Selby Reynolds, a high profile technology specialist, reluctantly accepts an engagement at Emerson Industries. Discovering secrets and uncovering clues to a murder, she’s swept into Garrett's dangerous but seductive life of luxury. Captivated by the world renowned capitalist and adventurer, she’s convinced he could crush her heart. As he pushes her sexual limits and their erotic play intensifies, Selby finds it impossible to resist the one man who turns her darkest fantasies into a reality. A heart-pounding romantic suspense thriller from NYT & USA Today best-selling author Kym Grosso. Dive into the mysterious and alluring world of Club Altura. In it, you will meet Garrett and Selby. Ugh, I loved them but every time I heard Selby's name.. I just wanted to roll my eyes. Did her parents forget the H in Shelby?? Yes, that was constantly on my mind. Garret is amazing!! He's super confidant and even though he's domineering and a bit bossy, it wasn't in an annoying way. Selby Reynolds is a smart technology specialist, who gets pushed into Garrett's company by a mutual friend, Lars (you will love Lars).

She lives in suburban Pennsylvania but has a not-so-secret desire to move to a beach in southern California where she can write while listening to the roar of the ocean. She holds a bachelor’s degree from West Chester University and a MBA from Widener University. In a previous life, she was employed as a speech therapist, a health care consultant, and a product manager for a software company. In 2012, Kym published her first novel and today, is a full time indie romance author.Usually somewhere along the lines I will find myself annoyed with MCs in the story. This isn't the case here. Garrett and Selby were two very likable characters. Despite Garrett being a billionaire he comes off as being very down to earth. Selby is very intelligent and, despite her many phobia issues, a very tough lady. It's very obvious that there is a instant attraction between them. Their interactions in and out of the bedroom are highly entertaining. Who knew almost drowning from surfing could be a aphrodisiac! So, this is not a sex club book. I don’t know why I had that in my head after reading the blurb, but I did, so I think maybe others might too. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just a fact thing. There were a few scenes here and there that made me look at her like she's a little bit weak, which was a shame, but overall she's brilliant. I loved the way she dealt with their relationship and Garrett's strong personality. Would I recommend this author: Yes! Ms. Grosso’s paranormal series is a favorite read for me, one that I have reread many times. Her new venture into contemporary romance is worth reading as well. Characters are charismatic and the storyline is original and unique in concept. Cannot wait to read the next in this series! Garrett Emerson is a CEO who loves to take risk in all things, life, and business. He lives in a world that is not for everyone.

Garrett is somewhat too cynical for me. He is upset about his friend, which is understandable, but in the end, I just thought he was boorish and a spoiled brat. While I knew, going in, that he was going to be a character who was used to getting his way, the manner in which he defied Lars didn't really make it seem like he was a very good friend. And, while I can understand that there are sensitive things that his company works with, his friend Lars' company is similar, so all of the secrecy throughout the book on the projects seemed too hyper-vigilant. Upon the death of Garrett's close friend and colleague, Evan, he meets Sydney through a mutual friend, Lars. Sydney is the answer to Garrett's problem. He needs an IT director and a HR guru to fill Evan's empty set. He doesn't mind that she's easy on the eyes either. Once they start working together, not only do sparks fly, but so do the clues pointing to Evan's death not being an accident. Garrett and Sydney grow closer as they suss out motives and clues to Evan's murder. Selby Reynolds is a sought after technology specialist. Not sure of the next assignment she accepts a position at Emerson Industries. Selby discoveries things she shouldn’t and gets caught up in dangerous secrets she wasn’t supposed to know. Garrett is pulling her into places she hasn’t ever dreamed of being. When Selby becomes a target Garrett is the only one she can trust but the games have just begun. Powerful CEO, Garrett Emerson's, life and corporation are built on a foundation of risk taking and top secret priorities. He works hard, but plays even harder. When tragedy strikes, the charismatic and sexy billionaire takes the gamble of his life by bringing a beautiful consultant into his inner sanctum, exposing her to his exclusive society of extreme athletes who are adventurous both in business and pleasure. Inexplicably drawn to the intriguing woman, Garrett teaches her to face her fears, bringing them both to new levels of ecstasy.I was slightly confused on the significance of Club Altura, itself. A couple of scenes took place there and I got the general gist of it, but other then a meeting of like-minded dare-devils I never really understood the importance. Someone is killing Emerson employees and now their eyes are on Selby. Will Selby and Garett unravel the mystery before it is too late? Together, the chemistry between Garrett and Selby is explosive. There weren't any lulls in this story. Non-stop action between the suspense angle (was Evan's death an accident?), the dare-devil antics, and steamy romance kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. For once, I've read and enjoyed a billionaire romance that broke the mold! I loved the erotic nature that this story has to it and actually would have liked to have had a bit more "naughty", lol. They all belong to Club Altura which even though we don't know a whole lot on it because it's not the main focus of the stories I am still intrigued by it. I think I would like to see the envelop pushed a bit more, nothing too crazy BUT these stories have the potential to get a bit wild and I would like to see more of that. Garrett Emerson knows hard work. He's built his company to what it is today. While he works hard, he plays even harder. He's an adrenaline junkie. He loves doing those things that make his heart race. He loves the rush, the feeling that he's alive. When his best friend, Evan, falls to his death while sky diving Garrett knows that with Evan's experience this was no accident.

Well, at least that's what I think. This book was soo all over the place that I really was so confused for about 70% of this book. I really had no idea wtf was going on. And the only thing that kept me interested was the super good smut. Lars needs Shelby to work for Garrett. Shelby accepts rather reluctantly. So she's at this new company, needs to do some things (don't ask me what, I didn't get it) and is thrown into a board meeting where she has to prove herself. That's all right and I guess nothing new. She excels at it. But guess what? That's not enough. Because apparently she's an outsider. Do you know why? Because she doesn't crave adrenaline, at all. She just wants to live her life save and doesn't need this crap. So Garrett has some "ground rules" and needs her to really "feel" what they feel, because only then can she do her best. Come on! She's only there for 2 weeks, to search for a replacement. No way can anyone become part of it in such a short time. Any time a film or show takes place in Las Vegas, it gets extra points from me. Las Vegas the city steals the show because it is a truly glamorous place to behold. It's also the setting for this low budget spin on the film Robert Redford wished he'd never have been in, Indecent Proposal. Garrett Emerson is a self-made man, with one fault. He loves to push the envelope when it comes to danger and gets off on it. It does not just involve the high he gets from participating in extreme sports, but also from getting down and dirty by pushing his sexual pleasures to the next level! His life changes when he fines a new source for a high and adrenalin rush, her name is Selby. I received this book from the JeepDiva for the express purposes of an honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine.This book was just very all over the place for me. If it wasn't for the good smut I feel like I wouldn't have been as interested. Selby soon learns there is so much more to Garrett than she ever imagined. His fast paced lifestyle and erotic appetites has her head spinning. Garrett wants to protect Selby and bring all of her sexual fantasies to life by bringing her into his world and introducing her to Club Altura. Even though I hate to say it, I wasn't a huge fan of the name Selby. I'm not even sure why. I just kept calling her Shelby and it got a bit annoying. But hey, you can't love every single name.

I don't really know what Garrett wants her to do (it has something to do with a bathing suit) but it felt ridiculous. It wasn't professional at all. I don't really know what's that all about, but it's mentioned so many times, but without any explanations (I've only read about 30%). These two have really great chemistry. This book has everything; adventure, suspense, great sex, this thing has it all!!!!! Get in on the fun from the beginning on what looks to be a fanfreakingtastic new series!!!!And to top it all of I really didn't connect with the MC. I felt like I was watching a really, really bad movie, with bad actors, very cheesy and unoriginal lines and an unbelievable plot. This story touched briefly and I mean way too brief for me, lol, on voyeurism and I think the author could have played those 2 scenes up just a tad bit more for my liking, wink, wink. I fell in love with Kym Grosso's PNR story and have been recommending her books for a while. The first book in her new contemporary romance series, Club Altera, is shaping up to be just as good. Anyone looking for a author who can multitask in several genres, needs to be reading Ms. Grosso. Now I've reached the hard part in a series, waiting for the next book! It wasn't super long, so nothing was dragged out and there were (for me) no boring parts at all and the author managed to keep the romance moving along at a believable pace.