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takealookatmybookshelf's review
5.0
Yes!! Finally, we get the long-awaited book 1 of Jai and Claire’s story! I’ve gushed about how much I loved Shyam, but Jai stole my heart! I absolutely loved Jai and this book!
Control by Victoria Woods is the third of four books in the Power Series revolving around the Sethi brothers. Power and Empowered and Shyam’s story and should be read prior to Control. Control is part 1 of Jai’s story. Control takes place about five years after the ending of Empowered and Jai is in control of the Sethi family business. We know from Empowered the drama and danger surrounding Shyam’s departure from the business and Jai’s subsequent assumption of said business. Now there’s a new threat to Jai’s family and his family business. One that will ruin the peace in Jai’s life.
Jai is dominant and needs control in all aspects of his life. He meets Claire, his niece’s ballet teacher, and his world turns upside down. Claire has secrets and dangers from her past which she hides from those around her and she prefers to be alone for fear of her past rearing its ugly head. Jai hides the dangers of his job from his family and Claire. Jai can’t help his attraction to Claire and wants to break down her walls.
Jai and Claire fit together so well! They’re both secretive, prefer control, and I loved it! We see different sides of Jai and Claire as they spend time with each other and honestly, it makes me love them more. I adored the relationship Jai had with his niece and nephew; it was so sweet! There was suspense, mystery, twists, and turns. We find out Jai’s secrets, but Claire’s past is a complete mystery until the end of this book, which ends in a completely unexpected cliffhanger. I did not see it coming and I’m so excited for the conclusion of Jai and Claire’s story!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Control by Victoria Woods is the third of four books in the Power Series revolving around the Sethi brothers. Power and Empowered and Shyam’s story and should be read prior to Control. Control is part 1 of Jai’s story. Control takes place about five years after the ending of Empowered and Jai is in control of the Sethi family business. We know from Empowered the drama and danger surrounding Shyam’s departure from the business and Jai’s subsequent assumption of said business. Now there’s a new threat to Jai’s family and his family business. One that will ruin the peace in Jai’s life.
Jai is dominant and needs control in all aspects of his life. He meets Claire, his niece’s ballet teacher, and his world turns upside down. Claire has secrets and dangers from her past which she hides from those around her and she prefers to be alone for fear of her past rearing its ugly head. Jai hides the dangers of his job from his family and Claire. Jai can’t help his attraction to Claire and wants to break down her walls.
Jai and Claire fit together so well! They’re both secretive, prefer control, and I loved it! We see different sides of Jai and Claire as they spend time with each other and honestly, it makes me love them more. I adored the relationship Jai had with his niece and nephew; it was so sweet! There was suspense, mystery, twists, and turns. We find out Jai’s secrets, but Claire’s past is a complete mystery until the end of this book, which ends in a completely unexpected cliffhanger. I did not see it coming and I’m so excited for the conclusion of Jai and Claire’s story!
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
bookswithjess0722's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
4.0
4/5⭐️
4/5🌶️
Well Jai is an Indian Dream! While I knew Claire had a huge secret I did not expect that! I cannot wait to dive into uncontrolled! I need to know how Jai and Claire get themselves out of this shit!
jageorge's review
5.0
Just like the first book I binged this in a day. I love Jai. I just want to snuggle him and tell him it’ll all be okay. This book is wonderful. You’ve got spice, action, beautiful characters. What more could you want? I will say the ending slayed me a bit and I’m not happy I have to wait for the next book.
fsmeurinne's review
5.0
I got more than I expected, all mystery, suspense, angst, and twists and turns with Jai and Claire's story. A playboy and a ballerina, a dark romance story that is intense, with great pacing, world-building, and characters you need to meet. So very hot, the steamy scenes are great. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
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morebooksforever's review
5.0
Yes Yes Yes!!! Author Victoria Woods just YES!!! I thought I loved Shyam and then you go and hit me with Jai!!! I am completely in love. This book had me hooked from page one and kept me captivated until the end. There is so much heat, so much spice, so much drama and mystery. Claire and Jai are everything! Hold onto you panties ladies its about to get spicy. Let me just say that cliffy hit me straight in the gut and I had no clue it was coming. I will impatiently be waiting for the next book!! 5/5 recommend….
everybloghasitsdays's review
5.0
HOLY HECK. After the first two books in this series, Jai has now taken on the business by himself and has found he’s maybe bitten of more than he can chew. Throw a beautiful ballet teacher with a hidden past of her own into the mix and wow, the twists and turns in this book are endless
joannasbookshelf's review
5.0
This romance novel wasn't a typical cute romance book. There was a bit of suspense and lots of secrets! As a former ballerina, I loved the ballet terms and jargon dispersed throughout the book. Don't be fooled though, this was not a sweet, innocent romance. It was INTENSE but in such a great way. I loved the Victoria's writing style and I the book had such a good flow that I couldn't put it down. I read it in a day! and HOLY STEAM! This book has steam, more steam and EVEN MORE STEAM! The ending left me hanging on cliffhanger but it just gets me so excited for the next book in the series!
em_thebookish_girl's review
5.0
Control is book #3 in the Power series, and it also a start to a new duet, Jai and Claire's story. You don't need to read Shyam and Ameila's duet, but I highly recommend that you do. It will enhance your reading experience. Control is an age gap and mafia romance. I got a glimpse to Jai's from the first book two books. And I was so happy when I heard that that Victoria Woods, decided to write a duet focusing around his character. Just like the first two books, I devoured Control in one sitting. Jai can be seen as a playboy/ladies man, but he definitely helped out a lot in Shyam and Ameila's relationship. He cares deeply for his family, and you'll see that even more in this book. Reading the scenes with his niece and nephew was definitely one of my highlights. As the plot unravelled, I really like how Jai's character developed.
Oh my goodness! I cannot explain how steamy this book is! What happens when a young ballerina teacher meets a tech wiz mafia/crime boss? Claire and Jai are completely opposite to each other. Yet, the chemistry and sexual tension between these two is like dynamite, you only need a small spark for it to ignite. Their encounters are heated and explosive, way, way too hot to handle. At first neither of them wants to relinquish the control to one another. Yet, eventually Jai and Claire give in, they can't resist the pull to one another. When are together they spiral out of control.
I really like Claire's character, she has a passion for dancing and loves teaching her students. She may be seen being timid and shy, but she's smart and intelligent; she can easily read Jai. But she has certain fears, she's scared to let anyone in. She's more of a loner, but that changed when she met Jai and his family. And the plot twist!!! Wow! Talk about it being a small world?! Indirectly Jai and Claire are connected to each other, in more ways than they realized. I was so shocked! I mean, I knew Claire was hiding something or more like hiding from someone. But, never in a million years would I have thought that would be it! The cliffhanger..!! Victoria! Please tell me that we are going to get book #4 soon. Overall, a fantastic book. I really need book #4! I have to know what's going to happen next!
** I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
Oh my goodness! I cannot explain how steamy this book is! What happens when a young ballerina teacher meets a tech wiz mafia/crime boss? Claire and Jai are completely opposite to each other. Yet, the chemistry and sexual tension between these two is like dynamite, you only need a small spark for it to ignite. Their encounters are heated and explosive, way, way too hot to handle. At first neither of them wants to relinquish the control to one another. Yet, eventually Jai and Claire give in, they can't resist the pull to one another. When are together they spiral out of control.
I really like Claire's character, she has a passion for dancing and loves teaching her students. She may be seen being timid and shy, but she's smart and intelligent; she can easily read Jai. But she has certain fears, she's scared to let anyone in. She's more of a loner, but that changed when she met Jai and his family. And the plot twist!!! Wow! Talk about it being a small world?! Indirectly Jai and Claire are connected to each other, in more ways than they realized. I was so shocked! I mean, I knew Claire was hiding something or more like hiding from someone. But, never in a million years would I have thought that would be it! The cliffhanger..!! Victoria! Please tell me that we are going to get book #4 soon. Overall, a fantastic book. I really need book #4! I have to know what's going to happen next!
** I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review
heather_whit's review
5.0
Holy crap on a cracker was this book amazing! We get suspense, mystery, and a few twists and turn along the way. I devoured this book in one sitting refusing to acknowledge anything that was going on around me.
Jai and Claire's story is just what you think it would be. Jai the man who swears he will never find love or settle down finds his match within Claire. Where is an extrovert she is more of an introvert. She would prefer to be at home in comfy clothes than in a night club. Now we all know the playboy Jai can be, but once his eyes meet hers all bets are off. I loved the way that they interacted with each other, and how they fit together like 2 pieces of the same puzzle.
I will say this book does end on a cliffy and what a cliffy to is! I was like NOOOOO! and that was just because I had no more words to read..... So I am (im)patiently waiting for book 2 so I can see how this all plays out!
Jai and Claire's story is just what you think it would be. Jai the man who swears he will never find love or settle down finds his match within Claire. Where is an extrovert she is more of an introvert. She would prefer to be at home in comfy clothes than in a night club. Now we all know the playboy Jai can be, but once his eyes meet hers all bets are off. I loved the way that they interacted with each other, and how they fit together like 2 pieces of the same puzzle.
I will say this book does end on a cliffy and what a cliffy to is! I was like NOOOOO! and that was just because I had no more words to read..... So I am (im)patiently waiting for book 2 so I can see how this all plays out!
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