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Collar & Cuffs #1
Waiting on Summer
He can dominate her body, but he can't control her past...
After fleeing to Miami to escape her junkie ex-boyfriend, Summer Marsden finds work as a waitress upstairs in the swanky restaurant and gentlemen’s club, Collar and Cuffs . Although she loves the job, her big mouth gets her into trouble. Intending to resign before she causes more problems, she finds herself face-to-face with the enigmatic and dangerously handsome Nathan Faulkener.
Nathan irons out her problem and takes her downstairs to the Bottom Bar, which she discovers is actually an exclusive BDSM club within Collar and Cuffs . Nathan re-ignites her passion for BDSM, and their desire for each other explodes. He wants nothing more than to solve all Summer’s problems and give her the world, but she has secrets she's never told, and a sordid, dangerous history that won't stay in the past. When her ex shows up gunning for revenge, even Nathan might not be strong enough to save her...
Reader contains light BDSM, whipping, and spanking elements
After fleeing to Miami to escape her junkie ex-boyfriend, Summer Marsden finds work as a waitress upstairs in the swanky restaurant and gentlemen’s club, Collar and Cuffs . Although she loves the job, her big mouth gets her into trouble. Intending to resign before she causes more problems, she finds herself face-to-face with the enigmatic and dangerously handsome Nathan Faulkener.
Nathan irons out her problem and takes her downstairs to the Bottom Bar, which she discovers is actually an exclusive BDSM club within Collar and Cuffs . Nathan re-ignites her passion for BDSM, and their desire for each other explodes. He wants nothing more than to solve all Summer’s problems and give her the world, but she has secrets she's never told, and a sordid, dangerous history that won't stay in the past. When her ex shows up gunning for revenge, even Nathan might not be strong enough to save her...
Reader contains light BDSM, whipping, and spanking elements
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2015
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About the author
Bella Settarra
50 books49 followersAbout Bella Settarra
In Bella’s world all the heroes are gorgeous hunks and the heroines are always beautiful. Having said that, she firmly believes that ‘handsome is as handsome does’ and that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’. (She is also a big fan of clichés as well as alliteration!)
She has been hanging out with her ‘imaginary friends’ for a couple of years now and finds the profession exhilarating and intriguing. Her stories are all Erotic Romances, although they vary considerably in subject-matter.
One of the things she absolutely loves to write is light BDSM and her Collar and Cuffs series (Etopia Press) received an ARe Bestseller Award for Waiting on Summer, which has also been nominated for a BDSM Con Golden Flogger Award. This series was set in a BDSM club in Miami, and was a joy to write.
She also loves writing Cowboy Romances and was thrilled when the first book in her The Men of Moone Mountain series, (Etopia Press), entitled Ménage on Moone Mountain, received a nomination for the Ménage Romances Fan’s Award 2015 and became an ARe Bestseller, and the third book in this series, Ménage on Ryder Ranch was also nominated for the Erotic Ménages Romances Award 2016. The fourth book in this series, Ménage at the Mode Boutique is now also available in digital format. She is currently writing another Cowboy series, Midnight in Montana (Siren Publishing), the first of which, Dallas at Midnight, is already available in digital and print formats, while the second book, Meet Me at Midnight, has only just been released and is available only in digital format at present.
Her writing career began, however, in the fantasy/myth genre, with her first series Sirens and Sailors (Siren Publishing). Although this was a series of six novels, it actually started out as a short story! This was a delight to write and was proof positive that her High School Classical Studies lessons weren’t entirely wasted.
She has also had a couple of short stories published in Men for Hire and Men for Hire 2 (Luminosity Publishing) and even had some rather raunchy poems included in Coming Together in Verse.
Not everyone is perfect – but it’s the character flaws which make them interesting, she believes. As in life, things don’t always run smoothly, but it’s the twists and turns which provide the drive to keep going, even when it just feels like an uphill struggle. Bella is currently fighting her own battle against breast cancer – a battle which she is determined to win – and believes that all women have the right to feel sexy even when they are battle-scarred.
She hopes you enjoy your foray into her world and would love to connect with you at: http://bellasettarrabooks.blogspot.co...
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/bella.sett...
Facebook: http://facebook.com/bpages/BellaSettarra
Twitter: http://twitter.com-BellaSettarra
Email: bellasettarra@gmail.com
In Bella’s world all the heroes are gorgeous hunks and the heroines are always beautiful. Having said that, she firmly believes that ‘handsome is as handsome does’ and that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’. (She is also a big fan of clichés as well as alliteration!)
She has been hanging out with her ‘imaginary friends’ for a couple of years now and finds the profession exhilarating and intriguing. Her stories are all Erotic Romances, although they vary considerably in subject-matter.
One of the things she absolutely loves to write is light BDSM and her Collar and Cuffs series (Etopia Press) received an ARe Bestseller Award for Waiting on Summer, which has also been nominated for a BDSM Con Golden Flogger Award. This series was set in a BDSM club in Miami, and was a joy to write.
She also loves writing Cowboy Romances and was thrilled when the first book in her The Men of Moone Mountain series, (Etopia Press), entitled Ménage on Moone Mountain, received a nomination for the Ménage Romances Fan’s Award 2015 and became an ARe Bestseller, and the third book in this series, Ménage on Ryder Ranch was also nominated for the Erotic Ménages Romances Award 2016. The fourth book in this series, Ménage at the Mode Boutique is now also available in digital format. She is currently writing another Cowboy series, Midnight in Montana (Siren Publishing), the first of which, Dallas at Midnight, is already available in digital and print formats, while the second book, Meet Me at Midnight, has only just been released and is available only in digital format at present.
Her writing career began, however, in the fantasy/myth genre, with her first series Sirens and Sailors (Siren Publishing). Although this was a series of six novels, it actually started out as a short story! This was a delight to write and was proof positive that her High School Classical Studies lessons weren’t entirely wasted.
She has also had a couple of short stories published in Men for Hire and Men for Hire 2 (Luminosity Publishing) and even had some rather raunchy poems included in Coming Together in Verse.
Not everyone is perfect – but it’s the character flaws which make them interesting, she believes. As in life, things don’t always run smoothly, but it’s the twists and turns which provide the drive to keep going, even when it just feels like an uphill struggle. Bella is currently fighting her own battle against breast cancer – a battle which she is determined to win – and believes that all women have the right to feel sexy even when they are battle-scarred.
She hopes you enjoy your foray into her world and would love to connect with you at: http://bellasettarrabooks.blogspot.co...
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/bella.sett...
Facebook: http://facebook.com/bpages/BellaSettarra
Twitter: http://twitter.com-BellaSettarra
Email: bellasettarra@gmail.com
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February 3, 2021
This was the first book in the
"Collar and Cuffs"
series. This was a new author too me. This was a pretty good read. Summer gets a job in a restaurant of a BDSM club where Nathan works. Nathan is a Dom and the finance director for the club. Summer who is struggling to pay her bills. She left her boyfriend after he stole from her and physically abused her. Summer is running from her past and Nathan will do anything to keep her safe. The sex scenes in this book was hot. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
December 21, 2020
I am not usually a big fan of BDSM books, so I only read them once in a blue moon...however, there was a really good story behind this book and I was left turning the pages from beginning desperately wanting to know what was going to happen.
Summer is on the run from her abusive boyfriend only to land a job in a swanky restaurant by day, but a BDSM club after hours. Summer quickly falls in love with her Dom while trying to escape the clutches of her ex.
This was the first book that I've read by Bella, but it certainly won't be the last.
Summer is on the run from her abusive boyfriend only to land a job in a swanky restaurant by day, but a BDSM club after hours. Summer quickly falls in love with her Dom while trying to escape the clutches of her ex.
This was the first book that I've read by Bella, but it certainly won't be the last.
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October 30, 2016
Getting this book to review was great all the characters are strong and independent. I have enjoyed reading waiting for summer it had me gripped from the word go
You have summer who is running from the past and finds herself in a run down apartment and is trying to make money to pay for rent debts food and her bus fare after getting a waitress job at cuffs and collars and finds out very quickly who is going to keep her safe and who isn't. Summer meets nathan who is a right alpha male and who teaches summer that whatever danger you are in he will always be around even when she tries to push him away.
Nathan confides in Dominic who is a manager at cuffs and collars and asks him to help him find summer and Dominic doesn't ever take time off work but in the end he is supporting his mate.
There is a lot a sex scenes and a lot of BDSM and a lot of twists and turns in this great book by Bella and I am very honoured to have read it.
Can't wait for Bella to bring out another great book to collars and cuffs. I am giving this book 5/5.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
You have summer who is running from the past and finds herself in a run down apartment and is trying to make money to pay for rent debts food and her bus fare after getting a waitress job at cuffs and collars and finds out very quickly who is going to keep her safe and who isn't. Summer meets nathan who is a right alpha male and who teaches summer that whatever danger you are in he will always be around even when she tries to push him away.
Nathan confides in Dominic who is a manager at cuffs and collars and asks him to help him find summer and Dominic doesn't ever take time off work but in the end he is supporting his mate.
There is a lot a sex scenes and a lot of BDSM and a lot of twists and turns in this great book by Bella and I am very honoured to have read it.
Can't wait for Bella to bring out another great book to collars and cuffs. I am giving this book 5/5.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
June 11, 2016
I must, absolutely, find a real-life Collar and Cuffs! I mean it. There is no other option. I have absolutely fallen in love with the idea of such a place. And I want need to go. Now back to my regularly scheduled review...
I loved the characters in this book! They had so much personality. I loved trying to figure out what Summer was trying to hide. I loved how Nathan didn't walk all over her at the same time he refused to back down. Even the supporting characters were well thought out.
The story line itself was actually quite simple, but the journey from beginning to end is anything but! This is a book you won't want to put down. The action, questions, and steamy sex will keep you turning the page! While this was the first of Bella's books that I've read, it, most certainly, will not be the last.
*I received this ARC as part of my participation in the blog tour hosted by Obsessive Pimpette Promotions in return for my honest review*
I loved the characters in this book! They had so much personality. I loved trying to figure out what Summer was trying to hide. I loved how Nathan didn't walk all over her at the same time he refused to back down. Even the supporting characters were well thought out.
The story line itself was actually quite simple, but the journey from beginning to end is anything but! This is a book you won't want to put down. The action, questions, and steamy sex will keep you turning the page! While this was the first of Bella's books that I've read, it, most certainly, will not be the last.
*I received this ARC as part of my participation in the blog tour hosted by Obsessive Pimpette Promotions in return for my honest review*
January 1, 2016
Will review later...
March 14, 2021
Waiting on Summer
Loved the fact that Summer felt safe around Nathan, she just didn't know if she trusted him. When she realizes she misses him more than hates him, she's in for a rude awakening before she can tell Nathan how she really feels. Loved it.
Loved the fact that Summer felt safe around Nathan, she just didn't know if she trusted him. When she realizes she misses him more than hates him, she's in for a rude awakening before she can tell Nathan how she really feels. Loved it.
June 29, 2021
Great introduction to the series
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and really enjoyed it! Loved hearing about the club and it’s multiple facets and people. Can’t wait to start the next book!
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and really enjoyed it! Loved hearing about the club and it’s multiple facets and people. Can’t wait to start the next book!
March 24, 2021
I thought I’d leave a short review. I enjoyed this book very much.Filled with interesting characters and some good suspense. It was a good story and I look forward to reading the next one of the series.
June 7, 2016
4.5 Stars
Waiting for summer was a great read and had everything you could want in a book. A sexy alpha, some humour, twists, plenty of steamy moments, complications and a strong heroine. I really enjoyed the book and I was hooked from the start.
The characters in the book were great and I particularly enjoyed the strong alpha character Nathan. Nathan was a Dom; which was evident from the start and at the same time he was also very sweet with the main character Summer. There were plenty of steamy moments between him and the main character Summer throughout the story. Summer was an independent woman that always had something going wrong for her.
I enjoyed the book very much and was very pleased with he amount of steamy moments that were in the book. The book was not overwhelmed with steamy moments and had the right amount of romance throughout the book, to make it a great read. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a steamy read.
Waiting for summer was a great read and had everything you could want in a book. A sexy alpha, some humour, twists, plenty of steamy moments, complications and a strong heroine. I really enjoyed the book and I was hooked from the start.
The characters in the book were great and I particularly enjoyed the strong alpha character Nathan. Nathan was a Dom; which was evident from the start and at the same time he was also very sweet with the main character Summer. There were plenty of steamy moments between him and the main character Summer throughout the story. Summer was an independent woman that always had something going wrong for her.
I enjoyed the book very much and was very pleased with he amount of steamy moments that were in the book. The book was not overwhelmed with steamy moments and had the right amount of romance throughout the book, to make it a great read. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a steamy read.
May 24, 2016
This is the first book that I have read by Bella, I was intrigued from the title and the blurb.
Summer has left a life behind that was full of abuse, and is hiding away from an ex that treated her disgustingly.
Finding work at Collar and Cuffs, a restaurant that has more than you would ever imagine. She finds herself a home within this place and love as well.
This read is a fast paced read, and in some places it will have you hooked where you are wanting to know the outcome.
A read full of dominant men, where it makes you want one of your own.
Overall it was a very intriguing, eye opening read.
****Copy received in exchange for an honest and unbiased review****
Summer has left a life behind that was full of abuse, and is hiding away from an ex that treated her disgustingly.
Finding work at Collar and Cuffs, a restaurant that has more than you would ever imagine. She finds herself a home within this place and love as well.
This read is a fast paced read, and in some places it will have you hooked where you are wanting to know the outcome.
A read full of dominant men, where it makes you want one of your own.
Overall it was a very intriguing, eye opening read.
****Copy received in exchange for an honest and unbiased review****
June 10, 2016
Summer has escaped a nightmare relationship and is trying to move on with a new job or two. Unfortunately she is tired and unsettled worrying about her past coming back and making ends meet working so much. When an incident brings her to a breaking point Nathan is there to help her through it. There is serious chemistry between them and a bit of insta-love happening as well. I loved that. Then her nightmare returns and Nathan will have to rescue her. I really enjoyed their story and wished that there was more of it.
I give Waiting On Summer 4 hearts!
I give Waiting On Summer 4 hearts!
June 15, 2016
Summer is trying move on from her life of her abusive ex, finding a job at Coller and Cuffs was one of the best things for her, working at the restaurant feels like home, but the restaurant isn't your typical restaurant. This book was a great read with a hot sexy alpha Dom, Nathan is sinful. Flow of the story is great. Copy received in exchange for an honest and Unbiased review
December 12, 2016
Just loved it...
July 21, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's fast paced, well written, has a great story line and is very entertaining. Well worth reading.
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April 26, 2017
WOW! I think I am hooked! I loved this series. I have read most of Settarra's books and this is by far my most favorite! I can see how she has grown as an author through her books. With this book I feel more of an attachment with the characters and I really loved them. Summer's story will touch your heart. She is a very strong woman and I loved her! I love Summer's spunk and her mouth, although sometimes it seems to get her into trouble. She is a good person and has a good heart.
Nathan & Summer have explosive chemistry but Summer has a past that does not stay in the past. Seeing these two work through problems is something you don't want to miss. The sexual tension in this book is off the charts and you will get hooked! I have read 2 of these books in a day! I am starting book 3 today and can't wait to get through it!
You do not want to miss out on these books!
Nathan & Summer have explosive chemistry but Summer has a past that does not stay in the past. Seeing these two work through problems is something you don't want to miss. The sexual tension in this book is off the charts and you will get hooked! I have read 2 of these books in a day! I am starting book 3 today and can't wait to get through it!
You do not want to miss out on these books!
May 2, 2017
Summer needs to finds work and applies for a waitress job in a restaurant and gentlemen’s club called Collar and Cuffs and gets it. Things go ok but she's not sure after a few things go wrong but then she meets Nathan......... he is totally attracted to her and sparks are there. She gets invited downstairs of the club where she discovers it is actually an exclusive BDSM club. Nathan re-ignites her passion for BDSM where their desire for each other explodes. He wants to solve all Summer’s secrets and he knows she has lots, but she's never told anyone and the danger of her past comes back with a vengeance....... her ex shows up for revenge of the worst kind. Will Nathan be fast enough to save her... This has been a fantastic read that I really couldn't put down, I loved how the story unfolded and the characters were brilliant. Now looking forward to reading more.......
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