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Delayed Surrender 1
Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00JEUHXAW.
Mallory Dunlap has finally made something of her life and is proud of how far she has come. She has learned how to deal with myriad OCD and PTSD issues all on her own, conquering the demons of an abusive childhood. Her job at Sanderson Enterprises as the assistant to Arrick Sanderson Sr., is rewarding and lucrative, and she is content as a single girl with a cat, living alone in the bustling city of New York.
Her best friend, Trish, makes her get out once in a while and on one fateful night she is approached by a tall, handsome, smooth talking playboy. He introduces himself as Eric, and before she knows it, she’s spent the night with the big stranger. Her intent was to never see him again, and although her mind won’t let her think of anything else, she continues on with her life.
It isn't until a few days later when he appears at her place of work, seemingly oblivious that she was the girl he’d just spent Saturday night with. His arrogant indifference confuses and infuriates her. What’s worst, he is her boss’s son and when she is assigned to “babysit” him, refusing is not an option.
Mallory Dunlap has finally made something of her life and is proud of how far she has come. She has learned how to deal with myriad OCD and PTSD issues all on her own, conquering the demons of an abusive childhood. Her job at Sanderson Enterprises as the assistant to Arrick Sanderson Sr., is rewarding and lucrative, and she is content as a single girl with a cat, living alone in the bustling city of New York.
Her best friend, Trish, makes her get out once in a while and on one fateful night she is approached by a tall, handsome, smooth talking playboy. He introduces himself as Eric, and before she knows it, she’s spent the night with the big stranger. Her intent was to never see him again, and although her mind won’t let her think of anything else, she continues on with her life.
It isn't until a few days later when he appears at her place of work, seemingly oblivious that she was the girl he’d just spent Saturday night with. His arrogant indifference confuses and infuriates her. What’s worst, he is her boss’s son and when she is assigned to “babysit” him, refusing is not an option.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2014
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April 24, 2014
Hmm.... I'm going to say 3.5 on this one. I liked it... first half I like a lot, then it got kind of weird. The chemistry between Mallory and Arrick was smoking hot from the very beginning and he was into things a lot rougher than she was but she handled it like a pro for the most part and I was all ok with him Dom side coming out and it was obvious that was the scene he was in to.. but once we realized the role he plays in the city in the bdsm lifestyle was a little corny feeling... I don't know... hard to wrap my head around my feelings for the last part of this book. Still loved the chemistry but it was hard to get on board with how quickly they fell for each other emotionally.. especially considering his standing in the bdsm community. He's like their bdsm king. That was just weird. I liked it enough to continue the series for sure... about to start book 2. So we'll see how the series continues..
July 15, 2016
I very much enjoyed this story and series. It was a bit out of the norm for me, in a good way. This story I would classify as erotic contemporary romance. It is a story and the story itself was very good. I have already gone back to read favored parts over again.
BDSM is involved heavily here, however because Mallery is new to that world, there is a lot of explanation throughout the story. I felt, from what limited knowledge I have, it was nicely handled throughout, especially with regard to the differences between straight out avuse and BDSM.
This is a 3 book story (I abhor). I have to give credit where credit is due, each story was quite long and the breaking points make sense.
I highly recommend this series to anyone 18+ and mature knowing explicite language & actions are involved.
BDSM is involved heavily here, however because Mallery is new to that world, there is a lot of explanation throughout the story. I felt, from what limited knowledge I have, it was nicely handled throughout, especially with regard to the differences between straight out avuse and BDSM.
This is a 3 book story (I abhor). I have to give credit where credit is due, each story was quite long and the breaking points make sense.
I highly recommend this series to anyone 18+ and mature knowing explicite language & actions are involved.
April 16, 2014
OMG I just finished this book and have already ordered the next in the series. I cannot wait to see what happens next. Definitely worth reading but it is one you need to make sure you are over 21 and can handle BDSM world. So looking forward to the next book.
October 13, 2014
Completely unexpected. I love Arrick!!!
May 11, 2017
Fue un libro un poco crudo en la relación de dominación de esta pareja. Lo explica bastante bien pero creo que le esta exigiendo un poco mas de lo necesario a la chica. Pero ambos los están intentando, en este insta love. Quiero saber que va a pasar después con estos dos.
January 23, 2023
Delayed Surrender
When I started reading this book I didn’t know what to expect. As I continued reading it just grabbed me and kept pulling me in. I really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to read the next book as their story continues.
When I started reading this book I didn’t know what to expect. As I continued reading it just grabbed me and kept pulling me in. I really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to read the next book as their story continues.
June 20, 2019
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April 22, 2014
This is my 5 star review for Delayed Surrender by Megan Bright.
Delayed Surrender follows the path of Mallory Dunlap and Arrick Sanderson Jr. Mallory Dunlap is the assistant to Arrick Sanderson Sr, CEO of Sanderson Enterprises. She has dedicated the past 5 years to her job. She suffers from PTSD and has to have things in order or her world doesn’t rotate like it should. What will she do when Arrick Sanderson Jr turns out to be a one night stand that she can’t seem to forget? Will she be able to do her job and keep her feelings to herself?
Arrick is a HOT, sexy, and rich Dom. He is known in the BDSM community as The King Dom and has a reputation of being the one who will never settle for just one submissive. When he is forced by his father to learn the family business he doesn’t know what he is in for. What will happen when the one night stand that he felt so strongly about turns out to be his assistant? Will he be able to move past her fears and find the submissive that lives underneath the surface?
I thought this was a good book. I thought that some of the descriptions were a little odd, but it added humor to the book that helped counter act the seriousness. Arrick was definitely a Dom that is for sure. He never gave up on Mallory. There were a few grammar issues but they didn’t take away from the story. There was one scene that I really didn’t approve of but it worked for the story and that is all that matters.
If you are looking for a BDSM novel with a rich alpha male with a possessive side, this one is for you! I look forward to reading Delayed Surrender 2.
Delayed Surrender follows the path of Mallory Dunlap and Arrick Sanderson Jr. Mallory Dunlap is the assistant to Arrick Sanderson Sr, CEO of Sanderson Enterprises. She has dedicated the past 5 years to her job. She suffers from PTSD and has to have things in order or her world doesn’t rotate like it should. What will she do when Arrick Sanderson Jr turns out to be a one night stand that she can’t seem to forget? Will she be able to do her job and keep her feelings to herself?
Arrick is a HOT, sexy, and rich Dom. He is known in the BDSM community as The King Dom and has a reputation of being the one who will never settle for just one submissive. When he is forced by his father to learn the family business he doesn’t know what he is in for. What will happen when the one night stand that he felt so strongly about turns out to be his assistant? Will he be able to move past her fears and find the submissive that lives underneath the surface?
I thought this was a good book. I thought that some of the descriptions were a little odd, but it added humor to the book that helped counter act the seriousness. Arrick was definitely a Dom that is for sure. He never gave up on Mallory. There were a few grammar issues but they didn’t take away from the story. There was one scene that I really didn’t approve of but it worked for the story and that is all that matters.
If you are looking for a BDSM novel with a rich alpha male with a possessive side, this one is for you! I look forward to reading Delayed Surrender 2.
May 7, 2014
At first this book made me roll my eyes. I was just like seriously wtf. The main character Mallory had flaws that I found refreshing. However, given how much emphasis they put on the OCD the sudden rush into things with Eric made me cringe a bit.
After a while though I warmed up to it. I could easily relate with finding that one person and one thing in life that just makes everything seem far away. It gets your mind off the bullshit of day to day. You forget there is an issue, you just give in to sensation.
By the end of the book I was in love with Eric. The billionaire playboy has gotten a bit stale, but it was very well carried out in this book. I liked that he realized who he was and while he had to compromise he didn't let other people belittle him and his vices.
I will probably read the rest in this series.
After a while though I warmed up to it. I could easily relate with finding that one person and one thing in life that just makes everything seem far away. It gets your mind off the bullshit of day to day. You forget there is an issue, you just give in to sensation.
By the end of the book I was in love with Eric. The billionaire playboy has gotten a bit stale, but it was very well carried out in this book. I liked that he realized who he was and while he had to compromise he didn't let other people belittle him and his vices.
I will probably read the rest in this series.
August 18, 2014
This book had some good and positive reviews so I decided to download it. I've just finished reading it and cannot see why it had such rave reviews. I thought it was poorly written and the main characters, Eric and Mallory were totally unsuited for each other. She is a sufferer from severe OCD and PTSD from being bullied and dominated in her childhood and there is no way that she would suddenly allow an extremely dominant male to dominate her and speak to her in such a derogatory manner (using words like bitch, slave, whore, slut and the 'C' word. It is just an unbelievable story with unbelievable characters and I wish I had not wasted my time on it.
October 20, 2014
I wish I could give this book a higher rating, but a few things disappointed me.
This book started out so well. It was exciting and erotic. But then it fell apart for me when Jr. was screwing another girl, that's a big no no for me; yeah I understand that they weren't exclusive, but it still bothered me. Shortly after Jr. was messing with another girl, Mal became really annoying, she's always saying "what? I don't understand." It's really not that difficult chick.
I liked this book but at the same time, I don't believe I'll be reading further.
This book started out so well. It was exciting and erotic. But then it fell apart for me when Jr. was screwing another girl, that's a big no no for me; yeah I understand that they weren't exclusive, but it still bothered me. Shortly after Jr. was messing with another girl, Mal became really annoying, she's always saying "what? I don't understand." It's really not that difficult chick.
I liked this book but at the same time, I don't believe I'll be reading further.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 29, 2015
Very Intense
I enjoyed this book. It was very intense from the beginning. The relationship between Mallory and Eric starts from the moment they meet and it is strong. He is a dom, but normally Mallory is not submissive but with Eric it seems to come naturally when she is around Eric. She has issues from her past and his mother abhors Mallory. Will it work? There is a cliffhanger ending but not an intense one. Want to read the next book.
I enjoyed this book. It was very intense from the beginning. The relationship between Mallory and Eric starts from the moment they meet and it is strong. He is a dom, but normally Mallory is not submissive but with Eric it seems to come naturally when she is around Eric. She has issues from her past and his mother abhors Mallory. Will it work? There is a cliffhanger ending but not an intense one. Want to read the next book.
July 25, 2014
DNF 58%! started off good but seriously....she sneaks out without saying goodbye...never mentioned...she's sleeping with her ex boyfriend and she's seen and heard him with other women since her....but yes obviously they both realised they were madly in love as soon as they met! makes perfect sense that he loves her even though he ignored her and slept with other people! obviously!
May 10, 2014
Good beginning
This story is just the beginning of Mallory and "Eric's" journey. I would prefer some elaboration of some of the storyline. Hopefully that will come to light in the second book. Otherwise this story was quick to read and fun characters to meet.
This story is just the beginning of Mallory and "Eric's" journey. I would prefer some elaboration of some of the storyline. Hopefully that will come to light in the second book. Otherwise this story was quick to read and fun characters to meet.
April 22, 2014
This book was sooooo not for me. I didn't know it was a BDSM book when I started reading it. I will be reading the next one because I'm curious to see what happens. It won't be anytime soon though.
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May 5, 2014
Great book
Great book
this was my first read by the author and I loved it. looking forward to more by this author. Great read
Great book
this was my first read by the author and I loved it. looking forward to more by this author. Great read
May 21, 2014
good book for being free...
June 30, 2014
That was actually not bad but I am deeply disgusted that the story turns into a trilogy. It seems complete at the end of the book and I'll leave it there and not read the other two.
June 10, 2014
Delayed Surrender was a decent book that had interesting characters, but it left me wanting more development.
August 23, 2014
Was a good series read all three books and will read more by Megan...
November 9, 2014
Is it Eric or Arrick?
September 28, 2016
Too many triggers!
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