Arrogant. Sexy. Eerily Familiar – All were true when it came to Charlotte Maxwell’s newest client in need of a party planner. She experienced deja vu the moment she met the sexy club owner, and soon realized that he was the faceless Dominant responsible for the most mortifying night of her life just one year earlier.Beautiful. Innocent. Submissive – Nathaniel ‘Hawke’ Hawkins knew the gorgeous … gorgeous blonde was off limits to him the moment he realized their connection. He’d allowed her to get under his skin once, but he was determined to hold her at arm’s length this time. Of course, that was much easier said than done once passion erupts between them at the masquerade party.
Addictive. Obsessive. Dangerous – While Hawke remains haunted by skeletons from his own past, Charlotte is determined to show him there is something between them. In denial about his growing attraction for her, someone much more sinister develops his own deadly obsession with Charlotte. Will Hawke be able to conquer his own demons before his potential future is taken away from him?
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This is book one in the Men of Syn series and I cannot wait to get to know more of them. This story to set us all off on the right foot is about Nathanial Hawkins and Charlotte Maxwell. Hawke is ready to open his club on Valentine’s Day and he has hired a party planner, Charlotte. These two have their first meeting and first impressions, although they are to be the lasting impressions, these two could use a do over. This is a very interesting story, it builds as it unfolds which will make a really good series. The characters, I really enjoyed as the author made it feel like you were right there in the mix. Hawke and Charlotte’s journey is not a smooth and easy one but it is one full of twists and turns that will keep coming back to sneak a few pages when you aren’t supposed to just to get further along.
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Arrogant. Sexy. Eerily Familiar – All were true when it came to Charlotte Maxwell’s newest client in need of a party planner. She experienced deja vu the moment she met the sexy club owner, and soon realized that he was the faceless Dominant responsible for the most mortifying night of her life just one year earlier.
Beautiful. Innocent. Submissive – Nathaniel ‘Hawke’ Hawkins knew the gorgeous blonde was off limits to him the moment he realized their connection. He’d allowed her to get under his skin once, but he was determined to hold her at arm’s length this time. Of course, that was much easier said than done once passion erupts between them at the masquerade party.
Addictive. Obsessive. Dangerous – While Hawke remains haunted by skeletons from his own past, Charlotte is determined to show him there is something between them. In denial about his growing attraction for her, someone much more sinister develops his own deadly obsession with Charlotte. Will Hawke be able to conquer his own demons before his potential future is taken away from him?
This is a great start to a new series. I enjoyed the character dynamic and the struggle between doing what they assumed to be right and what they really wanted. They have a few obstacles to overcome, but it made for a beautiful story. I cannot wait to read more in this series.
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I just loved Charlotte and Nathan’s story it is a really good hot and steamy read that pulled me right in and kept me reading right until the very end. This is the first book in the series and I cannot wait to read more. It did take me a little while for me to warm to these two but by the end of the book, I just loved these two you cannot help but feel for Nathan he has been through so much. This is a great read I really enjoyed it.
Intense story that may not be for everyone. Hawke is tormented by the physical and sexual abuse he suffered as a child. He goes thru the motions of sex, but can’t silence the voices in his head. Charlotte is tired of her socialite life and wants to feel something, anything. No matter how many times Hawke hurts her mentally, she keeps coming back for more because she knows there is something between them. Hawke’s history, when it is eventually revealed, is heartbreaking and the book is an emotional roller coaster. One chapter, you are crying for Hawke and the next, you hurt for Charlotte when he again pushes her away. There is also a madman lurking in the shadows looking for another victim. This adds to the suspense of what is going to happen next in this gripping story.
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This was an awesome story to get lost in and read. I couldn’t put it down and the trials to get to love and move forward are amazing want one can go through.
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My first Anise Storm story and the first thing that popped in my head after reading Hawke was, “Why didn’t I find this author sooner?”. This romance had some juicy, steamy, sinful scenes and some very emotional moments that made my heart clench. But the romance was so pure and sensual and sexy!
The characters are very interesting and wonderful. I enjoyed the sexy and seductive scenes so much! There was so much intense chemistry and raw lust that made me tremble with my own needs. This story was just plain GOOOOD!
Hawke gets a SINFUL AND JUICY FIVE DELECTABLE STARS!
This is a new author to me I’m glad I started beginning of this series with this book. She is such a talented writer that I will definitely be reading more from her. My heart absolutely broke for Nathan and what he went through in his childhood. Charlotte comes across as a rich spoiled brat, that is until you get to know her and your opinion changes. She has a heart of gold she will do anything for you but with a spine of steel. Hawke needs a strong woman to balance him out. The banter between Hawke and Charlotte is like foreplay and it was so HOT! I can’t wait for book 2 in this series!!
This book had so much potential, but to me it fell short. Yes I understand the story needs to be told but I feel it took too long to get to the main reason of the book. The blurb explains perfectly what this book is about. However with this being said I felt the sinister part didn’t start until half way through the book and was rushed through.
Hawke is a torn broken man with a sordid past. You get glimpses of it throughout the book and your heart will bleed for him. I can understand why he was so cut off from any kind of emotion.
Charlotte is a strong independent woman who runs a very successful business. Was she perfect for Hawke? Yes she was. He needs someone just as strong as he is to see that it’s ok to feel and love. I loved her personality from the beginning.
I felt like when things just started to fall into place the author rushed through everything. Like when Hawke finally pulls his head out of his rear and decided what he wants. It was like BAM he said it and the book was over. I do believe this series will or can evolve into something bigger. I will give the next book a shot to see how things go.
Hawke is the first book by this author that I have read, and I loved reading Charlotte and Nathan’s story. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
Otay y’all this story was good but it took forver to get to the point. The big parts of the book dont even hit til mid book and by then your dragging. Hawke and Charlotte are like oil and water I almost wondered if they had any chemistry. He is a complete jerk to her and she does have a backbone but you can tell she’s a true submissive. In the end she goes to him and you finally see there true chemistry and how they work together.
Nathaniel is a Dom with a set of rules you must follow. When Charlotte breaks those rules he dismisses her without a second thought. Although he dismissed her there was something about her that intrigued him, and would cause him to never forget her.
A year later Nathaniel has moved to Denver to start his on BDSM club, he would never in a million years believe he would ever see her again. But Charlotte would never forget the voice of the man who left her blindfolded and in a room alone.
As the days pass it is a heated relation with the two of them as they work on the grand opening of the club. Nathaniel is dealing with some serious demons from his past and knows that he can never be good enough for Charlotte, but she is convinced they can be together and she is strong enough to handle whatever he dishes out to her. Nathaniel’s on and off attitude towards her makes her want to punch him and run away, but the other part of her feels she can change him and help get over the demons from his past.
Nathaniel finally hurts Charlotte to the point she decides it is time to walk away for good and not look back. He knows he really wants her to stay, but he’s so afraid that the demons will break her as well. Once she leaves, she is attacked in the alley. Nathaniel is so glad that although he forced her to leave, he knew he had to follow her to make sure she arrived home safely. Lucky for her he did.
This book will have you asking can a Sub really help a Dom overcome the demons in his past and be able to find that one true love.
If you are searching for a book full of sexy hot and steamy suspense, you will not be disappointed.