Taking It All (Surrender Trilogy #3) by Maya Banks-Review and Giveaway

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Taking it All by Maya Banks (Surrender Trilogy #3) by Maya Banks-Review and Giveaway

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Taking It All
Surrender Trilogy #3
by Maya Banks
Release Date: August 5, 2014
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

Taking It All Sep 2014

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About the book:

Chessy and Tate have been married for several years. In the beginning, their relationship was everything she wanted. Passionate. All consuming. She offered her submission freely and Tate cherished her gift with a tenderness that made her feel safe. Content. Wanted. And loved beyond all measure. But as the years have gone by, Tate has become more immersed in making his business the success it has become, and Chessy has taken a back seat to his business obligations. Growing unhappier with the status of their once blissful marriage, Chessy knows that something has to give. Or they stand to lose it all

Tate loves his wife. Has always loved her. Providing for her has always been his number one priority. But lately she’s seemed unhappy, and he’s worried. Worried enough that he arranges for a night together that he hopes will reignite the fire that once burned like an inferno between them.

But a business call at the wrong time threatens everything. Chessy’s safety, his concentration, his wife’s faith in him as her husband, a man sworn to love and protect her above all else. Gutted with the realization that he’s going to lose her—has already lost her—he readies for the fight of his life. Whatever it takes, he’ll get her back. And prove to her that nothing is more important than her love. And that if she’ll allow him to prove himself one more time, he’ll take it all. Everything. But he’ll give far more back. Himself. His undying love.

Review:
To say that Tate screwed up royally is quite an understatement. I’ve known all along, while reading the first two books in this trilogy, that Chessy and Tate’s book would be intense. After all, she is his submissive and those tend to be intense stories as a rule, but when we see what happens when Tate totally drops the ball and breaks the number one rule of being a dominate………….Let’s just say “cringe-worthy” just does not do it justice. Her safety and care is supposed to be his utmost priority, but as the blurb about the books says, “……..a business call at the wrong time threatens everything”. Not only does it threaten Chessy’s safety, it also threatens to destroy their relationship. Because for a time, it DID destroy her faith and utter trust in him.

I read an interview recently that Maya Banks had given. In it, she said that she has always been interested in writing stories that happen AFTER the couple’s initial HEA. Because, let’s face it. Most everyone’s relationships are great in the beginning, but then life happens and things kind of fall to the wayside. Taking it All IS that story. Tate was so consumed with work the he let his relationship with Chessy take a backseat. And, after that ‘business call at the wrong’ time happens, I honestly thought, even if for just a minute, that they might not be able to get past what happened. Because what happens was shocking to me. Like, screaming at my Kindle shocking……… I literally didn’t think I could get past it and like Tate again. But, I warmed up to him. Only after a lot of groveling on his part! LOL!!

Maya Banks has once again written a gripping story that is ultimately about the long, bumpy road back to each other and forgiveness. And redemption. If you are a fan of Maya Banks, you will not be disappointed. And, as I’ve said before, if you’re not reading Maya’s stories, you’re sorely missing out!! I just hope that in the future, we might get to see a glimpse of the awesome people we met in this trilogy. Well done Maya Banks!!

Surrender Trilogy

Reading Order
Letting Go
Giving In
Taking It All

Copy supplied by the publisher through Netgalley

Reviewed by Vickie M

Giveaway

Maya’s publisher is offering a paper copy of TAKING IT ALL to ONE (1) lucky commenter at The Reading Cafe.

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46 thoughts on “Taking It All (Surrender Trilogy #3) by Maya Banks-Review and Giveaway”

  2. Thanks for the post and your thoughts on this book, I enjoyed reading them. I love this series and am excited for Taking It All especiall because it is about a married couple trying to find their way back to each other. Maya Banks writes emotionally gripping books and this one promises to be another winner. Thanks for the chance to win! =D
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  21. So excited for this book, loved the first two in the series. Wonderful review and giveaway, has me even more eager to read.

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  28. Great review!!! I love the books featuring married couples! I can’t wait to read this one. I already like and get notifications on Facebook, follow on Twitter, and follow on Goodreads. Thanks for the giveaway!

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