She gave him control in the bedroom. But is she losing control of her identity?Dating Boston’s billionaire bachelor has opened up a new world for Skye Manning. Opportunities are suddenly everywhere, her new career is flourishing, and she experiences luxury she’s only seen in the pages of magazines. So why does she feel like she’s losing herself?Braden Black never meant to fall for Skye, and he … meant to fall for Skye, and he still tries to resist a relationship he knows he’s not wired for. But not only has Skye awoken something inside him—he’s stirring something dark and forbidden inside his Cinderella. Something even he can’t control…
The Follow Me series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Follow Me Darkly
Book #2 Follow Me Under
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This Series has gotten Darker, Sexier, Kinkier, HOTTER with This Unputdownable Addition. A Gripping Story with its Heart-racing Elements AND The “Omg?!” Cliffhanger that has me counting days until the Finale.
I fell in love With Braden & Skye a little more here! DEVOURED this within 6hrs.
This Book Picks up exactly where the last one ended. And Gladly, Skye Confronts Braden about the Reason of his Breakup with Addison, Skye’s Ex-boss, 10yrs ago. But Braden’s as Secretive as ever…And What happened Years ago has nothing to do with what’s happening NOW b/w Skye & Him. She’s still curious, It’s His 1 major Secret after all, but decides to let it go for Now.
Braden Never meant to fall in love With Skye, but he did (& they’ve already confessed it In previous book!)…& Now Resisting it is Proving Futile.
Skye’s learning to surrender her control. Braden’s a Dom through & through, that’s unchangeable. I loved seeing him opening up here, both Emotionally & with his Secrets. But he’s still keeping Secrets..While demanding All of hers.
“What exactly do I feel when I surrender my control to Braden, the man I love? Liberated. I feel fucking liberated.”
Trust is Important, They have it. Right?
So, I was hoping we delve into Deeper BDSM here & We Did. It was Fucking Blazing hot & Enlightening! As story Progresses, They explored The Sensual Side & Bondage.
“…There’s more to sex than cock in pussy. A lot more. And Skye, we’ve only just begun.”
There are Roses but there are thorns too..
Addison popping up at work with her Snarky remarks is Troubling. Also, His Controlling nature is Bleeding into Skye’s Daily life now & THAT’S becoming a problem. Skye’s Climbing the Instagram influencer Ladder, Finding her darker side with Braden..But is she losing herself in the process? Is She losing her essence & leaving her Friends behind?
“I will not yield control of the rest of my life to anyone. Not even Braden Black.”
Even though Identity Crisis was Getting to her, Braden & Skye grow Closer here. ~Swoony Gifts, Dates, Talks, Swoons, Meeting his Family, Future, Shopping..
Braden shows his more Sides, not only kinky but emotional & caring too!
“This man will be my undoing. He’s stoic and controlling and a giant pain in my ass one minute. The next he’s loving and generous and thoughtful and romantic the next.”
Even more Surprising, The Kinks helped her center in the Chaos. Unleashing a Side of her that neither expected. ~The Manhattan trip, Finding THE Book & going to a BDSM club *So much fun* only fueled it.
“Are you ready, Skye?”
“For…all of this?”
“To follow me under. To the darkest side of my fantasies.”
I swallow, my heart stampeding. “Yes, Braden. I’m ready.”
Bondage gave her relief. & After a particularly Shitty day (So much happens..), she craved it. She’s breaking & Braden can’t stand her Sadness, so gives her that… But He underestimated her limits. What happens when she wants Something that is HIS Hard-limit? Is it Gameover for them OR can they move on?
“It’s the more that’s the issue.”
So this is How ‘Follow me under’ ended, with a big Revelation & their Relationship in peril!! I wonder what’s next for them & I want her to find all of his Secrets, So excited for the Finale.
P.S. I loved her Friends, I hope Skye will be able make it right with Tessa. Braden’s Bro is Fun!
P.P.S. This book was also in One POV-Skye’s. It goes well with the Suspense about Braden. But, omg, I so wish to get in his head. Having his PoV (even if it’s just a bonus) will be great!
The perfect second installment of this series!
A gripping continuation of the challenging affair between Skye and Braden. I think I was hungry after the first book because I devoured this one with gusto ;D
My, my, this man wants control like oxygen, so he tries to exact it over Skye in all kinds of delicious and also demanding ways. There’s a big clash of wills due to his overbearing expectations, but on the plus side the kinky passion steps up big time. Some of the scenes are sensory-drenched and inebriating.
Besides the passion, the suspense about his past grows and thickens. There’s a constant and appealing tug that pulls the reader towards the mystery that surrounds the billionaire.
However, it’s Skye’s journey through sensual and self discovery that monopolizes the story. Her world seems to be crumbling in terms of job, friendship and control, so she’s struggling with demons of inadequacy. Even though the main drive of the relationship with Braden is carnal, there’s a glimpse of romantic love in a very touching scene.
This second part is brimming with changes, pivotal points of self-awareness, and enthralling sensuality. I don’t know where Skye is going to end up, but that cliffhanger was quite emotional. On to the third book!
I just finished this series!
I bought Follow Me Darkly almost a year ago and I hate when a book ends on a cliffhanger and then I have to wait for the next book. But wait I did and I didnt read Follow Me Under until I got Follow Me Always. And of course I didnt know about Darkly….the first book and Braden’s POV.
So with all 3 books I had to reread Follow Me Darkly and with that i couldn’t put the series down. I read all 3 books in 2 days!
I absolutely loved Braden and Skye, it definitely was a dark romance with alot of BDSM but it was also a great love story.
I cant get enough of Helen Hardt and I looking forward to reading many more of her stories in the future.
And I ordered Darkly cause I have to have the whole series.
Helen Hardt you are awesome!!!
Wow, what can I say. This has shown the growth of Braden. He has become the boyfriend, supporter and safety net for Skye. Where as Skye has grown in her career, but having trouble with her growth and friendship. In addition to discovering who she truly is as a person. I have to say that I have enjoyed this book so much more than than the first one. The storyline flowed effortlessly and the emotions has gone to the next level. Above all, I love the way Sky’s and Braden relationship has strengthen and there communication gotten better. Although, I think we all curious at this point about what really happened with Braden and Addison, I am glad it wasn’t the focus point of the book.
Book 2 in the Follow me series and this one definitely didn’t disappoint.
Love the characters, the chemistry between them and their story. This is a very erotic, dark, mysterious and intriguing read. I can’t wait to read the next in this series.
Skye and Braden take their journey on an emotional roller coaster ride that makes your heart race and your stomach drop. Twists and turns that are so unexpected, but so delicious, that you love every minute of it. They both can be so frustrating, but you are so entranced that you devour this next look at their story. So excited
Follow Me Under is the the second book in the Follow Me Darkly Series. This book made me love the couple, Skye and Braden even more then I already did. Helen brought more of the storyline with Skye and her new changes in life. I love how this book has so much more edge. In a strange way I feel more women can relate to Skye based on her struggles but new experiences. She is confident but still trying to find her way. But in the end we are wanting to see if Skye and Braden can make this work.
Helen does a great job creating a feeling of confusion for both characters. It’s like they both have no clue what will happen next but can’t help but want to be there together for the answers. I’m always left wanting more and can’t wait to see what happens in the series and what will be revealed. I’m waiting on the edge of my seat!
This is the the second book in the Follow Me Darkly Series and Helen Hardt took this deeper and darker while making me fall in love with Skye and Braden even more. This book has lots of edge. The storyline has progressed in a way that highlights Skye’s internal struggles while she experiences many changes in her life. It feels like a lot is being thrown at Skye and her balance and control are slipping. While she loves Braden she still has so many questions and not nearly enough answers. Helen does a great job making Skye a very relatable woman. She is confident in who she is and yet is questioning who she is becoming. She is sweet and caring yet there is a darkness she craves in Braden and his lifestyle. She is becoming very successful yet she feels at every turn she is failing and isn’t whole. I’m sure there has been a time or two where everyone has felt this way and for a strong female lead in a book centered around submission in the bedroom to be foreshadowed by an equally strong male lead it makes you want to route for Skye the whole way through. Braden is still a mystery but his hard edges are slowly being smoothed over by Skye’s presence in his life. The big question is, can they make it?
Helen does a great job creating a feeling of confusion for both characters. It’s like they both have no clue what will happen next but can’t help but want to be there together for the answers. I have to say that Helen suspired me at the end, leaving us to question whether Braden will stay or run when Skye needs him the most. I am very much looking forward to the next book in this series and can’t wait for all to be revealed.
I loved Follow Me Darkly. I couldn’t wait to read Follow Me Under. I am still hoping for a better outcome in Follow Me Always but there was such a setback in this book. What I loved about Skye and Braden’s relationship in the first book was while she gave him control in the bedroom, she was strong, open to something different, and opening herself to something that has awaken in her. She was still in control of herself. Now, she is allowing him to be in control of her outside of the bedroom. While I understand we are seeing how this affects Skye’s identity, it was too much of a change where she went from strong will to total doormat. I didn’t like it. I am still invested in this story and I feel like there is a lot that will need to be covered to save this relationship because to me, this one is doomed. Helen’s writing is still amazing and you still get that in this book. Now I am impatiently waiting for book 3 lol
This is the second book in the series. You need to read the first book to understand what is going on here.
Skye, with gaining success, is feeling less sure of herself. It seems that success stems more from who she is dating and less from who she is and what she can do. The more Skye tries to grab ahold of her identity, the more her world spins out of control.
Braden is still in love with Skye. However, his mysterious side is playing havoc on her insecurities. He has his business to run and doesn’t truly have time (or desire) to indulge her with her many questions and few requests.
Opinion
Holy mother of all cliffhangers! Surely Ms. Hardt is trying to help keep the medical staff of the world busy by inducing heart attacks with her writing. This book is an absolute must for those of you who like books more on the darker side. I’m not quite sure how she manages it but she is the ring master of the book world with the way she can spin a tale.
Many thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this book.
Braden and Sky’s tug-o-war for control is wearing on the couple. He wants it all and she will not concede. His secrets keep her wondering until he begins to peel back the layers.
When he shows her what he really wants in New York she is enthralled. But she begins to want more than he is willing to give. Is losing him worth holding onto her control or worth asking for the one thing he refuses to give?
I will wait and see if she will follow or if he will go under with her.
The story in engaging, and sexy. It is angsty but not too the extreme.
Follow Me under it picks up where book one ended. This book was an easy read and it didn’t disappoint. I love the dynamics between Skye and Braden. It was hot, sexy, funny and had some mystery. Some secrets are revealed. This book does end on a cliffhanger! I just have to wait to see what will happen with them in book three to find out how it all ends.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Braden Black is just full of secrets! So many things I never saw coming.
This story continues to unfold and as Skye learns more about herself I think she is also helping Braden learn more about himself as well. I’m glad that Skye is finding her voice but she is one of those characters you want to shake and tell her she is so worth it and be who she wants to be. Broody Braden shares so much in this book and I am here to listen! This story really gets going with Follow Me Under and I can’t wait to see how it all plays out in the next book.
I NEED MORE!
Skye and Braden are learning to navigate this new relationship and sexual desires. When everything else in Skye’s life starts to crumble she turns to Braden and his club for solace, but one request threatens to destroy everything between them.
This story is hot, steamy, and captivating. Follow Me Under is a dark, BDSM series that’ll leave you breathless.
This book is well-written, entertaining, and perfect for anyone who loves dark romances.
Follow Me Under by Helen Hardt
Second Book in Follow Me Series
Review
5/5 stars
Triggers: BDSM, explicit language
Follow Me Under is the continuation of Follow Me Darkly. The story continues to revolve around Skye and Braden’s relationship. Their relationship is front and center in the plot but there’s also a huge dialogue of Skye’s life and how it’s changing. She struggles throughout the whole book with the thought that she’s out growing her old life. She’s worried about no longer fitting in with her friends. She’s confused on her feelings about becoming an instagram influencer. Into that is her relationship with Braden. Is she changing for him? His he manipulating her to change? Is she losing her goals for herself and her life path because she’s entralled with her new kinker sex life.
Helen Hardt really nails the pain of being in your mid-twenties. Your out of college and have a job. Friends you had in high school and college are drifting away and you are at a loss as to where your life is going. All angst, confusion, and pain is perfectly captured in Skye’s character. There’s also the element of Skye being wrapped in her first really passionate love affair and trying to balance that with her life. In the end we see how Skye copes and how that affects her relationship with Braden.
On the other side of the relationship you really see Braden making an effort to open up and change himself for Skye. Their feelings and the intensity of those feelings is never in doubt. The way they interwine and whether they can make their relationship work ends up being the thing in question.
Like Follow Me Darkly there’s a lot of sex and even heavier exploration into BDSM.
Both books so far have been 5 star reads. The last book, I think, is going to be explosive, and I can’t wait.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Absolutely amazing! I loved this 2nd installment of The Follow Me Series.
Braden and Sky are back and are absolutely smoking hot. The dynamics of them are off the charts. Going deeper into their relationship and I have all the emotions going on that they have.
Braden is opening up to her more than he has to anyone. Sky is relinquishing more control to him and its freeing and frightening to her.
Theres always that twist and they face some major obstacles both within their relationship and in their relationship with others.
I’m in love with this series and absolutely recommend it to everyone.
Helen you dis a marvelous job and as always I can’t wait till the next book!!
Trust and Communication are two words that make a relationship work, but what happens when those two things are tested?
Braden and Skye still have a long way to go in their relationship. They love each other but are they sure they know what that really means. There shouldn’t be secrets, but for some reason, Braden is hiding something. Every time Skye wants to ask about his past there always comes an argument. Will we ever learn what he is hiding.
I didn’t think a book could get any hotter than the last one, but Braden and Skye sure know how to bring the heat.
Answers are what I’m hoping for in Follow Me Always, I’m impatiently waiting for them.
Follow Me Under is the second book in the Follow Me Series. Braden Black and Skye Manning’s story continues . Braden is a self-made billionaire and Skye is an influencer for social media.
Braden delves deeper into the dark world of BDSM and Skye has given him control in the bedroom. Skye feels that she is losing herself while she is discovering her true self at the same time. Skye is finding out about the only kink that Braden has a hard stop on. Will it end their relationship? I hope not!
This is a Hawt and Sexy book to read! It does need to be read in order and now I can’t wait to read the last book, Follow Me Always because of course Follow Me Under book 2 has a cliffhanger ending.
This book picks up where the first book left off. This book is full of emotion with so many ups and downs. We see a new side to Braden too…exciting! Helen once again writes a book that is hard to put down and keeps readers pinned to every word in their kindle! I can’t wait till the final book!!!
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read.