I’m in hiding. My face is all over social media with a trending hashtag #. All because I’ve piqued the interest of Mr. Manhattan. But it’ll take a lot more than deep pockets, penthouses overlooking Central Park, and six-pack abs to make me fall. I’m not an airhead who nibbles on lettuce cups all day. I’m a fiery hot-blooded Latina and no one messes with me.Rafe…I made the cover of FORBES … me.
Rafe…
I made the cover of FORBES Magazine.
Twice.
I’m loaded.
Bilingual.
But I’m hiding a dark secret. A pain that never goes away. The only people who ever truly loved me are dead and gone. Sure, I might have millions but it can’t buy me love.
Then fate brings me Selina. She’s a fiery, hot-blooded Latina. With curves.
Bilingual.
I thought we were speaking the same language, but she cut and run. She turned me down. Avoids my calls. Ignores my texts.
It’s almost comedic that me–the most eligible billionaire in Manhattan can’t lock this girl down. Who knew a down on her luck dog walker could be my happily ever after? But first I need to find where she’s hiding.
NOTE: This is a standalone full-length, standalone novel.more
Geez, I don’t know where to start….. Okay so this book wasn’t what I expected, I never really had any expectations but Jax Hart delivered a damn good book. Rafael is everything and more and then some. His an enigma and you just don’t know what’s coming next. His on top of the corporate food chain until he gets knocked down by a sexy Latina that turns he’s world on its axis. Salina is a fiery, independent, sassy smart mouthed Latina who doesn’t back down and either try to bend or break the other.
It’s a battle of wills, lust and love with a twist you’ll never see coming. I enjoyed this book immensely. It has everything your looking for and more. It’s not called The Chase for nothing
Rafael’s father, coursed by his grandmother into marrying his mother or forfeit his inheritance, didn’t just work on Wall Street, he WAS Wall Street. So to say Rafael was born into wealth was an understatement. Manhattan was his playground while he was it’s biggest bully. His best friend at Princeton was Johnny Lamatti, son of the Lamatti crime family. The two of them rule everything in the five boroughs of New York. Rafael taught Johnny to launder his cash in the Stock Exchange and Johnny taught him how to be a bada$$. Everything comes easy, maybe too easy.
Selina De La Cruz owned her own dog walking business. She walked and played with dogs all day, picking up their mess after them, all while dreaming of hitting it big as a singer. She’d come to New York at 18, thinking she’d beat the odds and be the one to hit it big. Now at 25 she’s still hanging onto her dream and New York has become her home.
When Fate takes ahold of the situation and brings these two together, Jax Hart gives us a story that is emotional, heart breaking, nerve shattering, and then leaves you breathless with all the feels. The personalities of these two characters, and even the side characters, are so beautifully flawed they become so relatable their easy to love. This one was absolutely terrific. I can only hope we’re given Rogue’s and Johnny’s stories as well.
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Wow this story is absolutely off the charts. Rafael and Selina are a firecracker of a couple. There is so much here that I never wanted it to end. Oh and let’s not forget Roque. Rafael is absolutely drool worthy. Selina will knock your socks off with premium sass. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I absolutely recommend this book.
Rafe and Selina’s story will rock your world!!!
From an accidental meeting, sparks fly between these two.
Rafe is the complete definition of a womanizer and Selina is a headstrong independent woman down on her luck.
Things get extremely complicated.
Jax Hart you knocked this one out of the park!!!
Bravo…
I would love more of their story in the future.
This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters sizzled throughout this wonderful read.
Well done Jax. I look forward to more!
Wow, this book was intense. I really enjoyed this book as it has the heat as well as the story line. The only thing that was hard since I listened to this book on audio was that the narrator did both the male and female roles. I would have liked to have the female done by another narrator as sometimes I was a bit confused to whose part of the story I was listening to whether is be Selena or Rafael’s. This was the first time I have read a story for this author and will not be my last.
Great Story & Audible Listen Exciting, Heartfelt & Hot
Dom Diaries: The Chase
By: Jax Hart
Narrated by: Rodney Falcon
Jax Hart pens another great story with interesting storylines that grabbed my attention right from the start and held it straight to the end. The characters are complex and well developed. Selina came to New York with dreams of making it big as a singer, but that has not happened yet and seven years later she is making her money walking dogs. One day she runs into a man on the sidewalk and spills her latte all over him. She looks up to apologize to see the fuming face of one of the biggest players in the city, Rafael is infamous for his arrogant and man whoring ways and Selina does not want to give him the time of day. But Rafael has other plans and puts those plans in action to find out who she is and where she lives. The chemistry between the two was electric, he is an alpha Dom but she is not submissive and he is determined to make her one, make her his. I loved how their story played out, the cat and mouse chase, the twists with her roommate and how Selina and Rafe get caught up in mafia business. There is never a dull moment in this book, there is plenty of drama, angst, some suspenseful moments, emotional ones and some hot romance. Jax Hart, thank you for another great story!
I listened to the Audible edition, Rodney Falcon is a terrific narrator and voice performer. He brings these characters and their story to life, giving them their voices and personality. You could hear how much heart he puts into his work as he projects the characters emotions and passion into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
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I found this to be a superb storyline that grabs you right from the start keeping you engrossed and on edge throughout the whole book!
Great characters that will keep your interest extremely well.
The chemistry, sweetness, and twists in plot kept things interesting.
Add in drama and steamy passion and you have a good read.
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Selina literally bumps into Rafael and their story begins. He wants her, she wants him, not so much. She knows his kind, “My way or the highway” and wants nothing to do with him. So why can’t these two get over each other? because they are perfect together. I loved the word building in this story line and the well detailed characters.
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You never know what you are going to get when you open a Jax Hart book, but you know it will be the ride of your life!!! Rafe is bored with his life and he is looking for something to fill the void. Selina, is sassy, feisty, smart and also submissive to Rafe’s domineering personality. Their story is a slow hot fire, ready to erupt in full rapture that you do not want to end.
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When a feisty, sassy dog walker runs into Rafael and spills her Mickey D’s coffee all over his Armani suit, he’s instantly smitten. He wants her like no one he’s ever wanted before, and he means to have her, even if he has to take her.
“Meeting Selina today awakened the hunger I’ve been burying down deep. I like the chase. The total seduction. And then, I go in for the kill–which, for me, means having complete control of the woman who’s in my bed.”
Selina is no one’s submissive. She wants to be more than just a playboy’s notch on his already full up bed post. So she knows better than to give into Rafe’s determined seduction of her.
“I wanted to be so much more than so rich man’s dirty, wet dream–wanted a man to value all of me, I was so much more than a hot-blooded Latina. But no man had ever bothered or tried to get anywhere deeper than hitting my G-spot. No one wanted to touch my soul.”
But Selina may be underestimating Rafe and his capability for emotions. Does he really want all of her? Does he want more than to just control her in his bed? Can they really have it all?
Whew, Rafe & Selina are H O T together! I love how she resisted and how Rafe chased, then she brought him to his knees and gave him the love he ultimately really craved. And the fact that here’s a little suspense and action courtesy of Rafe’s friendship with some mafia guys, gave this story a little extra entertainment value. Their characters should make for some more interesting stories in the Dom Diaries. Can’t wait!
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*New author for me
I LOVED Rafe. Dom Diaries is my first book by Jax, and I loved the characters. Rafe is an alpha a-hole, and Selina doesn’t take his crap for anything.
Rafe and Selina bump into each other literally on the street where she spills coffee all over him. Rafe doesn’t take it so well. Now that Selina is on Rafe’s radar, she is in big trouble. However, Selina doesn’t take Rafe’s “charm” laying down.
Things get a little tricky in the end when Selina finds out that Rafe doesn’t always hang out with the friendliest crowd. Will Rafe trade Selina for his welfare, or will he finally find something worth more than himself?
Our hero is a self-proclaimed player and our heroine is not interested. But he also does not take no as an answer.
This is a dark romance story of pursuit and capture. While not as dark as the previous story I read by this author, it is definitely on the edgy side. The author has a talent for portraying strong heroines and dark and troubled heroes and this one is no exception.
The story is very well written with lots of twists and turns in the plot, as well as give and take between the characters. I found it to be rather addictive and hard to put down. Fortunately, this is a standalone, self-contained story, so you will get your resolution. To find out if it is the answer you want, you will have to read the story.
Highly recommended.
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5 Stars
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
Have you ever read a book that was steamy AF from beginning to end that left you wanting more? I have read a few books like that and I am pleased to add The Chase by Jax Hart to that list!
What drew me in the most was Selina. Selina is this feisty character that speaks her mind and has no issues letting you know just how she feels. Upon meeting Rafe she is anything but friendly and it makes it all the better.
With Rafe, you get the bad boy vibe and the don’t f**k with me attitude. However, deep down he is just as damaged as the next person. Rafe makes you want to scream with the way he goes about things at times during the book but as you continue on, you get a better understanding.
There is so much more to this story that I am not even going to touch because I don’t want to give anything away. I will say that if you love a touch of the mafia in your books, grab this baby. The Chase is filled with so many things that make the book amazing. It definitely makes me want to check out more books by Jax Hart.
Hot chemistry, lots of drama, an out-of-control roommate & some suspense
—>>> Two very strong characters who have a lot of push and pull with each other, with enjoyable feistiness and sass from a female who recognizes that Rafe is just the embodiment of the typical bored Manhattan playboy. But Selina seems to be the very first female who has made him sit up and take notice as well as dare to hold her own against him and all his wishes. Rafe happens to run with two equally sinfully good-looking men, but with some very dark ties, and she may have just crossed a line when she encounters them the first time.
A great first read from this author and looking forward to more stories from the characters introduced in this Dom Diaries series!
Rafael is your strong alpha male. He knows what he wants and always gets it……
Enter Selina, a pure spitfire! She isn’t about to submit to anyone……
Both these characters were amazing and strong. A book that definitely needs to be on your TBR. Jax Hart did an amazing job bringing them to life within these pages ……job well done!
Dom Diaries will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time. I was unable to put it down once I picked it up. You will love this read go grab it today.
The Chase by Jax Hart is a great sizzling Dark Romance that will suck you until the very end. It was a great storyline. I would definitely recommend it. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading this arc.
I was totally engaged as I turned each page of this book with great character and storyline development that I ended up reading it in one sitting! I always enjoy reading what this author writes!