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Carrie's Answer (Worthington Group #1)

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Carrie Anderson has loved her boss, Marcus Worthington, forever, but Marcus has never seen her as anything other than a trusted employee. Marcus, on the other hand, has given up on love after his malicious ex-wife dragged his name through the mud, exposing him to the public as a sexual Dom, nearly destroying his company and family in the process.

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Published 2008 by Liquid Silver

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Apr 27, 2012 UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook-own-have-read, 2011-reads, 4-stars, author-violet-summers, genre-erotica-contemporary, first-in-series, first-read-of-an-author, review-needed, series-worthington-group, starts-with-a-thru-d, boss-falls-for-assistant, arrangements-propositions-deals, reviewed-by-me

Carrie’s Answer is the first book in the Worthington Group series and I really enjoyed it. The sexual chemistry and tension between Carrie and Marcus was incredible, and the romance, the BDSM theme… what a fun, passionate, very hot story!

Warning: This contemporary erotic romance features ménage, a Big Beautiful heroine, and elements of BDSM, oral, anal, ménage.

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Sep 29, 2011 Calisto rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of erotic bdsm romance

A sizzling erotic romance!

Carrie Anderson has been in love with her boss, Marcus, for years even though he only sees her as a trusted employee. When his desire for her gets too uncomfortable for him, Marcus fires Carrie who in turn blackmails him into a weekend of eye opening sex and much more.

This is top notch romantica and definitely one of the best BDSM stories I have read in a long time. Unfortunately it is not without faults that kept building up until one finally broke the camel's back and...more A sizzling erotic romance!

Carrie Anderson has been in love with her boss, Marcus, for years even though he only sees her as a trusted employee. When his desire for her gets too uncomfortable for him, Marcus fires Carrie who in turn blackmails him into a weekend of eye opening sex and much more.

This is top notch romantica and definitely one of the best BDSM stories I have read in a long time. Unfortunately it is not without faults that kept building up until one finally broke the camel's back and dropped a smoking sexy story from four star 're-readable love' classification to three stars, 'good but too flawed to revisit' section.

What makes this an above average romantica instead of the typical 'Dear Playboy' style which is usually the norm of the genre is that the well written sex serves to enhance the story. So where does it go wrong? When it tries to be 'more' than just a top notch romantica.

There are several sections of 'telling' that attempted to give more depth than was required. It felt like there was a lot of effort to point out, 'See! we have character! Not just sex' and my response was, 'But I knew you had character. You don't have to hit me over the head with it repeatedly'.

There were also some heavy handed trails to the sequel bait that was distracting instead of interesting. Some word choices also were questionable but that's solely on me. I admit to being picky. (Though 'weeping flesh' makes me think Zombie Porn.)

These 'faults' sat in the back of my mind throughout the story but it didn't bother me enough to be thrown completely out of the story. What did finally jar me was the 'Big Mis' that happens with only about 10% left of the story. I actually stopped and said, "Are you *effing* kidding me? Really?" After that, no amount of well written sex could take me back to the 'love' category.

This is a well written and hot BDSM story with minor irritations that near the end became impossible to overlook and ultimately took away from my enjoyment of the overall story. I do recommend this for fans of erotica, especially BDSM, but with the caveat that although the sex is well written, aspects of the writing and story may detract from the overall escapist enjoyment.(less)

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Apr 12, 2012 Jane rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm, buddy-read, adult-erotica, e-book

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Sep 25, 2011 Maniai rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm, erotica, contemporary-romance, romance

Really excellent erotic romance (or romantic erotica, either way, definitely romance), with just a few editing/punctuation/grammar/spelling-type imperfections.

I'm kind of in awe of how Ms. Summers manages to fit *so* much heat, erotica, character development, and romance into such a tight little package. This is one of those books that, as an aspiring writer, I'm really a bit jealous and wish I could pull that off. Plus, she handles the whole BDSM thing nicely, but with less structure as, say,...more

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Jan 18, 2013 Jenna Reads rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a surprising treat! It's a sorta traditional BDSM romance with the familiar experienced Dom introducing the innocent sub to his lifestyle. There is a menage with his long-time best friend, but it's handled in a different way than usual. I'm not a huge fan of the addition of a third for kink's sake (meaning, ok with it when it's a full on committed relationship, but not just to kink up the sex). But here the heor is trying to prove something to himself and to her. The hero is betrayed by...more This was a surprising treat! It's a sorta traditional BDSM romance with the familiar experienced Dom introducing the innocent sub to his lifestyle. There is a menage with his long-time best friend, but it's handled in a different way than usual. I'm not a huge fan of the addition of a third for kink's sake (meaning, ok with it when it's a full on committed relationship, but not just to kink up the sex). But here the heor is trying to prove something to himself and to her. The hero is betrayed by his wife, whom he luuurrrved so much, and ridiculed for his sexual preferences - ie, the whole BDSM deal. She prefers his best friend, who has joined them in some sexual adventures. So he comes out of the marriage feeling second-rate to the friend and that his sexuality is less than ok. He never seems to contemplate changing those preferences, though, and continues to be active in the scene and in threesomes with best bud. And best bud is pretty cool, too, it should be noted. Enter heroine - except, she's been around for some TEN YEARS! Seriously, as the story unfolds, the reader realizes along with goofball hero that he's actually had feelings for her all along. Feelings that the best bud recognized and so there's the "cute meet". Hero ends up being all MINE after the menage and declares that he will never share her again, which I liked. I wish heroine had somehow conveyed her own personal limits in the story somewhere, as I did come away thinking, she'll do anything for him, he could get away with anything.

Hardcore BDSMers aren't gonna like this story. This is soft, easy, fluffy BDSM. In fact, there's a scene where he realizes he's "making love" to her and it's all soft and sweet and gentle caresses and in his mind this is elevated beyond what they do when they get kinky. Not sure I agree with that, not sure how I feel about that concept. If that kink is your thing, all intimate moments should be a treasure based on the fact that you are with your One True Love - as opposed to vanilla sex somehow conveying his love/devotion to her more than the kink they do together.

What I really really liked about this book: The big bad ass Dom thinks she's left him at one point. And he freakin' LOSES it. So many times with the alpha males and/or Doms we never get those "oh crap, my life is over if I can't have her" scenes and those are so wonderfully angsty. For me as a reader, it helps me understand that the hero really does see the heroine differently than all his previous partners. It's wonderful and take a story to the next level, for me. So, author, thanks for that.

This is a standalone, but seems like there either are some connected stories that were hinted at. I'll be looking them up. Author def on my watch list.(less)

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Feb 12, 2011 ൠSinful rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: suspense, sweet, vouyerism-exhibitionism, series, romance, short, office-corportate, friends-to-lovers, bar-or-club-or-restraunt, bdsm, contemporary, erotica, good-first-bdsm-choice

This is what they meant by erotic romance.

Carrie's Answer has all the elements of the traditional romance genre (tender, sweet, compelling characters struggling through some sort of hurdle to be together) but it has the BDSM and brief ménage (m/f/m) twist to add the erotic spice readers are looking for. Not the raw, edgy somewhat dark BDSM story I am used to, this one is loving and endearing.

Carrie Worthington has held a torch for her boss, Marcus Worthington, since going to work for him. For t...more This is what they meant by erotic romance.

Carrie's Answer has all the elements of the traditional romance genre (tender, sweet, compelling characters struggling through some sort of hurdle to be together) but it has the BDSM and brief ménage (m/f/m) twist to add the erotic spice readers are looking for. Not the raw, edgy somewhat dark BDSM story I am used to, this one is loving and endearing.

Carrie Worthington has held a torch for her boss, Marcus Worthington, since going to work for him. For the past ten years, she stood by him through the highs and lows, especially the low point of his divorce when his ex-wife publicized his lifestyle as a Dom. Still, Marcus never sees her as anything other than his secretary. That is, until he spots her at the local BDSM-themed club. Unable to deal with his newfound lust he terminates her employment.

But Carrie fights back. She has a contract and if he wants out, he has to give her one weekend to be trained by him to be a submissive. And that's when the sparks turn into a roaring blaze.

Marcus has been hurt before, and I could relate to his desire to protect his heart and keep a barrier up. He's been the clueless fool one too many times and he keeps expecting Carrie to be the same. Poor Carrie has waited long enough and I love how she took the reins to claim her man. She wasn't going to let him chase her away. Whatever he wanted, she was there, submitting to all his needs and desires.

I think my favorite part was when he gave her a simple velvet collar to wear for the weekend and she just about melted. Me, too.

This story is the first in the series The Worthington Group. We did meet some other characters, but for the most part Carrie and Marcus dominated the action. The pacing was quick. The sex was written incredibly well. And the characters had undeniable chemistry. I've already bought books two and three, so clearly I'm sold on the series.

I enjoyed having a sweeter side to a BDSM story. I love my raw, dark, edgy characters, but this was a fun excursion. It's pretty much loving, sensual BDSM that would be easy tolerated by those unfamiliar with the genre. Enjoy!

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Nov 10, 2010 Jo * Smut-Dickted * rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm, mf, read-on-kindle, mfm

Actually this was much better than I anticipated. I thought it would be a good, if a bit shorter, novel. It turned out to be really quite good with excellent characters and VERY well done sex scenes. Carrie's internal speak is quite nice as well - it's not overdone and she never comes off as needy even though she's loved him for so many years. She epitomizes the strong submissive - I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. This one is going on my recommend list to others!

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Oct 11, 2012 Isabelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Three and a half stars.

This is book one of the Worthington group and it looks like a very promising series.

Marcus Worthington finds out his wife was a bitch on their second anniversary. He always thought that she understood he was a Dom, but found out that she saw him as a pervert. Five years later, in totally Dom mode, he sees his assistant inside the club. Even though he has lusted for her forever, she being inside the club changed things. He finally felt permitted to act upon his feelings. O...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Laura (Kyahgirl) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotica-bdsm, part-of-a-series, romance-contemporary

3.5/5; 4 stars; B+

I've never read a book by this writing duo and was pleasantly surprised. It certainly met my expectations for what the BDSM group typically calls 'sugarkink'. Basically, a love story with a light dose of BDSM mixed in.

There were a couple of things I found hard to believe but, all in all, it pretty solid.

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May 08, 2012 Jessica rated it 1 of 5 stars

Paint-by-numbers storyline, complete with angry-boner-man Dom and plodding storytelling (he said this, she thought that). It may have picked up in the second half, but by then I was too bored to care. Did not finish. I won't be looking for more by this author.

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Jun 07, 2012 Sherry Sweeney rated it 4 of 5 stars

New to this style of books but after reading Fifty Shades of Grey this series was a recommendation. Was a very nice change and kept my interest.

Read all there in this series and enjoyed them all.

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Feb 13, 2011 Sassafrass rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, bdsm

So, so good! The perfect blend of romance, eroticism, and plot, I was captivated and riveted by Carrie and Marcus' story. Loving dominance is my weakness so I was puddle of goo during the entire story!

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Feb 11, 2013 0rigin3l rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is book one of the Worthington group and I will read more. I believe it was around 200 pages or so and there was a lot of action packed into the book, even with my preference of longer stories. It's a classic girl (or woman) wants man and man wants girl but can't admit it to his self after a bad history with one woman. It's a quick easy read with a delightful story. There is BDSM elements but I felt they were on the lighter side.

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Feb 18, 2011 I ♥ Bookie Nookie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Recommended to I ♥ Bookie Nookie by: Summer

Shelves: genre-bdsm, body-chunky-chicks, zz-reviewed, 2011-read-in, a-series

This book was pretty good...I think i am just on erotic overload lately. I felt that the heroine was a little too meek and weak for my liking. I like having a feisty submissive that needs to be broken.

I will definitely read more books in this series after I give myself a break on the erotica.

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Dec 24, 2010 Yvette Hines rated it 5 of 5 stars

I can't wait to read the next story by Violet Summers. This was my first and will not be my last. I recommend this.

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Jun 13, 2012 Tracy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Whoa...hot hot hot. Short but wow

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Jun 20, 2012 Saundra rated it 2 of 5 stars

2.5 stars. Nothing spectacular, I'm not particularly excited about reading the companion books, but if the mood hits, I might give them a shot.

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Dec 18, 2012 Julz rated it 4 of 5 stars

great quick read

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Oct 10, 2012 Jamie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Loved it.

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Jun 10, 2012 Dragana rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance, erotica, bdsm, menage

*** 2 stars ***

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Mar 07, 2011 Veronica August rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Mar 02, 2011 Stephanie rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone!

Recommended to Stephanie by: Holly

Shelves: ebook, recommended, steamy-hot-romance-comtemp, favorites

I am not a huge fan of BDSM, but I read it and prefer it light. This book has its fair share, but I enjoyed every bit of it!!!! It was great and just how it should be done. I look forward to reading the rest of the Worthington Series and more books by this author.

Thanks for rec Holly!

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Mar 23, 2012 Yogi rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 3-stars, bdsm, erotica, m-m-f, romance

Carrie's Answer was a quick and sweet BDSM read. Carrie and Marcus have sizzling chemistry. Besides, I love slightly sassy sub! The supporting characters are interesting enough that I'm glad that they have books. Especially Daniel, Marcus's best friend and threesome buddy, due to the fact that (damn it!) I think he should get a guy or girl or both of his own.

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Apr 23, 2012 Sophie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm, erotica-m-f, menage, romance, own-ebook

3.5*
Lots & lots of steaminess. ;]

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Shelves: need-to-get-next

May 17, 2013 Mary Shive rated it 4 of 5 stars

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