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Crossing the Line #2
No Limits
I'm a monster. And she’s my angel.
I’m a ruthless perfectionist who’s never needed love. It’s a worthless emotion that makes you weak, and I’m anything but weak. I haven’t let a soul get close to me. No one’s ever made me feel a damn thing.
Until Shawnie. My angel.
I knew from the moment I saw her that she was different. She’s scarred and broken, running from a past that haunts her. But her wings aren’t broken like she thinks. Her past hasn’t destroyed her, and I can show her what she’s worth.
I want her with an intensity that I’ve never felt before. Her large light amber eyes shine with vulnerability. Her lush curves and full, kissable lips call to me in a way that leaves me breathless. They beg me to take her and make her mine.
But my secrets threaten to take too much from her. I should stay away. There’s a darkness in me that craves the depravity she desires. She wants to serve and obey, and I’m more than happy to fill those needs.
For the first time in my life, she makes me feel like a man and not a monster. This time, I won’t be denied.
**No Limits is a full-length Dark Romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
I’m a ruthless perfectionist who’s never needed love. It’s a worthless emotion that makes you weak, and I’m anything but weak. I haven’t let a soul get close to me. No one’s ever made me feel a damn thing.
Until Shawnie. My angel.
I knew from the moment I saw her that she was different. She’s scarred and broken, running from a past that haunts her. But her wings aren’t broken like she thinks. Her past hasn’t destroyed her, and I can show her what she’s worth.
I want her with an intensity that I’ve never felt before. Her large light amber eyes shine with vulnerability. Her lush curves and full, kissable lips call to me in a way that leaves me breathless. They beg me to take her and make her mine.
But my secrets threaten to take too much from her. I should stay away. There’s a darkness in me that craves the depravity she desires. She wants to serve and obey, and I’m more than happy to fill those needs.
For the first time in my life, she makes me feel like a man and not a monster. This time, I won’t be denied.
**No Limits is a full-length Dark Romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
300 pages, Paperback
First published January 4, 2017
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Lauren Landish
181 books6,772 followersLauren Landish is a WALL STREET JOURNAL & USA TODAY bestselling author and her books have garnered a legion of praise from her readers.
When she’s not plotting about how she will introduce you to your next sexy as hell book boyfriend, you can find her deep, deep in her writing cave, furiously tapping away on her keyboard, writing scenes that would make even a hardened sailor blush.
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When she’s not plotting about how she will introduce you to your next sexy as hell book boyfriend, you can find her deep, deep in her writing cave, furiously tapping away on her keyboard, writing scenes that would make even a hardened sailor blush.
Lauren, who lives in NC with her boyfriend and fur baby, warmly invites you to her worlds of rock hard abs, chiseled smiles, and men with deep, fat pockets…but beware! These stories are guaranteed to have you addicted and needing your next fix!
Visit Lauren's Website at: http://www.laurenlandish.com/
Join the Mailing list at: http://www.subscribepage.com/w1h8x6
Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lauren.landish
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February 6, 2017
Oh wow! This is deep in so many ways, strong emotions on both sides. Raw pain so deep it affects how they think and feel about themselves, one thinks he is a monster and she thinks she has a demon inside trying to take her over. How badly people have them, used and abused. When they meet you can almost sense their souls reaching out to a kindred spirit. Where one is more dominant the other is submissive, but even in that they sometimes switch a little as they get to know each other. With lots of twists and some suspense and intrigue this book definitely had me hooked tight and didn't let go, I just wanted to read until the end but life got in the way so it took me a bit longer than I wanted. If you like a story that has a bit of everything including hot sexual content, then this is the book for you, no cliff hangers and though it is the second book in this series I do agree that you don't have to have read the first book even though I had. I must say that I have read quite a few books by Lauren and have loved them all but these do have a much deeper feel, the subject matter and the characters themselves have a fair amount of issues that all play there part in this. I do love books that have a bit more content and this does, Lauren just gets better with every book she releases though how you can improve on fantastic I don't know.
January 16, 2017
Lauren Landish does it again! This is a fantastic book that has multiple stories going on which I found interesting and exciting. There are so many twists and turns, that I didn’t know what was going to happen until the very end. Rafe is super alpha while Shawnie was so strong after every thing she had been thru. There is some BDSM but its tasteful. Rafe found what he was looking for when he wasn’t even looking for in Shawnie and she found her man in Rafe. The dual POV is great. This is one story that I really enjoyed. Lauren Landish always writes such great stories so I cant wait to see what she has next.
My Rating: 4. 6 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
May 18, 2018
I started out liking this story but as time went on it got a little bit unrealistic. But the thing that bothered me the most was trying to claim the twins were walking at 4 months old??? Hahahahahahaha! No.
January 7, 2017
He has to control everything, she feels completely out of control.
He gave her wings, she healed his heart.
Shawnie is possessed by the trauma and guilt from her past. Rafe is convinced that he is monster unable to love others.
Both Shawnie and Rafe have had unimaginable things done to them in their lifetimes. Each of them are coping with the damage that has been done to them in different ways.
Rafe’s a perfectionist, domineering professor who is a control freak in all aspects of his life and expects perfection from those he surrounds himself with. Shawnie releases her anger and guilt by subjecting herself to humiliation and degrading sexual encounters with strangers.
He has to control everything, she feels completely out of control.
Shawnie starts out as Rafe’s TA for the term, but he quickly sees that this job is a waste of her brains and abilities, so he invites her to join his top-secret, government funded aeronautics team. He sees so much potential in Shawnie, but he also sees her darkness and despair and is afraid of what happens when she loses control of herself.
The intensity between these two characters is unbelievable. Rafe and Shawnie are both such deeply damaged people, that they fear that a ‘normal’ relationship will never be possible for them. But maybe they don’t care about being normal after all. If they love each other, can start to enjoy life and can help each other heal, what else matters?
Both of them are engineering geniuses and destined for great things in their field of research, but due to their extra-curricular activities at some high-end sex clubs, they are both vulnerable to blackmail and threats from a man with information that could destroy them both.
If Rafe has to choose between publicly revealing his dirty, dark side or protecting his Angel, what choice will he make? Will Shawnie ever feel worthy of Rafe’s love or will she continue to self-sabotage and destroy her life by allowing the demon insider her to take control?
Dark, intense and very sexy romance with lots of graphic sex and BDSM. Except for discussing her past trauma/assault, all sexual encounters are consensual.
Possible triggers: Several references to (not graphic details) of sexual assault and torture that the heroine endured in the past.
Full length standalone novel. No cliffhanger. Told in alternating POVs (mostly Rafe and Shawnie, but also some chapters were told from Shawnie’s therapist’s perspective).
Very happily ever after.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.
He gave her wings, she healed his heart.
Shawnie is possessed by the trauma and guilt from her past. Rafe is convinced that he is monster unable to love others.
Both Shawnie and Rafe have had unimaginable things done to them in their lifetimes. Each of them are coping with the damage that has been done to them in different ways.
Rafe’s a perfectionist, domineering professor who is a control freak in all aspects of his life and expects perfection from those he surrounds himself with. Shawnie releases her anger and guilt by subjecting herself to humiliation and degrading sexual encounters with strangers.
He has to control everything, she feels completely out of control.
Shawnie starts out as Rafe’s TA for the term, but he quickly sees that this job is a waste of her brains and abilities, so he invites her to join his top-secret, government funded aeronautics team. He sees so much potential in Shawnie, but he also sees her darkness and despair and is afraid of what happens when she loses control of herself.
The intensity between these two characters is unbelievable. Rafe and Shawnie are both such deeply damaged people, that they fear that a ‘normal’ relationship will never be possible for them. But maybe they don’t care about being normal after all. If they love each other, can start to enjoy life and can help each other heal, what else matters?
Both of them are engineering geniuses and destined for great things in their field of research, but due to their extra-curricular activities at some high-end sex clubs, they are both vulnerable to blackmail and threats from a man with information that could destroy them both.
If Rafe has to choose between publicly revealing his dirty, dark side or protecting his Angel, what choice will he make? Will Shawnie ever feel worthy of Rafe’s love or will she continue to self-sabotage and destroy her life by allowing the demon insider her to take control?
Dark, intense and very sexy romance with lots of graphic sex and BDSM. Except for discussing her past trauma/assault, all sexual encounters are consensual.
Possible triggers: Several references to (not graphic details) of sexual assault and torture that the heroine endured in the past.
Full length standalone novel. No cliffhanger. Told in alternating POVs (mostly Rafe and Shawnie, but also some chapters were told from Shawnie’s therapist’s perspective).
Very happily ever after.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.
January 8, 2017
Another dark and steamy read from Lauren Landish. You know Shawnie from Off Limits but this is her story. What a tragic and dark, twisted story it it. Her demon takes off. But Rafe, oh my can he handle her. The Professor known as an Suicide needed a TA. Once look and chat with Shawnie and he was done. He has his own issues that he has to deal with.
This was a story with some dark times but to see how Rafe helps Shawnie and the other way around was refreshing. It wasn't just a hero complex for Rafe.
I voluntarily received a copy for my honest review.
This was a story with some dark times but to see how Rafe helps Shawnie and the other way around was refreshing. It wasn't just a hero complex for Rafe.
I voluntarily received a copy for my honest review.
January 28, 2018
No Limits: Rafe and Shawnie are two troubles souls that help each other.
I volunteered to read a copy of this book
I volunteered to read a copy of this book
February 17, 2017
Crazy, over-the-top, "outlandish" plot. The story had everything thrown into it, along with the kitchen sink. It's like the author tried too hard. For all of the MCs' problems, and even though the heroine was getting therapy, they both came across shallow. The author didn't give me anything to endear them to me. I couldn't put my arms around them and start caring for them. Lost patience and DNF.
January 17, 2017
Great book. Loved it
July 5, 2018
Another thinking woman's dark, smexy, steamy read
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book.
This book is not for the faint of heart. I think Ms Landish had even warned that this would be a dark and torrid ride through he lives of this h and H.
Once again she did not disappoint.
So I've had a girl crush on Landish books ever since the Secrets & Lies trilogy found its way onto my Thinking Women's Smexy reads list and this is another example of great writing.
This book takes you into the freakish world of a PTSD survivor, two if you think about it, but not in the way you would EVER, EVER imagine. He saves her and she saves him right back...aaaaw!
This is a must, must read.
It is dark, twisted, cathartic and leaves you gasping at some points.
Has a bit of BDSM but that is not what makes the story in this book.
I loved it.
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book.
This book is not for the faint of heart. I think Ms Landish had even warned that this would be a dark and torrid ride through he lives of this h and H.
Once again she did not disappoint.
So I've had a girl crush on Landish books ever since the Secrets & Lies trilogy found its way onto my Thinking Women's Smexy reads list and this is another example of great writing.
This book takes you into the freakish world of a PTSD survivor, two if you think about it, but not in the way you would EVER, EVER imagine. He saves her and she saves him right back...aaaaw!
This is a must, must read.
It is dark, twisted, cathartic and leaves you gasping at some points.
Has a bit of BDSM but that is not what makes the story in this book.
I loved it.
January 6, 2017
Lauren has done it yet again. This book had me drawn in from the very beginning. Shawnie has had a tough time coming to a happy place in life since being kidnapoed and torchered. She's escaped part of it by moving away from Georgia, but she still has that inner demon that she fights with. Rafe has had his own struggles in life with how he was raised, but he sees Shawnie in a way that he's never seen anyone else before. He's determined that he is going to help heal her and make her believe that she's the angel he sees her to be. Even with some against them, they fight hard to overcome their monsters and to be the best they can be for themselves and each other. I'm so very happy that I voluntarily received a advanced reader copy of this book.
January 8, 2017
Firstly I loved the fact that shawnie's best friend Abby was mentioned (off limits bk 1 ) although that book doesn't have to be read it introduces the characters.
Abby & shawnie were kidnapped drugged & sexually abused the man responsible is now in prison he also abused others before getting caught.
Rafe is a professor who has high demands for his assistants after dismissing another one the headmaster insists he hire his own asap & gives him 3 possibles. shawnie becomes his assistant he spots something in her a need, can he help her? Abby has demons & rafe has a secret can they trust each other to heal & move on ?
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Brilliant story
Abby & shawnie were kidnapped drugged & sexually abused the man responsible is now in prison he also abused others before getting caught.
Rafe is a professor who has high demands for his assistants after dismissing another one the headmaster insists he hire his own asap & gives him 3 possibles. shawnie becomes his assistant he spots something in her a need, can he help her? Abby has demons & rafe has a secret can they trust each other to heal & move on ?
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Brilliant story
August 16, 2017
Conflicted
The book was good in the sense that it depicted shawnie struggle and how she coped. But what it didn't have were the what ifs and why like what did Mr.Robinson stand to gain? Not to mention towards the end everything was rushed at least that's how it felt to me. And even though this was Shawnee story I felt like Abigail could have been mentioned more or at least as much as Shawnee was in Abigai's story. Then there the whole rafe and counselor thing I understand the complications but the story short of blurred in trying to distinguish themselves apart and how they played a role in shawnee life. It started off promising but towards the end it left me blank and confused.
The book was good in the sense that it depicted shawnie struggle and how she coped. But what it didn't have were the what ifs and why like what did Mr.Robinson stand to gain? Not to mention towards the end everything was rushed at least that's how it felt to me. And even though this was Shawnee story I felt like Abigail could have been mentioned more or at least as much as Shawnee was in Abigai's story. Then there the whole rafe and counselor thing I understand the complications but the story short of blurred in trying to distinguish themselves apart and how they played a role in shawnee life. It started off promising but towards the end it left me blank and confused.
February 7, 2017
4-4.5 Stars! This was a really good book! I felt so bad for Shawnie & everything she had been put through! A few parts are a bit unrealistic, but it is a fictional book! I really liked how this book switched chapter by chapter from Shawnie to Rafe's point of view! This book was exciting and had a few twists, turns & surprises!! It has a few scenes involving BDSM but nothing too outrageous-it was all very tasteful! I love how it was sexy with BDSM scenes but still had the emotional & loving parts between Shawnie & Rafe down perfectly!! Definitely a great book to check out!! I enjoyed it very much!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!*
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!*
November 15, 2019
Enjoyed
This feels like a book written by Ms. Landish...characters that are developed, intelligent, and a good storyline. Before this novel I read Scorpio and the writing is like day and night. This book is smart, unpredictable, and overall very enjoyable - please stay on this path and don’t deviate anytime soon. With that said, the book did take a too far fetch improbability for me but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. MAY CONSIDER THIS A SPOILER SO READ AT OWN RISK - I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the intimate scenes were in some instances too darn detailed but I understand it worked with the title of the book and storyline.
This feels like a book written by Ms. Landish...characters that are developed, intelligent, and a good storyline. Before this novel I read Scorpio and the writing is like day and night. This book is smart, unpredictable, and overall very enjoyable - please stay on this path and don’t deviate anytime soon. With that said, the book did take a too far fetch improbability for me but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. MAY CONSIDER THIS A SPOILER SO READ AT OWN RISK - I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the intimate scenes were in some instances too darn detailed but I understand it worked with the title of the book and storyline.
February 7, 2017
Never have I ever....read a book as dark as this one or the two main characters as tortured and broken as Shawnie and Rafe. My heart just broke for Shawnie. The sadness and the pain never stopped and then add on Rafe's unbelievable past indoctrination.....WOW! INTENSE! One feels all the emotions, the mystery, the excitement, the hopes, the confusion, the desire to understand. It's heavy but oh so worth a place on my bookshelf. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Five stars.
January 23, 2018
This story really should not be read if you have not read Off Limits. After the events of Off Limits, Shawnie is trying to move on and not being successful, doing things that make her hate herself worse. Enter Professor Rafe. He has his own dark story, but nothing compared to hers. He decides to be her safe place to rebound and recover, but it doesn't work out quite the way he hopes due to interference. They have an amazing story of recovering yourself after awful trauma and accepting the darker parts of yourself.
January 10, 2017
Loved this story
This book was so intense. The storyline was deep and intense. I was hoping Shawnie's story would be told. I even had to go back and read Dane and Abby's story again to catch back up. Rafe was such a unique character and I really enjoyed ready about his own history. This story was so well described and written! I certainly hope that we gat a story about Madam Lynn??
This book was so intense. The storyline was deep and intense. I was hoping Shawnie's story would be told. I even had to go back and read Dane and Abby's story again to catch back up. Rafe was such a unique character and I really enjoyed ready about his own history. This story was so well described and written! I certainly hope that we gat a story about Madam Lynn??
January 16, 2017
Read on January 5th 2017
Another great read by Lauren Landish! All about tortured souls plagued by demons of the past, looking for real acceptance and love, dark and stormy with a intense sexiness, romance, a detailed plot and a killer hea! I had to tivo my favorite show tonight because I didnt want to put this book down! Shawnie and Rafe made a great couple, what an interesting connection they had! IMO this is a 5 star read!!
I voluntarily read a advanced readers copy of this book
Another great read by Lauren Landish! All about tortured souls plagued by demons of the past, looking for real acceptance and love, dark and stormy with a intense sexiness, romance, a detailed plot and a killer hea! I had to tivo my favorite show tonight because I didnt want to put this book down! Shawnie and Rafe made a great couple, what an interesting connection they had! IMO this is a 5 star read!!
I voluntarily read a advanced readers copy of this book
January 8, 2017
OMG this was so insanely good. The writing was impeccable. A story that captures you from start to finish.
Shawnie and Rafe both have pasts to overcome, secrets, and both feel like they are monsters. In the end, who they really are shine through, Master and his Angel.
I received an arc of this book.
Shawnie and Rafe both have pasts to overcome, secrets, and both feel like they are monsters. In the end, who they really are shine through, Master and his Angel.
I received an arc of this book.
August 28, 2019
Better than you think
I read the preview and did not think I would like this book! Man I was wrong and so glad I did. Certain parts especially they way “Angel” was abused in her past and her self destructive behavior was difficult to read but overall please with this book and loved the ending.
I read the preview and did not think I would like this book! Man I was wrong and so glad I did. Certain parts especially they way “Angel” was abused in her past and her self destructive behavior was difficult to read but overall please with this book and loved the ending.
January 11, 2021
No Limits!
This book was dark with many twists and turns. It was well written and is definitely worth the read. I was glued to the storyline from beginning to end. I wanted more after it ended. I am really happy for Rafe and Shawnee. After what they went through, they both deserve happiness and I am glad they found it in each other.
This book was dark with many twists and turns. It was well written and is definitely worth the read. I was glued to the storyline from beginning to end. I wanted more after it ended. I am really happy for Rafe and Shawnee. After what they went through, they both deserve happiness and I am glad they found it in each other.
May 15, 2019
Nothing really bad to say about the book just that it can be really intense. This book has more erotic scenes then some of the erotics books I have read in past. There is more to it then erotic though if you read carefully. A deap meaning behind the charactors.
April 15, 2020
Love Shawnies story
I love this story! I love to see the fight within her and the struggles that she suffered from the 1st book. You'll want to read no limits 1st! You get backstory on Shawnee and what she suffered through.Totally love this story great great read
I love this story! I love to see the fight within her and the struggles that she suffered from the 1st book. You'll want to read no limits 1st! You get backstory on Shawnee and what she suffered through.Totally love this story great great read
September 9, 2020
Wow. Just wow! This book was dark and intense, so much so that I had to step away at times to absorb what's was happening, especially what Shawnie went through and how she later felt about herself and how she deals with it. it definitely.
Lauren that was quite a punch!
Lauren that was quite a punch!
December 24, 2020
Amazing
What a wonderful story, a little said at first. But in the end, it was a great story that unfolded. Lauren Landish is an amazing author and I looked forward to reading her stories.
What a wonderful story, a little said at first. But in the end, it was a great story that unfolded. Lauren Landish is an amazing author and I looked forward to reading her stories.
October 24, 2023
Limitless!
This book has it all! Drama, suspense, romance, mystery, sadness, and a guaranteed happy ending. The energy is out of this world. I read it twice just so I could get the feelings all over again. You won't be disappointed! I almost forgot how erotic it is! No limit!!!
This book has it all! Drama, suspense, romance, mystery, sadness, and a guaranteed happy ending. The energy is out of this world. I read it twice just so I could get the feelings all over again. You won't be disappointed! I almost forgot how erotic it is! No limit!!!
March 2, 2018
excellent
July 2, 2018
Phenomenal book!!!
I love Lauren’s books.
I love this series.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
I love Lauren’s books.
I love this series.
I loved this book from start to finish.
I love the characters and the story.
August 28, 2018
4.5* Really enjoyed this book. Loved the dark aspects, loved the way that they evened each other out. He was exactly what she needed and she didn't even realize it at first.
August 7, 2020
3.5ish
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