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What He Wants #20

What He Seeks

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Introducing WHAT HE SEEKS, book twenty in the hot and sexy bestselling WHAT HE WANTS series by Hannah Ford...

Twenty-one-year-old law student Charlotte Holloway isn’t the type of girl to lust after things she can’t have. But when she starts working for the sexy and mysterious Noah Cutler, Charlotte can’t help but dream about the gorgeous billionaire, even though she knows it’s just a fantasy. Men like Noah – gorgeous, dark, and driven-- usually aren’t interested in women like her.

Noah Cutler is a man who doesn’t take no for an answer. His drive to go after exactly what he wants has made him one of the most powerful men in the city. And while he could have his pick of any woman, his sights are set on Charlotte. And he won’t stop until he’s taken control of every inch of her deliciously curvy body…

53 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 18, 2016

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1,783 reviews25 followers
February 24, 2016
Tried

This story has been going on too long. It's like a rollercoaster ride going up and down. I just want to know what happened, how many more books before I find out what's going on.
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878 reviews
March 30, 2016
Not over

The thrill of this series is definitely not over. Is Charlotte guilty or not? Can Noah get her out of this mess?
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1,984 reviews22 followers
March 6, 2018
What He Fights Book 20
These books leave you wanting more and more. It is getting harder to leave a review without spoilers . These books are good and the anticipation for each book grows as you finish one you need the next one. So much happens in this one on to the next.
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1,566 reviews55 followers
May 10, 2016
SERIOUSLY SEXY, DELICIOUSLY DARK AND DIVINELY ENTERTAINING!!!
Title: What He Seeks
Series: What He Wants
Designation: Book Twenty of a Multi-Installment Serial, Not a standalone story
Author: Hannah Ford
Reading Platform: Kindle Unlimited
My Rating: FIVE DIVINELY ENTERTAINING STARS *****
What He Seeks is Book Twenty in the spellbinding hit series, What He Wants by Hannah Ford! And oh my, oh my, oh my - This installment just totally rocked my world! It just doesn't get any better than this! Each successive release becomes even more intense, powerful, exhilarating, mysterious, suspenseful and sexy. If you haven't started reading this serial yet, you're missing one sexy, mind-blowing read! And yes, this is a serial with lots of nail-biting, white-knuckle cliffhangers, so if you haven't read Books One through Nineteen, PLEASE STOP HERE. This series literally explodes with unexpected plot twists, surprising revelations, dark secrets, heart -stopping danger, emotionally gripping intrigue, steamy romance, provocative sexual domination, bondage, and violence that will shock you senseless and leave you breathless! Oh my glory! And just when you think it's safe to peek out from under the covers - WHAM - Ford blindsides you again with another shocking bombshell! And there's a new game afoot! We dive right back into the mystery surrounding the women missing from Force which has since been closed and a deliciously dark new case involving a troubled nineteen year old young woman accused of murdering her boyfriend. And another murder! Oh my! The story is exciting, dark, dark, intense, thrilling, riveting, compelling, powerful, mysterious, suspenseful, enticing, addictive, romantic, sensual and steamy. Whew! That's a real mouthful but these are only a few of the words that come to mind when reading this story. The dialogue is smart, well executed, seductive and flows effortlessly. The narrative is exceptionally well crafted and well written in the first person. The characters are fascinating, captivating, engaging, intriguing and sexy as sin. Ford skillfully combines these elements into a deliciously dark, delectably sinful and delightfully wicked serial filled to the brim with danger, drama, intrigue, suspense, murder, mystery, romance, passion, lust, sex and mind-blowing plot twists. And did I mention BDSM? Oh yes, it's in there as well! It's an all you can eat buffet! But, if you object to explicit language and sexual situations, then this may not be the book for you.
Synopsis for Books One through Sixteen:
Law student Charlotte Holloway may only be 21 but she has worked tirelessly to gain favor with her law professor and now she finally has the long awaited opportunity to prove her worth. She has been assigned to work with him on a very high profile murder case. The client is a none other than Noah Cutler, a very powerful and sought after attorney himself. But at her first meeting with the new client, she realizes that Noah is her mysterious one time hookup from the bar the previous night. Huh? What the heck? And as women connected to Noah continue to turn up dead, Charlotte is drawn deeper and deeper into his life and his world of BDSM. Despite her resolve, Charlotte has fallen in love with the mysterious Noah Cutler and desperately works to clear him of the murders. So when an anonymous caller instructs her to visit Force, a BDSM club and seek out Audi James for information, she convinces Noah that she wants to become his submissive and accompany him to the club. That decision may just be the biggest mistake of her career and her life because Audi James has already been charged with one murder and almost too late, Charlotte finally becomes all too aware of the connection between Audi James and Noah. Charlotte finally realizes that in order to exonerate Noah, she must somehow flush out the real killer. She sets her plan in motion with disastrous results. She's in over her head and has made herself a target. The killer has taken the bait and has now set his sights on her! Charlotte becomes more determined than ever to discover the identity of the murderer but she must convince Noah to help her. Noah reluctantly agrees but now they must return to Force to bait their trap and Force is the very last place on earth Charlotte wants to go especially after her previous terrifying experience with Audi James. Will Noah be able to protect her? Oh my! It seems that Noah Cutler has plans for the naive, young Charlotte and they include much more than working on his case. He wants her more than his next breath and is determined to possess her. Will the cost of his love be Charlotte's life? Will she become the next victim? Will her love for Noah and desire to exonerate him cost her everything including her life? Does Noah truly care for Charlotte or simply want to dominate her? Or is she just a pawn in a wicked game of death? Oh my! The evidence against Noah continues to build but he finally reveals his true feelings for Charlotte but no spoilers from me! The suspense builds! Secrets are revealed and the killer is finally exposed!
Book Seventeen: Charlotte has been rescued, the killer has been revealed, Noah has been cleared of the murder charges and many of our burning questions have now been answered. But what do we really know about Noah Cutler? Not as much as we thought because now we have new questions and I can hardly wait for the answers! Oh my goodness! It's been two weeks since Charlotte's rescue and Noah's very near brush with death. He came very close to dying while trying to rescue Charlotte but a little thing like a near fatal knife wound could never slow down the powerful Noah Cutler. Surprisingly, he has finally proposed to the lovely Charlotte with a very large diamond in a very grand gesture right in the middle of Time Square. Oh my! And of course, Charlotte has accepted. But that's not all! Noah has offered the future Ms Noah Cutler a full partnership with him in their brand new office in a brand new building. What? Yep, Cutler and Cutler. But, that's still not all. Noah has given Charlotte their very own private BDSM room located right inside their new office. Huh? Oh yes, Noah has big plans for the future Ms Cutler! Now, all Charlotte has to do is finish law school, graduate, take the Bar Exam, become a lawyer and of course, marry Noah! Easy peasy, right? Not! Sounds like a lot of work to me! But, she has to go back to school first and that may be a little difficult. It seems that she has to be cleared by the school psychiatrist, Dr Jason Cartwright first. Oh my! The handsome Dr Cartwright has a small caveat - before she can return to her classes, Charlotte must attend ten counseling sessions - with him! And Noah goes ballistic! No counseling sessions for Charlotte with a male therapist! What the heck? Noah finally has Charlotte in his office, his life and his bed and he fully intends to keep her there! She belongs to him and only him! No other men are allowed in Charlotte's life - no way, no how! And Noah will do whatever it takes to make sure it stays that way including a little bondage and punishment! Oh my! In addition to everything else going on in Charlotte's life, she and Noah take on their first case together. Noah has just accepted a pro bono case for him and Charlotte to represent Lilah Parks, a troubled nineteen year old young woman accused of stabbing and murdering her boyfriend. For reasons unknown to Charlotte, Noah seems to think this case may be big! Unfortunately, it also appears that Noah will also be working on this case with his ex-submissive, Clementine, which Charlotte doesn't like at all! And if that isn't enough to drive a girl crazy, her mother just gave a not-so-nice interview to a news magazine and is now coming to town for a visit. Good grief! Even as Noah's darkness, domination and sadism escalate, the only thing on Charlotte's mind right now is still her compelling need to discover the fate of Mikala and the other women held prisoner with her at Force and it seems she's not the only one interested in finding the missing women. She receives another anonymous phone call from a different mysterious man concerning the missing women. The mystery man finally reveals himself as John, a former dungeon master at Force and wants to meet with Charlotte about Mikala. Oh my lord! What's a girl to do?
Book Eighteen:
And the plot thickens! Noah becomes aware of Charlotte's plan to meet with John about Mikala and the missing girls from Force, and insists he accompany her but the situation quickly escalates from a fact finding mission to a murder when they discover John has been murdered. Oh my! Still trying to recover from her kidnapping and ordeal with Professor Worthington at Force, Charlotte discovers that Noah is keeping yet more secrets from her and as a result, her trust in the man she loves, once again begins to waiver. Shaken by this latest revelation, Charlotte's newfound happiness with Noah begins to unravel. Oh no! Will Charlotte and Noah's relationship be able to survive this latest ordeal??? And Charlotte's mother???
Book Nineteen:
Our story continues with Charlotte desperate and discouraged with the status of her relationship with Noah and the secrets he seems determined to keep concerning Force and the missing women although he continues to insist it's for her safety. And to add injury to insult, Charlotte's mother has now made an appearance and for some unknown reason, appears committed to disrupting her life. Charlotte, desolate and fed up with both her mother and Noah, refuses to submit to the will of either and decides to no longer accept neither her mother's interference nor Noah's high-handed tactics. But no one disobeys Noah Cutler and gets away with it - not even Charlotte. But there's much more at stake than just her engagement to Noah. Her dream of becoming a lawyer is threatened as well as her life. Oh my! And to make matters even worse, the shocking and unexpected reappearance of an old enemy serves to further complicate Charlotte's newfound resolve. Is discovering the identity of Lameuix and rescuing Mikayla worth the risk of losing everything?
Book Twenty:
Oh my goodness! Where do I even begin? This is certainly an installment you don't want to miss! It's a nonstop war of wills between Charlotte and Noah which consequently results in punishment for Charlotte. (Oh yes! Loved that part!) And having her mother staying in the apartment is not making the situation any easier. But Charlotte may be in over her head and Noah may not be able to save her this time. Noah's former friend and Charlotte's former law professor, Colin Worthington, has escaped from jail after having been charged with murder and kidnapping. His attempt to frame Noah for several murders was unsuccessful but he's far from finished with Noah and Charlotte. He's still determined to hurt Noah by exploiting his only weakness - Charlotte. Oh no! Oh yes! It looks like Professor Worthington is after Charlotte - again! And to make matters worse, Charlotte's future as a lawyer is hanging by a thread and may be dependent upon testimony given by Dr Jason Cartwright, the Columbia student advisor/therapist. But before the hearing for disciplinary action can be convened, Dr Cartwright is murdered in his office! And it happens right after a meeting with Charlotte! Yikes! Has Charlotte finally gone too far this time? Will Noah be able to save her or will she be charged with murder? Or will Professor Worthington find a way to kidnap Charlotte again? Questions continue to arise as more secrets are revealed and Noah finally discloses the identity of Lameuix to Charlotte. As I said, this is one installment you don't want to miss. It's nonstop mystery, murder, suspense and intrigue! But be forewarned, things are rarely what they seem so don't jump the gun just yet! But one thing is for sure my lovelies, you better buckle up, it's most definitely another wild ride! Yee-Ha!!! Sexy alpha male attorney who loves to always be in control-check! Beautiful submissive law student who manages to always find trouble-check! An annoying former submissive and an even more aggravating mother-check! A puzzling new murder case-check! The return of a dangerous enemy-check! Danger, drama, violence, murder, suicide, mystery, jealousy, secrets, lies, betrayal, intrigue, suspense, missing women, a sex club, a slave auction and a sex trafficking ring-check! Romance, passion, seduction, several sweet surprises including a shelter dog named Docket and an extra large helping of BDSM and steamy dreamy sex sex-you bet! That and a whole lot more! This just gets better and better! One heck of a heart-pounding ride! Deliciously dark, powerfully compelling, completely captivating, seriously sexy and definitely entertaining!
Complimentary copy received in exchange for review.
Profile Image for Dora Harvey.
1,120 reviews9 followers
February 24, 2016
I received this book as a complimentary ARC for an honest review.

WOW what a cliffhanger and the suspense continues! Hannah did it again with this book in making you want more and you cannot wait to read the next book to find out what happened. Although Noah and Charlotte love each other, their relationship has been through so many ups and downs—Noah being charged with murder, then Charlotte being kidnapped. Will their love prove to be true love or will it run its course and cause them to separate? Professor Worthington, who kidnapped Charlotte, contacts her again; and Charlotte has to meet with Dr. Cartwright regarding law school. Will Noah be able to protect Charlotte from Prof. Worthington? Is Prof. Worthington out of prison or did he escape prison? Will Prof. Worthington try to kill Charlotte again? Will Charlotte be able to continue law school or will she be asked to leave? When Noah and Charlotte meet a woman regarding a case they are working on, Charlotte notices the Lameuix name on the woman. Is there something else Noah is not telling Charlotte about Lameuix? What is the connection between Lameuix and the woman being questioned? This series just keep getting better—you will not want to put it down, and it keeps you enthralled with the characters. There is so much suspense, twists, complications, intrigue, and of course sex that you are not sure what is going to happen next.
41 reviews
February 26, 2016
Just don't leave me hanging !

It got to the best part and now I have to wait. It was getting good. I'm ready for more.
28 reviews
August 28, 2019
a few chapters makes a book good story but didn't finish the series. What author does that?
91 reviews1 follower
June 3, 2018
Hannah Ford has done it again with this latest book in her What He Wants series. Noah & Charlotte's story continues to unfold with hot sex, dark erotica and twists and turns filled with mystery in every corner; not to mention one heck of a cliffhanger!

Noah & Charlotte's relationship has been through so much but they have come through everything stronger than ever; or have they? Will their love for each other be enough to get them through this latest mystery? What is the connection between Dr. Cartwright, Professor Worthington, Charlotte's Mother, Ryan Aqualino, Bella, etc......

You won't want to put this book down for one second! It will leave you breathless with your heart pounding and your pulse racing. What will happen to Charlotte's career? Will Noah be able to shelter her from his dark and complicated past? Will he be able to keep her safe from Professor Worthington and Lameuix? Will their love and passion for each other be enough?

This series is filled with sex, passion, love, BDSM, mystery, intrigue, drama, murder and so much more. You will be completely wrapped up in Noah & Charlotte's relationship immediately. I have loved this series since the beginning and I can't wait for the next book!!! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review and originally posted this on another website on February 21, 2016.
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306 reviews
May 12, 2017
READER/BUYER BEWARE: At first, I liked that I could buy all 10 books for .99 and getting a good deal. WRONG!! There's OVER 22 Books! The others at $2.99. This author knows how to rip the customer off by offering short stories where the storyline never ends. These books offer bonus books that you find after a few short chapters, and those too offer short stories getting you to buy MORE BOOKS to find the conclusion. Each book is ridiculously short and there is no group deal of 11-22+. For the cost to read the beginning to end, you would think this author would employ her skills in editing her multiple books by spell checking. There are so many unanswered questions throughout the storyline. The characters give quick short answers & never follow up leaving you wondering. I did like the storyline, but after a few books in I couldn't help but feel I had already read this story. Then I realized that the storyline was almost identical to a book I read a few months ago, minus some alterations here & there. Other than that I did like the book(s), but I can't like the author who intentionally rips off the customer.
Profile Image for Deborah.
33 reviews
January 6, 2022
Tired and Frustrated!!!

Okay so now I am agreeing with everyone else - why write only 56 pages or so and charge money for that and keep continuing to break up the chapters?? It would have been a better idea of writing one or two books combining all 26 series of break-up readings. Plus I am getting a bit tired of Charlotte always putting her foot in her mouth. She shouldn't be a defense lawyer because everyone is guilty before they see their day in Court! She wouldn't even be a good prosecutor because she steps all over herself so much so she'd never win. I'd like to give her a smack or two for her negativity and her "why me" attitude. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Profile Image for Malynda Allshouse.
41 reviews1 follower
August 3, 2017
Amazing

I found this book so enjoyable. The twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
529 reviews1 follower
May 2, 2020
5stars

Oh the way this book is so interesting and intense. Keeps me on my toes for waiting for what's to come next.
Profile Image for Seriniti.
411 reviews30 followers
September 9, 2016
Uh

How in the hell they think she did that mess? Outside of him stopping her from going back to school he wasn't doing anything.
Profile Image for Stephanie Villere.
1,400 reviews6 followers
February 22, 2016
Sexy and exciting book.... But.......Please end the book!

This book is BOOK 20 in a series that shows no sign of ever finishing. I'm not a fan of cliffhangers, especially when the next book is months short of coming out. The book is very sexy and quite interesting, but I crave a conclusion.... I read way too many books to be able to keep all of the points of interest straight in my mind. Once the next book finally comes out, I don't even remember what I was waiting to have concluded.....please put us out of our misery and END IT ALREADY!
Profile Image for Jasmine | Filthylittlereader.
1,430 reviews77 followers
March 2, 2016
OMG!! Hannah Ford is one heck of an author! I mean the twists and turns she throws into her stories keep you on your feet and never knowing what's coming next!! Charlotte and Noah's story gets crazier and crazier! I'm eager to know the whole truth about Lameiux!! And that cliffy!?! Wow! Definitely didn't see that coming! I hope the wait isn't long for book 21! I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Victoria Craig.
496 reviews3 followers
February 26, 2016
Waiting

This is a really great series. The story grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Having said that, the wait between novels is killer !! I used to check every week for a new book, then I went to one a month. Now I just wait for news letter. They are worth the wait,but I wish they came sooner.
Profile Image for Leighann.
10 reviews
September 5, 2018
Another fail for the reader

As with every book so far this was entirely to short just enough to charge for this author has separated chapters into books just for the money this series could easily have been a 3/4 part saga but it's not worth the £2 per part up until now I've always enjoyed this author but greed is always an ugly trait and I will not be reading anything else
Profile Image for Kim Clines Myers.
116 reviews1 follower
July 20, 2016
Too short..

Thrilling kinda, but the short stories are annoying! KU is the only reason I'm reading! The plot keeps growing without an end in sight too... I'm not up for 21 more books!!! & at this rate, short story flow & so many loose ends to tie up it seems that I am probably stopping at 21...
Profile Image for Shelley.
265 reviews2 followers
February 21, 2016
Keeps getting better

I have loved this series. It keeps me guessing what's going to happen and if Charlotte and Noah are ever going to have their happy ending. Don't make us wait to long Hannah for the next book!
891 reviews5 followers
April 11, 2016
What twenty-one

What, I was hoping for a wrap-up. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the storyline. But, twenty novels on two people are more than enough. You reader's need a happy ending, not more drama.
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1,335 reviews
February 28, 2016
Twenty book series, and still yet another cliffhanger. This series is a good read, however, no matter how many reviews I leave hoping the book series will end, it keeps my attention and keeps getting better!!!
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1,056 reviews8 followers
March 1, 2016
What he Seeks

This series just keeps getting better. Noah has his hands full in this episode. Charlotte seems to be a magnet for drama. Everyone seems to want a piece of her, or a piece of Noah through her. And wow, great cliffhanger.
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564 reviews5 followers
February 29, 2016
Again not much happened to move the story line in this novella series. There are many things happening, but the series which already moves slowly is starting to get very predictable. The scenes are steamy, but that is not enough.
Profile Image for DawnMarie  Carpintero.
Author 2 books19 followers
August 27, 2016
Major awesome

This is the 20th book in this series. As this author writes hot sex scenes she pulls more twists than twist ties. The series just keeps getting better and hotter.

Major kudos

Happy Reading
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1 review
January 23, 2017
Poorly edited

This book was very difficult to follow, bits were missed out, I felt like I had to fill in the blanks myself so city would make sense. Also it jumped back a lot so I was reading their same bit twice, not the best read
186 reviews1 follower
February 23, 2016
Wow

This series is getting really good I can't wait to read 21, I hope I don't have to wait too long.
2 reviews1 follower
February 23, 2016
Unreadable

This ( book?) Was almost impossible to read. There were pages that repeated,and then clearly pages missing. After looking forward to this chapter,I was SO disappointed
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