Lessons I learned growing up: 1) Take care of yourself. Everyone else will let you down. 2) People come and go. Mostly, they go. It’s best not to get too close. 3) Lying and stealing are acceptable survival techniques. 4) Hide anything important.Now that I’m free from that life, unlearning these lessons is proving almost impossible. Falling in love didn’t cure me, but that doesn’t stop Jesse … Jesse Foraker, a security specialist who thinks love can heal anything.
When an unplanned pregnancy lights a fire under me to recover memories and artistic skills I’d lost in the accident that left me with lingering physical problems, my instincts kick in. Nothing matters but making sure I can take care of myself and this child.
Jessica Zinn is determined to stand on her own, so she embarks on a journey that will bring her face-to-face to a past she’s forgotten and force her to confront the demons she still carries. Through it all, Jesse’s unwavering love is a beacon that inspires hope in her darkest hours.
But is it enough?
Warning: D/s, impact play, bondage, spanking, hard truths
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DRAWING ON LOVE is the second book in the Mercenary Hearts series and the fourth in the Safe Security series. This is a mini-series within the Safe Security series and needs to be read in the order of release.
DRAWING ON LOVE was provided to me within the PLEASURE BOUND anthology (no longer available).
Jesse is showing unbelievable patience and that he ‘sees’ Jessica. To be truly seen is something some women (and men) struggle with believing can be done.
As Jessica travels into the cities of her past, she is hoping to unravel her future. Jesse is also hoping that she will see that she can lean on him.
The story is deep. It’s emotional; it’s psychological. Jessica’s life has been twisted from the time she was a toddler and Jessie is trying to help. In some ways, his help is actually a new twist for her to adjust in to her psyche. The story is twisting the reader’s psyche as well.
I’m enjoying this roller coaster as a man who has lived for years as a Dom tries to love a woman who craves nothing more than independence. … an independence she believes is locked within her world of art.
Title: DRAWING ON LOVE
Series: Mercenary Hearts #1
Category /Genre: Romantic Suspense, Erotic
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC copy / errors excused
Received from: Amazon purchase
This is a new author to me and I’m very happy that I have found her! The main characters are very well written and have a lot of depth to them. The author has a brilliant writing style that I love. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more in this series and more by this author.
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This was a great read with characters that are well developed and engaging and have chemistry. The storyline is well written and flows smoothly from page to page.
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This is the 1st book in the series. The characters are intense and a little broken. The story line will keep you wondering what happens next.
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This kinky romance is everything the book to read! The saying the truth shall set you free has never been more real than at this moment, when Jessica loses everything and must confront her past to survive her future. At the same time she finds. romance and stability in Jesse and gets her own HEA.
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The things that happened to Jessica and her sister as a child shouldn’t happen to anyone, ever, but they did and now Jessica has to find a way to live with her past her present and her future. Including the little dividend she got during her relationship/affair with Jesse. His feelings for her are so confusing, because she doesn’t think she can ever have strong emotions like that for anyone even herself. This is a really good story that might have some triggers for some people, but it’s deep, emotional, sexy. Warning this book is the beginning of the Jessie/Jessica story and you will want to find out more. Can’t wait.
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Jesse and Jessica seem perfect together. They are opposite and none of their pieces fit. A few of their pieces fit, but overall, the base of who they are as people, don’t fit. Jesse is extremely clear in who he is, what he wants, and how he feels. He has no problem articulating that and makes it clear to Jessica at every turn. Jessica has spent so much of her life adjusting, and being what she is supposed to be, she ends up going along with what Jesse wants. After all, this is how she was raised, this is what she does, but now she has a choice. Jessica is finally feeling strong enough to spread her wings, she wants to be herself, true to her feelings. That doesn’t fit with what Jesse wants, and she has no choice but to make that perfectly clear to him
This is the first book in a trilogy. This is how Jesse and Jessica start out, how they became a couple. It is a complete story, but it leaves you wanting more from these two, because, what happens next is just as important as what has happened up until now
WOW! This book is a breathtaking and amazing start for any Trilogy! Drawing on Love is the first book in “A SAFE Security Trilogy: Jesse and Jessica Book”. Michele Zurlo, just couldn’t tell their story in one book – she needs three books – LOL The series Safe Security is intriguing, well written and great reads and we learn about Brea and her sister Jessica. The novella “Forging Love” is helpful to read before the Trilogy. Reading ALL in order will be a rewarding experience and many hours of enjoyable reading. 🙂
Jessica is broken and trying very hard to discover who she is, finding herself worthy and recover parts of her that are forgotten. A car accident left her in a coma for 3 years, it has ripped memories from her and skills she can’t recapture. Her early life has marred her and scared her concerning who she really is and which of her responses define her. Jesse loves her from the first time, he saw her, he declares his love for her and his desire to take care of her and be with her forever. She has trouble accepting this, she needs to take care of herself, be independent but has no trouble feeling love for him – Oh, dear, what is she to do? How long will Jesse be able to wait? Michele Zurlo gives her characters incredible depth, the story is filled with suspense, intrigue, romantic lovemaking, HOT sex, and gorgeous SEXY Alpha men. The story is a page turner, the suspense is almost overpowering, Thank you Michelle for an amazing story!!
WOW WOW WOW! I have loved Jessica and Jesse since they first came together. But I knew in my heart, with everything Jessica has been through, that her story would not be an easy one but would easily touch my heart. I must say that Ms. Zurlo did not disappoint me in that department. In fact she wrote both Jesse and Jessica with such clarity and emotion that It seemed like I was tagging along on their journey and feeling everything they go through right along with them; the highs as well as the lows.
Ms Zurlo has written an amazing heartfelt storyline that will capture your heart and sear your soul. The love and adoration that Jesse has for Jessica (his Brat) will make you smile and melt like goo. But as much as you’ll soar at Jesse’s tenderness and patience, you’ll crash with Jessica and her inner turmoil.
Can Jesse, who loves Jessica to a fault, break through to the little girl that has lost so much. Can he convince the woman in her that he’s not trying to hold her back but help her fulfill her potential? What about Jessica; can she ever be what Jesse really needs and still be true to herself? Will Jessica ever recover and be the woman she once was? The push and pull between these two had me laughing, smiling and crying as we traveled the 1st part of their story.
This is an phenomenal storyline and a great addition to the series. I highly recommend reading this 5 star series, it’s simply amazing and this reader can’t wait to find out what happens next with Jesse and Jessica in part 2 of their journey.
Wow, Just Wow some of Michele Zurlo’s very best work! The First Book I personally have been waiting on between Jesse Foraker and Jessica Zinn is nothing short of AMAZING!
Jesse fell in love with Jessica the very first time he laid eyes on her. Jesse an Alpha/Dominant from SAFE Securities. Jessica grew up with a man who kidnapped her and her sister raising them as his own. Teaching them how to Con, steal and lie. Being in a Coma for 3 years Jessica wants to take control of her life.
After a steamy one night stand, Jessica finds out she is pregnant. Will she be able to tell Jesse, or will she just keep living the life of the Con? Can Jesse, the hopeless romantic ever make her see that he can be what she needs and he would do anything to take care of her?
Not wanting to really spoil this incredible book for you, I won’t give too much up. But, the Prequel is available on Amazon for Free right now Called Forging Love. I strongly suggest you enjoy Michele Zurlo’s work as I have