Annabelle Murphy specializes in treating post-traumatic stress disorders in soldiers. She’s seen her share of damaged souls and knows personally how left untreated, the world around you can come crashing down. When Patrick Connors, the only survivor of a chopper crash, walks into her office, everything she thought she knew about pain changes. Trick knows he’s broken. Nightmares and guilt are his … guilt are his constant companions. Pain, delivered by willing participants at an underground club, The Den, are his only saving grace and relief. That is, until the night he finds himself alone in a room with the last woman he ever thought needed his help, his understanding, his touch.
Can either of them be saved by the other before it’s too late? Before time’s up?
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Belle is Patrick’s shrink but he resists her help. When he reveals his attraction after she refers him to someone else they can no longer hold back. In their self-discovery and blossoming relationship he discovers peace like he hasn’t felt before.
Amazing PTSD emotional journey to self discovery and love where and when you least expect it.
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Trick had me all kinds of twisted! I loved his angsty, heartbreaking backstory, his hard-wired, alpha side, and the sweetness he couldn’t hide from Bella. And Bella…I loved her willingness to dive into something she didn’t quite understand in order to get closer to the man she loved. This was a wonderful, hot, quick read with the emotional depth to pull you in and make you love the characters!
This story was not so over the top with sexuality but it had enough that it entices you into the story. That being said, the story was fantastic. Trick and Annabelle learned and became aware and you did not know if they could make it. Isn’t that how stories are supposed to leave us – wanting, waiting, expecting, anticipating? A great read from a new to me author.
I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout.
After meeting Trick in Tempting Secrets I was dying for his story! He seemed lost and broken and so mysterious! He was broody and too hot to handle but I loved seeing this bad boy fall hard and finally get the peace he deserves! Both Trick and Annabelle are flawed characters and yet so relatable! Being a military brat myself I’ve heard stories and seen men and women have a hard time much like Trick. Michelle wrote their stories and reactions perfectly! 5 stars!
I wasn’t sure about this story at first, but the more I read the more I enjoyed it. Patrick or “Tricks” was a pilot in the military and is now suffering from PTSD. Annabelle is his therapist; however, their strong attraction is making it difficult for her to continue his treatment. Add in some friends who are a bad influence, a forgotten jacket and a little snooping and you get a huge ethics violation and the beginning of a quick and steamy romance!! I liked the characters and even though I’m skeptical about stories that involve sex clubs, it was only a small part of this one and it turned out to be really good.
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what a great book. the two main characters have a wonderful chemistry with each other. that makes you want to keep reading the book .besides all the delicious hot scenes there is enough in the book about the characters and drama to make it exciting and romantic. from me 5 stars .. great book .. definitely a must.
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Tempting Tricks is not my first book by Michelle Windsor, I have been lucky enough to include her in my blog schedule in the past and enjoyed her stories. I wasn’t sure how I felt going into this book knowing that it was part of a duet, but still a standalone for the couple that the story revolved around. That said, I followed the story easily and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would also argue that this really isn’t a duet, and more of an interconnected series. Written in dual POV, I found Tempting Tricks to be entertaining and sexy with a BDSM spin on it. Although the pace was a little slow for me, I was nonetheless entertained from cover to cover and finished it in short order. It’s not an overly long book and can be read in one setting. A word of caution, the hero is a veteran that has PTSD and some find these storylines hard because they can be emotionally grueling. I didn’t feel that way reading Tempting Tricks. Moreover, while military romances often use PTSD as a story arc, I felt that Tempting Tricks was someone original. Also, with the BDSM spin, the story was hot—very hot. Be prepared with a change of panties for sure, lol! I am picky about BDSM romance and felt that Michelle did a great job with this one. I loved the taboo nature of the plot—Annabelle is Trick’s therapist ! Overall this is a great read that is sure to send you chasing down more of Michelle Windsor’s books!
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“I want to know how someone gets pleasure from pain.”
Trick is a man who has been through hell. He uses pain to escape. It’s sad the amount of guilt he’s put on himself. So he sees a therapist, who is about to show him true pleasure without the guilt.
Belle doesn’t know what it’s like to experience a big “o”. She’s crushing on her patient so to try to understand him decides to go to a sex club (in costume) and find out how you can experience pleasure from pain.
From here the story is one you have to read. These two had me craving more. I loved their friends and of course you can’t forget the furry kids. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
From the very first chapter, this is a very intense book that really packs an emotional wallop. It is not for the faint of heart, but Michelle Windsor captures the true essence of our protagonists, Trick, a veteran suffering from severe PTSD and his therapist, Annabelle, who has been living with her own demons since childhood. This book is hot, steamy and lusty and contains very serious topics which may not be suitable for all readers. However, in this superbly written book, Ms. Windsor takes the reader on a journey from brokenness to healing through the power of love, acceptance and trust. What an emotional ride!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book #2, in the series. However, it can be read as a standalone. The characters are explained very well.
Dr. Annabelle (Belle) Murphy, is Doctor of Psychiatry. She specializing in treating military members with PTSD – post-traumatic stress disorders. She’s seen her share of damaged souls and knows personally how left untreated, the world around you can come crashing down.
Patrick (Trick) Connors is currently a patient of Dr. Murphy’s. Trick was the only survivor of a chopper crash, where he suffered a broken leg in two places, and a concussion. Trick doesn’t know how to function without thinking of the soldiers he lost that day in the accident. Trick thinks he needs to feel pain in order to live. When he see’s Belle in her office for their sessions, he barely opens up to her. Belle can’t get more than two or three words out of Trick. She doesn’t know how to open him up.
Trick has always been involved with the BDSM underground ‘play’ area. However, he is going more often. He likes to feel the pain the dominatrix’s will inflict upon him. He thinks this is the only way he can live, by feeling the pain, making his hurt of losing military members go away.
Belle is drawn to Trick. But, she is letting her head get in the way of her heart. Belle wants to fall for Trick, but believes he isn’t right for her. Belle and a friend go in disguise to a local BDSM club, on demonstration night. Who should find her? Trick. Trick realizes it’s Belle, even though she’s wearing a wig, and has in contacts. The kiss alone they share will make you melt.
Will Belle let her head lead her way with a relationship? Or will her heart win out? Will Trick be able to trade in his vice for needing pain for love?
I did receive a free ARC copy of this book. I am freely leaving an honest review.
Whoa!
If you want a hot, sexy book then this is your next read.
If you want a hot, sexy Alpha male then this is your next read.
If you want hot, sexy, steamy sex then this is your next read.
So, basically, this is your next read.
Go pick it up.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a new author to me and I will definitely be reading more of her. An interesting twist on PTSD. Trick is hot, dominate and put alpha but he is damaged. Annabelle helps treat soldiers with PTSD but when she meets Trick she may have met her match. Definitely a heartwarming and sexy read.