At the EDGE of pleasure often lies a little pain… Annabelle is both excited and terrified by the fine line Michael walks between his dark and light side, as he introduces her to a world of games, bondage, and punishments. And to her surprise, she likes her submission. She likes the control he wields. And he cannot have it any other way. He likes to bring Annabelle to the edge, and she likes the edge he brings her to. Pleasure has never felt so good.
But can Michael fully let go of his trust issues and fall in love? Or will his past leave Annabelle on the EDGE of TORMENT?
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Is there a star rating higher than 5? If so, this book absolutely deserves it and even more. There was so much to this book. So much that made me love it even more. From the characters, to their intense chemistry I have to say I loved it all. I loved the kink, the dirtiness just made it even better for me. At times you would find me stepping away needing to take a breather. As I was getting a little too excited. Wanting to call the first person available to be able to satisfy that longing I had. This was an emotional and sexual roller coaster. Not meant for the faint of heart. This book dug it’s claws in me and didn’t want to let go. Making it one of my top reads of 2018. – By Vanessa
This book took me by surprise. It wasn’t what I initially thought it was going to be. And to be quite frank that it a good thing. The intensity between the couple is 100% off the charts. It’s an undeniable intensity that is so strong that no matter what it keeps pulling these two back together. It may not always be a good thing but they are there and always ready to fight for what and who they want.
This book initially left me torn because it is not your typically happily ever after, it is real. It is a hard fought Happy for now, that if the author were to write more you’d see that dynamics more clearly. It has a great parallel to real world that HEA isn’t always the same cookie cutter ending where everything works out forever. It takes hard work, love, understanding, communication; Getting a Happy for Now is actually a win because life, people are fluid and ever changing, that means that the happiness changes as the situation does. This book really exemplifies that in the greatest way. ~ A Wild About Romance Review
A chance meeting in an elevator leaves Annabelle thinking of the extremely gorgeous man that she was drawn to, seeing him again he lets her know he likes what he sees, but doesn’t give her is name.
Although Annabelle lives with her boyfriend, their relationship is changing, and she can’t stop thinking about Elevator Man.
Given the chance to learn his name, she heads to a party, he lets her know she doesn’t have to control everything and she realises that he’s right, but he lets her know he hopes to see her again not letting her know his name.
Finally, she learns Elevator Man’s name, Michael, Michael lets her know he likes to play games, he needs to know that she craves him.
Annabelle continues to play games with Michael, she learns that they can sometimes be cruel, but she also realises that under all his confidence and control, he’s insecure, to make him feel secure she needs to give up her control and find herself falling in love with him.
As much as Annabelle loves Michael and she believes he loves her, will she be able to survive, his ex, still wanting him, the games he plays to feed his insecurities, making her show him she wants him. Can Michael let go of his insecurities and stop playing games with Annabelle or will the one game be the last one he gets to play.
This is yet another fantastic story from this talented author. Annabelle is a former ballet dancer, and Michael is an environmentalist, and these two complex characters are drawn to each other at first sight. As Annabelle is introduced into the world of BDSM, she goes through varying emotions regarding Michael. This is a well written flawless story, which is emotional, sexual and an intense and powerful read. I look forward to reading more from this author, and highly recommend her work for all.
I will start with what I loved about this. The characters. I loved all of them. Including the supporting cast of Patty, Justine, Scott, and Noah. They were incredible, as were the main characters. Their intensity was palpable and I could really feel them. The plot of this was amazing as well. How this relationship begins clear to how the story ends was well constructed and thought out.
My dislike was the repetitive, almost predictable, scenes. When the steamy parts came about, it was mostly the same. Then closely followed by a major fight. This happens several times in the book. I really wanted to love this book so much because the characters really drew me into it, but the repeat of actions and reactions made it fall a little flat for me.
That being said, I have read another series by this author, which I absolutely loved, and will continue to dive deeper into her writing.
This is the first book by R.B. O’Brien that I have read, and all I can say is WOW! What a story! What a talented author!
This novel revolves around two complex main characters, Annabelle and Michael. They meet in an elevator on the way to their businesses, and they are drawn to each other immediately. But, as their relationship progresses, it is FULL of contrasts—— exciting, arousing, and sensual contrasts!
Although both of these people are successful in their careers, they are definitely insecure in their relationship. Following them, I was drawn in as they battled attraction, yet hesitancy; arousal, yet denial; exhaustion, yet exhilaration; satisfaction, yet frustration. It felt like they were experiencing both heaven and hell during their bouts of tormented pleasure. Michael certainly knows how to use pleasure to both reward and punish!
Annabelle is drawn to Michael, but at times she hates him, and I know exactly how she feels. As I was reading about her punishment for deceiving him, I wanted to hate him, really hate him, but somehow I couldn’t. His control of both himself and her is astounding. He demands control. She craves his domination and her own resulting release, and it is absolutely erotically stimulating for the reader.
This whole book is so emotionally and sexually intense that I needed to occasionally just stop and breathe before continuing. I want to say it was a roller coaster ride of emotional and sexual tension, but that is not true. It was not an up and down ride. It was a ride that twirled and spun me, with no idea of the speed or direction. It was exhilarating and confusing and exciting. And, kind of like Annabelle, I wanted it to go on and on, while at the same time, I wanted to jump off. And then, instantly, I wanted to get right back on.
In my opinion, this is a dirty, delicious, intoxicating book about how each person should find, explore, and accept their individual desires. Well done R.B. O’Brien. I intend to read more of your work.