Desperate Measures

Written by Katee Robert

Narrated by Jack Calihan and Lessa Lamb

My Savior… Or My Ruin?

One night, and my entire life went up in flames. All because of him. Jafar. As my world burned down around me, he offered me a choice. Walk away with nothing but my freedom… Or rise to his challenge and win my fortune back.

I bargained.

I lost. 

Now Jafar owns me, and even as my mind rails against his rules, my body loves the punishments he deals out when I break them.

But a gilded cage is still a prison, I’ll do anything to obtain my freedom.

Even betray the man I’m falling for. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trinkets and Tales LLC
• Release date: Aug 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781951329143

Katee Robert

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandfather's knee. Her 2015 title, The Marriage Contract, was a RITA finalist, and RT Book Reviews named it "a compulsively readable book." When not writing sexy contemporary or romantic suspense, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her children, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

Reviews for Desperate Measures

[Jocelyn stacer · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Book was ok, but the male voice was awful. I struggled so hard to get through the whole book. Another person posted on a review that he sounded like batman from batman returns and I laughed everytime he came on.

[Ebony Wallace · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Jafar is so bad he’s good. This isn’t your childhood Aladdin fairytale. I haven't been one to read retellings but I'm glad I chose this one. The story along with the narration will keep you engaged from beginning to end.

[Rachele Vergara · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I like the other books in this series better. I love smut but this went a bit too far into the r*pe fantasy for my liking

[hailey · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I really wanted to finish listening to this book but the male narrators voice was terrible. Couldn’t get pasted it.

[Danneika Graise · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was very interesting and took me aback!! I wasn't expecting this at all lol ?. This ruins Alladin for me and I won't be looking at that movie the same. Over all SPICY as all get out and on a whole different level. I just might continue this series!

[Joharis · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This author knows how to write her smut! It's not something I'm used to but I highly enjoyed this steamy af romance inspired by fairy tales. Recommend!

[Heather Johnson · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Too rapey for me. If you like sex scenes with no verbal consent. But an inner monologue of the girl thinking she might want it while the man just happens to automatically knows what she's thinking. And therefore does what he wants even though she says no. Then this will work for you. Just not me.

[Wholeaah · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

That was way hotter than expected; i liked the pace of the narrative, the ending was a bit rushed. It felt a tad condescending at times - but it was a fun listen. If you're looking for something short, hot, and fun - this is your book

[Persian Beauty · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Dnf the both narrators sound like robots, I couldn't finish the book.

[Sarah Cress · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Too many sex scenes and not enough story line. 80% of the book is Jafar and Jasmine practicing their ddlg fantasy.

[Olivia Panario · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excuse me?! Who gave Katee Robert the RIGHT to ruin my life like that?! Holy shit balls that was amazing, like top book of the year amazing. I need all of them in my life right now.

[Kalajah · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The guy who read jafars bits…. His voice was a bit much and not in a good way.

[Marianne · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4⭐ - I really liked it

CW: Consensual non-consent, emotional abuse (parental), graphic smut, BDSM, daddy kink

Well... That was a whole lot filthier than I imagined it would be ? I don't think I'll ever be able to watch Aladdin the same way ever again.

I listened to this on audio (can we take a moment to acknowledge Jack Calihan's narration ?), and went into it with a bit of trepidation. Anyone who knows me, is fully aware that I have huge issues with consent in romance, but this was CNC done right (in my opinion). So much emphasis was put on safe words and aftercare, the context and inner monologue around the scenes took away any discomfort or doubt.

I just really wish we could've seen more of Jasmine and Jafar's backstory, as the banter and interaction was reflected back on but without much detail. I was here for the relationship, here for the smut, and I can't wait to read the next one ? Total guilty pleasure read.

[Aubrie Groesbeck · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The voice for jasmine did a good job the guy who did Jafar sounded like Batman to me and took me out of the story

[Caley Waldridge · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

If you’re looking for a good story with a good plot, this isn’t for you. Probably 85% of the book is just sex scenes. I mean, don’t get me wrong, they’re good sex scenes (I felt like I was literally watching porn on repeat), but there wasn’t really a plot and it kind of got boring after listening to the same sex scenes over and over. The ending does get a little bit better, but overall, it kind of just let me down.

[Aaliyah Marie · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I like the book
Didn't like the male narrator
Or the use of "baby girl" and "daddy" ewwwww

[likeadolt · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

All I can say is - Katee Robert in her own good fashion?

[BROOKE Warren · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Out there but sexy as hell. Good listen. Would recommend.

[Bethy Mora · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

So much sex? but the story started getting better at the end...

[Marina · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Uma surpresa agradável

Peguei sem saber muito sobre o que era, mas a sinopse me lembrou muito a trilogia The Bargainer (eu adorei o primeiro livro, mas achei que deu uma despirocada do segundo em diante. Tem muitos volumes pra pouca história e a autora podia ter focado no romance, como no primeiro, que tava muito bom) e estou assinando o Scridb antes do meu semestre começar. Era curto. Por que não?
Faltou muita coisa sobre o mundo que me deixou confusa durante a leitura. Explicações do que é o Submundo e o que o Hades faz; se eles têm magia, entre outros. Muito tempo narrando sexo. Algumas partes foram bem ridículas (não consigo ler isso de Daddy, Baby Girl não ironicamente) e achei os eu te amos muito rápidos.
Mas a Jasmine me encantou de verdade de um jeito que não acontece com frequência. Estou ansiosa pelos próximos volumes e por um desenvolvimento mais do Jafar para que eu possa entendê-lo como entendi a Jas (já somos íntimas) o tempo inteiro.
Gostei muito do final. Acho que vou gostar demais do próximo livro

[rubberduckyyourtheone23 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a amazing book.... katee robert is like one of my favorite authors

[Deaneara Brown · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I don't usually like FFM . This really wasn't any exception to that . It was ok. She's written better books. I didn't feel drawn in by either character.

[Little Arcia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Daaaaaamn! That's how you write an alternate universe! I will never look at Jafar the same way again hahahaha!

[Mckenzie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was one of the first books I had listened to on this app. I didn’t expect this book to have CNC In it honestly the author really did a good job with the smut as well. Very good! Highly recommend listening to this audio book!

[Adam · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Omfg. Just finished Desperate Measures by Katee Robert and I loved it. It has the hottest sex scenes I have ever read. Like wowzers. Of course it wasn't perfect but it was so much fun. Explored several kinks I love. ?? The female narrator is good but the male. Lord. His voice is like sandpaper. So excited to continue with the series. Hook appeared and well... I already love him.

[Katie Ballinger · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Wow. The plot was a little basic and slightly predictable but the delivery in the most intimate moments was great. It was sexy and exotic without sounding like an 80s knock off porno. I didn't enjoy the man's voice in this audio version, so I am hoping someone else narrates the next book in the series, however it wasn't bad enough to make the book unenjoyable.

[Stephanie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I didn't expect that I would enjoy this.

Their chemistry was steamy and the scenes together were hot as hell.

My heart was beating right out of my chest at times but it all worked out in the end.

Katee Robert is starting to become a favorite of mine.

[Elisheva Cohen · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

ספר ראשון מתוך סדרת wicked villains
טוב, לא מדובר ביצירת מופת, אפילו לא קרוב.
אבל הספר גם לא מתיימר להיות משו אחר חוץ מסמאט טהור עם עלילה מגוחכת
ספר נהדר להעביר את הזמן, אם אתם מחפשים ספר שלא מצריך ממכם שימוש של תאי מוח.
אפשר אפילו להינות ממנו, כל עוד אתם באים בצפייה נמוכה ??‍♀️

[muzmuz · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Now I have been hearing about this series for a while now so when I needed some distractions from life I started it and am glad to have done it.
I mean so far it’s pure smut, porn … you name it …. If you start this series looking for a story you might be disappointed… there is a tiny bit of story but the main focus of the series is hot sex.
There was something I didn’t like about it but that is personal which was the “ daddy kink” …. Otherwise this book was steamy and hot.

[Jayarna La Bozzetta · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I really liked the concept of this series and the characters were interesting enough. The sex was super steamy and I think it set up for a great series but this one suffered a bit from rushed pacing. I needed more time with the characters to keep building tension and feel the climax was earned and deserved. Interesting and will definitely continue on.