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Wicked Embrace

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First... i didnt realize this was book 2, but the author did a good job filling in those gaps. I really enjoyed this story. This was a very emotional, beautifully written, suspenseful, steamy, contemporary romance, i enjoyed it very much and definitely going back to read the first book.

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DNF 80%
I read that i could read this as a standalone, and it did not feel like it espesially at the start. But then alot of things started and happend and i did not feel connected with the characters so it was sort of hard to follow or care about the characters and story.

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Great book!

Sara and Tom are in this committed, heated relationship. Both come with baggage - for her it is her ex, Josh as well as a dance career that she is trying to revive. Tom, a former soldier, has issues with alcohol as well as an ex of his own..

The seeming idyllic couple has a great passionate love, but they must learn to trust.

This book has it all - mystery, love, romance and well developed characters.

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Its a well detailed written story, but I recommend resding the first book too.
Sara and Tom is a couple with fire and lots of history. The book describes their struggles, explaines what have happens in the past. I wasn't able to put the books aside as I was caught by the story. Its a MUST READ for me.

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I had been waiting for this book since the first one came out. What an emotional whirlwind. This was suspenseful and swoon-worthy. Full review to come.

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I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

This is a new author to me and this is part of a series
I haven't read the first book but this did not spoil it for me

I found the book absorbing. Loved the characters and found myself swept away with the story
Must now make sure I read the others in the series - can't wait!

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Great romantic and suspenseful. Loved the characters and their stories. Very good read! She is a author worth reading.

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I didn't read the first book in the series, but it didn't make a difference. I was able to completely submerge myself into this story without reading the first book. I feel like the author did a really good job of merging the last book into the present one, so I don't feel like I missed anything.
Tom and Sara's past relationships ended badly, they were not looking for a new relationship. But they have such amazing chemistry they can't help falling for each other. Sara is a mix of sweet and submissive, Tom is full-on Alpha with his possessive and protective ways. They make a sweet, sexy pair. I loved them together and this book!


ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

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This book is part of a duet, but can be read as a stand alone. However fair warning once you read this you will want to read the first. This story was just as enjoyable as the first book.

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This had me hooked from the first page. It was a great story from a brilliant writer; you should definitely check this one out.

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I was grateful to receive a free copy of Wicked Embrace in exchange for an honest review. I was fortunate enough to see this was book #2 before I started. I cashed in my digital credits to read Wicked Dance first, and was so glad I did. Wicked Dance was an awesome book, and I read it cover to cover without putting it down.

Wicked Embrace was definitely a good read, but for me I enjoy the couple meeting, and the chemistry building at the beginning of the relationship which was found in the first book. By the time Wicked Dance began, Sara and Tom were well past the "honeymoon" phase of the relationship, and were dealing with the really heavy issues that plague couples. All good stuff, but I really enjoyed the first book better.

I would definitely recommend these books to friends and family.

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This is book two and though I did not read the first one you are brought into the story at the very beginning. Besides the passion that is shown through the hot scenes between Tom and Sara, you also are told what took place in the first book. Both Sara and Tom are dealing with their own personal losses and tragedies.
When they leave the city to go to Tom’s brother's wedding this seems to be the trigger for Tom. He is faced with his past and comes into contact with two people from his past that caused painful memories for him. Instead of looking at he now has Sara, he turns to the bottle and relapses. When they return to the city she goes back to her apartment and then someone from her past arrives wanting forgiveness. Tom sees something and believes the worst.
Here the story takes another turn when she becomes into danger and Tom must decide what to do? This last part of the book went by fast and was okay. I really liked the epilogue that was a nice touch. Overall a good book and good characters.

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3 stars
Wicked Embrace is a suspenseful romance that often times focuses on the erotic side of love but for the most part it's not the main focus.
The problem for me going into this book is I had no idea that it was the second book in an established romantic relationship so when the book literally starts with sex and no kind of context it was all a bit confusing.
The book gradually tries to re-establish story links to the previous book and things we've learnt about the characters, Sara and Tom before but even by the end it wasn't entirely clear to me what had happened in the first book. It also felt like random characters were briefly introduced towards the end of this book just to wrap up what happened in the previous one.
A lot of sex happened at the start and the end of the book but the middle was more tame which was preferable as I wasn't really a fan of how the scenes were written. Overall I did get sucked into the book towards the middle but I had to persevere to get there.
Personally I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone that hasn't read the first one as I don't feel like it's as stand alone as it could be.
Thanks to Netgalley.com and The Wild Rose Press, Inc for allowing me the chance to read this ARC copy.

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Romance ups and downs with jealous ex partners. Misunderstanding and raunchy sex scenes. Definitely not a mild book but compulsive reading.

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I would definitely give this read a 4.5 Stars!
Although I haven't read the first book, Wicked Dance, it was easy for me to submerge myself into this read. The author does an amazing job tying the past and present together, where it was easy for me to comprehend the past of the characters without reading the first book.
Because Tom and Sara's last relationships with their past lovers had ended on a bitter note, their insecurities have defiantly carried into this one. You can see it, and understand it in both characters as the story moves along. But their chemistry was off the charts, Sara is sweet, strong and submissive only when she needs to be, Tom is full on Alpha with his possessive and protective ways. Those two definitely had a love/respect kind of a relationship, leaving their walls to crumble little at a time, making them vulnerable to each other in order to heal. I was rooting for their happy ending and I couldn't of read a better one for sure with how their future turned out!.
This was the first book I have read by Olivia Boothe and it will not be the last.

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Complementary copy given for honest review and opinion.
So this book has one page of story for every six pages of sex. I was working hard to figure out the plot with so much detailed focus on the physical part.

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What a great continuation of Sara & Tom's story. After getiting my ARC for this book, I went and bought Book 1 to read first. I will admit that I probably like Book 1 just a little bit more than Book 2 - but Book 2 was not a disappointment. A steamy romance, with characters that you cant help but fall in love with and get invested in. A new author for me that I will look for again. Thank you NetGalley for my ARC

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I didn't realize that this was "Second book" to a duet. So I was able to find book one and I am so glad I had book two. I would have lost my mind waiting.

We know the main characters are torn apart in book one and we were unsure what would happen with these two. This book checked all the marks for me. It has a little bit of suspense and angst. The drama will keep you stuck to this book. The characters were phenomenal and I loved the ending we got. The prologue was an added bonus to make me love the HEA!!!

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Wicked Embrace is the 2nd book in the Chronicles of a Dancing Heart series. This story picks up right where the first book leaves.

This book, in my opinion, can be read as a stand-alone novel instead of in a series. It is quite nice to know the backstory from the first book, but if you pick this up without knowing it's in a series the Author does quite an excellent job tying different story lines together for you to read without disruption.

When you meet Tom and Sara it's a very hot and heavy scene which will definitely set the outline for how the book will go. Definitely expect a lot of sexy scenes that will definitely leave you steamy. The author does an excellent job in describing not just the steamy scenes but all opinions and feelings in depth. You can almost feel like you are Tom or Sara in certain situations.

I definitely give this book 5 stars because from chapter one I was hooked on the book and it was such a page turner for me I completed it in one weekend. I felt like I could devour the whole series if it was in front of me.

This is definitely a good read with a twist that will leave you in awe!

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An emotional romantic suspense story that is the conclusion to Tom and Sara’s story. It is beautiful. It is heartbreaking. It is an amazing book! I loved it.

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