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May 03, 2016 Tabatha rated it it was amazing

Shelves: for-review, blending-perspectives

I really needed to take my time to process this book in order to review it. Quite simply, I just wanted to do it justice because it was a remarkable read. Nicolette is really making her mark when it comes to BDSM romances, and she is fast becoming one of my favorites. Her writing style is impeccable and her stories have a way of absorbing you into them to the point where you just can't stop reading. I look forward to each new release from her, and somehow she is able to make each book better tha I really needed to take my time to process this book in order to review it. Quite simply, I just wanted to do it justice because it was a remarkable read. Nicolette is really making her mark when it comes to BDSM romances, and she is fast becoming one of my favorites. Her writing style is impeccable and her stories have a way of absorbing you into them to the point where you just can't stop reading. I look forward to each new release from her, and somehow she is able to make each book better than the last. She is exceedingly talented at her craft.

"The sin in her smile was enough to send a man to any of the hells he believed in."

Bought was a complete package. It had an engaging plot that kept me guessing while seamlessly balancing the suspense with the intense chemistry of the characters. It was a complex tale that I couldn't put down. Each character was well developed and you could feel the intense chemistry between them all pouring off of the pages. Jerricho was the stand-out character for me though. He was an enigma and I loved everything we learned about him. I think Scarlett and Killian definitely met their match in him, and the only thing I would have loved to have explored more was the dynamics with all three of them together. I think there is more to tell story wise between Jerricho and Killian, but Scarlett is definitely the bridge to exploring their relationship more.

"Whoever said you couldn't break somebody with pleasure hadn't really been trying."

Overall, this was a fantastic read and I can't recommend it enough to you all. If you love BDSM reads with a bit of suspense mixed in, this is definitely going to be the book for you. I do believe it is going to be one of those books I come back to when I'm in a reading funk, because it was just that well written and enjoyable. I am eagerly anticipating what Nicolette has in store for us in the future!

*I received a review copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.*

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Apr 03, 2016 Linda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: challenge, kindle-books, erotic-romance, bdsm, challenge2016

Scarlett Bailey is a women in search of what she lost ten months ago; the one thing she needs to recover; to feel normal again. Scarlett is missing the intimacy she shared with her husband Killian.
Ten months ago, Scarlett was kidnapped as a leveraging tool by a Cartell seeking to use Killians shipping firm as a way to move sex slaves . The cartel did not waste anytime in proving that they meant business they sent him her finger as part of their original demand, proof that they had her; then gave Scarlett Bailey is a women in search of what she lost ten months ago; the one thing she needs to recover; to feel normal again. Scarlett is missing the intimacy she shared with her husband Killian.
Ten months ago, Scarlett was kidnapped as a leveraging tool by a Cartell seeking to use Killians shipping firm as a way to move sex slaves . The cartel did not waste anytime in proving that they meant business they sent him her finger as part of their original demand, proof that they had her; then gave Killian twenty four hours to,respond or loose her forecver. Scarlett and Killian may have physically survived but their relationship which was already morning the loss of a loved one took a hit. Killians sense of guilt for not protecting her better prevents that intamacy that she craves.
Free ten long months of waiting of trying to seduce Killian and failing Scarlett seeks out fuffilment.
That fuffilment will be coming n the form of a Dom for hire , the very sexy, very handsome Jericho Black.
Jericho even though he is a doctor can not practice in Australia , on the run for a misunderstanding that was leading to a full on railroad job he enters Australia through illegal means but falls subject to the cartel themselves and finds himself having to buy his way out of trouble with them by putting his natural sadomasichist tendencies to use as a Dom for hire; a Dom who is about to get a new customer.
"“Jerricho?” “Yes?” “I want sex. I want you to consume me. Hurt me. Fuck me. Degrade me. I don’t care. You asked me what my fantasy is … I want to feel … really feel … I want to feel you want me.” She wanted to belong. He got that. More than he should. More than he wanted to."
The story flies by from this point and sets a blazing hot trail along its way and becomes near impossible to put down.
What happens though when the very rich, very dominant husband discovers his wife has hired herself a Dom to have sex with? Well in this open marriage , you hire him for forty days to continue to make your wife happy. The only condition, not in his bed.
As Jericho and Scarlett's relationship,progresses, Killian finds himself a voyuer wanting to join in and participate but still holding himself back until he can have revenge on the bastard that hurt his Scarkett, until then he can not bring himself to touch her. But that does not stop him from allowing Jericho to touch him.
The book moves to a new level when Killian finds Scarlett's abducter and then includes Jericho in his revenge, but As much as Jericho sees the need to revenge for the women he has fallen in love with, the doctor in him is having difficulty ! He should leave, but leaving Scarlett will be hard , it will hurt her.
Off course I am not going to tell you anymore , you have to read this great book for yourself. The book is well written, with gripping characters , hot sexy scenes and a great plotline to boot! Loved this book had a hard time putting down and finished in one day?
Arc copy was graciously provided by author for an honest review.

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May 06, 2016 Dee rated it really liked it

Shelves: bdsm, menage-m-m-f, r2r, mf, erotica, anal-play, mm

4.5 stars

This is the first time I've read anything by this author, and let me tell you, the story is near on perfection. Not just the plot, which is captivating, or the characters who are all fully-developed and compelling, but the share delivery!

The writing style was near on perfection for me. I was pulled right into the middle of these three peoples lives, my heart hurt when their's did, I could 'feel' the emotions, and that ladies and gentlemen is what makes a story work for me. Along, with ...more

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Apr 12, 2016 Joyce rated it it was amazing

This is my first time reading This author. And I didn't realize this book is part of a series until after I finished and visited the Amazon page. Although it does state it can be read as a stand alone I wonder if it would have been better read in order. This book started out kinda slow for me. I can usually devour a book in a day but this took me a few days to get to the part where I wanted to keep reading. The ending a bit predictable, although I loved the unique story line. The BDSM is in full ...more

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Apr 10, 2016 Patricia rated it it was amazing

This book has so much going on with an intensity that pulled me in different directions.
Three individuals with dark pasts, deep passions who by chance find a pull to each other in ways that at times can baffle the mind.

There is not one negative thing I can say about this book. Each character had his or her own drawl. The emotions that swirled around them was a deep, dark lure that made me need to know more. Want to experience more. The author put her all into the story and her characters and it ...more

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Mar 30, 2016 Liv rated it really liked it

Shelves: erotica, bdsm, ebook, arc, read-2016

I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved a good half of it and liked the rest but it felt a bit dull at the ending though the BDSM and sex parts were scorching hot.

The Story:
Even months after saving his wife, Killian is punishing himself for what happened to her by allowing himself no intimacy with Scar. He believes that he is not worthy of her and seeks revenge on her kidnapper.
Scar craves to be touched but since her husband keeps himself at distance from her, she finds herself submissi I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved a good half of it and liked the rest but it felt a bit dull at the ending though the BDSM and sex parts were scorching hot.

The Story:
Even months after saving his wife, Killian is punishing himself for what happened to her by allowing himself no intimacy with Scar. He believes that he is not worthy of her and seeks revenge on her kidnapper.
Scar craves to be touched but since her husband keeps himself at distance from her, she finds herself submissive to Jerricho Black, Dom for hire.
Jerricho brings her over the edge and shows her a mix of pain and pleasure in a way she never experienced before.
When Killian finds out that his wife sleeps with another man, he isn’t angry at her betrayal because they always shared an open marriage, but he is disappointed that she didn’t tell him about it.
Killian hires Jerricho for 40 days and when Jerricho stands in front of Scarlet's door, she is surprised to see him there because she wanted to keep him out of his private life, and she is angry at her husband for bringing him into their house. Now Scarlet can’t decide whether to let him in or send him away. Should she give in to the desire and the dangerous game with Black or should she stop it before it’s too late?

Thoughts:
It’s really touching how much Killian loves his wife that he even hired another man for her. I felt his raw pain also when he found out that (view spoiler)
At first I didn’t understand how Scarlet could hire and sleep with another guy but since it's mentioned that they have an open marriage, they were obviously used to it. Though it felt different this time and Killian was hurt by her doing even though he hired Black for her. I don't get why he was punishing himself though. Because she got kidnapped and hurt? That’s not his fault but he obviously believed that.

I was mesmerized in the beginning but the ending left me hanging. I give this book 4 Stars because it got kind of dull in the last few chapters. Like I mentioned in the beginning the sex scenes and also the BDMS parts were really hot and well written. I loved it. I just say 'bastinado' (though I am not into foot-play myself.)

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