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Sleeping Giants #3
Defined
The opinions of others had never much mattered to LuCarolyn Young. Then she met Rutger Eliades. Rough, brooding and undeniable, captivation was a given emotion with arousal hot on its heels. Lu had a past, though-one that defined her-one Rutger already knew way too much about. Anything beyond one night of no-strings sex, was out of the question and she very much wanted more than one night. Rutger Eliades was absolutely not a man to be toyed with, underestimated or tolerant of a woman with a past like hers, or so LuCarolyn assumed. Especially when she had a past that was about to come crashing in with a vengeance.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2018
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About the author
Ally Fleming
8 books20 followersAlly Fleming’s world is one where the imagination is fueled by the suspense of fiction, the allure of romance, the depravity of villains and the potency of those who oppose them.
The work of the award-winning author known as AlTonya Washington, is influenced by an infatuation with powerful heroes, irresistible heroines, gritty story-lines, intriguing villains and the heat those forces generate.
AlTonya (aka Ally) has over 12 years in the business. Her writing creds span the historical and contemporary romance genres as well as contemporary and paranormal YA. She also dabbles in erotica. Ally Fleming is her pen-name for interracial (BWWM) suspense fiction.
The work of the award-winning author known as AlTonya Washington, is influenced by an infatuation with powerful heroes, irresistible heroines, gritty story-lines, intriguing villains and the heat those forces generate.
AlTonya (aka Ally) has over 12 years in the business. Her writing creds span the historical and contemporary romance genres as well as contemporary and paranormal YA. She also dabbles in erotica. Ally Fleming is her pen-name for interracial (BWWM) suspense fiction.
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September 8, 2018
She did that!!!!
As always, her stories just grab you and won't let go!! This book was so amazing and gave you a more in depth look at who Rutger really was. To never feel like your worth much and you don't belong is devastating, I really fell in love with Rutger because he was more transparent then Pope or Mercuri. Awesome love story😍😍😍😍
As always, her stories just grab you and won't let go!! This book was so amazing and gave you a more in depth look at who Rutger really was. To never feel like your worth much and you don't belong is devastating, I really fell in love with Rutger because he was more transparent then Pope or Mercuri. Awesome love story😍😍😍😍
September 26, 2018
Perfectly flawed
This story was Everything!!!! The characters although flawed, we're so perfectly matched. Can't wait for the next installment.
Love Ally Fleming and the wonderful story telling.
This story was Everything!!!! The characters although flawed, we're so perfectly matched. Can't wait for the next installment.
Love Ally Fleming and the wonderful story telling.
September 11, 2018
Good read
This is another good read in the Sleeping Giants series. Rutger and Lu overcame their troubled past to find true love. Excited for the next book in the series.
This is another good read in the Sleeping Giants series. Rutger and Lu overcame their troubled past to find true love. Excited for the next book in the series.
September 24, 2018
Define
This was a very good read from Altonya. We got to really know Rutger and LuCarolyn. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait for Slay and Prin's book.
This was a very good read from Altonya. We got to really know Rutger and LuCarolyn. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait for Slay and Prin's book.
September 25, 2018
Another one bites the dust
Another couple down....And 1 more to go. A little long winded, this book, but was still pretty good. Can't wait for Prin's story
Another couple down....And 1 more to go. A little long winded, this book, but was still pretty good. Can't wait for Prin's story
December 13, 2021
This series just keeps getting better
A great series loving the characters and now with multiple marriages and some babies it would seem that more great things are on the horizon
A great series loving the characters and now with multiple marriages and some babies it would seem that more great things are on the horizon
February 9, 2022
Best so far
I thought this series couldn't get any better but this was my favorite out of this series so far. So many high points!!!
I thought this series couldn't get any better but this was my favorite out of this series so far. So many high points!!!
September 23, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed reading LuCarolyn's and Rutger's story. Ally Fleming did a good job with character development and showing how Lu and Rut were determine to not let their past define and rule their present and future.
Loving this series.
Loving this series.
October 10, 2018
While our past is important and is integral in a lot of the situations we may find ourselves in and the decisions we make, it doesn’t have to define us. We see this in Ally Fleming’s aka AlTonya Washington’s latest novel, Defined. Rutger and LuCarolyn’s “desire not to be defined by their shortcomings but their desire to triumph over them” was ever apparent in the latest installment of the Sleeping Giants series.
I’ll warn you now. If you haven’t read the first two in the series I suggest you stop now, read those and come back to this review.
I’ll wait.
You’re back? Ok, great.
We’ve gradually fallen in love with these eight individuals and so far we’ve witnessed the blossoming of two couples in Intoxicated and Conquered.
I must admit that Defined took me by surprise in a great way. We got a lot of backstory in the prologues for both Lu and Rutger. That automatically set the tone for this novel and let readers know that ripping off the bandaid would be a lot harder this go around.
I expected Rutger Eliades to be the most mysterious and perhaps the most complicated guy out of the four male friends. Without getting Slayte’s story yet, I think I may be right. Mercuri, Pope, Rutger, and Slayte have been through it all together and have found a way out of the darkness that has surrounded them since they were young boys. They’ve all handled their demons in different ways and while I wouldn’t consider any of them necessarily expressive, Rut was definitely different. He’s a bit more lethal, with more brute force, and the willingness to go to the extreme and suffer less remorse than the others. Maybe.
He’s content to live a life of isolation because he thinks it what he deserves as he waits to exact his revenge on people of the past. Subconsciously after seeing two of his friends fall in love, he wonders if maybe, just maybe, something like that awaits him.
LuCarolyn Young has a larger than life personality. She’s a smart, take no prisoners movie producer in Hollywood perfectly fine with being alone while making sure her three best friends, Bear, Prin, and Tee get the love they deserve, especially after the horrific night they endured years earlier. She doesn’t need love once her friends have it, at least that what she thinks. Blame it on her misplaced guilt.
Without making a long review even longer, Lu and Rut were bound to fall for each other. The passion and attraction was evident from the first time they laid eyes on each other. In Defined, they fall into a relationship that is intoxicating and dangerous. We pick up where we left off with the various mysteries and with old foes appearing out of the woodwork once again.
AlTonya aka Ally knows how to write a romantic suspense and we are not left wanting with this novel either. The twists and turns don’t stop coming and more breadcrumbs are sprinkled in this novel.
If you are a fan of the series, you will like this latest addition. If you are not familiar with these couples, start from the beginning with Intoxicated, to avoid confusion.
When I first began this series I always knew that Princess Holland would be the most mysterious friend and the little pieces we got in this novel proves that I will be right. I am looking forward to reading her story which I assume may be the last in the Sleeping Giants series.
However, we’ve seen a nice number of secondary characters thus far in the series that I wouldn’t mind a spinoff series or two. Just putting it out there. 🙂
I’ll warn you now. If you haven’t read the first two in the series I suggest you stop now, read those and come back to this review.
I’ll wait.
You’re back? Ok, great.
We’ve gradually fallen in love with these eight individuals and so far we’ve witnessed the blossoming of two couples in Intoxicated and Conquered.
I must admit that Defined took me by surprise in a great way. We got a lot of backstory in the prologues for both Lu and Rutger. That automatically set the tone for this novel and let readers know that ripping off the bandaid would be a lot harder this go around.
I expected Rutger Eliades to be the most mysterious and perhaps the most complicated guy out of the four male friends. Without getting Slayte’s story yet, I think I may be right. Mercuri, Pope, Rutger, and Slayte have been through it all together and have found a way out of the darkness that has surrounded them since they were young boys. They’ve all handled their demons in different ways and while I wouldn’t consider any of them necessarily expressive, Rut was definitely different. He’s a bit more lethal, with more brute force, and the willingness to go to the extreme and suffer less remorse than the others. Maybe.
He’s content to live a life of isolation because he thinks it what he deserves as he waits to exact his revenge on people of the past. Subconsciously after seeing two of his friends fall in love, he wonders if maybe, just maybe, something like that awaits him.
LuCarolyn Young has a larger than life personality. She’s a smart, take no prisoners movie producer in Hollywood perfectly fine with being alone while making sure her three best friends, Bear, Prin, and Tee get the love they deserve, especially after the horrific night they endured years earlier. She doesn’t need love once her friends have it, at least that what she thinks. Blame it on her misplaced guilt.
Without making a long review even longer, Lu and Rut were bound to fall for each other. The passion and attraction was evident from the first time they laid eyes on each other. In Defined, they fall into a relationship that is intoxicating and dangerous. We pick up where we left off with the various mysteries and with old foes appearing out of the woodwork once again.
AlTonya aka Ally knows how to write a romantic suspense and we are not left wanting with this novel either. The twists and turns don’t stop coming and more breadcrumbs are sprinkled in this novel.
If you are a fan of the series, you will like this latest addition. If you are not familiar with these couples, start from the beginning with Intoxicated, to avoid confusion.
When I first began this series I always knew that Princess Holland would be the most mysterious friend and the little pieces we got in this novel proves that I will be right. I am looking forward to reading her story which I assume may be the last in the Sleeping Giants series.
However, we’ve seen a nice number of secondary characters thus far in the series that I wouldn’t mind a spinoff series or two. Just putting it out there. 🙂
September 19, 2018
Yeah This Is Good!!
There was a times when men walked this earth and they handled business.Well the writer reminds us of this from the beginning to the end.Our hero.Rutger is a man's man and he is sexy and nonsense about doing it.His girl.LuCarolyn is just what he needs to ground him.This is one sexy sizzling couple that keeps you on your toes and just wishing you could see this unfold in real life.We get two people who are running and avoiding,its great when they realize that they are running to one another.This is just a really good story ,the plot is good as well as storyline.This story stays to the main theme but goes beyond and it is a pleasure to the senses.If you are looking for a new series to read then this is the one.I just hope it doesn't take to long for the next and we get to see peaks later on,say the children.
There was a times when men walked this earth and they handled business.Well the writer reminds us of this from the beginning to the end.Our hero.Rutger is a man's man and he is sexy and nonsense about doing it.His girl.LuCarolyn is just what he needs to ground him.This is one sexy sizzling couple that keeps you on your toes and just wishing you could see this unfold in real life.We get two people who are running and avoiding,its great when they realize that they are running to one another.This is just a really good story ,the plot is good as well as storyline.This story stays to the main theme but goes beyond and it is a pleasure to the senses.If you are looking for a new series to read then this is the one.I just hope it doesn't take to long for the next and we get to see peaks later on,say the children.
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