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Forbidden Desires #3
10 Nights Past
Per author's blog post on May 19, 2013, not to be released.
I'm still getting emails, facebook messages, and twitter DM's about the ending for the 10 Nights Saga. I would like to bring an end to this and hopefully all readers of the series (which I thank from the bottom of my heart) understand that I can't release this book. I won't rehash the drama that stole this book from my hands, but I will say that Karma has a way of getting revenge. So while I can't sell the book, I can give you the overview of how it was supposed to end. Rhett, Leah, and Alex and their sexy story will live on forever in my heart and I think we all know who the real author of this book was by now. So without any further drama, let's discuss the ending of 10 Nights. 10 Nights Past begins with Alex taking Leah, Janie and David to the pony ranch. Leah has visited before, but never as an active participant. She's agreed to give Alex a weekend to see if this lifestyle is something she could be a part of. She discovers during the course of that weekend that the life of a pony slave is more in-depth than anything she's ever experienced with Rhett before, and it terrifies her. While at the Ranch, Leah is exposed to the 24/7 lifestyle of a pony girl. Meaning that she isn't allowed to speak, all her physical needs are taken care of, and she is basically a glorified pet to be used how Alex chooses. At the end of the weekend she is beyond overwhelmed at the situations he's exposed her to. She discovered that while he could be a very loving dominant, his need to control goes far above what even Rhett had asked from her as a submissive. She asks for some time away from him to try and come to grips with the new knowledge. While she's taking her Alex hiatus, Rhett calls and they begin talking about what went wrong in their relationship. Leah finally understands that everything has been happening in her life too quickly. She continues to work for Alex but their relationship continues on the platonic level. Rhett continues to update her on his therapy situation, and they really begin communicating long distance. Leah is climbing the corporate ladder at work and focuses all her attention there leaving all elements of the BDSM lifestyle on hold for six months. When Rhett returns he asks her to have dinner with him as a friend. She notices huge changes in his personality, and he discerns that she's growing as a woman as well. She admits that she never stopped loving him but also lets him know that they moved to fast before. They agree to remain friends, and eventually they become lovers again. Rhett knows he made mistakes with Leah in the past. The six months of counseling have taught him much about the inner demons that drove him to react the way he did. they begin to rebuild their relationship the way they should have started in the beginning. Alex and Rhett are able to put their differences aside after many long talks, and thanks to Leah they can all communicate again. Janie even begins to accept the relationship between Leah and Rhett. So Rhett and Leah get their HEA, with a little Alex thrown in. Yes Alex did enjoy times with both Leah and Rhett together. I know this isn't as good as the book would have been, but I hope it at least gives closure to those people who were upset about not being able to read the last book. I will do a lot for my friends and readers, but selling out on what I believe is right is something I couldn't do. I hate that I couldn't bring you the last book, but allowing someone to bully by attempting to discredit your name was something I couldn't condone. So the book series dies, but I can sleep at night knowing who wrote those stories and feeling in my heart I did the right thing.
I'm still getting emails, facebook messages, and twitter DM's about the ending for the 10 Nights Saga. I would like to bring an end to this and hopefully all readers of the series (which I thank from the bottom of my heart) understand that I can't release this book. I won't rehash the drama that stole this book from my hands, but I will say that Karma has a way of getting revenge. So while I can't sell the book, I can give you the overview of how it was supposed to end. Rhett, Leah, and Alex and their sexy story will live on forever in my heart and I think we all know who the real author of this book was by now. So without any further drama, let's discuss the ending of 10 Nights. 10 Nights Past begins with Alex taking Leah, Janie and David to the pony ranch. Leah has visited before, but never as an active participant. She's agreed to give Alex a weekend to see if this lifestyle is something she could be a part of. She discovers during the course of that weekend that the life of a pony slave is more in-depth than anything she's ever experienced with Rhett before, and it terrifies her. While at the Ranch, Leah is exposed to the 24/7 lifestyle of a pony girl. Meaning that she isn't allowed to speak, all her physical needs are taken care of, and she is basically a glorified pet to be used how Alex chooses. At the end of the weekend she is beyond overwhelmed at the situations he's exposed her to. She discovered that while he could be a very loving dominant, his need to control goes far above what even Rhett had asked from her as a submissive. She asks for some time away from him to try and come to grips with the new knowledge. While she's taking her Alex hiatus, Rhett calls and they begin talking about what went wrong in their relationship. Leah finally understands that everything has been happening in her life too quickly. She continues to work for Alex but their relationship continues on the platonic level. Rhett continues to update her on his therapy situation, and they really begin communicating long distance. Leah is climbing the corporate ladder at work and focuses all her attention there leaving all elements of the BDSM lifestyle on hold for six months. When Rhett returns he asks her to have dinner with him as a friend. She notices huge changes in his personality, and he discerns that she's growing as a woman as well. She admits that she never stopped loving him but also lets him know that they moved to fast before. They agree to remain friends, and eventually they become lovers again. Rhett knows he made mistakes with Leah in the past. The six months of counseling have taught him much about the inner demons that drove him to react the way he did. they begin to rebuild their relationship the way they should have started in the beginning. Alex and Rhett are able to put their differences aside after many long talks, and thanks to Leah they can all communicate again. Janie even begins to accept the relationship between Leah and Rhett. So Rhett and Leah get their HEA, with a little Alex thrown in. Yes Alex did enjoy times with both Leah and Rhett together. I know this isn't as good as the book would have been, but I hope it at least gives closure to those people who were upset about not being able to read the last book. I will do a lot for my friends and readers, but selling out on what I believe is right is something I couldn't do. I hate that I couldn't bring you the last book, but allowing someone to bully by attempting to discredit your name was something I couldn't condone. So the book series dies, but I can sleep at night knowing who wrote those stories and feeling in my heart I did the right thing.
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About the author
Michelle Hughes
90 books506 followersMichelle Hughes is an American author who writes contemporary romance. She was awarded a Kindle Press contract for her 2017 release, Cowboy Sanctuary, and has 29 other books self-published. Hughes studied journalism at Jefferson State college. Prior to a career in publishing she worked as a respiratory therapist. Michelle was also a Nashville recording artist who performed under the stage name, Regina Michelle.
Her continuing book publications include the Tears of Crimson series, Fantasy’s Bar & Grill series, and the You Don’t Know Jack series. Well known single book titles include, Five Nights, Rude, and Sin. A new series released September 3rd, 2018 is Fantasy Isle a continuation of the Fantasy’s Bar & Grill series.
Hughes lives in Verbena, Alabama with her husband. They have five children. Her goals are to continue writing and sharing her love of romance with readers.
Her continuing book publications include the Tears of Crimson series, Fantasy’s Bar & Grill series, and the You Don’t Know Jack series. Well known single book titles include, Five Nights, Rude, and Sin. A new series released September 3rd, 2018 is Fantasy Isle a continuation of the Fantasy’s Bar & Grill series.
Hughes lives in Verbena, Alabama with her husband. They have five children. Her goals are to continue writing and sharing her love of romance with readers.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
November 11, 2013
What a shame it will never be read xx
March 17, 2014
This was a series I truly loved and had high hopes for, it pains me that the co-authors couldn't come to an agreement to continue it to the end. However, after events of the past year I understand more fully why things happened the way they did.
Thank you Michelle Hughes for giving us that synopsis of what you thought happened after the second book, I'm quite happy with your ending.
Thank you Michelle Hughes for giving us that synopsis of what you thought happened after the second book, I'm quite happy with your ending.
December 6, 2013
Kitap çıkmayacak ve ama yazarın kurgulayış şeklinden de hoşlanmadım. Gereksizce Alex'i ve ponny ranch olayını işe kattı. Ama kitabın haklarının elinden çalınmasına üzüldüm. Sanırım beraber seriyi yazdığı kişi tarafından olmuş.
January 9, 2014
What a disappointment to miss the finnal installment of 10 nights. , not sure of the reason of lack of release but i will say i immensely enjoyed the other books in this series and i am hoping that Michelle will continue to wright good luck i will continue to look you up to see your future works
August 11, 2016
Since the book is not going to get a release day ever i decided to mark it as read. The end seemed obvious to me. whatever....
January 14, 2014
Im not rating his it saddens be I'll never read Rhett Leah and Alex seems =( I loved this series
March 16, 2014
but what happens then??? Does Leah do that whole "training" thing or does she go back to Rhett or do that whole pony play thing????
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