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 my first read by Anise Storm, but I am excited to read the next. Charlotte is a fiercely independent, strong minded, and determined woman. She runs her own party planning business and running your own business is great, but sometimes it brings you face to face with people you had hoped to never see again.
Nathaniel runs a BDSM club and is strict with the way he operates; in his personal life and his business. He picks a random party planner with great reviews, and regrets it immediately. There are very few people he hasn’t been able to forget, but Charlotte is one of them.
The connection is there, but almost forbidden. Can Charlotte calm the demons behind Nathaniel’s behavior and remain true to herself? With dangers hidden behind every corner, you won’t want to put it down.
Hawke by Anise Storm was a very interesting read for me, while I don’t normally read things this dark it wasn’t quite dark enough for me to consider it a dark romance. Instead I would categorize it as a suspenseful romance. While this is my first read by Ms. Storm I wasn’t sure what I was in for by the front cover alone had me ready to dive in. While the BDSM scenes are a little serious for my taste it was still a fantastic read with great characters, plot, and writing and I look forward to my next read from Ms. Storm.
This is the first ever book I read by Anise.
I enjoyed her modern approach to BDSM with this story involving kinks and sex clubs.
The chemistry between Hawke and Char was super hot. She was a strong confident woman who was trying to discover herself more. He had to discover parts of himself too.
The plot was well planned and written. And I think that both their character’s development was good. The book also had some mystery to it. I did not see the twist towards the end.
I for one am looking forward to seeing more of Anise Storm’s work.
I really enjoyed this book. The story is captivating. Its one of those books that you can’t put down because you need to know what happens next. The characters are well written and believable. Their thoughts and feelings are easy to understand and you go through all the emotions with them.
Charlotte is a party planner. When she is hired to organise a party of a new club called Syn she gets into a world she’s has experienced before. That experience has left her scared when the dominant male just left her. Still suffering from that moment she is left reeling when she realises that the guy she is working for is the same guy who abandoned her.
Hawke is a successful business man. He loves his dominent lifestyle and all that brings. He has rules and if they aren’t followed he send the women away. Which is what he did with Charlotte. However she is one submissive he has never stopped thinking about.
Now back in each others lives they have to fight the attraction between them but they are both fighting for opposite things. Charlotte is fighting to prove to him they could walk together where as Hawke wants to distance himself. Hawkes past has made him the man he is today and we learn about his past through this story.
The book is fast paced and very passionate and steamy. And along with with deep parts about Hawkes past life it all gels together to make a romance that you can’t put down.
Syn is the scene of the moment for Hawk and Charlotte. A hot new BDSM, members-only club, being built by Hawke is right where the action begins with break-ins and drug-deals. It’s not even open yet! Charlotte is the party planner for the grand opening. Imagine her surprise to find out that he’s the dominant who kicked her out in D.C. It’s back and forth chemistry between them as they work through their issues. With the help of her BFF, Em, and her cop brothers, Charlotte gains the confidence to tell Hawke exactly how she feels. Hawke grows in learning that his feelings for her are a good things and love is good. All this comes about while trying to avoid a serial killer. There is action no matter where you look in this story along with twisted, steamy BDSM, romance. Hot and action packed. Highly recommend.
Nathaniel “Hawke” Hawkins prepares to open his BDSM nightclub, Syn, soon in Denver, Colorado. He hires Platinum Dreams to plan his opening night on Valentine’s Day. Much to his surprise and that of the event planner, Charlotte Maxwell, the two have met before.
A year before, Charlotte had gone to The Box in Washington, DC. She was to be a submissive, but the Dominant left her before the scene ever got started. After meeting Hawke, she realizes that he was the Dom that left her.
For Hawke, Charlotte has been in his thoughts since he first saw her. He’s not thinking like himself. His tortured past bears a lot of skeletons which even with therapy he still deals with most days. He’s not sure how to get out of this funk.
Charlotte and Hawke must reconcile their relationship, whatever it is meant to be. Can they accomplish this before an unseen adversary takes a possible future away?
Hawke (Men of Syn Duet) by Anise Storm
4 out 5 stars
Charlotte Maxwell was well known in the Denver social scene, partially because of who her parents were and partially because she had been making a name for herself as an event planner. Charlotte’s latest client is hauntingly familiar, but unknown.
Nathaniel “Hawke” Hawkins is opening a new exclusive club in Denver. He randomly picks Charlotte’s company off a list that a friend had given him, but when he realizes who she is, he wishes he had picked differently. The connection is undeniable. Hawke is unwilling to allow Charlotte in his life because he doesn’t believe she will be able to handle his demons. Charlotte has lived a life of privilege and beauty. Hawke’s life has been anything but.
Charlotte’s attraction to Hawke puts her directly into the view of the latest deviant stalking women in Denver. Can Hawke save Charlotte before she becomes the latest victim? Will she save him from his demons in the process?
Anise Storm collides Hawke’s tortured soul with Charlotte’s love. The push and pull between these two characters builds until it seems they might be torn apart forever by something they never expected. I would have enjoyed more background on the stalker and think that this character could have been developed more. The stalker’s identity kept me guessing until the reveal. Looking forward to Caine!
Trigger warning: This story contains depictions of child abuse and BDSM scenes. May not be suitable for all audiences.
Charlotte is an event planner. Hawke is opening a new club and wants the grand opening party to be spectacular. Little did they know, they had already met. He humiliated her and walked out of a scene in a BDSM club one year earlier. She had gotten under his skin then and continues to do so now.
The heat between Charlotte and Hawke is intense. Charlotte’s best friend encourages her to go after what she wants. Even though Hawke seems to be able to turn her down and walk away. Can Charlotte break through his all defenses to be the light in his life? I enjoyed the emotional journey of this story, it reminds me that our lives aren’t always fantastic, but there is hope.
I will begin with saying I loved this book. Read it in one day and could not put it down. This is the first book I have read by author Anise Storm. I will be looking for more with no doubt. This book had me feeling all kinds of things. I was thrilled, conflicted, heartbroken, angry, frustrated, and optimistic.
The connection between Charlotte and Hawke was one of ice and passion. They had an undeniable connection. She is a submissive and Hawke a dominant. She has a great stubborn attitude which I loved. She is a submissive but still is so strong and speaks her mind before thinking it out most of the time. This gets her into some interesting situations. Hawke is a troubled and haunted man so has been through more than any human ever should.
Hawke hires her to plan the opening masquerade ball at his new business Syn, a BDSM club. Spark and fire will fly. I say again I loved this book and will be looking for book 2.
I received for an honest review from Booksprout
This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect read
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Will Charlotte be the change Hawke needs to live?
This is my 2nd book by Anise and I love an author who writes in dual point of view. Hawke is opening Syn with a grand opening party on Valentine’s Day and hires Charlotte to make it happen. When Charlotte realizes that Hawke is the dom from a year ago, will Hawke’s past destroy any future they may have? You want to hate Hawke but can’t deny their chemistry and won’t put the book down until you finish it.
Wow! I really enjoyed reading this book. This book certainly has some parts that are difficult and sad to read, it definitely adds to the story and explains Hawke’s character. This book hits various marks on emotions, if has suspense, a complicated love story and some delicilus sex scenes. I would read more from this author.
Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) By Anise Storm. This book was everything I was looking for and more. This is a new to me author and boy am I excited to find her. While there is some issues written about that some might have trouble reading I believe the author does a wonderful job of writing those things. The characters are beautifully flawed and relatable each with a story that needs to be heard. I love a book in multiple POV because it really builds the story in a fuller picture allowing readers to get different angles of characters. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. I won’t be forgetting this story anytime soon that’s for sure. And I’ll definitely be looking for more by this author. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend it. Can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next.
Hawke (Men of Syn Series Book 1)
By Anise Storm
5 Stars
Hawke by Anise Storm is the first installment of the Men of Syn Series. Charlotte Maxwell is a party planner and owner of Platinum Dreams. While on an appointment for a potential new client for a club opening, she realizes that she know who her client is. Nathanial Hawkins (Hawke) is a dominant and broken individual who has been through hell and back. He is a BDSM club owner and is opening a new club in Denver. He has hired Charlotte’s company to plan the club opening when he comes to terms as to who Charlotte is and what she did on their first encounter in his other club. There is trouble on the horizon for Charlotte, will Hawke set his pride aside and help Charlotte to safety? This story is very steamy and has some scenes that may have triggers for some. I was hooked and intrigued in this book from the very beginning and could not put my Kindle down. The story is told several point of views and keeps you entertained until the end. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
What a refreshing book! I haven’t read a story like this in a long time and I very much welcomed it. Hawke is the first book in the Men of Syn series by Anise Storm. Syn is a new BDSM club that has opened up and Nathaniel “Hawke” Hawkins is the owner. Charlotte is the party planner that is going to be throwing the Masquerade party for the Grand Opening. The moment she meets Hawke she is very drawn to him in the sense that there is something very familiar about him. Until she realizes what why that is, which is a complete shock to her and mostly to him! This book is mostly about both of them trying to stay away from each other but there is a pull that they can’t seem to fight. Hawke has a past that stops him at every turn. There is so much depth in this book but so much sexiness too. I truly loved the authors writing style and I truly can’t wait for the next book to come out!
Anise Storm has given us an amazing read with, Hawke (Men of Syn Book One), This Erotica thriller held me from page one and until the very end which I was able to read in one sitting. Charlotte is a party planner and right away something seems familiar about her new client and it doesn’t take long for her to remember just who he is. Hawke was the Dominant who scared her just one year ago. Hawke, haunted by his past knows that Charlotte is off limits to someone like him. When she sees and feels the passion they have together, she will stop at nothing to show him just what they have together. Before long, Hawke will have to ask himself, can he put the past behind him and save what and who is future is taken away?
Hawke (Men of Syn #1)
By Anise Storm
5 stars
It’s been a while since I read a story with a hot and sexy dominant as the main character but I definitely got it in Hawke!! I was captivated by this book from the very beginning until the end. The storyline was extremely well thought out and flowed beautifully. I loved Charlotte and Hawke and the depth that their relationship grew to, I loved everything about them. There were some good twists and turns in the story and I really felt like I knew the characters well. The BDSM part of the story is pretty hard core and whilst personally I’m not one for this lifestyle it is only a story at the end of the day and the author did do an amazing job when writing the scenes. There are also some other more sensitive topics and triggers in the story and I have to say I only have praise for the author and the way in which this book is written. I think it is probably one of the best books that I have read so far this year.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I absolutely will be reading more from her – I was hooked from the moment I read the blurb and I cannot recommend it enough to other readers!
Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm is an erotic thriller with some BDSM themes. This story immediately delves into the suspenseful elements that make this an engaging story. Hawke focuses around Charlotte (the party planner) and Hawke (the client in need of Charlotte’s services). Once these two characters meet, the chemistry is off the charts despite either ones’ choice. Hawke is the epitome of a take charge male and he is not afraid to weld that at his desire. Charlotte is an independent woman who wants who own mark on the world separate from her family. The combination of these two is amazing. Then the author adds in some drama and suspense to add more dynamic and spin on the story. You’ll be kept on your toes as you go on this ride, hold on tight and enjoy!
This was my first read by this author, and this story totally blew me away! It is absolutely incredible! Not once did I want to put this book down, it is just that good. The story of Hawke and Charlotte will hold you captive from beginning to end. These two characters will ingrain themselves into your heart and soul and you won’t want to let them go. Hawke hired Charlotte to plan the party for his new club, and when they met, she felt he looked familiar. When she realized who he was, she didn’t know if she should accept the job. Hawke has a very dark past, and won’t have a relationship with anyone outside the club, and even then, it is a bit clinical. But as you read and discover his story, you will understand why and your heart will break for him, but make you love him even more. These two belong together, there is no doubt in my mind. When one night, tragedy strikes, can Hawke forget his past and let Charlotte into his future! Can Charlotte help break down his walls? I truly enjoyed this story and can’t wait for the next book in the series!
The storyline was well written and the characters were so well detailed that as I turned each and every page I felt like the characters jumped off the pages and pulled me right into their story as it unfolded! I look forward to reading more from this author!