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Follow Me Always

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I really enjoyed this introduction into this world and I just couldn’t get enough of it. I just so thoroughly enjoyed meeting these new characters and getting to go on their journey. I will most definitely be reading more wonderful books from this author.

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The conclusion of the Follow Me trilogy from Skye's POV. There are additional books in this series but they are from his POV.

Will Braden Black finally tell Skye what his hard limit is and why? Will he open up and tell her what really happened to his mom? A man who has yet to put anyone before him will discover that the one thing he might give completely of himself is to Skye. Will she be there to accept what he has to offer? Will the secrets push them apart?

Blackmail, stalking, scorned women, and jealous associates threaten to take the powerful Mr. Black down. Both have pasts full of secrets and pain, will they allow themselves to work through the trauma so they can fully love and be loved?

Skye will discover that she truly has the power to have anything she wants and the payoff this time is far greater than likes on her social media accounts.

Don't miss erotic steamy inferno from Helen Hardt! As this is a trilogy it should be read in order and please read the detailed trigger warnings that include adultery, date rape, erotic asphyxiation, stalking, alcoholism, and other sexual acts,

I received an advance reader from the publisher for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Unfortunately, I just couldn't fall in love with this one. I tried so hard to love it but........it really left me empty.

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The spice? Amazing. The plot? Just as good. The new cover? Really discreet and pretty. This book was reaaalllyyy good omg *shocked face but also not so shocked face*. I’m excited to see what happens in book 4!

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In book 3 of the Follow Me series, Braden's secrets threaten to tear apart his relationship with Skye, and Skye's surrendering her control to Braden becomes too dangerous. Can their love and trust overcome their deepest secrets and fears?

Skye is going home to Kansas to find herself and what she discovers is suppressed memories of a traumatic event. Could it be why she feels the need for punishment and total submissiveness with Braden?

Braden's love for Skye has him lost and confused. She's the only woman he has loved and trusted other than his mother. He wants to protect her, so can he reveal the secrets that made him who he is?

I have to admit my dislike for Braden lessened during this book. As he reveals the truth about his mother and the whole Addison debacle, he becomes more human to me. Skye also comes of age and begins to live her own life without being under the thumb of billionaire Braden Black. Their love and trust transcend them into a secure and beautiful partnership together always and forever.

I highly recommend this passionate story and the entire intriguing Follow Me series for those who enjoy volatile connections, shades of erotica, and a tangled web of secrets that threaten the lovers' relationship. I suggest you read Follow Me Darkly and Follow Me Under first.

Thank you to Ms. Hardt for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

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Per the author's warning "'Follow Me Always' is a super-sexy romance that includes a dominating hero; discussions of adultery, date rape, erotic asphyxiation, and stalking; and traumatic injury, death of a parent, alcoholism, and spousal abuse in characters' backstories. It is our hope that these issues have been handled sensitively, but for any readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note" I felt they were handled well and I appreciated the author's warning.

Skye Manning is a photographer and influencer. She's talented, smart and a control freak. At times she can come across as self-absorbed and spoiled but she goes through a lot of growth in this story and I liked her a lot more in this book.

Braden Black is a self-made billionaire with deliciously dark, dominant needs. He's had life changing moments that contributed to the man he is today but he doesn't share them with anyone. He never planned to fall for Skye but he has fallen hard but will walk away from her if it's in her best interests.

This is the third chapter in Braden and Skye's story. They go through a bit of a roller coaster dealing with their emotional needs and desires and how they fit together. Braden's secrets are finally revealed and Skye matures as she figures out what's been driving her need for control all of her life and her desires to know all despite how her partner feels.

As in the previous books these two burn up the pages with sensual decadence and BDSM play wrapped up in love.

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A fantastic way to close the trilogy. Braden and Skye's story was such a great ride. Their relationship was full of passion and more. This trilogy must be read in order, also check the warning for triggers. I really love the age gap, billionaire, BDSM trope. This is a great story to read for anyone that enjoys them.

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This is a hard review for me to write because I love this series so much and I want everyone to love it as much as I do. For one I couldn't wait for each book to come out because I needed more and more of Skye and Braden but now it's over, the final book in the series. The second reason I love this book is Skye, she is such an independant women who wants to make it on her own and not because of who she is dating or who she knows. However, her and Braden seem to hit a road block on exactly want they want from each other especially in the bedroom. Skye doesn't quit understand why she needs the things she does when it comes to Braden so she takes off to her small hometown in Kansas to look for the answers. She thinks that the key to all her problems are connected to her mom and getting lost when she was younger. While she is trying to discover the new Skye Braden is traveling to Kansas too so that he can discover why Skye needs him to be the dominant in the bedroom. They both need to discover who they are and how they came to be that person. But when they learn the truth will this help put their relationship back together or are they to different to make things work? Skye has really needs to work on all the relationships in her life and I think she is such a powerful force that she can have it all. Thanks Helen Hardt for giving us this beautiful series and everyone needs to grab a copy and learn why I love them so much!

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What a great conclusion to this series. This book starts right where book two ends and we are taken on a wild ride. I was suspicious of so many things throughout the series and in this book but it gave me all of my answers to the questions I had building up from the beginning of the series. I loved that both Skye and Braden got a chance to really figure themselves out before giving it their all. It felt very rewarding and fulfilling at the end. If you're looking for a steamy billionaire romance this series is one to check out!

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Copy received from Entangled Publishing. Voluntarily reviewing and all opinions are objective and my own.

I wanted to enjoy this book. After enjoying the first two, I hoped for a lot from this one but it just wasn’t doing it for me.

After the ending, Braden wants her to “find herself” and she goes home, to where it all started. Cue boredom. I skimmed most of it, as the character goes down her parent’s past. All of this seemed quite random, having no real large part in the rest of the series, but through it she learns why she wants certain things.

After a long of “I want to know” but “It’s okay I don’t need to know”, we finally learn what’s up with Addie. I mean, it was basically suggested already in previous books so the wow factor wasn’t completely there.

Overall, I enjoyed most of this series, but this one just didn’t do it for me. The entire series is very comparable to 50 Shades but this one especially

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4.25 stars

Welp! After anticipating this installment excitedly, I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about some of the happenings. Mainly about the whole Tessa incident. Addie's sister and Ben. IDK, I didn't care for what it added to the story. Maybe they're a lead up to other stories. 🤷🏻‍♀️

As for Skye and Braden's story, I loved how the author went about bringing them together again and resolving their issues. Skye redeemed herself in my eyes by finally accepting Braden's terms and working on herself and not allowing people to dictate what she should do or how she should behave in regards to her career. I still had my issues with but this story helped tremendously in my acceptance of her.

As for Braden? I loved that in this story he was his dark, broody self while still allowing Skye in. I appreciated his understanding of Skye's needs and how he went about fulfilling them. I liked that he seemed committed to working things out from the start, but he was also clear about his terms. What can I say? *swoon* I still love him! I

As expected, the chemistry between these two was as explosive as ever, but it was their connection and how it had deepened that ultimately sold me on their HEA and kept me engaged throughout (even when I wanted to skim through Tessa, Addie's sister and Ben's parts).

All in all, a great conclusion to Skye and Braden's story.

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What a thrill ride of an ending with all the steam a reader could stand
I wanted to get to the final part so badly especially with all the sensational events that happened toward the end but now I’m sad because one of my favorite series has ended. I will admit that it has been hard to remember some events and nuances in this story since the last book was months ago. I think these books are better read in quick succession in order to know who is who and how they relate to one another.
So many revelations in this book. Skye for her part almost terminates their relationship with her pushiness. Braden’s love for Skye and pain in what he’s been holding back…well, all I can say is read it and you’ll see. During those events it is a very hard and sometimes sad story. I’ve grown to like these characters and seeing them in pain was difficult. Tessa and even Ben have little cameos in this book, Tessa more so than Ben but not nearly as much as the incorrigible Addie Ames. I would love for Ben to get a story. His character is begging for the limelight. Hint, hint, hint…
There will be angst galore, lots of passion, thrilling moments and a beautiful happy ever after. I thoroughly enjoyed this series! I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Entangled/NetGalley and I give it 5++ super steamy stars.

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The love story of Skye and Braden continues, and it is well worth the wait. Skye loves Braden however she feels like she only knows part of who he is which makes her uncertain that they have a future when he refuses to share his past. She also realizes that she needs to find out what has shaped her into the woman she has become which means facing her past.

Although it was never supposed to happen Braden loves Skye however, he is not sure that is even enough for him to share his past with her. He is beginning to realize that facing life without her is not something he could survive and that the only way to strengthen their relationship is by opening their lives and their hearts to each other.

The chemistry between Skye and Braden burns hotter than ever but I enjoyed seeing them enhance the emotional connection between them as all the questions that have been plaguing us through this trilogy are answered.

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Conclusions… ohhhh how I love conclusions to books that leave me on cliffhangers. Follow Me Darkly started the trilogy for me and was a total enjoyment. I was slightly slowed by Follow Me Under but typically the second book in a trilogy doesn’t always hit the mark for me. I already knew that I needed to know the past of Braeden, so no matter what ensued I was all in for these books and patiently awaited the Follow Me Always release. And here it is folks!

Revelations upon revelations. Though some of the issues still seem a bit surface skimming and without much depth I found myself intoxicated by the past mingling with present and of course the bedroom antics as the pages got hot and heated. Mind you if you are new to BDSM, take this relationship with a grain of salt and read for the pleasure of the story not the truth of the actions. BDSM is a lot more contractual and considerate for lack of a better term.

The overall finale to the journey of Skye and Braeden left me wanting a little more (call me greedy). I liked how Hardt added emotional depth and personal reflection instead of Skye flying off the naive deep dive this round. I liked how she matured a little more. I feel a novella with Addie could add to this series too. Especially after learning her role in everything and having the air cleared.

The Follow Me trilogy was a wonderous escape from the mundane and a sexual treat to indulge in. Thank you, Entangled Publishing, for letting me rekindle my love affair with Hardt’s writing and escape in sexy solitude with these novels once again. All thoughts are my own. Recommend to readers who enjoyed The Fifty Shades of Grey series. True book rating 3.5/5.

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I've enjoyed the Follow Me series from Helen Hardt. The characters were likable if not relatable (cause seriously I'm not a beautiful influencer dating an enigmatic, sexy billionaire). There was plenty of intrigue, both personal and business. Skye and Braden's relationship is complex with lots of push and pull on top of their spicy sex life. There's a lot to satisfy any reader.

Braden and Skye return with all the delicious back and forth. We meet Skye's parents, see less of most characters and learn more of others and FINALLY get the backstory for Addie and Braden. And there's sex. Lots and lots of sex.

It was great to see more of Braden’s sweet, loving side even if we have to go through a breakup over his one hard limit. The suspense over a shady business rival added more stress to the story. This book and series were hot, interesting reads.

Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing For the ARC.

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This was a great ending to the trilogy, I have been enjoying Braden Black and Skye Manning's story and I am sad to see it end...I am actually crossing my fingers that the author will give us more of them in future books, maybe about Skye's best friend Tessa.

Braden and Skye's love for one another comes through in everything they do, the passion is off the charts hot but it's more than that. We get all the answers we have been looking for here, there is nothing left unsaid or untold. Braden's past comes to light but what was most interesting is Skye's revelation about her own past.

FOLLOW ME ALWAYS is the third book in the FOLLOW ME SERIES by Helen Hardt and each of these books need to be read in the order they have been released. I urge readers to read the Trigger Warning the author has at the beginning of the book, while it doesn't take place on the pages it is discussed and you should take that into consideration before beginning this book.

If you are looking for a book, actually a series, that involves the discover of BDSM with a HOT older man (Braden is 35 while Skye is 24), a Steamy Billionaire Romance, or just a good Erotic Romance, then this one is for you.

Happy Reading!!!

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What an ending to this incredible series. I'm really going to miss Skye and Braden. They both grew so much when you look back to where they were at the beginning of the series. This book packed so much in too. They break up but he can't stay away. We learn about the events in their pasts that shaped them. The secret Braden has refused to talk about.. And finally how much they love each other. I'm so gonna have a book hangover after this.


When Skye asks Braden for the one thing he swore to never do, he abruptly ends their relationship. He won't share why he won't go there but does ask her if she knows why she wants it. When Skye can't answer that he advises her to figure out why.

So, Skye does that. She reaches out to someone to help her figure out why she wanted what she wanted and why she needs Braden's complete honesty about his past with Addison.

Thank you so much to the author, Entangled, and NetGalley for this ARC to review.

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The third book of the series picks up right where we leave Skye and Braden were left in the last instalment, with Braden pumping the breaks on their relationship and questioning Skye’s motives after she pushes him to the limit at the BDSm club.

This prompts both Skye and Braden to question themselves and the motivating factors in their lives in order to come to peace with what the other has to offer.

I loved that we finally get the backstory on both of these characters. I had been waiting since book one to hear more about Skye’s family and was wondering why they were absent from the story- not even a mention of a phone call. And we finally get to the truth behind the Braden and Addie drama. So many questions were answered!!!

This book, the whole series for that matter, has had be on the edge of my seat the whole time with Skye and Braden’s relationship power struggle. It was so nice to see them both step back and work on themselves and then work together to come to a place where they can find their HEA.

I was so happy to see these two finally get to this place in their relationship! Great conclusion to this steamy trilogy!

Follow Me Always by Helen Hardt is scheduled to release August 10th, 2021.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Entangled Publishing and NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Skye and Braden’s journey continues and the twists and turns continue right up until the very end.
After how everything ended with book 2 in this trilogy, Skye is on a mission to discover who she is and it leads her back home to Kansas. Memories of her past are brought up and they shed a lot of light on who she is now and her wants and desires. Braden doesn’t like to open up about his past and his limits, but he also wants to know who Skye is.
Skye and Braden’s journey is full of ups and downs as the two of them look for answers deep within themselves. I loved how much Skye grew throughout this series and the confidence she found within herself. Braden also had a lot of growth throughout the course of this series. I loved seeing them come together on a much deeper level.
If you’re looking for a steamy, billionaire romance this is one to check out.

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This completes Braden and Skye’s journey of love and discovery. It ties everything neatly together as they both uncover the secrets to what makes them the people they are today. It is evocative and full of self discovery. Braden continues his dominance over everything he touches and the only thing that can bring him to his knees is Skye.

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