* Book 1 of 2 in the Savage Hope Duet * He thinks I’m a corporate spy. Me–plump, boring Mia James. Yes, I omitted an advanced degree on my resume, but being overqualified to be able to pay rent wasn’t how I was going to start my newly single (okay, newly dumped) life.Do I regret doing it? Seeing as how I got a junior secretary position in my field, for the private military company run by … for the private military company run by billionaire badass CEO Collin Stark no less, I’m going to go with ‘no.’ No regrets here. Which is what I basically tell Mr. Stark when he starts questioning my motives.
Did I mention he’s an ex-Army interrogator? Or that he’s too intense to put into words? While it’s obvious he doesn’t trust me, that’s probably a good thing. Because something tells me if that hot, hardened man were to ever fully trust a woman, his intensity level over her would be…off the charts.
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She thinks I haven’t noticed her all this time. Hell, I’d have to be missing both a brain and functioning balls to overlook the quietly enigmatic woman who’s clearly too smart and skilled to be working in any entry-level capacity for me.
I don’t want to believe Mia’s capable of corporate espionage. But given the evidence, it’s hard to think otherwise. Not that I seem to be capable of a whole lot of rational thought when I’m around her. She’s my own curves-for-days kryptonite–which just makes her that much more dangerous.
Is it possible my enemies planted a woman in my company to seduce me (in the most awkwardly tempting way possible)? In the past, I would’ve said no way in hell. But after getting a taste of just how hot Mia can burn, I’m starting to see it’s definitely possible…and damn worth it, either way.
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NOTE: While this is the Collin Stark (CEO of Stark International) mentioned throughout the Savage Trust series, the events of his story actually take place prior to Wrecked, Scarred, and Frayed. Be advised that Collin and Mia’s story is a two-part 80K word duet. This is Book 1. Book 2 takes place six months after the end of this book, and as such, the books need to be read in order.
The Savage Hope Duet
His Trust (Book 1)
Her Heart (Book 2)
**Both books are also available bundled together as a box set (Savage Hope, The Complete Duet Box Set)**
Previously published as Smoke & Curves, Books 1 & 2 (c) 2013, and previously part of the Undeniably His bundled collection (c) 2013, revised throughout with freshly added content, changed/different story scenes, and a new extended ending.
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“His Trust” Is A Great Read Balancing Drama & S€X¥ Times!!
What’s a DOWN on Her Luck Gal to DO…
When She’s been Dumped & LEFT Broke & penniless!
Well… She’s gotta get a Job;
Even if THAT means being Creative on the ‘Ol Résumé!
Sooo, THAT’S just WHAT She’s DONE…
Only UnLike others IN Her position,
She didn’t Embellish Her SkillSet~
Ohhh NO! She DUMBED HerSelf Down…
By leav’n Her Degree OFF the Thing!
Course, She would have to be gett’n Hired for a Security Firm…
With an Alpha BOSS who noticed Her!
And once ON His Radar She’s SCREWED~ (Soon Quite Literally!)
Cuz He’s like a Dog with a Bone,
Try’n to Interrogate Secrets from Her…
By any means NECESSARY!
And let’s just say His tactics are H€@T¡π’ Her Up…
But it’s doing Li’l towards earn’n “His Trust!”
This book contains BDSM elements & is intended for readers over 18; NOW, if that’s not your type of Reading Genre, please don’t dip your toes into this book, as you won’t enjoy IT. Plus, leaving an unfavorable review, because it’s not your cup of tea, is unfair to the author. That said, you know what to Expect… Sooo, if this is your JAM, GO Ahead & One-Click!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Christa or C.M. Wick’s “His Trust: Collin & Mia, Book 1 of 2 (Savage Hope Duet).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
1:Hate IT! Didn’t finish; usually only given if/when some contents truly objectionable (i.e. main characters does something awful & gets away w/it!)
2:Don’t like IT! Rating means I felt the writing was poor, editing was bad, I don’t care for characters, or book had some major flaw.
3: I like IT, BUT! There are minor issues… Rating means there’s editing issues, needs character development, is too unrealistic, or has issues– I do not consider it an overall bad rating.
4:I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
5: I LOVE IT! It’s Spectacular, & I’ll read IT Over & Over Again. Few books Receive this rating from me. HowEver, those that DO become Classics.
Oh my gosh, what a heartbreaking story! I cried hard for two people who both believe that they shouldn’t or don’t deserve to love, or be loved themselves. My favorite quote: “Trent protecting my life was nowhere near as important as him protecting my heart and soul.” I can’t wait to read the second book because if it’s anything like book 1, their HEA is going to be amazing.
One thing I will say for sure is that Collin and Mia’s story gets off to an intense and scorching start. I enjoyed this read. The story is made up of a compelling blend of drama, emotions, excitement, twists and hot passion. Here are a couple things to keep in mind though: 1. This is only book one of two. So try to prepare for one whopper of a cliffhanger and 2. In my opinion this is by far the kinkiest and darkest book that I have read from this author. So if are not a fan of BDSM this book might not be for you. I like a book that is dark and kinky, so this wasn’t an issue for me but for others it is. I did have two issues with this book. 1. I wish that I had felt a deeper emotional connection between these two characters. Physically they generate tons of sparks and heat. However, they both seemed very closed off and cold to me. Don’t get me wrong, in many, many ways I felt this made perfect sense to me considering both of their histories, his occupation and her insecurities. In all fairness, there are occasional glimmers (from him) but with her, it just wasn’t happening and that bugged me. And 2. I’m going to be 100% honest here and say that when the book starts and Collin and Mia’s relationship begins to build, there were a few moments that made me uncomfortable. I know she was offered choices and that she made decisions about what would happen. Yet, with the situation being what it was and with the employer/employee angle I thought it felt a bit icky and wrong. Regardless, of those moments, I felt that this was an enjoyable and entertaining read. I am eager to read book two to see what happens as this couple’s story continues.
Hot and steamy!! I couldn’t put this ebook down. I read Mia and Collins so fast. A cliffhanger, where a tragic situation happened where Collin is fearful for Mia’s safety. I cant wait to read the continuation.. will Collin lose Mia again??
This was a very good read. Collin is the head of Stark International and Mia is an entry-level secretary. He thinks that she is a spy because he knows she left some very important information off her resume. He decides to punish her for her lies. She doesn’t want to care for him but she does. So she decides to let him use her but will never trust him. On an overseas business trip, their relationship explodes and he sends her home without any explanation. What a cliffhanger! Can’t wait to finish their story!
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book!
Collin and Mia’s story starts with a bang and never end. Intense chemistry makes for some hot sizzling loving that I want more of and the storyline is action packed filled that was never boring, I can’t wait to see wha5 happens next in this intense romance read that doesn’t disappoint!
Collin suspects Mia of being a corporate spy because she took a menial job at his company and left a couple of degrees off of her resume. He promotes her to his personal assistant and tries to fight his attraction to her. She, meanwhile, is denying to herself his obvious attraction to her. Great plot, but hated having a cliff-hanger ending. You must read Her Heart for the great conclusion to their love story. I received a free ARC of this book, but am leaving an honest review.
The first book in the Savage Trust Duet was fantastic! With suspense, mystery and incredible chemistry you get an amazing story! It’s a dark, sexy, adventurous, edge of your seat read. The ending will leave you eager for the next book in the Duet! I really enjoyed His Trust and can’t wait for Her Heart!
Intense, sexy, heart-stopping action romance!
Collin and Mia come together like two freight trains on the same track, but the impact awakens a side of each of them that they didn’t know existed and it changes the entire game. This is Part 1, a dark, gritty, edge-of-your-seat adventure that will leave you stunned at the cliffhanger ending. Luckily, the author has released both parts at the same time, so there’s no waiting to finish the story.
I enjoyed this story very much. Collin and Mia will steal your heart and make it bleed for both of them as they struggle through everything standing between them and their HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
His Trust will make your blood boil, your heart break and your spine tingle. No one does romance quite like Christa Wick. From the first page til the last word your emotions are invested. Collin and Mia test everything that the heart tells you that love should be. Yet it’s hopeless to try and look away.
Just WOW !!!!
Very strong story from the beginning. In the first chapter, the way Collin questions Mia is both embarrassing and exciting and finally we wonder how it can evolve because in reality it would end in lawsuit. But it works because the empathy for Mia is immediate, without calling into question his loyalty to the company, while Collin spends his time to make her confess something she would not have done.
It is very well written, exciting, steamy, mixing espionage, a partial dark romance (because we’re as far as possible from a sweet and cute story), with characters as strong as the story. Sometimes the relationship Mia / Collin can be unconfortable because of the impression that Mia undergoes and that they will never understand each other.
I loved this first part and I look forward to the rest, especially because of the timing in their life where the cliffhanger is placed.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Wow! This was such an interesting and enthralling read. The suspense and mystery and fire between them was just too much to handle. But, I couldn’t put it down. I still need to read their conclusion but the story is so good that I didn’t mind that it didn’t all come together in one book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.