Free Trade by Lynda Aicher

What’s your pleasure?

From Lynda Aicher, author of the bestselling Wicked Play books, comes an exclusive invitation to the Boardroom—where working late has its rewards.

A room full of people. A bowl of names. A night of chance—until a trade is made.

Drake Hanson has it all—success, wealth and the freedom to experience every sexual indulgence imaginable in the Boardroom. The open, uninhibited sex with anonymous partners suited him just fine—until he got a taste of something better.

Shelly Carrigan revels in the freedom of the Boardroom. It’s her escape—a place she can indulge her sexual needs without judgment. But her attraction to Drake is starting to affect her experience. No matter her partner, the only hands she feels on her body are his.

Tonight, when names are drawn, Drake will make a trade. He’ll break the rules of the Boardroom to get what he wants.

One way or another, he’ll have Shelly—this time for more than a night.

One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!

Book 3.5
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆☆
4.5 stars
M/F Erotica

This has been my favorite snippet in this series, so far. Drake and Shelly have a steamy connection and it seems they are incredibly compatible in bed.

I liked how we saw from both perspectives in this short scene and how we were able to see that both wanted each other, without reservation and when the opportunity presents itself, they both take without reservation.

Steamy scenes and an incredible chemistry made this novella a great, short read.


Kris – ☆☆☆☆
I'm a big fan of the Boardroom! This short novella is a good one. I really liked Drake and Shelly.

They have played together before in the boardroom full of people and swore they'd never get involved. But they're drawn to each other over all others. Drake trades names with another dom in the room to get with Shelly again. He loves the way he knows exactly what she needs, and Shelly loves it too!

She's got a special kink that she doesn't like to talk about, but Drake knows her number.

Found this to be a very hot interaction along with the sweet moments the Boardroom series is known for. Quick, easy read!


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is an in-between novella in the series – whilst you don't need to have read them all, it would help you understand the dynamics better if you have read at least one!

As we have seen in previous books, the freedom of the Boardroom is wonderful, until someone catches one's attention, then it is an exquisite form of torture and anticipation – never is that more true than in this encounter. Shelly knows who she wants, but it will be down to chance. Luckily, Drake wants her back and ensures that they both get exactly what they want.

It is short, sexy, and has a satisfying outcome – what more can you want from a novella?

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Book 1
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Book 2
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Book 2.5
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Book 3
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Lynda Aicher has always loved to read. After years of weekly travel implementing computer software into global companies, she ended her nomadic lifestyle to raise her two children. Now her imagination is her only limitation on where she can go and her writing lets her escape from the daily duties as a mom, wife, chauffeur, scheduler, cook, teacher, volunteer, cleaner and mediator.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Free Trade (The Boardroom #3.5) by Lynda Aicher to read and review.

Strictly Confidential by Lynda Aicher

What’s your pleasure?

From Lynda Aicher, author of the bestselling Wicked Play books, comes an exclusive invitation to the Boardroom—where working late has its rewards.

Life is about power—who has it, who doesn’t.

Anyone who says otherwise hasn’t spent time in Kennedy Keller’s business-casual two-point-five-inch heels. A woman in a world very much run by men, Kennedy does whatever it takes to keep her power, in the office and outside of it.

Until she lets her guard down and decides to submit to a man for just one night. He’s everything she doesn’t usually let herself have: sexy, strong… dominant.

Matt Hamilton said goodbye to the Dom life years ago—power games and the delectable push/pull of dominance and submission might start in the bedroom, but it never stays there.

Reunited in the Boardroom, Matt and Kennedy test their desires and boundaries… and learn that one night is never just one night.

One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!

Book 3
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 stars
M/F romance, BDSM

Matt is recovering from thinking that his desires to be a dom are not good for him. He felt that he was losing control. However, when he meets Kennedy, he can't help but want again. His dom side is coming out and despite the fact that he wants to remain in some control, she is a weakness for him. When he lets his dom out to play, Matt realizes that he might find everything he's ever wanted in Kennedy.

Kennedy has worked hard for everything that she has. With a father who is less than approving, despite her following in his footsteps, she has to work twice as hard as anyone else in her position. When she needs to let off some steam, she enters the Boardroom. After she meets Matt and after they've had a few encounters, she can't help but crave what he can offer.

They need to work out a few issues, but overall, this is a good read about the lifestyle and how power and control can lead to a happy ending.


Kris – ☆☆☆☆
Kennedy is a woman in business. She's worked hard to be taken seriously in the very male-dominated world of shipping pallets. She's hoping that one day her father will see her hard work and reward her with the business she's helped to build. After a long day of networking and seminars, Kennedy is looking for some distraction, something completely not like her daytime persona. She decides to pick up a man in the hotel bar for a fling.

I liked Kennedy's character. She's no nonsense and full-on professional. Keeping business and pleasure clearly separate and working hard to be taken seriously in her business. She's relatable to today's women in the workforce, we want it all and don’t want to be made to feel guilty. Worrying a lot about being undermined and losing ground, I feel for her struggles. I like that she's also lonely and wanting companionship.

Matt gave up women and flings after his horrible divorce. His wife left him for a full time D/s relationship, abandoning their two children. Matt has dedicated his time and energy to his kids and his job. But when Kennedy approaches him in the hotel bar, he decides maybe it's time to have a little fun. He's unsure he can keep his dominant side from appearing during sex, because he doesn't want to get sucked into another D/s situation like his ex. Matt is an easy character to feel for from the beginning and he only grows on you as the story unfolds. Putting your kids first is noble in my eyes.

These two characters do burn it up when they're between the sheets. I enjoyed every encounter from the hotel room tryst to the Boardroom scenes. Kennedy letting Matt touch her during her usually exclusive "her pleasing herself only" scenes gave the emotional connection the story needed to get these two characters going.

I'm really quite enjoying all the Boardroom books even if this one wasn't my favorite, it was still a good installment.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the third book in the series – although there have been a couple of novellas too – I would recommend that you read them all, but this would standalone too, as long as you understand the rules of The Boardroom!

Kennedy has been making sure that she is treated with the same respect as a man in her business life, trying to get her father to take her seriously. She uses the Boardroom to retain control over her sexual encounters too. So when at a conference away from home, she indulges in an evening with someone who attracts her attention, she surprises herself even more by allowing him to direct the evening.

Matt has been bringing his children up alone, ever since his wife, who wanted a Master, left them as he did not want that type of relationship. His failure to satisfy her needs, and looking after his children, has meant he has not dated since, but his encounter with Kennedy could change his mind about that staying alone. Shame that they did not exchange details.

So when they meet in The Boardroom, they are both surprised, but both accept that there is something between them. We then get to watch on as they navigate through the complications that come with relationships that both of them have previously avoided. I really liked their every day, as well as the very passionate and fulfilling emotional journey, indulging in a simple level of D/s which works for them.

Another good installment in the series.

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Carina Press

For reviews & more info, check out our Done Deal post.

Book 1
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Book 2
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For reviews & more info, check out our Blind Trust post.

Book 2.5
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For reviews & more info, check out our Signed Over post.

Lynda Aicher has always loved to read. After years of weekly travel implementing computer software into global companies, she ended her nomadic lifestyle to raise her two children. Now her imagination is her only limitation on where she can go and her writing lets her escape from the daily duties as a mom, wife, chauffeur, scheduler, cook, teacher, volunteer, cleaner and mediator.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Strictly Confidential (The Boardroom #3) by Lynda Aicher to read and review.

Signed Over by Lynda Aicher

What’s your pleasure?

From Lynda Aicher, author of the bestselling Wicked Play books, comes an exclusive invitation to the Boardroom—where working late has its rewards.

No limits. No refusals. No out.

She’d be his—for one night.

Bailey Brown wants more. More risk. More passion. Her experiences in the Boardroom—open, hedonistic sex with trusted but anonymous members—have been exciting, but that feeling is back. The one that pushes her, dares her to do more, risk more.

Jacob Anders has always been the Boardroom’s go-to guy—caring and thoughtful, he fulfills other people’s fantasies. It’s a role that suits his caretaker needs, even if it’s one that sometimes requires him to ignore the ache of his own desires.

But now Bailey is offering him everything he’s ever wanted. Total control. Absolute trust. It’s a heady feeling, and a huge responsibility.

How far will he go, and will it be enough?

Book 2.5
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Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F BDSM Scene
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This is the first book in this series that I have read. It seemed that Jacob and Bailey might have been seen in previous books. Despite that, you don't necessarily need to read them to understand the scene. However, I would say that it might come in handy to know more context of why the scene is necessary and the aftermath.

Jacob and Bailey are about do a scene that both need, want, and are very willing to leave once it's over. Jacob is being given total control over Bailey. He will push and tease, control and protect Bailey with everything he is.

Bailey is in need of a scene and she will only trust Jacob with her submission. Despite knowing that he can bring others into their scene, she will only have eyes for Jacob.

There is spanking, sex, and hot alpha males. This is a quick novella with the majority being a scene between Bailey and Jacob. It's hot and intense.


Mary Jo – ☆☆☆
A quick afternoon read, full of dominance and control. Bailey is seeking that dominance, she wants to be able to quiet the voices in her head and so far, nothing has worked for more than few minutes at a time. She's unable to give up control, to let others into her world, to trust.

Jacob is determined to give Bailey what she needs. He knows that what she is doing is risky, but he doesn't trust anyone else to give her the experience she needs. He rarely lets his dominant streak out but for her, he feels like he has no choice.

Bailey's experience in The Boardroom has led her to this, and to Jacob. What happens after the scene proves how much Jacob can be trusted.

I enjoyed this book, the way the dominance and submission played out, how Bailey learned that letting go means letting people love you.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 stars of hotness

I am thoroughly enjoying this series, and would recommend that you have read the earlier books first – mainly because this is full-on from the very beginning and maybe would seem like an insta-love situation rather than one which has been on the boiler for a while.

The Boardroom is the place for desires to be fulfilled, and that is true here... although not in the way that I think either of the leads were really expecting. It is hot, raunchy, and ultimately very romantic.

A quick read, but a great reminder of the characters we get to meet in these books.


Kris – ☆☆☆☆☆
Super short, but packs a punch, novella! For some reason I wasn't quite sure who Bailey was, but I enjoyed her character enough to keep going. I think she was maybe mentioned very early in the series. Jacob has been mentioned here and there but not in depth either, so he's sort of an unknown also. The anonymity might make this easy to read as a standalone. I found these two pretty darn hot together though, so all is forgiven! I had hoped for a bit more in the terms of Bailey's "own me for a night" contract that she didn't even want a safeword for, but it was still a hot tryst!

Also Available in The Boardroom Series

Book 0.5
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Carina Press

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Book 1
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Carina Press

For reviews & more info, check out our After Hours post.

Book 2
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Carina Press

For reviews & more info, check out our Blind Trust post.

Lynda Aicher has always loved to read. After years of weekly travel implementing computer software into global companies, she ended her nomadic lifestyle to raise her two children. Now her imagination is her only limitation on where she can go and her writing lets her escape from the daily duties as a mom, wife, chauffeur, scheduler, cook, teacher, volunteer, cleaner and mediator.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Signed Over (The Boardroom #2.5) by Lynda Aicher to read and review.

Blind Trust by Lynda Aicher

What’s your pleasure?

From Lynda Aicher, author of the bestselling Wicked Play books, comes an exclusive invitation to the Boardroom—where working late has its rewards.

A blindfold. Four men intent on only her pleasure. Knowing she’s being watched. It’s her ultimate erotic fantasy—and it’s really happening.

Brighton Wakeford has played by the rules her entire life. From her country-club upbringing to her job as a paralegal, she’s the image of propriety and class. And she’s tired of it.

An invitation to the Boardroom is Brighton’s chance to transform. Here she’s Brie—free to explore her wildest cravings, her most scandalous desires.

As the lawyer for the exclusive Boardroom club, Ryan Burns knows confidentiality is vital. As a member, he gets off on the controlled ecstasy, the exhilarating balance of trust and power. So when he recognizes a beautiful, blindfolded and very willing new participant as a coworker, he knows he should back off. Brighton Wakeford is business. The Boardroom is about pleasure.

But the rules are about to change.

One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!

Book 2
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Kris – ☆☆☆☆
I'm really enjoying the whole idea of the Boardroom series! I loved the first book and felt confident in taking the plunge into the series. While I found Brie and Ryan not quite as interesting as the first couple, they sure knew how to steam up the Boardroom windows!

Brighton is a paralegal and was raised uptight and proper. Ryan is a made-his-own-way successful lawyer with a horrible childhood. During a blindfolded Boardroom encounter, Ryan becomes enchanted with the woman who is the main attraction. Brie, almost calling off the whole encounter, finds solace in the man who makes her feel safe, even not knowing who that man is. As it turns out, they work together, and Brie finds that Ryan is one of her superiors. The two end up on a work project together and find they are drawn to each other even out of the Boardroom. Ryan has an interesting past, he's guarded himself off of love, a workaholic with no need of messy relationships. Brie is from a very formal family and her mother's constant interfering in her love life is tiresome. Brie longs to break loose and be naughty, so the Boardroom is perfect for her because it's anonymous, well, until it's not.

We have some of the same issues as book #1, where these people work with each other and find working in the same office while playing in the same Boardroom scenes can become quite messy. It's a great premise for a series and I'm up for book #3!


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the second book in the series, and there is no doubt they keep the thermometer on high! If you have read the first book, you will know the set up – if not, then I would recommend the first to you, but even as a standalone this is a good read. Anonymity and fun in a boardroom somewhere in town, but the world at that level is small, and so it is little surprise that attraction can lead further!

As Brighton is blindfolded, she does not know who is bringing her the pleasure she craves, but Ryan recognises her, but is too drawn to play to be sensible and not touch his co-worker. He has a messy past and no desire to combine passion with romance... yeah, well, we all know that Ms. Aicher has plans for her leading man, and we get to enjoy both him and Brie loosen up and both choose to give their pleasure and their love to each other. Of course, the path is not exactly smooth, but it makes for fun reading.

I am looking forward to seeing who else is going to find out just what playing in the Boardroom can lead to...

Also Available in The Boardroom Series

Book 0.5
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Carina Press

For reviews & more info, check out our Done Deal post.

Book 1
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B&N  ~  Google Play  ~  iTunes  ~  Kobo
Carina Press

For reviews & more info, check out our After Hours post.

Lynda Aicher has always loved to read. After years of weekly travel implementing computer software into global companies, she ended her nomadic lifestyle to raise her two children. Now her imagination is her only limitation on where she can go and her writing lets her escape from the daily duties as a mom, wife, chauffeur, scheduler, cook, teacher, volunteer, cleaner and mediator.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Blind Trust (The Boardroom #2) by Lynda Aicher to read and review.

After Hours by Lynda Aicher

What’s your pleasure?

From Lynda Aicher, author of the bestselling Wicked Play books, comes an exclusive invitation to the Boardroom—where working late has its rewards.

The Boardroom. After hours, it’s where Bay Area moguls indulge their fantasies. Ties are loosened. Inhibitions, too.

Assistant Avery Fast watched from a distance, mouth gaping, blood roaring wildly in her ears as she stared at the naked woman on the table before her. At executive Carson Haggert ordering a man to pleasure her. It made her feel guilty, embarrassed… and hot.

Carson watched and waited. Waited for Avery to notice him in the Boardroom. Waited for her to like what she saw. Waited to see what she’d do the next day. And the next. He couldn’t let her go—not when she’d seen what goes on in the Boardroom. He couldn’t stop thinking about the desire in her eyes, the flush on her cheeks, her obvious arousal.

Getting her to join was easy. But now Carson wants Avery all to himself.

One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!

Book 1
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Kris – ☆☆☆☆
This was a very steamy read. I loved the boardroom scenes, and the dynamic of the group of people meeting for illicit affairs, after hours in empty boardrooms of office buildings. The thrill of possibly being caught in the act and the idea of someone walking into the boardroom after hours was thrilling! Even the actual scenes in the boardroom where our main characters watched other couples engage intimately was a very sexy and fun story.

Our main leading lady, Avery, had some sexual hang-ups. Brought up in a very vanilla household, the notions she has on acceptable sex leave her torn between what she feels is right and what she really wants. Her inner turmoil is expected, I felt for her when she felt she was judged by other "boardroom" members in her work environment when she would encounter them during daily tasks. Coming to terms with them not judging her or being judged by her, Avery does come out of her shell. I found her getting upset with Carson about not disclosing all aspects of joining the Boardroom activities a bit over the top, and felt like she was being very irresponsible for her own actions! Carson didn't bend her arm to do the scenes. Sure, omitting details can be equal to lying, but in this case, I felt like her blaming others wasn't truly warranted and Carson having to grovel ended up annoying me! The book had some issues with over detailing daily living, such as walking into a coffee shop or picking out Avery's clothes. It caused me to do some skimming, but the meat of the story kept me going and overall, I enjoyed the book.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is formally the first book in the series, but there is a 0.5 book called Done Deal, which I would highly recommend you read first. It sets out the basis of the Boardroom and introduces the main players.

In this story Avery gets an unexpected introduction to the Boardroom, but finds that her interest is most definitely piqued. The problems are twofold – how it will affect her work place relationships and how will she overcome her conservative upbringing? Oh, and maybe a third, how can she keep it to just about sex when she definitely has nascent feelings for Carson, the man who is offering her the chance to visit again.

A super-hot, not too intense, but certainly extremely sexy story with some lovely changes in pace, which are inspired. I am really curious to see how this continues to develop, and hopefully we will get more of this couple.


Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
This book was not what I expected. Reading the synopsis, I was expecting way more sex and I was expecting kinky sex at that. Nothing wrong with that, but what I got was as story about two people who embark on a sexual relationship and fall in love.

Aside from the love story and changing relationship between Avery and Carson, I think my favourite part of the story is watching Avery coming to terms with her sexuality. She is enjoying immensely watching scenes in the Boardroom and her sexual relationship with Carson, but is terrified of people finding out what she enjoys. Because she judges herself, she is assuming everyone else is judging her. She has to learn to come to terms with what she wants.

I loved the mix of sexy story, love story, and emotions in After Hours. It even moved me to tears. After Hours is a really good story and I’m hoping we get more stories from The Boardroom soon.

Also Available in The Boardroom Series

Book 0.5
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Carina Press

For reviews & more info, check out our Done Deal post.

Lynda Aicher has always loved to read. After years of weekly travel implementing computer software into global companies, she ended her nomadic lifestyle to raise her two children. Now her imagination is her only limitation on where she can go and her writing lets her escape from the daily duties as a mom, wife, chauffeur, scheduler, cook, teacher, volunteer, cleaner and mediator.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of After Hours (The Boardroom #1) by Lynda Aicher to read and review.