After she uncovers her wealthy father’s ties to a prominent Chicago crime family, twenty-four-year-old Addison St. Claire flees to a small town in Michigan where she hopes to start a new life. Things are not that simple, though, and she is quickly tracked down by a stern, handsome police detective who makes it clear that Addison will be coming with him whether she likes it or not.Detective Trevor … not.
Detective Trevor Stringer is none too pleased at being assigned to babysit a spoiled rich girl, but he is determined to keep Addison safe, even if that means taking her over his knee for a painful, humiliating bare-bottom spanking when her defiance puts her life at risk. Despite her protests, her body’s response to his bold dominance makes it obvious that Addison is in need of a firm-handed man to keep her in line, and before long she is begging Trevor to claim her properly.
Over the coming days, Addison learns what it means to belong to a man who will not hesitate to strip her bare and punish her thoroughly whenever he feels it necessary. Whether she is pleading desperately for the release she has been denied after a hard spanking or writhing with pleasure more intense than she can handle as she is brought to one shattering climax after another, Addison is left with no doubt that she has been mastered completely. But when she discovers that Trevor has kept an important secret from her, will she ever be able to trust him again?
Publisher’s Note: Protecting His Runaway is a stand-alone book which is the second entry in the Owned and Protected series. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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Yet again this author amazes me with her ability to draw you into a great story while giving us the hot moments we so enjoy. I love how this book flows so perfectly after the first book and the characters overlap. It was touch and go for a while, but the ending is a fantastic HEA. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Just what I expect from Measha Stone, a super hot romance with a rough hero but a HEA. This one has a heroine on the run from mafia types. Good quick read.
I have been and continue to be a Stone fan. Somehow, Protecting His Runaway got lost in my TBR list. So glad I found it!
Addison has discovered something about her Dad that she just can’t fathom. The determination of cause of death of her fiance; she’s just not buying it. Best to start a new life somewhere else. However, Trevor is tasked with finding and bringing her home. Problem… he’s a dom and she is submissive. He’s a protector, she needs protecting. When the rules are settled, the sparks fly, your fingertips warm from the heat emanating from the words! Great one-sitting read. I loved it!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Addison is a pawn
Trevor is a Knight
He just wants to find truth and she has too much emotion. They have a rough road to happinesses
I absolutely loved, LOVED Addison and Trevor’s story.
The connection and passion between these two people was felt by the beautiful words in this story. It flowed so flawlessly from the first page to the last.
I would love to hear more about this couple.
Addison had done it, escaped from her father, all knowing, all controlling, but now she had been captured by this man who was truly dominant, who had saved her from some unsavoury people, so who was Trevor actually working for and treating her like she was his sub, instead of a job. This always had me on edge, it’s the anticipation, it’s the everything I wanted in one place, a great D/s tango taking place here. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
This is a suspenseful, steamy, emotional read that will keep you entertained from beginning to end. One of the things I loved about this book is the emotional connection Ms. Stone created between me and the main character, Addison. Her story is heartbreaking and the danger that surrounds her is all too real. It’s easy to become her, feel everything she is feeling, and live the story along with her. Addison isn’t a weak character, which is also something I love about her. She’s had to deal with a lot of crap in her life, and she definitely needs someone to help protect her. That’s where Trevor comes in. He’s determined to keep her safe even if she doesn’t want him to. This power exchange adds some extra spiciness to the story and turns up the heat factor. The chemistry between them is palpable and hot enough to burn. Along with all the danger and suspense you have moments of sweetness and heart-melting tenderness. All of it together equals up to an amazing story that hits all the right spots.
I can honestly say that this book did not disappoint. The characters are well developed and engaging with undeniable chemistry. The storyline has substance making for a smooth flowing storyline.
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Protecting His Runaway is book two of the Owned and Protected series and is a dark and twisted story. If you trigger easily then this isn’t the book for you. But if you are like me and like strong, intense characters that have a twisted relationship then I recommend this you check this book out. In this book we get Trevor and Addison’s story. Addison is on the run from her mobster father and Trevor is hired to taker her back but when things heat up between the two all bets are off. This is an intense, action packed story with enough drama, danger and BDSM to make this a page turner.
Measha has mastered steamy, suspenseful reads in the Owned and Protected series
I was rooting for Addison to escape the clutches of her father’s control, and hoping that Trevor would protect her from the situation she found herself in. Measha portrays the domineering Trevor to the submissive Addison perfectly and Addison seemingly finds herself in hot water at every turn. When Trevor reveals his secret, how will Addison react? You have to read to find out and will be stunned by the twists and turns carefully orchestrated to the very end!
This is the second book of the Owned and Protected series. This is a fast paced, page turning story that will keep you engaged till the very end. There is suspense, drama, mystery, violence, fear, and passion love and steam. Trevor is a strong Alpha male that believes in discipline, spankings and exotic steam. Addison is a submissive through and through but she’s not a doormat. These two have wonderful charisma. Great story. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Addison knows more about her father and his criminal friends than she should. She also knows if she stays, she’ll be pushed to one of his associates. Her only alternative is to run, but the minute she tries to run, she runs straight into a detective who’s be sent to bring her home. Now her job is to convince him that bringing her home could be a death sentence. The only way to keep her safe is to use his dominance. Even if it means a hot red bottom for submissive Addi, she will be safe on his watch.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Addison finds exactly what she need when she runs away and Trevor is sent to chase her. His inner Dom comes out when he realizes she needs a little punishment. I love that as much as she is strong and brave, Addison realizes that her body is screaming at her for his dominance. The steam is hot but there is also some suspense and secrets that are revealed that add to their story.
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I loved this story. Trevor and Addison were perfect together. I am loving this whole series. I can not wait to find out whats next.
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A wellwritten and fastpaced book with a thrilling and actionpacked storyline and captivating characters. I love the bond between Addison and Trevor and would love to read more about them.
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Addison’s father is a rich political figure. As she grew and matured, she became disillusioned by his lifestyle. She might have been able to put her feelings aside until her fiancé was killed in a car accident. Instead, she tried to stop her father’s illegal dealings, but the police were cohorts. So, she ran away to start a new life.
Trevor is a police officer asked to get her and bring her back to her father. He is a strong and dominant alpha male. Addison is a submissive. When they meet, neither wishes to associate with the other, and Addison has some very strong trust issues. But, quite soon, Trevor establishes his Alpha role and somehow Addison finds comfort, solace and excitement in her submissive role.
This story is filled with adventure and danger, two strong personalities that may find what they need in each other. There are twists and turns that I did not expect, and a thoroughly enjoyable story.
Action packed and sexy
This was a great erotic, rather violent tale with some very hot punishment scenes.
Loved the characters and the journey they took together.
Trevor and Allison’s story will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first to the last page. They are great characters that make this story anothe rwinner for Measha Stone – I can`t wait to see what`s next. I honestly volunteered to review this story.
Absolutely delicious! This BDSM romance is steamy and well written. It has action, conflict, desires, intimacy, sorrow and a host of trust issues. She is a bit of a handful and Trevor is just the man to protect her in from her self destruction.
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Trevor and Addison’s chemistry was beyond hot! Measha Stone’s talented words paint such a great picture – it’s impossible not to be engrossed in their story. I can’t wait for the next book.