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Harris Brothers #5
Dominate
To dominate one’s heart is to truly be free.
After the harrowing attack against Gareth and Sloan, there are more than just physical wounds that must be healed.
Recovering and moving on from their dark pasts is the only way they can truly find their bright futures.
Who will surrender? And who will dominate?
After the harrowing attack against Gareth and Sloan, there are more than just physical wounds that must be healed.
Recovering and moving on from their dark pasts is the only way they can truly find their bright futures.
Who will surrender? And who will dominate?
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First published July 26, 2018
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Amy Daws
39 books9,683 followersNumber 1 Amazon Bestselling author Amy Daws writes spicy love stories that take place in America, as well as across the pond. She's most known for her footy-playing Harris Brothers and writing in a tire shop waiting room. When Amy is not writing, she’s likely making charcuterie boards from her home in South Dakota where she lives with her daughter and husband.
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July 27, 2018
How do I review the end of an era? How do I say goodbye to a family that helped me live out my dream of being a full time author? HOW?
Maybe I won't say goodbye...maybe I'll just say "thank you".
Thank you Harris Brothers for coming to life in my mind. Thank you for making me laugh with your bacon sandwich rule, squirm with your dirty minds, cry with your sad pasts, and swoon with your grand gestures.
Writing a series about football-playing brothers was never on my to-do list...but I connected with all four of you in a way I never thought possible. It wasn't alway easy...in fact, I thought all of my Harris Brothers stories sucked on more than one occasion. But I BELIEVED in these characters...I believed in them so much that I had to hate them before I could love them.
"I think you can be good at anything you want, my boy. It doesn't have to be football. It just has to ignite joy and passion. And you have to want to bleed for it because you believe in it so fully. Something you refuse to surrender to until you dominate it in every possible way."
I've both surrendered and dominated these Harris Brothers...now it's time for readers to do the same.
Maybe I won't say goodbye...maybe I'll just say "thank you".
Thank you Harris Brothers for coming to life in my mind. Thank you for making me laugh with your bacon sandwich rule, squirm with your dirty minds, cry with your sad pasts, and swoon with your grand gestures.
Writing a series about football-playing brothers was never on my to-do list...but I connected with all four of you in a way I never thought possible. It wasn't alway easy...in fact, I thought all of my Harris Brothers stories sucked on more than one occasion. But I BELIEVED in these characters...I believed in them so much that I had to hate them before I could love them.
"I think you can be good at anything you want, my boy. It doesn't have to be football. It just has to ignite joy and passion. And you have to want to bleed for it because you believe in it so fully. Something you refuse to surrender to until you dominate it in every possible way."
I've both surrendered and dominated these Harris Brothers...now it's time for readers to do the same.
July 29, 2018
Topping from the bottom. The story of our lives.
I don’t even know if I can put what I’m feeling into words. I’m so emotional right now. Not only is Dominate the conclusion of Gareth’s duet, but it’s the final book in the Harris Brothers series, so I’m super emotional and not sure I will be able to handle not waiting for the next book like I have done since challenge!! Amy Daws did such an amazing job building this world, and making the Harris family FEEL like they were MY family. I couldn’t wait for the next book to get an update on my family. And now it’s over. That being said she wrapped it up perfectly with a special little bow. I cried. I laughed. I felt it all. Such a great read! If you haven’t started this series yet... YOU MUST!
I don’t even know if I can put what I’m feeling into words. I’m so emotional right now. Not only is Dominate the conclusion of Gareth’s duet, but it’s the final book in the Harris Brothers series, so I’m super emotional and not sure I will be able to handle not waiting for the next book like I have done since challenge!! Amy Daws did such an amazing job building this world, and making the Harris family FEEL like they were MY family. I couldn’t wait for the next book to get an update on my family. And now it’s over. That being said she wrapped it up perfectly with a special little bow. I cried. I laughed. I felt it all. Such a great read! If you haven’t started this series yet... YOU MUST!
August 5, 2020
I like Surrender much better than Dominate. In Surrender the idea of the hero surrendering his control to the heroine is somewhat alluring and sexy. And there were not BDSM aspect on it. Dominate is more into the characters building between Garret and Sloan. What is missing is the situation/ twist/ vulnerable connection between Garret and Sloan.
The climax at the end is seems weak and a tad disappointment considering how good the story started in Surrender. There are some sexy times in Dominate, but not alluring. Just steamy hot. I was expecting more alluring sexy time just like in Surrender. I do however like the dynamic of Harris family. I would love ti be invited into their Christmas dinner. It should be fun!
3 stars
The climax at the end is seems weak and a tad disappointment considering how good the story started in Surrender. There are some sexy times in Dominate, but not alluring. Just steamy hot. I was expecting more alluring sexy time just like in Surrender. I do however like the dynamic of Harris family. I would love ti be invited into their Christmas dinner. It should be fun!
3 stars
July 29, 2018
5+ LIVE A LOT CROWNS
HOLY HECK! People this review is going to be a rambling of emotions. I’m all over the place. I couldn’t be happier with the ending of the Harris era that Amy Daws has written, and yet there is a void, a piece of my heart that has been carved into a Harris brother shape that I fear will never ever be repaired. The conclusion to the series is the BEST I have ever read for any series EVER.
Gareth wins the best Harris brother crown (Sorry Booker, Camden, and Tanner). My heart broke for the little boy. I swooned over the man. His love of Sloane and sophie put me under his spell. The devotion we saw throughout the series when transferred to these new characters killed me DEAD. DEAD! His fierce protectiveness is just as sexy as the abs and the V. What really sold me, though, was his evolution as a character. Amy Daws did something masterful with him. His acceptance of the past, his ability to forgive, his devotion to family, and his focus on the important things in life only makes me love this man more than I ever thought I could.
Sloane is still just as lovely as she was in book one. She is fierce and loyal as a mother. Her independence as a female and a mom is inspiring. The way she puts her daughter above herself and at times Gareth speaks to her strength and selflessness. I love her as much as I love him.
This couple is the real deal. Their HEA isn’t easy. It has hardships that many of us in the real world deal with. They do, however, exemplify how real love works. It is about communication and acceptance. It is about being willing to surrender and dominate, to push and pull, support and defend. Their romance is the stuff of real world dreams.
The conclusion to this series is PHENOMENAL. AMAZING. EXQUISITE PERFECTION! Amy Daws gave us everything. She balances giving the final Harris brother the story he deserves with giving fans the ending they needed. We got the crazy family moments with the brothers and Vi, the healing of a family, and the hope of all the good things that will come to the Harris family in the future. As I read the words on the final page, a pang of sadness hit my heart (I’m not going to lie. I’m still feeling it now). I don’t want to leave this family. I want to stay basking in their camaraderie, their love, their family. I want them to be real and adopt me. I just want to stay here in their HEA for all eternity or until I can convince Amy Daws to give us more football players (I smell second generation).
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
HOLY HECK! People this review is going to be a rambling of emotions. I’m all over the place. I couldn’t be happier with the ending of the Harris era that Amy Daws has written, and yet there is a void, a piece of my heart that has been carved into a Harris brother shape that I fear will never ever be repaired. The conclusion to the series is the BEST I have ever read for any series EVER.
Gareth wins the best Harris brother crown (Sorry Booker, Camden, and Tanner). My heart broke for the little boy. I swooned over the man. His love of Sloane and sophie put me under his spell. The devotion we saw throughout the series when transferred to these new characters killed me DEAD. DEAD! His fierce protectiveness is just as sexy as the abs and the V. What really sold me, though, was his evolution as a character. Amy Daws did something masterful with him. His acceptance of the past, his ability to forgive, his devotion to family, and his focus on the important things in life only makes me love this man more than I ever thought I could.
Sloane is still just as lovely as she was in book one. She is fierce and loyal as a mother. Her independence as a female and a mom is inspiring. The way she puts her daughter above herself and at times Gareth speaks to her strength and selflessness. I love her as much as I love him.
This couple is the real deal. Their HEA isn’t easy. It has hardships that many of us in the real world deal with. They do, however, exemplify how real love works. It is about communication and acceptance. It is about being willing to surrender and dominate, to push and pull, support and defend. Their romance is the stuff of real world dreams.
The conclusion to this series is PHENOMENAL. AMAZING. EXQUISITE PERFECTION! Amy Daws gave us everything. She balances giving the final Harris brother the story he deserves with giving fans the ending they needed. We got the crazy family moments with the brothers and Vi, the healing of a family, and the hope of all the good things that will come to the Harris family in the future. As I read the words on the final page, a pang of sadness hit my heart (I’m not going to lie. I’m still feeling it now). I don’t want to leave this family. I want to stay basking in their camaraderie, their love, their family. I want them to be real and adopt me. I just want to stay here in their HEA for all eternity or until I can convince Amy Daws to give us more football players (I smell second generation).
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
January 3, 2023
I don't think there is any review I can write that will do this book justice. Dominate is the fantastic conclusion to the Harris Brothers series and I couldn't have asked for a better conclusion. Not only were we given the ending to Gareth and Sloan's stories, but we were also able to see the rest of the family's stories wrapped up. I shed so many tears, both from emotions and laughter throughout Dominate.
This final release has been very bittersweet for me because I've started to feel like a part of the Harris family and this series quickly became one of my absolute favorites.
I voluntarily received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
The narration was spot on for Gareth, Sloan, and the rest of the characters. It really brought the story to life and made me feel like I was surrounded by Amy Daws's story.
This final release has been very bittersweet for me because I've started to feel like a part of the Harris family and this series quickly became one of my absolute favorites.
I voluntarily received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
The narration was spot on for Gareth, Sloan, and the rest of the characters. It really brought the story to life and made me feel like I was surrounded by Amy Daws's story.
January 10, 2023
Great ending for the Harris family!
I loved reading the conclusion of Gareth and Sloan's story. I also liked that we see Gareth's relationship with his dad changes for the better and Gareth finally meets Sloan's daughter, Sophia. At the end there was also a mention of an American cousin visiting for a game, Alice Harris. I hope this means that there will be a series about the American Harrises. I'm not yet ready to let go of this family just yet!
I loved reading the conclusion of Gareth and Sloan's story. I also liked that we see Gareth's relationship with his dad changes for the better and Gareth finally meets Sloan's daughter, Sophia. At the end there was also a mention of an American cousin visiting for a game, Alice Harris. I hope this means that there will be a series about the American Harrises. I'm not yet ready to let go of this family just yet!
August 1, 2018
I loved loved loved these books.. I don’t know what to say other than I have fallen in love with these characters over time, and Gareth and Sloan are the icing on the cake. What I loved about Gareth is he is the mould that has kept the family together (alongside Vi his sister) and this was his story to tell.. I just loved how he gave himself whole in the most unique way, he’s a true gentleman. But he’s also a caregiver, a lover and a protector. I loved Sloan in that she faught for her life and the people she cared for. They were a great match. And I wholeheartedly loved this story pan out but at the same time I just adored this sensual lovable couple..
Also I’m from England, and I live not too far from where this story is set so I think it just spoke to my heart in many ways, including the fact that football is football to me in the UK not soccer LMAO... so if you enjoy sports romance then this is sure a top series to read and these two last were EVERYTHING..
That is all..
August 18, 2018
This book!!! Gareth brought me to my knees! How amazing is this man?! His love for Sloan and her daughter was so heartwarming and his need to protect them was so fierce. I didn't read the previous books in this series but I could not help but get emotional over this Harris family. So many endearing and heartfelt moments with this one. This was just fantastic!
August 23, 2018
Audiobook Review: 5++++++++ Stars
Would you consider the audio edition of Dominate to be better than the print version?
I love it when a book gets better with the audiobook. The dual narration is something I love so much about Amy’s audios, it makes the experience so much better because I don’t have to listen to a man doing a woman’s voice or the other way around. Don’t get me wrong, the narrators are very talented and they make the best inflections, but sometimes that feels forced, but not with this audiobook. Anyway, Will Watt, Piper Goodeve, and Charlotte Cole made an incredible job in this audiobook, their accents are flawless, the pace is perfect for the story and the most important, they put their hearts into their narrations, especially for the emotional parts of this story.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I loved Dominate like crazy, and now, with the audiobook, I don’t know what to do with myself. I mean, Gareth Harris is just sooooooo perfect and amazing and Sloan made him oh so the dreamy book boyfriend!! <3 They are the ultimate couple. But I think, after the audiobook, my favorite character is Sophia. She is just so sweet and awesome!!
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
ALL. THE. FEELS. AND. ALL. THE. TEARS.
Would you listen to Dominate again? Why?
Absolutely!! In fact, I’ll listen to all the audiobooks of the Harris Brothers series, because the whole family is just amazing.
200% recommended.
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Book Review: 5++++++++ Stars
I have no words. This book is EVERYTHING!!!
“We are so much more than one thing. We are everything.”
This whole duet is simply amazing!! Gareth and Sloan are one helluva couple, they surprised me all the time. Their exchange of power was my favorite thing about this duet. I love how a pair of characters who crave control the way they do, could find freedom with each other. Saying their relationship was full of challenges is an understatement. But those situations couldn't have been overpassed without having each other by their sides.
The family aspect of this book is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. But it was also healing and beautiful how it all wound up and I CRIED SO MANY TIMES WHILE READING THIS BOOK!!! WHY AMY WHY!!?? But these tears I didn’t mind shedding because this book was simply beautiful and awesome and amazing and EVERYTHING!!
“Family isn’t just one thing. It’s everything.”
Now all I have left to do is start the series again— and read Endurance for the first time LOL —and wait for the audiobook of Dominate , because I NEED to fall more and more in love with Gareth, Sloan and this amazing family.
July 27, 2018
Oh. My. God. I don’t even know where to start with my review right now. I’m completely and utterly speechless. I’m not entirely sure if that’s because this book was everything, I mean everything or the fact that it’s finished, Gareth is the final Harris brother to have his story told and now it’s all over and my heart just doesn’t want to come to terms with that right now. It’s the end of an era and I’m not at all ready for it!
ARC Received in exchange for an honest review
Ok, *sighs* review time.
Here it goes...
You know that moment when a book completely captures your attention and nothing or no one in the world could possibly break your attention even in the slightest way? Yeah? Well that’s exactly what Dominate was like for me. After finishing Surrender (the first book in Gareth’s duet) and being left with that cliffhanger I wanted nothing more than to read Dominate. So when that time came around and the books were sent out I got started as soon as I could and I’ve been reading non stop ever since. Nothing or no one were even able to coax a sentence out of me whilst I was reading and that, that’s exactly what I love about Amy and her books. They capture you, they steal your heart, mind and soul and have you living in the world of her characters. You feel everything they feel, you see everything they see and that to me is what makes an incredible book.
Gareth and Sloan are incredible humans, absolutely incredible. They’re both dealing with their own shit but together they battle through all the hard times and come out stronger in the end. He’s hard to crack, he has mountains built up around his heart but as soon as they come crumbling down his love is fierce. He fights for what’s right and fights for what’s his. The love he has for Sloan is like nothing else he’s ever felt and although he loves her he’s terrified of letting people down and that’s what makes him most loveable, he just wants to be the right person and do the right thing by everyone, he’s seriously amazing. She’s loyal, fierce and will fight tooth and nail for her baby girl. Loving her baby has been her number one priority and when she’s not with her she’s lost but her love for Gareth quickly fills that loss and it’s beautiful to watch. Watching them grow, watching them interact, the fun times, the sad times and everything else has been an absolute pleasure. Sloane and Gareth are the perfect couple.
Gareth and Sloan were refreshing. Fun, extremely sexy and troubled. They were an equal amount of messed up and perfect.
Amy did incredible with their story, being the oldest Harris, Gareth went through things that his younger siblings couldn’t even imagine. The pain he must have felt during that time is crushing and I’m glad Amy finally told his story, finally got it out there and can I just say, I always thought Gareth was going to be a kinky bitch LOL, ever since I first met him in the first Harris bro book I had a feeling about him and his secretiveness and I loved every second.
My love for Amy’s books grows stronger and stronger with every new release. Just when I think they can’t get any better she goes and blasts out another masterpiece that leaves me in complete awe. I’ll never ever not be left in complete awe over an Amy Daws release, she’s one of those authors that never disappoints with her writing and never will, she’s an instant 1-click author to me and I’m absolutely honoured to have been able to review this book. I just wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars because god knows it deserves so much more.
ARC Received in exchange for an honest review
Ok, *sighs* review time.
Here it goes...
You know that moment when a book completely captures your attention and nothing or no one in the world could possibly break your attention even in the slightest way? Yeah? Well that’s exactly what Dominate was like for me. After finishing Surrender (the first book in Gareth’s duet) and being left with that cliffhanger I wanted nothing more than to read Dominate. So when that time came around and the books were sent out I got started as soon as I could and I’ve been reading non stop ever since. Nothing or no one were even able to coax a sentence out of me whilst I was reading and that, that’s exactly what I love about Amy and her books. They capture you, they steal your heart, mind and soul and have you living in the world of her characters. You feel everything they feel, you see everything they see and that to me is what makes an incredible book.
Gareth and Sloan are incredible humans, absolutely incredible. They’re both dealing with their own shit but together they battle through all the hard times and come out stronger in the end. He’s hard to crack, he has mountains built up around his heart but as soon as they come crumbling down his love is fierce. He fights for what’s right and fights for what’s his. The love he has for Sloan is like nothing else he’s ever felt and although he loves her he’s terrified of letting people down and that’s what makes him most loveable, he just wants to be the right person and do the right thing by everyone, he’s seriously amazing. She’s loyal, fierce and will fight tooth and nail for her baby girl. Loving her baby has been her number one priority and when she’s not with her she’s lost but her love for Gareth quickly fills that loss and it’s beautiful to watch. Watching them grow, watching them interact, the fun times, the sad times and everything else has been an absolute pleasure. Sloane and Gareth are the perfect couple.
Gareth and Sloan were refreshing. Fun, extremely sexy and troubled. They were an equal amount of messed up and perfect.
Amy did incredible with their story, being the oldest Harris, Gareth went through things that his younger siblings couldn’t even imagine. The pain he must have felt during that time is crushing and I’m glad Amy finally told his story, finally got it out there and can I just say, I always thought Gareth was going to be a kinky bitch LOL, ever since I first met him in the first Harris bro book I had a feeling about him and his secretiveness and I loved every second.
My love for Amy’s books grows stronger and stronger with every new release. Just when I think they can’t get any better she goes and blasts out another masterpiece that leaves me in complete awe. I’ll never ever not be left in complete awe over an Amy Daws release, she’s one of those authors that never disappoints with her writing and never will, she’s an instant 1-click author to me and I’m absolutely honoured to have been able to review this book. I just wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars because god knows it deserves so much more.
November 20, 2021
4 Stars AND IT'S ON
So I am excited about this Amy Daws Project...
This is the conclusion of the Gareth Harris Duet.
All these Harris Brothers...
All these Strong, Footballer Men...
It is the end of a series and
I have no doubt the story will...
Dominate (Book 2 of the Gareth Harris Duet)-August 2
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So I am excited about this Amy Daws Project...
This is the conclusion of the Gareth Harris Duet.
All these Harris Brothers...
All these Strong, Footballer Men...
It is the end of a series and
I have no doubt the story will...
Dominate (Book 2 of the Gareth Harris Duet)-August 2
Challenge (Harris Brothers #1)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Endurance (Harris Brothers #2) Keeper (Harris Brothers #3)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Dominate (Harris Brothers, #5)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Payback (Harris Brothers #6)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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August 4, 2018
Omg this was perfect
I have to say this book was just sooo good. Everything I've want to know through our this series was answered. Think book did have me on such an emotion rollercoaster. I was happy sad angry upset I just didn't think what was goin to happen to me next. But this story was just so perfect. I luvd it so much. Gareth is such a great guy the way he was through this book was great. He has so many ups and downs throughout our his life and does get to much for him through this book. There is only so much a man can take and he has buried his feeling so long he couldn't do it anymore. Him getting close to Sloan had helped him open up. She is just what he needs in his life. They are great together. Things weren't perfect with them and they did have to fight there emotion at times. But they couldn't stay apart for long even when people were trying to wreck things for them.
I really enjoyed this book and series I can't believe I only started it a few weeks ago. Once I started it I couldn't put it down. The story from book 1 to the last 2 were brilliant. There was a part in this series that disappointed me. But these last 2 books were just the best. Every book is different which just made we luv them more. But I have to say Gareth and Sloan's story was so good seeing them grow as a couple was great they were a lot different at the start at the book but at the end the whole Harris family were where they wanted to be. I just can't say enough great things about this book I would highly recommend it.
I have to say this book was just sooo good. Everything I've want to know through our this series was answered. Think book did have me on such an emotion rollercoaster. I was happy sad angry upset I just didn't think what was goin to happen to me next. But this story was just so perfect. I luvd it so much. Gareth is such a great guy the way he was through this book was great. He has so many ups and downs throughout our his life and does get to much for him through this book. There is only so much a man can take and he has buried his feeling so long he couldn't do it anymore. Him getting close to Sloan had helped him open up. She is just what he needs in his life. They are great together. Things weren't perfect with them and they did have to fight there emotion at times. But they couldn't stay apart for long even when people were trying to wreck things for them.
I really enjoyed this book and series I can't believe I only started it a few weeks ago. Once I started it I couldn't put it down. The story from book 1 to the last 2 were brilliant. There was a part in this series that disappointed me. But these last 2 books were just the best. Every book is different which just made we luv them more. But I have to say Gareth and Sloan's story was so good seeing them grow as a couple was great they were a lot different at the start at the book but at the end the whole Harris family were where they wanted to be. I just can't say enough great things about this book I would highly recommend it.
July 30, 2018
Can there be a more perfect book than Dominate? For now my answer would be no! Amy poured her heart and everything she has in Gareth Harris' books and the second book of this duet is absolutely everything all the fans of the Harris family wanted and needed!
Dominate is not only about a love story but it’s also the ending of an epic journey. It’s time to let one of my favorite family go and continue living. Because yes the Harris family feels real, they feel like we know all of them and I just witness their happiness and now it’s time to get them some privacy.
Dominate made me cry, laugh, hope but mostly it made me love! Love all the characters even the ones I loathed. Love Amy Daws even more because of the way she writes and what she writes. She has this little more that makes her an author you want to stick with, you want to know more, one you want to be friends with.
Everything I was waiting for Gareth & Sloan was there in Dominate only even better. How they open up their hearts and let their guards down was sweet, beautiful and made me fall harder for them.
Of course for many reasons you know if you read Surrender, you already expect Dominate to be emotional on many levels and believe me it was! I must have cry a river after certain scenes but I knew in the end all was for good.
I can’t finish this review without thanking Amy for her genius idea to write about the Harris Brothers. Vi is an exceptional sister. This entire family is special and will always stay with me! So Amy thank you
Dominate is not only about a love story but it’s also the ending of an epic journey. It’s time to let one of my favorite family go and continue living. Because yes the Harris family feels real, they feel like we know all of them and I just witness their happiness and now it’s time to get them some privacy.
Dominate made me cry, laugh, hope but mostly it made me love! Love all the characters even the ones I loathed. Love Amy Daws even more because of the way she writes and what she writes. She has this little more that makes her an author you want to stick with, you want to know more, one you want to be friends with.
Everything I was waiting for Gareth & Sloan was there in Dominate only even better. How they open up their hearts and let their guards down was sweet, beautiful and made me fall harder for them.
Of course for many reasons you know if you read Surrender, you already expect Dominate to be emotional on many levels and believe me it was! I must have cry a river after certain scenes but I knew in the end all was for good.
I can’t finish this review without thanking Amy for her genius idea to write about the Harris Brothers. Vi is an exceptional sister. This entire family is special and will always stay with me! So Amy thank you
December 1, 2019
5 Stars / 4 Steam Fans
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January 1, 2020
3.5 'Mine' stars!
This was the continuation of Gareth and Sloan's story. The last book left on a bit of a cliffhanger, so I was glad that this one was available to read right away!
While this was the story of Gareth's relationship with Sloan and her daughter, I found that it was equally a story of his past relationship with his mother (flashbacks) and his past and current rocky relationship with his father.
Once again, trying to find the words to say about this book almost a month later and I'm at a loss for words. It was just an ok read for me. Sadly, my least favourite of the Harris Family stories.
I just found out that Vi has her own story in a different series, so I'll be reading that very soon!
“Now that I’ve completely fallen in love with you, I can inhale and exhale over and over, and there’s all the air in the world for me because you’re beside me.”
This was the continuation of Gareth and Sloan's story. The last book left on a bit of a cliffhanger, so I was glad that this one was available to read right away!
While this was the story of Gareth's relationship with Sloan and her daughter, I found that it was equally a story of his past relationship with his mother (flashbacks) and his past and current rocky relationship with his father.
"Love isn’t supposed to be cute and easy. It’s supposed to be raw and break you down until you find your true self. It’s supposed to be so potent and wonderful that you don’t want to remember the person you were before you experienced its greatness. That’s the kind of passion you search for your entire life."
Once again, trying to find the words to say about this book almost a month later and I'm at a loss for words. It was just an ok read for me. Sadly, my least favourite of the Harris Family stories.
I just found out that Vi has her own story in a different series, so I'll be reading that very soon!
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August 6, 2018Review to come
July 27, 2018
*5 Stars*
ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.
This has to be one of, if not, my top read for this year.
I apologise in advance if I ramble in this one! This book deserves all the stars! Challenge was one of, if not, my very first ARC that wasn't just me playing around and beginning blogging on NetGalley. And I am so, so glad that I found Amy and her books because of that. Now that I have been on the journey with Amy through all of the Harris Brothers books, and I finally got my ass into gear last week and binge read the whole London Lovers Series, I feel like everyone needs to read these books.
Gareth's story was not one that I really thought about, until everyone began talking about how he needed a book and it was what we were expecting next from Amy. But let me tell you, his story, was the story that I didn't even realise I NEEDED .
If you've read Surrender, you'll know what an emotional and interesting ride that was. Certainly do not go into Dominate without reading it, because it is a duet. And Dominate? Boy did it live up to its name. I have never been so excited to receive a book on my kindle, as I was this morning to get this one.
I sped through this one and oh my god was I overcome with emotion for the most part. I LOVED this book. Gareth is everything. He is officially now my favourite Harris Brother. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him some more in this book, and I really did not expect some of the situations and twists that the story took. He was everything I expected, and everything I didn't, and I loved going on this journey with him.
Sloan, Sophia, all the Harris family and their extensions, this book is full of everything and apart from it being highly emotional in a lot of parts, and boy, I mean a lot, my eyes are definitely going to be puffy tomorrow!,
Some things I had an inkling that they might happen, and others I was totally thrown by. This book is perfection. An amazing ending to this series.
I'm so sad that I have no more Harris Brothers books to look forward to (Amy, please say it isn't so) , but at the same time, this was the most perfect ending to this series and these characters. They will truly always have a special place in my heart.
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ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.
This has to be one of, if not, my top read for this year.
I apologise in advance if I ramble in this one! This book deserves all the stars! Challenge was one of, if not, my very first ARC that wasn't just me playing around and beginning blogging on NetGalley. And I am so, so glad that I found Amy and her books because of that. Now that I have been on the journey with Amy through all of the Harris Brothers books, and I finally got my ass into gear last week and binge read the whole London Lovers Series, I feel like everyone needs to read these books.
Gareth's story was not one that I really thought about, until everyone began talking about how he needed a book and it was what we were expecting next from Amy. But let me tell you, his story, was the story that I didn't even realise I NEEDED .
If you've read Surrender, you'll know what an emotional and interesting ride that was. Certainly do not go into Dominate without reading it, because it is a duet. And Dominate? Boy did it live up to its name. I have never been so excited to receive a book on my kindle, as I was this morning to get this one.
I sped through this one and oh my god was I overcome with emotion for the most part. I LOVED this book. Gareth is everything. He is officially now my favourite Harris Brother. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him some more in this book, and I really did not expect some of the situations and twists that the story took. He was everything I expected, and everything I didn't, and I loved going on this journey with him.
Sloan, Sophia, all the Harris family and their extensions, this book is full of everything and apart from it being highly emotional in a lot of parts, and boy, I mean a lot, my eyes are definitely going to be puffy tomorrow!,
Some things I had an inkling that they might happen, and others I was totally thrown by. This book is perfection. An amazing ending to this series.
I'm so sad that I have no more Harris Brothers books to look forward to (Amy, please say it isn't so) , but at the same time, this was the most perfect ending to this series and these characters. They will truly always have a special place in my heart.
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December 28, 2018
I wish I could give this a million stars!!!! Dominate was gut wrenching, raw and beautiful 😍
August 12, 2018
42% got me all emotional. What the hell 42%?! Ugh, I hate you. Then there was another part around 53% I think that got me all blech, more emotions! Ahhh so many emotions with this one, I can’t deal! What a fantastic duet. I’m so glad that we got 2 books worth of Gareth. I just love this whole family even more. Not gonna lie, I wasn’t 100% sold on Sloan in the beginning. She was very wishy-washy and a runner but she grew on me in this one. I’m bummed that it’s the end, but so glad I got to read all the brothers. Now I need to read Vi’s story and see where it all began.
July 27, 2018
This book was everything and so much more. For 4 books we watched Gareth carry the world on his shoulders. Saw Vaughn Harris be a shell of a man. Saw Vi try her hardest to keep this family together. Now Amy brings the feels and gives us a whole new outlook on the Harris clan; a path of growth, self worth and redemption.
I have no words for the brilliance of this story. Amy wrote this beautiful story of family. Although this was Gareth and Sloan’s story it was more about bringing family together. She gave Gareth everything he deserved and ending this series perfectly. When I saw the end I realized that that was it. Am I sad to see this series end? Absolutely. But really this series and family will stay with me well past that last page. That’s what makes a great book.
Grab the tissues, park you arse on your favorite seat and get ready for one wild ride. This book and the entire series is one to savor and cherish. Who wouldn’t want to be a Harris?
I have no words for the brilliance of this story. Amy wrote this beautiful story of family. Although this was Gareth and Sloan’s story it was more about bringing family together. She gave Gareth everything he deserved and ending this series perfectly. When I saw the end I realized that that was it. Am I sad to see this series end? Absolutely. But really this series and family will stay with me well past that last page. That’s what makes a great book.
Grab the tissues, park you arse on your favorite seat and get ready for one wild ride. This book and the entire series is one to savor and cherish. Who wouldn’t want to be a Harris?
February 14, 2020
Ok I enjoyed Dominate a LOT more than Surrender. I think it was just all the secrets from the first one I didn’t like and felt it was just unnecessary.
This book everything came together and still I feel like the secrets weren’t necessary. But the way everything unfolds in this book it’s sweet and healing. I think that is what I love the most was the healing that was done in this book for all the characters really. They all needed some closure and they get it.
I do wish Sloan’s ex wasn’t such a dick because he could have still been in his daughters life if he had just seen how precious having children can be.
I loved he narration <3
This book everything came together and still I feel like the secrets weren’t necessary. But the way everything unfolds in this book it’s sweet and healing. I think that is what I love the most was the healing that was done in this book for all the characters really. They all needed some closure and they get it.
I do wish Sloan’s ex wasn’t such a dick because he could have still been in his daughters life if he had just seen how precious having children can be.
I loved he narration <3
July 30, 2018
Dominate picks right up where book one ended. Sloan and Gareth are recovering and trying to decide their future. This book was really about healing and finding common ground. Due to Gareth being hurt his father finally steps up. The Harris family finally got a chance to heal over the death of their mother/wife. Gareth finally has it out with his dad and resolve some issues.
Gareth and Sloan have to decide whether to go all in. Sloan is more hesitant but she has a daughter to think about. I really liked what a fierce mother Sloan was. I liked that Gareth found someone he could be himself with. I loved Gareth bonding with Sophia. This book had a nice balance of Gareth and Sloan plus the Harris family. I really enjoyed this conclusion to their story.
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Gareth and Sloan have to decide whether to go all in. Sloan is more hesitant but she has a daughter to think about. I really liked what a fierce mother Sloan was. I liked that Gareth found someone he could be himself with. I loved Gareth bonding with Sophia. This book had a nice balance of Gareth and Sloan plus the Harris family. I really enjoyed this conclusion to their story.
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July 24, 2018
Hands down this is my favorite book of the series. While reading this book I couldn’t put it down. I read it straight through. I cried and laughed and cried some more. It was like a emotional rollercoaster for me but I never wanted it to end. Gareth and Sloan go through so much in this book that you wanna hug them and never let them go. I loved little Sophia’s personality and I even loved Gareth’s dad you will understand why after you read the story. I’m so sad this series has to come to a end but it’s truly one I’ll never forget! 5/5 stars
February 17, 2019
What can I say, but Amy Daw’s books make me happy. I am done with Dominate. I’m so glad that I took the time to read this series that I’ve wanted to read for a while. It’s everything I wished for and more. Does/will Freya get a book? We need more from her. Maybe she can meet the long lost Harris cousin. I’m here telling you that if you haven’t read this series that you need to get on it.
November 22, 2021
Great ending to the series. As I mentioned previously, audio is a must for Amy Daws books.
July 29, 2018
If you follow the author you have seen her emotional posts about this final book in the Harris Brothers series. And if you've read them all, then like me, you'll understand her sadness. As much as I had to have this second one right away after part one of Gareth's Story, Surrender, because of the ending, it was a hard one to finish. Knowing that when we got the end, all the Harris boys would have their HEA, and we'd be left knowing there would be no more. While all of the books in this series, excluding these last two, are standalones, having read all of them, it made all the story so much better to know all the characters. It was like a family reunion, loving all the time we got with these characters we've come to know and love.
The sexiness and risque-ness of the first one carries over to this one, but there is a difference to it. The difference is one that makes the whole "surrender" and "dominate" ideas sound like my kind of fun. The awesome thing about Daws writing though, is that those two words relate to so many aspects of the story, and the ways are woven throughout the story seamlessly. Surrender and dominate in soccer, or just in life, as this quote from the beginning says:
"Something that you refuse to surrender to until you dominate it in every way."
This is something that Gareth's mother said to him, about knowing what to love and dedicate his life to. And it fits so well with his love of soccer, excuse me, sorry, football, as well as his family's love and life filled with the same. In this final tale of the Harris family, we get so much more of the background of the Harris mother, things that we barely got to touch on in earlier stories because of the age of those characters when she died, most of them under the age of five. Gareth got to live with her until he was about 8 years old, though. He was there with her when she was sick. His mother was his best friend. But it's not just his mom that we get to know, we get to know about their father, Vaughn Harris.
If you read my review of the first book, Surrender, which I've linked to above, you know that I wasn't the biggest fan of Gareth before I got to know him. This book gives you that insight into the father, the closed-off, curt man we all love to hate for how he supposedly treated his wife when she was sick, how he left his children to be raised basically by each other, Gareth and Vi. Through his own memories of his wife and his past, I know that I probably began to forgive him before Gareth was able to.
Also you might have noted in my review of the first book, I hated Sloan's ex-husband, and her ex-mother-in-law. Without giving anything away, I will say that one of those definitely redeemed themselves in this book. I loved how the author gave us the closure we needed with all our characters as well. Oh my gosh, Tanner needing Sloan's daughter to like him. I love it! I love Tanner and Camden and Booker, and all of this family! I was unsure with the first book of how I would feel about audiobook narrator Will Watt doing Gareth's character, because he just wasn't of the same personality type that I kind of associated that voice with, funny, sarcastic, etc. Gareth was just too much of a brooding guy. While Gareth was still his broody self in this sequel, he became the type of guy that I can actually now picture listening to Will Watt narrating. So, I may be going back and giving these books a listen at some point in the future.
I could go on and on, but you really just need to read these books. And I will get over there not being anymore Harris brother stories, right?
The sexiness and risque-ness of the first one carries over to this one, but there is a difference to it. The difference is one that makes the whole "surrender" and "dominate" ideas sound like my kind of fun. The awesome thing about Daws writing though, is that those two words relate to so many aspects of the story, and the ways are woven throughout the story seamlessly. Surrender and dominate in soccer, or just in life, as this quote from the beginning says:
"Something that you refuse to surrender to until you dominate it in every way."
This is something that Gareth's mother said to him, about knowing what to love and dedicate his life to. And it fits so well with his love of soccer, excuse me, sorry, football, as well as his family's love and life filled with the same. In this final tale of the Harris family, we get so much more of the background of the Harris mother, things that we barely got to touch on in earlier stories because of the age of those characters when she died, most of them under the age of five. Gareth got to live with her until he was about 8 years old, though. He was there with her when she was sick. His mother was his best friend. But it's not just his mom that we get to know, we get to know about their father, Vaughn Harris.
If you read my review of the first book, Surrender, which I've linked to above, you know that I wasn't the biggest fan of Gareth before I got to know him. This book gives you that insight into the father, the closed-off, curt man we all love to hate for how he supposedly treated his wife when she was sick, how he left his children to be raised basically by each other, Gareth and Vi. Through his own memories of his wife and his past, I know that I probably began to forgive him before Gareth was able to.
Also you might have noted in my review of the first book, I hated Sloan's ex-husband, and her ex-mother-in-law. Without giving anything away, I will say that one of those definitely redeemed themselves in this book. I loved how the author gave us the closure we needed with all our characters as well. Oh my gosh, Tanner needing Sloan's daughter to like him. I love it! I love Tanner and Camden and Booker, and all of this family! I was unsure with the first book of how I would feel about audiobook narrator Will Watt doing Gareth's character, because he just wasn't of the same personality type that I kind of associated that voice with, funny, sarcastic, etc. Gareth was just too much of a brooding guy. While Gareth was still his broody self in this sequel, he became the type of guy that I can actually now picture listening to Will Watt narrating. So, I may be going back and giving these books a listen at some point in the future.
I could go on and on, but you really just need to read these books. And I will get over there not being anymore Harris brother stories, right?
July 25, 2018
ARC received for an honest review
It has been 12 hours since I finished reading Dominate, and my head is still a jumble of thoughts, so please excuse this rumbling mess of a review
At the end of Surrender (which you will need to have read) I was all WTF Daws, you can't do this to me! The past week waiting for this ARC has been pure torture! I have never prayed for an early release more than I have with Dominate.
I was in tears from the first chapter. I kid you not, this is a lot more emotional than Surrender, and you will want to have tissues - and possibly vodka - by your side to survive it.
I have been wanting Gareth's story since we started the Harris Brother's series way back when. And it was worth every second of the wait.
There are 3 things:
1) I want to be part of this extended Harris family so bad 2) I want to be Sloan when I grow up - she is badass, full of love and just everything.
3) Gareth is my favourite Harris bro, and runs a close second to My Hayden in my heart.
We learn so much more about the relationship between Gareth and his father (who may or may not have redeemed himself a little to me).
Sophia, Rocky and Marisa are absolute scene stealers, and may have made this old duck (who has never, ever wanted kids) a little bit clucky! They were just completely adorable, and seeing these big bag footballers with them - swoon!
I am so sad that this series has come to an end. I want - no, I need more. Like, a book every other month. I mean, there is a new generation of Harris's now, so this should be viable, right Ms Daws?
Wonderful, heartbreaking, loving. I felt all the emotions as I was reading Dominate, and I know I will be going back real soon to reread them all again. I miss them already.
It has been 12 hours since I finished reading Dominate, and my head is still a jumble of thoughts, so please excuse this rumbling mess of a review
At the end of Surrender (which you will need to have read) I was all WTF Daws, you can't do this to me! The past week waiting for this ARC has been pure torture! I have never prayed for an early release more than I have with Dominate.
I was in tears from the first chapter. I kid you not, this is a lot more emotional than Surrender, and you will want to have tissues - and possibly vodka - by your side to survive it.
I have been wanting Gareth's story since we started the Harris Brother's series way back when. And it was worth every second of the wait.
There are 3 things:
1) I want to be part of this extended Harris family so bad 2) I want to be Sloan when I grow up - she is badass, full of love and just everything.
3) Gareth is my favourite Harris bro, and runs a close second to My Hayden in my heart.
We learn so much more about the relationship between Gareth and his father (who may or may not have redeemed himself a little to me).
Sophia, Rocky and Marisa are absolute scene stealers, and may have made this old duck (who has never, ever wanted kids) a little bit clucky! They were just completely adorable, and seeing these big bag footballers with them - swoon!
I am so sad that this series has come to an end. I want - no, I need more. Like, a book every other month. I mean, there is a new generation of Harris's now, so this should be viable, right Ms Daws?
Wonderful, heartbreaking, loving. I felt all the emotions as I was reading Dominate, and I know I will be going back real soon to reread them all again. I miss them already.
July 28, 2018
As I am SOBBING my eyes out, I can’t even write a review right now!!! It will come later! After I’ve nursed my heart😭❤️
I’m finally done squalling my eyes out and now I can write a proper review!!!
As I said in my review of Surrender, I waited for Gareth’s book because he caught my attention from the start. Then I read Surrender and was left with my jaw hanging open because of that cliff hanger and I had so many things going on in my head. Now I am done with Dominate and I am feeling bereft. I am so so sad that this is it for the Harris’ and I was crying because it was the end and because this was an absolute beauty of a book!
Gareth’s struggles as a child with his moms death and the loss of his father, not physically but mentally and emotionally, was so painful to me. As children we want and need both parents and to lose them both like that had to have been so difficult for him and you could feel his pain radiating off the screen. Vaughn, bless his heart!!😭When Gareth finally broaches the subject, in major Harris fashion, I was crying my eyes out (I cried a LOT in this book). This was just what needed to happen for Vaughn to be able to make sense of how all of his children were feeling. He had checked out long before Vilma ever took her last breath because she was his soulmate and he was losing everything,or so he thought. Gareth needed to voice his opinion and feelings on the matter because I believe this was eating him up from the inside out! When he and his dad have the talk and they both understand how the other was feeling it made my heart soar!
Sloan was the perfect counterpart to G and I think the thing I loved most about her (other than the fact that she was a fabulous mom) was that she had a strength that she got from only him. She was the yin to his yang. The relationship he developed with Sophia was probably one of the sweetest things I have ever read. He knew from the moment he saw her that he wanted to be in her life forever! That little girl was just an anchor for him along with her mummy!
I was so surprised at Margaret’s turnaround and I was so proud that she realized what a snake her son was. Cal didn’t deserve to be a dad.
FREYA!!!!! Have I said how much I loved this character and how much I wish she could have a book of her own! I fell madly in Love be with her! She was the best friend Sloan could have asked for!
This story of love, longing, grief, and most of all family was the epitome of absolute beauty! The EPILOGUE!!!!!! I cried my guts out! I can’t tell you how much this series of books has meant to me and the love I have for this special Author! No matter if she’s writing about football in London or meeting the man of your dreams in a tire shop, she writes with utter beauty and elegance and everything’s I read is a complete joy! Thank you Amy for giving us a family that is the true meaning of the word!!! I LOVED THEM!!!!!
My most favorite quote in the whole book!!!!
“Then let’s go out there with our heads held high, our bodies full of endurance, and our hearts ready to challenge! We will not surrender. We will dominate because we are the keepers of this game!
I’m finally done squalling my eyes out and now I can write a proper review!!!
As I said in my review of Surrender, I waited for Gareth’s book because he caught my attention from the start. Then I read Surrender and was left with my jaw hanging open because of that cliff hanger and I had so many things going on in my head. Now I am done with Dominate and I am feeling bereft. I am so so sad that this is it for the Harris’ and I was crying because it was the end and because this was an absolute beauty of a book!
Gareth’s struggles as a child with his moms death and the loss of his father, not physically but mentally and emotionally, was so painful to me. As children we want and need both parents and to lose them both like that had to have been so difficult for him and you could feel his pain radiating off the screen. Vaughn, bless his heart!!😭When Gareth finally broaches the subject, in major Harris fashion, I was crying my eyes out (I cried a LOT in this book). This was just what needed to happen for Vaughn to be able to make sense of how all of his children were feeling. He had checked out long before Vilma ever took her last breath because she was his soulmate and he was losing everything,or so he thought. Gareth needed to voice his opinion and feelings on the matter because I believe this was eating him up from the inside out! When he and his dad have the talk and they both understand how the other was feeling it made my heart soar!
Sloan was the perfect counterpart to G and I think the thing I loved most about her (other than the fact that she was a fabulous mom) was that she had a strength that she got from only him. She was the yin to his yang. The relationship he developed with Sophia was probably one of the sweetest things I have ever read. He knew from the moment he saw her that he wanted to be in her life forever! That little girl was just an anchor for him along with her mummy!
I was so surprised at Margaret’s turnaround and I was so proud that she realized what a snake her son was. Cal didn’t deserve to be a dad.
FREYA!!!!! Have I said how much I loved this character and how much I wish she could have a book of her own! I fell madly in Love be with her! She was the best friend Sloan could have asked for!
This story of love, longing, grief, and most of all family was the epitome of absolute beauty! The EPILOGUE!!!!!! I cried my guts out! I can’t tell you how much this series of books has meant to me and the love I have for this special Author! No matter if she’s writing about football in London or meeting the man of your dreams in a tire shop, she writes with utter beauty and elegance and everything’s I read is a complete joy! Thank you Amy for giving us a family that is the true meaning of the word!!! I LOVED THEM!!!!!
My most favorite quote in the whole book!!!!
“Then let’s go out there with our heads held high, our bodies full of endurance, and our hearts ready to challenge! We will not surrender. We will dominate because we are the keepers of this game!
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July 31, 2018
After the Oh, Wow cliffhanger ending of Surrender, I just couldn’t wait to read Dominate. My expectations were super high and there were absolutely no disappointments here. Everything about this duet lives up to anything I could have hoped.
“I need you to know that I’m all in, Sloan. And I’m not the kind of man who jumps out of airplanes for a rush. I’m the kind of man who stands on the ground, waiting to catch you.”
-5 Stars!-
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“I need you to know that I’m all in, Sloan. And I’m not the kind of man who jumps out of airplanes for a rush. I’m the kind of man who stands on the ground, waiting to catch you.”
-5 Stars!-
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July 24, 2018
Bring on the tears. Cheer for the triumphs. Keep eyes on the prize and a heart rooted in faith. Saying goodbye to any series is never easy, but Gareth and Sloan made it downright difficult. Daws picked the perfect brother to close out the series. Despite life's hard knocks, Gareth never lost sight of what was important, even at the risk to his own well being. The Harris brothers are heroes not because of the sports they play, but because of the people they are.
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