Celine is bored with the dating scene.Her family keeps setting her up with the most unexciting men on the planet.These guys think they know everything. They never take risks and they never get her heart thumping. This librarian is looking to walk on the wild side, but can’t seem to find anyone that’s not a cold vanilla.Sparks fly when she meets a handsome man at a library gala and she agonizes … man at a library gala and she agonizes over it for days afterward before finally deciding to forget about him.
But when he comes looking for her at work, all bets are off.
Everett’s been burned before.
He’s learned to be cautions when it comes to matters of the heart and he’s not looking to fall in love. But there’s something so intriguing about Celine and the fire in her eyes tells him she might just be the wild kitten he’s looking for. Let the games begin.
But the more he plays, the more he begins to realize she’s not at all what he expected…
Everett needs to decide if he’s going to give love a chance, or if he’s going to let his past tear them apart.
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This story is about billionaire tech Everett and librarian Celine. The two met at boring book club event where the heroine works shook hands and they both felt a spark that each have been searching for but could not find.
You Everett have been hurt really, really bad before in the past. Therefore all he as to offer is a relationship on the physical level fill with bondage, roll play, erotic sex anywhere, everywhere anytime. Celine has been looking for someone like this like she as read in her books. Therefore she wanted to go on this wild ride with this dominant alpha hero. Will they fall in love in the process after spending all time together everyday doing these things? Find out in book one Controlled Desire. I received an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I’m loving this series so for far it’s a good start. It’s passionate dripping with sex finding love, and healing.
This is the first book of the Desire Series by Eliza Quinn. It is an enjoyable read. This is an insta-love romance with some dark romance, heat, drama and trauma. Celine and Edward meet at a book club at the Van Der Meer Library. They have both dealt with some insecurities and baggage and struggle with their relationship.
Celina and Everett’s story is just beginning in this book since it’s more of a short story. Celina is a librarian that is willing to take risks and won’t settle for anything other than what she’s wants in life. Everett is a rich business man who has been hurt in the past and isn’t willing to risk his heart. Celina is determine to change his mind or move on. Recommend if you are looking for a sweet short romance.
This was a freebie from an author I like, so I thought I’d try out the first of her novella series. Its really quick even for a novella, and I think if there was a little more substance it would have been a 4 instead of a 3. Gotta say the awful boss was my favorite part because she is just so petty you can’t help but smirk when she gets her just rewards!
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I’ve read a few of Eliza Quinn’s books now, and they have all been fantastic!! This book is no different!!
This is the first book in this series, and I can’t wait until the second one comes out This is a short read, but it is very sweet, with a lot of emotion and passion. There is also some humor intertwined in the story, so that was really great!!
Our leads Celine, who just wants to break out of her shell, and Everett, who is very cautious after being hurt have a lot of chemistry Celine has a lot of fire in her soul, and Everett just can’t quit thinking about his librarian!! Will he give love another chance?? Come read Celine and Everett’s story and find out
This is an insta-love romance between Celine and Edward. The characters were likable but needed a little more development. The story was a little rushed. They both dealt with some insecurities and baggage but managed to have a happy ending. A good story that I read as an arc and voluntarily chose to review.
Fantastic story! Characters that will steal your heart. A storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat and glued to your kindle! For me it was a love- hate deal as the characters face their demons. You will feel their emotions and struggles. A definite must read.
Celine is a librarian and Everett is a patron of the arts. It’s insta-attraction for them but Everett has rules. He needs to have control over their interactions as he plans not to get emotionally involved. Celine agrees as she is looking for something she hasn’t found yet. This arrangement works well for both of them until it doesn’t. Will Everett open his heart to Celine before it’s too late? “Controlled Desire” is a short, sensual romance told from alternating POV (mostly Celine’s) with thoughtful characters and passion encounters. I enjoyed this one for the sexy librarian, alpha male and HEA!
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This was a nice quick read. I did like both Celine and Everett well enough but felt that there could have been more development in their characters. Their relationship went from 0-60 in seconds and I have nothing against insta-love but I didn’t feel it from them.
This is a great start to this series introducing Everett and Celine. These characters are well developed and engaging with loads of chemistry. Has each one found the person the missing in their lives. I ha a great ie finding out.
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This is my first book by a Eliza Quinn and i am excited to add her to my bookshelf. Controlled Desire is like waking up from a dream, the feeling it brings out will have your heart racing as well as wanting more.
Celine maybe a librarian, but she has a fire in her that needs to be drawn out. Everett, keeps his feeling buried deep as he refuses to feel or be hurt again. For Everett there is something about Celine that he allow to get into his heart, but will he open it for her.
This is a wonderful story with raw emotions and passion that has you till the end.
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