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The Billionaire Banker #5
Love's Sacrifice
Some secrets wont stay silent... An evening out at the theatre for Lana and Blake ends prematurely with shocking news. Frantic, the couple rush home to discover their worst fears. And Blake is forced to confront the realization that his new family is on a collision course with his past — caught in the crossfire of adversaries who won’t hesitate to hurt them. Once again Lana shows the strength that underpins her character to keep her family together, but with Blake already weakened by the revelation of devastating secrets, will they be strong enough to face down such menacing adversaries? Lana and Blake know that time is running out and difficult decisions must be made, ones that will irrevocably and forever alter their lives. And that ultimately, Blake will be called upon to make the greatest sacrifice of all…
230 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2014
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Georgia Le Carre
64 books3,669 followersGeorgia Le Carre writes contemporary and adult romance and is the bestselling author of the Amazon # 1 bestseller,the billionaire banker series.
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She lives in a little old 19th century romantic cottage, surrounded by the most magical garden, filled with fruit and walnut trees and teeming with wildlife.
Her diet includes all things chocolate and a voracious appetite for Romance reads, particularly new authors with a fresh voice.
When she is not feeding words into Amy, her precious laptop, she can be found lost in a long walk in the woods, particularly on moonlit nights; and often with the man of her dreams.
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August 15, 2017
★★★★★! Love’s Sacrifice, book 5 of 5. The final installment in aloof Billionaire Blake Barrington & Lana’s saga dealing with their pasts, present & future!
“Sometime ago I had my soul put in a box and delivered to you.”
Books in series should be read in order:
Book 1: The Billionaire Banker - Blake & Lana
Book 2: Forty 2 Days - Blake & Lana
Part 2.1: Exposed - Blake & Lana
Book 3: Besotted - Blake & Lana
Book 4: Seduce Me - Julie’s story
Book 5: Love’s Sacrifice - Blake & Lana
The Billionaire Banker, book 1-4 followed Lana Bloom as she met banker Blake Law Barrington, from one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the world. While attempting to sell her virginity to her boss to pay for her mom’s cancer treatment Blake intercepted and ended up paying double to have her as his mistress. What followed was a whirlwind affair diverted and sabotaged by vindictive villains and powerful people in secret societies. But their love managed to blossom through it all.
Love’s Sacrifice (book 5) is the final installment in Blake and Lana’s saga. It will provide the final pieces in the puzzle of their past present and future. Blake and Lana will be forced to deal with family, villains, dark evil forces, secrets, shockers as well as everyday life. Yet nothing could have prepared them when their love, relationship… and lives are put to the ultimate test……
“You just didn’t kill the power behind the throne.”
Blake Law Barrington is my kind of a hero, the larger-than-life kind! His family name has afforded him respect, success and wealth beyond belief but also caused him to be jaded, ruthless and aloof. Yet with Lana we get to a softer side He is going on my top-10 hero shelf!
Seven words to describe Blake: Ruthless, in-control, enigmatic, elusive, self-assured, reflective and captivating.
Lana Bloom aka Barrington has come a long way and she has impressed me throughout. In this final installment she faltered at times, but it’s understandable due to the stress she was subjected to. Seven words to describe Lana: Unassuming, endearing, smart, caring, vulnerable, charismatic and interesting.
Love’s Sacrifice took us on a journey or rather wrapped up the final leg of the journey that has been Blake and Lana’s saga. It was beyond wonderful and I am thrilled with where we left them. Still it’s bittersweet to say goodbye…
I am happy report that the end of book held a bonus chapter from Blake’s POV as well as a teaser to the next book, a stand-alone about Lana’s friend, Billie.
Epic journey! Brilliant story-telling! Complex and suspenseful plot! Larger-than-life and top-10 hero shelf Blake Law Barrington! And a compelling heroine who was able to hold her own against Blake!
***
Hero rating: 5+ stars
Heroine rating: 4.5 stars
Sexual tension rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4 stars
Plot rating: 5 stars
Dialogue rating: 5 stars
Storytelling rating: 5 stars
Story ending rating: 5 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): N/A
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Overall rating: 5 stars
Would I recommend this series: Yes.
Would I re-read this series: Yes.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
ARC provided to me by author, Georgia Le Carre in exchange for an honest review.
August 25, 2014
5 Perfect Ending Stars!!
**A gifted copy was received by the amazing Georgia Le Carre in exchange for an honest review. Thanks so much Georgia for such a perfect ending to an epic tale!!**
When I finished the last word of this book, I let out a big long sigh. My husband looked up and asked, "What's up?" I looked at him, smiled, and said, "Nothing, I just finished my book. It was sooooooo good. I loved how it ended. I'm just a little sad I won't read about Blake and Lana anymore."
Of course he didn't understand but I know my book bitches do!!
We witnessed Blake and Lana's marriage in the last book, Seduce Me, through Julie Sugar's eyes. This book starts us off on their honeymoon. As you can imagine, they jet set off to a remote places that only money can afford. Once they arrive back home, things run smoothly as Blake, Lana, and their toddler son, Sorab, adjust to life as a family. This blissful bubble does burst when evil enters their lives. Love will be tested and decisions will need to be made leading to the ultimate sacrifice. I can't tell you what happens....you need to experience it for yourself!!
"Oh Lana, Lana, Lana," he sighs softly. "When I met you, my heart was a blank canvas. Now, it is a kaleidoscope of color, rich and eternal."
This is the final book about Blake Barrington and Lana Bloom (now Barrington) and let me just tell you that Georgia Le Carre delivers a phenomenal book filled with secrets which will be unveiled, evil villains, and panty wetting sex scenes!! 
While Blake & Lana's story is over I'm hoping to still catch glimpses of them in Lana's best friend's, Billie, story in Masquerade coming this Fall!! I can not wait!!
**A gifted copy was received by the amazing Georgia Le Carre in exchange for an honest review. Thanks so much Georgia for such a perfect ending to an epic tale!!**
April 26, 2015
3 I'm kinda happy it's over STARS
I like the writing and I really enjoy Blake and Lana together. Unfortunately that's where my sympathies end.
EVERYONE is out of their fucking mind in this book.
The whole secret society backstory is nuts and I'm still not sure if that is a good or a bad thing. But I can tell you one thing...I'm sure happy that I'm done with this series. I honestly couldn't take another book.
***IMHO...Masquerade is the best Georgia Le Carre book I read so far...just sayin'. ;D
I like the writing and I really enjoy Blake and Lana together. Unfortunately that's where my sympathies end.
EVERYONE is out of their fucking mind in this book.
The whole secret society backstory is nuts and I'm still not sure if that is a good or a bad thing. But I can tell you one thing...I'm sure happy that I'm done with this series. I honestly couldn't take another book.
***IMHO...Masquerade is the best Georgia Le Carre book I read so far...just sayin'. ;D
October 23, 2016
****4.5 Stars****
This is the final book in Lana and Blake's explosive series...I admit that I am so sad it is ending. I have fallen in love with this couple so hard!! They are up there with my faves, and I don't want to say goodbye! What did I do when I finished the last page??? I went straight to Amazon and downloaded a bunch of Georgia Le Carre's older books...LOL I have enjoyed every minute of the "Billionaire Banker" series and I am very hopeful that the rest of her other series will be just as good!! I have fallen in love with a new author, and I have got to say that I absolutely love when that happens!!
Blake and Lana's last adventure takes place after their wedding in the last book. Unfortunately their happily ever after has some major bumps in the road, and it comes from the evil that is all around them. No one in their little family is safe, and the stress from all that is happening begins to get to Lana in a bad way. Will their marriage be strong enough to with stand one of the worst things that can happen to parents? Or will it crumble, and have evil take over their peaceful lives??
I was once again captivated by the story unfolding on the pages that Georgia Le Carre wrote. Not only were there more secrets that were revealed; but the sex scenes continued to have sizzle. I just can't get enough of Blake and Lana's primal attraction for one another. Believe me, it is hard to beat!!!
If you are looking for a series that is romantic, sexy, suspenseful, and exciting....then this is the one for you!! There are few series now that can hold my attention enough to want to read the books back to back; but with this series I couldn't think of giving it a break and coming back to it!! One day I may even give it a reread, I liked it that much!!
This is the final book in Lana and Blake's explosive series...I admit that I am so sad it is ending. I have fallen in love with this couple so hard!! They are up there with my faves, and I don't want to say goodbye! What did I do when I finished the last page??? I went straight to Amazon and downloaded a bunch of Georgia Le Carre's older books...LOL I have enjoyed every minute of the "Billionaire Banker" series and I am very hopeful that the rest of her other series will be just as good!! I have fallen in love with a new author, and I have got to say that I absolutely love when that happens!!
Blake and Lana's last adventure takes place after their wedding in the last book. Unfortunately their happily ever after has some major bumps in the road, and it comes from the evil that is all around them. No one in their little family is safe, and the stress from all that is happening begins to get to Lana in a bad way. Will their marriage be strong enough to with stand one of the worst things that can happen to parents? Or will it crumble, and have evil take over their peaceful lives??
I was once again captivated by the story unfolding on the pages that Georgia Le Carre wrote. Not only were there more secrets that were revealed; but the sex scenes continued to have sizzle. I just can't get enough of Blake and Lana's primal attraction for one another. Believe me, it is hard to beat!!!
If you are looking for a series that is romantic, sexy, suspenseful, and exciting....then this is the one for you!! There are few series now that can hold my attention enough to want to read the books back to back; but with this series I couldn't think of giving it a break and coming back to it!! One day I may even give it a reread, I liked it that much!!
June 26, 2019
Blake & Lana enjoying their honeymoon an evening at the Opera, when Blake gets the call from the head of his security no parents wants.
Now Blake knows that he has underestimated Victoria but is it too late, his past has come back to harm his family and how will Blake deal with Victoria's demands. Victoria wants Blakes blood and his wife sorrow for how they have humiliated her and how Lana has stolen Blake from Victoria.
Secrets are revealed and Blake has to make a choice a sacrifice to his empire or the love he has for his family what will Blake choose because he has obligations to the brotherhood good or evil?
Through it all Blake refuses to give up the love of his life Lana Barrington
Now Blake knows that he has underestimated Victoria but is it too late, his past has come back to harm his family and how will Blake deal with Victoria's demands. Victoria wants Blakes blood and his wife sorrow for how they have humiliated her and how Lana has stolen Blake from Victoria.
Secrets are revealed and Blake has to make a choice a sacrifice to his empire or the love he has for his family what will Blake choose because he has obligations to the brotherhood good or evil?
Through it all Blake refuses to give up the love of his life Lana Barrington
September 8, 2014
What an amazing journey this series was!!
I remember when I began reading this story, someone recommended it to me saying, it was a little gem, and it was so true, it captivated me from the beginning so much and I began craving it more and more.
It's a bit bittersweet that it came to an end but this is one of those story that will remain with me for long.
Turning to this book 5, I loved it as much as I did with the others. I was a bit disappointed though with the lack of power Blake shows in the situation they found themselves. From a powerful man like him who rules the world and controls everything I expected something different.
I was very pleased with the debut of Helena, Blake's mother, in the story. I always asked about her in my reviews...and wanted to see how she and Lana will deal with each other. She was just how I imagined her to be: a ruler and a strategist.
A lot of twists and turns of events will happen, some shocked me, some were unbelievable but Lana and Blake will have their HEA and this time with total freedom...but with a challenge though, but I don't want to spoil that.
Georgia thank you for this amazing story, Lana and Blake will remain my top favorite characters<3 You're the best!
Can't wait to read the story of Billie "Masquerade" which will be the next book published by Georgia coming this Fall!
I remember when I began reading this story, someone recommended it to me saying, it was a little gem, and it was so true, it captivated me from the beginning so much and I began craving it more and more.
It's a bit bittersweet that it came to an end but this is one of those story that will remain with me for long.
Turning to this book 5, I loved it as much as I did with the others. I was a bit disappointed though with the lack of power Blake shows in the situation they found themselves. From a powerful man like him who rules the world and controls everything I expected something different.
I was very pleased with the debut of Helena, Blake's mother, in the story. I always asked about her in my reviews...and wanted to see how she and Lana will deal with each other. She was just how I imagined her to be: a ruler and a strategist.
A lot of twists and turns of events will happen, some shocked me, some were unbelievable but Lana and Blake will have their HEA and this time with total freedom...but with a challenge though, but I don't want to spoil that.
Georgia thank you for this amazing story, Lana and Blake will remain my top favorite characters<3 You're the best!
Can't wait to read the story of Billie "Masquerade" which will be the next book published by Georgia coming this Fall!
October 19, 2014
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I have been mesmerized by this series since the very first book. My heart has nearly exploded from my chest so many times with all of the emotions I've experienced while reading this amazing authors work. This couple has become so special to me and I am in a bittersweet book coma right now after finishing this. I found that Georgia Le Carre is a master at pushing boundaries while catching you right before you cross over them. She has me holding my breath in so many ways and so many times that I am in utter awe of her creativity. For me to be just a reader, to have fell in love with these characters by just being lost in their story, well, I can't even imagine how she must feel to be the one that brought them to life. I will forever think of Blake and Lana as my modern day
Beauty and the Beast.
Where the Beast fought the enemy with the strength of his Beauty right by his side. Where the enemies were lurking in the places that safety should have resided.
In this installment I can tell you that my heart was shredded and then put back together so many times that I needed to take a breather to calm down.
Blake and Lana open the story with the most amazing and beautifully erotic love scenes. I was totally drunk on the passion of this couple. The scenes had me trembling with emotion. I have never..had such a reaction and felt like I was almost an interloper...peaking into the intimate moments of a couple. The passion simply seemed so alive.
While Georgia has NEVER let me down, not even once...she still knows how to keep me on that edge ..the precipice of OH MY GOD..moments. There were a few parts that I was almost in sheer epic terror and also heartbreaking angst. When I almost felt at times I couldn't take anymore of these overwhelming emotions..that is when Georgia weaved her magic pen and put me back together again.
Blake undeniably threaded himself into my heart and soul with his breathtaking possessive personality. He opened his mouth and I held my breath literally ...each and every time.
I will continue to tell everyone about this amazing love story. I owe it to the characters. One more time I find myself saying thank you! Georgia..
I will forever be indebted to you for the opportunity to experience a love story that will transcend time. Blake and Lana will live in my heart forever.
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I have been mesmerized by this series since the very first book. My heart has nearly exploded from my chest so many times with all of the emotions I've experienced while reading this amazing authors work. This couple has become so special to me and I am in a bittersweet book coma right now after finishing this. I found that Georgia Le Carre is a master at pushing boundaries while catching you right before you cross over them. She has me holding my breath in so many ways and so many times that I am in utter awe of her creativity. For me to be just a reader, to have fell in love with these characters by just being lost in their story, well, I can't even imagine how she must feel to be the one that brought them to life. I will forever think of Blake and Lana as my modern day
Beauty and the Beast.
Where the Beast fought the enemy with the strength of his Beauty right by his side. Where the enemies were lurking in the places that safety should have resided.
In this installment I can tell you that my heart was shredded and then put back together so many times that I needed to take a breather to calm down.
Blake and Lana open the story with the most amazing and beautifully erotic love scenes. I was totally drunk on the passion of this couple. The scenes had me trembling with emotion. I have never..had such a reaction and felt like I was almost an interloper...peaking into the intimate moments of a couple. The passion simply seemed so alive.
While Georgia has NEVER let me down, not even once...she still knows how to keep me on that edge ..the precipice of OH MY GOD..moments. There were a few parts that I was almost in sheer epic terror and also heartbreaking angst. When I almost felt at times I couldn't take anymore of these overwhelming emotions..that is when Georgia weaved her magic pen and put me back together again.
Blake undeniably threaded himself into my heart and soul with his breathtaking possessive personality. He opened his mouth and I held my breath literally ...each and every time.
‘Sometime ago I had my soul put in a box and delivered to you.’
‘When I met you, my heart was a blank canvas. Now, it is a kaleidoscope of color, rich and eternal.’
I will continue to tell everyone about this amazing love story. I owe it to the characters. One more time I find myself saying thank you! Georgia..
I will forever be indebted to you for the opportunity to experience a love story that will transcend time. Blake and Lana will live in my heart forever.
August 9, 2014
I bought and reviewed the first three books in the Billionaire Banker series. Since then the author has sent me ARC copies to review. Love’s Sacrifice is the fifth book in the series – and it is a series. Read them in order for an awesome experience.
I thought that Georgia Le Carré could never improve on the previous four books. I was so wrong. Love’s Sacrifice has somehow topped them all. The book returns us to Blake, Lana and Sorab. This small family is full of love. Blake and Lana enjoy the hottest sex life. I was blushing whilst reading it…but I kept reading.
Victoria in incarcerated in a mental institution out of the picture, unable to cause more harm. Or is she? These books are as much psychological thrillers full of paranormal happenings as they are love, romance and hot sex. The back story is frightening. Have you ever read a book where the following two excerpts go hand in hand?
“When I was younger, the idea that all of nature— humans, animals, flowers, trees, mountains, rivers, galaxies, even universes— is nothing more than self-replicating fractals of an interactive biological software program based on golden ratio or the Fibonacci spiral was depressing. We are all animated mathematical constructs of great precision. It took the magic out of creation. I understood I was in a geometric prison, but I didn’t know how I could escape it.”
“Oh, Lana. Tell you the truth? Here’s the truth. Right now, I want to fuck you until you can’t remember your name.”
Georgia Le Carré is a master of her craft; her talent invites you in to the book; makes you take sides; good or evil. You choose.
I thought that Georgia Le Carré could never improve on the previous four books. I was so wrong. Love’s Sacrifice has somehow topped them all. The book returns us to Blake, Lana and Sorab. This small family is full of love. Blake and Lana enjoy the hottest sex life. I was blushing whilst reading it…but I kept reading.
Victoria in incarcerated in a mental institution out of the picture, unable to cause more harm. Or is she? These books are as much psychological thrillers full of paranormal happenings as they are love, romance and hot sex. The back story is frightening. Have you ever read a book where the following two excerpts go hand in hand?
“When I was younger, the idea that all of nature— humans, animals, flowers, trees, mountains, rivers, galaxies, even universes— is nothing more than self-replicating fractals of an interactive biological software program based on golden ratio or the Fibonacci spiral was depressing. We are all animated mathematical constructs of great precision. It took the magic out of creation. I understood I was in a geometric prison, but I didn’t know how I could escape it.”
“Oh, Lana. Tell you the truth? Here’s the truth. Right now, I want to fuck you until you can’t remember your name.”
Georgia Le Carré is a master of her craft; her talent invites you in to the book; makes you take sides; good or evil. You choose.
August 31, 2014
4 Stars!
I'M LEFT CONFUSED & SLIGHTLY DISAPPOINTED
I love love LOVE this series! Blake and Lana are one of my favorite couples ever! So I was so pumped to read the final book about them! But there were so many things that felt unanswered and I was confused!! Why didn't we see what happened when Sorab grew up?! We just see a tiny glimpse of their future and it's all HEA, but I wanted to know how they beat Blake's mother/family and some questions on Victoria! Blake and Lana definitely had some hot/sweet moments I just wish there would have been more because I love them. I wish this last book would have had more answers and a better depth ending. I still love the series and will miss them dearly!!
I'M LEFT CONFUSED & SLIGHTLY DISAPPOINTED
I love love LOVE this series! Blake and Lana are one of my favorite couples ever! So I was so pumped to read the final book about them! But there were so many things that felt unanswered and I was confused!! Why didn't we see what happened when Sorab grew up?! We just see a tiny glimpse of their future and it's all HEA, but I wanted to know how they beat Blake's mother/family and some questions on Victoria! Blake and Lana definitely had some hot/sweet moments I just wish there would have been more because I love them. I wish this last book would have had more answers and a better depth ending. I still love the series and will miss them dearly!!
April 25, 2015
The conclusion....or is it?
This is a great end to this series, I really enjoyed this book and while I've struggled a bit with a couple of the books I appreciate I'm in the minority.
The first book 'Owned' I loved and it completely pulled me into Lana and Blake's relationship and I knew after that book I was in this until the end, that said I'm not sure how I feel about the whole El thing, couldn't quite get my head around that.
While this is the final book for these two characters questions are left unanswered, these may be addressed in future books, I don't know but I am reading Billie's book 'Masquerade' after this.
November 8, 2014
OMG if i can i will give 10000 stars but in goodreads language is 5 stars
One word-PERFECTION Georgia you blow my mind really and now i want more and more like 6,7 and maybe 8 book for this amazing love story(i know i ask for impossible but hope never dies) .I knew it from the start that in end this will be bittersweet because no matter haw much i wanted to finished and read the end on other side i did not want to fished because it s last book for my Blake.If you think the end of Besotted left unfinished wait to read Love'Sacrifice you will want more and more and search on my Kindle for pages but this is a prove of amazing writing skills Georgia have.
Love's Sacrifice start with Lana and Blake honeymoon in desert and then in Thailand.It s all go great until something happen,i m not going in detail because don t want to ruin for others,you must read for yourself i m just gonna say the tittle of book say all is all about love sacrifice ,what we are ready to sacrifice for love and well being of our loved ones.
Blake Law Barrington ♥
I knew it from the begging when i start read this amazing series he will be my favorite alpha man and this series will be my favorite of all time,in this book he prove to me that.Everthing he was ready to give up for Lana and Sorab it melted my heart once again.Always my number 1.
Lana Barrington
I loved her from beginning,such amazing female character Gergia create,she never annoyed me,always understending and care for others,her love for Blake.
In the END- I loved all in this book maybe,i m sad that it's finished but all great things come to the end.I just wish in the end of book was all flowers.Amazing job Georgia( you know you are the best) :)
One word-PERFECTION Georgia you blow my mind really and now i want more and more like 6,7 and maybe 8 book for this amazing love story(i know i ask for impossible but hope never dies) .I knew it from the start that in end this will be bittersweet because no matter haw much i wanted to finished and read the end on other side i did not want to fished because it s last book for my Blake.If you think the end of Besotted left unfinished wait to read Love'Sacrifice you will want more and more and search on my Kindle for pages but this is a prove of amazing writing skills Georgia have.
Love's Sacrifice start with Lana and Blake honeymoon in desert and then in Thailand.It s all go great until something happen,i m not going in detail because don t want to ruin for others,you must read for yourself i m just gonna say the tittle of book say all is all about love sacrifice ,what we are ready to sacrifice for love and well being of our loved ones.
Blake Law Barrington ♥
I knew it from the begging when i start read this amazing series he will be my favorite alpha man and this series will be my favorite of all time,in this book he prove to me that.Everthing he was ready to give up for Lana and Sorab it melted my heart once again.Always my number 1.
Lana Barrington
I loved her from beginning,such amazing female character Gergia create,she never annoyed me,always understending and care for others,her love for Blake.
In the END- I loved all in this book maybe,i m sad that it's finished but all great things come to the end.I just wish in the end of book was all flowers.Amazing job Georgia( you know you are the best) :)
September 18, 2014
Spellbinding!...Le Carre at her best!!!
Believe me you'll love this book, Georgia writes the best love scenes. From the first book to this final one, all scenes and moments between Blake and Lana almost always seem like a foreplay that leads to memorable love scenes.
The adult club scene in the middle of exotic Bankok...what can be said that already hasn't been said about it except for the fact that it has to be one of the most erotic love scenes ever written. This is a story of two people whose feelings do not stem from anything more than intense sexual attraction and hot lust the first time they met, which developed into true love and a marriage proposal, ending in a dream wedding of a lifetime.
The chemistry between Blake and Lana is fire, that is all, everything else, the backstory, the feud, life threatening conflicts and trials, the wrath of the "secret society"and its incredible power to destroy, is all fuel to that blazing inferno. This book is romance, this book is sex, the longest written account of foreplay I've ever read, combined sexual tension, and finally the sex to ease all of us who got hot and bothered and couldn't take it any more for the past hundreds of pages.
Vivid, gripping characters, a powerful setting and an intriguing heartstopping mystery, unfathomable grief, not knowing if you'll ever lay eyes on your precious loved ones again. Ms.Le Carre weaves a spell like none other. There's much more to the story than the synopsis I've provided, but detailing anymore would take away from story for the untold reader. Ms. Le Carre's storytelling is superb. She crafts a story rich in detail and well developed characters. She pushes you at the edge of your seat and keep you there. It'll be a real struggle to put it down and you'll be thinking about Blake and Lana long after you're done reading, yet it feels like it follows you around. There's so many unexpected plot twists and breathless tension combine for a suspenseful ride that doesn't let up. Almost too fantastical to believe, yet, here I am, mesmerized and a true believer. A true masterpiece...Ms.Le Carre finest best!!! ❤
Believe me you'll love this book, Georgia writes the best love scenes. From the first book to this final one, all scenes and moments between Blake and Lana almost always seem like a foreplay that leads to memorable love scenes.
The adult club scene in the middle of exotic Bankok...what can be said that already hasn't been said about it except for the fact that it has to be one of the most erotic love scenes ever written. This is a story of two people whose feelings do not stem from anything more than intense sexual attraction and hot lust the first time they met, which developed into true love and a marriage proposal, ending in a dream wedding of a lifetime.
The chemistry between Blake and Lana is fire, that is all, everything else, the backstory, the feud, life threatening conflicts and trials, the wrath of the "secret society"and its incredible power to destroy, is all fuel to that blazing inferno. This book is romance, this book is sex, the longest written account of foreplay I've ever read, combined sexual tension, and finally the sex to ease all of us who got hot and bothered and couldn't take it any more for the past hundreds of pages.
Vivid, gripping characters, a powerful setting and an intriguing heartstopping mystery, unfathomable grief, not knowing if you'll ever lay eyes on your precious loved ones again. Ms.Le Carre weaves a spell like none other. There's much more to the story than the synopsis I've provided, but detailing anymore would take away from story for the untold reader. Ms. Le Carre's storytelling is superb. She crafts a story rich in detail and well developed characters. She pushes you at the edge of your seat and keep you there. It'll be a real struggle to put it down and you'll be thinking about Blake and Lana long after you're done reading, yet it feels like it follows you around. There's so many unexpected plot twists and breathless tension combine for a suspenseful ride that doesn't let up. Almost too fantastical to believe, yet, here I am, mesmerized and a true believer. A true masterpiece...Ms.Le Carre finest best!!! ❤
September 18, 2015
and now I am glad I did finish the Billionaire banker series, after all...
I was reluctant after the book 4 (Julie and Vann/Quinn's story) BUT I am a stubborn bitch and when I bite into smth i really don't let go until I either tear it up into tiny little bits or eat it to the fullest...
well, this experience was both deeds actually, I tore it to little pieces and ate it up...and i was satieted...and full
this is actually a drama filled with awful notion that evil is not somewhere far, lurking or waiting for you in the dark, oh, fuck NO!!! this brings on the notion that you are not safe from anyone, not even your own flesh and blood...and that bloodline is rotten sick and deviously calculating evil...
the story actually stops with the lingering feeling of anticipation...we don't know how things will end, will they end in the first place...and it really sets you up
you choose how it's gonna end...and you decide how the characters would end up....will you be an optimist, realist or a defetist...
I havent decided YET!!!
August 23, 2014
Lots of twists, turns and surprises. I loved this series.
February 6, 2016
4 "beautiful ending" STARS!
Review to come...
Review to come...
March 13, 2018
This series was absalutly amazing. I'm so sad for it to be over. I felt like this book really challenges you to think of things in a different perspective. Like what's "Right" from "Wrong"?! "Good" vs "Evil"?! Some of the issues it brings up can be quite a mind fuck, but overall it makes for an intelligent acquisition. The different conspiracies will leave you wondering if that's really how life it's self has grown accustomed to things. The drama about bloodlines, history, beliefs, religions, sacrifices, democracy, and an endless power that's was brought on by all of those things and more, was so intriguing. Then amongst all of that was this breath taking love story Of Blake and Lana, who are just trying to live as a happy normal little family with their son. Blake's past and his family/brotherhood constantly haunts them. They are in this never ending loop. No matter what they do, where they go, or who they become, they can NEVER escape what destiny has in store for them. The love the shared is questioned, the strength and ability to overcome anything thrown in their direction is challenged. When I first finished book #5 I was left feeling like there was still so many unanswered questions towards the end. I kinda felt like the book really never had an actual ending it just kinda left me guessing. But then as I let my self wounder I realized that was the point. See No one can ever predict the future. Despite this being a fictional novel, I kinda felt like maybe that's what the author was getting at. With the type of story it ended up becoming I felt like maybe the unanswered questions were left on purpose. Not only does it keep you hanging but it also keeps you hopefull for a story of maybe when Sorab is older (around 18) and he finds himself self having make to a decision as to the sacrifice his father agreed on many years before. Idk of course it could also be that I'm an really greedy and want so much more intake as to what the future holds for this family. I mean even know it's been years, I most definitely would read a continuous series of this book if one was to come out. *A Girl Could Hope* Overall I highly recommend reading all 5 books. I absolutely loved them. Now I'm off to read "The Masquerade".
August 18, 2014
OMG!
This was such a bittersweet moment for me, I wanted this book so bad and yet I was fearful of reading, as I knew it was going to be the end of an amazing journey of emotions I've had reading this fantastic series.
It lived up and more to my expectations and may well be after forty 2 days my favourite book in the series as it just delivers so much. There is incredible turmoil,suspense in bundles,amazing moments of undying love between Lana and Blake and pained decisions to be made,and when Blake shows his most protective side when his family is threatened you can't help but feel the strength of the emotions that Georgia wrings out of him. There is also very hot sex scenes and a return of that most hated evil bitch, whom I need not name conspiring again, but all ends with a beautiful heartwarming conclusion where you will cry at the loss of these characters and series. I have found in Georgia Le Carre a 'tour de force' of a writer in women's fiction, who I personally believe like her namesake 'John Le Carre' will become one of the genre's greatest storyteller's, because that is what sets this writer apart from so many others,her natural gift to be a storyteller.
I can't wait for masquerade Billie's story next.Please Georgia, don't keep us waiting too long...
This was such a bittersweet moment for me, I wanted this book so bad and yet I was fearful of reading, as I knew it was going to be the end of an amazing journey of emotions I've had reading this fantastic series.
It lived up and more to my expectations and may well be after forty 2 days my favourite book in the series as it just delivers so much. There is incredible turmoil,suspense in bundles,amazing moments of undying love between Lana and Blake and pained decisions to be made,and when Blake shows his most protective side when his family is threatened you can't help but feel the strength of the emotions that Georgia wrings out of him. There is also very hot sex scenes and a return of that most hated evil bitch, whom I need not name conspiring again, but all ends with a beautiful heartwarming conclusion where you will cry at the loss of these characters and series. I have found in Georgia Le Carre a 'tour de force' of a writer in women's fiction, who I personally believe like her namesake 'John Le Carre' will become one of the genre's greatest storyteller's, because that is what sets this writer apart from so many others,her natural gift to be a storyteller.
I can't wait for masquerade Billie's story next.Please Georgia, don't keep us waiting too long...
August 12, 2014
Caution if u are like me and have children go ahead and order a pizza and rent them about 5 movies cause once you start reading this you will not be able to put it down.
Just when I think Georgia Le Carre can't create anything better she just proves me wrong once again. I will not go into details about the book because I do not want to ruin it for those that are reading this. So I will just go on and brag about Georgia's brilliant writing skills. I read a lot of books and if you are like me just looking for a great book then this is a must have just like all of her others. Not only are there excellent sex scenes but the story line is unlike anything you have ever read. It is just amazing!!!! It is worth every cent and way more if you ask me. So If this is your first book that you have read from her and you love it like I did then I recommend you reading all her others and I promise you will not be disappointed. Read them in order though so your not lost. Each book is awesome and you can tell she has put her heart into her writing. I can't say anything else
Just that I am in awe. I love it I love it I love it. If you are reading this Georgia you are just amazing and Keep those fingers a working so we can keep a reading hee hee
October 6, 2014
A terrific ending to one of my favorite series. This was one book I've been anticipating. I fell in love with Ms. Le Carre's beautiful writing since book 1. There's something magical in the way she depicts her stories that sends your imagination into a frenzy obsession. Once you pick her book up, it's a struggle to put it down because it's that good.
Blake and Lana finally get their deserved honeymoon only to have it ended abruptly. They lose the one thing they both cherish more than their own lives...causing Lana to make a tough decision that could scar their future. Victoria, the heinous villain, seeks vengeance and is relentless with her method. She makes me nauseated with hate!!! I was ecstatic to discover that everyone gets what they deserved at the end of the story. The ending will shock you...be prepared for a fascinating read. I loved this series so it's a bittersweet ending for me. Blake and Lana are happy, but I still crave more.
ARC was given for an honest review.
Blake and Lana finally get their deserved honeymoon only to have it ended abruptly. They lose the one thing they both cherish more than their own lives...causing Lana to make a tough decision that could scar their future. Victoria, the heinous villain, seeks vengeance and is relentless with her method. She makes me nauseated with hate!!! I was ecstatic to discover that everyone gets what they deserved at the end of the story. The ending will shock you...be prepared for a fascinating read. I loved this series so it's a bittersweet ending for me. Blake and Lana are happy, but I still crave more.
ARC was given for an honest review.
August 5, 2016
Brilliant finale to a fabulous series! I have to admit my favourite parts of the book were the Victoria ones, I love a good villain and was hoping after her scenes in Seduce Me that she would return to cause havoc and Georgia didn't let me down. I don't think I've come across another author that does erotic romance they way that Georgia does. Her writing is full of beautiful analogies, current affairs and cultural and intelligent observations. Blake and Lana's love story has been completed with a HEA ... for now. I'm sure she could return to the series in the future to write another chapter of their lives, particularly when Sorab turns eighteen and will have a choice as to whether he wishes to follow in the Barrington traditions. Thanks for an amazing series Georgia and I can't wait to read your new novels. I was provided with an ARC for a fair and honest review.
September 13, 2014
I was glad to get some closure to Lana and Blake's story. The secret society element sometimes seemed a bit far fetched and even paranormal in a way, but I was glad some questions I had were addressed. My favorites will still be the first 2 books of the series though. Georgia Le Carre is a very talented writer and I look forward to reading more of her books. That preview to Masquerade, (Billie's story with Jaron), that Georgia put at the end of Love's Sacrifice, has me super excited! Wow! I will be one-clicking that on Amazon as soon as it's released!
October 6, 2014
Sometimes we just simply need more stars.
This beautiful, well written story continues with such an entwined, fascinating flow that it's honestly up there in my top 5 series EVER.
It has everything I've needed to be happy in a story.
This author is quite honestly incredible. She could write the phone book and I'd happily read it.
So happy to have the next book in the series - Masquerade - to read.
This beautiful, well written story continues with such an entwined, fascinating flow that it's honestly up there in my top 5 series EVER.
It has everything I've needed to be happy in a story.
This author is quite honestly incredible. She could write the phone book and I'd happily read it.
So happy to have the next book in the series - Masquerade - to read.
October 4, 2015
Before I read this series I thought this was another duplicate of fifty shades but how wrong I was. I was surprised that thus was actually pretty good and the stories were different. I truly enjoyed reading this series. I hope there is a spin off or a continuation of the story into the future and see how everything goes.
September 4, 2014
I struggled to get through this one. The story became very over the top and just stopped being enjoyable. I had invested so much time in the story I had to finish and when I got to the end I felt let down. Very odd ending.
October 23, 2016
4 Stars!
Enjoyed this series so much. I loved everything about Blake & Lana. There could not had been a better ending in my book.
Truly enjoyed this series!
Though I do wonder...will we be getting another book for when Sorab turns 18? Who/what will he choose?
Enjoyed this series so much. I loved everything about Blake & Lana. There could not had been a better ending in my book.
Truly enjoyed this series!
Though I do wonder...will we be getting another book for when Sorab turns 18? Who/what will he choose?
Want to read
May 18, 2014THANK YOU MS. LE CARRE! THIS IS THE BEST!
August 13, 2014
Wow, what a great ending to this story. I do see more happening later with baby Sorab as he gets older. Great job on giving Blake and Lana a great story to show love in a different way of life.
October 29, 2021
I'm glad this is over...
This was yet another episode in crazy land that didn't make much sense at all. Victoria is the nutjob in this book. Funny how she is in an asylum but yet can do all the things she did. Not to mention, everything with Blake. None of that jived.
This felt like a HFN ending. Things are left hanging it felt like at the end. Definitely not a favorite series for me.
This was yet another episode in crazy land that didn't make much sense at all. Victoria is the nutjob in this book. Funny how she is in an asylum but yet can do all the things she did. Not to mention, everything with Blake. None of that jived.
This felt like a HFN ending. Things are left hanging it felt like at the end. Definitely not a favorite series for me.
August 11, 2014
Title: Love's Sacrifice
Author: Georgia LeCarre
Publisher/Year: Grand Central Publishing 8/11/14
Length: Pages
Series: The Billionaire Banker #5
Overview
Some secrets wont stay silent...
An evening out at the theatre for Lana and Blake ends prematurely with shocking news.
Frantic, the couple rush home to discover their worst fears. And Blake is forced to confront the realization that his new family is on a collision course with his past — caught in the crossfire of adversaries who won’t hesitate to hurt them.
Once again Lana shows the strength that underpins her character to keep her family together, but with Blake already weakened by the revelation of devastating secrets, will they be strong enough to face down such menacing adversaries?
Lana and Blake know that time is running out and difficult decisions must be made, ones that will irrevocably and forever alter their lives.
And that ultimately, Blake will be called upon to make the greatest sacrifice of all…
My Thoughts
WOW - i don't know about any of you guys, but this story just takes us on such intense journeys that it's not just about the relationship between Blake and Lana anymore, there's so much more. Victoria's devious, Helena is a snob and i'm still confused about the El and what it will mean to the happy family.
What's nice about this final installment in the series is that we get a back and forth among the chapters - each is written from the POV of either Lana, Blake or Victoria - since there's a dual path plot line - that converges mid-stream. We have Victoria who has been sent to an asylum because of what she did at the wedding, and we have Blake and Lana living through their honeymoon and then trying to make their life together afterwards.
Of course nothing is that simple, and we see a bunch of thing go wrong. We know that the Barringtons will never be safe, so there's a lot of security around at all times, which leads to the disappearance of one of our main characters. The question becomes not of who has them, but of what the end result will be - who will lose their life and who will have to live without whom. What I've come to love about our author Ms. LeCarre is that we don't always have to choose - we just have to be choiceful about how we get to the end.
The other thing about this story is that it's HOT. the passion that we've come to love and adore with this series is carried through even to the finale. I made the mistake of reading this while i was at my childrens' swimming class this morning and that was something that i should not have done since i'm fairly certain that i was blushing (doesn't happen often) from a scene in a Thai sex club of sorts. you'll know it when you read it.
So, while i'm really sad that the series is over, i think that the journey was well worth it. There's a twist involved that's interesting - learning of some parentage and family bloodlines - and that makes things interesting, as well as seeing where the characters will end up - who will be alive and who won't. So - all in all a great send off and i can't wait to see what's next from our gifted author. ENJOY!
Author: Georgia LeCarre
Publisher/Year: Grand Central Publishing 8/11/14
Length: Pages
Series: The Billionaire Banker #5
Overview
Some secrets wont stay silent...
An evening out at the theatre for Lana and Blake ends prematurely with shocking news.
Frantic, the couple rush home to discover their worst fears. And Blake is forced to confront the realization that his new family is on a collision course with his past — caught in the crossfire of adversaries who won’t hesitate to hurt them.
Once again Lana shows the strength that underpins her character to keep her family together, but with Blake already weakened by the revelation of devastating secrets, will they be strong enough to face down such menacing adversaries?
Lana and Blake know that time is running out and difficult decisions must be made, ones that will irrevocably and forever alter their lives.
And that ultimately, Blake will be called upon to make the greatest sacrifice of all…
My Thoughts
WOW - i don't know about any of you guys, but this story just takes us on such intense journeys that it's not just about the relationship between Blake and Lana anymore, there's so much more. Victoria's devious, Helena is a snob and i'm still confused about the El and what it will mean to the happy family.
What's nice about this final installment in the series is that we get a back and forth among the chapters - each is written from the POV of either Lana, Blake or Victoria - since there's a dual path plot line - that converges mid-stream. We have Victoria who has been sent to an asylum because of what she did at the wedding, and we have Blake and Lana living through their honeymoon and then trying to make their life together afterwards.
Of course nothing is that simple, and we see a bunch of thing go wrong. We know that the Barringtons will never be safe, so there's a lot of security around at all times, which leads to the disappearance of one of our main characters. The question becomes not of who has them, but of what the end result will be - who will lose their life and who will have to live without whom. What I've come to love about our author Ms. LeCarre is that we don't always have to choose - we just have to be choiceful about how we get to the end.
The other thing about this story is that it's HOT. the passion that we've come to love and adore with this series is carried through even to the finale. I made the mistake of reading this while i was at my childrens' swimming class this morning and that was something that i should not have done since i'm fairly certain that i was blushing (doesn't happen often) from a scene in a Thai sex club of sorts. you'll know it when you read it.
So, while i'm really sad that the series is over, i think that the journey was well worth it. There's a twist involved that's interesting - learning of some parentage and family bloodlines - and that makes things interesting, as well as seeing where the characters will end up - who will be alive and who won't. So - all in all a great send off and i can't wait to see what's next from our gifted author. ENJOY!
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