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Crescendo
[#331 Siren Menage Everlasting: Erotic Contemporary Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, sex toys, bondage]
Hired by Nick Morietti and Steve Vanguard to decorate their newest hotel, Julianna Lovette is determined to make a name for herself. Nick and Steve's raw sexuality, however, draws her like a moth to a flame--irresistible, but potentially lethal. When she becomes their lover, she's tossed into a world of passion she's always searched for but thought she'd never find. Dominant and strong, they take her in ways she'd never imagined and earn a submission from her she never thought she'd give. When passion comes at a price, she has to depend on them to keep her safe from an enemy from Steve's past. An enemy who’s waited for years for a chance to get revenge. An enemy they believe she works for. She learns that trust comes at a steeper price--but offers the biggest rewards.
Hired by Nick Morietti and Steve Vanguard to decorate their newest hotel, Julianna Lovette is determined to make a name for herself. Nick and Steve's raw sexuality, however, draws her like a moth to a flame--irresistible, but potentially lethal. When she becomes their lover, she's tossed into a world of passion she's always searched for but thought she'd never find. Dominant and strong, they take her in ways she'd never imagined and earn a submission from her she never thought she'd give. When passion comes at a price, she has to depend on them to keep her safe from an enemy from Steve's past. An enemy who’s waited for years for a chance to get revenge. An enemy they believe she works for. She learns that trust comes at a steeper price--but offers the biggest rewards.
443 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 20, 2011
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Leah Brooke
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February 2, 2013
I enjoyed this book a lot.
Julianna Lovette may not always have the highest confidence about herself but one thing she knows for sure is that she excels at her job as an interior designer. Julianna is living on a shoestring budget while she is starting up her own interior design company. She’s good at what she does but she needs that first big account to put her on the map.
After a rough evening Julianna just wants to end, she is encountered by Nick and Steve who come to her rescue even though she just wants them to go away. But they are persistent in doing the right thing to see her home safely. By evening end both men feel a strong attraction towards her, but Nick knows he won’t be able to walk away.
Now the question is how can they keep Julianna in their life? The boys are in town because they are in the hotel business and are getting ready to finish off their new jewel the only thing is they need to secure an interior decorator and the boys know who they want. But as much as they would love to have Julianna to themselves they do want to make sure she is the right decorator for the job. The interview scene was fantastic and not to be missed. Much to Julianna’s dismay the other person up for the project is her ex-employer who just oozes smarm. I loved sitting back glued to the page as the fireworks went off before my very eyes. Both men are in agreement that Julianna is not only the woman they want in their bed but the best designer for their hotel. The only thing to do is get her to sign a contract.
Nick is an experienced Dom but his best friend Steve isn’t although has a rough edge to him. They’ve never shared a woman before so there are some doubts and fireworks based on that which was rather refreshing for me to see in a BDSM storyline. They’re out there but few and far between.
What I loved about this book aside from the likeable characters is that there was a fair amount of suspense and intrigue to keep the ball rolling complete with sabotage and kidnappings, along with some really wonderful smexy scenes that balance this book rather well. It was easy to get into and was hard to put down. I would highly recommend this book to my friends or anyone remotely interested in this genre.
Julianna Lovette may not always have the highest confidence about herself but one thing she knows for sure is that she excels at her job as an interior designer. Julianna is living on a shoestring budget while she is starting up her own interior design company. She’s good at what she does but she needs that first big account to put her on the map.
After a rough evening Julianna just wants to end, she is encountered by Nick and Steve who come to her rescue even though she just wants them to go away. But they are persistent in doing the right thing to see her home safely. By evening end both men feel a strong attraction towards her, but Nick knows he won’t be able to walk away.
Now the question is how can they keep Julianna in their life? The boys are in town because they are in the hotel business and are getting ready to finish off their new jewel the only thing is they need to secure an interior decorator and the boys know who they want. But as much as they would love to have Julianna to themselves they do want to make sure she is the right decorator for the job. The interview scene was fantastic and not to be missed. Much to Julianna’s dismay the other person up for the project is her ex-employer who just oozes smarm. I loved sitting back glued to the page as the fireworks went off before my very eyes. Both men are in agreement that Julianna is not only the woman they want in their bed but the best designer for their hotel. The only thing to do is get her to sign a contract.
Nick is an experienced Dom but his best friend Steve isn’t although has a rough edge to him. They’ve never shared a woman before so there are some doubts and fireworks based on that which was rather refreshing for me to see in a BDSM storyline. They’re out there but few and far between.
What I loved about this book aside from the likeable characters is that there was a fair amount of suspense and intrigue to keep the ball rolling complete with sabotage and kidnappings, along with some really wonderful smexy scenes that balance this book rather well. It was easy to get into and was hard to put down. I would highly recommend this book to my friends or anyone remotely interested in this genre.
March 31, 2011
“Be careful what you wish for…” you may not be prepared for the overwhelming attention and intensity of two alpha men. Julianna Lovette is confident in her ability to coordinate the redecoration of a multi-million dollar hotel but in not so much in dealing with the enigmatic owners, Nick Morietti and Steve Vanguard.
Julianna’s story is one that is easily relatable. She was the tall gangly goose that lived in the shadow of a shallow pampered swan of a step-sister. Julianna has developed into a beautiful person inside and out. That personal growth is conveyed thru the confidence in her work but she struggles to comprehend that she is a beautiful, sexually submissive being.
Luckily for Julianna both Nick and Steve are very interested in teaching her just how desirable she is, how being a submissive doesn’t mean she’s weak and how loving two men is the fulfillment of her deepest wishes.
Welcome to the incredibly unique and imaginative mind of author Leah Brooke. If this is your first “taste” of Ms. Brooke’s work you are in for a treat. Be prepared to be drawn into the story from the first chapter and still be fully invested 400 pages later. Her stories are always multilayered and sexually intense. One of the hallmarks of Ms. Brooke’s characters is strength. Not just physical strength but confidence. While some characters, like Julianna, may need some convincing of their worth and ability to love, you can see those characters standing so much straighter by the end of the story.
Crescendo is a beautiful romance that lives up to its title. The relationship between Julianna, Nick and Steve has many ups and downs but it’s ever building throughout the story. When the three of them finally come together as one unit I could almost imagine an opera singer hitting a high A note. It’s pretty intense to say the least.
There’s more than the incredible romance to this novel. There is a sinister evil that is lurking in the background for a large portion of the book but makes itself known in a huge way by the end of the book. So, will Nick and Steve be able to convince Julianna that the three of them together make the perfect family? Will the evil that is hunting Steve destroy their chance for happiness? Okay, so you can probably guess the answers but believe me when I say you want to read this book. Leah Brooke is one of my favorite story tellers and with good reason. Her stories never fail to entertain and keep me waiting anxiously for her next book. Pick up a copy of Crescendo and be prepared for some serious heat, heart stopping adventure and breathtaking romance.
Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Julianna’s story is one that is easily relatable. She was the tall gangly goose that lived in the shadow of a shallow pampered swan of a step-sister. Julianna has developed into a beautiful person inside and out. That personal growth is conveyed thru the confidence in her work but she struggles to comprehend that she is a beautiful, sexually submissive being.
Luckily for Julianna both Nick and Steve are very interested in teaching her just how desirable she is, how being a submissive doesn’t mean she’s weak and how loving two men is the fulfillment of her deepest wishes.
Welcome to the incredibly unique and imaginative mind of author Leah Brooke. If this is your first “taste” of Ms. Brooke’s work you are in for a treat. Be prepared to be drawn into the story from the first chapter and still be fully invested 400 pages later. Her stories are always multilayered and sexually intense. One of the hallmarks of Ms. Brooke’s characters is strength. Not just physical strength but confidence. While some characters, like Julianna, may need some convincing of their worth and ability to love, you can see those characters standing so much straighter by the end of the story.
Crescendo is a beautiful romance that lives up to its title. The relationship between Julianna, Nick and Steve has many ups and downs but it’s ever building throughout the story. When the three of them finally come together as one unit I could almost imagine an opera singer hitting a high A note. It’s pretty intense to say the least.
There’s more than the incredible romance to this novel. There is a sinister evil that is lurking in the background for a large portion of the book but makes itself known in a huge way by the end of the book. So, will Nick and Steve be able to convince Julianna that the three of them together make the perfect family? Will the evil that is hunting Steve destroy their chance for happiness? Okay, so you can probably guess the answers but believe me when I say you want to read this book. Leah Brooke is one of my favorite story tellers and with good reason. Her stories never fail to entertain and keep me waiting anxiously for her next book. Pick up a copy of Crescendo and be prepared for some serious heat, heart stopping adventure and breathtaking romance.
Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
February 25, 2011
First of all, I really like Leah Brooke's writing and although most of her books are about menage with some light BDSM included, the characters have life and are not "flat." This particular story is different than some of her recent work as it is a stand alone novel--a "super-novel" actually. So the relationship between these three people has room to grow and develop. These two best friends are men who have never shared anything other than their business ventures and their life goals. Now they have both fallen in love with the same woman, a woman whose path they crossed quite by accident. Yet her individuality and her latent insecurities that peep through the defensive walls she has constructed around herself fascinate and draw them to her. Even though they eventually agree that neither can give her up thus forcing them to "share" her, they must overcome their own possessiveness and sometimes jeolous responses when they see Juliana with the other person. There are people who want to upend their latest venture, and in one case, wish to murder one of the partners. I liked this story alot--lots of tension, suspense, relational tug-of-war, journeys of discovery about themselves that each had to navigate, etc. Certainly not a light-weight novel and one I really enjoyed.
January 8, 2013
Interior decorator Julianna Lovette has spent her life trying to prove herself, just shy of six foot she is a force to be reckoned with in the work force, but in her personal life she is vulnerable and unsatisfied. When Hotel magnets Nick Morietti and Steve Vanguard meet her under unusual circumstances, they both are instantly taken with the passionate woman who is determined to fight her own battles.
Nick and Steve have never shared a woman before, but Julianna makes them rethink everything. Hiring her to design their hotels, both are able to get close to her and fall deeper for the woman who is turning their lives upside down. When Julianna is put in danger all hell is about to break loose and all of them will question the trust of one another.
This is a perfect example of don't judge a book by it's cover. I love Leah Brooke, one of my favorite authors but something about the caveman stance on the cover just had me pushing this book to the side. The story was breathtaking and riveting, I loved the beginning chapter and was sucked in throughout the story. One of the best things I enjoyed about the book is that the menage was new and an exploration for the most part while testing barriers. Fantastic read.
Nick and Steve have never shared a woman before, but Julianna makes them rethink everything. Hiring her to design their hotels, both are able to get close to her and fall deeper for the woman who is turning their lives upside down. When Julianna is put in danger all hell is about to break loose and all of them will question the trust of one another.
This is a perfect example of don't judge a book by it's cover. I love Leah Brooke, one of my favorite authors but something about the caveman stance on the cover just had me pushing this book to the side. The story was breathtaking and riveting, I loved the beginning chapter and was sucked in throughout the story. One of the best things I enjoyed about the book is that the menage was new and an exploration for the most part while testing barriers. Fantastic read.
August 17, 2012
Amazing novel... Full of action and romance... It's not just an average erotic novel... Definitely one of my favorite stories today...
October 1, 2017
I really enjoyed this story. The fact that the men had to come to terms with being part of a menage and Julianna's efforts to come to terms with her sexuality all made for a great read.
October 8, 2017
Wow! This was an interesting read. I love to read anything by this author because I love the way she writes as well as character development. I can't wait to read the rest in this series.
Nick and Steve are best friends as well as co-owners of hotels around the country. They are looking for an interior designer for their latest hotel. Julianna is having a rough night. She is ready to give up on relationships and just focus on her business. In a chance meeting, Nick and Steve are drawn to Julianna but don't want to ruin their friendship. They realize that she is one of the decorators who put in a bid for their new hotel. Julianna is drawn to both men as well and doesn't realize who they are. Julianna earns the bid to redecorate the hotel but the contract has some interesting clauses. A man from Steve's past comes back and may ruin their chance at happiness. Can they defeat this evil to get their chance at love?
Highly recommend this book.
Nick and Steve are best friends as well as co-owners of hotels around the country. They are looking for an interior designer for their latest hotel. Julianna is having a rough night. She is ready to give up on relationships and just focus on her business. In a chance meeting, Nick and Steve are drawn to Julianna but don't want to ruin their friendship. They realize that she is one of the decorators who put in a bid for their new hotel. Julianna is drawn to both men as well and doesn't realize who they are. Julianna earns the bid to redecorate the hotel but the contract has some interesting clauses. A man from Steve's past comes back and may ruin their chance at happiness. Can they defeat this evil to get their chance at love?
Highly recommend this book.
April 4, 2018
3.5
Never went into detail about h's bad experience with the Dom at the beginning of the book where she is hysterical. It's hinted at but never goes into detail, which you'd think Nick and Steve would insist on knowing. They ask, but Julianna refuses to tell them every time.
Never went into detail about h's bad experience with the Dom at the beginning of the book where she is hysterical. It's hinted at but never goes into detail, which you'd think Nick and Steve would insist on knowing. They ask, but Julianna refuses to tell them every time.
May 21, 2021
I felt it was dragging a lot.
It was so focused on the sex scenes that the adventure part came and went so fast and nobody cared about the bad guy escaping.
Not sure if I will read the 2nd book...
It was so focused on the sex scenes that the adventure part came and went so fast and nobody cared about the bad guy escaping.
Not sure if I will read the 2nd book...
March 18, 2011
Wendy's Review
Ok, first thing first, if you pick this book to read just know that you are addicted immediately. I stayed up all night unable to put it down. It was a fabulous book.
Leah brought a book that had everything in it rolled up in the lives of Julianna, Nick and Steve.
Julianna Lovette is a designer who had a tough life with being a big girl. Standing almost six feet tall she learned early that no one takes care of you, you take care of your self. Being tuff all the time was taking a toll on Julianna, she wanted more she needed to feel feminine and dainty so she decided to try and be submissive to a dom who didn't know how to be one. So her first experience with being a submissive turned nasty and when Nick and Steve saw her erratic driving they followed her and decided that she wasn't able to take care of herself so they decided to take care of her in more ways than one.
Nick Morietti and Steve Vanguard are partners in business and both fell hard for Julianna and knew the only way to have her was to share her something that was new to them and her. Julianna had never seen men as handsome or strong as these two and for them both to want her she just couldn't fathom; they needed small, petite blondes that giggled a lot.
Working through all her emotional hang-ups and trying to protect her from unknown dangers, Nick and Steve showed Julianne that being a tall woman was nothing to be ashamed of, it was to be relished in men who were big and tall and more than willing to bring out the woman behind all the tough exterior. The more she fought the attraction the more intriguing she became to them.
I have to say Julianna is a woman that can and will have it all if only she can submit to her inner submissive.
Leah did a beautiful job of keeping the interest in all the sexual tyrst and how love can replace all the past hurts in life. I give this book a 5 Tea Cups and a heat index of 3 for the hot flashes it gave me through the night.
5 Tea Cups!
Ok, first thing first, if you pick this book to read just know that you are addicted immediately. I stayed up all night unable to put it down. It was a fabulous book.
Leah brought a book that had everything in it rolled up in the lives of Julianna, Nick and Steve.
Julianna Lovette is a designer who had a tough life with being a big girl. Standing almost six feet tall she learned early that no one takes care of you, you take care of your self. Being tuff all the time was taking a toll on Julianna, she wanted more she needed to feel feminine and dainty so she decided to try and be submissive to a dom who didn't know how to be one. So her first experience with being a submissive turned nasty and when Nick and Steve saw her erratic driving they followed her and decided that she wasn't able to take care of herself so they decided to take care of her in more ways than one.
Nick Morietti and Steve Vanguard are partners in business and both fell hard for Julianna and knew the only way to have her was to share her something that was new to them and her. Julianna had never seen men as handsome or strong as these two and for them both to want her she just couldn't fathom; they needed small, petite blondes that giggled a lot.
Working through all her emotional hang-ups and trying to protect her from unknown dangers, Nick and Steve showed Julianne that being a tall woman was nothing to be ashamed of, it was to be relished in men who were big and tall and more than willing to bring out the woman behind all the tough exterior. The more she fought the attraction the more intriguing she became to them.
I have to say Julianna is a woman that can and will have it all if only she can submit to her inner submissive.
Leah did a beautiful job of keeping the interest in all the sexual tyrst and how love can replace all the past hurts in life. I give this book a 5 Tea Cups and a heat index of 3 for the hot flashes it gave me through the night.
5 Tea Cups!
February 26, 2011
One of my favorite menage stories for sure. This one is longer. Meaning it isn't an afternoon novella. Expect more.
Things I liked:
*These two have never shared a girl together. They are best friends,but this is new to them. Nick shared a girl when he was younger. But it didn't work out. The fact that they both can't resist her, but don't want to lose their friendship is a nice take. They expect this to be like every other fling. Give it a month or two and it will be out of their system. So why not share her and stay best friends/partners.
*One guy was a Dom. That dom we love to read about. The other was just your typical sex god. He had many lovers, yes he'd tied girls up and spanked a few, but he wasn't a studied Dom type. They were very yin and yang. Steve likes to make her scream his name. Nick likes to delay her and make her moan and beg.
*The action adventure was complex and frankly stood alone without the romance. She could edit all the romance and sex out and sell the action story to the PG audience easily.
*I liked the supporting stories and friendships that clarified the characters. Especially her. Those relationships really help to explain her.
What I didn't like:
* She whines about being tall all the time. She doesn't feel dainty and girly. She slouches. Now, I have a 6' tall girlfriend so all this rings very true. And tall girls have their place in our novels. I am just sick of stories where women hate on their bodies. I know we do it. It has just been written about too much for me. It did define her as a character
Things I liked:
*These two have never shared a girl together. They are best friends,but this is new to them. Nick shared a girl when he was younger. But it didn't work out. The fact that they both can't resist her, but don't want to lose their friendship is a nice take. They expect this to be like every other fling. Give it a month or two and it will be out of their system. So why not share her and stay best friends/partners.
*One guy was a Dom. That dom we love to read about. The other was just your typical sex god. He had many lovers, yes he'd tied girls up and spanked a few, but he wasn't a studied Dom type. They were very yin and yang. Steve likes to make her scream his name. Nick likes to delay her and make her moan and beg.
*The action adventure was complex and frankly stood alone without the romance. She could edit all the romance and sex out and sell the action story to the PG audience easily.
*I liked the supporting stories and friendships that clarified the characters. Especially her. Those relationships really help to explain her.
What I didn't like:
* She whines about being tall all the time. She doesn't feel dainty and girly. She slouches. Now, I have a 6' tall girlfriend so all this rings very true. And tall girls have their place in our novels. I am just sick of stories where women hate on their bodies. I know we do it. It has just been written about too much for me. It did define her as a character
April 20, 2011
what to say. . . Your usual insecure woman, who gets swept off her feet by two handsome men who happen to own a hotel who they want to decorate. . . and she is a decorator, coincidence anyone? Anyways I had to work hard in the beginning of the story in order to believe the fact that she would let 2 complete strangers into her house, the story continues in this vein with somewhat un'believable' scenes were Juliette gets to know the two main protagonists. Although Ms. Brooke attempted to delve deeper into the characters, there are times in which they fall flat. I will read the next book in the series with her two best friends.
March 11, 2011
I have to admit that I am a Leah Brooke junkie. The length of Crescendo allowed her to explore the ongoing and changing relationship between two best hetero male friends and their "girlfriend." Sometimes the lack of communication between the men and the woman was underwhelming especially considering one of the men is an accomplished Dom, but overall there was character growth and emotional depth that is frequently missing with menage and BDSM novels. I enjoyed the pace of the story. It was one of the few books that I had to read from start to finish in one sitting.
January 13, 2013
This may have been my absolute favorite Leah Brooke book. Something about how determined the heroine was, or the different needs of both her dominant males really spoke to me. She was determined but oh so willing to submit as both her men needed, in their different ways. The details of the story were fantastic, the sex scenes felt like you were there and wanted to join in and there was some serious meat to the storyline. Crescendo was just a perfect example of excellent erotica to read on a rainy afternoon, just wonderful.
February 8, 2016
Non-organic love story. While this book is well written, I struggled to get past the non-organic love story. The situations and the way the characters reacted just didn't make sense. The way they met and the way the heroine reacted was ridiculous. I never felt any real attachment to any of the characters because they kept doing things that just didn't fit with how a normal human would have reacted. Case in point, she kills a man and just continues as though it is no big deal, but every single make out scene she is so scared she trembled, shakes??
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April 11, 2024
Julianna is an independent woman she has to be. She takes no mess from anyone all she wants is a man that can truly dominate her and fulfill all of her fantasies. She even goes so far as seeking out a dom to assist but said dom was a bust and Julianna had to fight him off and leave. In a state of distress Nick and Steve sees the frantic woman driving irresponsibly and follows. When they catch up to Julianna and takes her home what unfolds is a journey of discovery and love for three exciting individuals.
April 6, 2013
I go back and forth on 3 or 4 stars on this one. The writing was pretty good, the story was pretty good, but it somehow didn't really do anything for me. I'm not into BDSM, so maybe that aspect is why I wasn't very into it, but really the sex scenes bored me. A lot. Same words, same actions, again and again. There wasn't any thrill to them at all.
May 25, 2015
This one was recommended on a site that listed some books supposedly better than 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and although one of the others 'Club Shadowlands' by Cherise Sinclair was indeed light years ahead, although in my opinion that wouldn't take much, this one is as bad if not worse. Could be condensed by half and still have been boring.
June 16, 2011
A Recommended Read! Adventure, suspense, erotica, and a love story so grand it will sweep you off your feet await you in this heartwarming, mind thrilling novel by Ms. Brooke. To read this review in its entirety, please visit http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=...
November 11, 2011
Leah Brooke writes the perfect balance between story and sex. The story of Nick, Steve and Julianne is well written and feels complete. I can't get enough of her books. If you like naughty sex Brooke is a great author for it.
September 11, 2012
This book grabs you from the beginning. It takes us along through a woman discovering who she is and fighting it almost every step of the way. She is afraid and has to learn to truly trust. The world can be amazing when you give in to what you need.
September 6, 2013
There's a reason Leah Brooke is in my top ten favorite authors. She always delivers.
I can say Crescendo is actually my favorite book of hers. The plot is sexy as hell, sweet, funny and action filled, how can you not fall in love?
I can say Crescendo is actually my favorite book of hers. The plot is sexy as hell, sweet, funny and action filled, how can you not fall in love?
August 20, 2014
A very good story about a menage relationship. it has a strong female lead over 30 and two men that are super alpha and have never shared a woman before. Lots of really real emotion sprinkled in with a good amount danger and kidnapping.
February 17, 2011
It was okay but I've read better by the author.
October 4, 2015
Pretty decent ménage read with thought given to adjustment issues and jealousy etc. There was additional story here along the woman in danger line.
March 5, 2012
This book was fun and sexy, I enjoyed the powerful men and the determined woman...who fell under their spell. I'll probably read it again after a while.
October 24, 2012
loved it wonderful amazing
August 5, 2012
I enjoyed this threesome - Nick and Steve were such tough guys, but under it all they melted for the right woman. The suspense kept the plot moving as well.
April 2, 2016
My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.
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October 29, 2014One hour in and I'm already addicted to it woooosh I can say is going to be a long night for this little lady.
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