Review: Clandestine by Ava Jay

Rating: 5 Stars

On Kindle Unlimited: Yes

Publication Date: July 18, 2025

HEA: Yes

Version: E-Book - Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) 

Dedication: For the shy but freaky, bratty little slut puppies, who never want to pick just one of anything. It’s okay that we want our love to be loud, messy, and unapologetic, even if it breaks the rules.

It was at this moment that I knew this book was going to be everything I needed and more. 

Was I right?

Absofuckinglutely!

First things first, this is a step-sibling romance, so let’s be honest. If you’re not already sold, you may want to reevaluate some things. 

All I’m saying is if you’re not swimming in the forbidden pool, you’re 1000% missing out! Add in a brother's best friend and sapphic love?!?? 

Yeahhhhhhhh, that’ll do it! 🤤

I loved this book and it was such an amazing conclusion to the series! 

This story follows Hale, our sassy Queen with the biggest heart, as she’s attempting to navigate life after parting ways with her boys. She’s a social media makeup influencer for a living, so it was a no-brainer for her stepbrother to call and ask her to come on tour with the band for a week to be their personal makeup artist and social media handler. Despite knowing it's not a good idea, she agrees to help out. Trapped in such close quarters with the two men she’s always been in love with and a beautiful new bandmate she’s instantly attracted to. As the saying goes, “what’s the worst that could happen”?

The answer, absolutely nothing! Everything, and I mean every single deliciously filthy thing that happened in this book, was perfection. 

The Diner!? Had me clutching my pearls. The bathroom?!? I’ve never wanted to play chicken so bad. The microphone?! BOTH DAMN TIMES?!?

I don’t want to spoil anything, but when I say you need these scenes in your life, I wholeheartedly mean it. I’m looking out for your best interest! 😈

This book is short, spicy, and a whole lot of fun! 

If you enjoy why choose, rockstar, or just spicy books, then you’ll definitely enjoy this book. 

As I said before, this book is the 3rd in the series and although they can be read as standalones, there are some fun Easter eggs you won’t want to miss! 

I recommend reading if you enjoy:

• Rockstar Romance

• Why Choose (MFFM)

• Step Brother Shenanigans 

• Cordless Mic Sexy Time

• Lots Of Oral Fun

• No Third Act Breakup 👏🏽