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A sexy BDSM alpha male romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.
Billionaire and hotel tycoon Ian Douglas has a strong interest in what he considers “dark passions.”
And his new conquest is none other than Stephanie Halbrook.
Stephanie is a day care center owner with little experience in the romance department.
She lives a simple life and has zero interest in sex…
But when she meets Ian everything changes…
He opens up to her a sexual experience she never thought possible!
And through it all Ian surprises himself by falling in love with Stephanie!
But as they grow closer Stephanie finds herself flirting with danger that perhaps not even Ian can save her from.
And his dark past lurks in every corner…
Will falling in love with Ian prove fatal?
Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.
Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot, you'll want your own dangerously handsome billionaire!
Billionaire and hotel tycoon Ian Douglas has a strong interest in what he considers “dark passions.”
And his new conquest is none other than Stephanie Halbrook.
Stephanie is a day care center owner with little experience in the romance department.
She lives a simple life and has zero interest in sex…
But when she meets Ian everything changes…
He opens up to her a sexual experience she never thought possible!
And through it all Ian surprises himself by falling in love with Stephanie!
But as they grow closer Stephanie finds herself flirting with danger that perhaps not even Ian can save her from.
And his dark past lurks in every corner…
Will falling in love with Ian prove fatal?
Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.
Suitable for over 18s only due to sex scenes so hot, you'll want your own dangerously handsome billionaire!
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2019
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August 25, 2019
Very Enjoyable
Wow I really enjoy reading this series. The characters are exciting and passionate with a plot that is entertaining with suspense and intrigue. I understand why you should be 18 because it's sizzling hot with sex scenes that burn up the pages. There is only one thing I would change it would enjoy these stories even more if each book was in three parts, but still its a fantastic and amazing series to read
Wow I really enjoy reading this series. The characters are exciting and passionate with a plot that is entertaining with suspense and intrigue. I understand why you should be 18 because it's sizzling hot with sex scenes that burn up the pages. There is only one thing I would change it would enjoy these stories even more if each book was in three parts, but still its a fantastic and amazing series to read
May 29, 2020
Ian is a hotel tycoon who tends to have casual relationships with women. All of that changes when he meets day care center owner Stephanie Halbrook. After being hurt in her last relationship, Stephanie is preoccupied with her career and has no interest in dating. When she meets Ian, she can't deny her attraction to him. As the two of them embark on a romantic relationship, they must figure out how to deal with conflicts and people who are trying to keep them apart.
I absolutely loved this book. DRAMA. DRAMA. DRAMA. It was like reading a salacious soap opera filled with passion, suspense, danger, and intrigue. As soon as it appears the couple overcomes one obstacle, here comes another one right around the corner.
I took a break from reading Katie Dowe's books because so many of them featured a woman who had to fight for the man to love her. The thing I enjoyed about this book is that Ian immediately knew how he felt about Stephanie and nothing was going to keep him from pursuing her. He had to win her over, not the other way around. In order for them to be together, they both had to expose their insecurities, become vulnerable, and completely accept each other. They had the kind of relationship you would expect for mature adults. I look forward to reading this book again.
I absolutely loved this book. DRAMA. DRAMA. DRAMA. It was like reading a salacious soap opera filled with passion, suspense, danger, and intrigue. As soon as it appears the couple overcomes one obstacle, here comes another one right around the corner.
I took a break from reading Katie Dowe's books because so many of them featured a woman who had to fight for the man to love her. The thing I enjoyed about this book is that Ian immediately knew how he felt about Stephanie and nothing was going to keep him from pursuing her. He had to win her over, not the other way around. In order for them to be together, they both had to expose their insecurities, become vulnerable, and completely accept each other. They had the kind of relationship you would expect for mature adults. I look forward to reading this book again.
April 23, 2020
Ian: BWWM,Billionaire,Alpha Male Romance (Members From Money Season Two by Katie Dowe
I tried not to read this book because it didn't grab me right away man am I glad I did! This book has everything that a tragic love Story should offer, attempted murder, vandalism, heartbreak, dark sex, innocent three beautiful women a hunk of a handsome man and. new love. Ian is a love them leave them kind of guy until he meets Stephanie the innocent. Becky his stepmother introduces him to the dark side and Lillian his dumped lover plots revenge. Read the book! For mature readers 18 and above.
I tried not to read this book because it didn't grab me right away man am I glad I did! This book has everything that a tragic love Story should offer, attempted murder, vandalism, heartbreak, dark sex, innocent three beautiful women a hunk of a handsome man and. new love. Ian is a love them leave them kind of guy until he meets Stephanie the innocent. Becky his stepmother introduces him to the dark side and Lillian his dumped lover plots revenge. Read the book! For mature readers 18 and above.
July 29, 2024
Ian & Stephanie
True love has no timeline and has no concept of social status… They met literally by accident, she bumped into his very expensive car and insisted on fixing both their cars without insurance involved. His attraction to her was strong and couldn’t be ignored, and as for her is not something she would even entertain, because the handsome billionaire was way out of her league.
Ian had lost interest in his latest lady friend who thought she was going to be the future Mrs Douglas… their relationship, if you could call it that, was less than a month and because he was treating her nice by getting her material things, & in the bedroom he was outstanding… so Dr Lillian miscalculated, & scorned woman is dangerous thing.
Ian’s past had cost them a lot of damage… But love will win!!
Lillian was bad, i despised her, but Becky that woman should never see the light of day… she finally got what she deserved.
I love Ian’s dad, I hope he found someone and gets lots of grand babies to spoil.
Loved it!!
True love has no timeline and has no concept of social status… They met literally by accident, she bumped into his very expensive car and insisted on fixing both their cars without insurance involved. His attraction to her was strong and couldn’t be ignored, and as for her is not something she would even entertain, because the handsome billionaire was way out of her league.
Ian had lost interest in his latest lady friend who thought she was going to be the future Mrs Douglas… their relationship, if you could call it that, was less than a month and because he was treating her nice by getting her material things, & in the bedroom he was outstanding… so Dr Lillian miscalculated, & scorned woman is dangerous thing.
Ian’s past had cost them a lot of damage… But love will win!!
Lillian was bad, i despised her, but Becky that woman should never see the light of day… she finally got what she deserved.
I love Ian’s dad, I hope he found someone and gets lots of grand babies to spoil.
Loved it!!
June 18, 2020
Enjoyed it
Very well written. This book feels different from the rest of miss Dowe’s books, she actually spends time building their relationship. Ian and Stephanie had really great connection. Their chemistry was beautiful and palpable. Also, I loved that she gave them time to know each other; the Bondage stuff is mostly a turn off for me, but she did it in a way that it played into their love story. Probably one of my favorite of hers. 8/10 ... plus Ian was just to alluring
Very well written. This book feels different from the rest of miss Dowe’s books, she actually spends time building their relationship. Ian and Stephanie had really great connection. Their chemistry was beautiful and palpable. Also, I loved that she gave them time to know each other; the Bondage stuff is mostly a turn off for me, but she did it in a way that it played into their love story. Probably one of my favorite of hers. 8/10 ... plus Ian was just to alluring
November 26, 2020
Good read
Starting off with the elephant in the room, this is borderline 50 Shades of Grey only I found this to be a lot better. The passion that comes up between these two is far more better felt in this story than the other. I really like the development of the characters. The craziness of the ex and the craziness of the crazy should have been mother just shows how depraved people can be in life. But this story has a sweetest to it. Kind of abrupt on the ending but still a very very good read!
Starting off with the elephant in the room, this is borderline 50 Shades of Grey only I found this to be a lot better. The passion that comes up between these two is far more better felt in this story than the other. I really like the development of the characters. The craziness of the ex and the craziness of the crazy should have been mother just shows how depraved people can be in life. But this story has a sweetest to it. Kind of abrupt on the ending but still a very very good read!
November 26, 2021
I must start with this story may have triggers for some. It talks about the sexual assault of a child and mental health issues. IF these may be triggers for you, then you may not want to read this book.
Damaged does not begin to describe Ian. He was broken but functional. He did not understand the emotion of being in love with a person. His past dictated his future. He had relationships for convenience and nothing more. Stephanie had been verbally beaten down. Her self-esteem wasn't the lowest but it wasn't the greatest either. It took her a lot to understand why Ian wanted her. Her uncertainty helped her treat him like he was normal.
I liked Ian and Stephanie's story. It had a lot of twists and turns. It had crazy. I think you would enjoy it.
Damaged does not begin to describe Ian. He was broken but functional. He did not understand the emotion of being in love with a person. His past dictated his future. He had relationships for convenience and nothing more. Stephanie had been verbally beaten down. Her self-esteem wasn't the lowest but it wasn't the greatest either. It took her a lot to understand why Ian wanted her. Her uncertainty helped her treat him like he was normal.
I liked Ian and Stephanie's story. It had a lot of twists and turns. It had crazy. I think you would enjoy it.
December 24, 2022
Enjoyed,
I really did enjoy this story, no 5 stars due to the grammatical errors. Author kept using the wrong pronouns. It sounds silly to complain, but I hate having to stop the flow of the story to go back and reread and try to figure out what the sentence was meant to convey. I remember reading books like Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews... never had grammatical errors. Today’s authors (some) seem to not believe in beta readers. Too many errors in these new ebooks. Lucky these books are from the unlimited series on Kindle.
I really did enjoy this story, no 5 stars due to the grammatical errors. Author kept using the wrong pronouns. It sounds silly to complain, but I hate having to stop the flow of the story to go back and reread and try to figure out what the sentence was meant to convey. I remember reading books like Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews... never had grammatical errors. Today’s authors (some) seem to not believe in beta readers. Too many errors in these new ebooks. Lucky these books are from the unlimited series on Kindle.
November 13, 2024
Ian vs Matthias
I was unable to rate this because the contents was not about Ian and Stephanie it was about another book Matthias and Caitlin by Katie Dowe. Whoever published Ian attached the wrong story to it. Since I paid for Ian,
I should get my money worth. Publishers need to republish Ian with the right content. Matthias have the right contents in it.
I was unable to rate this because the contents was not about Ian and Stephanie it was about another book Matthias and Caitlin by Katie Dowe. Whoever published Ian attached the wrong story to it. Since I paid for Ian,
I should get my money worth. Publishers need to republish Ian with the right content. Matthias have the right contents in it.
January 21, 2021
Great Read!
I enjoyed reading this book! I really believed that this story was going to have a much different ending, but these stories do end with a hea. I definitely recommend this book to others. I believe everyone will enjoy it!
I enjoyed reading this book! I really believed that this story was going to have a much different ending, but these stories do end with a hea. I definitely recommend this book to others. I believe everyone will enjoy it!
November 28, 2022
Dangerous Love!
It’s amazing how people say they love but do they love you or your possessions. How do you tell the difference before you get involved? Love is when you realize you can’t live without the other person.
It’s amazing how people say they love but do they love you or your possessions. How do you tell the difference before you get involved? Love is when you realize you can’t live without the other person.
August 12, 2020
OMG. What a story
This was one of the best of the Billionare Alphas. Ian and Stephanie are great characters. Even though Stephanie was kind of a wuss
This was one of the best of the Billionare Alphas. Ian and Stephanie are great characters. Even though Stephanie was kind of a wuss
October 20, 2021
Amazing
I wonder how good in bed Ian was for those fluzes committing them self to commit murder. Of course money was involved but really. This an amazing story
I wonder how good in bed Ian was for those fluzes committing them self to commit murder. Of course money was involved but really. This an amazing story
April 9, 2022
great story
This book is actually really good it does give us some 50 shade vibes but other than that the story itself is actually good.
This book is actually really good it does give us some 50 shade vibes but other than that the story itself is actually good.
December 28, 2022
Grey
This was trying to be a 50 shades of Grey knockoff!!! It missed the mark. The characters were too shallow
This was trying to be a 50 shades of Grey knockoff!!! It missed the mark. The characters were too shallow
March 5, 2023
Couldn't start....
Let alone finish. As soon as I read the first few lines hinting at the bondage/whips & chains nonsense I knew I couldn't go any further...yuck. Ok...Next...
Let alone finish. As soon as I read the first few lines hinting at the bondage/whips & chains nonsense I knew I couldn't go any further...yuck. Ok...Next...
November 13, 2019
👀👀 On the BDSM tip
Well...... Ive read many of the Men from Money books...hence im in series two and I must say all are food but this one was kinky #1. Dont want to give too much away but if thats your thing then this book is worth the read.....even in 16 chapters it gives you a fullfilling taste of kink...Loved it!!!
Well...... Ive read many of the Men from Money books...hence im in series two and I must say all are food but this one was kinky #1. Dont want to give too much away but if thats your thing then this book is worth the read.....even in 16 chapters it gives you a fullfilling taste of kink...Loved it!!!
August 8, 2019
What a powerful love story!
This book was well worth waiting for the update. I enjoyed Ian and Stephanie's story immensely and was glad when both of the previous women in his life got what they deserved. Sad how some adults take advantage of children they are suppose to protect even if there is no love. The woman Ian's dad married after his mother's death took advantage of him and led him into deviant sex games and tried to hold onto him even after she was found out and divorced by his dad. Then there was the female doctor who despite him telling her there was nothing between them but sex set her sights on a long term relationship with Ian anyway. She stalked Ian and Stephanie then paid someone to destroy Stephanie's business and her vehicle. Both women thought removing Stephanie from the picture would give them a clear path to Ian but they underestimated Ian's love for Stephanie. Another excellently written Members from Money story as usual! Take another bow Katie Ian is another best seller and I enjoyed it very very much!!!!!!!!
This book was well worth waiting for the update. I enjoyed Ian and Stephanie's story immensely and was glad when both of the previous women in his life got what they deserved. Sad how some adults take advantage of children they are suppose to protect even if there is no love. The woman Ian's dad married after his mother's death took advantage of him and led him into deviant sex games and tried to hold onto him even after she was found out and divorced by his dad. Then there was the female doctor who despite him telling her there was nothing between them but sex set her sights on a long term relationship with Ian anyway. She stalked Ian and Stephanie then paid someone to destroy Stephanie's business and her vehicle. Both women thought removing Stephanie from the picture would give them a clear path to Ian but they underestimated Ian's love for Stephanie. Another excellently written Members from Money story as usual! Take another bow Katie Ian is another best seller and I enjoyed it very very much!!!!!!!!
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August 10, 2019What A Great Story!
I enjoyed the mystery and danger that surrounded this story. I also like the fact that Stephanie was not physically harmed as well as she was an innocent party to all the mayhem that was brought to her doorstep unbeknownst to her for the love of Ian. I do not like the fact that Ian’s step mother got away with hurting him, in fact, she appeared to get rewarded because she was paid off. I did not like it that he remained in touch with her as well. These behaviors were not healthy and raised red flags for both individuals. I was so disappointed in Lillian’s character. She risked her reputation and freedom for her jealousy. It was not revealed but I hope she lost her job and was run out of town after her conviction. I hope to see Ian and Stephanie show up in future editions of the Members From Money series to see how these two are coming along as their ending was abruptly concluded.
I enjoyed the mystery and danger that surrounded this story. I also like the fact that Stephanie was not physically harmed as well as she was an innocent party to all the mayhem that was brought to her doorstep unbeknownst to her for the love of Ian. I do not like the fact that Ian’s step mother got away with hurting him, in fact, she appeared to get rewarded because she was paid off. I did not like it that he remained in touch with her as well. These behaviors were not healthy and raised red flags for both individuals. I was so disappointed in Lillian’s character. She risked her reputation and freedom for her jealousy. It was not revealed but I hope she lost her job and was run out of town after her conviction. I hope to see Ian and Stephanie show up in future editions of the Members From Money series to see how these two are coming along as their ending was abruptly concluded.
August 7, 2019
This was it
Different, could not put the book down, crazy sick woman, step mom should have been nuttier ed . This was the best . I like that you are putting more adventure and thrills, in your stories. Still would like to see some muscle navy seals, marines, our our boys in the army have a story. Anyway you still write the best stories.
Different, could not put the book down, crazy sick woman, step mom should have been nuttier ed . This was the best . I like that you are putting more adventure and thrills, in your stories. Still would like to see some muscle navy seals, marines, our our boys in the army have a story. Anyway you still write the best stories.
August 9, 2019
Ian
Katie has done it again. Ian and Stephanie is a beautiful love story. There is drama and suspense, something I”m not use to in Katie’s books, but nevertheless it is a page turner. She never disappoint. I read the entire book and couldn’t put it down. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. So hurry and get your cope, enjoy.
Katie has done it again. Ian and Stephanie is a beautiful love story. There is drama and suspense, something I”m not use to in Katie’s books, but nevertheless it is a page turner. She never disappoint. I read the entire book and couldn’t put it down. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. So hurry and get your cope, enjoy.
August 9, 2019
Missed the mark
It was a poor attempt at BDSM storytelling. The male character wasn’t strong enough. He came off as weak. It was weird reading it because when you see ‘bdsm’ you think of hot and sexy encounters. But what you got was the opposite. So if you are into super sweet bdsm stories, this book is for you. I think I’m a little spoiled.
It was a poor attempt at BDSM storytelling. The male character wasn’t strong enough. He came off as weak. It was weird reading it because when you see ‘bdsm’ you think of hot and sexy encounters. But what you got was the opposite. So if you are into super sweet bdsm stories, this book is for you. I think I’m a little spoiled.
September 30, 2019
Same women different name 🤔
I am starting to realize all of the black women in these books are the same only the names and situations have changed but, they are the same shape, height. Which I find disturbing we come in all shapes and sizes as everyone else. That is why I only gave it two stars. The storyline did change Ian and Stephanie story was different.
I am starting to realize all of the black women in these books are the same only the names and situations have changed but, they are the same shape, height. Which I find disturbing we come in all shapes and sizes as everyone else. That is why I only gave it two stars. The storyline did change Ian and Stephanie story was different.
October 3, 2019
Ian
Wow another fantastic romance novel Katie Dowe!!!!!!! I enjoyed reading how Ian and Stephanie's romance story began. This book contains drama, betrayal, hope, dreams, deception, intrigue, heartbreak, abuse, and finding true love. I will be recommending this series to everyone I know!!!! Can't wait to read the next installment😊
Wow another fantastic romance novel Katie Dowe!!!!!!! I enjoyed reading how Ian and Stephanie's romance story began. This book contains drama, betrayal, hope, dreams, deception, intrigue, heartbreak, abuse, and finding true love. I will be recommending this series to everyone I know!!!! Can't wait to read the next installment😊
February 6, 2020
Mixed up
The cover says Ian, but the book is about Matthias. I love Matthias, his story is probably much better than Ian's. Matthias will be one of the books that I read more than once, like most of the Members from money books.
The cover says Ian, but the book is about Matthias. I love Matthias, his story is probably much better than Ian's. Matthias will be one of the books that I read more than once, like most of the Members from money books.
August 6, 2019
As always the author does a wonderful with the story. It kept me interested and wanting to read next Book in series. However, book title and story did not match.
Download Ian's book however, the story was about Matthais. Did they books get switched?
All in all the book was good.
Download Ian's book however, the story was about Matthais. Did they books get switched?
All in all the book was good.
August 6, 2019
I enjoyed Ian and Stephanie's story, they were great together and had wonderful chemistry. I enjoyed the storyline and other characters input into the story. The story held my attention until the end.
August 17, 2019
Mix up
I have two of the same book Matthias is actually the story of Matthias and Caitlyn. And Ian is also the story of Matthias and Caitlyn. I want my story of Ian and Stephanie1 that's what I paid for.
I have two of the same book Matthias is actually the story of Matthias and Caitlyn. And Ian is also the story of Matthias and Caitlyn. I want my story of Ian and Stephanie1 that's what I paid for.
August 9, 2019
This is not the book I bought Ian but this is Matthias not Ian
Wrong book this is Matthais under Ian tittle
Now I have same book one under the ridge trifle and the other under Ian.
Wrong book this is Matthais under Ian tittle
Now I have same book one under the ridge trifle and the other under Ian.
August 10, 2019
Love the book but not the ending I guess I was looking for more but I am now reading book number 8 and so far I am liking it we will see when I am done reading it so far I have not read a bad book that you wrote so I hope you keep writing them
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