She showed me the light when she came into my life. And reminded me just how dark love can be. I saved Delilah from Morley and Hyland. It was a pleasure. That should’ve been the end of it. I didn’t expect things to get this intense. I didn’t think our passion could grow so dark, but there isn’t anything I want more than to own her. I need her soul to be mine. But we have a new threat looming over … mine.
But we have a new threat looming over us.
Hyland wants revenge and men like him will do anything.
We need to play this carefully.
Or else…
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I am so happy to be reading Taunted the second book in Dalton’s Tale by Felicity Brandon. I’ve missed Dalton and Delilah and I’m glad to have them back. It’s like seeing a friend who went on a long vacation and now they’re home again and you just can’t wait to hear about everything that has happen to them. The consuming love and passion that they have for each other is something we all hope to achieve in our lives and until we find that Felicity’s stories fill that need. I found the storyline extremely enjoyable, its hot, sexy and all kinds of dark. Just the way I like it. I hope Felicity comes out with book three soon, I’m just dying to know how it ends. This series has me totally intrigued from the start and it is so hard to patiently wait for the conclusion. I am I awe that Felicity comes up with so many amazing stories and I am her forever devoted reader.
Oh, Dalton. He is Ethan Reilly’s son & Connor Reilly’s brother & with such a pedigree a reader wouldn’t know WHAT to expect from Dalton.
The 1st book in Dalton’s tale let us know Dalton IS a Dom, is tall, muscular with an intense & commanding personality that he expresses naturally & without effort. And he finds himself attracted to Delilah Bellamy, his little firecracker, who does NOT seem submissive at all. Or is she?
Dalton’s actions, the way he carefully but firmly dominates her makes him a sexual magnet for her she instinctively understands is trustworthy. Something NO man has been for her. Ever. And because of this trust Deliliah finds a deep & hidden part of herself coming forth & blossoming under Daltion’s intense & irresistable dominance.
In this 2nd book Dalton is also discovering HIS heretofore unrealized & DARKER erotic side. Up until Deliliah his preferred expression of dominance & control was utilizing ropes via Shibari. And although his newfound & darker lusts occasionally gives him pause for thought & concern (due to his father & brother’s much much darker proclivities) Dalton never tips into forcing Delilah into anything they do.
In fact, Dalton is able to read Delilah’s mind & is able to know just what her most secret & unspoken desires & lusts really are. So every step they take together into deeper & deeper ‘kinks’ is consenual.
This one is a beautifully written character study of two people discovering themselves together.
Of a damaged woman used by every male in her life causing her to erect a thick armor of distrust for all men, to protect her from the cruelty & abuse she’s come to expect & yet stumbles across a powerful dominant man who respects & treasures her just as she is.
Of a powerful dominant man who finds a submissive who is beautiful, emotionally more fragile yet stronger than she realizes. Whose fiery resistance to his control & her natural submissiveness is a learned defense as opposed to brattiness or outright defiance.
Dalton is an awesome Hero IMO, dominant, firm, stern, commanding. Diving deeper & deeper into darker kinks with his firecacker. BUT, he NEVER forces her, is always aware of her feelings, her fears, of her safety & protecting her.
And she does need protection from her former master, Zander, a rival crime boss for Dalton’s organization. Zander wants his property back & is working to that end ceaselessly. And when he gets her back, he’ll make her pay by taking his pounds of flesh from her, her spirit, her mind & her body.
This is a stellar character study written in such a beautiful way the reader cannot help being drawn into the story & moreover doesn’t want to escape from it. The reader sincerely cares about, is invested in & intrigued by, Dalton & Deliliah’s journey as well as being given very welcome appearances by Connor & Molly.
Overall, I found this 2nd book in Dalton’s story is intensely SIZZLING, darkly romantic & thoroughly heartwarming in a deeply erotic & wonderfully satisfying way.
Yet there are dark threads of threat woven throughout & we are always aware of the true evil & darkness that is Zander lurking in the background waiting to strike . . . .
Hold on tight, here we go!
Dalton and Delilah are are together but the past won’t leave them alone. Zander has set his sights on Delilah and wants revenge no matter who is in the way and what the cost is. There is heat, chemistry, lust, BDSM, kinks, danger, violence, and more.
Delilah finds herself in a terrible predicamnet and others may loose everything. It will be interesting to see where this author takes us next on this dark, dangerous and decadent journey.
Ms. Brandon definitely delves into the darkness, and I have to admit that’s why I love her. Dalton is the least dark in the family, but don’t let that fool you. He still is full of dominance and is hooked into The Syndicate- which certainly is not all roses and sunshine. Dalton and Delilah are a lovely treat. And the chocolate covered cherry on the sinfully dark chocolate cake, was Connor and Molly. I was so excited that they were also a part of the story. Between all the HOT action between these couples and the dangerous action, this was an amazing read!
Dalton and Delilah’s is a rollercoaster in emotions. Meeting Connor and his Molly gave them even more ideas.
An intriguing story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
This book lured me in right from the beginning with the great storyline and well developed characters! Dalton and Delilah were characters that continually compelled me to turn the pages and follow along on their journey until the turn of the very last page!
When Dalton saved Delilah from Morley her life changed,she now had to get her head on board. When you spend your life abused and taken advantage of by men you have big trust issues. Dalton is working hard to make Delilah feels safe and taken care of he knows that this will be a long road. Just when they take a few steps forward they take more steps back. When their life together starts to feel like they are settling in Delilahs past rips in and destroys their happiness.This is a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the rest of their story.
I didn’t think I would fall under Dalton’s spell as much as I have. I liked him all right in the first book, but now he’s one of my favorites. This story isn’t as dark as some of Ms. Brandon’s other books, but it’s intense and sexy and kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end. There is just something intoxicating about a dangerous, controlling, protective man that I can’t get enough of. Dalton is all of those things and more, and Delilah is his eager little submissive who will do whatever it takes to make both of them happy.
This story has everything a reader could desire in a steamy romance. There is an amazing world that is full of hidden dangers, secrets, deceitful people, and enough steam to heat anyone’s blood. I can’t wait to find out how the story will end.
Taunted the second installment of the Dark Necessities tale continues with Dalton and Delilah and what transpires after Dalton saves Delilah from Morley. Felicity Brandon has once again taken her readers into this dark erotic world with this story that is raw, steamy and intriguing as only she can tell. We find Dalton and Delilah getting closer as they begin to share parts of themselves that they haven’t told anyone. These two were meant for each other as the connection these two have is explosive and full of passion. Dalton will begin educating his little firecracker to his dark side, fulfilling Delilah’s desires that she has been fantasizing about and who is better to teach her than her Sir as Delilah becomes Dalton’s perfect submissive. Delilah is trying to overcome all she has done in her past and is feeling safe with Dalton especially with the Syndicate protecting her but still worries about the unknown. We even get to see Connor and Molly again as they become involved with this couple. Now someone is plotting to get his revenge by shattering the happiness Dalton and Delilah have found together. Will these two survive what is about to happen? Will the Syndicate and Connor be able to help? You will find yourself on edge, as we have to wait for book 3 to find out how all of this will end. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Can I just scream OMG!!!! This is so good. I didn’t want to put it down and I can’t wait for the next book. I love Dalton’s journey to the darker side. His unique ability makes Delle’s temporary surrenders so much better. I love her inner struggle to finding acceptance in what she truly desires. I am hoping Delle can communicate with Dalton like his parents were able to. My biggest hope is after Dalton’s story is told that there is one for Saul.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
Wow!! Dalton and Delilah are amazing together I’m am so impressed it’s like they are soul mates in every single way. They are adventurous and even go as far as to seek advise from Connor and Molly who I loved seeing again to dive into there most dark and deprived desires and fantasies which are super hot by the way.
Dalton is his own man and I liked that I was always waiting for what was going to come next as Delilah truly learns who and what he is.
The writing is amazing and I could not put this down we get it all danger everywhere, new experiences, and some very very tense hot scenes I really can not wait for the next one I’m excited.
In book 2, Dalton and Delilah are exploring their darker sides but evil is still around………..waiting!! I loved delving into the minds of these two and never knowing how each would react. It kept me turning the pages. Right from the first page, I was hooked. I’m so glad that Dalton isn’t like his father or even his brother but if I’m honest, there were a few times I did wander just how dark he would go and if Delilah would follow him on that path. I hated that it ended up another cliffhanger but I know the final book isn’t far away so I’m okay with that!! It was also a nice surprise to see Connor and Molly. I’ll be waiting for the next book!!!
This is the second book in Dalton’s Dark Necessities. Dalton has saved Deliah from being badly beaten by Jacob Morley. Jacob is then captured and brought to The Syndicate Tower, which causes the rival syndicate, run by Zander Hyland, to become infuriated and revengeful.
Delilah is feisty, defiant and full of pride, yet somehow she is inescapably drawn to Dalton’s dominance. Hesitantly, she is allowing herself to consent, obey and ultimately trust Dalton’s demands. As she tentatively releases her inhibitions to follow his orders, she discovers a whole new range of pleasure and pain. OMG! This story is sooo good! And, I love that Connor and Molly came by to offer ideas and advice.
How can a writer be so astute, fluent and talented that she skillfully allows me to empathize with a man opening his mind and soul to finally accept his own long-buried darker dominance at the same time the staunchly independent woman he cares for so deeply is learning to let go of her stubborn reticence and acquire the ability to revel in her humiliating, demeaning submission. Together, they are acquiring the ability to lovingly fulfill the needs and desires of each other.
I just can’t get ENOUGH! Ms. Brandon’s path for Dalton…, well, I can’t tell you! No spoilers will come from me. Let me tell you, so many emotions. Delilah is exploring, and Dalton is helping her, and loving every dark moment of it! I couldn’t put this story down! It ends on a cliff-hanger. OMG!!! I hope Ms. Brandon’s got the next following closely on this one’s heels… my heart will beat faster until its arrival to see what happens next…
I received an advanced reader copy, and this my honest and voluntary review.
Oh Wow! This is the second book telling Dalton’s story. Dalton and Delilah explore their deep dark desires and bring them to life. This is done between consenting adults and if you don’t like dark, pet role play and denigration, this isn’t the book for you. Connor and Molly come home and give them some ideas. And of course the really bad guys Delilah used to work for are plotting. I can’t wait to see what the final book has for us.
Dalton’s story continues in Taunted, and as usual Felicity Brandon’s story is well told, intriguing and thoughtful in her world building and characters. I’ve always enjoyed my trips into the darkness with this author, and she doesn’t disappoint with this book. So good.
I like Dalton much more than his father and brother. While he is most definitely a Dom in every sense of the word, he has a softer more nurturing side to his personality than the other men of his family. Delilah is a perfect match as a sub for him; they are quite literally made for each other. They are both adventurous and willing to to explore new things together. But, there are some really bad men, one especially named Zander Hyland, who are bound and determined to destroy the happiness that Dalton and Delilah have found. Hyland wants revenge on Delilah and he doesn’t care who he destroys to get it.
Another plus in this second installment is I get to see Connor and Molly again, for they are the ones keeping vigil over Dalton in his most difficult time. And my heart breaks for the situation that Delilah finds herself in towards the end of the book.
I am a true fan of Felicity Brandon’s writing. She’s not for the faint of heart and that’s why I enjoy the adventures in her rather dark worlds. If you like the occasional trip down the rabbit hole, then this is an author you’ll enjoy reading. Highly recommended.
For some reason Dalton story has not capture me as much as I was expecting to be caught in his story. The action,the intensity is there but I’m going that Dalton is not as dark as was his father and his brother. He has his moments but they are not enough for me. I’m still sticking with him since the going ons are keeping me in suspense on what will their journey be, what it will end to be.