Pensive

by Travena Terry

No one has ever affected the fierce, potent, and powerful Asa in any way other than the terms he arranged. As a Dominant he calls the shots, makes the first move and the odds are always in his favor. While taking an unwanted hiatus from his business, Asa realizes that he’s hungry for more than what he has. “The feast”, just happens to manifest itself in the form of a slim, five-foot four woman with a curiosity to a lifestyle he is an expert in.


Elise is an intellectual who molds the minds of others daily as an adjunct professor and Master’s student. With dreams of becoming a full-time writer, Elise wants the life she has always imagined for herself. When her past of abuse and shameful horrors threaten her future, she decides to take a break for self-healing and go on vacation. The one thing she never expected to run into was one of her characters personified.

When they cross paths, thirsts are quenched, wrists are tied, fire is ignited, and secrets are revealed. As with any arrangement, trust is required; will they both give into the future calling them, or will they stay with what they know and let each other go?

285 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2023

About the author

At the young age of twelve reading became an enjoyable past time and not a punishment. Driven by the need to produce a work that not only challenges the status quo of romantic fiction, but enriches it-- several books were born and many more to come. Travena enjoys the creative nature of building her own world and allowing whatever beautiful chaos to unfold. Travena has always been driven to the arts and is proficient in playing several instruments. She enjoys tea over coffee and looks forward to introducing you to dark, sexy characters that make you swoon and sometimes may make you shout.
Travena lives in the south with her mother and brother and is very excited to be signed to Jessica Watkins Presents. Travena's books are edgy, dark, light, and where her dreams of a consuming, uncompromising love come to ink.

Reviews

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I initially started NOT to read this book… idk it started slow…

Well I’m glad to say that I finished it and I absolutely loved that Elise had morals and she knew what she wanted. She’d been hurt but she wasn’t gonna forever live in the shadows… I also loved that once ASA knew what he had he wasn’t letting it go. Well written… the sex scenes gave YESSSZS

[Sheena Carey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

This is my first read by this author. She kept me interested throughout the whole book. I really love how she told this story. It was a really good book. I was shocked by how it was put together but I loved it.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not read this series in order lol.

I enjoyed the kink and erotic dialogue between Asa and Elise.

Good read and I recommend! I enjoy this authors work.

[Courtney Coco · Rating 5 out of 5]

It started off slow, but I’m glad it got more interesting. Loved the unexpected love story and how it all ended 10/10!!! 🥰