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Arresting Mason (Arresting Onyx Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

Once you’re in a prison gang, you’re in it for life.

That’s what Mason Harding thought until the boss accepted his resignation. After the State releases him on parole, a sexy divorcée behind the wheel of a car almost ends his life quicker than a shank. His chance encounter with Mia Eddison results in a night of passion, but her brother—his parole officer—catches them together and doesn’t approve.

Mia falls hard for the cocky ex-con, but not because of his chiseled body. She vows to break through his walls and discover his secrets, but never expects those secrets to threaten her life.

When members of an organized crime ring kidnap Mia to force Mason’s return to the gang, he goes up against an old friend to save the woman he loves. Will his sacrifice be enough or will everything fall apart in a blaze of gunfire?

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"Daulton's writing is visceral and erotic--realism at its best. Her female protagonist brings refreshing common sense attitude to scenes of danger and violence." - Madelon Smid

"The story itself is engaging, the hot sex scenes are thrilling, and the love blooming between Mason and Mia will satisfy the most tender romantic."
- Tamela Miles

"What a beginning to a new series. The story is an emotional roller coaster ride of the good, the bad, and the ugly. The chemistry between Mason and Mia is electric and sizzles off the pages when they get together."
- Redrabbitt

"Filled with lots of edge-of-your-seat action,steamy sex scenes, a feisty heroine, a handsome, tattooed hero, and a satisfying romance, this book hits all the sweet spots. You'll love the hero."
- Christine Clark
"There is a lot going on in this book but [the] author makes it all work. The ending will have you on your seat and you are in for a very good read with this book." - Pat from 1 Rad Reader Reviews

"A great story that will touch your heart and quicken it's pace through the thrills and intrigue. It's a standalone with some pretty interesting characters I am sure will turn up in upcoming books and I plan on being around to enjoy them."
- Teri from SJ Book Blog

"What a great read, my first book by this Author and I thoroughly enjoy it. Well written and leaving me wanting to know more, I just had to keep reading on!"
- Natalie from North and South Book Blog

"Mia has a way of calming the angry beast that lives inside him and his feelings for her grow each day... The relationship between Mia and Mason is HOT, HOT, HOT, and the danger is very real... I can't wait for more in this series."
- Linda Tonis from The Paranormal Romance Guild

"The sex is so hot, I mean smoking! Mason certainly knows how to get a woman excited. This is the first book I've read by the author and certainly not the last! If you love romantic suspense this should be high on your tbr list!"
- Bella from The TBR Pile

From the Author

Writing is the fruit of happiness.
Amber Daulton lives her life by that one belief eventhough she normally isn't so Zen.
As a fan of contemporary, paranormal, and historicalromance novels alike, she can't get enough of feisty heroines and alpha heroes.Her mind is a wonderland of adventure, laughter, and awesome ways of kicking aguy when he's down. She probably wouldn't be too sane without her computer andnotebooks. After all, what's a girl to do when people are jabbering away in herhead and it's hard to shut them up?
Write! Nothing else works.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BHGMQRK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc (April 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1435 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1509220070
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.

She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats. Feel free to visit her at https://amberdaulton.com/ or sign up for her newsletter at https://amberdaulton.com/newsletter-signup/.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
    Mason was an ex-con trying to do better with his life. And chicks dig the bad boy, right? Enter Mia. After just one date, they get hot n’ heavy very fast. Then the bombshell: he was in prison for attempted murder. Murder?

    Fortunately, for Mason, it didn’t matter to Mia because she could tell he was a good guy trying to make up for his mistakes. Who would’ve thought that his parole officer would be her brother and that he would walk in on them? Yikes!

    Mia and Mason face some major roadblocks, which include Mason’s past life and an overprotective brother looking for any reason to send Mason back to prison.

    When a prison gang goes after Mason, Mia wonders more about his dark past and whether or not they have a future together.

    Story had loads of good drama, tension, and sexual chemistry! It was easy to fall into the read. Of course, some of the chapters were longer than necessary and could’ve been shortened for a better reading experience. But, yeah, I enjoyed it.

    A sweet love story with a shot of suspense and great action!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
    I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book… but I sure wasn’t expecting what I got! I have to say, though, it turned out to be a good thing.

    From the first page, I knew this was a story unlike any I’ve read before. The vibe and the characters were a complete 180 from my norm, and I remember thinking after meeting them that it was going to be a fun ride.

    Mason is a newly paroled ex-con trying to assimilate to life on the other side of the bars. His (literal) run-in with Mia was a unique meet-cute that quickly turned into insta-love. Possessive and rough around the edges, Mason vacillated between following his heart and doubting his worth because of his past. Mia was a strong, compassionate woman who was able to see the man he was striving to be and didn’t judge him for what he had done before. Her support and stubborn refusal to give up on him never wavered. But even with the best laid intentions, Mason’s past forced its way into his present, threatening to suck him back into his old life of organized crime.

    The story was intriguing, and I found the characters interesting and well fleshed out. I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for an engrossing, multi-layered romance.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
    "Arresting Mason" is, if nothing else, a steamy read for the fans of bad-boy romances. While the characters and plot are fairly stock, Daulton does craft some intriguing conflicts for the cast. The plot kicks off with the meet-cute: Mia, while driving distracted, nearly hits the newly paroled Mason, who is crossing the street. This awkward encounter leads to a date, then a night of spicy and explicitly detailed adult hugs. However, there's a complication—Mia's brother is also Mason's parole officer, a detail that adds some drama to their budding relationship. Then, organized crime gets mixed in...

    My chief issue with the novel would be the dialogue, which often felt stilted, preventing me from connecting with the cast. The novel is professionally edited, to its credit, so there aren't any issues with proofing or formatting. For those simply looking for spicy romance, "Arresting Mason" likely has the basics covered.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    …with well-done characters. Good girl Mia meets ‘reformed’ bad boy Mason and sparks ignite in and out of the bedroom. Mia stands by Mason even as shady associates from his past come out of the woodwork seeking vengeance. Mia is a successful businesswoman with little in the way of a social life who finds Mason irresistible from the outset. Mason is a former convict with anger issues attempting to go straight. I appreciated his honesty with Mia on both topics. His internal struggles and the way his past intrudes on the present are major pluses.

    I found some of the situations contrived, starting with Mia’s brother being Mason’s parole officer. The ‘arrangement’ at the end came across as barely plausible. Mia came across as overly naïve about Mason’s world. Still, it was an excellent story overall.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
    I started with the preconceived notion I was reading a cozy, probably steamy romance story. And I was but then I wasn’t. Sure, Arresting Mason contains numerous steamy romantic liaisons but something changed. Suddenly the story flipped into a kick-ass thriller. Action aplenty, violence, kidnappings, now I was on the edge of my seat,
    A brief run down, Mia has an accidental meeting with Mason and romance blossoms. But Mason comes with baggage in spade fulls. An ex-con who is out on parole and trying to turn his life around but his past refuses to allow this. Just as I thought I had the storyline worked out unexpected twists and turns kept me enthralled and eagerly reading on.
    I consider romantic stories usually have a female reader in mind but Arresting Mason bucks that trend. It’s a cross between a romantic and an action-packed thriller. I would recommend it to everyone.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
    The story of “Arresting Mason” begins with a bang when Mia, the book’s heroine, meets Mason by nearly running him over. The chemistry between them is fiery and instant. Mason is on parole, and Mia's brother is his parole officer. Author Amber Daulton sets up one of the first stumbling blocks for Mia who must try to convince her brother to accept Mason. Later, as the gang closes in, the story becomes more intense and intriguing and fast-paced.

    Daulton does a great job of taking an unusual, untypical, bad boy hero and placing him in a story with a likable, typical, but feisty heroine who is willing to fight alongside of him. The obvious differences of each is what makes the story even more interesting.

    This is a hot contemporary romance with plenty of twists, lots of action, and a rocky road to find love.
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  • Erryn Barratt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second Chances (an audio review)
    Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2022
    I’ve only listened to one other Amber Daulton audio and it was, to say the least, very different from this one. But I’m always game to try new things and so seized on this one. I like second chance romances – and this very much fit that category. Mason’s newly out of prison. He’s done his time, and he’s got a good job and an a-hole of a parole officer. Then he meets Mia, and everything changes.

    Mia’s got a good life – she’s got close friends and a shop she loves. But meeting Mason changes her life profoundly. Suddenly her small existence becomes chaotic as Mason’s past catches up to them. I liked that Mia wasn’t willing to stand back and be the willing sacrifice – she was willing to stand up for herself.

    This was a good listen and I’m intrigued to see where this goes next. I see Mia’s brother – who is also Mason’s parole officer – is up next to fall in love. It’ll be interesting to see who’s up for the challenge.

    Riley Raye is a new narrator to me and I thought she did a good job. Will definitely look out for her in the future.

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