Phoebe needs a second chance at life. In the aftermath of the devastation from her failed marriage, Phoebe returns to her old stomping grounds to open her own bed and breakfast. Starting over is the bravest thing she’s ever done – or so she thinks. But opening her front door to find a blast from her past on her front porch changes all that. The teenager she’d once known has become a jaw-dropping, … known has become a jaw-dropping, dominant man in his prime.
He wasn’t looking for a relationship until she blazed back into his life.
Graham runs his own construction business, remodeling homes, and building brand new ones. When his buddy gives him a lead on a new project, he never expects to run into Phoebe, the woman he shared a single kiss with eons ago. Nor is he prepared for the Dominant in him to stake his claim before the end of their first meeting. He wanted her in high school but there had been too wide a gulf separating them. Now, Graham will stop at nothing until he makes her his. But there are larger forces at work, attempting to tear them apart.
When everything Phoebe holds dear becomes a target, Graham will risk it all for the one woman he knows he can never live without.
Publisher’s Note: This steamy second chance romance contains elements of power exchange.
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Engaging, emotional rollercoaster. It second chance in love what started from a children’s kiss .
It’s a slow burn romance where we get a lot of background of Phoebe and Graham past.
Bad marriage, emotional trauma, an element of suspense and twist and turns.
They have to endure a lot to get their HEA
Definitely recommended!
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Oh boy. So as most know, I didn’t read FSOG or watch the movies. BSDM used to be on my favorite sub-genres to read but that book more or less ruined it for me. I was told by too many people that I would throw my Kindle and Nook, so I didn’t bother. And the influx of all the books that followed, I just stopped reading them. To my surprise, I choose this book to read for a couple of reasons. One being the author. I trust Ms. Summers to write an emotional, character-driven book with a satisfying ending that is believable. The smexy parts are a bonus for me when reading.
Ms. Summers didn’t disappoint with Graham and Phoebe’s story. It’s about a second chance at romance, finding the strength to give up a small part of the control and to trust that the control that you give it will cherish it, respect it and give you wings to fly. Phoebe’s been through hell and back so finding a person to trust is really hard for her. She doesn’t give up control at all and knowing that she could possibly do that with Graham is huge for her. What makes the story so poignant is Graham. He realizes this early and doesn’t push her. He gives her the time and space that she needs.
Both Graham and Phoebe are richly drawn and fabulous characters. There are some flashbacks, danger and emotionally filled scenes that kept me glued to the book. I read this book in one afternoon telling my boys to leave me alone. The secondary characters are great, too. I didn’t read the first book but you will not be lost in this one. Ms. Summers gives you just enough that you will want to read the first one, too.
Again, I went into this book with my eyes open and I’m sure glad that I did. Ms. Summers and her other pseudonym are fast becoming my favorite authors. I can always expect a great story, wonderful characters and a satisfying ending that I crave more. And yes, with this story, I will dip my toes back into the world of BDSM. Baby steps, just like Phoebe.
Another nail biter! There is some darkness needed to develop Phoebe’s current character. Not too detailed. She is a determined, strong woman to come out the end of a trauma and rebuild her life. Graham is a surprise to her! They knew each other from high school and he gave her, her first kiss. Who would have figured life would go in a circle back to the beginning. And, she has a vicious stalker, who is a surprise. Very well written and I enjoyed it as I do for all of Anya’s books!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book
Her LIFE Has Been Full of “Far Reaching Consequences!”
When Her Husband abused Her…
It had “Far Reaching Consequences!”
Some of which She’s still deal’n with EveryDay….
Sooo When She decides to ReModel an Ol’ House to open a B&B,
She’s Reclaiming independence… Spectacularly!
Thus, when She opens the Door & finds a BLAST from the PAST,
It’s gonna have “Far Reaching Consequences” too!
Cuz She Remembers HIM…
As Her first Kiss & a PERFECT Memory!
Sooo, within a sea of Horrid Experiences…
He was ONE Shining Light!
Now, those “Far Reaching Consequences” are bringing them closer & Closer,
But just as they Start Break’n barriers…
A threat comes along with “Far Reaching Consequences!”
Sooo, with ALL these “Far Reaching Consequences” to DEAL with,
Can they find an HEA…
I rarely give Coveted 5 STAR ratings; they’re saved for Books/Items that Outshine, Outclass, & Outperform their competition… They’ve gotta give me something MORE! Anya Summers’ Writing does just THAT quite often, as it’s Tak’n MY Breath Away More & MORE with Each book She Writes, & thus, TRULY Winning HER Distinction as a 5 STAR Author for Her Catalogue of Work, Especially for “Far Reaching Consequences.” Kudos, Ms. Summers, for your Stellar work!!
This book contains BDSM elements & is intended for readers over 18; NOW, if that’s not your type of Reading Genre, please don’t dip your toes into this book, as you won’t enjoy IT. Plus, leaving an unfavorable review, because it’s not your cup of tea, is unfair to the author. That said, you know what to Expect… Sooo, if this is your JAM, GO Ahead & One-Click!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Anya Summers’ “Far Reaching Consequences (Crescent City Kings Book 2).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own recommendations. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
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An intense love story with heat and danger!
Phoebe finally thought she had found somewhere she could be safe live her life on her own terms. After a disastrous marriage, she moved back to her hometown and was going to open a bed & breakfast. Well, that was after her new contractor and old friend, Graham, finished the remodeling of the aging plantation home she bought. Or that’s was her hope at least…
I really got caught up in this one. The connection between Phoebe and Graham was intense and the storyline kept you guessing what was going to happen next.
This is the second book in the Cresent City Kings series and can easily be read as a standalone. It does deal with the BDSM lifestyle and it’s many, many variations so if that’s not for you don’t read this book.
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I was thrilled to be offered an ARC of this book. Anya Summers always has a way of pulling me into her stories and making me feel as if I’m a part of whatever is going on. It’s no different with this one, “Far Reaching Circumstances.” The full range of emotions experienced by Phoebe and Graham are sometimes spine-tingling and then erotic. There’s a deep seeded mystery running through the entire storyline which really blew me away at the time. It certainly wasn’t what I thought it was but then that’s how good an author Ms. Summers is. This is just my honest and voluntary review. Read it and see for yourself. You won’t be sorry. Congratulations on another 5-star review and I personally can’t wait for the next one.
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Phoebe was waiting for her contractor to come and talk with her. She was now ready to open her bed and breakfast at the Riverland Plantation.When the contractor stepped in she realized it was someone she knew when she was in high school Graham. Phoebe remembered she doesn’t do relationships as she watches Graham. Graham new the Dom in him was looking at her. Graham like to keep women at arm’s length at Club Underworld where he could live out his lifestyle. Graham and Phoebe were getting to know each other through the renovations. Phoebe and Graham went out on a date and she realized that he would never hurt her like her ex husband. Graham wanted her to trust him and would do whatever to have that trust. Graham wasn’t sure he could go back to a vanilla relationship and did he want anything permanent with Phoebe. Graham knew he had to have her but then remembered what he found out about her ex who beat and raped her. Her renovations were coming along and with the security system being installed. He told her he wanted to ease her into the lifestyle when he explained it to her about power exchange. Things started to get weird Phoebe had a feeling some one had been watching her but when she checked she couldn’t find anyone. Graham had been staying at her house to protect her.. Twists, turns, and attempted murder makes this a fast and good read
This isn’t my favorite book by Ms. Summers, but it’s still a wonderful read. One of my favorite things about any Ms. Summers story is the emotional rollercoaster and the heat level. This one is on the steamier side, which I enjoyed. There is also excitement, danger, twists, and a HEA.
Coming home can have consequences……..but for who?
Far Reaching Consequences is the second book in the Crescent City Kings series and is the story of Phoebe MacKenzie and Graham Layton. This is a roller-coaster ride of a second chance romance story. The story itself is filled with drama, intrigue, danger, fear, loss, mystery, lots of very sizzling hot and kink filled sexy times and so much more. The characters are well written and you find yourself rooting for them to make it to the end and their own HEA.
I enjoyed this book and the very intense, exciting and engaging story-line. However, I did have an issue with the proofreading errors and editing issues. I felt it could use another round or two with both to really tighten it up and make the easily spotted corrections. But otherwise I quire enjoyed this book.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Far Reaching Consequences is the second book in Anya Summers’ Crescent City Kings series. Phoebe and Graham, who havent seen one another since high school, are reunited when Phoebe finds the courage to leave her abusive husband and returns home to open a bed and breakfast. When looking for somebody to do construction on her property, she comes across Graham. Neither ever forgot their intense kiss from high school and both are interested in exploring a relationship. The characters are cute together and likeable but that does not mean they are not flawed. If you have read Anya Summers before then you will see this book is right up her alley. Second chance romance with elements of d/s.
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The great plot was well written and the characters were so well developed that as I turned each page the chemistry between the characters kept me totally hooked until the very last page!
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Our heroine has escaped an abusive relationship and returned to her home town where she runs into her high school crush. Can they rekindle the good from their past while protecting her from the bad in hers?
This is book two of the series, but it is written as a standalone. No prior reading is required to enjoy this book.
This is a second chance romance with elements of BDSM, mystery and suspense. The story is well written and easy to read with excellent characters that have a lot of depth to them. The plot takes its time to build up the suspense and the romance, but once things get started they roll downhill quickly. I really liked both of our characters, the tough heroine who is trying to start over and the caring hero who wants nothing more than to protect her and make her happy. The chemistry is solid and the story is fun to read.
Highly recommended.
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This is the 2nd book in the Crescent City Kings series and unfortunately i didnt find it as exciting as the other books by this author….i actually found it to be very vanilla compared to all the other books.
Phoebe has been trying to rebuild her life after being in a very abusive relationship, one thing that she knows for sure is that there is no place for a man in it……but when her high school crush and first kiss shows up at her door he starts breaking down all her barriers on at a time…
Graham is and will always be a dominant but will he leave the lifestyle to be with the woman that he has loved since high school?
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It took me a bit to get into this story. I felt there was too much repetition in descriptions and in the use of full names with more explanations than necessary. I enjoyed Phoebe’s growing into her new-found independence. She was definitely stronger than she thought she was, coming back from the abuse. Graham was protective, caring, and patient, and I loved how this made they a better couple. Once the story got going, it was an enjoyable read with lots of steamy scenes, danger, friendship, and love.
I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
The knock of second chances
—>>> Freed at last from her abusive ex-husband, who is now serving time behind bars, Phoebe has set out to realize her dreams of turning an old plantation into a bed and breakfast. But first, complete renovations of the rundown property were required. A referral from her boss lands a familiar face on her doorstep, a face she has not seen in nearly two decades. As Graham is hired for the job, he finds that he is more than up to task for everything required, but he realizes that something has caused the dark shadows in her demeanor, and it is becoming clear that someone is targeting her in her new home as well. All of Graham’s protective instincts come to the forefront, and he is going to do everything in his power to protect this woman from his past whom he has never forgotten. This was a great read, along with slow-building steam, suspense and intriguing supportive characters.
Heartwarming, emotionally thrilling roller-coaster filled with engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and exciting second chance romance. Really enjoyed this sweetly thrilling journey.
This was an awesome read. The characters are well developed and engaging and the storyline is well written And has a smooth flow to it.
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There were parts of this story that twisted so far away from what I was expecting. But I did enjoy reading this story. Some plot points didn’t seem to go anywhere, but it was a delight to read this book. I look forward to reading more of this story.
Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book, and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
A love story or the less common type. A woman had been abused physically and mentally by her husband for many years. When she finally breaks free and her ex is in prison for nearly killing him, she wants to fulfil her dream of opening a B&B in an old plantation. Helping her with restoration of the building is a childhood friend, who now is a dom master and very protective of her.
A good story, with believable plot and realistic characters. I really enjoyed the way that the culture of BDSM is used to overcome the scars of the mental abuse and it shows that following the life-style is so much more than just kinky sex.
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Phoebe is a young lady that thought she should just stay quiet and never speak of her abuse by her husband. The decision is taken away when her husband beats her with inan inch of her life. He is caught and sent to prison. Phoebe is left to deal with the emotional, physical and sexual abuse she has suffered. She decides to go back to her old hometown and realize her dream and open a bed and breakfast and who should show up to do the restoration of the Riverland than her old crush Graham Layton. He puts all aside to try and keep her safe along
with her German Shepherd Daisy that is trained in protection for Phoebe. Can they both keep Phoebe safe? I am going back to read the first book in the series but it can definitely be read as a standalone.
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