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All He Wants
Dominic Knight is a man who is always in control. A self-made billionaire by the age of twenty-three, a genius of innovation, and CEO of a global tech empire, Knight always gets what he wants. And he wants Kate Hart. . .
A rising star of cyber forensics, Kate Hart is well aware of Knight's reputation as a master manipulator, uncompromising leader, and demanding lover. But she's determined to stay cool and professional-no matter how hot and bothered her new boss makes her feel.
First he appears in her dreams. Then he comes to her in the night. And so begins a journey of erotic awakening and discovery as rich and powerful as Knight himself. In locales from the sultry red-light district of Amsterdam to the private sexual playgrounds of Hong Kong, Kate will shed every inhibition and surrender every part of herself-body, mind, and soul-to give her lover all he craves, all he needs, and all he demands . . .
A rising star of cyber forensics, Kate Hart is well aware of Knight's reputation as a master manipulator, uncompromising leader, and demanding lover. But she's determined to stay cool and professional-no matter how hot and bothered her new boss makes her feel.
First he appears in her dreams. Then he comes to her in the night. And so begins a journey of erotic awakening and discovery as rich and powerful as Knight himself. In locales from the sultry red-light district of Amsterdam to the private sexual playgrounds of Hong Kong, Kate will shed every inhibition and surrender every part of herself-body, mind, and soul-to give her lover all he craves, all he needs, and all he demands . . .
384 pages, Paperback
First published December 6, 2012
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C.C. Gibbs
39 books891 followersNYTimes Bestselling Author from the Midwest.
She is using different Publishers for North American and international distribution, hence different covers and titles.
Nicole & Rafe in the Reckless Series:
BOOK 1
Now available
Pushing the Limits (International)/ Power and Possession (North America)
BOOK 2
Now Available
Breaking the Limits (International) / Seduction and Surrender (North America)
BOOK 3
COMING SOON
The Wedding, Etc...
International Release 12/12/2020
Dominic and Kate in the Knight Trilogy / All or Nothing Trilogy
Books must be read in order:
BOOK 1
Knight’s Mistress (International) / All He Wants (North America)
BOOK 2
Knight’s Game (International) / All He Needs (North America)
BOOK 3
Knight Takes Queen (International) / All He Desires (North America)
Thanks to Suebee★bring me an alpha!★ for this beautiful new video about Dominic & Kate!
She is using different Publishers for North American and international distribution, hence different covers and titles.
Nicole & Rafe in the Reckless Series:
BOOK 1
Now available
Pushing the Limits (International)/ Power and Possession (North America)
BOOK 2
Now Available
Breaking the Limits (International) / Seduction and Surrender (North America)
BOOK 3
COMING SOON
The Wedding, Etc...
International Release 12/12/2020
Dominic and Kate in the Knight Trilogy / All or Nothing Trilogy
Books must be read in order:
BOOK 1
Knight’s Mistress (International) / All He Wants (North America)
BOOK 2
Knight’s Game (International) / All He Needs (North America)
BOOK 3
Knight Takes Queen (International) / All He Desires (North America)
Thanks to Suebee★bring me an alpha!★ for this beautiful new video about Dominic & Kate!
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March 20, 2018
★★★★★! All or Nothing (book 1). The beginning of Nick and Kate’s epic, captivating & addictive story filled with intrigue, suspense, challenges, mind-blowing sex and their intense against-all-odds love!
“He shouldn’t even be thinking about dragging her into his wayward world of carnal games. He should give her a free pass. Or maybe just give her the illusion of a free pass. Cold-blooded manipulation or decency? What would it be?”
This is the intense whirlwind romance between Billionaire Venture Capitalist and CEO of Knight Enterprises, Dominic Knight, Nick and forensic accountant Katherine Hart, Kate. Travel the world over as Nick and Kate’s love develops and is challenged. There will be many twists and turns along the way delivering the very best of intrigue, suspense, sizzling sex and a captivating love.
The All or Nothing Trilogy is using different Publishers for the US and the UK, hence the different covers and titles. Books must be read in order:
BOOK 1 Knight’s Mistress (UK) / All He Wants (US)
BOOK 2 Knight’s Game (UK) / All He Needs (US)
BOOK 3 Knight Takes Queen (UK) / All He Desires (US)
Nick and Kate almost did not happen! I say that based on Knight’s Mistress’ (book 1) opening. Magna cum laude graduate of MIT Kate has been flown in by Knight Enterprises to interview for a position of forensic accountant. But their first meeting does not go smoothly as Kate overhears Nick on the phone being strong and demanding. It triggers something in her where she decides to walk away.
What a way to get Nick’s attention! Not only is he challenged and more determined than ever to employ her, but she has also sparked his interest. Nick, who didn’t even know her name and at the risk of sounding harsh is way out of her league on so many levels, finds himself intrigued and so their story begins...
Follow them to Amsterdam and beyond as Kate works to uncover traitorous threats, both financial and to the reputation of Knight Enterprises. Yet the biggest threat will be to her own heart.
Nick is as jaded as they come, getting his attention is one thing, keeping his interest is a whole other story!
Dominic Knight, “Nick” is one of those heroes who doesn’t fall in love, rarely even in lust. For him it’s a game. Think of him as a master manipulator - a skilled chess player who has other people do his bidding.
And… he is my ultimate hero! His combination of uncanny good looks, kinky, devious lover and with his larger-than life, enigmatic, elusive; intense, in-control; ruthless and unyielding personality makes him unforgettable. But what really got me is that he has a maturity and worldliness about him that is unsurpassed! He has staffed homes and fuck-pads in cities across the world. He is the alpha male of alpha males!
Seven words to describe Nick: Worldly, unforgettable, intense, ruthless, enigmatic, domineering and captivating.
“And what was left behind was an unblinking enigma of a man, ruthless, without borderlines, slippery as mist, beautiful, passionate, remote. And totally and irredeemably loveable.”
Katherine Hart, “Kate” is smart, even geeky and mostly described as “cute”. I might have wished her more beautiful – even striking (sorry!) and little less moody/confrontational. On the other hand she probably needed to be all that to illustrate the lengths that Dominic will go to appease her even though in all his life he has never bent for anyone. I laughed to myself on numerous occasions when a perplexed Dominic tried to justify his behavior to himself - priceless!
Five words to describe Kate: Independent, smart, confrontational, moody, endearing and tenacious.
“You’re the kind of man who might leave scars,’ she said a moment later, her voice deliberate as though clarifying her position not just to him but to herself.
‘But you’re also the kind of man who might end up leaving a tattoo on my sex life that I’ll enjoy looking at later.”
Even this third time around Knight’s Mistress’ ending is so shocking I am numb. Nick is everything I could ever ask and hope for in an alpha male hero. He delivers what most strive for, but few succeed at. I don’t know if I’d even call it a cliff-hanger… What I do know is that I will be picking up Book 2, the continuation of their saga! Thanks also to my fellow buddy-readers!
Spectacular! Epic! Mesmerizing! Captivating! Nick Knight, the best of the best and unforgettable! 6-star shelf! Thanks Ms. Johnson/Gibbs!
“You’ll forget me an hour after I’m gone and I’ll remember you for the rest of my life.”
***
Hero rating: 6 stars
Heroine rating: 3.5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5+ stars
Sex scenes frequency: 5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 5 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 5+ stars
Story ending rating: N/A
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 5 stars
************************************************
Overall rating: 5+ stars
Would I recommend this series: Yes!!!
Would I re-read this series: Yes!!!
Would I read future books by this author: Yes!!!
My sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in our Epic worldwide buddy-read on CCGibbsFANS!
Thanks to all the girls on Shh… for our (F) BR on Shh… TopPick
Be sure to join CCGibbsFANS here on GR for the latest news:
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March 20, 2018
★★★★★! All or Nothing (book 1). The beginning of Nick and Kate’s epic, captivating & addictive story filled with intrigue, suspense, challenges, mind-blowing sex and their intense against-all-odds love!
“He shouldn’t even be thinking about dragging her into his wayward world of carnal games. He should give her a free pass. Or maybe just give her the illusion of a free pass. Cold-blooded manipulation or decency? What would it be?”
This is the intense whirlwind romance between Billionaire Venture Capitalist and CEO of Knight Enterprises, Dominic Knight, Nick and forensic accountant Katherine Hart, Kate. Travel the world over as Nick and Kate’s love develops and is challenged. There will be many twists and turns along the way delivering the very best of intrigue, suspense, sizzling sex and a captivating love.
The All or Nothing Trilogy is using different Publishers for the US and the UK, hence the different covers and titles. Books must be read in order:
BOOK 1 Knight’s Mistress (UK) / All He Wants (US)
BOOK 2 Knight’s Game (UK) / All He Needs (US)
BOOK 3 Knight Takes Queen (UK) / All He Desires (US)
Nick and Kate almost did not happen! I say that based on Knight’s Mistress’ (book 1) opening. Magna cum laude graduate of MIT Kate has been flown in by Knight Enterprises to interview for a position of forensic accountant. But their first meeting does not go smoothly as Kate overhears Nick on the phone being strong and demanding. It triggers something in her where she decides to walk away.
What a way to get Nick’s attention! Not only is he challenged and more determined than ever to employ her, but she has also sparked his interest. Nick, who didn’t even know her name and at the risk of sounding harsh is way out of her league on so many levels, finds himself intrigued and so their story begins...
Follow them to Amsterdam and beyond as Kate works to uncover traitorous threats, both financial and to the reputation of Knight Enterprises. Yet the biggest threat will be to her own heart.
Nick is as jaded as they come, getting his attention is one thing, keeping his interest is a whole other story!
Dominic Knight, “Nick” is one of those heroes who doesn’t fall in love, rarely even in lust. For him it’s a game. Think of him as a master manipulator - a skilled chess player who has other people do his bidding.
And… he is my ultimate hero! His combination of uncanny good looks, kinky, devious lover and with his larger-than life, enigmatic, elusive; intense, in-control; ruthless and unyielding personality makes him unforgettable. But what really got me is that he has a maturity and worldliness about him that is unsurpassed! He has staffed homes and fuck-pads in cities across the world. He is the alpha male of alpha males!
Seven words to describe Nick: Worldly, unforgettable, intense, ruthless, enigmatic, domineering and captivating.
“And what was left behind was an unblinking enigma of a man, ruthless, without borderlines, slippery as mist, beautiful, passionate, remote. And totally and irredeemably loveable.”
Katherine Hart, “Kate” is smart, even geeky and mostly described as “cute”. I might have wished her more beautiful – even striking (sorry!) and little less moody/confrontational. On the other hand she probably needed to be all that to illustrate the lengths that Dominic will go to appease her even though in all his life he has never bent for anyone. I laughed to myself on numerous occasions when a perplexed Dominic tried to justify his behavior to himself - priceless!
Five words to describe Kate: Independent, smart, confrontational, moody, endearing and tenacious.
“You’re the kind of man who might leave scars,’ she said a moment later, her voice deliberate as though clarifying her position not just to him but to herself.
‘But you’re also the kind of man who might end up leaving a tattoo on my sex life that I’ll enjoy looking at later.”
Even this third time around Knight’s Mistress’ ending is so shocking I am numb. Nick is everything I could ever ask and hope for in an alpha male hero. He delivers what most strive for, but few succeed at. I don’t know if I’d even call it a cliff-hanger… What I do know is that I will be picking up Book 2, the continuation of their saga! Thanks also to my fellow buddy-readers!
Spectacular! Epic! Mesmerizing! Captivating! Nick Knight, the best of the best and unforgettable! 6-star shelf! Thanks Ms. Johnson/Gibbs!
“You’ll forget me an hour after I’m gone and I’ll remember you for the rest of my life.”
***
Hero rating: 6 stars
Heroine rating: 3.5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5+ stars
Sex scenes frequency: 5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 5 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 5+ stars
Story ending rating: N/A
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 5 stars
************************************************
Overall rating: 5+ stars
Would I recommend this series: Yes!!!
Would I re-read this series: Yes!!!
Would I read future books by this author: Yes!!!
My sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in our Epic worldwide buddy-read on CCGibbsFANS!
Be sure to join CCGibbsFANS here on GR for the latest news:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
(Public group for members 18 years and older)
November 28, 2013
4.5 DOMINIC KNIGHT STARS.
Readers, if a dominating hero and feisty heroine is what you are looking for then stop the search, drop everything and immerse yourself into the world of Dominic Knight, I guarantee that disappointment will not be making an appearance. Welcome to 'Knights Mistress' a story of lust with no boundaries and love that is not yet realised.
What's it all about?
Katherine 'Kate' Hart is on the road to success, her hard work, determination and intellect all have led her to this point; an interview with the self made, infamous billionaire, Dominic knight. Impossibly arrogant and dangerously delicious this CEO always gets what he wants, he never fails and he will go to any length to make sure he succeeds in all that he pursues. So when Kate the feisty redhead attempts to resist the charms of this predator, a game of lust and unstoppable attraction ensues. Question is who will end up winning? And in the end what will they both lose? Find out in this explosive part one of the 'All or nothing' series prepare to fall dangerously in lust.
What did I love?
I enjoyed the unpredictability of this love story, I found myself compelled by their ongoing attraction and lust. This story is a complete page turner every interaction and scene is entertaining and held my interest. The love scenes are poetically erotic, I don't think I've ever been so turned on and at the same time equally impressed by an authors erotic ambition as I have with CC Gibbs. This author has a flair for the extraordinary and there is no doubt that she is able to weave a story that pulled at my interest and had me hanging onto each chapter in anticipation for what would unfold next. The characters are interesting and complex, there is much to learn about both Dominic and Kate. The author has left it wide open for character development, with that in mind I'm hoping to see more storyline and getting to know the characters more in the next two books. As for what I already know, I love Katherine her character is steadfast, womanly, headstrong and intelligent. Her character was introduced brilliantly as an expert in her field and I more than appreciated a female character that could add more to the story line than just her beauty. Dominic Knight is the best kind of fictional character, a little bit damaged, dark and mysterious. CC Gibbs has set up the scene nicely for her readers to be anxiously waiting for more development from this seemingly emotionally void heartthrob. Admittedly there are some similar themes running through this book to other books in this genre but the author has taken it up a level, the writing is beautiful, the story line gripping and the characters are interesting; I couldn't really have asked for much more. Those that like their erotica and intimate scenes to play a starring role in their books I doubt will be disappointed here, although explicitly sensual the writing is engaging and enthralling and the author takes a 'could be over the top' scene and makes it genuinely intimate. Ultimately there will be readers who don't connect with the style of the book or use of another dominant CEO stereotype but I thoroughly enjoyed this romance story with a twist of kink.
Why not five?
This start of a trilogy had a five star feeling right up until the 70% mark then I started to loose a little interest and it comes down to one little word - sex, yes as much as I loved this books steamy, erotic chapters there came a point when the book lost some story line and become repetitively steamy, but as far as complaints go it was only a small niggle and overall the book was impressive as well as enjoyable.
Final thoughts ...
For those that like their books romantic with a twist of kink you are going to like this impressive book one of a trilogy. Be warned you may want these books lined up to read as a complete series Dominic Knight is ever so wonderfully addictive. So what are you waiting for go grab it readers ... Kisses.
*A huge thank you to SueBee for organising the most fabulous buddy read, I loved sharing Dominic with such gorgeous girls ...*
Readers, if a dominating hero and feisty heroine is what you are looking for then stop the search, drop everything and immerse yourself into the world of Dominic Knight, I guarantee that disappointment will not be making an appearance. Welcome to 'Knights Mistress' a story of lust with no boundaries and love that is not yet realised.
What's it all about?
Katherine 'Kate' Hart is on the road to success, her hard work, determination and intellect all have led her to this point; an interview with the self made, infamous billionaire, Dominic knight. Impossibly arrogant and dangerously delicious this CEO always gets what he wants, he never fails and he will go to any length to make sure he succeeds in all that he pursues. So when Kate the feisty redhead attempts to resist the charms of this predator, a game of lust and unstoppable attraction ensues. Question is who will end up winning? And in the end what will they both lose? Find out in this explosive part one of the 'All or nothing' series prepare to fall dangerously in lust.
What did I love?
I enjoyed the unpredictability of this love story, I found myself compelled by their ongoing attraction and lust. This story is a complete page turner every interaction and scene is entertaining and held my interest. The love scenes are poetically erotic, I don't think I've ever been so turned on and at the same time equally impressed by an authors erotic ambition as I have with CC Gibbs. This author has a flair for the extraordinary and there is no doubt that she is able to weave a story that pulled at my interest and had me hanging onto each chapter in anticipation for what would unfold next. The characters are interesting and complex, there is much to learn about both Dominic and Kate. The author has left it wide open for character development, with that in mind I'm hoping to see more storyline and getting to know the characters more in the next two books. As for what I already know, I love Katherine her character is steadfast, womanly, headstrong and intelligent. Her character was introduced brilliantly as an expert in her field and I more than appreciated a female character that could add more to the story line than just her beauty. Dominic Knight is the best kind of fictional character, a little bit damaged, dark and mysterious. CC Gibbs has set up the scene nicely for her readers to be anxiously waiting for more development from this seemingly emotionally void heartthrob. Admittedly there are some similar themes running through this book to other books in this genre but the author has taken it up a level, the writing is beautiful, the story line gripping and the characters are interesting; I couldn't really have asked for much more. Those that like their erotica and intimate scenes to play a starring role in their books I doubt will be disappointed here, although explicitly sensual the writing is engaging and enthralling and the author takes a 'could be over the top' scene and makes it genuinely intimate. Ultimately there will be readers who don't connect with the style of the book or use of another dominant CEO stereotype but I thoroughly enjoyed this romance story with a twist of kink.
Why not five?
This start of a trilogy had a five star feeling right up until the 70% mark then I started to loose a little interest and it comes down to one little word - sex, yes as much as I loved this books steamy, erotic chapters there came a point when the book lost some story line and become repetitively steamy, but as far as complaints go it was only a small niggle and overall the book was impressive as well as enjoyable.
Final thoughts ...
For those that like their books romantic with a twist of kink you are going to like this impressive book one of a trilogy. Be warned you may want these books lined up to read as a complete series Dominic Knight is ever so wonderfully addictive. So what are you waiting for go grab it readers ... Kisses.
*A huge thank you to SueBee for organising the most fabulous buddy read, I loved sharing Dominic with such gorgeous girls ...*
August 4, 2015
"Moments mattered in life; they zipped by too fast, or you were looking the other way when you should have been paying attention. Either way you missed them."
When it comes to a modern romance, All He Wants offers a truly cinematic view of pleasure. The combination of descriptive writing and complex characters made this read a sheer delight!
Kate is a highly educated young professional. She has been recruited by Knight Enterprises to investigate losses in the company's financials. When Kate meets Dominic Knight, she is instantly put on alert by his domineering personality and kurt speech. Despite her reservations in accepting the job, she concedes and she takes off for Amsterdam in order to complete the work.
"Dominic Knight in all his dark, sensual beauty was standing there, up close and personal, his quick raking glance so casually assessing she should take offense, not feel a shocking rush of pleasure."-Kate
Dominic is a womanizer. After the passing of his wife, he has found pleasure in anything that he wants. He is taken by Kate but only because she represents innocence that he is desperate to taint and tantalize!
Dominic doesn't waste any time trying to seduce his young employee. After much uncertainty, Kate agrees to a relationship with Mr. Knight of JUST SEX for a few days. The two share and experience some highly charged moments of sexual pleasure together.
"This holiday was about sex and games of mastery and submission, power and control. Nothing else."-Dominic
They explore Amsterdam, Shanghai, and Hong Kong together. As in most cases when sexual chemistry is evident, these two begin to develop feelings for one another. Kate is terrified of getting her heart broken. Dominic has spent so many years keeping himself guarded from love and yet, Kate begins to spark a deep feeling of longing deep in his soul.
As the clock is ticking, I felt more and more love for these characters. Of course, I will have to continue the series to see what happens next.
"He was the only man she'd ever wanted, perhaps the only man she'd ever want. How would she survive without him?"-Kate
"It was like reaching home after an endless journey. Or finding safe haven from a storm. Or perhaps, finding love for those with an open mind."-Dominic
Overall, All He Wants was a very good read. At first, I found myself very frustrated with Kate. She was so uncertain about herself and what choices she should make. I thoroughly enjoyed observing the transformation that takes place in her as the story progressed. Dominic is no doubt a typical "alpha male" who is taken down a notch or two when Kate dishes out some highly charged verbal banter. I can honestly say once the book took off, I couldn't put it down. I did find the POV in the text to be a bit confusing at times. It shifts rather abruptly and if was slightly problematic to sift through especially during highly charged moments in the story. The sexual encounters between Kate and Dominic were off the charts! Ms. Gibbs is quite gifted at evoking every drop of emotion and sexual tension from these two. However, what makes this read so remarkable is the authors ability to paint the settings so vividly. Her descriptions of each location made me feel like I was on vacation enjoying the sights, smells, and sounds right along with the main characters. That, my friends, made this read a true winner for me! I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a modern romance that is staged in stunning locations. Although this was a slow starter for me, once the conflict was in place, I couldn't stop reading! I will certainly be following up with Kate and Dominic in the next installment of this series.
~BR with my girls at SHH! In preparation for an upcoming Indie Star Chat!~
~ARC graciously offered by author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Ms. Gibbs for sharing your work with me.~
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April 11, 2015
4.5 Foreplay 101 stars
Dominic Knight is Mr. Gorgeous with a world-class dick and he is also "ninety percent irrevocably damaged."
A chance interview he meets the young elusive Ms. Katherine Hart , a lady who is more interested in finding his money that spending it. Maybe she was too proud— or foolish… headstrong, overly confident... The clever, competent, smart-alecky Miss Hart had Dominic spinning in circles not knowing which way was up and down.
She has managed to do what no one before her could, say "No" to the powerful-domineering-control freak that is Dominic Knight.
After her contract job has been completed, she opens herself up for some fun with the man who doesn't understand the meaning of "No." Once is not going to be enough, luck for Dominic, he has Kate on contract for six more days... surely their fantasy holiday is enough to burn through their insatiable need when it comes to one another.
Kate is no wall flower, not willing to be stepped on by any man, especially a man who has enough arrogance to consider himself her keeper; her Lord and Master. Dominic never knows what to expect from Kate, she fights him at every turn he's made, never lacking anything to pick a fight with him. Damn if he isn't fucked up to not get turned on with her antics...especially when he knows the only thing that can calm her down from her tirade is him and his cock.
While Dominic is under the illusion of being the master of his game, nothing prepares him for the feelings that Kate invokes in him, knowing that he is skating on thin ice...and for the first time in his life the though doesn't scare him... much. Kate is battling her own conscience, fully aware of the Dominic's past, knowing it will be her who will be left with a bleeding heart. Calculating the risks, do they walk away at the end or are they brave enough to see it through !?!?
All He Wants is the first in a three-part series, that shares with us the beginning to the volatile-lust-filled relationship of Dominic and Kate. This was erotica at it's best, with so much foreplay and heat burning through almost every page. This game they played was a dangerous one, riding the line between lust and hate, but nothing, I mean NOTHING prepared them for the need, the craving and the longing that they had for one another. They loved to fight, mad and themselves and took it out on each other, fucking the fight out of them.
Dominic is a man who can have anything he wants, used to being able to control everything and anything around him for the right price. He has the world in his disposal and isn't ashamed to call on it when he needs to. He never tried to downplay his power, he simply forced it down anyone's throat and made everyone accept it. Everyone always wants something from him, feeding his arrogance...until Kate. She took his high and mighty self down a couple notches, and even still the Dominic he is with her is still unbearable with his need for control. Kate is a ball-breaker, and after she has given Dominic a piece of her mind, she succumbs to all that is him; loving the way he makes her feel and hating herself for being so weak.
I highly enjoyed Dominic and Kate's beginning, as crazy as it was, I couldn't put the book down. I had to continue on and see it through, caught up in the lavish life that he lives and all the pleasures he has mastered to share. The sex was OTT, nothing in a kinky way but just excessive than the norm. But what I realized is that, that is what makes Dominic and Kate... it was their way of proving to us and to each other the extent of their need and craving for one another.
There is no major outside drama, no straying regardless of his past, the story is really about them and how they are both coping with their new found feelings. They contradicted themselves getting lost in the moment, but they fight themselves as much as they fight each other. This dual POV is a crazy-sexy-whirlwind romance that is worth the read for all my erotica friends!
This was about sex and games of mastery and submission, power and control.
Dominic Knight is Mr. Gorgeous with a world-class dick and he is also "ninety percent irrevocably damaged."
“Maybe you could reform me.” He smiled as the elevator doors opened. “Would you like to try?” He held out his hand.
“I can’t think of a more hopeless project."
A chance interview he meets the young elusive Ms. Katherine Hart , a lady who is more interested in finding his money that spending it. Maybe she was too proud— or foolish… headstrong, overly confident... The clever, competent, smart-alecky Miss Hart had Dominic spinning in circles not knowing which way was up and down.
“If you push me too hard, I push back.”
She has managed to do what no one before her could, say "No" to the powerful-domineering-control freak that is Dominic Knight.
"I’m trying not to make a move on a man who’s got so many notches in his belt, I’d fade into oblivion a second afterward.”
After her contract job has been completed, she opens herself up for some fun with the man who doesn't understand the meaning of "No." Once is not going to be enough, luck for Dominic, he has Kate on contract for six more days... surely their fantasy holiday is enough to burn through their insatiable need when it comes to one another.
“Just a warning,” he whispered, as he slid deeper into her melting heat, “I’m going to fuck you for the next six days, everywhere and every possible way… all day, every day.”
Kate is no wall flower, not willing to be stepped on by any man, especially a man who has enough arrogance to consider himself her keeper; her Lord and Master. Dominic never knows what to expect from Kate, she fights him at every turn he's made, never lacking anything to pick a fight with him. Damn if he isn't fucked up to not get turned on with her antics...especially when he knows the only thing that can calm her down from her tirade is him and his cock.
"I can hardly breathe for wanting you, where I can’t stop wanting you every minute, every second. I’ve never craved anything in my whole life as badly.”
While Dominic is under the illusion of being the master of his game, nothing prepares him for the feelings that Kate invokes in him, knowing that he is skating on thin ice...and for the first time in his life the though doesn't scare him... much. Kate is battling her own conscience, fully aware of the Dominic's past, knowing it will be her who will be left with a bleeding heart. Calculating the risks, do they walk away at the end or are they brave enough to see it through !?!?
“Everything’s a game, babe. Business, life, fucking.” He smiled. “But any game with you is extraspecial. And yes, I am lucky, very lucky that you like to play.
All He Wants is the first in a three-part series, that shares with us the beginning to the volatile-lust-filled relationship of Dominic and Kate. This was erotica at it's best, with so much foreplay and heat burning through almost every page. This game they played was a dangerous one, riding the line between lust and hate, but nothing, I mean NOTHING prepared them for the need, the craving and the longing that they had for one another. They loved to fight, mad and themselves and took it out on each other, fucking the fight out of them.
Dominic is a man who can have anything he wants, used to being able to control everything and anything around him for the right price. He has the world in his disposal and isn't ashamed to call on it when he needs to. He never tried to downplay his power, he simply forced it down anyone's throat and made everyone accept it. Everyone always wants something from him, feeding his arrogance...until Kate. She took his high and mighty self down a couple notches, and even still the Dominic he is with her is still unbearable with his need for control. Kate is a ball-breaker, and after she has given Dominic a piece of her mind, she succumbs to all that is him; loving the way he makes her feel and hating herself for being so weak.
I highly enjoyed Dominic and Kate's beginning, as crazy as it was, I couldn't put the book down. I had to continue on and see it through, caught up in the lavish life that he lives and all the pleasures he has mastered to share. The sex was OTT, nothing in a kinky way but just excessive than the norm. But what I realized is that, that is what makes Dominic and Kate... it was their way of proving to us and to each other the extent of their need and craving for one another.
There is no major outside drama, no straying regardless of his past, the story is really about them and how they are both coping with their new found feelings. They contradicted themselves getting lost in the moment, but they fight themselves as much as they fight each other. This dual POV is a crazy-sexy-whirlwind romance that is worth the read for all my erotica friends!
December 4, 2013
I have to say that I think the blurb is little misleading and it makes Dominic out to be some kind of sexual predator who will have Kate whatever her reservations because he’s made up his mind but Dominic is a much more moral character than he is described there and actually fights his attraction to Kate for a long time.
It took me a while to get into this one but when I did it was worth it. It’s got a different feel to a lot of the erotic trilogies out there – these two sparred verbally, back and forth, for at least the first third of the book, intellectually challenging one another. They’re incredibly verbose as they launch their acerbic wit at one another like ballistic missiles. For a while, I felt like I was on the outside looking in, not entirely immersed in their story but, eventually, as Kate finally succumbed to the intense burning desire she has for Dominic I became drawn in and thoroughly enjoyed it.
We don’t suddenly go straight into strong D/s. It all starts off as vanilla, really rather intense vanilla, but vanilla all the same but Knight is absolutely a dominant and his control comes to the fore pretty quickly and it’s not long before he’s controlling their sex life and it’s pretty intensely erotic. Definitely gets the juices flowing that’s for sure!! They are overwhelmed by their passion for one another, their mutual attractions is positively incendiary, they are both highly-sexed and just cannot keep their hands off one another.
Despite the whole jet-set billionaire storyline, the development of the relationship felt very believable. The constant verbal sparring which, at first, distanced me from the story worked well in helping me to get to know the characters and I sunk deeper and deeper into their growing relationship until I was drowning in it and just didn’t want to come up for air.
Kate is a totally beguiling heroine – she’s open, engaging, unfailingly honest. There’s a lot to admire in her and she’s not about to roll over like a doormat and totally submit to Dominic. She never makes things easy for him and he’s completely off his game when she’s around. She’s very distracting to him and suddenly, everything he’s worked so hard for, is starting to seem less important much to the distaste of those closest to him.
Knight is not your typical fictional brooding billionaire. He’s open, garrulous, tender and caring. He wants to dominate Kate right from the start but he knows that he needs to bide his time, tread on eggshells and slowly woo her until she’s a hot wet mess for him and can no longer resisit.
He did a few things that I didn’t like including taking control of Kate’s birth control pills and threatening not to give her them back.
As I slowly approached the ending, I watched my Kindle Paperwhite count down the reading time remaining in the bottom left hand corner with growing sadness. I really wanted to carry on with them as I knew the ending would leave me twitching with dissatisfaction as this is a trilogy an the story will continue. When I did finally get to the end,it was not without a minor hissy fit as I am now desperate to know what will happen next.
Part 2, Knight’s Retreat, is not due for release until June 2013 and I need it – PDQ! CC Gibbs – I have absolutely no idea who you are but you’ve caught me in your spell with the beautiful, elegant writing style and enthralling characters and compelling storyline. This doesn’t feel like a debut – this feels like the work of an established author. I feel a little lost and bereft now that I have finished part 1.
4 stars erotic romance
Series Reading Order
1. Knight's Mistress
2. Knight's Retreat - anticipated release date June 2013
3. TBC
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It took me a while to get into this one but when I did it was worth it. It’s got a different feel to a lot of the erotic trilogies out there – these two sparred verbally, back and forth, for at least the first third of the book, intellectually challenging one another. They’re incredibly verbose as they launch their acerbic wit at one another like ballistic missiles. For a while, I felt like I was on the outside looking in, not entirely immersed in their story but, eventually, as Kate finally succumbed to the intense burning desire she has for Dominic I became drawn in and thoroughly enjoyed it.
We don’t suddenly go straight into strong D/s. It all starts off as vanilla, really rather intense vanilla, but vanilla all the same but Knight is absolutely a dominant and his control comes to the fore pretty quickly and it’s not long before he’s controlling their sex life and it’s pretty intensely erotic. Definitely gets the juices flowing that’s for sure!! They are overwhelmed by their passion for one another, their mutual attractions is positively incendiary, they are both highly-sexed and just cannot keep their hands off one another.
Despite the whole jet-set billionaire storyline, the development of the relationship felt very believable. The constant verbal sparring which, at first, distanced me from the story worked well in helping me to get to know the characters and I sunk deeper and deeper into their growing relationship until I was drowning in it and just didn’t want to come up for air.
Kate is a totally beguiling heroine – she’s open, engaging, unfailingly honest. There’s a lot to admire in her and she’s not about to roll over like a doormat and totally submit to Dominic. She never makes things easy for him and he’s completely off his game when she’s around. She’s very distracting to him and suddenly, everything he’s worked so hard for, is starting to seem less important much to the distaste of those closest to him.
Knight is not your typical fictional brooding billionaire. He’s open, garrulous, tender and caring. He wants to dominate Kate right from the start but he knows that he needs to bide his time, tread on eggshells and slowly woo her until she’s a hot wet mess for him and can no longer resisit.
He did a few things that I didn’t like including taking control of Kate’s birth control pills and threatening not to give her them back.
As I slowly approached the ending, I watched my Kindle Paperwhite count down the reading time remaining in the bottom left hand corner with growing sadness. I really wanted to carry on with them as I knew the ending would leave me twitching with dissatisfaction as this is a trilogy an the story will continue. When I did finally get to the end,it was not without a minor hissy fit as I am now desperate to know what will happen next.
Part 2, Knight’s Retreat, is not due for release until June 2013 and I need it – PDQ! CC Gibbs – I have absolutely no idea who you are but you’ve caught me in your spell with the beautiful, elegant writing style and enthralling characters and compelling storyline. This doesn’t feel like a debut – this feels like the work of an established author. I feel a little lost and bereft now that I have finished part 1.
4 stars erotic romance
Series Reading Order
1. Knight's Mistress
2. Knight's Retreat - anticipated release date June 2013
3. TBC
For more reviews, please visit Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews
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November 30, 2013DNF at 50%
Well, can't say I didn't try. But when you have to force yourself to keep reading and still can't get yourself to care for the story or either one of the characters by 50%, time to cut your losses.
Now I know you're probably sitting there and thinking, this chick just DNF'd a super sexy book about a brooding billionaire?!
Well I did.
This may have been a case of BeenThereReadThis-itis for me. I know I will be in the minority with my opinion here, since many absolutely loved this book. Sadly, it did absolutely nothing for me.
Only so many jaded, brooding, controlling, and fucked up billionaires with a penchant for kink you can read about before they all start to blend together. I was hoping to get something a little more here.
What threw me off from the very beginning is the lack of transitions. While this is written in 3rd person POV, it flip flopped between talking about Dominic to Katherine so often without any clear transitions that I got confused. I had to go back and re-read certain parts because of it. This really killed things for me right off the bat.
The dialogue between them? Well, call me a picky bitch but it just read super awkward.
Add into the mix that Katherine's personality managed to drive me batshit in as little as 25%, and I was just done.
Not my cuppa...
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Well, can't say I didn't try. But when you have to force yourself to keep reading and still can't get yourself to care for the story or either one of the characters by 50%, time to cut your losses.
Now I know you're probably sitting there and thinking, this chick just DNF'd a super sexy book about a brooding billionaire?!
Well I did.
This may have been a case of BeenThereReadThis-itis for me. I know I will be in the minority with my opinion here, since many absolutely loved this book. Sadly, it did absolutely nothing for me.
Only so many jaded, brooding, controlling, and fucked up billionaires with a penchant for kink you can read about before they all start to blend together. I was hoping to get something a little more here.
What threw me off from the very beginning is the lack of transitions. While this is written in 3rd person POV, it flip flopped between talking about Dominic to Katherine so often without any clear transitions that I got confused. I had to go back and re-read certain parts because of it. This really killed things for me right off the bat.
The dialogue between them? Well, call me a picky bitch but it just read super awkward.
Add into the mix that Katherine's personality managed to drive me batshit in as little as 25%, and I was just done.
Not my cuppa...
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December 4, 2013
CC Gibbs, you sure know how to write one hell of an alpha male!
You'll be doing lots of this --->
And this is pretty much the only thing you'll be saying throughout the entire book:
Right, Morgan Freeman?????
And if you don't feel like doing [at least] this
to Domenic Knight once you meet him ...
*** HUGE THANK YOU to my friend Leah who was kind enough to FedEx me books I and II of this trilogy from London so I wouldn't have to wait for North American release dates! LOVE YA, girl!!
December 9, 2013
5 "Knight-Gasmic" Stars
Dominic and Katherine are an intense couple. They meet through work, she knows he's a womanizer, he loves them and leaves them. Kate isn't the type of woman that interest Dominic except- She might be naïve, but she had a self-confident willfulness that intrigued him.
We experience the game of lust, the banter of two strong wills, of 2 charismatic people that are intrigued by one another. One who doesn't compromise but may need to in order to be with the one that doesn't do as she is told.
Their intense sexual attraction is also off the charts.
"I want to sleep with you, Miss Hart......I've wanted to since the first day I me you."
"Why me?"
I don't know, he said. "Maybe it's because you're so smart." He grinned. "Or smart-alecky. Or maybe you remind me that wild, urgent feeling still exists in the world and even someone like me can feel hope. Now tell me to shut the fuck up. Seriously."
When they finally submit to one another.....
Their relationship is a back and forth tug of war. I love that Kate holds her own with Dominic. She doesn't roll over, she is independent and Dominic's money has no affect on her. Her sexual appetite is over the top once she discovers what sex is like with Dominic. Just thinking about all those sex scenes.....
Dominic gets Kate to agree to spend the rest of her time on her work contract-6 days- with him.
Just a warning," he whispered, as he slid deeper into her melting heat, "I'm going to fuck you for the next six days, everywhere and every possible way...all day, everyday."
This holiday was about sex and games of mastery and submission, power and control.
Somewhere in the 6 days, feelings begin to happen...
Dominic gently kissed to top of her head, listened to her breathing, felt her soft warmth against his skin, and lay still in the bed, asking himself questions he's never asked before. About the high rush of happiness, swift and frail. About flirting with hope, About chances. About the wild surging in his blood he'd never felt before. All because of a slip of a woman with red curls and bright green eyes.
It's unnerving," she whispered, gripping her chair arms as though to resist. "Wanting you this much, Craving you. Losing my reason because of you."
Will they continue on after their 6 days? Can Dominic open his heart? Can Kate handle her obsession with Dominic, overcome her desires and love for a man that doesn't want a relationship, who has issues,secrets? Or will Kate move on with her life, without Dominic?
Epic BR with the best ladies ever.....Jxxx, SueBee, Allison, Lisa Jayne, & Wendy
I can't tell you how fast I jumped into the next book...Knight's Game( All He Needs). Their story had so much more to tell and I was giddy knowing their saga continued!!
I must say that I hear "Knight-gasm" from the fabulous Lisa Jayne and I loved it so I borrowed it poppet- thanks!! Also thanks SueBee for that super sexy gif of DG....swooning!!
Dominic and Katherine are an intense couple. They meet through work, she knows he's a womanizer, he loves them and leaves them. Kate isn't the type of woman that interest Dominic except- She might be naïve, but she had a self-confident willfulness that intrigued him.
We experience the game of lust, the banter of two strong wills, of 2 charismatic people that are intrigued by one another. One who doesn't compromise but may need to in order to be with the one that doesn't do as she is told.
Their intense sexual attraction is also off the charts.
"I want to sleep with you, Miss Hart......I've wanted to since the first day I me you."
"Why me?"
I don't know, he said. "Maybe it's because you're so smart." He grinned. "Or smart-alecky. Or maybe you remind me that wild, urgent feeling still exists in the world and even someone like me can feel hope. Now tell me to shut the fuck up. Seriously."
When they finally submit to one another.....
Their relationship is a back and forth tug of war. I love that Kate holds her own with Dominic. She doesn't roll over, she is independent and Dominic's money has no affect on her. Her sexual appetite is over the top once she discovers what sex is like with Dominic. Just thinking about all those sex scenes.....
Dominic gets Kate to agree to spend the rest of her time on her work contract-6 days- with him.
Just a warning," he whispered, as he slid deeper into her melting heat, "I'm going to fuck you for the next six days, everywhere and every possible way...all day, everyday."
This holiday was about sex and games of mastery and submission, power and control.
Somewhere in the 6 days, feelings begin to happen...
Dominic gently kissed to top of her head, listened to her breathing, felt her soft warmth against his skin, and lay still in the bed, asking himself questions he's never asked before. About the high rush of happiness, swift and frail. About flirting with hope, About chances. About the wild surging in his blood he'd never felt before. All because of a slip of a woman with red curls and bright green eyes.
It's unnerving," she whispered, gripping her chair arms as though to resist. "Wanting you this much, Craving you. Losing my reason because of you."
Will they continue on after their 6 days? Can Dominic open his heart? Can Kate handle her obsession with Dominic, overcome her desires and love for a man that doesn't want a relationship, who has issues,secrets? Or will Kate move on with her life, without Dominic?
Epic BR with the best ladies ever.....Jxxx, SueBee, Allison, Lisa Jayne, & Wendy
I can't tell you how fast I jumped into the next book...Knight's Game( All He Needs). Their story had so much more to tell and I was giddy knowing their saga continued!!
I must say that I hear "Knight-gasm" from the fabulous Lisa Jayne and I loved it so I borrowed it poppet- thanks!! Also thanks SueBee for that super sexy gif of DG....swooning!!
June 4, 2014
"All because of a slip of a woman with red curls and bright green eyes."
Knights Mistress had me confused with my feelings, I felt torn by the end.... Did I love it??? Did I love the characters???? It has all the ingredients that make a book epic for me, but something didn't quite connect with my heart, as it should, for an epic read. Almost the whole way through I was not really feeling it, not connecting to the characters, dare I say, I was a little bored, I can see why a few people 'did not finish'. But... I know some great people on Goodreads and some of those great people adore this series. I knew there had to be a reason, so I carried on regardless. And I have to say, I'm really glad I did.... I think!!!
Let me tell you my thoughts and my wishes....
Our hero is Dominic, a thirty-two year old, self-made billionaire, who is emotionally detached, ambitious, a playboy and hot tempered in and out of the bedroom. His company, Knight Enterprises, is the most prestigious venture-capital company in the world. They need a forensic accountant and Katherine Hart is the girl they want on their team.....
Kate is intelligent, sassy, opinionated and sexy. She has her very own temper....
More about Dominic
"Dominic Knight had an eye for beauty." And his eye is firmly set on our heroine, and what Mr Knight wants.... Mr Knight gets!!! He's an all or nothing kind of guy.
"You don't say no to me..... Nobody says no to me!"
"His smile was so sexy it had to be illegal." He's gorgeous, charming, controlling and domineering in the extreme.....
"I want you available for fucking."
He had a proposition for her... Would she take it??? Would that be enough for either of them???
Dominic and Kate have great banter between them and have an immense Chemistry, I can't say I always felt it, but by the end they had me convinced.
"...impressive; male perfection..."
He's an expert in all things of a sexual nature!!! And a very good expert given the orgasmic results for Kate.
The story is an erotic tale,
"About pragmatism and the sad ache of regret. About love and longing, about the shadow of fear that was so strong it was making her ears buzz. About the rising panic of losing......"Losing her, losing him, losing your way of life and opening up your heart, sharing your life, body, heart and soul. Sounds beautiful doesn't it? It was beautiful in places and HIGHLY erotic... Oh YES!!!!
I wish I loved it more.....
I would describe the writing as being third person in the extreme, I felt like I got the inner thoughts of everyone, even a shop assistant, and sometimes that threw me off balance and I think it may have affected my connection with the main characters...
I found some of the dialogue a bit clunky and unrealistic, in contrast some of it was extremely poetic and lyrical.
Beautiful
Dominic talks to Kate in a very direct manner about things. It makes his character seem a little monotone.
The characters blew very hot and cold with their words and actions to the extent it made them feel inconsistent to me.
I feel like I have a love hate relationship with this story.
How did I get to 3 stars??? Well....
Even though my connection to the characters was slow, I still found my heart breaking at the end for them. I guess you could say this one snuck up on me…??? I didn’t expect to feel as emotionally connected as I did by the end???
He’s an all or nothing kind of guy.
If you love domineering men and erotic tales you should give this series a try. xoxox
♥ BR with lots of lovely ladies.
April 19, 2014
Sexy billionaire .... Yes, please
ALL OR NOTHING series is amply named. Dominic Knight is looking to hire a forensic account to find out who's stealing money from Knight Enterprises. Kate happens to the woman for the job even though she isn't sure she wants to work for Mr. Knight.
Dominic is a cold-hearted bastard who gets what he wants every.single.time. When Kate interviewed for the job he knew she was the one. He liked how she challenged him. Kate's no-nonsense attitude keeps Dominic reeling as he tries to please her.
Looking forward to finding out where this story takes me.
SERIES:
Continuing story.
Thank you, SueBee, for sharing Nick with me.
ALL OR NOTHING series is amply named. Dominic Knight is looking to hire a forensic account to find out who's stealing money from Knight Enterprises. Kate happens to the woman for the job even though she isn't sure she wants to work for Mr. Knight.
Dominic is a cold-hearted bastard who gets what he wants every.single.time. When Kate interviewed for the job he knew she was the one. He liked how she challenged him. Kate's no-nonsense attitude keeps Dominic reeling as he tries to please her.
Looking forward to finding out where this story takes me.
SERIES:
Continuing story.
Thank you, SueBee, for sharing Nick with me.
December 4, 2013
I think I found a new trilogy that could be on the fav shelf soon.
In this book Katherine (Kate) Hart first meets Dominic Knight when she shows up for a job interview. Kate is a MIT grad who specializes in cyber forensics and Knight Enterprises is in need of her skills. Dominic Knight is the CEO of Knight Enterprises and self made millionaire.
Kate is a young, self-confident and witty 22 year old from the midwest. While Dominic is a sexy dominant who is used to getting his way with all things in his life, business, women and sex. When they first meet the the sexual chemistry is evident to both of them. This scares Kate a bit so she decides not to accept the job offer from Knight Enterprises, but "no" is not something Dominic is used to hearing. After some negotiating, Kate is convinced to work two weeks for Knight Enterprises.
Kate soon solves the problem for Knight Enterprises and is ready to go home, but Dominic is not ready to let her go so he convinces her to help him on another job. Kate struggles with her attraction to Dominic because she doesn't want to be just another name on his list of conquests and Dominic just wants to claim her. For a while Kate is able to avoid her sexual attraction to Dominic, but it doesn't last long.
Kate and Dominic have a wonderful two weeks traveling around the world and having a LOT of sex, but will that be enough for them to stay together?
“I think I love you or everything about you which may or may not be love but close enough to be scary. You’ll forget me an hour after I’m gone and I’ll remember you for the rest of my life.”
I cannot wait to read more about this couple! Hurry up December....I need book 2 now!!
In this book Katherine (Kate) Hart first meets Dominic Knight when she shows up for a job interview. Kate is a MIT grad who specializes in cyber forensics and Knight Enterprises is in need of her skills. Dominic Knight is the CEO of Knight Enterprises and self made millionaire.
Kate is a young, self-confident and witty 22 year old from the midwest. While Dominic is a sexy dominant who is used to getting his way with all things in his life, business, women and sex. When they first meet the the sexual chemistry is evident to both of them. This scares Kate a bit so she decides not to accept the job offer from Knight Enterprises, but "no" is not something Dominic is used to hearing. After some negotiating, Kate is convinced to work two weeks for Knight Enterprises.
Kate soon solves the problem for Knight Enterprises and is ready to go home, but Dominic is not ready to let her go so he convinces her to help him on another job. Kate struggles with her attraction to Dominic because she doesn't want to be just another name on his list of conquests and Dominic just wants to claim her. For a while Kate is able to avoid her sexual attraction to Dominic, but it doesn't last long.
Kate and Dominic have a wonderful two weeks traveling around the world and having a LOT of sex, but will that be enough for them to stay together?
“I think I love you or everything about you which may or may not be love but close enough to be scary. You’ll forget me an hour after I’m gone and I’ll remember you for the rest of my life.”
I cannot wait to read more about this couple! Hurry up December....I need book 2 now!!
June 4, 2014
* * * * * 5 All In Stars * * * * *
Dominic Knight...is the epitome of alpha male. He is demanding, protective, unyielding, and over the top. As owner and CEO of Knight Industries, Dominic is used to getting what he wants. So when Katherine Hart, recent MIT graduate, declines Dominic’s employment offer, he decides to make accommodations to get his way.
And the fun begins…
Katherine is sent to Amsterdam to solve a finance problem, and Dominic decides to tag along a few days later thus beginning their 8 days around the world.
Dominic was perfection to me. I love an alpha asshole and a dirty talker is a cherry on top. He had me gasping at how direct and confident he was, and let me tell you a confident man: SEXY AS HELL!
“...Answer or I’ll take my dick where the women are more accommodating.”
Kate knows Dominic is trouble. She is concerned with her career, the way she is perceived, but who can resist Dominic?
And for the first time, she truly understood the corrupting power of desire—the ache, the need, the wanting that never stopped, the breathless, fatal longing.
What I loved…
Um…Dominic…enough said. I am only kidding. You should read this because this story sweeps you away to world most of us don’t experience everyday or may never experience. Additionally, I loved watching Nick and Kate’s story progress. I had my thoughts as to what would happen, and how things would develop and I was wrong. Of course, I can’t just skim over the steam factor….this book was thru the roof in hotness. Nick..sigh…I can’t even put into words.
This is a series and I cannot wait to start book two, to see where my Nick ends up.
Thank you so much SuzyQ, I loved it!
Dominic Knight...is the epitome of alpha male. He is demanding, protective, unyielding, and over the top. As owner and CEO of Knight Industries, Dominic is used to getting what he wants. So when Katherine Hart, recent MIT graduate, declines Dominic’s employment offer, he decides to make accommodations to get his way.
And the fun begins…
Katherine is sent to Amsterdam to solve a finance problem, and Dominic decides to tag along a few days later thus beginning their 8 days around the world.
Dominic was perfection to me. I love an alpha asshole and a dirty talker is a cherry on top. He had me gasping at how direct and confident he was, and let me tell you a confident man: SEXY AS HELL!
“...Answer or I’ll take my dick where the women are more accommodating.”
Kate knows Dominic is trouble. She is concerned with her career, the way she is perceived, but who can resist Dominic?
And for the first time, she truly understood the corrupting power of desire—the ache, the need, the wanting that never stopped, the breathless, fatal longing.
What I loved…
Um…Dominic…enough said. I am only kidding. You should read this because this story sweeps you away to world most of us don’t experience everyday or may never experience. Additionally, I loved watching Nick and Kate’s story progress. I had my thoughts as to what would happen, and how things would develop and I was wrong. Of course, I can’t just skim over the steam factor….this book was thru the roof in hotness. Nick..sigh…I can’t even put into words.
This is a series and I cannot wait to start book two, to see where my Nick ends up.
Thank you so much SuzyQ, I loved it!
August 9, 2013
5 Panty Melting Sexy Billionaire Stars!
I'd been waiting for the release of this on in the US for months.. It's been out in the UK for quite a while under the title Knight's Mistress and as soon as I read the blurb I knew I had to have it.. Yes, it's another super rich controlling billionaire book but still can't get enough of them ;). And this one was good... really really good. Very sexy.. the sex was just crazy hot. We do have the typical super rich guy,Dominick, with a wounded past, can't commit to anything but making money, has some naughty sexual vices, is controlling.. bla bla bla.. you know the type. Then we have Kate.. honestly Kate really got on my nerves to begin with. She was at times very strong willed and wouldn't take any shit off Dom, then she'd be melting at his feet at the crook of his finger. But well.. I really couldn't blame her cause that man was talented. She lost conscience one time from so many bit O's in a row. That man is lethal! He's an orgasm ninja! Kate falls quickly for Dom but he's in the same boat.. she's afraid he'll never be able to commit and Dom feels he never will be able to either. That ending just broke my heart.... and yes, its a cliffhanger but it doesn't end crazy.... it was a good place to end. I hope December gets here quickly because I need more Dom and Kate..
If sexy billionaires with a need for control are your thing.. then this one is right up your ally..
I'd been waiting for the release of this on in the US for months.. It's been out in the UK for quite a while under the title Knight's Mistress and as soon as I read the blurb I knew I had to have it.. Yes, it's another super rich controlling billionaire book but still can't get enough of them ;). And this one was good... really really good. Very sexy.. the sex was just crazy hot. We do have the typical super rich guy,Dominick, with a wounded past, can't commit to anything but making money, has some naughty sexual vices, is controlling.. bla bla bla.. you know the type. Then we have Kate.. honestly Kate really got on my nerves to begin with. She was at times very strong willed and wouldn't take any shit off Dom, then she'd be melting at his feet at the crook of his finger. But well.. I really couldn't blame her cause that man was talented. She lost conscience one time from so many bit O's in a row. That man is lethal! He's an orgasm ninja! Kate falls quickly for Dom but he's in the same boat.. she's afraid he'll never be able to commit and Dom feels he never will be able to either. That ending just broke my heart.... and yes, its a cliffhanger but it doesn't end crazy.... it was a good place to end. I hope December gets here quickly because I need more Dom and Kate..
If sexy billionaires with a need for control are your thing.. then this one is right up your ally..
June 14, 2014
Awesome BR with CCGibbsFANS Group - thank you ladies!!
Dominic Knight: rich, sexy, likes to be in control. Kate Hart: strong, indepdant, doesn't like being controlled. These two have amazing chemistry, makes for a incredibly hot read!
Loved this book. Dominic Knight is HAWT, although the ending kind of made me mad, hopefully the next book will work it all out!
Awesome hot sex scenes, sexy billionaire, what's there not to like? ;)
Dominic Knight: rich, sexy, likes to be in control. Kate Hart: strong, indepdant, doesn't like being controlled. These two have amazing chemistry, makes for a incredibly hot read!
Loved this book. Dominic Knight is HAWT, although the ending kind of made me mad, hopefully the next book will work it all out!
Awesome hot sex scenes, sexy billionaire, what's there not to like? ;)
July 14, 2013
When Katherine Hart, newest recruit to Knight Enterprises, meets self assured, dominant and totally sexy, self made millionaire and company CEO; Dominic Knight, the sexual chemistry between the two is clearly evident, but Katherine wants to avoid the man she sees as predator, she doesn't want to be just another one of his conquests. Trouble is, Dominic has other ideas and he's not about to just walk away.
I really enjoyed this story. The authors writing style was entertaining, descriptive and totally addictive. It was what I call, a definite page turner. I loved Kate, she was independent, sassy, confident and endearing and not a complete doormat who just laid back and thought of England. She was head strong and not afraid to argue.
The story line was erotic and sensual as well as romantic and emotional, it was also believable and not at all predictable. I would loved to have discovered more about Dominic's past but I guess this has been saved for book 2, a book I will definitely be opening up next!
Thanks for recommendation Lili and SueBee x
July 14, 2013
Thank you so much SueBee for allowing me to borrow this wonderful book! It was a fantastic read, just as you promised it would be. You asked for three words once I finished, so here they are:
OH!
MY!
GOD!
Seriously, if you want three more words, I will be happy to provide:
DOMINIC
IS
HOT!
He's a supreme alpha male; at times reminding me of several other notable alphas rolled into one. Can hardly wait for the next book!
OH!
MY!
GOD!
Seriously, if you want three more words, I will be happy to provide:
DOMINIC
IS
HOT!
He's a supreme alpha male; at times reminding me of several other notable alphas rolled into one. Can hardly wait for the next book!
June 18, 2014
Ok I'm not going to review per-se as there's already so many great reviews, so I'm just going to write my thoughts.
I was lead to believe that this was an Alpha Male, who liked to Dominate and has a certain kind of fetishes and allured his women into that lifestyle and yes there was a certain aspects into that but I will say for me Nick Knight was on the lighter, kinder and gentler Dom but he is not a Master in my eyes.
So I'm going to be honest here and say that it took me a while to get into this actually I only truly started to enjoy and connect to the characters after 70-80% but I wanted to finish I'm a gluten for punishment my problem was the third person writing style I just felt there was lots of extra feelings, extra things going on that you lost some aspects of the story saying that once I got into it and got to that mark I felt for both Nick and Kate and I will most certainly keep reading this series but I'm in a dark mood at the moment and because I've read a few darker intense reads recently I just personally feel that it's wrong timing for me so I WILL come back and finish the series I just don't want to write bad reviews because I'm not in the mood, am I making sense?
Things I enjoyed
Lots of sexy smexy times....
I loved the banter between Nick and Kate
I enjoyed Nicks lingerie fetish or whatever you want to call it...
I liked the loving Nick and the fact that I can see how he is fighting his true feelings.
I am looking forward to Nick fighting for Kate and I want to see him becoming a true Alpha
And lastly I want to see Nicks best friend and work colleague Max and his wife's hidden agendas, also their secrets unfold including more of Nick and also some more knowledge on Kate I really feel there's a lot more to her than what we read in this first instalment.
3.5 stars for me
I was lead to believe that this was an Alpha Male, who liked to Dominate and has a certain kind of fetishes and allured his women into that lifestyle and yes there was a certain aspects into that but I will say for me Nick Knight was on the lighter, kinder and gentler Dom but he is not a Master in my eyes.
So I'm going to be honest here and say that it took me a while to get into this actually I only truly started to enjoy and connect to the characters after 70-80% but I wanted to finish I'm a gluten for punishment my problem was the third person writing style I just felt there was lots of extra feelings, extra things going on that you lost some aspects of the story saying that once I got into it and got to that mark I felt for both Nick and Kate and I will most certainly keep reading this series but I'm in a dark mood at the moment and because I've read a few darker intense reads recently I just personally feel that it's wrong timing for me so I WILL come back and finish the series I just don't want to write bad reviews because I'm not in the mood, am I making sense?
Things I enjoyed
Lots of sexy smexy times....
I loved the banter between Nick and Kate
I enjoyed Nicks lingerie fetish or whatever you want to call it...
I liked the loving Nick and the fact that I can see how he is fighting his true feelings.
I am looking forward to Nick fighting for Kate and I want to see him becoming a true Alpha
And lastly I want to see Nicks best friend and work colleague Max and his wife's hidden agendas, also their secrets unfold including more of Nick and also some more knowledge on Kate I really feel there's a lot more to her than what we read in this first instalment.
3.5 stars for me
June 13, 2014
First off, I want to say thank you to all the ladies who allowed me to join in this epic worldwide Buddy Read! It was a blast reading all of the neat comments, and seeing the amazing gifs that the ladies all included!
"Knight's Mistress" also known as "All He Wants" was written by C.C. Gibbs; and gives a whole new spin on the sexy trilogy.
Review to Come!
"Knight's Mistress" also known as "All He Wants" was written by C.C. Gibbs; and gives a whole new spin on the sexy trilogy.
Review to Come!
November 24, 2013
4.5 Stars.
Scoot on over Christian and Gideon, there's a new alpha in town! Dominic Knight, 32-year old billionaire CEO of Knight enterprises, may just steal your heart.
Katherine Hart, recent top graduate at MIT, is a specialist in forensic technology. When she is approached by Knight Enterprises to assist in the investigation of shady business in their Amsterdam office, she's very interested. That is, until she meets their CEO. Overhearing him screaming on the phone, throwing out profanities, she quickly decides this is not the job for her. But Knight doesn't take "no" for an answer...ever. Begin the power struggle between these two strong characters.
Kate is hell-bent not to let Mr. Knight control her. He quickly turns from boss to a man that clearly wants a sexual relationship. She pushes back at every turn. She will NOT be yet another notch on this guy's bed post. He may have researched the hell out of her for this position but two can play that game. She knows he's into kink...the videos she's seen! She's as vanilla as they come.
Knight has everything the world has to offer at his fingertips. He can buy anything, achieve anything, but getting this girl into his bed is one feat he didn't realize would be so challenging. And that just turns him on even more...she's a tough cookie, stands up to all his antics, hell, he wants her even more now. He WILL succeed in bedding Miss Hart.
Once this battle of wills cave to temptation, this book is filled with erotic, captivating love scenes. Nick knows she's vanilla but things very gradually turn more D/s. But the banter continues...
Dominic Knight is the perfect alpha. He's subtly controlling every aspect of Kate's life, unbeknownst to her. He has staff everywhere at his disposal. Everything a carefully planned out game with Miss Hart his conquest. But can he do both...continue his life of a renowned business mogul with holdings all over the world, AND fulfill his every fantasy with this girl who's got him all wrapped up? It may look like he's call ing the shots but she's the one truly in control here. Can he have it all...business and pleasure? We won't call it love. Mr. Knight won't ever admit to love...
Both characters are super like-able. I instantly attached myself to his character. A widower, it's clear he has secrets making it difficult to attach emotionally to Kate. Ah, Kate, the snarky STRONG, feisty heroine that throws this man off his game like no other woman has. It was a serious game of chess...he'd make her move, she hers. But the game is not over for them...
Looking forward to the continuing story of Dominic Knight and Katherine Hart. It's sexy, erotic, and captivating. CC Gibbs' writing is poetically eloquent. One scene just completely captivated me from the writing alone...
"Deciding Miss Hart had been suitably gratified, he finally indulged himself. Plunging deeper, he shut his eyes against the sudden, intense, improbable shock of impact and wondered for a moment if he was going to come instantly like some sixteen-year-old fucking for the first time. Christ! Panting, he managed to restrain himself for a moment because he wouldn't allow himself to be so undisciplined. But self-willed or not, he could no longer stop the orgasmic surge building inside him and his climax broke in a teeth-clenched, mind-blowing, seemingly endless seminal flood that filled the lovely Miss Hart. And surely shook his composure."
Have you EVER read an orgasm scene like that? Sweet Jesus that was awesome. The book is riddled with beautifully written prose like that. Looking forward to the next installment of the story of Nick and Kate!
Scoot on over Christian and Gideon, there's a new alpha in town! Dominic Knight, 32-year old billionaire CEO of Knight enterprises, may just steal your heart.
Katherine Hart, recent top graduate at MIT, is a specialist in forensic technology. When she is approached by Knight Enterprises to assist in the investigation of shady business in their Amsterdam office, she's very interested. That is, until she meets their CEO. Overhearing him screaming on the phone, throwing out profanities, she quickly decides this is not the job for her. But Knight doesn't take "no" for an answer...ever. Begin the power struggle between these two strong characters.
Kate is hell-bent not to let Mr. Knight control her. He quickly turns from boss to a man that clearly wants a sexual relationship. She pushes back at every turn. She will NOT be yet another notch on this guy's bed post. He may have researched the hell out of her for this position but two can play that game. She knows he's into kink...the videos she's seen! She's as vanilla as they come.
Knight has everything the world has to offer at his fingertips. He can buy anything, achieve anything, but getting this girl into his bed is one feat he didn't realize would be so challenging. And that just turns him on even more...she's a tough cookie, stands up to all his antics, hell, he wants her even more now. He WILL succeed in bedding Miss Hart.
Once this battle of wills cave to temptation, this book is filled with erotic, captivating love scenes. Nick knows she's vanilla but things very gradually turn more D/s. But the banter continues...
Dominic Knight is the perfect alpha. He's subtly controlling every aspect of Kate's life, unbeknownst to her. He has staff everywhere at his disposal. Everything a carefully planned out game with Miss Hart his conquest. But can he do both...continue his life of a renowned business mogul with holdings all over the world, AND fulfill his every fantasy with this girl who's got him all wrapped up? It may look like he's call ing the shots but she's the one truly in control here. Can he have it all...business and pleasure? We won't call it love. Mr. Knight won't ever admit to love...
Both characters are super like-able. I instantly attached myself to his character. A widower, it's clear he has secrets making it difficult to attach emotionally to Kate. Ah, Kate, the snarky STRONG, feisty heroine that throws this man off his game like no other woman has. It was a serious game of chess...he'd make her move, she hers. But the game is not over for them...
Looking forward to the continuing story of Dominic Knight and Katherine Hart. It's sexy, erotic, and captivating. CC Gibbs' writing is poetically eloquent. One scene just completely captivated me from the writing alone...
"Deciding Miss Hart had been suitably gratified, he finally indulged himself. Plunging deeper, he shut his eyes against the sudden, intense, improbable shock of impact and wondered for a moment if he was going to come instantly like some sixteen-year-old fucking for the first time. Christ! Panting, he managed to restrain himself for a moment because he wouldn't allow himself to be so undisciplined. But self-willed or not, he could no longer stop the orgasmic surge building inside him and his climax broke in a teeth-clenched, mind-blowing, seemingly endless seminal flood that filled the lovely Miss Hart. And surely shook his composure."
Have you EVER read an orgasm scene like that? Sweet Jesus that was awesome. The book is riddled with beautifully written prose like that. Looking forward to the next installment of the story of Nick and Kate!
June 13, 2014
3.5 STARS
The billionaire bachelor story line is a familiar one, you could also say it's been exhausted. So in order to stand out it has to bring something different to the table. I liked this book, and ultimately it did bring something a little different to a sub-genre overflowing with cliches.
Dominic Knight is a billionaire that oversees everything to his company. He's detailed, ruthless, arrogant and doesn't take no for an answer. Women are distractions, play-things, that fill a void and satisfy a need. When Kate Hart interviews for a position as a forensic accountant, Nick never expected her to turn down his offer. But once she does, he makes it his mission to bring her on board...and into his bed.
This started out slow for me. The difference between this book and others probably comes down to the intelligence of the story, and the way it's told. 3rd person pov that rotates among not only the main characters but some secondary ones as well, was refreshing. It gave me a better glimpse of how the world viewed Nick and his increasingly obvious infatuation with Kate. The vocabulary here was also much more diverse. The book is well written and the descriptions very detailed. But aside from that, the story didn't pick up for me till around the 60-65% mark. Before that I often had a hard time paying attention. But after that, something changed. The intensity between Nick and Kate increased exponentially. What started out as playful banter and lustful interaction became much more, things became MORE. More serious, more romantic, more AT STAKE. Walking away became unthinkable, excruciating, painful.
That's what I think changed everything for me. Nick was often justifying his thoughts, feelings, desires for Kate. It was amusing to watch him deny anything resembling love or romance. But to the reader it was so obvious!
I did like Nick, he was really hot! By the end I loved him. He was so generous, giving, sweet, thoughtful, accommodating. The man got to the point thathe was willing to lose billions, put his company in jeopardy, just to be with Kate. WOW. I actually felt his turmoil, his constant battle within himself. He really turned the book around for me.
I started out okay with Kate, then I didn't like her for the majority of the book. She was argumentative, difficult and childish at times. Granted, she was 22, but she pissed me off. But slowly I understood why she was that way. Nick is intimidating. His past daunting for anyone, let alone a young and inexperienced girl from the Midwest. It became clear that Kate was overloading on defense mechanisms. By the end, I really liked her, and I only hope I stay liking her as I continue with the series.
The ending was not a cliffy per se, more like a To Be Continued. But I felt the urgent need to one click the second book right away. Kate's reaction tokilled me. I was so upset. She seemed alright with everything but she's excellent at defending herself. I want to see Nick.
I also want to say thanks to all the fabulous buddy readers! Thank you SueBee and Nicole for letting me know about this epic read! It's a beautiful thing to know that no matter where you live in the world, you can always connect with fellow lovers of literature!
CCGibbsFans epic buddy read, rejoice!
The billionaire bachelor story line is a familiar one, you could also say it's been exhausted. So in order to stand out it has to bring something different to the table. I liked this book, and ultimately it did bring something a little different to a sub-genre overflowing with cliches.
Dominic Knight is a billionaire that oversees everything to his company. He's detailed, ruthless, arrogant and doesn't take no for an answer. Women are distractions, play-things, that fill a void and satisfy a need. When Kate Hart interviews for a position as a forensic accountant, Nick never expected her to turn down his offer. But once she does, he makes it his mission to bring her on board...and into his bed.
This started out slow for me. The difference between this book and others probably comes down to the intelligence of the story, and the way it's told. 3rd person pov that rotates among not only the main characters but some secondary ones as well, was refreshing. It gave me a better glimpse of how the world viewed Nick and his increasingly obvious infatuation with Kate. The vocabulary here was also much more diverse. The book is well written and the descriptions very detailed. But aside from that, the story didn't pick up for me till around the 60-65% mark. Before that I often had a hard time paying attention. But after that, something changed. The intensity between Nick and Kate increased exponentially. What started out as playful banter and lustful interaction became much more, things became MORE. More serious, more romantic, more AT STAKE. Walking away became unthinkable, excruciating, painful.
That's what I think changed everything for me. Nick was often justifying his thoughts, feelings, desires for Kate. It was amusing to watch him deny anything resembling love or romance. But to the reader it was so obvious!
I did like Nick, he was really hot! By the end I loved him. He was so generous, giving, sweet, thoughtful, accommodating. The man got to the point thathe was willing to lose billions, put his company in jeopardy, just to be with Kate. WOW. I actually felt his turmoil, his constant battle within himself. He really turned the book around for me.
I started out okay with Kate, then I didn't like her for the majority of the book. She was argumentative, difficult and childish at times. Granted, she was 22, but she pissed me off. But slowly I understood why she was that way. Nick is intimidating. His past daunting for anyone, let alone a young and inexperienced girl from the Midwest. It became clear that Kate was overloading on defense mechanisms. By the end, I really liked her, and I only hope I stay liking her as I continue with the series.
The ending was not a cliffy per se, more like a To Be Continued. But I felt the urgent need to one click the second book right away. Kate's reaction tokilled me. I was so upset. She seemed alright with everything but she's excellent at defending herself. I want to see Nick.
I also want to say thanks to all the fabulous buddy readers! Thank you SueBee and Nicole for letting me know about this epic read! It's a beautiful thing to know that no matter where you live in the world, you can always connect with fellow lovers of literature!
CCGibbsFans epic buddy read, rejoice!
July 20, 2014
5 All Knight Long Stars!
Kate Hart is fresh out of MIT and is in high demand. Interviewing for a position at Knight Enterprises was her dream job until she meets CEO Dominic Knight. There is no doubt he is good looking, but everything about him screams “run” to Kate. But Dominic is not going to take no for an answer.
Kate agrees to come on board as a contracted consultant, a job that has an expiration date. As she begins to unravel the cyber theft of funds from Knight Enterprises, Dominic is ensuring that their paths will cross again.
Dominic is not a man of simple tastes, he prefers his women submissive and at times, paid for. He’s not the kind of man that turns down an opportunity. But he is far beyond Kate’s sexual experience. His tastes aren’t a secret, it only takes a quick search to find that Dominic prefers a bit of a bite to his sex. But even knowing that, Kate can’t seem to say no to him.
So begins the affair. With a limited amount of days left with her in his employment and under his thumb, Dominic plans on taking every advantage of Miss Hart.
This was one explosive read. The type of erotic romance that has you panting along with the characters. C.C. Gibbs gives you two fantastic characters that were extremely likable, even though Kate is a bit wishy-washy as the story starts off. The dynamic of these two wasn’t just about the heat between the sheets – the dialogue was absolutely fantastic.
This was not simply an erotic romance; it had so many different angles and edges. I found myself at points completely hypnotized by the way the sensual scenes unfolded. It was such a refreshing read to see some light-hearted moments with a hero that definitely has a darkness to him, but it was not all dreary all the time. The ebb & flow of this story was executed perfectly.
I found myself wanting to know every last detail of Dominic Knight and not just the ones that were eluded to, but everything. What his favorite color was, what side of the bed he slept on... I fell hard for a CEO who is just a bit broken, a whole lot of a man-whore and one hell of a control freak.
Kate Hart is fresh out of MIT and is in high demand. Interviewing for a position at Knight Enterprises was her dream job until she meets CEO Dominic Knight. There is no doubt he is good looking, but everything about him screams “run” to Kate. But Dominic is not going to take no for an answer.
Kate agrees to come on board as a contracted consultant, a job that has an expiration date. As she begins to unravel the cyber theft of funds from Knight Enterprises, Dominic is ensuring that their paths will cross again.
Dominic is not a man of simple tastes, he prefers his women submissive and at times, paid for. He’s not the kind of man that turns down an opportunity. But he is far beyond Kate’s sexual experience. His tastes aren’t a secret, it only takes a quick search to find that Dominic prefers a bit of a bite to his sex. But even knowing that, Kate can’t seem to say no to him.
So begins the affair. With a limited amount of days left with her in his employment and under his thumb, Dominic plans on taking every advantage of Miss Hart.
This was one explosive read. The type of erotic romance that has you panting along with the characters. C.C. Gibbs gives you two fantastic characters that were extremely likable, even though Kate is a bit wishy-washy as the story starts off. The dynamic of these two wasn’t just about the heat between the sheets – the dialogue was absolutely fantastic.
This was not simply an erotic romance; it had so many different angles and edges. I found myself at points completely hypnotized by the way the sensual scenes unfolded. It was such a refreshing read to see some light-hearted moments with a hero that definitely has a darkness to him, but it was not all dreary all the time. The ebb & flow of this story was executed perfectly.
I found myself wanting to know every last detail of Dominic Knight and not just the ones that were eluded to, but everything. What his favorite color was, what side of the bed he slept on... I fell hard for a CEO who is just a bit broken, a whole lot of a man-whore and one hell of a control freak.
January 5, 2013
WARNING: REVIEW MAY CONTAIN PROFANITY OR OTHER ADULT CONTENT.
Ok. Slow start, quick finish, breathless end. Just like a good mindfuck should be.
SPOILERS TOO!! You have been warned.
Don't read any further if you don't want to know.
This started off as a real slow burner for me. For a while I even thought I might not finish.
Ok so the sexual attraction was there right from the beginning, a tangible, physical draw. She fought it, she knew she was a moth to the flame. Oh she wanted him but could see it would be at an emotional price she couldn't afford. He didn't care; he wanted to fuck her and couldn't imagine that not happening and on whatever terms he chose.
She said no to him: twice. WTF.
But he knew that at the most primal level she wanted him. So he set about using her own body against her rational reluctance. He stoked her desire and used his unassailable resources to secure her capitulation.
Just like a business deal, he made her an offer her body could not refuse. Clinched the deal, to the victor the spoils.
But what's he won??? He was so keen to win at all costs he didn't even realise the unconscious concessions he was making.
So: he's got his sex toy for a week. But now he's invested so much in her he's lost his focus, lost himself even starts fantasising about playing Russian Roulette with her reproductive organs and gives voice to his madness that he wants to impregnate her. She clearly hears him but, amazingly doesn't freak out and keeps her focus on chasing the next orgasm. In a Damascene moment they both hit the reality button and the birth control dilemma is resolved in favour of swallowing the pill.
Fast forward through some intense, white hot, Fuckery and OMG she can't resist the reality. One orgasm too many and it slips out, she has to say the three little words.
By now we know he's smitten, right ??? But he can't say that, of course not. He can move mountains and change his world for her though. He starts to: but then he can't do it. His world is too secure in his grasp.
She wakes from her last scheduled night of unbridled lust to write him a letter. She can't surrender, can't stay, can't become absorbed by him.
Too late. He's already gone. He's trumped her Ace. Elvis has left the building.
Jesus Christ. Now we've got to wait until June 2013.
Ok. Slow start, quick finish, breathless end. Just like a good mindfuck should be.
SPOILERS TOO!! You have been warned.
Don't read any further if you don't want to know.
This started off as a real slow burner for me. For a while I even thought I might not finish.
Ok so the sexual attraction was there right from the beginning, a tangible, physical draw. She fought it, she knew she was a moth to the flame. Oh she wanted him but could see it would be at an emotional price she couldn't afford. He didn't care; he wanted to fuck her and couldn't imagine that not happening and on whatever terms he chose.
She said no to him: twice. WTF.
But he knew that at the most primal level she wanted him. So he set about using her own body against her rational reluctance. He stoked her desire and used his unassailable resources to secure her capitulation.
Just like a business deal, he made her an offer her body could not refuse. Clinched the deal, to the victor the spoils.
But what's he won??? He was so keen to win at all costs he didn't even realise the unconscious concessions he was making.
So: he's got his sex toy for a week. But now he's invested so much in her he's lost his focus, lost himself even starts fantasising about playing Russian Roulette with her reproductive organs and gives voice to his madness that he wants to impregnate her. She clearly hears him but, amazingly doesn't freak out and keeps her focus on chasing the next orgasm. In a Damascene moment they both hit the reality button and the birth control dilemma is resolved in favour of swallowing the pill.
Fast forward through some intense, white hot, Fuckery and OMG she can't resist the reality. One orgasm too many and it slips out, she has to say the three little words.
By now we know he's smitten, right ??? But he can't say that, of course not. He can move mountains and change his world for her though. He starts to: but then he can't do it. His world is too secure in his grasp.
She wakes from her last scheduled night of unbridled lust to write him a letter. She can't surrender, can't stay, can't become absorbed by him.
Too late. He's already gone. He's trumped her Ace. Elvis has left the building.
Jesus Christ. Now we've got to wait until June 2013.
April 15, 2015
Written June 19, 2014
3.7 Stars - A charming Billionaire Bad Boy romance - Boiling hot and well done.
Book #1
I've had this novel Knight's Mistress lying here in a, by know pretty dusty, paperback since last summer. A friend recommended it and when I heard that the same sweet C.C. Gibbs-loving friend, SueBee, organized a "Epic worldwide buddy-read of 'All or Nothing', book 1" I felt it was my great chance to at last read this book, so I joined.
A rich hunk always gets a beautiful young woman to get caught on the hook, but he've to struggle a bit.
Knight's Mistress is the first part in a three book series in the "billionaire bad boy erotic romance genre". I have to admit that I'm pouting a bit over the end of this first book, but a three part story IS a three part story. Not a horrible and terrible cliff hanger, but still. ~ Otherwise, was this novel well written, quite fun and insanely steamy.
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Katherine Hart is high and thrilled for the chance to get her first job ever at Knight Enterprises, the most prestigious venture-capital company in the world. She is a newbie with a just finished education at the university and becomes giddily surprised when she gets a very good offer for a job at the company's Amsterdam office. The offer is also individually from the company’s infamous CEO, Dominic Knight.
...But that man is more than her well-being can handle so she thanks definite no. Dominic know, however, how someone can be persuaded, and a few hours later, Kate sits on a flight to Europe.
So suddenly appears (anyone surprised?) the "Man of the Men", Dominic Knight in Amsterdam and everything starts rolling at a fast, burning hot, pace. Jeez, this slightly kinky man knows how to get a woman to where he wants her. There are beautiful clothes, sexy innuendos and very seductive words.
Just some day later their now heated erotic adventure flying on to the beautiful Asian metropolis, Singapore...
...to just a few days later at last land in Hong Kong. A place Dominic maybe should call his 'home' and where his great big mansion (and also the small secret...) and a lot of friends (including his bitchy mother) and observe staff are.
And it is here in Hong Kong their bedroom-play, and maybe also future love-story, starts for real.
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It was a lot of fun to read an m/f romance in this steamy "billionaire bad boy" genre again. It was a long time since last...
# He, Dominic is a man on the highest top. A charming man who always dominate a room. He is larger, sexier, younger, stronger, tougher, more handsome and just a rich dream alpha. (...a "larger-than-life hero" as SueBee says)
# She, Kate is a intelligent small town girl without much experience. She has a simpler and more straightforward way, is less showy, curvier (he likes big boobs..) and more natural than the women he usually takes for the night.
I liked these two characters. Perhaps they are stereotypes in this as in many romances —rich older man and poor young girl— but I still think the heroine was independent enough and the hero was humorous fun and not just a horny caveman with a rich man's features.
Sometimes I felt it was a pity that the author made Kate so young (23). Most often, feels and performs she anyway as a much older woman. I haven't read so many romances in this contemporary billioners genre, but I really think Kate is outstanding mature and she haven't fallen into that usual damsel in distress boring "drool-for-the-alpha-hero" trap. I hope she'll continue to stand up for herself in the next two books.
~ I kind of like, and smiles, when Dominic had to act as a better man and bend his knees.
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But, there are (course...) some few but's from me. - As when Kate really is like a cute cuddly kitten. She purrs enormously, over again and over again, at Dominic's command. And I can't but wonder; How many times is it possible? Within half an hour?
I know this is a fairy tale romance with high ambition in the erotic part. But after all, sometimes would actually a little less, rather than a lot, increase the credibility and sense of what is happening.
Kinky and D/s playing?
As always was I a bit afraid to see that (scary) whip, other 'sex-toys' and to much tough Dom action.
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I cross my fingers and hope the next two books (Knight's Game and Knight Takes Queen) will be heavier in the romantic part. It is still difficult to believe in much more emotions than lust, horniness, hardness, and curiosity for the new unknown and kinky.
Sure it was a little romantic in the end - but not enough for me. I want more red roses and love anthems.
All in all is Knight's Mistress (or 'All He Wants') a good enough m/f romance read. I'll pic up part two and three and finish this well done All or Nothing series some day. I like (need) to see that big grand HEA ending in book #3. Hopefully...
Thanks lovely SueBee for that fantastic BR you organized. ~ It was more than 1000 comments there (BR thread). I think I'm the last girl who reach the finish line. ~ Better late than never!
I LIKE - who can resist a spoiled charmer? Not this lady.
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The 'All or Nothing' series in three novel parts by C.C. Gibbs (aka Susan Johnson).
UK:
& US:
3.7 Stars - A charming Billionaire Bad Boy romance - Boiling hot and well done.
Book #1
I've had this novel Knight's Mistress lying here in a, by know pretty dusty, paperback since last summer. A friend recommended it and when I heard that the same sweet C.C. Gibbs-loving friend, SueBee, organized a "Epic worldwide buddy-read of 'All or Nothing', book 1" I felt it was my great chance to at last read this book, so I joined.
A rich hunk always gets a beautiful young woman to get caught on the hook, but he've to struggle a bit.
Knight's Mistress is the first part in a three book series in the "billionaire bad boy erotic romance genre". I have to admit that I'm pouting a bit over the end of this first book, but a three part story IS a three part story. Not a horrible and terrible cliff hanger, but still. ~ Otherwise, was this novel well written, quite fun and insanely steamy.
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Katherine Hart is high and thrilled for the chance to get her first job ever at Knight Enterprises, the most prestigious venture-capital company in the world. She is a newbie with a just finished education at the university and becomes giddily surprised when she gets a very good offer for a job at the company's Amsterdam office. The offer is also individually from the company’s infamous CEO, Dominic Knight.
...But that man is more than her well-being can handle so she thanks definite no. Dominic know, however, how someone can be persuaded, and a few hours later, Kate sits on a flight to Europe.
It all start in beautiful Amsterdam...
So suddenly appears (anyone surprised?) the "Man of the Men", Dominic Knight in Amsterdam and everything starts rolling at a fast, burning hot, pace. Jeez, this slightly kinky man knows how to get a woman to where he wants her. There are beautiful clothes, sexy innuendos and very seductive words.
Just some day later their now heated erotic adventure flying on to the beautiful Asian metropolis, Singapore...
“You’re the kind of man who might leave scars,” she said a moment later, her voice deliberate as though clarifying her position not just to him but to herself.
“But you’re also the kind of man who might end up leaving a tattoo on my sex life that I’ll enjoy looking at later.”
...to just a few days later at last land in Hong Kong. A place Dominic maybe should call his 'home' and where his great big mansion (and also the small secret...) and a lot of friends (including his bitchy mother) and observe staff are.
And it is here in Hong Kong their bedroom-play, and maybe also future love-story, starts for real.
“I want you to understand who’s in charge of your climax the next few days,” he coolly said. “So there’s no misunderstandings.”
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It was a lot of fun to read an m/f romance in this steamy "billionaire bad boy" genre again. It was a long time since last...
# He, Dominic is a man on the highest top. A charming man who always dominate a room. He is larger, sexier, younger, stronger, tougher, more handsome and just a rich dream alpha. (...a "larger-than-life hero" as SueBee says)
# She, Kate is a intelligent small town girl without much experience. She has a simpler and more straightforward way, is less showy, curvier (he likes big boobs..) and more natural than the women he usually takes for the night.
I liked these two characters. Perhaps they are stereotypes in this as in many romances —rich older man and poor young girl— but I still think the heroine was independent enough and the hero was humorous fun and not just a horny caveman with a rich man's features.
‘Innocence waiting to be fucked, he pleasantly thought. And his, he decided with the proprietary instincts of a modern princeling.’
Sometimes I felt it was a pity that the author made Kate so young (23). Most often, feels and performs she anyway as a much older woman. I haven't read so many romances in this contemporary billioners genre, but I really think Kate is outstanding mature and she haven't fallen into that usual damsel in distress boring "drool-for-the-alpha-hero" trap. I hope she'll continue to stand up for herself in the next two books.
~ I kind of like, and smiles, when Dominic had to act as a better man and bend his knees.
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But, there are (course...) some few but's from me. - As when Kate really is like a cute cuddly kitten. She purrs enormously, over again and over again, at Dominic's command. And I can't but wonder; How many times is it possible? Within half an hour?
I know this is a fairy tale romance with high ambition in the erotic part. But after all, sometimes would actually a little less, rather than a lot, increase the credibility and sense of what is happening.
Kinky and D/s playing?
As always was I a bit afraid to see that (scary) whip, other 'sex-toys' and to much tough Dom action.
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I cross my fingers and hope the next two books (Knight's Game and Knight Takes Queen) will be heavier in the romantic part. It is still difficult to believe in much more emotions than lust, horniness, hardness, and curiosity for the new unknown and kinky.
Sure it was a little romantic in the end - but not enough for me. I want more red roses and love anthems.
“I like Hollywood happy endings.”
“I thought you might.”
“You say it like there’s something wrong with happily ever after.”
“On the contrary, if only it were true the world would be a better place.”
“Cynic.”
“Welcome to my reality.”
“That’s what comes from making too much money.”
All in all is Knight's Mistress (or 'All He Wants') a good enough m/f romance read. I'll pic up part two and three and finish this well done All or Nothing series some day. I like (need) to see that big grand HEA ending in book #3. Hopefully...
Thanks lovely SueBee for that fantastic BR you organized. ~ It was more than 1000 comments there (BR thread). I think I'm the last girl who reach the finish line. ~ Better late than never!
I LIKE - who can resist a spoiled charmer? Not this lady.
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The 'All or Nothing' series in three novel parts by C.C. Gibbs (aka Susan Johnson).
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October 28, 2014
I was really curious as to what the Hype was all about when it came to Mr. Dominick Knight...I mean haven't we all read rich dominant alpha men who don't take no for an answer? Haven't we all read smokin' sex with pure power and submission? Haven't we all read the tale of bad boy falls for good girl before? What makes this so different?
Yep, that is exactly how I felt when C.C. Gibbs threw Dominick Knight in my face. And for once...a female lead who is every bit as powerful as the man who wants her.
Katherine may not be rich or worldly, but damn if she isn't smart, sassy, and in complete ownership of what she wants. I will say I have never read of someone who could get off that much...wow, kudos to her young libido, or to him for his expertise, lol
Passion, Desire, and pure knock you on your ass emotions are what Dominick and Kate bring to the table. Unlike FSOG or Bared to You...I felt that this man was the epitome of what a true alpha should be...
Controlling beyond the norm, manipulative in every aspect of life to get what he wants, the mouth to piss you off yet set your panties on fire...a fine line between confident and pure asshole. He elicited love and hate from Kate and I too was struggling to come to grips with him.
It seems like there would be no stopping Mr.Knight on his mission to bed Kate...nothing would stop him. It was quite a feat to create a character and a story that made me question everything...made me dislike a man, yet want more of him with every page. This was filthy good love and libido chess matches...cannot wait for the outcome!
Yep, that is exactly how I felt when C.C. Gibbs threw Dominick Knight in my face. And for once...a female lead who is every bit as powerful as the man who wants her.
Katherine may not be rich or worldly, but damn if she isn't smart, sassy, and in complete ownership of what she wants. I will say I have never read of someone who could get off that much...wow, kudos to her young libido, or to him for his expertise, lol
Passion, Desire, and pure knock you on your ass emotions are what Dominick and Kate bring to the table. Unlike FSOG or Bared to You...I felt that this man was the epitome of what a true alpha should be...
Controlling beyond the norm, manipulative in every aspect of life to get what he wants, the mouth to piss you off yet set your panties on fire...a fine line between confident and pure asshole. He elicited love and hate from Kate and I too was struggling to come to grips with him.
It seems like there would be no stopping Mr.Knight on his mission to bed Kate...nothing would stop him. It was quite a feat to create a character and a story that made me question everything...made me dislike a man, yet want more of him with every page. This was filthy good love and libido chess matches...cannot wait for the outcome!
December 5, 2013
"He was too perfect, she wanted him too much, it was madness."
I have to say that Dominic Knight is everything Christian Grey wishes he could be. When I read an erotica book for the first time years ago it written by Susan Johnson, and I have loved her work ever since. Now that I look back I realize that since I started reading ebooks I haven't read anything written by her so as soon as I say my dear friend Wendy reading and raving about this book I just had to read it.
If you enjoy reading about a rich, alpha, sexy, multi talented billionaire and a smart, cute, fiesty young girl with a deep sexual attraction to each other this book is for you.
"You're my dangerous unknown, my high-risk rush, my obsession."
When Katherine attends a job interview she meets her new boss Mr. Dominic Knight, a playboy and millionaire. She's done her research and she is aware of some of his proclivities and tastes in business and pleasure. Katherine dislikes Dominic's attitude and decides she no longer wants the job. She also has six other job offers on the table since she's very smart and fresh out of college. Dominic refuses to take no for an answer, and before she knows it, she's signing a contract and she becomes an employee of Knight Enterprises.
"You'll like what I'm going to do to you."
For me, there was a pervading sense of sadness while reading this, and even though it is low on angst and there is no crazy drama I enjoyed seeing the relationship blossom between these two. Even though Katherine is only twenty-two years old she is quite mature and smart for her age. There is no stumbling at Dominic's feet, or cowering when he's around. She stands up to him and is able verbally spar with him, not taking any of his bullshit. What I enjoyed the most is the back and forth verbal dialogue between these two. Since Katherine is very argumentative, and Mr. Knight is domineering, these two but heads many times, but in a sexy, flirty way.
"You're the kind of man who might leave scars."
Dominic carries a burden that causes him to be emotionally unavailable and consumed with pain. When he meets Katherine, she surprises him, because of the unexpected and unwanted emotions and feelings she stirs deep in him. He is unable to grasp why he is so addicted to her. He's puzzled as to why all of a sudden he finds himself abandoning his business just to spend time with her. He cannot understand the hold she seems to have on him, and even though he doesn't admit it, readers can tell he's scared of the emotional upheaval Katherine brings to his life.
"He didn't believe in magic, but if he did, he would have found her magical. A sweet escape from the cynicism of his life."
Susan Johnson's writing is even better than ever. The words and phrases she uses evoked so many emotions, I felt the turmoil within these characters. The last five percent was achingly beautiful and left me with high anticipation for Book two. I look forward to seeing where SJ takes this couple and their journey to a HEA.
"Its frightening to be this obsessed."
Rating: 5 I Loved It From The First Line Stars.
June 14, 2014
4 DOMINIC KNIGHT STARS
This was erotically FUN…my first C.C. Gibbs novel!
I really enjoyed the writing, the banter and dialogue between Dominic and Kate was fantastic. Kept me on my toes – real witty, smart and at times, had me giggling! Some of my faves:
“Jeez, who would have thought using your vibrator before an interview as a requirement?”
“I’d hate to think you want me only for my impressive size.” “Sorry…but, I’m only in the market for stud service tonight.”
“I’m the one with the dick and you’re the one who wants it.” He said gently. “It’s not complicated.”
“So has something changed between us?” A question only a woman would ask. “It must have.” An answer only a man would give.
The lust and attraction was very evident and captivating. I really loved that while Dominic was definitely a dominant and "control" was his drug of choice, Kate was a feisty little number and did not suffer fools gladly. The battle of wills between these two was orgasmic foreplay!!
I am hooked!
I have to keep reading…Dominic is seriously addictive!
This was erotically FUN…my first C.C. Gibbs novel!
I really enjoyed the writing, the banter and dialogue between Dominic and Kate was fantastic. Kept me on my toes – real witty, smart and at times, had me giggling! Some of my faves:
“Jeez, who would have thought using your vibrator before an interview as a requirement?”
“I’d hate to think you want me only for my impressive size.” “Sorry…but, I’m only in the market for stud service tonight.”
“I’m the one with the dick and you’re the one who wants it.” He said gently. “It’s not complicated.”
“So has something changed between us?” A question only a woman would ask. “It must have.” An answer only a man would give.
The lust and attraction was very evident and captivating. I really loved that while Dominic was definitely a dominant and "control" was his drug of choice, Kate was a feisty little number and did not suffer fools gladly. The battle of wills between these two was orgasmic foreplay!!
I am hooked!
I have to keep reading…Dominic is seriously addictive!
June 19, 2014
5 I Want My Own Dominic Knight Stars!!
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I loved this book and I really can't add anything that hasn't already been said. So look at my updates and you'll know how much I love Dominic and his story withme Kate.
Join us for the EPIC BR on 6/11
I loved this book and I really can't add anything that hasn't already been said. So look at my updates and you'll know how much I love Dominic and his story with
January 18, 2016
First of all - thank you for the signed copy! Won via Goodreads First Reads. This has in no way altered my judgement of this book and my review is honest.
I thought Knight's Mistress was going to be just another 50-Shades-esque book. The beginning was deja-vu - intimidating-billionaire-interview, instant-attraction and inner monologues. But it's not. This book is different. This book is real.
Knight's Mistress is set over a few short days, but just like falling in love those few short days seem to last forever. And that makes this book, no matter how unrealistic the circumstances, completely believeable.
Katherine is a strong character, a no-nonsense young woman who knows what she wants and will get it. She's strong, with her own opinions, and she's SMART. She's very smart.
Dominic is your typical more-money-than-sense but he still cares. He was never going to force Katherine into anything she didn't want.
Both characters are devastatingly manipulative with each other, but they both know it and it's like a game. The balance between the characters is excellent. It focuses mostly on Kate, but when Dominic gets his narrative voice it sets them on equal footing and strengthens them both as characters.
I didn't like the constant "Ummmm". Ummmm to me is an indecisive noise, the sound you make when you're not sure what to say. I'd have preferred some Hmmm and Mmmm and Ahhh to break it up a little, and "Ummmm" did distract from my reading a little.
And Katherine must be EXHAUSTED. Every single muscle in her body tensing and un-tensing in such quick succession, over and over? It's dangerous to be that sensitive!
The ending was not what I expected, but I was glad for the twist. Although not a major cliffhanger, I'd happily read on in this series, if only to see if things will get better. They have to, right?
I think I'll go drink some chocolate milk now. Or some coffee. I'm not a fan of either, but this book has put the notion in my head.
I received a copy of this for free via Goodreads First Reads.
I thought Knight's Mistress was going to be just another 50-Shades-esque book. The beginning was deja-vu - intimidating-billionaire-interview, instant-attraction and inner monologues. But it's not. This book is different. This book is real.
Knight's Mistress is set over a few short days, but just like falling in love those few short days seem to last forever. And that makes this book, no matter how unrealistic the circumstances, completely believeable.
Katherine is a strong character, a no-nonsense young woman who knows what she wants and will get it. She's strong, with her own opinions, and she's SMART. She's very smart.
Dominic is your typical more-money-than-sense but he still cares. He was never going to force Katherine into anything she didn't want.
Both characters are devastatingly manipulative with each other, but they both know it and it's like a game. The balance between the characters is excellent. It focuses mostly on Kate, but when Dominic gets his narrative voice it sets them on equal footing and strengthens them both as characters.
I didn't like the constant "Ummmm". Ummmm to me is an indecisive noise, the sound you make when you're not sure what to say. I'd have preferred some Hmmm and Mmmm and Ahhh to break it up a little, and "Ummmm" did distract from my reading a little.
And Katherine must be EXHAUSTED. Every single muscle in her body tensing and un-tensing in such quick succession, over and over? It's dangerous to be that sensitive!
The ending was not what I expected, but I was glad for the twist. Although not a major cliffhanger, I'd happily read on in this series, if only to see if things will get better. They have to, right?
I think I'll go drink some chocolate milk now. Or some coffee. I'm not a fan of either, but this book has put the notion in my head.
I received a copy of this for free via Goodreads First Reads.
October 26, 2013
Some might say that I've reached the point where I'm just over the billionaire bad boy erotic romance story in general, but I have a bone to pick. It's not that I wasn't on board initially with trying to see where this book would go, and I wouldn't even say that it's poorly written, but the scenario in itself was so contrived and derivative that I just threw up my hands from both the obvious stereotypes and the measure that by the time I finished the narrative, it bored me because there was seriously nothing to distinguish it fro the other 50 Billion erotic titles out there that take on the same story.
How many times is this going to happen? Seriously, erotic writers, 50 Shades of Grey is not the only erotic template out there. E.L. James is the not only erotic writer out there. I can name several erotic writers that actually contribute to the diversity of the genre and expand on their characters in more meaningful ways - Megan Hart, Lauren Dane, Tiffany Reisz, Kele Moon, Joey W. Hill, among others. Argh. Seriously, you are allowed to write about other male heroes who don't have control complex issues (because it's not the only fatal flaw a guy can have who may be into various...er, pursuits of the sexual equation). Or if you're going to go that route, at least treat it like the fatal flaw that it is and don't champion it to the point where the heroine desires that problematic factor in and of itself. (Though I do give some credit to the heroine in turns of this because she really doesn't take all of Dominic's respective B.S., but it's not enough for me to follow through with the rest of this series.)
C.C. Gibbs kind of wavers between taking it in a different direction and staying within the tried formula. Unfortunately, this narrative is a little too familiar to make it stand out, and I'll admit the read bored me after a time.
I didn't entirely dislike the characters here from the beginning, it looked like from the structure of the characterizations and focus on both the heroine's family and work life that this would be a decent read, same with the hero despite his respective issues. I actually followed it rather well. Dominic is a charismatic billionaire but when he has a mean/control streak, you know it from the get go, and part of it has to do with the death of his wife. He likes to be in control - especially in matters of business. Kate has an interview with Dominic's company and given that she sees his control issues from the get go, she starts to move out. He does not let her, he proceeds to spout B.S. to try to keep her there. While I thought Kate showed a palpable amount of resolve against his controlling ways, and she is really intelligent, but I also didn't get why she had such an about face and desired him so much.
I had a hard time following the dialogues, and frankly the book bored me. I expected so much more development of the characters and scenarios themselves. And for the book to end on such a cliffhanger, was that entirely necessary?
I don't know. At this point, I just wish that I could read more erotic authors who don't follow the same template and do things that are different. I admire the shift to smart heroines who don't put up with control freak personas, but at the same time - it isn't enough. It isn't enough when so many authors are doing the exact same thing and not distinguising their characters more apart from the formula.
Wish I really could've enjoyed this more than I did, but it disappointed me greatly.
Overall score: 1/5 stars.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley from the publisher Forever.
How many times is this going to happen? Seriously, erotic writers, 50 Shades of Grey is not the only erotic template out there. E.L. James is the not only erotic writer out there. I can name several erotic writers that actually contribute to the diversity of the genre and expand on their characters in more meaningful ways - Megan Hart, Lauren Dane, Tiffany Reisz, Kele Moon, Joey W. Hill, among others. Argh. Seriously, you are allowed to write about other male heroes who don't have control complex issues (because it's not the only fatal flaw a guy can have who may be into various...er, pursuits of the sexual equation). Or if you're going to go that route, at least treat it like the fatal flaw that it is and don't champion it to the point where the heroine desires that problematic factor in and of itself. (Though I do give some credit to the heroine in turns of this because she really doesn't take all of Dominic's respective B.S., but it's not enough for me to follow through with the rest of this series.)
C.C. Gibbs kind of wavers between taking it in a different direction and staying within the tried formula. Unfortunately, this narrative is a little too familiar to make it stand out, and I'll admit the read bored me after a time.
I didn't entirely dislike the characters here from the beginning, it looked like from the structure of the characterizations and focus on both the heroine's family and work life that this would be a decent read, same with the hero despite his respective issues. I actually followed it rather well. Dominic is a charismatic billionaire but when he has a mean/control streak, you know it from the get go, and part of it has to do with the death of his wife. He likes to be in control - especially in matters of business. Kate has an interview with Dominic's company and given that she sees his control issues from the get go, she starts to move out. He does not let her, he proceeds to spout B.S. to try to keep her there. While I thought Kate showed a palpable amount of resolve against his controlling ways, and she is really intelligent, but I also didn't get why she had such an about face and desired him so much.
I had a hard time following the dialogues, and frankly the book bored me. I expected so much more development of the characters and scenarios themselves. And for the book to end on such a cliffhanger, was that entirely necessary?
I don't know. At this point, I just wish that I could read more erotic authors who don't follow the same template and do things that are different. I admire the shift to smart heroines who don't put up with control freak personas, but at the same time - it isn't enough. It isn't enough when so many authors are doing the exact same thing and not distinguising their characters more apart from the formula.
Wish I really could've enjoyed this more than I did, but it disappointed me greatly.
Overall score: 1/5 stars.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley from the publisher Forever.
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