REVIEW: The Gilded Cuff by Lauren Smith

The Gilded Cuff (Surrender #1) by Lauren Smith: Sophie is marked by seeing her best friend kidnapped as a child and is now an investigative reporter who helps to solve cold cases. She’s read all about the kidnapping of the Lockwood twins 25 years ago and is determined to solve the mystery of who was behind the kidnapping. Sophie infiltrates The Gilded Cuff, an exclusive BDSM club, in order to meet and warn the reclusive Emery Lockwood. She wants to help him, but she’s also searching for a way to live with the guilt of not being able to help Rachel.

Emery has removed himself from the world at large and refuses to talk about the kidnapping. He’s never recovered from losing his twin brother. Emery is now at the helm of his father’s company and creates innovative products to help track people. He wants to prevent others from experiencing what he did as a kid. He has a small circle of people he trusts implicitly.

When they meet at the club, Emery is intrigued. He wants her submission, so they strike a deal that turns both of their lives upside down. Sophie is a very independent woman, so submitting to Emery definitely pushes her boundaries. They are a great match, both in and out of the bedroom, as Sophie challenges Emery. They bond over their experiences with kidnapping.

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

However, with Sophie’s appearance comes a danger Emery thought was long past. Emery and Sophie, with the help of Hans, Cody, Wes, and Royce, have to find a way to catch the kidnapper/murderer while staying alive.

“I was an idiot…” He met her gaze again. “If you won’t forgive me, I’ll grovel to get you back.”
Sophie considered this. “How about I get to tie you up and punish you.”
He snorted. “Go ahead and try.”

The Gilded Cuff was a dramatic, sexy, and suspenseful romance between two people drowning in survivor’s guilt. Lauren Smith crafted an intriguing plot with strong secondary characters. Ms. Smith also created strong women who were brave and courageous; they were unwilling to sit on the sidelines while the men confronted the danger. Fans of Lisa Renee Jones would enjoy the sexy mystery with BDSM relationships.

Book Info:

Publication: February 10th 2015 by Forever Yours | (Surrender #1)

Every passion has its price . . .

Journalist Sophie Ryder has been following Emery Lockwood’s story since she was a little girl. There has always been something in his haunted eyes that she couldn’t resist and now, when she’s certain he holds the key to solving a string of kidnappings, she’ll do anything to speak to him. Even if it means venturing deep into the seductive world of the Gilded Cuff, a luxurious BDSM club on Long Island’s Gold Coast and Emery’s personal playground.

From the moment Sophie enters his shadowy, sensual domain, Emery Lockwood knows this tantalizing new little sub was meant to belong to him. However, Sophie wants more from Emery than just pleasure . . . she wants his past. And that is something he isn’t willing to give—no matter who is asking. But every moment he spends with Sophie, Emery feels his control slipping and he knows it’s only a matter of time before he surrenders to her heart, body, and soul.