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5 Roses

"Once again, the dynamic duo of Madison Layle and Anna Leigh Keaton has given us another glimpse into the world surrounding the exclusive BDSM club, Incognito. I’ve been following the series since the first book was released last summer, and these two authors know how to seduce the reader into their world.

I was pleased they chose to tell the story of Carl. My curiosity was piqued in the previous book when Carl and Kat were revealed and it was fun to bring back Carmen from her cameo role in the first book, Seducing Olivia. The entire series is a keeper and one I’ve recommended many times to those who love the BDSM sub-genre. They do an excellent job of portraying the lifestyle, the psychology behind it, and reinforcing the rules of safe, sane and consensual. I look forward to more stories from behind the scenes at Incognito."

~ Quinn, My Book Cravings

5 Klovers

"While the Incognito series centers around the BDSM lifestyle, each of the stories in Madison Layle and Anna Leigh Keaton’s popular series has brought a fresh perspective to this genre, never failing to both surprise and delight me! With Charming Carmen, we enjoy a story of a totally inexperienced Domme and a submissive man, who trains her in the ways of a Dominant, but finds the most important lesson of all is one he must learn himself – trust. Typically these stories will star an experienced Dom with a new submissive, but I loved this very different slant on a BDSM relationship, where the Dominant partner must learn the ways of the lifestyle from a very experienced submissive. [...]

Carl has slowly escalated in the Incognito stories from minor character to supporting player until readers were practically salivating for this intriguing man’s story, and the authors did not disappoint us in Charming Carmen. Carl shows that a submissive man is not necessarily a weak man. I for one learned much about the motivations a man might have for acting in a sexually submissive role, and will readily admit that my perspective on this creature has changed for the better.

That is something I can truly say about each of the books in this series. Layle and Keaton always find a way to teach me something new, both about this lifestyle and myself. They succeed time and again in altering my perceptions and making me think. While these talented authors continue to provoke me in such ways, I will be first in line to read their books as soon as they release!"

~ Jennifer, Kwips & Kritiques

5 Blue Ribbons

"CHARMING CARMEN is a wonderful addition to Madison Layle and Anna Leigh Keaton’s INCOGNITO series. This storyline had me running an emotional gauntlet and eventually so dang happy for everyone involved that I couldn’t put it down. I loved how the characters related to each other and the respect which all members of the club seem to have for each other. If you read COLLARING KAT then you probably wondered about what would happen to Carl after that story ended, I know I sure did! I adored him in that story and fell in love with Carmen’s open loving personality in CHARMING CARMEN. This book is a wonderful addition to this series and I can’t wait to find out which of the INCOGNITO members will be next . . . maybe Master Bastian? I admit I’m dying to know what happens on his yacht."

~ Chrissy, Romance Junkies

5 Angels and Recommended Read

"Where to even start? This reader has been fortunate enough to read each and every installment of the Incognito series. They only get better with each one. Charming Carmen introduces a new character to the mix and offers a challenge for Carl.

Carmen is a delicate flower that needs nurturing in order to bloom into the women she is destined to be. Carl is just the substance she needs. Carl is a complex character that is both unique and intoxicating. One taste of him and readers will not be able to get enough. The depth in character that Carl possesses is truly amazing. The chemistry between them is instantaneous and consuming but is displayed in such a tender, beautiful way that readers will feel the need to shed a few tears.

A story line laced with moments that will make readers laugh, times of uncertainty, and moments of devotion and compassion, readers cannot go wrong with Charming Carmen. Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton continue to draw readers into a world they wish they could experience for themselves. Readers will be thankful with each turn of the page that they write in such a manner that readers feel as if they truly are there. 5 Angels and Recommended Read!"

~ Jessica, FAR

4.5 Kisses

"Incognito: Charming Carmen is very entertaining. Although all books in the Incognito series are based in the same place, the two I’ve read are very different stories and captivating. Carmen discovers she is a natural Domme and enjoys learning about the lifestyle. Carl is a submissive but has never actually given himself totally. It was wonderful to see these two learn about each other and help each other in their roles. Madison Layle and Anna Leigh Keaton have written another winner with Charming Carmen. If you want some erotic, sizzling hot sex, this is your book."

~ Julianne, Two Lips Reviews

4 Hearts

"Charming Carmen is sexy and very captivating. Here, the woman is the Domme. Carl is the submissive and it makes a nice departure from the other Incognito stories. Carmen is a woman on the brink of discovery throughout this story. She learns new facets about her personality, her sexual tastes, and her desire for control. She is a strong woman but has only recently discovered those strengths. For Carl's part, he sees a woman on the brink of something and he wants to be a part of it. It is not easy for him to leave his comfort zone, the pretenses he has put up for so long, but he does it for Carmen and for the chance of something wonderful between them. I have to say, the ending in particular was pure grace and emotion. I felt Carl and Carmen did a great job of handling themselves and this story ended on a very high note but not necessarily the clichéd marriage and babies ending. Carl and Carmen are only just discovering each other and their own personalities to an extent, and this book welcomes that discovery with fluid prose, smart love scenes, and two characters that leave indelible impressions."

~ Sarah W., Romance Studio

4 Stars

"Madison Layle and Anna Leigh Keaton have done it a again, written a wonderful story with great characters I hope to see again in their Incognito Series. Carmen has just quit her job and ended a bad relationship. Then she wins the two days of pampering by Carl. Carl can’t believe the woman he spied from the stage has won him in the charity auction. He decides its time for him to have a Dom of his own and Carmen is the one he wants. I enjoyed reading this story very much and I loved how the authors handled a story about a male sub. Carl was submissive to Carmen but not weak. I also loved how the characters developed trust for each other in Incognito :Charming Carmen."

~ Racine, Ecataromance