I worked hard and kept my head down, quickly climbing the corporate ladder. I demand perfection in every aspect of my life. Wrapping my past around me like armor, I march into the boardroom every day prepared for battle. Some may call me heartless, but in reality I’m protecting myself the only way I know how. What I didn’t expect from this trip to Las Vegas was finding Danny. He’s a Navy SEAL … Navy SEAL drawn to my power like a moth to a flame, ready to follow each of my commands.
Danny wants the one thing I’m not willing to give him – my heart. Will I be able to forget my past and love him the way he deserves or will I continue to protect myself from ever feeling heartbreak again?
Power is book four in the SEAL’d series. The SEAL’d series is an interconnected series of stand alone novellas featuring steamy romances, hot heroes, and the strong women that love them.
Book 1 – Honor
Book 2 – Love
Book 3 – Fate
Book 4 – Power
Book 5 – Faith
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I have previously read the other 3 books in the Seal’ed series and have loved each one. Power is no exception and I think it may be my favorite of them all so far!
Danny is the newbie of the seal team and doesn’t always feel like the others respect him and is struggling when he meets Layla. Layla is an alpha female with a scary past that makes her struggle to accept what is happening with Danny. When they come together it is off the charts hot and a whole lot of naughty! This read will give you all the feels and make you fall in love with how even when times are tough or your past is, you can still find and trust in love! The other bonus with this series is that it is so good of a read that you are through it in no time and don’t have to wait to see what happens!
You also get to catch up with the characters from the previous 3 books in the series, Honor, Love and Fate. This book can definitely be read on its own merits but you may want to pick up the others to just get a feel for the writing and to fall in love with all the team and their mates!
This book had so many different dynamics. And it is nice to see Danny stand up for himself. I always felt sorry for him.
I loved Danny, he is hardworking, protective and headstrong. He don’t like how he is treated so he changes it.
I loved Layla, she is hardworking, perfect and strong minded. She won’t let anyone take her down.
I really enjoyed this story. And I can’t wait for more.
Wow. The first three were amazing to read. This one was off the charts. I absolutely love Danny. Always treated like the new kid on the team until something happen to change the way everyone thinks about him. But really it was layla that changes him. the chemistry between these two is off the charts hot. Absolutely love the storyline and the scenes between these two. So very well written and gripping from beginning to end.
I really enjoyed this story about a dominant female with a tragic past and a submissive SEAL who likes to follow orders. A different story, but one that works for this couple. Another winner for this writing duo and in this series!!
I’m not normally a fan of stories where the woman is in charge but this was done nicely. It wasn’t my favorite but I did enjoy it. It was a sweet story.
This series has definitely forced me to read books outside of my comfort zone and this one was no different. This book was not one I would normally pick up, but the characters in this series have quickly become my favorite and so I knew I had to read Danny’s story as soon as possible.
This was a quick read for me and one that added nicely to this series. Getting a story from Danny’s point of view, or Newb as he is known to his Seal team, helped me see things from his perspective. Layla is a strong, fierce woman but she comes with a lot of secrets, baggage and some serious walls of her own. Danny is drawn to her from the start and makes it his mission to break through those walls even if it means going outside of his normal comfort zone to do it.
You definitely will want to read these books in order just so you get the most out of each story and if you are loving the series as much as I have been you will want to add this to your must read list as well. – By Alisa
I cannot get enough of this series! Book after book I’m surprised it just by how great they are but how different each couple is. Once again with Power, Andi and AJ have taken me out of my reading comfort zone and opened my eye to something new. I’ve never really been drawn to female Doms, thinking it just wouldn’t be my cup of tea, but with these two writing it I knew I couldn’t miss out on this book.
And here I am surprised once more by how much I loved something I never thought I would. First things first I’ll get to what I know you’re wondering, yes Power is insanely hot. Like fan yourself, get an ice cold drink, grab your man/woman/robot/whatever your preference, and hold on because Layla and Danny seriously set the pages on fire together. Beyond the intense heat with them though you have a wonderfully swoony romance with some real feels too.
Both Danny and Layla were much more than I expected. Layla is an extremely complicated woman with a need to control every aspect of her life. After a heartbreaking past she exercises that control every where with little to no emotion attachment. She made for quite the bad@#$, but with Danny those massive walls of hers crumble and you see the kindhearted woman hiding behind them. Danny is quite the opposite. Despite being a Navy Seal he seems to constantly be a bit beaten down by everyone around him. Tired of feeling like a doormat and not fitting in the instant connection he has with Layla quickly becomes the most important part of his life.
These two had quite the journey both emotional and physical to get to their HEA and it was one heck of a ride!
I never, ever, suggest skipping anything just so you can start the book from the first chapter. The Prologue is a shock to the system which I guess in a way is a good thing. This whole book is a shock to the system. And that’s probably because this book is so much more than any of the previous books.
Layla Torrez is a woman of surprises. And some may say just be a little bit naughty or as you get to know her very, very, naughty. Her alter ego shows she’s not a woman to mess with. Daniel “Danny” Webb just wants a really good time. He’s in for a really big surprise.
This is the darkest, hottest, tale so far in this group of books. Layla has a strong dominating personality. It takes a special person to take on that kind of strength. But there are questions that arise as to what she may be hiding. I found wanting to know more of Danny’s backstory. You can tell he’s eager to please. And when his heart gets involved he’s willing to please. The pet names may seem a little off-putting but they are just part of the character. Make no mistake that this may the type of book that you’ve never read before. You need to keep an open mind as you take on a woman like Layla. It’s a book about challenging limits – both theirs and ours.
After reading this latest in the SEAL’ed series I have to wonder where this series is going to take me next. So when I saw that a teaser was included at the end of Layla and Danny’s story it made me happy. That is until I read it. It gave me no clue as to what our authors had in store for us. Good news is that I don’t have to wait too long in order to find out.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Oh my goodness!!! Layla is a bada$$ CEO with a horrific past. Danny is feeling lost and not part of his SEAL family. A chance meeting in a Vegas elevator turns their whole lives around. Layla likes to be in control and Danny likes the following orders so they are a match made in heaven if only Layla will get out of her own head. I was so ecstatic that Danny finally got his own story even if he wasn’t the dominant one in the relationship as the previous SEALs. I love the chemistry between Danny and Layla. It’s sweet how Katie always includes Danny in there gatherings and how open-minded Katie is about him in Layla‘s relationship when the others don’t include him. Will Layla finally let Danny in before it’s too late? I can’t wait to see what this dynamic duo has in store for us next!!!
This is the fourth book in this awesome series, and this is a more unique and refreshing change read, as Layla, who is the main character is wealthy, strong and powerful, and is a dominatrix. Danny always seems to be the outsider, and feels unworthy of anything. When these two first meet Danny is instantly drawn to Layla, and they end up being perfect as they complement each other. No spoilers; this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a well written flawless story, which is steamy and emotional, and I was totally captivated throughout this engaging page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented duo of authors’, and highly recommend their work for all.
Power is book four in the series and was a good read. I really liked Layla and Danny. They were sizzling together. Looking forward to reading the next book.
This is a very hot and steamy BDSM romance. It heavily features power exchange with the female character in charge. I did like this story. To me it had a uniqueness to it, as I have only read a few Domme books. I liked Danny. He was awkward, self-conscious and sympathetic. He never seemed to feel worthy and was always an outsider. Layla, to start was harder for me to connect with. Maybe it’s just the double standard but she seemed so cold and unlikable. She really needed that connection with Danny. He smoothed out some of her rough edges and made her more personable and human. It has lots of heat but I would have loved more depth, development and emotion. I think the addition of these would have turned a good book into a great read.
Power is about Layla; CEO of her family’s billion dollar tech company and Danny; the navy SEAL she meets one night in Vegas. Okay, so I’m going to start with I really don’t like the whole Domme/Sub genre. I’m not a huge fan to be honest when it’s a Dom, but when the guy is the sub it just… idk, it’s not for me. I felt the relationship moved a bit too crazy fast for my liking too, I hated how Avery was with Layla and I really didn’t understand why Charlie acted how he did. It really put me off him as I thought he was more laid back than that, I mean he’d have to be to put up with Avery. LOL.
All that being said, while there were parts I really didn’t like, the story part was ok and I enjoyed the previous books so I will definitely be reading the final book in the series. You certainly can’t say this writing duo write the same stuff all the time, that’s for sure. We’ve had an MF relationship, an MFF relationship, an older guy/younger woman relationship, and now a Domme/sub! What will they be signing the series off with I wonder?
This wasn’t my favourite at all, but I’ll give it 3 stars for the writing and the story bits.
Layla is a take charge woman and demands things be in order in her life. Danny is awkward and needs someone to lead. These two were great together. This is a short, BDSM romance with a woman taking charge. An enjoyable read and addition to the series.
I havent read any of the other books in the series but that didn’t spoil this read as it is a stand alone. I also haven’t read any books previously where the female character is the dominant and male submissive, I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it especially when it all seemed to come together so quickly with a chance encounter in an elevator where Lyla addresses Danny as baby boy. Thankfully there was more substance to the book than i originally thought with an insight into Layla past and what made her the strong determined character she is now and some not so pleasant run ins with Danny’s navy seal team.
Actually enjoyed the book more than I originally thought I would.
A power struggle, indeed.
This is book 4 in the SEAL’ed series by Andi Jaxon and AJ Alexander. It can be read as a standalone but there are recurring characters from books 1 through 3.
Again, I liked the plot of this story, even more so than the first three. However, also like the first three books, the story seems rushed and at times, disjointed.
Danny and Layla’s story was different though. Andi and AJ went a new direction with these characters. It wasn’t just about “the mission” or “the team.”
A quick read, for those who like a little something different.
This book completely wowed me with it’s unique storyline. The heroine being the dominant and taking control of the hero excites me. And my excitement never slowed down from the beginning to the end. The scenes took me completely by surprise- the steamy sex and kinky times.
If you want to read something different like a freaking hot and kinky read with a dominant heroine, I highly recommend this book!