Windy City- The complete 5 book seriesFive friends, one city- unlimited chances for love. Join Jessica, Kelly, Alex, Erin and Ryder as they find their happily ever afters in this five book series. Friends to lovers, forbidden fruit, knight in shining armor– this series has it all! Hidden HeartJessica has counted herself out of the rat race of love. She’s content to keep herself securely … to keep herself securely fashioned in her steady box. Safe job, great friends, and no romance. But when she meets Royce, he threatens to blow a hole through the thick wall she’s hidden hearself behind. He’s determined to break through and capture her hidden heart.
Secured Heart
Kelly has been waiting for her knight in shining armor to ride in on his white horse and rescue her from her ordinary life. But he’s taking his sweet time. Taking matters into her own hands, she dives into a world she’s unprepared for. Kendrick has never seen a woman more impulsive than Kelly. She wants everything, and she wants it now. And damn if he doesn’t want to be the one to give it to her. But there’s more at play here than boy meets girl. Bad men linger in the shadows where fears are hidden and doubts hover. Can they pull together to secure a future or will the darkness tear them apart?
Indebted Heart
Alyssa Sanders is on her way to Chicago for a fresh start. No stranger to bad luck, she keeps her expectations low. What she’s not expecting is to find her severely dominant, extremely attractive boss is also the son of a close friend. Alyssa’s never been good at relationships. But Alex is easy to be with, even when he’s being overprotective and bossy. So when he tells her he wants more than friendship can she put aside her fears of failures and give them a real try?
Liberated Heart
As a devoted fiance with a house in the ‘burbs and friends she trusts with her life, Erin Stamper is living the dream. When her fiance announces he’s in love with another woman, her world is shattered. With so much sudden turmoil in her life, Erin decides to stop being the practical, dependable, and vanilla person she has always been and looks to explore this new world.
Dominant Bradley Sorenson promises to show her everything she wants to see, and more. But as she begins to find contentment in her true self, she receives a letter which starts a chain of blackmail that could ultimately end her new relationship.
Daddy’s Heart
Samantha’s starting over, this time in Chicago, and she needs a place to crash when she gets there. Luckily a family friend is hooking her up with a spare room.
The catch? The room is in the apartment of an insanely hot guy. To make matters worse, he has every mannerism of a Daddy Dom that sets her imagination ablaze.
Ryder doesn’t mind giving up his spare room to help out a friend. But, his friend didn’t explain how attractive Samantha was, or how easily Ryder would become consumed with her.
She’s a friend of a friend- making her completely off limits.
But, there’s a past catching up to her, and he’s going to be certain she stays safe.
He’ll take care of Sammy and give her everything she needs. More importantly, with his stern ways, he’ll give her everything she deserves.
Each book is completely stand alone.
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Hidden heart
This actually was the first book I have ever read by Measha Stone and I haven’t looked back since. This book introduces Jessica and her friends and it focuses on her relationship with Royce.
It is a well written book with an easy flow to it. Royce guides Jessica with her first steps into a relationship with D/s elements. It is. It is very light on the D/s scale and a great book for readers who want to dip their toes in romance with BDSM elements and a wonderful book overall.
Royce and Jessica are both very likeable character and there are a lot of things about Jessica that I identified with. It was wonderful to see how their relationship evolved.
Secured Heart
The first time I read this book I didn’t really like Kelly. She got on my nerves for some reason, but reading this book a few years later I realise I really like Kelly. I understand her and the way she reacts much better. I like her “wild’ side.
She and Kendrick make a great couple. They really balance each other out and they bring out the best in each other.
it is well written book with a wonderful flowing writing style and not to mention pretty steamy. My kindle was smoking while reading.
Indebted Heart
The third book in the series and I keep repeating myself but these books are great. They are well written and not the mention hot.
What I love about Measha Stone’s writing is that her characters are so complex and developed. She puts a lot of detail and thought into the motives of the characters and their relationships. And her characters are likeable and not perfect which makes it easy to relate to.
Alyssa kinda broke my heart. She was a lot stronger and capable then she gave herself credit for. Loved how Alex took care of her and supported her in her dreams. I did wanted to smack Alex in the head for not telling everyone about the club. What was he thinking.
Liberated Heart
I really loved reading this series, but this is my favorite of the series. It is well written with great characters and Measha Stone made sure to show the characters intentions and feelings. And not to mention hot.
I loved Bradley. He knows what he wants and isn’t ashamed of his desires. He is strict, but fair and I loved how he got Erin so well. He got her better after a day then her friends who have known her for years.
Erin’s journey was beautiful to read.
Daddies Heart
Book 5 in the Windy City series, but the focus is on a new couple who are not part of the close circle of friends in the previous books.
I felt this book was okay. For me the background story was just a bit over the top and I could have done without it and instead have the focus on the couple and their relationship. And for two people who are familiar in the lifestyle I did miss a conversation about safeword and limits.
I did like how Ryder encouraged Sam to go after her dreams and loved her intelligence. And his taking care of Sam, which was really needed, because she didn’t seem to have that may lifeskills.
HIDDEN HEART
This story takes you on a slow-burn journey from not-even-friends, to a full blown D/s relationship.
While Royce is not your rule-obsessed Dom, he is still strict and very inventive.
And Jessica, hm… , her walls are so well fortified that she is isolated behind them.
The slow steps Royce has to take to make her realize what both of them want, need, are tantalizingly seductive.
SECURED HEART
To unwind from grading papers Kelly has a night out and a drink. Unfortunately that one drink almost has disastrous consequences. But, enter a rescuing knight! Kendrick! Ex cop, current security at a BDSM club. True to his dominant nature and his inclination as a Dom, he just packs up Kelly and takes her to a safe place. His home!
The story unfurling from then on is one of searching and finding, not only a fulfilling relationship, but also of friendship, and love.
INDEBTED HEART
This story shows how much damage a neglectful childhood can do to a person.
Alyssa packs up her meager belongings after her mother dies and moves to the city.
Convinced her education is only good enough for waitressing, she follows the recommendation of a friend and applies for a job at a BDSM club, balancing trays and customers egos.
The sparks start flying the minute the owner of the club sees her.
But being a submissive and a stubborn survivor make for stormy times ahead. Add to that a Dom falling hard and fast, feelings of unworthiness, a meddling poser, helpful friends, and you have another love story in the making.
LIBERATED HEART
Now we find out why Erin has been absent from the Friday-gatherings lately.
And all the friends try to treat the fragile woman with great care after her loss.
But when she finally gathers her flagging self-worth and stomps into Top Floor seeking answers, she stumbles into Bradley; part owner of the establishment and full time Dom.
At first it seems those two couldn’t be farther apart on the kink-scale but, it turns out they are not opposites at all, but two perfectly fitting puzzle pieces.
He is demanding and strict and she is strong and devoted.
It is fascinating to tag along on their sizzling journey through ups and downs, and dangerous moments until the inevitable conclusion.
DADDY’S HEART
It’s just for a few weeks he said.
Until she finds a job, he said. And my mother is staying at my apartment so I don’t have room. And she’s the sister of a friend. So, automatic hands-off.
You know what they say about best laid plans!
Big, burly carpenter Ryder lets Samantha stay at his place, in his spare room. The circle of friends around the Top Floor people consist mostly of Doms and subs. And Ryder is the very picture of a Daddy. Samantha on the other hand hasn’t had much luck being a little.
But, living in close proximity makes one thing clear; those two are made for each other. They just don’t know it, or believe it yet.
Of course there is a rather serious hiccup before they realize that this is not just for a couple weeks but for ever after.
Sweet, steamy, cuddly!
All 5 star reads = 25 star series. I read each of these books individually and loved each and every one. The characters will take root in your imagination; and from the very first book in the series, you will find yourself looking forward to how each character will find and convince their perfect match that they belong to each other. Yes, obstacles and sizzling times abound; but you will find yourself reading straight through because you just can’t force yourself to put it down. Fabulous read!
Wow this is such an amazing set of books!!!
– Jessica and Royce are such compelling characters that they drag you with them through their journey of
exploration!
– I loved Kelly and Kendricks roller coaster ride! This was a breath taking read! Intense, sexy and thrilling!
– Alex and Alyssa is wonderfully written and is full of the emotional ups and downs of life. This is a delightful
kinky romance!
– I loved following Bradley and Erin’s budding dynamic! Such a wonderful emotion filled read!
– Sammy and Ryder are well written characters with great depth and their chemistry was off the charts. The
story is loving and sexy with some unexpected turns and real life grit thrown in which really pulls at your
emotions. Not just a great DD/LG story but a wonderful kinky romance.
Off the charts hotness in both romance and kink, you will really be giving yourself a treating by reading this book, it will give you hours of wonderful, hot, loving, kinky romance!!
Loved it!
Highly recommended!!
This is an awesome box set which consist of the following novels: –
#1 Hidden Heart
#2 Secured Heart
#3 Indebted Heart
#4 Liberated Heart
#5 Daddy’s Heart
Each novel is a standalone and about different couples. I was totally intrigued and hooked throughout, and I highly recommend this gifted authors’ work for all readers as she never disappoints her readers.
Hidden Heart
I loved Royce from the start except for one fact. He hide a secret from Jessica that would come back to hurt his relationship he was building with Jessica. As for Jessica, I know she had been hurt numerous times in the past but her struggle to accept love from anyone was a bummer. She held herself from everyone, including her friends to a certain extent. When Royce starts worming his way into her life, she pushes back but eventually accepts a relationship , with conditions, with him. It was one of those books where I didn’t want to put it down because I knew something was going to happen. When the secret Royce has been keeping from her shows up, she runs!! Will this tear them apart for good or will they be able to reconnect? Even though Jessica bugged me, this is still a story that I loved. Just get the book and read it for yourself. It’s one I will eventually be adding to my bookshelves in print!
Secured Heart
She’s looking for the man of her dreams. He isn’t looking for anyone special. When Kendrick ends up helping Kelly from what could have been a dangerous situation, the attraction starts. He’s intrigued and so was she. this was a wonderful story and I fell in love with the characters. Kelly tended to behave a bit childish at times but that didn’t stop me for liking her. This second book in Measha Stone’s Windy City series and I”m eagerly waiting for the next one. Do yourself a favor and pick this up when it comes out!
Indebted Heart
In the third book, it’s Alex and Alyssa’s turn. She’s had a horrible childhood that left her doubting herself at every turn. The only bright spot in her young life was the man who almost hooked up with her mother but turned out to be someone who took care of her in the best way he could. Little did she know that he had a son who turns out to be Alex. And while in previous books, we see a care free Alex, in this book, we find out he has problems also. I’ll be honest, there were times I wanted to reach through the book and slap each of them upside the head. She keeps secrets from him and he keeps things from her and they find out how damaging that can be. Will they be able to stay together? What happens when Alex says things that instantly hurt Alyssa? I think this has been my favorite so far and I can’t wait to read the next book.
Liberated Heart
I think out of the four stories in this series, so far, this is my favorite. Erin has had her world turned upside down and decides to spice things up. She runs into Bradley, who is part owner in the club she has went too. Even though he is a very strict dominant, I felt he still had a tender side to him, especially with Erin. I loved how he helped her discover herself. The story was intense, emotional and had all the feels for me!! Loved it!!!
Daddy’s Heart
Out of the 5 Windy City books, this one has to be my favorite. I loved the characters so much. Ryder is a strict but fun Daddy Dom and Samantha is a little who tries to keep that side of her hidden. When she has to stay with Ryder, the snark in her comes out and at times she is a hot mess. Ryder doesn’t want to get involved but the pull to her is impossible to resist. He takes her in hand and helps her through times when she needs correction but Samantha is hiding something from Ryder. When danger from her past pays a visit, can Ryder protect her or will she keep trying to protect him? The banter between these two was so good and you can feel the emotions growing stronger as the story goes on. I would LOVE to see Samantha’s brother get a story, just a short one because I felt so bad for him!! Great book!
I had reviewed each book as it came out but with this box set, you will get all the emotions and all the feels. I still loved each and every book in this series.
Every single book in this collection is amazing. I can’t really say that one is better than the other because I loved every single one of them equally. Measha does amazing job with each and every single one of these books. If you haven’t started this collection yet you should guaranteed to be an awesome Read from beginning to end.