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Club Stigmata #1

You, Me, and the Memories

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Rule number one: keep your past in the past, your heart locked away, but never say no to a little fun.

That's what Kamryn Galvez lives by when she takes on her new role at the infamous Club Stigmata.

Her life is going to plan until she meets the Dominant of her dreams; an intense cowboy with country charm, smooth hands, and rules of his own he expects his subs to adhere to. Tristan McMillan isn't like the rest of them, and despite thinking she has it all under control, Kamryn soon realizes she's playing a dangerous game. One that doesn't give a damn about her rules.

First published January 1, 2019

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Elle Luckett

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915 reviews365 followers
April 15, 2019
You, Me, and the Memories is the first book in the A Club Stigmata Novella series, it can be read as a stand-alone as well as part of a series, and wow, what a way to start off a series. This author is new to me, and I am so glad I took a chance on her. Her writing was flawless and this story has not only got heat, but it holds some depth, it's fast-paced and it holds your attention from chapter one all the way through to "The End"

You, Me and the Memories focus on two main characters Kamryn (Kammie) Galvez and Tristan McMillan and their start to a whirlwind romance. It's based upon a BDSM club called Club Stigmata, which is located in New Orleans.

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Kammie hasn't had the best life. In her early life, she was subject to abuse, and to say it's affected her in ways, would be an understatement. But she wants nothing more than to leave her past in the past. But is it ever that easy? She wants fun, she wants easy, and she certainly does not want to put her heart on the line. So once landing her dream job, well so she thought at the Club Stigmata. She wasn't expecting the dominant of her dreams. The man that could bring her to her knees. So when she realizes that her plans of keeping it simple and having a little fun have just gone to dust, she soon sees that she's playing what could turn into a dangerous game and her heart, her mind, and her body couldn't give damn about her one rule.

 photo 13024694_zps8e0kqnny.gif When she meets Tristan for the first time, she knew there was something different about him. Something pulling her in and she could do very little to stop it. But in fears of her heart getting hurt, she tries. But this intense, HOT AS HELL cowboy has her beat and she can't help but fall deeper and deeper, unsure of what the outcome will be, if she'll land on her two feet or if she'll fall into a piled mess and not be able to recover.
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Is she giving her control, her heart and her body to the right person? or is this about to hurt everything she has fought back from in her past?

These two together were intense, to say the least, and addictive, and hot... Did I mention HOT? SO VERY HOT!! I devoured this beauty in under 24 hours. The only complaint I really have? I NEED MORE!... LIKE NOW... RIGHT NOW!
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I cannot wait to see where this author takes us, I'm intrigued and really enjoyed her style of writing.
Highly recommend taking a chance on her.
I was certainly not disappointed
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1,807 reviews11 followers
April 26, 2019
Hot, sweet and panty melting! For a novella this packs a punch right to all my soft spots! I zipped through this one because I just had to know if a loving relationship could exist in this Club Stigmata world. And what a world this terrific author has given us! Marvelous characters, a swoon-worthy couple, and a heart-stopping, toe-curling, sometime cringeworthy but oh so thrilling world of BDSM. There's an originality to the storytelling and a complexity to the characters that is superb and there is so much more than the usual overwhelming darkness and pain that make up a lot of BDSM stories. Don't get me wrong, there's some delicious pain in this one but there's also a really lovely romance. Kammie appears to be adrift as a sub and employee of the Club until Thomas, one of the Club owners and her Club guardian, sets her free to find what she's looking for and bingo he walks through the door. A tall drink of country swagger that's as sexy to look at as he is a force of hard dominance. Swoon! Tristan is one of the most heart stopping Doms that's grace the pages of a BDSM book. I love the way he took control and developed their relationship in a fabulous way that was right for Kammie with her tragic past. Great secondary characters too. The Hayward brothers (the Club owners) are very intriguing especially the king of pain, Christopher. Can't wait for his story but it looks like Thomas is up next. I loved the author's "Note to Reader" intro. Have no fear Elle, I got it all and know that love at first sight and touch and especially smell is real. I wasn’t so crazy about the title or the cover though. The characters in this novella are beautifully developed and the camaraderie of the Club employees is so heart warming. The caring is wonderful. I immediately bought the others by this author and can't wait for the next one in the series. I'm all in with Club Stigmata! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
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131 reviews
April 24, 2019
So hot and exhilarating. I loved this story. The ending was a bit abrupt but well written. Kam and Tristan were a joy to read.
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Author 22 books523 followers
January 21, 2019
**full review coming soon, but holy moly, you guys are in for a treat with this novella series!**
Profile Image for Tara Bryant.
147 reviews3 followers
April 29, 2019
You, Me and the Memories
Elle Luckett

In this tantalizing tale about forbidden desires and longing, Elle Luckett breaks up the taboo world of BDSM in You, Me and the Memories.

“He smiled at me, a beautiful wide smile, showing his teeth as he did, and I knew in one that moment of blazing blindness that I would give this man anything he asked for. I just prayed he wouldn’t try and take more than I had to offer.”

When Kamryn willing immerses herself in BDSM, she immediately finds a family she’s never had. Willing to try a new job at Club Stigma, Kam throws herself into her work, never expecting her world to be tipped upside down by green eyed cowboy. Living life on the farm, Tristan loves his escapes to Club Stigma. It’s a chance to surrender to the power and confidence he carries around daily. But one quick look at Kam, and he’s a goner. Can Kam and Tristan trust each other enough to push their own demons down?

“I understood that he had the ability to make all of my inhibitions to fall away and leave me bare in front of him. Above all, I knew I was safe with him. I could feel it. It felt profound, and I didn’t want to give it up. Not yet.”

Elle gave a lot of thought to You, Me and the Memories, and each word shows that. Elle portrays BDSM in a tasteful way, which will make the reader want to keep reading...to find out what exactly happens in Club Stigma. Each character is strong in their own sense, adding so much intrigue, you will want each character to get their own story.

“I was about to go and lay all my demons out for a man I loved, not knowing how he felt about me or how it was all going to turn out. Frankly, I needed all the support I could get.”

Tara
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3,380 reviews99 followers
April 26, 2019
4 stars

You, Me and the Memories (YMM throughout review) is my first Elle Luckett book but I assure you it won't be my last! YMM was YUMMMM. It's the first of a new series, which is sure to set your Kindles on fire.

Kammie is a girl with a past. She bears the scars of abuse and while she's spent a great deal of time overcoming those scars, she still suffers the trust issues, etc that come with them. Deciding to take her life by the horns, she lands a dream job at a New Orleans BDSM club. Seeking non-committal fun where she doesn't need to reveal too much of herself or put herself on the line, she quickly learns she'll be disappointed as it's going to take all she has to resist the super intense, wildly sexy cowboy Dom Tristan. Giving up control will mean giving up herself. Is she ready for that?

No spoilers here...You'll have to read this wonderful novella yourself to find out! But I believe you'll find it'll be worth the wait! Great first read from Luckett, can't wait for more!

AnnMarie - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
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1,117 reviews33 followers
April 26, 2019
You, Me and the Memories (YMM throughout review) is my first Elle Luckett book but I assure you it won't be my last! YMM was YUMMMM. It's the first of a new series, which is sure to set your Kindles on fire.

Kammie is a girl with a past. She bears the scars of abuse and while she's spent a great deal of time overcoming those scars, she still suffers the trust issues, etc that come with them. Deciding to take her life by the horns, she lands a dream job at a New Orleans BDSM club. Seeking non-committal fun where she doesn't need to reveal too much of herself or put herself on the line, she quickly learns she'll be disappointed as it's going to take all she has to resist the super intense, wildly sexy cowboy Dom Tristan. Giving up control will mean giving up herself. Is she ready for that?

No spoilers here...You'll have to read this wonderful novella yourself to find out! But I believe you'll find it'll be worth the wait! Great first read from Luckett, can't wait for more!
April 3, 2019
You, Me, and the Memories is the first book in the A Club Stigmata Novella series. I loved reading this book. My only complaint and it isn’t a big one is that I would love for it to have been longer. It looks like it will be a series so I am sure to be able to read more! This is my first book by Elle Luckett.

The story is set in Club Stigmata. Kamryn (Kammie) Galvez finally has what she thinks of as her dream job. Kammie had an abusive life in her early life. But one person stood out to her. One of her mother’s boyfriends, Roger. She went in search for him after she left home but didn’t find him right away. What she did find was Club Stigmata. Kam found that she was a submissive through and through. She also found that she became part of a family at Club Stigmata.

Kam meets Tristan McMillan and is so afraid to lose her heart which she fears will happen. Both Kam & Tristan have chemistry which is undeniable and HOT! But I will let you read that for yourself. I loved my introduction to Elle Luckett and when is the next book coming out? I need it now! I look forward to reading more from this author!
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358 reviews7 followers
April 24, 2019
Elle did it again! This book is so well written that you forget you are not actually part of the story!

You, Me, and the Memories is the first book in the Club Stigmata series and I am so happy there is more to come. I love the chemistry between Tristan and Kammie. All the characters feel like family because of how much depth is given to each one.

This story had a lot of elements woven throughout: sad, angst, and sexy.

Once I started this story I found it very difficult to put down and can’t wait for the next book in this series!
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547 reviews6 followers
April 28, 2019
Elle Luckett has wowed me with this first novella of the series. This is my first book by this author and I was quite impressed with the writing, the story and the overall feel!!!

Kamryn never had a great childhood but when she discovered Club Stigmata she finically felt she found a home. Thomas and Christopher owned the club but Thomas really took her under his wing and gave her someone to lean on and to make her feel protected. Tristan is the oh so sexy cowboy that’s also a Dom!! He is not your normal Dom and when he meets Kamryn all the norms went out the window!! Together Kammie and Tristan heat up the pages and make you fall in love with them both. The honesty and sincerity is amazing between Kammie and Tristian! A wonderful first book that I couldn’t put down and look forward to more of the series to come.
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1,189 reviews14 followers
April 28, 2019
Kamryn Galvez has spent her life making sure her horrific past stayed in the past. Now she has one goal -stay safe. The one place she found comfort, friendship, and a new family was at the Club Stigmata. Will they protect her heart too?

One night with a new Dom will change Kamryn’s life. This man is everything she needs, but what will she do when she discovers that she’s falling for him?

In a world of rules, expectations, and desires will they both find what they need? Trust and intimacy will bring two people together and the results are intense and will change their lives forever.

I enjoyed the short beginning to what I hope is a new series. This was a first read for me from Elle Luckett and hopefully there will be more from this series.
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618 reviews9 followers
April 25, 2019
Kamryn is one tough lady who has a past that stays locked away inside her heart. Even her closet companions she calls family don’t know the full severity of her shame. Club Stigmata is where she works, plays, and thrives. Kamryn feels content playing with some of the Doms, until she lays eyes on a blue-eyed cowboy named Tristan. When Tristian asks to spend time with her to test their connection, all bets are off and neither one is prepared for ride.
A refreshing take on the D/s dynamic that is intense, captivating, and smoking hot!
Profile Image for Jill Badker.
732 reviews7 followers
April 30, 2019
This is my first book by this author and I loved it. This was a short story of two people meeting and thinking it will just be a one time thing and end up HEA. Kamryn works at Stimata and loves her job. She checks in Doms when they come for stays, but she never expects to get a request from one of them to go to his suite. Tristan is in New Orleans on business and never has he seen such a beautiful women in his life.
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2,509 reviews88 followers
April 2, 2019
You, Me and the Memories is a face paced novella that is a stand-alone read but part of the Club Stigmata series.  The story takes place in a New Orleans BDSM club so needless to say the book is over the top HOT! You, Me and the Memories is a Big Easy 5-star read.
Kammie came to New Orleans looking for the only man in her life that treated her good, her stepfather.  After years of abuse at the hand of her mother’s boyfriends, Kammie left home and never looked back.  Not able to find Roger, she found a new family in Club Stigmata and learned how to embrace her submissive nature.  Longing to be loved Kammie still feels empty till a handsome member shows up to stay the week at the club, Tristan McMillan.  Tristan is instantly intrigued with Kammie but doesn’t want to jump right into a scene, he wants to get to know the beautiful woman who greeted him upon arriving at Club Stigmata.  Kammie doesn’t know how Tristan feels but is scared that when he hears about her past, he will hit the ground running and leave her with nothing but more memories.
 
3 reviews
April 26, 2019
Very good book... I definitely didn't want it to end so soon. I wanted more of the Tristan & Kamryn story, almost seemed like it ended too soon. Need more!!!!
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11.6k reviews165 followers
April 26, 2019
You, Me, and The Memories is a short(ish) story that is a HOT read with a good side of angst. It's the story of closed off Kamryn Galvez, who refuses to let her past out, and her heart locked down tightly, but wants to have some fun at Club Stigmata. All of that changes when she meets Tristan McMillan, the Dom of her dreams, and all of a sudden, her rules are out the window. Yeah, she gets her fun, but her heart refuses to stay out of it, which frustrates her to no end. And when Tristan has an emergency, her past comes back up, so there's the big twist. So this quick read packs a punch, but I wish it would have been longer because it was harder to imprint on Kamryn & Tristan. Hopefully, I'll get to see appearances of them in future books in this series. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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374 reviews
April 22, 2019
This was a great read!
This was my introduction to Ellie as an author and I must say that for a first book from her i was definitely impressed. It left me with all the feels❤️
Tristen is Hot Hot Hot and the chemistry between him and Cam Is electrifying! But I’ll let you be the judge of that.
Let’s just say tho, you don’t wanna miss out on this amazing novella and i can’t wait to read more from this author!
5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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April 29, 2019
This book is a steamy ready that brings us within the walls of Club Stigmata. This club is a BDSM club that Kam’s family owns and runs. Her family is very protective of her but when handsome cowboy Dom Tristan comes into the club and Kams’ life can and does she submit to him and his ways? This book packs heat! Great new author!
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137 reviews3 followers
August 8, 2019
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Throughly enjoyed this story. Can not wait for another in this series! I enjoyed the writing so much that I downloaded two more books by this author.
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960 reviews5 followers
April 22, 2019
This novella was very well written and follows Kamryn on her journey working at Club Stigmata. A BDSM Club, the club has been Kamryn’s family since she left home right out of school! They have taken care of her and protected her, but when Kam meets Tristan, even she can’t protect her heart from him!! This is a new to me author and I really liked the storyline!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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634 reviews4 followers
April 26, 2019
You, Me, and the Memories is the first book in the A Club Stigmata which is a Novella series. I really truly loved this read! This was my first Elle Luckett read and certainly will not be my last.

The story is set in Club Stigmata and Kamry aka Kammie Galvez is working her dream job. She winds up meeting Tristan McMillan and she knows she needs to guard her heart since she has experienced pain before. These two have chemistry like none other though and are a pleasure to read about.

I cannot wait to get my hand on book #2! This was amazingly written!
15 reviews
April 29, 2019
Definitely a great book! Looking forward to more. It was captivating and the characters were engaging. I’d love to see where the story goes and learn more about the characters. Elle makes the story come alive with her descriptions and the scenes were FIRE!
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77 reviews22 followers
April 28, 2019
Oh Elle Luckett how i missed your stories <3
This is another hot and beautifully written story! I loved Kamryns and Tristans relationship and the chemistry between those two was just WOW <3
I can’t wait for the next book!
April 4, 2019
When the words THE END come all too soon.

You will absolutely NEED this novella in your life.

I am already desperate for more of Kamryn and Tristan.

I’m ALOT in love with Tristan McMillan. This story is beautiful and it’s lovely to see that relationships can develop in the short length of a novella. This is a short snap shot into the world Kamryn and Tristan indulge in but it’s stunningly written and grabs you from the start.

Add to your TBR NOW!!

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372 reviews3 followers
April 16, 2019
Elle Luckett is a new to me author, and holy crap on a cracker You, Me, and The Memories was awesome!! This book had all the feels, it was hot and steamy, and brought me to tears a couple times too. I loved Camryn, and felt so bad for her and hoped she would get her HEA....and then there's Tristan, I think I fell a lot in love with Tristan!! I'm just sorry this book ended, I wanted to know more, and hopefully we will get more of them in the future. I am totally recommending this book, and can't wait to see what's next, I will be reading more from this fabulous author
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501 reviews4 followers
April 2, 2019
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1,214 reviews
April 18, 2019
You, Me, and the Memories is book #1 in a new series, Club Stigmata. Elle Luckett is new to me and damn! I am so glad to have found her! I loved this book! My only complaint is it wasn’t longer, because I loved it so much I couldn’t get enough! It held me captive right from the start and didn’t let go. It is sexy, hot, well written and has depth, it is the whole package. Loved it.



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377 reviews12 followers
May 11, 2019
 I LOVE bdsm romances, and Elle Luckett knows how to write an excellent one! I love how she can switch up her writing between genres and never misses a beat. Her characters are well developed, her story telling keeps you engaged, and her words bring so much emotion through the pages, it's hard not to feel what she is putting her characters through. What I loved about Kam and Tristan was how much emotion came through in a novella. Their story read like a full length novel. She takes a character with so much emotional trauma (Kam) and puts her through the ultimate metamorphosis of learning to navigate her feelings and being true to herself all the while learning how to trust someone with her heart. Tristan is the perfect Dom for her. He is patient, gentle, and willing to let her set the pace with their relationship. But in the Club...he's all Dom. Their chemistry is off the charts will leave you blushing. I'm normally not a fan of novella series, but Elle Luckett just might have changed my mind. I can't wait to get more Club Stigmata
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37 reviews2 followers
April 26, 2019
Elle Luckett is an author who can write one hell off a romantic erotic story. You are there with Tristan and Kammie every step of the way with their relationship from their first meeting to the last word written. Their story is so so hot, beautiful and gives you butterflies as they grow together. Can not wait for more in the series of novella’s.
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