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Hypnotized
Unlocking her mind... Will unleash his darkest desires. Marlow Kane Two years ago I had the perfect life. Then…BOOM…everything was gone in a one shocking instant that left me dead inside. Now I’m a hypnotist on London’s famous Harley Street. I’ll help you kick a habit, lose an irrational fear, shed some pounds, or explore your past… My new client Olivia Swanson is an incredibly beautiful, mysterious and troubled young woman who has lost her memory. As our sessions commence her deepest darkest desires are laid bare and I realize she is not at all what she seems to be. What I uncover is so intoxicating I begin to lose all sense of professionalism. I know I should abandon our weekly encounters—I know I should stop—but I can’t… What I fear most is what I am discovering about myself.... Olivia Swanson. Marlow Kane is unlike any man I've ever known. He has film star looks, a ripped body and a very sexy American accent. But sometimes when he thinks no one is looking I see pain swimming in his eyes. To excavate my buried memories I gave him permission to delve into the darkest recesses of my mind, but I've now begun to experience flashbacks. The problem is I don't recognize the woman in my memories. But I say nothing because I fear he may suddenly stop and I cannot let him walk away. I live for his smoldering gaze and forbidden touch. He has no idea that the deeper he goes the more entangled we become....
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2015
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Georgia Le Carre
65 books3,670 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
★★★★ ½! Hypnotized (stand-alone). An erotic tale of high society meets a disgraced American doctor torn between his desire to protect, uncover, seduce & corrupt his young patient!
“While I fucking devoured her flesh she rocked her hips on my mouth and teeth until she came with a piercing shriek and a rush of goose bumps.”
Hypnotized (stand-alone) is Dr. Marlow Kane’s story. After a tragedy, details to unfold with story, the American professor and neurologist has settled into a quiet life as a hypnotist in London. One day Lady Swanson solicits him to treat her step-daughter, heiress and socialite, Olivia Swanson, Lady O for memory loss stemming from a traffic accident.
Dr. Kane quickly finds himself torn between his professional ethics and his desire to seduce his patient. Meanwhile Olivia is somewhat smitten with her doctor, but thrown off by his hot-cold demeanor.
With Dr. Kane’s treatment of Olivia he quickly finds himself in an even bigger quandary as her hypnosis uncovers dirty secrets, hidden agendas and dark pasts, even danger. His wish to protect Olivia puts him at collision course with disaster trying to determine how much to unearth and what, if anything, he wants her to remember...
“Her answers had clearly revealed a mental lake bottomless with mystery and a deeply disturbed inner world.”
Nine words to describe Dr. Marlow Kane: Handsome, conflicted, honorable, broken, depressed, despondent, reflective, indecisive and perceptive.
Seven words to describe Olivia Swanson, Lady O: Sweet, innocent, unassuming, observant, lonely, meek, naive confused and trusting.
Hypnotized, told mostly from Dr. Kane’s POV, skirts the fine lines between professionalism, base desires and right versus wrong. It offers a little bit of everything; mystery, suspense, scorching sex scenes, painful past and the unfolding of dark secrets. Story has a perfect ending.
Engaging, thought-provoking and suspenseful plot! Excellent storytelling! Compelling characters! Off-the-charts sex scenes!.
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Hero rating: 4 stars
Heroine rating: 4 stars
Sexual tension rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5+ stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4.5 stars
Plot rating: 4.5 stars
Dialogue rating: 5 stars
Storytelling rating: 5 stars
Story ending rating: 4.5 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): N/A, beta
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Overall rating: 4.5 stars
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Maybe later.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
ARC provided to me by author Georgia Le Carre in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks Georgia!
May 27, 2015
3.5 Stars!!
Dr. Marlow Kane is an American neurologist who moved in London after some tragic events. Now he works as a hypnotist on Harley Street helping rich people. The story starts off with Lady Swanson who needs his help. She wants him to treat her step-daughter, Olivia who was involved in a car accident and lost her memory. At first, Marlow is reluctant to accept the case, but he can’t deny he’s intrigued by Olivia’s case.
Olivia Swanson, known in the tabloids as ‘Lady O’ is a lost woman who doesn’t remember her past, her family or her friends. She’s damage and she doesn’t know how to feel about anything in her life. All she wants is to recover her memory and to find out who she really is.
From the moment Marlow sees Olivia he knows that under no circumstances could he treat her. He doesn’t understand his attraction he feels toward her and he’s reluctant to take her case. But after his first session with Olivia he’s more intrigued than ever. He can tell something is wrong with his new client’s past, but he doesn’t know what, so he decides to continue treating her, to find out and to help her.
Olivia is attracted with Marlow as well, but as much as they want to stay away from each other, their attraction is too strong. What will happen when they will find out Olivia has some interesting secrets and also her childhood is more dark than anyone could have imagined.
‘Hypnotized’ was one sexy, intriguing read, mostly told from Marlow’s POV. It’s a little suspenseful, a little mysterious and a little steamy as well. Both Marlow and Olivia are likeable characters and enough developed. Marlow is professional and caring both with his patients and Olivia. His past is tragic and sad and I really felt for him. With Olivia he’s thoughtful, caring and loving and I loved how protective he was with her from the beginning. Olivia is a sweet, lovely woman and likeable form the start. The sex scenes were off the charts and the chemistry between Marlow and Olivia fantastic.
Overall, this was a great read, but I had some issue. Some aspects of the story are not developed enough IMO or unexplained. Also, the ending felt a little rushed. I really would have liked the story to be longer.
Overall, a great sexy, shortish read!
“A butterfly wing is a miracle, made up of thousands of tiny, loosely attached pigmented scales that individually catch the light and together create a depth of color and iridescence unmatched elsewhere in nature. Our identities are like the butterfly wing, made up of thousands and thousands of tiny, loosely attached memories. Without them we lose our color and iridescence.”
Dr. Marlow Kane is an American neurologist who moved in London after some tragic events. Now he works as a hypnotist on Harley Street helping rich people. The story starts off with Lady Swanson who needs his help. She wants him to treat her step-daughter, Olivia who was involved in a car accident and lost her memory. At first, Marlow is reluctant to accept the case, but he can’t deny he’s intrigued by Olivia’s case.
Olivia Swanson, known in the tabloids as ‘Lady O’ is a lost woman who doesn’t remember her past, her family or her friends. She’s damage and she doesn’t know how to feel about anything in her life. All she wants is to recover her memory and to find out who she really is.
“Her voice held that fey, non-aggressive, aristocratic tone of the British upper class, and her expression was a politely closed door, but her sexuality reached out like a long tentacle and touched me.”
From the moment Marlow sees Olivia he knows that under no circumstances could he treat her. He doesn’t understand his attraction he feels toward her and he’s reluctant to take her case. But after his first session with Olivia he’s more intrigued than ever. He can tell something is wrong with his new client’s past, but he doesn’t know what, so he decides to continue treating her, to find out and to help her.
“All my assumptions were turning out to be a lie. There was a world of secrets going on behind the façade of wealth, glamor and respectability. She lived in a world of mystery.”
Olivia is attracted with Marlow as well, but as much as they want to stay away from each other, their attraction is too strong. What will happen when they will find out Olivia has some interesting secrets and also her childhood is more dark than anyone could have imagined.
‘Hypnotized’ was one sexy, intriguing read, mostly told from Marlow’s POV. It’s a little suspenseful, a little mysterious and a little steamy as well. Both Marlow and Olivia are likeable characters and enough developed. Marlow is professional and caring both with his patients and Olivia. His past is tragic and sad and I really felt for him. With Olivia he’s thoughtful, caring and loving and I loved how protective he was with her from the beginning. Olivia is a sweet, lovely woman and likeable form the start. The sex scenes were off the charts and the chemistry between Marlow and Olivia fantastic.
Overall, this was a great read, but I had some issue. Some aspects of the story are not developed enough IMO or unexplained. Also, the ending felt a little rushed. I really would have liked the story to be longer.
Overall, a great sexy, shortish read!
July 2, 2015
Loved it!!
As usually Georgia deliveries great stories!!
After a tragedy regarding his wife and children neurologist Dr. Marlow has settled into a quiet life as hypnotist in London.
He receives one day the visit of Lady Swanson who asks him to treat her step-daughter, heiress and socialite Olivia Swanson for memory loss that she is having after a traffic accident.
Dr. Kane and Olivia find themselves quickly in a sexual attraction and Marlow is torn between the professional ethics and the desire to seduce his patient.
While having Olvia in therapy Marlow soon discovers dark secrets of her life before the accident but also she begins remembering things on her own.
All these secrets might undermine the fragile status of their relationship.
I loved both characters, I loved the story and of course the writing of Georgia which is as usually exquisite.
It's a fast nice reading , great for the summer, so I totally recommend it.
As usually Georgia deliveries great stories!!
After a tragedy regarding his wife and children neurologist Dr. Marlow has settled into a quiet life as hypnotist in London.
He receives one day the visit of Lady Swanson who asks him to treat her step-daughter, heiress and socialite Olivia Swanson for memory loss that she is having after a traffic accident.
Dr. Kane and Olivia find themselves quickly in a sexual attraction and Marlow is torn between the professional ethics and the desire to seduce his patient.
While having Olvia in therapy Marlow soon discovers dark secrets of her life before the accident but also she begins remembering things on her own.
All these secrets might undermine the fragile status of their relationship.
I loved both characters, I loved the story and of course the writing of Georgia which is as usually exquisite.
It's a fast nice reading , great for the summer, so I totally recommend it.
November 6, 2015
I read this book in one sitting. It sucked me in from begging to end. I had to find out why her memory was gone and what happened to her?! So I was hooked! Olivia's story is sad and if you have certain triggers than just be mindful. There isn't huge detail but it was still disturbing and it made me cringe.
The only real issue with the book is that it still left a lot of unanswered questions, as if the author forgot she brought up certain topics and past events. So that bugged me because I like knowing the full detail of their lives. The story is complete it just didn't cover everything. Oh well, I was still entertained and would recommended it.
The only real issue with the book is that it still left a lot of unanswered questions, as if the author forgot she brought up certain topics and past events. So that bugged me because I like knowing the full detail of their lives. The story is complete it just didn't cover everything. Oh well, I was still entertained and would recommended it.
June 8, 2015
4 hypnotic stars!
May 23, 2015
The synopsis for this story grabbed us as did the fact it was set in London. This was a first for us by this Author but it certainly won’t be the last. The writing was flawless and the characters had incredible depth as we connected with them emotionally as well as their story.
‘A butterfly wing is a miracle, made up of thousands of tiny, loosely attached pigmented scales that individually catch the light and together create a depth of color and iridescence unmatched anywhere in nature. Our identities are like the butterfly wing, made up of thousands and thousands of tiny, loosely attached memories. Without them we lose our color and iridescence.’
Marlow Kane is a hypnotist who helps rich and privileged clients on Harley Street. This arrogant sexy American has a tragic past which he‘s still coming to terms with as it still plays out in his present life. He’s professional and innovative and you feel as if he truly cares about the wellbeing of his clients. His track record is flawless and his emotional state, though down-hearted, seems fully in control. His sexual dominance literally oozes off the pages and set our pulses racing whilst we read.
Everything Marlow Kane is used to in his routine daily work and his predictability in clients is put into question when Lady Olivia Swanson enters his office. His intentions are pure and honourable, his willingness to help and understand clear. He immediately realises that not all is as it seems with his new client. His conscience and beliefs are challenged as he questions and truly feels again.
‘I hurt as much today as I ever did and I guess I always will.’
Olivia Swanson is one damaged and emotionally messed up beautiful and sensual young Lady. No memory; no connections and no comprehension of what has been and what is after a traumatic accident. As Dr. Kane slowly begins to unlock her varying memory compartments, darkness and sinister moments and flashbacks are unearthed. Not only is Olivia awakened so is Marlow Kane.
'Was it a false memory? False.'
Hypnotize was not only passionate and incredibly sexy. It was thrilling, intriguing, mysterious and haunting. It felt quite exciting as well as we were one with Olivia trying to find closure and discover a past and memory alongside her. As it unfolded our only gripe was with certain tangents which remained unexplained as well as a bit of a rushed ending. For a standalone it felt a tad incomplete and unresolved. However; we really enjoyed Hypnotize and would definitely recommend it!!
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author with thanks**
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April 23, 2020
5 stars!! what a wonderful read! perfect story about two broken individuals healing each other. i loved the storyline, Olivia lost her memory and dear Stepmother Lady Swanson decided to bring her to Dr Marlow Kane, a hypnotist, hoping that he could help her. Dr Marlow has his own demons, stricken by tragedy of his family, following a disgraced reputation.
On their first session, Dr Marlow was shocked. He knew there was more to Olivia's case and couldn't help but feel drawn towards her. The story follows as he battled with his inner desires, not wanting to cross the line.
There were times where its heartbreaking and emotional (Olivia was such a poor soul). the story started to build up as bits and pieces of her memories were revealed.
i felt that the ending was perfect, in a way where 'real happiness' was really defined. reading how their need & passion for each other blossomed into love was so 😢
all in all, i love this book. 5 stars.
On their first session, Dr Marlow was shocked. He knew there was more to Olivia's case and couldn't help but feel drawn towards her. The story follows as he battled with his inner desires, not wanting to cross the line.
There were times where its heartbreaking and emotional (Olivia was such a poor soul). the story started to build up as bits and pieces of her memories were revealed.
i felt that the ending was perfect, in a way where 'real happiness' was really defined. reading how their need & passion for each other blossomed into love was so 😢
all in all, i love this book. 5 stars.
May 27, 2015
Something completely different from one of my favorite authors.
My Sizzling Review
My Sizzling Review
July 1, 2015
Dr. Marlow Kane is barely alive. Physically he is a hottie with Hollywood looks. Mentally... he is a shell of a man, full of guilt and sadness. After losing his wife and children in a terrific fire and explosion, he is trying to continue living, but without a purpose in life.
With a change of environment needed, he has left behind his practice and research as a neurologist in the States, and he now resides in London. He practices as a hypnotist, healing people from phobias, desire to smoke, etc. It is a living - a controlled environment that allows him to survive each day with the help of his friend, Jack Daniels.
His life is about to be turned on its head as a result of his new patient Lady Olivia. She is the victim of a car accident that has left her with no recollection of her life. His task is to help recall her memories so she can move on from her accident.
This is a thriller full of mystery and suspense. The relationship that develops between Marlow and Olivia is erotica and romance blended to produce some of the most riveting encounters I have read. As their relationship and emotions grow, the mystery begins to unfold. Marlow plunges on into Olivia's mind to uncover why she has blocked so many of her memories. The results are unexpected to say the least.
This is the first book I have read by this bestselling author. It won't be the last. I loved her straightforward style, full of intrinsic description without the flowery extras that only slow the pace of a story. Amazing book!
With a change of environment needed, he has left behind his practice and research as a neurologist in the States, and he now resides in London. He practices as a hypnotist, healing people from phobias, desire to smoke, etc. It is a living - a controlled environment that allows him to survive each day with the help of his friend, Jack Daniels.
His life is about to be turned on its head as a result of his new patient Lady Olivia. She is the victim of a car accident that has left her with no recollection of her life. His task is to help recall her memories so she can move on from her accident.
This is a thriller full of mystery and suspense. The relationship that develops between Marlow and Olivia is erotica and romance blended to produce some of the most riveting encounters I have read. As their relationship and emotions grow, the mystery begins to unfold. Marlow plunges on into Olivia's mind to uncover why she has blocked so many of her memories. The results are unexpected to say the least.
This is the first book I have read by this bestselling author. It won't be the last. I loved her straightforward style, full of intrinsic description without the flowery extras that only slow the pace of a story. Amazing book!
May 24, 2015
*****An arc was received in exchange for an honest review*****
I am always excited when Georgia releases a new book, and I cannot wait to read and review.
Georgia has done it again with this read and I was really enthralled by the whole book.
This read has everything that you need in a book, from being extremely hot and sexy, to thrilling. From page one you are hooked, and there won't be anything getting in the way of reading this book.
Olivia is trying to get on in her life but is being pulled back by a past and memories. We all need closure on certain things in life and Olivia is exactly the same
Marlow is a man who is sexy, and brilliant all in one, he is a man who helps people discover lost memories, kick habits. Sexy and intelligent where can I get a man like that.
Georgia has written a book where you are drawn into the characters lives, you can feel and relate to them, it feels like it is real life.
A truly talented author that is not to be missed, all her books are a must read and I cannot wait to see what is next.
I am always excited when Georgia releases a new book, and I cannot wait to read and review.
Georgia has done it again with this read and I was really enthralled by the whole book.
This read has everything that you need in a book, from being extremely hot and sexy, to thrilling. From page one you are hooked, and there won't be anything getting in the way of reading this book.
Olivia is trying to get on in her life but is being pulled back by a past and memories. We all need closure on certain things in life and Olivia is exactly the same
Marlow is a man who is sexy, and brilliant all in one, he is a man who helps people discover lost memories, kick habits. Sexy and intelligent where can I get a man like that.
Georgia has written a book where you are drawn into the characters lives, you can feel and relate to them, it feels like it is real life.
A truly talented author that is not to be missed, all her books are a must read and I cannot wait to see what is next.
June 2, 2015
5 I-WANT-MORE STARS!!!
The prologue was tragic... it was exciting and got my interest from the very beginning 'til the end.
I love the writing style, it's written in 1st Person DUAL POV!!! I love the story flow, I love the characters, I got attached to them from the start.
I don't remember reading the synopsis but I don't know why I picked this novel, maybe I was hypnotized? meh... I'm just glad that I did. I never got bored, I wouldn't say it was written to perfection but I love everything about it, I only skipped a sentence or two, but that's it.
I finished it in only a few hours, and I wish it was longer!!! I'm satisfied but I just wish there was more! I love how things started and ended, but hopefully there's book 2. I want to see more of those two love birds, like how they're gonna be as a married couple, etc.
The prologue was tragic... it was exciting and got my interest from the very beginning 'til the end.
I love the writing style, it's written in 1st Person DUAL POV!!! I love the story flow, I love the characters, I got attached to them from the start.
I don't remember reading the synopsis but I don't know why I picked this novel, maybe I was hypnotized? meh... I'm just glad that I did. I never got bored, I wouldn't say it was written to perfection but I love everything about it, I only skipped a sentence or two, but that's it.
I finished it in only a few hours, and I wish it was longer!!! I'm satisfied but I just wish there was more! I love how things started and ended, but hopefully there's book 2. I want to see more of those two love birds, like how they're gonna be as a married couple, etc.
May 31, 2015
4.5 stars...I love Georgia's books and this one didn't disappoint.
May 25, 2015
The synopsis for this story grabbed us as did the fact it was set in London. This was a first for us by this Author but it certainly won’t be the last. The writing was flawless and the characters had incredible depth as we connected with them emotionally as well as their story.
‘A butterfly wing is a miracle, made up of thousands of tiny, loosely attached pigmented scales that individually catch the light and together create a depth of color and iridescence unmatched anywhere in nature. Our identities are like the butterfly wing, made up of thousands and thousands of tiny, loosely attached memories. Without them we lose our color and iridescence.’
Marlow Kane is a hypnotist who helps rich and privileged clients on Harley Street. This arrogant sexy American has a tragic past which he‘s still coming to terms with as it still plays out in his present life. He’s professional and innovative and you feel as if he truly cares about the wellbeing of his clients. His track record is flawless and his emotional state, though down-hearted, seems fully in control. His sexual dominance literally oozes off the pages and set our pulses racing whilst we read.
Everything Marlow Kane is used to in his routine daily work and his predictability in clients is put into question when Lady Olivia Swanson enters his office. His intentions are pure and honourable, his willingness to help and understand clear. He immediately realises that not all is as it seems with his new client. His conscience and beliefs are challenged as he questions and truly feels again.
‘I hurt as much today as I ever did and I guess I always will.’
Olivia Swanson is one damaged and emotionally messed up beautiful and sensual young Lady. No memory; no connections and no comprehension of what has been and what is after a traumatic accident. As Dr. Kane slowly begins to unlock her varying memory compartments, darkness and sinister moments and flashbacks are unearthed. Not only is Olivia awakened so is Marlow Kane.
'Was it a false memory? False.'
Hypnotize was not only passionate and incredibly sexy. It was thrilling, intriguing, mysterious and haunting. It felt quite exciting as well as we were one with Olivia trying to find closure and discover a past and memory alongside her. As it unfolded our only gripe was with certain tangents which remained unexplained as well as a bit of a rushed ending. For a standalone it felt a tad incomplete and unresolved. However; we really enjoyed Hypnotize and would definitely recommend it!!
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author with thanks**
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July 12, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnotizing...like scalding hellfire!!!, May 25, 2015
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I was stunned, dazed and completely overcome with dizzying effect this spin left me. HYPNOTIZED is a remarkably well blended romance and mystery, with fascinating shades similar to that or almost akin to paranormal. The way each layer of Olivia's discovery of her forgotten past is revealed is deftly done and exceptionally suspenseful. There are so many things to love about this book, I was immediately drawn at the prologue alone. One of the best things about it is that there are enough twist and turns to keep you wondering. The relationship between Olivia and Ivana, her stepmother, is heart warming....or so it seems, but don't let that fool you. This one will have you hooked from the very first page.
This is an abundance of charm…Marlow Kane's perky, at times dark and foreboding first-person narration carries readers along to a warm, gratifying conclusion. The wants, needs and obsession is just mind numbing over the top and yet not enough. Every moment Marlow and Olivia are together sets the scenes on fire, they're way over their heads or nothing at all. They're possessed, obsessed with each other you could almost feel the heat singesl. Every private, heated most carnal moments between a man and a woman, the words are described beautifully, exquisitely, it's like a communion of souls. One passage, words uttered by Marlow, touched me...quote "you're the color of my blood, Olivia, what hurts you hurts me. There's no difference between your skin and mine" quote.
The elements of mystery and suspense in every turn is gripping. I was held in wonderment over much of this story and realized early on to expect the unexpected. This is a story of betrayal and deceit, trust and true love. Ms.Le Carre is an author with brilliant mind and wild imagination, her descriptive narration so fascinating, unbridled that I am left in awe, utterly! Ms. Le Carre's page after page of captivating, bewitching tale intertwined with positively splendid charming romance, disproves the adage that "you can't go home again."
Two words... UTTERLY RIVETING from start to finish, a book of healing, understanding, rebirth, and finally accepting, a story that you won't forget easily...I could only sigh in appreciation as I turned the pages, so well-written and thought-provoking.
A most fantastic novel…when the story comes to an end and the curtains have been lowered, the lights dimmed…and the reader is left with a longing to know more...there is no better compliment to the author. If you were performing on stage, Ms Le Carre....it's a STANDING OVATION! BRAVO!!!
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I was stunned, dazed and completely overcome with dizzying effect this spin left me. HYPNOTIZED is a remarkably well blended romance and mystery, with fascinating shades similar to that or almost akin to paranormal. The way each layer of Olivia's discovery of her forgotten past is revealed is deftly done and exceptionally suspenseful. There are so many things to love about this book, I was immediately drawn at the prologue alone. One of the best things about it is that there are enough twist and turns to keep you wondering. The relationship between Olivia and Ivana, her stepmother, is heart warming....or so it seems, but don't let that fool you. This one will have you hooked from the very first page.
This is an abundance of charm…Marlow Kane's perky, at times dark and foreboding first-person narration carries readers along to a warm, gratifying conclusion. The wants, needs and obsession is just mind numbing over the top and yet not enough. Every moment Marlow and Olivia are together sets the scenes on fire, they're way over their heads or nothing at all. They're possessed, obsessed with each other you could almost feel the heat singesl. Every private, heated most carnal moments between a man and a woman, the words are described beautifully, exquisitely, it's like a communion of souls. One passage, words uttered by Marlow, touched me...quote "you're the color of my blood, Olivia, what hurts you hurts me. There's no difference between your skin and mine" quote.
The elements of mystery and suspense in every turn is gripping. I was held in wonderment over much of this story and realized early on to expect the unexpected. This is a story of betrayal and deceit, trust and true love. Ms.Le Carre is an author with brilliant mind and wild imagination, her descriptive narration so fascinating, unbridled that I am left in awe, utterly! Ms. Le Carre's page after page of captivating, bewitching tale intertwined with positively splendid charming romance, disproves the adage that "you can't go home again."
Two words... UTTERLY RIVETING from start to finish, a book of healing, understanding, rebirth, and finally accepting, a story that you won't forget easily...I could only sigh in appreciation as I turned the pages, so well-written and thought-provoking.
A most fantastic novel…when the story comes to an end and the curtains have been lowered, the lights dimmed…and the reader is left with a longing to know more...there is no better compliment to the author. If you were performing on stage, Ms Le Carre....it's a STANDING OVATION! BRAVO!!!
May 25, 2015
WOW this book is explosive from the very beginning. I could not put it down. I'm not sure which of the characters had the worst of it but both surely lived in their own worlds of hell.
The characters are Dr. Marlow Kane and Lady Olivia Swanson. Lady Olivia Swanson had suffer a horrific car accident causing the loss of her memory. And what horrifying memories of a life they turn out to be. Which is where Br. Kane comes in. He is hired by her stepmother, Lady Swanson, to help Olivia to remember. Dr. Marlow Kane, a former American Neurosurgeon is now a hypnotist on London's famous Harley Street. He agrees to help her and in the process of doing so he falls in love with her. Causing him to have to fight his feelings for her while at the same time protect her from what he is learning about her. What he goes through as he tries to fight his feeling for Olivia while keeping their relationship as professional and dealing with his own past is just heart breaking. Both of these characters have been through tragic, traumatic soul scaring ordeals in their lives that have left them broken shells of nothing but pain and heartache.
This book has some serious twist and turns. It's a story of betrayal, abuse, murder, deceit, trust, love, and the healing of both Kane and Olivia. It will break your heart reading what they lived through so keep the tissue in reach.
I like how the story is told by both Olivia and Br. Kane. It gives the reader a more in depth and unique perspective on the characters feeling, I also liked that there was a chapter that read from Lady Swanson, Olivia's stepmother Point of view. It helped to make us understand her actions and how they were based on her true feelings towards Olivia. I loved the ending a the little twist in how payback was given. Olivia was very classy about how she handles it.
I can not say enough about how good this book is your are just going to have to buy it and read for yourself. It's really good!!!
L.
The characters are Dr. Marlow Kane and Lady Olivia Swanson. Lady Olivia Swanson had suffer a horrific car accident causing the loss of her memory. And what horrifying memories of a life they turn out to be. Which is where Br. Kane comes in. He is hired by her stepmother, Lady Swanson, to help Olivia to remember. Dr. Marlow Kane, a former American Neurosurgeon is now a hypnotist on London's famous Harley Street. He agrees to help her and in the process of doing so he falls in love with her. Causing him to have to fight his feelings for her while at the same time protect her from what he is learning about her. What he goes through as he tries to fight his feeling for Olivia while keeping their relationship as professional and dealing with his own past is just heart breaking. Both of these characters have been through tragic, traumatic soul scaring ordeals in their lives that have left them broken shells of nothing but pain and heartache.
This book has some serious twist and turns. It's a story of betrayal, abuse, murder, deceit, trust, love, and the healing of both Kane and Olivia. It will break your heart reading what they lived through so keep the tissue in reach.
I like how the story is told by both Olivia and Br. Kane. It gives the reader a more in depth and unique perspective on the characters feeling, I also liked that there was a chapter that read from Lady Swanson, Olivia's stepmother Point of view. It helped to make us understand her actions and how they were based on her true feelings towards Olivia. I loved the ending a the little twist in how payback was given. Olivia was very classy about how she handles it.
I can not say enough about how good this book is your are just going to have to buy it and read for yourself. It's really good!!!
L.
May 29, 2015
Hypnotized by; Georgia Le Carre…Review by SR JOHNS
I’ve waited almost six months for Hypnotized to come out and the wait has been more than worth it. Marlow is a man who’s been handed a terrible tragedy and through Georgia’s words you feel all of his agonizing anguish. He’s closed off but I still found him so endearing that I couldn’t help but fall in love with him. Olivia is a young woman who’s lost her memory after a terrible accident and she comes to him for help. She’s sweet, shy and very compliant and I found her utterly charming and just as endearing as Marlow. There’s an unexplainable instant attraction the moment they meet. It’s as though these two broken souls know instinctively they’re meant to be together in order to make the other whole again. The story the Georgia Le Carre has skillfully written is compelling and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished. I had to know if Olivia’s memories would return and then what would it mean for her and Marlow. I wanted so desperately to see two very special people who are the true definition of worthy to find their happy ending. I love this story! This is my favorite story to date of the many books I have read from Georgia Le Carre. Brilliantly written and expressed and I can’t wait until her next book Sexy Beast. Each book is always better than the last and I can’t get enough. 5 stars!
I’ve waited almost six months for Hypnotized to come out and the wait has been more than worth it. Marlow is a man who’s been handed a terrible tragedy and through Georgia’s words you feel all of his agonizing anguish. He’s closed off but I still found him so endearing that I couldn’t help but fall in love with him. Olivia is a young woman who’s lost her memory after a terrible accident and she comes to him for help. She’s sweet, shy and very compliant and I found her utterly charming and just as endearing as Marlow. There’s an unexplainable instant attraction the moment they meet. It’s as though these two broken souls know instinctively they’re meant to be together in order to make the other whole again. The story the Georgia Le Carre has skillfully written is compelling and I couldn’t put it down until I was finished. I had to know if Olivia’s memories would return and then what would it mean for her and Marlow. I wanted so desperately to see two very special people who are the true definition of worthy to find their happy ending. I love this story! This is my favorite story to date of the many books I have read from Georgia Le Carre. Brilliantly written and expressed and I can’t wait until her next book Sexy Beast. Each book is always better than the last and I can’t get enough. 5 stars!
May 28, 2015
Another great read from Georgia, she sure knows how to pack in twists and turns and utilise her creative imagination to come up with some corking tales. One of her darker reads that blossoms into a love story. Both characters have suffered unbelievable loss in their lives and their first meeting saw a recognition of lost souls and a glimmer of possibility for the future. Through in a truly vicious villain and some sizzling sex scenes, what more could you ask for?
June 17, 2015
Hell yes. There wasn't anything I didnt like about this book. Strong characters, a touch of the forbidden, dirty sex and underneath it all - love. Great build up, smooth writing and fascinating characters. The best part? No cheating. No stupid cliffhanger. No other love interest drama. I'll be looking for more from this author. Highly recommended.
July 30, 2015
This was hot and sexy. Sad and heartbreaking. Exciting, mysterious. Two broken souls, looking for some happiness, healing, and to let go of the pass and move onto a future. I felt for Marlow and Olivia
I wanted for them the true love story.
This was fantastic
I wanted for them the true love story.
This was fantastic
May 31, 2015
Hypnotized
I took a chance on this book and I'm so glad I did!!! This book had a little bit of everything I love a strong heroine which it had but a yummy alphA male....even better and this one is delicious!!!
I took a chance on this book and I'm so glad I did!!! This book had a little bit of everything I love a strong heroine which it had but a yummy alphA male....even better and this one is delicious!!!
May 26, 2015
4 Hypnotic Stars- I welcomed this unique book and twists and turns it took.
May 23, 2015
"There was a cloak of malevolence that enveloped not only her, but me too. That sin had touched me and if I did not do something I would be responsible for it's total and complete warp of her."
Marlow Kane, a discredited pioneering hynotherapist, has rebuilt his existence in London after leaving his past's embers glowing dimly in America. A quiet, solitary man with no social circle to speak of apart from his personal assistant Beryl he is a man drowning in the pain of loss. Helping others to beat bad habits, lose weight or overcome their fears Marlow is a clinical psychiatrist who needs to listen to his own advice! Surviving each day is his only goal until a new patient turns his whole world upside down.
Lady Olivia Swanson is recovering from a tragic car accident that she was extremely lucky to survive, but sadly she has no memories of who she was before the accident. As Olivia is slowing piecing fragments together, her Step Mother Ivana enlists the help of Marlow to hypnotize Olivia and help her rediscover her hidden past so that may be whole again. And so ensues a beautifully woven tale of forbidden attraction, heart breaking truths, secrets, lies and deception. Hypnotized follows a young woman who is lost in the dark corridors of her own mind and the one man brave enough to be her light, the beacon in the darkness so she can find her way home.
Once again Georgia Le Carre has created another spell binding story that tempts you in with the first few pages and before you realise you have finished and the day has melted away. Her writing style is truly poetic with beautiful imagery and sensuality. Her characters some to life and take residence in your imagination. This story is oh so dark and deals with the unpleasant truth of human nature; rich men, ambitious women, idle minds and no one willing to say no.
Another five star mind bending thigh clenching read.
Marlow Kane, a discredited pioneering hynotherapist, has rebuilt his existence in London after leaving his past's embers glowing dimly in America. A quiet, solitary man with no social circle to speak of apart from his personal assistant Beryl he is a man drowning in the pain of loss. Helping others to beat bad habits, lose weight or overcome their fears Marlow is a clinical psychiatrist who needs to listen to his own advice! Surviving each day is his only goal until a new patient turns his whole world upside down.
Lady Olivia Swanson is recovering from a tragic car accident that she was extremely lucky to survive, but sadly she has no memories of who she was before the accident. As Olivia is slowing piecing fragments together, her Step Mother Ivana enlists the help of Marlow to hypnotize Olivia and help her rediscover her hidden past so that may be whole again. And so ensues a beautifully woven tale of forbidden attraction, heart breaking truths, secrets, lies and deception. Hypnotized follows a young woman who is lost in the dark corridors of her own mind and the one man brave enough to be her light, the beacon in the darkness so she can find her way home.
Once again Georgia Le Carre has created another spell binding story that tempts you in with the first few pages and before you realise you have finished and the day has melted away. Her writing style is truly poetic with beautiful imagery and sensuality. Her characters some to life and take residence in your imagination. This story is oh so dark and deals with the unpleasant truth of human nature; rich men, ambitious women, idle minds and no one willing to say no.
Another five star mind bending thigh clenching read.
May 28, 2015
I am usually a cautious person but in a very short time I have fallen in love with Georgia Le Carré. Not just her books; with the author herself. I am already positive I will love everything she ever writes and that makes me very happy.
In this book Georgia Le Carré unites two subjects that can mesh together as beautifully as coffee with cream, or scream wrong on so many levels like replacing the cream with lemon.
Initially it appears to be the latter – with a damaged American Neurologist working as a Hypnotherapist in London and an initially physically damaged English Lady whose most important daily decision is whether to eat at the ancestral home in the country or her pied-a-terre in town.
Marlow Kane’s life has been ripped bare. Shredded; his disgrace a failure of epic proportion. His great loss is seemingly irrelevant amongst the sleaze. Lady Olivia Swanson’s memories are locked away in her own Pandora’s Box.
Who and why would anyone want that box to remain closed? Why leave doubts about any escaping memories by having them easily tarnished by Dr. Kane’s reputation?
Marlow Kane’s therapy is more effective than he wants. Olivia wants to know what he is keeping back. They both want. They both desire. Between them they conspire to tell the truth and keep the secrets necessary as they reach for a Happily Ever After.
Only Georgia Le Carré has the power to grant their wish; and she is known for her thrilling twists and turns. Her decision is as impeccable as always. I am happy.
In this book Georgia Le Carré unites two subjects that can mesh together as beautifully as coffee with cream, or scream wrong on so many levels like replacing the cream with lemon.
Initially it appears to be the latter – with a damaged American Neurologist working as a Hypnotherapist in London and an initially physically damaged English Lady whose most important daily decision is whether to eat at the ancestral home in the country or her pied-a-terre in town.
Marlow Kane’s life has been ripped bare. Shredded; his disgrace a failure of epic proportion. His great loss is seemingly irrelevant amongst the sleaze. Lady Olivia Swanson’s memories are locked away in her own Pandora’s Box.
Who and why would anyone want that box to remain closed? Why leave doubts about any escaping memories by having them easily tarnished by Dr. Kane’s reputation?
Marlow Kane’s therapy is more effective than he wants. Olivia wants to know what he is keeping back. They both want. They both desire. Between them they conspire to tell the truth and keep the secrets necessary as they reach for a Happily Ever After.
Only Georgia Le Carré has the power to grant their wish; and she is known for her thrilling twists and turns. Her decision is as impeccable as always. I am happy.
May 25, 2015
How do you survive when your whole life have been an illusion, fabricated from the person you had always admired and loved?
Lady Olivia Swanson or Lady O like everyone knew her had suffer a horrific car accident and she lost her memory. She was living in a blank world where she didn't feel safe but how can she remember her past?
Marlow Kane was a hypnotist, practicing in Harley Street in London. He was famous for his work, so when Lady Swanson came to his office to request his help for her beloved step-daughter he didn't know what he was getting himself into.
Marlow and Olivia will take you to a dark, yet sad journey. Both of this two broken souls need each other to heal and erased their horrible past. But at what cost will they be willing to go in order to achieve it?
At first I was not seeing how this story would end, but as I continue to read my interest spiked to the point that I was able to finished the book in one sitting. You will not expect all the mind blowing scenarios Marlow and Olivia will take you, but you will be glad they did.
As always this book will not be the work of Georgia Le Carre without the steamy hot sex between this two. It will leave you panting each and every time you read a steamy scene. I will recommend for you to read this hot book.
Believe me you will not be disappointed.
Lady Olivia Swanson or Lady O like everyone knew her had suffer a horrific car accident and she lost her memory. She was living in a blank world where she didn't feel safe but how can she remember her past?
Marlow Kane was a hypnotist, practicing in Harley Street in London. He was famous for his work, so when Lady Swanson came to his office to request his help for her beloved step-daughter he didn't know what he was getting himself into.
Marlow and Olivia will take you to a dark, yet sad journey. Both of this two broken souls need each other to heal and erased their horrible past. But at what cost will they be willing to go in order to achieve it?
At first I was not seeing how this story would end, but as I continue to read my interest spiked to the point that I was able to finished the book in one sitting. You will not expect all the mind blowing scenarios Marlow and Olivia will take you, but you will be glad they did.
As always this book will not be the work of Georgia Le Carre without the steamy hot sex between this two. It will leave you panting each and every time you read a steamy scene. I will recommend for you to read this hot book.
Believe me you will not be disappointed.
August 14, 2021
Marlow is a man living with the ghosts of his past that still torment him to this day. However, when he sees a picture of a potential patient, he finally feels interest in someone/something. Olivia survives a car accident, but has lost her memory, so she is seeing Marlow who is a well known hypnotist. He learns about traumatic events in her past as well as her time working for the "Invisible Society." As he learns her secrets, he keeps them from her to protect her. But eventually, her mind remembers the trigger events that her brain has been suppressing. Her rich, high society family are not as squeaky clean as they portrayed and that knowledge allows Marlow to protect Olivia and keep her for himself.
I really liked that he knows more about her past than she does, but even so, her former personality and s€xual preferences start to shine through. When Olivia finds out about her past, she feels dirty and unworthy. Marlow doesn't let her sink into those feelings and stands by her side to make sure she gets a HEA with him. Marlow tries to resist her, but cannot deny the scorching chemistry between them.
I really liked that he knows more about her past than she does, but even so, her former personality and s€xual preferences start to shine through. When Olivia finds out about her past, she feels dirty and unworthy. Marlow doesn't let her sink into those feelings and stands by her side to make sure she gets a HEA with him. Marlow tries to resist her, but cannot deny the scorching chemistry between them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2015
*** Reviewed for Hooked on Books ***
Hypnotized - Georgia Le Carre - 4.5 Stars
Marlow Kane had a perfect life and this all changed in an instant and since then he has been left completely numb. He left America and started working in London, here he meets the Lady Olivia a patient with a traumatic past - but she cannot remember any of it. The connection between them is sizzling, can Marlow resist ?
A really great exciting read, I was totally transported into Marlow and Lady Olivia's world and captivated by their story, their chemistry and their passion was really strong.
I love that this is a standalone with no cliffhanger *phew*. This is the first book I have read by Georgia Le Carr and I will most definitely be looking out for more.
Hypnotized - Georgia Le Carre - 4.5 Stars
Marlow Kane had a perfect life and this all changed in an instant and since then he has been left completely numb. He left America and started working in London, here he meets the Lady Olivia a patient with a traumatic past - but she cannot remember any of it. The connection between them is sizzling, can Marlow resist ?
A really great exciting read, I was totally transported into Marlow and Lady Olivia's world and captivated by their story, their chemistry and their passion was really strong.
I love that this is a standalone with no cliffhanger *phew*. This is the first book I have read by Georgia Le Carr and I will most definitely be looking out for more.
May 25, 2015
4.5 Stars
Marlow Kane had a perfect life and this all changed in an instant and since then he has been left completely numb. He left America and started working in London, here he meets the Lady Olivia a patient with a traumatic past - but she cannot remember any of it. The connection between them is sizzling, can Marlow resist ?
A really great exciting read, I was totally transported into Marlow and Lady Olivia's world and captivated by their story, their chemistry and their passion was really strong.
I love that this is a standalone with no cliffhanger *phew*. This is the first book I have read by Georgia Le Carr and I will most definitely be looking out for more.
Marlow Kane had a perfect life and this all changed in an instant and since then he has been left completely numb. He left America and started working in London, here he meets the Lady Olivia a patient with a traumatic past - but she cannot remember any of it. The connection between them is sizzling, can Marlow resist ?
A really great exciting read, I was totally transported into Marlow and Lady Olivia's world and captivated by their story, their chemistry and their passion was really strong.
I love that this is a standalone with no cliffhanger *phew*. This is the first book I have read by Georgia Le Carr and I will most definitely be looking out for more.
July 19, 2015
I began to read and I was intrigued but I couldn't seem to get into this book the way I usually do at first. By 50% I became frustrated with my reading time. However I am a true book nerd and a fan of Georgia's stories so I knew it was going to get better and boy did it. This book is like a modern day version of Cinderella with more twist and turns with and a charming hero that's no "prince" but a hauntingly beautiful, scarred human who can't fight his desires for his patient, whom also as many demons she is fight with, that leads down a path that they can't hide from or forget. As always eloquently written, fantastic plot job well done.
December 3, 2015
Quite a dark underlying story to this book. Plotted by the evil step mother Marlow and Lady O meet and there's an immediate connection from the start. Follow their story as Lady O with the help of Marlow puts the pieces of the puzzle together of her life. Of course, not all of it is rosy but Georgia writes with sensitivity especially around the topics of abuse. Whilst Lady O improves her memory, Marlow is also bought back to life since an accident two years ago. Great writing and you are able to see the two main characters grow and find their HEA. Well done G!
June 23, 2016
Omg this book is amazing one of the best book I have ever read. It kept me guessing until the end. I have blown away. Well written. You won't regrets buying this book. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book from the amazing Georgia Le Carre.
It one of those books you read more than three times and still get chills and excitement when you are reading. Omg read it I do not want to spoil anything. I can tell you one little secret. My eyes were wide open while reading this book. It is amazing...........................
It one of those books you read more than three times and still get chills and excitement when you are reading. Omg read it I do not want to spoil anything. I can tell you one little secret. My eyes were wide open while reading this book. It is amazing...........................
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