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Declan
I never thought I’d see her again. The one I couldn’t have, the one I’d never forget. When I met her I had nothing, a lowly ranch hand working on her daddy’s land. She was the golden girl up on the hill, sexy as hell but beyond my reach. Now, like all my fantasies realized, she’s come to me for help.
I’m a bastard, ruthless in pursuit of my goals. My cold, hard drive has made me what I am today, amassing wealth and power. A good guy would help her, then send her on her way with a handshake and a smile. I’m not a good guy. I’m going to make a bargain and hold her to it.
One week. I’ll bail her out, pay off all her debts, but only after she gives herself to me completely. Seven days and seven nights of no-holds-barred submission to my dominance. I’m a demanding man with dark, relentless appetites. She’s unleashed the beast in me and I won’t stop until I possess all of her.

Kara
Six years ago he broke my heart. Now, with nowhere else to turn, I’ve put myself at his mercy. He’s the ultimate alpha male, commanding and controlling, and I’ve agreed to let him use me as his plaything for a week. I’m terrified of how he’ll take me, what he’ll make me do to serve all of his needs.
I’ve got to keep this week all business. It needs to stay a transaction, pure and simple, no emotions in play. I’m scared as hell about the power he wields over me.
Because I have a dirty secret. I’ve never gotten over him. I’ll fight hard to keep up all my defenses even as he melts them down. But the truth is that the thought of serving him has me panting, wet and practically begging for everything he has planned.


NOTE: Unleashed is a four-volume story launching the Beg for It series about the hot, alpha males in Declan's family and the battles they wage with the strong, sexy women who make them finally meet their match.

157 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 4, 2016

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Callie Harper

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Callie Harper writes hot, fun, page-turning romances. She is powered by coffee, wickedly sexy bad boys, and all things funny, intentional or otherwise.

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2,816 reviews171 followers
January 5, 2016
5 Spank Me Now Stars!
OH.
MY.
GOD.
Declan Hunt. Lawd Jesus have mercy! This book! I couldn’t put it down! This is the first book I’ve read from Callie Harper, and I GUARANTEE you, it will NOT be the last. Unleashed had me entranced from beginning to end! This author is very talented and her writing is impeccable and addictive! She had me wanting to submit to Declan from the moment I met him. I wanted him to tie me up and have his way with me! Whew.

This is a story about a young girl infatuated with a man since she was eighteen. Declan was forbidden by Kara’s father to go anywhere near his “princess” that summer he worked as his ranch hand. Declan resisted Kara’s taunting. He wouldn’t give in. Damn I really wanted him to. Jesus. So the story goes back and forth, past and present. Oh man. These two had me enthralled. There’s always something about forbidden love that has me lusty. I could LITERALLY FEEL the sexual tension through the pages. Oh my GOD! And what a dick he was to her! Argh! But there was this one scene in particular. Damn, just thinking about it has my core tightening! I swear I felt every wave of pleasure through the pages. Ahhh!!! Spanks anyone? YES. Fucking PLEASE. I felt like I was unleashed, a wanton hussy begging for MORE.

He leaves, without a good bye. She’s heartbroken and devastated. Kara never got over Declan. Hell, I wouldn’t either! So, six years later. YES. SIX DAMN YEARS LATER. Her father’s ranch is bankrupt. After being denied by all others, she goes to him for financial help. He’s now a successful business man. But he’s not just going to give her the loan that easily. Nope. He’s got a proposition for her....Oh and what a proposition it is! It had me yelling “Say yes Kara! Puleez say yes!!!” The proposition? Seven days and seven nights of no-holds-barred submission to his dominance. He won’t stop until he possesses all of her. Oh HELLS YEAH!

Will Kara submit completely to this commanding and controlling alpha? Will she be able to keep it all business? She’s put herself at his mercy, and I cannot wait to see what happens next! Ahhhh! This book was so good. I’m still thinking about it. I actually dreamed about Declan last night! I cannot. CANNOT wait until book two arrives on my kindle! I am absolutely thrilled that this is a four book series, because I seriously CANNOT get enough of Declan Hunt! He’s such an asshole, but he is Absof*ckinglutely delicious! Please do yourself a favour and read this book! It’s so damn good.
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January 19, 2016
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TITLE: Unleashed
SERIES: Volume 1
AUTHOR: Callie Harper
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: January 4th 2016

MY RATING: 4 STARS

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I went into this book not knowing what to expect, the cover is hot (no doubt about it), and the synopsis kind of yells at you to read it. I've also not read anything by this author previously before either.. Once you get started you get so absorbed in this quick, hot, short read that in no time at all you've reached the end craving more..All in all a great start to this series..

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From rags to riches ranch hand this story is told in dual POV past and present..

PAST: Kara's father hired Declan to work on their ranch during the summer season, the first time she saw him she was attracted to him and tried everything from the shortest, skimpiest clothes to make him notice her..
He noticed her, being warned off her by her father wasn't the only reason why he didn't want to go there with Kara..

I was a dark, fucked-up beast. And Kara lived in a world of rainbows and unicorns.

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The first time I saw him, I swear it was like the earth stopped spinning on its axis. He barely noticed me, though. I was just a high school kid, the daughter of the boss man.

That little girl of his was nothing but trouble. Big trouble from a not-so-little girl. My boss's only daughter, his princess, of limits in every way, shape and form. Too young.Too innocent.

PRESENT: To now six years later when she has to go crawling to the rich man Declan that broke her heart all those years ago, and beg for a loan to help save her deceased fathers ranch..

I'd do anything to save my family's ranch.

UNLEASHED: I was has definitely invested in this to see how the story of Declan and Kara would unfold. A man who clawed his way up in life, a rags from riches feel to the story, now with nothing standing in his way or holding him back, in regards to good girl Kara, I had a sense behind all that good girl persona that once Declan got his hands on her we'd be seeing her come undone by unleashing the submissive within her..

The tables sure had turned. back in the day, I'd been the spoiled, sheltered girl living up in the big house on the hill. He'd worked for my daddy, without a dime to his name. But now Declan held all the cards.

A proposition

He didn't just want a week with me. He wanted a week of complete surrender. A week to do everything and anything he wanted.
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846 reviews17 followers
December 18, 2015
Yes!! My new addiction is Unleashed!
Callie Harper has once again created a storyline that reels you in for an amazing ride. Declan has moved up from the ranch hand that worked for Kara's father. He is now his own boss and is filthy rich. He has the power this time and is determined to take what he couldn't before.
Kara is in a bind since her father's death. She is struggling to make ends meet and has one option to ask the one man who shattered her heart.
Declan and Kara are scorching hot. This storyline is intense yet full of misunderstandings. I can't wait to see how the bargain plays out. I am hooked.
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2,103 reviews1,411 followers
December 31, 2015
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Callie Harper unleashes a new sexy read as she turns up the heat as two lives comes crashing back together. In UNLEASHED, Ms. Harper serves up a decadent romance that will have readers coming back for more of Declan and Kara.

UNLEASHED is a story that is told in the past and present. Before Declan became a successful real estate entrepreneur, he was a young 21 year old ranch hand who was dirt poor trying to make a better life for himself. He knew he had to save enough money working on the ranch. But saving money was not the issue for Declan, it was staying away from the ranch owner's daughter, Kara.

#Unleashed

Kara was temptation at it's finest. She was sexy as sin and could drive any man wild with her beauty and raw sexuality. Declan knew he had to stay away but Kara made that very difficult since she had a big fat crush on Declan. As much as he tried to stay away, he had to get a taste of Kara. And once he had a taste, he knew what he did was wrong and so he left. In his absence, he left a young 18 year old girl brokenhearted.

So fast forward six years later and Kara needs financial help in order to keep her ranch afloat. And the only person she could ask for help was Declan, who has now become one of the wealthiest man of Montana. When she goes to see Declan, he offers her a proposition. One week she would belong to him. Can Kara fully submit to Declan... mind, body and soul? How far will Declan take it to completely have Kara be his submissive?

 photo aac01a9cef35de86016c0c4baabac2_zpslgpygqlv.gif Dripping with need, I shook away my doubts. I was done with fear, done with pain and longing and unrequited yearning. At least for a week. For a week, I wanted to forget it all. I wanted to submit, surrender, leave everything behind and plunge into unbridled, unleashed lust."

UNLEASHED has definitely sparked my interest in how the story of Declan and Kara would unfold. I get the sense that behind the good girl image that Kara presents, she will be unleashing a whole new side as Declan brings out the submissive nature in her. With that being said, I look forward to reading the next installment.

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3,915 reviews118 followers
January 14, 2016
5 Stars!

Absolute brilliance! This book was amazing. This is a brand new author for me but denitely someone will be sticking with in the future. I love serial romance series. I am usually a hater of cliffhangers but with the popularity of these new series it was hard not to jump on the train and I am so glad I did. The books release super soon from each other and give us amazing storylines.

And this author has nailed serial series with a perfection. I love the suspense... the intensity... the steam... the romance and this book brought all of that and more. This author gave us a perfect beginning to Kara and Declan's story and set us up for some amazing books to follow. This book kept me on my toes and once I started, I didn't stop until I ha devoured every single word.

This is the beginning but definitely not the end to Kara and Declan's story. Flipping from the past to the present in both of their voices, we get a story that is captivating from the first page. Declan is a broody alpha male that you can't help but fall for and Kara is a girl that you will find yourself rooting for. I cannot wait to delve deeper into this series because I am craving more Declan.

I highly recommend this book.

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Author 15 books438 followers
February 6, 2016
The 'then and now' drove me crazy

This was a really good story but the constant switching from the past to the present took away from the flow of the tale and was completely distracting.

Declan use to be a work hand on Karas dads farm. Since she was eighteen she had craved him but he never looked her way.

Six years later, Kara meets Declan, now a rich investor to ask for a loan to save the ranch. Declan is willing to help her but only if she will agree to being his love slave for seven days. Will she accept his terms?
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523 reviews2,310 followers
January 4, 2016
Unleashed: Hot Alpha Romance Vol. 1 by Callie Harper
5 Spank Me Now Stars!

OH.
MY.
GOD.
Declan Hunt. Lawd Jesus have mercy! This book! I couldn’t put it down! This is the first book I’ve read from Callie Harper, and I GUARANTEE you, it will NOT be the last. Unleashed had me entranced from beginning to end! This author is very talented and her writing is impeccable and addictive! She had me wanting to submit to Declan from the moment I met him. I wanted him to tie me up and have his way with me! Whew.

This is a story about a young girl infatuated with a man since she was eighteen. Declan was forbidden by Kara’s father to go anywhere near his “princess” that summer he worked as his ranch hand. Declan resisted Kara’s taunting. He wouldn’t give in. Damn I really wanted him to. Jesus. So the story goes back and forth, past and present. Oh man. These two had me enthralled. There’s always something about forbidden love that has me lusty. I could LITERALLY FEEL the sexual tension through the pages. Oh my GOD! And what a dick he was to her! Argh! But there was this one scene in particular. Damn, just thinking about it has my core tightening! I swear I felt every wave of pleasure through the pages. Ahhh!!! Spanks anyone? YES. Fucking PLEASE. I felt like I was unleashed, a wanton hussy begging for MORE.

He leaves, without a good bye. She’s heartbroken and devastated. Kara never got over Declan. Hell, I wouldn’t either! So, six years later. YES. SIX DAMN YEARS LATER. Her father’s ranch is bankrupt. After being denied by all others, she goes to him for financial help. He’s now a successful business man. But he’s not just going to give her the loan that easily. Nope. He’s got a proposition for her....Oh and what a proposition it is! It had me yelling “Say yes Kara! Puleez say yes!!!” The proposition? Seven days and seven nights of no-holds-barred submission to his dominance. He won’t stop until he possesses all of her. Oh HELLS YEAH!

Will Kara submit completely to this commanding and controlling alpha? Will she be able to keep it all business? She’s put herself at his mercy, and I cannot wait to see what happens next! Ahhhh! This book was so good. I’m still thinking about it. I actually dreamed about Declan last night! I cannot. CANNOT wait until book two arrives on my kindle! I am absolutely thrilled that this is a four book series, because I seriously CANNOT get enough of Declan Hunt! He’s such an asshole, but he is Absofuckinglutely delicious! Please do yourself a favour and read this book! It’s so damn good.
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1,263 reviews31 followers
January 4, 2016
FIVE Stars!

I received an ARC for an honest review of Unleashed: Volume 1 (Unleashed #1) by Callie Harper

I can't get enough of the Unleashed Series! Declan, an orphan who is broke and ends up as a ranch hand at Kara's father's ranch. Kara's father has warned Declan to stay away from his daughter, and unbeknownst to Kara who is 100% attracted and in love with Declan. Attempt after failed attempt, Declan ignores Kara and eventually he leaves Kara heartbroken and her ranch. Three years later, Kara's father has died of cancer and the ranch is in foreclosure. Kara is desperate to save her ranch and she ends up facing the only one to break her heart...Declan. While Kara has been unaware all this time, Declan has been wanting Kara since the moment he laid eyes on her. Declan helping Kara is an easy decision but first he decides to show her how much power he has by making her an offer. "One week. I’ll bail her out, pay off all her debts, but only after she gives herself to me completely. Seven days and seven nights of no-holds-barred submission to my dominance. I’m a demanding man with dark, relentless appetites. She’s unleashed the beast in me and I won’t stop until I possess all of her." This series has my attention, I'm in and I can't wait for MORE!

~ Jackie
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3,992 reviews430 followers
January 18, 2016
This is volume one of a four volume story.

Six years after he broke her heart Kara is asking Declan for his help. He's definitely in a position to help her as he is now a wealthy businessman. He wants Kara as he has never forgotten her. Will she agree to his terms?

Told in two points of view we get inside both their heads. I really liked this volume and need the next volume soon as that cliffhanger certainly left me hanging.
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693 reviews
January 5, 2016
Unleashed (Volume 1)
Callie Harper
4.5 stars

Wowza – Okay reader friends first of all we get four books in this series. Im guessing that each book is going to be fairly short but they are very well worth the read. Now I was a little frustrated that we kept flashing back in Volume 1 because Im not a patient person. However the back story that was being given is necessary. The lesson here though is that Callie pretty much did her job keeping me glued to the pages.

Kara Brooks was young when she first saw Declan Hunt. He had come to work on their Ranch. Now 24 years old, scared to go to him, after six long years she has no other choice. Her father Harlan has passed away and she is about to lose everything. Kara is afraid of how she will react to the man who turned her away all those years ago. She thought he felt the same or at least something but she had made a fool of herself. If there was another option Kara would take it but she is broke and her job at the Chat n Chew isn’t enough. Declan Hunt had to be her savior. She just hopes she doesn’t lose herself in the process and Declan doesn’t see that she still isn’t over him.

Declan Hunt is the CEO of Obsidian Investors. He took the dreams he had, his visions and turned them into money. Big money … At 27 the world was just something easily held in his hands. He never thought he would see Kara again but now she was coming to him for something. Declan had no idea why or for what but seeing her again may just make his fantasies come true. Finding out that Kara desperately needs his help, he plans to make the most of her situation. He will definitely help her but in return she has to agree to his terms.

Lawd …. So the theme here is not a secret of course but the writing is extremely charismatic and keeps you on your toes. This Declan Hunt is a bad bad boy. This is like Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf .. that is the only way I know how to describe these two characters. I could feel Kara’s heart in her throat and envision Declan stalking towards her. Holy Moly friends!

I am cant wait for round two. There is one heck of a cliff hanger and you know there are going to continue to be some doozies in the next releases as well. This is a fantastic read. Click it up and hold on this wicked man. EEEEKKKKKKK!

There is a note on Callie’s page that states this is a four volume set that will catapult us into a series called Beg For It …. Uh what?!?!?!?!? Whoop Whoop!

Thank you Callie for the ARC! Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
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520 reviews12 followers
March 2, 2016
When i started this book i totally loved it, but i got slightly confused when one chapter was written at the present time and then the next chapter written 6 years in the past. Yet as the book progressed i was thankful for the back story as it explained just how magical and special the whole situation between Declan and Kara actually is!
Kara at 18 is young, beautiful and is dating a school football jock, she is also a good girl who loves her friends and participates in school activities, she is also a virgin. Brought up on the ranch by her father, never knowing her mother who passed during childbirth. Her life is cool, calm and happy... Until her father hires a new ranch hand, Declan!
Declan at 21 is young, hot and very sexy, a typical bad boy vibe that all the girls swoon over. He has suffered through his life not trusting anyone. He works hard and plays harder, he is determined not to loose his job, yet each and every thought he has of Kara pushes him over a line that is not to be crossed.
They feel the same about each other yet she thinks he is not interested in her, she tries so hard to get his attention but he is trying to keep his boss happy and not touching his gorgeous princess not matter what she offers.
6 years on certain situations change, yet some highten from sizzling to blazing...
Kara needs financial help with her ranch that she runs since her father passed.
Declan has turned into an extremely rich and powerful business man. He is also still hot, gorgeous and very very sexy...
The second they set eyes on each other you start the white knuckle, lip chewing reading, begging for them to get together...
Its exciting and a refreshing look from both Declan and Kara's POV...
What will happen when Declan lays out his proposition?
Will Kara be prepared to accept it, even with her heart involved?
Reviewed by Tracy @ Ladies Of Love Book Blog And Graphics
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11.7k reviews188 followers
January 4, 2016
OMG Callie Harper you have made the list of authors trying to kill me. With that being said, I LOVED this first installment, but it pains me that it's so short, as it was just enough to wet my appetite. Six years ago Declan broke Kara's heart. Now she has to go to him with hat in hand to help her keep her father's ranch going. This is very painful because she's never gotten over him. Declan has become a successful and wealthy man. He's never forgotten her, the one that he couldn't have, and so he's very excited to have her at his mercy. The bargain he comes up with for his help is just wrong, but he can't stop himself. Will Kara agree to the bargain Declan comes up with to save her ranch?

OMG I have a love/hate relationship with Declan. He makes me so mad at his douche moves, and yet he's so hot. The character development is really good, with the flash backs really helping to understand Declan and Kara. A fast paced, and well written story line flows smoothly, and had me begging for more immediately. The chemistry is off the charts hot, with glimpses of SCORCHIN' HOT sexy scene goodness. A cliff hanger ending that had me screaming in frustration rounds it out, and I applaud Callie Harper's talented writing style. Unleashed Volume 1 is a highly addicting start of what I see as a kindle crack series, and I happily HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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4,499 reviews317 followers
October 29, 2016
Spoiler Ahead This was a pretty good. Six years ago Declan broke Kara's heart. Now she has to go to him to help her keep her father's ranch going. She has never gotten over him. Declan has become a successful and wealthy man. He's never forgotten her she was the one that he couldn't have, and so he's very excited to have her at his mercy. So he makes a deal with her. This book was hot I mean the sex scenes were steamy. I liked Kara a lot Declan at times was a jerk and at times he could be sweet. This was a fast paced story that I liked. This was my first time reading this author. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
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613 reviews1 follower
January 17, 2016
5 Stars!!

I normally don't give serials 5 star ratings because they are just too damn short but this is an exception for me. I absolutely enjoyed everything about this story! Both MC's were awesome and l loved getting both perspectives from past and present. The author did a fabulous job transitioning between the two. My interest was piqued from the first page, I was engrossed by the middle and completely addicted by the end of this book. I cannot wait for book two!! Thank you Ms. Harper for not making us have to wait too long for it.
564 reviews3 followers
January 4, 2016
This is the first time reading anything by Callie Harper and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this great story. This goes her point of view to as well as the present but that was okay , it won't make you get lost in what is happening in the story. This is Declan and Kara's story and what a great romance story it is. Declan was an orphan who's broke and who just happens to be a ranch hand at Kara's father's ranch. Who was told by his boss right off to stay away from his daughter . But unknown to Kara who was very attracted to Declan . But every attempt to ignore her was failing so he leaves the ranch ,and leaves Kara heartbroken in the process. But soon Kara's father dies from cancer and his beautiful ranch is in foreclosure and Kara is in desperate need of help to save the ranch and her home. And who come to the rescue is no other then Declan, and Kara fine herself face to face with the one man who broke her heart . But if only she had known he only left because he wanted her so much from the first time he set eyes on her. He was willing to help her with her problem, but first he had a plan to showher the power he has .He offers to bail her out,by paying off her debts, but in exchange for one week with her that is seven days and seven nights where she gives herself to him completely to feed his dominate needs. I found Declan to have a dark demanding man with a relentless appetite ,and his inner beast wanted her totally . This story was intense and sizzling hot. And the characters were strongly written and their chemistry was sizzling ,"HOT" .I could go on and tell you more about this great story but that would spoil it for you. I highly recommend you read this story because you won't be disappointed.
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2,019 reviews52 followers
January 8, 2016
Well, I'm a bit torn after finishing the first volume of this series. While I liked the story of Kara and Declan, I am not a fan of Declan's type. I'm all for an alpha guy, however he has some other tendencies that are a complete turnoff for me.

"She'd been the princess up in the house on the hill, the golden girl I could never have." ~ Declan

Kara and her dad live on a ranch in Montana and since it's just the two of them, they are pretty close. So close than when Kara's dad hires a new ranch hand for the summer, he makes sure the young man knows his daughter is off limits. Kara has other plans and does whatever she can to get Declan interested in her. To no avail.

Although he's only three years older than eighteen year old Kara, Declan feels decades older (his words) due to the life he's had to live. Working on the ranch to get to the next step in his plan, Declan doesn't let Kara get under his skin. Well, he tries not to let her under his skin anyway.

"She was pure, spun gold, all honey sweet and good. I was dirt and grit and pain. I was the poster boy for dark, tortured souls." ~ Declan

Dark and tortured wasn't what I would call Declan. There was something going on with him, but I think in this first of the series, we've only scratched the surface. I hope at least. The book is well written, from dual points of view, as well as going from past to present to get the full effect of the story. There's a lot of what if's and passing glances at first and it isn't until they meet again the fireworks start to fly. I will go ahead to the next book in the series, as I am curious to see if we get a changed Declan when it's all said and done. That or at least find out what made this guy the way he is now with women.

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2,598 reviews54 followers
January 5, 2016
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“I was a dark, f@cked-up beast. And Kara lived in a world of rainbows and unicorns. It was like that movie Shelly used to watch. I realized with an ironic laugh. Beauty and the Beast. Only in that story the beast had turned into a prince at the end. I was no prince.”

5 bad boy stars!!! Let me just say, I need to be Kara….STAT!!! I need a Declan in my life!

Declan and Kara are hot!!! Smokin’ hot on so many levels. In Declan’s eyes Kara is the one who got away. He was a ranch hand working on her dad’s farm and he had nothing. But Kara was the girl he couldn’t have, she was always just out of his reach. Until she has no one to turn too. Kara is in trouble and she turns to the one guy she knows can help her…..Declan. And Declan knows he can use this as his advantage and he does!! But what happens when Kara starts to realize maybe there’s more to their arrangement than what she bargained for??

OMG this book was so hot!! Not that I expected anything less from Callie. Callie knows how to write a hot book!! I loved the idea of this story and I love the Alpha male that Declan is!! I can not wait until the next book in the series!!!

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ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
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134 reviews1 follower
January 2, 2016
I can't get enough of the Unleashed Series! Declan, an orphan who is broke and ends up as a ranch hand at Kara's father's ranch. Kara's father has warned Declan to stay away from his daughter, and unbeknownst to Kara who is 100% attracted and in love with Declan. Attempt after failed attempt, Declan ignores Kara and eventually he leaves Kara heartbroken and her ranch. Three years later, Kara's father has died of cancer and the ranch is in foreclosure. Kara is desperate to save her ranch and she ends up facing the only one to break her heart...Declan. While Kara has been unaware all this time, Declan has been wanting Kara since the moment he laid eyes on her. Declan helping Kara is an easy decision but first he decides to show her how much power he has by making her an offer. "One week. I’ll bail her out, pay off all her debts, but only after she gives herself to me completely. Seven days and seven nights of no-holds-barred submission to my dominance. I’m a demanding man with dark, relentless appetites. She’s unleashed the beast in me and I won’t stop until I possess all of her." This series has my attention, I'm in and I can't wait for MORE!
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625 reviews10 followers
January 4, 2016
I think this is the beginning of an amazing series. This four part story is definitely starting off with a bang.

This is our first look at Declan and Kara and I love the way this book is set up. Almost every chapter gives us a glimpse into the past and helps build the story of their history together. After a few chapters, it's easy to see why Kara becomes enamored with Declan. He's a wickedly sinful bad boy. And no one is immune to those (least of all me).

For me, this first installment is a complex game of cat and mouse. It's a lot of back story but there's plenty of current interaction to keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. Beware though. This story will pull you in and you won't want to put it down. And there's a few scenes guaranteed to melt your panties right off.

I'm very excited to continue with this story over the next couple of months. I'm already hooked and I think you'll be too. 
Profile Image for Victoria.
473 reviews8 followers
December 12, 2015
Hot damn! This book is one scorching read and I honestly couldn't devour it quick enough! Once I started there really wasn't any stopping me until I finished and boy was I left wanting. Wanting more Declan and more Kara. I love the dual perspective of this book and reading from both characters views and I love the explanation of the past threaded throughout the present story line.

These two have some seriously hot chemistry, I am actually surprised my kindle didn't combust whilst I was reading. Declan is everything you could want in an alpha and more. He smoulders everywhere he goes and leaves a trail of devastation in his wake including Kara! Kara is your typical girl next door and is very easy to love. I am waiting for the fireworks in the next installment and January 18th can't come quick enough, I need to know what's in Declan and Kara's future and if she truly submits completely!
Profile Image for Judy Miracle.
1,198 reviews12 followers
January 4, 2016
I NEED MORE!!! Loved the start of this series and cannot wait to see what else Callie has in store for Kara and Declan.

I loved how Callie did flashbacks to show us the beginning of when they met adn what all happened (or didnt) 6 years prior. Now Kara's ranch is bankrupt her daddy is gone and Kara's only option is Declan. But when she sees Declan will she be able to agree to his terms? You can feel the tension between Declan and Kara and I can only hope to see them heat up the sheets and my kindle in the next book.

Will Kara last a week with Declan or will her being in love with him for forever hinder her ability to keep her heart out of it? Can Declan last the week and not feel anything more for Kara than a sexual pull? Will Kara break Declan in ways hes never been broken before?? Find out with me as we wait for Volume 2 to be released and get more of their story!!
Profile Image for Maria York.
667 reviews13 followers
December 17, 2015
Declan and Karas story is one that takes you on a bit of a ride! It's a back and forth between present and future to give you a better idea of what they are both going trough!
Kara is about to turn 18 and her daddy just hired a new ranch hand and wow is he smoking hot! So as the summer goes on she tries to grab his attention because she wants Declan more and more every time she sees him outside working! But he pushes her away every single time!
Now that Declan has built his own company the one woman he has always wanted but never got to have walks back into his life after six years! But he's a little different now, but in most ways he's the same! He's always wanted her and now that she needs his help, it's his chance to have her!
Great read!
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722 reviews4 followers
January 14, 2016
What a difference a few years makes. Declan and Kara had a love that started out rocky and forbidden but years later became an undeniable inferno. Declan was a true alpha book hero. He was rugged, driven and bent on making Kara pay for tormenting him in the past. Kara had never forgotten her love for Declan and it shamed her to reach out to him for help. Together these two embarked on an agreement that will keep you up late at night reading because it is too hot to put down. These two think they can keep their feelings professional but soon hearts are in the mix and two must make peace with the past. This was an amazing start to what will unfold into an incredible story. I recommend everyone read this book and fall in love with Declan for yourself.
Profile Image for Andrea.
104 reviews22 followers
December 23, 2015
Unleashed: Volume 1 is my first book by author Callie Harper. After reading just a few pages, I already needed to fan myself and turn on the AC! This was one little hot read!!! The story goes from past to present throughout the book. When Kara was 18 years old, Declan who was 21 at the time, worked as a ranch hand for Kara's father. Kara had her eyes set on him. Declan would push her away after every unsuccessful attempt to get to him. Six years pass, Kara's father died, and the ranch is in trouble. Who does she turn to? Declan is now a millionare, and Kara seeks his help. Declan has always wanted her too. He makes her a proposition. Will she accept? Scorching hot read!!!!!

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2,713 reviews1 follower
December 29, 2015
Unleashed is one hot steamy ride, I couldn't read it fast enough. Declan was working at Kara's fathers ranch when they met. Kara had a huge crush on Declan and tried to get him. Declan wanted her but kept pushing her away. Years pass and now Kara's on her own, her father has passed and the ranch is in bankruptcy. She has tried everyone to get help but keeps getting turned away as a last resort she turns to Declan's company hoping he will help her. Over the years he has become a millionaire but he has never forgotten Kara, he won't make it easy for her as he proposition her. Will she accept or walk away.



Profile Image for She Hearts Books.
2,113 reviews74 followers
January 4, 2016
Declan comes into Kara's life when he takes a job as a ranch hand for her father. She is instantly attracted to him and tries for a bit to get him to notice her only to be rebuffed by him over and over again. I wanted to give him a shake or two when there was a few times he was actually mean to her. Then there's that whole spanking thing. Holy hotness. Declan back then was a baby Dom fighting his feelings for her. Then he leaves and breaks her heart. Years later she goes to him for help and he gives her an indecent proposal that she can't possibly refuse. They are scorching hot together and I finished this part of their story wanting more of them.

I give Unleashed Volume One 4 hearts!
Profile Image for Sophie.
590 reviews479 followers
March 25, 2016
4.5 Stars
Callie Harper is fast becoming an author that I can't get enough of. Her writing has kept me hooked now for the past 3 days and still, I'm desperate for more.
Unleashed is Volume one of an Alpha series and my lord Alpha is correct!!
This story flips between past and present with a difference of 6 years.
What's great about this book is that it's hot, like off the charts BUT its not necessarily from sex scenes. Callie does an amazing job of building up such a delicious anticipation between Declan and Kara that it literally has you flipping the pages, pages that surge with heat, lust and dominance may I add.
I'm sooo looking forward to Volume 2!!
Profile Image for The Book Fairy Reviews.
2,476 reviews43 followers
January 14, 2016
Love Forbidden, but definitely wanted. Now 6 years later Kyra is in need of his help will Declan leave waiting and wanting again?
Sexy, dominating and OMG Declan this story sizzles leaving you wanting more and more. As it is the first in the series you bet your sweet arse you will want more. His passion For Kyra is more that what he expects and that drives him to the need for her to fulfill before he helps her.
Kyra is desperate to save her father's farm, but will she agree to his terms?
The book is enticing and keeps you glues to the page. You will shout, you will cry, you will want to kick his arse more times than you can count but you will love him.
Ready for wound two Callie!!!
Profile Image for Michelle Ferrari-Johnson.
1,559 reviews39 followers
August 5, 2016
HOLY HOTCAKES!!!! Please send Declan to me! Make sure you set aside time to read this and drool without interruptions!

Would you hunt down your first love to ask for help saving the family ranch? Before you say no you must read this series and drool over Declan with me! Asking is a challenge and when confronted with an unusual contract Kara finds herself drawn to a side of herself she had no idea existed.

This is the first story I have read by Callie Harper and I continued on with the series.... Just remember.....I get Declan~
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Author 9 books248 followers
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December 17, 2019
This was quite good, but I found the constant talking about how perfect and disney princess she was, and how bad he was, a bit over the top. Was also a bit annoying that the book ended right where I wanted to read, the bit it had been building up to... but I guess that's the point of the series. I'm curious to know what happens next so I'll go ahead and read the next !
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