Below Deck

Anchored #5

by Sophie Stern

The new guy at Anchored is tall, dark, and handsome. He's funny and quirky and interesting. He's also not who he says he is.

And June isn't so naive that she can't tell.

Why is Ryder lying about who he is?

What's his real reason for coming to Anchored?

And when June finds out the truth, will it change the way she feels about him?

120 pages, Paperback

Published November 6, 2017

About the author

Sophie Stern writes contemporary and paranormal romance <3 Visit her on Facebook for frequent updates!

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Reviews

[Heather Bane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Sophie Stern. I found the storyline to this book interesting and enjoyable. The book is well written with great characters.i would recommend reading.

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[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This latest book in the Anchored series is fantastic! This time it's June's turn. Ryder is relatively new to the club and she knows he's not who he says he is. He says he's a writer but he's actually with the FBI in town to catch a criminal. The two have spent the time flirting with each other but June never plays with patrons or in the club at all. Ryder is fascinated by her and is determined to get his chance with her. One night, that all changes. It's been a month since her grandmother passed and she can't bear to be alone. So she invites Ryder to spend the night with her. It's an amazing night but it ends when he gets a phone call and June finds that he has two phones. She asks him about it and when he tells her he really can't say, she trusts him. The call was from his boss and she gives him privacy to return it. When she finds out he has to leave, she let's him know it's ok. His team manages to catch the bad guy and he returns to Anchored where June finds out who he really is. He also tells her he plans to stay in town and be with her. The two end up engaged and ready to start their journey together.

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[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

They both have secrets

Below Deck is the story of June, the bartender at Anchored, and Ryder. June has been a secondary character in all of the books in this series but she does not play with anyone nor allow anyone to see her outside of the club. But she will mildly flirt with some customers.
Ryder has been coming to the club for the last month or so and has had his eye on June the entire time. He flirts with him but she can tell he is holding something back and is not really who he appears to be. One night June is feeling very lonely and invites Ryder to spend the night with her. They have a fantastic time together but it is cut short when he receives a call from his boss and has to go. The next day he comes to the club again to see June and explain not only who he is but what he was doing. It turns out he is an FBI agent and he has been hunting for a criminal who he and his team finally got the night before. But he also has a surprise for June as he has decided he needs to move her permanently and wants to be with her. Let's just say that June gets her happy ending in more ways than one.

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[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Below Deck is the fifth book in the Anchored series, but could be read as a stand alone. June never mixed pleasure with business, but can’t resist temptation with Ryder. Carrying secrets, Ryder won’t deny the connection forming with June, but when his reason for being in town is over, will he stay and find love with June?

I’ve been wanting June’s book for a while now and I loved reading this addition to the series! It was steamy and freeing, and I loved how secure in their connection they both felt. June might be a successful business woman, but she dreams of love. She needs to be brave in some of the scenes with Ryder, and I loved that she knew that trust would come with time. Ryder had one focus - June. I loved that even with his job and the secrets he had, he hated to lie and hated to keep parts of his life from
June. I also loved his dominance and the ways he supported June through her low moments. Their connection felt so strong, their intimacy had a darker side to it than found in the previous book, and I really enjoyed these two characters. This book focuses primarily on the couple, and I loved how fast paced it went!

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Below Deck is June and Ryders story. June finally finds the one to fulfil her. Not too many patrons know that June owns the Anchored BDSM Club. She likes it that way. She tends bar and watches out for everyone in the club. She and Ryder have been flirting for some months now and she knows that he is lying to her about his life. They start their relationship with some lies between them but June knows that when Ryder can talk to her freely he will tell her what's really going on with him. She trusts him that much. Ryder has had to keep his identity a secret and when he's finally free to go to June it's with all the right words and love shining in his eyes. Fantastic. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jill Haworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Below Deck is book five in the Anchored series and this time it’s June’s turn, the owner and genius behind Anchored. June has felt an attraction to Ryder for months but she knows that something’s not quite right. She knows that he isn’t who he says he is. Ryder has felt himself becoming more attracted to June throughout his undercover assignment for the FBI. To everyone else he’s just a reclusive writer that enjoys spending his weekends as a Dominant at Anchored. He’s had to move to the area to complete his assignment, which he’s determined to do. This is another interesting addition to the series and it’s good to see the boss in a different light.

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[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

The secret that has been building through 4 novellas is finally revealed. So just who is the owner of Anchored? And how did the patrons never figure it out before now?

This story also finally shows bartendress June giving in to her BDSM desires with the super hot, yet super secretive Ryder Hawke. The story line was well written and I lived the fact that June finally "let her hair down" so to speak. As she plays in integral role in the other books, I loved that this one focused on her. And like the others in the Achored series , it was full of steam, romance, and love.

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[sherri jones-teachout · Rating 5 out of 5]

The owner finally gets her own man. June is the owner of Anchored a BDSM club, and has never played at the club. But a new member named Ryder intrigues her. She thinks he’s hiding something, but when he kisses her and tells her what he’s going to do to her the first time he gets her in his bed, she’s a goner. But Ryder isn’t from the area and is an FBI agent undercover on an assignment. Once he gets his man he will have to leave. But what if he’s find the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review

[Anita Fuhrmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic story about June and Ryder. This is such an awesome series with some intriguing characters finding their forever loves in a most unconventional place. I liked how June knew that Ryder was keeping something about himself secret but she had learned to rely on her ability to judge the character of a person and she knew that whatever it was he was not a danger to her or her club and she trusted him to tell her when the time was right. I liked the strength and confidence that showed what a fabulous woman she was! A great addition to this series!

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[Cathylynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was well written and I enjoyed June and Ryder. June is a bartender but also owner. Ryder and June has been flirtly, and she knows Ryder is keeping something from her, but she trusts him. This story flowed well and the characters were delightful. I loved the concept of the book and series. This is just a wonderful book. It is also an easy to get through there was always something that kept you engaged.

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[Dorothy Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

June works as the bartender at Anchored. Not many people know she is actually the owner of the club. She’s dealing with grief and loneliness, but very few people know that, either. Ryder knows there is more to June than is apparent. He wants to get to know her better, but there are secrets he cannot share. Below Deck is an adult novel with a good story.

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[Vickie Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first I read a ARC from this authors I like standalones I think I like box sets and Series better this awesome did great job writing this box set well written cant wait see what next from her great job.I've got to say this book set is awesome read hot steamy sexy passionate thrilling nice story line can't wait see what next.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a lot of books written by Sophie Stern; she has done a great job at writing another good book; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Ryder comes to Anchored a BDSM club he is hiding things. Ryder is tall, dark and handsome. June noticed him she likes his personality, but knows he is hiding things, what will June do when she finds out.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.

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[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Below Deck features the story of June, the unknown owner of the Anchored BDSM Club who appears to be a bartender, and Ryder, who is new to the club but in reality is an undercover FBI agent searching for his male suspect. The characters have steamy attraction, but June knows Ryder is lying about himself. The characters are great and the plot has secrets and a steamy romance.

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[Kristen Hankey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of June who is the bartender at Anchored, and Ryder a patron . They have been flirting for a while. He's not who he says he is and she is willing to start a relationship on a few lies. Do they make it?

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[Monika Sandlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is where we find out just who the owner of Anchored truly is. I absolutely love this series! There are a few hints of characters that don't get HEA by the end of book 6 so I am honestly hoping that Sophie has more books to come for the future!

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[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 5 of 6 well-written stories of a women and the men who can love them in the Anchored Series. The story is fast paced and it keeps you riveted to the end. These characters are well-fleshed out and you feel as if you know them and are rooting for their success. Must read book

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[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

June and Ryder.
She is smart,beautiful and she is owners of Anchored. She doesn’t play in the club.
He is undercover and not reviling this to anyone. But June knows,she is good in reading the people.
They are good together,will they stay together?

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[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book five in the series and just as you think
the plots can’t get any better they seem like they do.
This one grab me and kept my attention right to the
last word.
If you read this authors work before you know there’s
some BDSM in it .
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[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has, again, given us characters that we can understand. June, the bartender at Anchored, tries to keep her private life to herself. Ryder is intrigued by June, but he is keeping secrets of his own.

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[Jeanne Kotsios · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect

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[Lucinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story of June and Ryder. It is full of secrets and great characters. I loved it and would recommend it to others!

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[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the storyline and how ell it flowed from page to page. The characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is felt throughout the book.

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[BookLover1990 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book. It's full of great characters. June was a nice heroine character but Ryder takes the cake. It's full of secrets and deceptions

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[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t wait to read this book! Ryder has a huge secret and June is determined to figure it out. Will that change things between them or will they find that they belong together?
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[Helena Mendes · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has been a while since I read such a great sci-fi romance story. Loved the characters, Ryder and June, and the storyline is great. Loved it.

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[Irene Talbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth reading!

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thrills and more thrills. Will June get her man. I’ve read the others and this is another fab read. Characters are great and the storyline

[Amy Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was full of intrigue, excitement and sizzle hot characters with amazing chemistry. Such a great addition to the series!