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Wicked Lovers #4
Surrender to Me
A secret fantasy.
Hunter had everything until a bullet put his career as a Navy SEAL on hold. Restless and uncertain about his future, he accepts an intriguing proposition: share an acquaintance’s girlfriend and fulfill her fantasy of a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð. It should have been just a night of sexual adventure between three consenting adults. But Kata is like no other girl Hunter has ever met. By turns audacious and sexy, then vulnerable and aloof, she’s a heartbreaker he’s determined to master. But he needs more than one night. And he wants to do it alone.
An uncontrollable obsession.
Kata never expected to leave her comfortable relationship and explore something so dangerously forbidden with a stranger. Hard as she tries to resist, the guilty pleasure overwhelms her, and she surrenders herself, inch by inch, to the hardcore man who wants her for himself. Consumed by blazing desire, they’re soon threatened by the shadows of the past. And now to keep Kata safe, Hunter makes her a bold proposition of his own. Saying yes will destroy her heart. But saying no could cost Kata her life.
Hunter had everything until a bullet put his career as a Navy SEAL on hold. Restless and uncertain about his future, he accepts an intriguing proposition: share an acquaintance’s girlfriend and fulfill her fantasy of a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð. It should have been just a night of sexual adventure between three consenting adults. But Kata is like no other girl Hunter has ever met. By turns audacious and sexy, then vulnerable and aloof, she’s a heartbreaker he’s determined to master. But he needs more than one night. And he wants to do it alone.
An uncontrollable obsession.
Kata never expected to leave her comfortable relationship and explore something so dangerously forbidden with a stranger. Hard as she tries to resist, the guilty pleasure overwhelms her, and she surrenders herself, inch by inch, to the hardcore man who wants her for himself. Consumed by blazing desire, they’re soon threatened by the shadows of the past. And now to keep Kata safe, Hunter makes her a bold proposition of his own. Saying yes will destroy her heart. But saying no could cost Kata her life.
353 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2011
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Shayla Black
170Ìýbooks9,926ÌýfollowersShayla Black is theÌýNew York TimesÌýandÌýUSA TodayÌýbestselling author of more than 100 contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.
As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. InÌýher “freeâ€� time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to anÌýeclectic blend of music.
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As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. InÌýher “freeâ€� time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to anÌýeclectic blend of music.
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February 22, 2011
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I can't fully 'surrender' to these BDSM themed romances. Yet I keep trying. If it's bdsm 'lite', I can usually enjoy it. If I know it's going to be heavy bdsm (with whips and floggers and humiliation and pain), then I avoid it. This one? I wasn't entirely sure that there would even be much of a bdsm element in it (the back cover blurb doesn't actually spell it out, although I guess the phrase determined to master should've been a clue!) Surrender To Me falls somewhere between 'lite' and 'heavy', and that and the over-the-top dominant hero made this nothing more than just an "okay" read for me. While I like my heroes on the alpha side, this guy, 32 year-old Navy SEAL Hunter Edgington took alpha to the extreme, at least in the bedroom.
Hunter...
Kata...
The plot: Extra-curvy Latina beauty Kata Munoz is celebrating her 25th birthday in Las Vegas with her sister and a few close friends. Lafayette, LA probation officer Kata is being treated to this Las Vegas excursion by her neighbor and 'friend-with-benefits' Ben. Ben knows that one of Kata's fantasies is to participate in a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð, so he invites an old Navy buddy, Hunter (on leave with a shoulder injury) to help make Kata's fantasy come true. No sooner does Hunter lay eyes on Kata, then sexual sparks fly, and he knows this is the woman he's been looking for all his life. The fiery beauty is his fantasy come true--a potential sub with intelligence and strength. The only question is--can he make Kata his in one week's time, before he has to ship out on assignment for six months?
What follows is this: lots of dominating sex from the demanding, controlling, intense, protective, possessive, manipulating, pushy, determined, bossy, smothering, extremely sexual Hunter, who tries to convince Kata (in one week's time) that she's a perfect sub in the making. The problem is that Kata's afraid of her sub tendencies, because she doesn't want to end up like her doormat mother, who gives submissive a whole new meaning. Kata is waging a battle between what her body so obviously enjoys and what her logical mind is trying to tell her. If she gives in to what Hunter wants from her, won't she lose herself in the process?
I should mention that this book isn't all about the D/s storyline--there is a suspense subplot here involving someone out to kill Kata and Hunter's determination to protect her at all costs. Of course this ensures that Hunter can be with Kata 24/7 before he has to deploy, and gives him time to convince Kata that yes, they can make a life together, no matter her fears about surrendering totally to him.
Now, what turned me off in this story: Hunter just came on too strong. Eek! This guy barely gave Kata time to breathe. If he would've just let up a little, eased into it a bit...he was just too much! His whole approach made him come off like some sort of caveman. He just tried to bulldoze right over Kata--it took him 3/4 of the book to actually hear her and realize her fears and concerns. He did have some good characteristics (he was protective, brave, determined, honest, and compassionate, and of course he was sexy) but jeez, I think this guy would be hard to live with unless he turned it down a couple of notches. Thankfully, he did change his ways a little bit near the end of the book (and actually did something that brought a tear to my eye), but it might have been a little too late for me.
As a heroine, Kata was okay. She was tough, sarcastic, brave, and independent, and she could certainly take what Hunter dished out (sexually). She was a bit of a flip flopper though, and couldn't seem to make up her mind whether she wanted Hunter in her life or not. At one point I yelled at her to 'make a decision already and stick to it'!
Besides all the sexual antics that pushed my comfort zone that made up the book (there weren't that many 'acts', but they sure took up a lot of pages with the descriptions of what Hunter does/uses to get Kata to submit), I really enjoyed the rest of the story and Ms. Black's writing. I enjoyed seeing all the characters (who helped Hunter figure out who was after Kata) from the prior books (Jack and Morgan from , Deke and Kimber (Kimber is Hunter's sister) from , Luc, Tyler, and the mention of Alyssa from , and Hunter's brother Logan from the upcoming ).
So to sum up--if you're a fan of BDSM stories, or if they don't bother you, you'll probably enjoy this one. Hunter is one dominant Dom, but at least he's not into pain (although those spankings he insisted on giving Kata had to hurt!) or humiliation--marks in his favor. The author did convince me that Kata was the perfect woman for him (although the pool of women who could handle this guy has to be small), and did deliver a fairly satisfying ending. Unfortunately, it didn't totally click with me. I did keep turning the pages since I wanted to see who wanted to 'off' Kata and see if Hunter and Kata would come to some kind of compromise, so kudos to Ms. Black for keeping me interested. Now call me crazy, but I do plan to read brother Logan's story () even though I know he's a Dom and probably more intense than Hunter. But darn it, SB made his story sound a little intriguing...so now I'm curious...hopefully he'll come off a little more likable than Hunter. 3 1/2 stars
Warning: This book contains graphic language and sex (including oral and one anal scene); a D/s relationship and all that entails; a 'near-³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð'; some spankings and restraining of the heroine, and the use of some bondage apparatus and some sex toys. Not for the faint of heart.
Hunter...
Kata...
The plot: Extra-curvy Latina beauty Kata Munoz is celebrating her 25th birthday in Las Vegas with her sister and a few close friends. Lafayette, LA probation officer Kata is being treated to this Las Vegas excursion by her neighbor and 'friend-with-benefits' Ben. Ben knows that one of Kata's fantasies is to participate in a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð, so he invites an old Navy buddy, Hunter (on leave with a shoulder injury) to help make Kata's fantasy come true. No sooner does Hunter lay eyes on Kata, then sexual sparks fly, and he knows this is the woman he's been looking for all his life. The fiery beauty is his fantasy come true--a potential sub with intelligence and strength. The only question is--can he make Kata his in one week's time, before he has to ship out on assignment for six months?
What follows is this: lots of dominating sex from the demanding, controlling, intense, protective, possessive, manipulating, pushy, determined, bossy, smothering, extremely sexual Hunter, who tries to convince Kata (in one week's time) that she's a perfect sub in the making. The problem is that Kata's afraid of her sub tendencies, because she doesn't want to end up like her doormat mother, who gives submissive a whole new meaning. Kata is waging a battle between what her body so obviously enjoys and what her logical mind is trying to tell her. If she gives in to what Hunter wants from her, won't she lose herself in the process?
I should mention that this book isn't all about the D/s storyline--there is a suspense subplot here involving someone out to kill Kata and Hunter's determination to protect her at all costs. Of course this ensures that Hunter can be with Kata 24/7 before he has to deploy, and gives him time to convince Kata that yes, they can make a life together, no matter her fears about surrendering totally to him.
Now, what turned me off in this story: Hunter just came on too strong. Eek! This guy barely gave Kata time to breathe. If he would've just let up a little, eased into it a bit...he was just too much! His whole approach made him come off like some sort of caveman. He just tried to bulldoze right over Kata--it took him 3/4 of the book to actually hear her and realize her fears and concerns. He did have some good characteristics (he was protective, brave, determined, honest, and compassionate, and of course he was sexy) but jeez, I think this guy would be hard to live with unless he turned it down a couple of notches. Thankfully, he did change his ways a little bit near the end of the book (and actually did something that brought a tear to my eye), but it might have been a little too late for me.
As a heroine, Kata was okay. She was tough, sarcastic, brave, and independent, and she could certainly take what Hunter dished out (sexually). She was a bit of a flip flopper though, and couldn't seem to make up her mind whether she wanted Hunter in her life or not. At one point I yelled at her to 'make a decision already and stick to it'!
Besides all the sexual antics that pushed my comfort zone that made up the book (there weren't that many 'acts', but they sure took up a lot of pages with the descriptions of what Hunter does/uses to get Kata to submit), I really enjoyed the rest of the story and Ms. Black's writing. I enjoyed seeing all the characters (who helped Hunter figure out who was after Kata) from the prior books (Jack and Morgan from , Deke and Kimber (Kimber is Hunter's sister) from , Luc, Tyler, and the mention of Alyssa from , and Hunter's brother Logan from the upcoming ).
So to sum up--if you're a fan of BDSM stories, or if they don't bother you, you'll probably enjoy this one. Hunter is one dominant Dom, but at least he's not into pain (although those spankings he insisted on giving Kata had to hurt!) or humiliation--marks in his favor. The author did convince me that Kata was the perfect woman for him (although the pool of women who could handle this guy has to be small), and did deliver a fairly satisfying ending. Unfortunately, it didn't totally click with me. I did keep turning the pages since I wanted to see who wanted to 'off' Kata and see if Hunter and Kata would come to some kind of compromise, so kudos to Ms. Black for keeping me interested. Now call me crazy, but I do plan to read brother Logan's story () even though I know he's a Dom and probably more intense than Hunter. But darn it, SB made his story sound a little intriguing...so now I'm curious...hopefully he'll come off a little more likable than Hunter. 3 1/2 stars
Warning: This book contains graphic language and sex (including oral and one anal scene); a D/s relationship and all that entails; a 'near-³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð'; some spankings and restraining of the heroine, and the use of some bondage apparatus and some sex toys. Not for the faint of heart.
January 3, 2015
3 stars � BDSM/Erotic Romantic Suspense
I was fairly disappointed with this one. The hero’s declaration of instant love (ahhh...I think it’s called lust) and then demanding total submission was borderline creepy and the annoying, whiny, wishy-washy heroine’s constant back and forth between “oh yes...give me more of those earthquaking, soulshaking orgasms, even though they make me bawl like a baby afterward ‘cause I’m scared that I revealed what a total hussy I am� and snapping her fingers and busting out the “you don’t own me� speech gave me whiplash.
I’m a fan of BDSM erotic romance and D/s relationships can be very hot when it fits the characters, but I just didn’t really care much for Hunter and Kata together. And don’t even get me started on the assassin suspense subplot because it was rather ridiculous.
is one of my all-time favorite BDSM/erotic romances and is one of my favorite ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð erotic romances, but and especially this didn’t quite live up to my high expectations. I hope things get back on track for this series with Logan’s story .
Here’s Kata’s theme song (in between screaming multiple orgasms that is):
“You Don’t Own Me� by Lesley Gore
You don't own me, I'm not just one of your many toys
You don't own me, don't say I can't go with other boys
And don't tell me what to do
And don't tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display, 'cause
You don't own me, don't try to change me in any way
You don't own me, don't tie me down 'cause I'd never stay
I was fairly disappointed with this one. The hero’s declaration of instant love (ahhh...I think it’s called lust) and then demanding total submission was borderline creepy and the annoying, whiny, wishy-washy heroine’s constant back and forth between “oh yes...give me more of those earthquaking, soulshaking orgasms, even though they make me bawl like a baby afterward ‘cause I’m scared that I revealed what a total hussy I am� and snapping her fingers and busting out the “you don’t own me� speech gave me whiplash.
I’m a fan of BDSM erotic romance and D/s relationships can be very hot when it fits the characters, but I just didn’t really care much for Hunter and Kata together. And don’t even get me started on the assassin suspense subplot because it was rather ridiculous.
is one of my all-time favorite BDSM/erotic romances and is one of my favorite ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð erotic romances, but and especially this didn’t quite live up to my high expectations. I hope things get back on track for this series with Logan’s story .
Here’s Kata’s theme song (in between screaming multiple orgasms that is):
“You Don’t Own Me� by Lesley Gore
You don't own me, I'm not just one of your many toys
You don't own me, don't say I can't go with other boys
And don't tell me what to do
And don't tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display, 'cause
You don't own me, don't try to change me in any way
You don't own me, don't tie me down 'cause I'd never stay
November 1, 2011
Surrender to Me is the fourth book in the Wicked Lovers series and in many ways I liked it much better than the last two installments. So far my favorite is still the first book, Wicked Ties, and to be honest, I'm not sure anyone can ever top (no pun intended) Jack (*be still my heart*) Cole.
As with all of the books in this series, the heroes are over the top "alpha" and would definitely give a caveman a run for his money. In fact, in this snippet, Jack (*sigh*) tries to help Kata understand Hunter's need to dominate her:
She braced her hands on her hips. “You don’t think spanking is condescending?�So yeah, even Jack (*fans self*) knows that they act like Neanderthals sometimes. Okay, okay...most of the time.
“Am I offending your feminist sensibilities with the truth?� Jack raised a dark brow. “Look, we know you’re women, not children. But the spanking isn’t all for you, cher. When a Dom feels his woman has endangered herself, sometimes he needs to reassure himself with your skin under his hand and your cries in his ears. We’re only a few thousand years from cavemen. In evolutionary terms, the blink of an eye...�
So anyway, while the sex scenes were incredibly hot, I didn't care much for the storyline, or the heroine. I think Kata's non-stop "No man controls me..." comments were overdone and pretty pathetic sounding. I mean, we're expected to believe that she's this strong, independent, intelligent woman, and yet she wasn't able to recognize all this need to be in control for what it was - fear. I'm sorry, but the author didn't do a good job of selling Kata's angst, so I didn't buy it. It was Hunter's holy-hell-hotness and the cameos by Deke, Luc, and especially Tyler, Logan and Jack (*oh my*) Cole that kept me turning the pages.
I'll share a couple of quotes with you, and one scene that had me giggling.
He hesitated, then levered himself up to shut the bathroom door—blocking out Ben’s soft snores. He lowered himself to the mattress again, hovering over her, his stare drilling into her in the shadows. “I’m going to take you alone tonight.�Wow, talk about swoon worthy! How could anyone pass up a promise like that!?!
“I know.
“Repeatedly,� he vowed.
And then there's this one:
“I spoke vows to love, honor, and cherish you. That includes protecting you.� He leaned closer, spoke softly in her ear. “So if I have to tie you to my goddamn bed and keep you naked and busy until we catch this guy, don’t think that will bother me one bit.�Now see, why couldn't I have found a guy who knows what it means to sweet talk his woman right out of her clothes???
And finally, this little scene had me crackin' up. It's not a spoiler, but definitely funny:
AFTER a quick trip through a nearby drive-thru for a burger and a stop at the video store, Kata settled beside Tyler on the sofa as he cued up their movie.So yeah, I did enjoy many parts of this book, a lot, and I'm glad I read it. I'm definitely looking forward to moving on to Logan's story next, and thank heaven's it's already on my Kindle just waiting for me! And I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to a possible revisit with Jack (*come to me baby*) Cole.
“When I said cuddle up on the couch after Luc left, this isn’t what I had in mind.� His pained expression said he’d rather be boiling in oil. “Are you really going to make me watch this?�
Hot, funny, attentive without being overwhelming, Tyler was everything she normally went for in a guy. Sure, they’d flirted. It was like breathing for him, both constant and automatic. But she wasn’t feeling a serious vibe between them—which was a relief. Usually, she loved flirting, too, but Hunter had invaded every last brain cell and filled it with thoughts of him.
“I’ll take your silence as a no.� Tyler reached for the remote.
She yanked it out of his hand, then had to laugh at his mock pout.“I love Edward and Bella. Have you even seen any of the movies?� she challenged.
“Hell no. She looks constipated, and I swear he plays for the other team.�
Kata stifled a laugh. She really shouldn’t encourage him. “It’s called angst. Guess you’ve never felt any.�
Tyler leveled a hard stare on her that told her she was dead wrong. Then he saved her from muttering an awkward reply by starting the movie.
She stifled what she’d planned to say, since his life was none of her business and she was in no shape to be giving advice. Instead, Kata focused on the familiar Bella Swan voice-over that began the film.
About halfway through, he shuffled into the kitchen for popcorn, and Kata noticed that while it popped, his stare barely left the screen. Pulling one of the sofa’s throw pillows to her chest, she smiled.
“Oh, come on,� he groused. “Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder could both see this love triangle coming. And this movie made how much money?�
Kata threw the pillow at him. “Shh!�
“Don’t shush me, woman, or I’ll take you over my knee.�
She froze. “You roll that way, too? What am I saying? Of course, you do. You’re friends with Hunter.� And didn’t she feel stupid for failing to figure it out sooner?
3.5/5 stars
March 14, 2011
Surrender to Me is the fourth book in the Wicked Lovers series and while I liked Hunter from the previous books, there were times where he just scared me. I knew there would be BDSM so it wasn’t that. I just felt that Kata and Hunter stood on opposite sides of the spectrum. Hunter is an all-or-nothing kind of guy, so he expected a full surrender from Kata. But Kata just kept resisting and resisting until it just got annoying. I understand her conflicts with her stepfather and her independent nature, but all her crying and whining started to get to me.
She didn’t want to submit, so Hunter folds and agrees to sign the divorce papers and give her a romantic night without any BDSM kink. But then she realizes that she doesn’t want that and insist on doing things Hunter’s way. And let me tell you, when she surrenders completely, it’s worth it all for Hunter.
The last 100 pages or so changed the book for me. The sex scenes were somehow hotter, the pace picks up and I just thought it made up for Hunter’s sometimes scary dominance and Kata’s whining.
Also, there are appearances by Jack, Deke, Luc and Tyler! Logan, Hunter’s brother is there too and I am both scared and intrigued about him since I know for a fact that he likes administering pain for pleasure. His sex dungeon...*ahem* I mean, living room was just a tease for his upcoming book .
And lastly, I need to gush about Black’s writing style. I LOVE IT! Despite the hot-as-hell sex scenes and likeable characters, she writes with such ease that I always fly through her books and then kick myself for devouring them so quickly. I love love LOVE Black!
Favourite Quote:
“It’s just...� She scrubbed a hand across her face. “I keep looking for someone to share life with, someone patient. Not afraid of a mop or the stove. Even-tempered, understanding, not allergic to emotion.� She closed her eyes momentarily. “Someone sweet.�
Hunter stifled a grimace. She was describing a female with a penis.
She didn’t want to submit, so Hunter folds and agrees to sign the divorce papers and give her a romantic night without any BDSM kink. But then she realizes that she doesn’t want that and insist on doing things Hunter’s way. And let me tell you, when she surrenders completely, it’s worth it all for Hunter.
The last 100 pages or so changed the book for me. The sex scenes were somehow hotter, the pace picks up and I just thought it made up for Hunter’s sometimes scary dominance and Kata’s whining.
Also, there are appearances by Jack, Deke, Luc and Tyler! Logan, Hunter’s brother is there too and I am both scared and intrigued about him since I know for a fact that he likes administering pain for pleasure. His sex dungeon...*ahem* I mean, living room was just a tease for his upcoming book .
And lastly, I need to gush about Black’s writing style. I LOVE IT! Despite the hot-as-hell sex scenes and likeable characters, she writes with such ease that I always fly through her books and then kick myself for devouring them so quickly. I love love LOVE Black!
Favourite Quote:
“It’s just...� She scrubbed a hand across her face. “I keep looking for someone to share life with, someone patient. Not afraid of a mop or the stove. Even-tempered, understanding, not allergic to emotion.� She closed her eyes momentarily. “Someone sweet.�
Hunter stifled a grimace. She was describing a female with a penis.
March 5, 2011
Let me just start by saying that I have really enjoyed all of the books in the Wicked Lovers series, but the last two books somewhat tried my patience, with that said Hunter's book yanked me right back in!! Hunter runs a very, very close second in deliciousness to Jack Cole in my book!! Hunter is very much an Alpha and a Dom but he is not an A-hole, IMO! I really loved Kata too, although, also IMO, she waffled for a little bit too long on whether she could handle a man like Hunter. I was willing to take him off of her hands, but like an good HEA, she comes around!! In all, a very HOT story, in which, to my delightful surprise, all of the characters from the previous books make an appearance, even my man Jack....mmmmmm...sorry, lost focus for a moment! Anyway, I highly recommend this book! Even if you may have kind of given up after the last couple books, SB jumps right back in with Surrender to me!!
If you haven't yet, GO GET THIS BOOK!!
If you haven't yet, GO GET THIS BOOK!!
January 29, 2011
I read an ARC of this book, and I can't begin to say how much I love it. I've followed the Wicked Lovers series from the beginning and this is right up there with Wicked Ties. Hunter, a Navy SEAL, meet parole office Kata in Vegas where she's having a birthday party. Kata's boyfriend has a surprise for her. He's set up a fantasy - a menage with Hunter. Before you can say threesome, boyfriend is drunk and out of the picture. A couple of hot hours later, Kata and Hunter are married in a Vegas chapel. The next morning Kata regrets the marriage. Hunter is so alpha, she's not sure she can handle it. Hunter proves true to his name and follows her back just in time to stop an attempt on her life. That's the set up, but the book is full of hot BDSM sex, great suspense and the deep emotion Shayla Black is known for.
March 1, 2011
With this fourth book in her Wicked Lovers series, Shayla Black continues to deliver the sizzle and her plots never fail to be anything but compelling. Surrender to Me was wickedly seductive and totally intoxicating. Black's characters are dynamic and complex and they never fail to pull at your heart strings. I was drawn in from the moment I picked up this book and found myself unable to put it down until the very last page. Surrender was intensely passionate and searingly sexy and will leave you begging for more.
March 16, 2011
For Kata’s twenty-fifth birthday she flies to Vegas with her “friend with benefitsâ€� lover Ben and friends to celebrate. Months ago she had told Ben one of her fantasies was to have a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð â€� and Ben has decided this trip is the perfect opportunity to give her this gift. He calls up his friend Hunter Edgington, a Navy SEAL who is on a week vacation while recovering from being shot. Hunter takes one look at Kata and it is love at first sight.
When Ben ends up too drunk to make it into the bedroom for the ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð, Hunter is more than happy to have Kata all to himself. Hunter is a dominant, and he can sense a submissive nature in Kata, although she vehemently denies it. When Kata’s life is endangered, Hunter becomes her protection.
Let me start by saying I didn’t like Surrender to Me. Hunter is a very alpha hero � we are talking all out, no holds bar alpha. He is a dominant and when he finds Kata, he immediately recognizes the submissive nature in her, even though she denies it. That is all fine and dandy. I love alpha heroes, if done well. An early description of Hunter:
She could decorate the house however she wanted, name the pets, choose the vacations. He’d give her a lot of latitude during their married life, but he was in charge when it came to sex and her safety.
Or:
“Your obedience goes straight to my cock honey.�
Okay � sometimes reading about an alpha hero like this can be fun. But I don’t feel like Hunter is a good hero at all.
First, I don’t believe in love at first sight. Lust, instant attraction? Sure. Love � knowing you want to be with this person forever after knowing them for less than one hour, or even 24 hours? No. So coming into this book with that personal view, when Hunter meets Kata and has talked to her for all of 30 seconds and then thinks to himself:
“The moment he’d touched her, something inside him had jarred, then settled in place. He’d known she would be his.�
And then:
“He couldn’t wait to figure out exactly why he was going to love her.�
I just don’t buy this instant love. I’m not saying this could never happen in real life, but it doesn’t work for me.
Fast forward a couple of hours � Hunter and Kata spend a very passionate time in bed where Hunter starts to introduce Kata to the Dom/Sub relationship, (minus Ben who was too drunk to participate). Kata is not left out with the instant love, by thinking as they have sex, “At that moment, she could never imagine being without him.� They don’t know each other! They haven’t talked, only had sex. I just don’t understand how this can be a basis for love and total commitment to each other.
And then something happens which just made my mouth drop open. Kata kind of freaks out after having sex and tries to ditch Hunter and starts doing tequila shots. Hunter tracks her down � offers her food and coffee because he knows how much she has been drinking. Again, we are told:
“There it was, the truth that had been simmering in his consciousness, the reason he was pursuing her so hard. Suddenly, it was crystal. He wanted her permanently.�
At this point, the chapter closes out. The next chapter, the next morning, Kata wakes up married to Hunter! And he is shocked and dismayed she doesn’t remember getting married (um..she was wasted) and she runs out on him. Sorry - that is creepy. He is so possessive of her, he has to marry her, when he knows she is drunk?
And this passage bothers me so much:
If there’d been another way, Hunter would have chosen it, but time and her fears weren’t on his side. Last night, he’d never expected to meet someone he connected with on every level, then marry her almost immediately, but things happened; he dealt. That was the nature of his job.
This wasn’t his most noble moment, but if being a SEAL had taught him anything, it was that sometimes you had to fight dirty to complete a mission. And if his father had taught him anything, it was that a man must be ready to do whatever necessary to hold on to his woman or lose her forever.
This mind set is creepy and selfish. Marriage is not the only solution he had. How about ask her out on a date? Call her on the phone? Maybe ask her one question about her? There are other ways Hunter. Dragging a drunk girl to the alter, six hours after you met her because you feel possessive is not normal.
At this point, I almost stopped reading, but I was only on page 80. I thought I don’t love this marriage, but lets see what Kata has to say about it. She made me keep reading. She wasn’t happy, and her reaction is very valid. But then her life becomes endangered, and she needs a safe house. She chooses to go with Hunter into hiding, and I liked this decision. She doesn’t know who is after her, but she assumes it is someone very dangerous. But then things fall apart again for me.
Hunter introduces Kata to the D/s lifestyle. Kata rebels, but Hunter keeps assuring her that this is the type of lifestyle she needs. That deep down she is a submissive. Which is fine � I’ve read lots of books where the heroine doesn’t realize this is what she needs. But as I continued reading, their constant battle made me uncomfortable. Squirmy. It didn’t feel romantic at all. Hunter came across way, way too pushy. Kata would finally submit, but it didn’t feel authentic. Sometimes it felt like she did it just to shut him up. I didn’t like it. At all. I can blame a lot of it on Hunter’s completely controlling and pushy attitude but I also find fault with Kata. You can tell me all you want that she is submissive on the inside, but if I never see that, then the hero is never going to work in this situation.
And don’t even get me started on the end. Her actions when she comes back to Hunter at the end felt completely fake. Hunter and I didn’t get along. I don’t recommend this one.
Rating: D
When Ben ends up too drunk to make it into the bedroom for the ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð, Hunter is more than happy to have Kata all to himself. Hunter is a dominant, and he can sense a submissive nature in Kata, although she vehemently denies it. When Kata’s life is endangered, Hunter becomes her protection.
Let me start by saying I didn’t like Surrender to Me. Hunter is a very alpha hero � we are talking all out, no holds bar alpha. He is a dominant and when he finds Kata, he immediately recognizes the submissive nature in her, even though she denies it. That is all fine and dandy. I love alpha heroes, if done well. An early description of Hunter:
She could decorate the house however she wanted, name the pets, choose the vacations. He’d give her a lot of latitude during their married life, but he was in charge when it came to sex and her safety.
Or:
“Your obedience goes straight to my cock honey.�
Okay � sometimes reading about an alpha hero like this can be fun. But I don’t feel like Hunter is a good hero at all.
First, I don’t believe in love at first sight. Lust, instant attraction? Sure. Love � knowing you want to be with this person forever after knowing them for less than one hour, or even 24 hours? No. So coming into this book with that personal view, when Hunter meets Kata and has talked to her for all of 30 seconds and then thinks to himself:
“The moment he’d touched her, something inside him had jarred, then settled in place. He’d known she would be his.�
And then:
“He couldn’t wait to figure out exactly why he was going to love her.�
I just don’t buy this instant love. I’m not saying this could never happen in real life, but it doesn’t work for me.
Fast forward a couple of hours � Hunter and Kata spend a very passionate time in bed where Hunter starts to introduce Kata to the Dom/Sub relationship, (minus Ben who was too drunk to participate). Kata is not left out with the instant love, by thinking as they have sex, “At that moment, she could never imagine being without him.� They don’t know each other! They haven’t talked, only had sex. I just don’t understand how this can be a basis for love and total commitment to each other.
And then something happens which just made my mouth drop open. Kata kind of freaks out after having sex and tries to ditch Hunter and starts doing tequila shots. Hunter tracks her down � offers her food and coffee because he knows how much she has been drinking. Again, we are told:
“There it was, the truth that had been simmering in his consciousness, the reason he was pursuing her so hard. Suddenly, it was crystal. He wanted her permanently.�
At this point, the chapter closes out. The next chapter, the next morning, Kata wakes up married to Hunter! And he is shocked and dismayed she doesn’t remember getting married (um..she was wasted) and she runs out on him. Sorry - that is creepy. He is so possessive of her, he has to marry her, when he knows she is drunk?
And this passage bothers me so much:
If there’d been another way, Hunter would have chosen it, but time and her fears weren’t on his side. Last night, he’d never expected to meet someone he connected with on every level, then marry her almost immediately, but things happened; he dealt. That was the nature of his job.
This wasn’t his most noble moment, but if being a SEAL had taught him anything, it was that sometimes you had to fight dirty to complete a mission. And if his father had taught him anything, it was that a man must be ready to do whatever necessary to hold on to his woman or lose her forever.
This mind set is creepy and selfish. Marriage is not the only solution he had. How about ask her out on a date? Call her on the phone? Maybe ask her one question about her? There are other ways Hunter. Dragging a drunk girl to the alter, six hours after you met her because you feel possessive is not normal.
At this point, I almost stopped reading, but I was only on page 80. I thought I don’t love this marriage, but lets see what Kata has to say about it. She made me keep reading. She wasn’t happy, and her reaction is very valid. But then her life becomes endangered, and she needs a safe house. She chooses to go with Hunter into hiding, and I liked this decision. She doesn’t know who is after her, but she assumes it is someone very dangerous. But then things fall apart again for me.
Hunter introduces Kata to the D/s lifestyle. Kata rebels, but Hunter keeps assuring her that this is the type of lifestyle she needs. That deep down she is a submissive. Which is fine � I’ve read lots of books where the heroine doesn’t realize this is what she needs. But as I continued reading, their constant battle made me uncomfortable. Squirmy. It didn’t feel romantic at all. Hunter came across way, way too pushy. Kata would finally submit, but it didn’t feel authentic. Sometimes it felt like she did it just to shut him up. I didn’t like it. At all. I can blame a lot of it on Hunter’s completely controlling and pushy attitude but I also find fault with Kata. You can tell me all you want that she is submissive on the inside, but if I never see that, then the hero is never going to work in this situation.
And don’t even get me started on the end. Her actions when she comes back to Hunter at the end felt completely fake. Hunter and I didn’t get along. I don’t recommend this one.
Rating: D
March 22, 2011
This series started out wonderful, was such a great book & the characters were so wonderfully written that I couldn't wait to read more of the series. For me, however, each book has captured my attention less & less and I was barely able to finish this book. Never have I rooted for the couple involved to actually part ways, but with Hunter & Kata I did. Their story was painful to read and I just wanted it to be over. IMO, they had absolutely no chemistry & I felt nothing for them as a couple. Hunter's character was written so coldly. I realize this was in part, on purpose, so that we could see him warm with Kata's love, but I think it cost me the connection that I needed to his character.
I will say that the last 25% of the book saved it from getting a 1 star rating. Hunter finally realizing that his dominance, complete possesion & railroading of Kata wasn't working helped somewhat. Also helping was Kata finding her voice & standing up for herself a little, as well as, stopping all the incessant sobbing. While I don't mind reading about BDSM or D/s relationships, this particular story just really turned me off to the world. Maybe it was the way that Hunter finally broke through to Kata's submissiveness, IDK, but I do know I didn't feel the love radiate off the page the way I did with Jack & Morgan.
I will say that the last 25% of the book saved it from getting a 1 star rating. Hunter finally realizing that his dominance, complete possesion & railroading of Kata wasn't working helped somewhat. Also helping was Kata finding her voice & standing up for herself a little, as well as, stopping all the incessant sobbing. While I don't mind reading about BDSM or D/s relationships, this particular story just really turned me off to the world. Maybe it was the way that Hunter finally broke through to Kata's submissiveness, IDK, but I do know I didn't feel the love radiate off the page the way I did with Jack & Morgan.
March 7, 2011
I had really been looking forward to this book and it just didn't live up to my expectations : (
I LOVED Hunter however, it was unrealistic for him to fall in love at first sight.
I also loved seeing favorites Deke and especially Jack since in my opinion, his story is the best.
What made it only ok for me was Kata and her wishy-washy behavior. I understand that this was all new to her and she had baggage about a D/s relationship and Hunter was very overwhelming, but come on, she just took wishy-washy over the top. I hate heroine's who are not strong and are so stubborn that I want to slap them.
That being said, I didn't hate this book and am looking forward to Logan's story.
I LOVED Hunter however, it was unrealistic for him to fall in love at first sight.
I also loved seeing favorites Deke and especially Jack since in my opinion, his story is the best.
What made it only ok for me was Kata and her wishy-washy behavior. I understand that this was all new to her and she had baggage about a D/s relationship and Hunter was very overwhelming, but come on, she just took wishy-washy over the top. I hate heroine's who are not strong and are so stubborn that I want to slap them.
That being said, I didn't hate this book and am looking forward to Logan's story.
March 5, 2011
Let me start by saying I love this series, and Shayla Black is one of my favorite authors. That being said WTF! Hunter was pushy and borderline annoying. Kata was beyond annoying. 80% of the book is one long ass argument "I won't submit, I'm not a door mat" to " You want to sumbit and I'll convince you of it in 72 hours" I can suspend reality with the best of them, but this "instant love" on Hunter's part was ridiculous. My head hurts from all of Kata's whining.
And the hitman plot, that was barely touched and tacked on at the end as an after thought.
I LOVE Shayla Black, so I feel horrible trashing this one, but I expect an awesome unparralled book from her, and I got something that felt phoned in. So sad. Maybe I need a bit to cool off and rethink it, but right now UGH. This was my least favorite of one of my favorite series. Total stumble. I'm giving it three stars just b/c I love the author while I didn't love it (b/c I expect more from her) it was still better than a lot of the books out there in this genre.
****Spoiler-ish*
And then the whole perfect submissive, having some chick train her? Ummm shouldn't they have done all that together? The end felt rushed and while they plegde love, something was missing. Probably b/c they fought the entire book.
And the hitman plot, that was barely touched and tacked on at the end as an after thought.
I LOVE Shayla Black, so I feel horrible trashing this one, but I expect an awesome unparralled book from her, and I got something that felt phoned in. So sad. Maybe I need a bit to cool off and rethink it, but right now UGH. This was my least favorite of one of my favorite series. Total stumble. I'm giving it three stars just b/c I love the author while I didn't love it (b/c I expect more from her) it was still better than a lot of the books out there in this genre.
****Spoiler-ish*
And then the whole perfect submissive, having some chick train her? Ummm shouldn't they have done all that together? The end felt rushed and while they plegde love, something was missing. Probably b/c they fought the entire book.
September 18, 2011
3.5 stars
I was excited to read this book, even though with each book this series has been a bit less exciting for me.
And this book didn't bring the excitement back for me. The connection between Hunter and Kata was missing for me. I liked them good enough separate, and they were ok together, but no sparks for me.
This book has BDSM, maybe not so much the type I would like to read, it wasn't sensual. They kept talking about her wanting to have a menage that never happens. Kata has a lot of issues with her family, and even though I understand to some point, I was getting annoyed by it. Especially when she had to cry everytime after having sex with Hunter.
I liked however seeing Tyler again, and the little bit we know about Logan, really looking forward to his story. We also get to see Deke and Kimber and Jack and Morgan, and Luc, even though Alyssa didn't show. I feel so bad for Tyler :(
In regards to the suspense/stalking part it was ok, I didn't see it coming at the end.
I will continue this series, because I can't wait to see what happens with Logan, and I'm hoping *fingers crossed* that Tyler gets his happy ending!!!!
I was excited to read this book, even though with each book this series has been a bit less exciting for me.
And this book didn't bring the excitement back for me. The connection between Hunter and Kata was missing for me. I liked them good enough separate, and they were ok together, but no sparks for me.
This book has BDSM, maybe not so much the type I would like to read, it wasn't sensual. They kept talking about her wanting to have a menage that never happens. Kata has a lot of issues with her family, and even though I understand to some point, I was getting annoyed by it. Especially when she had to cry everytime after having sex with Hunter.
I liked however seeing Tyler again, and the little bit we know about Logan, really looking forward to his story. We also get to see Deke and Kimber and Jack and Morgan, and Luc, even though Alyssa didn't show. I feel so bad for Tyler :(
In regards to the suspense/stalking part it was ok, I didn't see it coming at the end.
I will continue this series, because I can't wait to see what happens with Logan, and I'm hoping *fingers crossed* that Tyler gets his happy ending!!!!
March 9, 2011
OK. Well. I didn't HATE this book. There were elements of it that I really liked. But.....
The story centers on Hunter and Kata. They meet in Vegas during her birthday party. Kata's friend, Ben, invited Hunter in order to fill a fantasy for Kata. The fantasy being a menage. Well, after one too many beers, Ben passes out and the menage never happens. But Hunter and Kata hook up, and after a wild and drunken night....they end up married.
For the most part, the protagonist was a complete asshole. There is a part in the book when he (Hunter) tells his wife, Kata.....Don't confuse a Dom with an asshole. And while that may be true - in this case Hunter the Dom was, indeed, an asshole. No doubt that Hunter loved Kata - but for about 75% of the book....that love came across as possession and not in the most healthy definitions of that word, either. Maybe I just don't "get" the whole Dom/sub thing - but from the beginning, Hunter never took the time to understand Kata's physical and emotions needs or her fears about being a sub. Yes, eventually, he got it and he stopped being a total douche....but it took way too long.
Again, I didn't hate this book.....but damn, it made me want to punch kittens sometimes.
The story centers on Hunter and Kata. They meet in Vegas during her birthday party. Kata's friend, Ben, invited Hunter in order to fill a fantasy for Kata. The fantasy being a menage. Well, after one too many beers, Ben passes out and the menage never happens. But Hunter and Kata hook up, and after a wild and drunken night....they end up married.
For the most part, the protagonist was a complete asshole. There is a part in the book when he (Hunter) tells his wife, Kata.....Don't confuse a Dom with an asshole. And while that may be true - in this case Hunter the Dom was, indeed, an asshole. No doubt that Hunter loved Kata - but for about 75% of the book....that love came across as possession and not in the most healthy definitions of that word, either. Maybe I just don't "get" the whole Dom/sub thing - but from the beginning, Hunter never took the time to understand Kata's physical and emotions needs or her fears about being a sub. Yes, eventually, he got it and he stopped being a total douche....but it took way too long.
Again, I didn't hate this book.....but damn, it made me want to punch kittens sometimes.
March 5, 2011
I wanted to like this, but Hunter was just way too controlling and honestly gave me the creeps. The only book from this series that I have to compare it too is "Wicked Ties". Jack, unlike Hunter came off to me as a sexy Cajun who charmed is way into Morgan's heart instead of emotionally and physically stalking his prey. It was also pretty obvious from Morgan's choice of investigation topic that she at least had a passing interest in the topic. Kata kept saying "no" and whether she had a secret interest or not, in my mind "no" means "no".
May 18, 2017
2-1/2 You Might Be a Legit Dom but You're Also Kind of Stalkery Romance Stars
I don't know. The last couple hours of this audio book were pretty good, but the rest of it got on my last nerve. And that is NOT why I'm reading erotica, dude.
The whole dominant/submissive scene can be pretty hot, I guess, as long as that shit is kept in the bedroom. And all parties involved are consenting with very clear boundaries from the beginning. I'm no expert or anything, and I have no wish to judge other people's kinks, but I don't even like reading about men being pushy and exerting their will on women who are clearly saying, "Step off!" Much worse than that is the whole rationale used to justify it: "I can tell this is what you really want/need/crave but can't ask for." Um, yea. Said every rapist ever.
(And no, I don't give even one single fuck how fast her heart is beating, how wide her pupils are dilated, or how wet her girly bits get.)
If you're a dom and you're having to seduce or coerce someone into playing your submissive little games (I'm looking at you, Hunter), you're not trustworthy. You're not in control of yourself. Therefore you are not in control of the situation or respecting your partner. You are, in my humble opinion, not a sexual dominant. You're a dick. (Emphatically pronounces the girl who admits she is not an expert on this subject. In the least. But I'm totally right. So there.) And you're also losing my interest in your story. Because gross.
Look, I know this is fantasy. We don't have to get that deep, but I couldn't stop thinking of how dangerous it is when we think we know another person's mind better than they do. That's why we use our words, folks. That's why we respect other people's boundaries. Again, I'm not reading erotic romance so that I can grapple with these big psychosocial issues. I'm reading for stress relief and happy feelings...so my brain is all soaked in dopamine when I turn on the news later in the day and grapple with the heavy socio-political issues we're facing as a nation.
I feel that I should add here that nobody gets raped in this book. That's not what I'm saying with the above rant. The sex is consensual. There's a safe word. I just feel that Hunter shouldn't have to seduce or coerce Kata into being submissive. It blurred the line too much for my taste. Part of the whole plot (this comes up pretty early in the book and is no real spoiler) is that Kata's mother has been married to an emotionally abusive man for years, and Kata (though a natural sexual submissive...whatevs *rolls eyes*) doesn't want to end up like her dear old mama. Hunter has some issues from his youth that inform his decision making, as well. Both characters have some emotional shit to work out, and I think the author eventually does that pretty well. But not before annoying the hell out of me. ;)
Anyway
Despite my ranty stream of consciousness gripe session about the way bdsm is portrayed in this book, I actually did come to like the characters. Mostly. Plus also, Shayla Black can write the mess out of a sex scene. And there are very explicit, very kinky sex scenes in this series, so you might want to walk on by if you're squeamish or intolerant of those sorts of things.
I don't know. The last couple hours of this audio book were pretty good, but the rest of it got on my last nerve. And that is NOT why I'm reading erotica, dude.
The whole dominant/submissive scene can be pretty hot, I guess, as long as that shit is kept in the bedroom. And all parties involved are consenting with very clear boundaries from the beginning. I'm no expert or anything, and I have no wish to judge other people's kinks, but I don't even like reading about men being pushy and exerting their will on women who are clearly saying, "Step off!" Much worse than that is the whole rationale used to justify it: "I can tell this is what you really want/need/crave but can't ask for." Um, yea. Said every rapist ever.
(And no, I don't give even one single fuck how fast her heart is beating, how wide her pupils are dilated, or how wet her girly bits get.)
If you're a dom and you're having to seduce or coerce someone into playing your submissive little games (I'm looking at you, Hunter), you're not trustworthy. You're not in control of yourself. Therefore you are not in control of the situation or respecting your partner. You are, in my humble opinion, not a sexual dominant. You're a dick. (Emphatically pronounces the girl who admits she is not an expert on this subject. In the least. But I'm totally right. So there.) And you're also losing my interest in your story. Because gross.
Look, I know this is fantasy. We don't have to get that deep, but I couldn't stop thinking of how dangerous it is when we think we know another person's mind better than they do. That's why we use our words, folks. That's why we respect other people's boundaries. Again, I'm not reading erotic romance so that I can grapple with these big psychosocial issues. I'm reading for stress relief and happy feelings...so my brain is all soaked in dopamine when I turn on the news later in the day and grapple with the heavy socio-political issues we're facing as a nation.
I feel that I should add here that nobody gets raped in this book. That's not what I'm saying with the above rant. The sex is consensual. There's a safe word. I just feel that Hunter shouldn't have to seduce or coerce Kata into being submissive. It blurred the line too much for my taste. Part of the whole plot (this comes up pretty early in the book and is no real spoiler) is that Kata's mother has been married to an emotionally abusive man for years, and Kata (though a natural sexual submissive...whatevs *rolls eyes*) doesn't want to end up like her dear old mama. Hunter has some issues from his youth that inform his decision making, as well. Both characters have some emotional shit to work out, and I think the author eventually does that pretty well. But not before annoying the hell out of me. ;)
Anyway
Despite my ranty stream of consciousness gripe session about the way bdsm is portrayed in this book, I actually did come to like the characters. Mostly. Plus also, Shayla Black can write the mess out of a sex scene. And there are very explicit, very kinky sex scenes in this series, so you might want to walk on by if you're squeamish or intolerant of those sorts of things.
November 15, 2013
Who doesn't love a hot sexy, take me now and do with me as you please Navy SEAL! They are not only super deliciously hot, they are guaranteed to let any woman feel safe and secure whilst letting her also feel completely out of control.
In this read the story tells of Hunter, injured and on some recovery time he agrees to help out a friend with letting the fantasy of the very hot Kata come to life. But once he has her in his arms he does not feel like sharing at all!
He soon sets himself the goal of ensuring he has Kata all to himself and forever his before he leaves in a week's time. The sex goes from zero to 120 mph in less than 5 seconds and they live in their own world of submission and domination, with Hunter the teacher and Kata the student. But whilst Kata is learning to adjust to her new found fantasies and the extreme emotions Hunter unleashes there is danger around the corner and it wants death!
The character of Hunter was as mentioned a Navy SEAL and thus not only all kinds of total hotness but also one of those men that only needs to give you a look and you will be able to tell, that this guy lives for a challenge. I adored him from the very first page, yes I was not in full agreement that he would so easy be able get into the threesome thing, it just seemed not really the kind of thing a big tough Navy Seal would do. But once the author let Kata and Hunter only focus on each other I become very much entranced with Hunter and just how much he is dead set on protecting the woman that has stolen his heart.
Kata was as heroines go bit of a flop for me, she was fun and feisty and could stand her own but I was not overly all nuts about her being so indecisive all the time, we all know that when we want something the idea is to go after it before it goes elsewhere, so yes there were quite a number of times I wanted to give her a good old shaking up and just tell her to make up her mind and get on with it already. But then again, I suppose when faced with a life changing sexual course it cannot be easy and in the end I got a little more use to her way of thinking.
Now as for the plot of this read it not only included the super sex between Kata and Hunter and the very emotional journey they take off on, but also a very intriguing mystery, that kept my attention and had me on the edge of my seat. That wonderful "He will do anything to protect her" feeling that let's face it is always awesome in any read!
If you are not into erotica's with all the kinky wild domination submission elements this read is not for you, but I will also say this, the read is not only about that but also has a wonderful meaning and message about two people finding each other and discovering a weakness of life, and if you can look past the wild crazy sex that might let you feel uncomfortable you are going to discover a magical story of romance!
I recommend this read for anyone looking to indulge in the fantasy world of two lovers united by a bond so strong no challenge can break it.
4.5 star review
" Will she let him be her master"
Warning: This book contains graphic language and sex
**Copy provided by Penguin Books South Africa for review purposes
In this read the story tells of Hunter, injured and on some recovery time he agrees to help out a friend with letting the fantasy of the very hot Kata come to life. But once he has her in his arms he does not feel like sharing at all!
He soon sets himself the goal of ensuring he has Kata all to himself and forever his before he leaves in a week's time. The sex goes from zero to 120 mph in less than 5 seconds and they live in their own world of submission and domination, with Hunter the teacher and Kata the student. But whilst Kata is learning to adjust to her new found fantasies and the extreme emotions Hunter unleashes there is danger around the corner and it wants death!
The character of Hunter was as mentioned a Navy SEAL and thus not only all kinds of total hotness but also one of those men that only needs to give you a look and you will be able to tell, that this guy lives for a challenge. I adored him from the very first page, yes I was not in full agreement that he would so easy be able get into the threesome thing, it just seemed not really the kind of thing a big tough Navy Seal would do. But once the author let Kata and Hunter only focus on each other I become very much entranced with Hunter and just how much he is dead set on protecting the woman that has stolen his heart.
Kata was as heroines go bit of a flop for me, she was fun and feisty and could stand her own but I was not overly all nuts about her being so indecisive all the time, we all know that when we want something the idea is to go after it before it goes elsewhere, so yes there were quite a number of times I wanted to give her a good old shaking up and just tell her to make up her mind and get on with it already. But then again, I suppose when faced with a life changing sexual course it cannot be easy and in the end I got a little more use to her way of thinking.
Now as for the plot of this read it not only included the super sex between Kata and Hunter and the very emotional journey they take off on, but also a very intriguing mystery, that kept my attention and had me on the edge of my seat. That wonderful "He will do anything to protect her" feeling that let's face it is always awesome in any read!
If you are not into erotica's with all the kinky wild domination submission elements this read is not for you, but I will also say this, the read is not only about that but also has a wonderful meaning and message about two people finding each other and discovering a weakness of life, and if you can look past the wild crazy sex that might let you feel uncomfortable you are going to discover a magical story of romance!
I recommend this read for anyone looking to indulge in the fantasy world of two lovers united by a bond so strong no challenge can break it.
4.5 star review
" Will she let him be her master"
Warning: This book contains graphic language and sex
**Copy provided by Penguin Books South Africa for review purposes
March 15, 2011
3 1/2 Stars
I have enjoyed this series for the most part and was eager for Hunter's story. I've had it on preorder FOREVER.
I was truly routing for Hunter and I'm sad this one hit the mark in many ways. I thought the first 60% could be summed up with:
A) She really lost me with the insta-connection. I know she is careful to say it isn't love yet, but COME ON. Really? You see and touch a woman and don't think, "it's lust", oh no you think, "it's a connection that is forever". You feel it in your gut. GMAFB. Horse shit. You have to actually have a conversation or two or twenty before you have a connection. How many times does that ONE in a bar or party that you saw across the crowded room finally made his way over to you and then he opens his mouth and you want to turn and RUN for da hills? That whole party/sex episode just really irked me because it was dominated by his gut feeling that she was his forever. For heaven's sake.
I'd rather him have gotten drunk and on a whim married her in Vegas or married her to piss someone off, AND THEN had his protective side (which lord almighty did he show with Kimberly)make an appearance and try to control her.
*Spoiler*
B)I get that he is a Dom. A SEAL. Used to being in charge. But he really is a jerk. I'd kick him to the curb. If I'd been shot at, just married to a stranger and had to flee to my stranger-husband's brother's home, I'd want to control my disrobing to bathe too. Can the dominant dude. She isn't horny at the moment, so put a sock in it. He is a controlling prick and she should RUN.
70 % into the story:
Now once the first parent makes an appearance, things do get more interesting. We FINALLY start to have a reason WHY he likes her or she likes him. They start talking and connect-that's always good AND they exhibit attributes other than sexual ones that are appreciated by the other one. NOW the relationship makes sense and I route for it...
Last 10% Sadly, I rolled my eyes. It didn't live up to that 20 % I had just really enjoyed. I really hated the ending.
Frankly I think the beginning should have been chopped down and I would have enjoyed reading about her evolution from alpha woman unwilling to be dominated to alpha woman who is eager and a perfect submissive in the bedroom. That transformation would have been interesting AND it would have made me like her to see her struggle AND frankly if he'd been involved it would have helped to further bond the two.. We still could have bonded to her witnessing her journey and had snippets of him trying to move on... that would have been interesting and made me route and cheer.
I'm so sad I didn't cheer. :(
Shayla Black is wonderful. I am sure some will LOVE Hunter. I really hope everyone else can enjoy this journey. I wish I could have.
I have enjoyed this series for the most part and was eager for Hunter's story. I've had it on preorder FOREVER.
I was truly routing for Hunter and I'm sad this one hit the mark in many ways. I thought the first 60% could be summed up with:
A) She really lost me with the insta-connection. I know she is careful to say it isn't love yet, but COME ON. Really? You see and touch a woman and don't think, "it's lust", oh no you think, "it's a connection that is forever". You feel it in your gut. GMAFB. Horse shit. You have to actually have a conversation or two or twenty before you have a connection. How many times does that ONE in a bar or party that you saw across the crowded room finally made his way over to you and then he opens his mouth and you want to turn and RUN for da hills? That whole party/sex episode just really irked me because it was dominated by his gut feeling that she was his forever. For heaven's sake.
I'd rather him have gotten drunk and on a whim married her in Vegas or married her to piss someone off, AND THEN had his protective side (which lord almighty did he show with Kimberly)make an appearance and try to control her.
*Spoiler*
B)I get that he is a Dom. A SEAL. Used to being in charge. But he really is a jerk. I'd kick him to the curb. If I'd been shot at, just married to a stranger and had to flee to my stranger-husband's brother's home, I'd want to control my disrobing to bathe too. Can the dominant dude. She isn't horny at the moment, so put a sock in it. He is a controlling prick and she should RUN.
70 % into the story:
Now once the first parent makes an appearance, things do get more interesting. We FINALLY start to have a reason WHY he likes her or she likes him. They start talking and connect-that's always good AND they exhibit attributes other than sexual ones that are appreciated by the other one. NOW the relationship makes sense and I route for it...
Last 10% Sadly, I rolled my eyes. It didn't live up to that 20 % I had just really enjoyed. I really hated the ending.
Frankly I think the beginning should have been chopped down and I would have enjoyed reading about her evolution from alpha woman unwilling to be dominated to alpha woman who is eager and a perfect submissive in the bedroom. That transformation would have been interesting AND it would have made me like her to see her struggle AND frankly if he'd been involved it would have helped to further bond the two.. We still could have bonded to her witnessing her journey and had snippets of him trying to move on... that would have been interesting and made me route and cheer.
I'm so sad I didn't cheer. :(
Shayla Black is wonderful. I am sure some will LOVE Hunter. I really hope everyone else can enjoy this journey. I wish I could have.
April 20, 2011
A Navy SEAL accepts a hot proposition: share a buddy's girlfriend and fulfill her dream of a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð. But after meeting Kata he needs more than one night. And he wants her all to himself-a guilty secret that becomes a dangerous fantasy..
I loved this book just the whole concept of what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.
These two are are so different that you can't help but love them and want them to work it out in the end.
I loved this book just the whole concept of what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.
These two are are so different that you can't help but love them and want them to work it out in the end.
June 22, 2011
Ok guys! go easy on my! this is my first Adult Book "review" and I'll try my best! but you know? in the end I think I'll just do it as I always do!^^
--“You’ll be fine. Tonight, you didn’t choose what you’ve been telling yourself you want. And I’m glad.� She could hear the sincerity in his voice. “Let me give you what you need. Surrender to me.�--
First of all!
Cover->
Cover Love/Hot/Gasps/Sexy or WHAT?!
Thoughts->
I just have to say that I'M IN LOVE WITH YOUR WRITING SHAYLA!I've said this before and say it now! I love how I can just read a few paragraphs and know inmediately it's a book of yours!^-^
Characters->
If you haven't read the previous Wicked Lovers series then seriously what ARE you WAITING FOR!
Hunter---this is a man that I wouldn't like to be enemmies with and be VERY MUCH friends with!!!^^ Hot, Sexy, and all muscle with a dark past that haunts him and the preference of BDSM that he's been comfortable with until----
Kata--being a latin myself I could easily picture the personality of this woman! 25 with just the exact amount of independance and freedome that all of us latins seek she's amazing and just perfect for Hunter!.
Logan(secret crush), Ben (BFF) and so many more characters that add to the plot making it all the more enjoyable!.
Plot->
As always expected from Shayla, she takes you on a journey of self acceptance in between battling the past accepting the future and of COURSE! fighting a few bad guys that want the girl really really dead...or is it the GUY in this case wanted dead?! You'll have to wait and read it!!
Loving->
OMFreakingG!!!! Shayla does it AGAIN.
Bringing you to the edge of your seat, chair, and even bed.
Believable love scenes, in wich you'll gasp, either form surprise or envy. When Hunter's in charge you DO NOT ASK, RUN, COMPLAIN, REBEL, DISCUSS, OR EVEN DENY him anything...all you have to do is say YES SIR and all your wishes are granted~sighs~ why did Kata took so much time to open her eyes I'll never know BUT remember, is always with LOVE always. No matter how hot the scene, how far Hunter pushes Kata, how hurt the both get, it's always done for and in the name & sake of LOVE.
Believe me the rate for me on hotness is of 10/10
so there you go...I'll make this hotness rating from now on for my next adult/erotic reviews!!^^ hope you liked it and was helpfull...remember I don't like to give away much from the books I review so I really think this is a free-spoiler review.
OH! almost forgot. In case you haven't read the Wicked Lovers series don't panick!!! this is completely -stand alone- but I'd highly recommend you the reading of the other books!
5/5
(ps-if it wasn't for Shayla I wouldn't even be reading adult books, but there you go. She made me a complete addict!)
February 23, 2011
Surrender to Me by Shayla Black
Erotic Contemporary Romance -March 1st, 2011
4 ½ stars
Surrender to Me typifies why Shayla Black is known for her erotic romances. This book kept me captivated from the first page.
Hunter is on break in Vegas when he spies a gorgeous woman named Kata. He has never desired a woman more even though his military buddy, Ben has an on and off again relationship with her. Hunter vows to make her his. When Hunter hears that her fantasy is a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð, he eagerly volunteers with Ben to show her the time of her life. And to prove that she can’t live without him. But Hunter’s intensity scares Kata her. When Kata is shot at, Hunter is determined to protect her. But can he prove he is the man to cherish her, too?
I loved this book. It was so hot, steam seemed to come off of the pages! The sexual
chemistry between the two characters is amazing. Hunter is pure alpha and does he know how to use his magnetism on unsuspecting Kata! Warning, he is a very dominant in bed and this book has BDSM. I liked that Kata is sexually liberated and comfortable with her body. The struggles in their relationship felt very real as Kata tries to maintain her autonomy from the determined Hunter. I liked how much Shayla Black shows how much Hunter needs Kata and lets nothing stand between them. If you love books by Lora Leigh, this book will blow you away.
Sultry, intoxicating and super sexy. Do not miss this book!
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
Erotic Contemporary Romance -March 1st, 2011
4 ½ stars
Surrender to Me typifies why Shayla Black is known for her erotic romances. This book kept me captivated from the first page.
Hunter is on break in Vegas when he spies a gorgeous woman named Kata. He has never desired a woman more even though his military buddy, Ben has an on and off again relationship with her. Hunter vows to make her his. When Hunter hears that her fantasy is a ³¾Ã©²Ô²¹²µ±ð, he eagerly volunteers with Ben to show her the time of her life. And to prove that she can’t live without him. But Hunter’s intensity scares Kata her. When Kata is shot at, Hunter is determined to protect her. But can he prove he is the man to cherish her, too?
I loved this book. It was so hot, steam seemed to come off of the pages! The sexual
chemistry between the two characters is amazing. Hunter is pure alpha and does he know how to use his magnetism on unsuspecting Kata! Warning, he is a very dominant in bed and this book has BDSM. I liked that Kata is sexually liberated and comfortable with her body. The struggles in their relationship felt very real as Kata tries to maintain her autonomy from the determined Hunter. I liked how much Shayla Black shows how much Hunter needs Kata and lets nothing stand between them. If you love books by Lora Leigh, this book will blow you away.
Sultry, intoxicating and super sexy. Do not miss this book!
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
July 6, 2011
I can safely say this was my favorite of the series. I was really sad when I finished the book, not because the ending was bad, but because it was over and now I have to wait several months before the next one. Hunter is the main guy in this story and he is just Sexy with a capital S. He knows what he wants from the first pages of the book and does everything in his power to get it. To Kata, he's coming on a little strong, but he can't help the way he is. He's very strategic in his attempt to capture Kata's heart and she is very resistant to give over her heart because of her mother's situation, which is understandable, but after she sees how much he truly cares and wants to be with her without controlling her life outside the bedroom, she is able to give in to her true desire and be the SUB he wants her to be. BDSM books are new to me and I'm trying to read with an open mind, and after reading this book I can totally see this lifestyle being appealing to some people. This book had just enough of it to intrigue as well as educate me on the emotions of a DOM and SUB. It was easy to put myself in her place because I am a very strong willed person when it comes to men or anyone for that matter, bossing me around. It's that loss of control she was so afraid of losing which I can also relate to. I enjoyed this book, and yes, the sex is steamy, HOT, but the story was there also. The title is VERY fitting and I enjoyed expanding my horizons with the world of BDSM.
May 18, 2013
Este no me ha gustado tanto, porque no me agrada el hecho de que Hunter termina obligando a Kata a todo lo que la lleva a hacer. Quizá ella termina descubriendo que le gusta todo ese mundillo del BDSM y de compartir amantes, pero... no sé, me ha parecido como que todo el tiempo estaba viendo a Shayla Black apretar uno contra otro a dos imanes con la misma polaridad, se repelÃan sin remedio y al final, la relación me ha parecido muy poco natural. Hubiera estado mejor si al final terminaban decidiendo que no querÃan estar juntos, porque desde donde yo lo estaba viendo, tenÃa sentido y todo. Hunter era demasiado duro con ella. De todos los que he leÃdo, este es el que menos me gustó de la serie.
Pero, no desmerezco el genial trabajo que hace esta autora al dotar a sus personajes de un trasfondo y una complejidad emocional que tiene puntos muy fuertes. Me gustan los personajes, pero con el carácter de Hunter, no los veo juntos No sé. El patrón de la historia es el mismo que en todos los de la serie, claro, pero son ellos los que le aportan algo diferente.
Me entretuvo, pero no lo amé.
Pero, no desmerezco el genial trabajo que hace esta autora al dotar a sus personajes de un trasfondo y una complejidad emocional que tiene puntos muy fuertes. Me gustan los personajes, pero con el carácter de Hunter, no los veo juntos No sé. El patrón de la historia es el mismo que en todos los de la serie, claro, pero son ellos los que le aportan algo diferente.
Me entretuvo, pero no lo amé.
March 15, 2019
Dicen q lo q pasa en Las Vegas se queda en Las Vegas pero evidentemente se olvidaron de explicárselo a Hunter. SEAL de la Armada, con una historia personal difÃcil, no le gusta perder el tiempo, asà q cuando conoce a Kata, decide q es el amor de su vida y sencillamente va a por ella. Independientemente de q Kata esté de acuerdo o no.
A Hunter lo han llamado "intenso" en libros anteriores pero solo al leer su historia con Kata se entiende exactamente a q se refieren. Obviamente al ir desarrollándose la historia vas sabiendo xq Hunter es un manÃaco posesivo q lo impulsa a agarrar a Kata y guardarla en una caja de seguridad; y xq ella siente la necesidad de resistirse, aunq se pase 3/4 de historia (y un poco más) apartando a Hunter con una mano y estirandolo hacia ella con la otra.
Pero más allá de ese tire y afloje q de repente se hace demasiado largo, los diálogos entre los dos son bastante divertidos, aunq también bastante intensos y resulta q simplemente están hechos el uno para el otro.
En paralelo, volvemos a ver al Coronel, papá de Hunter y conocemos por primera vez a la mamá de Kata y eso solo pone las cosas más interesantes.
A Hunter lo han llamado "intenso" en libros anteriores pero solo al leer su historia con Kata se entiende exactamente a q se refieren. Obviamente al ir desarrollándose la historia vas sabiendo xq Hunter es un manÃaco posesivo q lo impulsa a agarrar a Kata y guardarla en una caja de seguridad; y xq ella siente la necesidad de resistirse, aunq se pase 3/4 de historia (y un poco más) apartando a Hunter con una mano y estirandolo hacia ella con la otra.
Pero más allá de ese tire y afloje q de repente se hace demasiado largo, los diálogos entre los dos son bastante divertidos, aunq también bastante intensos y resulta q simplemente están hechos el uno para el otro.
En paralelo, volvemos a ver al Coronel, papá de Hunter y conocemos por primera vez a la mamá de Kata y eso solo pone las cosas más interesantes.
May 27, 2024
Creo que le voy a dar un 2.5. Puede que de los cuatro primeros libros este sea el que más me haya gustado. Se vuelve a tratar el tema del BDSM y vuelvo a repetir lo mismo que he dicho en la review del primero, cada pareja es libre de hacer lo que quiera en sus relaciones sexuales siempre que haya consentimiento mutuo. El libro en general ha estado normal, no me ha emocionado demasiado, lo que más me ha gustado es el final: si amas a alguien déjalo que elija, no es justo obligar a alguien a quedarte contigo solo porque tú asà lo deseas. La otra persona se sentirá atrapada y tú nunca podrás ser del todo feliz sabiendo que la otra persona es infeliz a tu lado y que tú mismo la estás reteniendo.
August 8, 2011
I was afraid that I would hate Hunter and Kata, but I ended up loving me some Hunter dominance an wanted to be Kata at times! I felt sorry for her FWB Ben, all he wanted was to give her a fantasy and he ended up, after a lot of headbutting between her and Hunter, giving her freedom to be what she really was. A submissive. Hunter was a yummy Dom, and normally that's not my cuppa. But there was spmething about him that I loved.
We get to revisit all the couples of the wicked lovers series. Not sure when the next book comes out. This book just makes me want more of those wicked boys...
We get to revisit all the couples of the wicked lovers series. Not sure when the next book comes out. This book just makes me want more of those wicked boys...
March 3, 2011
I was really surprised with this book. I thought, Here we go again with the "Alpha" male but it turned out I really liked this Alpha male. I enjoyed all the characters especially Hunter *sigh*. Looking forward to Logan's story and Hunter's and maybe some new characters she mentioned...Ben, Xander and Kat's brother(forgot this name).
Plus my name is in this book even though I'm dead. :)
Plus my name is in this book even though I'm dead. :)
August 6, 2012
I really liked this one. I thought Kata's confusion over kink was well done. It was nice to see that Hunter wasn't simply a He-man with a desire to dominate and that his lifestyle choices were rooted in his early life experiences. And it was another book I started and couldn't put down.
March 4, 2011
I have a new boyfriend and his name is Hunter!!
June 5, 2011
Yum.. omg...Hunter is one hot Dom!
July 13, 2011
I LOVED Hunter and Kata. This one is my favorite of the series so far. IMO each book got better =)
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