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School principal Gage Clayton is still grieving the death of his wife and submissive, yet he can't ignore his Dominant needs. As he enters Club Kink, he's inexplicably drawn to a newly released sub with an intriguing proposition and the most captivating amber eyes. But she has disturbing baggage and her expectations prove quite a challenge, one that would necessitate a commitment he's not ready for.Rielle Reid needs a Dom while she waits for her former Master to return. When she invites a handsome stranger to her home dungeon for a night of play, she's surprised at his gentle dominance—and her response to it. But in the light of day, his demand for equal footing confounds her. After living four years as a twenty-four/seven slave, she has no concept of how to be anything other than property.
Gage must find a way to master Rielle to free them both from the shackles of the past.
Read an Excerpt
He was contrite about his language choice but not about the question. “Can we stop the role-play?”
Her head snapped up, pupils dilating. “You’re displeased?”
He was treading on dangerous ground. “I was very pleased last night. And this morning.” He eyed his toast, buying himself a moment. “But I’m not sure of the rules here. I’m trying to delineate between the play and the rest of it.”
“I’m not…I’m not used to being anything but a slave to my Master.”
“And I’m not your Master.” His patience was fraying. “At the moment, I don’t even want to be your Dom. I want us to have a normal conversation, on even ground.”
She sighed, and it wasn’t a sigh of pleasure. Wrapping her arms around her waist, she pulled in protectively upon herself. “I’m out of my depth, Gage. I don’t know how to relate to you except as a submissive.”
“Don’t know how or can’t remember?”
That brought her up short. “I’ve been a submissive for so long that…” She fluttered her hands. “I’m not comfortable as anything else.”
“Last night, though, at the club…” Had she been anything other than submissive? Would he have come home with her if she’d shown any Domme tendencies? No, she’d been clear about what she wanted, but had also probably understood nothing short of a proposition would’ve brought him here. He certainly hadn’t planned on inviting himself.
“Try, Rielle, for a few minutes.” He gathered his thoughts, choosing his next words carefully. “Why did you invite me here?”
Peeps this book. It made me think, it made me cringe, I cried but most importantly I learned something from it. I know, its a BDSM book, and typically I don't read them but something about the blurb intrigued me. Rielle is the reason I read the book.
Talk about a damaged woman. I appreciated that Ms. Black let Rielle tell her story. Gage didn't tell the story. Rielle did and it was beautiful. Rielle's story is in layers so you need to be patient for all of them to be revealed. Plus, I had never read a story that involves the M/s dynamic. It was interesting, to say the least, and unfortunately, Rielle's is awful. BTW, if I had one gripe it would be that I really wanted her former Master to get what he deserved but maybe later on.
Gage is one of those Doms that I truly cared for from the beginning. He didn't go totally alpha on her and he was the gentlest Dom I've ever read. He pushed when needed and backed away when it was called for. He had his own baggage in the relationship, too. Underneath it all, he was a great guy that really cared for Rielle from the beginning.
Ms. Black doesn't write hardcore BDSM but it isn't lightweight either. She explores the emotional side of the relationships and how it works and what doesn't work. That's what kept me in the story. The emotional side of it all. It wasn't about the sex, it was about the emotional connection that Gage and Rielle have with each other. Is it easy for them? No, but the way the book ended was excellent. I especially liked the scenes at the police station. Go get 'em girl!
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. I loved Rielle and her journey to self-discovery that she didn't need to be a slave anymore...to anyone. She learned how to stand on her own two feet with or without Gage. Even if you don't like BDSM or tired of the same ole, same ole. Give this one a try. You won't be sorry.
About the Author:
Even though Gabbi Black is a firm believer in happy endings, she makes her characters work for it in every romance she writes, no matter what the genre. From contemporary to BDSM, they are penned late at night in her home on a beautiful British Columbia mountain surrounded by magnificent trees and every conceivable woodland creature—including bears. She also writes gay romances as Gabbi Grey.
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