Blake Roberts has everything he’s ever wanted—fame, money, and ownership of the hottest chain of tattoo parlors in the country. But he’s haunted by his first love, the matching tattoo they share a constant reminder of who he was before he learned how to control his emotions, his desire, and a woman’s pleasure.
He needs to purge her from his heart, and he’ll do whatever it takes to be free.
Erin Perry’s been burned by love and she’s not ready to put her body under a man’s control, let alone her heart. But then Blake shows up, the only man she ever truly loved. Blake is ruthlessly handsome, and seething commanding energy that has her aching to submit.
To be pleasured, tamed, owned, and put under His control.
Warning: This book features a big, tattooed, Dominant alpha male—give him your trust and he’ll command your pleasure. All. Night. Long. Cliffhanger Alert: This steamy read ends in a cliffhanger. If you don't like being teased, steer clear. The entire Under His Command series, Erin and Blake's complete love story, will publish in February and March of 2015.
Author of over forty novels, USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente writes everything from steamy suspense to laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. She can't resist a story where love wins big. Because love should always win. She lives in Vermont with her two big-hearted boy children and a dog named Pippa Jane.
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In this first in the Under His Command series by Lili Valente, I love that Ms. Valente doesn't pussy-foot around in Controlling Her Pleasure! You can see that Blake is very determined to get his way from the start, but the question of whether Erin will go along with it is hanging out there. I loved how you get the little flashes from the past from both Blake and Erin in order to see what their connection has been. The steam factor in this first installment was at time palpable and kept me turning the pages. While Erin seems tough and totally in control of her self, you can also get a glimpse of her vulnerability. The fact that she craves being dominated is as much a surprise to Blake as it was to me, and the way she responds to Blake's demands was just scorching!! I can't wait for the next installment after the cliffhanger that ends this one and I feel confident this ride is only beginning!! I say bring it on Lili!!
You'll need an extra set of panties and a fan as you read Controlling Her Pleasure, the first book in the Under His Command series by Lili Valente, a new voice in erotic romance. This book is a novella, but, believe me, it is NOT short on the sizzle. The spark between tattoo artist and Dom Blake Roberts and Erin 'Angel' Simmons practically leaps off the page. When these two are together, whether as teens exploring their first love, or, later, as two halves of a very sexy whole, the heat is absolutely palpable.
Controlling Her Pleasure is a great introduction to this new series, and had me from the first page. Blake is full of smolder, all man, and not afraid to show it. And Erin, for all of her sass and bravado, is more than happy to find herself under his spell. Their chemistry had me speeding through this read, and I cannot wait for the next book to see what comes next in their adventure.
I've happily added Lili to my list of hot authors, and give this book 5+ steamy sexy stars.
Controlling her Pleasure is an immensely hot erotic short from Lili Valente’s fantastic new series Under his Command. And when I say hot, I mean positively scorching! Ms. Valente will capture your attention very quickly in just a few pages as she introduces you to Blake and Erin and will definitely remain in possession of it until the turn of the final page.
Blake is a very talented tattoo artist and thanks to a reality show has managed to attain great success with a national chain of tattoo parlors. But despite his business success, relationships have always been a different story ever since he had his heart shattered by the one woman who had ever been able to capture it. Erin has always been hurt by men. So when Blake, the only man she ever really loved, suddenly comes back into her life radiating an aura of dominance and need for control which mesmerizes her, Erin struggles with her deep desire to give in to him. But will her fears of knowing the true reason why Blake has returned give her the strength to remain in control or will Erin lose herself to the connection and passion which reignites between them and inflames her inner desires?
Simply using one word to describe Controlling her Pleasure: WOW! This is an amazingly hot and passionate short story which gives us just a taste of Lili Valente's new series and definitely leaves us wanting more. The intense connection between these two characters is electrifying and sizzling which will leave the reader in certain need of a tall glass of ice water by the time they reach the end. Controlling her Pleasure will "control" you (as it did me) page after page leaving you with great anticipation for what lies ahead for Blake and Erin.
This is the first in a three-part serial and packs a big punch!
Blake is young, handsome and a famously successful tattoo artist. While everything couldn’t be better career-wise there is one thing, one person, he is letting affect any hope of happiness in his personal life.
Erin lived in the same foster home during their teenage years and friendship evolved over time to what he thought would be a life-long love. She left him and he never got over her. The knowledge that they share the same tattoo haunts him. Seeking her out, he knows what he has to do take back his future.
Erin is doing everything she can to ensure her abusive husband remains in her past. Having Blake turn up after all this time is a big surprise and finding out what he wants from her is not welcome at all. Their chemistry is hot – I mean, HOT – and the dynamic between them comes clear in a car ride never to be forgotten! I love Erin and Blake already. The cover is tantalizing and so is the story – I can’t wait to find out what happens next! ~ Diane, 5 stars
This book is hot and intense! Blake comes back into Erin's life with one purpose, to alter the matching tattoo that they've shared since they were teenagers. Expecting that Erin will put up a fight, Blake has a special weekend planned to change her mind. What he isn't prepared for is the intense attraction he has towards her and her submissive tendencies.
This is the prequel novella in the Under His Command Series and also Lili Valente's first piece of work. I am excited to discover a new author and can't wait for more to come.
Blake wants to move forward and to do that he needs to go back. He has to see the one girl that broke his heart eight long years ago. He has changed in appearance and the way he control things in his life and now he has to control Erin unless she goes willingly...
When Erin first hears a very commanding voice at closing time at the bar she is working in she is instantly excited. It's been so long since she has had a man please her the way she needs it. Then it changes when she sees his face, she is surprised to see the one man she never thought she would see again.
She didn't know what Blake was there for but she would go anywhere with him. When he told her what he was there for, she refused to give what he wanted but she was willing to do anything else. Blake's dominating voice hit her in places she craved and once Blake figured it out, he knew what he had to do and was happy to do it.
This makes for one very sexy car ride to the middle of nowhere. Blake knows in his mind what he needs to do but will his heart listen? Is he still willing to do what it takes for him to move on? Will Erin give in or fight him every step of the way?
This novella was sexy, mysterious and was just a taste of what's to come...
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But then, he’d earned the right to teach Erin a thing or two about payback.
She needed it rough, hot, and primal, and it was past time for her to scratch that itch.
This is the first book in the series, Under his Command, for Lili Valente and I'm hooked. I love novellas and this was the perfect length to get you hooked! Blake is looking for his first love, the girl that broke his heart. He needs to change her ink so thoughts of her stop controlling his mind and soul. Erin has made a life for herself that revolves around her tattoo. When Blake show up and surprises her, she can't help but say yes to him. She's afraid she will always say yes. As soon as she makes up her mind to leave with Blake, the game is on and he is in control of her thoughts, her body and her pleasure. Will Blake be able to do what needs to be done to finally be rid of her or will he get hooked on the girl who owns his heart? I love cliffhangers and this one is epic!
Hard. That was exactly what it was going to be to resist losing himself in Erin.
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
This is the first book in a novella series and if you seriously don't like cliff hangers then I suggest that you do not read this series. I was screaming when the book finish and feeling desperate to get my hands on the next one.
Straight off you feel the chemistry between the two when they meet, both still feeling the attraction that was between them when they are younger. However Blake is pleasantly surprised at Erin's reaction to his Dom voice. Although Blake has an ulterior motive for finding Erin, his initial plans change a little when the chemistry takes over. However he is still very much up to doing whatever it takes to get what it is he wants.
We also get to see snippets of their past both together as teenagers and what has happened to them in the last few year.
We get one very hot scene before the cliff hanger, which will leave you really needing the next book NOW.
Holy Hell! This was one HOT read! I am usually not a fan of 3rd person writing but Lili did an amazing job and I loved it! Blake is on a mission to find his 1st love to finally be rid of her. When he finds her, he gets more than he anticipated. Will he be able to do what needs to be done or will Erin make him fall back in love again? This is a quick hot read and i am looking forward to the next part of the series!!
I really enjoyed her debut novel. This taste of what is in store between Blake and Erin has whetted my appetite. Blake has to bring closure with his life with Erin so he can continue on for his future, but he doesn't count on the attraction between him and Erin to flare up again. Plus he finds a side of Erin he never dreamed would exist, but not everything is happy go lucky. Can't wait to see what's going to happen once they enter the cabin.
A steamy complicated relationship that takes domination to the next level But will Erin agree to all Blake wants ? Or will Blake be able to give Erin everything she needs ? This is a must read that will leave you wanting more !!!
Wow this is a very sexy little read! Blake and Erin, high school sweethearts. It ended badly and Blake never let go of Erin. 8 years on and he's come to find her to try and move on, but will it be that simple?
I will warn that it ends on a cliffhanger but it's just made me want book 2 badly because I'm not sure what will happen next and I really want to know... I also want some more of those super erotic Dom /sub scenes... amazing. Think Blake is going to capture my heart!
Cassandra's Review Wow this is a very sexy little read! Blake and Erin, high school sweethearts. It ended badly and Blake never let go of Erin. 8 years on and he's come to find her to try and move on, but will it be that simple?
I will warn that it ends on a cliffhanger but it's just made me want book 2 badly because I'm not sure what will happen next and I really want to know... I also want some more of those super erotic Dom /sub scenes... amazing. Think Blake is going to capture my heart!
Tanya's Review The plot definitely got me hooked, but I was left somewhat disappointed. I felt like it needed more - perhaps that will come with the second book.
Review by Gemma Short and sweet!
I really enjoyed this book and wish it had lasted a little longer! Blake is hot as hell and Erin is brilliant. The dynamic between the two characters was great and I like how quickly Erin made Blake think differently about her. I like the premise of the book and the way their back story just makes so much sense when you look at the characters now. Their story continues to heat up throughout the book with very little resistance from either party! Though if I put myself in Erin's shoes, I don't know if I'd put up any resistance to Blake's charms and commands either!
This was such an easy read and I was hooked from the first few pages. If you want something short and sweet and very hot, this is a book for you!
Controlling Her Pleasure is the prequel novella from author Lili Valente. Controlling Her Pleasure is about Blake, a hot, sexy, successful tattoo artist who has set out to find the ONE woman who broke his heart years ago, ERIN. Erin, who made him a promise to never leave him but did. Not only did she leave him with a shattered heart, but the knowledge that they are still connected by the rare tattoo that they only share. Erin, has become a successful lingerie model and well known in the industry because of this tattoo. Blake is determined to find her and break that connection by changing her tattoo, with or without her consent. What neither of them expected when they finally connected again was an attraction like no other. Lust, dominance, submission, trust, fear, control. Who will come out the winner in the end?
Wow… super freaking H-O-T! I cannot wait to see how this story continues. Blake is trying to move forward with his life, but there is one thing holding him back. He is forever tied to a girl from his past through the identical tattoos they share, an angel. Erin “Angel” a former model made a name for herself with this tattoo. Blake last saw her when she was 16 when she vanished from his life, and until they are no longer connected by this tat, he will not be able to go forward. He sets his sights to get this tat modified and in doing so finds they share similar dominant/submissive lifestyle tastes…. This was a very HOT quick introduction into Lili Valente, and I cannot wait to get my hands on Commanding Her Trust!
I really enjoyed this book and wish it had lasted a little longer! Blake is hot as hell and Erin is brilliant. The dynamic between the two characters was great and I like how quickly Erin made Blake think differently about her. I like the premise of the book and the way their back story just makes so much sense when you look at the characters now. Their story continues to heat up throughout the book with very little resistance from either party! Though if I put myself in Erin's shoes, I don't know if I'd put up any resistance to Blake's charms and commands either!
This was such an easy read and I was hooked from the first few pages. If you want something short and sweet and very hot, this is a book for you!
This is HOT. from the very start, the prologue has you hooked. Lili did a great job of bringing a dominate to life and taking control of his sub. This teaser story promises more great things to come with Erin and Blake.
Blake always took care of Erin when they were kids, then she left. Now he wants “Angel” to have her matching tattoo altered so he can forget her for good. In the process of kidnapping her, he learns just how much they have in common and how much they have grown as adults. With a cliff hanger ending, we are left ready to read more about what is going to happen in this new Dom/Sub relationship!
Who will come out winning? Blake is a hot tattoo artist. Erin is a hot lingerie model. What do they have in common? A tattoo that only they both have and that connects them. He wants her to remove it, whether she wants to or not. This is volume one its a short read but it leaves you wanting more.
I loved how this book jump started into the good parts.....but it is way too short...Blake is one sexy Dom though, that's for damn sure...he could tattoo me any day!
Ok so I'm gonna make one review for the entire Trilogy (yes, I'm on the team that finish all books, no matter what). This Trilogy is so confuse, that the reading rating match with it. Half of readers from book one, didn't come back for the rest of the Trilogy. It's TMI in so short story. We have second chance romance, highschool sweetheart, BDSM (with a Dom who allowed to be cuffed, WTF?), psico ex husband, child from another mister, stepbrother romance... Anyway... With all that, the heroin had only 24 years old! I mean... What? She didn't see the hero in 8 years! And in this short Trilogy, you can enjoy a lot of sex scenes, almost in every chapter! At the beginning, was hot... But than I was like: OMG, again? Not to mention the sperm that smells just like green apple! Gross!
Whew! If you’re looking for a HOT novella, this is the book for you! This has the feel of a second-chance romance. Whether that happens or not remains to be seen. But these two past lovers definitely still have sparks when they’re together, including some dom/sub sparks!
This is very well-developed for being a novella. I feel like I know these characters. There are some flashbacks for history, and it really makes them feel real.
The narrators did a FANTASTIC job. This is HOT, and so is their narration!
Very interesting read. I don't feel like I got enough of the story to leave a review on it. I might adjust it once I read the rest of the series, but for now. I like Blake. He's a hot, rich tattoo artist, what's not to love. Nevermind that his motives are concerning. Hope to learn more about Erin as the series goes along. I probably should have bought this book as a boxed set. haha.