My ferocious little beast of a dog just bit the biggest movie star in the world… up everything for me.
The relentless paparazzi that pursues him threaten to blow up my carefully constructed new life, but that’s the least of our problems after I learn the huge secret he’s kept from me.
Flynn would do anything to protect me—and us—but would he kill for me?
Virtuous, Valorous and Victorious are a trilogy, with cliffhanger endings in Virtuous and Valorous. Books 4-7 in the series are all standalone stories with NO cliffhangers. :-)more
This is book one in the Quantum series. Marie Force is one of my go-to authors when I’m looking for an entertaining read with engaging characters and a good story. The Quantum series is her exploration into a more risqué style than she is known for. I wasn’t too sure about starting this series since it does deal with the BDSM lifestyle, which is not my cuppa. However, I decided to give the series a whirl because I trusted Ms Force to approach it with her typical style. I’m pleased to say that is just what she did. While there are references to BDSM it is more as an aside, a setting, a circumstance…not the point of the story. Virtuous is more about the development of the relationship between Flynn and Natalie than anything else. There truly is little of the BDSM scene other than referencing it. There is a lot of backstory in Virtuous and it does end on a cliffhanger. It’s fast-paced and would be totally unbelievable in real life, but in the book world, it works.
I’m speechless – my first book by this author-
I do not give a lot of 5 star reviews . A story has to honestly bring fourth every gauntlet of my emotions and leave me breathless. Virtuous did that and so much more. I have actually purchased the series before writing my review. So much real emotion, and such intricate detail , each scene left me feeling a part of it. It is written from both perspectives – which I felt made the connection even stronger . I did receive the first book free, couldn’t even tell you honestly from which club, though I think it might have been book bub. But it did not sway my feelings about this story in any way. The love scenes are beautifully written , not wam bam here we go again . They are encompassing both emotionally and physically . A 5 star read !
Although I’m a softie when it comes to commercial, movies and book I wasn’t expecting how Natalie’s assault and her surviving would touch me. I love how Flynn’s friends rally around Nat even thought not all feel she is the right woman for him. Very emotional and well crafted. I can’t wait to read book 2 to see how Flynn and Natalie move forward.
I loved this story. The characters were refreshingly unique. It was so much better than I expected. It’s not a dom story, it’s a love story. A story definitely worth reading.
I recommend this book and the entire Quantum series.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the steamy New York film production and BDSM based novel Virtuous: Natalie and Flynn part 1 in the 8 novel collection Quantum Boxed Set: The Complete Series by Marie Force and this review was given freely.
A whirlwind romance with dark undertones of abuse, terminal cancer, BDSM and the invasiveness of the paparazzi. Former Nebraskan teen rage victim April with her dog Fluff rebuilds her life as NY third grade school teacher Natalie Bryant until an an unfortunate first meeting with acclaimed film star Flynn Godfrey leads to a sweet and steamy romance complicated by secrets from both of their pasts and Natalie’s secret revealed by the paparazzi.
This book is very entertaining. It does go a little far with the sexual then I prefer and a little far fetched is exceptance but it was still a compelling read.
So here we meet Natalie and Flynn. Flynn being a hottest movie star in the world, meets accidentally Natalie, a shy woman with surprisingly jaw dropping past that no woman should endure. And so a fairy tale has begun and hold on to your seats, it is going to be a bit bumpy ride. I absolutely loved this story and characters. I loved how Flynn fell in head over heals in love with Natalie immediately. He was at crossroads because of his and his friends lifestyle in BDSM community. And knowing Natalie’s past he felt like he has to choose between the two. And so we all can guess which he chose but the way he got to that decision is the process of this story. Marie Force really has a talent in telling her characters’ stories. Even with BDSM subject, she touched the basics of it and left it there. Definitely worth reading and listening.
This is a cliffhanger. I don’t do cliffhangers well, but I would still recommend this book while complaining about the cliffy. Also Natalie has been raped in the past. In this book it’s talked about but I think the next books will explore that more.
This is the first book I have read by Marie Force. It was a good start for me to the series with good characters. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Who wouldn’t want to date the gorgeous Flynn Godfrey, the most famous movie star in the world?
Natalie Bryant, that’s who. A woman who feels she’s irrevocably broken and has a deeply buried past.
Will Flynn’s fascination and association with Natalie make her secret public?
Will Natalie finally be able to trust and love? With Flynn she gets a loving family, something she gave up at 15.
This is a re-read of Virtuous for me. I think I love it more the second time around. Flynn Godfrey is the quintessential book boyfriend. He’s gorgeous, successful, talented, driven, rich and loving. The way he cares for Natalie is absolutely captivating. Natalie’s tragic past and feeling of being broken make her very identifiable. Her inner strength and beauty shine through and make her extremely likeable.
It was a pretty good conclusion. There was a lot more going on in this one than the other two books in the series. Man was Flynn obsessed with Natalie’s booty. I feel like half the book is just about that and getting things up in there. Other than that, I’m glad I finally got this off of my tbr list.
This is the first book that she has written that would be labeled as erotica. It is not her usual style of writing. It may offend some of her loyal readers.
Loved this series so much, I bought every book and would love the author to write more in the series!
Soooo good!
Good read for a book 1!
Every book in this series is a must read
Very erotic loved the bdsm theme
Liked the characters.
I am a fan of Marie Force & have Read Many of her books. She doesn’t disappoint here either. Her characters are always identifiable with both ordinary & extraordinary problems which you can relate to on some level. Read this book in a matter of 2 or 3 days and was already looking forward to the next one.