Thursday, November 13, 2025

Book Review: Xquisite (Xquisite #1) by Ruby Laska

 

Blurb

Chelsea Ryder will give anything to protect her father’s artistic legacy. But when a charismatic European dealer with vague credentials offers her a priceless masterpiece, she is shocked to discover what he demands in return…Chelsea Ryder’s struggling Los Angeles art gallery gives her entrée to the city’s glittering art scene. Her goal is to amass the lost works of her father, artist Marcus Ryder, who died when Chelsea was only a child. When she is introduced to Ricardo de los Santos at a party, she is both intrigued and unsettled by his smoldering gaze and bold pursuit. Despite his claim to be an international art authenticator, Chelsea can discover little about the gorgeous, intense man whose invitations seem more like demands. When Ricardo proposes to trade one of her father’s works for a night of his pleasure, Chelsea fears it will unleash traumatic memories that she keeps at bay by maintaining rigid control of all of her relationships. Instead, Ricardo takes her to sensual extremes where pleasure comes from relinquishing control and true freedom is found only through submission. 

Bookbub: Xquisite by Ruby Laska - BookBub

Goodreads: Xquisite (Xquisite, #1) by Ruby Laska | Goodreads





My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This is the first book in the series and does not complete Chelsea and Ricardo's relationship. I enjoyed this story as we got to know the two. It began as a quid pro quo, and they found chemistry together. There were steamy scenes and plenty of touching moments. I liked this couple and look forward to reading the next to see how it goes.

This is my unsolicited review.



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