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Surrender to Me by Shayla Black

jg1987's review against another edition

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1.0

I did not finish this book.

I tried to like this series, I really did. I liked the first book so I picked up the next one. The second was terrible, but I gave the series another shot. The third one was really enjoyable, so I figured I would continue the series. Then I start this book and I think I rolled my eyes so much that they almost got stuck that way.

I realize this is fantasy and things move fast relationship wise, but Hunter said, I dunno, 3 sentences to her and is already proclaiming he wants to spend the rest of his life with her?...Really? I didn't; even get as far as them getting married, which I know they do because of that stupid flash foreword scene in the beginning of the book, which did nothing for me BTW.

And Kata, the whole I'm insecure about my body (which all the men seen to think is amazing by the way) and I'm not going to let any man tie me down, even though he really does it for me, but I'm an independent woman blah blah blah....BORING. I don't care if the sexy scenes were the best I have ever read, I'm just not interested. Both characters did nothing for me so I couldn't read 300+ pages of these two without forcing myself, so I gave up (which never happens BTW).

And another thing, why do all the women in the series have stalkers? Sometimes an ex is just an ex.

So unfortunately, as much potential as this author/series showed me, for my own sanity I don't think I will continue it.

hollydoo97's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

a_b_hall's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

sragonzalez's review against another edition

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5.0

My favorite book of the series so far. Sexy Navy Seals and hot Latinas with kink! I'm game.

yaakovakiva's review against another edition

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2.0

Just not great.

letsbebookfriends's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a fun book. I think it's my second favorite in the series.

jodeezle's review against another edition

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4.0

Very good. I wasn't impressed with Hunter in the previous books. But I loved him in this. Kata reminded me of quite a few womenI know. I can't wait for the next book. I am hoping that I like Logan in his book more than I do now.

This book is a definate recomendation to all my friends.

deanapotter's review

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4.0

Surrender to Me was an emotional and sexual power house of a novel.

Hunter, who is what I call an Alpha’s alpha. He’s complex and like a fire cracker waiting to go off. A Navy Seal and a Dom, he has the confidence needed to be both. Things he wants don’t just slide through his fingers. What was to be a night of fun, stops him in tracks. Going all out, like on a mission Hunter goes after Kata and there is no stopping him. I still am not sure what I really think of Hunter. I don’t quite think he is the “means asshole” that he is proclaimed to be, but I don’t really love him either. There were part of him I enjoyed and times I just wanted to snack him upside the head.

Kata is her own woman. She is strong willed and independent. She is the one who controls her life. When a friend set up a b-day party for Katas twenty-fifth in Vegas, Ben not only gives her a party he tries to deliver her fantasy of a ménage. In walked Hunter hitting her like a ton of bricks. She has baggage that makes men like Hunter, throw up the red flags. Kata learns that “What happens in Vegas”, doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Katas mind and body conflict badly when it comes to the domineering man that is Hunter. Getting lost in a man is one thing, loosing yourself to a man is another.

I have read many of the Wicked Lovers Series books, and Surrender to Me is hands down my favorite of the six that I have read. Yes, I will admit that I have become addicted to Ms. Blacks naughty and steamy talent for writing romance. She knows how to deliver a book that is hot, dangerous and intense. It also makes you look outside the box. Surrender is not quite like the pervious in the series. I found the emotions get a bit deeper in this one. A powerful read!

romancejunkie1025's review

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4.0

Wow so that was a LOT of emotional drama and baggage to work through for two people falling fast. The sex was hot of course and the danger was intense. Dying for Logan's book now

candylovegirl's review

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4.0

Slightly clichéd and unrealistic; alas, it’s romance so some suspension of reality is necessary. Solid showing.