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Controlling Darkness (The Control Series Book 4) Kindle Edition
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As James North’s longtime bodyguard, Matthew Carter misses nothing. He’s a man in complete command of his skills, his body, his heart. Since causing the death of his wife—a fellow ex-MI5 agent—his guilt keeps his emotions in check…until he finds a kindred spirit in Sonia.
When two pained souls come together, they’ll either help each other heal…or hurt each other beyond repair.
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- Publication dateMay 30, 2017
- File size3027 KB
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- Language : English
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I am a USA Today Bestselling, British author, from the depths of the rural countryside near London. In a previous life, I was an accountant from the age of twenty-one. I still do that on occasions, but most of my life is now spent intermingling writing while looking after my husband, two children and two cats (probably in the inverse order to the one listed!).
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The BDSM lifestyle aspects were important but did not overshadow the main storyline unlike how it is sometimes utilized in other books. This book reached every corner of my mind and every vessel in my heart because it is was that powerful.
There were definitely several steamy parts but Anna Edwards found perfection in describing connections. It wasn't just the connection between Sonia and Matthew either, it was the interactions with secondary characters as well. The complete successful world building made me want to walk right into the pages.
5 stars for intensity, passion, connection and love.
Sonia Anderson has just taken a new job as a bodyguard and one that will change her life forever. She is assigned to the role of guarding Amy North, girlfriend of a billionaire, James North. The psychological evaluations don't show anything about the secrets she holds when she was growing up. Her scars represent a world that is out of her control.
Matthew Carter is sharp, a master at his trade and long time standing bodyguard for James North. His past involves being responsible for the death of a colleague, not just any colleague, his wife. The revelations of the misguided control are explored here in Controlling Darkness.
Sonia and Matthew's relationship is one that I believe there was attraction from the beginning. They both have pasts that have left scars and demons that need to be dealt with. Will they heal one another? Will they learn to forgive? When they are faced with danger, what will happen to them? Together these two are sweet and strong. She is independent and stubborn. She is strong and can be a little feisty at times. He is strong and dominant. He just wants to keep her safe and help her gain self confidence back that she lost as a child. You will love them together and they really do make this story flow. They complement each other and have a way of pushing the other to deal with things they don't think they are ready for. The secondary characters are just as awesome. I hope we get to see more from them in the future. They complete the story and help keep it engaging. Find out what happens to this couple as they are faced with their demons, are they safe? Will they find their HEA or will fate have other things in store for them?
This is my first story by Anna Edwards and I know it will not be the last. I can't wait to go back and read the rest of this series and can't wait to see what the next installment of this series will bring. Anna lives with her husband, two children and two cats. She spends most of her time writing although she still does some accounting which she has done in the past. She enjoys making and eat cake and taking photographs. You will love how this story just pulls you into their world. You will find yourself getting lost in their world and hoping for them to get their HEA. You will find yourself getting mad at certain times but also needing ice water to cool off in other parts. This story is fast paced and I couldn't put it down until the end. There are some twists and turns that you won't want to miss or see coming. I highly recommend this story as I know you will love this story as much as I do.
Thrilling. Addictive. Emotional. Steamy. Controlling Darkness was a sizzling suspense that pulled me in. I was wrapped in its action packed clutches. Controlling Darkness was a story of letting go, love, pain and self love. There was drama. There was a heart pumping and explosive story that gripped from the first sentence to the last one. I was blown away. Anna Edwards definitely produced a solid and exceptional read that titillated me. Controlling Darkness also brought out the feels. It was a full experience of emotions that totally moved my soul.
Matthew and Sonia are my favourite couple in the series. They have amazing emotional and sexual chemistry that I genuinely like. Their thoughts and feelings really cut me so deep than any other couple. It made me really appreciate them a lot. Sonia went through a lot of pain but she was survivor. I loved her strength. Matthew was the perfect alpha male. He was dominant, protective, caring and possessive.
I freaking adore this series and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I know it its going to be explosive.
The story starts when Sonia Anderson starts her new job, the one that will change her life. Sonia is a bodyguard, well trained and she is highly recommended to guard Amy, the pretty young girlfriend of billionaire James North. Sonia however has secrets and scars, a representation of a world beyond her control. She meets Matthew Carter, the bodyguard of James North and an ex MI5 agent who feels responsible for the death of his colleague and wife, his secrets he can’t control.
In the story you’ll encounter love, Master and submissive scenes but also scenes of violence, loneliness and hurt, but love conquers all. Because when you can afford to lose control of your darkness, you can afford to lose control of your past, then the love you find will give you freedom.
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received this ARC copy of this book from the Author for an honest review.
(Sorry about the grammar mistakes I have a learning disability.)
I made no notes as I read this book, so this review might be a bit shorter than my others.
One thing I noticed, as she is the self-harmer, she never slips up in this book. Well, she did once, but after he finds out she never does after that. And when you are self-harmer even the smallest thing can tick you off and make you do it again, and that never happened, which seems a bit odd to me. Not even when she saw her father, when she went back to the family home, find out he was dying, or when Matthew left, etc. I would also have loved to know what the other characters thought about it after they find out, it like after they find out they never speak about it again, or none of the characters had an opinion about it or what they were feeling. I would have loved that the author went more into details/depth more about this subject, as it is a serious/dangerous subject to write about. Does she still do it? Does she want to do it? Does she still have the urges? What else does she use to cope with it?
Love that both of these characters have their own past and own problems, and we got to see both of them. At the end of this book, all the questions were answered, about their past, and how the author did it was great. (Accepted from the self-harm)
Even this book is short, like the others in this series, I like just how the book was. I also like how we got to see a more of a relationship between Matthew and James, he not just his bodyguard, but also a friend.
I love the twist with Beth, it didn't even come to my mind that she could still be alive. I also love the ending with a reporter, can't wait to see what is going on with her and why she is doing this to these characters.
(Sorry about the grammar mistakes I have a learning disability.)



Just loved Sonia's and Matthews story,
Loved how the stories all link together,
Just wishes I didn't have to was it to long for the nx book