Not Negotiable

A Trident Security Series Novella - Book 4

By: Samantha A. Cole

Narrated by: Donovan Kane

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's Summary

Shelby Whitman has had a huge crush on the one man who deserves more than she can give him, so it’s best to keep him at arm’s length. 

Dominant Parker Christiansen has been craving the perky, petite submissive ever since he laid his eyes on her, but she’s turned down his every attempt to negotiate with her.

When Parker finds out Shelby’s hiding a devastating secret from her friends, he steps in to help, and this time he won’t take no for an answer. Can he convince her he’s fallen in love with her, and, if they only have this time together, they should make the best of it? 

The Trident Security Series in order:

Book 1 - Leather & Lace (Devon & Kristen)
Book 2 - His Angel (Ian & Angie)
Book 3 - Waiting for Him (Boomer & Kat)
Book 3.5 - Not Negotiable: A Novella (Parker & Shelby)
Book 4 - Topping the Alpha (Jake & Nick)
Book 5 - Watching from the Shadows (Marco & Harper)
Book 5.5 - Whiskey Tribute: A Novella (Curt & Dana)
Book 6 - Tickle His Fancy (Brody & Fancy)
Book 7 - Absolving His Sins (Carter & Jordyn)
Book 7.5 - Option Number Three (Mitch, Tyler, & Tori) Book 8 - Salvaging His Soul (Jase & Brie) 

The audiobooks of the Trident Security Series can be read as stand-alones; however, for optimum enjoyment, they are best read in order.

The Trident Security series contains elements of the BDSM lifestyle, sensual romance, nail-biting suspense, and happily-ever-afters.  

©2015 Samantha A. Cole (P)2018 Samantha A. Cole

Bad narrator, so so story.

I have read other books in this series and they were not bad. But the narrator on this one was awful and made me not like the story.

Nice read

Not my normal read, but I enjoyed it, easy listening with little angst...narrator did ok once I got use to him :)

The road to happiness always has a few potholes

Parker Christiansen was the Building Contractor responsible for the renovations of the various warehouses within the Trident Security complexes.
He was also a Dom at the club, and although not more had been mentioned about him in various episodes, he was part of the inner workings of group.
Selby, again was someone we have learnt to love, from the first episode, as it was her entreaty to Mitch that had caused the novel writer to tour the club, on the fateful day, she found out the true nature of the man she had asked to dinner.
Now, we get a glimpse at Selby and Parker, and see them on a journey to which we all wish to gain true fulfilment. To find a true soul mate.

loved it!!!!!

I absolutely loved shelby and parker's book. the audio rocked. one of my favorite books.

enjoyed it!

Would I listen to it again: yes
Did the story keep me engaged: yes
Was I invested in the characters: yes
What did I like about the story? interesting characters and a difficult subject well handled. Shows the caring and responsible side of BDSM that isn't always assumed.

Cancer survivor and Sub, Shelby, doesn't feel worthy of love or family. Master Parker wants Shelby, but she turns him down believing he deserves better. When Shelby's cancer returns the Dom in Parker takes over and it's Not Negotiable!

Narrator comment: I enjoyed Donovan Kane's narration and think he's done a good job narrating this novella. He has a nice voice, good inflections and I had no problem distinguishing characters or feeling the emotions of the story.

< I received this book from Audiobooks Unleashed in exchange for my unbiased review. >

Triumph from tragedy

Love, Love, loved Shelby and Parker's story. True love comes in many shapes and sizes and always wins after tragedy strikes. This story had the perfect amount of heartwarming dialogue along with a storyline that you will want to listen to again and again. Donovan Kane has a voice like melted chocolate. I love this series!!

It was good

I wish it was longer
I wish there was more to it. More story to it.
It was good though. The narrator was ok to. Not my favorite but he was good.

Love this story

This is one of my favorite books in this series and to listen to it made it even better.

Great addition to the series.

I had been looking forward to Shelby and Parker’s book as it was foreshadowed in the previous books. When Parker realizes Shelby’s secret he steps up in true dominant fashion to take care of her. I loved both Shelby’s independent attitude and Parker’s protectiveness. My only compliant is I wish the book was longer since I loved both characters.

Sweet, sexy and emotional

Although she yearns for Master Parker at the BDSM club they are both members of, Shelby believes she hasn't got what the caring dom wants or needs. Parker has feelings for Shelby too and cant understand why she keeps him at arms length. When he discovers her devastating secret, will he run or step up and make her believe she is everything?

I listened to the audio version, although from dual POV there was a single male narrator who was pretty good, especially with Parker's Dom voice ;-)

There's a lot of emotion in this novella with a subject close to my heart and life at the moment. It was written with care, depth and complete realism. My heart broke for Shelby and what she had been through and the devastating consequences and what was now back threatening her life. Parker was the perfect balance of dominant and caring, I was rooting for them to work things out to find their HEA.

I really enjoyed this novella and the mix of emotion, sweetness and steamy chemistry. Another fabulous dog too! Looking forward to more from the Trident Security team

this one stole my heart

Having known so many people with cancer, Parker and Shelby's story really tugged at my heart. Parker is amazing with Shelby, once she lets him in. But getting to that point was a struggle for them both. We all need a Parker in our lives to lift us up and never let us down. I loved hearing their story and hope to hear more in the next installments.

Donovan Kane is easily becoming one of my favorite narrators. He really brought this story to life. Kane easily narrated the strong alpha in Parker and his much softer side too. Both of these characters are so complex, yet Kane was able to narrate them exactly as I imagined them. I cannot wait for more!

Short but Sweet

Loved Shelby since book 1! I'm not a huge fan of novellas and therefore wish it was longer. The first 2 chapters were just repeated from His Angel - I get standalone but still hate when authors do that, especially when it's already short. That said it was a very sweet love story.

I didn't care for the narrator's female voice on this one.

Very emotional

This was a lot different from the rest of the series. Not full of action and gun fights but it shows what a great writer Samantha really is. It’s very emotional and has all the feels. Brilliant storyline, strong characters and amazing narration.

Parker and Shelby

This is the 4th book I have listened to in this series and, while I love the entire series, this one is probably my favorite one so far. In some ways this has a very different feel to it than the rest of the series but in other ways, it's very much the same. I really love both Parker and Shelby. They are great characters who have both been dealt their own set of challenges and deserve their happily ever after. Donovan Kane did a wonderful job bringing this story to life. I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.

Not Negotiable

The strength! What an amazing book. I absolutely loved this book just as much as the first three if not more. A perfect ending to this novella and i can’t wait to see more of these two in the next book.

Short and sweet

Despite being shorter than the others so far, Not Negotiable is just as 'readable' as others in Trident Security series.

It was nice to see Parker and Shelby in the line up and although we met them at The Club in 'His Angel' it is not especially necessary to have 'read' others in the series.

Another winner for Samantha A Cole