Switching It Up

SAFE Security #2

by Michele Zurlo

As Brea settles into her new life as a D/s switch, treasure hunter, and David’s fiancée, her old nemesis Grayson Cuyler resurfaces with a deadly deal. Either David must accept a dangerous, unsanctioned mission or Cuyler will make sure Brea pays for her former life as a thief and con artist. Against Brea’s wishes, David and his team take on this impossible task.

Left behind, Brea and her sister/partner-in-crime Jessica hatch a plan that will take them to the Central American country of San Tesoro and put them in the clutches of the man from whom David must steal the prize that will save or doom them all.

Warnings: BDSM, sensory play, anal sex, sex toys, D/s role switching, and chocolate frosting

Genres: Romance, BDSM

173 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2017

About the author

Michele Zurlo is the author of the Awakenings, Doms of the FBI, and the SAFE Security series and many other stories. She writes contemporary and paranormal, BDSM and mainstream—whatever it takes to give her characters the happy endings they deserve. Her childhood dream was to be a librarian so she could read all day. Some words of wisdom from an inspiring lady had her tapping out stories on her first laptop, and writing blossomed from a hobby to a career.

She also writes MM romance under the name A.J. Stone. Find out more at www.michelezurloauthor.com

Reviews

[Nerdy Dirty & Flirty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and sexy go hand in hand…

“She had secrets…”

Lots of them! David knew Brea had a past – one that lived on both sides of the law – but that was not going to stop his pursuit. Brea wanted to keep her secrets though and opening herself up to that level of intimacy wasn’t something she wanted, even though it was something she needed.

This author knows how to write sexy and this second instalment of the SAFE Security series is hot from start to finish. When cupcakes, or a not-so-white past, get you into trouble, paying the piper takes on whole different meanings! Brea has her defensive walls up but David is going to knock them down, one by one with his determination to give Brea what she deserves… With Brea, and her sister Jessica, up for the challenge the sparks are going to fly!

Fast-paced and filled with equal parts of humour, smexy and suspense, this blend of BDSM-laced adventure is the full meal romance deal!

[KnottyGirl Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

David and Brea are back in an all new adventure with the team from SAFE Security in Switching it up. Of course, if you have been following the pair from the beginning of this series and the Doms of the FBI series, you’ll know our feisty thief and con artist Brea has talked David into letting her top him. She makes interesting use of chocolate frosting. David, being the dom he is, never quite gives up complete control. (And honestly, I was happy with that, I didn’t want to see him be submissive to her, call it the sub in me.)

As we well know, life can’t be all puppies and rainbows. An old nemesis comes back to town with a job they can’t say no to. Greyson Cuyler, an agent who stops at nothing to get a job done, resorts to blackmail to stop a cyber criminal from both Brea and her sister Jessica’s past from releasing damaging information.

Of course, as David, Jesse and Frankie go on a mission that is doomed to fail, Brea and Jessica hatch up a scheme of their own to help the guys and do a little treasure hunting on the side. This was just a blast of a book and it reminded me why I love Ms. Zurlo’s books so much! Both Brea and her sister come out with some of the craziest lies to get the job done. And Jesse is going to have his work cut out for him if he’s set on winning Jessica, because she’s determined to never be serious about a man. Their book should be spectacular! Bravo Michele Zurlo!!!

[Liz ~ Liz's Reading Life · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brea and David are back and setting out on another intriguing yet dangerous mission.

David and the crew are 'hired' to retrieve information in order to keep Brea, and her sister Jessica, from paying for their crimes while they were under the control of their kidnapper.

When the team leaves Brea and Jessica behind, they come up with a plan to help them succeed on this impossibly difficult mission.

But when David and his crew are captured, can Brea and Jessica find a way to safe them or will they be caught in their con putting all their lives in jeopardy?

Switching It Up is an exciting, suspenseful read that will keep you guessing what will happen next. This journey strengths David and Brea's relationship on many levels. We also get to see Jessica getting her life back on track after spending several years in a coma.

What I love most about Switching It Up is that just when you think they aren't going to be able to get out their sticky situation, they find a way to get it through it.

I really enjoyed Switching It Up and couldn't put it down. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what twists and turns would come next. Michele weaves a story that is gripping, sizzling, sensual, and full of heart and soul. The passion that flows between these pages is just as thrilling as the completely this mission.

I am loving this series and can't wait to see what Michele will deliver us next. I know it's going to be just as exciting as Switching It Up.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Zurlo has written another exciting mission by the Safe Security team. Yes, the same wonderful characters that have woven their way into our hearts are at it again. The storyline is exciting with suspenseful danger and the erotic flair that we’ve come to love from Ms Zurlo..

Brea and Jessica’s old nemesis, Grayson, blackmails David and the team into a mission that could very well be a suicide mission. But when it comes to keeping Brea safe, David will stop at nothing. After convincing the girls to stay home the team takes off to hopefully get in and get out without getting caught. Of course things are rarely that easy. So what happens?

I don't do spoilers so I’ll just say “Read the Book”! It’s a great addition to the Safe Security series with erotic scenes that will leave you breathless. 2 Thumbs Up for a great read that I highly recommend. You won't be sorry.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action packed, sexy, fun, engaging and emotional adventure filled with danger, suspense and undeniable passion... an edge of your seat read from beginning to end and so hard to put down. Really enjoyed the charters I got to know on this journey.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story kept my attention until the end. I read it in one setting not being able to put it down. Like all of Michele's books this is a must read.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This author is new to me, I loved the blurbs so I jumped at the chance to read this book.
It took me a little bit to get into, but once I did it kept me glued to the pages begging me not to stop reading until the very end.
I did not read book one in the series prior to this and I didn't feel lost at all, I will go back for book one though after reading this!

It started slow for me but the author more than made up for it, by the end I was ready for the next book asap.
4 stars.

[Mary Lou Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

SWITCHING IT UP is the second book in the SAFE Security series, but the third book in Brea and David’s relationship. I highly recommend reading Re/Leased before starting TREASURE ME and then SWITCHING IT UP.

This is a sexy, fun, and emotional romance. SWITCHING IT UP is filled with action, danger, suspense, adventure and passion. It’s hard to believe how much is fit into 170 pages of adventure and romance!

I wouldn’t recommend that anyone in real life take on the “bad guys” like Brea and Jessica do, but as a book this was tremendous fun!! I love these girls and all of the SAFE Security team.

Since I’ve already read Jesse and Jessica’s books, I’m now looking forward to what may come after… perhaps Dean will find his perfect lady or Frankie’s newest beau will be the one? No matter who we read about, I know that Ms. Zurlo will give us a fantastic adventure.

Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Title: SWITCHING IT UP
Series: SAFE Security #2
Category /Genre: Romantic Suspense, Erotic
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC copy / errors excused
Received from: Michele Zurlo

[Douglas Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our hero is coerced into taking a dangerous job, so our heroine hatches a plan to help. It's all or nothing for our team now.

This is book two of a spin-off series from the Doms of the FBI series. Reading that series will provide some background on our characters here, but is not essential to enjoying this book. Similarly, reading book one of this series will help, but is not essential. This is a self-contained story.

This is a romantic suspense story with strong elements of BDSM. Like the original series, this story is well written and easy to read while featuring a plot that has enough complexity to keep the reader guessing as to what comes next. The characters are well developed with distinct personalities and flaws which helps drive the credibility of the story. In the original series, each book focused on a new couple, but in this series, we expand upon the relationship of one couple. I like that continuity that this offers and am enjoying watching the relationship grow. Either way, this was an excellent story and I look forward to many more.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes

[Johanna Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love. Love. Love this series. Not only does the author give us a HEA but we also get more. In this book Grayson Cuyler shows up to threaten Brea and Jessica unless David runs a mission for him. David has truly met his match as Brea refuses to stay behind and exacts her own rescue mission.

What did I like? Brea is crazy...but Brea and Jessica together is a dynamic duo you don’t want to miss. Together they pull off the perfect con and rescue their loved ones. Amazing book. It’s not as long as the first book in the series, but beggars can not be choosy. The scenes, the scintillating behavior, and the savage possesssiveness is amazing. Five stars hawt!

Would I recommend or buy? I bought a paperback of this. I finished Jessica’s series first and her relationship with Jesse was so intense. I wanted to see if Brea and David were half as good and they are. Loved it...want more.

Thoughts for the author? Love the series...the dynamics...the scenes. Amazing. I’m hooked. Can’t wait for more.

[Dana Busenbark · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this second series of the SAFE Security Novels, we get the pleasure of following David and Brea. We see a man from Brea's past come back into her life, causing David and the boys to have to leave town. What happens when Brea and Jessica, her sister, make their own plans that potentially land them in a lot of trouble? What does David end up doing when Brea isn't looking as she is baking in the kitchen that lands him in a predicament and labeled a thief? What is the normal relationship between Brea and David? How that gets flipped sideways in this book is fun to read. How does the SAFE team find themselves in South America? When Jessica and Brea show up there, what happens? Boy was this a fun read. You'll have to see if everyone makes it out and what happens when the jerk shows up for his information.

RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A FAIR/HONEST REVIEW and REVIEWER FOR Bloggin' With M. Brennan.

[Joanne Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am voluntarily writing this review for this book I received through Booksprouts arc.

As Brea finally settles as a switch in the D/s relationship with David her Dominant. Brea and Jessica were at the Flea market looking at things for their store. Brea could make out men that were somewhat scoping them out. David and Jesse made out a couple more that were studying Brea and Jessica. Brea old nemesis Grayson comes back into the picture with blackmail against David’s fiancé Brea . David must go into a dangerous mission or Grayson or will make sure Brea pays for her crimes. David and his team take on this impossible task and unsanctioned mission. Brea could not just let it go they went without her and her sister. Jessica thinks up a plan that will take them to the Central American country to find David. Brea wants to save David and his team but will she wound up putting them in danger

[Suzanne Irving · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great book by Michele Zurlo in her Safe Security series. In this we see the continuing adventures of David and Bree with some of the characters from other books as well. As with all of her books that I have read the writing is terrific. I loved this book even more than the first one about how they meet because this is about keeping a relationship together. This is where Zurlo really shines with the people and how she has them interact. I also love that David, who has only thought of himself as a Dom, is willing to switch and sub for his fiancée. Not only does he give in to her but we see how he comes to realize that he gets more out of it than brownie points from his girlfriend. This is just one example of the interesting things that she does with her characters. If you like your adventure well written with some added kink then this is a good series for you.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Greyling54 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent entry in Zurlo's series about David, Brea (formerly Autumn), and SAFE Security. In addition to herself, Brea has found her inner Domme and has convinced the very dominant David to let her be on Top occasionally. This leads to even more delightful scenes between the two. Here the adventure comes from one of their adversaries from the previous book, Treasure Me, who now seems to be some sort of shady government agent and who blackmails the Security folks to do a job for him in a non-existent Central American country. Things get really crazy when Brea and her sister Jessica get involved, too, and it's not always clear who is rescuing whom.

Thoroughly enjoyable and looking forward to the next.

[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our favorite SAFE Security couple is back. Michele Zurlo's writing and expertise in this amazes me Five Stars for her thoughtfulness and putting a storyline together. Grayson is back and is going to use blackmail if has to get the SAFE team to retrieve something for him. He says it's a matter of National Security but really? Of Course, Brea and her sister Jessica put themselves smack in the middle of it, turning out that saves the day. The book also shows the journey of Brea being a switch (Domina/Submissive) and Dom David trying to switch being a bottom for his lovely fiancée. You will love this book it is another of her must read books.

[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by Michele Zurlo in the Safe Security series and featuring David and Brea. I love Brea's antics and this book was no exception. She is mouthy, feisty and a complete spitfire and some of her craziness with David has in fits of laughter. This book had lots of interactions with all the characters and a wonderful plot twist that gave me a great ride as they all fought to overcome a blackmail threat to Brea and Jessica. We also got a little insight to the beginning of the relationship between Jessica and Jesse. Thoroughly enjoyable and a great read. Once again Michele Zurlo has outdone herself.

I received an arc copy and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Stacey Rankin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better and better, cannot wait to see how it develops and where it goes next, especially with the unforseen but long awaited job offer and things hotting up between more characters. It was great to see more action and adventure in this story along with learning new personality quirks and hidden talents and depths from the main characters. The BDSM secens were hot and erotic and definitely evolving as the relationships evolve and become deeper and more meaningful. Cannot wait for more books to read by Michele Zurlo.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Leanne Bryson · Rating 5 out of 5]

David and Brea's story was the perfect segue from The Doms of the FBI and introducing the SAFE Security series. This is the third book telling their story and I thought the best. There is action, drama, suspense, and a ton of steam! The next books in the series focus on Jesse and Jessica (my favorite couple) tumultuous relationship. All the books are well paced, have great storylines, and couples with off the chart chemistry. I have really enjoyed all the books I've read by Michele Zurlo and can't wait to see who's next up. Please, David?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This can easily be read as a stand-alone - I haven't read the previous book recently, but could easily follow the story.

The long and short of it is that this book is about being in a relationship. What you do, how you change, what you adjust, because you love the person you are with. Both David and Brea make themselves fluid to the other, to make the other is getting what they need from them. They also discover things about themselves while doing this.

Life is always changing, and these two make things work because they are willing to go with those changes. Doesn't mean they change who they are, just that aren't afraid to explore things. Oh, and there is a big ole mystery to be solved, a little something seems to be going on with two secondary characters, and a bit more on the players in SAFE

Real, yet sweet, and a dash of excitement, so pretty darn perfect!

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story opens with a sizzling scene between an obviously loving D/s couple and segues into a rollicking international espionage adventure. This was my first read in this series. It works well enough as a standalone, but the series is probably best read from the beginning; the characters have a lot of history for the newbie reader to catch up on. Worth it, though. I will definitely read the rest of them and keep an eye open for whatever else Michele Zurlo has to offer.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Foodiegirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun sexy romance with loads of action and adventure. I loved SWITCHING IT UP it's the second book in the SAFE Security series, but the third book in which both Brea and David’s relationships featured in. Brea has now found her inner Domme and she wants to play,now she has to convinced the very dominant David to be her Switch on occasion which give us some fun scenes between the two. Grayson Cuyler a previous adversaries shows up to threaten Brea and Jessica. Filled with suspense, action this is a sexy and fun adventure you can't put down.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anticipation going into this one with wondering what this team gets into this time. Main focus on David and Brea it would seem this time. This one also has more to do about relationships in this world along with everything else. Dramas does rear its ugly head but these guys will show us how it is handled along with relationships. Gloves to handle heat could come in handy along with relief but all in all you will get swept up and spit back out spent.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

David gets blackmailed by Grayson Cutler to go to San Tesoro to steal a hard drive or he will expose Breas past. David, Jess and Frankie go to take care of the job pretty sure they are walking into a trap. Meanwhile Brea and Jessica are in their way to try to make their job easier. Their is steam and plenty of action in this book. Cannot wait for the next book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marybeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

David and Brea have a complicated relationship. David wants to keep Brea safe, but he doesn't see that she can keep herself safe. When SAFE is blackmailed into a mission to protect Brea and Jessica, they think that the sisters will stay behind. Yeah, right! Brea and Jessica are much better in a con and they rescue the SAFE team. I loved this book as we got to know more about David and Brea as a couple. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read several books written by Michele Zurlo; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tammy Kazmierczak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved David and Brea

This was a roller coaster ride of adventure and emotional ups and downs to get to David and Brea’s HEA. I loved their chemistry and how he could slip from an alpha Dom to sweet, passionate lover so effortlessly. Love the SAFE Security team as well. More please.....

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I loved Brea and Jessica. Their gift of grifting was priceless. They were bold, brilliant and fierce. I enjoyed how the team finally learned to appreciate their differences. I can’t wait for Jessica and Jesse’s story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

The evolution of the couple is very interesting, and the constant change of name is very challenging.
The hot scenes are really steaming, although this swich thing is not my thing, but if works for them.
The story is full of twists and turns and I loved it!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Vivian Chrisman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here we go again....

Once again, Brea and David's relationship is put to the test by her past. When an old nemesis resurfaces, David and his team will have to go on a dangerous mission to keep Brea and Jessica safe. What follows is story filled twists, turns and suspense.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[SEng · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Brea and David continues. The chemistry between these two gets better and better. Just when it’s all going so well, David and his team are blackmailed into taking on a dangerous mission or Brea’s past will be exposed. I enjoyed the adventure, action, passion and romance in this story. I’d like to read more. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.