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Running with the Devil #5
Hard Lessons
No sound, Mira. No crying, no sobbing, no screaming, no protesting, no moaning. No words. Not even a whimper. What happens when Mira, superstar Las Vegas prosecuting attorney goes toe-to-toe with Jack Creed, dark, dangerous mafia man? What happens when Mira puts Jack’s brother away for 15 years for what she deems a BDSM-related murder? Jack gets mad is what happens! He decides the pretty lawyer needs a few Hard Lessons of her own to bring her to heel. While he’s schooling Mira on her true submissive nature, someone is chipping away at his criminal empire, murdering his men and interfering with his operations. Jack needs his brother out of jail and back in the game and he’ll do anything to make it happen, including exploiting Mira’s vulnerabilities. This is a story of seduction, betrayal, and second chances. It explicitly explores elements of BDSM including bondage, dominance, submission, and pain play. For adults (18+) only. Hard Lessons is Book 5 of the Running with the Devil Series. Each book in the series is standalone but are connected by common themes and characters. This is a contemporary romance with plenty of suspense and intrigue. No cliffhanger, no cheating, and a very sexy happy ending. This book contains mature themes, violence, and language, so for adults only (18+). About Running with the Devil book series It’s so good to be bad! Bad boys who don’t take no for an answer and the women who take them on! Long-standing rivalries, buried secrets, shifting loyalties, and steamy encounters! Running with the Devil is a contemporary 12-book Russian Mafia series that takes readers on a thrill ride of suspense and romance. Other books in this series The Darkest Running with the Devil Book 1 Secrets inside Running with the Devil Book 2 Black Knight (formerly Black Surrender): Running with the Devil Book 3 Without Running with the Devil Book 4 Hard Running with the Devil Book 5 Courting Running with the Devil Book 6 Running with the Devil Book 7 Past Running with the Devil Book 8 Wild Running with the Devil Book 9 Fallen Running with the Devil Book 10 Running with the Devil Book 11 House of Running with the Devil Book 12 ***Get a HUGE discount by buying the Boxsets!!!*** Running with the Devil Box Sets Box Books 1-4 Box Books 5-8 Box Books 9-12
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2018
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Jasmin Quinn
39 books180 followersJasmin Quinn is a writer in her heart and soul, and loves to read and write stories with strong male and female characters. She writes intense and sexy romance with a hint of suspense, a splash of intrigue and a whole lot of Alpha male. She'll read almost any genre of fiction but is drawn mostly to romance.
When Jasmin isn't writing, she's a beta reader and editor for her author-buddies. She also likes to fuss with her website, lunch with her friends, indulge in retail therapy, and play the occasional computer game. She stays in shape by exercising her rights to her opinion.
She lives in British Columbia, Canada with her husband.
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When Jasmin isn't writing, she's a beta reader and editor for her author-buddies. She also likes to fuss with her website, lunch with her friends, indulge in retail therapy, and play the occasional computer game. She stays in shape by exercising her rights to her opinion.
She lives in British Columbia, Canada with her husband.
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November 5, 2018
All the heroine did throughout the book was cry!
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May 29, 2019
Was more abuse than anything. I don’t mind a BDSM book with true scenes related to this subject but this book was not that. The relationship between the leads was just bad and I ended up skipping through a lot of the book just to get to the end. I kept hoping the heroine would just get the courage to leave but she just seemed to have no self worth. This is the second book I have read by this author and I didn’t like either. This was slightly better than the first but I will not be reading anything else by this author again.
October 25, 2018
Oh my goodness Jack even set my panties on fire! How could Mira even resist? The man is the ultimate alpha male character. Sure there were times I wanted to clobber him but he also made the book so exciting to read. Mira is an extremely intelligent woman who has a little trouble admitting to what she really wants and needs but don't worry Jack helps her come to grips with it. I was also excited to see a couple of familiar faces from a previous book which enhanced this reading experience for me. Don't get me wrong it wasn't all smooth sailing but then what would grab your attention and keep you reading if it was? I am extremely excited to have found this series . I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Happy Reading!
October 22, 2018
Wow!! What an epic story!! Mira & Jack’s story will definitely take you on one heck of a ride!! There were so many times I wanted to throat punch Jack. He’s just so dominant that it borderlines being crazy. However, his love for Mira is definitely there, and she loves him just as hard. If you love dominant, Alpha males, you’ll love this book!! Really enjoyed this read.
October 25, 2018
This is my first read by Jasmin Quinn and it will not be my last! What can I say about this book? WOW!! Absolutely fantastic! If you like romance, dominant men, sizzling chemistry and great storyline then, this is the book to read. In the beginning, I didn’t know how I felt about the lead male character, Jack, because he was so dominant, but I slowly warmed up to him. The sex scenes between him and Mira are quite steamy, toe curling and will make your heart race. This book is definitely a re-read for me, so what are you waiting for 1-click today you won't be disappointed!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy.
October 28, 2018
Wavering 4.5 or 5
Agree it was a good story. Liked the intrigue, the character interaction, and the flaming fire love scenes. But Mira was a little on the weak side. She sure did a lot of crying and wavering in her feelings for Jack. But maybe it was love that made her weak.
Agree it was a good story. Liked the intrigue, the character interaction, and the flaming fire love scenes. But Mira was a little on the weak side. She sure did a lot of crying and wavering in her feelings for Jack. But maybe it was love that made her weak.
October 26, 2018
Holy smokes!!! This book was so good I could not put it down!! Jack is the perfect dominant, crime boss who takes what he wants and doesn’t apologize for it. Mira is just holding on for dear life. We start in a courtroom during a murder trial and the story quickly turns into a battle of wills and explosive interactions!
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October 26, 2018#erotica #new #release $2.99 #abuse #bdsm #darkromance
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December 6, 2018
What a turnabout! Jack Creed is the arch enemy in the last book; now he's the hero of this one...Takes a few moments to get on board with the switch, but boy is it worth it. What a guy! Absolutely droolworthy! The sex is off the charts and the atmosphere somewhere way above boiling point.
The story is different from the rest of the series too. No one is on the run, no one is hiding from the Russian mafia. (I don't think...Was a little distracted by the incredible scenes unfolding with every page!) Mira's only job is to get his brother out of jail...Woe betide her if she fails. But Jack isn't all that he seems. He has more on his plate than first appears. And it's not all about his brother or his business ventures. Something will bring this ultimate Alpha to his knees before the book is done.
Brilliant read! Do not miss!
The story is different from the rest of the series too. No one is on the run, no one is hiding from the Russian mafia. (I don't think...Was a little distracted by the incredible scenes unfolding with every page!) Mira's only job is to get his brother out of jail...Woe betide her if she fails. But Jack isn't all that he seems. He has more on his plate than first appears. And it's not all about his brother or his business ventures. Something will bring this ultimate Alpha to his knees before the book is done.
Brilliant read! Do not miss!
November 5, 2018
I liked it but I think Jack was a bit much on the over bearing side, not popular opinion, but I’m surprised there was never a time she left him instead of him leaving her...again, and him having to grovel a bit instead of having the upper hand throughout the entire book. It was extremely well written characters were hot and everything was great apart from the fact I think it should have been a stronger female character. I completely understand why she was crying all the time, and if other people don’t, they need to open their eyes and understand the force used against her. I don’t think it should have been a happy ending without a bit of an equaliser.
November 9, 2018
Completely different from the rest of the series
Finally, we have Jack Creed’s story. Mia is the lawyer prosecuting his brother for murder, but she has a history with Creed. Five years after their first encounter, they have some issues to ... sort out.
I enjoyed the fact that it was not obvious who was the ‘baddie’ in this book. Was it Jack or someone else? How would his relationship with Mia progress? Bear in mind, he is not painted in a favourable light in the previous book ...
Enjoy working it out.
Finally, we have Jack Creed’s story. Mia is the lawyer prosecuting his brother for murder, but she has a history with Creed. Five years after their first encounter, they have some issues to ... sort out.
I enjoyed the fact that it was not obvious who was the ‘baddie’ in this book. Was it Jack or someone else? How would his relationship with Mia progress? Bear in mind, he is not painted in a favourable light in the previous book ...
Enjoy working it out.
January 22, 2019
Hot. Real hot. He’s an asshat, and I’m still undecided if he grovel enough (if at all), but it was quite satisfactory. It might be because he was totally non-nonsense. If someone like Jack order me to forgive him, I probably would.
August 30, 2019
Umm hello awesome book
This was a heck of a story. I want more of these two. I was really into the give and take of the story it was mostly take lol. A bit on the dark side but not overly so.
This was a heck of a story. I want more of these two. I was really into the give and take of the story it was mostly take lol. A bit on the dark side but not overly so.
October 8, 2019
Hard Lessons
Your are awesome your books are so detailed the drama and suspense and all the excitement and the hard love.The characters are awesome. And you are an AWESOME writer.
Your are awesome your books are so detailed the drama and suspense and all the excitement and the hard love.The characters are awesome. And you are an AWESOME writer.
February 24, 2020
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This book was not my thing I touched the highlights so that as I read on I would know what was going on, nothing wrong with it just not my thing.
This book was not my thing I touched the highlights so that as I read on I would know what was going on, nothing wrong with it just not my thing.
July 21, 2019
Ok
Two stars, because the female character was to weak and pathetic, I get the whole sub and dom thing but jeez really, it made me not want to keep reading, it's a standalone but I like how it gives you a little bit about the other books in this series.
Two stars, because the female character was to weak and pathetic, I get the whole sub and dom thing but jeez really, it made me not want to keep reading, it's a standalone but I like how it gives you a little bit about the other books in this series.
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December 13, 2019DNF 80%
Couldn't stand jack, he was self-righteous and didn't grovel at all even though he betrayed Mira twice and he just expected her to forgive him.
Close to the end and their relationship was still abusive. No redeeming arc at all. And no it ain't a BDSM erotica book, nothing about their relationship was truly BDSM. Kinky? Yes. But even in BDSM there are rules (safe, sane, consensual, safewords) that give the submissive an "out" of the scene. Not here. Just because Mira is "wet" or gets to "come" and seems to be "okay" with what jack does to her in retrospect, does not mean she was a willing participant in the beginning. Even though "her body is willing" does not mean it isn't rape, if she says no.
Jack is controlling, manipulative and constantly forcing his will on her. And no, I love you, is not an excuse for everything. At the end Mira's characters just seemed broken and without substance.
And even though Jack is supposed to be an anti hero and this a dark romance, this book just pissed me off.
Couldn't stand jack, he was self-righteous and didn't grovel at all even though he betrayed Mira twice and he just expected her to forgive him.
Close to the end and their relationship was still abusive. No redeeming arc at all. And no it ain't a BDSM erotica book, nothing about their relationship was truly BDSM. Kinky? Yes. But even in BDSM there are rules (safe, sane, consensual, safewords) that give the submissive an "out" of the scene. Not here. Just because Mira is "wet" or gets to "come" and seems to be "okay" with what jack does to her in retrospect, does not mean she was a willing participant in the beginning. Even though "her body is willing" does not mean it isn't rape, if she says no.
Jack is controlling, manipulative and constantly forcing his will on her. And no, I love you, is not an excuse for everything. At the end Mira's characters just seemed broken and without substance.
And even though Jack is supposed to be an anti hero and this a dark romance, this book just pissed me off.
February 27, 2019
Hard Lessons is a seriously Dark Romance with all the necessary elements: hard, hot sex, lust, passion, violence, betrayal, dominate alpha hero and willful, but submissive heroine.
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