Waiting for The Madam (VIP #2)

M. Robinson's second book in the VIP Series cannot come out soon enough!! Goodreads states that it will be out in May. Here is a review about the first book, VIP.

Sebastian had it all for the most part, even his wife Julia. He protected and loved Julia since he was a child and fate brought them together....or did it tear them apart?

There is another part of this story....Olivia. She is Julia's sister and she also means something very dear to Sebastian. You will have to read the story to learn more about her. Be prepared...

Enter Ysabelle coming from a different background, living in situations Sebastian would never understand. Ysabelle worked and lived for one person; herself. She was beautiful and used her body to be successful as a VIP. 

There is a reason why Ysabelle and Sebastian have a universal pull towards each other. What happens when you think your life is complete and then you find there is a missing piece you never knew existed or that you thought was already gone....

Ysabelle understands...
"I’ll never be the one he lays next to every night…
I’ll never be the one that he makes love to time after time…
I’ll never be the one he plans a future with…
I’ll never be the one he grows old with…
I’ll never be the one he comes home to…
And I’ll never be the one that he says ‘I love you’ to… I’m the whore, the escort, the mistress, the prostitute, it doesn’t matter what way you say it…I’m the other fucking woman.
I’ll always be second place."

I have to wonder as the reader who really was second place...also does that matter in love?

**Spoiler**

This is a hot love story that is very thought provoking. At times you are confused and unsure which character to love and care about more. Sometimes you don't know what the real happy ending should or will be. Also, I have a hard times like characters that cheat, and this story will have you considering your own biases.  I would suggest this book to people who like a little dark and a lot of hot. 

Come on M. Robinson I can't wait for the next book!!

-S2

Quotes from my favorite books...

“It was heartfelt, it was heartbreaking. It was extreme joy, it was bone-crushing grief. It was fiery hot, it was icy-cold. It was true love sprouting... it was true love dying.

It's like we were both trying to hold onto something that was slipping through our fingers, and we didn't understand why.” 
― S.C. Stephens, Thoughtless

“I’m sorry. I was going to be stoic, and say nothing for as long as you wanted me, but then we made love… and I’ve, I’ve never had that… and I just can’t go back to who I was before. I want you and only you and I can’t bear the thought of sharing you. I’m sorry.” He looked down sadly. “I want to be with you the right way – in the open. I want to walk into Pete’s with you on my arm. I want to kiss you every time I see you, no matter who’s looking. I want to make love to you without fear of someone finding out. I want to fall asleep with you in my arms every night. I don’t want to feel guilty about something that makes me feel so… whole. I’m sorry, Kiera, but I’m asking you to choose.”
― S.C. Stephens, Thoughtless

“We've made a beautiful mess of things lately, haven't we?" He flashed that sexy crooked smile at me, which made my heart flutter.

"But it's our crazy story," "It's been ours, only ours. There's been a lot of romance, sometimes way too much drama..." "very memorable comedy, a few pulse-racing action scenes..."

"We've also had our fair share of suspense and raw terror, and unfortunately gut-wrenching heartache too."

"I think we've covered it all, everything except fo being captured by aliens!"

"But through it all you've loved me unconditionally, and I know how fortunate I am to have your love. I don't want to live without you, not for one more minute, not for one more second. I want to spend the rest of my days living my story with you...only you."

"It is here that I fell in love with you"

"And as fate would have it, it is here that I humbly kneel before you and ask you to be my wife.”
― Tina Reber, Love Unscripted

“Used"

You don't see me
Blind to the real me
I'm not who you think I should be
But I can't be someone I'm not
I'll try to be who you need,
what you need,
I fail again
tear me, cut me make me bleed
If it opens your heart to me
Just don't leave me with nothing
less than nothing
Like the last time
use me
It's better than existing without you

~Sed's lyrics”
― Olivia Cunning, Rock Hard

“There is something perverse about more then enough. When we have more, it is never enough. It is always somewhere out there, just out of reach. The more we acquire, the more elusive enough becomes.”
― Aleatha Romig, Consequences

“He was the kind of guy that made a woman want to rip his shirt open and watch the buttons scatter along with her inhibitions.”
― Sylvia Day, Bared to You

“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.”
― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars

“Shhh. Just listen. You, of all people. Listen to what Im saying. This...tonight...is the most wonderful thing you could have done for me. What you have told me, what you have done in bringing me here...knowing that, somehow, from that complete arse, I was at the start of this, you managed to salvage something to love is astonishing to me. But...I need it to end here. No more chair. No more pneumonia. No more burning limbs. No more pain and tiredness and waking up every morning already wishing it was over. When we get back, I am still going to go to Switzerland. And if you do love me, Clark, as you say you do, the thing that would make me happier than anything is if you would come with me. So I'm asking you - if you feel the things you say you feel - then do it. Be with me. Give me the end I'm hoping for.”
― Jojo Moyes, Me Before You



Hope these quotes made you think of some of the best moments in some of my favorite books...
-S2

Letting Go (Surrender Trilogy, #1) - Maya Banks

I always enjoy reading a good book from Maya Banks. Maya Banks knows how to write a story that includes a great love story with a lot of yummy dominance! 

In this story, our main character Joss is trying to mend her heart after losing her husband who is one of the loves' of her life (Carson). Her husband's best friend Dash, has always been there for her and hiding his devotion for her for many years. Joss is searching for sexual Dominance and is ready to find that missing piece for her life. After saying her final goodbyes she is ready start her journey. 

Dash finds his love at a club that is devoted to the darker sides of desire. He decides that he is ready to claim what he has wanted for himself for too long....Joss. 

**The reader will also be introduced to several other characters that will open the door into their stories!

Brace yourself for this sexy tale with several ups and downs. Sometimes the past cannot just be the past and will this couple be able to let go of what they need to in order to be one? 

4 Stars! I cannot wait for the next series...

-S2

Series or One and Done

I absolutly love reading series as I enjoy following the characters throughtout their journey and I am always wondering what happens next.  I also enjoy series that follow other characters from the inital book.  The only downside to series is waiting for the next book to come out.  I often find myself wishing that the authors could relase them in a bulk pack right away, however, I understand the business side and the need to build anticipation.  Here's a list of series that I have read recently and have enjoyed.

The Mitchell Family Series by Jennifer Floor

         

One Night With Sole Regret Series by Olivia Cunning

           

There are many more books planned in this series!!!

Fast Track Series by Erin McCarthy

      

Rock Chick Series by Kristen Ashley

       

The Secret Series by Jessica Sorensen

    

The Coincidence Series by Jessica Sorensen

     

Beautifully Broken by Courtney Cole

  

Please note that there are books from each of these series that have not been released yet, as I said, building anticipation!  Also, I am always looking for new series to read, suggestions welcomed!

S1

Truth

-S2