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Masters and Mercenaries #3
A Dom is Forever
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A Man with a Past…
Liam O’Donnell fled his native Ireland years ago after one of his missions ended in tragedy and he is accused of killing several of his fellow agents. Shrouded in mystery, Liam can’t remember that fateful night. He came to the United States in disgrace, seeking redemption for crimes he may or may not have committed. But the hunt for an international terrorist leads him to London and right back into the world he left behind.
A Woman Looking for a Future…
Avery Charles followed her boss to London, eager to help the philanthropist with his many charities. When she meets a mysterious man who promises to show her London’s fetish scene, she can’t help but indulge in her darkest fantasies. Liam becomes her Dom, her protector, her lover. She opens her heart and her home to him, only to discover he’s a man on a mission and she’s just a means to an end.
When Avery’s boss leads them to the traitorous Mr. Black, Liam must put together the puzzle of his past or Avery might not have a future…
A Man with a Past…
Liam O’Donnell fled his native Ireland years ago after one of his missions ended in tragedy and he is accused of killing several of his fellow agents. Shrouded in mystery, Liam can’t remember that fateful night. He came to the United States in disgrace, seeking redemption for crimes he may or may not have committed. But the hunt for an international terrorist leads him to London and right back into the world he left behind.
A Woman Looking for a Future…
Avery Charles followed her boss to London, eager to help the philanthropist with his many charities. When she meets a mysterious man who promises to show her London’s fetish scene, she can’t help but indulge in her darkest fantasies. Liam becomes her Dom, her protector, her lover. She opens her heart and her home to him, only to discover he’s a man on a mission and she’s just a means to an end.
When Avery’s boss leads them to the traitorous Mr. Black, Liam must put together the puzzle of his past or Avery might not have a future…
370 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2012
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About the author
Lexi Blake
183 books6,372 followersNY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn't until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.
Her first novel, Their Virgin Captive: Masters of Ménage, Book 1, was a collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black. There are five more books available in the series: Their Virgin's Secret, Their Virgin Concubine, Their Virgin Princess, Their Virgin Hostage, and Their Virgin Secretary. The next book in the series, Their Virgin Mistress, is releasing this April.
In addition to the Masters of Ménage series, she is the author of the Masters and Mercenaries series. There are eight full-length novels and four novellas available now, with more coming in 2015.
In 2013, Lexi also began releasing her urban fantasy series, Thieves. The first five are available now, with Ripper, a spin-off to the series, coming in 2015.
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Her first novel, Their Virgin Captive: Masters of Ménage, Book 1, was a collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black. There are five more books available in the series: Their Virgin's Secret, Their Virgin Concubine, Their Virgin Princess, Their Virgin Hostage, and Their Virgin Secretary. The next book in the series, Their Virgin Mistress, is releasing this April.
In addition to the Masters of Ménage series, she is the author of the Masters and Mercenaries series. There are eight full-length novels and four novellas available now, with more coming in 2015.
In 2013, Lexi also began releasing her urban fantasy series, Thieves. The first five are available now, with Ripper, a spin-off to the series, coming in 2015.
Sign up for Lexi's newsletter at http://lexiblake.net/contact.html#new....
For more information about her books, her appearances and her wacky life visit her Facebook page (http://goo.gl/q2IHnJ) or her website (http://www.lexiblake.net).
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May 13, 2018
In this third installment of the Masters and Mercenaries we finally get manwhore Liam O'Donnell's story. I've been curious about him since I started this series and he did not disappoint. I love when one of the players is being brought to his knees. And Liam went down beautifully and with flying colors. He fell for a Jane Plain he didn't see coming. The girl who had the softest heart.
When I began reading this book I thought of Avery as bland. She didn't have much of a personality despite her having lost pretty much everything and everyone she loved. Only when Liam made her submit she started to show willpower and spine and it came entirely unexpected. She had some cute, sassy moments but I have to admit that I never really fell in love with her. I also never felt that she her submission was genuine - a self conscious, inexperienced, shy girl suddenly turned into a sexbomb who is all of a sudden into BDSM in the course of a couple of days? That's stretching my fantasy a little too much.
Liam however is a force of nature and I loved him. He, too, has lost everything and while he shows the world a fairly carefree face his demons show up at night in his sleep. When the past collided with his present things are getting really tangled up. When he meets Avery her innocence is the first thing he notices and it is what makes him look closer. The woman who has a shyness and an understated prettiness about her suddenly holds so much appeal that he wants to dominate and possess her.
I don’t want your body. I want your soul. I want your everything. And I definitely want your orgasms. I want them all. I’ll be a greedy bastard, savoring them and hoarding them all for myself. You wanted to give me your body? I can buy that on a street corner, sweetheart. You’re the one who’s being selfish now.”
Was it realistic? No way! But the fairy-tale-ish romance is exactly what we sometimes need to believe that everything is possible when it comes to love. Both of them find solace in each other. They are the balm the fissures in their respective souls need to heal.
Again we get a superbly plotted suspense and it starts to thicken and I suspect this storyline will have its climax in Ian's book. The whole spy/MI-6/CIA mystery is one hell of a page turner. I am thoroughly enjoying myself when I read a book from this series, while I'm first and foremost a romance reader it's the incredibly intricate overarching plot that makes me coming back for more and I'm looking forward to get to Alex and Eve's story. There seems to be a lot of heartache!
“Maybe my love ain’t worth much just yet, but I’m working on that. I’m going to be better. I’m going to be worthy. I’ll learn from you. I’ll change for you. I’ll be a good man. I’ll be a man you want for more than an orgasm. I’ll be a man you can trust.”
November 13, 2012
Book 3 in the Masters & Mercenaries series and this one is definitely a winner and the most exciting story so far.
I will confess that I struggled a little with the first two in this series. I loved the idea of ex-special Forces guys running a CIA linked investigative agency and that they’re all doms. I love the covers and the James Bond themed titles but, even though I appreciated the first two books, I never fully connected with the characters the way I expected to. I was still invested enough to want to continue and I’m so glad I did because this one is a winner.
The McKay-Taggart gang are all in London hot on the trail of the rogue CIA agent that nearly killed Sean and Grace in the first book. They’re sending in one of their own to seduce the assistant to Thomas Molina, someone they believe has gun-running connections with their arch-nemesis and the lucky agent is Liam O’Donnell. Liam has secrets and tragedy in his past and he needs answers. I loved Liam, I loved the way his Irish brogue emerged when he was getting emotional. He’s fierce, protective, possessive, bossy – a perfect Dom.
Liam
He’s sent in to seduce Avery Charles, innocent secretary to Thomas Molina. Avery is an awesome heroine – she’s a girl who has lost everything, built herself back up and lost everything again only to spend the best part of ten years getting herself back on her feet. She’s an innocent soul who’s taken a lot of knocks and is only too lonely and ready when a big, bad dom comes along to charm the pants off her!
I was a bit uncomfortable with Liam and how aggressively he sought her submission in the first place but I understood why he did it and, once he’d finally managed to seduce her, the book started to hum like a finely tuned machine for me. This was the point of no return, I could no longer put the book down and I was completely engrossed to the very last page and then some!
It has an incredibly intricate suspense plot with twists and turns and double-crossings worthy of a great thriller writer. I literally gaped in shock more than once! I never knew what was coming and I won’t spoil it with details in this review.
The love story is beautiful – these are two deeply wounded souls finding the salvation in each other they could never have hoped was possible. They heal each other and give each other hope for a future, finally allowing them both to leave their tortured pasts behind. They share some very erotic BDSM scenes but there’s nothing too hardcore or intense but they fall deeply in love.
The rest of the gang are all here and it’s nice to see Adam and Jake still bickering over Serena. Alex and Eve are still at loggerheads and I think their book will be next. It’s obvious how much they love one another and I can’t wait for their story. We get introduced to a British dom/MI6 agent Damon who I would very much like to see more of.
Ian is still the main man for me. We learn a little bit more about his tragic past in this one and I can’t wait for his book. I can’t wait to see that big bad dom brought to his knees by a sub who loves him. We’re not getting his book for a while yet and, while I can understand that Lexi Blake is saving the best till last, I am a bit saddened that we won’t get to see him happy in subsequent books the way we are seeing Jake, Adam and Sean right now. This is the way Liam introduced him to Avery.
Small children and willing submissives!!
This book was released on Monday 12th November, earlier than expected, and takes place entirely in London. This is the beautiful sunrise that we had in London on that day.
These books have all been given James Bond titles – the next will be On Her Master’s Secret Service which I suspect will be Alex and Eve’s story and then we will have Love and Let Die which I sincerely hope will be Ian’s story. I’m just glad Lexi Blake didn’t go for Octopussy!
4 stars thumping good BDSM romantic suspense.
For more reviews, please visit Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews
I will confess that I struggled a little with the first two in this series. I loved the idea of ex-special Forces guys running a CIA linked investigative agency and that they’re all doms. I love the covers and the James Bond themed titles but, even though I appreciated the first two books, I never fully connected with the characters the way I expected to. I was still invested enough to want to continue and I’m so glad I did because this one is a winner.
The McKay-Taggart gang are all in London hot on the trail of the rogue CIA agent that nearly killed Sean and Grace in the first book. They’re sending in one of their own to seduce the assistant to Thomas Molina, someone they believe has gun-running connections with their arch-nemesis and the lucky agent is Liam O’Donnell. Liam has secrets and tragedy in his past and he needs answers. I loved Liam, I loved the way his Irish brogue emerged when he was getting emotional. He’s fierce, protective, possessive, bossy – a perfect Dom.
Liam
He’s sent in to seduce Avery Charles, innocent secretary to Thomas Molina. Avery is an awesome heroine – she’s a girl who has lost everything, built herself back up and lost everything again only to spend the best part of ten years getting herself back on her feet. She’s an innocent soul who’s taken a lot of knocks and is only too lonely and ready when a big, bad dom comes along to charm the pants off her!
I was a bit uncomfortable with Liam and how aggressively he sought her submission in the first place but I understood why he did it and, once he’d finally managed to seduce her, the book started to hum like a finely tuned machine for me. This was the point of no return, I could no longer put the book down and I was completely engrossed to the very last page and then some!
It has an incredibly intricate suspense plot with twists and turns and double-crossings worthy of a great thriller writer. I literally gaped in shock more than once! I never knew what was coming and I won’t spoil it with details in this review.
The love story is beautiful – these are two deeply wounded souls finding the salvation in each other they could never have hoped was possible. They heal each other and give each other hope for a future, finally allowing them both to leave their tortured pasts behind. They share some very erotic BDSM scenes but there’s nothing too hardcore or intense but they fall deeply in love.
Damn, woman, I’m willing to give up everything to keep you safe. Of course I love you. I love everything about you. I need you, Avery. I need you so bad.
The rest of the gang are all here and it’s nice to see Adam and Jake still bickering over Serena. Alex and Eve are still at loggerheads and I think their book will be next. It’s obvious how much they love one another and I can’t wait for their story. We get introduced to a British dom/MI6 agent Damon who I would very much like to see more of.
Ian is still the main man for me. We learn a little bit more about his tragic past in this one and I can’t wait for his book. I can’t wait to see that big bad dom brought to his knees by a sub who loves him. We’re not getting his book for a while yet and, while I can understand that Lexi Blake is saving the best till last, I am a bit saddened that we won’t get to see him happy in subsequent books the way we are seeing Jake, Adam and Sean right now. This is the way Liam introduced him to Avery.
I want you to meet my friend. His name is Ian. Don’t let him scare you. He only looks like he eats small children for breakfast.
Small children and willing submissives!!
This book was released on Monday 12th November, earlier than expected, and takes place entirely in London. This is the beautiful sunrise that we had in London on that day.
These books have all been given James Bond titles – the next will be On Her Master’s Secret Service which I suspect will be Alex and Eve’s story and then we will have Love and Let Die which I sincerely hope will be Ian’s story. I’m just glad Lexi Blake didn’t go for Octopussy!
4 stars thumping good BDSM romantic suspense.
For more reviews, please visit Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews
October 18, 2016
“The best secrets are the most twisted”
Liam O’Donnell is stuck in the past. Originally from Ireland after a mission went fubar he escaped to America with the help of Ian Taggart. But there is a lot to the story of the past which reveals itself throughout the book.
The team is in London on the hunt for Mr. Black aka Eli Nelson, the rogue agent from the Agency. He has been tied to one Thomas Molina. Liam has been tasked with following Thomas’s assistant. It has been a quiet couple of days.
One ay she’s spent twenty minutes taking pictures of tulips in street boxes. It was maddening. Boring. Dull as dishwater. And he’d started to wonder if she was seeing a world he didn’t see.
Avery Charles works for United One Fund and they are currently working in London. What she doesn’t know is that her boss has some shady dealings going on. She is a do gooder. With all good reason as she has survived a lot of tragedy for someone so young. She has some self-esteem issues (usually a pet peeve of mine) but to a certain extent I understood and all the lovely alpha men from Taggart-McKay put her back on the straight and narrow but mainly Liam with spanking.
She lost her husband, her baby and the ability to walk. She hasn’t been living and she is mistrusting about everyone around her. Once she lets everyone slowly in. Best bit Avery thought Liam was a gigolo and then a hustler.
Since that fateful night of hell Liam has given up on soft, voluptuous women but Avery will change everything. He never lived a full life after that night but now we really see him for who he is. With Eve’s help and hypnosis Liam is trying to piece that night together. It starts to realize that some things are off. This book is full of secrets and lies.
Both characters are scarred inside and out but that is what makes them both so unique. I loved them as individuals and as a couple. Oh Liam you sexy, adorable, tortured, loveable soul. But the way Liam deals so loving with the situation.
“I got a body covered in scars, but then who doesn’t? If you don’t have a few scars, you haven’t really lived.”
What I liked is that Liam has 100 % faith that Avery is some secret spy and that she is out to get them all. And that he confessed everything even though he could lose everything that was important to him. Avery feels betrayed by all of them. She always got what she wanted which were friends and a new beginning.
I fell to my knees at this scene.
“Avery, my name is Liam O’Donnell, and I’ve been investigating your boss for arms dealing.” More beautiful words had never been said.
After that and lots of poetic words from the Irish men I was a puddle on the floor.
“Maybe my love ain’t worth much just yet, but I’m working on that. I’m going to be better. I’m going to be worthy. I’ll learn from you. I’ll change for you. I’ll be a good man. I’ll be a man you want for more than an orgasm. I’ll be a man you can trust.”
And then when he realized all the needed to know. I sighed and wished I could swap places with Avery.
But it didn’t matter because his heart was full. Even thinking the words made him want to vomit a little, but he figured he’d get over it. He was an idiot in love with a girl and that felt good. But he wasn’t going to admit it to any of the lads. Not a chance.
But wait….
And the best bit? He was mean to save her and gain some more time and after he’d said all those horrible things. She knew it wasn’t true. Thank bloody God cause if not that would have peed me right off.
Best book in the series so far, well for me anyway. Although I guessed one of the things but I think it is quite clear to the who and the what of the situation.
I’m excited about Alex & Eve’s book.
Liam O’Donnell is stuck in the past. Originally from Ireland after a mission went fubar he escaped to America with the help of Ian Taggart. But there is a lot to the story of the past which reveals itself throughout the book.
The team is in London on the hunt for Mr. Black aka Eli Nelson, the rogue agent from the Agency. He has been tied to one Thomas Molina. Liam has been tasked with following Thomas’s assistant. It has been a quiet couple of days.
One ay she’s spent twenty minutes taking pictures of tulips in street boxes. It was maddening. Boring. Dull as dishwater. And he’d started to wonder if she was seeing a world he didn’t see.
Avery Charles works for United One Fund and they are currently working in London. What she doesn’t know is that her boss has some shady dealings going on. She is a do gooder. With all good reason as she has survived a lot of tragedy for someone so young. She has some self-esteem issues (usually a pet peeve of mine) but to a certain extent I understood and all the lovely alpha men from Taggart-McKay put her back on the straight and narrow but mainly Liam with spanking.
She lost her husband, her baby and the ability to walk. She hasn’t been living and she is mistrusting about everyone around her. Once she lets everyone slowly in. Best bit Avery thought Liam was a gigolo and then a hustler.
Since that fateful night of hell Liam has given up on soft, voluptuous women but Avery will change everything. He never lived a full life after that night but now we really see him for who he is. With Eve’s help and hypnosis Liam is trying to piece that night together. It starts to realize that some things are off. This book is full of secrets and lies.
Both characters are scarred inside and out but that is what makes them both so unique. I loved them as individuals and as a couple. Oh Liam you sexy, adorable, tortured, loveable soul. But the way Liam deals so loving with the situation.
“I got a body covered in scars, but then who doesn’t? If you don’t have a few scars, you haven’t really lived.”
What I liked is that Liam has 100 % faith that Avery is some secret spy and that she is out to get them all. And that he confessed everything even though he could lose everything that was important to him. Avery feels betrayed by all of them. She always got what she wanted which were friends and a new beginning.
I fell to my knees at this scene.
“Avery, my name is Liam O’Donnell, and I’ve been investigating your boss for arms dealing.” More beautiful words had never been said.
After that and lots of poetic words from the Irish men I was a puddle on the floor.
“Maybe my love ain’t worth much just yet, but I’m working on that. I’m going to be better. I’m going to be worthy. I’ll learn from you. I’ll change for you. I’ll be a good man. I’ll be a man you want for more than an orgasm. I’ll be a man you can trust.”
And then when he realized all the needed to know. I sighed and wished I could swap places with Avery.
But it didn’t matter because his heart was full. Even thinking the words made him want to vomit a little, but he figured he’d get over it. He was an idiot in love with a girl and that felt good. But he wasn’t going to admit it to any of the lads. Not a chance.
But wait….
And the best bit? He was mean to save her and gain some more time and after he’d said all those horrible things. She knew it wasn’t true. Thank bloody God cause if not that would have peed me right off.
Best book in the series so far, well for me anyway. Although I guessed one of the things but I think it is quite clear to the who and the what of the situation.
I’m excited about Alex & Eve’s book.
May 1, 2021
These books need better heroines. If I have to hear another one of these women complain one more fucking time about her sagging breasts, I'll punch the book through a wall.
These heroines need to reach inside the self-esteem and backbone bucket and take as many as they can.
Please. I want to read about a secure heroine. Not particularly arrogant, cocky or shallow, but a secure heroine whom doesn't constantly doubts her appearance and the state of her boobs, and doubts if the hero is attracted to her.
Can we make them have OTHER doubts...?
These heroines need to reach inside the self-esteem and backbone bucket and take as many as they can.
Please. I want to read about a secure heroine. Not particularly arrogant, cocky or shallow, but a secure heroine whom doesn't constantly doubts her appearance and the state of her boobs, and doubts if the hero is attracted to her.
Can we make them have OTHER doubts...?
November 30, 2012
this is the third installment in the 'masters & mercenaries' series about ex military men who are now working for the McKay-Taggart Security Agency.
Liam O'Donnell has gone undercover in an attempt to get close to Avery Charles, an assistant to a philantropist, who may have information that could help flush out one of the owner of the agency's arch enemy. He is told to use all resources available to gain her cooperation including sex.
Avery is a frumpy awkward female who is surprised when a gorgeous stranger tries to pick her up on her lunch break. Falling for his charm and sexy body she agrees to have a fling with him for the duration of his vacation and/or until she has to travel with her boss to their next destination. Little does she realize that Liam, otherwise known as Lee, is a Dom who is ready, willing, and able, to introduce her to the world of BDSM and train her in the finer points of being his sub.
So, I just did a preliminary opinionated blurb about this book. There is SOOOO much more to this story but you'll have to read it to discover all it's secrets. It's a fast paced action-suspense book in the style of a James Bond movie. There's mystery, intrigue, erotic BDSM play scenes, suspense, murder, and oh, terrific erotic BDSM play scenes that are HAWT and oh so good. This is the type of book that challenges your mind as much as provides that satisfying enjoyment of the flesh that adults will eet up.
My only concern is that this is the third installment so if you haven't read the previous books in the series you MAY loose out on the flavor of the recurrent characters who weave in and out of this story. It's possible but as this is a good series you really should consider reading all three (although the first one does start slow and gave me a few issues).
The ending does provide the info that the next book will feature Alex and Eva (finally) but that isn't soon enough for me. Loved this book and am a definite fan of this author.
Liam O'Donnell has gone undercover in an attempt to get close to Avery Charles, an assistant to a philantropist, who may have information that could help flush out one of the owner of the agency's arch enemy. He is told to use all resources available to gain her cooperation including sex.
Avery is a frumpy awkward female who is surprised when a gorgeous stranger tries to pick her up on her lunch break. Falling for his charm and sexy body she agrees to have a fling with him for the duration of his vacation and/or until she has to travel with her boss to their next destination. Little does she realize that Liam, otherwise known as Lee, is a Dom who is ready, willing, and able, to introduce her to the world of BDSM and train her in the finer points of being his sub.
So, I just did a preliminary opinionated blurb about this book. There is SOOOO much more to this story but you'll have to read it to discover all it's secrets. It's a fast paced action-suspense book in the style of a James Bond movie. There's mystery, intrigue, erotic BDSM play scenes, suspense, murder, and oh, terrific erotic BDSM play scenes that are HAWT and oh so good. This is the type of book that challenges your mind as much as provides that satisfying enjoyment of the flesh that adults will eet up.
My only concern is that this is the third installment so if you haven't read the previous books in the series you MAY loose out on the flavor of the recurrent characters who weave in and out of this story. It's possible but as this is a good series you really should consider reading all three (although the first one does start slow and gave me a few issues).
The ending does provide the info that the next book will feature Alex and Eva (finally) but that isn't soon enough for me. Loved this book and am a definite fan of this author.
July 14, 2025
Finished Reading April 1, 2016
I still say the titles for these books don't do them justice. Filled with mystery, suspense and tons of action. It is a well written Adult Romance. But it is so much more than that. It s a great 'Cloak and Dagger'.
This one takes place in London, England. The McKay-Taggart agency, the CIA and MI6 are all involved. The bad guys are involved in arms trafficking. They are mean and dirty.
Liam and Avery, the lead H/H in this story, are fantastic to read about. Their chemistry and interactions are spot on! All the supporting characters are also well written. The interactions all through the story keeps you on your toes.
I thoroughly enjoyed book #3 The Dom is Forever. It was much better than book #2.
#3 of the Omnibus 1-3
Prch Amz January 22, 2016
I still say the titles for these books don't do them justice. Filled with mystery, suspense and tons of action. It is a well written Adult Romance. But it is so much more than that. It s a great 'Cloak and Dagger'.
This one takes place in London, England. The McKay-Taggart agency, the CIA and MI6 are all involved. The bad guys are involved in arms trafficking. They are mean and dirty.
Liam and Avery, the lead H/H in this story, are fantastic to read about. Their chemistry and interactions are spot on! All the supporting characters are also well written. The interactions all through the story keeps you on your toes.
I thoroughly enjoyed book #3 The Dom is Forever. It was much better than book #2.
#3 of the Omnibus 1-3
Prch Amz January 22, 2016
April 1, 2016
Another riveting 3.5 star kinky suspense from Ms. Blake. The third in this series contains more suspense which is what I want to read. This book starts out with a bang. Liam O'Donnell wakes up to a bad situation. This gives the book a foreboding feeling and then jumps to current day. I like the tie in from past history and how it can possibly impact today.
For this one we are in merry ole England and I loved it. Having lived and worked in WC London, I always enjoy reading settings in UK. Avery Charles is person of interest because it is possible that she's using a charity organization as a way to transfer weapons. As the target, Liam needs to get close and get the information he needs. This will help him and his team secure Eli Nelson, a traitor and disavowed CIA agent.
The tie ins from Liam's past to present are well done. This is a complicated plot with several moving parts. It isn't until 1/2 way through the book I realized the endgame. It was much faster than Liam and his team, but that is because I can see it from a 3rd person point of view view. Amidst all the spy stuff, Ms. Blake inserts romance and kinky sex! The BDSM is light. The club in London is fabulous. I loved the little bit we see. It is own by sexy and mysterious Damon Knight from MI6.
Liam and Avery are tortured characters. They both have a painful past. Liam's is understandable as he is from a military background. Avery's past is what really hurts and guts a person. What Avery does is amazing. This kind of person doesn't really exist in real life. I mean, if more people were like Avery, the world would be a better place. Avery has experience senseless destruction upon those she loved. For her to come out unjaded and still forgiving is pretty amazing. She is an inspiration.
The chemistry between Liam and Avery is good and amusing. Amusing because it is experienced man-whore (man-slut) with a barely touch woman. The fact that Avery thought Liam was a gigolo is hilarious. Liam's cover makes him just a little too aggressive sexually. I like how Ms. Blake sets this up.
This is a great read and recommended for suspense lovers who enjoy a bit of kink.
For this one we are in merry ole England and I loved it. Having lived and worked in WC London, I always enjoy reading settings in UK. Avery Charles is person of interest because it is possible that she's using a charity organization as a way to transfer weapons. As the target, Liam needs to get close and get the information he needs. This will help him and his team secure Eli Nelson, a traitor and disavowed CIA agent.
The tie ins from Liam's past to present are well done. This is a complicated plot with several moving parts. It isn't until 1/2 way through the book I realized the endgame. It was much faster than Liam and his team, but that is because I can see it from a 3rd person point of view view. Amidst all the spy stuff, Ms. Blake inserts romance and kinky sex! The BDSM is light. The club in London is fabulous. I loved the little bit we see. It is own by sexy and mysterious Damon Knight from MI6.
Liam and Avery are tortured characters. They both have a painful past. Liam's is understandable as he is from a military background. Avery's past is what really hurts and guts a person. What Avery does is amazing. This kind of person doesn't really exist in real life. I mean, if more people were like Avery, the world would be a better place. Avery has experience senseless destruction upon those she loved. For her to come out unjaded and still forgiving is pretty amazing. She is an inspiration.
The chemistry between Liam and Avery is good and amusing. Amusing because it is experienced man-whore (man-slut) with a barely touch woman. The fact that Avery thought Liam was a gigolo is hilarious. Liam's cover makes him just a little too aggressive sexually. I like how Ms. Blake sets this up.
This is a great read and recommended for suspense lovers who enjoy a bit of kink.
November 19, 2012
My Gawd but Lexi Blake could write a sexy hero. I have been curious about Liam since the first book in this series, and I def was not disappointed. His story had me curious until the last page. Avery was a great heroine as well. Her past is heart breaking, and even though she has some major self esteem issues (which is understandable, given her past) she still comes off strong in the story. This was a terrific read, and the love scenes?!!! PHEW! they were SCORCHING HOT!
I'm excited for Alex and Eva's book next, but I absolutely cannot wait for Ian's story. He is the Dom I love to hate.
This book was great, Lexi Blake is def one of my auto-buy authors. My favorite in this series continues to be "The Men with the Golden Cuffs", but Liam's story was a sexy good read.
I'm excited for Alex and Eva's book next, but I absolutely cannot wait for Ian's story. He is the Dom I love to hate.
This book was great, Lexi Blake is def one of my auto-buy authors. My favorite in this series continues to be "The Men with the Golden Cuffs", but Liam's story was a sexy good read.
February 7, 2024
It was okay I didn’t really enjoyed it as much as I did with the previous two books of this series.
February 7, 2021
i love this series so much it hurts
March 30, 2022
This wasn't a bad story, but it was so similar to the first one that it annoyed me. These guys and gals are clones. Teach me to binge a bundle.
November 14, 2012
This is the third installment in a series of stories that follows a team of ex-military/mercenaries who happen to also be mouth wateringly sexy Dom’s, and just like it's predecessors it captivates the reader.
It starts with the intriguing premise of two characters that have both faced great tragedy in their lives. Avery has fought her way through grief to forgiveness, while Liam has avoided facing his own history and instead has immersed himself in the dangerous sometimes violent world of the McKay-Taggert Agency. Avery has become Liam's newest assignment, as it is believed she is involved in a gun running scheme with the charitable organization she works for.
Liam O’Donnell is a pushy and arrogant Dom; that very quickly develops a soft spot for the extraordinary strength of character that Avery Charles has. I loved that this was a heroine with flaws in her character as well as in her physical being. She had weaknesses, and self-confidence issues that anyone could relate to. She is as sassy as she is submissive, and I found myself laughing out loud at her feisty comments multiple times.
I have to admit I didn’t like Liam much after reading the first two books, but he absolutely captured my heart in this book. His protectiveness towards Avery was sexy, but when he turned on the Dom it was wicked hot. This book has BDSM themes, but I wouldn't say that it was heavy in that niche. It had erotic love scenes that never got very kinky, but remained sexy. I won’t give away any spoilers, but the shower scene is burned into my brain forever and ever now. Lexi Blake has a fantastic way of writing that is very emotive, and draws you into the characters heads so that you can feel what they are feeling.
The plot picked up steam in the last several chapters, and there were multiple surprises that kept me guessing. If you enjoy any kind of suspense in your books, then you will love this one. In this book we were able to check in on Adam and Jake and their new wife Serena (Book 2), as well as get a front row ticket into the magic bred from Sean and Grace (Book1). I love those little moments where we get a look back, they remind me of how much I love the first books.
We also got more information in this story about Alex, Eve, and Ian, and two new characters Simon & Damon came into play. I have to admit Ian has had my attention from book 1, and now that I know more about him I’m itching to read his story.
I hope Lexi continues writing this series for a long time, because I’ll be there to purchase every book!
It starts with the intriguing premise of two characters that have both faced great tragedy in their lives. Avery has fought her way through grief to forgiveness, while Liam has avoided facing his own history and instead has immersed himself in the dangerous sometimes violent world of the McKay-Taggert Agency. Avery has become Liam's newest assignment, as it is believed she is involved in a gun running scheme with the charitable organization she works for.
Liam O’Donnell is a pushy and arrogant Dom; that very quickly develops a soft spot for the extraordinary strength of character that Avery Charles has. I loved that this was a heroine with flaws in her character as well as in her physical being. She had weaknesses, and self-confidence issues that anyone could relate to. She is as sassy as she is submissive, and I found myself laughing out loud at her feisty comments multiple times.
I have to admit I didn’t like Liam much after reading the first two books, but he absolutely captured my heart in this book. His protectiveness towards Avery was sexy, but when he turned on the Dom it was wicked hot. This book has BDSM themes, but I wouldn't say that it was heavy in that niche. It had erotic love scenes that never got very kinky, but remained sexy. I won’t give away any spoilers, but the shower scene is burned into my brain forever and ever now. Lexi Blake has a fantastic way of writing that is very emotive, and draws you into the characters heads so that you can feel what they are feeling.
The plot picked up steam in the last several chapters, and there were multiple surprises that kept me guessing. If you enjoy any kind of suspense in your books, then you will love this one. In this book we were able to check in on Adam and Jake and their new wife Serena (Book 2), as well as get a front row ticket into the magic bred from Sean and Grace (Book1). I love those little moments where we get a look back, they remind me of how much I love the first books.
We also got more information in this story about Alex, Eve, and Ian, and two new characters Simon & Damon came into play. I have to admit Ian has had my attention from book 1, and now that I know more about him I’m itching to read his story.
I hope Lexi continues writing this series for a long time, because I’ll be there to purchase every book!
January 1, 2013
Thorougly enjoyable!!! This series just gets better and better!!
If you are in for a sexy bit of intrigued, with worldwide intelligence agencies,scary bad guys, gun fights and injuries (tense man, soo tence) Then this is the series for you.
The Masters and Mercanaries series is hot and a total hoot!! Imagine a group of Dom's running and international spy business, what is this a combination for?? Sexy times!!
The men in this series are amazing, I have loved all of them so far, but Liam has been my absolute favourite. His shady, haunted past gives him the title of tortured hero and boy is he put through the ringer in this book. I felt bad for him acutally when certain things come to light and he doesn't know who to trust.
The twists in this book truly left me reeling, I did not expect them, and I say well done Ms Blake!! Usually I have inklings of where things are going, but I DID NOT THINK IT WOULD GO THERE!!!!
Avery Charles (awesome name) I just loved her, I didn't have any dramas with her at all.
For her, it was TIME, when Liam showed up in her life and what a horrible life, gah.
But she had humour and feeling and I just thought she was great.
Avery buttoned her sweater while internally debating the wisdom of engaging in first time anal sex before going on the run from a potential killer. On the plus side, she was so madly in love with Liam O'Donnel that she was proabably glowing. Onthe minus, she really kind of wanted to stay home and sit on a bag of frozen peas. See normal, head on her shoulders girl, hahahah.
Of course this book and all it's snippets of other characters just makes me want more. Eve and Alex, I am desparate for their story. I want them both happy and healed as they both just seem so perfect for each other.
And Ian what can I say about Ian.....
"Come on. I want you to meet my friend. His name is Ian. Don't let him scare you. He only looks like he eats small children for breakfast."
All the bits and pieces are coming together about Ian, and although I am sure we will have to wait forever for his book, I am hopeful that the author will take it easy on us Ian lovers and give us more bit's and pieces of him along the way.
People's you really have to start this series, good fun!!
If you are in for a sexy bit of intrigued, with worldwide intelligence agencies,scary bad guys, gun fights and injuries (tense man, soo tence) Then this is the series for you.
The Masters and Mercanaries series is hot and a total hoot!! Imagine a group of Dom's running and international spy business, what is this a combination for?? Sexy times!!
The men in this series are amazing, I have loved all of them so far, but Liam has been my absolute favourite. His shady, haunted past gives him the title of tortured hero and boy is he put through the ringer in this book. I felt bad for him acutally when certain things come to light and he doesn't know who to trust.
The twists in this book truly left me reeling, I did not expect them, and I say well done Ms Blake!! Usually I have inklings of where things are going, but I DID NOT THINK IT WOULD GO THERE!!!!
Avery Charles (awesome name) I just loved her, I didn't have any dramas with her at all.
For her, it was TIME, when Liam showed up in her life and what a horrible life, gah.
But she had humour and feeling and I just thought she was great.
Avery buttoned her sweater while internally debating the wisdom of engaging in first time anal sex before going on the run from a potential killer. On the plus side, she was so madly in love with Liam O'Donnel that she was proabably glowing. Onthe minus, she really kind of wanted to stay home and sit on a bag of frozen peas. See normal, head on her shoulders girl, hahahah.
Of course this book and all it's snippets of other characters just makes me want more. Eve and Alex, I am desparate for their story. I want them both happy and healed as they both just seem so perfect for each other.
And Ian what can I say about Ian.....
"Come on. I want you to meet my friend. His name is Ian. Don't let him scare you. He only looks like he eats small children for breakfast."
All the bits and pieces are coming together about Ian, and although I am sure we will have to wait forever for his book, I am hopeful that the author will take it easy on us Ian lovers and give us more bit's and pieces of him along the way.
People's you really have to start this series, good fun!!
May 17, 2021
When you read this series too close together, you could almost write the story yourself. The formula is so cheesy and predictable. This book was particularly awful, mostly because of the way Avery is treated. Here’s the set up. She was in a horrible car accident, lost her husband and young daughter. She’s spent the last 10 years of her life learning to walk again. Her leg still gives her trouble and she falls quite a lot.
Liam is a self-stated manwhore.
But we all know what’s going to happen. He seduces her, falls for her and then pushes all her sexual and personal boundaries for her own good, ya know, cause he’s such a gentleman. He takes her to a sex club where he gets her naked and parades her around, asking her to keep kneeling despite knowing how difficult her leg pain is. Every time he told her to kneel, I wanted to punch him. Long strory short, she finds out the truth, is completely hurt and asks him what he first thought of her when he met her.
Liam is a self-stated manwhore.
He’d spent his twenties fucking his way across three continents, and she’d been a bloody nun.He goes on to give the readers an excellent taste of what kind of man he is.
She wasn’t the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. Not even close. He’d been with so many lovely women, younger and thinner.He’s going undercover and knows he will have to seduce Avery as part of his job. I’ll already pissed at him and wanting to protect Avery.
But we all know what’s going to happen. He seduces her, falls for her and then pushes all her sexual and personal boundaries for her own good, ya know, cause he’s such a gentleman. He takes her to a sex club where he gets her naked and parades her around, asking her to keep kneeling despite knowing how difficult her leg pain is. Every time he told her to kneel, I wanted to punch him. Long strory short, she finds out the truth, is completely hurt and asks him what he first thought of her when he met her.
“Fine, I thought you were a little overweight and uninteresting…”Wow, I guess points for honesty. Also this quote had me rolling in laughter.
Blood was meaningful, but it didn’t necessarily make a family. Love and friendship made families too. And lubricant. Lube might not make a family, but damn, it was going make it so much easier for him…I'd go on, but you get the drift. 2 stars because I managed to finish it and I actually liked Avery's character even though she has horrible boundaries and taste in men.
March 4, 2015
⭐️⭐️⭐️3 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 16, 2024
epic book! , im getting more and more addicted to this series ! this starts exactly where book 2 left off ( with a little flash back first ) once again this books is so fast paced with so much happening that i dont want to ruin any thing ....
Avery , after a terrible accident she spends along time in hospital where she goes through many surgeries and rehab to learn to walk ,she feels incredibly alone and her soul purpose now is working for a charity and spending her time looking through museums in London
Liam - works for Taggert and McCay, tries to keep his emotions to him self , hates when his friend and theyre talk about theyr feelings about theyre new found happiness , quite happy to have short flings until he heads to london having found evidence of a criminal that they are after turns up in london , he has to get to know avery very closely so that liam and the team can fin incrementing evidence on her boss , both avery and liam have no idea of the love , excitement, action and feelings that are about to ensue , each of these books have more scares , humour , love and bdsm as the books go buy , it seems to be harder and harder to find a place to stop reading for the night !
Avery , after a terrible accident she spends along time in hospital where she goes through many surgeries and rehab to learn to walk ,she feels incredibly alone and her soul purpose now is working for a charity and spending her time looking through museums in London
Liam - works for Taggert and McCay, tries to keep his emotions to him self , hates when his friend and theyre talk about theyr feelings about theyre new found happiness , quite happy to have short flings until he heads to london having found evidence of a criminal that they are after turns up in london , he has to get to know avery very closely so that liam and the team can fin incrementing evidence on her boss , both avery and liam have no idea of the love , excitement, action and feelings that are about to ensue , each of these books have more scares , humour , love and bdsm as the books go buy , it seems to be harder and harder to find a place to stop reading for the night !
December 26, 2015
Meh. Good book, something about it felt weird. Like there was too much backstory to try and keep straight.
October 14, 2025
Secrets and Punishments
I really like Avery Charles and think that she's been dealt a crappy hand several times over. Honestly, the only people who haven't rained on her parade died about a decade or more ago. Despite it all, I love it when she finds her confidence and begins putting herself out there a little more. 🤗
She’d come across the ocean to change her life—to have a life. What was life without a few risks?
-- Avery Charles
Our bad boy Dom, Liam (Li) O’Donnell / Lee Donnelly, has a pretty traumatic past. Experiencing it alongside him is painful and has my pulse racing. It's written in a way that is easy to put myself in that flat with him and feel the fear and panic. It's well done.
Early on (and in the prior book), I love the friction that's caused because of the time Li spends with Eve as he works on the mystery of that one night that turned his world upside down. Alex has earned the torment. At least, that's how I feel with the limited information that's available up to this point.
Equally fun is the trouble Adam and Jake manage to stir up. They are definitely a source of entertainment! 😂
I do manage to sort out the big twist before it's revealed. That is one heck of a plot twist! I like the extra mayhem that it throws into the mix. And while there's an HEA for the couple, a storyline will continue on.
I read along with the audio book. The narrator, Ryan West, continues to entrance me with his accents and overall performance. A female narrator to accompany would be awesome, but he holds his own.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x
H = 30s; h = 28
May 27, 2018
3.5 suspenseful sexy stars. It was steamy, erotic...all with mystery, intrigue, and danger. You have two people with secrets from their past that control their lives, with the potential to destroy their future. It’s action packed lust filled dominance. This book is part of a series. Best to read previous books, all of which are FABULOUS!!! Can’t wait to read Ian’s story!
July 24, 2019
The team are hot on the heels of Eli Nelson, the rogue CIA Agent they've been trying to bring down since the first book, and the chase has brought them to London where they believe Eli is working alongside wealthy philanthropist Thomas Molina. They need to get close to Molina to figure out exactly how he's involved and the best way to do that is via his assistant Avery. It's Liam's turn to go undercover but he has no idea that his past and present are about to collide and the explosion could be the death of him.
I've been looking forward to Liam's book, he's been a loveable rogue since the beginning of the series and I was dying to know more about him and how he ended up working at McKay/Taggart so I loved getting to learn more about his backstory. He left Ireland in disgrace after an op went south and several fellow agents were killed and he's been living under a cloud ever since, unable to remember the night it all went wrong and secretly worried that it was all somehow his fault. Liam never wanted to settle down and enjoys spending time with the single subs at the club but there is something about Avery's innocence that completely draws him in and when he falls it's hard and fast.
Avery is a woman who has lost everything not just once but twice, first when her parents died and then later when her husband and daughter were killed in a tragic accident. That kind of trauma could easily make her bitter but she's somehow managed to keep a sense of optimism and she's worked hard to build a life for herself. Sure, the last few years may all have been about her work but now she's feeling ready to put herself out there again and perhaps try dating. She has a connection with Liam from the very beginning and although she's wary of getting hurt again she won't let it stop her from fighting for what she wants.
I think what I loved most about Liam was that when he realised how deep he'd fallen he went against the team to tell Avery the truth about who he was and why he was in London. The one thing I've not liked about the previous two books was how the guys were keeping secrets for such a long time so I loved Liam risking it all because he trusted Avery and knew she couldn't possibly be involved with anything dodgy. That earned him extra bonus points with me for sure. I thought Liam and Avery were great together, yes their relationship moves fast, and yes she does willingly jump into the lifestyle very quickly but for a lot of reasons these two just fit and I enjoyed spending time with them.
I also love the action in this series, there are always lots of things going on with the team and the rogue CIA agent they're chasing but this time around we also get to see a lot of Liam's past and learn a bit more about Ian's marriage too. There were definitely a few surprises along the way that left me really excited to continue reading this series.
I've been looking forward to Liam's book, he's been a loveable rogue since the beginning of the series and I was dying to know more about him and how he ended up working at McKay/Taggart so I loved getting to learn more about his backstory. He left Ireland in disgrace after an op went south and several fellow agents were killed and he's been living under a cloud ever since, unable to remember the night it all went wrong and secretly worried that it was all somehow his fault. Liam never wanted to settle down and enjoys spending time with the single subs at the club but there is something about Avery's innocence that completely draws him in and when he falls it's hard and fast.
Avery is a woman who has lost everything not just once but twice, first when her parents died and then later when her husband and daughter were killed in a tragic accident. That kind of trauma could easily make her bitter but she's somehow managed to keep a sense of optimism and she's worked hard to build a life for herself. Sure, the last few years may all have been about her work but now she's feeling ready to put herself out there again and perhaps try dating. She has a connection with Liam from the very beginning and although she's wary of getting hurt again she won't let it stop her from fighting for what she wants.
I think what I loved most about Liam was that when he realised how deep he'd fallen he went against the team to tell Avery the truth about who he was and why he was in London. The one thing I've not liked about the previous two books was how the guys were keeping secrets for such a long time so I loved Liam risking it all because he trusted Avery and knew she couldn't possibly be involved with anything dodgy. That earned him extra bonus points with me for sure. I thought Liam and Avery were great together, yes their relationship moves fast, and yes she does willingly jump into the lifestyle very quickly but for a lot of reasons these two just fit and I enjoyed spending time with them.
I also love the action in this series, there are always lots of things going on with the team and the rogue CIA agent they're chasing but this time around we also get to see a lot of Liam's past and learn a bit more about Ian's marriage too. There were definitely a few surprises along the way that left me really excited to continue reading this series.
October 31, 2019
This was soo much better than the previous book. From the bad guy to the main couple....And loved, loved the gang. The friendship between the guys and Eve and oooh the banter between them is what I love to have in my books.
Can't wait to have Ian's book and Damon's....
Can't wait to have Ian's book and Damon's....
January 2, 2024
Na het lezen van De dom die van me hield, ben ik wel nieuwsgierig naar het nieuwste en derde deel. De boeken zijn ook prima losstaand gelezen en deel twee heb ik helaas nog niet gelezen. Ik heb na deel 1 al wel een bepaald verwachtingspatroon. Ik hoop dat het spannende verhaal en het romanceverhaal mooi met elkaar in balans zijn. Ik heb er in ieder geval erg veel zin in.
Liam O’Donnell is een man met een duister verleden. Nadat een van zijn missies jaren geleden uitliep op een tragedie loopt hij rond met de beschuldiging van de dood van zijn collega's/ Hij kan zich deze nacht niet meer herinneren. In de Verenigde Staten maakt hij een nieuwe start en zoekt hij naar verlossing. De jacht op een internationale terrorist leidt hem alleen terug naar de wereld die hij achterliet.
Avery Charles werkt voor een filantroop om hem te helpen met zijn goede doelen. Wanneer een mysterieuze man, die iets in haar losmaakt, de fetish scene van Londen laat zien, wordt ze blootgesteld aan nieuwe fantasieën. Liam wordt haar Dom, haar beschermer en minnaar. Ze opent haar huis en hart voor hem, maar ook snel ontdekt ze dat deze man een missie heeft en haar als middel gebruikt om zijn doel te bereiken. Avery komt in levensgevaar en Liam moet stukjes van zijn verleden ontrafelen of Avery voor altijd verliezen...
Het verhaal heeft een fijne inleiding waarin het, na deel 1, het bekende team een briefing krijgt van een nieuwe missie. De teamleden hiervan komen overeen met deel één, alleen volgen we het verhaal nu ditmaal via de ogen van Liam. Hij heeft een duister verleden, waarvoor hij op de vlucht is geslagen. Het verhaal wordt verteld zoals Liam het zich kan herinneren. Hierdoor krijg je direct een beeld van deze man.
Het andere hoofdpersonage is Avery. Ze is een mooie tegenhanger en ook haar verleden wordt op mooie wijze beschreven waardoor je ook van haar een goed en compleet beeld hebt. Gedurende het verhaal worden de personages nog verder uitgewerkt en wordt er ook meer over het verleden van hen beiden bekend.
Het verhaal heeft een mooie spanningsopbouw en heeft een goede combinatie tussen een spannend verhaal van een levensgevaarlijke missie en een romance. Aangezien Lexi Blake een hele vlotte en beeldende schrijfstijl heeft, worden ook de seksscènes plastisch en uitvoerig beschreven. Voor mij persoonlijk had het wat minder plastisch gemogen. Het verhaal van de missie van Liam en zijn teamgenoten is spannend en zit goed in elkaar. De puzzelstukjes vallen op sterke wijze samen en ook de actie aan het einde is goed beschreven. Met een mooi epiloog sluit deze dark romance af.
Een dom voor altijd is een echte dark romance. Het is het derde deel van de Meesters & huurlingen serie maar kan prima losstaand gelezen worden. Het is vlot en beeldend geschreven. Het verhaal kent een goede combinatie van een spannend verhaal en een heerlijke romance. Wel moet ik zeggen dat de seksscènes na mijn smaak soms iets te plastisch werden beschreven. Toch heb ik enorm genoten.
Liam O’Donnell is een man met een duister verleden. Nadat een van zijn missies jaren geleden uitliep op een tragedie loopt hij rond met de beschuldiging van de dood van zijn collega's/ Hij kan zich deze nacht niet meer herinneren. In de Verenigde Staten maakt hij een nieuwe start en zoekt hij naar verlossing. De jacht op een internationale terrorist leidt hem alleen terug naar de wereld die hij achterliet.
Avery Charles werkt voor een filantroop om hem te helpen met zijn goede doelen. Wanneer een mysterieuze man, die iets in haar losmaakt, de fetish scene van Londen laat zien, wordt ze blootgesteld aan nieuwe fantasieën. Liam wordt haar Dom, haar beschermer en minnaar. Ze opent haar huis en hart voor hem, maar ook snel ontdekt ze dat deze man een missie heeft en haar als middel gebruikt om zijn doel te bereiken. Avery komt in levensgevaar en Liam moet stukjes van zijn verleden ontrafelen of Avery voor altijd verliezen...
Het verhaal heeft een fijne inleiding waarin het, na deel 1, het bekende team een briefing krijgt van een nieuwe missie. De teamleden hiervan komen overeen met deel één, alleen volgen we het verhaal nu ditmaal via de ogen van Liam. Hij heeft een duister verleden, waarvoor hij op de vlucht is geslagen. Het verhaal wordt verteld zoals Liam het zich kan herinneren. Hierdoor krijg je direct een beeld van deze man.
Het andere hoofdpersonage is Avery. Ze is een mooie tegenhanger en ook haar verleden wordt op mooie wijze beschreven waardoor je ook van haar een goed en compleet beeld hebt. Gedurende het verhaal worden de personages nog verder uitgewerkt en wordt er ook meer over het verleden van hen beiden bekend.
Het verhaal heeft een mooie spanningsopbouw en heeft een goede combinatie tussen een spannend verhaal van een levensgevaarlijke missie en een romance. Aangezien Lexi Blake een hele vlotte en beeldende schrijfstijl heeft, worden ook de seksscènes plastisch en uitvoerig beschreven. Voor mij persoonlijk had het wat minder plastisch gemogen. Het verhaal van de missie van Liam en zijn teamgenoten is spannend en zit goed in elkaar. De puzzelstukjes vallen op sterke wijze samen en ook de actie aan het einde is goed beschreven. Met een mooi epiloog sluit deze dark romance af.
Een dom voor altijd is een echte dark romance. Het is het derde deel van de Meesters & huurlingen serie maar kan prima losstaand gelezen worden. Het is vlot en beeldend geschreven. Het verhaal kent een goede combinatie van een spannend verhaal en een heerlijke romance. Wel moet ik zeggen dat de seksscènes na mijn smaak soms iets te plastisch werden beschreven. Toch heb ik enorm genoten.
April 1, 2016
Rating: 4.5★
There was actually a little resemblance of the story to the first book, the mark is a female and to get to the target, get to the mark first. Other than that, well, there’s a whole other aspect and mystery, a bigger picture and more suspense.
But, you don’t have to let it cloud your judgment with how the story goes as the mystery is so big to comprehend and something that I didn’t quite expect.
What I love though is I get a little more details or facet of life of the other supporting characters.
Liam and Avery are too complex characters that you will love though. Well, I’ve already liked Liam. But the caveman and the mirror into his life was what cemented what I felt for them.
There’s still some intrigue, and I don’t know what the end game with be, but just that I’m excited to read the next book in the series.
July 1, 2022
Everyone and their grandmother seems to love this author but I can’t connect with her. Her heroes are jerks and don’t know shit about grovelling and making amends for having been an asshole. I also don’t get her brand of kink. The heroines are usually kink inexperienced and in the name of „you need this“ boundaries are pushed in a manipulative manner. This already rubbed me the wrong way in the first instalment. Also, there’s this super duper security company and all the heroes are doms??? 🤣🤣🤣 Is that a requirement to be admitted into the PI/ security club???
I‘m pretty open to accepting smut, suspending my disbelief and indulging in guilty pleasure fantasies but heroes that don’t know when they did wrong and don’t know how to apologise are a big NO. DNF
I‘m pretty open to accepting smut, suspending my disbelief and indulging in guilty pleasure fantasies but heroes that don’t know when they did wrong and don’t know how to apologise are a big NO. DNF
April 8, 2013
4.5 stars
I had so many expectations for this book. Half way through the book it got boring and I was certain I was only going to give it 4 stars. But then the plot in the second half kept it very entertaining. Lots of twists and turns there.
I think I have been spoilt by higher standards of writing. Had I read this book a year back, I would have been jumping with joy at finding such a book. It has everything I look for in a story: hot sex, interesting plot and characters that feel real. It's just lacking that extra "ooomph" factor.
A good contemporary BDSM/erotic romance story.
I had so many expectations for this book. Half way through the book it got boring and I was certain I was only going to give it 4 stars. But then the plot in the second half kept it very entertaining. Lots of twists and turns there.
I think I have been spoilt by higher standards of writing. Had I read this book a year back, I would have been jumping with joy at finding such a book. It has everything I look for in a story: hot sex, interesting plot and characters that feel real. It's just lacking that extra "ooomph" factor.
A good contemporary BDSM/erotic romance story.
May 16, 2016
As reviewed on Read Our Lips:
Liam´s latest undercover mission puts him back in England, and too close to a temptation he shouldn´t give in to. But Avery is just too pure, clueless and tempting, and soon Liam´s inner Dom claims her. Can he still finish the mission and investigate her boss, without sacrificing this new relationship, and how will Avery react when the truth comes out?
Contemporary romance, action, suspense, smutty fluff and BDSM in a great combo. Love this series!
4,5 Stars
Liam´s latest undercover mission puts him back in England, and too close to a temptation he shouldn´t give in to. But Avery is just too pure, clueless and tempting, and soon Liam´s inner Dom claims her. Can he still finish the mission and investigate her boss, without sacrificing this new relationship, and how will Avery react when the truth comes out?
Contemporary romance, action, suspense, smutty fluff and BDSM in a great combo. Love this series!
4,5 Stars
August 9, 2016
3.5 Stars. I really love the special ops and thriller aspect of this series. I also love the club's and sex. But... I was over the complete infatuation of the characters as soon as they met. If the excess "oh we're so in love" parts had been edited out, yes the book would be 25% smaller but it would have been a fantastic read.
January 30, 2013
full review to come but I LOVED Liam and Avery. This series is absolutely amazing. I can't wait for it to continue.
August 19, 2016
Easily a 4 star if it was 100 pages shorter.
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