{Romance eARC Minute Review} Commanded (Club Sin #6) by Stacey Kennedy

Commanded (Club Sin #6) by Stacey Kennedy

Club Sin comes alive once again in this decadent new erotic romance from USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy, perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey.

A dedicated cop, Sawyer Quinn blows off steam by immersing himself in his role as a Master at the hottest club in Las Vegas. But when Sawyer goes after the perp who brutally beat his sister, he teams up with Chloe Nash, a sexy private investigator who awakens a sweet new need: to keep her to himself, away from the dungeon of Club Sin. Chloe is beautiful, smart, and too innocent for the BDSM lifestyle. Sawyer’s never wanted a woman like this before. Is her love worth swearing off the one thing that keeps him sane?

There’s something different about Sawyer: a commanding strength that pulls Chloe into a vortex of heady desire. But when she learns about his double life as a Dom, she’s shocked—and afraid she could never complete him. Then he saves her life, and just like that, Chloe knows she will be able to give him anything he desires. She is his—wherever and however he wants to take her. (Blurb via Goodreads)

{Details} eARC, 195 pages. Expected publication: July 7th 2015 by Loveswept. Source: ebook provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

{Details} 3/5 - I liked it!

{Review}

When Sawyer's baby sister is violently attacked and her attacker is in the wind he goes to his friend Porter's PI company and to Chloe, a young, talented PI that he wants for more than her PI skills.

When Chloe and Sawyer first met Chloe was in a very long term relationship; a small detail that is resolved - a bit too neatly - early on. I liked the idea that they had both been thinking of each other since their first meeting, it makes them jumping into a relationship less jarring.

I liked Chloe and Sawyer, individually and together. Chloe is smart and independent, confident and sassy, savvy and kind. Sawyer is blunt, determined, dedicated, loving, commanding, and he wants Chloe and is determined to have her. I loved how much he loved his family.

I wish there had been more about the club, Chloe isn't into the lifestyle and Sawyer, who had found what he needed at the club, finds a different kind of fulfillment with Chloe.

{Happy Release Day + Romance Review} Tamed (Club Sin #5) by Stacey Kennedy

USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy returns to the tantalizing world of Club Sin in an enticing novel of control and surrender.
 
Porter Marshall has nearly achieved his goal of becoming a Club Sin Master, but his new sub poses a much bigger challenge than he anticipated. Despite their mutual attraction and red-hot dungeon sessions, Kenzie Hart plays her own games. Her bratty, you-can’t-break-me attitude masks terrible personal hurt—pain that only the exquisite touch of a skilled Dom can release. But when Porter suggests taking their connection to the outside world, Kenzie denies him . . . which only makes him want her more.

Kenzie can’t ignore the raw, fierce bond she has with Porter. But she can’t give in to his dangerous demands, either. Is the passion they share real, or is he using her to solidify his status at Club Sin? And yet, who else can she trust with the shattering secrets she holds within? As Porter expertly brings her to the point of no return, Kenzie surrenders her body—and, piece by piece, her heart. (Blurb via Goodreads)

{Details} ebook. Expected publication: March 10th 2015 by Loveswept. Source: ebook provided through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

{Rating} 4/5 - I really liked it!

{Review}

Sweet and hot. A brat who isn't really a brat and a Master who sees through her facade.

Kenzie is an expert at keeping people at a distance. She's all for sex but intimacy is a different story. She's challenging, defiant, and undoubtedly strong. She's endured great loss in her life and the pleasure and punishment she receives at the club helps her deal. Her bratty persona at the club is just that, in real life she's really warm and kind. Kenzie shows growth over the story. She doesn't need a man to fix her, although she never thought she needed someone to fix her, but she does realize that she can change things in her life that aren't making her happy.

Porter is a great hero. He is strong yet sensitive, he's an alpha male and gentle protector. Porter is the only one who sees her, sees that she's trying to hide, knows that there's a big chasm between what she wants and what she needs. He completely focuses on breaking down all her walls, earning Kenzie's trust and her heart.

The first night of their arrangement surprises both Porter and Kenzie. With their first touch, first kiss, Porter knows there's something special about Kenzie and Kenzie realizes that Porter is different from every other Master. She tries all her usual tricks but Porter is ready and a step ahead of her. I enjoyed watching them battle, both emotionally and sexually. I did think that Kenzie got more out of their relationship than Porter did; I wanted a bit more equality in their relationship.

The pacing was great, the storyline keeping my attention, and I found it a quick read. Although Tamed is book five in the Club Sin series you can certainly jump into the series without reading any of the previous books.