BLOG TOUR ~ Teaser ~ Review: Submission Impossible (Masters & Mercenaries: Reloaded, #1) by Lexi Blake @authorlexiblake

He loves the sweet life She’s ready for the future A twist they never saw coming Submission Impossible, the first in the  new Masters and Mercenaries: Reloaded series  from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake is available now!    He loves the sweet life Greg Hutchins is reluctantly adulting these days. He’s settled in his job, recently bought his first house, and has a network of friends he can call family. But there’s something missing in his life, and he can’t quite put his finger on it. When he’s assigned to a case that involves investigating a biochemical company, he meets a woman who’s sweeter than any candy. Maybe she’s just the thing to make him feel complete. She’s ready for the future Noelle LaVigne has faced plenty of tragedy in her life, but she’s on the right path now. Between her new job and settling into a new city, she’s got no time for dating or relationships. She’s worked hard to get where she is, and no man is going to push her off track. Except the minute Hutch crosses her path she can’t seem to think about anything but the handsome security expert. He’s there to find a corporate spy, but late-night work sessions make her think they’ve both found something much more meaningful. A twist they never saw coming When the case becomes dangerous, both of their futures are on the line. And when the bullets start flying, they will have to learn to trust in each other if they hope to survive. Download your copy today! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hJqGRt Apple Books: https://apple.co/3my9dit Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/submissionimpossible Nook: https://bit.ly/3kJtX5p Kobo: https://bit.ly/2RG96mR Google Play: https://bit.ly/3hLHibk      “I’ve spent a lot of my evening researching your boss, and she’s dangerous. I think her corporate structure is sketchy, too. I think there’s a good chance she’s under some kind of investigation, and you’re going to get dragged into it. Is there any way you could take a couple of weeks off?”     It was the conclusion he’d come to. He would feel safer if she didn’t go back into that building again.     She shook her head. “I can’t. If I leave, I leave my research behind, and I’m close. If I prove my processes can work I’ll be able to hire on anywhere, and that would be remarkable at my age.”    Well, it was the answer he’d expected. “I want you to keep your eyes open and call me the minute you feel like anything’s weird. Trust your instincts.” He let out a breath and admitted the answer he’d come to. “I’m going to let Kyle go in with you tomorrow.”     “Good, because I have it on the highest authority he was going to take that job anyway.”     It was good to know he was in charge. He closed the screen of his laptop. He should go to bed and let her have some peace. She had to be at work early in the morning. He would lay on her couch and stare at the ceiling.     He was about to stand when Noelle beat him to it. “Hey, you didn’t get your prize.”    “Prize?”    “That’s kind of what you wanted, right? I’m supposed to give you something for opening up to me.”     “I wasn’t thinking about it as a prize, though I can see where you would.” He wanted to explore this thing between them, and having her talk to him or tell him something important about herself would do that. But he wasn’t going to push her. “You don’t have to if you don’t want to.” He was going to go slow.     He was going to get to know her and ease into a friendship that could become something more. He had to be patient.      “I want to.” She crossed the space between them. “I want to give you this.”     She had another Red Vine in her hand. He’d wanted something personal from her. Something that would let him know this woman better. He got his own candy back. Story of his life. Still, he gave her what he hoped was a game smile and reached out. “Thanks.”     She pulled her hand back before he could take the candy. It wasn’t even a full one. It was the last little piece of what he’d given her.     “I want you to take it from me.” She licked her lips and put it in her mouth.       He was fully awake now, and about three thousand reasons this was a bad, bad idea went through his head.     It was too soon. She was sheltered and inexperienced. He was not. He had needs that would shock her. She’d literally said she didn’t do weird sex stuff. He did. A lot of weird sex stuff.     He should wait because she wasn’t doing this because she was in love with him. She was doing it because they had wild chemistry and she couldn’t help herself. He should be the senior partner and end this experiment of hers.       She settled on his lap. Suddenly every muscle in his body was tense and waiting to see if she was doing what he thought she was doing.     “Noelle?”    She lifted her face to his, offering that last bit of sugar, and he gave up the idea of waiting.     A Bayou crossover and spinoff of the Master & Mercenaries literary world, Lexi Blake's Submission Impossible was absolutely brilliant. A love story brimming with passion, laughter and nail-biting suspense, this riveting BDSM romance was simply one of her best. (I say that with each novel Blake pens, but honestly, she is one heck of an exceptional writer). Between the intense sexual chemistry and the tremendous level of angst woven into the plot, I was immediately addicted to Hutch and Noelle's story. A fantastic beginning to what I believe will be an extraordinary series, this read eclipsed everything I've ever wished for when it came to this couple and their emotional journey. Noelle LaVigne may come from a small town in Louisiana and struggles physically due to a tragic accident but has great aspirations for her career. As an up-and-coming scientist, she is working diligently on a groundbreaking project. However, villainous characters are lurking in the shadows, hacking into her data system as Noelle becomes their latest target, putting her life and research in danger. That's when the boys from McKay-Taggart, namely Greg "Hutch" Hutchins, enters her life as he is tasked with keeping her safe. These two have a very bumpy start but eventually discover they fit each other perfectly. I adored Noelle. Despite her disability, this intelligent, strong-willed and tenacious woman is determined to succeed in everything she does. I love how she fights to overcome her difficulties to remain strong and independent. The sweet little girl I met in Butterfly Bayou is all grown up and discovers she has a very kinky side she wants to explore. And Hutch is more than happy to help not only guard her life but help guide Noelle in Sanctum's world.  A secondary character in several of the previous installments, Hutch surprised me in a good way. Hiding beneath the sexy geek persona exists a sweet, loving, protective and vulnerable man who sacrificed so much for his McKay-Taggart family. A Dom who never expected to find true love, yet he happily took a chance at a serious relationship with Noelle. The way he tended to all of Noelle's needs was touching. Although reluctant at first, Noelle also took a leap of faith, entrusting Hutch with her life and heart. Their connection was instant and explosive. Amid this incredible love story lies an intriguing plot filled with drama, secrets, deceptions and danger. I savored every moment of all this angst. This tale took many a twist and turn that had me on edge, never wanting the story to end. With a cast of both familiar and new characters that I've come to adore, along with some that I loathed, Submission Impossible was one of the best romantic suspense novels and an all-time favorite. I can't wait for the next installment in this series. Blake is in a league of her own as she masterfully spins her web, creating magic, as she writes the most detailed, thought-provoking yet passion-filled romances that I utterly enjoy. A definite 5 star read from this amazingly talented author that I highly recommend. Although Submission Impossible has roots in other series, it could certainly be read as a standalone.   New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places. 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