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Masters of Ménage #4
Their Virgin Princess
A broken woman... Alea Binte al Mussad, Princess of Bezakistan, was abducted from her university, mentally tortured and forced to witness the worst of humanity. She was rescued, but not before fear and her shattered soul made her retreat into herself. Two years later, she's living behind the palace's locked gates and the walls she's built surrounding her heart. Alea is comforted by the joyous family around her, but inside feels so alone-except when she's with the steady trio of guards who relentlessly keep her safe. And tempt her with a passion she isn't sure she'll survive. Three stalwart warriors determined to claim her... Dane Mitchell, Cooper Evans, and Landon Nix wanted Alea from the moment they laid eyes on her. Held back by their duty and her fragility, they worship the Princess from afar, determined to claim her if the chance ever comes. When Alea learns that someone may still be hunting her, she plots to escape both danger and her guards' simmering, overwhelming passion. Dane, Coop, and Lan aren't about to let her go. When they find themselves in paradise and all boundaries are stripped away, the ice begins to melt around Alea's heart. But when reality comes crashing in, will she learn to accept love before a killer strikes again?
340 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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Shayla Black
150 books10k followersShayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.
As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.
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As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.
Follow me on Facebook: http://shayla.link/FBPage
Join me in my Book Beauties group for weekly LIVE chats: http://shayla.link/FBChat
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September 8, 2013
Princess that lives in a made up country, speaks at least 5 languages, can fly plains and one day, when she marries, she have to take at least 3 husbands :-D. Her husbands to be are super over achievers. Bodyguards by day and good samaritans in their spare time, who vaccinates babies :-D. That's how they roll in Bezakistan :-D. I still can't stop laughing at the fact that author made up a country :-).
The book was funny, but I don't think it was meant to be funny. Sex scenes were just so so, story in between was just silly.
The book was funny, but I don't think it was meant to be funny. Sex scenes were just so so, story in between was just silly.
January 7, 2017
Oh, for fuck's sake...
I didn't like this one...
it was lame, the characters had no credibility and I found their connection lacking on an emotional level, so simply put - "too much ado about nothing"!
and this time not even the sex scenes couldn't have helped to make it sound more believeable...
the highlight of the story was the "revelation" of the actual "villain" (who I, unfortunately, guessed long before its revelation *smug face*) and yet it wasn't enough to make me give a higher rating
*sad smile*
February 10, 2017
Well this is it.
A book completely outside my comfort zone and I must say it was not too bad for what it was. Smutty ménage read!
The heroes are crazy about the heroine but she has some serious baggage in the form of a kidnapping and drug abuse. She was forced to watch as other where raped and tortured and told she was worthless and forced to take drugs by injections.
She has seen hell and she won't be tied down by anyone so when a group of ex navy seals security men decide they want to not only guard but keep her body and soul.
What she does an kidnapped survivor do when confronted with DOMs that want to tie her up?
Well she runs of course!!!
Makes perfect sense to me here.
What didn't was what happened on the island.
Now, I understand she comes from a place where plural marriages are the norm and acceptable so it's not something she is unfamiliar with.
However, as HOT as some of the sense may have been, I still can't give it more than 3 stars.
Because:
1- people jumped around from place to place and we (the reader) jump from head to head and It was too hard figuring out who was what.
2- the fact that one of the guys are all Doms and add the cocktail of crazy with a princess who doesn't want touched or tied and a Dom who needs to be in control but does it anyways!!
3- the whole crash on a desert island with a butt plug And other sex toys I call bullshit on!
Seriously who even thinks this crap up!?
That just too much to believe.
Not a horrible story and I did Loved Lan and Coop as heroes, but Dane was just an asshat!
That's my take on it.
A book completely outside my comfort zone and I must say it was not too bad for what it was. Smutty ménage read!
The heroes are crazy about the heroine but she has some serious baggage in the form of a kidnapping and drug abuse. She was forced to watch as other where raped and tortured and told she was worthless and forced to take drugs by injections.
She has seen hell and she won't be tied down by anyone so when a group of ex navy seals security men decide they want to not only guard but keep her body and soul.
What she does an kidnapped survivor do when confronted with DOMs that want to tie her up?
Well she runs of course!!!
Makes perfect sense to me here.
What didn't was what happened on the island.
Now, I understand she comes from a place where plural marriages are the norm and acceptable so it's not something she is unfamiliar with.
However, as HOT as some of the sense may have been, I still can't give it more than 3 stars.
Because:
1- people jumped around from place to place and we (the reader) jump from head to head and It was too hard figuring out who was what.
2- the fact that one of the guys are all Doms and add the cocktail of crazy with a princess who doesn't want touched or tied and a Dom who needs to be in control but does it anyways!!
3- the whole crash on a desert island with a butt plug And other sex toys I call bullshit on!
Seriously who even thinks this crap up!?
That just too much to believe.
Not a horrible story and I did Loved Lan and Coop as heroes, but Dane was just an asshat!
That's my take on it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 26, 2013
Book 4 in the "Masters of Menage" series featuring Princess Alea Binte al Mussad who, if you haven't guessed by the title, is a virgin even after having been abducted and held by sex traffickers 2 years prior to this story's time line. Her security body guards Dane Mitchell, Cooper Evans, and Landon Nix, have protected her from any further attempts to harm or abduct her, but it's a labor of love as they all want, need, desire, and lust for her.
A new threat to Alea brings their Dom side to the forefront and take their relationship to a new level when she tries to run and hide from her fate and them.
Book four is a standalone read but there are numerous parts that bring in characters from the previous installments which is better appreciated if you've read them.
With that being said. This is a mfmm read that is sensual erotic ambrosia in book form. I pretty much knew these characters would be in a relationship as the authors have made numerous references to set this up in prior books of the series. And drove me crazy waiting. Alea's character has been standoffish, demeaning to others, and basically a b*tch. I wasn't sure if it was possible to slant that type of character to redeem her without resorting to the cookie cutter scenarios used so often and repeatedly. The guy lead characters are ex military SEAL so I knew I would lust over them, which I did, but if they settled for Alea without just cause I wouldn't be a happy reader. It did all come together and I can honestly say that I loved the dynamics and play between the main characters. It takes a lot of effort for two authors to blend their styles into a cohesive storyline that isn't fragmented or fights against each other but I just couldn't figure out where any turf lines were as this flowed so naturally without any contradiction. Nice job lady authors.
As to the erotica. It is a mfmm read without any mm scenes. By page 51 I knew I was in for a ride as the cold water/ice cube drink was needed to cool off the heat being generated in this book. The scenes are sensual, seductive, and include enough low intensity BDSM play that rocked. I guess if pressed i would say the BDSM has a sugarkink quality to it. Yummy, delicious, tasty.
The only reason I went for a four instead of five rating is that I felt some critical information facts and story line information were predictable. But I'm not sure if that was because I was lucky or look at twist and turn outcomes so often that I'm getting good at it. I'll leave it to other readers to decid.
A new threat to Alea brings their Dom side to the forefront and take their relationship to a new level when she tries to run and hide from her fate and them.
Book four is a standalone read but there are numerous parts that bring in characters from the previous installments which is better appreciated if you've read them.
With that being said. This is a mfmm read that is sensual erotic ambrosia in book form. I pretty much knew these characters would be in a relationship as the authors have made numerous references to set this up in prior books of the series. And drove me crazy waiting. Alea's character has been standoffish, demeaning to others, and basically a b*tch. I wasn't sure if it was possible to slant that type of character to redeem her without resorting to the cookie cutter scenarios used so often and repeatedly. The guy lead characters are ex military SEAL so I knew I would lust over them, which I did, but if they settled for Alea without just cause I wouldn't be a happy reader. It did all come together and I can honestly say that I loved the dynamics and play between the main characters. It takes a lot of effort for two authors to blend their styles into a cohesive storyline that isn't fragmented or fights against each other but I just couldn't figure out where any turf lines were as this flowed so naturally without any contradiction. Nice job lady authors.
As to the erotica. It is a mfmm read without any mm scenes. By page 51 I knew I was in for a ride as the cold water/ice cube drink was needed to cool off the heat being generated in this book. The scenes are sensual, seductive, and include enough low intensity BDSM play that rocked. I guess if pressed i would say the BDSM has a sugarkink quality to it. Yummy, delicious, tasty.
The only reason I went for a four instead of five rating is that I felt some critical information facts and story line information were predictable. But I'm not sure if that was because I was lucky or look at twist and turn outcomes so often that I'm getting good at it. I'll leave it to other readers to decid.
March 29, 2015
You know how you often think that this
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or this
are the best things that ever happened to mankind ?
Well, picture this: You're stranded on a deserted island.
Luckily, you're not alone ! You happen to have not one,
not even two,
but THREE hot guys.
You know what's even better than three hot guys ? Three special forces guys.
And, hey, it's so hot in here that the guys just have to spend their days half-naked !
Yeah.
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or this
are the best things that ever happened to mankind ?
Well, picture this: You're stranded on a deserted island.
Luckily, you're not alone ! You happen to have not one,
not even two,
but THREE hot guys.
You know what's even better than three hot guys ? Three special forces guys.
And, hey, it's so hot in here that the guys just have to spend their days half-naked !
Yeah.
October 14, 2025
The Sun in Their Sky
Alea (Lea) Binte al Mussad, Princess of Bezakistan, has been through hell. The fact that she was delivered there by someone with a personal connection makes the betrayal all the worse. I appreciate the realism of her panic attacks and flashbacks.
The perpetrator is easy for me to sort out, but I'm still very fond of this story. As awful as her captivity was, her learning to thrive instead of just surviving with three men who adore her even when she's being a brat is what truly matters.
Dane Mitchell: “I swear to god, Coop, sometimes I want to lay that girl over my knee and not let her up until we’ve reached an understanding.”
Cooper Evans: “Only sometimes, Dane?”
Dane Mitchell, Cooper (Coop) Evans, and Landon (Lan) Nix are Neanderthals more often than not, but I mostly like them. LOL! They each have insecurities, but I like how they work together and bolster their strengths, including learning the role of Dom. Lea has no idea about what she's unleashed, and I'm here for every crack.
I love that we get a chance to catch up with all the threesomes and foursomes from prior books in the series, as well as the men who will take center stage in the next book. I always enjoy the extended glimpses that we get.
Prior reading isn't required, but if you can, I'd recommend reading the series in order.
I borrowed the audio book. As the solo narrator, Serena Daniels does a wonderful job. A male counterpart would be great, but I do like her. The accents are a good part of the reason. 🎧💜🎧
Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x
January 19, 2021
Being a princess is not all it’s cracked up to be and no one knows that more than the heroine Alea. After being kidnapped and suffering months of mental and physical torture, Alea is struggling to adapt. Her smiles are forced and day to day life is hard. She’s plagued with nightmares and survivors guilt. While she was physically tortured one thing her captures never did was rape her. They however had no problem doing this to many other women and young girls right in front of Alea, making her torment that much worse. When the threat is found to still be out there, her cousin and Prince assigns personal round the clock security detail for her. Hating the feeling of being smothered, especially by men she wants but whom could never want her, she plans a secret getaway where she can escape and hide in plain sight where no one will know her or have expectations of her. The guys all have feelings for Alea and refuse to risk her safety or let her go. When they show up on the plane Alea is none the wiser or too happy. Luckily for her when the plane is sabotaged and goes down, she finds herself stranded on a deserted island with a few ex special forces who are not only trained to survive in any condition they are also willing to do anything to win Alea’s heart. This was a very fun and cute read. The isolation gives Alea and her men time to bond without any outside interference. It certainly helps they are all trained for any situation and being with them is not too far off from being spoiled at home. Alea goes from being a traumatized Virgin to a strong woman who fully embraces her countries’ belief in multiple husbands. Fun read with a whole lot of loving!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2013
Alea was captured and put through a terrible ordeal. It's left her emotionally scarred and unable to be close to a man. Her three body guards, Dane, Coop and Lan, have guarded her for two years, and have loved her for that long . If only they could break through her pain. Then when she tris to escape her situation, they sneak aboard the plane, which crashes into the ocean and strands them on a remote island....
I read these kinds of books a lot. With some authors, when the dominant takes over or the woman is made to do something she doesn't want to do, it makes sense and you know that is really what you wanted to happen.in this story, I didn't feel that there was that kind of connection between the three, particularly Dane. I had a hard time with Alea suddenly overcoming all of her fears in a day, and oddly other than one scene were she looks at her scars in the mirror, you never hear about them again. You would think her men would at least comment on them.
He writing was choppy and I didn't feel like the characters where really connecting. I think the story had a lot of potential that wasn't realised. That being said, I have read a lot worse, so it is worth a look if you are interested..
I read these kinds of books a lot. With some authors, when the dominant takes over or the woman is made to do something she doesn't want to do, it makes sense and you know that is really what you wanted to happen.in this story, I didn't feel that there was that kind of connection between the three, particularly Dane. I had a hard time with Alea suddenly overcoming all of her fears in a day, and oddly other than one scene were she looks at her scars in the mirror, you never hear about them again. You would think her men would at least comment on them.
He writing was choppy and I didn't feel like the characters where really connecting. I think the story had a lot of potential that wasn't realised. That being said, I have read a lot worse, so it is worth a look if you are interested..
March 11, 2018
Creo que esta historia me ha llegado un poco más que las anteriores, y todo gracias a la extensión del desarrollo de ciertas situaciones.
Me gustó mucho mantener el suspenso hasta el final, porque hasta que no se reveló en la historia no supe fehacientemente quién era el malo.
Aunque Alea me haya conquistado solo hacia el final cuando cambió su forma de ser, el trío masculino me gustó desde que apareció por primera vez en la serie, dejando sus idioteces a un lado.
Sospecho un par de las siguientes historias, por ciertos personajes que han aparecido, y ya quiero ver cómo irán, espero tener suerte en mis suposiciones.
Estoy deseando que conforme pasen los libros, se pongan mejores, ya veremos si alguno puede llegar al 5.
Me gustó mucho mantener el suspenso hasta el final, porque hasta que no se reveló en la historia no supe fehacientemente quién era el malo.
Aunque Alea me haya conquistado solo hacia el final cuando cambió su forma de ser, el trío masculino me gustó desde que apareció por primera vez en la serie, dejando sus idioteces a un lado.
Sospecho un par de las siguientes historias, por ciertos personajes que han aparecido, y ya quiero ver cómo irán, espero tener suerte en mis suposiciones.
Estoy deseando que conforme pasen los libros, se pongan mejores, ya veremos si alguno puede llegar al 5.
January 24, 2013
Oh Lexi and Shayla you did it again, you dynamic duo you! ;) I had no doubt you guys would deliver with this story! This was the best one yet! I can't say that, they are all the BEST really. I fell in love with Lan (yep I can call him that, cuz we are tight ;) right away, because he was the sweet and caring one. Then I hopped on the Coop train, because I would really like to party with him, and last but not least Lea's beautiful Dom Dane, awww *swoon* Alea was no damsel in distress, I would love her on my team any day. That princess never gave up and made something beautiful out of her nightmare. Thank you so much for this wonderful story. Never stop creating stories together you two. You have something special, thanks for sharing it with us!
July 16, 2017
Super predecible. Talvez lo único que me mantuvo por un tiempo interesada fue la parte de la isla y no por mucho. Me gustó que salieran los personajes del libro anterior.
Pero si fue terrrriblemente predecible al punto de no querer seguir con esta saga ningún libro a sido interesante y todos tienen siempre el mismo patrón de caer en el exceso de dramático.
Pero si fue terrrriblemente predecible al punto de no querer seguir con esta saga ningún libro a sido interesante y todos tienen siempre el mismo patrón de caer en el exceso de dramático.
January 24, 2013
Insanely good!!!! Hooked me at the beginning and stole my sleep because I couldn't put it down. Alea is so strong and stubborn where she could be hidden and weak. Landon just breaks your heart, such a sweetie and so stalwart for Alea. Cooper is happy and upbeat, and god knows you need those people around. Dane is the tortured one of the bunch, which was rather surprising but a nice touch. The way these four connect on everyday events shows how well they know and love each other, and having the boys not sharing until they meet their girl and the girl the one open to the sharing was a refreshing twist - a must read!!
June 15, 2023
Love these books. They’re exactly what you think they are. They get a 4 star because although these aren’t deep thinker soul remembering hit it out of the park books. They are exaaaaactly what I expected and want at the time.
The audios are really good. I like the voices a lot.
On to the secretary book. I hear there’s a little dabble of Paranormal. So we shall see how that rocks
The audios are really good. I like the voices a lot.
On to the secretary book. I hear there’s a little dabble of Paranormal. So we shall see how that rocks
June 17, 2022
Perfect Read
Three hunky security guards and a traumatised princess in a hot, twisty plot. Loving this series so much, can't wait for the next.
Three hunky security guards and a traumatised princess in a hot, twisty plot. Loving this series so much, can't wait for the next.
March 7, 2021
After her kidnapping and torture, Princess Alea of Bezakistan has withdrawn from the world. Miserable, she's barely able to stand the supportive hugs of her sister-in-law, since most human touch makes her panic with flashbacks. Worse, the person behind the kidnapping is still a mystery and Alea is still in danger. Enter her three, sexy ex-military American bodyguards. They're also her future husbands, since polyandry is a common way of life in Bezakistan. And then her enemy strikes again, leaving Alea and her bodyguards alone on a plane crashing into the ocean.
I wasn't a huge fan of the first Shayla Black novel I read, but I do like this one. Alea has been legitimately traumatized, and while she needs therapy more than sex, the careful way her men approach her is sweet (especially since there are no therapists on their deserted island, and she does eventually talk to a counselor). The love scenes are well written, and the characters are compelling. All in all, it's a very good book.
I wasn't a huge fan of the first Shayla Black novel I read, but I do like this one. Alea has been legitimately traumatized, and while she needs therapy more than sex, the careful way her men approach her is sweet (especially since there are no therapists on their deserted island, and she does eventually talk to a counselor). The love scenes are well written, and the characters are compelling. All in all, it's a very good book.
August 28, 2020
(Explícito). Más o menos. Piper desde el inicio tuvo razón y Alea se comportaba como una víctima y no como una sobreviviente. Al menos siempre mantuvo una chispa en su interior, nada más necesitaba volver a encontrarla. Dañe, Landon y Cooper están bien, todos con sus propias inseguridades que se van tratando a lo largo del libro. Obviamente uno de ellos debe de haber tenido una relación previa (de preferencia un matrimonio) que haya terminado de una manera horrible. Siento que los cuatro cuando se conocieron no tomaron las mejores decisiones ni el mejor plan para sanar entre ellos ; cuando los hombre, el incluso Alea, vieron que sus acciones ni forma de actuar no mejoraba la situación entre ellos no hicieron nada nuevo hasta que alguien más los confrontó o la situación los hizo cambiar. No me esperaba ese accidente aéreo (puede que sea porque apenas leí la descripción), terminaron siendo unas verdaderas vacaciones hasta que fueron rescatados; hubo momentos en esa isla que se me hicieron muy convenientes. Sigo diciendo que les faltaba comunicación. Bueno, a causa de que no leí los libros de forma cronológica y este es el último, se me hacía conocido el nombre de Oliver. De verdad que Yasmín en una maldita pero quien sabe que problemas psicológicos tendría. ... mucho drama y misterio, aunque ya supiera quien era el que estaba detrás de Alea. ... narrado en tercera persona y ofrece los puntos de vista de los protagonistas. Alea tenía unos profundos traumas psicológicos a causa de su secuestro, su problema de las doras fue culpa de sus secuestradores que se la inyectaban en contra de su voluntad y Alea lo sabía porque luchó para desintoxicarse, eso lo supo desde el principio. ...
June 12, 2013
This book was perfect escapism reading. Have you ever wanted to be a real princess? Have you ever wanted to be stranded on an island paradise? Have you ever wanted to be a princess, stranded on an island paradise with ridiculously hot, protective, and frequently funny men? Yeah, me too.
This book was a super quick, ultra lite read and I enjoyed it immensely. It doesn't have a super intricate plot or a whole lot a mystery, but it was certainly enjoyable. The characters were likable and I especially liked how much the characters' insecurities (and they all have them) and their jealousies played out in the book. In so many menage books, jealousy is skirted over, but in this book, at least for the first half, jealousy is an issue.
Alea, our heroine, is recovering (stagnating) at the beginning of this book after being kidnapped and tortured for months. Alea's psychological and emotional trauma is at the centre of this book and her character, and I am not entirely sure how I feel about that. In particular, the resolution to her trauma seems a little too neat and tidy for me.
A note on the setting is needed. Am I the only one who thinks it is hilarious to create a fictional country in the Middle East, where some women marry multiple men and are known to have kinky sex with them all while enjoying vast amounts of wealth? Whenever I read the work Bezakistan I cracked up just a little.
All in all, a fun, quick read with likable characters and more than a touch of escapist fantasy. Also, a bit of an obsession with balls... just sayin'.
This book was a super quick, ultra lite read and I enjoyed it immensely. It doesn't have a super intricate plot or a whole lot a mystery, but it was certainly enjoyable. The characters were likable and I especially liked how much the characters' insecurities (and they all have them) and their jealousies played out in the book. In so many menage books, jealousy is skirted over, but in this book, at least for the first half, jealousy is an issue.
Alea, our heroine, is recovering (stagnating) at the beginning of this book after being kidnapped and tortured for months. Alea's psychological and emotional trauma is at the centre of this book and her character, and I am not entirely sure how I feel about that. In particular, the resolution to her trauma seems a little too neat and tidy for me.
A note on the setting is needed. Am I the only one who thinks it is hilarious to create a fictional country in the Middle East, where some women marry multiple men and are known to have kinky sex with them all while enjoying vast amounts of wealth? Whenever I read the work Bezakistan I cracked up just a little.
All in all, a fun, quick read with likable characters and more than a touch of escapist fantasy. Also, a bit of an obsession with balls... just sayin'.
April 9, 2015
Bueno Alea me intrigo desde el libro anterior o mas bien saber exactamente que fue lo que le paso para que se sienta de esa manera, y mas me intrigaban sus Guardaespaldas bueno Seals, ok estoy dentro y a leer!!!!
El accidente que pasa y donde llegan a estar esperando su rescate fue un poco, soñador? usual? no se, como ellos dicen parecían la Familia Robinson, pero quería mas historia, mas intriga y definitivamente mas acción de la persona que la persigue aunque ya me habia dado cuenta, como en el anterior libro quería mas acción pero es un libro de Shayla y lo que es mucho sex siempre jaja
Alea bueno, la princesa engreída que por momentos deja de serlo sobretodo cuando se relaciona con Dane, Cooper y Landon, ahora lo del BDSM, por que lo ponen en todos los libros!!! Ya no hay ninguno donde no haya BDSM pero bueno, a mi me resulta algo cansador leer siempre de eso pero bueno es lo que hay.
Ni me emociono al máximo ni me decepciono, es Shayla y sea como sea amo sus libros.
Http://ClaryWayland.blogspot.com
El accidente que pasa y donde llegan a estar esperando su rescate fue un poco, soñador? usual? no se, como ellos dicen parecían la Familia Robinson, pero quería mas historia, mas intriga y definitivamente mas acción de la persona que la persigue aunque ya me habia dado cuenta, como en el anterior libro quería mas acción pero es un libro de Shayla y lo que es mucho sex siempre jaja
Alea bueno, la princesa engreída que por momentos deja de serlo sobretodo cuando se relaciona con Dane, Cooper y Landon, ahora lo del BDSM, por que lo ponen en todos los libros!!! Ya no hay ninguno donde no haya BDSM pero bueno, a mi me resulta algo cansador leer siempre de eso pero bueno es lo que hay.
Ni me emociono al máximo ni me decepciono, es Shayla y sea como sea amo sus libros.
Http://ClaryWayland.blogspot.com
January 27, 2013
Dear Ms. Black,
Oh my!!! I don't know how you do it, but even when it seems to be raunchy, it isn't.
I'm so in love with all the characters, not only because they're hot, but because you make them human.
Despite they're from different worlds and they're pretty damaged on their very unique way, Dean, Lan, Cooper, and Alea find a way to complement each one.
Even though, multiple marriage, bigamy, or similar, are not well seen in my culture (I'm Mexican), I always thought that the form/manner/way you describe it in your books is really respectful.
I'm totally waiting for your next delivery [due to I'm a total sucker for this series!]
Again, thank you, thank you, thank you, Ms. Black!
Oh my!!! I don't know how you do it, but even when it seems to be raunchy, it isn't.
I'm so in love with all the characters, not only because they're hot, but because you make them human.
Despite they're from different worlds and they're pretty damaged on their very unique way, Dean, Lan, Cooper, and Alea find a way to complement each one.
Even though, multiple marriage, bigamy, or similar, are not well seen in my culture (I'm Mexican), I always thought that the form/manner/way you describe it in your books is really respectful.
I'm totally waiting for your next delivery [due to I'm a total sucker for this series!]
Again, thank you, thank you, thank you, Ms. Black!
May 10, 2022
Ayyy... me gustó más esta historia... porque siento que las otras eran repetitivas, siempre eran "los hermanos". Aquí hay más drama, por lo que vivió Alea y que no se enamora de hermanos, por lo que ellos tienen que lidiar con tener que "compartirla". Además le voy un plus porque me dio la vibe de La laguna azul 🥰
September 7, 2016
Very nice story even though I figured out right away who the bad person was.
I liked all the characters but especially sweet Landon and flirty Cooper.
Loved seeing past characters and am looking forward to the next story in the series.
Just did a re-read. Nice story.
I liked all the characters but especially sweet Landon and flirty Cooper.
Loved seeing past characters and am looking forward to the next story in the series.
Just did a re-read. Nice story.
February 9, 2013
I don't know what it is, but I really just like this series. Yes, there is no way in hell this is anything realistic; but that's what I read for to get away from the normal day to day and escape for awhile. Can't wait to read the next one :)
January 23, 2013
mmm who wouldnt want to be stranded on an island with three more than capable men...absolutely fell in love with these characters.
April 25, 2023
Me lo he leído más veces de las que debería.
March 16, 2023
Ahora comprendo porque la única reseña aquí es negativa y es que ahhhhhh tiene de todo para ser un mal libro, pero lo disfrute.
Es super fantasioso, pero ¡vamos! Es un libro que no se toma en serio y solo busca poner escenas spicy de cuartetos. Hay muchas cosas mal en este libro pero las escenas spicy no eran tan malas, luego si le echaban mucha crema a sus tacos la verdad, pero para pasar el rato no estuvo mal.
Es el primero que leo de la serie y me atraparon con el plot de que ella fue secuestrada y el avión que se cae 🛬 sin duda, esperaba más pero logró entretenerme, me reí muchas veces de escenas demasiado raras (casi todo lo de la isla) y porque luego la trama se dirigía casi hacia la fantasía, pero mehh 2 de 5 porque si me agradaron los guardaespaldas.
Es super fantasioso, pero ¡vamos! Es un libro que no se toma en serio y solo busca poner escenas spicy de cuartetos. Hay muchas cosas mal en este libro pero las escenas spicy no eran tan malas, luego si le echaban mucha crema a sus tacos la verdad, pero para pasar el rato no estuvo mal.
Es el primero que leo de la serie y me atraparon con el plot de que ella fue secuestrada y el avión que se cae 🛬 sin duda, esperaba más pero logró entretenerme, me reí muchas veces de escenas demasiado raras (casi todo lo de la isla) y porque luego la trama se dirigía casi hacia la fantasía, pero mehh 2 de 5 porque si me agradaron los guardaespaldas.
March 14, 2023
Bastante ya tengo con el machismo en la vida real que lo que menos quiero es leerlo.
¿Donde comienzo? Amé la premisa con el que me vendieron este libro. 3 chicos guardaespaldas + 1 princesa, maravilloso hasta ahí.
La protagonista que había sufrido un gran trauma, en vez de recibir ayuda literalmente no la dejaban hacer nada por sí misma, nunca podía estar sola básicamente era una prisionera en su castillo.
Los tipos en vez de ayudarla la sobreprotegían y la mayoría de los pensamientos que tenían sobre ella era netamente lo buena que se veía, lo sexy que era y como se la querían coger.
Cooper, un amor. Lan, un caballero. Dan, uf, Dan como te odié todo el libro, cada vez que aparecía este personaje me quería saltar las páginas porque no lo soportaba. Cada vez que salía algo de su boca eran órdenes, y si ella (siendo un rango mayor a él) se oponía, el se enojaba muchísimo.
Alea era tratada como un cristal, no la dejaban, casi no tenía opinión y era restringida hasta para respirar, pero ella era muy capáz y eso lo demostró cuando el avión caía. Denuevo, dos años pasaroy nadie la ayudaba, por que el comentario de "tienes que olvidar, dejarlo ir..." y tal, no servían una mierda, ella necesitaba soluciones, necesitaba sus alas, como nadie pudo brindarle otra ayuda.
El momento en que estuvieron en la isla, fue mi momento favorito, porque lejos de todos ella puso sanar un poquito. Pero, los hombres, que piensan con el pene lo único que querían era tener sexo. Ella necesitaba sanarse y luego pensar en el sexo.
Cuando salieron de la isla, todos volvieron a ser como antes, nada de lo que pasaron les sirvió. Pero lo que más me molestaba y me cansaba fue Dane, no la dejó opinar, prácticamente la obligó a casarse, denuevo la obligaban a algo y no buscaban soluciones o alternativas o para ayudarla. Dane como te odio y Talib también tú. Y después, que se hacía la víctima con que no iba a poder ser Dom con Alea.
En resumen, todo el libro fue obligar a Alea a hacer cosas y básicamente obligarla a superar sus traumas con sexo y amor, ella necesitaba más, necesitaba ser ayudada y escuchada.
¿Donde comienzo? Amé la premisa con el que me vendieron este libro. 3 chicos guardaespaldas + 1 princesa, maravilloso hasta ahí.
La protagonista que había sufrido un gran trauma, en vez de recibir ayuda literalmente no la dejaban hacer nada por sí misma, nunca podía estar sola básicamente era una prisionera en su castillo.
Los tipos en vez de ayudarla la sobreprotegían y la mayoría de los pensamientos que tenían sobre ella era netamente lo buena que se veía, lo sexy que era y como se la querían coger.
Cooper, un amor. Lan, un caballero. Dan, uf, Dan como te odié todo el libro, cada vez que aparecía este personaje me quería saltar las páginas porque no lo soportaba. Cada vez que salía algo de su boca eran órdenes, y si ella (siendo un rango mayor a él) se oponía, el se enojaba muchísimo.
Alea era tratada como un cristal, no la dejaban, casi no tenía opinión y era restringida hasta para respirar, pero ella era muy capáz y eso lo demostró cuando el avión caía. Denuevo, dos años pasaroy nadie la ayudaba, por que el comentario de "tienes que olvidar, dejarlo ir..." y tal, no servían una mierda, ella necesitaba soluciones, necesitaba sus alas, como nadie pudo brindarle otra ayuda.
El momento en que estuvieron en la isla, fue mi momento favorito, porque lejos de todos ella puso sanar un poquito. Pero, los hombres, que piensan con el pene lo único que querían era tener sexo. Ella necesitaba sanarse y luego pensar en el sexo.
Cuando salieron de la isla, todos volvieron a ser como antes, nada de lo que pasaron les sirvió. Pero lo que más me molestaba y me cansaba fue Dane, no la dejó opinar, prácticamente la obligó a casarse, denuevo la obligaban a algo y no buscaban soluciones o alternativas o para ayudarla. Dane como te odio y Talib también tú. Y después, que se hacía la víctima con que no iba a poder ser Dom con Alea.
En resumen, todo el libro fue obligar a Alea a hacer cosas y básicamente obligarla a superar sus traumas con sexo y amor, ella necesitaba más, necesitaba ser ayudada y escuchada.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2013
What I really liked about this book was how plural/menage type relationship/marriages are the norm in Bezakistan. It makes what the men and Alea want normal. It was also fun to see their friends that are already in those types of relationships relate and give advice to them all, while those that yearn for them look at them with slight jealousy because they have what they want.
From the last book I was looking forward to seeing how this grouping would go. Alea was still in the victim mindset from being kidnapped years earlier, while the guys were trying to protect her while fighting their feelings for her. I loved how Dane explained how he fell for her, wanted her all for himself, then realized that was just what the two men he called brothers wanted too, and how the three of them had to change their mindset to potentially get the girl and still keep his brothers.
I was happy to see Landon get great advice from Cole, because there is no way that all three guys could get Alea while hiding so much from them. It was a good and bad thing what happened next. Part of me wanted Alea to get private time to figure things out, yet the other part of me loved that the guys highjacked her plans, who would have known that disaster would let them all work past their issues!
I loved the part that happened next, almost wished that it could have gone on forever, but sadly all good things come to an end. It was too bad that reality had to come crashing down the way it did.
I knew that Alea would try to back off, hated that she tried to do it without the guys knowing. I loved that Dane guessed what she was up to and played the right cards to get what he wanted, even if he had to back Alea in a corner.
I wasn't surprised when we finally learned just who was behind Alea's kidnapping. I had guess almost from the start. But I did like the new guys that were brought in to investigate and with their final actions at the end of this one, I can't wait to read the next.
From the last book I was looking forward to seeing how this grouping would go. Alea was still in the victim mindset from being kidnapped years earlier, while the guys were trying to protect her while fighting their feelings for her. I loved how Dane explained how he fell for her, wanted her all for himself, then realized that was just what the two men he called brothers wanted too, and how the three of them had to change their mindset to potentially get the girl and still keep his brothers.
I was happy to see Landon get great advice from Cole, because there is no way that all three guys could get Alea while hiding so much from them. It was a good and bad thing what happened next. Part of me wanted Alea to get private time to figure things out, yet the other part of me loved that the guys highjacked her plans, who would have known that disaster would let them all work past their issues!
I loved the part that happened next, almost wished that it could have gone on forever, but sadly all good things come to an end. It was too bad that reality had to come crashing down the way it did.
I knew that Alea would try to back off, hated that she tried to do it without the guys knowing. I loved that Dane guessed what she was up to and played the right cards to get what he wanted, even if he had to back Alea in a corner.
I wasn't surprised when we finally learned just who was behind Alea's kidnapping. I had guess almost from the start. But I did like the new guys that were brought in to investigate and with their final actions at the end of this one, I can't wait to read the next.
March 3, 2023
Lo termine pero porque necesitaba saber quién quería matarla y porque... El principio fue super denso no podía empezar, pero después me enganche un poco y la seguí hasta lá parte que me interesaba. Terminé pero no fue la gran cosa la verdad. Gaste me tiempo en esto que capas no me dé nada, pero me gustó igual el spysy que es lo que me gusta de estos libros
March 11, 2018
Primero antes que nada, amo a Lan. Creo que de todos los hombres que he leído en esta serie (y son muchos), es el que más me ha gustado. Este libro, debido a los personajes, no podía ser tan humorístico como el anterior sino que fue mucho más sobre la sanación de los personajes.
Tanto el tercero como este cuarto comparten la estructura romance, romance, romance, peligro, final del libro.
Me gusta sí como cambian los temas de cada libro. Con esto quiero decir, en el anterior todo sucedió en el palacio, con el tema de la realeza y la corona como puntos centrales además del romance y peligro.
En cambio todo este libro sucedió en una isla, varados, sin ser rescatados sino puramente en la relación entre todos estos personajes. Este setting lo que permitió fue concentrarse en el relacionamiento entre ellos y la curación que llevaría al final del libro.
Alea me gustó bastante, y aunque podría haber caído en ser muy frustrante y densa para leer (como sucede a veces en personajes de este estilo, con esas características), no lo fue y por eso me quedo contenta.
Sin duda, otra de las cosas que me encantan es como cada libro se conecta y como seguimos teniendo un pequeño pantallazo de como siguen las vidas de los personajes que ya hemos leído.
Tanto el tercero como este cuarto comparten la estructura romance, romance, romance, peligro, final del libro.
Me gusta sí como cambian los temas de cada libro. Con esto quiero decir, en el anterior todo sucedió en el palacio, con el tema de la realeza y la corona como puntos centrales además del romance y peligro.
En cambio todo este libro sucedió en una isla, varados, sin ser rescatados sino puramente en la relación entre todos estos personajes. Este setting lo que permitió fue concentrarse en el relacionamiento entre ellos y la curación que llevaría al final del libro.
Alea me gustó bastante, y aunque podría haber caído en ser muy frustrante y densa para leer (como sucede a veces en personajes de este estilo, con esas características), no lo fue y por eso me quedo contenta.
Sin duda, otra de las cosas que me encantan es como cada libro se conecta y como seguimos teniendo un pequeño pantallazo de como siguen las vidas de los personajes que ya hemos leído.
July 11, 2013
Really more like a 2.5.
Was it hot? Yes.
Believable? No.
This series is getting worse rather than getting better. I liked Alea and she has certainly been through quite an ordeal. But her men are at times dismissive of that and I didn't appreciate that at all. And i am so over the down on his luck, life has been hard, no one understands my need for control, Dom. That trope can DIAF already.
Was the stranded on the desert island fun? Absolutely. Also very predictable. But I liked that it was a who-dunnit and was pleased with how it got wrapped up in the end.
The fact that this book ends where the next one will probably pick up was fine, except the manner in how it picks up was disturbing based on what the heroine of this book went thru. And now you'll have to read it just to see WTH I'm talking about lol.
Was it hot? Yes.
Believable? No.
This series is getting worse rather than getting better. I liked Alea and she has certainly been through quite an ordeal. But her men are at times dismissive of that and I didn't appreciate that at all. And i am so over the down on his luck, life has been hard, no one understands my need for control, Dom. That trope can DIAF already.
Was the stranded on the desert island fun? Absolutely. Also very predictable. But I liked that it was a who-dunnit and was pleased with how it got wrapped up in the end.
The fact that this book ends where the next one will probably pick up was fine, except the manner in how it picks up was disturbing based on what the heroine of this book went thru. And now you'll have to read it just to see WTH I'm talking about lol.
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