She gave him her heart. Now he will accept nothing less than her total surrender.Samantha was content to never settle down, but that was before Derrick bossed his way back into her life. Now, all she wants to do is surrender to his control.Derrick spent his life protecting others, so taking over security at his club was a no brainer. What he didn’t count on was Samantha and his need for her … submission.Danger from his past interrupts their present, and Derrick will do anything to keep Samantha safe. All he has to do is find the enemy in the shadows before it’s too late.
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She was off-limits but not any more
Securing Her Surrender is the first book I have read by Lesley Clark, even though it is the second book in the A Cut Above series. There appears to be some character and story crossover but nothing that I was not able to figure out. This is the story of Samantha and Derrick. Samantha is a successful doctor along with being beautiful and completely off-limits. Derrick is an ex SEAL who is a partner in The Cut Above Club and is heading the security for the club.
They have a history as they went to high school together but they were never together, even though they each had a crush on the other. When they encounter each other at the club one night the fireworks are started again.
I enjoyed this story and thought the story-line was solid and the characters were well written. It would have been nice to have a bit more of the history of both Samantha and Derrick but this did not really take away from the book. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Derrick a former seal, runs a security team and part owner of a BDSM club. Samantha is a good oncologists and part owns a BDSM club. Samantha and Derrick have history. Can Derrick protect her? Hot and steamy, just could not put the book.
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This was the first book I read in this series. There are other characters that you can tell were part of the previous book, but this book is fine as a standalone. It did make me want to read the previous book.
Securing Her Surrender turned out to be pretty good. Samantha and Derrick were able to overcome their past relationship where Derrick was the big brother of Samantha’s best friend.
There were obstacles to overcome in their relationship, such as Samantha reaffirming that her submission could not affect her job as a doctor.
I liked that Samantha was smart, strong, and independent. She wasn’t one of those women that did one stupid thing after another to land her in trouble.
There is danger, suspense, and some violence in this book connected to a case Derrick is working on. Some real crazies are involved. It gets a bit intense, but you do get an HEA. It is also steamy and romantic. A word of caution, if you find spanking or D/s to be offensive, take a pass.
This book grabbed and kept my attention. The well defined and engaging characters were full of steamy chemistry making for a great flowing storyline.
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This is the second book in A Cut Above series. It is Derrick and Samantha ‘s story.This is a steamy and emotional book. It has great characters and a well written storyline. I look forward to reading the next book.
Samantha and Derrick have known each other since they were in high school. Each had a crush on the other, but neither acknowledged it.
Now, many years later, Samantha is a children’s oncologist. She is a strong and independent lady, who has an intense desire to submit to a powerful Dom. That had been working out fine, until Derrick, who had been a navy Seal for a number of years and now works only on special cases, becomes a part owner and head of security for the BDSM club that she is a member of. The minute he sees Samantha being approached by another Dom, he goes into action. No other Dom will touch her, except himself!
Watching the two of them work together to empower their feelings was erotic and exciting. The BDSM scenes are intense and arousing. Will they make it to a Happily Ever After, or will something horrendous intervene?
This story pulled out just about every emotion I could imagine. As I read, I experienced excitement, arousal, suspense, fear, terror, and relief. This is the first book I have read by Lesley Clark, and it will definitely not be the last!
This was the first I’ve read from Leslie Clark ,,,, I loved this story ,,,,,
Dr Samantha Gardner is a no nonsense Doctor who is always in control at work,,,, she is in charge of residents and such ,,,, but there comes a time where she just wants to be a submissive,,, and she has bern a member of “A Cut Ahove” for awhile now ,,,, she needs to get out of her head sometimes and she finds being a submissive is a great way to do it,,,, being a Doctor, in charge all the time and in charge in every other part of her life is sometime too much and being a submissive is very conducive for Samantha ,,, she never gets involved with any of the Doms ,, she gets what she needs and then she is done with that Dom ,,, she never scenes with the same Dom over 2 or 3 times, sometimes only once ,,, but there is a Dom that she has a history with and she just saw him walk in the new club,,,, and get this ,,,, he’s head of security ,,,,,
Derrick Strong is just out of the Navy where he was a SEAL and now he has just gotten to join the 4 owners of “A Cut Above” ,,, the other 4 have made this building to house the club and then the top apartments will belong to Jacob, Alex, Ian and Matthew,,, the basement will turn into other apartments and now Derrick will take over the pool house and build the security from the ground up and the top floor will be his apartment,,,, and he has just walked into the club and has locked eyes with the beautiful woman who he really needs to get to know again,,,, Samantha Gardner will be his,,,, he will show her who the real Dom is around here and she will be his sub,,,,
I really enjoyed this book ,,, it’s a new author for me and I really enjoyed her writing ,,,, I will definitely be reading more from her ,,,, I would so totally recommend this book to anyone,,,,
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I really enjoyed Samantha and Derrick. I liked that they had history when he sees her again. Samantha is such a string Dr with a submissive side that Derrick is there to compliment. She made it through so much and I’m glad they caught the awful people.
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Second book in this wonderful series and I was hanging out waiting for it This is Samantha and Derricks story
A cut above is a exclusive BDSM club owned by four doctors who are all Doms at the club and yes we get to meet characters from the previous book They have decided to buy a huge home and turn it into the new venue for their club They offer not only the job of head of security to Derrick but also what him to be a part owner. Derrick a former Seal is well qualified for the job. Dr Samantha Gardner is not only a oncologist but also a meber of A Cut Above something she uses to relax but she is stunned when she sees Derrick there They have history her best friend who dies was Derrick’s sister The attraction is still there between them but will they act on it and will it just be in the club or will they want a total relationship You will have to read to see
Will Samantha and Derrick have their happily ever after?
Lesley pulls you into the story of Derrick and Samantha, that you feel like you are right there witnessing everything first hand. Derrick has mostly parted ways with Uncle Sam, so accepts the offer from his friends to man security at A Cut Above’s new location. Samantha is eager to release stress from her job, when Derrick interferes with her plans to go with a dom because he places his stamp on her. While Derrick and Samantha work through their issues, Samantha unwittingly puts herself in danger when witnessing Derrick verbally chastising a disgruntled past member. Will Derrick be able to keep Samanatha safe? You have to read to find out and won’t want to put the book down
I was surprised by how much I liked this book. I hadn’t realized it had BDSM involved which isn’t something I’m into and when it showed up/I realized that was what was going on, I almost quit reading. I’m glad that I gave it a chance, because although there was BDSM involved, I didn’t feel like it was the only thing going on. The relationships between the characters were awesome. I liked that the focus wasn’t just on the romance between Derrick and Samantha, but also on their friendships and lives beyond each other. This was a well rounded story and I definitely recommend it. Must read!
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I was waiting for this, may have been stalking Amazon and other places for any talk of it……..I am not a patient person, lol.
It was worth the wait, Derrick oh baby, if I could bring out a book boyfriend……he’d be one of my top choices, and not just for the sexy scenes. He’s caring, loving, stern and just what a certain overstressed and overworked Dr needs!!!
Samantha has let her past and her work keep her from having a real relationship, plus she may have a thing for her best friends brother…….who wouldn’t???
This was a great addition to what needs to be a very long series…….I want more and more, lol!! Lesley Clark has become a one click Author for me, for her amazing characters………relatable issues……..emotions that give me all the feels……..and she brings the sexy!!!!
Loved this very very much!!
Lesley is an amazing storyteller and this book did not disappoint.
Take the afternoon off and enjoy this book!
Lesley Clark has written a female character who’s strong, competent, and authentic. The book is also action-packed with awesome twists and turns. The chemistry is off the wall hot leaving you with the need for a tall glass of very cold water. Derrick and Samantha along with the other cast of characters will give you an unbelievable and thrilling ride. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
When Derrick sees Samantha, his sister’s friend, the one who got away, again, he wants her. Knowing she is a sub makes the Dom in him want to top her, own her. Samantha, the sub wants his dominance . Samantha the woman wants his love. Sexy and romantic with danger and mystery, this is a good story. BDSM with anal. Some triggers for sensitive readers.
I think this may be my favorite of Lesley Clark’s books so far. I love a strong female character, and Samantha is just that – competent, strong, and submissive in the bedroom – which suits Derrick perfectly. But when she disobeys him, she endangers herself in ways neither of them could imagine. Something else I enjoy is when the author tosses clues at us – that we usually ignore – involving us in the story as more than just remote readers. This type of drama is terrifyingly real, and Lesley Clark has written with sensitivity and passion. This is a one-click read.
Derrick saw Samantha in a club, playing with a Dom and he clenched his fists, but now was not the time. Samantha a successful Oncologist, has little her life but work and the occasional Club Play with random Doms, it’s the way she likes it. Derrick is fresh out of the Seals, and joins his friends as part owner in a New Bdsm club, but he still has a commitment to the government. As head of security he knows all and see’s all. And he see’s Samantha! Some lame Dom is hitting on her,and he’s ready to hit him! This story was excellent! There is intrigue, pain {good and bad}, danger, history and love! I can’t wait to read more from Leslie!