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I am Luther Knight. Powerful. Businessman. I own everything and everyone around me. Until her. Lexi Adams challenges me in ways I never knew I needed. She’s defiant and stubborn, unwilling to show me her true submission. She turns my whole world upside down and no matter how much I ignore it, I can’t help but crave her. When she becomes desperate, The Club is all that she has, and I watch as she falls for her Master. She’s confused, conflicted, and unable to decide who she wants more. Me or Him. But the difference between her and I? I know what I want. Her. And I won’t stop until I have her at my side. Forever.

367 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2019

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J.M. Walker

103 books1,224 followers
J.M. Walker, a Canadian author, is an Amazon bestseller who also hit USA Today with Wanted: An Outlaw Anthology. She loves all things books, pigs and lip gloss. She is happily married to the man who inspires all of her Heroes and continues to make her weak in the knees every single day.

"Above all, be the HEROINE of your own life..." ~ Nora Ephron

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Profile Image for Dora Koutsoukou .
2,272 reviews724 followers
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November 9, 2019
Dnf @ 64% The spectacular cover and the intriguing blurb got my attention immediately!!
Despite the well written story, I was a little bit tired of the repetitive sex between Luther and Lexi.
If I had realised the bdsm topic in this story, I wouldn’t have started reading it, because I was not in the mood...
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March 14, 2020
🎁 FREE on Amazon today (3/14/2020)! 🎁
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November 6, 2019
Dnf’d at 6%
What the hell? A guy comes barreling ass through your door, after having beat up your brother... he threatens you... throws you around, grabs your lady parts and tells you that you’re basically going to sell your body to pay him back money your brother owes to him, rips your hair out and then proceeds to tell you that when you do in fact have sex, it will be because you want to... and then when he leaves, although you’re scared shitless through this whole ordeal (as one would rightly be!!!!!!!!) you’re first thought is about how sexy the guy is? Nope! Can’t do it!
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November 7, 2019


Lexi needs to save her brother. He owes a powerful, dangerous man, and Lexi's only way of paying the debt is by giving him herself. Can she do it? Should she do it...

The simple answer is yes. But, there isn't really simple in Luther and Lexi's story, because there are all kinds of things happening, even aside from just the burgeoning feelings they're developing. But let's talk about those feelings, because they're the heart and soul of Unexpected Surrender. First off, you must know that this is a seriously, seriously sexy story. It has shades of BDSM in it, after all, the club where they meet is that kind of club. And Luther wants, no, demands, Lexi's submission. The question is, will she, can she, submit? But not just her body, but her heart and soul, too. Because Luther is an all or nothing kind of guy. He may be a bit flummoxed by the actual emotions he has for Lexi, but the rest he knows just what to do with. And damn does he do what he wishes!!



Even aside from the emotional aspect, though, everything else about Unexpected Surrender is also top notch reading. The plot is complex, fast paced, and all the characters are riveting. This is really J.M. Walker at her absolute best!!



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Profile Image for Sarah Green.
1,864 reviews15 followers
April 19, 2020
Made myself read until the end

Stunning cover
Great story line
Not so great on the whole deliverance

There were parts that would make me feel eager for more, but felt a lot confused as well. I don't mind if there's a lot of sex or no sex at all, but only when it feels natural or tactful.
The whole thing with Charlie and Georgio baffled me.
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106 reviews3 followers
July 3, 2021
I loved this book! Luther was the moral greyness I needed!! The smut was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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5,211 reviews73 followers
January 14, 2020
I received a copy of the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

I am Luther Knight. Powerful. Businessman. I own everything around me Until her. Lexi Adams challenges me in ways I never knew I needed. She's defiant and stubborn, unwilling to show me her true submission. She turns my whole world upside down and no matter how much I ignore it, I can't help but crave her. When she becomes desperate, The Club is all that she has, and I watch as she falls for her Master. She's confused, conflicted, and unable to decide who she wants more. Me or Him. But the difference between her and I? I know what I want. Her. And I won't stop until I have her at my side. Forever

This book is so good and I really loved reading it. I'm a huge J.M Walker reader and this one doesn't let you down if you know and love her work. This is the story of Lexi and Luther. They have quiet the story to tell and I can tell you that is a little dark and twisted, but they really have their moments of discovery in more ways than one. Lexi needs to save her brother. He has gotten himself in quiet the mess and owes some very dangerous people. The only way that Lexi is ever going to be able to get him out of the mess he is in is to give herself to the man in question. They have one smoking hot story to tell and I can tell you that you do not want to miss this book no matter what you do. Go, grab it and get to reading.
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384 reviews13 followers
October 29, 2019
Deliciously and deviously captivating. When you war between loyal obligation and your own desires you discover just how far you’ll go to secure your future. You’ll also learn that you can’t do it alone and maybe you need someone to partially shield you, to stand beside you and you’ll learn that man is Luther Knight.
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4,395 reviews42 followers
November 5, 2019
5 BEAUTIFUL TORTURE STARS!! Holy Moly.....what did I just read?!?! A delicious, hot and sexy story that gave me all the feels. Luther and Lexi's story will beautifully torture you all the way through, so sit back and enjoy yourself. J.M. Walker has gave us a page turning book that you can't put down.
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3,620 reviews36 followers
November 17, 2019
This story kept me on my toes, there were twists and turns galore as well as some very smexy scenes. Luther and Lexi will set your ereader on fire and then you'll want to throw it while screaming WHATTTT?!?

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60 reviews
April 27, 2020
Confusing

I liked it. I liked the writing, the storyline, the relationship. But I was so confused through all of it. There were so many plot twists I couldn't keep up. Everything around Charlie and georgio I still don't understand. Other than that, a good read
1,357 reviews4 followers
December 2, 2019
This book was just ok for me. There really was too much drama and it made it unbelievable and hard to just sink into the story for me.
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3,299 reviews24 followers
October 17, 2021
A Gripping, Twisted & Intense🔥Ride! Awesome Story & Listen🎧📚🎧

Unexpected Surrender
By: J.M. Walker
Narrated by: Veronica Harder, Mark Harrietha

J.M. Walker continues to wow me with this exceptional novel and an unexpected mind-blow of a story, one that grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it for the entire book. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with, they are easy to fall for and care about too. Lexi Adams is trying to keep her family deli business a float, it is just her and her brother Charlie, he was helping her with the bills, but she quickly learns he has not paid the bills in months. She also learns he has gotten himself in deep with some shady people. Making matters worse, he owes them money and no other than the notorious Luther Knight comes looking for it and threatens Charlie. Lexi goes into protective mode and tells Luther to not harm her brother, that she will do anything to get him the money he owes him, Luther tells her he has a way she can repay him and leaves her with a contact to call. A desperate Lexi calls the number he gave her and instructed where to go, a place called ”The Club” where she will be trained and prepped for a master. Lexi is juggling several roles, working in the deli and trying to help keep her brother alive, the visits from Luther are not helping matters, they only confuse her more, she is not sure why or how but part of her wants him but the rational part hates him for wanting to kill her brother. This is such an amazing dark romantic suspense, the story is cleverly plotted with plenty of drama, angst, action, mind-blowing twists and turns, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and some hot romance with a side of kink. J.M. Walker, thank you for another fantastic story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the terrific narration, Veronica Harder and Mark Harrietha are the perfect cast to bring these characters and their story to life. They had a complete understanding of the characters they portrayed, gave each a voice that suited their character’s persona to a tee, sounding believable in every role they played and just as I pictured the characters to sound. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and projected them into their performance. These two are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this fantastic listen.

Thank you Spectrum Audiobooks!
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5,139 reviews55 followers
November 3, 2021
Unexpected Surrender
By: J.M. Walker
Narrated by: Veronica Harder, Mark Harrietha

From the first chapter, this book is captivating. Charlie is in trouble. Running with the wrong people. He has put his family business and sister, Lexi, in danger. After being threatened by Luther Knight, Lexi takes matters into her own hands to did what she needs to keep her family safe. Becoming a submissive for money in the local club is her option, and while not her choice of paying off the debt, she finds herself enamored with her new master. But will she earn enough to save her family? And will she keep feelings out of the club? And what about her attraction to the dangerous Luther? J.M. Walker is new to me and I was blown away with this action packed, dangerous, steamy story. Every scene is dynamic, with amazing characters and an unpredictable outcome. Luther is quit the man. Attractive, dangerous, alpha male, he is protective and has Lexi’s best interest it’s heart. I love Lexi’s ability to adapt and find her way through a huge mess. Plus the twists and turns kept me on edge! It’s just the kind of listen I was looking for.

Veronica Harder and Mark Harrietha our our narrators and I enjoyed both of them. They are both new to me and I love finding new voices. Harder as Lexi brings out her adventurous side, and we can feel her conflict between her family and attraction to Luther. I loved Harrietha as Luther! He gives him the gritty, raw, alpha tone and he makes it easy to picture him. Good story with good narration.
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492 reviews
October 16, 2021
WOW!! My mind is completely blown away. Unexpected Surrender is exquisitely written, gripping, sensual, and wholly captivating. J.M. Walker is one talented author; her writing is sophisticated, expressive, and daring with vivid imagery with enthralling and brilliantly developed characters. Lexi and Luther are authentic, three-dimensional, complex with genuine emotional depth. Their story is intense, passionate, erotic, poignant, thrilling, addictive, and absolutely riveting. The drama, emotional turmoil, suspense, shocking twists and turns made the story exceptional, unpredictable, and exciting, keeping me on the very edge of my seat. I cannot wait to listen to J.M. Walker's next release; she is definitely made to my follow-list.

Superb narration by Veronica Harder and Mark Harrietha. Both honed in on the characters, captured then portrayed the nuances of their personalities, emotions, and connections. They made the audiobook even more engaging. Unexpected Surrender is a well-narrated and brilliantly written thrilling dark romance, one I'll wholeheartedly recommend.
1,525 reviews45 followers
September 13, 2025
Lexi was struggling to pay bills, make ends meet and it only got worse when her brother turned up beaten, and the man that did it behind him. Luther, he did however give her a card and that it might help with the debt that her brother owed him.
Luther has never met anyone that hold his interest like Lexi but she’s denying anything between them.
Lexi didn’t realise that the club gave her something she was missing, she needed control taken away from her, she needed to let someone take care of her for a change. The problem was there was Luther, and he knew what he was doing, and she felt guilty about the club.
Luther couldn’t do it anymore, he needed to let Lexi know that her master and him were one and the same, she surrenders to her master easily, but not to him. Luther realises that Lexi is stronger than he thought, but will she be able to handle everything, including what he needs.
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8 reviews
May 3, 2022
Great promise, cringy execution,

Oh man, I think I got whiplash from reading this. The first plot twist was reaching but believable, the 4th or 5th after that, were not. It read like the author didnt know where the story was going so she just covered all bases out of 5 possible avenues.
The main characters personas Started off Great and then fell apart during the plot twists. My biggest peeve was the female lead. The build up to a scene with the male lead, she'd be all on board, then all of a sudden she would have to pause to demand this big serious talk that they needed, right that minute. The H would say no and she would just be like "oh, ok", it didn't add any thing.
Over all could have been executed a lot better but the bare bones of the story held promise.
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1,776 reviews13 followers
May 1, 2022
Wow! This story is articulately written. It is intense, alluring, passionate, unpredicable, extremely emotional, and
highly entertaining, this is one story I couldn't get enough of, I was mesmerized and totally emmersed page after page.
There are moments that are heartbreaking, thought provoking but it absolutely brilliant and delightful
memorable.
The narrator did a spectacular job with the story, I could tune into every single emotion of each character. An read exhilarating with the most beautiful ending.
This free audio copy is a gem, I'm glad I found this new author and it's my pleasure to read and review this book.
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35 reviews
February 4, 2022
wow

Tw: violence, prostitution

Ok this book is hot! Like hot hot!! It is of course a dark romance and it can get dark but let me tell you it’s so worth it!! Also the plot of this book outside of the spicy Parts was amazing! It really was like a roller coaster because things kept happening and then The Who done it kept happening and it really had me glued to my kindle until the end! Absolutely recommend! And one of the best parts is it’s a stand alone!! I love series don’t get me wrong but some times you need the complete story all in one and boy does this book deliver!!
Profile Image for Lynne Garlick.
2,477 reviews27 followers
November 11, 2019
No. Words!!

Holy mother fudging fudgesticks!!! This book has done more than twist my melon!! Luther Knight.......just hold that name on your tongue for a few minutes! *bends at the knees to draw in much needed air!
This book gave me whiplash, so much is going on, double crossing, back stabbing and in amongst all that is the relationship between Luther and Lexi. It's hotter than the sun!! Honestly I was on the edge of my seat the when way through! Flipping brilliant!!
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298 reviews2 followers
November 19, 2019
Wow

I want to write this review while still fresh in my mind. I loved all the characters in this book. I was able to develop then in my mind quickly, yet their roles kept evolving until the very end. This book is full of angst, suspense, action, hot BDSM sex and most of all love. I want to stay in their world and read more. Luther and Lexi are my new favorite couple. I would love to hear the story of Vee and Charlie from their POV.
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224 reviews
April 1, 2020
Well holy mother of mercy! This is my first book from this author and it was one hell of a ride! Hot, steamy, mysterious and fast paced, this book is dark and not for the faint hearted!

I really enjoyed the style of writing, the storyline and the characters. I did wonder what I might have got myself in for in the beginning but as I sped through the pages I found the book impossible to put down! I’m very much looking forward to more books from J. M. Walker!
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4 reviews
July 9, 2021
I’d have to say those is a favorite of mine in awhile! Absolutely enjoyed the story line and did not expect some of the things that came to light towards the end. Kept me on my toes and interested. Also very descriptive and would say it’s pretty fire for scene descriptions too ;) thank you! May have to read it again sometime since it only took me a day and a half and will look at some of your other books. Highly recommend!
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4,920 reviews22 followers
March 13, 2022
This is an excellent and captivating steamy Dark Romance. Luther and Lexi's story is intricate and enthralling. Their chemistry is sizzling hot. Lexi's brother Charlie is enigmatic. The characters are great and complex. I liked the unpredictable twists and turns. The storyline is filled with danger, mystery, action, and suspense. Veronica Harder and Mark Harrietha did a great job with the narration. If you like Dark Romance, this one is for you! I HIGHLY recommend it.
Profile Image for Angie Sakai.
47 reviews
September 16, 2023
This book needs warnings! There are some very specific things that could be triggering if you don’t understand them!

Lexi and Luther… what a odd coupling. Their story has twists and turns that you do not see coming.

At one point, I almost gave up on the book entirely but, I pushed on and I’m glad I did. The twists made it better but, they were also predictable— at least to me.

All in all, it was a good, hot, and steamy read.
Profile Image for Jolene Huber.
878 reviews11 followers
November 5, 2019
The Devil You Know

Lexi is trying her hardest to make a go at running her family's deli. Her brother Charlie isn't being helpful. He dug them a hole it is going to take Lexi some serious digging to get out of without getting anyone killed. Luther is the devil the deal was made with. Little does she know how hard he is to resist. Loved this book!
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5,145 reviews15 followers
February 22, 2020
3.75 stars

I really liked the premise of this book. The first chapter had me totally sucked in. I was very into the story until the whole mystery with Charlie came about. It lost plausibility and was confusing as to the why and motivation behind the betrayal. However, a great ending.
208 reviews
March 21, 2020
Unexpected awesome story!

This is not your typical love story. It is a mystery who done it, with kink and danger. It will keep you on your toes and make you want to keep turning the pages! Loved this book! Is nice to read something different. Just when I think I got it figured out, nope plot twist.
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997 reviews13 followers
August 17, 2020
Everything

A bit of everything from S&M to drama to sorrow to sweet romance and very steamy scenes.

Was a quick read with lots going on between lies, deceit, and twisted moments. Could have easily made this into a longer read or even a series for other characters.

Three epilogue rounded out this hotly anticipated ending.
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