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Capturing Tess Kindle Edition

by Anna Stone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,113 ratings
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A woman taken captive by an alluring billionaire...

Tess Bennett has never dared to dream of a better life. With no family and working a dead-end diner job to make ends meet, she’s just another twenty-something struggling to get by.

Until she’s kidnapped one night by a mysterious older woman. Ava is seductive, commanding, beautiful as sin. She takes Tess to her secluded island mansion, insisting it’s to keep her safe.

Ava provides her with every luxury she could ever dream of, but all Tess wants is answers. In a gilded cage, she must place her trust in a woman as cold and distant as she is irresistible. A forbidden kiss is all it takes for the spark between them to ignite.

Her protector, torn between a promise and desire...

A long time ago, Ava Vidal made a vow. She intends to keep it. Rescuing Tess was only the beginning. Now, Ava must keep her safe from those who mean her deadly harm.

But what’s even harder is keeping her hands off the woman she swore to protect. Especially with Tess determined to tempt her. She thinks she can handle Ava’s twisted tastes. With every tantalizing moment spent in Tess’s presence, Ava’s iron will unravels.

A secret that binds their hearts...

But the truths Ava hides could shatter them both. Because their lives have always been connected. As danger looms, can the two women risk everything for each other?
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Tagline: Her captor.
Her protector.
Her lover.

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"Capturing Tess was amazing. A mix of Anna's unmistakable brand of sizzling hot women and mystery and intrigue that keeps you guessing until the end." ★★★★★ AliMac67

"What a hot, fun, and tantalizing read! It's not often I find an author who somehow reaches directly into my brain to pull out all the things I love...This story has it all." ★★★★★ Tory L.

"Ms Stone has written a nail biter with her 'Capturing Tess'. Sleep deprivation occurred while reading Capturing Tess because it was difficult to put down as there were things happening in the storyline that I need to know what was going to happen!! From the very beginning the book takes off at a quick pace and it is enjoyable to read as it doesn't get bogged down irrelevant fillers. I don't want to ruin the storyline for anyone because it is really well written from start to finish. True to form, there is the 'Anna Stone' level of sexy heat in and amongst the plot twists, these do not disappoint. You won't be disappointed picking up 'Capturing Tess', it will be a book you will not want to put down until the very last word." ★★★★★ Vanessa Mace

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQRJT2KQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Violet Ocean Press (December 27, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 27, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1987 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1922685089
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,113 ratings

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Anna Stone

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Anna Stone is the author of lesbian romance bestsellers Being Hers, Tangled Vows, and more. Her sizzling sapphic romances feature strong, passionate women who love women. In every one of her books, you’ll find off-the-charts heat and a guaranteed happily ever after. Anna lives in Australia with her girlfriend and their cat. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found with a coffee in one hand and a book in the other.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Lynda L. Milner
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart Stopping & Heart Warming
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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I loved it! From page 1 to the end I was totally engaged. I HAD to keep reading no matter what else I needed to do. It was so difficult to put down. This is not only a must read but it's a keeper to read it again.
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Dan
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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The story of Tess and Ava is pretty good. The story was not one of Ms. Stones' better stories. Some plot lines were weak, and to me, the writing was not at the level I've come to expect from Ms. Stone.
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Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars another gem!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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I love all of the books in this series! I highly recommend reading all of them. I knew nothing of BDSM prior to reading these and it definitely brought new meaning to what I mistakenly assumed. Read with an open mind and let yourself be pleasantly surprised.
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Shimere
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping and emotionally charged story...
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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Anna Stone has once again delivered a gripping and emotionally charged story with Capturing Tess. From the moment I started reading, I was captivated by the amazing way the story was told, and the depth of emotions I felt while reading.

Throughout the book, there were subtle hints and clues about who the villain might be, but I never could have predicted the shocking twist that was revealed. I won't spoil it for those who haven't read the book yet, but suffice it to say that the reveal of the villain was unexpected and completely took me by surprise.

What I appreciated about this twist was how it added a whole new layer of complexity to the story. It made me question everything that I thought I knew about the characters and their motivations. It also made the stakes much higher, as the danger became much more immediate and personal.

Overall, the plot in Capturing Tess was a masterful stroke of storytelling. It added a new level of depth to an already complex and emotionally charged story, and kept me invested in the book until the very end. Anna Stone has once again proven herself to be a skilled and talented author who knows how to keep her readers on their toes with the right amount of Spice to drive it home.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe none of the reviews commented on this...
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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I'm overall a fan of Anna Stone's and I've read most of her books. The relationship aspect of this book is much the same as in the others. Intense romance, light BDSM. Just frothy escapism for those of us who enjoy those kinds of things. (Sidebar to people irritated with the BDSM: It's basically the entire point of Anna Stone's books, this is why you read reviews first. Sidebar to the people irritated with they/them pronouns: Don't read sapphic books if you don't support all of the community.)

Of course I knew going in about the kidnapping piece, and was willing to suspend my concerns about Stockholm syndrome I would have if this was happening in real life. Same with the age gap; 22 and 38 is eyebrow raising but legal and I can tolerate it in this genre although I would certainly have concerns in real life.

However, the reveal at the 3/4 mark gave me major, major ick. Spoilers ahead...
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Hopefully that worked, I don't think Amazon has a way to do spoiler tags. Anyway, it turns out that Ava had a relationship with Tess's mother. She does not reveal this until after she and Tess have begun a relationship. Not only that, but Ava says repeatedly that she should have found Tess earlier, after her mother died. If that had happened, they would have had a parent child relationship. Thinking about that in the context of their actual relationship just freaks me out.

Ava never knew Tess as a child, the connection to her mother is never stated as a reason for their attraction, and I don't get any vibes that the book is attempting anything incest adjacent. But keeping that a secret from someone you're sleeping with, combined with the age difference, combined with the hypothetical parent child relationship if Ava had found Tess even a few years earlier... I'm so surprised that didn't bother anyone else!

And I do think the book could have been made to work without that connection. They could have just been friends; she could have left out Ava's desire to find Tess as a child. I get the impression that it's supposed to deepen the sense of romantic tragedy but it just does not work for me. It's really too bad because otherwise I enjoyed their relationship and connection and the campy drama of the kidnapping plot.
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Pat Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing Tess
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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It was so refreshing and it gave me a sense of how much I appreciate it. I couldn't put the book down until I was finished with it
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Books4Life
4.0 out of 5 stars I wish I was better able to connect to the story
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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I love almost all Anna Stone books, unfortunately this is an exception. The story didn't draw me in like so many others did. It felt a bit rushed and I adore her work but this didn't hit it out of the park for me. That being said I'm excited for the new series coming along with the start of this book.
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AJ Holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, but brace for shock!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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I was thoroughly enjoying this book up until the big reveal. Well, when I started to guess at what the big reveal was. I was genuinely hoping that what I was thinking wouldn't be the case, but it was confirmed. Part of me is bothered, but another part of me is not. I love all of Anna's books and storylines, but I'm so conflicted on this one.
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rati bhargava
5.0 out of 5 stars So hot!
Reviewed in India on February 3, 2023
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Loved this so much. Tess is such a naive and hard charcter at the same time and Ava is someone so driven! Liked the set up for the next book.
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jac1608
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2023
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Anna’s done it again.
A fantastic book. I loved it from beginning to end. Both characters were both lovable strong women.
I would definitely recommend. You’d be mad not to read it.
I can’t wait for the next book. 💜
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Cliente Kindle
2.0 out of 5 stars I usually like this author books but...
Reviewed in Brazil on December 30, 2022
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This one was just a little underwhelming, I don't particularly care for the MCs, it seems like everything was a little too fast paced and the plot seems a little too soap opera for me.
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Be A Santa c/o Pat Tallman
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced enjoyable read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2024
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This is a quick read, full of passion and great characters. I would have liked the story to be a little longer so the back history was more fleshed out, but it’s a minor quibble. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2023
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The author keeps you on the edge taking you through Tess's lust for her protector.

It's a good read.

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