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Takeover: The Complete Series
Sarah
A tragedy stole my family, and my father’s last wishes destroyed my future.
I didn’t inherit my family’s billion-dollar company, but I’m the only one who can protect our legacy. Atwood Industries isn’t rightfully mine. It belongs only to a male heir—my heir.
And, my enemy, Nicholas Bennett, will stop at nothing to create a shared bloodline.
Nicholas might be handsome and sophisticated, but he’s as ruthless as he is dangerous. When he captures me for his own, he attempts to take my company the only way he can.
In the bedroom.
But Nicholas Bennett has made a huge mistake, and he’ll forever regret trying to control me.
If I don’t fall for him first.
Nicholas
I have no choice. To protect my family, we must conquer our rival, Atwood Industries. Even if that means seizing an innocent woman. Even if that means capturing a beautiful creature, taking her, sharing her…
I never expected her to be a challenge.
And I never thought I’d betray my own blood to save Sarah from the nightmare we began.
But if I don’t stop her, the woman I’m forbidden to love will sacrifice herself to destroy everything I’ve created.
I’m in love with my enemy.
And that madness will end both our lives.
The Takeover Trilogy is the very definition of a dark romance. You’ll squirm. Your heart will race. And some content might be a little much for certain readers.
But, for those of you who like their romances over-the-top, rough, and remorselessly passionate…this series is for you. Takeover is a bdsm ménage romance, but no characters will cheat on their way to a happily-ever-after.
There’s ménage. BDSM. Three men desperate to put a baby in an innocent woman’s belly. This is a book about risk, love, and revenge. It’s as sexy as it is enthralling.
Curious? Don’t be scared. This is the dark romance you were too afraid to ask for…
A tragedy stole my family, and my father’s last wishes destroyed my future.
I didn’t inherit my family’s billion-dollar company, but I’m the only one who can protect our legacy. Atwood Industries isn’t rightfully mine. It belongs only to a male heir—my heir.
And, my enemy, Nicholas Bennett, will stop at nothing to create a shared bloodline.
Nicholas might be handsome and sophisticated, but he’s as ruthless as he is dangerous. When he captures me for his own, he attempts to take my company the only way he can.
In the bedroom.
But Nicholas Bennett has made a huge mistake, and he’ll forever regret trying to control me.
If I don’t fall for him first.
Nicholas
I have no choice. To protect my family, we must conquer our rival, Atwood Industries. Even if that means seizing an innocent woman. Even if that means capturing a beautiful creature, taking her, sharing her…
I never expected her to be a challenge.
And I never thought I’d betray my own blood to save Sarah from the nightmare we began.
But if I don’t stop her, the woman I’m forbidden to love will sacrifice herself to destroy everything I’ve created.
I’m in love with my enemy.
And that madness will end both our lives.
The Takeover Trilogy is the very definition of a dark romance. You’ll squirm. Your heart will race. And some content might be a little much for certain readers.
But, for those of you who like their romances over-the-top, rough, and remorselessly passionate…this series is for you. Takeover is a bdsm ménage romance, but no characters will cheat on their way to a happily-ever-after.
There’s ménage. BDSM. Three men desperate to put a baby in an innocent woman’s belly. This is a book about risk, love, and revenge. It’s as sexy as it is enthralling.
Curious? Don’t be scared. This is the dark romance you were too afraid to ask for…
1658 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2017
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Lana Grayson
8 books347 followersLana Grayson was born to write anything and everything to do with romance. Her favorite genres range from the dark and twisty to the lighthearted and sentimental—as long as the characters are memorable, the story is fun, and the romance is steamy. Lana lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, and, when she isn’t bundled in her writing chair, she’s most likely cheering on the Steelers or searching for the ‘Burgh’s best Italian restaurants.
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November 23, 2022I hid my excitement with another sad cough. They leapt to my aid.
These men, my step-brothers, weren’t just my future rapists.
They would be my allies.
Even if they didn’t know it yet.
February 24, 2017
Wow...what did I just read. I read dark reads but it has been awhile since my skin has crawled over a character like Darius. I will cringe anytime I hear daddy and breed again. This is a story of pure vengeance, hate and greed. Darius is Sarah's stepfather and he wants control of her family's legacy. The only problem is she won't sell it to him so he convinces his 3 sons to kidnap her and to breed her so the Bennett's get a heir to take over the Atwood's. Darius rules with an iron fist but even more so with a "mental" fist even over his adult children and they go along with his ploy. He knows how to get what he wants by targeting the weak. The story is told from Sarah and Nicholas's(the oldest son)point of view. I really wanted to hate Nicholas most of the time also, but he did have some redeeming qualities. He seemed to always be asking for forgiveness rather than actually doing anything right. I don't know if I believe the "insta love" between the two but it worked in the story. Sarah truly was the heroine of the story and proved to be stronger than any man in the book. I would definitely pick up future books if they are about Max or Reed.
May 17, 2017
3.5 Stars.
I dived into this boxed set head first and LOVED the concept and I couldn't get enough of Sarah, Nick, Reed and Max....... This book was right up my alley.... Dark. Twisted. Taboo. & the sex..... O GOD. Don't get me started..... because HOLY HELL...... uuuuuuumph.....
This series is NOT for the faint of heart.... You might think you've read a great "Call me Daddy" book..... But I bet nothing you have read has come close to this.....
You will swoon...
You will cry...
You will want to break something.
You will try not to turn the page.... and you will B.E.G. for a HEA.
I truly did enjoy this series..... However, I started to lose interest when parts were continuously repeated or seemed to drag on..
At a few points I found myself skimming the page and moving forward and then I would find myself intrigued again. This happened quiet a few times for me personally, however, I pushed through, because I HAD TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT, and I'm glad I did!
This was my first read of a Lana Grayson book and I look forward to reading more from her!
I dived into this boxed set head first and LOVED the concept and I couldn't get enough of Sarah, Nick, Reed and Max....... This book was right up my alley.... Dark. Twisted. Taboo. & the sex..... O GOD. Don't get me started..... because HOLY HELL...... uuuuuuumph.....
This series is NOT for the faint of heart.... You might think you've read a great "Call me Daddy" book..... But I bet nothing you have read has come close to this.....
You will swoon...
You will cry...
You will want to break something.
You will try not to turn the page.... and you will B.E.G. for a HEA.
I truly did enjoy this series..... However, I started to lose interest when parts were continuously repeated or seemed to drag on..
At a few points I found myself skimming the page and moving forward and then I would find myself intrigued again. This happened quiet a few times for me personally, however, I pushed through, because I HAD TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT, and I'm glad I did!
This was my first read of a Lana Grayson book and I look forward to reading more from her!
November 7, 2021
What did I just read for frak's sake? I have no triggers except for infuriating characters. Whole story made no sense, with constant fake obstacles. If it was me, I would have bought a rifle, or a dozen, and outright kill that insane bastard of Darius. End of story, no humiliation, no degradation, no mind-frakkery and no rapes. The male characters were sexy but obviously powerless and not manly enough out of bed. I hated each time Nicholas simpered that it would be the last time that Sarah would get hurt. Obviously, he cannot do a damn thing at all. It is unrealistic that Sarah has not broken down after a whole trilogy of nonsense torture and forgiven these spineless bastards. One star only because the author had the courage and patience to write this story - if someone had to do it, well, she did it - and because I grinded my teeth to read the whole damn thing.
August 17, 2018
It is a ménage story about the clash of two clans – the Atwoods and the Bennetts, who are at war with each other. Their hatred for the other knows no bounds, going as far as plotting to not only take over the familial business but also to destroy the other’s legacy and bury them six feet under.
It is a trilogy consisting of:
Takeover (Legacy #1)
Controlling Interests (Legacy #2)
Capital Risk (Legacy #3)
It is now available as a complete series by the name of “Takeover”.
The book starts with a hostile takeover of the Atwoods’ agro-business by the Bennetts, after the death of senior Atwood as well as his male heirs, leaving a grieving wife and a young college-going daughter Sarah in their wake.
“It wasn’t just a hostile takeover. It was war.” (Sarah)
The Bennetts are a family of four, with the evil father-figure of Darius Bennett leading his three sons, Nicholas, Max, and Reed to the depths of hell.
“If the devil hid within beauty, I stared into a golden halo of absolute evil.” (Sarah)
It was a very long read, but every bit of it was just worth it. I would like to bill it as an erotic thriller with varying shades of BDSM. A gripping story, it is a dark and dangerous romance for which the statement “the characters have shades of grey” seems childish because some of them are dark and forbidding, while one is just laced with pure evil.
“She called me cruel. I believed her. She labeled me a demon. What defense could I give? She claimed she didn’t trust me. She lied. How many times would I be forced to destroy that innocence?” (Nicholas)
It has been written from the viewpoint of Nicholas, the eldest Bennett heir, and Sarah, the only surviving Atwood kid, with chapters alternating between the two of them. All the Bennett and Atwood family members play an important role in the formation of the story, so much so, that in the end, Max and Reed each have a chapter of their own.
“I wanted out, and this was it. My own life, my own future, my own everything.” (Reed)
It was beautiful to read how even from such hatred blossomed a pure romance and unconditional love. Loved both Sarah and Nicholas, how Sarah surfaced stronger after every beating (physical, emotional or mental) and how Nicholas became a better man despite such flaws in his personality. All the characters were perfectly developed! It stays true to the saying that “there can only be one true love”, despite the sharing of Sarah among the three Bennett brothers (all thanks to a stupid clause in senior Atwood’s will).
“My motivations weren’t honorable. I wouldn’t be the one to protect her. I hunted her to ensure she had survived. And I’d rescue her if only to become the man who would ultimately break her.” (Nicholas)
Darius is the epitome of evilness, bordering on psychotic behavior. Some parts, as already mentioned by the author, were too cringe-worthy to read, described in stark detail thereby making it more realistic than anything else, just can’t imagine how can someone be this perverse. I haven’t read a more depraved story than this, but man was I hooked, to each and every sordid detail.
“I should have simply killed you and ended this charade.” (Darius)
A story where the flame of revenge burns brighter with each passing page. It will boggle your mind figuring out as to who is taking revenge from whom. But there is also hope, a lot of it and it just strengthens when you see the loving that came out after all the trials Nick and Sarah had to go through.
“How fitting, punishing a man who had inflicted me with the same symptoms, the same pain, the same humiliations?” (Sarah)
Not to mention the generous amounts of suspense which has the reader on tenterhooks! This book had me hanging onto every word, as to what’s going to happen next and then that sigh of relief when the past events are unfolded.
“Then, my dear, we will die as a family.” (Darius)
Also, along with the dark romance and BDSM, the titles are done full justice as the various aspects of a dynastic business are touched upon.
This mind-blowing trilogy is absolutely a must read! (I read a Kindle Unlimited version of the complete series.)
Originally posted on:
https://sassyshaina.wordpress.com/201...
It is a trilogy consisting of:
Takeover (Legacy #1)
Controlling Interests (Legacy #2)
Capital Risk (Legacy #3)
It is now available as a complete series by the name of “Takeover”.
The book starts with a hostile takeover of the Atwoods’ agro-business by the Bennetts, after the death of senior Atwood as well as his male heirs, leaving a grieving wife and a young college-going daughter Sarah in their wake.
“It wasn’t just a hostile takeover. It was war.” (Sarah)
The Bennetts are a family of four, with the evil father-figure of Darius Bennett leading his three sons, Nicholas, Max, and Reed to the depths of hell.
“If the devil hid within beauty, I stared into a golden halo of absolute evil.” (Sarah)
It was a very long read, but every bit of it was just worth it. I would like to bill it as an erotic thriller with varying shades of BDSM. A gripping story, it is a dark and dangerous romance for which the statement “the characters have shades of grey” seems childish because some of them are dark and forbidding, while one is just laced with pure evil.
“She called me cruel. I believed her. She labeled me a demon. What defense could I give? She claimed she didn’t trust me. She lied. How many times would I be forced to destroy that innocence?” (Nicholas)
It has been written from the viewpoint of Nicholas, the eldest Bennett heir, and Sarah, the only surviving Atwood kid, with chapters alternating between the two of them. All the Bennett and Atwood family members play an important role in the formation of the story, so much so, that in the end, Max and Reed each have a chapter of their own.
“I wanted out, and this was it. My own life, my own future, my own everything.” (Reed)
It was beautiful to read how even from such hatred blossomed a pure romance and unconditional love. Loved both Sarah and Nicholas, how Sarah surfaced stronger after every beating (physical, emotional or mental) and how Nicholas became a better man despite such flaws in his personality. All the characters were perfectly developed! It stays true to the saying that “there can only be one true love”, despite the sharing of Sarah among the three Bennett brothers (all thanks to a stupid clause in senior Atwood’s will).
“My motivations weren’t honorable. I wouldn’t be the one to protect her. I hunted her to ensure she had survived. And I’d rescue her if only to become the man who would ultimately break her.” (Nicholas)
Darius is the epitome of evilness, bordering on psychotic behavior. Some parts, as already mentioned by the author, were too cringe-worthy to read, described in stark detail thereby making it more realistic than anything else, just can’t imagine how can someone be this perverse. I haven’t read a more depraved story than this, but man was I hooked, to each and every sordid detail.
“I should have simply killed you and ended this charade.” (Darius)
A story where the flame of revenge burns brighter with each passing page. It will boggle your mind figuring out as to who is taking revenge from whom. But there is also hope, a lot of it and it just strengthens when you see the loving that came out after all the trials Nick and Sarah had to go through.
“How fitting, punishing a man who had inflicted me with the same symptoms, the same pain, the same humiliations?” (Sarah)
Not to mention the generous amounts of suspense which has the reader on tenterhooks! This book had me hanging onto every word, as to what’s going to happen next and then that sigh of relief when the past events are unfolded.
“Then, my dear, we will die as a family.” (Darius)
Also, along with the dark romance and BDSM, the titles are done full justice as the various aspects of a dynastic business are touched upon.
This mind-blowing trilogy is absolutely a must read! (I read a Kindle Unlimited version of the complete series.)
Originally posted on:
https://sassyshaina.wordpress.com/201...
February 15, 2017
This is one dark , erotic and terrifying romance novel that has so many layers to it , that it keeps you on the edge of your seat. There is so many elements to this story -kidnap, rape, murder, BDSM, love, romance, lies, passion, dangerous, wild sex, secrets, and most of all for the heroine, Sarah, Truth. This story has so many twists and turns that you wont know who to trust or who to hate really. What you will know is that Sarah is someone to root for and to want to grab and smother in love and to protect. That I how I felt when I read this story…
This is a ménage romance but not your average run of the mill ménage romance. There is no cheating and it involves the 3 brothers Bennett brothers-Nicholas, the eldest son, Max the middle brother and Reed, the youngest brother. Sarah Atwood is stalked and then harassed and then brutalized by three Bennett brothers who are told by their father, Darius, what to do to Sarah and when to do it. Darius is a monster, one you want to see dead but one whose death you want to come slow and painfully. He is the puppet master and he controls his sons like they are on his strings and his sons have no will to think when he is around. The more you read about Nicholas, Max and Reed, at first you hate them but then as the story is fleshed out, it becomes more of a love/hate relationship. And Sarah, oh the poor girl. She lost her father and two brothers and then her mother was lost in a way that you really cant come back from .Sarah is in essence alone and is trying to save her father’s company from the monster Darius and his sons’ all by herself. She is a strong young woman and I feel so bad for her. She has no one yet everything done to her made me cringe. Yet Sarah continues to take it all to make sure she keeps her father’s company and to spite Darius and his sons’. I wanted to applaud her strength.
As she ends up having to spend time with the sons, Sarah ends up developing a bond with Nick. She also does develop some sort of something with the other brothers but the true bond comes out with Nick and this leads to some very interesting developments between not only these two main characters but the others within the story. This sets up for a huge play down the storyline and a fantastic ending. I have to say, there are some dark and intense tones to this story that made it alittle hard for me to read at times but this is a dark romance and being that’s the case, I just took it as part of the story and loved the whole story and loved this book. I hope the author writes stories for Max and Reed—I would love to see them get their HEA, especially since their home life was so horrible. They deserve to find happiness. This book was a study in the dark side of human nature and how true love wins over dark .
My rating: 4.9 stars ****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
This is a ménage romance but not your average run of the mill ménage romance. There is no cheating and it involves the 3 brothers Bennett brothers-Nicholas, the eldest son, Max the middle brother and Reed, the youngest brother. Sarah Atwood is stalked and then harassed and then brutalized by three Bennett brothers who are told by their father, Darius, what to do to Sarah and when to do it. Darius is a monster, one you want to see dead but one whose death you want to come slow and painfully. He is the puppet master and he controls his sons like they are on his strings and his sons have no will to think when he is around. The more you read about Nicholas, Max and Reed, at first you hate them but then as the story is fleshed out, it becomes more of a love/hate relationship. And Sarah, oh the poor girl. She lost her father and two brothers and then her mother was lost in a way that you really cant come back from .Sarah is in essence alone and is trying to save her father’s company from the monster Darius and his sons’ all by herself. She is a strong young woman and I feel so bad for her. She has no one yet everything done to her made me cringe. Yet Sarah continues to take it all to make sure she keeps her father’s company and to spite Darius and his sons’. I wanted to applaud her strength.
As she ends up having to spend time with the sons, Sarah ends up developing a bond with Nick. She also does develop some sort of something with the other brothers but the true bond comes out with Nick and this leads to some very interesting developments between not only these two main characters but the others within the story. This sets up for a huge play down the storyline and a fantastic ending. I have to say, there are some dark and intense tones to this story that made it alittle hard for me to read at times but this is a dark romance and being that’s the case, I just took it as part of the story and loved the whole story and loved this book. I hope the author writes stories for Max and Reed—I would love to see them get their HEA, especially since their home life was so horrible. They deserve to find happiness. This book was a study in the dark side of human nature and how true love wins over dark .
My rating: 4.9 stars ****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
February 14, 2017
Takeover complete series five-star read
This series comes with a warning at the beginning saying that this is a dark, sexy, dangerous and wild. The romance is over the top, rough and remorselessly passionate. It is a ménage romance but there is no cheating, and also it is a taboo book, but characters aren’t blood related. If after the warning you thing you can handle it, you will have a great read ahead.
Takeover
What a way to kick off the series, this book is dark, disturbing and downright wrong at times. But also, so so right. There is a dark and disturbing rivalry between the Bennett and Atwood families, they have both been running business and have competitiveness in their blood.
When Mark Atwood the head of Atwood industries dies as well as is sons that means it leaves his daughter Sarah as sole heir to the company. Sarah alone will decide its future if she can survive that long, as the Bennett boys have a plan and pact of their own. They tell her they will keep her safe, but fall down at every turn. Will there be light at the end of the tunnel? Will Sarah be the one to save herself or will someone come out of the dog pile to save her?
Controlling Interest
This does sadly suffer with second book syndrome, but I think that’s because the first book was so wow, and it has major cliffage!! We continue with Sarah’s story and the complicated relationship she has with her step brothers, that follows the love hate relationship and crosses the line on a regular basis. I couldn’t decide if I loved or hated the characters. There was such a warmth to them one moment and then a downright need to reach in and punch them in the next page. It’s very conflicting, Overall it’s a good read, its dark and disturbing and hot and heavy at the same time. Don’t read the book if you have triggers but if you don’t and you enjoy a book on the darker end of the scale, you need to check this series out.
Capital Risk
What an ending to the series, Sarah has battelled for everything she has, and the war hasn’t ended yet, but this time she wants it on her own terms. She is ready to fight for what she wants and won’t allow anyone to stand in her way, especially not the man who has tried to control everything she has done, she has thinks that she wants to fight for now. Sarah is still conflicted about what she is feeling for her step brothers as well as what she feels about herself, but now she is strong enough to fight for what she wants and what she believes in. Will she get the HEA she deserves? Will any of them? And will the baddest/sickest man of all be taken down in the end? Or will he finally get what he wants?
This series comes with a warning at the beginning saying that this is a dark, sexy, dangerous and wild. The romance is over the top, rough and remorselessly passionate. It is a ménage romance but there is no cheating, and also it is a taboo book, but characters aren’t blood related. If after the warning you thing you can handle it, you will have a great read ahead.
Takeover
What a way to kick off the series, this book is dark, disturbing and downright wrong at times. But also, so so right. There is a dark and disturbing rivalry between the Bennett and Atwood families, they have both been running business and have competitiveness in their blood.
When Mark Atwood the head of Atwood industries dies as well as is sons that means it leaves his daughter Sarah as sole heir to the company. Sarah alone will decide its future if she can survive that long, as the Bennett boys have a plan and pact of their own. They tell her they will keep her safe, but fall down at every turn. Will there be light at the end of the tunnel? Will Sarah be the one to save herself or will someone come out of the dog pile to save her?
Controlling Interest
This does sadly suffer with second book syndrome, but I think that’s because the first book was so wow, and it has major cliffage!! We continue with Sarah’s story and the complicated relationship she has with her step brothers, that follows the love hate relationship and crosses the line on a regular basis. I couldn’t decide if I loved or hated the characters. There was such a warmth to them one moment and then a downright need to reach in and punch them in the next page. It’s very conflicting, Overall it’s a good read, its dark and disturbing and hot and heavy at the same time. Don’t read the book if you have triggers but if you don’t and you enjoy a book on the darker end of the scale, you need to check this series out.
Capital Risk
What an ending to the series, Sarah has battelled for everything she has, and the war hasn’t ended yet, but this time she wants it on her own terms. She is ready to fight for what she wants and won’t allow anyone to stand in her way, especially not the man who has tried to control everything she has done, she has thinks that she wants to fight for now. Sarah is still conflicted about what she is feeling for her step brothers as well as what she feels about herself, but now she is strong enough to fight for what she wants and what she believes in. Will she get the HEA she deserves? Will any of them? And will the baddest/sickest man of all be taken down in the end? Or will he finally get what he wants?
February 15, 2017
Takeover took over my life! I read the entire series and was on the edge of my seat all the way through. Nicholas and Sarah. Step brother and sister but they have this spark, this primal connection. Both families hate each other and will do anything to destroy one another. This definitely has what some might consider taboo in step siblings relationships not to mention other sexual triggers. Three step brothers, one step sister and one goal in mind. They must work together or end up tearing each other apart. But isn't that what they are supposed to do? I definitely could not read this fast enough because I wanted, no needed to find out what happened next. I voluntarily read an advanced ready copy of the book for this review.
November 6, 2022
I don't think I've read anything like this before. This beats out the insanity that is the Royals of Forsyth University (By Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue). Those guys have nothing on Nicholas, Max, and Reed. This was a re-read for me and let me tell you, I can't get this book out of my head. If you want an insane, unconventional, dirty, gritty, dark, bad romance read this book. I mean it has everything, age-gap, step-brother, revenge trope, bdsm, and much, much more. It all seems to work together too, as insane as that sounds. I think it was pulled from Kindle, probably because it's really edgy, but you can still buy the paperback on Amazon and multiple other locations.
July 5, 2018
I must confess i kept reading expecting it to get better... it didn't... the story was twisted but it's a dark romance so it is to be expected... the thing is the inner dialogues were so repetitive that the book became one big mass of redundant explanation... the heroine was supposed to be tough she talk about honor and vengeance but she act like a coward and endure all kind of tortures even when she could have ended all... i don't know i didn't buy sarah's character. Hear of Stockholm sindrom... hmm
i mean if i was kidnap i wouldn't stop fighting... ever.
i mean if i was kidnap i wouldn't stop fighting... ever.
May 25, 2017
Good story, redundant, & if youre looking for the perfect heroine Sara Atwood isnt her.
The story was too long. I love, love, love long stories because I can devour them so fast. I finished this book just to finish. When I'm hooked I can't put a book down and I will even read the predictable books that are cookie cutter sadly and still be reeling in that last chapter like my life depended on it. I took a break from my norm of paranormal fiction because its hard to find adult stories, mainly prdteen/young adult which is why I got this book/series. The number of pages and adult storyline I was needing next. Sadly I put this book down multiple times and probably read 10-13 books in between before managing to finish this. There was variety in the scenes at first as each brother's m.o. is laid out but then the redundancy takes over. I know situations repeat themselves but after a few times okay let's get the story rolling. I'm reading for the story first and foremost not for a number of scenes. I don't want potential readers to think this person must be prudish and that's why she's comp!aiming. It just felt like I kept making progress only to have to reread paragraphs that were tweaked slightly to look like new content. If the story was trimmed it would hVe been better and I can't believe I'm saying a book should have been shortened. I find myself all the time wishing an author had added more on just to thicken up the day to day of the characters. Then Sara is my next perplexing bit. I like her strength and while she has endured so much you expect her to waiver and visit both ends of spectrum with her emotions. Then she will come to terms with acceptance and then reverted back. Understandably for a few times like earlier with the scenes but then after she knows about the brothers, suspected certain things, here she goes getting back upset when at some point you're like why is she surprised?!?! She knows the abuse the boys have endured and knows that's what they've lived their entire lives at this point she loves all three. She says she understands what's at stake then she flip flops. I can't dive I to details bc I don't want to spoil but I'm thinking yes what you've endured is atrocious but she says she's going to flip the script by playing what's suppose to be her punishment into her pleasure giving permission for the things you read about. Then she constantly refers back to their rape, abuse who yes it started as such but you took the power and you consented with the brothers behind their father's back and LOVED what they did begging for it. Uggghhh when the story finally gains traction then she keeps doing stupid things thinking she's smarter than experienced people. She strikes up a pact gos back on it, strikes it again, goes ba ck on it, sure just let's stop trying to just fill words by repetition. I feel like the author had a quota to meet lime in college when you're assigned an essay And you gotta stretch it another page so you add filler maybe use more adjectives. Then all of a sudden its wrapped up in like 3 pages. The author obviously did some research, threw a term here and there but it was definitely way too long.
I will say on a positive note that Sara did evoke some emotion out of me mainly frustration but I at least felt it.
The story was too long. I love, love, love long stories because I can devour them so fast. I finished this book just to finish. When I'm hooked I can't put a book down and I will even read the predictable books that are cookie cutter sadly and still be reeling in that last chapter like my life depended on it. I took a break from my norm of paranormal fiction because its hard to find adult stories, mainly prdteen/young adult which is why I got this book/series. The number of pages and adult storyline I was needing next. Sadly I put this book down multiple times and probably read 10-13 books in between before managing to finish this. There was variety in the scenes at first as each brother's m.o. is laid out but then the redundancy takes over. I know situations repeat themselves but after a few times okay let's get the story rolling. I'm reading for the story first and foremost not for a number of scenes. I don't want potential readers to think this person must be prudish and that's why she's comp!aiming. It just felt like I kept making progress only to have to reread paragraphs that were tweaked slightly to look like new content. If the story was trimmed it would hVe been better and I can't believe I'm saying a book should have been shortened. I find myself all the time wishing an author had added more on just to thicken up the day to day of the characters. Then Sara is my next perplexing bit. I like her strength and while she has endured so much you expect her to waiver and visit both ends of spectrum with her emotions. Then she will come to terms with acceptance and then reverted back. Understandably for a few times like earlier with the scenes but then after she knows about the brothers, suspected certain things, here she goes getting back upset when at some point you're like why is she surprised?!?! She knows the abuse the boys have endured and knows that's what they've lived their entire lives at this point she loves all three. She says she understands what's at stake then she flip flops. I can't dive I to details bc I don't want to spoil but I'm thinking yes what you've endured is atrocious but she says she's going to flip the script by playing what's suppose to be her punishment into her pleasure giving permission for the things you read about. Then she constantly refers back to their rape, abuse who yes it started as such but you took the power and you consented with the brothers behind their father's back and LOVED what they did begging for it. Uggghhh when the story finally gains traction then she keeps doing stupid things thinking she's smarter than experienced people. She strikes up a pact gos back on it, strikes it again, goes ba ck on it, sure just let's stop trying to just fill words by repetition. I feel like the author had a quota to meet lime in college when you're assigned an essay And you gotta stretch it another page so you add filler maybe use more adjectives. Then all of a sudden its wrapped up in like 3 pages. The author obviously did some research, threw a term here and there but it was definitely way too long.
I will say on a positive note that Sara did evoke some emotion out of me mainly frustration but I at least felt it.
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July 7, 2017This was a very dark series and it's definitely not for everyone. You have to be able to accept a lot of abuse at the hands of the heroine and OTT situations to like these books. If you are a fan of Pepper Winters Indebted series, then you would most likely enjoy this series.
Sara is the heroine who is taken by three brothers (Nick, Max & Reed) and their father. Sara is abused and she tries to fight back, but doesn't succeed. She then forms an alliance of sorts with the brothers and falls in love with them and they fall in love with her. However, she does constantly seem to go back on forth on whether or not she gave them that power or not. It became a lot of back and forth with all of that and I'm not really sure how I feel about it all. I have a lot of conflicting emotions about this series.
The books feel long and many things are repeated so I caught myself skimming a bit at times. I would have liked to seen a bit more with the ending. I love a great ending and I feel like this one ended a bit flat and not fully resolved, but the author did leave it open to write more about the brothers so that may have been intentional.
Sara is the heroine who is taken by three brothers (Nick, Max & Reed) and their father. Sara is abused and she tries to fight back, but doesn't succeed. She then forms an alliance of sorts with the brothers and falls in love with them and they fall in love with her. However, she does constantly seem to go back on forth on whether or not she gave them that power or not. It became a lot of back and forth with all of that and I'm not really sure how I feel about it all. I have a lot of conflicting emotions about this series.
The books feel long and many things are repeated so I caught myself skimming a bit at times. I would have liked to seen a bit more with the ending. I love a great ending and I feel like this one ended a bit flat and not fully resolved, but the author did leave it open to write more about the brothers so that may have been intentional.
July 12, 2017
Unforgettable
This book is unforgettable.Here we have two very powerful and rich families so bent on revenge they might just destroy them all.Three brothers and one very evil monster of a man, this is the Bennett family and they go against one woman,Sarah Atwood. These families have always been against each other.Here you have Darius Bennett monster of the most high,even his sons had no shame,they go against one little lady that will protect the Atwood empire with everything she has.The Bennett think Sarah is weak but they soon find out that they have truly undertaken more than they bargained for.In this book you find there is betrayal,suspense,and you may not see it at the beginning but there is also love.Sarah endures a lot,and you will be rooting for her to make it to the other side.If you love unconventional books you need to read this one.I'm telling you its unforgettable.
This book is unforgettable.Here we have two very powerful and rich families so bent on revenge they might just destroy them all.Three brothers and one very evil monster of a man, this is the Bennett family and they go against one woman,Sarah Atwood. These families have always been against each other.Here you have Darius Bennett monster of the most high,even his sons had no shame,they go against one little lady that will protect the Atwood empire with everything she has.The Bennett think Sarah is weak but they soon find out that they have truly undertaken more than they bargained for.In this book you find there is betrayal,suspense,and you may not see it at the beginning but there is also love.Sarah endures a lot,and you will be rooting for her to make it to the other side.If you love unconventional books you need to read this one.I'm telling you its unforgettable.
February 15, 2017
Holy Heck! A really long series and heavy going but there was no way I was going to put this down once I started. This is a really dark story that is not for the faint hearted. It's dark, disturbing and twisted. I found myself gritting my teeth with desire to inflict pain at times and my heart racing with fear and hope at other times. I was sad at times and excited at others. It definitely brings the whole rainbow of emotions to the table. Really well written, if repetitive at times, but all loose ends tidied up nicely.
March 22, 2017
Not a Debt Inheritance ripoff!!
Why were so many people comparing the two series? Yes there were a handful of similarities but Darius Bennett was far more evil than Cut Hawk. I don't want to spoil anything so that's all I'll say.
While I loved the Takeover series, I thought it was overly heavy the boardroom talk. Yeah obviously it has to be there hence the name but jeez. Sarah has a majority interest but Darius is still controlling her. The board wants her dead. A male heir. Josmik...OMFG After a while I couldn't figure out who would be the beneficiary of the companies and how they'd get there.
I still don't understand why it took so many attempts on Darius' life. There wouldn't have been as much drama and three long books but I kept yelling at my phone JUST KILL HIM ALREADY!! I figured out what Max was up to when he brought Sarah to the estate. I got the ending I wanted but god was it an uphill battle getting there.
Why were so many people comparing the two series? Yes there were a handful of similarities but Darius Bennett was far more evil than Cut Hawk. I don't want to spoil anything so that's all I'll say.
While I loved the Takeover series, I thought it was overly heavy the boardroom talk. Yeah obviously it has to be there hence the name but jeez. Sarah has a majority interest but Darius is still controlling her. The board wants her dead. A male heir. Josmik...OMFG After a while I couldn't figure out who would be the beneficiary of the companies and how they'd get there.
I still don't understand why it took so many attempts on Darius' life. There wouldn't have been as much drama and three long books but I kept yelling at my phone JUST KILL HIM ALREADY!! I figured out what Max was up to when he brought Sarah to the estate. I got the ending I wanted but god was it an uphill battle getting there.
January 12, 2019
Deception to Survive
The most amazing trilogy I have ever read by Lana Grayson. A first read of her books for me, but one I will never forget as it was the most profound, gripping story of love and betrayal, secrets and lies. A vulgar, ugly yet beautiful conquest of the warring Atwood and Bennett families over decades! One you simply cannot miss that I highly recommend as the perfect storyline for a blockbuster movie! I will certainly for sure be reading and following Lana Grayson in the future.
The most amazing trilogy I have ever read by Lana Grayson. A first read of her books for me, but one I will never forget as it was the most profound, gripping story of love and betrayal, secrets and lies. A vulgar, ugly yet beautiful conquest of the warring Atwood and Bennett families over decades! One you simply cannot miss that I highly recommend as the perfect storyline for a blockbuster movie! I will certainly for sure be reading and following Lana Grayson in the future.
March 15, 2017
Preface my rating by saying this book wasn't for me. There was a lot of sexual depravity and moral injustices. Not to get all high and mighty but have read dark books, this one was different and subject not to my liking. Was hard to like any of the characters or understand why heroine didn't break the cycle especially over a disconnected mother. Decent writing, rating of 2 stars really just based on my enjoyment of the book (or lack thereof) - which was also overly long.
April 2, 2019
Great read
A great series. Truly. But it left me a little disappointed in some places. It seemed repetitive at times (actions) and words. Step Daddy certainly peed me off that I wished they kill the bastard already! Lol As for those step brothers? They had me wanting them to suffer because if Sarah was so dumb they too were even more so. Yeah small grievances mind you but otherwise I'd read all again in a maxi minute.
A great series. Truly. But it left me a little disappointed in some places. It seemed repetitive at times (actions) and words. Step Daddy certainly peed me off that I wished they kill the bastard already! Lol As for those step brothers? They had me wanting them to suffer because if Sarah was so dumb they too were even more so. Yeah small grievances mind you but otherwise I'd read all again in a maxi minute.
March 7, 2017
Sarah is a woman who is going to College and trying to do everything her father set in motion for her for her life and her future, she never expected to loose her father, get a new step father and step brothers then loose her brothers and that isnt the worst of it she gets kidnapped by her families enemy. Sarah looses so much in a blink in a eye but she swears she will go through every torture to get her revenge on the Bennette family brick by brick in the end. What she never thought would happen is her getting attached to her kidnappers/step brothers and falling in love with one of them and loving the other two.
What I enjoyed most about Takeover is watching this young woman who hasnt really experienced much in her life being put through so much but never letting any of them break her down, and continuing to be strong through them trying to get her pregnant, the beatings etc. Sarah is never willing to give up and she warns them that IF they succeed and get her pregnant that just how much more she would fight for a child then just for herself. What the Bennett sons never thought would happen is that they would end up falling in love with her and wanting to protect her from their abusive father.
This story is a long one but I am glad I stuck it out till the very end. This book has Kidnapping, abuse, rape and lots of dark moments so be aware when reading if you have any triggers. This book has this strong amazing girl who is just starting out in life with her family business not knowing that another family her enemies have plans to steal everything she has and to get their revenge on her for what her father has done in the past, a mother that isnt well and cant even help herself so she isnt able to help her daughter, three Bennett sons who will eventually take on that roll of lover and protector for Sarah, a love story with a Happy Ending. If you like stories like that then Takeover is a must!!
What I enjoyed most about Takeover is watching this young woman who hasnt really experienced much in her life being put through so much but never letting any of them break her down, and continuing to be strong through them trying to get her pregnant, the beatings etc. Sarah is never willing to give up and she warns them that IF they succeed and get her pregnant that just how much more she would fight for a child then just for herself. What the Bennett sons never thought would happen is that they would end up falling in love with her and wanting to protect her from their abusive father.
This story is a long one but I am glad I stuck it out till the very end. This book has Kidnapping, abuse, rape and lots of dark moments so be aware when reading if you have any triggers. This book has this strong amazing girl who is just starting out in life with her family business not knowing that another family her enemies have plans to steal everything she has and to get their revenge on her for what her father has done in the past, a mother that isnt well and cant even help herself so she isnt able to help her daughter, three Bennett sons who will eventually take on that roll of lover and protector for Sarah, a love story with a Happy Ending. If you like stories like that then Takeover is a must!!
August 4, 2017
Good but not great
Okay so the first book had me hooked. Every page has me on the edge of my seat. Book 2 had me excited and then fell off and the got back on with the cliff hanger. Book 3 did nothing for me at all but provide and few scenes of love and affection. This book writes will not go on my re-read list but I can say I enjoyed reading it when I did.
Okay so the first book had me hooked. Every page has me on the edge of my seat. Book 2 had me excited and then fell off and the got back on with the cliff hanger. Book 3 did nothing for me at all but provide and few scenes of love and affection. This book writes will not go on my re-read list but I can say I enjoyed reading it when I did.
April 4, 2018
Riveting
I could not put the books down. It was a reading binge from the first chapter. There were sections that were repetitive. Still I skimmed through those parts until I reached relevance.
Story of betrayal, disappointment, abuse, rape, and redemption. It has trigger plot lines. Don't read this book if those elements bother you..
I could not put the books down. It was a reading binge from the first chapter. There were sections that were repetitive. Still I skimmed through those parts until I reached relevance.
Story of betrayal, disappointment, abuse, rape, and redemption. It has trigger plot lines. Don't read this book if those elements bother you..
December 26, 2017
Wow. This story was intense. Sarah is kidnapped and forced to make an heir so the her family's company can be controlled by another. Sarah is a firecracker, I loved her character. Nick was hot. He was my favorite character of the guys. Max was pretty intense, but he tried to do right. Loved Reed. He was sweet. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
December 19, 2018
This story never ended. I cannot count the number of times the antihero said they would protect the heroine & did not. Or the number of times the heroine made the most ridiculous decisions. Or the number of failed plans against the villain. It was like the author hated her characters combined with a giant run-on sentence.
May 12, 2017
This didn't suck at all!!!
I thought I stumbled apon another Consequences:by Althea Romig (which deals with a lot of the same subjects in a very scarring and soul destroying way) but it was actually pretty good. A dark erotica done with taste. Good Job.
I thought I stumbled apon another Consequences:by Althea Romig (which deals with a lot of the same subjects in a very scarring and soul destroying way) but it was actually pretty good. A dark erotica done with taste. Good Job.
June 14, 2017
Good reads
This is my first series by Lana Grayson. It probablu won't be my last.
Overall, these books were good dark reads albeit a little repetitive and slow in parts. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters.
Lots of steam coupled with brutality and hate.
Thumbs up!
This is my first series by Lana Grayson. It probablu won't be my last.
Overall, these books were good dark reads albeit a little repetitive and slow in parts. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters.
Lots of steam coupled with brutality and hate.
Thumbs up!
August 10, 2017
Wow!
I have not been able to put this book down! I was enthralled the entire time! I have read many good books in the years but this one is at the top of my list! Loved it! Not everyone will like the content but I fell in love with the writers style and view.
I have not been able to put this book down! I was enthralled the entire time! I have read many good books in the years but this one is at the top of my list! Loved it! Not everyone will like the content but I fell in love with the writers style and view.
February 28, 2018
Wow
I almost didn't want to love this series and I almost stopped reading partway through book 1. Man am I so very glad I didn't! I'm now hoping Max and Reed find their own stories and loves and not just the cameo in Anthony's story! Please please please!
I almost didn't want to love this series and I almost stopped reading partway through book 1. Man am I so very glad I didn't! I'm now hoping Max and Reed find their own stories and loves and not just the cameo in Anthony's story! Please please please!
August 1, 2023
DNF 38%. This book is beyond fucked up and Sarah is pathetic. The word “breed” will haunt me for the next few months. This book was beyond ICK and there should have been several trigger warnings. So gross.
February 15, 2017
NICK, MAX and REED!!! What more can anyone ask for. Great series full of dark intense emotions. Page turning drama, suspense and emotion that keeps coming and coming. Could not put it down!!!
March 3, 2017
Was ok
Some of the topics were hard to read. Could have been a lot shorter. Lot of drawn out chapters. Not a bad read. Just could have been better.
Some of the topics were hard to read. Could have been a lot shorter. Lot of drawn out chapters. Not a bad read. Just could have been better.
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