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Club Southside #6

The Enforcer

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Daddy's protective embrace is Alicia's only sanctuary

In the heart-pounding world of high-stakes operations, Brock is the man you want by your side. As a key member of the Cerberus team, he's accustomed to wrapping up cases with precision and adrenaline coursing through his veins. But when Alicia, the captivating woman he's grown to admire, finds herself in danger, Brock's Daddy instincts kick into overdrive.

Their relationship has always been professional, with Alicia playing a crucial role as the team's liaison and confidante. Yet, as they share flirtatious banter Brock finds himself drawn to her in ways he never anticipated.

When Alicia's past comes back to haunt her, Brock's protective instincts go into overdrive. As they navigate the complexities of her situation, their bond deepens, and Brock becomes determined to keep her safe at all costs.

But as secrets unravel and threats escalate, Brock realizes that Alicia is hiding more than she's letting on. With danger lurking around every corner, they must confront their feelings for each other while unraveling a web of deceit that threatens to tear them apart.

Brock and Alicia must trust in each other's strength and love as they fight to overcome the shadows of the past and secure a future together. But will their passion be enough to withstand the challenges ahead, or will they be torn apart by forces beyond their control?

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 22, 2024

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As a USA Today bestselling romance author, Delta James aims to captivate readers with stories about complex heroines and the dominant alpha males who adore them. For Delta, romance is more than just a love story; it’s a journey with challenges and thrills along the way.

After creating a second chapter for herself that was dramatically different than the first, Delta now resides in Florida where she relaxes on warm summer evenings with her loveable pack of basset hounds as they watch the birds, squirrels, and lizards. When not crafting fast-paced tales, she enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and white-water rafting.

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2,635 reviews
March 22, 2024
OMG I love this series! I love all the different characters at Herbert's they make me laugh out loud!!!

Brock and Alicia's story is gripping! I live the connection between these two! Hot!!!

Highly recommended- top notch entertainment!
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180 reviews3 followers
April 9, 2024
What an action-packed ride! The readers are back at Cerberus, and we get to see all our favorite couples again! We finally get Brock and Alicia's story. Alicia's past comes back to haunt her, and Brock is by her side for all of it. Brock was protective and also sensitive to her needs. This was a love story about courage and
knowing that you need to hold on to that love and never let go!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
431 reviews11 followers
May 29, 2024
I do love Delta James. However, these stories are beginning to take a disappointing turn.

Of course, it makes sense when an author uses a template or outline formula to construct a book. Readers like the predictable pace of stories and a template makes that happen. Everyone is happy, the book does well, and the glowing reviews follow. For this reader, there are more often than not some stupid/clumsy/unbelievable new additions that blow these stories up and ruin it. Here's some examples.

Why is it that this super elite force of major hunky guys often are outwitted by some 3rd rate player with a smidgen of the tech available? Why does this super elite team invariably get caught off guard by a kidnapping when there are typically a dozen or more of them in physical attendance?

I wish I could say I'm shocked by the universal fabulous reviews, but I'm sadly not. It's difficult to understand so many readers are unfazed by the ridiculous antics of truly bookish villains who easily gain the upper hand against this supposedly world-renowned group of warriors. But there you have it. Readers really deserve better.

And it was incredibly disappointing when the female lead revealed her tale of abuse and escape, only for the male lead to gasp, "You're married?" Wow. There is nothing like the patriarchy to stomp all over the place and miss the point entirely.

Every time something like this happens, the story screeches to a halt. It's like a big record scratch.

I'm not sure about more books by Delta James until some of this stuff ceases to happen.
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1,056 reviews1 follower
July 4, 2024
An amazing story and series. Brock is a member of Cerberus, a black op security firm. He is drawn to Alicia, a coworker, that is secretly on the run. When her secret shows up and she is getting ready to run again, she literally runs in to Brock. He knows that she is afraid of someone and she refuses to tell him or the others why she is afraid of the guy or who he is. There adventure begins. Suspense, action and its twisted with romance. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
761 reviews6 followers
March 22, 2024
Just loved Brock and Alicia’s story. The very timid receptionist who turns into a tigress when threaten by her past makes Brock realize he was right to think there was a lot more to her than she let people see. When she is threaten he steps up big time. How they work together with Cerberus to help her get her life back from an abusive ex is a wonderful page turning read. Great addition to the wonderful series.
4,181 reviews46 followers
May 6, 2024
Amazing read! Addictive well detailed storyline with just the right amount of twists and turns throughout the story to keep it a real page turner. Multi layered characters. Drama and suspense throughout. A must read book!!
203 reviews2 followers
April 20, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

OMG! I am infatuated with Brock Wickersham he is one of the Cerberus men that has just got back from a covert operations. Brock really likes Alicia, he knows she is hiding something so he followed her found her dancing she tried to run, and ran straight into Brock then she fainted. Alicia works for Cerberus there headquarters is Club Southside that was the start of secrets that could cost her, her life. Brock calls her "baby girl" she calls him Daddy, the heat between them was hot electric and kinky while he is a Dom he has claimed her until it came out she is married,
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355 reviews32 followers
April 5, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

When I selected to read this book off of BookSirens, it indicates that it can be read as a standalone. This is book 6 in the series, and I felt like there were things I was missing throughout the book, so I am not sure that is wise if you have not read the others.

I will start more with the things I did not like, and end on the things I did. There were moments in this story where I really did enjoy the book, but mostly overall, a lot of parts felt forced and underwhelming. Please keep in mind, I may feel this way because I have not read any other story in this series.

Alicia's bratitude is a bit on the extreme end. When she is in her feelings and getting ready to make a run for it, she is incredibly rude to her other coworkers/friends, who are showing her a kindness they don't have to. I did like that you saw her grow and come into herself as she dealt with her trauma and everything happening in the story. I do think her and Brock go well together, but again, parts felt forced, meaning a lot of the conversations felt choppy. A lot of this story is super fast paced and it was hard to really establish a timeline of events in the story. I felt because it was a shorter book, scenes had to be rushed through and I had to go back and re-read pages because I was confused by the conversations as they did not seem to match up with what was happening in the story.

I have mentioned in past that I have issues with repetitive things in stories, such as repetitive descriptors. I became hyper fixated on the the amount of times the story mentions something about "being family" that it almost felt the like the Fast and Furious franchise. It felt like almost every single chapter, someone mentioned being family and Alicia being family.

I did like the uniqueness to the story. I do not want to give away spoilers, but I did like the premise. I wish there were more to it, it just kind of felt like it ended after Ewan was taken into custody. I pegged who the mole was at the beginning, not sure if that was intentional or not. It was interesting to see how certain characters in the story got linked together. This book has DD/lg elements to it. I do wish it had more of that d/s element, such as playing in the club. The book kind of just ended after coming back from a restful vacation. There seems to be a bonus chapter, but it blends in with the last chapter of the book and it threw me off a little bit at first. I do feel if I had read some of the other books and learned more of the dynamics of the characters and Cerberus, that I would have liked everything more.

When there are spicy scenes, they are pretty decent. I like the elements of consent, and enthusiastic consent. I liked that Brock stopped when he thought Alicia was unable to consent after they had gone out and had some adult beverages. Definitely check your trigger warnings, as there are some heavy things happening in the story.
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2,389 reviews13 followers
April 18, 2024
I’ve read all the prior books in the Club Southside series and they have all been solid 4 and 5 star reads. This book has an interesting premise and awesome potential, but I didn’t like how the storyline flowed or ended.

At the beginning we know very little about the main female character, Alicia except she works for Cerberus and has a secret past. For the first third or so I felt too much was kept secret and hidden, and then Alicia goes full-on brat.

Brock goes from admiring his coworker and harboring some fantasies about her to full-on Dom despite knowing Alicia hasn’t been in the D/s life. Their interactions are more combative and in my opinion were frustrating and not sexy.

Once the circumstances surrounding Alicia’s past being revealed I found it interesting, but this part of the storyline just kind of ends with limited closure. I wanted more consequences for the culprit and his accomplices.

The last half or so of the book the pace of the storytelling increases so much it all kind of blurs together and becomes a bit overwhelming. I was more interested in the actual storyline than I was the relationship between Alicia and Brock. I don’t feel like I really engaged or connected with either of these characters. I was very happy to see some of my favorite characters from previous books - Miley/Damon, Royce/Camille, Seth and King.

I’m a huge Delta James fan, but this book was a miss for me compared to so many of her awesome books.
641 reviews7 followers
March 24, 2024
I like Delta James novels and have enjoyed several of the club southside series but this one just didn't work for me.

I love a daddy dom but Brock seemed to just like the moniker rather than really show any other daddy qualities. And I didn't really click with Alicia. I love a brat but she wasn't really. I couldn't really decide anything about her. She was curvy but hiding it, shocked Brock didn't realise, a performer in secret, but also an exhibitionist. It was too much, too confusing, too quick. They just weren't complete characters. To be honest, the whole story felt rushed, so at points it was confusing and by the time I'd finished, I wasn't entirely sure what had happened. And I had several questions.

I loved seeing some of the characters from previous stories, who brought humour. But this one missed the mark for me.

I received an ARC copy and this is my honest review that I have left voluntarily.
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584 reviews16 followers
March 24, 2024
Don’t know why, but I lost interest halfway through
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6,993 reviews175 followers
March 18, 2024
OPERATION PROTECT ALICIA IS UNDERWAY

The story is the sixth in the Club of Southside series and is a spinoff from some of the other books that will include several main characters that revolve around the Baker Street BDSM club. The Southside Club is an American version of Baker Street in London, including a Cerberus office. Alicia loves working for Cerberus and the employees that work there. She will hang around the club but never enter, much less participate. Yes, this woman who wears baggy clothes, that hide her, has secrets. What happens when Brock discovers those secrets?

Alicia is a woman in hiding and she makes her daytime appearance very unassuming. But she has a secret life at night, one she does her best to remain a secret. That mystery is about to change. From Cerberus's assistant in the day to Sonata Royale, a burlesque performer at the Majestic.

Brock is known as the Enforcer with Cerberus. He has watched Alicia for some time, knowing that there was more to the woman than what she hid under her baggy clothing. Following her one evening will lead him to see her performance, and then the fear when a man in the audience calls her by name, he is determined to learn all the secrets that she is hiding. Not only will he be protecting her, but she will learn that you don’t keep secrets from Daddy. No, this baby girl has some explaining to do.

“Brock knew for him to solve the mystery of Alicia, he’d need to solve the puzzle of who and what she really was.”

Wow, what a shocking revelation will eventually be revealed. This story has the good, the bad, and the evil of people. You have to love the strong-willed women in Cerberus, from Alicia who works in their office to Milley, one of their best snipers. But don’t forget the Doms who love them. The Brock and Alicia story is powerful and opens the door of life and death danger, deceit, lies, and secrets. It is so much more than what is on the surface, it is the nitty-gritty-low-down-dirty of people. When one member, especially a female, of the group is in danger, they all pull together to protect her. When a psychopath is determined to kill her, he has no idea the mess he has stepped into—and he won’t make it out.

These stories do not end on cliffhangers—instead, they will have an epilogue that will segue into a future story.
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446 reviews9 followers
March 20, 2024
Action packed, smutty, Daddy Dom romance.

💮 Brock, the MMC, is a total alpha male, an experienced Dom and member of Cerberus security organisation.

💮 Alicia, a plus size FMC, is a hardworking office assistant at Cerberus. She is a grey mouse with secret spicy alter ego (I like this concept ❤️).

💮 Brock seems to see past FMC deception. He is intrigued by her and as her difficult past comes back to threaten her, Brock steps in, all in Daddy Dom glory 😁

💮 Pros of story:

• I like how author described Brock fascination with Alicia. How carefully he is observing her, how magnificient she is in his eyes 🤩

• There is NO big age gap, so the Daddy /little one dynamics is all about personal desires and needs.

• MMC goes into total protective mode for his baby girl. And I like how he is not giving up despite her denial of his efforts.

💮 Cons of story:

• FMC has some traumatic past and her lack of PTSD is unbelievable. Also the way how Cerberus organisation behaved around Alicia case was too casual / unprofessional for me.

• The book is a part of series, can be read as stand alone, but as there are many side characters involved it took me a while to understand dynamic. On the other hand, fans of series will be delighted to see some "old faces".

💮 Spice 🌶🌶🌶 is medium level. There is a lot of good spicy chemistry but could be more of "kinky action" .

💮 Overal, quick, smooth, smutty reading.

I am pleased to discover this author and will check her other books.


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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672 reviews5 followers
April 1, 2024
"The Enforcer" by Delta James is a thrilling addition to the Club Southside Series, delivering a steamy blend of romance, suspense, and protective instincts.

Brock, a key member of the Cerberus team, is the epitome of strength and control in the high-stakes world of operations. When Alicia, the woman he's admired from afar, finds herself in danger, Brock's Daddy instincts kick in, adding a layer of intensity to their professional relationship.

Their dynamic evolves from professional to personal as they navigate the dangerous waters of Alicia's past. Delta James weaves a tale of suspense and passion, drawing readers into a world where danger lurks around every corner.

As Brock's protective instincts go into overdrive, Alicia finds herself leaning on him more than ever. Their bond deepens amidst the chaos, but secrets threaten to tear them apart. With Alicia hiding more than she reveals, Brock must unravel the web of deceit to keep her safe.

The chemistry between Brock and Alicia is electric, their passion undeniable. Delta James skillfully balances the steamy romance with the pulse-pounding suspense, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end.

In "The Enforcer," Delta James delivers another addictive read, showcasing her talent for creating compelling characters and gripping storylines. Fans of steamy romantic suspense won't be disappointed with this thrilling installment in the Club Southside Series.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,757 reviews20 followers
April 16, 2024
Finally! The next instalment of the Club Southside series. If Delta wanted to draw out the suspense, she certainly succeeded and it’s another tour de force. Once again, we catch up with the men and women of Cerberus, this time focusing on Brody and Alicia. I loved the surprise of Alicia’s alter ego after the image of her as the shy introvert in her frumpy clothes whenever she appeared in the previous books in the series. Although she’s good at her job and professes no interest in the club or its lifestyle, she hides a secret that few would have guessed. Brody can’t believe his eyes, but he’s in the right place when things go south. However, convincing Alicia to let Brody and the team protect her is going to take some doing; Alicia is a feisty one and she’s been running for years. I think what probably convinced her was Brody’s tender side. Though he’s a Daddy Dom, Brody is surprisingly tolerant of some of Alicia’s antics and only resorts to a bare-bottom spanking once (though I think she deserved a few more). Perhaps this side of their relationship could have been explored more. But I loved the way they felt each other out and as they grow closer, Alicia begins to accept her submissive side more and more as she realizes submission is not a sign of weakness. However, the mystery of Ewan Rennault hangs over their relationship as Brody and Alicia race to discover his motives, hampered by a mole at Cerberus and the very real threat to Alicia’s life.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
3,185 reviews
March 23, 2024
A simply wonderful read, characters were written so well and the storyline will hold your attention
Alicia always feels safe when she is with her Daddy especially when she is safe in his arms and I guarantee that you will love the interaction between the two main characters Alicia and Brock.
Brock is part of the Cerberus team he is more than used to dealing with cases and when he comes across the delightful Alicia, he is sure that she may be the little girl that she has been looking for, he just knows that she is his other half and will do anything to keep her safe.
Alicia is an essential part of the team and as they start to share conversations and a good line of banter it is apparent that they are extremely anxious about ensuring that the Danger that has been haunting Alicia for such long time is now about to strike again and Brock is not about to stand by,
Brock is sure that Alicia is hiding more about than she is admitting to, ith danger just waiting to get hold of her Brock has to convince her to tell him everything so that he can take appropriate action to keep her safe. It is obvious that Brock and Alicia are very much in love and he is sure that this will help them to secure a safe and happy future for them both.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all their wonderful writing.
91 reviews1 follower
March 30, 2024
The Enforcer is book #6 in the series Club Southside, by Delta James. As per usual, absolutely loved it! Can’t help it!
Brock has been intrigued by Alicia, the woman hired as office manager, at Cerberus. There is no question that she is unobtrusively exceptional in the position, keeping things running smoothly, even acting as liaison between operatives & the office during some jobs. Alicia has proven invaluable in her job, earning the loyalty & respect of everyone she comes in contact with. Even if she keeps to herself…her boring self. And yet…for Brock…something doesn’t quite add up. There’s more to Alicia than she allows the world to see.
Alicia, on the other hand, isn’t talking…until the world she’s created for herself, comes under attack. But she can take care of herself, thank you very much!
If you’re familiar with the Cerberus guys, or, ANY of Delta’s hot Alpha guys, you know that won’t last; they won’t allow it to, and Brock CERTAINLY won’t leave Alicia unprotected. And so begins Brock’s mission to keep Alicia safe, learn her secrets, and make her fully his own. They put on quite a show…some of the other guys are set to watch …with popcorn!
And that’s the closest I’ll come to a spoiler. 🤪😉😊
The Enforcer can be read as a stand alone, but why would you? Be sure to get the Bonus extra offered at the end of the book.
And Seth is next!! Finally!!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,755 reviews26 followers
April 2, 2024
This was a Daddy Dom romantic suspense.

This book is my favorite in the series. I loved the interaction between the main characters and how Alicia was finally able to come into her own with Brock's help. The story is tragic, steamy and heartwarming. Highly recommend!

Alicia Jennings/Rennault is the Office Manager of Club Southside in Chicago. She is considered to be smart, kind and insightful. She dresses schlumpy as camouflage. Her alter ego Sonata Royale performs at the Majestic a burlesque club.

Brock Wickersham is a Cerberus operative known as the Enforcer. He is a Daddy Dom and is very attracted to Alicia. He comes from a wealthy background.

On a whim Brock follows Alicia to the Majestic one night after work. He is gobsmacked by her performance. A man in the audience calls out her real name and she runs out the back door of the club right into Brock and faints when she sees him. She refuses to tell them the truth so he takes her to his home where he thinks she will be safe. They get into a make out session but he stops because she had alcohol. She finally tells them about her marriage and the abuse she suffered and the team travels to California to investigate. She finds out her marriage was invalid which is a huge relief for Brock and they hookup. They go back to Chicago and she is kidnapped by her ex. Brock helps rescue her and they get their HEA.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
388 reviews6 followers
April 9, 2024
Chicago is the home of the world-reknowned security firm Cerberus and the lifestyle club, Club Southside. Recently they have been experiencing a string of near failures in their operations, and nearly lost valuable members of their team. It's a conundrum that must be solved before there is a true tragedy. They suspect it's an inside job, but their interview and background check processes are so thorough, for both Cerberus and Club Southside, that it's hard to believe.

Alicia Jennings-Rennault is the front lobby receptionist for Cerberus and has been the focus of agent Brock Wickersham since her hiring. While she doesn't see herself as a physical equal to either the female Cerberus agents or Club Southside clients, Brock thinks otherwise. One evening when the office is about to close down for the day, Brock and Seth invite Alicia to accompany them for a drink. She begs off. They leave. She goes over to the Club Southside portion of the building to wait for Amber, a newer club sub that was habitually late for her shift. Once she got Amber taken care of, she snuck out of the Club entrance and headed to the L. Where is she headed? What are the secrets she has hidden from Cerberus? This is the beginning point of an exciting and well-crafted action romance; one of this author's best in this reader's opinion.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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874 reviews28 followers
April 22, 2024
I haven't read any of the other books in the series, so I went into this one almost blind. It didn't take too long to get to grips with who the other characters or couples were though, as the story was easy to follow, but I didn't really know much about their backgrounds or dynamics. I was expecting a lot more spice and exploration of the dynamic as well as time in the 'Club' in this book, but it's a relatively slow-burn read, focusing more on plot than spice. However, it did have one very yummy scene around the 70% mark that was hot!!!
 
Alicia has a past that she's kept hidden from Cerberus (even though they supposedly did a deep dive background check on her when she first got the job), and now that past is catching up with her, so in steps, Brock in all his Daddy Dom glory to protect Alicia and get to the bottom of what's happened to her.
 
I liked the twists and turns as the story developed and loved the growth in Alicia's character as she became more confident in herself, which allowed her snark and brattiness to dissipate into a more playful manner as she accepted her feelings for Brock and her desire to be his baby girl. There were moments where Brock's character let things down a little bit as he lost his control, which is something a Dom is expected to have, but when he wasn't jumping to conclusions, I loved the mixture of playfulness, protectiveness, and gruffness too.
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31 reviews
June 20, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I got the ARC copy through BookSirens, and it said that it can be read as a standalone. And to be honest this is true, however I feel like I missed a lot by not reading the first 5 books. It was my own fault, but I don't think I will read the whole series.

The story itself was okay, I guess. A short read, so not really detailed. The plot was interesting but I felt like it was abandoned halfway through. It is written in third person, which is not always my favourite style.

The kink of this book is Daddy Dom, and it fell flat. I've read by fair share of dd/lg themed books so I had somewhat high expectations. The "spicy scenes" were mild at best and sometimes cringy. And they made me realise that I hate it when someone talks about themselves in the third person time and time again.

Sometimes I had trouble following the story and understanding sentences. In places it was unclear (at least to me) how many people were present, other times what they said didn't fit in the scene. And the ending was disappointing. It had such a good build-up, had me on the edge of my seat, and it suddenly ended, without actually answering anything.

Also, I'm fairly certain that I saw this book being advertised on TikTok. I should have learned by now that I don't like most of booktok's suggestions. But have I learned anything? No, absolutely not.
511 reviews5 followers
March 21, 2024
This is Brock and Alicia's story. While Brock's used to getting what he wants by crossing his arms and scowling, Alicia isn't the kind of girl he's used to. She's Miley on steroids. Alicia is a tough, strong woman who isn't afraid to go toe to toe with anyone and take them down a peg. She's my new top female heroine.

These two are perfect for each other. Their strengths compliment the other's weaknesses. Alicia is stubborn, determined, and not afraid to speak her mind no matter who's listening. Brock understands her intelligence and fire.

There were many times I had to laugh out loud at the antics of the women that I almost felt sorry for the men. I said almost. I'm still laughing at the entire group going down to watch what happens to Brock when he tries to get Alicia to sign the contract, Seth agitating Brock, Alicia rescuing herself, Millie and Seth cheering on Alicia while she "talks" to Brock on the open com, Alicia dealing with the police and her ex's wife, King and Brock making breakfast. This story moved fast and yet you could feel the connection forming between the two main characters. The ending was a bit of a letdown only in that it was over so quickly. I wanted to story to keep going. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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210 reviews4 followers
March 26, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
This story was well-written, easy to read, and entertaining. The characters were fully
developed and relatable, and I liked that they both had flaws. This is Alicia and Brock’s story and is set in the Chicago Headquarters of the Cerberus Group. The plot includes danger, action, intrigue , passion, and plot twists that will have your head spinning.

Alicia is leading a double life, working for the Cerberus group during the day, hiding
behind baggy clothes, but at night, she comes alive and alluring, doing what she loves until her past catches up with her, and then it's up to Brock to protect her. I admired Alicia for her strength and how she puts Brock in his place.

Brock's work for the Cerberus Group takes him all I've he world where he faces danger daily. Now the danger has landed closer to home .Alicia has been on his radar and his need to uncover her secrets and keep her safe is paramount. His protective streak is running high and he will make sure Alicia knows not to keep secrets from Daddy.

This was another gripping read in this series by Ms James and I admire her ability to
make her characters burst with realism, interesting, and colorful. There was a
whirlwind of emotional tension from fear to love and everything in between.
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2,471 reviews18 followers
April 4, 2024
Amazing! Of course, I expected as much from James, but still, she continues to blow me away every time. The Enforcer is the 6th book in the Cerberus, Club Southside series based in Chicago (though #5 took place in Charleston). The single group is getting might small there in Chicago at this point, and I'm loving watchin them fall!!

Brock has been mooning over Alicia for a while now. Not like him to not go after something he wants, but he's been hangin back, bidding his time. He's patient, masterful, Dominant, posessive, gorgeous, and deadly (if needed). Alicia knows all these things. He also has a very soft, tender side.

Alicia presents herself to be a frumpy need, but is anything but (and the ops at Cerberus are on to her). What they don't know is where she came from, and why. She plans to keep it that way. Yet, when a night as her alter-ego Sonata Royal goes sideways, her worlds collide. Trying to flee, she runs straight into Brock (of all people). Oh boy? How will she work her way out of this one?

This is a must read book, no, scratch that. A must read SERIES!! Once you read one, you will be reaching for the next - promise. I am a definate confirmed Delta James addict (and happy to be). I was fortunate to be gifted a copy of this book and volunteered my review. I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Happy Reading Y'all 📚
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4,684 reviews85 followers
April 13, 2024
'Operation Protect Alicia' is the premise of the sixth book, 'The Enforcer', in Delta James' "Club Southside". You don't remember who Alicia is? Remember, she works for Cerberus in Chicago at the front desk. You know, she's the one who wears the frumpy clothes she seems to hide inside. And hide is what she does. Because while she has what some refer to as a mousey personality and nondescript figure during the day at Cerberus she holds a second job at night that brings out a more vibrant personality and sense of style. No one at either job knows the deadly secret Alicia is keeping … until it catches up with her, that is. Brock, muscles like a brick house, is the Enforcer of the group at Cerberus. He's had a thing for Alicia since the day he walked in and saw her. It's cost him no end of harassment from the other operatives as they watched him go from club disciplinarian and play partner to strictly disciplinarian. This one has a bit of mystery until it blows wide open. I love it when Delta James finds a way to open the dialogue about a submissive being a strong person and not a doormat. It truly gives me goosebumps. I loved the storyline, the characters were sexy, cute, and funny at times. It's a great read and the wonderful part is, you don't necessarily need to read the previous books to enjoy it to the fullest.
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April 16, 2024
This is book six in The Club Southside series and it is Brock and Alicia’s story. Brock is a key member of The Cerberus Team and is the type of man that you would want by your side if you are in trouble and need help in a difficult situation due to his protective and professional nature. Alicia is the team’s liaison and confidante and she plays a crucial role in Cerberus but she also has her own secrets that she tries to hide. Brock and Alicia have a great connection and even though they flirt with each other they always keep things professional between them. When Alicia’s past comes back and puts her in danger Brock realised that he would do anything and everything that he can to protect and keep her safe regardless of what happens or the situation that he finds himself in especially as feelings had started to grow between them over time but Alicia will have to trust Brock and let him in to be able to help her while trying to eliminate the threat that seems to be all around them before it takes away there future happiness. I really enjoyed this book so much and it was a real page turner along with twists and turns, danger, secrets, lies, mystery, action, suspense, great characters and situations that will have you on the edge of your seat while unable to put this book down and I can’t wait to read more books by this author in the future.
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4,191 reviews
March 20, 2024
I liked that the book was a stand-alone. There were characters involved from previous books, but it would not have caused any confusion for a first time reader of the series.

I thought the "two sides" of Alicia aspect was interesting. I also liked it when Alicia's true personality came out, almost like her secret side had fully merged. It was if she finally felt comfortable to be who she really wanted to be because of her relationship with Brock.

Amber's role was fairly obvious. I admit that I was a little disappointed in the way the Janine scenario played out. I did like that Miley and Alicia became friends. It made me want to go back and read Miley and Damon's story again. More detail on Ewan's fate would have been appreciated.

I started off thinking this book was going to lean heavily toward romantic suspense. As I continued reading. I felt like the emphasis became more about Brock and Alicia's relationship than the suspense part. I'm not saying that is a bad thing. I am saying it is not quite what I expected. This was still an entertaining read with Brock and Alicia getting their HEA.

I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received via BookSirens.
779 reviews4 followers
March 22, 2024
I have read all of the Club Southside stories, and have loved every one of them. But this one I think is my favorite. I loved Alicia. She, in a sense, lives a double life.

She has a kind heart. I loved how the story shows both her sides . Having confidence in something she loves to do and her "mousy" side working along side the black ops guys at Cerberus. She is also very smart and learns quickly. Which she needs when trouble comes knocking at her door.

Brock was fun. All the ways he tries to show Alicia he is the one for her. I love the part where she rips up documents and his reaction. Got to love an enforcer . Bronze and smarts make a deadly combination.

I loved the twists and surprises throughout the story. Exceptionally well written (like all of the authors books). There is consensual spankings and lots of spicy steam to the eventual romance. Brock had to work really hard for that to happen.

Yes, there is even a bit of humor to spice up the action. Miley and her sass is a prime example.

This is a standalone story, but as with the others it's best to read them in order so you are familiar with the other characters on the book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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948 reviews11 followers
March 23, 2024
An EXCITING page-turner within an enticing romance!

While I admit to being an ultra-fan of author Delta James’ writing, I hadn’t read more than her paranormal romances. As a result, I was challenged to try something new, to branch out and experience Delta James’s writing beyond the paranormal. So, I picked up one of her relatively new Cerberus-based action romances, THE ENFORCER. I’m not a fan of “Daddy BDSM”, yet with that one strike against the novel, author Delta James did not disappoint! THE ENFORCER is awesome. I fell into the Cerberus world completely, intrigued by the strong characters and fast-paced plotline. So immersed, that the BDSM lifestyle and the Daddy Dom parts of the story did not detract at all. I loved the experience of watching Brock and Alicia fall for each other, becoming more invested in their “love forever after” than I expected. If you like your romances to include suspense, intrigue, and a bit of BDSM then THE ENFORCER should be your next romance novel! I voluntarily read an ARC copy of THE ENFORCER, and this is my voluntary 5-STAR review. While THE ENFORCER is for mature readers, 18 and above, I strongly suggest you purchase your copy today!! 😉
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