Page Princess: NOT NEGOTIABLE by Samantha A. Cole

Title: NOT NEGOTIABLE

Series: Trident Security #3.5

Author: Samantha A. Cole

Publish Date: 10.10.2015

Publisher: Samantha A. Cole

Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance

Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content

Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused

Received from: Samantha A. Cole (as an ARC gifted copy)

Goodreads link: Not Negotiable

Date completed: 10.01.15; 09.04.2017

Description from the publisher:

Shelby Whitman beat cancer several years ago, but the resulting physical and emotional damage left her feeling like less than a real woman. The comfort she found in the BDSM community brightened her world again, however, she kept the Doms at a distance. Play was fine. Relationships were not. And that was fine until Master Parker caught her eye. Now, her cancer has returned and she refuses to be a burden to anyone...especially the one man who has crawled his way into her heart.

Parker Christiansen has craved the perky sub for as long as he can remember, but Shelby has refused to negotiate a scene with him and he has no idea why. When he finds out she is secretly going through chemotherapy, he insists that she move in with him. She needs a Dom to take care of her and he is more than up for the task.

Can Parker convince Shelby that he loves her no matter what and if they only have this time together, they should make the best of it?

18+ Adult Content.

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NOT NEGOTIABLE is the fourth book in the Trident Security series (listed as book # 3.5). Each will stand-alone, but it is still best to read in order for the overall character developments.

I received this story shortly after my sister was diagnosed – again – with cancer. For my sister it was her third (and last) fight. I read about Shelby while sitting in the chemotherapy room with Suzanne. I needed to read the hope and the love extended by others.

Now, this isn’t just about Shelby’s cancer fight. It is about love. Master Parker has it. His is the real kind. It’s about more than the lust, although that is there. It is deep and surpasses this lifetime. He cares about her whole being and that is the true measure of a Dom and a man…. or any partner.

In short, I absolutely loved this story from beginning to end to … the extra ending. Ms. Cole has provided us with a bonus short story, THE LOVE YOU GIVE and it is an absolutely adorable second epilogue.

I can only hope that I can continue to be gifted with the wonderful stories from Ms. Cole’s pen.

Note: while I was given this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

The Trident Security series:
Book 1 - Leather & Lace (Devon & Kristen)
Book 2 - His Angel (Ian & Angie)
Book 3 - Waiting For Him (Ben & Kat)
Book 3.5 - Not Negotiable: A Novella (Parker & Shelby)
Book 4 - Topping the Alpha (Jake & Nick)
Book 5 - Watching From the Shadows (Marco & Harper)
Book 5.5 - Whiskey Tribute: A Novella (Curt & Dana)
Book 6 - Tickle His Fancy (Brody & Fancy)
Book 7 - Absolving His Sins (Carter & Jordyn)

Book 7.5 – Option Number Three (Mitch, Tyler, & Tori)

Book 8 – Salvaging His Soul (Jase & Brie)

Trident Security, Omega Team series:

0.5 Mountain of Evil

1. A Dead Man’s Pulse

Also from Samantha A. Cole:

· Double Down & Dirty

· The Friar

Malone Brothers Series:

1. Take the Money and Run

2. The Devil’s Spare Change

Steel Corps / Trident Security Crossover Series: