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STRIPPING A STEELE
AUTHOR: Elizabeth
Knox
PUBLICATION DATE: February
11, 2018
GENRE: Adult,
Contemporary, Romantic Suspense
SYNOPSIS:
Christian There were only three things I cared about: women, money and booze. That is, until saw Selena Jacobson, a goddess in the flesh if I've ever seen one. I wanted her from the very first second that I laid my eyes on her. Something carnal inside me flipped a switch, and I knew she would be mine. When life threw us both a big curveball, I made her mine, in every way possible. Every dark desire inside me came to life, and I'll be damned if anyone takes her away from me.
MY REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐ (3.5 STARS)SYNOPSIS:
Christian There were only three things I cared about: women, money and booze. That is, until saw Selena Jacobson, a goddess in the flesh if I've ever seen one. I wanted her from the very first second that I laid my eyes on her. Something carnal inside me flipped a switch, and I knew she would be mine. When life threw us both a big curveball, I made her mine, in every way possible. Every dark desire inside me came to life, and I'll be damned if anyone takes her away from me.
Selena Christian Steele was nothing but an arrogant prick; one that I
tried to stay away from. Tried and failed. Dammit to hell, I liked a lot of
things about Christian that I would never admit. When we lost my parents, one
to death and another to abandonment, I became the bread-winner, and, for a
time, I just want to feel irresponsible. Christian makes me feel in ways I
never thought possible and not just between the sheets.
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Selena Jacobson
had to grow up quickly. She missed out
on her teenage years and gave up all hopes, dreams and aspirations of running
and becoming a bar owner. Her mother
left when she was seventeen and has not been heard from since. Her father died one year ago of cancer. Since then, she has been working two jobs
that barely keep her family afloat. The
mortgage is past due and stress is high.
She works both as a secretary by day and a stripper by night. Dancing as Star, she feels what she does not during
the day. She feels powerful, sensual and
in control.
Christian Steele, one of three brothers that
own Steele Enterprises, is know by the media as a playboy. They see what he wants them to. But underneath the façade, he enjoys his work
as an enforcer with ties to the mafia.
He is lethal both in the business world as well as his private
life. Christian is demanding and
high-handed.
The first time these two met was at a high-end art
exhibit. There was a spark and they
wined and dined and danced. But, when
Selena finds out who he really is, she disappears without a trace. Months later Christian finds her again while
having meeting a strip bar to discuss transporting guns with Matteo Varca, an
errand boy for the Italian mafia. He’s
got her in his sights and this time, he will NOT let her go.
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I enjoyed reading this book it is the second in
a series. Although I believe this can be
read as a standalone, I believe more enjoyment would be had if both were read
because there are tie-ins to characters from the first book. Stripping a Steele was well written and
intriguing but left the following loose ends that I wish would have been
tied.
During the book, there is a question
about Christian’s paternity but it is never resolved.
It is also stated in the book from
Christian’s character: “I have to wonder
if anyone ever will see me for who I am, monsters and all” I don’t believe
this was fully explored. We know he is an enforcer and so do his brothers so it’s
unclear, for me, what monsters and all entails.
The last is the hatred Selena has for
her mother. Although understandable, I
believe this should have been resolved one way or another.
With those small critics out of the way, I must
say the author wrote Selena’s character beautifully. She was portrayed as a woman who does not
bemoan her life. A wonderfully strong character who has given up everything to
take care of her family and keep them together.
Becoming a “surrogate mom” to her brother and sisters. She is depicted as a fighter and even though
she keeps taking blows, she keeps getting back up. Just when you think she’s a cute little
kitten, the claws come out and you hear her roar. Although I was completely heartbroken for
Selena when she is attacked, she is so strong.
Christian although dominant, cocky, controlling
and self-assured, is exactly what Selena needs.
She needs someone she can lean on and trust and from the very first, he
was her rock. My heart completely melted
when he helps her after a traumatizing event.
He cares for her and puts her first.
This is the first time in her life that someone has done that. She is his Queen. He is willing to do whatever is necessary to
keep her safe. I believe the following
quote from the book sums up his feelings for her perfectly: “I will never give up on her. I will always fight for what she and I can
be, until my last dying breath.”
To me this story is about learning that it’s ok
to stay down and trust someone to fight for you. To understand you do not need to be an island
onto yourself, alone.
I adored this book and would love to read
another instalment. Please note that
this book does have triggers and is a dark read. This book was received as an ARC from the
author. All thoughts and opinions are
my own.
AUTHOR
Elizabeth is a new author who writes suspenseful romance books. She loves the MC and Mob genre, always offering a twist in her work. She was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and currently still lives in Maryland.
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