Perfectly Paired (Masters and Mercenaries Topped Book 3)

Perfectly Paired is a heartwarming, feel good, love story with a bit of kink. It's part of the Masters and Mercenaries family. I am addicted to this series, it has action, adventure and kink. The characters are unique and bold. Perfectly Paired is the third book in the Topped series and can be read as a standalone.

Sebastian Lowe is a veteran who had lost his legs while serving overseas. Since he left the service he’s lost more than just his legs but also his longtime girlfriend/fiancé and family. His life has become rigid, he needs control and emotional distance from people. All of that is about to change when Sebastian is recruited to train as part of a D/s couple and he’s partnered with the very attractive but chaotic Tiffany Hayes. Ian Taggart is back to being the Dom cupid. Now it’s up to Tiffany to find a way to break down Sebastian’s walls and let her in. If that is not enough, Sebastian has double duty protecting Tiffany from her ex who had been making death threats and is scheduled to be released from jail.
I loved Sebastian and Tiffany. Tiffany is a strong, warmhearted, feel good character. She’s the perfect yin to Sebastian’s yang. She takes risks while Sebastian chooses to remain in control. “Nothing good comes without risk.”, should be the motto of this story. Tiffany and Sebastian have to take risks with their hearts to find their HEA. 5 Stars!

Lexi Blake just gets better and better! Every time I think that the current book is my favorite a new one will come out and it quickly becomes my favorite. Sebastian Lowe,a former military veteran whose injury cost him both legs, has worked his way up in the restaurant world as a top leading sommelier. Not to mention he's a Dom but his romantic life has been anything but existent since his injury. Tiffany Haynes is a waitress who has a thing for Sebastian and doesn't care that he is missing his legs. All she sees is him and how much she wants him. When they are encouraged by their boss to pair up Tiffany sees it as a change to show Sebastian that she sees him as anything but half a man.

This is classic Lexi Blake giving us a deeply flawed and damaged person who needs to be pieced back together. We are left breathless as we take the journey of not only discovering the beautiful love between Tiffany and Sebastian but as Sebastian discovers himself again. As he realizes that losing his legs didn't mean he lost his manhood. As always I highly recommend any book written by Lexi Blake! You will be left with raw emotions and wondering if you could get away with rereading it again so soon.

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Oh my goodness, a stunning, delicious masterpiece that had me instantly hot and so eager to turn the pages. Lexi Blake just doesn't disappoint and in Perfectly Paired I felt like she just SLAMMED HOME with this baby! I loved the sexiness, the yumminess and the all out priceless romance you can only find with a Lexi Blake story.

Perfectly Paired is perfectly delightful! Sexy, hot, spirited, full of life and just so....tempting, this story couldn't of been better in my opinion. I really loved Tiffany and her boldness and her spirited personality and Sebastion was just the kind of man I found endearing. A bit on the grumpy side but who had a surprising soft side that was just AMAZING, this man had my heart melting and my knees weak. Miss Blake writes a beautifully sexy as sin story that will guarantee to leave you breathless. Every. Single. Time.

Perfectly Paired gets a SINFULLY DELICIOUS FIVE SHOOTING STARS! I loved the cover, I loved the story and I loved the romance. Miss Blake...keep them coming!

Perfectly Paired is a memorable and emotional trip of hope, love and forgiveness. Sebastian is his own worst critic. Although, not obvious to the naked eye he carries the scars of tragedy and self-loathing within his deeply troubled soul. Once a war hero, he now feels like a fraud without the career that left him a broken man. Tiffany adds a ray of light to his life and makes him want to be a better man. Can she rescue this dark hero before his demons destroy them both? Perfectly Paired merges sensuality and faith on a poignant odyssey of enlightening self discovery, compassion and redemption. Love is just a small part of the bigger picture. Learning what it takes to move forward is the reward.

Today is a day to celebrate, why you ask? Because Lexi has another book out, that’s why. I absolutely love the Masters and Mercenaries series, even the Topped series, which is a spin-off about the restaurant that Sean Taggart owns.
Waitress Tiffany Hayes gets thrown together with Dom and Sommelier Sebastian Lowe for an assignment set up by Big Tag. Tiffany has been trying to manipulate her way into spending time with the cranky dom But once she gets him, getting him where she wants him proves to be the hard part. He’s not only been heartbroken before, but he’s also been broken by his time in the service.
Both of them have pasts that they need to overcome that prove to be barriers. Big Tag makes his usual snarky appearance, which had me laughing hysterically. (You gotta give props to Charlie for dealing with him.) This was just an awesome read as always by Lexi.
A 5 Toppy Orgasm read!

Sebastian & Tiffany's story was full of ups and downs. Despair, manipulation, humor, love, heat and the meddling of hand picked family. Tiffany was a ray of sunshine and stubborn so she fought for what she wanted. Sebastian thought he was damaged and a burden, it made my heart hurt for him but he was also fiercely loyal and protective. Another must read by Lexi Blake!

Sebastian Lowe is a disabled war hero. Sebastian has been through betrayal and sadness since he left the military. With so much emotional baggage and heartache will he be able to open himself to love. Sebastian Is a Sommelier at Top restaurant and a HOT Dom at Sanctum. Tiffany Hayes is fun sweet submissive . This was a great emotional, sexy, and funny read. A very well written story LOVE the characters couldn't put it down.

Perfectly Paired will amaze you with its attention to detail. The story of a Don who feels he is less than a man due to the loss of his legs from his service to his country and a scatterbrained artist who floats through life. This is the story of Sebastian and Tiffany and how they find their HEA by allowing each other to need the imperfection of the other.

As always with a Lexi Blake book be prepared for an amazing story of dominance and submission that will entice and enthrall you. This is one you will not put down and will read in one sitting. I loved the interplay between Sebastian and Tiffany as they worked together to get what they needed out of each other. As always the submissive holds all the power.

This is one of the best books I have read about the aftercare and needs of an amputee. You do not feel pity for Sebastian but you do understand that all Tiffany wants to do is care for her man. Once Sebastian admits that she is the woman for him the story is one of the most romantic I have read because we get a glimpse into his fear of her leaving him and what it would do to him. The part of the story told from his perspective really got to me and was made sweet by his surrender. You will enjoy this book immensely. There are many familiar characters from Blake's other books to make this an emotionally satisfying book.

With so many great peripheral characters, I was happy that Sebastian finally had his chance to find love. Their frustrations and challenges are heart wrenching but makes their working it out that much sweeter. Love the Taggarts and their extended families and friends. Looking forward to the next installment!!

I loved this book, because it was all about connections. Tiffany is connected to who she is, but that isn't necessarily an all-around good thing, sometimes. Sebastian is not in touch, with himself, his co-workers, his family, any subs, his boss, no-one. He slowly makes these connections all through the book, and all because of Tiffany's influence.

We get to see the connection with Tiffany and Javier, and a bit into Javi's past. Deena and Eric are here, along with Ally and Macon. And while we are in Sean's world, we get to see the connection that still strongly exists between the original two, Ian and Sean

There is a lot of emotion here, but it isn't all gloomy, there are some good LOL moments. There was one gasp sob moment that caught me by surprise, and it was with such simple words "I miss my sister". Tiffany and Sebastian's connection is beautiful, and I liked that they were comfortable with their BDSM needs, even if those didn't fit others around them. It also gave us the moment, that while we love our parents, their sex lives are still eww, no matter how old you are!

Perfectly Paired by Lexi Blake is the third book in the Topped series and is another amazing read from this very talented author. The writing is guaranteed to be perfect, the characters are well-developed and the romance between the characters is beautiful and passionate.

Sebastian was wounded in the military and must use prosthetic legs to get around. Dating isn’t exactly on his to-do list, but he is a member of the BDSM community. Tiffany, a waitress at TOP, doesn’t care that Sebastian is missing his legs and wants him. In this case, wounds go deeper than physical and Tiffany must be the one chasing Sebastian.

This story is an emotional one and filled with vulnerability and love. I really enjoyed how flawed the characters were and knowing that they had issues that they needed to overcome and they do, with love and acceptance. Overall, Perfectly Paired is easily a five star read that would read over again! Reviewed by Jennifer for MNP!

Reviewed for amosarahbookcorner

Lexi Blake writes another winner!  This is an amazingly written story of love and so much more.  Sebastian and Tiffany are to work together to train a wanna be Dom and his two submissives. They are to represent a full time D/s couple. Tiffany sets out to prove to Sebastian that they are meant to be together.  
Sebastian lost both his legs in the army and doesn't feel worthy of love due to his past. Tiffany is set on replacing those feelings and fears he has with her love. 
What sarts out wth light BDSM, turns into so much more. It's easy to cheer this couple on and hope they over come it all. This has a wonderful HEA. ★★ 5 stars★★

Seriously...how does Lexi continuously give us 1 great story after another...even in the novella's. Perfectly Paired is Tiffany and Sebastian's story. I LOVE that she was not going to stop until she broke through Seb's walls and got her man. Enjoy all the members of the family at Top.

This author is always a one click instantly. The way the female character breaks down his barriers to him is amazing, the male character finally believing in her love for him. Truly another great read. Not enough stars.

A brilliant standalone treat.
Tiffany may be artistic and flighty. She may be a professional server with a dangerous ex-boyfriend or two. She is definitely Topping from the bottom when it comes to Sebastian.
His legs aren't the only things missing in his life. He has cut off family and emotions with pride and purpose to replace them. A Master Sommelier as chill, dark and complex as his wines Sebastian tries to keep his distance from the bubbly Tiff. As a professional Dom he should have remembered the sub has power too.