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Trust Me
Blake Mansfield was a bright light to my darkness, stunning and brilliant, every part an alpha male. I craved his touch which he used to control and test my vulnerabilities. The chemistry between us and the desire he has awoken is undeniable, opening a whole new chapter in my life, exploring my dark desires and fantasies. In mere weeks he'd inserted himself as my safety net, replacing the barrier I'd spent five years building to protect my healing heart and soul. Ella Spencer crashed into my life like a tornado, ripping through my bachelor ways. No longer would my life revolve around fucking L.A's society woman, but instead concentrated on breaking through Ella's barriers, to love her unconditionally, and protect her unquestionably. Can we work together to forge our way in life as one, or will a character from my past, who knows my most guarded secret and has only vengeance on his mind, force us apart?
298 pages, Paperback
First published September 17, 2015
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September 3, 2016
3.5 to 4 stars
The author gave me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is E.M. Gladden's first novel and I thought she did a great job. The first few beginning chapters grabbed my attention immediately. I felt Ella's pain of what she experienced. And the last few chapters kept me hanging on every word because I needed to know how the ending event turned out for all parties involved. This is a trilogy and I knew book 1 would end on a cliff hanger. E.M. Gladden was nice enough to give a small glimpse into book 2, Love Me, at the end of this novel.
This story begins with a traumatic event experienced by Ella when she was 19 years old. The story then jumps 5 years and shows how Ella has moved on from her past and is basically starting a new and quieter life. Ella is a clothes designer and Blake Mansfield hires her to design a dress for his sister.
The chemistry between them is pretty instant though Ella is a bit more reserved with showing her feelings for Blake but you can't blame Ella especially knowing her past. Those two definitely sizzle in the bedroom. Blake is a dominating, alpha male but knows how to handle Ella so as not to scare her away. He knows he needs to earn her trust before she can openly admit she loves him. He genuinely cares and will go to any length to keep her safe especially when her past comes out of the shadows and threatens to create havoc in her life again. I am anxious to see what happens in book 2.
He's become the center of my universe, my choice of drug that I know deep down I could never give up without falling into a world of complete darkness. He's the flame to my candle, leading me back into the light, and the thought scares the hell out of me.
The author gave me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is E.M. Gladden's first novel and I thought she did a great job. The first few beginning chapters grabbed my attention immediately. I felt Ella's pain of what she experienced. And the last few chapters kept me hanging on every word because I needed to know how the ending event turned out for all parties involved. This is a trilogy and I knew book 1 would end on a cliff hanger. E.M. Gladden was nice enough to give a small glimpse into book 2, Love Me, at the end of this novel.
This story begins with a traumatic event experienced by Ella when she was 19 years old. The story then jumps 5 years and shows how Ella has moved on from her past and is basically starting a new and quieter life. Ella is a clothes designer and Blake Mansfield hires her to design a dress for his sister.
The chemistry between them is pretty instant though Ella is a bit more reserved with showing her feelings for Blake but you can't blame Ella especially knowing her past. Those two definitely sizzle in the bedroom. Blake is a dominating, alpha male but knows how to handle Ella so as not to scare her away. He knows he needs to earn her trust before she can openly admit she loves him. He genuinely cares and will go to any length to keep her safe especially when her past comes out of the shadows and threatens to create havoc in her life again. I am anxious to see what happens in book 2.
He's become the center of my universe, my choice of drug that I know deep down I could never give up without falling into a world of complete darkness. He's the flame to my candle, leading me back into the light, and the thought scares the hell out of me.
March 21, 2016
Yes, I read this is a day. I need to know what was about to happen. Blake is so sweet and loved him from the start. Looking forward to Book 2
February 14, 2016
Happiness or Hell?
Shannon has been through hell at 19 years old, her boyfriend Jason has beat her and raped her. She tried to leave him once as and told her he'd always find her if she left him,she was his. **I don’t know if anyone can help me. He told me that I could never get away, that no-one could help me and that he would always find me and come for me. I don’t want to even think about what would happen if he ever found out I’d told. What would he do if he found me? What would he do if he ever managed to get his hands on me again? A shudder runs through my body at the concept.**
She escaped and went to the hospital, a really nice nurse named Lil helped her go through everything with the Dr's and police. Lil then gives Shannon her cell number even though it's strictly forbidden! The police put her into witness protection where she becomes Ella and leaves England for the U.S. where she blossoms at work. She went to school and became a fashion dress designer, but she's still extremely hesitant about men. After five years of her new life, she meets Blake, and for the first time in her life she is really attracted to a man, but still worried because of her past. That's when Lil decides to move to the U.S. to be with Ella. Ella's life is wonderful, she has Lil with her and her relationship with Blake is going well. Then things change and get really scary, has Jason found her? Is it someone else? Blake promises he'll keep her safe, but Jason always told her he would always find and come for her. What will Ella do now? Will Blake be able to keep her safe, will she have to run, hide, leave everyone she loves behind to start all over again? You'll have to read to find out, but I promise it'll be worth it! This is the first time reading E.M. Gladden's work, but it will not be the last. I gave this story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! FAVORITE QUOTE: “Let it go, sunshine. I’ve got you. I’ve always got you"
Shannon has been through hell at 19 years old, her boyfriend Jason has beat her and raped her. She tried to leave him once as and told her he'd always find her if she left him,she was his. **I don’t know if anyone can help me. He told me that I could never get away, that no-one could help me and that he would always find me and come for me. I don’t want to even think about what would happen if he ever found out I’d told. What would he do if he found me? What would he do if he ever managed to get his hands on me again? A shudder runs through my body at the concept.**
She escaped and went to the hospital, a really nice nurse named Lil helped her go through everything with the Dr's and police. Lil then gives Shannon her cell number even though it's strictly forbidden! The police put her into witness protection where she becomes Ella and leaves England for the U.S. where she blossoms at work. She went to school and became a fashion dress designer, but she's still extremely hesitant about men. After five years of her new life, she meets Blake, and for the first time in her life she is really attracted to a man, but still worried because of her past. That's when Lil decides to move to the U.S. to be with Ella. Ella's life is wonderful, she has Lil with her and her relationship with Blake is going well. Then things change and get really scary, has Jason found her? Is it someone else? Blake promises he'll keep her safe, but Jason always told her he would always find and come for her. What will Ella do now? Will Blake be able to keep her safe, will she have to run, hide, leave everyone she loves behind to start all over again? You'll have to read to find out, but I promise it'll be worth it! This is the first time reading E.M. Gladden's work, but it will not be the last. I gave this story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! FAVORITE QUOTE: “Let it go, sunshine. I’ve got you. I’ve always got you"
October 10, 2016
One of the two erotica books I read this month was Trust Me, penned by the indie author Emma Gladden. Literotica is difficult to critique, mainly because the genre is primarily intended to arouse you. Since each of us have a principal literary style, some erotica books aren’t a “perfect” match. I prefer LOL humor, rich description, and literary prose to transport me to a sensual world – one in which the characters organically bond (not immediately based on superficial beauty) and eventually become physically intimate.
I give it a 3.5 stars. I felt the author didn’t deliver according to my taste (her prose was simple, description sparse, and humor kept to a minimum); HOWEVER, she did arouse me! She also made me empathize with the female lead – the dressmaker, Ella – and her BBF – the nurse, Lil.
Why did I relate to Ella and Lili? Ella is a wounded, relationship avoider – not only because of a festering trauma that boils up during recurring nightmares (due to a physical assault) but because she’s been found by her former offender and also been estranged by her junky mother. Ella is left to fend on her own and copes well under such extenuating circumstances, and even goes on to help Ella through her ovarian cyst flare ups. Their interaction is sweet and genuine; I could visualize them supporting each other, giggling, like most BBFs.
How did the author arouse me? I was worried that Ella would hop into bed with the male lead – the businessman control freak, Blake Mansfield – given her traumas, but they didn’t. They chat about a dress Ella’s creating for his sister, a bit about his security business, about his family, and then Blake tells Ella how he’s a dominant. Of course, lying about his obsession for playing a little harder and kinkier than hand spanking and flogging. All of this before 40% into the sex. When they do have sex during their date in his penthouse, Blake takes control, pushing away Ella. She retracts, then they got at it, then he begs her to trust him, to share about her former life, take a chance; they cool things and are more couple-like and meet the Mansfield’s at the beach before the next orgasmic and kinky sex scenes that follow. This back and forth builds tension and releases it, which is very important in erotica.
More likes: The mysterious details why Ella is assaulted is slowly revealed; nightmares of coke and lashing initially shown then the rest of spread out in dialogue; again mystery surrounding trauma is great in literotica. Even though Lil was crass, she offered great comedic relief; I chuckled each time she joked about illicit sex.
Dislikes: The male characters sound like women. My main qualm is Blake. He comes off as more a beta male than alpha male; needlessly aggressive during the sex chats (on the phone and in person). The reader knows he’s a sexophile, and so we expect him to be pushy, but he goes as far as fighting with Ella in the hospital halls, etc. Why?
Other issues: The male organ was called by its name, instead the female part was called “sex.” Ella is British but never speaks with an accentuate, or particular manner of speaking. Why? She trying to assimilate in America or did the author forget to add it to her voice?
I give it a 3.5 stars. I felt the author didn’t deliver according to my taste (her prose was simple, description sparse, and humor kept to a minimum); HOWEVER, she did arouse me! She also made me empathize with the female lead – the dressmaker, Ella – and her BBF – the nurse, Lil.
Why did I relate to Ella and Lili? Ella is a wounded, relationship avoider – not only because of a festering trauma that boils up during recurring nightmares (due to a physical assault) but because she’s been found by her former offender and also been estranged by her junky mother. Ella is left to fend on her own and copes well under such extenuating circumstances, and even goes on to help Ella through her ovarian cyst flare ups. Their interaction is sweet and genuine; I could visualize them supporting each other, giggling, like most BBFs.
How did the author arouse me? I was worried that Ella would hop into bed with the male lead – the businessman control freak, Blake Mansfield – given her traumas, but they didn’t. They chat about a dress Ella’s creating for his sister, a bit about his security business, about his family, and then Blake tells Ella how he’s a dominant. Of course, lying about his obsession for playing a little harder and kinkier than hand spanking and flogging. All of this before 40% into the sex. When they do have sex during their date in his penthouse, Blake takes control, pushing away Ella. She retracts, then they got at it, then he begs her to trust him, to share about her former life, take a chance; they cool things and are more couple-like and meet the Mansfield’s at the beach before the next orgasmic and kinky sex scenes that follow. This back and forth builds tension and releases it, which is very important in erotica.
More likes: The mysterious details why Ella is assaulted is slowly revealed; nightmares of coke and lashing initially shown then the rest of spread out in dialogue; again mystery surrounding trauma is great in literotica. Even though Lil was crass, she offered great comedic relief; I chuckled each time she joked about illicit sex.
Dislikes: The male characters sound like women. My main qualm is Blake. He comes off as more a beta male than alpha male; needlessly aggressive during the sex chats (on the phone and in person). The reader knows he’s a sexophile, and so we expect him to be pushy, but he goes as far as fighting with Ella in the hospital halls, etc. Why?
Other issues: The male organ was called by its name, instead the female part was called “sex.” Ella is British but never speaks with an accentuate, or particular manner of speaking. Why? She trying to assimilate in America or did the author forget to add it to her voice?
August 22, 2016
Ella is a beautiful young dress designer or at least that’s what the world sees. They don’t know the trauma she had survived, the secret she keeps. Those secrets keep her alive or do they? Keeping the secrets keep the danger away but they also keep her isolated without a support system. Her trust has been shattered at the hands of another. Now she doesn’t let people get close, the only one who knows is Lil, her best friend and a nurse that was on duty the night that Ella’s world changed.
Blake is the CEO of a security company and is in need of a dress designer to fulfill a promise to his baby sister. Blake is instantly attracted to Ella but he also sees all the signs that tell him there’s a whole lot more to the story. He’s seen it before, his line of work has given him the intuition to know and now because she intrigues him, he wants to know the rest of her story.
This story will take you on a journey of heartbreak, trust, and growth. Ella’s heart and body know long before she lets her head follow suit. Neither of them is prepared to share their lives but they start to find a way to do it together and as Ella’s past finds its way to the present both her and Blake are in danger. Blake is going to great lengths to keep her, their friends, and family safe. The problem, Blake cannot figure out how he’s getting his information or how to trace it back.
This book does end in a cliffhanger so be prepared but it’s so worth it. Now to wait for book 2.
Blake is the CEO of a security company and is in need of a dress designer to fulfill a promise to his baby sister. Blake is instantly attracted to Ella but he also sees all the signs that tell him there’s a whole lot more to the story. He’s seen it before, his line of work has given him the intuition to know and now because she intrigues him, he wants to know the rest of her story.
This story will take you on a journey of heartbreak, trust, and growth. Ella’s heart and body know long before she lets her head follow suit. Neither of them is prepared to share their lives but they start to find a way to do it together and as Ella’s past finds its way to the present both her and Blake are in danger. Blake is going to great lengths to keep her, their friends, and family safe. The problem, Blake cannot figure out how he’s getting his information or how to trace it back.
This book does end in a cliffhanger so be prepared but it’s so worth it. Now to wait for book 2.
August 21, 2016
Shannon has been through a lot of turmoil for someone who is only 19 years old. After barely escaping from an abusive relationship, she escapes to another country, changes her name, and starts a new life for herself. Five years later, Shannon is now Ella Spencer, and no one close to her knows her secret. She lives a quiet life but when she goes to a business appointment and meets Blake Mansfield, her life dramatically changes.
The chemistry between Ella and Blake heats up almost immediately. Ella takes a chance and trusts Blake with not only her secret but also her heart. Blake only wants to protect her, and their relationship quickly changes. He wants her and nothing or no one will stop Blake from loving Ella. The tension builds when Jason, the former abusive boyfriend finds Ella. When I read “Peekaboo I found you,” I got the chills. I really dislike Jason, and the author did an excellent job of portraying the antagonist as a creep, among other things.
I really enjoyed reading this book and the teaser chapter for the next book has me wanting to read more about Ella and Blake. It is so refreshing to read a book like this without the protagonist having a deep dark psychological reason for why is likes a little kink. Blake is just a strong, dominant man without all of the hang ups. I can’t wait to read the next book.
The chemistry between Ella and Blake heats up almost immediately. Ella takes a chance and trusts Blake with not only her secret but also her heart. Blake only wants to protect her, and their relationship quickly changes. He wants her and nothing or no one will stop Blake from loving Ella. The tension builds when Jason, the former abusive boyfriend finds Ella. When I read “Peekaboo I found you,” I got the chills. I really dislike Jason, and the author did an excellent job of portraying the antagonist as a creep, among other things.
I really enjoyed reading this book and the teaser chapter for the next book has me wanting to read more about Ella and Blake. It is so refreshing to read a book like this without the protagonist having a deep dark psychological reason for why is likes a little kink. Blake is just a strong, dominant man without all of the hang ups. I can’t wait to read the next book.
September 11, 2016
Trust Me is the first instalment of a three book series, it follows Ella (Shannon) as she fights to rebuild her life after being relocated in the witness protection program. Now five years later she has finally settled, made some friends and has a career as a dress designer. She meets the gorgeous hunky Blake when she designs a dress for his sister. Slowly she is learning to trust again when the unthinkable happens and her life again is sent into a spiral of fear, she is frightened of losing everything she has achieved.
This is the debut novel of E. M. Gladden, it is a totally lovely read of two people falling in love. It then has the twist of Ella standing to lose everything she has built up.
Well written, remember this authors name as she is definitely going places with her superb interpretation of the written word and the many stories that she has planned for us in the future.
This is the debut novel of E. M. Gladden, it is a totally lovely read of two people falling in love. It then has the twist of Ella standing to lose everything she has built up.
Well written, remember this authors name as she is definitely going places with her superb interpretation of the written word and the many stories that she has planned for us in the future.
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