“What’s a safe call?”
Hope Pendleton is a prude – a straight, by-the-book investigative reporter. Then her best friend, Callie, goes on a date and doesn’t come back.Gone. Totally off the grid.Hope’s instincts kick in. The only clue is her friend’s alternative lifestyle, and Hope finds herself faced with uncomfortable choices. Partnering with the stand-offish but enigmatic FBI agent investigating … Partnering with the stand-offish but enigmatic FBI agent investigating her friend’s disappearance, Hope retraces Callie’s path, following her trail through the underbelly of the Nashville BDSM scene.
The scene in Nashville, though, isn’t just a bunch of consenting adults playing sex games. Before Hope realizes it, she has gone from investigative reporter … to bait.
Graphic and explicit sexual scenes, including BDSM. Not intended for anyone under the age of 18. All characters are over the age of 18.
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This is a dark thriller/suspense novel with touches of erotica. In this story, Hope’s best friend Callie goes missing after a date. Being the prude she is, she doesn’t know much about her friend’s BDSM lifestyle, but something is wrong. When Callie uses a keyword to signal her danger, Hope must go undercover into this lifestyle to save her friend.
I liked the way the author was able to gradually introduce the BDSM scene. While I’ve had a basic understanding of it, I didn’t know the amount of details discussed in this book. The author’s writing style is easy to follow, and her characters are all very well-developed. Excellent.
The narration from both narrators was well done. I especially enjoyed Mr. Brion’s narration for his ability to grant different accents and keep them going throughout the entire story.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Hopeless was a great read by P. Rose. Hope Pendleton’s best friend, Callie, is into kink. Hope is okay with it, until Callie doesn’t come home after a play date. She finds out that Callie’s last known play partner is wanted for racketeering and human trafficking. She follow’s Callie’s trail and the game becomes a nightmare. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.
Terrific Story & Narration Captivating Suspense!
Hopeless
By: P. Rose
Narrated by: Stephanie Murphy, Paul Brion
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, P. Rose is a gift author, she created a great story here, a thrilling romantic suspense, with a side of BDSM, mystery along with some investigative elements too. The story grabbed my attention right from start and held it right to the end. The characters are complex and well developed. Hope Pendleton’s friend Callie enjoys her kink and alternative lifestyle, Hope is not into that lifestyle but when Callie goes out to play she is supposed to call Hope to let her know she is OK. When she misses her check in she knows something is not right when she finally gets in touch with her Callie drops her safe word to let her know something is wrong. Hope, an investigative reporter reports it immediately to the police. When an FBI agent reaches out to her she knows how much danger her friend is in, she teams up with him to get her friend back. Going undercover is not new to Hope but the world of BSDM is and it is way out of her comfort zone but she is willing to do it to save her friend. Eric has been working on this case and is close to getting all involved, he plays an alpha Dom and he is going to teach her ropes so she can join him and infiltrate an exclusive BDSM club, where he is a Dom. I loved how well plotted this book it, there is never a dull moment and the author keeps you thinking and on your toes all the way to the climatic ending. P. Rose thank you for this great story.
I listened to the Audible edition, Stephanie Murphy and Paul Brion are terrific narrators and voice artists. They bring the characters to life giving each their own voice and personality. They do a great job portraying the characters and projecting their emotions into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen
a Easy- to read book with wonderful witty characters, Hope and Eric have a easy witty chemistry and the story flow is smooth. The kink, romance and suspence is well blended. Definitely a good read.