Theirs to Cherish (A Wicked Lovers Novel) (Paperback) - Common Paperback – January 1, 2014

Theirs to Cherish is the eighth installment of the Wicked Lovers series.I was seriously looking forward to this book because I just loved Thorpe and I seriously loved Callie's attitude in previous book. I think my expectations were just a bit too high, because it took a lot for me to finish the book.First, I was not happy what-so-ever that Sean was even in the picture. I was really hoping for Callie and Thorpe to be the only two involved in their relationship. Reading the book, I understand that Sean can give what Thorpe can't and Thorpe can give what Sean can't so it really does work out for the three of them. But I was super sad myself.So...Callie is a run-a-way multi-millionaire who is running from the people who killed her family. Never staying in a place too long, Callie's stay at Dominion has been her longest residence since fleeing nine years ago.Sean became Callie's Master in the previous story but we knew nothing about him yet. Now, we know that he cares for Callie but we also know he's a liar.Thorpe, I wouldn't call him a liar, but he is so incredibly unavailable for emotional support it's kinda crazy that he's the "big bad Dom". Though he knows how to take care of subs, he doesn't know how to handle someone he loves so he just avoids it altogether.It became pretty boring to me with Sean and Thorpe talking about their feelings constantly.I really do like this series and every character in them. Some stories I just like way more than others. This one is definitely not one of my favorites, but it still connects everyone (even if only for a moment). So I will continue onto the next book when it comes out.

I'm a huge "Wicked Lovers" fan and thoroughly enjoyed reading this latest installment. Shayla Black does not fail to deliver a complex plot filled with hot scenes and memorable characters. I really like revisiting the secondary characters from her other novels and Thorpe & Callie are discussed in at least two other WL books, so it's fun to learn their story.That said, it's a pretty exciting story and of course, the sex scenes are quite steamy, as expected! "Romance" or "Erotica" rarely earn better than a 3-star rating from me, so this is definitely a "highly recommend" for those who enjoy erotic thrillers!This is a 4.5 star book for me (5 star on Amazon; 4 star on Goodreads) because the "intervention" scene near the end was just too contrived for my taste. And as another reviewer mentioned, I was also questioning the "safe, sane and consensual" status in one or two scenes. This is where I will always draw the line and why I stick to Ms Black's WL series, because my couple of ventures outside this series were clearly outside these guidelines (I reviewed at least one of them here on Amazon). Sure, the mystery-thriller aspect was a bit far-fetched, and some of the technology timelines might be off, but that's why we call it "fiction"! I'm good with how it all played out.Overall, terrific book and one that I will definitely read again and again! Great job, Ms Black!

Over the last few months I have fallen in love with the naughty tales of Shayla Black's Wicked Lovers series. The anticipation that I had going into the reading of Thiers to Cherish was very high on my end. I fell in love with Thorpe from the first time I read about him. I know there was more to that Dom than what we knew. Yes Callie has recently peaked an more than am interest in me. And I will be honest Sean just seemed to be a bit to nice in is dominating.Callie was nothing like I thought she would. From her battiness of the pervious book, I took her as a spoiled, get what she want kind of girl. I so had her pegged wrong. She is so strong in so many ways. Ending up at Dominion gave Callie a sense of home and safety, something she really need. Callie learned that it's ok to be in love with more than one person at a time. I think a lot of people in real life can relate with that. Callie is now by far my favorite heroine that I have read this year.Sean, I wanted to hate in so many way but I ended up loving him too. He was despite and the rocked the foundation of the trust that had earned together. I will give Sean that his heart was in the right place and he did everything and beyond to show Callie what she meant to him.Thorpe, oh my. My favorite of club Dominion. I believe that Thorpe loved Callie from the start but because of past issues, made him take a step back. Of the three, I believe that he had to overcome the most and be able to admit that he was truly in love. Thorpe’s past too, surprised me a little but once you get his story you will understand him more.I say this with each book of the series, but they do get better and better. Theirs to Cherish has many secrets within it pages and of all the books this one was the most emotional for my heart.

Take one woman who's been on the run, for over nine years, after the murder of her family; one big bad Dom, who is closed off with secrets so deep he believes he can't love anyone and one FBI Agent who has been sent in undercover toget closer to person of interest but falls in love as he does his job. You've got the makings of a page turning romance with a whole lot of mystery, suspense, intrigue and white hot sex thrown in. Callie, Sean and Thorpe's story is chock full of emotion, despair, courage and love.To me this Wicked lovers novel has been the best of the series so far. Shayla Black is a force to be reckoned with in the world of fictio.

i have read all the books in Shayla Blacks 'Wicked Lovers series' and this is the first i have ever felt let down with. perhaps it was because of my high expectations and knowledge of two of the main leads? it is not a badly written or paced book. the plot is good and many will like it, but knowing two of the characters and the tension between them before this instalment i found this just didn't transpire in this story.Thorpe owns dominion and was an eagerly awaited character in this series, but when it came to him and the whole BDSM aspect there was far too little and nowhere near intense enough.for those of you new to these books i will say that this one can be read, in my opinion, as a stand alone novel. however, this is a great series overall so i would recommend reading her earlier books first.series order:1. Wicked Ties (2007)2. Decadent (2007)3. Delicious (2010)4. Surrender to Me (2011)5. Belong to Me (2011)6. Mine to Hold (2012)6.5. Wicked All The Way (2012)7. Ours to Love (2013)7.5. Wicked All Night (2013)7.8. Forever Wicked (2014)8. Theirs to Cherish (2014)9. His to Take (2015)9.5. Pure Wicked (2015)10. Wicked for You (2015)11. Falling in Deeper (2016)Wicked To Love (2011)

Another Shayla Black disapointment for me. After this, I started thinking "why do I keep bying them?". And then I remembered Wicked Ties and Belong to Me and I had my answer. I read this book twice thinking that I missed something the first time, but, you can't miss something that simply isn't there. The plot was OK, but the characters had no depth. Michel Thorpe is supposed to be this powerfull DOM and all, but Sean Kirkpatrick, although relatively new in the lifestyle, proved stronger, more determined and definetly more flexible and open minded. I also excpected the love scenes to be more elaborate and intense (and ok I admit it, hot), given Thorpe's experience, but never mind. I would still be happy with the story if it were not so flat. There were some chapters that had me thinking "this is a badly written crime book".

it was nice to find out about thorpe story and im glad he and callie finally got together. wasn't all that big on him sharing after he made it clear for so many years that he liked and he would prefer to be the only one for her. but you could see how sean and thorpe complimented each other. after all callie's character seems like she needs more than 1 man to tame her.thought the story dragged on a bit; especially about solving callie run-away story but i was fun to read nonetheless.

Had this book on pre-order but have only just read it. kept putting it off just as you save the best chocolate in the box till last, and it was the best! Shayla has a gripping story AND sexy men as always, it flows and gets you immersed in the story from the start highly recommended

The storyline is fantastic I couldn't put the book down. It really draws you in. I am more interested in the actual story than the sex. It is rare to find such books.