Control: A Dark Billionaire Romance: (XXX Vadim Book 1): Club XXX Book 4 Kindle Edition

Control is a fitting name for the first book about Vadim, Maxim's troubled and estranged brother from the first three Club XXX books. We met Vadim in the last book, and got treated to a first class lesson in dangerous sibling rivalry. Make no mistake, the only thing the two brothers seem to have in common is a brutal upbringing and a need to control their environment. Enter Tiffany, a bored divorcee looking for wild, uninhibited sex with a stranger. Right away, Vadim comes off completely different than Maxim. Some of my favorite parts of the book describe Vadim. "He’s pretty. Freakishly so. An angelic nose anchors his delicately crafted features— like a masculine but beautiful doll. Pale skin conforms to his high cheekbones and strong jaw. Jesus almighty, I’ve never seen a sexier jaw. Eyes so dark, I feel the need to strike a match take me in with little reaction, and my brain runs wild trying to decipher them. Is he bored? Surprised that I’ve approached him?" "There’s something about his eyes that I find the most enticing. They’re… shadowed. Like he has an invisible wall up, and I’m only seeing a sliver of what lurks underneath—what he wants me to see. And right now, he wants me to see a sheepish, devastating smile." "My eyes linger over his face this time, and my next breath catches in my throat. His eyelashes go on for days, his lips alarmingly pink. Again, my brain turns to dirty, dirty things. But a part of me almost feels ashamed for putting him in that light— even in my imagination. He looks so innocent." Tiffany isn't fooled. She sees the wall he puts up and decides what the heck? It's just a one night stand! But Vadim is mysterious and alluring, and they both make a deal for company that seems to already have an end date. Tiffany is bold, whip smart and observant, never hesitating to challenge Vadim on his baloney. She's fascinated by him almost immediately. "Denying himself of beauty and pleasure is starting to seem like his defining trait. "“"Why do you have your pen%@ pierced?” We both glance down to the center of his slacks . Is that a slight bulge I see? My cheeks heat, and I’m not sure if I enjoy the idea that he may like feeling me against him as much as I do. Or, it could be a trick of the light. “Why? Control,” he says simply. “To prove that I alone can exert ownership over my body.”" ""...Offer me a real, heartfelt compliment, and I’ll stay. Until Tuesday. After that, you’re allowing me the use of your private plane to go back to Cali so that you can’t ‘cancel’ any more commercial flights.” He frowns, looking surlier than ever. “I can start, if you want?” I say sweetly. “Watch and learn— I love your c$ck. I love how you f&@% when you lose yourself in the moment. I love it when you slap me on the—”“The things you say.” His frown deepens, his brows furrowing in aggravation. “Am I really to believe that you were a Sunday school teacher?”“Amen,” I say solemnly. “But whether you believe me or not doesn’t matter to me. I don’t spend my life concerned with the intentions of others like you do.”" And she's successful grabs his attention. Slowly, Vadim becomes less of a myth and more of a man fighting off his demons. The interactions between Vadim and Maxim show a fractured relationship that never really had a chance to thrive. Instead of lashing out and demanding, like Maxim does, Vadim shrinks and gives in to the negativity. But again, here comes Tiffany who, after just a few days of dissecting Vadim, she just GETS it. Typical, right? And they call women overly emotional.The sex scenes were dynamite in the page. Sky doesn't just write them. She paints them in broad, beautiful strokes. "Lost in a haze of pleasure, I hear him curse, his hips slamming over mine. Like gasoline poured onto a roaring inferno, the sensation of his release flooding my sheath sets me off yet again."I loved the way Vadim started to count on Tiffany's unique presence. How she became his saving grace, so much so that he was afraid to lose her. Tiffany is written as a strong, funny woman who DEMANDS Vadim's attention. It's such a pleasure to read about a male character who appreciates a female like Tiffany! When some major revelations occur, I just cheered on my head, as you can't help but root for them. Vadim is not a dom like Maxim, and Tiffany's sexual journey runs parallel to Vadim's. Some of it is heartbreaking. You can certainly read this book as a standalone, but I can't help but be happy that I devoured the first three books in the Club XXX series, especially the last book. I just felt that I had some insider revelations that helped to shape the story for me. When you read the beginning of Vadim's story, you know there's so much more to come, and there is a cliffhanger. The story is a masterpiece of human emotion and empathy for a man who doesn't think he's really worth your time, and a woman willing to do anything to solve his mystery.

I've read a lot of books by this author and I always enjoy when she finds a unique way for a storyline to unfold. I like that both main characters are coming from two different worlds so to speak; one is openly reinventing themself while the other seems to be reluctantly doing so. I also love when storylines and characters connect with previous stories. And the sexual chemistry she builds between characters is phenomenal.

Vadim and Tiffany weren't your normal couple. They came from different worlds and backgrounds and needed to try and be honest with each other. Can't wait for book 2 since this ends with a cliff hanger which I don't care for. I was a little disappointed.

Regretting finishing this all in one sitting, what am I supposed to do in the meantime until book 2?? Absolutely love love love Vadim. And Tiffy. I adore her. I need a HEA ending for them both. Especially our poor Dima. Eagerly awaiting book 2 to learn more about what will happen...

Lana is a genius when it comes to words. This book is hot AF. I'm hoping for a happy ending for Vadim and Tiffany. I read this book in one sitting and now having to wait for book 2 is killing me.

Lana Sky has a way with words that captivate you from the first page of each story she tells. I have been waiting for this book to come out for months and it was well worth the wait. Every page leaves you wanting more. The detail and flow of her words capture each moment of the story - you can clearly visualize everything she is trying to convey in her writing. I love this story and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for Vadim and Tiffany.

I love to read so I do read alot of books , this one was good and didnt have a bad ending

A read that you just can't put down and most definitely does not dissapoint!! You will absolutely be taken on a breathless ride and left with wanting more! Can't wait for the second book.

I do love Lana sky’s books, I could not put this book down can’t wait for the next one