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•Series: At The Brink #2
•Release: November 14, 2016
To learn about kink, she had to learn the ropes. Yet she never expected to be so compromised she’d need rescuing. And by him. The first man she’d ever loved. The former navy SEAL who’d broken her heart.
Clara’s gone wild.
Naked. Cuffed. Caged. Is this the sweet senator’s daughter I left behind?
I didn’t know it was her when I rushed into that room filled with flames, but I’ll never let her go again.
She’s proposed a unique way to thank me. It could bring us both to the edge of ecstasy—or to the point of no return.
Clara wants to submit. To me. Totally. Damn any limits. The very thought of it has brought me back from the dead.
But a stranger is watching from the shadows. He’s made us his fantasy. And he plays rougher than I do. Where he’s taking us now is somewhere so dark, and so dangerous, that this time it could be inescapable.
Review:
Clara is taking a whole new approach to breaking free. She’s becoming submissive. Not just to anyone, but to the love of her life who left her 15 years ago. Sure, that’s a mighty long time to carry a torch for someone she met when she was only 17- and at the time barely knew herself-, but it’s not long when he’s “the one”. She’d imagined their reunion many times. Dreamt of it. But never in her wildest dreams had she imagined things would turn out the way they do.
Noah never got over Clara and the way she kicked him (or had him kicked) to the curb…literally. He knew he’d see her again one day. At least he had hope. And it’s that hope that kept him fighting for his sanity. Suffering from PTSD, Noah knew being with her again could be a long time coming, so how glorious it was when the time was greatly shortened. He had imagined their coming together would be as kinky as it was, but he never believed those dreams would actually come true.
Ask and ye shall receive…
Clara became synonymous with kink. And the fact that it was her suggestion proved to Noah he wasn’t really in hell. His mind just tended to vacation to the location. But then Clara gave him something else to think about. Better ways to spend his off time other than sitting alone in his cottage.
There’s no question that the chemistry between them is enough to be added to somebody’s curriculum. They can’t be around each other without engaging in some kind of physical activity and the heat will burn the pages and blow out e-readers. It’s believable that they’re still extremely drawn to each other after all the time apart, and the way they both compromise and own up to their faults makes their story that much less complicated.
I’ve loved everything I’ve read by del Mar, and this is no exception. However, unlike the other novels, this one is short on the actual romance. There’s plenty of sex, but I felt a little cheated outside the bedroom. They both had demanding jobs and obstacles to overcome (so there is something other than the sex), but most (not all) of that non-sexual encounters that readers see rather than be told about are when they’re apart. The suspense is good, and I was surprised by a revalation…a couple of revelations actually…which added something more to the story. I do wish I cuold’ve gotten more out of the whole terrorist thing. It was built up to be something big, and although it was (so it’s said) we don’t get to “see” how it ends. We’re only told.
Despite me wishing for a little more non-sex, I still really enjoyed the story.
Rating system: Cups of Coffee (the less the better)
0: You won’t need any coffee to stay up for this one. It’s intriguing enough all on its own.
1: You’ll stay up late, but not all night. Brew one cup.
2: You’ll read as long as you’re not tired. If you are, two cups should do the trick.
3: I hope you got plenty of rest; you’ll need it, or at least 3 cups.
4: If the cable goes out, read the book. It’s better than nothing, I guess. Oh, don’t forget your brew!
5: Find anything else to do- it doesn’t matter what it is. Don’t waste your coffee. Too much caffeine is bad for you.
My rating: 1 cup of coffee
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About Anna Del Mar
Amazon bestselling author Anna del Mar writes hot, smart romances that soothe the soul, challenge the mind, and satisfy the heart. Her stories are about strong heroines struggling to find their place in the world and the brave, sexy, kickass, military heroes who fight with all they’ve got to protect the women they love.
She’s the author of The Asset, The Stranger, At the Brink and her newest, To the Edge. Anna enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, and the sea. Writing is her addiction, her drug of choice, and what she wants to do all the time. The extraordinary men and women she met during her years as a Navy wife inspire the fabulous heroes and heroines at the center of her stories. When she stays put—which doesn’t happen very often—she lives in Florida with her indulgent husband and two very opinionated cats. www.annadelmar.com.
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I want to read this because I love books with military heroes.
I love military heroes, too. And cowboys. They’re my favorite of contemporary. And as far as historicals go, I’m always looking for a Scot. What’s your favorite military novel?