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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WOW! Second in a trilogy of steamy older man/younger woman with BDSM…
Second book in a steamy trilogy about a 24yo aspiring photographer who is currently using her skills as a social media influencer and her relationship with an older wealthy business man, Braden Black. The heat in this book will peel the paint off of anything it touches. Braden is insatiable. His proclivities run to the controlling-side especially when he is at his NY BDSM Club. Skye never experienced a climax of lovemaking until Braden. They are hooked on each other. She is a great pupil but she has lots of questions. Will her curiosity about prior liaisons disrupt this one? Will she finally give in to Braden entirely? She pushes so many of his buttons until I worry that she will be the cause of a breakup that will kill her emotionally. He wants control and so does she. Will that work? Or more to the point, will that happen?
Oh. My. Word…this is one explicit, arousing and passionate story! Well-written, page-turner and I can’t wait to read the last book: FOLLOW ME ALWAYS. The ending was shocking but don’t peak because you won’t understand the significance w/o reading the rest. What a clever cover! I highly recommend this book to those who read and enjoyed FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Entangled Publishing and give it my hearty recommendation.
Helen Hardt has done it again! Once I started the second book in this series and I couldn’t put it down. Skye and Braden just might be one of my faves! Braden wants total control, Skye doesn’t want to give over total control….who will win this battle of wills???
Oh My ! Skye and Bradens story has gotten hotter and sexier this series is a unputdownable addictive gripping read it’s sexy it’s kinky and so emotionally charged . Skye is discovering the world of BDSM and Braden is enjoying her discovery . These two still have issues galore that they have to work on . Braden loves Skye fiercely but is still holding back . They both have trust issues and are keeping secrets . Can these two make a go of their love ? Can’t wait for the next book in this series hopefully we get more into Bradens past . Great read I love anything this author writes she has a knack for writing kinky stories with heart that give you all the feels. Definite must read!
This book is all about trust.
This is the continuing story of Braden & Skye. Is Skye ready for whatever Braden has in store for her tonight? Will she succumb to whatever Braden wants to do to her? After all, he’s into kink. This story tells a lot about the BDSM world, and explains it simply so people can understand it. The title of the book is very appropriate. She follows him under, but does she want to go too far? Does she want too much? And for what reason? This is a very steamy book, with very high emotions, and very dark ones. This is a very intense love story. I loved every minute of it. I’m wondering what comes next, because it ends in a cliff hanger. Helen Hardt is the master of cliff hangers. I wait with anticipation to read the last book of this series.
I absolutely love this series!
Oh Braden Black, what a scrumptious man, he is one sexy mysterious billionaire who is so captivating. He has rules and he never breaks his rules until Skye Manning storms into his life. He loves this woman fiercely, but he also won’t bend all his rules for her, there is a limit and she’s reaching his limits.
Skye Manning has ceded her control in the bedroom to Braden but she refuses to give him ultimate control of all of her but somehow it seems like she’s still loosing herself, she’s starting to not feel like herself, she’s losing control and it’s starting to affect her relationship with Braden.
Will they be able to get past all their hurdles and make their love bloom!
My god I am absolutely in love with this couple. Their chemistry is on point and I love how Braden is such a powerful, magnetic man who makes my insides melt!
This is the second book in the Follow Me Trilogy, an erotic romance. The story continues where the first book ended. Skye and Braden’s story is captivating. In this installment, we learn a little more about them. Braden is dominant, possessive, intriguing, and secretive. Skye is adventurous, pushy and greedy. The story ends with a cliffhanger, and I can’t wait to read the last book in this trilogy, Follow Me Always.
My heart is tied up in knots! Follow Me Under continues with the Braden and Skye’s journey to find love among their chaotic lives. A beautifully dark continuation of Tessa and Braden’s story that will leave you breathlessly awaiting the conclusion in Follow Me Always. My heart was not prepared for the emotional highs and lows you’ll go through as the reader, but I couldn’t put this book down once I started!
This is the second book in the series. Helen is a very talented author. She has penned another sensually captivating story. Brandon and Skye are together. Skye loves him and he says he does but he is keeping secrets. Skye is totally consumed by Brandon and their relationship. Brandon still has an aura of mystery and his past is a secret . I throughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait for last book in this series to come out. Definitely worth the wait after reading the first book follow me darkly. Can’t wait for follow me always.
4.5 stars
This is the second book in the Follow Me series and Skye and Braden are back. This book is not a standalone and picks up where the first one left off. It is not easy being the girlfriend of a billionaire even though it opened up new paths for Skye. However, with all of the good things happening, Skye is still harboring thoughts of the relationship that transpired between Braden and her ex-boss Addison which causes some friction between them. Nevertheless, the two seem to be on the same page when it comes to their desires and Skye is growing there as well. However, there are some boundaries that even Braden will not cross. What will happen when push comes to shove if Skye is determined to get her way? This is one edgy storyline that will keep readers on their toes as the pages turn. The inner turmoil that Skye feels is intense and at times can feel a bit overdone. Ms. Hardt has a way of evoking feelings from the words she chooses creating an all-encompassing atmosphere. Overall, this is one steamy, intriguing read from beginning to end. I volunteered to read a copy of this book provided by Netgalley.
Helen’s writing never disappoints! I love this new series and cannot wait for the next installment! Brandon and Sky are hot and this story just keeps getting better!!!
This series is just getting better and better, the steam the mystery, all the suspense is killing me slowly. The challenges, their past, the plotline, everything in between will simply drag you into a world where you won’t be able to stop reading, beware of the hot scenes because they are volcano level. Definitely one you need to read if you like erotica BDSM world story. Branden and Skye are scorching hot. I need to know that secret please!
So excited for the continuation of this storyline! After enjoying the first book in this series, I was so excited that the story continued for Skye and Braden! Picking up right where the last book left off, the book really focuses on the trust issues between the couple. A constant argument between them is surrounding Braden’s past and it seems that he plays on her insecurities within their relationship involving that. In the midst of that though, we see Braden continue to really open up, although he does go back and forth on that, and really wants to let Skye in and give a relationship a real go. Skye continues to grow her newly found career, but she also has some setbacks with being insecure and worried about her previous employer. Not much went on in this book, it was more of a filler to give us more context with these characters and prepare us for the next book, where hopefully the answers that we need surrounding Braden and Skye’s old boss as well as the insecurities within the relationship will be resolved. Definitely a steamy read, but we get to know the characters better!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Follow Me Under is the second book in the Follow Me trilogy and picks up where book 1 left off. This novel was sensual and engrossing, and takes Skye deeper into the BDSM world where she begins to find out what she’s been missing and what she likes and dislikes. Braden and Skye both grew in this story and their relationship deepened however Braden is still holding back and there is still so much we don’t know about him. The chemistry between them was undeniable and explosive and I can’t wait to see where their relationship goes and if they can overcome the obstacles in their way. I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to lovers of erotic billionaire romance.
The mysterious Mr Black opens up a little in follow me under and he leaves us wanting more. I truly enjoy the mystery of him and his past, as layers are pulled a way a new mystery is revealed and yes he sucked me into his world.
Skye’s character still has me puzzle its like one moment she’s strong and defiant and then at other times she seems out of things.
Overall this was a good book and I was enjoyed the story and characters. The differences between Braden and Skye, plus they’re chemistry kept me engaged with the story line, can’t wait to see what comes next.
Passion, love are a hard dark mix in this intoxicating read. Braden and Skye are so addicting that you crave more than just the two books worth of their passion. There love steams off the pages from the words written on the page.
Love is an inadequate word for how much I enjoy read this book. Their relationship growing through out the two books is addicting. For me this is yet another couple that has been branded into my psyche.
I give this more that 5 stars I give this book 10!
This is the second book in the Follow Me Darkly series and it is best to read this after reading Follow Me Darkly in order to enjoy this couple’s overall journey.
Their relationship is established and being Braden’s girlfriend is bringing many opportunities for Skye. She’s also experiencing a little bit of imposter syndrome. Like the only reason, companies want to work with her is because of her relationship. Run-ins with her former boss feed into her insecurities and the things Braden won’t share regarding that relationship. While Braden is struggling with the feelings Skye has stirred in him. He also awakened something dark in Skye.
The STEAM is still there and I can’t wait to see what comes next for this couple in book three. So if you enjoy erotic romance you should grab this series.
Raw passion and delectable characters! With the second book in her Follow Me series Helen Hardt once again takes us into the world of Skye and Braden and the journey is delightful! The intensity of their relationship is high and the passion is on fire. I missed some of the depth to the plot that the first book had outside of the bedroom, but overall I enjoyed the continuation of their story. I’m looking forward to book three!
Skye keeps her down to earth attitude even though fame is knocking on her door. She tries to juggle all of the aspects of her life now that she’s part of Braden’s world, but she keeps dropping balls and trying to figure out what place she really holds in every situation.
Braden is intense and sultry. He might have opened a door that even he’s not ready for when the hunted becomes the prey.
I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a dominant man showing his new love the way into the world he enjoys.
*sigh* the story of Skye and Braden has lost a bit of its spark with this installment for me. The reason, I honestly don’t think they moved forward in their journey and quite possibly, maybe took a few steps back. I don’t quite know how to explain this without giving you plot points that would spoil the story for you, so this might be vague, *shrug* but here goes …
A relationship and/or person cannot be trusted if there’s no transparency. Allowing someone to believe you are being transparent while you are not, is a really bad thing to do. Someone in this journey is not being transparent and I’m losing faith in the story because of it. Both Braden and Skye behaved in a way that doesn’t really mesh with what I know to be true of the kind of relationship they are portraying. I paused a lot during my reading because I was frustrated with a lot of the story. I’m invested, of course, and I will see their journey thru till the end, but this installment took a drastic nosedive from the first one for me and I’m a little bit sad about that.
I’ve read quite a few books by Helen so I’m not too worried about the story leaving me with questions in the end, so there’s that to look forward to. I do appreciate the level of sexual intensity in the story was kept exceedingly high, which is a pattern set in the first book. So, yeah, this wasn’t my favorite book, but I haven’t lost complete faith in this journey!
The second book in Braden and Skye’s story kept me engaged beginning to end. Even though they are in different territory with there relationship some ways are still the same, Braden still wants total control of her without giving up his secrets in return and even though Skye is trying to find her voice she’s also at a standstill realizing that what she does control is just a smokescreen. The doors that have opened for her she only gives the credit to Braden not herself and it’s weighing on her. Can’t wait for the next one
Follow Me Under is even sexier and darker than the first book in the series. Helen Hardt’s writing is so captivating and sensual which makes this book impossible to put down. Skye and Braden’s relationship is so addicting and I absolutely love reading more of their story.
The book picks up right where the story left off. Skye and Braden are in love with each other but she is finding it hard to find out more about him the person rather than his celebrity. Addison Ames, her ex-boss, and Braden’s past relationship is still lingering in the back of her mind. Will Braden ever admit what actually happened? If not, will Skye ever be able to let it go?
This book is so good because there is so much unknown and dark about Braden. Yes, he is opening up with Skye but still loves control. Things begin to get a little more complicated when Braden begins to want more control of Skye’s life and not just in the bedroom. There are times when I feel like he is too demanding especially when he wants Skye to be honest with him when he isn’t as transparent when she asks the same of him. But that is what makes this story and relationship so intriguing.
As the story goes on, I love that Skye is growing on a personal and business level. She is starting to explore and understand more about what pleasure means to her and what she likes and doesn’t like in the bedroom. But she is struggling in this book. I felt the tension the entire time like she was about to break at any moment. She too likes control and it seems like the more control she gives up the more she is losing. She is struggling with her confidence, being a good friend, and just being enough. As she is leading this new high-profile life, she has lost who she is.
Braden also grew so much in this book. I don’t think he will ever lose his need to dominate or control but he sure began to break down some of his emotional walls. He never thought he could love someone and yet he loves Skye. I think we see just how much he loves her in a couple of beautiful scenes. His love comes through when he sees Skye hurting.
There is a big revelation at the end of this book and I am so eager to see how it all plays out in the third book.
I give Follow Me Under 5 stars. I love reading about Skye and Braden and this book just took their story to a whole new level. I was intrigued by Braden’s dark side, blushed at every sexy scene, and captivated by Skye’s personal growth along with her struggles. Helen Hardt’s writing continues to dazzle with this series. I am anticipating the conclusion to this series.