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Submissive #13
Bucked
What started as a fantasy quickly became reality…
From New York Times best-selling author Tara Sue Me comes a new standalone romance that proves love is more powerful than hate and that heat is always hotter with heart.
As a child all Kiara Bowman wanted to do for a living was to become a nurse. For years after graduation, she considered herself one of the lucky few who truly loved their job. But now a powerful and vindictive ex-lover is making it impossible for her to work in her chosen profession. After being let go from her current job, she decides to head out of town and drives to her twin sister’s house.
Both her sister and her sister’s boyfriend work for Orson Kent. Kiara did as well for a few weeks during the summer. Though she wouldn’t have minded if things got a little hot between them, Orson didn’t look her way twice.
Or so she thought.
Orson has spent his adulthood trying to erase his childhood. Owning and running his ranch as a family friendly destination goes a long way in meeting that goal, as do the private kink weekends. But a freak accident has grounded him for six weeks. For a man used to doing everything, asking for help doesn’t come easy. Especially when that help is Kiara Bowman.
Orson Kent did all he could to keep the lively and vivacious Kiara at arm’s length over the summer. He’s not sure he can do it again, especially with her living under his roof. He’s not even sure he wants to. Besides, he’s not about to turn her down, not when what he’d really like to do is turn her over his knee or his bed or the dining room table…
But just as Orson and Kiara decide to give in to their desires, it becomes clear someone’s past isn’t content to remain in the shadows. They know it’ll be worth the temporary trouble that comes with bringing everything into the light. What they aren’t ready for is when it turns deadly.
PRAISE FOR THE SUBMISSIVE SERIES
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review for THE MASTER
“An erotic, deeply loving BDSM romance...Fans of erotic romance will delight in its mix of heat and heart.”
THE ROMANCE REVIEW
“The sex scenes are smoldering hot...a must read if you loved 50 Shades of Grey .”
DEAR AUTHOR
“Well written and certainly entertaining.”
HARLEQUIN JUNKIE
“Ms. Sue Me continues to develop unique and engaging characters within the Submissive world that keep me coming back for more. Fans of J. Kenner, Sawyer Bennett, and Roni Loren will enjoy…”
CHRISTINA LAUREN
“Tautly written, with smart, three-dimensional characters and scorching love scenes…A fantastic love story.”
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2020
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About the author
Tara Sue Me
70 books2,851 followersNEW YORK TIMES/USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Even though she graduated with a degree in science, Tara knew she’d never be happy doing anything other than writing. Specifically, writing love stories.
She started with a racy BDSM story and found she was not quite prepared for the unforeseen impact it would have. Nonetheless, she continued and The Submissive Series novels would go on to be both New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers. One of those, THE MASTER, was a 2017 RITA finalist for Best Erotic Romance.
Now she is focusing on new contemporary romances that allow her the freedom to write and publish on her own schedule.
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February 27, 2020
I've been wanting to read Kiara story after we met her in Top Trouble. The poor girl seemed like she couldn't catch a break. If you didn't read Top Trouble don't worry this book can be read as a standalone as well. In Top trouble Kiara had to leave her ex because he was abusive.
Kiara has been attracted to Orson from the day she met him. She has sent him signs and he has turned her down everytime. She volunteers to take care of him when he got hurt. Boy did he not know what he was getting into when he agreed. I'm happy she finally went after her man. Sometimes men can be so clueless and a woman has to make the first move
A tear or two was shed towards the ending. There coming together was so sweet. I was so happy for their happy beginning together. Orson has never been able to depend on anyone and now he has found his person.
I do wish we knew about what happened to Orson father. His stepmother is a horrible person so who knows if she did something to him.
Thanks to Tara Sue Me for sending me an arc in exchange of an honest review.
Kiara has been attracted to Orson from the day she met him. She has sent him signs and he has turned her down everytime. She volunteers to take care of him when he got hurt. Boy did he not know what he was getting into when he agreed. I'm happy she finally went after her man. Sometimes men can be so clueless and a woman has to make the first move
A tear or two was shed towards the ending. There coming together was so sweet. I was so happy for their happy beginning together. Orson has never been able to depend on anyone and now he has found his person.
I do wish we knew about what happened to Orson father. His stepmother is a horrible person so who knows if she did something to him.
Thanks to Tara Sue Me for sending me an arc in exchange of an honest review.
February 25, 2020
This new series is a winner! I’ll take more please! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Kiara and Orson’s story will take you down some roads you will love riding on. In true fashion with Tara Sue Me, her stories get the most intense during the intimate scenes and also with the suspenseful parts. I tore through the story of Kiara and Orson and then coming to terms with who they could be to each other.
THAT ENDING!!! Give me more Jed!!
5 Bucked Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Kiara and Orson’s story will take you down some roads you will love riding on. In true fashion with Tara Sue Me, her stories get the most intense during the intimate scenes and also with the suspenseful parts. I tore through the story of Kiara and Orson and then coming to terms with who they could be to each other.
THAT ENDING!!! Give me more Jed!!
5 Bucked Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
November 25, 2025
I was so scared that I wouldn’t like this book after not being a fan of the last one. But, Kiara and Orson surprised me. Their book was significantly better than the one before. I loved how I could genuinely feel the connection between them. A few tears were shed as well, which I didn’t expect to happen going into this book, but 🤷🏾♀️. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this book, but I genuinely did. Kiera and Orson y’all were amazing. Definitely would pick this one up again.
March 28, 2022
bdsm
This was not my favorite from Tara Sue Me, but I did enjoy the story. I did not start at the beginning of the series so that may be why I didn’t love it. The story seemed to lack the character development I usually really enjoy. The overall romance was sweet with a bit of hot bdsm thrown in.
3.5 stars!!
This was not my favorite from Tara Sue Me, but I did enjoy the story. I did not start at the beginning of the series so that may be why I didn’t love it. The story seemed to lack the character development I usually really enjoy. The overall romance was sweet with a bit of hot bdsm thrown in.
3.5 stars!!
February 28, 2020
Steamy chemistry! With her latest release BUCKED, Tara Sue Me dips us slightly back into her Submissive series by bringing us Kelly's twin sister Kiara and Orson's story. We get to see Kelly and Evan a little bit, but none of the previous characters play a part in this story line.
Kelly is a likable character who is trying to pick up the pieces of the life she has left after dealing with a difficult ex. She finds herself back on Orson's ranch before she knows it, and this time she's not going to accept him keeping her at a distance.
Orson has been closed off about his past for years, but Kelly has a way of digging herself into his heart and soon knows exactly what it is that makes him tick.
I recommend this story to fans of the series. It's almost like going home again to read about this family of friends, and though this book doesn't have as much depth as earlier ones in the series, I enjoyed it.
Kelly is a likable character who is trying to pick up the pieces of the life she has left after dealing with a difficult ex. She finds herself back on Orson's ranch before she knows it, and this time she's not going to accept him keeping her at a distance.
Orson has been closed off about his past for years, but Kelly has a way of digging herself into his heart and soon knows exactly what it is that makes him tick.
I recommend this story to fans of the series. It's almost like going home again to read about this family of friends, and though this book doesn't have as much depth as earlier ones in the series, I enjoyed it.
March 2, 2020
I read much of the Submissive series and enjoyed Tara Sue Me’s stories, characters and writing style. I expected this book to be the same.
Bucked fell well short of my expectations and I stopped about 20% into the book. Although this is an adult book, I thought the writing style was for teenagers; the dialogue was poor, the story was fanciful and the continuity errors exasperated me.
This is a story with adult characters, but they act like teenagers. Kiara is looking after Orsen, living in his house for a week and they don’t communicate about their interest in each other at all. And then one night Kiara takes matters into her own hands a presto, they’re off to the races. I’d have thought a school nurse and a ranch owner/operator would have better conversational skills.
This is probably an Ok story. For me, it was a disappointing work for such a talented author.
Bucked fell well short of my expectations and I stopped about 20% into the book. Although this is an adult book, I thought the writing style was for teenagers; the dialogue was poor, the story was fanciful and the continuity errors exasperated me.
This is a story with adult characters, but they act like teenagers. Kiara is looking after Orsen, living in his house for a week and they don’t communicate about their interest in each other at all. And then one night Kiara takes matters into her own hands a presto, they’re off to the races. I’d have thought a school nurse and a ranch owner/operator would have better conversational skills.
This is probably an Ok story. For me, it was a disappointing work for such a talented author.
March 7, 2020
I consider this a spin-off of The Submissive Series
This is the story of Orson & Kiara. This story takes place in Texas. Orson is a dominant. Kiara is a nurse and a submissive, and has a revengeful ex. Her ex got her fired from her job. She ends up on Orson's ranch where her twin sister Kelly and her boyfriend Evan are working. Orson and Kiara met during the summer when she worked on his ranch as a nurse with the medical staff. They were definitely attracted to one another, but being his employee they stayed away from one another. Everything changed when she came back again. This is a great story of a dominant and submissive in the same house. There is lots of action in this story. I love Tara Sue Me's writing on the subject of BDSM. It is true to life of the way it should be. I love her previous books, too. I can't wait for future books to be published.
This is the story of Orson & Kiara. This story takes place in Texas. Orson is a dominant. Kiara is a nurse and a submissive, and has a revengeful ex. Her ex got her fired from her job. She ends up on Orson's ranch where her twin sister Kelly and her boyfriend Evan are working. Orson and Kiara met during the summer when she worked on his ranch as a nurse with the medical staff. They were definitely attracted to one another, but being his employee they stayed away from one another. Everything changed when she came back again. This is a great story of a dominant and submissive in the same house. There is lots of action in this story. I love Tara Sue Me's writing on the subject of BDSM. It is true to life of the way it should be. I love her previous books, too. I can't wait for future books to be published.
March 2, 2020
Oh my BUCKED was an incredibly enticing and intriguing reading experience because Orson and Kiara was so freaking sexy and engaging with a storyline that was full of heart, heat and suspense.
The author’s talent for combining blazing hot scenes with genuinely moving romance ensures that the story is as intense and sensual as it is emotional.
Tara Sue Me totally redefines smart, captivating erotic romance. She wrote an incredible story with these in-depth and complicated characters and I loved every second of it. I was immediately captivated and pulled in until the end. Just when i thought this book couldn’t get any hotter, the next page proved me wrong. This series just keeps getting better and better. Loved it!!
The author’s talent for combining blazing hot scenes with genuinely moving romance ensures that the story is as intense and sensual as it is emotional.
Tara Sue Me totally redefines smart, captivating erotic romance. She wrote an incredible story with these in-depth and complicated characters and I loved every second of it. I was immediately captivated and pulled in until the end. Just when i thought this book couldn’t get any hotter, the next page proved me wrong. This series just keeps getting better and better. Loved it!!
March 31, 2022
There are some parts of the book I found myself laughing and enjoying and then I felt rushed without enough information, especially about Orson's step-mom. There was a young adult vibe to their chemistry and how Kiara and Orson acted toward one another. Two professional adults should be able to have better conversations, even if they are quietly attracted to each other.
My biggest beef is with whoever edits TSM's last few books. The grammar errors and double printing of words make it very hard to keep my attention. I find myself mad at the error and having to go back to see what was really meant to be said. I feel like I'm writing this a lot in her book reviews lately. Someone please proof read better!
My biggest beef is with whoever edits TSM's last few books. The grammar errors and double printing of words make it very hard to keep my attention. I find myself mad at the error and having to go back to see what was really meant to be said. I feel like I'm writing this a lot in her book reviews lately. Someone please proof read better!
February 12, 2023
Kindle ebook
Well, this was just meh. To be honest I was more intrigued by the teaser of the next book (still not out.) The love story is about Kiara & Orson. He owns a ranch that caters to families during the week & BDSM on the weekends. Kiara worked at the ranch last summer & finds herself back there again when she’s let go from her job.
The two had chemistry last summer & this time he’s got broken ribs and an arm in a cast. So, basically a nurse/patient fantasy with a couple of side plots. I’ll give the story this, it kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for the other shoe to drop.
This cannot be read without reading Top Trouble first! You will be lost.
Well, this was just meh. To be honest I was more intrigued by the teaser of the next book (still not out.) The love story is about Kiara & Orson. He owns a ranch that caters to families during the week & BDSM on the weekends. Kiara worked at the ranch last summer & finds herself back there again when she’s let go from her job.
The two had chemistry last summer & this time he’s got broken ribs and an arm in a cast. So, basically a nurse/patient fantasy with a couple of side plots. I’ll give the story this, it kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for the other shoe to drop.
This cannot be read without reading Top Trouble first! You will be lost.
February 27, 2020
I swear no one does BDSM like Tara. I absolutely loved this book. Kiara and Orson were amazing. They had perfect chemistry and were so hot together. I loved that the book had some mystery thrown in as well. Kiara and Orson built their relationship quickly but were so open with each other regarding their pasts. They just needed to be a little more honest with each other about their current feelings.
I definitely can't wait to read Jed's book. Excited to find out what is going on with him.
I definitely can't wait to read Jed's book. Excited to find out what is going on with him.
February 29, 2020
I have long been a Tara Sue Me fan. The level of eroticism she brings to her romances is rarely match by others and guaranteed to keep you fanning yourself as you read. Kiara and Orson light up the pages as he fulfills her fantasies. Their chemistry is off the charts but their honest communication is severely lacking. It takes a a near tragic event for them to finally express their feelings for one another. As the old saying goes..."all's well that ends well" and these two do end happily ever after.
August 17, 2020
I loved this story but I wish it was a full novel. There was too much left unfinished for me. I’m hoping Jed will get his own story because that was left on a cliffhanger. And what Randy just disappeared?! I just want more and it seemed a bit rushed. Everything happened rather fast all things considered
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August 18, 2025
Δεν είναι απαραίτητα ένα τέλειο βιβλίο, αλλά παρ' όλα ταύτα παραμένει ένα εξαιρετικά ενδιαφέρον βιβλίο. Η ιστορία της Kiara είναι ιδιαίτερη, δεδομένου ότι προέρχεται από μια κακοποιητική σχέση, οπότε το να την βλέπεις να "μπλέκει" στον κόσμο του BDSM είναι πολύ ιδιαίτερο, με την συγγραφέα να το χειρίζεται με ώριμο, ρεαλιστικό και αβίαστο τρόπο, έτσι ώστε οι εξελίξεις να έρχονται φυσικά.
March 5, 2020
Such a great cowboy romance! Orson is a dominant man that would make any woman swoon, including Kiara. It seemed no matter how hard they tried to fight their attraction, they just couldn't stay away from each other. Tara Sue Me was able to mix romance with suspense for an amazing story.
May 26, 2020
5++ stars
Tara Sue Me is my D&S go to author! I absolutely adore the submissive series. This book was no different. The hottest, sexiest and amazing storyline with characters to boot. If you are into dom/sub books or series then this is a must read!!
Tara Sue Me is my D&S go to author! I absolutely adore the submissive series. This book was no different. The hottest, sexiest and amazing storyline with characters to boot. If you are into dom/sub books or series then this is a must read!!
January 6, 2022
Bucked right off
Great read .. a nurse and a rancher who is family on the weekdays . But on the weekends it was some kinky fun BDSM. She was off limits the first time but he gets hurt and needs help .hmm
Great read .. a nurse and a rancher who is family on the weekdays . But on the weekends it was some kinky fun BDSM. She was off limits the first time but he gets hurt and needs help .hmm
June 5, 2025
Kiara and Oscar
Was a suspenseful, sexy, love story. They both had bad things happen to them but they came together and found love. I would like to read about Jed but can’t find the book
Was a suspenseful, sexy, love story. They both had bad things happen to them but they came together and found love. I would like to read about Jed but can’t find the book
February 27, 2020
What happens when two people are trying to forget their past? What they thought they knew was manipulation and lies. How do you move forward and trust again?
This book is filled with so many elements. Healing from the past, fear, acceptance, new beginnings, mystery, trust, steaminess and feeling worthy.
In true Tara Sue Me fashion the steamy scenes are off the charts. There are moments that will tug on your heart. Moments you’ll want to hunt down people from their past and make sure justice is served. Just when you think your theory is on the right track a twist in the road will take you on another journey. Looks like another mystery read may be headed our way.
This book is filled with so many elements. Healing from the past, fear, acceptance, new beginnings, mystery, trust, steaminess and feeling worthy.
In true Tara Sue Me fashion the steamy scenes are off the charts. There are moments that will tug on your heart. Moments you’ll want to hunt down people from their past and make sure justice is served. Just when you think your theory is on the right track a twist in the road will take you on another journey. Looks like another mystery read may be headed our way.
February 27, 2020
Loved Bucked! I enjoyed that there was a story and not completely BDSM. Don't get me wrong, I do love me some BDSM but I also need the story. Great job, Tara Sue Me!
February 29, 2020
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April 13, 2020
Loved this book! Great story line, and fabulous chemistry between to the main characters!
April 18, 2020
Not my fav from Tara Sue Me but still very good. Maybe I didnt connect with main female character so much but I loved the main male.
August 29, 2021
DNF at 7%.
Same plot, same sex scenes, same everything.
Same plot, same sex scenes, same everything.
July 14, 2022
Loved this! Hope that Tara writes Jed's story! Definitely want to know what happened to make him bail on the scene!! Also want to know why the woman from his past is hiding in his caves!
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August 5, 2025
She still got it
The me of a bit but still great 😃. Look forward to the next book. Can't wait so excited 😆
The me of a bit but still great 😃. Look forward to the next book. Can't wait so excited 😆
March 6, 2021
This isn't the best work of Tara Sue Me, the beginning of Orson and Kieras relationship was way too cheesy and I think everything happened too fast.
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