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Devoted to Pleasure (A Devoted Lovers Novel Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Shayla Black (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The first in a sexy contemporary romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black.

BOUND BY DUTY...

Bodyguard and former military man Cutter Bryant has always done his duty--no matter the cost. Now he's taking one last high-octane assignment before settling down in a new role that means sacrificing his chance at love. But he never expects to share an irresistible chemistry with his beautiful new client.

...TEMPTED BY PLEASURE

As the star of a steamy television drama, Shealyn West knows fame well, but it has come at the expense of her heart. With a blackmailer watching her every move and the threat of career-ending exposure looming, Shealyn hires Cutter to shore up her security and keep her safe, never imagining their attraction will be too powerful to contain.

As Shealyn and Cutter navigate the scintillating line between business and pleasure, they unravel a web of secrets that threaten their relationship and their lives. When danger strikes, Cutter must decide whether to follow his heart for the first time, or risk losing Shealyn forever.
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"[Black] always delivers strong characters, great stories, and plenty of heat."

-- "USA Today, praise for the author"

"A Shayla Black story never disappoints!"

-- "Sylvia Day, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author"

About the Author

Shayla Black is a pseudonym for Shelley Bradley, the New York Times bestselling author of over forty novels, including the Doomsday Brethren series and the Sexy Capers series. She has won or placed in over a dozen writing contests, and RT Book Reviews magazine has named her books to their Top Picks list, presented her a KISS Hero Award, and nominated her work for Best Erotic Romance of 2014.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076936MRS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (3 July 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1641 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
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Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than ninety contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.

As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.

Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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Evampire
5.0 out of 5 stars Devoted to Pleasure
Reviewed in Australia on 3 July 2018
The first book in Shayla Black’s new Devoted Lovers series is just as pleasurable to read as the books in her Wicked Lovers series. Cutter Bryan is a former military man who is now a bodyguard and his newest client turns this man’s personal life upside down. Shealyn West stars in a steamy television drama and she needs a bit of help with a blackmailer but she is not prepared for the attraction that threatens all her secrets. These strong, charismatic characters pull readers into their story with lots of electrifying chemistry, super-heated passion and a powerful relationship that readers find fulfilling and stimulating. The romance between these two is only a little sweet as they fight the attraction due to the track that their lives have taken and responsibilities and loyalties that they have to others but when they give in to that attraction, the pages explode with passion and combustible energy. The relationship another words is quite energetic, full of secrets and suspense that keeps readers involved in the story from beginning to end.

The steady to fast paced plot has lots of thrilling suspense as the Cutter tries to determine where the danger is coming from which is made harder by Shealyn’s secrets and lots of excitement with surprising twists and exhilarating danger as the blackmailer ups the ante and startling truths are revealed. There is certainly no way that the readers can become bored during this story the events and timing of those events build the suspense and romance into stirring climaxes.

Truthfully, I love Shayla Black’s books and the worlds that she creates because she delivers each and every story with a passion that really pulls me in and ensures that I want to know the characters and every last detail of their story, so it was no surprise to me that I was completely taken in by Cutter (who is just too sexy for words) and Shealyn’s story.
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Sheila M
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy Star and Bodyguard Story
Reviewed in the United States on 4 July 2018
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FINAL DECISION: I loved this bodyguard and star book. Hot and sexy, I loved how these can be combined with a sweetness between the main characters.

THE STORY: Bodyguard Cutter Bryant has agreed to protect his dearest friend by committing to a marriage of convenience between them. But before things are finalized, Cutter is off to Los Angeles to serve as a bodyguard for Shealyn West, one of the hottest new television stars. Cutter is thrown off balance by Shealyn from the moment they meet. Shealyn is being threatened by a blackmailer. Wary of revealing her secrets to Cutter, Shealyn is strongly attracted to the man she has hired to protect her. Deciding that there can be nothing long term between them, the two struggle against their feelings and their attraction while trying to find out who is threatening Shealyn.

OPINION: For some reason, I really like a good bodyguard/star story. It might be watching The Bodyguard or perhaps reading Silhouettes with similar stories in the 1980s. For whatever reason, I really was inclined to like this book from the start -- and thankfully, this book exceeded my expectations.

I could have done without the "like a sister" best friend who Cutter has to protect, but that is one of the dramas keeping the couple apart so I think it works as a plot device. What worked much better for me was the blackmailer story. I liked just about everything about it. It was suspenseful, the resolution was dramatic and good. Just good stuff.

I also really, really liked these characters. Both Cutter and Shealyn are wary but oh so willing to fall for one another. Shaelyn is a great combination of strong and independent and sweetness. At times she seems naive, but she is also savvy and determined.

Cutter is a genuinely good guy which is what causes him so many problems. He wants to solve the problems of his friend and doesn't know how to deal with having to take his own happiness.

I liked the relationship between Cutter and Shaelyn. They manage to pack a lot into what turns out to be only a few days. Of course, the danger and drama forces them into confessions that might have taken other longer, but I felt the connection between these two from the moment they met.

This is a good start to a new series. I haven't read the stories of some of the characters who appear here, but I didn't feel that I missed anything (although now I'm tempted to go back and read their stories).

WORTH MENTIONING: There are a whole bunch of characters introduced who I hope get their own stories in this series.

CONNECTED BOOKS: DEVOTED TO PLEASURE is the first book in the Devoted Lovers series. (There is a prequel DEVOTED TO WICKED that is a crossover with the Wicked Lovers series.)  Prior books are not necessary. I haven't read any other than DEVOTED TO WICKED and I didn't feel I missed anything.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.

NOTE:  I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in order to prepare this review. I was not required to write a review or to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.
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E Schultz
4.0 out of 5 stars Devoted and a Little Bit Wicked :)
Reviewed in the United States on 14 June 2019
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Shayla Black's Devoted to Pleasure is a good read. Shealyn and Cutter are the rich famous girl and the poorer HOT guy from the "wrong" side of the tracks, at least in Cutter's eyes. Cutter is assigned to be Shealyn's bodyguard after some disturbing events.The story is good with some twists you don't expect. I am not giving away any of the twists you have to read it yourself! :) If you like Ms. Black's Wicked Lover's series you'll enjoy this one. It's not as "hot" as Wicked Lovers (at least to me ) but still a good read and a great escape.
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Mel M
5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner
Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 2018
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Deceit, blackmail, secrets, Hollywood egos, fake romances, paparazzi and attempted murder are all things Cutter must deal with while protect Shealyn West, America's girl next door, vunerable, beautiful, and naive. Meanwhile he's juggling his sense of responsibility and commitment to his best friend back home.

Cutter and Shealyn's attraction to each other is a visceral, throbbing thing that drives them to the heights of pleasure. Yet, it's not just about sex. There's a deep emotional attachment that will only lead to heartache when he has to walk away. No matter how hard they try emotions and feelings develop while a constant maelstrom of gossip and controversy surrounds them.

Shayla Black pens some of the most erotically sensual love scenes I've ever read. She builds layer upon layer of intrigue, mystery, danger and romance to the point that you cannot put the book down. There are some definite edge of your seat moments.
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Colorado Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars A hot mess with a happy ending as only Ms. Black’s genius can cook up
Reviewed in the United States on 8 July 2018
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Cutter is in a mess of hurt. He’s fallen for the client he’s protecting, but he’s engaged to a pregnant woman back home. What’s a guy to do? Well, his job, of course. And that’s made incredibly tougher by the threats and attempts on Shealyn’s life. Add to that the trust issues and failure to communicate and you have a comedy of errors in the midst of a hot mess! This is one you surely will love.
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Joan
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring/Irritating
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2018
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He tells her he loves her, he accepts that she loves him but still intends to have sex with her and then leave her to marry someone else all the time thinking 'she'll be fine ' after he's gone, then he gets angry she believes he's a louse after she finds out about the fiance. Yuk
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