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Ramsey/Tesano #5
A Lover's Control
Caiphus Tesano and SyBilla Ramsey lead extraordinary lives. They operate in a world few would have the desire or courage to make their livings in. Not many could so impressively navigate a world such as theirs. As top operatives in Vestige; among the most covert investigative organizations in the world, Caiphus and SyBilla are known for their almost supernatural instincts and perception. The two are at the top of their game. They must remain there, for they are on the verge of vanquishing a monster they’ve spent their careers chasing. Such a reality should have Caiphus and SyBilla basking in the anticipation of triumph. Instead, the tough-as-nails duo is wrought with emotion induced by years of hard work and little time to explore the electric attraction that exists between them.
Caiphus knows that much of Bill’s reluctance to give into what they both want has to do with the fact that he’s not only her colleague, but also her boss. In his capacity as head of Vestige, Caiphus has often found himself in a position to wield his considerable influence for the purposes of making sure that Bill’s risky job never becomes too risky. His interference on that regard has placed him on the losing end of her affections more than once. Through it all, her love for him as remained. Things are occurring now however that will again stir Caiphus’ need to interfere and SyBilla’s need to avoid that whatever the cost. The Ramsey Tesano saga barrels toward a spectacular finish that will extinguish a scandal generations in the making while revisiting ghosts that SyBilla may have to risk her life to defeat.
Caiphus knows that much of Bill’s reluctance to give into what they both want has to do with the fact that he’s not only her colleague, but also her boss. In his capacity as head of Vestige, Caiphus has often found himself in a position to wield his considerable influence for the purposes of making sure that Bill’s risky job never becomes too risky. His interference on that regard has placed him on the losing end of her affections more than once. Through it all, her love for him as remained. Things are occurring now however that will again stir Caiphus’ need to interfere and SyBilla’s need to avoid that whatever the cost. The Ramsey Tesano saga barrels toward a spectacular finish that will extinguish a scandal generations in the making while revisiting ghosts that SyBilla may have to risk her life to defeat.
- GenresFiction
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2014
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About the author
AlTonya Washington
145 books336 followersAlTonya Washington has been an author for 20 years. She’s traditionally, independently and scholarly published, a winner of the Romance Slam Jam EMMA Award, and two-time winner of The Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award.
She's a librarian, film buff and music junkie and enjoys writing in an array of genres: T. Onyx erotica, Ally Fleming interracial romantic suspense, and Temple Carver mainstream romantic suspense. She's best known for her long-running Ramsey/Tesano multicultural romantic suspense series.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
December 15, 2014
Wow, There are a lot of words to describe a lover's control but the only one that comes to mind is speechless. The next book can't come fast enough, it is driving me mad to see Hill's response to Sef's secret. Great, great book.
November 4, 2017
This series just gets better and better. Caiphus Tesano and SyBilla Rsmsey are part of a covert organization that is investigating Black Island among other things. Working together is also enabling them to work on the attraction between them.
The scandal that began generations ago is coming to a head as information is found and shared.
The scandal that began generations ago is coming to a head as information is found and shared.
June 4, 2017
Exciting
Even though this series has gone on for a while, there are always new and exciting things to learn about these families. This book kept me on the edge of my seat with all the danger and suspense. I can not wait to see how this all ends.
Even though this series has gone on for a while, there are always new and exciting things to learn about these families. This book kept me on the edge of my seat with all the danger and suspense. I can not wait to see how this all ends.
February 17, 2015
A Lover's Control is theblatest installment in the Ramsey/Tesano saga and in this installment, Caphius Tesano and SyBilla Ramsey are front and center. Caphius has bided his time with SyBilla and decides now their time has come. There are still in the midst of uncovering the family mystery but Caphius must also fight SyBilla’s need to avoid their attraction. Secrets are revealed as well as loose ends draw to a close. Love finds its way to these two and Caiphus is determine to win SyBilla.
Ms. Washington does an outstanding job crafting this installment as well as with character development. She is a great storyteller which allows readers to visualize the characters reactioms during certain scenes. The wedding reception scene with Quest and the Tesano brothers is hilarious. Readers will experience Caiphus determination to show Bee, as he calls SyBilla, he will be a part of her life. His famous words "don't ask me not to touch you Bee" the emotion behind this statement shows Caiphus means SyBilla is his. Of course during their love journey readers will find out more information on what happened on that island and how there are still secrets that have yet to be revealed. Ms. Washington is setting the stage for the finale of this series. Overall this was a good read. I needed a day to regroup to process the events in the book and questions I have now for the next book.
Ms. Washington does an outstanding job crafting this installment as well as with character development. She is a great storyteller which allows readers to visualize the characters reactioms during certain scenes. The wedding reception scene with Quest and the Tesano brothers is hilarious. Readers will experience Caiphus determination to show Bee, as he calls SyBilla, he will be a part of her life. His famous words "don't ask me not to touch you Bee" the emotion behind this statement shows Caiphus means SyBilla is his. Of course during their love journey readers will find out more information on what happened on that island and how there are still secrets that have yet to be revealed. Ms. Washington is setting the stage for the finale of this series. Overall this was a good read. I needed a day to regroup to process the events in the book and questions I have now for the next book.
December 2, 2014
All of this AWESOMENESS wrapped up in a book!!! I am so in love with this series that I go into withdrawals waiting on the next one to come out. Altonya is truly a gifted writer and all of her works are phenomenal. You must start the series off from the beginning in order to grasp the full on hotness!
Caiphus Tesano and SyBilla Ramsey are a match made in heaven by way of family drama. As with any male member of the Ramsey/Tesano family, the overprotective nature is in full force. I highly recommend this book and all of the books in this series, you will not be disappointed.
Caiphus Tesano and SyBilla Ramsey are a match made in heaven by way of family drama. As with any male member of the Ramsey/Tesano family, the overprotective nature is in full force. I highly recommend this book and all of the books in this series, you will not be disappointed.
February 12, 2022
AW Is a genius with the pen.
The plot thickens.
WARNING: If you have not been following the Ramsey/Tesano Saga DO NOT ATTEMPT to read this book thinking you will be able to catch on. You won't. There are to many delicious details tied to other details in the previous books. What I love is that AlTonya Washington don't use fillers such as the past books to write the current one. You have to be prepared and ready to jump in. If you were following and lost your way, try picking up after the Elders.
Quite a few loose ends are being tied up and I found myself saying Aha several times.
The plot thickens.
WARNING: If you have not been following the Ramsey/Tesano Saga DO NOT ATTEMPT to read this book thinking you will be able to catch on. You won't. There are to many delicious details tied to other details in the previous books. What I love is that AlTonya Washington don't use fillers such as the past books to write the current one. You have to be prepared and ready to jump in. If you were following and lost your way, try picking up after the Elders.
Quite a few loose ends are being tied up and I found myself saying Aha several times.
November 1, 2016
Addicted
I literally can not stop reading this series. I have been neglecting !y TV shows and everything because I am so caught up in their never ending drama! I love the Ramsey/Tesano family. A part of me can't wait to see how it ends and another part of me never wants it to end. I am way too attached now! Honestly you will not regret reading this series, but definitely start from the beginning!
I literally can not stop reading this series. I have been neglecting !y TV shows and everything because I am so caught up in their never ending drama! I love the Ramsey/Tesano family. A part of me can't wait to see how it ends and another part of me never wants it to end. I am way too attached now! Honestly you will not regret reading this series, but definitely start from the beginning!
November 29, 2014
I Love It
AlTonya you did it again. I love every single book you write about the Ramsey and Tesano family. Cai and Bee story was really good. I was glad to catch up on all the other family members including Kraven and Darby. Looking forward to the next book. Thanks AlTonya for writing very good books.
AlTonya you did it again. I love every single book you write about the Ramsey and Tesano family. Cai and Bee story was really good. I was glad to catch up on all the other family members including Kraven and Darby. Looking forward to the next book. Thanks AlTonya for writing very good books.
August 6, 2015
Fabulous!
There are not enough adjectives to describe how wonderful, how riveting, how FREAKING AWESOME this book is!!!
Every single time I have my favorite couple picked, you throw a new favorite at me! This series needs to be a mini series on tv....it's that darn good!!!
There are not enough adjectives to describe how wonderful, how riveting, how FREAKING AWESOME this book is!!!
Every single time I have my favorite couple picked, you throw a new favorite at me! This series needs to be a mini series on tv....it's that darn good!!!
January 25, 2015
A Lovers Control
This series continues to get better and better. It has everything you could possibly want in a story. Action, intrigue, and of course hot lovemaking. Altonya Washington does a awesome job of keeping you interested. I cannot wait until the next book comes out.
This series continues to get better and better. It has everything you could possibly want in a story. Action, intrigue, and of course hot lovemaking. Altonya Washington does a awesome job of keeping you interested. I cannot wait until the next book comes out.
December 1, 2014
review to follow
December 4, 2014
Awesome
This book answered some of the questions I had. It was indeed a page turner. I can't wait to the final installment to see what becomes of all the Ramseys!
This book answered some of the questions I had. It was indeed a page turner. I can't wait to the final installment to see what becomes of all the Ramseys!
March 22, 2015
GREAT BOOK. Altonya does it again with the Ramsey/Tesanos. I love them all so much. lol
July 28, 2015
I have finally read it some of the questions were answers but there are some that still needs to be answer like who is really in charge and why all of this happen.
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