When unwilling erotic dancer Amy Jones was gifted a holiday to Lanzarote she had no idea how much it would change her life. Everything she knew was about to fall apart thanks to an encounter with a handsome blue-eyed stranger. He will show her truths and help her face her innocence, but can she live with his need to control and the reasons behind it? Debonair businessman James North is running from his past. He refuses to face it, preferring to hide behind his rigid control. But when he meets a blonde haired beauty the volcanic eruptions of passion between them show him that life isn't the black and white he was lead to believe. Surrendered control is the debut novel of the author Anna Edwards. It tells of the fledgeling love between James and Amy and how their pasts twist and turn to tear them apart. The novel is set in London, but through business travels, it is given an international feel based on the author's personal life. Are you ready to step inside the world of Control?

It’s been months since Amy last saw James…months since she’s felt the aching pleasure of his touch. In that time, she’s achieved a measure of her own success, but is she truly living her life fully? Or has she taken a page from James’ old book, hiding behind work while denying her true needs? The physical wounds of one fateful night six months ago have healed, but James’ irrepressible need for control continues to cut deep. His heart resides with Amy, but the headstrong beauty could never be a full-time submissive. His need to have her is great…but his need to protect proves greater, when a shadowy figure from his past returns. This next chapter in James and Amy’s journey will test the couple’s emotions—and control—to the max.

To the world at large, Marie Easton is the cliché jealous secretary, lusting after her powerful boss, James North. Behind closed doors, she’s a desperate woman, willing to do whatever it takes to protect her family from a menacing threat. She’d be unwise to let anyone in…especially the new finance director at North Enterprises, who makes her crave things she never thought to want. Callum Ashworth recognizes a disguise when he sees one. And he’s itching to strip away Marie’s mask with pleasure and pain…to reveal the true beauty concealed beneath. But taking her down a road she may not be ready to travel is dangerous. Especially if it disrupts Callum’s boring accountant façade—which hides a shocking secret of his own. Bonus content: Loving Control After finding their happily ever after, James and Amy’s world is turned upside with the arrival of their first child. Even as the couple struggles to find the balance between babies and BDSM, a blast from the past reappears, rocking their world even more.

Sonia Anderson may be young, but the highly recommended bodyguard is well trained and expertly skilled. She’s more than up to the task of her new job, protecting Amy North. Of course, no employment psych evaluation could ever reveal the skeletons in Sonia’s painful past…or the secret scars born of a world out of her control. As James North’s longtime bodyguard, Matthew Carter misses nothing. He’s a man in complete command of his skills, his body, his heart. Since causing the death of his wife—a fellow ex-MI5 agent—his guilt keeps his emotions in check…until he finds a kindred spirit in Sonia. When two pained souls come together, they’ll either help each other heal…or hurt each other beyond repair.

Sophie North witnessed firsthand the brutal repercussions of her brother’s lifestyle choices. Though she’s cut from similar cloth, fear of being judged for her needs has her living an unassuming life as a personal assistant. Easily overlooked, Sophie hides under the massive shadow of her employer—privately wishing to be under him in other, more carnal ways. Native American action star Grayson Moore is riding high on success. He’s a household name, with a reputation as big as his box office. The world knows all about his vices, but fast cars, strong booze, and beautiful women can eventually bore the most practiced hedonist. Grayson desires someone who sates his most secret self, his need to dominate…and his prim and proper PA may prove a surprising match for his appetites.

She’s the cause of James North’s worst suffering, but Colette Fisher is also a victim of sorts. After years of oppression, she’s a prisoner of her own making, denying her innermost desires until she’s driven to her breaking point. It’s then, during her lowest low, when she meets the one man who could give her the strength to accept the woman she’s meant to be. Michael Peterson enjoyed ten short years with the love of his life before tragedy took her from him too soon. Lonely and grieving, uncertain how to move forward, he meets Colette, a broken spirit also in need of comfort. Their smoldering attraction ignites the first sparks of love—fragile embers that Colette’s cruel family is determined to snuff out.

It’s been over three decades since James and Sophie North’s parents saw their family savagely torn apart by the cruel actions of one malicious man. Both of them lost a vital piece of themselves that night so long ago. Pete was left a shadow of his former self, having failed to protect his only love. Miranda persevered for the sake of their children, but her grief remained. Now, more than thirty years later, the child cruelly ripped from their arms has suddenly resurfaced—and all the love in the world may not be enough to reconcile their tragic pasts. For even as Pete and Miranda are still reeling from the knowledge of their newfound son, the powerful malevolence of their old enemy is already reaching out to destroy them again…this time from beyond the grave. For the final time surrender to control.

Alexia Davies maybe a Domme but she isn't one by preference. She's yet to find a lover who can satisfy her in the way she desires and until she does she'll keep all the control. Will her kidnapper be the perfect present from Old Saint Nick? Hot bloodied Mafia member, Marco Russo's father would have you believe his son is evil to the core. Reputation is everything in their way of life but does Marco want something different. Can a frozen Las Vegas adventure with a feisty captive show him a future that lays elsewhere? Expectation can leave you drowning but fight against it because to be yourself is the greatest gift of all.

Surrendered Control Innocence and naiveté make Amy Jones a rare breed among exotic dancers. She does the job reluctantly…but there’s no hesitation when she meets a mesmerizing, sophisticated stranger while on holiday. Under his skilled hand, she’ll learn the depth of her own strength even as she surrenders to his masterful control. When innocence and experience collide, the volcanic explosion may burn everything in its path…including the couple’s fledgling love. Divided Control It’s been months since Amy last saw James…months since she’s felt the aching pleasure of his touch. In that time, she’s achieved a measure of her own success, but is she truly living her life fully? Or has she taken a page from James’ old book, hiding behind work while denying her true needs? This next chapter in James and Amy’s journey will test the couple’s emotions—and control—to the max. Misguided Control To the world at large, Marie Easton is the cliché jealous secretary, lusting after her powerful boss, James North. Behind closed doors, she’s a desperate woman, willing to do whatever it takes to protect her family from a menacing threat. She’d be unwise to let anyone in…especially the new finance director at North Enterprises, who makes her crave things she never thought to want. Controlling Darkness Sonia Anderson may be young, but the highly recommended bodyguard is well trained and expertly skilled. She’s more than up to the task of her new job, protecting Amy North. Of course, no employment psych evaluation could ever reveal the skeletons in Sonia’s painful past…or the secret scars born of a world out of her control. When two pained souls come together, they’ll either help each other heal…or hurt each other beyond repair. Controlling Heritage Sophie North witnessed firsthand the brutal repercussions of her brother’s lifestyle choices. Though she’s cut from similar cloth, fear of being judged for her needs has her living an unassuming life as a personal assistant. Easily overlooked, Sophie hides under the massive shadow of her employer—privately wishing to be under him in other, more carnal ways. Controlling Disgrace She’s the cause of James North’s worst suffering, but Colette Fisher is also a victim of sorts. After years of oppression, she’s a prisoner of her own making, denying her innermost desires until she’s driven to her breaking point. It’s then, during her lowest low, when she meets the one man who could give her the strength to accept the woman she’s meant to be. Controlling The Past It’s been over three decades since James and Sophie North’s parents saw their family savagely torn apart by the cruel actions of one malicious man. Both of them lost a vital piece of themselves that night so long ago. Pete was left a shadow of his former self, having failed to protect his only love. Miranda persevered for the sake of their children, but her grief remained. Now, more than thirty years later, the child cruelly ripped from their arms has suddenly resurfaced—and all the love in the world may not be enough to reconcile their tragic pasts. For even as Pete and Miranda are still reeling from the knowledge of their newfound son, the powerful malevolence of their old enemy is already reaching out to destroy them again…this time from beyond the grave. 5 STARS - Beautifully written story that keeps you gripped from page one and keeps you on your toes.