A dark, captive romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
My father gave me to a stranger in exchange for debts owed.Abducted. Imprisoned. Enslaved.This is my new existence.The man who owns me is uncompromising, hard, and relentless in getting what he wants.He makes my temper flare, my blood boil, and my body come alive.He subjects me to delicious torment and can take me anytime he … and my body come alive.
He subjects me to delicious torment and can take me anytime he wants.
He’s getting under my skin, making me submit to his will, and desire things I should never want.
I’m his prisoner.
I’m his slave.
But, I will be his undoing.
If he thinks to claim me, he’s in for a fight.
Because, I am my father’s daughter.
They will both reap what they’ve sown.
At least, that was the plan.
This is a dark romantic thriller which contains kidnapping and scenes some may find disturbing. There is NO non-consent (so relax, you can enjoy this!). You’re stuck with one sexy Alpha Male, a fiesty heroine strong enough to put him through his paces, and one amazing storyline. Sit back. Relax. And strap in for one hell of a ride!
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I really enjoyed reading this book. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it!
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This book was not an easy read for me but the end was worth whatever discomfort I felt. I am not into Master/slave relationships in life or in fiction but the quality of the writing and the more mysterious aspects of the story, not to mention the 100% explosive chemistry between Raven and Xavier, kept me glued to my Kindle. There is not a lot of what I consider romance in this dark, intense, riveting story but I couldn’t put it down. I definitely want to read more by this author. 4.5 stars.
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She went home to visit and found herself taken by men to her new owner. Her father had given her away. When she found out that was always the plan, she didn’t know what to think. To be fair her captor was sexy as hell and wanted her to submit to him of her own volition. She is determined to not let that happen ever. Meanwhile, she is trapped in his house, a captor with bodyguards and a master who controls everything she does. How will she be able to hold out, and how long will it take for him to realize that she is not going to?
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4 1/2 stars
The opening scene was amazing and set the tone for the entire book. This was an amazing ride. The scenes were intense and the intensity continued to grow throughout the entire book. I would have liked a bit more revenge though. They needed to be brought down a bit more. Could they become the power couple who everyone bows to? I guess you could say that by the time the book ended, I was left salivating for more of this amazing couple and this story.
This is a dark romance but I liked the love story within it. While this may not be for everyone and could have some triggers, this book can grab your attention and keep it all the while miring you within its darkest corners. Raven was taken and given to a Master, Xavier. This story is what happens when a captive starts caring for her captor (Stockholm Syndrome). The feelings happened a bit too quick for me but the story was interesting and reading how these two came about their love for each other was very different. Definitely not for the faint of heart but good for me.
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This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters sizzled throughout this seriously wonderful read.
Well done Ellie. I look forward to more!
Dark and thrilling, sensuous and maddening. Twists and turns, when the bad guy are the good guys. A strong enduring love is born out of uncertainty and trust. Such a great story.
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This is dark and couponing book we have Raven a young and rich woman that just graduated from MIT college and she looking to get away from her controlling and evil father. But when she gets home her father surprise’s her but selling her as a slave to pay of his debt. She is then transported by a group up men to an unknown island where she meets her master Xavier. Things are not what them seem and when her father comes to the location to see how her tracing is going, she will learn that she must work together with her master to take down her evil father and his partner
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The author has created a world where the strong heroine is taken to a place she doesn’t know and cannot leave but refuses to back down and be a victim. She likes to give as good as she gets and the man who just received her may not have fully understood who he was going to receive and how smart and strong she really is. This is a dark story one that has some triggers due to being given away in payment of debts etc. but there is also romance that occurs between captive and capture. If you enjoy a dark read then grab this book and start reading, if you don’t like dark then skip it!
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From the first page this book and it’s characters drew me in. The plot is addictive as are each and every character. I stayed up all night because I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. I didn’t want the book to end and I hope there is a continuation. This is a must read for those who love dark erotica.
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Delish!
Betrayed, bartered and bound to serve. Taken as a slave, a battle of will s ensues between our Master and slave. Lots of heat, great chemistry and a gripping story! Loved it!
When you start this book you wanna hate Master. But your secretly wish you could be his Slave like Raven. Then as you get further and further you are hoping what your thinking is true and by the end you are in love. Not only with Xavier and Raven but with Ben and Chad, and Mel and Bey!!
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If you enjoy dark captive romance this is for you! Great read. Looking forward to more from Ellie Masters.
Given away for a debt,Raven is taken to Xavier as a slave. She is his and the faster she accepts that the easier everything would be or would it?
Nothing is at it seems, although she is given tidbits and not really punished as one who is owned, she doesn’t get it. Secrets, smuggling, love and lies all unfold in this book. It would have been interesting to see a bit of the past of Raven for the skills she has learned etc and why, I would have expected non of these things to be given her by her father due to his eventual treatment of her. For someone who thinks of her as disposable it did not jive with his giving her so much freedom or chance to learn that much.
For a few instances in the book i felt like the chemistry between Raven and Xavier was lacking and i could easily have seen her with one of her guards instead. However it was interesting that nothing seen was as it truly is and we get the eventual capitulating of our girl to the dark man who has taken her.
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A dark, captive romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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My father gave me to a stranger in exchange for debts owed.
Abducted. Imprisoned. Enslaved.
This is my new existence.
The man who owns me is uncompromising and relentless in getting what he wants.
My temper flares, my blood boils, and my body comes alive when he’s near.
He’s getting under my skin, making me submit to his will, and desire things I should never want.
I’m his prisoner.
I’m his slave.
But, I will be his undoing.
If he thinks to claim me, he’s in for a fight.
Because, I am my father’s daughter, and they will both reap what they’ve sown.
At least, that was the plan.
Now, I’m not so sure.
OMG this was amazing!!! It was dark and twisted while at the same time deliciously so!!! It is sexy with lots of twists and turns and onde I started I couldn´t put it down.
I can highly recommend this book!!!
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Who do you trust? The father who sold you? The man who bought you? Can you even trust yourself? No one is to be trusted, and there is no safety anywhere. But when everything is horrible, can there really be a happy ending? For anyone? How could anyone do this to another human being? And how is she going to live through it? All that’s left is to survival and revenge. This book is really dark and crazy twisted, but sooo addictive. No spoilers,I promise, but OMG, Ellie Masters is evil!!!! In the absolute best possible way. This is a story that grabs you from the first page to the last sentence. My mind was seriously blown. And I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The writing of this author is always top notch and her storytelling is superb. This book is no different with all the twists, turns and high drama that can be expected. We get to meet new people and have visits from old friends that I enjoyed. However, I have to say that sexual slavery is not my genre. My 5 star rating is for the stellar writing of this author and the gripping story. She makes me slip into a world that I know nothing about and makes it feel real.
I can only pull from my own thought processes and I can tell you that to be sold against my will, my life taken away and my choices not really be choices would not make me fall in love with a person. So when given a choice to flee, I would flee. I understand that for many this is a romance, as in the title “Captive Romance”, but for me it is not romantic,so heed the warnings that have been clearly given. If this is your jam, then read this book, because this author can really spin a tale.
I am really torn about reviewing this dark(ish) capture romance story.
The premise was good: College grad Raven (h) plans on touring pubs with her besties before knuckling down to starting her independent adult life with her Comp Tech degree from MIT but Papa (her slime ball father) has a HUGE debt he owes a not very nice person: Xavier (anti-H) & Xavier agrees to accept Raven as his slave to cancel her father’s debt in full. So, before she knows it, Raven is drugged & transported ‘somewhere’ on the planet by 4 male handlers to Xavier’s palatial tropical mansion/compound.
In addition to her academic achievements/brilliance, Raven has also ensured she has taken multiple self defense courses (we don’t know why), works out intensely, does extreme sports, etc. We’re also advised how assertive (sometimes aggressive) she is, won’t take anything from anyone, especially the father she hates & loathes. But she soon realizes all her physical prowess & training won’t help her in the situation she’s sound herself in. All she has left is her mind & attitude.
And her attitude I think is what really killed the overall likability of this heroine for me (& I say this realizing this is MY personal feelings), IMO it is one thing to be assertive, defiant, smart-mouthed but you REALLY need to pick your battles & times. She has NO idea WHERE she is, she’s told she’s now Xavier’s slave (in ALL things), he has at least 4 large male handlers & Xavier himself is big & muscular plus she’s bound, NOT the time to be physically fighting & cursing out your captors. I would have been more impressed if she’d been observant & plotting (fear I understand but not the combative stance in a HOPELESS situation~~ pointless & potentially dangerous) vs pointless & exhausting physical & verbal defiance. But it was Raven’s NON-STOP (through the WHOLE book) internal back & forth emotional tennis game that drove me NUTS: She hates Xavier, wants to fight him tooth & nail but why is her body gagging to be with him, why does she respond carnally to his dominance, his punishment, his threat of punishment . . . . On & on that way. Again, I understand this gorgeous dominant male is demanding complete submission & surrender from a very self-confident assertive educated female, but hundreds of pages of this really, really grated on me.
But Xavier, as well as his 4 male slaves weirdly enough I found I did like. Especially Chad who multiple times managed to whisper help & support to a confused Raven as Xavier’s dominance & punishments made her increasingly question WHY she was turned on & carnally excited & WHY she seemed to WANT to be submissive to him.
But while Raven is plotting to escape, Xavier is watching, intuitive & determined to keep Raven as his slave forever & then things get potentially lethal for everyone . . . .
Overall I feel this was a well written book with a well thought out plot & while Raven’s character was presented in deep detail, Xavier’s was a mysterious & unknown quantity that suited his character as well as well as adding a delicious layer of suspense & tension to the plot. In fact, other than constantly pushing off the promised erotic culmination between Xavier & Raven, & overdoing (again IMO) descriptions of furnishings, artwork, etc (although I did like the locale & site descriptions) I liked almost everything about this story except Raven.
So, a well written & plotted story with characters that intrigued me & held my interest & even liking, except for the heroine.
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this was another awesome book you wrote! she was sold so her father could pay a debt. only her new master is not who he seems.