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Every time I tried to run, he caught me.

The nights were turbulent as the stormy tides. In his arms, I found refuge...until he became my storm.

He's breaking every part of me like the tide battering against the rocks.

If I can't escape... I'll lose more than my heart and body--I'll lose my mind.

Next time he won't catch me. I'll run to the moon if I need be. But something tells me I could never go far enough. He has me ENSLAVED.

I was bored. Attending the same parties, seeing the same faces and even more familiar bodies dolled up in the latest fashions straight from the runway. But one night in Capri changed everything.

She was perfect.

UNTAINTED.

My sweet little dove became a caged bird. I cruelly clipped her wings just as she started to fly.

She's mine.

Destined to soar only in my embrace.

She's become my sweet little pet, and I'm her UNRELENTING MASTER.

Together we are both ENSLAVED.

Authors Note: This is the first book in a 3 part series. Each book ends with a mini-cliffhanger.

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2018

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Profile Image for Mojo_Mama.
1,595 reviews835 followers
December 22, 2019
“Christos Devillo”

THIS was the best H name the author could imagine?

Seriously???

Readers aren’t so dense we need his duality pointed out quite so obviously. It made him a caricature, not an alpha with two sides: passably-human and evil-as-fuck.

Although, the H’s POV was even worse:

“You make me so hard.” My cock strained against my trousers. I gently touched her waist, bringing her back against my caged anaconda.

Caged. Anaconda.
*shudders*

The 80’s called...
They want their bodice ripper back.

After the orgy scene, I’m not sure I feel the H is redeemable. I’m hoping the second book makes me believe in him. I’m still sickly debating whether or not I’d read Alex’s book if he has one ;)


Trigger Warnings:

I didn’t see anyone else mention this shit and I thought it might be a hard trigger for others. The first time H/h get it on they’re both on Ecstasy.

Sex w/ OW in front of h at a sex party to punish her. OW is H’s last pet.
Profile Image for 100sweet.
1,603 reviews
September 28, 2018
I had a HUGE problem with the H cheating on the h and letting another man touch her. This went against his extreme obsessive and possessive behavior. I think the OTT sex went too far in many instances. However, I am curious to see what happens next so I will be reading the next book. The H will really have to redeem himself.
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Author 92 books912 followers
September 16, 2018
“You won’t break me,” she finally replied.
“You please me little dove. More than anyone else ever has, and we’ve only just begun.”
I withdrew my hand, twisted her around and captured her lips. My tongue coaxed hers until my kiss became demanding. I was telling her everything I wanted with one brutal kiss. I would be sweet, I’d be hard, and I’d always be her master.

~ENSLAVED~
JAX HART


Saying that I’m a fan of Jax Hart’s writing is putting it mildly. Let’s just say he has a way of transporting me into his stories and I don’t ever want to be released. I’ve been patiently waiting for Enslaved and when I finally got my hands on it, I didn’t want to put it down. A dark twisted alpha that binds you to his dark desires, a roller coaster of emotions, and an innocent bird caught in the devil’s grasp seeking for freedom- a freedom that may only be found in his arms.
El Diablo, Christos, is everything you would want in a dark alpha male. Perturbed, perverted, twisted, wounded and arrogant. He’s a DOM who wants control, a man who feels nothing, only the glimpses of raw passion. His obsession runs deep for the one woman who wants nothing to do with him. The more she runs, the more his blood becomes heated for her. And he’ll stop at nothing to make her submit to his dark delicacies.
Jessie is young and full of life. She lives for freedom and the last thing she wants is to be trapped by Christos. But there’s something about his darkness that lures her in. Slowly she starts to fall and the deeper she goes, the more she comes to see the monster inside of him. But can she love this monster, and can she accept the devil for who he is?
I have to admit I’m Enslaved by Jax Hart’s new sultry series, I think it’s one of his best stories yet. A push and pull that keeps you craving for more. One to keep on your bookshelves. Enraptured is next and I’m once again on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what El Diablo’s twisted mind has in store for his pretty little dove.
Profile Image for Dawn Doyle.
238 reviews53 followers
September 22, 2018
I was only going to read a few chapters but I couldn’t put it down. Now I want the next one. First if you have triggers about violent sex this is not a book for you. There is a mix of characters in this book. Jessie the tomboy turned seductress loses all her innocence in a very short time. She thinks she loved him but he’s the devil. I can’t help but hope Christos redeems himself. Well done Jax Hart!
Profile Image for Amanda.
187 reviews1 follower
October 7, 2018
If you thought Christian from 50 Shades was a boy scout, and want more descriptions of breaking a woman with fewer sex scenes, this is for you. If not, avoid this at all costs. The repeated internal monologues of the male character became tiresome. Yes, he is a billionaire and loves using that power and control whenever and wherever he can. The generic character could be used in any episode of one of those dramas that have a diverse cast of law enforcement officers and computer techs hunting predators/criminals. At least those have a HEA. The "cliffhanger" ending isn't really a cliffhanger if one understands Stockholm Syndrome.
Profile Image for Kristi.
1,359 reviews
September 24, 2018
Jax Hart completely blew me away with this first book in his new series, Enslaved. You're completely captivated from page one as you're immersed into the dark world of El Diablo. The only light is Jessie. Christos is obsessed with this blonde beauty. He's a man used to getting what he wants and he will stop at nothing to possess her. The thrill of the chase sparks something deep inside him. Something that has been missing from his life which only makes him want her more. Jessie is curious and confused by the different emotions Christos is rousing within her. Can she take the chance of letting him break her or will she flee at the first opportunity she has to escape his clutches?

This story will take you on an emotional journey that will leave you both riled up and speechless as you anxiously await book two.
Profile Image for BP34.
6,308 reviews46 followers
September 22, 2018
This is the first book in the Devil and His Dove Trilogy. A dark romance with plenty of dark elements. Well written with strong characters and a suspenseful story. It was hard to put down. Christos is an arrogant and controlling Dom who will trigger all kinds of emotions. A wild ride that will have your head spinning. Jesse is the one woman who does not want to be controlled by him. He is obsessed by her. Drama, suspense and plenty of twists. I read a reader copy via Booksprout and voluntarily chose to write a review. It does end with a cliffhanger
Profile Image for Serialbookstarter:Marla.
1,225 reviews87 followers
March 27, 2023
Christos is a Master and wants a new sub. Jessie signs on to be a deck hand on a yacht. She doesn’t realize that the owner Christos hand picked her to be his new sub. She’s not into it although she is attracted by him. He kidnaps her. He is unable to feel emotions... So sex is his only outlet.
83 reviews4 followers
September 22, 2018
Holy hotness what a dynamic book. I just love Christo and Jessie. A journey you don't want to miss. Will Christo get Jess to succumb into his underworld, or will his " little dove" fly to greener pastures. I can't wait for the next instalment Enraptured. A 5 star read.
Profile Image for Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog).
5,897 reviews213 followers
October 1, 2018


Christos is El Diablo, the Devil, and he's obsessed. The object of his obsession is his opposite - young, innocent and a breath of fresh air in Christos' world of depraved pleasure. Jessie is a deckhand on Christos' yacht, unaware he's been obsessed with her since before she even got the job. He's a dark, determined, ruthless alpha who takes what he wants and has no feelings whatsoever. He thinks he's soulless and that's precisely why he's drawn to Jessie, he wants her to make him feel something. What happens when he does start to feel something for her but she betrays him (or so he thinks)?

Whew, Enslaved is a roller coaster! Christos is intense and twisted and I was cringing by the time it ended, feeling so badly for poor Jessie. When she entered his dark world, she had no idea what she was in for. I cannot wait to see where Jax Hart takes these two next.

ARC via Booksprout for an honest review.

Full review posted on Live Through Books Blog.
Profile Image for Elizabeth Gardner.
333 reviews5 followers
September 23, 2018
Wow. What an amazing first book in this new series and genre for this author. This book captivates you and sucks you into the story so you keep turning the page. Then the cliffhanger, you take a breath, read the last page again and say WHAT? I want more now. I definitely recommend this book and this author. One of the best Dark novels I have read recently.
Profile Image for Lisa Menor.
806 reviews15 followers
September 22, 2018
Jessie was searching for something different. Something new. Who would have thought it would result in her meeting Christos Devillo? Jessie left California for Greece to board Oasis, Christos' yacht. Jessie is free spirited, motivated and happy to be a part of Oasis' crew.
Christos' name and reputation precedes him. Also known as The Devil, Christos is just as ruthless in his personal life as he is in business; dominating the boardroom among other things. He has his sights set on Jessie. Jessie doesn't know what to make of the mysterious man and his pursuit of her, but she knows he's not a man to be taken lightly. There will be no limits in his plan to make Jessie his.
After weeks of bending Jessie to his will, Christos has been doing some bending himself. This is not an acceptable behavior for him. Jessie becomes confused and broken. Jessie is losing the battle between her treacherous body and her reasoning brain. She can't help but crave Christos and that scares her. Jessie runs and Christos finds himself chasing her. He has never chased a sub in his life. Jessie is different, not his typical sub. Jessie is a fighter. Special. His to break...and he does.
To say this book was INTENSE, RAW AND REAL, does not do it justice. Sure it was all that, but so much more. It deals with love and the freedom to love and be loved. Jessie feels too much and Christos, not enough. They both struggle to get it right and when they do it's amazing. But when they don't, it's a disaster. Love that denies all logic. A deep, soul sucking love that will never fade, no matter how far you run or how hard you deny it's existence.
THIS BOOK TOTALLY BLEW ME AWAY ! ! ! FROM THE ORIGINAL STORYLINE TO THE COMPLEX CHARACTERS, THIS STORY HELD ME CAPTIVE FROM THE START AND STILL HASN'T RELEASED ME ! ! ! PACKED FULL OF UNEXPECTED TURNS, EXPLOSIVE CHEMISTRY AND UNDENIABLE DESIRE🔥🔥🔥
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK ASAP ! ! !
Profile Image for Keri Loves Books.
1,247 reviews206 followers
September 24, 2018
Get ready for a lust-filled ride of carnal desire and a character you will both love and hate!

She was just a California girl chasing her dream and seeing the world. He’s an elusive billionaire with dark desires and dirty secrets. He wants to introduce her to his world and make her his.

A job as a deck hand on a mega yacht is a dream come true for Jessie. She never expected him. The yacht’s owner wants to break a new girl, and Jessie’s the one.

Christos is a complicated man. He has women but never any feelings. He’s their master and when he’s had his fill, he cuts them lose. He loves the chase and the challenge of breaking in a new sub. Jessie’s not going to give in easily. She doesn’t understand the dark desires, only that her body craves it.

These two create sparks. She fights him at every turn but it only draws him in more. Their attraction is unstoppable no matter how much she fights to resist. The only question is, can she give in to her desire and satiate her body while protecting her heart?

I cannot wait for more of Christos and Jessie. I will be couting down the days! This story evoked passion, love, hate, desire, heartbreak and anger. It fed the darkness of often unspoken desire and the story sucked me in and left me wanting more.

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868 reviews3 followers
October 13, 2018
I LOVE Jessie, she is the epitome of innocence wrapped in determination and sass.
All she wants is to work, enjoy the open water and to be free.

All Christos wants is her, period.
What the devil wants, the devil gets... or does he?

When the two collide there is no way out, you WILL need to read till the end!!

Jax Hart has done a fabulous job with these characters, their strengths and weaknesses are what suck me into this new and darker style of writing that engulfed me with this story!

If I could recommend anything, and have you believe me THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT TO READ!

I want to know more
I need to know more

Please Sir 😌😉



Profile Image for Charmane Phillips.
628 reviews21 followers
September 24, 2018
Enslaved is the first book in the Devil and His Dove Trilogy. This book is definitely a dark read. I felt characters were well written. I was so engrossed with Christo and Jesse. I can't wait for book two.
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482 reviews1 follower
September 24, 2018
OMG!!! This book. Raw, gritty, and at times heartbreaking it held me captive from the very first page. With a strong storyline and characters that you love and hate, I think this is Mr. Hart's best book yet. The cliffhanger is what will leave you absolutely desperate for more. I can not wait to see how this series ends and how these characters develop. A definite 5+ star read!!!
2,617 reviews25 followers
September 24, 2018
this book was really dark! he wanted his new bird to train. so he captured her. she was just trying to enjoy life. she tried to run but he caught her. now her heart and soul are on the line. a must read for sure!
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74 reviews11 followers
September 25, 2018
Enslaved will have you salivating for word one. This is an intense read. Just when you think you have it figured out here comes the plot twist. You will crave the emotional rollercoaster you will be on with Christo and his dove Jessie. Get an extra set of panties and a fan ready, you will need them.
2,847 reviews14 followers
September 24, 2018
Darkness surrounds this incredibly soul crushing story. Intense emotions rushes thru your body as you read. Both turned on and appalled at the same time if that is possible. You are left hanging waiting for more.
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134 reviews
September 24, 2018
Amazing Read!!!

I could not put this book down....it sucked me right in. I cant wait to read what happens next. I highly recommend this book and everything else from Jax Hart.
1,085 reviews8 followers
September 30, 2018
I am a,wet mess totally wrung out, this is amazing, I can't wait to get my hands on book 22 dark romAnce in the pits of bell, Jessie thinks she has signed up to the job of her dreams, but in reality she has made a pact with the devil and he will make her,dance his tune. Christ is wanted Jessie as soon as he saw her picture he knew she would be his next submissive, but Jessie isn't like that is she.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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February 6, 2020
🎁 FREE on Amazon today (2/6/2020)! 🎁
Profile Image for Lynn Stifle.
3,826 reviews68 followers
March 11, 2019
Absolutely phenomenal! I am absolutely speechless, this book blew me away! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down, I stayed up until I had read every last word! This book is packed full of twists and turns and unexpected surprises, and the explosive chemistry between Christos and Jessie will leave you wanting for more. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. I can't wait for book #2!!! This is a definite must read, one-click the book today, you won't regret it. 

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Meg.
197 reviews4 followers
September 24, 2018
5 Stars

I give Enslaved by Jax Hart 5 Stars. This is book one of The Devil and His Dove series, this book was very well written, was dark but also light in the same respect and has a cliff hanger for an ending. I have read all of Jax’s books and he out did himself with this book, this is the best one he has written so far and I cannot wait to read book 2. I was immediately sucked into this story wanting to know what was going to happen next. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and did not want to put the book down until I was finished with it.

Jessie, a young college student from California, who was strong and free spirited, felt like something was missing in her life. She wanted to try something new so she sent out resumes to work on yachts and ended up being hired to work on the Oasis off of Capri. Little did she know that she has just set herself to be trapped and enslaved by the devil himself Christos Devillo.

Christos Devillo, is a ruthless business man, he is bored, feels no emotion, and is looking for his next submissive. That was until Jessie’s resume landed on his desk, she was perfect, she was going to be his. She was strong, a fighter, and he wanted her like he has never wanted anyone else. He was enslaved by her as much as she was by him. He was going to make her fly in his embrace and then break her completely.

Jax totally blew me away with this book. It’s a must read! I couldn’t help loving Christos but hating him at the same time and god I loved Jessie, no matter what she was put through she still showed how strong she was. I NEED the next book in this series.

Favorite Quote:

"It's okay my dove. You did well. You please me, the way you let it happen, let go and let me give you the sweetest pleasure a man can give a woman"

“Those are strong words coming from a man talking to me while the stink of another woman clings to him. Stay away from me you psycho. Your dirty talk may work on someone else, but not me. I don’t fall for that DOM shit”.
Profile Image for Megan Jacob.
442 reviews2 followers
September 24, 2018
I absolutely loved Jessie and Christos story. you have one person who is set in stone who believes nothing can change and he is the way he is. And you have somebody who is strong with self-worth and expectations for their life. I don't know if one person bent to control the other one actually becomes an addiction, however I do know this story will take you on a crazy ride that will make you question your morals and how these people do what they do. It's a dark story and I love dark stories because it amazes me how people come out a better version of themselves to be with others. However in this story as one person does get addicted to the other, you see trust begin and the start of love. this book is going to tear you apart to see what these to go through to protect themselves, to stay true to themselves. And at the end of the story you're going to see that one person's addiction can push them to still have self worth and take care of themselves and their expectations. while the new found trust the other person has is not respected and therefore makes a very horrible decision. I definitely am waiting and excited for the next part of their story. I am really wondering how both of their decisions is going to impact their future. I won't lie part of this story really made me question my morals because sometimes I expect my characters to live up to certain things. But no matter what happened in this story I had to keep going to find out what was going to happen. You will get vested in these characters. This is my honest review for a book that I volunteered to read however I still purchased the book and I recommend a one-click for anybody who loves dark and gritty to become light and hopefully love.
Profile Image for Wendy.
37 reviews1 follower
September 24, 2018
Jessie
All she wanted was to gain her freedom and do what she loved,  working on the open water.  She saw it as a way to see the world. Little did she know her fate was decided before she left California.

Christos
Being the handsome billionaire he was he could have any woman he wanted.  Getting what you wanted all the time got boring he needed the chase to go with it. Seeing Jessie's resume and picture he knew she was his next adventure.  Little did he know he wasn't just deciding her fate for her but his life was about to change as well.
Bring an innocent American over to work his yacht only to have her become his little dove.

Jax Hart again has written an extraordinary book that you don't want to put down.  This is his first dark romance series and it will hook you after the first sentence. This book ends with a cliffhanger but its worth every minute. I am excited for the next two books to find out if  El Diablo fills his black hole and gives his little dove her wings back.
Congratulations Jax on an amazing book
Profile Image for Cynthia Carpenter.
1,677 reviews16 followers
September 24, 2018
Wow! This book fans hold and takes you on an intense, raw, hot and steamy read from beginning to end.
Jessie a young woman wanting to be free to fulfill her dreams when she meets a the devil himself.
Christos a ruthless, dark, intense man with a sorta of secret about him. What he wants he gets and don't take much from anyone.
What happens when the he devil and the angel get together and things become too much to handle?
This pulls you in and keep on the edge till you think you can't handle it no more and yet there is still more. Can't wait for the next book.
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229 reviews13 followers
September 24, 2018
What the hell did I just read? I'm still recovering....what a wild ride! This is my first book by Jax Hart and it definitely won't be my last! This book hit the ground running and never stopped. Twists and turns, love and hate, desire and passion, this book is filled with all of that and so much more. Christos is a special kind of a$$hole, which makes me love him even more. Jessie is adorable and feisty and strong willed. Put them together and crazy love and hate abounds. This book is off the charts crazy in the best possible way! One click this book now!!!!
Profile Image for Lynn Stifle.
3,826 reviews68 followers
September 24, 2018
Absolutely phenomenal! I am absolutely speechless, this book blew me away! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down, I stayed up until I had read every last word! This book is packed full of twists and turns and unexpected surprises, and the explosive chemistry between Christos and Jessie will leave you wanting for more. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. I can't wait for book #2!!! This is a definite must read, one-click the book today, you won't regret it. 

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

Profile Image for Jenny.
1,111 reviews
September 24, 2018
Wow! This book had me captivated from the beginning. I can’t wait for the next book. Jessie wants to get away from California and live her own life. Working on a yacht she meets Christos. Christos is controlling and arrogant. A wild ride that may have triggers for some readers. 5 star, must read!
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