Unleashed is book 2 in the Unmatched Series. The sound of a whip licking the floor should cause her to tremble. The whistle hiss of it cutting the air should tell her to run. The pin-prick kiss of leather should make her wince. These would be normal reactions, but Samantha Hunter couldn’t go back to being normal if she tried. Oleg, her Master, is a king among kings in the BDSM world. He’s broken … world. He’s broken his promise to join two Mafia dynasties in an arranged marriage. Now a woman is dead and he owes a debt. Oleg will keep the woman he loves safe, even if it means placing her in the care of his oldest friend.
Dr. Henri Gerard is an expert with a knife. It’s his own scars that never seem to fade, and he is not alone. Sharing a scene is nothing new for him or his brother Doms of Club Duval. When one is made whole by the perfection of absolute control, the others feel gratified to witness it. But never, not once, have any of them shared a woman’s heart.
Is there room for two Doms to love one submissive? It won’t be easy… good thing Samantha likes things hard.
The Unmatched Series is part of the Love Has No Regrets collection.
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Oh my goodness!!! I thought book 1 was scorching but the author turned it up when I did not know it was possible.
The story and character development got richer. Definitely dark and oh so delicious. Samantha journey exploring herself was beautiful. The sparks and connection between Henri and Samantha was bouncing off the pages.
Omgoodness! Things have certainly been ‘Unleashed’ in more ways than one and now Oleg has unwittingly put them all in danger. The suspense and intrigue continues with more kink, more heat and more exciting twists and turns in this deliciously hot romance. I can’t wait for more!
This and the previous book ‘Unmeasured’ tell Samantha’s fabulous story, a woman who has no fear, who enters the BDSM world and meets 4 men. She ends up with one, and in this volume, she ends up with 2. The writing is fabulous. Not only is there endless steamy and mind-altering sex, but the psychological characteristics of the characters are dealt with realistically and humanely. Everyone in this world is damaged, but they hold the power to heal each other. The stories of each person’s background wind out slowly over both books. These, too, are delicately and humanely handled.
However, it ends with several items hanging on the edge of the cliff! I hope the author puts us out of our suspense soon!
This one is for mature audiences only! If BDSM, menage, or reverse harem are in your list of kinks, then the Unmatched series is going to be right up your alley! We re-join Oleg, Henri and Samantha, and we are taken to on a hot, steamy, SEXY journey. In this type of book, we don’t always get great character development, but Alyssa Turner leaves nothing out. These lovers are so complex and nuanced, and every page leaves you wanting to know what is going to happen next. This is the kind of story that takes you to very unexpected places, and it is hard to tell you much without giving away any spoilers! Check out this 2nd book in the Unmatched series, part of the Love Has No Regrets Collections, which also includes the Polished series and Make Me. Be prepared for graphic, intense scenes! You aren’t going to want to put this one down!
What a cliffhanger!!!!
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
This was my first Alyssa Turner read. It’s the second book in the Unmatched Series and it can be read separately, but it is beneficial to read both instalments! I couldn’t put this book down; I read it in one go. There’s a bit of a mystery going on; the characters are looking for answers. My favorite Samantha moment was when she said something like dude, I got my own money – I loved that part HAHA. It was definitely a fast-paced intriguing read with Oleg’s enigmatic ways and secrets! On a different level, we have the BDSM aspect of the novel. And. That. Is. Very. Steamy. LOL. BDSM stans will love this!
In the end, there is a shocking cliffhanger that will leave you wanting more.
I have not read a bad book from this author yet and this book is no exception! The great plot and character development kept me so engaged throughout the entire book that I had a very hard time putting this book down until the very last page was turned!
Samantha has found the Master of her body and heart in Oleg, but when she is sent away with his brother Dom, Henri, to keep her safe … could her heart be big enough to love two men?
I absolutely loved this book, the relationship between Oleg and Samatha is one of love and devotion, but Oleg has many secrets and a need to keep Samantha safe. This leads to Samatha discovering the desire to help and heal the demanding and arrogant Dr. Henri and making Oleg question the devotion he demands from Samantha.
This book has many ups and downs with scenes of devastating heartache and transcendent joys.
As always Alyssa Turner doesn’t disappoint in her storytelling and hot and steamy scenes.
Wow, another great story from Alyssa Turner. This is the second in the series. You get to know even more about these complex characters. Four Doms want her but she only has one Master. Good thing he’s willing to share. There’s lots of heat along with murder, mystery, romance and love. The details are what keep me reading. I didn’t want to put it down. Couldn’t wait for more. Very well written. Great character development. Will definitely continue to read this author.
This is the second book in the Unmatched Series. The story continues where the first book left off. The storyline is steamy, filled with intrigue, twists and turns, and suspense. Addison Rose, Jack Walters, Adam Riley, and Veronica Lacroix did an amazing job with the narration.
Oleg is a king in the BDSM world and Samantha’s Master. Dr. Henri Gerard is a Master with his brother Doms of Club Duval, and an expert with a knife. Is there room for two Doms to love one submissive? It won’t be easy…. Good thing Samantha likes things hard.
This story was amazing! Alyssa Turner has created a wonderful world with the Masters of Club Duval, Oleg, Henri, Paolo, Alexander, and Ivan. The sex scenes were alluring, hot, sensual, and intense. Samantha is fearless and strong. She gives her Doms a heck of time during her sub training. I think she is as much of a Dom as they are! The Dom brothers are loyal to each other and their bond is unbreakable. They respect and trust each other. I love their friendship/family-type bond and the interactions with each other. This was a story of Samantha’s (Sam’s) continued submission, Oleg’s need to dominate and love her, and Henri’s quest to quell his inner beast. Is it possible for 2 Master Doms to love the same woman? Find out when you listen to this audiobook and enjoy an intense and absorbing journey.
The narration: WOW!!! This was the perfect cast of narrators. They are great in their own right. Together, this ensemble is a force to be reckoned with. Their tone, pacing, pitch, and timing was flawless. This full cast narration did a great job portraying each character, giving them each their own voice and personality. They expertly projected their emotions, making for an immersive, unique and entertaining listening experience. I highly recommend the audio version of this series!
Trigger warning: explicit love scenes involving multiple partners, dom/sub, whipping, knife play with some blood exchange, spankings, flashbacks of abuse, and other BDSM elements.
5 Sizzling Stars!
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5 Stars
This author’s narrative writing style is so absorbing. I was totally reeled-in by Book #1’s account of Samantha and her own uniqueness. I found that reading Unleashed, the 2nd book in the Unmatched Series, was just as engaging. In this installment, the author reveals more about the wealthy “brothers” who own and rule the exclusive Club Duval, and about how their relationships with Samantha are growing just as levels of tension, violence and betrayal from outside sources are growing.
The five men of Club Duval refer to themselves as kings, but in the reality of their world, they are five broken princes. We learn much more about Henri in Book #2. A lot of it is not pretty. I found myself shedding tears for him, but initially I felt a bit leery, a little fearful of him as well, after a surprising decision he came to regarding Vincent, his biological brother. Similarly, Ivan’s dark youthful troubles are recounted. The mens’ stories sadden and even horrify. How they managed to remain human and (for the most part) humane is testament to their inner strengths, but it’s plain they still need healing. Is their devotion to kink revealing in this light? Is this the only way they can experience intimacy? These vignettes inspired gut-wrenching feelings when read. The in-depth development of Turner’s characters grabbed me and just wouldn’t let go. Her ability to reveal flaws and imperfections in human characters, and still keep readers in love with those characters is awesome.
Unleashed was not only a visceral experience, but a very cerebral one as well. Many of the scenes in the book do evoke intensely physical feelings; in particular, the many sizzling hot scenes the author excels at penning. But Turner further enhances the reading experience by exploring the conscious thoughts and intellectual attitudes each character holds about what they are doing and why they want it that way. The reaction Oleg has to the wayward “submission” of his Lionceau, Samantha, allows us to see how thoroughly he is enchanted by her, as he also tries to understand why he—a Master, a Dom—has been mastered by his own enchantment. Or when Oleg tries to justify to himself his “business involvement” with criminals. Is it reality or has he skewed things in his head just enough that it’s easy believe he is not himself a criminal? To keep the tension full-on, a number of twists in Book #2 put various characters at risk for their lives and keep the reader gasping. Like the first book, I could hardly put this one down. I am eagerly awaiting Turner’s next installment, Book #3 – Uncontested!
So much going on here and so intriguing. The characters are complicated and not all is at it seems but through it all you can see feel their devotion to each other. Now a third party is thrown in and it gets even steamier. The story itself however draws you in with the mystery and suspense.
So silly me, I should have read the first book in this series first but you can still follow along without reading unmeasured. There is a lot going on throughout the entire book.
There are quite a few character point of views throughout. There’s the mafia storyline, the bdsm, the couples, the group together, the club & each persons individual life. So you definitely have to pay attention.
I really enjoyed all the storylines. Especially the mafia one. I can’t wait to find out what happens next with that. To say I was shocked by the ending was putting it mildly.
This is a really enjoyable read, with lots of twists and moving parts. If you like the BDSM & multiple partners trope then you will love this read!
I received an arc of this book in return for an honest review.
This is for mature audiences only and really should be read after reading Unmeasured. This book mainly centers around Samantha, Oleg and Henri and their respective families. In Unmeasured, Samantha is introduced into the BDSM lifestyle and is mainly claimed by Oleg. In Unleashed, Oleg sends Samantha to Canada with Henri in an attempt to protect her from his enemies, however this action draws Samantha closer to Henri and she begins to feel torn. Oleg then takes her from Canada to her parents in upstate New York while he goes to live in Brooklyn and set up his new business ventures. In trying to protect her, Oleg may inadvertently be alienating her. When Samantha’s brother returns home, she figures out that he is part of a threesome and it gets her to thinking. Then tragedy strikes in more ways than just one and boundaries get redefined. Will all the relationships survive? Can a person really love and be devoted to more than one person? Why is it so hard to admit the truth of one’s feelings and actions?
I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first one and I am looking forward to reading more when the third one comes out.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. This is the second book in the Unmatched series. I was waiting to see how Samantha, Oleg and the King’s story would continue. Now there is someone trying to kill people at the club. Oleg is sure that it’s personal and that Samantha may be targeted also. There are so many details and developments in this book that I reread parts to make sure that I caught it all. Oleg once again has surprised me. You will learn even more about him in this book. When Samantha goes to Quebec there is a whole other situation to arise that didn’t surprise me to much. There is plenty in this book that kept me turning the pages. I enjoyed all of the intrigue, drama, mystery, love, lust and steam. I don’t want to put spoilers in this review, so pick up the book because I highly recommend continuing their story. Can’t wait to read more from Alyssa. I ended up pre-ordering this book also for my library because you should always support good authors.