The Gilded Cuff by Lauren Smith

BUY LINK: The Gilded Cuff (Surrender Book 1)

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The Gilded Cuff by Lauren Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
Copy Provided by author in exchange for an honest review



So last year, I was scrolling through my kindle trying to decide what book should I read. All I knew, I was looking for some quick read. And so when I finally decided to read this book titled Forbidden, I found myself practically inhaling it. I was hooked and had to research who is this Lauren Smith. So after a few messages exchanged, I practically adored this author. And so when Lauren messaged me if I was interested in reading her other series called Surrender I was like hell yeah I would love to read. And how could I not, when she told me “Michelle, If you loved Tristan then I think you will love my alpha male characters in the Surrender Series.” I was practically sold. Lauren did not need to say anymore.

“Almost had her? No. He definitely had her, practically wrapped up with a bow on top, totally and completely his. No question.”

The Gilded Cuff was dangerously erotic, sensual and suspenseful. Lauren Smith did not disappoint me at all when she delivered a storyline that had elements of suspense, mystery, erotic BDSM, and romance undertones woven in the story to give readers a full spectrum and depth of the raw emotions and motivations for the main characters. In this novel that is built on the premise of solving a mystery, Ms. Smith will capture and tug the hearts of her readers as she bombards us with a sensual story of two strangers finding love and passion in an unlikely circumstance. As Sophie Ryder surrenders herself to Emery Lockwood in body and mind, she soon will discover that she may be also surrendering her heart to him as well.



Sophie Ryder is an investigative journalist, who tackles on unsolved kidnapping and murder cases. And The Lockwood’s 25 year old kidnapping case is one case that Sophie hopes to solve. So when Sophie meets Emery, she offers to surrender herself to Emery in exchange for information on what really happened to him and his twin and how did he escape from his kidnappers. She thinks that Emery’s abductors are still after him and his life in danger.

“He kissed her with raw possession, his mouth showing her how wicked it would be between them. Wild, dark, and completely free. She wanted that more than anything, the freedom to let go, to give in to the erotic dreams she’d spent years ignoring but never had felt safe enough to give in to before. His kiss broke down every barrier, obliterated every part of herself she tried to hide.”

Emery Lockwood and his twin Fenn were taken from their home when they were 8 years old. And now 25 years later, Emery is still reeling from his abduction and the loss of his twin brother. Emery uses his domination and sex as his way of taking control of the situation and so when he meets Sophie, he is intrigued by her beauty, vulnerability, and inquisitive nature. So when she agrees to his demands of her submission, he begins to open up to her and tells her of what really happened twenty-five years ago. Slowly, he begins to tell her things that no one knew and how Finn sacrificed his life in order for Emery to escape.



As Emery and Sophie begin to form a bond, the sexual attraction between them begins to intensify. Emery knew the moment he laid eyes on her that she was his. His only. And so when he gave her his cuff, it signified that she was indeed special. But as Emery begins to let his guards down, danger begins to threaten his safety and the people that he loves. What happens when his abductor from 25 years ago wants to finish what he started and destroy the love of Emery and Sophie? Will Emery be able to take losing another person he loves?

“She surrendered herself, her heart and everything in her that she’d held secret all her life. He owned her and she couldn’t find the strength to care, not tonight.”

The Gilded Cuff was a devastatingly emotional and sensual romantic suspense. Lauren Smith did not miss a beat as she continue to string along her readers on one roller coaster ride that was full of twist and turns. If you are a fan of alpha males and tough heroines, then this series is for you. All I can say is that Lauren Smith has definitely me surrendering as she holds me hostage with this series. I seriously can’t wait to dive into the next book.



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