He’s an arrogant, dominant badass…who finally meets his matchHank Seeley works through his rage over his ex’s betrayal by using rent boys from an exclusive escort service, forcing submission whether it’s wanted or not. When the service sends Avery Thompson rather than one of the usual twinks, Hank gets way more than he bargained for. To make ends meet, Avery, a brew master, takes a temporary … twinks, Hank gets way more than he bargained for.
To make ends meet, Avery, a brew master, takes a temporary job as a sex worker. When he’s asked to meet with a customer who has developed a reputation for being too rough on the subs, Avery doesn’t mind taking the gig. He’s always up for a challenge. It doesn’t take long for Avery to sense something deeply hidden beneath Hank’s entitled, angry façade.
The clash between the two men is immediate and intense, as is the attraction. Hank, used to being on top of the world, is overwhelmed by the upheaval taking place in his life, including the sexy bear of a man who is so different from anyone he’s ever met.
Turning the Tables is Book 2 of the Games of the Heart series. While it is a stand-alone novel, your experience will be enhanced if you read Book 1 – Dangerous Games.
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I’m breathless!
Just finished this intense story about Hank. Following Hank from a totally jerk in the first book in the serie to a beautiful lover and submissive. I think everyone needs ’an Avery’ – someone who sees you. I’m in love.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
When I read Dangerous Games I really, really disliked Hank as he was an egoistical jerk and I was a little put off by the bet/game that he had going on with Reese. I was not sure how I would like this book as it is based on Hank’s story but let me tell you I loved it!! The book starts off with Hank being his obnoxious self until he meets Avery. Claire did a fantastic job of taking us on Hank’s and Avery’s journey where you understand why Hank was the way he was. Hank’s story is an emotional one and you just feel bad for him. Having money doesn’t equate with happiness and with Avery’s guidance, understanding, and eventually love, Hank evolves into the person he is meant to be. I received an advanced copy of this book to review and I love Claire Thompson’s work but this book is worth reading. It is intense at times, beautifully written, and an enjoyable read.
I LOVED this book. It was one surprise after another throughout. This is honestly one of the most original storylines I’ve read. The development of Hank and Avery’s relationship was fascinating, unpredictable, and hot! You will definitely want to read this story.
What a great book. First I enjoyed it because there isn’t enough BDSM or D/S MM books out there.
One of the things I enjoyed the most is Avery’s character and the type of Dom he was. He was so gentle and his approach to a D/S relationship was different than most if not all the books I’ve read.
The scenes escalated and so did my anticipation to what came next.
The storyline was great but most importantly so was their relationship. I also enjoyed Hank’ s newly discovered submissive role from his previous dominant one.
I enjoyed the discovery along with the characters. Loved it! Can’t wait to see what’s next in the series.
I am so glad that we revisit Hanks story in the next book. I know he was supposed to be the bad guy in book one, but actually I felt a little sorry for him. He and Reese both chose to play the game they did, not caring who got hurt. Just because Reese actually falls in love and no longer wants to play, he just leaves Hank who doesn’t understand it is over. He shouldn’t have retaliated against Luca the way he did, but he was hurting.
Then along comes Avery, you can’t help falling a little in love with this character. He is charming, caring and kind in a way that Hank has never known before. He blows everything that Hank has believed out the window.
In this book we watch Hank grow as a better person due to the laid back nature of Avery. As always this book is well written, with wonderful descriptions. The BDSM scenes are steamy and erotic. I really enjoyed going on this journey with Avery and Hank.
Well done Claire, another fabulous book
Hank Seeley uses rent boys to work out his rage against his ex-lover who left him. Those actions really do not seem to work until the agency sends him Avery Thompson who is definitely not his usual twink. Avery, though, could be just what Hank needs. Avery works hard as a brew master but needs extra cash so he winds up at Hank’s. While there he realizes that Hank needs more control. He is just the man to help him. He sees beneath Hank’s angry surface to the sub in side. As Hank’s life spirals out of control, Avery is there is help him pick up the pieces.
Hank was not all that likeable in the beginning. Avery was cool and in control, even when Hank tried everything to push his buttons. Gradually, Hank began to realize that Avery may have a few points in his corner and maybe, just maybe, he could help him. Avery was older and is trying to get a brewery off its feet. He has no problem doing the same with Hank. Their relationship was contentious in the beginning but filled with lots of attraction. It was fun to watch Hank fall, but did he really? He found himself with Avery’s help. Pick up Turning the Tables and watch as these two fight it out. The journey and the reading are well worth it.
I really enjoyed this read….Hank has redeemed himself. After reading the first book in the series, I can only say I hated Hank, but now I look at him differently. Love Avery. He is so gentle yet firm when Hank needs it. So romantic yet so kinky and sexy. They made a great team and this book had many, many hot moments. Enjoyable read!
I’m thoroughly enjoying this series, Hank was in the first, he was a bully and an awful person but by reading this story I learnt to understand that Hank was lonely and parents who just didn’t care about him. When Avery and Hank met it was life changing for Hank, he was taught to like and eventually love himself. An emotional coaster ride, well written and insightful.
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book for my honest opinions of which I’m under no obligation to do so. Definitely recommend this story.
Hank Seeley. Redemption. Seemingly three words that shouldn’t seem to occupy the same universe when considering the events which unfolded in Games of the Heart/Dangerous Games Book 1. In fact, I nearly believed Ms. Thompson had lost her mind when deciding to make Hank the focus of the second book in this series! I mean, what is there to love, let alone LIKE when it comes to the spoiled, self-centered, manipulative, head-game-playing Hank EM-EFFING Seeley! I almost feel as if a “Bah-Humbug” or a “HURRUMPH” is called for here. But I think my point is made. Hank Seeley isn’t the person one would normally look to for a MC in a M/M romance series. He makes a great big-bad, and foil for our hero Reese, in book 1. But a leading romantic lead and carry a book on his own? Madness!
So, having said all that….my hat is off and I bow deeply to Claire Thompson for taking this on and succeeding to a degree I can only say makes for wonderful story-telling and a heart-warming redemption of Dickensian proportions. I don’t want to give too much away, but for a redemption story to work, the person in need of a soul make-over must experience some life change which helps refocus their world view and understand the gravity of their past callousness and wrong-doing. This occurs. That’s all I’m going to say about it. But that particular plot-point is made so believable and is accomplished in such a way as to further assist the reader in understanding very profoundly how Hank got to be “Hank”—that is the guy described with all those colorful and negative adjectives I threw around at the beginning of this review.
I believe you’ll find yourself rethinking Hank Seeley somewhere mid-book and then rooting for him to get his own HEA. Hank’s outcome here is won through suffering, understanding and finally submitting in the most unexpected, beautiful, meaningful and humbling way. And in talking endlessly about Hank, I certainly don’t mean to short-change Avery Thompson the escort-cum-master brewer and “Dom of dreams” who enters Hank’s lion’s den. Avery soon sees that Hank is spiraling out of control and could use some expert “managing”, then proceeds to start Hank (almost imperceptively) down a path which will ultimately reframe his focus and help him come to terms with what is truly valuable in life; and what his real needs are. With a quiet patience and confidence Avery expertly sets out to take on the beast that is Hank Seeley. How will it all go? Who comes out on top? Getting there is 100% of the joy of this book.
Having seen Hank in the previous book, I knew there was more to him. He wasn’t a villain; he was just a guy with no concept of reality or the consequences of his actions. Lucky for him Avery comes into his life and is nothing like Hank. Avery is Zen, self-sufficient, and a has a joy for life. He also knows exactly how to handle Hank, and bring the truth out of him, and make him understand. The fact they have off-the-charts chemistry really doesn’t hurt the situation one bit!
After reading Dangerous games I really hated Hank and what i thought was impossible happened in this book. Claire Thompson made me like Hank and even feel sorry for the guys.
What I loved about this book was that is showed the real Hank. the lonely and vulnerable Hank and the Hank that finally grew up and took responsibility for his action.
All this happened with the love and guidance of the patient, gentle but firm Avery. I loved them together.
I belong to you….
There is something so incredibly erotic about that sentence that makes the mind stutter and a deep exhale expel from your body. This book is almost a sensory overload to your system as you read. Hank is a character that you love to hate until you stop hating him and just love him. He is sad, lonely, selfish. On a path of destruction until he meets the man who calms his soul and nourishes his mind. This is a beautifully written story.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
We first met Hank Seely in Dangeous Games, Book One. In this new series, Games of the Heart; I loved to hate him. He was used to getting his way by being a bully and throwing money at any problems. Hank was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and had never worked a day in his life. He thought of himself as a Dom in his life and the BDSM clubs he frequented. Really he was a Sub in Doms clothing. Hang on to your seat, Hank is in for the ride of his life when literally the table is turned on him. He never saw this coming.
Hank meets his match in Avery. Avery is a Dominant through and through. He understands the lifestyle and the power exchange that takes place between a Dom and Sub when there is trust. Avery sees Hank for what he is, a scared lonely man, and wants to help him find his way. Avery takes Hank on a journey to finding himself. Does Hank have the courage to submit with grace? Can he overcome the new challenges as his life is turned upside down? Follow Avery’s and Hank’s special journey to find out. This is an amazing book, so please don’t miss out. However, you should read book one in the series first to get the full picture of who Hank is. Claire Thompson you have out done yourself with this new series.