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The Detective's Pleasure (The Sergeant Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Christa Tomlinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 446 ratings
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“You’ll kneel for me without me having to tell you to. And when you do, you’ll feel so much better. Trust me.”
- Detective Sam Roberts

Officer Ryan Bennett: He’s pursuing a promotion to Houston’s elite SWAT team with focused determination. But Ryan desires more than a coveted position on SWAT. He wants a lover who will guide him with a firm yet loving hand. Unfortunately, Ryan has had nothing but failure in the romantic part of his life. Now, he’s hidden that dream away, refusing to let anyone close enough to see his true desires.

Detective Sam Roberts: Cool and calm, Detective Sam Roberts is the best at reading people. He sees past the hard layer of arrogance surrounding Officer Ryan Bennett to the hurt young man beneath. He’s determined to help Ryan embrace the soft, giving side of his personality. If Sam is successful, will he give the young officer the very thing he’s wanted for so long?

The Detective’s Pleasure - Book Two in the complete The Sergeant series. If you love romance that is epic and emotional, you’ll want to give this series a read!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BO0N7PY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Torlina Press (February 9, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1056 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 446 ratings

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Christa Tomlinson

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Christa Tomlinson is a pop culture loving, anime watching, nerdy fangirl who loves to read and write romance. She creates stories that are emotional and lovely with intimacy that is integral to the characters’ romantic arc.

Christa grew up reading romance giants Johanna Lindsey, Julie Garwood, and Virgina Henley - thanks to her older sister who gave her her first romance novel many years before she should have been reading such saucy content. Christa's first attempt at writing her own romance novel was in middle school - a historical that will never see the light of day. Since that first attempt, Christa has written many spicy fanfictions of her favorite characters and romances featuring her own hot and gorgeous heroes. Her first self-published romance, The Sergeant, was an Amazon best seller in Gay Romance for seven weeks in a row.

After many years in the sunny warmth of Houston, Texas, Christa has returned home to St. Louis, Missouri. She is a former high school social studies teacher and retired roller derby player. Don't ask her if romance requires an HEA or she'll use her roller derby skills to hip check you.

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Danielle Pernell
5.0 out of 5 stars SWOONING!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019
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Okay, I am going to do my very best not to ramble like a crazed fan girl as I try to review the magic that is this book.

This book. Oh this book! Where do I even begin!? First off, I take back what I said about Logan in the first book, Sam is my everything. Sam is perfection! He's sweet and patient and his southern accent had me swooning. He was so perfect for Ryan in every way imaginable. Then there's Ryan. Sweet, angry little Ryan haha. I really enjoyed getting to know him in this book. Especially since in the first book I hated him so much. He almost came off as mean just for the sake of being mean. In reality he's bitter and hurt and understandably so. You actually really start to sympathize with him and cheer him on in the book. There were parts where I wanted so badly for him to succeed but he didn't and I would just be so sad for him but that's Christa Tomlinson's writing. The girl likes conflict. But it was good conflict and I was here for it.

As for the technical side of things, I also really enjoyed how this book was written, significantly more than the first book. That could be a growth thing on the author's part but I don't think so. I've read the novella which is the third book in the series and it reads very similarly to the first book (which is expected since it's about the same couple). It's almost robotic and right to the point (except for the smut and dialogue) which isn't a bad thing, it's just a writing style. One I'm not a super fan of but won't knock a book for it either. This one isn't like that, at all. It flows and it's really easy to get lost in which is great because it makes you understand Ryan even more. I'm not sure why the change in writing styles (and it is a noticeable difference). It could be as simple as because it's a different couple it's a different point and tone she's trying to get across. Either or I love this book and I was swooning the entire time.

I very rarely buy books I read on KU by will fork out the 4.99 for this one because I need it in my life that much. 5 Stars. 7 Stars if such was possible.
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~Jenny Is My Name~
4.0 out of 5 stars <3 Sam and Ryan <3
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2016
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*~Mild Spoilers~*

Ok, so I didn't know what to expect when I saw this was out... On one hand, I wanted to read it so bad because I soooo loved Clay and Logan... BUT, Ryan was such a brat last book, I didn't know if I cared enough to read about him....I did though, it didn't take me but a few hours to be like... Jennifer, don't be ridiculous, of course you're gonna read it...

Now, I'm not a big fan of BDSM, I wasn't even on that whole 50 shades bandwagon... Its just not my thing. But I feel like it's done in a way in these books that, it's more about trust and love and... I know I know, people will be like DUH...But, like I said, I dont know much about it, it's not my thing... so don't judge...And as much as I liked Sam, I didn't like the whole scene where he slapped Ryan in the face... that goes from spanking and stuff to just disrespect. I didn't care for it.

The part where Ryan finally lets go, and Sam is telling him hes worthy and how there is nothing wrong with him. Broke. My. Freakin. Heart. It was beautiful. Not only that but it really made me understand Ryan so much better. I hated for him that he had to try so hard, that he'd been rejected so much that he didn't feel worthy of anyone. I'd be closed off and bratty too! Maybe not vindictive like he was, but I think a lot of times, he didn't mean to be, it's just what ended up happening. He's a bit of an "insert foot in mouth" kinda guy and you see his frame of mind a lot here.

I was interested to know something/anything about Ryans family, although he said his dad was career army, we didn't know anything of anyone else in his family which sucked because Sam was really close with his sister and we got to see their dynamic quite a bit, but Ryan seemed to be very much alone until he got with Sam. So, that left me curious.....not enough to take away from the story, but I did wonder.
I also enjoyed watching Ryan get over his infatuation with Logan and the acceptance there as well as Ryan and Clay hashing out their stuff, which was hard to read at times, my heart went out to Ryan quite a bit and I hated how people treated him and how easily embarrassed he was when people wouldn't give him a chance, I mean yea, he kinda deserved it to an extent but... all he wanted was to be accepted and it was a hard road getting there... He did eventually though and it made it all worth it :)

They both go through some self reflection and figuring out what they wanted from each other. Same wasn't looking for a sub at all, wasn't interested in owning anyone and it made me wonder why Ryan gave him the chance at all when it was so obvious that he wanted to belong to someone so badly. I'm glad he did though, the people as individuals they were from the beginning of the story was way different than the individuals they ended up as, they were stronger in themselves but also as a couple and it was really sweet the way Ryan finally let go and submitted but it was equally as sweet to see how Sam took care of him.
I really really really enjoyed it and I'm glad I didn't pass it up <3
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Tara Wellington
5.0 out of 5 stars looking sad so he decides to give him his phone number
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2017
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This was a lot different than the first book. It wasn't completely sex crazy, though there was nothing wrong with the first book.
Ryan Bennett is a beat cop trying to get onto the Houston S.W.A.T team with Sergeant Logan Pierce. Ryan still wants to be Logan's submissive even though he has taken present team member Senior Corporal Clay Forster as his submissive. Detective Sam Roberts notices Ryan at The Den which is a BDSM club, looking sad so he decides to give him his phone number.
The story is about Ryan letting go of his obsession with Logan and embarcing his submissive side. Sam teaches Ryan to let go.
I connected well with Ryan, maybe not his attitude and rigedness but I can understand why he felt nobody wanted him and he wasn't worthy. I liked Sam's patience and calmness.
The meaning of the story I got was no matter who you are someone is out there for you, you just have to let go of your fears.
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Beanie
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC! A very different and emotional follow-up to The Sergeant.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2016
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I was seriously beginning to wonder if I’d ever get my mitts on this as the release date kept getting pushed back – but – WOW, it was soooo worth the wait! Admittedly, I was sceptical of whether The Detective’s Pleasure could live up to its predecessor, and the answer is…..a big fat YES, it most certainly can. In fact, I’d say this book is definitely on a par with The Sergeant even though the stories and MCs are wildly different. That said, die-hard TS fans do not fear, as there is plenty of L&C (and other characters from the first book) in there, so everyone’s a winner.

Now as much as I wanted to give Ryan a swift kick up the @ss for being a meddlesome little tool in book one and trying (and thankfully failing) to split up L&C, I’ve gotta admit that I also felt for him as he was clearly acting out of unrequited love for Logan. But, if you’re anything like me, you’ll be wondering how the author could manage to make you do a 180 and go from disliking Ryan to deeply caring for and loving him even, and well….crying your heart out at times for him. Yep, this is a bit of a tearjerker in parts, so tissues at the ready folks! It turns out Ryan’s faced a helluva lot of rejection in his life, and not only from ex-lovers, but also from his peers in general. The man’s a complete contradiction. While appearing very driven and capable and downright haughty to the outside world, in reality he actually cuts a rather sad and lonely figure with an innate fear of rejection, who’s desperate to submit but doesn’t have a clue how to relinquish control without getting emotionally hurt. Above all, Ryan wants to be loved….and belong.

Enter Det. Sam Roberts. He is everything Ryan doesn’t know he needs - yet. Sam is a very laidback and confident Dom, and nothing at all like his character appeared to be in the first book. He’s completely uninterested in collaring, owning or getting in any way heavily involved with a sub and therefore only ever plays. So when he spots Ryan at BDSM club The Den, looking his usual aloof and rather miserable self, not to mention rebuffing every Dom who approaches him, Sam decides that he needs to intervene and help Ryan by showing him how pleasurable, freeing and ultimately curative it will be to completely open up and fully submit.

As you can imagine, there’s a huge power struggle between our leads, with Sam almost psychoanalysing Ryan at times and bombarding him with endless questions in order to force him to open up about the past and exactly what he fears and desires. Ryan’s indeed put through the wringer, where all his insecurities (and from where they derived) are revealed, ultimately leaving him exposed and vulnerable but also free to finally enjoy his submission. Of course what Ryan still craves more than anything is to belong to only one man – but Sam being a typical male is unaware of Ryan’s need to be owned by him, again leaving him feeling that he’s just never good enough for anyone. Aargh, I was literally screaming at my kindle at Sam’s stupidity! However, when these guys do realise their true feelings, it’s just beautiful and I could not stop smiling with relief that Ryan finally gets the love he so deserves from a really caring Dom who sees what a catch he truly is. And although I found this book to be a much more emotional read than TS, believe me Sam and Ryan still set the pages on fire!! And yeah, there’s a few BDSM scenes in there including wax play and use of a violet wand, but I’d say the sex (and their relationship in general) here was much more about healing. All in all, a powerful read with gorgeous MCs who I one hundred percent fell in love with, and it also had a pretty decent sub-plot to (something I felt book one lacked), overall leaving me with that warm glow of satisfaction. A real keeper.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great story told.
Reviewed in Australia on March 16, 2016
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A brilliant story told by Christa. I didn't want to put the book down. Ryan's a submissive and a police officer who desperately want to join the Swat team. Ryan's personality is very closed up and uptight person who wont let go. Sam's a detective and has watched Ryan from afar for a while. One night Sam approaches Ryan when he's about to loose it. Sam offers to help him regain his trust back.. A fantastic read, I'd highly recommend to read...
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Shaztwirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2016
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Ok, so we all hated Ryan in book 1 but put him in the hands of Detective Sam Roberts and see what happens. Sam breaks him down and builds him back up, beautifully. So, I was a little surprised that Sam got the generic, run of the mill, thing in a box so wrong (cos no spoilers) but he redeems himself, as does Ryan . Highly anticipated sequel turns into a really great read.
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jenmac
5.0 out of 5 stars Good character development
Reviewed in Australia on February 24, 2016
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My kind of story. Good character development, believable characters, hot sex, loved it and will certainly read more. It is hard to find new authors for m/m books, so am rapt to have discovered Christa.
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