Dangerously Broken (Dangerous #2)by Eden Bradley

For Jamie Stewart-Greer, BDSM is the perfect way to release the darkness inside him and use it for pleasure. But it’s getting more difficult to hide this side of himself—especially from the one person who elicits his most extreme, secret passions.
When his best friend died, Jamie promised he’d watch over his little sister, Summer Grace. Summer is a nearly irresistible sex kitten who’s been after Jamie since she was fourteen—and she’s absolutely taboo. But now she’s hunting him in his territory—the Bastille, New Orleans’ most infamous BDSM club—and Jamie knows he’s in trouble.
Summer is more than ready to indulge Jamie’s secret kinks, and as their relationship spirals into the darkest recesses of absolute pleasure, it only stirs her desire for more. If Jamie is willing to give Summer what she wants, it’s going to turn love into the most dangerous fetish of all.



My Review:
I really hate stepping into the middle of a trilogy when I haven't read the first book. I was particularly lost at the beginning because the flash back scene didn't sit right with me and I wasn't all too sure where the heck the author was going with it.
I wasn't able to finish the book even though I attempted to read it four times.
I can tell a lot of thought went into the story and the writing was well done however Dangerously Broken just didn't work for me.


My Rating:
DNF

Reviewed By: Krissy's Bookshelf Reviews
http://kkmalott.booklikes.com/


Note: I received a print copy in exchange for an honest review from Berkley

Temptation's Edge started out really well, and the last few chapters were good too. I had trouble trying to keep my concentration on the story, between those two parts. I know the cause of it, though, and I will explain shortly.

I had no idea that this book was part of a series when I started reading it. It wasn't until Mischa was having dinner with two other couples (and a single Irishman) that I realized this was the third book. However, you can read this story as a standalone. Otherwise, I would have stopped reading it until I read the others first. It just irks me to read a series out of order that had a cliffhanger ending or unanswered questions from previous books.

Now, on to the reason for my loss of concentration. I don't mind reading about BDSM. This books goes a little further with the BDSM play than Fifty Shades, and that's OK. But, in the first part of the book, Connor takes Mischa to a BDSM club. I really didn't know what to expect, but I was curious. Although I know this is fiction (and sometimes I overthink things), I just couldn't stop thinking about that part. There wasn't anything bad, it simply wasn't my cup of tea. So, it was hard to focus on the story afterwards. I felt like, maybe, if that scene would have been a little later on in the book (after I was invested in the characters and their story), I wouldn't have minded it as much. When I stopped reading then, and finished the book the following day, I was able to enjoy the last few chapters.

I liked that Mischa and Connor were both headstrong characters. (Of course, he's a dominant. With an Irish accent, I might add. Even though that has nothing to do with anything I just said.) Their whole 'I-can't-let-you-hurt-me-so-I-will-deny-my-feelings' thing was starting to grate on my nerves, which is weird because I, normally, like the angst. Maybe it just went on too long.

Still, it's not a bad book. The plot was good, but I did read some reviews that said it was almost exactly like the first two books. I wouldn't know anything about that seeing as how I haven't read them. I would recommend this book to Eden Bradley (Eve Berlin) fans and people who read BDSM romances.

Devin finds herself at a club that awakens all her inner desires, and the man on stage ticks all her boxes. But does she have the guts to accept his invitation or will she keep to reading about it?
Shaye is showing newbies what it´s like to subject to him, when one doe-eyed innocent woman sparks his interest. Will she let him show what it means to submit, and will he take the gift of her submission?
Quick read, smutty fluff and BDSM in a great combo.
Great start, but the insta-love and understanding makes it a 3,5 for me.
Can´t wait to read more from the Sanctuary!

A collection with three smutty reads in the Christmas spirit;

Getting Scrooged;

Holly´s got no time for ties or feelings for other people, she prefers her encounters in the hotel bar, so she can spend the rest of her time alone.
During an alcohol intervention from her cousin she relents and writes down a bucket list, one that is topped by her ultimate wish - a threesome with gorgeous men.
She soon forgets the list, but when her latest opponent in negotiations stumbles upon it, he gets some ideas of his own.
The instant chemistry between them leads to hot encounters, but can she let them grow into something more?
Maybe with the help of mr Frost..
Quick read, smutty fluff and a foursome that will scorch your socks off =)

Not so Tiny Tim;

Miranda´s spent her last years hopelessly in love with her best friend, and finally come to terms with him not loving her back. Or, not really. She´s still hopelessly in love with him, and now it´s time for the annual christmas party where he´s brought a gorgeous model as a date instead of her.
That´s when Tim´s best friend Peter gets a nudge by mr Frost and steps in to save the night. The instant connection with Miranda leads to fluffy smut, but what is Tim going to do when his best friends go on - together - without him?
Smutty fluff, feelings and a threesome in a great combo.

Marley in Chains

A quick, fun read with smutty fluff, a threesome and a *rawr* boxer with chains..
Marley left her best friends and almost lovers when tragedy striked, now Michael is at her door, asking for her help with Carlos.
What happens when they reunite again, will she be able to walk away a second time?

Holly´s got no time for ties or feelings for other people, she prefers her encounters in the hotel bar, so she can spend the rest of her time alone.
During an alcohol intervention from her cousin she relents and writes down a bucket list, one that is topped by her ultimate wish - a threesome with gorgeous men.
She soon forgets the list, but when her latest opponent in negotiations stumbles upon it, he gets some ideas of his own.
The instant chemistry between them leads to hot encounters, but can she let them grow into something more?
Maybe with the help of mr Frost..
Quick read, smutty fluff and a foursome that will scorch your socks off =)