juliabragg's review against another edition
Despite everything, I am still loving this series. I am utterly shocked at the fact; I have no idea what it is about the books but I can't get enough of Stephan and Brianna. The ending of this book has been coming since book 1, but I still wasn't happy about it.. Moving onto book 4, and kind of sad about it.
juliabragg's review
Despite everything, I am still loving this series. I am utterly shocked at the fact; I have no idea what it is about the books but I can't get enough of Stephan and Brianna. The ending of this book has been coming since book 1, but I still wasn't happy about it.. Moving onto book 4, and kind of sad about it.
kblain's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mayris88's review
4.0
4.5 stars!
Why can't Stephan and Brianna catch a break? Seriously, they've been through enough.
I loved this book, I just hope that they get their happy ending and everyone involved in Brianna's captivity get what they deserve.
Why can't Stephan and Brianna catch a break? Seriously, they've been through enough.
I loved this book, I just hope that they get their happy ending and everyone involved in Brianna's captivity get what they deserve.
dapper's review
3.0
I loved this series, I still do.. to some degree. Brianna is starting to frustrate me. I find myself enjoying her chapters less and less. The showdown with her father at the beginning was something that took the first two books to build up too. When he finally explained himself, it was told from Brianna’s point of view and it might as well have just been the “waaah wahh wahhh” from Charlie Brown. She heard and listened to nothing and instead of finding out what her dads deal was, it was three pages of staring at Stephens face.
She’s in Stephens office waiting for him to finish his meeting and she’s having a mental breakdown to the point of tears because Stephens assistant is pretty. Stephen. Who has a picture of her on his desk. Who spends every waking moment trying to make her comfortable. Who’s turned his life upside for her. She’s crying because he had a pretty employee. It’s frustrating to read.
Anywho. Now that they’re having sex, that seems to be the focus. The story and her progression to independence seem to have taken a backseat. She’s less PTSD more crybaby now. I’m hoping this ends on some type of story or plot development instead of how much she likes when Stephen rubs her clit.
For someone who was forced into the world of BDSM, she’s pretty slow on the uptake. Her confusion about Stephen having ropes in his room annoyed me, especially after him having shown her the cane. It’s like she doesn’t know how to think at all. I understand her having trouble making decisions for herself after the ordeal, but not her inability to grasp basic concepts. This is another reason I feel like I’m reading a child’s meanderings as opposed to a survivors when it comes to Brianna’s chapters.
Halfway done..
Sadly, I think I’m going to have to file this book and the rest of the series under DNF. I’m now almost finished with this story, I’m increasingly annoyed with Brianna and the lack of story/plot outside of her everlasting insecurities. I’m going to attempt another chapter. If it’s more whining.. :/
She’s in Stephens office waiting for him to finish his meeting and she’s having a mental breakdown to the point of tears because Stephens assistant is pretty. Stephen. Who has a picture of her on his desk. Who spends every waking moment trying to make her comfortable. Who’s turned his life upside for her. She’s crying because he had a pretty employee. It’s frustrating to read.
Anywho. Now that they’re having sex, that seems to be the focus. The story and her progression to independence seem to have taken a backseat. She’s less PTSD more crybaby now. I’m hoping this ends on some type of story or plot development instead of how much she likes when Stephen rubs her clit.
For someone who was forced into the world of BDSM, she’s pretty slow on the uptake. Her confusion about Stephen having ropes in his room annoyed me, especially after him having shown her the cane. It’s like she doesn’t know how to think at all. I understand her having trouble making decisions for herself after the ordeal, but not her inability to grasp basic concepts. This is another reason I feel like I’m reading a child’s meanderings as opposed to a survivors when it comes to Brianna’s chapters.
Halfway done..
Sadly, I think I’m going to have to file this book and the rest of the series under DNF. I’m now almost finished with this story, I’m increasingly annoyed with Brianna and the lack of story/plot outside of her everlasting insecurities. I’m going to attempt another chapter. If it’s more whining.. :/
lisavdwilt's review
5.0
This book has me screaming how much I love it. I am very particular who knows what I am reading, now most of the novel i tell in some context (leaving out details that aren't needing to be told) but how I love this story.
Stephan and Brianna though their relationship is unconventional it has me aching at the thought of it all. I am always eager to read but I am actually having a hard time reading for too long, as I want to make it last, giving me more time with the characters.
I literally screamed to everyone I knew that the next book had more pages meaning it was longer and that I got more time with them.
Of course, I have dreams of them marrying and dreams of them having kids and they can get to a bit of normalcy (in between their sexcapades in the bedroom)
Spoiler
Now how do I not do anything but give a little spoiler.What the absolute FUCK was that ending.
This was me, this morning as I read this book, I was on the edge of my seat, and I knew that something was gonna happen because he "bought" her, I didn't expect her leaving him and that broke me, even though I knew they had too.
This book had me crying at times, especially when she told him that she loved him too. And he could finally tell her, and then they never stopped, whenever they could. Now of course the police could see their texts that spoke of their love, and that she was able to do whatever she wanted. I just hope I can handle the next book and all its glory.
So go read this book if you haven't already.
mistressop's review against another edition
4.0
"Netgallery" freebie review copy. (i would have got it either way)
I love this series. It could be done badly.. it could come off super creepy but it doesnt. There is an underlying sweetness to the whole thing and a lot of heart. It's hard to pull that off in any type of book. I really love Anna. She is cute even with the madness. I'm more then a little oddly proud of this indy author for pulling off the 3 book same couple and carrying the "tone" so well. Also thank you for not doing such a freakin CRAPPY cliffhanger in this book.
i hate the whole start rating system but I will say this I enjoyed. And the true test of a book is if you would reread it on a cold rainy night and this would be on the reread list.
I love this series. It could be done badly.. it could come off super creepy but it doesnt. There is an underlying sweetness to the whole thing and a lot of heart. It's hard to pull that off in any type of book. I really love Anna. She is cute even with the madness. I'm more then a little oddly proud of this indy author for pulling off the 3 book same couple and carrying the "tone" so well. Also thank you for not doing such a freakin CRAPPY cliffhanger in this book.
i hate the whole start rating system but I will say this I enjoyed. And the true test of a book is if you would reread it on a cold rainy night and this would be on the reread list.
dapper's review against another edition
3.0
I loved this series, I still do.. to some degree. Brianna is starting to frustrate me. I find myself enjoying her chapters less and less. The showdown with her father at the beginning was something that took the first two books to build up too. When he finally explained himself, it was told from Brianna’s point of view and it might as well have just been the “waaah wahh wahhh” from Charlie Brown. She heard and listened to nothing and instead of finding out what her dads deal was, it was three pages of staring at Stephens face.
She’s in Stephens office waiting for him to finish his meeting and she’s having a mental breakdown to the point of tears because Stephens assistant is pretty. Stephen. Who has a picture of her on his desk. Who spends every waking moment trying to make her comfortable. Who’s turned his life upside for her. She’s crying because he had a pretty employee. It’s frustrating to read.
Anywho. Now that they’re having sex, that seems to be the focus. The story and her progression to independence seem to have taken a backseat. She’s less PTSD more crybaby now. I’m hoping this ends on some type of story or plot development instead of how much she likes when Stephen rubs her clit.
For someone who was forced into the world of BDSM, she’s pretty slow on the uptake. Her confusion about Stephen having ropes in his room annoyed me, especially after him having shown her the cane. It’s like she doesn’t know how to think at all. I understand her having trouble making decisions for herself after the ordeal, but not her inability to grasp basic concepts. This is another reason I feel like I’m reading a child’s meanderings as opposed to a survivors when it comes to Brianna’s chapters.
Halfway done..
Sadly, I think I’m going to have to file this book and the rest of the series under DNF. I’m now almost finished with this story, I’m increasingly annoyed with Brianna and the lack of story/plot outside of her everlasting insecurities. I’m going to attempt another chapter. If it’s more whining.. :/
She’s in Stephens office waiting for him to finish his meeting and she’s having a mental breakdown to the point of tears because Stephens assistant is pretty. Stephen. Who has a picture of her on his desk. Who spends every waking moment trying to make her comfortable. Who’s turned his life upside for her. She’s crying because he had a pretty employee. It’s frustrating to read.
Anywho. Now that they’re having sex, that seems to be the focus. The story and her progression to independence seem to have taken a backseat. She’s less PTSD more crybaby now. I’m hoping this ends on some type of story or plot development instead of how much she likes when Stephen rubs her clit.
For someone who was forced into the world of BDSM, she’s pretty slow on the uptake. Her confusion about Stephen having ropes in his room annoyed me, especially after him having shown her the cane. It’s like she doesn’t know how to think at all. I understand her having trouble making decisions for herself after the ordeal, but not her inability to grasp basic concepts. This is another reason I feel like I’m reading a child’s meanderings as opposed to a survivors when it comes to Brianna’s chapters.
Halfway done..
Sadly, I think I’m going to have to file this book and the rest of the series under DNF. I’m now almost finished with this story, I’m increasingly annoyed with Brianna and the lack of story/plot outside of her everlasting insecurities. I’m going to attempt another chapter. If it’s more whining.. :/
doc_k55's review against another edition
2.0
As seems to be the case frequently, by the time an author reaches book three in a series, the quality plummets. In general, I have enjoyed the story but Hayes does a lot of telling and not so much showing, and Anna is whiny and annoying...and what nineteen year old doesn't understand computers? I am having a difficult time finding anything attractive about her. Stephan just seems like a pervert because she is so immature and naive that I can't see how any adult would want to have sex with this girl. In spite of her grown up body the power and intelligence differential makes this feel like pedophilia. I will read the last because I am sucked in, but I am disappointed that Anna has remained a doormat.