A mysteriously erotic page-turner!
I was so entranced that I did not put it down until I finished it, which is surprising, considering its around 400 pages. Now, beware it is part of a series and ends on a cliffhanger. But it just was so much fun!
I did not expect to enjoy Follow me Darkly as I did. Upon first notice I adored the cover, I thought it was sleek and sexy without being in your face. And the writing was lovely and deeply absorbing.
I liked that we followed Skye's point of view instead of Braden's. That way, we never really know what his thoughts are about the whole situation, making the atmosphere even more sensual. It made me want to know more about him.
The romance between them did play more of a secondary role in this first book, focusing primarily on their sexual encounters, which I wouldn't consider BDSM at the moment. Although, I'm confident the tone of the sequel will be way darker.
It certainly was an addicting story about control and possession. I can't wait to read more about Braden and Skye in Follow Me Under. Their relationship was intensely consuming, both for them and me, I'm sure.

Braden and Skye have chemistry! This book was great. Dark and erotic are definitely 2 words I would use. Braden isn't looking for anyhting but a sexual relationship with Skye along way I feel his obsessions speaks bounds on how he really feels. Now we wait for the second!!

This was my first book by Helen Hardt and it made me an instant fan of hers because of how well-written it was. I have always been curious about her books, especially the Steel Brothers saga. Well, now I will be interested in reading more from her! Follow Me Darkly was an incredibly sexy, sometimes mysterious, and erotic story about a young woman who finds freedom in relinquishing control. It's a little dark and the characters do dabble in some bondage, but I don't consider it BDSM. Braden and Skye are both really interesting characters and I want to see how their relationship will play out in the end. I was surprised that the book was entirely in Skye's POV. Braden was such a mysterious character and his refusal to tell Skye what happened to him in the past has both Skye and readers wanting more.

Although the romance does play a second role in Skye and Braden's relationship, it is obvious that they are incredibly attracted to each other and Braden's non-commitment to relationships was a rather big flag to me. I wonder why... The sexual encounters between the two, in my opinion, was the star and main focal point of the story. Braden is obsessed with Skye and I feel like there is more to him than meets the eye. I was completely fine with the romance not being front and center because I feel like Hardt will eventually dive deeper into that aspect in the next book. The book does not end with a cliffhanger but we do get "promises" being made by Skye and Braden. There are still a lot of questions that need to be answered and it certainly left me wanting more, but for now, I am content with the ending.

In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read more about Braden and Skye in Follow Me Under . Their relationship was all-consuming and passionate. Braden was such a mysterious character and there is definitely darkness to him that we haven't begun to even scratch the surface to. Skye is equally obsessed with him as well and I liked that about her. For those of you who love to read dark romance and books like Fifty Shades of Grey, I highly recommend this book.

Sexy, edgy, a little bit dark. Follow Me Darkly was a well written book that kept me engaged right from the start. Throw in some drama for good measure and you won’t be sorry you picked up this book. I loved it.

I read Helen Hardt a long time ago but I haven’t kept up with all of her series much for some reason because I enjoyed what I did read. For Follow Me Darkly, I was hooked from the first moment I laid eyes on this book, and I knew I just had to have it. The cover is beautiful and the synopsis sounded so good. Hardt writes in a way that keeps you wanting more and her characters are amazingly well developed. I really enjoyed everything this book had to offer. It was also a pretty quick read for me, which I appreciated.

Skye was very easy to connect with. She’s just an ordinary girl from Kansas who has big hopes and dreams for her future. She’s down-to-earth and completely the type of person I see me having as a friend. Throughout the book we see her war with herself on wanting control and submission all at the same time and I feel as if Hardt really captivated that way of thinking. I understood it and was able to see why Skye made the choices she made. I didn’t feel as if she was a push over or lacked a backbone at all; on the contrary she made it abundantly clear on her feelings and what she able to put up with. This made her a top A heroine in my eyes.

Braden, for me, was your typical billionaire. He wants control, he has more money than God, and he devastatingly handsome. (There’s really only so many ways you can play out this character type.) I did enjoy how he was domineering only in certain situations and seemed to like Skye’s need for control *ahem* outside of the bedroom. They fit together really well.

The storyline was pretty good and kept me wanting to know more. The characters were easy to relate to and likable, and the ending kind of shocked me a little. Overall, Hardt’s Follow Me Darkly was sensual, captivating, and enjoyable all the way through. If you’re looking for something that’s quick to read and has loads of steaminess then this book is definitely for you!

Thank you Entangled for the digital ARC. The views and opinions I have expressed here are solely my own and are in no way a representation of the views and opinions of the author, publisher, and/or distributor.

This is the first book that I have read by this author. I enjoyed the writing style. It kept the book interesting and it flowed well. The main characters are Braden and Skye. Braden is a self made billionaire and Skye is a photographer We get to see a glimpse into Braden life but not much. Just enough to keep you curious and waiting for more insight. The intensity between the two starts to heat up by the end of the book. This is book one in the series - not a standalone book. A good read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is book one in the Follow me Series. Skye is a Kansas girl who loves photography and is working as a assistant. She works for a hotel arises Named Addison who is a social media influencer. Brandan is a billionaire and someone from Addisons past. Brandan meets Skye and wants her instantly. The chemistry between these two is incredible. This was definitely a sexy burning up the pages book. I am Looking forward to the next book in the series.

While the promise of this book was really interesting, the writing style was good to read... the execution was unfortunately not doing it for me.

It’s a lot of the typical 50 shades vibes without proper depth and development for my taste. Especially the first part of this book had me rolling my eyes so many times.

From time to time I was really enjoying it thanks to the writing style that was, as I said, good to read but I just couldn’t fully connect and lose myself to this story in the end unfortunately.

I did really like how the steamy romance went more darker towards the end and I have to say though that I’m still quite curious to see how the story continues in the next installment but I’m not sure yet if I’ll actually pick it up then.

Overall this book had lesser positives than ‘negatives’ for me which I’m really sad about seeing it started off as such a fast paced read.

<i>Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an arc of this book. My opinions on this book are entirely my own and not influenced by the fact that I got a review copy</I>

Follow Me Darkly is an edgy and provocative adult romance that will leave you blushing, begging for more, and craving the truth to secrets in the book. Helen Hardt is one of my favorite authors and did not disappoint.

The story follows Skye Manning, a photographer, and assistant to social media influencer Addison Ames, as she enters into a public relationship with sexy billionaire, Braden Black. They meet after he posts some telling comments on Addie's Instagram. Braden is one of Boston's most eligible bachelors and is actually one of her celebrity crushes. That same day, they are out to dinner and he is making her a proposition that she can't refuse.

Everything about this relationship is unexpected yet I couldn't help but be intrigued by their fiery chemistry. Within the first few chapters, I was surprised because it was so much more than just a billionaire romance. Skye is twenty-four years old and working for her superficial boss in the hopes of making her photography dreams come true. Braden is thirty-five years old and is a self-made made billionaire. He has worked hard, never forgotten his roots, and dominating. They might be different in so many ways, but one thing they both crave in their life is control. So, when Braden tells her that he wants to take her to his bedroom she doesn't know how to react.

They both give in to their desires and Helen Hardt writes some scorching sensual scenes. If you think he is controlling in his business ventures, then you have another thing to learn because he requires control in the bedroom. Skye also needs control but is finding it more difficult to say no to Braden.

I love Braden and Skye and love that there is so much to these characters, especially Braden. From the beginning, Addie warns Skye about Braden. Why is he so dangerous? Skye asks Braden and others for the truth but no one opens up with her. Will we ever find out the truth? If Skye doesn't, will she continue to be in a relationship with Braden?

I am such a fan of Helen's writing because it always captivates me! This one was no different in doing that but it was so much better because it was suspenseful and intriguing. Braden is an enigma. You can never expect what or how he will act. Skye challenges everything that he is and that's what makes their relationship so appealing. No one expected this playboy billionaire and Kansas photographer to be together but seeing them together in person or in a photo explains so much. Their attraction and need are undeniable.

I give Follow Me Darkly 5 stars. It is a sexy and mysterious page-turner that you won't be able to put it down. Braden Black will soon become your next favorite book boyfriend. The book did end in a bit of a cliffhanger, so I can't wait for more! Helen Hardt nailed it and has another 5 star read to add to her collection.