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Power play is one thing. Power play through sex is quite another.
David Williams is the captain of a nuclear submarine. He’s just been assigned with his new junior officer, Lieutenant Hunter Masters. Due to David’s calm demeanor, insubordinate officers are assigned to him for training to become exemplary officers.
Hunter, however, has other plans. Because of his oppressive admiral-father, he’s stuck in the navy, where he absolutely doesn’t wish to be, so he lashes out. His record shines with disciplinary infractions.
When the cool David and the frustrated Hunter meet, the game is on.
What begins with pranks, taunting, and dares becomes decidedly darker when lust and sex are brought into the mix. Both men trying to gain the upper hand, the games between them spin out of control.
But what happens when the nature of their relationship is exposed—and love is added to the already explosive situation?
David Williams is the captain of a nuclear submarine. He’s just been assigned with his new junior officer, Lieutenant Hunter Masters. Due to David’s calm demeanor, insubordinate officers are assigned to him for training to become exemplary officers.
Hunter, however, has other plans. Because of his oppressive admiral-father, he’s stuck in the navy, where he absolutely doesn’t wish to be, so he lashes out. His record shines with disciplinary infractions.
When the cool David and the frustrated Hunter meet, the game is on.
What begins with pranks, taunting, and dares becomes decidedly darker when lust and sex are brought into the mix. Both men trying to gain the upper hand, the games between them spin out of control.
But what happens when the nature of their relationship is exposed—and love is added to the already explosive situation?
189 pages, ebook
First published December 29, 2011
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Susan Laine
91 books221 followersSusan is an award-winning author of LGBTQ erotic romance. She writes for Dreamspinner Press, DSP Publications, Siren BookStrand, Evernight Publishing, and Less Than Three Press. Susan is a Finn writing in English. She likes action flicks, pop music, saunas, and the seasons in Finland. Join Susan's newsletter HERE.
Coming soon new M/M and F/F erotic romances....
Sorry but... I'm taking a bit of a hiatus from writing at the moment. Will keep you apprised of any changes. Huge thanks to anyone who has read my stories and, hopefully, liked them <3
Merry Christmas!
Coming soon new M/M and F/F erotic romances....
Sorry but... I'm taking a bit of a hiatus from writing at the moment. Will keep you apprised of any changes. Huge thanks to anyone who has read my stories and, hopefully, liked them <3
Merry Christmas!
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Enjoyed revisiting these characters 11 years later
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Enjoyed revisiting these characters 11 years later
November 24, 2012
Susan Laine has become one of my favorite authors. All of her books are a must-buy for me because I love the way she writes romance. I love her characters and the chemistry between her two heroes are always intense and sizzling hot!
Although Captain David Williams has encountered the surly sailor or two, he’s always been able to win them over because he has the reputation for having a calm demeanor as well as his fair treatment and loyalty to the sailors on his submarine. When Hunter Masters is assigned to his post, he is both amused and shocked by Hunter’s over the top behavior and determination to be kicked out of the Navy. Although David is able to keep Hunter on his toes, he reluctantly finds himself attracted to Hunter, and this disturbs him. He has never been drawn to anyone like he is to Hunter and begins to wonder if maybe he should allow Hunter’s shenanigans to actually kick Hunter out of the Navy, so he doesn’t continue to get under David’s skin and worm his way into his heart.
Hunter does not want to be in the Navy, but when you father is an Admiral, he didn’t have much choice. He’s had a reputation for being difficult and is determined to be discharged, but when he is assigned to be on Captain David’s submarine, he begins to second-guess this decision. There is something about David that pulls at Hunter’s heartstrings and the more he’s around David the more Hunter begins to realize that there might be something worth staying in the Navy for.
I loved this book! Between the banter and intense chemistry between Hunter and David kept me enthralled with the book from beginning to end. Each time they were together I could feel the desire and love they felt for each other. I liked the dilemma each man had as far as their attraction, as well as their relationship had because of them both being in a situation where their love is definitely forbidden.
Both characters are very likeable men. David is strong, likeable and very respected within the community. He’s worked hard to become Captain of his own submarine and is proud of his reputation of being able to keep his cool under stressful conditions. Hunter is a little lost at times, but is also determined to be the man he wants to be instead of the man others’ want him to be. He’s got a sense of humor that I really appreciated (so did David) and I liked how each man really seemed to bring out the best in each other. Not only were they lovers, but I could see the strong friendship start to form and develop between them as the story progressed.
The story itself moves smoothly and is fast paced. I thought Ms. Laine did an excellent job at describing military life and I enjoyed watching both David and Hunter really have to work out a way for them to be together.
If you are looking for a book that really shows the love, respect and friendship between the two romantic leads, Sub by Susan Laine is definitely the book for you! Highly Recommended!
Reviewed By: Gabbi
Although Captain David Williams has encountered the surly sailor or two, he’s always been able to win them over because he has the reputation for having a calm demeanor as well as his fair treatment and loyalty to the sailors on his submarine. When Hunter Masters is assigned to his post, he is both amused and shocked by Hunter’s over the top behavior and determination to be kicked out of the Navy. Although David is able to keep Hunter on his toes, he reluctantly finds himself attracted to Hunter, and this disturbs him. He has never been drawn to anyone like he is to Hunter and begins to wonder if maybe he should allow Hunter’s shenanigans to actually kick Hunter out of the Navy, so he doesn’t continue to get under David’s skin and worm his way into his heart.
Hunter does not want to be in the Navy, but when you father is an Admiral, he didn’t have much choice. He’s had a reputation for being difficult and is determined to be discharged, but when he is assigned to be on Captain David’s submarine, he begins to second-guess this decision. There is something about David that pulls at Hunter’s heartstrings and the more he’s around David the more Hunter begins to realize that there might be something worth staying in the Navy for.
I loved this book! Between the banter and intense chemistry between Hunter and David kept me enthralled with the book from beginning to end. Each time they were together I could feel the desire and love they felt for each other. I liked the dilemma each man had as far as their attraction, as well as their relationship had because of them both being in a situation where their love is definitely forbidden.
Both characters are very likeable men. David is strong, likeable and very respected within the community. He’s worked hard to become Captain of his own submarine and is proud of his reputation of being able to keep his cool under stressful conditions. Hunter is a little lost at times, but is also determined to be the man he wants to be instead of the man others’ want him to be. He’s got a sense of humor that I really appreciated (so did David) and I liked how each man really seemed to bring out the best in each other. Not only were they lovers, but I could see the strong friendship start to form and develop between them as the story progressed.
The story itself moves smoothly and is fast paced. I thought Ms. Laine did an excellent job at describing military life and I enjoyed watching both David and Hunter really have to work out a way for them to be together.
If you are looking for a book that really shows the love, respect and friendship between the two romantic leads, Sub by Susan Laine is definitely the book for you! Highly Recommended!
Reviewed By: Gabbi
December 30, 2012
AHHHHMAAAZING!!! I literally could not put it down. The struggle between the MCs both with eachother and with themselves pulls you in deep and chains you to the story till before you know it its over and you want to start all over again. Though the book was not extremely long its not a quick fluffy read either.
June 22, 2021
Unrealistic, too much sex vs story (I literally had to start skipping it because there was like 90 percent sex and 10 percent story), sex talk was so cringy, the whole dominant vs submissive thing wasn't well done (neither of the characters represented either option, but the author made them fit within those roles..), also the whole "we know each other only 6 days but we LOVE EACH OTHER" was a bit much ...I couldn't deal.
January 25, 2023
Cute Romance
I've read this years before. I like it then and still like it now. I adore David & Hunter. One of the best couples. No drama, no angst.
I've read this years before. I like it then and still like it now. I adore David & Hunter. One of the best couples. No drama, no angst.
December 31, 2014
2,5 Stars
Déçue par ce livre. Le résumé était prometteur, l'histoire aurait pu être intéressante, il y avait du potentiel.
Malheureusement par moment, je me suis ennuyée et j'avoue que j'ai lu de temps à autre "en diagonale". Les personnages et leurs réactions me semblaient peu crédibles (surtout David). Dans la réalité, Hunter serait passé en conseil de discipline ou aurait été mis aux fers...
Certes, on sait bien que ces romances sont des livres de fiction, mais on a malgré tout envie (besoin ?) d'y croire.
Déçue par ce livre. Le résumé était prometteur, l'histoire aurait pu être intéressante, il y avait du potentiel.
Malheureusement par moment, je me suis ennuyée et j'avoue que j'ai lu de temps à autre "en diagonale". Les personnages et leurs réactions me semblaient peu crédibles (surtout David). Dans la réalité, Hunter serait passé en conseil de discipline ou aurait été mis aux fers...
Certes, on sait bien que ces romances sont des livres de fiction, mais on a malgré tout envie (besoin ?) d'y croire.
January 20, 2012
This was a struggle to finish. Not only did I fail to believe that David was a submarine captain at 31, but I was unconvinced that he would become a captain at all given his management style. Then there was the instant love and manipulative admiral father...it did not work for me.
July 8, 2018
Sex, sex, sex and more sex - plus a sweet love story with some angst thrown in to round it out. I've gotten the 2nd book in the series "Sub Rosa" and it's a great addition to show these sexy guys 1.5 years later.
September 29, 2013
Insta-love, flimsy plot and way too much gratuitous sex that didn't even make sense. My first book from this author and I won't be buying any more.
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