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Deep Surrendering #4

Deep Surrendering: Episode 4

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For the first time since their relationship started, Fin and Marisol are on different pages in the bedroom, but Marisol is determined to make their last few days together count. Each moment is precious, but each shreds her fragile heart a little more. Can they get back on track and figure out a way to stay together even with thousands of miles between them?

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First published June 17, 2014

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Chelsea M. Cameron

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Chelsea M. Cameron is a New York Times/USA Today/Internationally Best Selling author from Maine who now lives and works in Boston. She's a red velvet cake enthusiast, obsessive tea drinker, former cheerleader, and world's worst video gamer. When not writing, she enjoys watching infomercials, eating brunch in bed, tweeting, and playing fetch with her cat, Sassenach. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Maine, Orono that she promptly abandoned to write about the people in her own head. More often than not, these people turn out to be just as weird as she is.

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2,506 reviews388 followers
June 20, 2014
As this is the fourth installment the review may contain spoilers for the previous episodes.

While this episode didn’t push the boundaries that the others have, the insight into Finn and his ‘issues’ is slowly starting to piece together. For all his control strategies (insert K***y F*****y here) it is obvious that it isn’t what he really needs. Breaking down his barriers is not only a challenge for Marisol but a necessity. The levels of anticipation awaiting the moment that is going to change everything is literally off the charts while reading.

Chelsea Cameron very cleverly drops pieces of the puzzle that is Finn into the narrative allowing the reader to delve into his personality and speculate (wildly I might add) as to his secrets. Very little is revealed in this episode. Instead it concentrates on the character development and relationship dynamics. Adding depth both to the characters and the story.

The quick glimpse of Finn’s father and his influence over Finn adds to the puzzle. The plot is leading towards all things ‘wrong’ with Finn being connected in some way to his father (shudders).

Marisol is a very perceptive character, she has excellent natural instincts that she has learned to trust. It makes her relationship with Finn more relatable and her reaction to Finn’s father profound.

I have to say I was a little disappointed not to get a chapter from Finn’s point of view in this episode, I love seeing things from both perspectives :)

With the completion of each episode comes the desperation for more immediately. Chelsea Cameron has completely nailed the art of anticipation aka torturing her readers :)
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2,703 reviews32 followers
November 19, 2019
I'm glad that Fin is trusting Marisol more and more throughout these novellas. I think their biggest challenge is yet to come, but I do have to say that Marisol is the best thing that could have happened to Fin. And Fin is opening up Marisol's world more and more, teaching her things about herself and the world that she didn't know about beforehand.
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2,650 reviews47 followers
April 4, 2016
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick

In Deep Surrendering Episode 4 by Chelsea M. Cameron, we are approaching the last few days before Fin is set to leave Marisol for two months. For the first time since they began seeing each other, they are seeing sex differently. Marisol and Fin's relationship has been progressing with each day they spend together, and while both want more than they ever have before Fin still struggles with having sex any differently than he normally does. For Marisol though he wants to try to take the first step in doing things with her that he hasn't done before with anyone else. But with so little time left before he leaves, can they find their way back to the same page and cement their connection before they are separated?

Fin is really starting to open up to Marisol at this point and he continues to do more in every installment. For the first time we see him try to have sex with Marisol face to face, and it is clearly a struggle for him. He was trying so hard and I felt so badly for him because it was really tough for him to even give it a shot. Marisol was so patient and kind with him, and I was glad to see that she was looking out for him even when he would have done more than he would have been comfortable with. Their feelings have grown so much that they are both able to read each other well at this point, and I really liked that she put a stop to things when he needed it. Fin and Marisol also were able to make a promise to each other to not see others while he was away, and they both didn't seem to have any problems making that agreement. It really shows just how far they have come, and I liked that they both wanted to take that next step. Fin and Marisol grew so much closer in this episode, and I liked that they both had things for each other to keep while they are apart.

I never enjoy cliffhangers, and until this episode even though we have been left hanging they weren't too awful. I am really feeling this one though as they prepare to be separated for the first time since they got together, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next for them. Fin and Marisol have really captured my attention, and I have really become invested in them and their story. They are so real and believable, and their flaws and insecurities make them that much more endearing to the reader. I need to know how they will get through things being apart, and I am sure that they will have their troubles ahead. But I have loved watching them grow and develop feelings for one another, and I have faith that Chelsea M. Cameron will get them where they need to go. I highly recommend this serial and I think that this one is definitely worth the read. These episodes are filled with steam and heat but also have their light and sweet moments. I have really enjoyed seeing the fun and playful sides of these characters as well and will be anxiously awaiting the next episode.

**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
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323 reviews81 followers
July 9, 2014

Let’s start with the obligatory “I’m so in love with this series” because seriously, I’m so in love with this series. As Fin gets closer to leaving he and Marisol try to make the most of their time together. The last Episode left off with Marisol asking Fin if they could have sex face-to-face. That sounds like a fairly mild request to probably anyone besides Fin, but if you’ve been reading the serial you’d know how this simple action would be terrifying to him.

Watching Fin try to fight his demons to be with Marisol makes me love him so much more. It’s crazy to think having sex in the missionary position could be so frightening to someone, but with all of Fin’s fucked up past nothing should be surprising. Speaking of his screwed up past, Marisol gets to see first hand how overwhelming Fin’s father can be when she surprises Fin at his office. Even though she sees Mr. Herald for a short amount of time the unease she feels suggests we’ll be seeing more of him in the future . . . and it won’t be good.

As with the previous Episodes the dark, uncomfortable moments are evened out by hilarious moments of genius. One of my favorite scenes was when Fin and Marisol pretend to have a blasé conversation about bondage, in an upscale restaurant, to screw with a woman obviously trying to listen in on their conversation. It’s the way Cameron weaves these light moments in with Fin’s dark past that have made me obsessed with this series.

As the Episode ends Fin still stands by his decision to not want Marisol at the airport when he leaves. Although it hurts her, Marisol understands. Their goodbye leaves me wondering how the next Episode will play out. It also gives me a bad feeling that something terrible is going to happen. Deep Surrendering 5 can’t get here fast enough!


4.5 Stars

He brushes a thumb across my lips. “I want to kiss you.”
“Then kiss me.”
He shook his head. “It would be a goodbye kiss. Those always taste of bitterness. I want to savor last night. It was pure. That’s what I want to take with me.”





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2,343 reviews196 followers
June 23, 2014
I was anticipating this installment since the promising ending of episode 3. I'm now in tune with this series of novellas and don't want to miss any part of DEEP SURRENDERING, by Chelsea M. Cameron.

First reviewed on Literaria http://sede-literaria.blogspot.com

Marisol is determined to help Fin face his demons when it comes to intimacy. Despite all her misgivings and concessions to Fin's daring lovemaking, she's sure the darkness within him can be dispelled. Somehow, she'll prove it to him that mending is possible through gentleness and trust. However, they have little time together. And he's a challenge like no other.

I definitely liked the effort Marisol puts into helping Fin relax and getting to know him better. Even though there are no guarantees, she believes in them as a couple.

It feels real and far from easy how the author describes this process of pushing through emotional barriers. Both characters strain to find the path towards deep, true connection unimpeded by their fears. Fin keeps sharing dark secrets from his past, afraid of that one particular thing that will be too much to bear. I think in this episode we finally learn the meaning of the title. There's much evolution in their relationship both in and out of bed. I really enjoyed every page.

Also, they get a little playful at times so it is a lot of fun too.

Now, about that ending... sexy and bittersweet. I'm so pumped up for episode 5.

July 17th, wait for me!
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2,443 reviews
August 1, 2014
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Ahhhhhh. This series. It takes a lot of patience and discipline to read a novella serial and really, I'm trying my best. I love Marisol and Fin so much and I'm so addicted to their story, that it's incredible difficult to wait a month between installments. When the latest arrives, I all but devour it and then have to attempt to wait patiently for the next one. Episode four was no exception.

The fourth installment of their story begins with Fin and Marisol attempting to overcome a pretty big obstacle in the bedroom (and their relationship). It won't be easy, but he's willing to try and she's trying to be patient and encouraging and not feel hurt. As has been the case in the previous episodes, they're still making their secret for sex exchange and more about Fin's past is revealed. All this, combined with the ticking clock on their time together, made this installment real and emotional.

I've read several serials as of late, but this one continues to be my favorite. The characters are rich and well-developed. The sexy times are hot. The plot is interesting and engaging and I love the combination of romance with the mystery about Fin's past. I've been kept guessing and, more often than not, on the edge of my seat as one installment ends and the wait for the next begins.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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566 reviews33 followers
January 28, 2015

Review also posted on my blog http://www.reviewedthebook.co.uk/2014...

Deep Surrendering (Episode 4) really focuses on developing the relationship between Marisol and Fin and I liked how with Marisol taking more control, their relationship had a different edge in this instalment.

Although this book did focus a lot on their sexual relationship, I felt like their connection was a lot more real just in general. I loved that Fin’s revealing of secrets wasn’t forgotten, and I definitely wasn’t expecting what we found out in this episode! It wasn’t ground-breaking but it was interesting and gives a much better insight into what turned Fin into the person he has become.

I had been expecting this episode to be a bit more dramatic and less straightforward, especially since Episode 3 was quite easy-going. I do love seeing Fin and Marisol’s feelings develop though and the ending was great, although I did miss an added scene from Fin’s POV.

Chelsea always does a great job at teasing and leaving us in anticipation for the next book. She did it again here as Deep Surrendering (Episode 4) has set up Episode 5 really well and I’m thinking and hoping that there will be a big, unexpected twist to shake things up next.


4/5.

*Book gifted for honest review.
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1,488 reviews24 followers
June 21, 2014
Posted on What I'm Reading

When I started Episode 4, I got an ominous feeling. Let just say that nothing bad happens. It was more like I'm worry on what's going to happen in the coming episodes. However, that all change when I reached the end of this episode and I was like wow. I know I'm being all cryptic, but if I say what happens it would be a spoiler and we know spoilers are bad.

As I said, nothing bad happens in this episode, but we meet Fin's dad. Now that guy gives me and Marisol the heebie-jeebies. He just makes a quick appearance and it's enough to give a lasting impression. We also find out a little more about Fin's past which doesn't help the his father's character out. It just solidifies he's a horrible rotten person.

Overall, we are moving along in Deep Surrendering. I honestly don't know what else to say other than I think Marisol is a real trooper for sticking with Fin. She truly has the patience of a saint when it comes to Fin and his demons. I'm curious what's going to happen in the next installment. Are we going to see more of creepy dad? Is Fin going to keep his promise? So many questions. I guess that's what going to carry us on to the next part.

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978 reviews18 followers
June 21, 2014
In this fourth episode of the 'Deep Surrendering' series by Chelsea Cameron, Marisol and Fin are back, and they're still as hot and crazy as ever.

The feelings between Marisol and Fin have continued to grow. Now that they've been able to really get to know and accept each other for who they are, they are doing their best to have an actual relationship. There are still secrets in Fin's past, but as he and Marisol grow more deeply involved, those things are revealed, things that make Fin the person that he is today.

I am really enjoying this series. The storyline flows nicely from one serial installment to the next, and it's very easy to keep up. As well, I feel more and more attached to Marisol and Fin, and invested in their story. Fin is still all sorts of messed up, despite Marisol's love and support. Even with all that he has materially, he has not had an easy time of things in his life, and my heart goes out to him. Watching him fight to break down the walls that he's built to protect himself, with Marisol's help, makes me hopeful that they'll finally get their happily ever after. Not that it's going to be easy to get there, because it wouldn't be an a angsty romance without some trials along the way. Add to the romance and angst some super-hot sexy times, and I cannot wait until Episode 5 comes out so that we can see what's in store for these two.
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170 reviews6 followers
June 20, 2014
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.**

We all know it was bound to happen… FANGIRL MOMENT. By now, you all know how much I love this series so I’m sure you don’t need to hear me repeat myself for the fourth time. Too bad… I LOVE MARISOL AND FIN! Hehe.

Chelsea is slowly building up this story and you can start to feel the tension; something is going down VERY soon. In this episode, we find Marisol and Fin trying to pursue more conventional relations than the kinky fuckery they are so used to. It’s a struggle for Fin who is battling some strong inner demons. The intimacy of face to face contact is too much and it takes some effort for both Marisol and Fin.

I loved the way that Chelsea ended this episode; Marisol and Fin declare that maybe their little fling is something more. Despite their declaration, Fin still needed to leave. It broke my heart when he walked away. How will Marisol cope for two months without him? I’m struggling to cope right now and it’s another month till the next episode.

I’m super excited for Episode #5 because I’ll actually be in the same time zone on the day it releases. No matter where I am in the US, I’ll be 1-clicking that baby straight to my iPad. Nothing like a bit of Marisol and Fin for a domestic flight in the US.
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420 reviews95 followers
June 25, 2014

MICHELLE'S REVIEW


More Finn and Mari! Yay!!!

So reading this serial is a true commitment since there are about a million of these.

This installment was- as usually- sexy, sweet, a touch of sad and over too soon.


In this episode- and it really feels like an episode of Bold and the Beautiful- Finn tried really hard to give Mari what she needs sexually but it just is too much for him. Eventually though we see that how he feels about her is real and he makes- at least for him- a HUGE breakthrough.

There's also a deliciously awkward and uncomfortable scene where Mari meets Finn's dad. I definitely think there is a bigger piece of the puzzle there.

Of course- the time has run out and Finn has to head off for a few months for work. I am really interested in knowing how this all works out. By this point we know that relationships aren't his thing so I have a lot of doubts that this will end well.


But I am hopeful it will. As broken as Finn might be, I think he's falling in love with Mari.

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480 reviews20 followers
June 25, 2014

MICHELLE'S REVIEW


More Finn and Mari! Yay!!!

So reading this serial is a true commitment since there are about a million of these.

This installment was- as usually- sexy, sweet, a touch of sad and over too soon.


In this episode- and it really feels like an episode of Bold and the Beautiful- Finn tried really hard to give Mari what she needs sexually but it just is too much for him. Eventually though we see that how he feels about her is real and he makes- at least for him- a HUGE breakthrough.

There's also a deliciously awkward and uncomfortable scene where Mari meets Finn's dad. I definitely think there is a bigger piece of the puzzle there.

Of course- the time has run out and Finn has to head off for a few months for work. I am really interested in knowing how this all works out. By this point we know that relationships aren't his thing so I have a lot of doubts that this will end well.


But I am hopeful it will. As broken as Finn might be, I think he's falling in love with Mari.

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465 reviews30 followers
June 26, 2014
This serial, Deep Surrendering, is like putting all these little bits to the puzzle that is Fin together, piece by piece, episode by episode, and so far we only have a few of the edge pieces. I love this series. It is so hard to wait for the next installment!

In episode 4, Marisol is trying to get Fin to try something completely new, something that he has been adamantly opposed to so far in their relationship. We can only assume that his refusal up to this point along with his rules have something to do with things that happened in his past. We still haven’t gotten those pieces to the puzzle, but we do see Fin opening up a bit more.

I loved episode 4. We see Fin trying, we see Marisol refusing to give up, we watch this couple grow some more, we also have more of the hot steamy sexiness that is Fin and Marisol together.

I am really curious about Fin’s father at this point. What he has to do with Fin growing up to be he who is, why Fin ticks the way he does.

I cannot wait for episode 5!

Thank you so much for my copy of Deep Surrendering Episode 4!

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4,143 reviews322 followers
June 18, 2014
3.5 Cocktails

Episode four in the DEEP SURRENDERING serial finds Marisol trying to coax Fin into trying sex s different way: face to face. Fin has is issues with sex and it takes quite a bit for Marisol to get Fin to be open enough to try this for her without being a robot. And when she finally does get her way, she also manages to get him to agree that maybe, just maybe there is more to their relationship and they shouldn't end it because he'll be gone for two months on business.

We didn't learn anything earth shattering about Fin's past in this episode, but we did see Fin and Marisol grow closer. It's as if Marisol getting her way pushed their relationship passed an imaginary line Fin usually drew in the sand for his relationship.

I look forward to seeing what's in store next. I have a feeling things are going to start getting a little bumpy for Marisol and Fin.
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1,689 reviews97 followers
February 12, 2019
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I look forward to reading the next installment because I really want to know how these two characters handle being away from each other. I really want to know if their relationship will continue. Chelsea does an amazing job on giving just a little to keep us turning the pages, and then leaving us begging for me.

I give this episode 4 moons and recommend this series to readers that enjoy the New Adult genre. These episodes can be read in less than an hour and if you do not like waiting, there are already 4 episodes out and plenty more to come. Chelsea pushes these episodes out every month, which isn’t a long wait at all. =)
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Author 68 books211 followers
June 23, 2014
Yep, I may have shed a small tear at the end of this one!

What I liked: Fin is about to leave for his job! Aw! We've known this since the beginning (that he travels a lot), but it's sad that it's almost time for him to leave. The more that Fin reveals about himself I'm not sure what's going on. Here is what I mean: WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?? Marisol says it's "Nice Fin' and 'Dark Fin'. I totally get that! I mean seriously, I do. It's like a cake and ice cream, you can't have one without the other!

What I didn't like: Oh, I was SO MAD!! SO MAD!! At the end of the first three episodes there was a 'bonus scene' at the end in Fin's POV, but not in this one!! UGH! Heartbroken!
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525 reviews
July 20, 2014
Der 'Vanilla Sex' klappt nicht auf anhieb, aber sie arbeiten daran. Und auch am Rest ihrer Beziehung und alles läuft bestens, würde da nicht Fins Abreise über ihnen schweben wie das Damoklesschwert.

Und dann ist da noch Fins Vater, der Marisol richtige Angst einjagt. Und er scheint einen großen Einfluss auf Fins Lebensweise zu haben, da er ihn immer durch die ganze Welt jagt - und Fins hat scheinbar keine Ambitionen ihm ernsthaft die Stirn zu bieten, auch wenn er wütend ist.

Hier zeichnet sich eindeutig ab, woher Fins dominante Art kommt... bin mal gespannt, wie das mit dem Vater aufgelöst wird.
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539 reviews85 followers
June 24, 2014
This episode is my favorite so far! Fin and Marisol made so much progress in this one and you really got to see them both relax and just enjoy their time together. I knew the end was coming, but it was still so sad. I hate long distance relationships and I felt the heartache in my chest as Fin left for the last time. I cannot wait for the next episode to find out what happens! If you haven't started Deep Surrendering yet, do it now! Highly Recommend!
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237 reviews12 followers
June 19, 2014
This ALREADY CAME OUT on June 17 2014 on Amazon!! xD
I Can't wait till next month for ep.5!!
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1,532 reviews46 followers
June 20, 2014
Books are getting better & hotter :)Enjoyed this book like the rest & can't wait for book 5!!
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701 reviews
June 26, 2014
Deep surrendering

wow. Fin is really good with over coming his problems. nice that they are working themselves out with each other. now two month without each other.
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777 reviews17 followers
August 3, 2014
Ughhhhh these things are too damn short!!!!! But I love them!!!
Profile Image for Jennifer Figueroa.
277 reviews8 followers
December 21, 2014
Chelsea is amazing all of her books are great from full length stories to short stories I am loving them all and her writing is amazing I could and would read again and again
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