Make Me, Sir (Masters of the Shadowlands, #5) by Cherise Sinclair

Make Me, Sir (Masters of the Shadowlands, #5) by Cherise Sinclair

SUMMARY 

Her job is to make his life miserable. His job is to make her submit. Whose heart will surrender first?

Across the country, rebellious BDSM submissives are being systematically kidnapped, one from each club. When her friend falls prey to the slavers, FBI victim specialist Gabrielle volunteers to be bait in a club not yet hit: the Shadowlands.

She finds that being a bratty sub comes naturally, especially when she gets to twit the appallingly conservative Master of the trainees. But she soon discovers he’s not as stuffy as she’d thought. Or as mean. She’d expected punishment, even humiliation, but she sure never expected to fall in love with a damned lawyer.

Courtesy of a prima donna ex-wife, Marcus loathes disobedient submissives. When the club owner insists he admit an incredibly bratty trainee, he’s furious. But as he comes to know Gabrielle and sees the alluring sweetness beneath the sass, he starts to fall for her.

Unfortunately, Marcus isn't the only one who believes the feisty redhead is a prize worth capturing. And in the world of the slaver, such treasure is worth a hefty fee. 

MY REVIEW 

Gabi has very little BDSM experience, but she will need to pretend to be a bratty sassy sub at the Shadowlands club in order to help the investigators to find her kidnapped friend by slave traders. 
Master Marcus has taken Cullen job and now he is the Master of the trainees. Unfortunately he cannot stand brats and Gabi is the worst sub that could happen to him.
Since he is unaware of Gabi's assignment, there will be a lot of tension between these two in the beginning and many power struggles. Gradually Marcus will start being attracted to her and he will see behind her pretence that she is truly a sweet sub looking for the perfect Master.
I loved Marcus with his southern accent and he definitely the ultimate Master! And Gabi is truly hilarious trying to play the spoiled brat.
”You mean you’re not God? Nooo, say it isn’t so!”
...
“While you are here, li’l sub, I am your god.”

BOOK TOUR: Of Boys and Men by Renee Harless

Title: Of Boys and Men

Series: Ridge Rogues

Author: Renee Harless

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 18, 2020

 

I had a past. It was dark. It was ugly— it was my dirty secret.

No one knew the weight of the burdens that nearly consumed me.

I lived with a singular focus—seeking revenge on my father.

Then the new girl, Jolee Ward, moved into the apartment above me and shattered my carefully constructed world.

We were like oil and water. . . until we weren’t.

Then we detonated like gasoline and fire, but the inferno threatened to destroy us both.

One night with her couldn’t erase years spent plotting.

Wellington University wasn’t big enough for the both of us.

"The push and pull between their sizzling hate hooks you instantly. " - Words We Love By Blog

"Such a great enemies to lovers read, and the tension was off the charts." - Goodreads Review

"WOW...what a journey this book takes your heart on." - Goodreads Review

"Of Boys and Men was EVERYTHING I thought it would be and then some." - Goodreads Review

"The right mix of angst, drama and suspense intertwined within a terrific story." - Goodreads Review

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Lean on Me (Masters of the Shadowlands, #4) by Cherise Sinclair

Lean on Me (Masters of the Shadowlands, #4) by Cherise Sinclair

SUMMARY 

Andrea wants to submit, but not to just any so-called Dom. He has to be tougher than the slum-bred bullies she grew up with. She’d given up finding a true Dom when her friend finagles her a place as a trainee in an exclusive BDSM club with the powerful Shadowlands Masters. Andrea’s thrilled… and terrified.

Forced to accept an unknown submissive into his carefully run trainee program, Master Cullen is furious. Not only is the young woman new to BDSM, but she’s unsuited to her role--armoured in leather like a Domme, she’s more liable to punch a Dom than kneel. He decides to push her right back out the door. But as he ruthlessly intimidates her, punishes her, then cuddles her, his glimpses of the woman inside the emotional armour intrigue him and her utter surrender captures his heart.

Although Master Cullen is famous for his unfettered lifestyle, Andrea believes he might be interested in her, until she discovers he’s not just a bartender--he’s a cop. Maybe he’d overlook her past brush with the law, but when another trainee accuses her of stealing money, Andrea knows she’s lost the Master she wanted with all her heart.

MY REVIEW 

Master Cullen finally finds his perfect sub. 
Andrea wants to submit but she is confused whether she should submit and to whom. She is a tough cookie a strong stubborn character who just needs the perfect master to dominate her. 
She will give control and trust to Cullen, although she needs to struggle a lot with her inner alarms: Cullen is a cop. Cullen is too scary. Cullen will hurt her.
Cullen on the other hand is a real catch. One of the most favourite Masters in the series. He will be sweet and patient in this book. He tried to keep his distance from the subs under training in the previous books and now Andrea will prove to be his weakness.
Overall a really entertaining book that it can also be educated if you are curious about the BDSM clubs.
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a well-made implement of pain.

RELEASE BLITZ: Forever Only Once by Carrie Ann Ryan

Title: Forever Only Once
Series: Promise Me #1

Author: Carrie Ann Ryan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 23, 2020

Blurb

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan comes a sexy new contemporary stand-alone series.

Hazel Noble has survived horrors she wouldn’t inflict on her worst enemy. Since then, she’s healed, found herself, and connected with a group of women she’s proud to call her friends. However, when they make a pact to start looking for love, Hazel finds herself not only up first but also forced to face a past she thought she’d escaped.

Cross Brady has no need for a relationship. As the oldest of five, he’s always been the one his family can rely on. Now, all he wants is to work in peace and live his life. His priorities shift dramatically, though, when Cross finds himself in Hazel’s path.

Though the two initially fight their connection, they soon learn that it’s safer to fall for each other than keep running from what’s holding them back—not to mention, who wants them dead.

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Breaking Free (Masters of the Shadowlands #3) by Cherise Sinclair

Breaking Free (Masters of the Shadowlands #3) by Cherise Sinclair

SUMMARY 

A sadistic husband left Beth scarred, inside and out. Only at the Shadowlands BDSM club does she feel like a woman. But her fears limit her to Doms who won't overwhelm her--the very ones who cannot arouse her. The Master of the Shadowlands gives her an ultimatum: accept the Dom he assigns or lose her membership. The last thing Beth wants is a ruthless, powerful Dom, but that's just what she gets.

Asked to take on a problem sub, Nolan sees the issue immediately--although truly submissive, the little redhead is too scared to relinquish control and her Doms have let her get away with it. That will change right now.

As Master Nolan takes Beth under command, compelling her submission, she's terrified, but the experienced Dom brings her pleasure, not pain. His only demand is that she never lie to him. Under his capable hands, her body comes alive, and she begins to heal. As he pushes her limits, she learns to trust…and then to love. And she realizes he is beginning to care for her in return.

But now her cruel husband has found her, and Master Nolan discovers she's been lying and lying and lying.

MY REVIEW 

Master Nolan and Beth

Beth is a scarred submissive inside and outside. 
Her sadistic husband took advantage of her lack of experience of the BDSM lifestyle. Soon her life became a living nightmare, until she ran away.
Now she is a member of the Club Shadowlands, but she faces several issues. She is scared to let go and to trust. Thus, she always ends up with less experienced Doms that neither scare her, nor make her feel desirable.

When Master Nolan takes Beth under command, Beth is sure this will not work. He is too experienced, too scary and too commanding. But he is exactly what she needs. 

What Beth does not know is that her sadistic husband is still looking for her and he is getting closer to find her.

This is my favourite story so far. It combines good erotica and romance and a good angsty adventure with some plot twists.

BOOK COVER REVEAL: Black Skies Riviera by Catherine Wiltcher

Title: Black Skies Riviera

Author: Catherine Wiltcher

Genre: Mafia Romance
Cover Design: Maria Simanovich, Steamy Designs
Photo: Wander Aguiar
Model: Andrew Biernat

Release Date: July 28, 2020

Blurb

They call this place the Billionaires’ Playground.

I, Aiden Knight, staked my claim the minute I arrived.

I crossed every line.

I painted their Rococo ceilings with blood. 

Now my casino is the hottest church in town,

And vice is the only confession required.

My house.

My rules.

Until the past comes calling with an offer I can’t refuse:

One week to seduce and break her.

All this for the name of the man who killed my father.

Issa Dubov is the queen of cloudy diamonds:

She’s a hard truth concealed beneath a pall of lies.

I’m an Armani black suit of spades:

Determined to bury both her and my demons.

I never asked to see the shape of her heart.

I never asked for her to fill the blank spaces of mine.  

But the mafia wants her secrets. 

I wasn’t the first she betrayed.

And Issa? Sweet, not-so-innocent Issa?

She’s gone and left me with a debt no sinner can pay.

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Catherine Wiltcher is a bestselling author of ten dark romance novels, a former TV producer, and a self-confessed alpha addict. Her writing is best described as sinfully sexy, and her characters always fall hard and deep for one another.

She lives in the UK with her husband and two young daughters. If she ever found herself stranded on a desert island, she'd like a large pink gin to keep her company. Cillian Murphy wouldn't be a bad shout either…

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Dark Citadel (Masters of the Shadowlands, #2) by Cherise Sinclair

Dark Citadel (Masters of the Shadowlands, #2) by Cherise Sinclair

SUMMARY 

After Kari breaks up with her date during Beginner's Night at Club Shadowlands, she's given the option to continue with an experienced dominant. Despite her steamy fantasies about BDSM, the inexperienced schoolteacher plans to simply observe. Yet under the unyielding hands of Master Dan, she not only participates, but gives him everything he asks for. There is nothing she can hide from him. Not her passion...or her love. 

MY REVIEW 

Beginners lessons at a private BDSM club. 

Right... So this time, there is actually a story that takes place in Club Shadowlands. Kari is interested in the lifestyle and her wannabe boyfriend, Buck, who is also a wannabe Dom suggests that they attend some beginners lessons at the club.
Buck is pushy, Kari is overwhelmed and decides to leave the lessons. Master Z suggests a more experienced Dom for her. So, Kari becomes Master Dan's sub for the duration of the lessons.

The characters are well described in this story. Buck is a douchebag, Kari is a caring sweet person and Dan has recently lost his wife, he avoids commitment and his feelings for Kari scare him.

I had two issues in this book:
1. “Ah, sweetie, what I heard was that you didn’t say no.” 
Although Kari is still an overwhelmed scared novice, Master Dan does not remind her that she has a safe word that she can use during the session. How can she remember this?
2. The door opened, and he had his answer in the big blue eyes. Surprise, delight, wonder, delight, worry. “What are you doing here?” 
When Kari does not appear at the club one night, Dan gets her address from Master Z and visits her. Is it common practice to give personal information to other members of a BDSM club? It is definitely dangerous and it should be illegal – if it is not already.