Katarina Meilers is a smart professional design consultant, emotionally scarred by her mother’s past and that of her own. She is content with immersion in work until she finds herself enthralled by the deep green eyes and quirky smile of Chase Prestian, one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the world.Chase is unrelenting in his pursuit and Katarina is defenseless against the palpable … palpable magnetism that exists between them. She finds herself plunged into a world of ostentatious wealth, danger, and a journey of sexual exploration that ignites her deepest, darkest desires.
When Katarina learns the truth about his past, and her own, she must overcome naiveté and a deep-seated mistrust to determine if she can accept the domineering traits of a man whose tendencies for control know no bounds.
more
I loved the first in a series by a new to me author. There is everything…romance, love, danger and vivid descriptions. Looking forward to reading the continuation of Kate and Chase’s story!
Great story. Katarina had a very bad past. She was trying to forget. Then she met Chase. He was a very rich man who usually gets want he wants. There is an automatic attraction between them. Then Katarina finds out about his past. Can she let go of her mistrust? Can she be with him anyway?
I loved this book. The author was amazing I couldn’t put the book down.
This is a very good story. Chase is so sweet but overbearing towards Kat, but it’s his love to the fullest! I love how Kat pushes back when she feels something isn’t what she likes. I would be the same way too if I were in her position. Chase’s unwillingness to compromise about a few things got on my nerves a bit though, he didn’t try to see it from her perspective for a second. I think he learned his lesson though anf maybe he will listen to her when it comes to certain things. I am looking forward to the rest of ther series.
Screw Christian Grey give me Chase Prestian any day! I don’t know how I hadn’t heard of Via Mari before but she’s definitely on my radar now! She sucked me into this story like you wouldn’t believe. I literally couldn’t put this down, I was so enthralled. The story-telling was amazing and flowed so well.
What a thrilling, intriguing and eye opening story! I liked how there was a slow ease into the bdsm lifestyle so that those who are not familiar with it wouldn’t be a shock. Chase and Katrina are two well written characters with major issues and past demons that they are dealing with. I’m looking forward to book two to find out how things are going with these two.
This is an amazing story. Kate and Chase are characters I won’t soon forget. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
New author for me, but enjoyed the book. There is romance and action along with way. Katrina meets a guy, named Chase, on a business trip and soon falls for him. Good start to the series. Has some steamy parts and cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
Kate and Chase are heating things up, power, dominance and trust?
Degrees of Innocence, Book 1 in the Prestian Series by Via Mari
4 out of 5 Stars
I love finding new authors. I love when that author as a series just ready for my fingers to dig into. This book starts with a bang and is super hot. It is very fast paced and you can easily get lost within the pages and context of this book. Having said that I wa flipping between 4 and 5 stars for this book and i found that I had to keep going back to reread several passages and paragraphs within the book, when i felt as though I have gotten lost and/or did not fully understand the content of what or why something was happening. For that I kept this book at 4 stars, but if you are a person who can easily keep up with the fast paced world, then this very well may easily be a 5 star read for you.
And when I say hot, I mean Hot, with a capital H. The complex plot the author has developed is an easy side-by story with the romance that sizzles and smokes within the pages of this book. Add into the mystery and danger that finds its way to our MC’s and our Main Lady Love, and you have one tantalizing story. Katarina and Chase are by far some of my most favorite characters I have ever read and the supporting characters add just enough to keep you waiting for the next book in the series.
Wow what a page turner! This book went from smoldering to steamy hot with flirting, love, suspense, danger and distrust thrown in. Just going by the first book this is going to a wonderful series!
As a guy I have to say that I was totally pulled into the story. Great story for any man or lady.
Kept me in edge of my seat. Love how they find each other and then drama.
Someone had said that if you liked 50 shades than you would love this series. That’s true for me so far. Chase and Kate met almost by accident while they were both in Aruba for the same reason though at the time they didn’t know.
Once Kate finds out who he is she tries to deny her attraction to chase but can’t fight it though she has reservations.
I really enjoyed this story a lot and can’t wait to see what comes next.
I absolutely LVED this book! It has a little of everything. Romance, intrigue, steamy bedroom scenes. You meet Kate and Chase inthis book. You follow their romance with all the bumps, twists, and turns involved. A real page-turner. It just won’t let you stop reading until you finish the entire book!
I received a free copy of this. This is my voluntary review. I loved this book. I’d definitely read this again. If you love sexy alpha males then this book is for you. Chase is to “die” for. He’s definitely book boyfriend worthy. This is my first book I’ve read by Via Marie and I wasn’t disappointed so neither will you. I’d highly recommend this book. The characters are easy to fall in love with. Very beautifully written.
That book was so-so… Good!
I loved Kate character. She was Strong independent women. At the beginning, I was praying that she won’t be whining all the Time. I was surprisingly glad about Her way of being.
Chase… eh… He was so intense but he was not too arrogant in it. Really masculine character.
Everything Begin on Aruba with Kate doing CPR. Suddenly a Man appears and continues doing CPR. And why is he being around Kate? And who is he? Really good relationship building to me.
I need to read book 2.
Loved this book. Couldn’t wait for the next one. Highly recommend reading it.
Loved it so much. Really loved reading the book. Four star book and I recommend others to read it as well
Re-read it and wasn t very much loved with it sadly. I had mixed feelings. I think this series needs work on it
Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari is the first book in the Prestian Series and a read that I was really able to lose myself in. Via Mari was able to give readers a book with pleasure, intrigue, erotic encounters, and such suspense you are drawn in from page one. This was the first book by this author and I can say it sure won’t be my last. The characters are strong and very easy to get attached to, the writing OUT OF THIS WORLD, and a story line that is very believable. I know that now I can not wait to read the rest in this series and get more from Chase and Katarina and see what wonderfulness Mari has in store in this series!
Katarina, is haunted by her past and also the past of her own mother. She hides behind her career and doesn’t mind having a life outside of that until she meets Chase Prestian, one of the most powerful men in the world. Chase knows he wants her, and will not give up until he does. When these two crash into together a new world of money, jeopardy, and a ride into some of the most sexual desires one could long for. This journey helps Katarina overcome so much from her past, his past, and the control of a man that she has given herself to.
This 5 star book and author quickly have become a favorite and I can’t wait to read more and more! I highly recommend this book to people who love Erotica, suspense, and a good book to get lost in!
Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
Five Stars
Degrees of Innocence is the first book in A Prestian Series book by Via Mari. This is the first book I have read by Ms. Mari, but definitely won’t be the last. This book had me hook from the very first page, and I couldn’t put it down until I read the last page. This contemporary romance was full of steamy love scenes and a bit of a mystery.
Katarina is a strong female lead, that is a bit of a workaholic. Chase is a sexy millionaire and when they meet on a tropical island the chemistry is instantaneous. However the problems begin when they find out Katarina works for Chase. This is a fun read with the witty dialogue. I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series.