Shelby Whitman has had a huge crush on the one man who deserves more than she can give him, so it’s best to keep him at arm’s length. Dominant Parker Christiansen has been craving the perky, petite submissive ever since he laid his eyes on her, but she’s turned down his every attempt to negotiate with her. When Parker finds out Shelby’s hiding a devastating secret from her friends, he steps in to … friends, he steps in to help, and this time he won’t take no for an answer. Can he convince her he’s fallen in love with her, and if they only have this time together, they should make the best of it?
***The Trident Security series contains elements of the BDSM lifestyle, sensual romance, nail-biting suspense, and happily-ever-afters.
Trident Security Series (In order):
The Trident Security Series:
Book 1 – Leather & Lace (Devon & Kristen)
Book 2 – His Angel (Ian & Angie)
Book 3 – Waiting For Him (Boomer & Kat)
Book 3.5 – Not Negotiable: A Novella (Parker & Shelby)
Book 4 – Topping the Alpha (Jake & Nick)
Book 5 – Watching From the Shadows (Marco & Harper)
Book 5.5 – Whiskey Tribute: A Novella (Curt & Dana)
Book 6 – Tickle His Fancy (Brody & Fancy)
Book 7 – Absolving His Sins (Carter & Jordyn)
Book 7.5 Option Number Three (Mitch, Tyler, & Tori)
Book 8 – Salvaging His Soul (Jase & Brie)
The books of the Trident Security Series can be read as stand-alones, however, for optimum enjoyment they are best read in order.
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Having known so many people with cancer, Parker and Shelby’s story really tugged at my heart. Parker is amazing with Shelby, once she lets him in. But getting to that point was a struggle for them both. We all need a Parker in our lives to lift us up and never let us down. I loved hearing their story and hope to hear more in the next installments.
Donovan Kane is easily becoming one of my favorite narrators. He really brought this story to life. Kane easily narrated the strong alpha in Parker and his much softer side too. Both of these characters are so complex, yet Kane was able to narrate them exactly as I imagined them. I cannot wait for more!
This is a very emotional book. It is sweet and Parker is sweet and Shelby is sweet. I am not a sweet kind of woman but I loved this book. The way the bdsm community steps up and take care of there own is written with so much compassion and i wish I was part of it. 6 stars.
This is Shelby’s story and I loved it. You learn a lot about this sub character and her story is inspiring.
Shelby and Parker are both suffering from unrequited love and it’s all Shelby’s doing. She is sacrificing would could be her happily ever after with Parker because she can’t give him what she thinks he needs, marriage and children. Parker tries to get through to Shelby but ends up walking away when she rebuffs him. When he stumbles on the fact that she is going through chemotherapy alone because she does not want to ask for help. He takes it upon himself to take care of her, using his ‘non-negotiable Dom attitude” to convince her that she needs him. Slowly but surely he wins her over and when she finally confesses the reasons why she’s held him arm’s length. That does not dissuade him, he loves her and they belong together.
Another wonderful story in the series though this one is a little different than the previous books, because there’s no madman running around shooting people. Nevertheless there’s a very potent enemy that needs to be fought and after finding out Parker will so everything in his power to keep Shelby save. A promise, that is Not negotiable, wheather she likes it or not. Great and sweet story and everything in between.
The strength! What an amazing book. I absolutely loved this book just as much as the first three if not more. A perfect ending to this novella and i can’t wait to see more of these two in the next book.
This is a great one! Shelby is so much fun and full of life and has to endure yet another bout with cancer. Parker finally takes control and steps up to help Shelby through her treatments. The chemistry they knew was there grows. I loved how the author didn’t sugar coat the treatments and side effects. I have read this book numerous times and enjoyed the spirit of both Shelby and Parker (and Spanky) through her journey.
Thank you, Samantha A. Cole for giving us such an emotional story that gave much insight of what goes into battling cancer. Though I reached for several tissues, I loved this story! Parker made such a wonderful leading man to Shelby’s sweet soul. I didn’t want it to end.
Love, Love, loved Shelby and Parker’s story. True love comes in many shapes and sizes and always wins after tragedy strikes.
This story was personal for me. I’ve had a few scares with cancer so it hit home in a big way. Shelby is battling cancer, again, and doesn’t let anyone at the club know. She thinks if she holds them all at arms length, she won’t get attached. Master Parker has had a thing for Shelby for awhile now but never could get her to agree to scene with him. When he finds out what is going on in her life, he goes into “Dom mode” and lets her know that he is going to take care of her. It’s Not Negotiable!! What develops between them is a very loving and caring relationship that is more than just a D/s one.
I loved how Parker was firm with her about taking care of herself but he did it with tenderness and love. It helped Shelby come out of her shell. This was a short novella that was packed full of emotions and you felt like you were right there.
This story does a masterful job showcasing the trials and tribulations of every day lives while artfully weaving in elements of BDSM. Especially beautiful and inspiring is the writer’s take on the feelings and experiences of women with cancer.