Spice (Gilded #2)
Layla Frost
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
4.10
· Steam/Spice level: 5 of 5
Explicit and plentiful [?]
· 5 ratings · 530 pages · Published: 19 Feb 2026
Agreeing to work for him was impulsive.
Agreeing to be his submissive? Reckless.
When my happy—if not bland—life imploded around me, the last thing I needed was more chaos.
And chaos might as well have been Tripp Carter’s middle name.
From our first meeting on a roof, I felt a connection to the famous actor. Beyond his easy charm and devastating good looks, there was a loneliness that mirrored my own soul.
That was why I agreed to be his personal assistant. As it turned out, I got more than just a paycheck.
I got an introduction to Gilded—the secret adult club for LA’s elite.
The rules were simple.
Outside of Gilded, I used my type-A skills to organize Tripp’s life and keep it running smoothly. But inside those wicked walls? He controlled me.
Completely.
When we were at the glamorous club, I didn’t have to think or overthink. I didn’t have to make decisions. I didn’t have to be exhaustingly perfect all the time.
Our arrangement and the power he wielded over me was casual. Temporary. No-strings was far safer for my already bruised heart.
Because after a lifetime of bland, spice could burn me until there was nothing left.
Author Note: This relationship-focused, age-gap romance contains adult themes, situations, and language. Basically, all my favorite things. Check author’s site for full CW. Enjoy!
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- age gap 3
- workplace/office 3
- new adult 3
- contemporary 3
- insta-love 3
- bdsm 3
- m-f romance 2
- childfree 2
- boss & employee 2
- caretaking 2
- hurt/comfort 2
- masc-dom 2
- anal sex 2
- spanking 2
- bondage 2
- competent heroine 2
- independent heroine 2
- sweet/gentle heroine 2
- take-charge heroine 2
- possessive hero 2
- sunny/happy hero 2
- sweet/gentle hero 2
- rich hero 2
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- angst 1
- height difference 1
- forbidden love 1
- friends with benefits 1
- cheating 1
- slow burn 1
- double penetration 1
- cheerful/happy heroine 1
- sassy heroine 1
- rich heroine 1
- tortured heroine 1
- in his 30s 1
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The 'Gilded' series
4.16 · 28 ratings
office · masc-dom · new adult · height-difference · explicit-plentiful · sassy heroine · competent heroine · m-f · contemporary · independent heroine · super rich hero · male-pov · age difference · misogyny · usa · standalone-first · length-long · rich heroine · north-america · angst
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