She gave him control in the bedroom. But is she losing control of her identity?Dating Boston’s billionaire bachelor has opened up a new world for Skye Manning. Opportunities are suddenly everywhere, her new career is flourishing, and she experiences luxury she’s only seen in the pages of magazines. So why does she feel like she’s losing herself?Braden Black never meant to fall for Skye, and he … meant to fall for Skye, and he still tries to resist a relationship he knows he’s not wired for. But not only has Skye awoken something inside him—he’s stirring something dark and forbidden inside his Cinderella. Something even he can’t control…
The Follow Me series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Follow Me Darkly
Book #2 Follow Me Under
more
I am in awe with Follow Me Under. I love this story. Braden is a bit of a mystery, but we are getting to see each layer and Skye continues to break him down.
Skye on the other hand is a complicated heroine of this story. I still have a love/hate relationship with her. I want to reach in the book some time and shake some sense into her. But I suppose Braden is leading her to find her true self. But she is a total mess. That is why I am anticipating the third book, Follow Me Always.
Now I can’t say Braden isn’t complicated himself, but he has the control without letting his life spiraling. I love him and the way you can feel his presence with the author’s words. I will follow him any where 😉
Follow Me Under is the next chapter in Skye’s and Braden’s life. In book one Skye gets some unsettling new about Braden. In book two, we find that Skye has a new obsession but will she take it too far? The ending will have you wishing there was just one more chapter! I definitely recommend this book series!!!
More about Skye and Braden!
Skye Manning is becoming an up and coming influencer after dating billionaire Braden Black but is dating him worth giving up the trust in her life?
First off, you need to read Follow Me Darkly before reading Follow Me Under because they aren’t stand-alone books but there is so much emotion between Skye and Braden because he has never fallen in love before so his emotions are all new. But there are some answers in Follow Me Under but there are many questions to be answered in Follow Me Always.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wow! I didn’t see that coming. I felt this book was more about Skye. How much she’s changing. At one point I wanted to scream at her to listen to herself. She’s put everything in one basket. She’s stopped including anyone, but him. Braden finally had a breakthrough, but is he willing to grow? I hope so. I think he thought he had all the answers, but sometimes he doesn’t want to listen. I wanted to yell at him that he isn’t the end all! Their relationship has me twisted up into knots.
I am sucked into their story. How are we going to fix this mess, Helen??? HOW??? I’m trusting you! I can’t wait for the conclusion!
After reading Follow Me Darkly, I’m sensing a little more self discovery despite her insecurities, and deeper yearnings within Skye in this book. I feel there are changes coming for her and Braden. I think her desires are darker and more intense that even she realizes are within her and they play a part in her insecurities as well. The relationship between Skye and Braden is evolving. I hope that there is more insight coming as to the secrets of his past. I also think Braden starts to see that Skye’s inner desires are coming to the surface and she’s wanting to delve deeper and darker than he’s willing to go. Perhaps he’s starting to sense more… I truly hope that’s yet to come in the next book, Follow Me Always, and I hope that Helen Hardt delves deeper into the layers of each character and while the steamy aspects of the story are enthralling, that she also goes into developing more depth into the plot as well. My curiosity is piqued and I highly anticipate what’s to come next!
FOLLOW ME UNDER (Follow Me Book 2)By Helen Hardt
This is a continuation and picks up right from Follow Me Darkly. I do a reread before I start a sequel so everything is fresh in my mind. They have fallen in love, but he wants control and her trust, and she has so much self doubt it is making her untrusting because of his past and refusal to discuss it. Can they work it out? Wow! I am thinking every girl needs a Braden Black in her life! He knows how to rock her world! This is a very steamy, erotic BDSM tale that is filled with plenty of angst, intensity, and mystery, as Braden is introducing her to his life. Now begins the cliffhanger hell until May 25….Helen has a gift in being able to keep you turning pages late into the night. I give this 5 stars.
ARC received from Entangled Publishing. Voluntarily reviewing and all opinions are objective and my own.
I enjoyed this one even more than the first! I feel there was a lot more development with the characters. Braden is still frustrating, now more than ever, but I didn’t dislike him how I did in book 1. He’s mysterious, but nor cruel, though I really don’t understand why he can’t discuss the past. I mean, there’s not wanting to talk about exes, and then there’s this. Can he blame her for needing something to go off of?! I’d be reacting like her I think, if I was kept in the dark too. I felt like Skye needed to make up her mind though. One second, it felt as if she was going to leave Braden, due to his secrecy, but then she’s all in again. Then, when he introduces her to his life, it seems to take her over. It’s hard, because I didn’t dislike it; it just doesn’t feel like Skye.
Overall, very entertaining read though and I was hooked! I so look forward to the next one. I need to know Braden’s secret!!!
Skye and Braden… are together. Skye gave up control in the bedroom… and now he wants more. But she feels like he’s taking over everything… like nothing would be happening if she wasn’t Bradens “girlfriend”.
She loves him. He SAYS he loves her… but…he has secrets. And secrets aren’t a good thing. Ever. But what happens when Skye can’t remember what she truly is? Has she let Brandon consume all of her, when she only consented to the bedroom? Has she lost herself completely? What is it that Skye wants, or needs? Does she even know? Little by little, Braden shows her some of his secrets, some she stumbles upon without even realizing it.
He introduces her to a place he finds some solace in… and she is “enthralled”.. but why? What does she find there that makes her want to return? She doesn’t even know. When she asks for something Braden will never do, she has to figure it out. But will she lose everything?
I love this story, this couple… and Follow Me Always can’t come soon enough!! I need to know more!
GAHHHH!!!! I am absolutely addicted to this series. I need more! The endings are killing me. I must know how this turns out. The huge secret is driving me insane. Which is exactly what Hardt wants…everyone hooked until the very last word. She nailed it! I can’t wait to see how this turns out. It’s a deliciously sexy story with lots of detail. The flow is great. It’s just a damn good read!
Follow Me Under picks up immediately right after the first book. Skye Manning is in love with Braden Black and everything is going well for her… until it’s not. I love Helen Hardt’s writing and I am still invested in Skye and Braden’s story but this felt like a step back from Follow Me Darkly. Skye found sexual freedom in that book but she unintentionally loses herself and her identity while trying to appease Braden’s darker nature in this installment. It was frustrating and really sad to watch the story unfold as this young woman who was relatively content with her life begin to doubt herself.
This idea of trust between Skye and Braden was constantly mentioned time and time again but it felt very one-sided. Braden kept asking Skye to trust him but kept a part of himself from her. She was supposed to give up all of her control not only in the bedroom and outside of it but blindly trust him as well. This did not feel like a mutual trusting relationship to me. Braden continues to be extremely secretive and mysterious. At first, I was attracted to him because of it but it frustrated me over time. I begin to doubt their love as well. The sexual relationship between Braden and Skye is hotter than ever but it loses its magic as Skye begins to question herself and Braden starts to demand absolute control in all aspects of her life.
In the end, even though Follow Me Under was not as compelling to me as the first book, I am still looking forward to reading the conclusion of Skye and Braden’s story. The books ends in slight cliffhanger with their relationship in potential turmoil. Skye has becoming accepting of Braden’s darker side and his preference for bondage but it comes at a cost. With her losing herself and potentially her best friend Tessa, Skye is about to lose her heart as well. I would recommend this series to those who love Fifty Shades of Gray.
The continuing story of Brady and Skye is so amazing. Skye tries her hardest to see Brady’s way of life while trying to get him to tell her why he is like he is. You won’t want to miss what happens next. The suspense, page turning events. Skye’s ex boss, Brady’s ex, is a piece of work and is just evil. Why did they breakup and is Sky getting in over her head being with Brady. Pick up your copy now and don’t stop reading til it’s over. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
“I’ve become invisible.”
Follow Me Under picks up immediately from the point Follow Me Darkly left off. It’s a fast-paced story that furthers Skye and Braden’s relationship and while I enjoyed this book, it didn’t grip me as much as the first one.
Braden is still as mysterious as ever. He wants complete control of Skye yet he refuses to open up to her. He expects her to follow his commands without question and can be cruel at times. On the flip side, there are moments where he can be sweet, too.
Skye is even more insecure in their relationship now that they’ve confessed their love. She seems to want to be with Braden while also resenting him. Honestly, Skye got on my nerves a bit in this book because I thought she was sometimes just being petty instead of really standing up for herself. She’s lost and doesn’t quite know how to find herself.
Now there are a lot of steamy and dark moments in this book and they are hot. Skye and Braden can’t keep their hands off of each other and Helen Hardt excels at writing these scenes.
All in all, this story has captured my attention and I am anticipating the third book. I need to know how the saga ends.
Follow Me Under is the continuing saga in the Follow Me Series. If you like strong characters and BDSM, then this is the book for you. From the first page the characters will draw you into their seedy world of forbidden pleasure.
Braden Black never thought he would ever fall in love, but when Skye entered his life he was bowled over and an instant connection was made. But Braden has some secrets and demons from his past that he refuses to divulge. Can you really have a relationship with someone if you have more questions than answers? Can you lead with blind trust when every aspect of the relationship is about control and pushing the boundaries of forbidden ecstasy? Holy crap you will not be able to walk away from this book. Between the new levels of love and lust to the scenes that just leave you breathless this was a fabulous second book in the series. I will wait patiently with bated breath to get the conclusion of Skye and Braden’s love story – but Ms. Hardt – please write quickly!!
It takes a lot more courage to let something go than it does to hang onto it…
Follow me Under is the second book in the Follow Me series. The story escalates further into Braden’s BDSM world. He introduces Skye to erotic experiences that awakens and surprises both Skye and himself as well. But Skye feels this is just the tip of the iceberg with Braden. He still has many layers that she desires to unravel. Everything is skyrocketing for Skye with her career, but at what price? She feels very lost and questions who she is anymore.
We see a shift in Braden as he discovers feelings in himself that are new and foreign to him. He struggles trying to understand why he is experiencing these emotions when he sees Skye upset. He is not accustomed to his heart hurting when he sees her in pain.
I look forward to the conclusion of this series to find out unanswered questions and to see how everything turns out.
I’m not sure how I feel about this part of Braden and Skye’s story. Trust is an important part of any relationship but trust in a relationship where control is taken and where control is given is even more important. Skye is afraid that she’ll lose all of her self, inside the bedroom and out. Braden still seems to have a lot of secrets and isn’t forthcoming with a lot of details from his past. They are both out of their elements. First, with Braden and his feelings for Skye, which is new for him. And, then with Skye and her sense of feeling like she doesn’t know herself and what she wants. It will be interesting to see where the rest of Braden and Skye’s story takes us.
Helen is blowing me away with this series. Braden and Skye are working at their relationship but there are a ton of things trying to pull them apart. Can Skye be under Braden’s spell and not loose herself. Will Braden be able or willing to let Skye into his heart and his life. There is a lot of feelings and changes in both of their lives and minds. This is the second book in this series and they must be read in order, but both will pull you under and I can’t wait for more!!
Follow Me Under is the second book in the Follow Me series and must be read in order. I loved this one. You see such changes in Skye as she evolves in her relationship with Braden. Braden still loves control and is still a bit of a mystery when it comes to past relationships. I for one as this series goes on can’t wait to see all the layers that Braden has to offer. Skye finds a new voice that will make you smile a little as she tries to figure out who she is. This one left me in a bit of a hangover and I can’t wait for more Skye and Braden to come. You need to get addicted to the Follow Me series today.
Braden and Skye are at a crossroads. Their relationship has gotten deeper but it also raises questions of survival. The heat is still there but trust is still an issue. There are still many unanswered questions about Braden’s past. Skye is struggling with her work and her friendships. It will be interesting to see how the resolve their differences.
This series has me engrossed but not always willingly. I’m invested the characters. Skye and Braden are interesting and sometimes unpredictable. I’m very intrigued where their relationship is going. The only downside to me, which will be a bonus to other readers, is the amount of sex. I’d prefer more story development and less description of their encounters. That said, Hardt does a great job describing and all is well written.
I was definitely left hanging and anxious for book three to find out what comes of these two.
Follow Me under is book #2 in the Follow Me series and it is important to read Follow Me Darkly first to fully understand Follow Me Under so go grab it if you haven’t!!! I absolutely loved Braden and Skye from the beginning, I am really curious where Helen is taking their character development in the next book since in this one its obvious both are going through changes. It is full of sexy steamy scenes that will have you cranking the AC even though its cold out! I am on pins and needles waiting for book #3!!!! Another masterpiece by Helen Hardt!!!