The Gilded Cage by Lauren Smith – Review & Giveaway

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The Gilded Cage
The Surrender Series #2
by Lauren Smith
Release Date:June 2, 2015
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

 

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Description:
Passion that takes no prisoners, and love that tests the limits of ecstasy . . .

Fenn Lockwood comes alive in the shadows. Though he might have physically survived the kidnapping that stole his childhood, the trauma and pain he lived through have marked him forever. Now the only place where Fenn can be himself is within the walls of his private BDSM world—a place of erotic Passion that takes no prisoners, and love that tests the limits of ecstasy . . .

Fenn Lockwood comes alive in the shadows. Though he might have physically survived the kidnapping that stole his childhood, the trauma and pain he lived through have marked him forever. Now the only place where Fenn can be himself is within the walls of his private BDSM world—a place of erotic obsession, where desire isn’t just captured . . . it’s bound.

Hayden Thorne knows that behind Fenn’s hardened exterior is a man worth fighting for. Yet to save him from the past that still haunts him, Hayden will have to abandon every inhibition she’s ever had and venture into Fenn’s intoxicatingly sensual world. Each tantalizing second she spends in Fenn’s searing embrace is more delicious than the last and soon Hayden begins to think that she may never want to leave such torturous bliss . . .

 

Review:

I am going to gush throughout this review, but THE GILDED CAGE, book two of the Surrender Series by Lauren Smith is just that good! We finally have the story of Fenn, the lost Lockwood twin. I don’t think it’s a spoiler anymore that Fenn survived his childhood kidnapping. He just doesn’t remember who he is due to the torture from his kidnappers. Well, Fenn has been living in Colorado and is a bull rider. Yes, our Fenn is the exact opposite of his twin Emery. He works the land and loves roping a calf or woman or two! Hayden is our heroine from Long Island. She flew to Colorado to “save” Fenn and really did save him!! It seems that the twins have that magical connection and when Emery and Sophie were in danger he lost control of the bull he was riding and Hayden, wearing a red Valentino, jumped into the arena to distract the bull. You would think our hero would love being saved by a sexy redhead, but he is a Dominant and he doesn’t appreciate the “buckle bunny” who risked her own life. Yes, Fenn thinks our Hayden is a rodeo groupie!

I know that this novel is being promoted as BDSM, but I loved how Fenn has this Dominant side and isn’t ashamed of it and makes it work in his world. It seems very natural to him. Clubs are so passe’ after reading about the props a real man can use! Fenn meets our very dominant submissive and is going to teach her a thing or two! Hayden never was able to meet a Dominant at her club back home, she was viewed as too hard to handle! Fenn doesn’t mind her sassiness or spunk! As with THE GILDED CUFF, this is really a great mystery with a scorching hot love story! The man who hired the kidnappers is still at large and knows that Fenn is alive. Life in Colorado is just as dangerous as Long Island when a hired assassin arrives to kill our couple. His memories are slowly coming back, but does Fenn want to leave the only world that he knows and the family that basically adopted him?

Fenn and Hayden return to Long Island to meet the family that lost him so many years ago. I was crying when he was reunited with his family. The twins are still in danger, but can they unmask the person who kidnapped them as children? The ending is action packed with a large dose of steamy action. You will love this novel, I think I enjoyed it more than the first book and that’s saying something! I guess it’s that cowboy element. Fenn was so swoon-worthy and a true hero! He treasures Hayden and lets her become the woman she wants to be. The story really doesn’t get lost amidst the steamy love scenes! That’s a winner for me! I hope that everyone will love this novel! I can’t wait until the next one…..

Click HERE for Jules’s review of book one- THE GILDED CUFF

Reviewed by Jules

Copy provided by Author

giveaway

Lauren is graciously offering a $25 Gift Card (Choice of Amazon or B&N) to ONE (1) lucky commenter at The Reading Cafe

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9. Giveaway runs from June 14 – June 18, 2015

 

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43 thoughts on “The Gilded Cage by Lauren Smith – Review & Giveaway”

  7. Wonderful review Jules. I just stumbled across this series yesterday while browsing Amazon and immediately added it to my wishlist. It sounds amazing. Done all of the above. My name is only different on Twitter. My handle is @LeyaWicked. Thank you for your review and a chance to win.

  8. I’m new to Lauren’s books – I have a few of her historical romance novels on my TBR list. I’m not much into BDSM so if I get to read this, it will be almost a new experience (the very few I read were so badly written that I ended up giving up not even halfway through). That said, this is a great review, Jules… interesting enough to compel me into at least reading Lauren’s books.

  10. Please enter me in the giveaway
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  18. Great review, Jules! I have been waiting for this book ever since I read The Gilded Cuff. Really looking forward to reading Fenn’s story! Thanks for the giveaway! I liked and am following everything except for TSU, since I don’t do that one.

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  25. A great review. Now I’m wondering if said cowboy uses rope in a most spectacular way! 🙂

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  30. Would love towin a Gc, thNks!

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  32. This sounds like a really intense book and I’m looking forward to reading it. Please enter me in the giveaway. I like and follow the author on FB. I like TRC on FB and get notifications. I also follow TRC on Goodreads.

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  35. I loved the Gilded Cuff and can’t wait to start this one!

    I’m already registered with the Reading Cafe, but just in case my email address is
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  38. Wonderful review! This sounds like a great sexy read. I love dominant men! ;D
    Thank you for sharing your honest opinion. Thank you also for the wonderful giveaway!
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