Amatory/ˈaməˌtôrē/ adjective relating to or induced by sexual love or desire. Step into the artistic seduction of Amatory – a private voyeuristic/exhibitionist club in the heart of Nashville where your naughtiest fantasies come to life. Allow us to seduce you with carnal displays of desire and a haven for provocative tendencies. Sebastian, a reputable business owner to the public, the Beast to … the Beast to those worthy enough to gain an audience.
Annalise, an overworked student, and caregiver, lonely and yearning for more.
When confronted with mutual desires, walls crumble and passions rise, igniting hidden fantasies. Welcome to Amatory.
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This book was fantastic. It had my feelings all over the place. Defiantly not your usual love story. Drama, heartbreak, lost loved one’s, plain out broken people, and so much hot sex. I struggled with putting this one down to adult and sleep but I had to. I definitely recommended it. Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster.
I liked getting to know the men called SIN in the series. Ivan has deep issues in his past . Nathaniel seemed to be the friendliest. Sebastian was a dark, beast of a man. I would have like to see Sebastian date & get to know Annalise a little more before they had there ride into the sunset.
Hot! Hot! Hot! Read while you’re home alone ! Comes with a warning of have a fan handy cause this book is very Steamy ! At first I was thinking that the sexy in this book was to much for me .. then I kept reading . I love love love Annalise confidence and she is openly raw about her sexuality . If every woman’s confidence could be this appealing ! If you don’t mind some over the top public I see you sexy hotness .. Then this is a book for you . Def give it chance and stick with it. Sometimes what you don’t think you like is secretly what you are craving !
Are you ready for a seductive read?
This book is every bit as provocative and seductive as the name suggests, so, if you’re after a nice, sweet and romantic read, this is definitely not for you! Just as you would walk through the doors of a cranking nightclub and into a secret world of sexual exhibitionism and voyeurism, when you open the pages of Seductive Sacrifice, you are getting more than a contemporary romance. This is Contemporary Erotica at it’s best. There is oh so much action!
Annalise is a young woman who has sacrificed everything that she is, or wants to be, just to do the best that she can for her older brother who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in the accident that killed both of their parents. For a while she had the help of their Grandparents, but now they too, have gone. This is where we met Annalise. She’s working her fingers to the bone, is so tired and is barely hanging on to any semblance of a life. I admired everything about her character.
While working at the diner, a small group of friends sit in her section. These gorgeous men are dressed in quality, and own a popular nightclub that fronts the exclusive and private voyeuristic/exhibitionist club that is Amatory. Annalise catches the eye of Sebastian, yet it is Nathanial who recognises the kindred spirit within her, offering her the chance at employment should she want to, when she knows who, and for what the club holds interests for. She is so tired, and the chance for more money and less hours means she can meet the financial obligations of her brother’s care, and be able to visit with him more.
I questioned how can a romance be pulled from within the confines of a club such as Amatory, and for Annalise, it was not without it’s challenges. If there was one thing I loved best about her, is that she knew her own worth and she stuck to her own personal standards, and Sebastian needed to realise that. Their greatest challenge would be in moving past the secret vulnerabilities, that they carried, because it was those that would cause the greatest miscommunication between them. 4.5 Stars
Sizzling hot must read
Seductive Sacrifice is unlike H.J. Marshall’s previous books. The story line is so unique and sizzling hot that I could not put my kindle down. Sebastian and Annalise had many obstacles standing in the way of their happily ever after but their love was strong enough to beat the odds. Seductive Sacrifice also is a great reminder that family is not always about the blood running through your veins, it’s about who has your back when you really need it. I truly enjoyed this book and can not wait to see what else H.J. Marshall has in store for the Amatory series!
CAN YOU SAY HOT?!?!
First of all this book should be read in public with caution!!
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of book 1 in the Amatory Series by H.J. Marshall and by lucky I mean lucky! I loved this book. The story most of all. I mean don’t get me wrong the steamy scenes between Annalise and Sebastian are great along with the little extras thrown in with the supporting characters but it was the struggles that both characters had to deal with that I loved reading about the most. H.J. creates such a lovable character in Annalise that all you want to do is praise her! I wont give too much away as I hate reviews with spoilers but the fact that she has to deal with so much and lost so much in such a short amount of time and yet doesn’t give up makes me wish I was more like her. H.J. not only captured Annalise’s vulnerable side that made you just want to hug her and take care of her but also the strong side that had you cheering her on and thinking how is she this strong!? I could never be that strong. Sebastian has is faults like many male leads do. Sometimes I wanted to slap him upside the head and ask him what was he thinking but once you get to know the reasons why he is the way he is you can’t help but feel sorry for the big dummy and wish for Annalise to forgive him.
On top of that you get to know Sebastian’s two best friends/ business partners Ivan and Nathaniel. While Ivan comes across as a major a-hole at the beginning of the book he too is redeemed and you can’t help but want is story! Nathaniel, well I loved him from the beginning and am looking forward to his HEA because he is one character that deserves this.
All in all I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance and isn’t afraid to read steamy love scenes. To say I can’t wait for book two would be an understatement.
• I received an ARC but am leaving an honest and voluntary review •
I was already a huge fan of H. J. Marshall after reading her Forever Mine trilogy so getting the chance to read her new, super sexy read was a no brainer for me.
Seductive Sacrifice is very different from her last books. More graphic for sure (not that I’m complaining) but so deliciously dirty that I couldn’t stop reading.
There was plenty of drama, plenty of steam (actually, you can put this in the panties optional pile) and I fell in love with the trio of SIN.
However, there was far more to the story….
It IS a love story, one made of needs and desires – about finding your missing piece and enjoying all the pleasures life has to offer.
“Being claimed as someone’s is deeper than words. It’s a binding of souls, a completion of yourself, the missing piece of your puzzle.”
This is the story of Amatory, this is the story of the ‘Beast’ and his sweet Annalise.
And it is fantastic.