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pattyfgd's review
5.0
Calen's Captive
A Singular Obsession, Book 2
By: Lucy Leroux
Narrated by: Avie Paige
These singular obsession books are easy to obsess over! This second book in the series had be hooked and I had to see what was going to happen. Lucy Leroux weaves a tale of Calen's fascination of Maia. He sees her briefly in his club, and then in a precarious situation. After negotiating her release to him, he decides he is going to keep her. But will she want to stay? At first I thought I was going to be listening to another story of Stockholm syndrome, but this book is anything but that. Leroux has us sucked in to Calen's life so much, feeling his love that we fall for him, hook, line and sinker. Maia is far from infatuated though. She has a mind of her own, and their relationship evolves over time. It's steamy and passionate and I can see how easily they become obsessed!
Avie Paige brings it all out with her fantastic narration. It's spot on in every aspect. She has voices that are easily distinguishable with every emotion. And when the suspense is high, she adds that extra feeling so we know there is danger. I loved it!
A Singular Obsession, Book 2
By: Lucy Leroux
Narrated by: Avie Paige
These singular obsession books are easy to obsess over! This second book in the series had be hooked and I had to see what was going to happen. Lucy Leroux weaves a tale of Calen's fascination of Maia. He sees her briefly in his club, and then in a precarious situation. After negotiating her release to him, he decides he is going to keep her. But will she want to stay? At first I thought I was going to be listening to another story of Stockholm syndrome, but this book is anything but that. Leroux has us sucked in to Calen's life so much, feeling his love that we fall for him, hook, line and sinker. Maia is far from infatuated though. She has a mind of her own, and their relationship evolves over time. It's steamy and passionate and I can see how easily they become obsessed!
Avie Paige brings it all out with her fantastic narration. It's spot on in every aspect. She has voices that are easily distinguishable with every emotion. And when the suspense is high, she adds that extra feeling so we know there is danger. I loved it!
shedevilreads's review against another edition
4.0
Calen's Captive by Lucy Leroux is a dark erotic romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Avie Paige. This is the second book in the Singular Obsession series and can be read as a standalone.
The book does come with a caution "Though it flirts with some bondage, Calen’s Captive is not a BDSM title. Not suitable for readers under 18."
This is the first book of Lucy's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I really enjoyed the relationship that bloomed between Calen and Maia. Their relationship started off a bit messed up but you couldn't help but root for them.
Avie did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.
I would recommend this book if you like dark romance, erotic romances, or romantic suspense.
Audiobook Obsession Reviewer
The book does come with a caution "Though it flirts with some bondage, Calen’s Captive is not a BDSM title. Not suitable for readers under 18."
This is the first book of Lucy's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I really enjoyed the relationship that bloomed between Calen and Maia. Their relationship started off a bit messed up but you couldn't help but root for them.
Avie did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.
I would recommend this book if you like dark romance, erotic romances, or romantic suspense.
Audiobook Obsession Reviewer
mmariep2's review
3.0
3.5
This one hit a little different from the first one. Definitely some very specific kinks here, which is fine. Its well written, the characters are interesting and true to their descriptions, the story flows, but I was left feeling off about a few things; the h not being assertive about the things she was uncertain about (babies), and the ending with the Russian mob felt unresolved as there was no actual confrontation for either protagonist (the situation was taken care of of screen by other parties). Other than those items, it was a fairly good story.
This one hit a little different from the first one. Definitely some very specific kinks here, which is fine. Its well written, the characters are interesting and true to their descriptions, the story flows, but I was left feeling off about a few things; the h not being assertive about the things she was uncertain about (babies), and the ending with the Russian mob felt unresolved as there was no actual confrontation for either protagonist (the situation was taken care of of screen by other parties). Other than those items, it was a fairly good story.
bookgyrl's review
3.0
Maia is a young Harvard student who one day sees too much and is captured by some bad guys. Enter Calen, who is negotiating with these bad guys, sees Maia and decides to make her part of the deal. He once saw Maia in his nightclub and was immediately drawn to her.
So he takes Maia home as he now has to protect her against the baddies and for her own protection she has to marry him.
Calen is a real alpha and Maia is an innocent young girl, easily swayed. I enjoyed their story.
So he takes Maia home as he now has to protect her against the baddies and for her own protection she has to marry him.
Calen is a real alpha and Maia is an innocent young girl, easily swayed. I enjoyed their story.
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