“Swoon-worthy, forbidden, and sexy, Liam North is my new obsession.” – New York Times bestselling author Claire ContrerasThe world knows Samantha Brooks as the violin prodigy. She guards her secret truth—the desire she harbors for her guardian.Liam North got custody of her six years ago. She’s all grown up now, but he still treats her like a child. No matter how much he wants her.No matter how … her.
No matter how bad he aches for one taste.
Her sweet overtures break down the ex-soldier’s defenses, but there’s more at stake than her body. Every touch, every kiss, every night. The closer she gets, the more exposed his darkest secret.
She’s one step away from finding out what happened the night she lost her family. One step away from leaving him forever.
“Overture is a beautiful composition of forbidden love and undeniable desire. Skye has crafted a gripping, sensual, and intense story that left me breathless. Get ready to be hooked!” – USA Today bestselling author Nikki Sloane
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Sexy! Forbidden! Taboo! Emotional! All the things my friend and best-selling author Skye Warren does best! Pick up Overture today!
Wow! Skye Warren has done it again!! Back with her taboo romance. This is a do not miss!
Sexy, forbidden, and oh so intriguing. I was enthralled from the first page to the last. Liam and Samantha will have you hooked!
Awesome sexy forbidden romance!!!!!
Skye Warren delivers another steamy, unexpected story with Overture. It’s forbidden and oh-so-good.
Music and books have always been a huge part of my life and happiness so, when I was offered an opportunity to read an advanced copy of one of my favorite authors books about a musical genius, I jumped at the chance! Skye Warren is that author and Overture is that book! Anyone who has ever read one of her books will tell you that each one you finish will grab you and be more exciting than the last, become a new favorite.
This story draws you into the almost solitary world that Samantha Brooks, prodigal violinist inhabits with ex military man, Liam North. He’s not a relative, not a friend but stepped into her life at age 12 when he was only 28 years old himself to become her legal guardian and keep at bay all who would try to hurt her or take advantage of her uniqueness and talent. He knows more than he should about her former life with her neglectful father, facts that he tries to keep buried. Layers of mysterious secrets are waiting to be discovered between the pages of Overture and will no doubt continue into the next book where I hope to see them completely revealed because, wow, I am so damn hooked into this story right now!!! Skye, you get me every time with your evil genius plotting!
Liam and Samantha both have scars from childhood, hers- cold neglect and indifference which made her have to be too responsible too soon, his- mental and physical abuse no boy should’ve had to endure, but all shape who they become. Liam is the owner of North Security, employing his brothers and other ex military on his large compound in Texas. These protectors are her only ‘family’ and this is Sams beautiful cage. She has a couple loyal friends, but at school, most are jealous or just avoid her altogether. Music and playing her violin are everything, but her most secret desire is her stoic, handsome guardian, Liam and the lustful forbidden daydreams she can’t stop having with him as the star of them. She’ll soon be 18, graduate from high school and then head out on her first world tour as a professional violinist, but without him to run interference, what will happen? Each day that ticks by brings them both closer to the day she will leave, taking away her light and the haunting music that soothes his dark, damaged soul.
Liam is struggling to hide the feelings he knows are wrong to have about his beautiful ward and as the clock counts down to her 18th birthday, so does the control he has over what he’d like to do to her, if he only could. There is a subtle back and forth game being played here, it’s a slow, suspenseful, seductive dance and it’s written perfectly for these characters. The twisty plot will leave you saying W.T.F.??? as a major clue is dropped toward the end which is when I said to myself…how can this be wrapped up in the time remaining. This…duh, is when I realized…cliffhanger alert, but it ends in such a way that I will be okay waiting for the next book to come my way and reveal its juicy secrets. Skye Warren is masterful at leaving you guessing and often has several connected books in the dark, dangerous, wonderful worlds she creates, which means more thrills to come in Liam and Samantha’s story. Will the slow burn become toooooo hot to handle…I sure hope so!!! A few villains to love to hate, YES, of course, but I will also love every minute of doing so. Bring on the next book, Concerto! I can’t wait!!!!
Potent! Complex! You will fall in love with all that’s forbidden…
Don’t you love when you find a new author to read and you are instantly captivated. You are swept up into new possibilities. The possibilities presented are ever so tempting, they are forbidden. TABOO!
You are thoroughly tempted by the words contained within the pages of this story. Oh My Word… I don’t believe there are enough descriptive words to describe OVERTURE – Bk 1 in Skye Warren’s, new series. You will be captured right from the start with Liam and Samantha’s story.
Potent! Complex! Emotionally charged! The connections that exist between Liam North and his younger charge Samantha, a violinist, hold temptation. They each hold secrets from the other – secret’s that tempt, secret’s that threaten to destroy, yet the chemistry that exists between them both is combustible, palpable. It’s a dangerous path of sensual intensity.
A beautiful, angst filled, emotional journey for two broken, yet very strong, capable people finding not only themselves but strength and purpose, possibilities and wonder in each other. As if that wasn’t enough for the reader, there is the element of dark danger, intrigue and suspense… Skye Warren has gifted you an amazing read, one that is totally engaging and oh so forbidden… A beautiful intoxicating symmetry that will leave readers breathless and wanting more of Liam and Samantha’s story to unfold.
Skye Warren is one of my FAVS!!!
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Overture and it was an amazing read. The characters were fantastic and I couldn’t stop turning the pages – truly, the dynamic between them was beautiful, edgy and wouldn’t let me stop reading. Can’t wait for the next one!!!
Skye Warren has done it again! What a deliciously taboo, beautifully written story. I’m dying for the next one!
Skye Warren is a relatively new author for me but I’ve come to enjoy the intensity and well developed plots that she delivers.
If a little bit of taboo is your cat nip, you’ll enjoy this one. Samantha Brooks, a musical prodigy, is orphaned at 12 when her neglectful father dies. The mysterious Liam North, a man that is 15 years her senior, becomes her guardian. He says he is just doing his civic duty in caring for her but Samantha knows there is more to the story.
As Samantha heads toward her 18th birthday and prepares to leave to go on tour, she and Liam battle their attraction for each other. The closer they get the more Liam’s secrets start to unravel and the more Samantha finds herself in danger.
This book does end on a major cliffhanger and the next book is not due until May.
Skye Warren has a new book out! Don’t miss this sexy, forbidden romance. She never disappoints.
Overture by Skye Warren is the story of Liam North and Samantha Brooks.
Liam took in Samantha when she was about 12 years old and was made her legal guardian. Now Samantha is about to turn 18 years old and will go off on tour for her music.
Samantha has strong feelings that go beyond a parent/guardian for Liam and is torn on what to do. Liam himself has deep feelings for Samantha and knows it’s wrong to feel the way he does for Samantha- especially with the deep secrets he has been keeping.
This is super provocative, super hot, ultra sexy , very raw, and ultra taboo. The emotions and feels and secrets and lies that occurred in this story will leave you wanting more. This book ends on one heck of a cliffhanger. Will Samantha and Liam get to be together? Will the secrets come to light? There is so much happening in this story that I can’t wait for more in book 2.
My Rating: 4.9 stars *****
Samantha Brooks, child violin prodigy, has had to deal with more in her short life than anybody should. At the age of 17 she has traveled the world, perfected the violin, lost her mother and then later her father, been uprooted and is now living with her guardian Liam North. She has always done whatever it takes to please everybody, including Liam, she’s scared he will kick her out if she ever steps out of line. She’s getting ready to leave on tour after graduation and she’s slightly torn about it since she has feelings for Liam that are no where near parental.
Liam North owns a security business, he took Samantha in when she was only 12 and he has been raising her for almost 6 years now. Samantha doesn’t know the story as to how Liam became her guardian, that’s one of his darkest hidden secrets and he knows it’s best that she never find out.
Samantha has an unrequited crush on Liam, but is it really unrequited? She thinks so, but truth is Liam feels a carnal need for Samantha that he’s never felt before with any other woman. Hell, any other person at all. Liam had a hard childhood, he isn’t capable of love but he can’t help his desire for Samantha even knowing it could destroy the both of them.
This book is very dark and ominous, I knew there was something bad that connected the two but I wasn’t expecting the turn of events in this book. There are still so many questions left to be answered and when I finished I just kept trying to flip the page knowing there was no way she would leave it like that. The cliffhanger was unreal! It’s like walking down the street and then the earth just all of a sudden ends and you are free falling, just waiting to hit the rocks at the bottom. This book left me breathless and exhilarated. I am so ready to read the second book to find out what happens.
There are so many hidden clues that once they are revealed I had to stop and wonder how I could’ve missed them! This was my first Skye Warren book and I am definitely hooked! This was a fast read for me but it did not lack anything! It was so good I just devoured it in 3 hours! I couldn’t put it down, I just had to know what was next. I definitely recommend this book.
Skye Warren’s Overture is a sensual, suspenseful and forbidden tale that held me enthralled from the very first page. Samantha Brooks is a violin prodigy, who was orphaned and taken in by Liam North. He’s ex-military, stoic, hard and mysterious, and on the cusp of her eightieth birthday and emancipation, she realizes she’s very attracted to him. Liam also finds himself desiring Samantha, although he’s absolutely tormented by his feelings and refuses to act on them while she’s underage. Their longing for one another is palpable and the sexual tension reaches a fever pitch that threatens to burn them both, but their love story isn’t going to be easy. Not only is it complicated due to its taboo nature, but their very lives are threatened by Liam’s dangerous past and closely-held secrets. This cliffhanger is a doozy, but the second book, Concerto, releases May 14, although I’m considering begging Skye Warren for an early copy.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
Samantha is a violin prodigy and her whole life is dedicated to music. Liam is her guardian, the man who has taken her under his wing and protected her. He gave her a place to call home and he means more to her than he can ever know! But the truth is that she’s never seen him as a father, and she needs him and desires him, even though she’s ashamed to admit it! A music tour will soon take her away from the only man she’s ever wanted, so she decides to express her feelings, without considering the consequences! Liam is trying to keep his feelings in check, but he’s unable to control his desire for the young woman who has stolen his heart! But he is afraid that his dark secrets will be revealed, and she will hate him. When an enemy from the past emerges, Liam will have to do everything in his power to protect his woman! A suspenseful and fascinating novel, Overture will make you fall in love with the beatiful story of Liam and Samantha. The desire and deep feelings they have for each other can’t be denied and nothing can come between them! I can’t wait for the continuation of their story in Concerto!
I love the buildup in this book, the growing obsession, the coming of age of a powerful talent and the process of falling in love. Skye Warren always delivers a story that will sweep you away, and Overture is no exception. On to the rest of their story!
My friend and bestselling author Skye Warren has the hottest taboo romance you’ll read this year! OVERTURE is out right now
Liam North got custody of the violin prodigy six years ago. She’s all grown up now, but he still treats her like a child. No matter how much he wants her.
Overture is the amazing story of Samantha and Liam is beautiful , heart wrenching and amazing.
The lovely talented Samantha is a violinist, a child prodigy . She was orphaned at the age of 12 and was taken in by Liam . He became a protector and guardian but never was her parent . She is now 18 years old and has not only grown leaps and bounds in her music but has also blossomed into a beautiful woman. Liam still continues to protect her but the tide is slowly changing . The slow burn between them has become much more apparent and Samantha will be venturing out on a world tour . She will be sharing her exquisite talent with audiences world wide. One moment of weakness and the walls of self restraint begin to crumble . What a beautiful ride and once again we are left with a twinge of cliffhanger to keep us wanting more !!! Loved it !!!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
This is my first Skye Warren ARC and I so thrilled to receive one. I haven’t read anything from her yet but I have a couple of her books in my TBR shelf.
I didn’t know there was going to be a book two… the ending obviously left me hanging and wanting more.
I’ve read some books of the same storyline… but this would be the first time I’ve read something like this—where the older, dashing debonaire, ex-military, broody guy isn’t her blood but was able to adopt the beautiful and talented orphan girl… which technically, he would be her “dad” but here the term frequently used was “ward” or “guardian”… aaaand it would still be weird, to be honest. I mean let’s be real… from the outside looking in, it is… and it isn’t even about the age gap… No… It’s because he adopted her… I’m just saying, okay?
But I guess love moves in mysterious ways… And the heart wants what it wants… the heart is blind and stubborn… They’re not related in any way—by sanguinity or affinity, so technically there’s nothing wrong. If they truly developed feelings and genuinely loved each other, then alright.
This is a taboo romance… despite the obvious, I enjoyed reading the book. The push and pull was frustrating but understandable… It was gripping, and I just kept turning page after page to know what happens… It has romance, angst and suspense… and I can’t wait to read about what awaits Samantha Brooks and Liam North in the next installment.