Another episode in this series. I must admit that this wasn't my favourite combination. I loved Dane, Lan and Cooper but Alea just didn't connect with me. The episodes on the island just seemed to go a bit too smoothly or if she was in 'her happy place' while there, her transition back to real life went a bit too smoothly. Sure there was a drama, but only regarding a certain aspect of the situation. And, I never actually saw the scene where Alea opened up and shared with her men. Considering that all parties considered it important that honesty was involved in the relationship it just didn't ring true to me.

(maybe it happened after the timeframe of the story but I would have liked to at least have seen a reference to it) ( )

Not much of a surprise but still enjoyable. ( )

Not much of a surprise but still enjoyable. ( )

This is Princess Alea al Mussad’s story. She was introduced in THEIR VIRGIN CONCUBINE. Alea is the cousin of Talib, Rafe and Kade. We were also introduced to the men that will win her heart, Dane, Cooper, and Landon. This story picks up shortly after THEIR VIRGIN CONCUBINE. Alea is emotionally scarred after being kidnapped and brutalized. She is a very compassionate and loving woman but she is having trouble getting past her past. She wants the three men that have been her guards but she just can’t believe that they want her. I was glad that she finally found her confidence and the strength to move past what happen and make a better life. There were times that I wanted to shake her and tell her to move on.

The three men that fall in love with Alea have their own problems. Each one has his own insecurities. Dane’s family and ex-wife disowned him because he is a Dom. This weighs on him throughout the story until at the end Alea finally convinces him that she loves what he needs. Landon is an illegitimate ex-solider that has had to make his own way in life. He has never really had a family or anyone to love him. He also thinks that he isn't all that smart. Landon is the most patient with Alea. Cooper is part of a big, loving family and he is the peacemaker of the group. He is also a flirt and a joker. But he worries were he will fit into the group that will become a family. The three men finally make up their minds to pursue Alea and not let her run any further. The time that the three send on a deserted topical island helps three form a unit.

This is a fun story that reads very quickly. The characters are lovable and caring. The men are alpha males that know how to take care of the one that they love. There is also a villain that is wicked and sociopath. I suspected who the villain was early on but that did distract from the book. This is a very light domination and submission story. There is a little spanking, a few toys but there isn't any bondage. I enjoy both of these writers and the stories that they write. This is a good addition to this series and I look forward to each new book. ( )