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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Holy Mary Mother of God, this was one hot and steamy read! Where have you been Anise Storm?? I apparently have been missing out for quite awhile one some fantastic writing by the hands of Anise Storm and after devouring Hawke, my only solace is that I can recover my book hangover in the pages of the books that she has previously published that I have missed while waiting for the next book to come in the Men of Syn series. If you are new like myself to Anise Storm I believe you have picked the perfect introduction to her writing. This novel has it all. I was pulled in from the very first chapter and captivated till the very last page, often finding myself slowing my pace on purpose to draw in out as long as I could.
Everything is really set up for us in Hawke, where we in fact meet Nathaniel Hawkins, more commonly referred to as Hawke. He is one difficult man to say the least, not saying he doesn’t have his reasons or demons for being that way. I felt for him and everything has its place but this man will make you want to smack him and love him all at the same time. He is balanced rather nicely with the strong and smart Charlotte. These two have a second meeting like no other that will lead to some amazing reading! Throw in a crazy serial killer and hot BDSM scenes and you have the recipe for a wonderful novel. I absolutely couldn’t put this down! I can’t wait to find out what will come next from the Men of Syn! Thanks so much for the fantastic read Ms. Storm!
What a book! And what an incredible introduction to this author. Anise Storm has definitely made an impact and I will be looking to read any of her reads.
This book was everything and more, it was hot & steamy, it had suspense it had me on the edge of my seat, and totally and utterly intrigued and engaged to the story from start till finish. It was a book that really makes you think and a book that sticks with you, it does take some darker turns, but ultimately its what makes this story and its characters.
The characters Hawke & Charlotte were real, relatable and they had a depth to them, but can they overcome their personal battles in order to move forward and finally get a HEA?
This is a book I highly recommend reading and I can’t wait to see what else is to come from this author.
A great read about the past. Hawke is trying to get a his new nightclub set up in the local area. To make sure it has the best and biggest opening night, he hires a party planner company to help him out. But it comes with a face from his past with Charlotte Maxwell. Can he overcome his past or will it overshadow his future?
A great read. Well developed plot. Well developed characters like Hawke trying to build his business despite his feelings or Charlotte standing up for herself but vulnerable underneath.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like in Hawke’s office with the desk and chair all organised and a sense of control. Or the weather with its snow and slush and ice cold wild and untamable for a wonderful sense of contrast.
The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of the story and was easy to follow with names in the chapter titles. The flashbacks and or memories were written well and didn’t disrupt with the narrative of the present.The only issue I would raise is that there were lots of long sentences making it hard to read and causing repetition in a lot of places. If this was reduced, it would make for an excellent read. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.
She was stunned when she is hit with deja vu when he sees him before realising he had been the son she had been with just one year ago. He knew as soon as he saw her that she had been his sub. Now he needs to keep his hands to himself while she plans his party. Will he open up to her? See if he will
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Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm is a dark and intriguing erotic romance story that is set around a BDSM club, SYN. This sexy and thrilling read is well written and Anise’s descriptive writing makes it easy to image this dark and enticing world and what the characters have been through to make them what they are today. There is also a murderer on the loose and anyone could be his next victim.
The very mysterious Hawke is as arrogant and magnetic as he is broken. The life he was made to live make him the closed off and cold hearted man he is today. My heart literally broke for this beautiful monster of a man who had never known love, only ever abuse. Can he battle his demons before it is too late to save the one he loves?
Charlotte is a smart and independent business woman who is sassy and fierce and knows what she wants. When she learns the man who is going to be her employer for an event is the same man who literally left her hanging makes for a steamy, sizzling and heartbreaking time.
If you enjoy a little titillating, erotic read with a little darkness then this is for you. I cannot wait for more Men of Syn.
Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm
Four Stars
What can I say about MC books? I really enjoy reading them. The characters can never be the same. The brotherhood and sense of family. Those are the things I really look for. That and hot guys. The author did really well with the flow of the story. It was smooth and readable.
Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm
4 Stars
Charlotte grew up in a life of privilege. The only female in a family of four children to very rich parents. Whatever she wanted, she got. Thankfully her attitude isn’t a spoiled brat. Deep down, she knows she’s submissive and decided to visit a BDSM club while in Washington DC. A faceless dominant walked out in her leaving her humiliated. One year later, still trying to get over the encounter, she meets with a potential client who wants her to prepare the opening night of his new club. As fate would have it, this client happens to be the same dominant from Washington.
Arrogant, cruel and cold are words to describe Hawke. He needs to be to protect himself. He had a horrendous childhood and became a Dom to help him cope. He was drawn to Charlotte in DC and still is. She’s beautiful, vivacious and innocent. He’s obsessed with her but knows he’ll break her therefore he needs to push her away to protect her. No matter how much Hawke fights, the two are fated. Danger is lurking in Denver and has targeted Charlotte. Can the two survive Hawke’s past and the evil of the present?
There are scenes in this book that are graphic and may be a trigger for some people. This book is not for everyone. No child should have to endure what Hawke did. My heart broke for him. It fully explains why he is the way he is. This was an intense, dark story.
5 Star
Hawke ( Men of Syn Book 1) By Anise Storm is the first Book in the Men of Syn series and a Book that once you start reading won’t be able to put down till the end. Hawke is a wonderfully written romantic suspense with some action and erotic elements. Hawke is opening a BDSM club named Syn and Charolette owns Platinum Dresses which is a planning company .They are trying to get the Grand Opening of Syn planned. What happens when Charolette has a moment of Dejuvu with Hawke? But when she she realizes how she knows him she can’t get the job done fast enough. There is definitely attraction between these two. Can Hawke conquer the Demons from his past? Will he be able to admit his growing attraction or will she be taken away forever? Find out what happens next. I highly recommend reading this book. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Hawke was a great 5 star read and book one in the Men of Syn series.
This is Charlotte and Nathan’s (Hawke) story.
Hawke is completing the work on his new club Syn and he wants to throw a great party. Some friends have referred him to call Platinum Dreams. When he meets the owner there is something familiar about her.
Charlotte knows who Hawke is almost instantly. He’s the Dom who left her bound at a club and didn’t look back. It was an experience that left her humiliated. They agree to work together to plan the opening party, the more time they spend together the more the attraction builds.
Hawke has some demons from the past that he is struggling with, Charlotte is trying to get through the walls. Will she succeed?
We get so much more with this read. There is danger, suspense, BDSM, scorching scenes and so much more. I loved this book and I can’t wait to read more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.
This is the first book in the Men of Syn series and the first book that I’ve read from Anise Storm and I completely loved it. The blurb itself intrigued me and the story itself hooked me. I would say this is romantic suspense with a bit of erotica thrown in.
Charlotte is the biggest up and coming party planner. If you need a party planned, you get her. A year earlier she decided to finally explore her submissive side and it was a total embarrassing flub so she shut down that part of her life. A year later, she is hired to play a party by the Dom that topped her that horrible night. Hawke now has his sights on her as well as a killer well. Thats when everything gets really exciting.
I loved this first book of this series and I’m so excited to dig more into it. This is a definite one-click!
Based on the blurb, I expected this story to be much lighter than it is. This is as dark story that screws with the mind as it progresses. There are lots of elements that are in this story, from BDSM, abuse, exploration and redemption and self forgiveness.
Told in multiple points of view, I did find myself skimming some of the “darker” parts.
This is a series starter and the first book I’ve read by this author and I will be reading future stories.
4 ½ Stars
Hawke is the first book in The Men of Syn Series by Anise Storm. This is my first read by Ms. Storm, so I really didn’t know what to expect going in. The blurb and cover intrigued me enough to want to read the book, so I took a chance and dove in. I am really happy that I did, because it is a really great romantic suspense- with an intense erotic element to it. The BDSM scenes are more ‘hardcore’ than you normally find in a romantic suspense- but the story isn’t ‘dark’ enough for me to categorize it as a ‘dark’ romance either. But be warned, there is some blood, references to self-harm, and horrific abuse… as well as lots of pain. The suspense part of the story is really well done, with plenty of danger and intrigue. But there is also an underlying story of seeking redemption, and ending torment.
Charlotte Maxwell is the owner of Platinum Dreams, an up and coming party planning business. She’s worked hard to make her business the success that it is- earning her the reputation as one of the best party planners that Denver has to offer. A year earlier she had decided to explore her submissive desires, with mortifying results. Now she finds herself at an appointment with a new client- only to discover that he’s the Dom behind her humiliating experience. But with a deranged killer right under their noses, and his sights set firmly on Charlotte, things are set to get quite intense. What happens next makes for an exciting read.
Charlotte is a great character I liked her a lot- she’s smart, beautiful, independent, and stubborn. She isn’t without some issues and insecurities, and that plays a part in the story. Nathaniel (Hawke) Hawkins is an intense, haunted character who has so much self-loathing. He’s broken and stuck in the past. I understand why he is the way he is, and I really feel for what he had been through. No one should ever have to experience what he endured. But he also frustrated me with his mixed messages, and all the push-pull- it drove me a little crazy.
The story is told from several POV’s- Charlotte’s, Hawke’s, and the serial killer’s- which builds a really great picture of what’s happening. There are some memories/flashbacks too, which helps to fill in all the backstory.
I am looking forward to book #2.
Thank you, Ms. Storm!
This was a great and full of action book! I loved the story and the characters were fantastic! I loved it and would recommend it to all!!
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From the summary I knew that this book would be one that didn’t fall within my normal reading queue. That said, the author, for me, didn’t belittle or make light of the lifestyle she explored. The characters were relatable and complex. The relationship between the main characters was well established and layered. The plot had a natural ebb and flow to it. I connected to the characters insomuch that I cared about them and wanted to know how things would resolve. A very good read and one I look forward to seeing continue in future books of the series.
Hawke (Men of Syn: Book One) by Anise Storm
5-stars
Hawke was an exotic, romantic, erotic, and action packed novel that was addicting from start to finish. Word of caution though it does have mention of rape, a use, alcohol abuse, and drug addiction in the storyline. Hawke comes from a brutal past but has turned what he knows into something productive. Through his BDSM club he opens he is able to find an outlet that is until Charlotte sets him into a tail spin. Her character is a blessing and the affect she has on Hawke was astounding. The two characters changed quite a bit as the story progressed. Also the serial killer really surprised me. I mean wow! Totally not what I was expecting. This novel was amazing and I loved everything about it. I highly recommend it!
I loved this book! It has a little bit of everything in it from hot, steamy situations to suspense to just an awesome story line. I loved how I was pulled in from the start and made to feel as if I was part of the story. This is Hawke and Charlotte’s story. He is dominant and hard headed and she has a determination to go after what she wants. Together they are steam but will they be able to overcome demons and realize that love is possible? You don’t want to miss this one. A must read book!
The two main characters had a disastrous meeting a year ago and went their separate ways only to meet again in a different city and under different circumstances. The female wants the relationship, but the male is on and off about it. If that wasn’t enough drama the female gets attacked and so we have some mystery and suspense thrown in to the plot! This is a likable plot with interesting characters and an overall good read.
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This is my first book by this author and can honestly say will not be my last. The characters are well developed and engaging with a storyline that had me turning the page to find out what happens next and was never disappointed. Dom and Sub storyline written with class.
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I loved Hawke and Charlotte as a couple. My heart ached for Hawkes childhood. Story, including a serial killer, was interesting and held my attention. Characters were definitely vivid and vibrant and portrayed well. Some very hot scenes including BDSM. Excellent read!
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This is the 3rd book I’ve read written Anisa Storm; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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