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Loving Sarah (The Alpha Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Julie Shelton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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It’s been eight years since Jesse Colter fled Marshall’s Creek, leaving behind eighteen-year-old Sarah Marshall, broken-hearted and devastated. Now a retired Navy SEAL, he’s back and he wants only one thing—Sarah Marshall, preferably bound, naked, and kneeling before him.
Sarah has never forgotten Jesse, the object of all her sexual fantasies since she was fifteen, as well as the star of nightly dreams that have become increasingly erotic over the years. So, when he suddenly reappears in her life, she warily agrees to let him introduce her to his world—the world of BDSM. When he also introduces her to his best friend, Adam Sinclair, Sarah faces the challenge of submitting to two powerful, Dominant men.
But, Sarah has an even bigger challenge. A stalker. Someone from her past, determined to destroy any chance she has at happiness. Can Adam and Jesse love and protect her? Or will her world explode in betrayal and violence that will destroy them all?
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AUTHOR BIO From fairies in the garden at age 9 to handcuffs in the boudoir at age 75, Julie's writing has run the gamut. In between she managed to graduate cum laude with a B.A. in French followed by a Master's Degree in Library Science. Having thus procured these two necessary but ultimately irrelevant pieces of paper, (Seriously. What can you do with a B.A. in French?) she launched a successful career as a children's librarian, followed by an even more successful, 30-year career as a professional storyteller and puppeteer. She published Kidstuff, an award-winning, monthly newsletter, as well as a book, Puppets, Poems and Songs, both major language arts resources for early childhood educators. At various points in her life, if asked what she would like to be, her answer would have been (in rough chronological order, since some of these lofty ambitions overlapped): a fairy, a princess, a ballerina, Nancy Drew, Cherry Ames, a paleontologist (until she realized that paleontologists spend much of their lives camping), Scarlett O'Hara, thin and beautiful, and an actress. Now, at age 75, her answer to that question would most likely be, "younger". Followed closely, of course by bestselling author. Oh, and a princess. Some dreams just never die.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07B1P5JKB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self (February 22, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 22, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3793 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 198 ratings

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Julie Shelton was born in Connecticut, and has lived in seventeen places in eight different states. Her first masterpiece was a play titled "Fairies In The Garden", a work that included music, ballet, magic wands and, of course, fairies. She and her sister acted it out in the dining room for their doting parents. She was six. And she's been writing ever since, including "Kidstuff", a monthly language arts newsletter for early childhood educators that won the prestigious 1982 EDPRESS Award, and "Puppets, Poems and Songs" a 288-page storytelling and puppetry resource for preschool and early elementary teachers.

Now she writes erotic romances with elements of BDSM and lots of scorching hot sex. Not a single fairy or magic wand in sight.

She is inspired by beautiful music (preferably classical, although movie soundtracks, folk music of the 60's, light rock and the rock ballads of the '80's are right up there), beautiful scenery, ballet, Medieval illuminated manuscripts and everything she's ever done, heard, read or seen. A blue gown worn by a minor female character in the movie "Becket" inspired a Medieval romance novel--she couldn't write it down fast enough. Written entirely on 3 x 5 index cards, (don't ask), it is still sitting in two shoe boxes on her closet shelf. As for the OTHER romance novel written on index cards--she dropped the boxes containing that one, spilling all the cards helter-skelter onto a rain-soaked driveway. She still has it, but is afraid to open the boxes and look. Who said writing is easy?

Julie Shelton also writes short, steamy romances under the name AJ Steele. Be sure to check out AJ Steele's Amazon Author Page!

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Rara
5.0 out of 5 stars You can't help but love Sarah
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2013
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Loving Sarah was my first book by Julie Shelton but it was so good that it definitely won't be my last. Loving Sarah had everything I could want in a romance book - a smart and sassy heroine, two hunky Doms, an intriguing storyline and hot BDSM sex.

Sarah had grown up in a wealthy family but without a lot of love. She first meets Jesse as a young girl when he rescues her from the top of a tree. Sarah falls in love with Jesse but their age gap keeps Jesse from getting involved with her. In addition, Jesse is from the wrong side of the tracks and her father doesn't approve. Jesse leaves town to become a Navy SEAL and when he returns home eight years later he is determined to win Sarah.

Jesse first introduces Sarah to BDSM which she embraces eagerly. Next he introduces her to his best friend Adam and the three embark on a ménage relationship. But Sarah has a stalker and it's up to her men to keep her safe.

Sarah is a fascinating character. On the outside she's a confident woman who is now a County Attorney. On the inside she's still the insecure little girl looking for love. I understood her motivations and her insecurities. It made sense that she would find inner strength in giving up control and submitting to both men.

Jesse and Adam are terrific examples of Doms. They are strong and confident and their woman is their number one concern. Who wouldn't want two sexy SEALS focusing their entire sexual prowess on them?

Speaking of the sex, there's a lot of steam in Loving Sarah. The sex scenes were highly erotic and left me panting. Ms. Shelton knows how to write BDSM and leave you wanting more.

In fact, all of the writing worked for me. The story flowed naturally and the dialogue was natural. I didn't feel that anything was forced and each character remained true to themselves.

Loving Sarah resolved some issues but let others unresolved. The good news is that means a second installment in this series. I can't wait to read more about Sarah, Jesse and Adam because I have really grown to care about these characters.
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Shari
4.0 out of 5 stars Loving Sarah
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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This book and the second one Owning Sarah, are both great books. They are well written. I'm a sucker for military men, ( I guess it's a good thing, since I'm married to one :-)
Sarah, is an Attorney who has grown up privileged, but neglected by her father who is a Judge. Her Mother died when she was young, so she was raised by her nannies, and tutors.
Jesse, is the typical guy who comes from nothing, but has good values. He is the assistant gardener at their mansion. He starts out being the hero who rescues Sarah from falling out of a tree. Their relationship blooms into feelings for each other, but Jesse is much older than Sarah, so he tries to keep his distance. Throughout Sarah' teenage years Jesse saves her twice from being raped from some punks who think they don't have anything to worry about since their fathers and uncles come from money, and high status. They shared a few hot kisses, and almost do the deed on Sarah's 18th birthday, but then Jesse decides its not the smart thing to do because he doesn't want to hurt her because he has realized that he is DOM, and she may not be able to handle that. Jesse, leaves town shortly after the punks who tried to rape Sarah are put in jail. Jesse is tired of the beatings from his drunkard father, and all of the other crap in town, and decided to enlist in the Navy, where he becomes a Seal. Throughout the 8 years of Jesse' absence he has never forgot his feelings for Sarah. He knows that he loves her, and that she is now old enough to be together. When he finally leaves the Navy he comes back to their hometown, to find that Sarah is an Attorney, Their first encounter after all of those years is Jesse stopping Sarah for a traffic violation, and gives her a ticket. This is due to the fact that Sarah did not show up for their meeting.
Adam-is Jesse's buddy from the military and also a DOM. He realizes that from his and Jesse's conversations in the field, that he has fallen in love with Sarah too. He doesn't know how to tell Jesse this, so he keeps his feelings to himself. He knows that Jesse loves Sarah, and that he is trying to figure out a way to get Sarah to talk to him. Adam sees that Jesse is having a hard time coming up with a way to do that, and begins to give him some pointers, all the while wishing it were him too.
The rest is reading history! This book will take you on a steamy ride. The scenes are HOT! Julie Shelton is a great writer. The one and only thing that became annoying to me, was the repetitive HOLY MOLEY's! If you think that this book turns you on, you will most definitely need to read the sequel.
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dasm
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous story!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
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This is a really outstanding book! The writing is unbelievable for a first time author. So much so that I am guessing this author is published already under another name. If I am wrong, then "Holy Moley"! The characters are oh so likable, with the men being totally alpha and loving. Not one bit of confusion as to how they are feeling. The heroine is easy to imagine as a BFF and aside from being a little naive (just a bit to allow for a fast paced romance novel) she is everything positive (strong with lots of common sense, quietly acknowledging and accepting what she wants)! You root for them all and always know the threat of not having a HEA is outside their threesome and not their relationship. This was so refreshing. The only change I personally would have liked, would be for all 3 characters to be a little older. Driving the need to keep reading the book was the growing intimacy of the relationship as layer upon layer built. Great sex scenes (!!) written with BDSM elements although I don't think BDSM is actually uttered in the book. The book length lent itself to the story unfolding logically and very paced but with lots and lots of heat. A great read and at this cost a great bargain.
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Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta Say.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021
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Never wanted to be ruled over in any way by any man, but this book! I was totally, thoroughly turned on the entire time I was reading it!! It’s too late for me, but if you liked reading this as much as I did, maybe it would work for you. The story was really great, too.
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ScrappinPiggie
3.0 out of 5 stars Started out better
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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This started out well but it ended up dragging for me - I lost interest in characters. :(
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Margaret Lander
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2017
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Wow, this book was hot, sexy and i loved it. Every fantasy come true. The menage relationship between, Sarah, Jesse and Adam is one of the sexiest I have ever read!
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Bec Bax
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy ****! What a book!
Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2018
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Wow!
When you know it's real, you know it's real!

But sometimes life doesn't go the way you want it to and all we can do it influence what we can, to hopefully end up when we are meant to be.

Jesse, Adam and Sarah have a truly great story to share....

Grab it and see for yourself!
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Kryssie Fortune
4.0 out of 5 stars Hot and steamy read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2013
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I knew this book was about Doms and their submissives, and I liked all three main characters. At times, I wanted Sarah to get some back bone and walk away. Other times she was so strong I couldn't wait to read on-but that only made her more real. Well written, but uncomfortable at times.
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Paula Pike
4.0 out of 5 stars Hot, but too quick
Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2018
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I enjoyed this book, but I do agree with another reviewer, that the men raced through the entire intro to bdsm with Sarah. It was an almost 300 page book, so there was certainly room for going slower. Jesse starts off saying that her introduction to ménage with Adam was her choice when she was ready, but shortly thereafter says it is his and Adam’s choice, not hers. I also found it conflicting when Jesse says Sarah is her own person, other than in the bedroom and play room, but then dominates her almost continually everywhere, including in the house, in a restaurant and elsewhere. I was also confused that Sarah got caned for an error in judgement for disappointing her dom, however when they failed to keep Sarah safe, there were no consequences for the men. Remorse apparently is sufficient for Doms, but not for subs. The saving grace for me was the overalls loving relationship between the three, with a strong storyline.
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Hanbarn
3.0 out of 5 stars Hmm, not sure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2018
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Well not the usual kind of bdsm story I’m used to. Story had potential to be so much better and female lead was a clever woman who came over like a mindless idiot. Some aspects of the story left me cringing and also its part of a series. Won’t buy them.
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