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Christmas Captive
You're on Mr. Kline's naughty list.
GRAYSON
Money means power. Power means getting everything I want.
And I want Amicia. The unforgettable exotic dancer is offering herself for sale to make money.
I don't care how much I have to pay to own her.
All I care about is making her mine.
But Amicia has a dark secret... one that will destroy us both before we get our happy ending.
AMICIA
Grayson Kline is rich, handsome, and the city's most eligible bachelor.
He's also the man who just bought me. He owns me for twenty-four days.
On Christmas morning, I'll be free.
My only rule?
I can't fall for the billionaire who holds me captive...
Christmas Captive is a STANDALONE, holiday themed full-length novel.
GRAYSON
Money means power. Power means getting everything I want.
And I want Amicia. The unforgettable exotic dancer is offering herself for sale to make money.
I don't care how much I have to pay to own her.
All I care about is making her mine.
But Amicia has a dark secret... one that will destroy us both before we get our happy ending.
AMICIA
Grayson Kline is rich, handsome, and the city's most eligible bachelor.
He's also the man who just bought me. He owns me for twenty-four days.
On Christmas morning, I'll be free.
My only rule?
I can't fall for the billionaire who holds me captive...
Christmas Captive is a STANDALONE, holiday themed full-length novel.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2020
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January 3, 2021
I probably should have left it alone after some great holiday reads, but I still felt festive, so here we are. Do you know the feeling, when you blow air in a balloon over and over again, kinda wanting it to maybe explode; but the thing just deflates instead? That's how I felt with this story.
The heroine was meek with a "woe is me!" attitude; and the hero was just a bored to death jerk. Everything was trying too hard but never hitting the mark, it felt artificial and staged.
I wanted to write more to maybe better explain what actually was wrong (lots of little details that made zero sense)... but I'm out of energy.
The heroine was meek with a "woe is me!" attitude; and the hero was just a bored to death jerk. Everything was trying too hard but never hitting the mark, it felt artificial and staged.
I wanted to write more to maybe better explain what actually was wrong (lots of little details that made zero sense)... but I'm out of energy.
November 29, 2020
Isabella Starling did it again; she got all my lady bits feeling all tingly. Christmas Captive is a delicious Holiday treat, and this is how I want to spend my Christmas.
Grayson, handsome, loan shark in London. He does not want to show weakness; he is not looking for love, just playthings. But he is getting bored and looking for someone who catches his interest. He is such a great bad boy.
Amicia has always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer; growing up in the foster care system, she was not able to afford lessons and taught herself. Now an adult and in need of money, Amicia is a cabaret dancer/ stripper.
Grayson first sees Amicia dance at LeCabert and is mesmerized by her. I had to laugh. He took his date and ignored the socialite. From the movement on, he keeps tabs on her, she needs money, and her friend tells her about being auctioned off. Grayson finds out and outs his plan in motion for her to be his captive for 24 days.
From day one, Grayson sets in place rules, what the expectations are, and when this will end. The lines start to blur. Alicia has secrets, and Grayson is not forthcoming. You got to love Grayson's sadist side.
The sexual chemistry is steamy and hot; Isabella writes some of the steamiest sex scenes and is not afraid to push your limits. Christmas Captive is well written, and I loved the character growth of the main characters.
I received an arc in exchange for my honest review
Grayson, handsome, loan shark in London. He does not want to show weakness; he is not looking for love, just playthings. But he is getting bored and looking for someone who catches his interest. He is such a great bad boy.
Amicia has always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer; growing up in the foster care system, she was not able to afford lessons and taught herself. Now an adult and in need of money, Amicia is a cabaret dancer/ stripper.
Grayson first sees Amicia dance at LeCabert and is mesmerized by her. I had to laugh. He took his date and ignored the socialite. From the movement on, he keeps tabs on her, she needs money, and her friend tells her about being auctioned off. Grayson finds out and outs his plan in motion for her to be his captive for 24 days.
From day one, Grayson sets in place rules, what the expectations are, and when this will end. The lines start to blur. Alicia has secrets, and Grayson is not forthcoming. You got to love Grayson's sadist side.
The sexual chemistry is steamy and hot; Isabella writes some of the steamiest sex scenes and is not afraid to push your limits. Christmas Captive is well written, and I loved the character growth of the main characters.
I received an arc in exchange for my honest review
December 2, 2020
Genre: Holiday Romance
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Being rich and powerful meant Grayson Kline could get whatever he wanted, but he only had his eyes on one prize - Amicia Romano. And she was desperate enough to be his new plaything if it means securing her future.
This one was a lot lighter and sweeter than I anticipated. Because it is classified as Dark Romance, I had a certain level of expectations. Yes, certain aspects of the book are considered “dark”. But the overall feel was more of like drinking hot chocolate with extra whipped cream topped with glitter sprinkle, complete with candy cane stirrer. If that’s what you’re looking for, then it’s perfectly fine lol!
Christmas Captive is a story of finding a purpose in life. It would appeal to readers who are in the mood for a quick, warm, and fuzzy Holiday read with a dash of dark and kink.
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Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
Being rich and powerful meant Grayson Kline could get whatever he wanted, but he only had his eyes on one prize - Amicia Romano. And she was desperate enough to be his new plaything if it means securing her future.
This one was a lot lighter and sweeter than I anticipated. Because it is classified as Dark Romance, I had a certain level of expectations. Yes, certain aspects of the book are considered “dark”. But the overall feel was more of like drinking hot chocolate with extra whipped cream topped with glitter sprinkle, complete with candy cane stirrer. If that’s what you’re looking for, then it’s perfectly fine lol!
Christmas Captive is a story of finding a purpose in life. It would appeal to readers who are in the mood for a quick, warm, and fuzzy Holiday read with a dash of dark and kink.
🎄⛄🎄 . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . 🎄⛄🎄
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December 10, 2020
Pretty cute and full of steamy interesting sexy times.
Good character development, I especially liked the villains, I wish Skull really got what was coming to him. The antihero was pretty good too, i just thought he was a little too wishy washy. I don’t mind a Dom who is affectionate but I felt like he laid down rules but didn’t follow through most of the time.
I liked the plot, the timing was good and I enjoyed the flow. I thought the last few chapters was a little too cliche, a little too hallmark movie for my tastes. And what was up with the cookies? I like it dirty but that just seemed weird to me.
For the most part I just didn’t feel a connection to the characters. I liked them but I wasn’t invested. But that’s fine because it was still entertaining.
Good character development, I especially liked the villains, I wish Skull really got what was coming to him. The antihero was pretty good too, i just thought he was a little too wishy washy. I don’t mind a Dom who is affectionate but I felt like he laid down rules but didn’t follow through most of the time.
I liked the plot, the timing was good and I enjoyed the flow. I thought the last few chapters was a little too cliche, a little too hallmark movie for my tastes. And what was up with the cookies? I like it dirty but that just seemed weird to me.
For the most part I just didn’t feel a connection to the characters. I liked them but I wasn’t invested. But that’s fine because it was still entertaining.
December 24, 2020
4 stars!
Just in time for Christmas! Sexy holiday romance with insane sexual chemistry.
Grayson Kline is a man who doesn't do romance. He enjoys playing with them until he gets tired and moves on to the next.
Amicia, aka Kitty, has dreams of becoming a professional dancer but couldn't afford to. Desperate for the money, she decides to attend an auction. Grayson is instantly smitten with Amicia after seeing her in that auction and feels that she is the perfect pet for him - basically the one that he's been looking for to settle down. And so, being the highest bidder, he makes her an offer to be his Christmas Captive for 24 days, until Christmas.
There's some slight BDSM themes (especially Discipline) in this book. Grayson knows how to make Amicia beg and those scenes are really hot .. 🔥it's not dark like her other books, so I guess it's suitable for those who enjoy naughty holiday romance. 4 stars!
Just in time for Christmas! Sexy holiday romance with insane sexual chemistry.
Grayson Kline is a man who doesn't do romance. He enjoys playing with them until he gets tired and moves on to the next.
Amicia, aka Kitty, has dreams of becoming a professional dancer but couldn't afford to. Desperate for the money, she decides to attend an auction. Grayson is instantly smitten with Amicia after seeing her in that auction and feels that she is the perfect pet for him - basically the one that he's been looking for to settle down. And so, being the highest bidder, he makes her an offer to be his Christmas Captive for 24 days, until Christmas.
There's some slight BDSM themes (especially Discipline) in this book. Grayson knows how to make Amicia beg and those scenes are really hot .. 🔥it's not dark like her other books, so I guess it's suitable for those who enjoy naughty holiday romance. 4 stars!
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December 1, 2020
3.5 ★
Amicia Romano has a dream to become ballerina but her circumstances have prevented her from doing so. Left alone and with debt, Amicia agrees to participate in a high stakes auction to regain her financial freedom. Grayson Kline, a powerful man in London, uses his wealth to acquire a prized possession and has a plan of his own.
Told in dual POV, the story is one of romance between Amicia and Grayson. Though she enters their agreement with reservation, Amicia finds herself falling for Grayson’s demanding ways. Of course, Grayson knows how to make Amicia beg for his touch.
What I liked is how Amicia is a survivor, yet she isn’t hardened enough to not want love in her life. Grayson was a bit of a contrast, though he was the King of the underworld, he had a charitable side. Going into this book, I was expecting more of a dark romance, but this one more on the light kinky side with a touch of dark elements.
Christmas Captive is a naughty romance that will keep the reader warm during the holiday season.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.*
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*
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Amicia Romano has a dream to become ballerina but her circumstances have prevented her from doing so. Left alone and with debt, Amicia agrees to participate in a high stakes auction to regain her financial freedom. Grayson Kline, a powerful man in London, uses his wealth to acquire a prized possession and has a plan of his own.
“All I wanted was to feel her body trembling against mine as I emptied my load into her.”
Told in dual POV, the story is one of romance between Amicia and Grayson. Though she enters their agreement with reservation, Amicia finds herself falling for Grayson’s demanding ways. Of course, Grayson knows how to make Amicia beg for his touch.
What I liked is how Amicia is a survivor, yet she isn’t hardened enough to not want love in her life. Grayson was a bit of a contrast, though he was the King of the underworld, he had a charitable side. Going into this book, I was expecting more of a dark romance, but this one more on the light kinky side with a touch of dark elements.
Christmas Captive is a naughty romance that will keep the reader warm during the holiday season.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.*
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*
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December 8, 2020
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“Christmas Captive” is a erotic chritmasn tale by one of my Fvourite authors , Isabella Starling! It was a short read for me but enjoyable nonetheless!
This was the first time I have read a christmas book and the way this author shaped the story was truly amazing! It had the darkness her books usually have and I can’t even recommend this book enough to everyone ! The scenes are captivating and even though this was a short read , the storyline if the book was great as well!
A definite recommendation to all the Dark Romance Lovers out there! This tale of Darkness and Submission with a sprinkle of Christmas love will have your heart in it’s grasp within seconds!
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December 7, 2020
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Christmas Captive is one of my all-time favorite Christmas stories. I am a big fan of auction stories and when you through a little bit of mystery into it, you have a hit. Mr. Kline wasn't one of my favorite characters at first, it did take me a bit to warm up to him, but as Kitty was warming up to him I could see why she started too also. He has redeeming qualities.
Kitty is a sweet and naive woman. She wants to be loved and isn't sure what that looks like. Although she and Mr. Kline start out rough and edgy they do find their Merry Christmas.
Isabella does it again!
Christmas Captive is one of my all-time favorite Christmas stories. I am a big fan of auction stories and when you through a little bit of mystery into it, you have a hit. Mr. Kline wasn't one of my favorite characters at first, it did take me a bit to warm up to him, but as Kitty was warming up to him I could see why she started too also. He has redeeming qualities.
Kitty is a sweet and naive woman. She wants to be loved and isn't sure what that looks like. Although she and Mr. Kline start out rough and edgy they do find their Merry Christmas.
Isabella does it again!
December 25, 2020
I couldn’t really connect with the characters. I really wanted to enjoy this because the plot ticks all my boxes but my heart wasn’t really invested with the story, I felt something was missing. It wasn’t bad, it was just okay for me.
Maybe because I’ve been reading dark romance back to back, I felt that the anti-hero isn’t depraved enough for me and the heroine is a bit wishy-washy.
So maybe it’s more of a me thing 🤷🏻♀️.
Maybe because I’ve been reading dark romance back to back, I felt that the anti-hero isn’t depraved enough for me and the heroine is a bit wishy-washy.
So maybe it’s more of a me thing 🤷🏻♀️.
November 29, 2020
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
GRAYSON
Money means power. Power means getting everything I want. And I want Amicia. The unforgettable exotic dancer is offering herself for sale to make money. I don't care how much I have to pay to own her. All I care about is making her mine. But Amicia has a dark secret...one that will destroy us both before we get our happy ending.
AMICIA
Grayson Kline is rich, handsome, and the city's most eligible bachelor. He's also the man who just bought me. He owns me for twenty-four days. On Christmas morning, I'll be free. My only rule? I can't fall for the billionaire who holds me captive.
Christmas Captive is a dark standalone holiday romance that will have you devouring it. This is the story of Grayson and Amicia. Grayson is a rich and powerful man who likes to have his toys and plays with them until he gets tired of them and moves on to the next. The truth is though he is looking for a wife. Someone to share his name, his home and to love him forever. But he wants someone who is smart, beautiful and challenges him as much as she can. He just hasn't been able to find it and at thirty eight he is getting impatient. He has tired of the girls he can pick up, attends an auction and can't find anyone of interest but at a strip club he sees "Kitty" and is instantly smitten and knows that he must have her. Imagine his surprise when she is on the list of the next auction. Amicia is a dancer. It is her passion and all she has ever wanted to do in her life. She is self taught as her foster parents did not have the money to let her take formal lessons and every time she tries out for a dance part she gets turned down because of the fact she doesn't have any of the formal training. She has had to resort to working at a strip club that is in the worst part of town but she is popular. The most popular woman there. She is barely able to keep a roof over her head. When a friend of hers at the club tells her about the auction and how much money she can make she is desperate and signs up. This leads to her and Grayson as he is the highest bidder and when she gets in his car he has a different offer for her. Spend twenty-four days and nights with him and one Christmas Day she is free to go. This is more money that Amicia has ever seen and there is no way she can turn him down. Now Grayson has set the rules of what he expects and she just has to follow. Will she be his most willing Christmas Captive or will this be the woman that he has been looking for? You have to read to find out. I loved this book and devoured it. This was such a great dark Christmas treat and it is one that I don't think you need to miss.
GRAYSON
Money means power. Power means getting everything I want. And I want Amicia. The unforgettable exotic dancer is offering herself for sale to make money. I don't care how much I have to pay to own her. All I care about is making her mine. But Amicia has a dark secret...one that will destroy us both before we get our happy ending.
AMICIA
Grayson Kline is rich, handsome, and the city's most eligible bachelor. He's also the man who just bought me. He owns me for twenty-four days. On Christmas morning, I'll be free. My only rule? I can't fall for the billionaire who holds me captive.
Christmas Captive is a dark standalone holiday romance that will have you devouring it. This is the story of Grayson and Amicia. Grayson is a rich and powerful man who likes to have his toys and plays with them until he gets tired of them and moves on to the next. The truth is though he is looking for a wife. Someone to share his name, his home and to love him forever. But he wants someone who is smart, beautiful and challenges him as much as she can. He just hasn't been able to find it and at thirty eight he is getting impatient. He has tired of the girls he can pick up, attends an auction and can't find anyone of interest but at a strip club he sees "Kitty" and is instantly smitten and knows that he must have her. Imagine his surprise when she is on the list of the next auction. Amicia is a dancer. It is her passion and all she has ever wanted to do in her life. She is self taught as her foster parents did not have the money to let her take formal lessons and every time she tries out for a dance part she gets turned down because of the fact she doesn't have any of the formal training. She has had to resort to working at a strip club that is in the worst part of town but she is popular. The most popular woman there. She is barely able to keep a roof over her head. When a friend of hers at the club tells her about the auction and how much money she can make she is desperate and signs up. This leads to her and Grayson as he is the highest bidder and when she gets in his car he has a different offer for her. Spend twenty-four days and nights with him and one Christmas Day she is free to go. This is more money that Amicia has ever seen and there is no way she can turn him down. Now Grayson has set the rules of what he expects and she just has to follow. Will she be his most willing Christmas Captive or will this be the woman that he has been looking for? You have to read to find out. I loved this book and devoured it. This was such a great dark Christmas treat and it is one that I don't think you need to miss.
December 4, 2020
This book was captivating, sexy, and HOT HOT HOT!!!! I was enthralled from word one!!!! I couldn’t stop reading this book!!! I was turning and burning through the pages so fast, I had smoke coming from my fingertips!!! Isabella knows EXACTLY how to keep her reader’s noses inside her books!!!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2020
When Grayson sees Amicia he knows he has to have her and makes her a offer she can’t refuse, be his captive for 24 days and since she needs money bad she agrees not knowing that the only rule he has she’s about to break. Cute steamy Christmas read
November 28, 2020
This is a short Christmas tale, Amicia and Grayson meeting each other are a Christmas miracle. The relationship is a bit rocky but it always leads to a HEA!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 30, 2020
Perfect holiday read to cozy up for the season! Grayson and Amicia (love the name, btw) had an unexpected connection but it ran deeper than they realized.
November 30, 2020
Spicy holiday spirits
A dancer who seemingly can't get ahead decides to auction herself to not only survive but also to take formal dancing lessons, her life's calling. In that journey, Amicia (Kitty) meets Grayson, her Master, who, smitten with her and initially calling her his toy, wins her in an auction. He makes her an offer to remain captive to him and his wishes for 24 days -- until Christmas. With her agreement, Amicia's sweet indoctrination in lifestyle and eventual love adventure begin.
Not so much a dark romance as a holiday love story with BDSM (more B&D) themes where the main couple eventually gets their happily ever. There is discipline and learning along the way with a gradual build up of steaminess. This a lighter story, entertaining with a successful alpha, steely controlled male, dominating of course, and the sweet heroine who falls in love with him so "Starlingesque." There is some hint of underground machinations and suspense that underpinned their love story. Love the characters; love the imagery -- attire, theatre and dinner outings, Christmas tree decorating; and love the lightheartedness of the story still in the bounds of darker themes. Pace of the story was excellent.
Overall, enjoyable and spicy holiday romance with a little edge. 4.5 stars
A dancer who seemingly can't get ahead decides to auction herself to not only survive but also to take formal dancing lessons, her life's calling. In that journey, Amicia (Kitty) meets Grayson, her Master, who, smitten with her and initially calling her his toy, wins her in an auction. He makes her an offer to remain captive to him and his wishes for 24 days -- until Christmas. With her agreement, Amicia's sweet indoctrination in lifestyle and eventual love adventure begin.
Not so much a dark romance as a holiday love story with BDSM (more B&D) themes where the main couple eventually gets their happily ever. There is discipline and learning along the way with a gradual build up of steaminess. This a lighter story, entertaining with a successful alpha, steely controlled male, dominating of course, and the sweet heroine who falls in love with him so "Starlingesque." There is some hint of underground machinations and suspense that underpinned their love story. Love the characters; love the imagery -- attire, theatre and dinner outings, Christmas tree decorating; and love the lightheartedness of the story still in the bounds of darker themes. Pace of the story was excellent.
Overall, enjoyable and spicy holiday romance with a little edge. 4.5 stars
December 2, 2020
Christmas Captive by Isabella Starling
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 STARS
Christmas Captive is a standalone full length romance, written in dual POV by the author Isabella Starling.
Grayson Kline was rotten rich. He could have everything and anyone who he wanted, when he wanted, how he wanted, and now he has his sight on Amicia Romano.
Amicia Romano is desperate. Her dream to become a ballerina is crushed. She has a debt to pay, so she agrees to participate in a high stake auction to get money.
Although at the beginning she was scared and reserved, she falls quickly for Grayson.
Honestly I was expecting something else. I am a dark romance lover, and I was hoping for something dark, real dark. For my personal tastes, the book wasn't dark at all. Kinky yes, but not dark.
So if you are looking for something hot, kinky and easy to read in the cold whether, this book is perfect, it will heat you and melt your underwear.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 STARS
Christmas Captive is a standalone full length romance, written in dual POV by the author Isabella Starling.
Grayson Kline was rotten rich. He could have everything and anyone who he wanted, when he wanted, how he wanted, and now he has his sight on Amicia Romano.
Amicia Romano is desperate. Her dream to become a ballerina is crushed. She has a debt to pay, so she agrees to participate in a high stake auction to get money.
Although at the beginning she was scared and reserved, she falls quickly for Grayson.
Honestly I was expecting something else. I am a dark romance lover, and I was hoping for something dark, real dark. For my personal tastes, the book wasn't dark at all. Kinky yes, but not dark.
So if you are looking for something hot, kinky and easy to read in the cold whether, this book is perfect, it will heat you and melt your underwear.
November 30, 2020
My oh my things sure heat up Isabella style in this Christmas story. Grayson is most definitely a naughty man and I love his naughty side. Sweet Amicia aka (Kitty) sure is in for a treat. I like the dark side of this steamy Christmas tale it will have your pulse beating wildly.
November 30, 2020
I really hate Christmas books. Why?
Because they are too sweet and I was always bored, while I was reading these stories.
Then I met Isabella Starling books and Christmas stories changed my mind.
This year we can read „Christmas Captive” written by Starling and this story is a pure perfection steamy, hot and naughty book in December time.
If Grayson wants a girl, he will has a girl. One bid. One body. One girl.
Kitty is his.
He gives Amicia twenty four days to be his captive and make a lot of money in this time.
Do Amicia take this offer?
And what will be next with these both?
The chemistry between heroes in this story is so addict! I felt it on every page of „Christmas Captive”.
Isabella Starling writes hot and steamy scenes, which make imagination like real.
Amicia and Grayson are totally perfect for each other.
I really like this story. If you need fantastic heroes with curious plot „Christmas Captive” is a book for you!
Because they are too sweet and I was always bored, while I was reading these stories.
Then I met Isabella Starling books and Christmas stories changed my mind.
This year we can read „Christmas Captive” written by Starling and this story is a pure perfection steamy, hot and naughty book in December time.
If Grayson wants a girl, he will has a girl. One bid. One body. One girl.
Kitty is his.
He gives Amicia twenty four days to be his captive and make a lot of money in this time.
Do Amicia take this offer?
And what will be next with these both?
The chemistry between heroes in this story is so addict! I felt it on every page of „Christmas Captive”.
Isabella Starling writes hot and steamy scenes, which make imagination like real.
Amicia and Grayson are totally perfect for each other.
I really like this story. If you need fantastic heroes with curious plot „Christmas Captive” is a book for you!
December 5, 2020
Amicia needs money to be able to afford dance lessons and opts to auction herself off. Grayson wins her in the auction and Amicia will be his for 24 days. Will it be long enough for either of them? Fast-paced read with loads of steam and plenty of drama and emotion. Great characters and a hot read. I liked it.
December 1, 2020
Can a person change from bad to good when love is concerned? Grayson is a loan shark, bad as they come, no feelings where love is concerned. He can’t show he’s weak. He wants someone to challenge him with a body snd brains.
Amicia is a foster child which the system let down. She wants to be a dancer her dream come true but how when she has no money. She need to find a way even if she has to borrow from the wrong people. For now dancing as a stripper helps pay her rent snd save for dance lessons. Until Grayson sees her dance, now this is interesting....I don’t want to give too much and spoil it for you but you will not be disappointed with the story or surprise. The description of sexy is enough to curl your toes.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Amicia is a foster child which the system let down. She wants to be a dancer her dream come true but how when she has no money. She need to find a way even if she has to borrow from the wrong people. For now dancing as a stripper helps pay her rent snd save for dance lessons. Until Grayson sees her dance, now this is interesting....I don’t want to give too much and spoil it for you but you will not be disappointed with the story or surprise. The description of sexy is enough to curl your toes.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2020
Christmas Captive is a holiday themed dark romance featuring a rich, handsome, and dominating bachelor and an exotic dancer whom auctions herself off to the highest bidder. This well written Christmas story has a great storyline that will keep you turning the pages, wonderful characters, secrets, a bit of suspense, undeniable chemistry, plenty of emotions, and steamy and hot sex scenes.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
November 27, 2020
Step inside and see that Christmas is a time of hopes and dreams and for adults to play and give the kind of gifts that change lives.
Amicia and Greyson have met under unique circumstances but as you read it, you know that these two will not make it easy on each other. 24 days and 24 nights to work out their kinks...so to speak.
What will happen when the time is up? Have to grab your own copy to see what becomes of them. Zero disappointment imo. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
Amicia and Greyson have met under unique circumstances but as you read it, you know that these two will not make it easy on each other. 24 days and 24 nights to work out their kinks...so to speak.
What will happen when the time is up? Have to grab your own copy to see what becomes of them. Zero disappointment imo. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
November 28, 2020
I was really surprised how lovely this book was. The beginning is dark and Amicia is so sad and has reached a real low point. Grayson is searching for something or someone he can’t find and through an auction they end up together. Just when things are going well, it all blows up. I had tears in my eyes when Grayson was looking at the presents under the tree. A little girl is the catalyst for a happy ending and what a happy ending it was. I had tears in my eyes for a different reason, a perfect Christmas story.
November 29, 2020
I absolutely love this, Christmas Captive is a sexy little treat that is full of all the Christmas kinkyness.
Amicia,a now women brought up in the Foster system, all she wanted to do was dance and she was working her fingers to the bone to make that happen
Grayson demanded respect in all things, a loan shark from London , he exudes confidence and control in all things
I absolutely loved this story i couldn't put it down, its sexy and kinky all wrapped in a Christmas bow.
Highly recommend
Amicia,a now women brought up in the Foster system, all she wanted to do was dance and she was working her fingers to the bone to make that happen
Grayson demanded respect in all things, a loan shark from London , he exudes confidence and control in all things
I absolutely loved this story i couldn't put it down, its sexy and kinky all wrapped in a Christmas bow.
Highly recommend
November 28, 2020
Amicia is a beautiful young lady down on her luck. Grayson is a very important respected man about town. When they meet there's good times, bad times, secrets and emotions. In the end who really captures who?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 29, 2020
A very different Christmas story indeed. A tale about dreams and let downs, hope and despair, love and sadness.
Christmas Captive was a unique tale and kept me captivated.
Christmas Captive was a unique tale and kept me captivated.
December 10, 2020
3.5 to 3.75 stars (TW at end of review)
Christmas Captive by Isabella Starling had a great premise, but I couldn't see the love and the timeline was confusing. Grayson Kline is a billionaire with a bit of a shady business. He sees Amicia one day when he's at the strip club she works at. Amicia is a young stripper with a dream to be a ballerina. Since she had no professional training, she is unsuccessful at getting any roles in ballets. Short on money, she learns of a place where she can auction off herself to the highest bidder. There, Grayson buys her for one evening, but offers her more money to spend the month with him, as his Christmas captive, until Christmas morning. As they spend time together, the chemistry and attraction heats up, but they both know their relationship will end on the 25th. Additionally, Amicia has a past that is catching up to her, one she hasn't told Grayson of.
The blurb sounded so good and I enjoyed certain parts of this book. I liked the idea of this elusive, playboy billionaire falling for this woman. But his switch in thinking was so sudden. And Amicia suddenly falling in love made no sense to me either because they barely spent any time together in the first half of her stay with him. I wasn't sold on their love. I also felt like Amicia's past needed to be introduced sooner, as it just randomly appeared when she first brought it up quite a bit into the book. The timeline at the end of the book, with the different time jumps were extremely confusing. I felt like chapters weren't all chronological and it made for a confusing read. The thing that confused me the most was how Grayson and Amicia's relationship ended up where it did when Grayson never admitted his love for Amicia to her before taking the next step. I thought the rope scene was great and I liked the chemistry between the two. I was also intrigued by some of the secondary characters who just disappeared. The whole situation with Georgina was a little weird. Overall, there were a lot of misses for me with this book, but it wasn't necessarily a bad read. I enjoyed certain aspects and the writing was good.
TW: explicit sexual scenes, light BDSM, description of abuse by former foster parent
Christmas Captive by Isabella Starling had a great premise, but I couldn't see the love and the timeline was confusing. Grayson Kline is a billionaire with a bit of a shady business. He sees Amicia one day when he's at the strip club she works at. Amicia is a young stripper with a dream to be a ballerina. Since she had no professional training, she is unsuccessful at getting any roles in ballets. Short on money, she learns of a place where she can auction off herself to the highest bidder. There, Grayson buys her for one evening, but offers her more money to spend the month with him, as his Christmas captive, until Christmas morning. As they spend time together, the chemistry and attraction heats up, but they both know their relationship will end on the 25th. Additionally, Amicia has a past that is catching up to her, one she hasn't told Grayson of.
The blurb sounded so good and I enjoyed certain parts of this book. I liked the idea of this elusive, playboy billionaire falling for this woman. But his switch in thinking was so sudden. And Amicia suddenly falling in love made no sense to me either because they barely spent any time together in the first half of her stay with him. I wasn't sold on their love. I also felt like Amicia's past needed to be introduced sooner, as it just randomly appeared when she first brought it up quite a bit into the book. The timeline at the end of the book, with the different time jumps were extremely confusing. I felt like chapters weren't all chronological and it made for a confusing read. The thing that confused me the most was how Grayson and Amicia's relationship ended up where it did when Grayson never admitted his love for Amicia to her before taking the next step. I thought the rope scene was great and I liked the chemistry between the two. I was also intrigued by some of the secondary characters who just disappeared. The whole situation with Georgina was a little weird. Overall, there were a lot of misses for me with this book, but it wasn't necessarily a bad read. I enjoyed certain aspects and the writing was good.
TW: explicit sexual scenes, light BDSM, description of abuse by former foster parent
December 5, 2020
Christmas Captive is a tantalizing tale of auction, submission, obedience, secrets and one rule don’t fall in love. Secrets have a way of appearing when one doesn’t want it to be known. Grayson is a powerful wealthy man. Amicia is exotic dancer popular in the club known as “Kitty”. She needs money so she can finally be able to attend ballet classes. She is self taught and hasn’t be able to get spot do to her lack of schooling in dance. Her friend from the club tells her about an auction she can make a lot of money. After contacting the Culture House she is instructed to be there at 6. Grayson needs a release and his man Kai secured a spot at the auction. Grayson is getting bored seeing the same type of woman over and over until Amicia steps on the stage. Grayson wins the auction and takes Amicia home with him. Then after her new proposal 24 days and some requirements and she can leave a very rich woman. I absolutely loved this story. The storyline was so interesting that it completely captivated me and was so intriguing that I couldn’t stop reading it until I finished with the very last word. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an amazing book. Enjoy happy reading 📚
"I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book."
"I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book."
December 7, 2020
Amica is a strip club dancer under the name Kitty but she needs to make some money, between having to pay her debt and her bills she does not have enough money especially after the bully bouncer keeps stealing her and the other girl's money. When she is once again turned down for a decent dancing job because she has no formal training she desperately signs up for an auction her friend tells her about. Grayson is smitten by Kitty and when he sees her on the auction list, he must have her. He makes her an offer stay for 24 days and she can leave on Christmas day for an astronomical amount of money. Grayson and Amicia has amazing chemistry and while he has some dark moments, he never damages her and treats her well, and slowly she starts to develop feelings for him, something Grayson seems to reciprocate. When her past comes calling in the form of Grayson's right hand man things change for the worst. It was an entertaining read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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