Safe Haven (Captain's Duet, #1)

4.5 Star Review of Safe Haven (Captain’s Duet #1) by Red Phoenix Some things are meant to be and for Candy Cox and Charlie(Captain) Walker nothing could be truer. Safe Haven is just that, for Candy, her Captain is her safe haven and so much more. This is a spin off from the Brie series and although it would be beneficial to have read some if not all of that series (which I have), it is not really necessary. I was a little concerned that the age difference between Captain and Candy (30 years) it might make me uncomfortable, however this was not the case and in fact it really did not play into it for me. It was great to see the history of these two characters and what had occurred in the lives to make them the people they are today. This to me was certainly a more emotional book that others I have read from Red Phoenix. It tugged at my heart strings numerous times and gave me shivers. Candy has led a tragic and at times hard life and when an accidental meeting with Brie Bennett gives her the opportunity to attend the Submissive Training Centre, he life changes completely. It is there that she meets the man who will capture her heart, the only problem being, due to their age difference, Captain refuses to commit to a relationship or collar her, I am excited to read the conclusion to Captain and Candy’s story which I believe will release in August.

For my first Red Phoenix story, I was really intrigued. I am so happy to have read this book. It is a dark and twisted story but a good read. I have not read the Submission of Brie but I don't feel like I missed anything since Red takes you back into Candy and Captain's history. This book will walk you through their history and how they got to where they are. It will be interesting to see where we go from here, now that we know where they have been.

I enjoyed learning about Captain's and Candy's back story in Red Phoenix's recent book, Safe haven. The H and h have roles in Brie's Submission, one of the best Dom/sub BDSM series of all time. And it was fitting for them to get their own book. The plot flowed quickly from high school events to present day, with tragedies in both lives. We see them accept, adjust and adapt to today's reality. They have chemistry, sex, and feelings for each other. There is not as much sex in Safe Haven compared to the past Brie's Submission series. But the protective Alpha male in the honorable Captain shines through. You don't have to have read Brie's Submission to enjoy Safe Haven, but I highly recommend you do. You'll love every juicy experience with Brie.

5+ Stars Review by Allyson Late Night Reviewer Up All Night w/ Books Blog Loved. Every. Part! of Captain and Candy’s Story! 5 Plus Stars and more from the talented and well known author Red Phoenix! Safe Haven journeys back in time when both Captain and Candy are both ‘finding’ themselves; through the struggles in life, from the joys and pain and how they both end up together through the Submissive Training Center. We’ve read about these descriptive characters previously through the Brie’s Submission series, but to have their own book that captures in their own POV was marvelous on Red’s part! This is only the first half of the duet and I can’t wait for the conclusion. Red Phoenix is a powerful writer and illustrator, keeping her readers in mind while writing vivid, emotional scenes in which you can become one with the characters. “You’re everything I need.” I like how Red began this novel. Starting both characters off at the same time frame; allowing us to follow gradually their life’s journeys. To see where Captain started from, how he became the man/Dominant he is… spectacular! He owns a piece of my heart now (even though a certain Russian holds the majority). Candy’s past… WOW! She is one strong and courageous female! I have loved all the books within the Submissive Training Center. The emotions that will eventually embed in your heart literally leave a tingling feeling when the last word is written. That is just how this fantastic author writes and I encourage all to become addictive to her words as much as I have!

This is a new series from Red Phoenix. Safe Haven is book 1 of the new spin off series from the Brie's Submissive Training. It starts off with Charlie "Captain" and Candy Cox story. I love how in depth the back story went. Captain always knew what he wanted to do when he graduated. But I hated what his father did because he could not get his way. But Captain was a better and strongest man for it. He was a protector, man of honor and a hero. His life changed when he met Mr. Gallant. When they served together he helped Gallant and after his accident. Gallant helped him through his pain. As for Candy my heart went out to her. Her life started off blissful with her first love and then tragedy hit and changed her forever. She was taken down a dark path and her first introduction into BDSM. Two people on the path straight for each other. Candy came into Captain's life and all his protective instincts flared to life now their love for one another is undeniable and With there age difference Captain doesn't want to tie her to him. (He may be older but he like a fine wine) and Candy wants him. Will he give in? Cliffhanger.