Enticing Kane / Beckoning Liam (Club Tales 2 & 4) by Delta James-reviews

Enticing Kane
Club Tales #2
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, BDSM, romantic suspense

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 21, 2024

Two experts. One mission. A game they never expected to play.

Dr. Margaret Dillon never imagined her passion for archaeology would lead her into the heart of danger. At a remote Syrian dig site, she unearths a discovery that could rewrite history—but she also attracts the attention of those who would kill to possess it.

Cerberus operative and former Marine sniper Kane Chaplin, is assigned to protect Maggie from the threat gathering around her.

From the moment they meet, sparks fly—both from their clashing wills and undeniable attraction. But as local militias close in and the true stakes of their mission are revealed, Maggie and Kane are thrust into a race against time.

As danger looms Maggie and Kane must trust each other like never before. Together, they must protect a discovery that could change the world—if they can survive long enough to do so.

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REVIEW: ENTICING KANE is the second instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult CLUB TALES erotic, romantic suspense series. This is archeologist Dr. Margaret ‘Maggie’ Dillon, and former US Marine sniper turn Cerberus operative Kane Chaplin’s story line. ENTICING KANE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary. There is a slight sci-fi trope to this particular instalment.

NOTE: The backdrop of the series is a Dom/sub club and lifestyle choice but is not the main focus of the story.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Maggie and Kane) ENTICING KANE follows the building relationship between Maggie and Kane as Kane is contracted to protect our heroine on her latest archeology dig in Syria. Upon his retirement from the US military, Kane Chaplin was approached by the black ops/ intelligence group known as Cerberus, and with it, comes the opportunities to continue the work he loved the most but his latest assignment is to protect our story line heroine in the face of rogue militia men determined to take control, as Maggie and her team uncover an artifact that could change the world.

The world building focuses on the archeological dig in Syria, a dig that uncovers an ancient artifact that is purported to have immense powers. As Maggie and her team begin their search, a rogue militia unit lead by a former US Colonel, takes aim at our story line couple

The relationship between Maggie and Kane begins as an assignment but quickly turns into something more. Separated from the team after a cave in, our couple find themselves growing closer in the face of the unknown. Determined to protect Maggie, Kane finds himself falling for a woman he was hired to protect. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense.

We are introduced to Maggie’s brother Matt, team member Sara Gray, former SAS commando and CEO of Cerberus Robert Fitzwallace, and Colone John Carter.

ENTICING KANE is a story of betrayal, greed, determination and protection. The fast paced premise is intriguing and entertaining but felt a little rushed; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are dynamic and charismatic.

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BECKONING LIAM
Club Tales 4
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, BDSM, romantic suspense

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 20, 2024

He’s a jaded spy. She’s a brilliant linguist. Together, they’ll face a storm of bullets and desire.

Dr. Rebecca “Becks” Ashworth has a gift for languages that few can rival. As an Oxford linguistics professor and freelance translator for the world’s top intelligence agencies, she’s accustomed to solving puzzles. But when she deciphers a fragment of a message in an obscure dialect, a message hinting at a catastrophic terrorist plot, she becomes a target herself.

Liam O’Shea, a disillusioned MI6 operative, now working for Cerberus, thinks his latest assignment is protect linguistics professor Becks Ashworth, whose code-breaking skills have made her a target. He’s unprepared for the brilliant and headstrong woman who challenges his every move, he finds himself stirred by emotions he’s long kept buried.

Their alliance is uneasy, their attraction undeniable. Forced into the shadows, they race across Europe. With a terrorist on their trail and a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, they must stay one step ahead of ruthless assassins and shadowy organizations.

Time is running out. The attack is imminent. Liam and Becks must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice for duty, truth, and a chance at love.

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REVIEW: BECKONING LIAM is the fourth instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult CLUB TALES dark, erotic, BDSM romantic suspense series. This is professor Dr. Rebecca ‘Becks Ashworth, and former MI6 and Cerberus security specialist Liam O’Shea’s story line. BECKONING LIAM can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including BDSM scenarios, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Liam and Becks) BECKONING LIAM focuses on the protection of our story heroine. Having quit as an agent of MI6 Liam O’Shea quickly found a home with a security firm known as Cerberus. His latest assignment places him in direct conflict with one of his subs, Professor Becks Ashworth, a woman who stirs something inside. Becks is a linguistics professor but as a translator for several intelligence agencies, Becks stumbled upon some dangerous information, information that has now placed a target on our heroine’s back by a deadly terrorist organization

The world building focuses on betrayal and espionage. Tired of the inconsistencies with MI6, Liam looks towards the future with Cerberus but not everything is as it appears to be when Liam encounters a former friend, playing a game for the other side. With Becks as his partner and sub, Liam finds himself on a cross continent journey searching for the truth.

The relationship between Becks and Liam begins as a Dom/sub arrangement that will become something else when Liam is assigned to protect our story line heroine but Becks claims she doesn’t want help, help that will be needed in only a matter of time. The BDSM and $ex scenes are intimate.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic. We are reintroduced to Cerberus commander Robert Fitzwallace; Liam’s former MI6 mentor Marcus Hawthorne, as well as Russian agent Andrei Sokolov.

BECKONING LIAM is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, espionage and terrorism, acceptance and love. The fast paced, action packed premise is riveting; the romance is provocative; the characters are determined and dynamic. BECKONING LIAM ends on a HEA for now-the bad guys are still on the run.

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