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Hacker #2

Hardpressed

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Hacker Series #2

In Hardpressed, the highly anticipated second book of the Hacker Series that began with Hardwired, Blake and Erica face threats that put both their love and their lives on the line.

Despite Blake Landon’s controlling ways, the young and wealthy hacker finally won the trust of the woman he loves. Internet entrepreneur Erica Hathaway broke down the walls that kept her from opening her heart and her business to Blake.

Ready to start this new chapter in her life, Erica is determined not to let anything come between them, even if that means giving Blake back some of the control he craves in and out of the bedroom.

But when demons from her past threaten their future, Erica makes a decision that could change their lives forever.

274 pages, Paperback

First published December 3, 2013

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Meredith Wild

43 books10.3k followers
Meredith Wild is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of 22 novels. After self-publishing her debut novel Hardwired in 2013, Wild used her ten years of experience as a tech entrepreneur to form her own publishing imprint, forging relationships with major retails, and becoming one of the first indie authors to become fully stocked in brick-and-mortar bookstore chains nationwide.

Both traditionally and self-published, Wild’s books have hit No. 1 on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists. She has been featured on CBS This Morning, The Today Show, the New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Publishers Weekly, and The Examiner. Her foreign rights have been sold in over 23 languages. She resides in Florida with her many cats.

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Profile Image for SueBee★bring me an alpha!★.
2,417 reviews15.4k followers
August 15, 2017

★★★★ ½! Hardpressed, book 2 of 5!

Books in Hacker series should be read in order:
Book 1: Hardwired
Book 2: Hardpressed
Book 3: Hardline
Book 4: Hard Limit
Book 5: Hard Love


I read the Hacker series book 1-5 while sick. I wish I had time to write reviews.

Harvard graduate Erica Hathaway’s whirlwind romance with former hacker and billionaire technology investor Blake Landon continues...

This series is a gem. Just what the doctor ordered. 6-star shelf.

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Hero rating: 5 stars
Heroine rating: 3 stars
Sexual tension rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 5 stars
Plot rating: 4 stars
Dialogue rating: 5 stars
Storytelling rating: 5 stars
Story ending rating: N/A
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Overall rating: 4.5 stars

Would I recommend this series: Yes.
Would I re-read this series: Yes.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
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494 reviews224 followers
December 21, 2013
I feel it necessary to start this one just as I began the review of Hardwired...

WARNING!!!!!!!!
If you are not a fan of some of the recent series with these kinds of characters this may not be the book for you! I honestly don't understand why people who do not like these types of stories continue to read every new series that comes out and then gives it bad ratings and talks a lot of crap about it when obviously it's not your thing! I say that because I am sure that this will happen with this book as well. Also, if you're one of those people who believe that there is only room for one dominant billionaire man on the planet then you won't want to read this book either. You'll spend the entire time comparing Blake to your precious Christian, Gideon, or Jesse...


Now on to the show...

The best way to describe Hardpressed is to say that it had everything that I hate and love about these types of stories... but just like Hardwired, I LOVED it!!! I really enjoy the banter between Blake & Erica in these books. I also enjoyed the sexual growth and progression that was in this one. That one scene involving a spanking was tectonic plates shifting kind of orgasmic inducing. I'm also happy that while we are left with some questions to ponder and having to patiently or not-so-patiently await the next book we got a great deal of answers in this book. It ran the gambit in emotion inducing, from wanting to cry, to wanting to scream, and all kinds of gush worthy "awe" and "holy hotness" in between. So yeah, once again, I cannot wait for the next book!!!!

Blake & Erica

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"Do you feel me? It's me, baby. It'll always be me."

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"You're going to be the death of me, I swear it." I kissed him deeply. "Finish me. Don't make me beg," I breathed into his mouth.

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"What I feel...for you, Erica. With everything else that's going on, sometimes it's just too intense. I feel like I'm going to rip us both apart. I wanted tonight to be different. I really did." He closed his eyes for a moment. "You deserve to be worshiped. Loved."

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"What if I just want to toss you on the bed and fuck you senseless? Vanilla. Missionary. Hard."

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"Mine. You're mine. Just like this. Your body, your heart. Every part of you."

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"Loving me wasn't enough. You've made me desperate."

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I can't even think about it. God help me, I'll keep trying until I break you down. Say it. Baby, please."
"Say it," he whispered, kissing me sweetly.
"I love you."



Profile Image for Geo Just Reading My Books.
1,481 reviews337 followers
August 8, 2017
O carte superba, care ne arată ca Blake si Erica sunt un cuplu puternic, capabil sa înfrunte orice problema. Sunt curioasa ce se va întâmpla in continuare.
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Author 14 books8,508 followers
May 9, 2016
Hardpressed es una segunda parte que me ha gustado muchísimo. Me ha encantado el giro de trama que hay más o menos a la mitad y que le da un lavado de cara a la que parecía que iba a ser la trama el resto de la saga.
Me ha mantenido enganchada todo el tiempo, no he podido dejar de leer y realmente me ha sorprendido muchísimo ese gran giro que hay en medio.
Me gusta que mezcle erótica con misterio, amor, realismo... Es una novela erótica que tiene un poco de todo y en la que no abundan las escenas sexuales pero las que hay son contundentes y tienen buenas descripciones.
Me está gustando mucho el cuerpo que está tomando la saga, si sigue así podría ser muy buena. Lo mejor que le puede ocurrir a una saga es que cada libro vaya siendo mejor que el anterior. El único problema que le veo a una segunda parte tan buena es que las dos siguientes no la superen y que decepcione al lector.
Pero de momento me está gustando mucho, se disfruta muchísimo y se lee muy rápido porque tiene una trama muy ligerita
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296 reviews114 followers
November 21, 2015


I haven't been this angry about a sequel since Damaged 2. WTF happened to my smart, independent, techie-genius Erica? In the last book, she was fierce and focused, someone I could admire. I rooted for her as she bravely started her own company, went toe-to-toe with her control-freak boyfriend, and overcame a stunningly shitty introduction to the world of sex. In this book, she was replaced by some TSTL damsel in distress. She waffled, she cried, she ran and hid from everyone who might have helped her get out of her situation. But did she hide from the bad guys? No. Did she outwit them with some clever scheme? No. Did she enlist the aid of law enforcement, private security, or her billionaire, badass boyfriend with his bevy of blackmail material? Fuck no, that would, apparently, make her intelligentdependent. This woman has a Harvard education FFS, and yet she thinks going off to meet with the Bad Guy and his evil henchman at an abandoned gravel pit with no backup, no surveillance, and no one who knows where she's going is the best way to solve her problems? After the guy has repeatedly hit her, threatened her life, and made her an accessory after the fact? What did she major in at Harvard, helplessness ?!

It's not like I go looking for role models in romance, nor do I expect authors to stray far from stereotypes. That's ok, that's not why I read these books. But after all the promise of Hardwired, after I had gotten so emotionally invested in Erica and Blake, I am just... so... grrrrr!
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3,100 reviews1,527 followers
April 17, 2015
4.5 Super Fast Pace Stars

Hardpressed is book two of the Hacker series. You must read them in order.

Wow, is all I can say. Hardpressed is a super-fast-pace, no-non-sense read. You will be gripping the pages wondering what happens next. There are so many twist and turns. It will leave you dizzy and beginning for more.

I’m starting to really love this series.

Hardpressed starts off where Hardwired left off. Blake and Erica are still working on their relationship. Blake is still the bossy and controlling dominate. I wouldn’t have him in any other way. Erica is still super focused on her career. Both are super in love with each other still. **SWOON**

You’re bossy today.

It’s not a mood, baby. It’s who I am. You’d do well to remember that.


Blake is an investor in Erica’s company. He’s a silent investor and Erica works hard to keep the business and personal relationship separate. Erica hires more people in her company as it expands. So, we see new players and there’s even a glimpse of a slight love triangle with co-worker James **gasp**.

I really like Blake and Erica because the relationship feels like its multilayered and there is so much to them. Blake continues to push Erica in the bedroom (oh my) and it adds some mild and sexy fun kink to the story. He starts to tie Erica up but he is very cautious because of Erica’s past. He doesn’t want to do anything to drastic where he scares her away. I like that Erica is open to Blake because she loves him so much.

Blake had been a mystery to me in so many ways, but the more I uncovered about him, the more I fell hopelessly in love with the man.


Erica is putting more effort in the relationship, but she wouldn’t be like the Heroine we know if she wasn’t and yes still flighty. She cares for Blake and would do anything for him. Even if that means she has to keep him at a distance. Of course this makes Blake even more super controlling and more domineering. And of course it makes me love him more!

Erica’s company is being targeted and we are left trying to figure out who it is and why. I love that. We also have to deal with Erica’s dad and his stepson. What are Daniel’s intentions and will Mark be a problem?

I can’t stress how much I love the tone and pace of Hardpressed. It’s very fast and there’s a lot of action. There was never a dull moment. The book shifts a lot and it will leave your head spinning, but in a very good way.

We’d passed the point of being the best we could be on our own. What we were together had become so much more powerful, a force that took my breath away and made everything secondary.

Mine. You’re mine. Just like this. Your body, your heart. Every part of you.


An Arc was provided.

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116 reviews39 followers
May 22, 2014
um wow, ok.... this turned a gigantic leap down lane - wtf i was not expecting that



This kind of situation really put’s a hopeless cloud over everything. I mean Erica has been on my good side since the start, her character isn’t the unrealistic perfectly behaved girlfriend that usually relieves me, but I loved how realistic her emotions were. More importantly, she is truly independent in an honest way…I just wanted to jump in an save her somehow, but I couldn’t even fathom an escape from her situation.
When the drama hit and we unravel the big holy-shit-fuck- my heart dropped and I was just so confused.
I can’t really express much without spoilers but wow, the first book really stuck with me so I was excited for this one. Erica and blake together....just sexuality rolls off their scenes in waves. I was happy that wasn't lost but this book was an insanely different direction than I would’ve ever thought it taking.

There’s the huge slap in the face early-mid-climax, then, all of these other little plot builds popping up all over the place that are fraying your nerves and have you biting your nails. I LOVED IT

I’m still mulling over the end, it was understandable in a way…but also like…oh ok? Are you sure?

Anyways…tried not to spoil so apologize for that mass of angsty confusion
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25 reviews11 followers
January 21, 2014
After reading 50 Shades and Bared to You, I started searching for a book/series similar. I was on the hunt one day on my GoodReads account and happen to have came across the Hacker Series! I was instantly hooked after the first few chapters. I loved that there was dimension to the characters and that Erica wasn't your typical submissive. She had her own rules and wouldn't stray from speaking her mind. She did her best to remain independent (while starting up her own business) even tho Blake Landon was a millionaire and would give her whatever her heart desired.

With that being said.. There was NOT a lack of sexual escapades ... the sex scenes were graphic but not over done. Still found myself blushing but not embarrassed.

This was a great read! The book read well and did not seem to be drug out!
Move over Christian and Gideon there's a new MAN!
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446 reviews146 followers
November 1, 2017
Well, that's more like it:D I hate to admit that my first meeting with the "Hacker" series was not extremely fortunate, because I thought something was definitely missing, but after reading the second book I've decided to continue giving the series a try, because after the events from this one, it began to grow on me. 

So,  the title "Hardpressed" describes the book precisely, being a very good combination of drama, treason, love and some other "hard" things. I loved the way the plot progressed and even if there were some soup opera-ish scenes, it was better than the first book. 

Erica and Blake are a couple now, but they are constantly trying to find a balance, being extremely different, Erica=independent and Blake=control freak. With this unique trademarks, their relationship is intense and confusing, because one moment they are happy and the next they are screaming at each other. Now that Erica managed to get the funding necessary for her business, Clozpin, everything seems back on track, but ghosts from the past will enter her life and threaten everything she loves. It will be up to her to take a decision and try to protect her loved ones, even making sacrifices on the way. 

It sound like a soap opera right? It had it moments, but they were OK... Erica is still not my favorite, because she tends to over-analyze so many things, making them more complicated and turning everything into a drama. There will be a part in this book were she will have to take an unwanted decision, but from my POV it was not necessary. She is used of handling things alone and tends to leave Blake aside, but she has to learn to trust him and decide things as a couple. She says she is not used to be told around, but she has that tendency of keeping certain things for her and I didn't like it, especially having Blake by her side, who will do anything to protect and keep her out of harm's way. Her trust issues are her worst flow and will determine a lot of drama in this book.

Blake is still the central piece of the book, even if the plot might annoy you sometimes, you will love him no matter what. Even with his dominant tendencies and control issues, he is still breathtaking and a total alfa male. I really liked him and consider him a very powerful character, that definitely stands out VS other heroes from books of this genre. He is more straightforward than Erica, even if he has a past of his own, I could read him better and understand his motives better than Erica's. Don't get me wrong, Blake has his fare share of complexity, but he is more lovable that the heroine because he has something else, feels completely different. 

As a reader I could totally see the different between the first book and this one. It was more mature, even if Erica has a lot of growing up to do, but our couple is stronger and even if the road so far has been hard, they love each other do death. You are really impacted by their feelings and connection and I believe it is one of the most important aspects from this book to take with you in the next chapter. They will fight  a lot, argue, yell, but also be there for each other and consolidate their relationship. I really think you will like this one and be more eager to start book 3:)

4 stars

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3 reviews
January 15, 2014
Hardpressed[author:Meredith Wild|7190965 The Hacker series is my new favorite series! I read both books and both were amazing! I am one of the many that read 50 Shades and The Crossfire series. Neither compare to Hardwired or Hardpressed. I love that Meredith added all kinds of elements to her books, there was of course the smut, but there was also, suspense and moments where I felt like I was in the book. I felt the emotion her characters felt. There were moments in Hardpressed I was thinking "What in the world is Erica thinking?!?!" Hardpressed was so suspensful, I was on the edge of my seat throughout a lot of the book but , I LOVED it!!
I loved that the story flowed so well. I think this is why I loved these books even more than 50 shades and the Crossfire series. Which is key to any great story! I have nothing but great things to say about these two books!

Thank you Meredith for an amazing story!
11 reviews1 follower
January 10, 2014
I cannot emphasize how much I love this series. Blake has to be my favorite book boyfriend. I love how much he loves her and how he is always there when she needs him. I was very shocked and the turn this book took but very happy that it was not predictable. I can't wait for the next one. I have not enjoyed a book this much in a long time.
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1 review
December 14, 2013
Hardpressed is phenomenal! This book gave me server whiplash! I was certain that I had a particular event figured out! The author didn't have me fooled! I've read enough erotica that gives me a sense of how things were gonna play out! Oh how wrong I was! The cause of the event hit me like a slap in the face! Then little did I know only a page or two later the whiplash was back! Holy cow, did that just happen!? My heart was torn out- the blackmail- is their any way out? Any hope? I won't ruin it for you! You'll have to read for yourself! The sex, the dominance, the emotions are so intense! I like having the feeling that I'm not reading a book! It's better then watching a movie! It's real! So very human! I must say, that I'm disappointed that it's Erica that Blake is spanking and not me! Totally infatuated with this authors writing skills! I can't wait til more books of hers are released! It would be a pleasure to read about a female character named Melissa! Hint hint! ;)
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1,717 reviews161 followers
October 6, 2015
I've been totally immersed in this and now I'm suckered in for the long haul.

This is the second in the series and wouldn't work as a standalone. Although it ends with closure of sorts, there's still masses of loose ends I'm left wondering about so now I'm committed for at least one more book and very possibly, the two after that as well...which is actually a bit of a pisser as these books are considerably more expensive than I normally go for. Ah well.

Again the plot and writing style owes much to the influence of Bared to You, but there were enough differences to make my reading experience feel fresh. Turns out Blake is also something of a kink meister so the smut was pretty intense too.

A decent and polished series, worth reading I'd say.
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554 reviews102 followers
January 20, 2025
Blake Landon & Erica Hathaway story continues, after Blakes jealous rage with Mark Pope he funds Erica's start-up, "after his initial pass" with double the investment so she didn't end up with Mark. Blake must have control in and out of the boardroom & Erica must keep control because of her edgy pass but with Blake she submits in the bedroom. After coming from dinner Erica is slapped in the face with the one person she wished she would never have to see again, her edgy past. Because Blake is good at what he does and after the worst night they as a couple could have Blake oversteps to find out the identity of Erica's past life Which almost destroys the trust Erica has with Blake.

Marie Erica's mom best friend brings over old photos of Erica's mom days at Harvard. This is where Erica learns the identity of her father, which turns into a disaster. The new father has now threaten Erica and now the only home Erica has known her father wants to destroy her future company & happily ever after with Blake Erica thought she had. Now living without the only man she ever loved, Erica is now on a path of destruction. She wants to protect Blake and keep her company that she has created but with a father like Erica's how can she ever be happy. Now what's a girl to do with all this stress in her life. How can Erica survive?
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232 reviews10 followers
July 30, 2015
Better than the first one ...
It has it all ...
Suspense


Swoon worthy guy


Hot hot sex
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514 reviews469 followers
August 5, 2018
I love this seriesss! 😍
This book was full of twists and turns! But damn it, it was worth it!
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2,363 reviews92 followers
December 14, 2013
After reading Hardwired a few months ago, I eagerly anticipated reading Hardpressed to spend some more time with this fantastic story and characters. I was not disappointed by this second installment to the Hacker Series.

Hardpressed begins where Hardwired left off following Blake and Erica as they try their darnedest to make their relationship work. Both of these characters have complicated pasts that are still effecting them in the present, but come hell or high water they're making it work. Hardpressed shows the next chapter of their relationship as they come across challenges they didn't know were coming. How they face these challenges and hard choices makes for a book you will not be able to put down, until the very last word .

Hardpressed truly shows how the author was able to add a new, very engrossing chapter to Blake and Erica's story. The way these characters develop over the course of this book is simply well done, and will have you wanting to laugh, cry, scream, and smile many times. (And there are many times were all of those will happen within pages, and you'll love it! Even when it makes you want to scream!)

Meredith Wild does a simply superb job of keeping the pace of the story going, while ensuring that you deeply care for the characters she's created. Reading Blake and Erica's story in both Hardwired and Hardpressed is something you won't regret. These characters and this book will have you dying to read more. There is also a plethora of new characters in this story that you will love. Wild does a great job of creating and maintaining a cast of characters you'll truly fall in love with.

Start your countdown to the next book release in this series's, because the moment you finish Hardpressed you'll be eagerly anticipating what happens next. I know I am!
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373 reviews37 followers
June 4, 2015
There are so many twist and turns that you never see coming. With each book it just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see what happens between Blake and Erica.
“Mine. You're mine. Just like this. Your body, your heart. Every part of you.”
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17 reviews4 followers
December 16, 2013
Totally loved it!!!!! Can't wait to read #3!!!! Twists bad turns galore!!! Read it in just two sittings (I had to sleep!!).
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1,008 reviews102 followers
September 24, 2018
This review may contain SPOILERS!
I was pleasantly surprised by this story and how addicted I had gotten to it. While at the beginning I was still reading another book on the side (ACOWAR) which took up all my time at that point, when I thought that this book was just going to be some mainstream continuation for the series. It actually turned out to be a really interesting story that got me really invested in the characters and rooting for Erica and Blake to be together forever. The last two days I was basically all up in this story and I really, really liked it cause it gave me drama, action, love and steamy scenes. Some of the drama was a bit predictable and also far-fetched so I have to admit that this wasn't a perfect book, but I enjoyed it nonetheless and in comparison to some other second installments in series' this was a pretty good second book for this series! I had my doubts but I'm totally going to continue reading these books!
4/5 stars
Profile Image for Claire.
150 reviews34 followers
June 1, 2014
Like with the previous book, hovering over a 3 to 3.5 again.

Well at least this book was a little more ~solid and the plot wasn't too much all over the place like with the first one. I seemed to be a little more annoyed and frustrated with this book than I was with the first one because the main character is just so ANNOYING AND STUPID DL;FKGFDKGF. I just didn't always agree with her choices or her actions and she seemed to only take one route when she probably could've had many options to choose from. Sorry but a lot of the time I just thought she was an idiot SL;DKFL;DSF bye.

Plot was better here in which there was actually something solid to build up from. I admit I was a bit anticipated and I kept on reading despite my annoyance and frustration. I'm also glad a lot of the topics from the first book were expanded more here and it focused on each scene one at a time without leaving unnecessary things hanging before moving to the next one. However, most of the plot was a bit predictable. I guess cause I've read enough books and fics who follow the same story line. With the last book, I kept wondering if it was previously a fic and now I was even more suspicious this time around. I SWEAR THIS WAS PROBABLY A TWI FIC IN ANOTHER LIFE TIME??? But anyways....a lot of it was almost obvious how the turnout would be but if I hadn't read so much before, this book definitely would've been a rollercoaster to me in terms of plot and suspense.

BUT......WHEN IT GOT TO THE END.....THAT WAS THE MOST ANTICLIMATIC SHIT I HAVE EVER READ OMGGGGGG

Which leads me to some more spoilers...





*****SPOILERS********

I hated how it went into detail with the rape scene and every occurrence with her rapist because I personally can't handle reading that and it makes me sick to the stomach. But when Mark dies.........wow wtf he was let off WAAAAY TOO EASY. He almost harasses Erica once again and then the next day, he's shot dead. Seriously? I think this should've been dragged out especially all that he has done and that death (which we did not even see) was just too easy for him. Erica deserved better, maybe Blake too.

With the ending I was almost so sure I knew how it was gonna end when I was about 95% in. It just seemed too predictable until the tables turned last minute and I don't mean this in a plot twist sort of way.....like the ending was just dropped. Like I said, the most anticlimatic scene ever. Nothing happened and Daniel suddenly changes his mind?? Someone as ruthless and sociopathic as him suddenly lets go THAT easily?? Wtf? I held my balls for nothing?!?!

Let's not forget about Blake. All of a sudden this book turned him into Fifty and I was like wtf is up with the kink/dom/sub thing lawd. And he was such a stalker after the breakup: showing up at her apartment, showing up at the gym, etc. JFCCCCC while that's cute he still cares and stuff, he's just too much sometimes and so intense omg.

And at one point I was rooting for James and I actually liked him. I thought maybe he'd be better for Erica than Blake but yet I had to remember that the breakup wasn't even Blake's fault and he doesn't deserve this so I felt guilty but yet James would've been perfect AJSDKLAS;D
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729 reviews101 followers
April 6, 2016
Em Atracção Magnética, primeiro livro da série Hacker, incomodou-me a falta de história - pelo menos de história que merecesse efetivamente ser contada; em Ligação Explosiva, depois de começar a ficar animada pela existência de enredo que se "visse", acabei desiludida pela falta de coerência do mesmo.

O romance entre Erica e Blake continua muito imaturo, demasiado centrado no sexo e na aparência física de cada um. Pessoalmente, irrita-me a mensagem que estes livros passam de que, sendo rico e bem-parecido, este tipo de cretino pode agir como bem lhe apetecer. Acompanhamos também, mas de longe, a história do irmão de Blake e do seu envolvimento com a melhor amiga de Erica, um casal que desde o início me pareceu interessante e cuja história espero ver desenvolvida no futuro (se decidir continuar a acompanhar esta série).

Felizmente, um acontecimento inesperado traz novo fôlego à história e, a partir de certa altura, vi-me realmente interessada no seu desenvolvimento e até a apreciar ligeiramente a dança de controlo e cedência em que se baseia a relação entre Blake e Erica. Neste sentido, considero que houve uma melhoria do primeiro para o segundo livro, levando-me até a questionar o motivo da existência de Atracção Magnética; mais valia cortar no primeiro livro, juntá-lo ao segundo e fazer apenas um livro…

O problema e irritação regressa com a falta de coerência das decisões de Erica, uma mulher supostamente inteligente, astuta e independente… Mas pior que isso é a absurda rapidez e simplicidade com que a escritora resolveu o grave problema de Erica que inclui chantagem, abuso físico, perseguição e até assassinato… acredito que Meredith Wild vai voltar a estes episódio no(s) próximo(s) livro(s), mas rematá-los desta forma tão súbita e sem sentido é ridículo e tira todo o sentido ao livro.

Posto isto, a única coisa em que me pareceu que a escritora se aplicou realmente e que considero que fez com competência (daí que este livro esteja tão bem cotado…) foi na criação de tensão sexual e na descrição de cenas eróticas; cenas estas que lamentavelmente servem para o casal ignorar os verdadeiros problemas das suas vidas e da sua relação. Parece-me, que se estas são as únicas cenas que merecem ser lidas, mais valia a autora dedicar-se à escrita de pequenos contos eróticos e poupar-nos a enredos absurdos que se destinam apenas a ladear o que "realmente interessa"...
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534 reviews183 followers
April 23, 2014
I fucking devoured this book!

Review to come as part of the blog tour.


5 SEXY BLAKE STARS!

I absolutely love this series! I devoured Hardpressed. The writing is fantastic and the characters are amazing, especially Blake Morgan. He is definitely book boyfriend material! He's the sexy alpha male 100% all the way!

Hardpressed starts off where Hardwired left off and it had me hooked from the very beginning. Erica is busy trying to get her business established while fighting off the hacker that keeps messing with her site. She doesn't want Blake to interfere, she wants to be able to do things for herself. This causes some conflict with their relationship. Add into the mix that Blake is a dominant male and can't do what he wants to Erica because of her past, leads to some very angsty moments.

At the 60% mark my heart was in my throat and it didn't leave that position until the very end! AT 70% my heart fucking broke. It shattered in little teeny tiny pieces! But don't worry folks, Meredith was able to put those tiny pieces back together by the end.

This is a series that I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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639 reviews38 followers
October 8, 2015
Overall rating: 4 stars! Once again, shorty review and on to the next one.

Triggers:
Cheating:
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Intimate pasts:
Push/Pull:
OM/OW drama:

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September 22, 2015
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Following the way that "Hardwired" had ended, I couldn't wait to dive straight into this book. I was desperate to know what was in store next for Erica and Blake. I loved the first book in this couple's story so I had hopes that my love for the series would continue with "Hardpressed" and I was not disappointed. This was another brilliant instalment that had me hooked every step of the way.
As mush as I hated to admit it, Blake Landon was fast becoming everything to me.
Just like the first book, Erica and Blake's relationship was as bumpy as ever. There were so many ups and downs and twists and turns and so much going on that poor Erica never stood a chance to even catch her breath. The story progressed with a huge amount of intrigue and suspense. I was so confused with what was happening and who to trust as Erica's world was once again turned upside down.
Things between us were changing again and everything felt out of my control.
I adored Blake as soon as I met him and my love for him grew even stronger with this book. Out of all of the people that were involved in Erica's life, he was perhaps the only one that I completely trusted. I was so sure that he was on Erica's side. It was just a shame that Erika still had doubts towards him. I was once again unsure of my feelings for Erica. I loved the moments when she truly allowed herself to be loved by Blake, but I was then left frustrated and saddened to see that she continued to shut him out and push him away. Some scenes between the pair had me wanting to tear my hair out. They drove me crazy! Lol.
He'd been there for me the way no one ever had. He deserved answers as much as I didn't want to give them.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and although there was no nasty cliffhanger to finish the story, I am still excited to hop back into Erica and Blake's world. If you are looking for a new series to try that is full of angsty drama and suspense, I would recommend picking this one up.
My love for Blake had changed, becoming a dark and bittersweet memory forever imprinted on my past. My greatest love had become my greatest loss.

"Hardpressed" gets ❤️❤️❤️❤️ from me.
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571 reviews45 followers
June 21, 2015
I have to say this book is better than book one but that the series really doesn't work for me all that much. I find that Meredith Wild has too many moving parts to keep track of which can create an unwanted sense of confusion for the reader. Once again, Blake Landon (the male lead) is the saving grace as it looks like he got the most focus of her writing and she pumped him to be perfect. It feels as though she lacks focus on her overall plot and still struggles to really find her heroine's voice, getting lost in the multitude of other characters she has thrown into the story.

This picks up right where the first book leaves off with Erica with Blake, her settling in to her own company, the virtual attacks on her site, and more. Erica seemed to be coming more into herself through the pages of this novel but still leaves a lot to be desired. Her relationship with Blake is definitely getting more interesting which also saves the book in my eyes. I just find myself annoyed with Erica most of the time and that presents a problem when she's the narrator of the story.

While Blake isn't Gideon Cross, Drew Slater, Jesse Ward, Jackson Steele, or any of the other heroes that have pieces of my heart and soul, he is my favorite part of the series. Blake seems to be well fleshed out with a murky past, a need for control but never on the side of psychotic (think Christian Grey since that is what they try to align this book with). I generally find myself in awe of Blake's character and amused at the same time. If you can't tell, Blake is my favorite.

Overall, I'm sure this appeals to some people but it just doesn't really work for me. There's so many things I pick apart while reading that I can't thoroughly enjoy the read which brings me frustration. I have to say this gets a slightly more steady than the last read's 3.75 stars. I'm not in love with it, I'm not obsessive over it, and I'm not sucked right in but it is better than some of the crap I'm forced to read.
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2,523 reviews181 followers
January 21, 2014
First off I have to say that Meredith Wild sure knows how to hook someone and keep them there. The first book in this series totally blew me away and I could not wait for the highly anticipated sequel and let me tell you Meredith did not disappoint as a matter of fact I was so caught up in everything that I totally did nothing around the house or with the kids for a full day. They ate takeout for breakfast and lunch and diner and then I sent them to my mother's house so I could finish reading in quiet. To say I loved Hardpressed is such an understatement!

Man oh man I sure do love my controlling alpha Blake. He wanted Erica and he stopped at nothing to have her and now he has her and he will have to work hard to keep her. He knows he is controlling and he will have to give some of that up in order to keep the peace and make sure Erica does not go anywhere. Blake has decided yes he loved his life but the biggest piece he was missing was Erica and he refuses to lose her so with everything so fresh and new in their lives when the past comes back to get what it wants things will be set into motion and Blake will have to fight like hell to keep Erica.

What will happen between these two? Can Erica keep the walls down from her heart long enough to let Blake in and stay there? Will the past destroy them? With everything going on there is so much I want to say but I do not want to ruin it for anyone. When I tell you you need to read this series you NEED TO READ IT! I love it so much and I know you will to so go out and get it and give it a try!
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164 reviews67 followers
July 16, 2015
B - Brejden B - Blake,jaooooooo description
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133 reviews3 followers
January 6, 2014
I also read this one the same day I read Hardwired. Couldn't put it down and also have sense read it twice more. I loved how Blake and Erica just seem to mesh well together. They have challenges but I like how they seem to work at fixing them without giving up despite Erica's need to run. A lot of people compare these to 50 shades of grey but I don't think there's much comparison between the two. Blake is a lot more understanding, compassionate and not so closed off as Christian is. Also Erica is a lot more confident and isn't the type to take crap from anyone. It might not be as kinky as 50 shades but it's just the right amount. Love these books and look forward to number 3 coming out.
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