HER SUBMISSION (Dirtier Duet #2) by Lisa Renee Jones-Review & Excerpt Tour
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 23, 2019
The second and final book in the Dirtier Duet by Lisa Renee Jones.
Abbie swore that she was done with rich, powerful men. They’ve hurt her. They’ve hurt her mother, who she will do anything to protect. She’s done playing the submissive. She’s ready to fight back.
The problem is that Gabe Maxwell is one of those rich, powerful men and he refuses to be ignored. He’s in her path and she can’t seem to steer clear of him. He wants her. She wants him. But it’s not that simple.
There is more to her story, more than Gabe knows, but then, there is more to Gabe’s story than Abbie knows, too.
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REVIEW: HER SUBMISSION is the second and final instalment in Lisa Renee Jones’ contemporary, adult DIRTIER DUET erotic, romance duet focusing on attorneys Gabe Maxwell, and Abigail ‘ Abbie’ Tanner. The DIRTIER DUET is a spin-off from the author’s DIRTY RICH series. As per Lisa’s style of writing there is a slight cross-over with the Tall, Dark And Deadly series, and the appearance of Walker Security, as well as several characters from the author’s Dirty Rich series. HER SUBMISSION should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events of book one-HIS DEMAND.
NOTE: If you have not read book one HIS DEMAND, there may be some spoilers in my review.
Told from three first person points of view (Gabe, Abbie, and Gabe’s brother Reid) HER SUBMISSION picks up immediately after the events and cliff-hanger of book one HIS DEMAND in which our couple are rapidly discovering that not everything is going according to plan. From murder to betrayal and vengeance; power and control Gabe and Abbie find themselves pulled into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, a game in which our couple have been targeted for who they are, and what they know. Desperate to protect the man with whom she is falling in love Abbie struggles with the direction of Gabe’s plans, and the investigation meant to reveal who is behind the threats to Gabe and Abbie’s lives, as well as the threats against the people they love.
HER SUBMISSION is a character driven, erotic, intense and suspense filled story line of family and friendships; secrets and deception; power and wealth. Lisa Renee Jones pulls the reader into a sexy, spicy and fateful tale of love, lust and longing. My only issue is the identity of the killer- a little disappointing and unsatisfactory reveal.
Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one HIS DEMAND.
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Reviewed by Sandy
NOTE: The excerpt is intended for mature readers 18+ due to strong language and content.
“More,” I say, twisting my hands in his T-shirt. “More of you, Gabe. All of you.”
He slides his hands under my leggings, palming my backside I left bare in the rush to take out Dexter. “More doesn’t get you a nice, funny guy, Abbie.”
“Thank fuck for that. Show me. Stop hiding. Stop trying to be only what you think I want, Gabe. Stop trying to be less than you are because that makes us less than we can be.”
“And if you can’t handle who I am?”
I’m on fire now, poking the bear and I can’t hold back. “And you’re afraid to find out. Is fear all I make you feel?”
His mouth suddenly crashes down on mine once more, his tongue pressing past my teeth, his kiss demanding, angry. He’s pissed. At me. At himself, I think, and that’s what I want to know. That’s the part of him I want to understand, I want to demand he show me.
“Get undressed,” he orders, setting me back from him, crossing his arms in front of that broad perfect chest of his.
My chin lifts in defiance, in refusal to allow him to intimidate me. Maybe he wants me to think he’s a monster like Kenneth. Maybe that should even piss me off but it doesn’t. It challenges me.
I pull my shirt over my head and toss it aside. “See?” I say. “Sometimes I even follow orders.” I unhook my bra, shrugging it away, exposing my naked breasts, the cold air puckering my nipples. “I must be very, very afraid of you.” I toe off my shoes and peel away my leggings, no panties to fret with. I’m not wearing any. Naked now but for socks, I’m not messing with, I close the small space between us and stand in front of him. “Or maybe I was right. You’re the one who’s afraid.”
He catches my hip and drags me to him. “You’re playing with fire.”
“Stop warning me away and pulling me back. Choose, Gabe. All in, remember? Or is that code for only if it’s me?”
His jaw clenches, his gaze lowering, raking over my naked breasts, and I can’t explain it, but I’m more naked right now, in this moment, with this man, than I’ve ever been before.
“All in, Abbie. That’s what you want? That’s what you’ll get.” He backs me up and presses my hands on the bar behind me and at my sides. He shackles my hips, and pulls me forward, forcing me to use them to hold myself up. “Keep your hands there,” he orders. “If you move them, I’ll punish you.”
Heat rushes through me but there is no fear. I don’t fear this man the way I feared Kenneth. I will never fear Gabe. I damn sure don’t fear the thick bulge of his erection pressing against my belly. “Punish me?” I challenge. “How would you punish me, Gabe?”
“You still haven’t been properly spanked, now have Abbie?”
“You spanked me, remember?”
“That was a love pat, remember? A spanking” he adds, most likely for effect, as he’s watching me with hooded eyes. “My hands on your pretty little ass. My cock buried inside you while I make it burn.”
His hand on my ass.
Spanking me.
His eyes lower to my mouth, linger with a promise of a kiss I crave but that doesn’t come, his gaze lifting with his own challenge. “Are you scared now?”
“If that’s the goal, it’s safe to say that you failed. I’m pretty sure what’s going on with me right now, can not be described as fear. Are you scared?”
I expect him to laugh or balk but he doesn’t. He leans in close, his lips at my ear, “From the day I met you, baby. From the day I met you.” He pulls back to look at me, blue eyes lit up and like fires in a forest, they burn a path through me. “And you’re right. I am pushing you. Right here. Right now. Don’t move.”
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series.
In addition to the success of Lisa’s INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa is also the author of the bestselling the bestselling DIRTY MONEY and WHITE LIES series. And will be publishing the first book in her Lilah Love suspense series with Amazon Publishing in March 2018.
Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.
Very nice review, Sandy. Looks like an interesting story.
Terrific review, Sandy. I like the premise of this duet.
Wonderful review, thanks Sandy. Congratulations to Lisa Renee Jones
Thanks for the great review and excerpt.
Great review and excerpt, thanks Sandy. Congrats to LRJ on the new release.
Another wonderful review, thanks for the great excerpt.
Great review, Sandy. Sounds like a good story line.
very nice review, sandy. sounds like a good story.
Looks great, thanks for the excerpt Sandy.
Another great review, Sandy. I enjoy Lisa’s romance suspense books.