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PowerUp! #6
Silver Tongue
Kitty Nelson works for the PowerUp! gym as the day manager. But the empath does a lot more than run the gym. She keeps the team in shape, tempering emotions in a high strung group of psychics. It's not easy, but Kitty keeps the peace, until one day she meets her match in a man who won't cave to her looks, her smiles, or her psychic skills. Who knew meddling with a couple in love would lead to man straight out of her fantasies...and nightmares? Because with Dane, she knows he won't accept less than total control.
Dane Hanson did his time for the Marine Corps. He also got shot and found himself medically retired, leaving him aching for the excitement of a job he loved. He found solace in his artwork, and it's that ability to create that has Kitty needing his help. He's back in the thick of things on an undercover assignment, but everything's different. Kitty is psychic, her skills don't work on him, and she's the hottest thing he's ever seen. Even better, the woman has submissive tendencies he's dying to explore. But when the mission turns deadly, Dane realizes he doesn't just want to play with Kitty, he wants to own the feisty redhead for a lot longer than this mission. That's if she'll let herself surrender, the bad guys don't shoot them, and the weird statue they're sent to retrieve doesn't curse them to death.
Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find anal play/intercourse, Domination/submission.
Dane Hanson did his time for the Marine Corps. He also got shot and found himself medically retired, leaving him aching for the excitement of a job he loved. He found solace in his artwork, and it's that ability to create that has Kitty needing his help. He's back in the thick of things on an undercover assignment, but everything's different. Kitty is psychic, her skills don't work on him, and she's the hottest thing he's ever seen. Even better, the woman has submissive tendencies he's dying to explore. But when the mission turns deadly, Dane realizes he doesn't just want to play with Kitty, he wants to own the feisty redhead for a lot longer than this mission. That's if she'll let herself surrender, the bad guys don't shoot them, and the weird statue they're sent to retrieve doesn't curse them to death.
Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find anal play/intercourse, Domination/submission.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 13, 2012
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Marie Harte
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Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit http://marieharte.com and fall in love.
Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit http://marieharte.com and fall in love.
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October 8, 2012
Power up the vibrator on this one! A silver tongue is someone who can clearly express themselves and convince others. Is this Kitty Nelson or is it Dane Hanson?
Kitty is an empath that can sooth even the most troubled soul. She's part of the former secret government psychic group. Now she works in the private sector with many of her former teammates. Their day job cover is a gym. Dane is the brother of Kitty's good friend. Dane does not like Kitty, the red headed busty Amazonian woman because he knows there is something odd about her. A former marine, Dane knows Kitty is the reason why his sister is marrying his family's archenemy.
Kitty and Dane in a room will definitely heat up the temperature. Ms. Harte writes sexual tension like no other. Kitty is a powerhouse both physically and psychically. She fears submission due to watching someone she loves crave the pain and degradation. She equates submission with being a doormat and desiring abuse. She's seen it with her own eyes.
Dane is an alpha male who is physically strong and psychically a null. In some aspects, a null is even more powerful due to the neutralization effects. Dane immediately picks up on Kitty's submissive side and it brings his dominance out. The things he does with Kitty are perfect for a wary submissive. Everything he does is just the right balance of orders mixed in with some kinky sex.
The BDSM focus here is on the D/s. It's an excellent demonstration of erotic power exchange with very little SM and mild BD. Kitty is definitely not into the SM and fortunately for her, Dane can do without SM. The D/s is hot in this story. Ms. Harte turns it up a notch in her smexy Dom. Each book in this series is building in BDSM intensity. One can only hope it continues to increase in an exponential manner.
The plot in this story continues with Owen's stolen psychic artifacts. This time, it's a statue called The Little Death. It's Kitty's job to retrieve it. There is only one sure way to retrieve this statue from the current owner. Kitty needs a personal invite to the owner's home. This is where Dane comes in. His hobby as a part type sculptor gives him an in with the statue's owner. Dane agrees to help secure an invitation only if Kitty submits to him sexually for the duration of the assignment. Holy HR violations! While this is very wrong of Dane, this horny reader can't help but wish to be in Kitty's lucky shoes. Kitty grudgingly accepts the deal but it's clear she is excited and wants to submit badly. If she needs to be "blackmailed" to ease her conscience – so be it.
This smexy paranormal suspense story is recommended to kinky readers who loves when an alpha male and female fight for dominance.
August 12, 2016
Actual Rating 3.5 Stars
This book is going to be a little hard for me to review, because while I enjoyed it, I still felt like something was missing. This series so far as been a fun one with lots of enjoyable quick reads. This book though was a little different than the others. For one, I didn't instantly love both characters like I usually do with Marie Harte's characters. I won't lie, Dane got on my nerves. He's just so obnoxious and arrogant, obnoxiously arrogant, and I swear if I had to hear his opinion on women or him brag about the size of his equipment one more time ... Well
However, against my will, despite myself, he grew on me toward the end of the book. As for Kitty, I felt for her, she was raised in an environment that led her to equate submission with abuse and weakness. I understood how hard it must be for her to want submission but being too afraid to make her mother's mistakes. I was happy for her though that in time she was able to get past this and fall for Dane. I hope I didn't make her sound soft and sweet because she's not; she's mean and sarcastic, especially for an empath, but you got to love her anyway. I love the scenes where they call each other bully because it shows how comfortable they are with each other and their not so pretty sides.
As for the villain of this book, well ...
All in all, a fun read like the rest of the series.
This book is going to be a little hard for me to review, because while I enjoyed it, I still felt like something was missing. This series so far as been a fun one with lots of enjoyable quick reads. This book though was a little different than the others. For one, I didn't instantly love both characters like I usually do with Marie Harte's characters. I won't lie, Dane got on my nerves. He's just so obnoxious and arrogant, obnoxiously arrogant, and I swear if I had to hear his opinion on women or him brag about the size of his equipment one more time ... Well
However, against my will, despite myself, he grew on me toward the end of the book. As for Kitty, I felt for her, she was raised in an environment that led her to equate submission with abuse and weakness. I understood how hard it must be for her to want submission but being too afraid to make her mother's mistakes. I was happy for her though that in time she was able to get past this and fall for Dane. I hope I didn't make her sound soft and sweet because she's not; she's mean and sarcastic, especially for an empath, but you got to love her anyway. I love the scenes where they call each other bully because it shows how comfortable they are with each other and their not so pretty sides.
As for the villain of this book, well ...
All in all, a fun read like the rest of the series.
February 12, 2016
As a powerful empath, Kitty Nelson tempers the emotions of a team of high strung psychics, keeping the peace until she meets her match in a man who won’t cave to her looks, her smiles or her psychic skills in this thrilling paranormal suspense. This is the first book that I have read in the series (I know shame on me) but I had no problem picking up on overall theme of the series although I certainly feel as if I have missed quite a few exciting stories because of all the intriguing characters and fascinating elements of this one, so I will be remedying that soon…another words I enjoyed Kitty and Dane’s sexy and combustible romance.
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October 28, 2022
Kitty Nelson works for the PowerUp! gym as the day manager. But the empath does a lot more than run the gym. She keeps the team in shape, tempering emotions in a high strung group of psychics. It's not easy, but Kitty keeps the peace, until one day she meets her match in a man who won't cave to her looks, her smiles, or her psychic skills. Who knew meddling with a couple in love would lead to man straight out of her fantasies...and nightmares? Because with Dane, she knows he won't accept less than total control.
Dane Hanson did his time for the Marine Corps. He also got shot and found himself medically retired, leaving him aching for the excitement of a job he loved. He found solace in his artwork, and it's that ability to create that has Kitty needing his help. He's back in the thick of things on an undercover assignment, but everything's different. Kitty is psychic, her skills don't work on him, and she's the hottest thing he's ever seen. Even better, the woman has submissive tendencies he's dying to explore. But when the mission turns deadly, Dane realizes he doesn't just want to play with Kitty, he wants to own the feisty redhead for a lot longer than this mission. That's if she'll let herself surrender, the bad guys don't shoot them, and the weird statue they're sent to retrieve doesn't curse them to death.
Heather's Notes
I enjoyed this book. I was worried that I wouldn't as this kink is not really my cup of tea. However, the author did a really good job of straddling the line and never taking it too far, IMO. What they did off page is not my problem :) I will continue to read this series.
Dane Hanson did his time for the Marine Corps. He also got shot and found himself medically retired, leaving him aching for the excitement of a job he loved. He found solace in his artwork, and it's that ability to create that has Kitty needing his help. He's back in the thick of things on an undercover assignment, but everything's different. Kitty is psychic, her skills don't work on him, and she's the hottest thing he's ever seen. Even better, the woman has submissive tendencies he's dying to explore. But when the mission turns deadly, Dane realizes he doesn't just want to play with Kitty, he wants to own the feisty redhead for a lot longer than this mission. That's if she'll let herself surrender, the bad guys don't shoot them, and the weird statue they're sent to retrieve doesn't curse them to death.
Heather's Notes
I enjoyed this book. I was worried that I wouldn't as this kink is not really my cup of tea. However, the author did a really good job of straddling the line and never taking it too far, IMO. What they did off page is not my problem :) I will continue to read this series.
September 23, 2020
Book 6
Not my favorite of the series. Empath and a null go on a business trip find they share the same tastes. Honestly there’s something a little ew/meh about the constant “master” talk. The male lead instructed the female lead to call him master or Sir... she keeps saying master... idk something about that Word where it sounds like a slave or servant that I’m not a fan of in a sexual sense. Idk I get the whole dom/sub relationship but for the love of everything please just call him Sir, it got awkward after a while. The story itself was just fine, I felt like the mission was super rushed with not a lot to it, it was a lot of steamy sex which was great, just the whole dom/sub thing in almost like every steamy scene with the constant master talk. Boring. This story was just not one of my favorites.
Not my favorite of the series. Empath and a null go on a business trip find they share the same tastes. Honestly there’s something a little ew/meh about the constant “master” talk. The male lead instructed the female lead to call him master or Sir... she keeps saying master... idk something about that Word where it sounds like a slave or servant that I’m not a fan of in a sexual sense. Idk I get the whole dom/sub relationship but for the love of everything please just call him Sir, it got awkward after a while. The story itself was just fine, I felt like the mission was super rushed with not a lot to it, it was a lot of steamy sex which was great, just the whole dom/sub thing in almost like every steamy scene with the constant master talk. Boring. This story was just not one of my favorites.
October 19, 2022
Kitty Nelson and Dane Hanson are like oil and water. Kitty can’t stand the handsome former Marine, and Dane believes Kitty is responsible for matchmaking his beloved sister with their neighbors’ son, someone he believes doesn’t have her best interests at heart.
Marie Harte’s Silver Tongue is the sixth in her PowerUp! series, and empath Kitty has met her match in Dane, whom she can’t get a read on at all. When they team up to recover a powerful statuette for her grandboss, sparks fly.
Turns out Dane and Kitty’s interests dovetail perfectly in the bedroom, and they have a chance to explore the notion that love doesn’t actually make you weak…
Marie Harte’s Silver Tongue is the sixth in her PowerUp! series, and empath Kitty has met her match in Dane, whom she can’t get a read on at all. When they team up to recover a powerful statuette for her grandboss, sparks fly.
Turns out Dane and Kitty’s interests dovetail perfectly in the bedroom, and they have a chance to explore the notion that love doesn’t actually make you weak…
August 15, 2019
Wow
This series has such an interesting premise! The characters are well developed but nothing compared to the action and drama
This series has such an interesting premise! The characters are well developed but nothing compared to the action and drama
August 24, 2012
I gave this book three stars meaning I liked it. It becomes apparent when you start out that this book must be a part of a series. Unfortunately I didn't realize that when I purchased the book. This can be read as a stand alone but it often feels like you are missing information about characters that would help to build depth to the story and add to your overall enjoyment. So, if you are just checking this out I recommend you find out what other books are in this series and start there. I know that I will. There is a really cool paranormal element to the book/series. To summarise the basics of the book without giving away the cool parts there is a group of psychics that work at a Gym called Power up. They used to work for some super hush, hush government agency that has now been disbanded due to funding issues. Kitty Nelson the red headed heroine (ever notice there are a ton of red heads or strawberry blondes in romance stories)is an empath and has the ability to manipulate the emotions of the people around her. She encourages a man and women to get together when she senses there attraction to one another and that they are genuinely good/nice people. The push to get together works and all three of them become friends. Now Dane Hanson, the Hero enters the picture. He is super pissed that Kitty got his sister together with a man who ends up being from a family he has fueded with for years. They are deeply attracted to one another and when the opportunity to work together arrises Dane uses his leverage to say he will help Kitty on the mission if she agrees to sleep with him. Reader be forewarned that this book has strong BDSM elements. I didn't think there was anything over the top or really pushing too far but it is good info to have when selecting a book. The sex scenes are hot and plentiful and the characters are solid. Kitty is definitely no shrinking violet and several times she indicates that she would be more than happy to put her foot up "where the sun doesn't shine" to get Dane back in line. This is a solid story with BDSM elements and I think it would be even better if you read the previous books in the series first. I say go for it!
March 18, 2013
Hello! Talk about a sizzling, smoldering, smoking hot read. Marie led me into the Power Up member’s lives once again with Kitty’s book. I enjoyed the new article they were meant to steal and the mystic surroundings of the piece. Kitty is everything I love in a woman, a little shy when it comes to things not in her control, sexy and smart, and saucy as hell.
The team members’ mannerisms and easy banter made the story a fun read. When Dane enters and the story kicks up full throttle, I was enthralled with the decision Kitty makes to give what he suggests a thought and the ride they took me on during their assignment.
From the villains to long-time friend relationships. I’ve enjoyed reading all the stories. I cannot wait until the next one releases. I definitely have them on my kindle to pick up and read again.
The team members’ mannerisms and easy banter made the story a fun read. When Dane enters and the story kicks up full throttle, I was enthralled with the decision Kitty makes to give what he suggests a thought and the ride they took me on during their assignment.
From the villains to long-time friend relationships. I’ve enjoyed reading all the stories. I cannot wait until the next one releases. I definitely have them on my kindle to pick up and read again.
February 1, 2013
Kitty is the day manager of Power Up! and Jack's most dependable and trusted agent. An empath, Kitty is able to feel what others feel which makes her a bit of the local den mother. When she is sent on a mission to retrieve a statue, she learns that the owner of the statue is interested in meeting a local artist, Dane. Unfortunately, Dane is the sister of a gym member who gets on Kitty's last nerve with his arrogance and bossiness.
Dane turned out to be one of my favorite characters of the series even though he wasn't even an agent and had no psychic skills. A former marine, Dane is still tough as nails, but his artist side was cool to see as well. This was one of my favorite couples of the series so far.
Dane turned out to be one of my favorite characters of the series even though he wasn't even an agent and had no psychic skills. A former marine, Dane is still tough as nails, but his artist side was cool to see as well. This was one of my favorite couples of the series so far.
January 22, 2024
Silver Tongue is book 6 in the PowerUp! series from Marie Harte. This is Kitty & Dane's story.
As you would expect from Marie, this is a hot & steamy tale full of action & adventure and laced with intrigue & suspense.
The sparks between Kitty and Dane fizz & fly from the outset and things get hotter as the story progresses.
These books can be read as stand alone stories but, in my opinion, they are better read in order as this gives you a better introduction & understanding of the PowerUp world and characters.....
As you would expect from Marie, this is a hot & steamy tale full of action & adventure and laced with intrigue & suspense.
The sparks between Kitty and Dane fizz & fly from the outset and things get hotter as the story progresses.
These books can be read as stand alone stories but, in my opinion, they are better read in order as this gives you a better introduction & understanding of the PowerUp world and characters.....
March 25, 2013
While being more of a Master/sub relationship, these characters, again came across as more developed then the beginning books. Dane, the 'null' compliments Kitty perfectly, giving her a chance to relax and be herself without her gift getting in the way. Kitty proves again that being the submissive is actually the hardest half of relationship, being able to give your trust over to the dominant personality.
d-n-f
September 7, 2014I made it to the end of chapter three, which is where Kitty becomes a prostitute and I'm done.
July 25, 2017
Kitty is the day manager of Power Up! and Jack's most dependable and trusted agent. An empath, Kitty is able to feel what others feel which makes her a bit of the local den mother. When she is sent on a mission to retrieve a statue, she learns that the owner of the statue is interested in meeting a local artist, Dane. Unfortunately, Dane is the sister of a gym member who gets on Kitty's last nerve with his arrogance and bossiness.
Dane turned out to be one of my favorite characters of the series even though he wasn't even an agent and had no psychic skills. A former marine, Dane is still tough as nails, but his artist side was cool to see as well. This was one of my favorite couples of the series so far.
Dane turned out to be one of my favorite characters of the series even though he wasn't even an agent and had no psychic skills. A former marine, Dane is still tough as nails, but his artist side was cool to see as well. This was one of my favorite couples of the series so far.
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