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Club Isola #1
Capturing Callie
[Menage and Erotic Consensual BDSM Menage a Trois Romantic Suspense, M/F/M, public exhibition, spanking, sex toys, HEA] Callie Reece has always been the responsible one…and where has it gotten her? A low-paying job as a reporter sent in a rowboat to spy on the ultra-exclusive BDSM club that caters to Washington’s inner circle. Club owner Ian McGregor and his best friend, former Navy SEAL Jace Garrett, capture the tiny blonde beauty trying to sneak on the island. Ian is captivated by the woman he sees below the surface, and he recognizes Callie as a submissive from the moment he looks into her eyes. Ian gives her a choice—jail or a month as his submissive. Is she brave enough to pursue a lifestyle she’d already become interested in? But Callie is the last witness to a crime committed by the only son of US Senator John Westmore. And now Grant Westmore is seeking a powerful State Department appointment, and Callie is the last loose end standing in his way. Can Ian McGregor’s billions keep Callie safe? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2013
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About the author
Avery Gale
55 books216 followersA big SHOUT OUT to all of the readers who have let me know how much they enjoy my books....you all are the reason I love writing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for you support!
Writing is an escape from normal - which bores me to distraction. I'm sure my family would assure you I haven't even been in normal's neighborhood in years so I probably don't have a real solid grasp of the concept.
I like writing characters that are flawed, but lovable. And I like creating strong women who aren't afraid to speak their minds to the men in their lives.
I also love hearing from readers! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and avery.gale@ymail.com are the best ways to get in touch with me. Let me know what you like and which characters you think should get their own stories!
- Avery Gale -
From an interview in 2017:
"I don’t share a lot of personal information simply because I live in a small town and the genre I write doesn’t appeal to everyone.
My educational background includes a combined degree – psychology-criminal justice-sociology and a teaching certificate for secondary education. Lots of various jobs, something common in rural communities because there isn’t much available, so you need to be flexible."
Writing is an escape from normal - which bores me to distraction. I'm sure my family would assure you I haven't even been in normal's neighborhood in years so I probably don't have a real solid grasp of the concept.
I like writing characters that are flawed, but lovable. And I like creating strong women who aren't afraid to speak their minds to the men in their lives.
I also love hearing from readers! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and avery.gale@ymail.com are the best ways to get in touch with me. Let me know what you like and which characters you think should get their own stories!
- Avery Gale -
From an interview in 2017:
"I don’t share a lot of personal information simply because I live in a small town and the genre I write doesn’t appeal to everyone.
My educational background includes a combined degree – psychology-criminal justice-sociology and a teaching certificate for secondary education. Lots of various jobs, something common in rural communities because there isn’t much available, so you need to be flexible."
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October 14, 2013
I'm feeling a little so-so on this one but intrigued enough to want to know about Jace's lady love so I will continue the series at some point. I liked Callie overall but her cute fumbling grated on my nerves after a bit. And lord, could she be any more bedraggled? Everything in her life broke her down. It was kind of depressing. I was a bit disappointed that the author did not resolve the sister issue at the end of the story. That story line was left as a talking thread when it was such a prominent element in the story.
May 6, 2020
Loved Ian and Callie
Ian McGregor, is a wealthy business man and inventory. Good friends with Alex and Zach Lamont, and was mentored by their parents. He now has his own BDSM club. Club Isola, located on a private island of the Virginia coast. The playground for the DC elite.
Callie Reece, is a reporter for a tabloid newspaper. She has been ordered to get the inside scoop on Club Isola. Things don't go quite as planned and she is immediately found by the owner himself, Ian McGregor.
Ian and his best friend and chief of security, Jace Garrett are amused and intrigued by the tiny women who has snuck into the island.
Ian with the help of Jace decided to teach Callie all about the BDSM lifestyle. Callie is a shy but willing student.
Callie hasn't had it easy on life. While she puts a positive attitude out there, she struggles with being good enough. Past traumas and verbal abuse have her second guessing her worth. Mitch Grayson offers insight and sage advice. The Shadowdance team and Jace work to end the threat from Callie's past.
Slowly Callie starts to heal. Ian and Jace keep careful watch over her. Ian is falling for his sweet sub.
A steamy BDSM romance. MF, MFM, light paranormal element. A nice epilogue to their story.
Ian McGregor, is a wealthy business man and inventory. Good friends with Alex and Zach Lamont, and was mentored by their parents. He now has his own BDSM club. Club Isola, located on a private island of the Virginia coast. The playground for the DC elite.
Callie Reece, is a reporter for a tabloid newspaper. She has been ordered to get the inside scoop on Club Isola. Things don't go quite as planned and she is immediately found by the owner himself, Ian McGregor.
Ian and his best friend and chief of security, Jace Garrett are amused and intrigued by the tiny women who has snuck into the island.
Ian with the help of Jace decided to teach Callie all about the BDSM lifestyle. Callie is a shy but willing student.
Callie hasn't had it easy on life. While she puts a positive attitude out there, she struggles with being good enough. Past traumas and verbal abuse have her second guessing her worth. Mitch Grayson offers insight and sage advice. The Shadowdance team and Jace work to end the threat from Callie's past.
Slowly Callie starts to heal. Ian and Jace keep careful watch over her. Ian is falling for his sweet sub.
A steamy BDSM romance. MF, MFM, light paranormal element. A nice epilogue to their story.
August 6, 2019
Callie is one of the sweetest and loyal characters to read. She gave everything she had to help her little sister. But she lost herself in the process. I think that Ian is exactly what she needed to find herself again. She’s someone that needs to be loved and appreciated. Ian needs Callie because she gives he’s heart all the love and healing he needs to finally be happy.
This story shows us that money is not everything.
This story shows us that money is not everything.
May 11, 2020
This is a first in the Club Isola series and a reread. Callie is making her way to the secret BDSM island to get a story for her paper. She is caught even though she came in under the cover of darkness. Ian owns the island and they capture her. She becomes his submissive and eventually a wife. Read for all of the interesting tidbits in between.
May 29, 2020
I loved this story, it has hot scenes, suspense, humour and very hot scenes.
It is vividly written and the scenery is beautifully described. The story starts funny and reading along it got me crying. Callie hasn’t had a nice life but that is about to change. I recommend this book
It is vividly written and the scenery is beautifully described. The story starts funny and reading along it got me crying. Callie hasn’t had a nice life but that is about to change. I recommend this book
February 26, 2019
There wasn't enough emotion in this for me -
November 18, 2020
Avery knows how to write with alot of passion, her books seem to draw me into the story almost as tho I am there or would like to live there.
May 21, 2013
Shadow's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Review copy provided for an honest review.
4 Stars
Capturing Callie is part of Gayle Avery’s Club Isola series and is a fun, steamy read.
Callie Reece is struggling in a low paying reporter’s job when she is assigned to dig up information about Ian McGregor’s BDSM Club, Isola, located on an island off the coast of Virginia. When she arrives, she is captured by Ian and his director of security, Jace, and they demand that she spend a month learning about the life style or go to jail.
But Callie has some powerful enemies after her and it will be a job for Ian and Jace to keep her safe. They also discover her family leaves a lot to be desired, with her sister draining her resources to pay for her college bills, when she is actually earning a good living as a stripper.
My biggest problem with the book was that for a smart woman, Callie seems to be a perpetual victim. She makes no effort to get of the horrible situations she find herself in, relying instead on others to “rescue ” her.
Otherwise, it was a good read and it was fun to see big strong Dom Ian McGregor fall for a little bit of a sub who really needed him for things other than his control.
I am looking forward to additional books in this series.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
4 Stars
Capturing Callie is part of Gayle Avery’s Club Isola series and is a fun, steamy read.
Callie Reece is struggling in a low paying reporter’s job when she is assigned to dig up information about Ian McGregor’s BDSM Club, Isola, located on an island off the coast of Virginia. When she arrives, she is captured by Ian and his director of security, Jace, and they demand that she spend a month learning about the life style or go to jail.
But Callie has some powerful enemies after her and it will be a job for Ian and Jace to keep her safe. They also discover her family leaves a lot to be desired, with her sister draining her resources to pay for her college bills, when she is actually earning a good living as a stripper.
My biggest problem with the book was that for a smart woman, Callie seems to be a perpetual victim. She makes no effort to get of the horrible situations she find herself in, relying instead on others to “rescue ” her.
Otherwise, it was a good read and it was fun to see big strong Dom Ian McGregor fall for a little bit of a sub who really needed him for things other than his control.
I am looking forward to additional books in this series.
August 8, 2022
This book is steamy, sensual and erotic but it also addresses the importance of healing the heart and repairing the damage caused by others to one's soul. Ian McGregor is the quintessential Alpha Dom, strong, resolute, successful and gorgeous. Callie is a natural submissive, sassy, bratty and good to her core. She's caught up in something from her past that almost left her irrevocably broken and is so far beyond the scope of what she can fix or control. Callie speaks to Ian's heart and soul as he swore no woman ever would. Now he must protect her and let down his barriers. Maybe the can heal each other and find the kind of love they both want and richly deserve.
May 5, 2013
After reading Capturing Callie, I have become such a huge fan of Avery Gale. I was so surprised that I was sucked into the story from the very beginning. It started off so good and I was immediately drawn to Ian, Jace, and Callie. I loved Ian and Callie together with the addition of Jace. I cannot wait to read more about Jace. This is another keeper for me and I am definitely looking for more from Avery. 4 out of 5 rating.
October 11, 2013
I really enjoyed Avery Gale's books so I thought I would give this new series a try. I am really glad I did. Ian and Callie are really lovable. Having Jase in the mix was enjoyable but I do love a story that the Dom is so into her that he just wants all her love to himself. I really like that you still get a look at other loved characters for her Shadowdance Club. Can't wait to see what comes next.
June 9, 2013
This was the first Avery Gale book I had read. OMG it is awesome. cant wait for the next book in the series to come out. since reading Capturing Callie I have started reading the shadowdance club which is also amazing
February 5, 2017
Awesome book!!
I love this book, I love how Ian and Jace are with Callie! It was romantic at times then bam off the charts hot! I couldn't put this book down, starting the 2nd book now.
I love this book, I love how Ian and Jace are with Callie! It was romantic at times then bam off the charts hot! I couldn't put this book down, starting the 2nd book now.
October 9, 2017
See what a man
She was tapped and her family blamed her and her sister took advantage of her but once she met Ian everything change d oh wow great exciting book love everything every game rights
She was tapped and her family blamed her and her sister took advantage of her but once she met Ian everything change d oh wow great exciting book love everything every game rights
April 14, 2018
A wonderful read!!
Another great book from Avery. I couldn't put the book down. The chemistry between ian, jace and Callie was wonderful. Would recommend to anyone that likes to read bdsm. Great book Avery. Now on to book two. :)
Another great book from Avery. I couldn't put the book down. The chemistry between ian, jace and Callie was wonderful. Would recommend to anyone that likes to read bdsm. Great book Avery. Now on to book two. :)
June 3, 2013
AWESOME!
June 30, 2013
I loved this book. Some of Callie's 'stream of consciousness utterances' were absolutely priceless. Yeah... this is a definite re-read.
August 8, 2013
One of the best books I've read this year! I'm in Aww of this book and so excited to read more in the coming future.
July 10, 2014
Hot sex with Callie, Ian and Jace. Ian was so annoying with the way he spoke to Calle as if she were a child. Not my favourite BDSM read.
January 22, 2015
4.5 - liked all the characters, the talking aloud was hilarious, but heroine almost seemed ..... juvenile at times. will try others from this author.
December 4, 2017
The taming of Callie
Ian is a self made millionaire who dosent true easily! Till one rainy night Callie tumbles onto his private island! Watch the fun as these two tangle!
Ian is a self made millionaire who dosent true easily! Till one rainy night Callie tumbles onto his private island! Watch the fun as these two tangle!
July 23, 2017
Characters overall were good, but Callie's low self esteem was brought up to many times and she seemed a little immature. The bdsm scenes were shot and sexy.
March 2, 2021
Great escapist read
I really enjoyed reading Ian and Callie’s story. It was great escapism and took me away from my reality. Don’t read if easily shocked.
I really enjoyed reading Ian and Callie’s story. It was great escapism and took me away from my reality. Don’t read if easily shocked.
May 25, 2013
great book, love the club isola series!!!
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