I really enjoyed writing after everything they’ve been through.
And I’m especially pleased the new characters around them felt like they fit naturally into their world. That “found family” feeling is something I always hope comes through.
Really appreciate you taking the time to leave this.
Ruby x
Every book in this series is amazing but this one was just WOW!! To say it's hot would be a major understatement. I am so glad there will be another book and I can't wait.
Thank you so much — I’m really glad you enjoyed this one.
I love that “WOW!!” reaction — that’s exactly the kind of energy I hope it delivers, especially when everything in the series has been building towards those moments.
And I’m really pleased you’re excited for the next book too. It means a lot to know you’re still invested in where the story goes next.
Really appreciate you taking the time to leave this.
Ruby x
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