Volatile

by Bree Dahlia

Can an experienced Dominant find his happily-ever-after with a non-submissive, bullheaded, fiery—no, scratch that—flammable f*cking hellcat on two legs?It makes no difference how enticing those two legs are—they’re not worth the stubborn ass they belong to.Jonathan Blazek is a busy man. His days are packed tight with whiskey, women, and work, and he has no time for the pounding headaches that arise when Hurricane Ivy blows down his door.Ivy Swanson comes with her own warning Will explode when challenged. As far as Jonathan is concerned, it might as well have been written in a foreign tongue. He can’t figure out her mercurial moods, nor does he care to. They’re only tolerating each other out of mutual concern for Ivy’s sister, and once he’s no longer the therapist on the case, he’ll never have to deal with that woman again.She’s the opposite of what he wants. He’s the opposite of what she wants. They have no business even being in the same room together. They are destructive. All wrong.But as any good Dom knows, it’s not about what you want.It’s about what you need.**Author’s Note** Volatile is a STANDALONE novel based on a character from the Julia series. It is not necessary to have read any of the others in the series first.

Genres: BDSM, Romance

231 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 27, 2017

About the author

Bree Dahlia is an unconventional romance junkie. Her stories range from lighthearted to sizzling with that satisfying happily-ever-after ending and a touch of the unexpected. She favors themes of friendship, forgiveness, and unconditional love with alpha characters and eccentric tastes.

Her next book: The Solemn Vow is releasing July 11

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Reviews

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Volatile” is an extremely well written novel offering rich context to both engage and intrigue its readership. Initially told from the male protagonist point of view, internal as well as external dialogue develops the background narrative. The storyline builds slowly as the primary conflict emerges, creating tension and ultimately driving the plot. As the drama unfolds the romantic struggle intensifies leaving the reader speculating if an HEA is at all possible. “Volatile” successfully utilizes the literary trope of “opposites attract” with lust and a potential love dynamic as its foundation. The characterizations are in-depth and sexual lifestyle supports much of the the angst between the main characters. “Volatile” is not a BDSM novel, the portrayal highlights the struggle of a male dominant finding peace with the past and new love in a volatile “vanilla” relationship.

I had an extremely difficult time identifying or finding any redeeming qualities in Ivy’s character. I found her outbursts and behavior indicative of someone with severe anger management issues. Ivy’s concept of a “normal” sexual relationship was never explored or adequately resolved. The catalyst for her extreme dislike of alternative lifestyle choices was grossly inadequate. Ivy’s attitude and inability to participate in civil discourse emphasized her lack of maturity. Unfortunately, Ivy’s personality and rigidness lead to my perception of Jonathan being weak and questioning his inclination for dominance.

Overall “Volatile” was a worthwhile read. I greatly enjoyed Jonathon’s struggles to make peace with his past as well as moving forward to repair his relationship with Ian and Julia.

RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
Steam Factor: 4 Stars
Writing Style: 5 Stars
Plot (Based on 303 pages): 4 Stars
Engaging Characters: 3 Stars
Satisfying Conclusion (HEA/HFN): 5 Stars

[Diana Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is from: Volatile (Kindle Edition)
HOT!!! Bree did a great job of bringing characters in this story to the forefront & allow the reader to experience all of their emotions. I couldn't put the book down & found myself reading well into the night just to see how the story would end! This book is a TRUE MUST READ! I voluntarily read this ARC & this is my honest review

[HH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Book & Really A Good Read!
Finally, Johnathan had his very own story and a wonderful ending! I still loved him so much no matter what he had done to Julia previously w/o meaning it. Only thing I really dislike is Ivy's mindset but was wondering why she has to be like that till I read the end which explains that Ivy has to be an opposite of Julia so that she will not feel like a replacement that she has been feeling all the while. I wished that Johnathan could be himself 1 day and Iy would change to become his submissive! Thx Bree for the amazing book!

[Karen Devine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spicy read!

Loved the characters! Not usually my kind of book but I had to finish it once I started since the characters were so great!

[Terri Oconnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

RELEASED TODAY VOLATILE by BREE DAHLIA Wow! The title says it all. Johnathan, or Jon as he rather be called in the beginning, and Ivy are a volatile couple with a hurricane thrown in for good measure. The only interest Ivy has in Jon is him helping 'fix' her younger sister Lily who she thinks is being abused. When it comes to light that isn't the case he tries to convince Ivy that there is nothing wrong with her sister enjoying the BDSM lifestyle. The problem is his Dom self wants Ivy all to himself and she is in no way a normal submissive and when they are in a room together either they are fighting with words or clothes are coming off. I loved that with this book you never knew which Ivy was going to be storming into Jon's space, or how he would react to the whole thing. How gentle he was with her in helping her to learn about herself in ways she never thought was possible. Ms. Dahlia's writing makes her characters so alive and the setting feel so real. She has a way with words that will want you to keep reading till you reach the end. 5 stars here on this new read.

[Babs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ivy would like Jon to fix her younger sister Lily as she thinks she is in trouble. But she is normal she likes different things in BDSM. Jon is a DOM and when he and Ivy get together all they do is fight and say things they don’t mean. You never knew what to expect with them both but mainly Ivy which keeps you on your toes.

The characters are well developed and come alive. You can’t wait to se what happens next.

I voluntarily read an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jonathan is the Dominant who is pining after his former sub. Ivy's sister is in what she feel is an abusive relationship. Jon is a therapist and agrees to see her sister.

Ivy and Johnathan have a volatile relationship. The sex is hot and the story is amazing. Great family dynamics between Ivy and her sister. BDSM themes.

[Linda Morey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dominant meets non submissive -lots of explaining to her about lifestyle and nice love story -hardly any kink -compromise

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This woman drive me crazy. I could not stand her. So stubborn and judgy. The story was good, but wow, she was just awful.

[Candee Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

[Joss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smoking hot! A great follow up to the Teaching Julia series!! Jonathan finally gets his forever HEA!! While it's a stand alone novel so you don't have to read the entire Teaching Julia series, the back story is riveting and will make you fully appreciate Jonathan's journey, while fleshing out the deep roots in his relationships with Jaque, Ian and of course, Julia.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this story, Jonathan (Jon) is a sex therapist for Lily (who has a boyfriend into BDSM). Jonathan is a Dom himself, which he keeps secret for purposes of impartiality in the therapy sessions. Ivy is Lily's older sister and is forcing Lily to go sex therapy because there were bruises on her neck that Lily doesn't seem to mind having. She is deeply in love with her boyfriend who, as a Dom, promised Lily that he would never let things go so far as bruising like that again. Ivy and Jon fall in love without her knowing that Jon is also a Dom, so they have quite a conflict over it when she finds out. I guess the word "volatile" in the title of the book best refers to Lily who is described by Jon as having "no predictability" and "no sense of control". Theirs is a very difficult conflict to overcome which readers must see if they can ever have their HEA. I voluntarily read an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.