Hadley and Ryder are awesome! Hadley is the daughter of a senator and is enamored by her dad's bodyguard. She's been chasing after him for a year. And he's been avoiding her as best as possible but he is slipping fast because he can't get her out of his head. This was a wild ride of a story. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next. There is so much action and drama it's great. This series just keeps getting better and better. All the secrets are beginning to come together in each book of the series. Can not wait for Gabe's story next and finally tie everything together. I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

The Delight

Ryder's story is probably the last one I really wanted. He turns out to be a complex guy, but really I am not sure his character needed that level. While the author feels Hadley's actions were wild, I felt they were actions made by a woman coping with something no one wanted to address. In general this delighted me to allow two damaged souls to find each other and start the healing process.

Review

So this series is about the four Dominants' Council men that control the four big BDSM/Sex Clubs in town. While I thought this series would be more focused around BDSM, please note that it isn't. In fact, each story moves us away from that genre. While there is some mild BDSM like tying her down, it doesn't delve in deep.

So each of the four is being taken down for love, while in the background someone is spying on them and they aren't sure why or for what end. Micah fell in love with a young and upcoming realtor who was hiding secrets that she was Micah's best friend's little sister in Bound Beneath His Pain. Next came Darius, the older brother re-kindling a love affair he broke off years ago in Tied to His Betrayal. And then there were two: Ryder and Gabe. Now I will admit I am wanting Gabe's story more than ever, but I had to stick with Ryder for now.

Ryder has a family he loves, but he was focused on his military career and afterwards the security firm he built from the ground up. One man helped him above all others, Senator Winters. Senator Winters has been a mentor, best friend and father figure all wrapped up in one, but now someone is threatening him and his family. Ryder feels he is connected, but also starts to see things about the one woman he can't have, Senator Winters' daughter, Hadley. Getting involved with her is a big mistake, but he can't fight the attraction any longer.

Hadley is the beloved daughter of a Senator. While as a child she walked up to Ryder and proclaimed they would be married one day. Something Ryder never believed or cared. A tragic accident in her teens leaves her emotionally scarred. So scarred she has turned to BDSM to make herself feel again. Now a sex tape has shown up with her in a very compromising position that could end her father's career.

You guessed it! Ryder to the rescue. Now he is faced with coming to terms with what he feels and what he should do instead. Being Hadley's bodyguard comes with troubles and benefits.

I struggled to understand why Ryder was so hesitant to fall for Hadley. He had the Senator's blessing, the desire to fuck her and the common sense to like her for her. He pushes her away to the point it starts to really hurt Hadley, then goes in gung ho like he deserves it. Protection is in his soul and he does a good job of trying to protect Hadley. When he learns of what she went through as a teen, he tries in a way to heal her, which seemed half-assed at best.

Hadley for her part seemed spoiled rotten. Not that I didn't like her, but whooo to be a rich kid of a lawyer/politician who covered up everything. One thing he didn't do was figure out she never quite healed emotionally. While I don't judge what she did to get through as it wasn't bad, she was just a little reckless in what she gets caught doing to help herself. Something every submissive should not do of course.

This isn't a long story, so I won't go on and on about it. I just want to say I am not sure I like the tone of this series as if the men know better and must fix everything. There is some suspense that felt a little corny, but for the plot it was needed. The suspense isn't something you will right away know about because you aren't introduced to them until it's in motion.

Overall, this was a good story with some plot holes that left me feeling let down. The lovemaking was passionate, the love needed some tending too and the suspense needed to be flushed out more.

This is the third book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. This book has the right amount of suspense and hot and steamy scenes. I was hooked from the first page, I just couldn't put this book down till I'd finished. it. This book has amazing, well developed characters, you will fall in love with. I cant wait to read more from this author. in the future.
Highly recommended
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Loved this book. Two consenting adults having some kinky sex. No one is forced into kink and that is why I liked it.

Fantastic read! Very fast paced, so much suspense that it will keep you on the edge of your seat. This has been an amazing series so far and this one does not disappoint. Ryder and Hadley are so perfect together, they make for an exciting and hot couple. This has quickly become my favorite of the series.

Restrained Under His Duty is the third book in Dirty Little Secrets Series.

First of all Stacey Kennedy is an amazing writer. Once you read one of her books you hooked.


Ryder Blackwood is San Francisco's sexy owner of Blackwood Security. He's also the bodyguard for Senator Winters. Being Senator Winters bodyguard has made things hard for him as far as when it comes to Hadley Winters. Ryder has always made sure his loyalty was to Senator Winters. Even though he had feelings for Hadley.

Hadley Winters who loves controls has always wanted Ryder Blackwood since she was little. No matter how hard she tried to get Ryder to even give her the time or day. He always pushed her away. No matter what Hadley wasn't gonna give up.

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I like Stacey Kennedy, and I like this series. I was looking forward to this one...and as a book, it did not disappoint, but as a part of the series, I wanted more of the rest of the men, and more resolution in the situation with the bug in the bar that was revealed in the previous book. I felt there was a lot of build up on that situation that was not fully developed in this book.

That said, the attraction and the chemistry with Hadley and Ryder was wonderful, it was hot, and it was compelling. I loved the idea that the stop to them being together was Ryder and that, ironically, her father really had no issue with it (don't worry, happens really early) and you know almost immediately that it is his sense of duty (hence the title) that is causing any issues with them being together.

The writing was strong, as was the pacing around the relationship. There were parts that I felt were cut out too early, but this was around the bug, and the issues that were brought up in the other books.

For the relationship, the chemistry, and the story of Hadley and Ryder, I totally recommend this book...but if you are looking for a lot of forward momentum in the other story, there is not a lot in this one. It is not totally ignored, but it feels like a lot less of a focus than it was in the earlier books.

I do recommend this book.

Restrained Under His Duty by Stacey Kennedy.......This was an amazing book that held my attention all the way through. It was like being on a roller coaster with all the ups and downs. I loved seeing Ryder and Hadley's story unfold. Stacey Kennedy know how to pull the readers into the story. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.

This third book in the Dirty Little Secrets series, Restrained Under His a Duty, really knocked my socks off, I have to say. The plot for this series created by Stacey Kennedy is both intriguing and fascinating, and the characters just jump right off the page. They are real, raw, and unapologetically flawed in all the best ways, and they draw you completely into a story filled with lust, love, loyalty, and betrayal. I was hooked on this story from page one and remained riveted to the last word written. I simply could not get enough of this book! I, quite literally, could not put it down. I very highly recommend this book and the entire series, and I can't wait to see what happens in the last book, Cuffed By His Charm.

This was an absolutely amazing intense, exciting, intriguing read with passion, lies, betrayal, blackmail, secrets and twists and turns that keep you rivited to your seat. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book I highly recommend to read this book it's a must read you so won't be disappointed.

These characters have become like friends, and I am always excited to reconnect with them in the next title. While the men may have made up the DC once upon a time, anymore they are the ones who are whipped. ;-) This most recent installment does not disappoint. I had been eagerly waiting for Ryder and Hadley's story since the first title in the series. I thoroughly enjoyed diving in and seeing what happened when a man who refused to shirk his duty and a woman who wouldn't give up on what she wants combust together. I can't wait for the next title and hope to finally solve the missing pieces of the puzzle and meet the woman who will capture Gabe's heart.

This third book in the Dirty Little Secrets series, Restrained Under His a Duty, really knocked my socks off, I have to say. The plot for this series created by Stacey Kennedy is both intriguing and fascinating, and the characters just jump right off the page. They are real, raw, and unapologetically flawed in all the best ways, and they draw you completely into a story filled with lust, love, loyalty, and betrayal. I was hooked on this story from page one and remained riveted to the last word written. I simply could not get enough of this book! I, quite literally, could not put it down. I very highly recommend this book and the entire series, and I can't wait to see what happens in the last book, Cuffed By His Charm.

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Stacey Kennedy is my go-to author when I need something down right dirty. Her Club Sin series sucked me into a world I knew nothing about and fell in love instantly with each story she wrote. The Dirty Little Secrets series did the exact same thing! Even though this book can be read as a standalone it is highly suggested to read the first two in order to get the full affect from each of the characters’ and their back stories.

The characters were written amazingly well and readers can connect with them instantly. Ryder is a wealthy security bussiness owner who takes his work quite seriously. He has an alpha/dominant personality like all Mrs. Kennedy’s beautifully written men, but it doen’t overpower his sense of self. It’s there in the background..you can see it and feel it, but there’s so much more to him than that. Even so, his alpha tendencies want to come out when his client’s daughter, Hadley, is around.

Hadley is wild as she is beautiful and she’s loved Ryder ever since she was a little girl. She isn’t your usual innocent heroine who falls for the player….no….Hadley is her own woman and is in touch with her desires. She knows what she wants and she’s never been afraid to voice it or go out and get it. I think that is why I loved Hadley so much…she wasn’t my usual type of heroine, but Stacey made me fall in love with her all the same! And the chemistry between Ryder and Hadley is smoking hot, in true Stacey Kennedy fashion! I swear, ya’ll won’t be disappointed at all! I had to stop and fan myself a few times because I swear I felt as if I was on fire! That’s how hot this book is!

The overall storyline is more than just an erotic romance, it’s shrouded in drama and mystery. The plot went deeper than the two main characters finding love…it was about political overtaking, kidnapping, blackmail, and loads of corruption. This book had me hooked from page one and I devoured. Stacey Kennedy left me wanting more!!

4.25 STARS

“Restrained Under His Duty” is book #3 in author Stacey Kennedy’s Dirty Little Secrets series. While each book in this series can be read as a standalone, elements of this story have been introduced in the preceding books, so reading the entire series is recommended for greater insight and enjoyment.

Privately, Ryder Blackwood is part of the Dominant’s Council that helps to oversee the four BDSM sex clubs that he and his friends own in San Francisco. Publicly, he provides security for a prominent Senator. For years, Ryder has harbored feelings for the Senator’s daughter, Hadley Winters. And for years, Ryder has fought against acting on his attraction for Hadley. But when Hadley becomes a pawn in a blackmailing scheme aimed at hurting the Senator, the situation brings Ryder and Hadley closer together. Before long, their mutual attraction intensifies, and their relationship really starts to heat up!

Right from the very start, the story pulled me in, and it never let me go. The push and pull between Ryder and Hadley was addicting, and the sexual chemistry between the pair had me craving more. With twists and turns sprinkled throughout, the storyline was completely enthralling. A perfect blend of sex, romance, and suspense, “Restrained Under His Duty” is a great addition to this series.

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I'm in love with this series! It has just the right amount of mystery, excitement and crazy good sex scenes.

Let's not forget these hot alpha males of the Council, I loved each and every story about them and I can't wait for the next one.

This time it was Ryder's turn, he always seemed so controlled and cold, but in this book we see him loose a bit of that while he crumbles under Hadley's feet.

He feels he has a duty towards her father and that tortures him through the whole book, but we know that an attraction as strong as theirs can't be stopped and he is loosing the battle against his mind.

Hadley knows she has wanted him since she was young, he is everything she needs and nothing will get in her way of getting him. She has demons of her own and she needs Ryder to save her; it's a challenge he can't resist, once he truly sees her there's no turning back.

They are fighting together against a common enemy and at the same time trying to figure out how they feel about each other.

The book is full of thrilling and suspenseful moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat, I couldn't put the book down.

This is the third book in this series by Stacey Kennedy. I have read each of the other books as well. The premise of this series is that four men who were Dominants and billionaires, each bought sex clubs in California. As each of the stories has come about, the men all fall in love and give up their sex club. So far, 3 of the men have been featured. There is some suspense in these books and although the storyline was good, I have to say I was not emotionally involved in this plot. It has a political background as a central theme but I had a hard time getting into the story. I usually love and feel emotionally involved in all of Ms Kennedy's books, and it could just be my frame of mind, but this story did not grab me as the others have. This is just to say though, I am looking forward to Gage's book which is the next in this series. Thanks as always to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this for an honest review.

Stacey Kennedy has become a go-to name where BDSM romance is concerned. Her heroes radiate dominance and her heroines are their perfect submissives. The four Doms of the Dominants Council embody all that we fans of the genre have come to love and crave. The first two books of the series left us hot and bothered, this third book is no exception. Ryder Blackwood, the domineering bodyguard/security expert finally gives into his deep dark desires and what is left is a sensual and thrilling novel.

Ryder Blackwood has not only been trying to figure out the name behind all the tabloid news that has been targeting him and his three best friends and fellow dominants, but he has also been trying to keep his long time mentor/friend/client Senator Gary Winters' daughter Hadley out of trouble and out of the tabloids. It seems that the princess keeps on getting herself into trouble. Of the sexual variety. And not the vanilla kind either. Hadley Winters has a penchant for BDSM. And even though Ryder has tried to keep his eyes and hands of the sassy blonde he just can't seem to ignore the sparks that seem to be flying whenever they are close. And when a blackmailer sends a sex video to Hadley threatening to release it if her father doesn't resign, the only person she can turn to is Ryder.

Hadley Winters has been trying to get Ryder's attention ever since she was a young girl. Determined to make him see her as more than the Senator's daughter, she has done everything. But when her reckless games make her the target of a big political conspiracy, she has no other choice but to reign herself in and listen to reason. At least now she is on Ryder's radar. And with danger never too far behind, they find themselves in more heat than they expected. Both in the bedroom and out of it ;)

Another hot addition to this sultry series. It seems that Gabe's story is going to be the last book of the series. I am really going to be sorry to see this series end. I really hope that Kennedy will have more BDSM series in store for us!

'Restrained Under His Duty' by Stacey Kennedy is book Three in the "Dirty Little Secrets" series. This is the story of Ryder Blackwood and Hadley Winters. This can be a standalone book and it does have its HEA, but the total series has an underlining story that are related.
Ryder is a Senator's Head of Security who has been in love it seems with his daughter Hadley, but has kept his distance. Then Ryder is sent a scandalous threatening photo of Hadley in an underground sex club. Ryder and some of his friends have a secret business in a Sex Club. Which lately the Sex Club have been targeted and someone has been spying on them. Now Ryder goes forward to help protect Hadley and the Senator. Hadley feels that Ryder is everything she has been looking. I loved these two together! This was a fast past, hot enjoyable read! Another great story by Ms. Kennedy!
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I really enjoyed this one! It's very well written and the characters are intriguing. The sex is seriously hot and the twists and turns in the story kept things interesting. There's also a nice pace to the story making it one you don't want to miss.

Ryder Blackwood never realized that providing security for a very public senator could bring so much trouble with it. Trouble in the name of Hadley Winters, the senators daughter. He tries to stifle the attraction he feels when it comes to Hadley but some things are too strong to ignore. As their relationship begins to form they found themselves in so very dangerous situations and Hadley has to depend on Ryder for more than she ever imagined.