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lifeinthebooklane's review
5.0
Kaboom! Adie Dumortier is back, and he's definitely taking prisoners.
If you've read the author's Special Agent Novel series then it's very likely that you will already be madly in love with Adie. In Deadly Retaliation the sense of betrayal he feels seems to have unbalanced his ego somewhat.
He's in parts a lost little boy, looking for love, and a complete and utter bar-steward, determined to wreak revenge on those he considers to have done him wrong. How you can want to both hug and slap a hero at the same time, I'm not sure, but Adie makes me feel extremes of emotion simultaneously. I don't think there are many of us who would turn down a night with this man - even knowing that it will leave us wrecked.
Whilst we have met some of the characters in a previous series, you can jump into the story here.
Anything you need to know has been worked into this book, so whilst all the pertinent backstory is covered, it does mean it contain spoilers for that previous series. The book ends on a cliffhanger, though at a natural break point rather than a high octane moment. The book is written from multiple POV, though mainly it is Adie's along with a few chapters each from the women who both would like to have him under their thumb, as well as in their panties.
There is just something about Ms Mandara's writing that resonates with my id. Her characters charm me, I find her naughty scenes a delightful mix of kink, darkness and scorching heat and there is an undercurrent of tartly sarcastic humour throughout. The pace readily held my attention, as did the amazingly creative, and crazy, plot. I absolutely, totally and utterly recommend this book.
Conversation is highly overrated, I'm allergic to feelings, and she can have whatever opinion she likes as long as she doesn't feel the need to share it with me. Generally, she's gagged, though, so it isn't a big problem. Fifty Shades of Grey wasn't completely terrible, but Grey was way too normal and a bit insipid for my tastes.
If you've read the author's Special Agent Novel series then it's very likely that you will already be madly in love with Adie. In Deadly Retaliation the sense of betrayal he feels seems to have unbalanced his ego somewhat.
He's in parts a lost little boy, looking for love, and a complete and utter bar-steward, determined to wreak revenge on those he considers to have done him wrong. How you can want to both hug and slap a hero at the same time, I'm not sure, but Adie makes me feel extremes of emotion simultaneously. I don't think there are many of us who would turn down a night with this man - even knowing that it will leave us wrecked.
For the first time in my life I am madly in love with a girl, and I cannot have her. It sucks, but if my love life was a Dyson, it would be one of those top-of-the-range animal and pet hair varieties.
Whilst we have met some of the characters in a previous series, you can jump into the story here.
Anything you need to know has been worked into this book, so whilst all the pertinent backstory is covered, it does mean it contain spoilers for that previous series. The book ends on a cliffhanger, though at a natural break point rather than a high octane moment. The book is written from multiple POV, though mainly it is Adie's along with a few chapters each from the women who both would like to have him under their thumb, as well as in their panties.
There is just something about Ms Mandara's writing that resonates with my id. Her characters charm me, I find her naughty scenes a delightful mix of kink, darkness and scorching heat and there is an undercurrent of tartly sarcastic humour throughout. The pace readily held my attention, as did the amazingly creative, and crazy, plot. I absolutely, totally and utterly recommend this book.
There is a pause that's as long as an elephant's fart.
lindas_bookstoread's review
5.0
Count on Ms. Mandara to give us amazing characters!
Adrien is a man you'll hate to love!!! Man is he ever an alphahole!!! He's up against some strong heroines though!!!
This story had me smiling; A Lot!!! Sexy Goodness!!!
What will happen when James catches up to him? Will Mel become his Lois? I was hoping so! True power exchange methinks!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Adrien is a man you'll hate to love!!! Man is he ever an alphahole!!! He's up against some strong heroines though!!!
This story had me smiling; A Lot!!! Sexy Goodness!!!
What will happen when James catches up to him? Will Mel become his Lois? I was hoping so! True power exchange methinks!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
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