Having spent too many years uncovering deception, billionaire Cole Stewart demands one thing from his woman—complete honesty.It’s only when she’s masked in mystery and draped in decadence that Avery Fisher has the courage to be with a man as sexy and dangerous as Cole.But he would know the seductive and vulnerable Avery no matter how clever her disguise. He will demand she reveal everything—not … reveal everything—not just her identity, but her true nature and the need for his dominance.
She will learn Cole is not open to compromise.
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Hard Hand is the story of Cole and Avery. As you might expect from a Sierra Cartwright book, it has a BDSM theme. However, there’s more to the story that makes it interesting. I loved the setting of Las Vegas. The BDSM is, as always, spot on in every way. I would expect nothing less from Ms. Cartwright. Cole and Avery are believable and relatable characters although I thought their characters lacked the usual depth of development that Ms. Cartwright is well-known for. I really would have liked more backstory on both the main characters and development of their relationship outside the BDSM arena. I found Miss Scarlet to be a delight. In fact, for me, she was the bright point of the whole book. I was disappointed that the story was so short. (It ended around 75% of the way through the story on my Kindle.) In my opinion, the ending was abrupt and less than satisfying. Perhaps Ms. Cartwright intends to continue these characters’ stories in a future book, but if that’s the case, it’s not indicated in any way. While I could relate to Cole and Avery, I was disappointed that there was no real suspense or uncertainty to this story. I found it to be very predictable. I’ve been one of Ms. Cartwright’s fans for a long time. I own every book she’s written. While this book is well-written and edited, I personally don’t feel it’s Ms. Cartwright’s best effort. I do recommend reading it. It’s a good story, just not the best example of Ms. Cartwright’s writing.
A final note. This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and BDSM sexual scenes. If you don’t enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and all booksellers’ websites. Use these resources. DON’T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON’T ENJOY THE BOOK. It’s not fair to the author. She works hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you’ll object to a book’s subject matter before you buy it, you’re doing yourself and the author an extreme disservice.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
This was a great read from Sierra Cartwright. Avery and Cole are hot together. The fact that they both New of each other and wanted to be together but the other didn’t know was a great add to the story. I could not put this book down.
It was hot and the story was great. I cannot wait for the next read from Sierra Cartwright.
‘Hard Hand’ is the first book in Sierra Cartwright’s “Titans Sin City” series and is filled with all the angst, excitement, chemistry, personality, and BDSM scenes I’ve come to know and depend on when reading one of her books. Mutual friends held a BDSM play party that both Avery Fisher and Cole Stewart attended. Avery had just lost her previous Dom and Cole had attended with his current submissive but they had made eye contact that left both of them with a memory neither would forget. Fast forward to Avery’s Aunt’s birthday party. (Oh, the aunt is a hoot!!) Avery is her aunt’s financial advisor. Cole works for the building owner’s security firm and an uninvited guest. Second chance? You’ll have to read it to find out. Just know when you do, you’ll tap into your own emotions and needs. This is a short, easy read filled with all the feels.
Sierra Cartwright is one of the authors that I personally go to when I want to read books just like this one. Books about BDSM that tell it like it really is and do not play around and mess up things. I enjoyed this book so much I passed it on to my hubs to read…and he is right now.
This book is about a submissive woman Avery Fisher who runs into a man named Cole Stewart. Cole is a Dominant or Dom whom she has wanted to approach for a long time but has been to afraid to. Now he shows up at her Aunt’s birthday party, uninvited at that. She puts on her mask and it gives her strength to approach him. I really enjoyed this book. It was a nice quick read that had my attention from the first page to the very end. It had the heat and it gave me lots of ideas, thus the reason i hand it off to my husband.
Rating: 4 Teacups / 4 Handcuffs
“I received a free review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.”
Rene’s Thoughts:
One thing I loved about this novel is that it dived right into the story! We don’t have to wait long to get a glimpse of our hero, Cole, either. The sexy Dom is standing right there just waiting for us and Avery to lust after.
Cupcakes or Cole, not sure which is more delicious! And I certainly don’t blame Avery for wanting both!
These two characters definitely have chemistry, and I don’t understand why they haven’t played together before! Avery pining over Cole, and using any opportunity to catch his attention made complete sense!
I really enjoyed the pretending not to know one another, this role-play was a lot of fun. Not to mention much more sane than playing with someone you don’t know.
A hotel that has BDSM equipment in the room, this is something I want to see!
The only thing I really didn’t like about this novel, was that it ended too soon. By the percentage left, I thought I still had time left with these characters and sadly I didn’t. Sad panda!
Happy Reading!
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Are you ready for one HOT ride? Sierra Cartwright did not disappoint and will give you such an amazing story, as she always does.
Have you ever met someone at the wrong time and wrong place in your life? That is essentially what happens with Avery and Cole… BUT, as the saying goes.. When one door closes another opens..
Avery is definitely a submissive awaiting her perfect Dom. She has admired Cole from afar for a while.. He has also had his eye on her.. There is definitely an instant attraction and curiosity that is sparked.
These 2 will take you on one HOT and amazing ride. Avery definitely needs some reassurance due to her past relationships that were really void of any true emotion.. Can Cole gain her trust? Can he show her that he is the right man for her? Can she be what he needs?
Trust me!! You will not be disappointed in this story!
When Avery tries to hid who she is and what she needs from Cole, she discovers how much she has underestimated him. Cole knows who Avery is but will she reveal herself and her desires to him fully? This was a quick read but a very HOT story. Started it and couldn’t put it down!
OMG..I loved this one….it is a short story but worth you time. It is awesome. Well written with great characters. I couldn’t put it down. A quick easy read and well worth your time….. I loved the characters and I can’t wait to see what comes next. This is one you need to read. Worth your time!!! I am a Sierra Cartwright fan and I loved this book!! I think you will also. Please remember it is a BDSM story so if this isn’t you type of book you will not like it!!! But I loved it!!! An amazing book!!!!
I really enjoyed this book
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A quick, hot read with well-crafted characters
This author has been on my radar for a while now, so I thought this novella would be a great way to get an intro to her work. The story did feel like it was loosely tied to a series, and after a little investigation, it looks like it’s part of the Hawkeyes series (since that’s who Cole works for). While it held up well as a standalone, I did feel I could have enjoyed it a little more if I’d read it as part of the series.
I liked the characters and the setup, and there was plenty of heat between Cole and Avery. While the BDSM play was hot, some of it was a little outside my comfort zone (caning just isn’t my thing). As a new reader, I’m not sure if that was just an aspect of this particular couple’s relationship or typical of the author’s books. The secondary character of Ms Scarlett helped lighten things up a bit, but I prefer a little more humor than I found in here, though that could be partly due to the space constraints of a novella. I also would have liked a little more of the developing relationship between Cole and Avery, but again, only a novella.
A quick, hot read with well-crafted characters (especially for the space limitations), while well-written, this story wasn’t quite my taste. I would like to read more from this author, though, to see if that’s this author’s style, or just due to this particular story. 4 stars
B2B Kelly
A Great Book featuring Cole and Avery. Cole is a non-nonsense Dom and Avery is a Sub. Avery has wanted to reach out to Cole but was not confident enough to do so until she was wearing a mask at an event celebrating her Great Aunt’s birthday. I loved Miss Scarlet, she is a character. This book has several BDSM scenes that are hot. Cole knew what Avery needed and Avery benefited from his experience and compassion.
Wow! Intense is the word that comes to mind for this book. Need, is another. Avery’s need to dominated and Cole’s need to dominate practically leap off the page. Sierra Cartwright combines eroticism, sensuality and romance into thoroughly enjoyable reading experiences.
What is it about guys named Cole? The name evokes strength and sexiness and Cole Stewart lives up his name. His mastery over Avery is stunning. Although hiding behind the mask and a fake name gives Avery the courage to ask for what she needs. It’s that same courage that make her strong yet vulnerable in the best ways.
Trust! This is what the book is about!! I loved how the trust is built in the relationship!! I love the characters in the book! They make you want to root for them!! Loved it!
as simple as this – Sierra writes a book in a manner “going balls to the walls” and she gives it to you GOOD !!!!
when you have a mask on, you become daring and you go after what you want. That is what Avery did when she saw Cole, a Dome who she had a eye on for some time but never dared to approach – its just not what you do as a good sub. Feeling brave behind her mask she goes after she wants and for one night she becomes this female that is daring, but Cole is a man you can’t fool and he doesn’t allow cute subs to set the pace, no matter how hypnotizing the subbie is.
But, you are being warned, he demands to say what exactly is that you want. Then, maybe, he will give it to you.
this is a fast pace novel that will take your breath away and leave you all hot and bothered. no faking, no misleading and it goes that to the core of what you want and how to ask for it. You suddenly want to be brave as Avery and you want someone like Cole to fight for you and for what you truly want. Just loved this book, and you can not put this book down.
Both Cole and Avery have good reason to be leery of relationships. They spend a hot night together and then have to decide if they are willing to let down their walls and to again give their trust to another person.
This was a short, quick and enjoyable story.
As always, Sierra Cartwright does not disappoint in Hard Hand! I hope you take the time to read this quick novella filled with characters that light the pages on fire with their smoking hot chemistry!
Avery wants a Dom. But not just any Dom, she wants Cole even if it is for only one night. Cole has wanted Avery from the first time he saw her and now he has his chance but she doesn’t want him to know who she really is. After that one night, however, Avery realizes that she has to come clean about who she is if she truly wants the relationship with the man she craves!
Sometimes the timing is just off. That is what happened with Cole and Avery, when they first noticed each other, she was fresh out of a relationship that left her shaken, and he was trying to get out of relationship that wasn’t working. Then there was a missed opportunity, before finally, under the cover of a party mask, Avery feels she can act on her impulses and approach Cole
Cole knows who she is, but plays along, figuring she must have a reason. Then hotness, and compatibility, and sexiness, and utter perfection occur when these two scene together. He pushes, she retreats, and he hopes she can overcome why she ran. It takes a bit, but she does, and then he shows how perfect for her he is.
Short and sexy, showing how to overcome your past to have a future that works in your favour!
5 Star Review Hard Hand by Sierra Cartwright
Loved this quick and hot novella from Sierra Cartwright. Cole Stewart is a former agent, a seriously Alpha Dominant who hates deception.Avery Fisher is a submissive without a Dom and badly needs to be taken in hand.
Six months ago she tried to get her courage up to ask Cole to dominate her but chickened out at the last minute. Now here he is attending a masquerade party for her great aunt. Is this fate? Can she find the courage to approach him?
Cole was intrigued and attracted to Avery when he glimpsed her at a play party and now having seen her again, he wants her. They chemistry between Cole and Avery is smoking hot and may I say I want to be Miss Scarlett when I “grow up”.
This was a hot, quick read that let me wanting to know more about Cole and Avery.
This was extremely well written and flowed seamlessly and I look forward to more from Ms.Cartwright ASAP.
Hot story.! Sierra knows how to write a hot BDSM story. Always leaves me wanting more. Cole is one sexy Dom and Avery will soon have to bare it all. Love Love Love it!