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Submissive #5
The Enticement
Limits were made to be pushed.
Abby West has everything she wanted: a family, a skyrocketing new career, and a sexy, Dominant husband who fulfills her every need. Only, as her life outside the bedroom becomes hectic, her Master’s sexual requirements inside become more extreme. Abby doesn’t understand Nathaniel’s increased need for control, but she can’t deny the delicious way her body reacts to his tantalizing demands…
Between Abby’s reluctance and Nathaniel’s unyielding commands, the delicate balance of power between the Dominant and his submissive threatens to shift. And as the underlying tension and desire between them heats up, so does the struggle to keep everything they value from falling apart …
Abby West has everything she wanted: a family, a skyrocketing new career, and a sexy, Dominant husband who fulfills her every need. Only, as her life outside the bedroom becomes hectic, her Master’s sexual requirements inside become more extreme. Abby doesn’t understand Nathaniel’s increased need for control, but she can’t deny the delicious way her body reacts to his tantalizing demands…
Between Abby’s reluctance and Nathaniel’s unyielding commands, the delicate balance of power between the Dominant and his submissive threatens to shift. And as the underlying tension and desire between them heats up, so does the struggle to keep everything they value from falling apart …
304 pages, Paperback
First published April 7, 2015
About the author
Tara Sue Me
56 books2,760 followersNEW YORK TIMES/USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Even though she graduated with a degree in science, Tara knew she’d never be happy doing anything other than writing. Specifically, writing love stories.
She started with a racy BDSM story and found she was not quite prepared for the unforeseen impact it would have. Nonetheless, she continued and The Submissive Series novels would go on to be both New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers. One of those, THE MASTER, was a 2017 RITA finalist for Best Erotic Romance.
Now she is focusing on new contemporary romances that allow her the freedom to write and publish on her own schedule.
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April 21, 2015
5 Pleasing Stars
The Enticement is book four of The Submissive Trilogy. You are probably scratching your head wondering if you read that right. Yes, Trilogy means three, but not this series!
I am so happy this series is not over!!!!
I love Abby and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mr. West.
You must read book one, The Submissive and book three The Training prior to reading The Enticement, but you do not need to read book two, The Dominant. The Dominant is an alternative POV book and is from Nathaniel’s POV.
The Enticement picks up a few years later. Abby and Nathaniel have two kids. Abby is not a new submissive anymore, but with two kids the couple find it hard to find time for just themselves. I just had a baby eight months ago. I completely relate to this. Abby and Nathaniel can only play once a month. Again I can relate, I have a date night with my husband once a month. Can you see why I enjoyed this book so much? It mirrors my life (minus the rich husband, but you know).
Abby and Nathaniel crave a little more in their relationship. Abby wants the collar more and Nathaniel wants to control more. They try the collar for a week straight with no breaks.
Abby wants her boundaries pushed and suggest more kink. Nathaniel agrees and this is where the fun stuff happens. There are blind folds, touching, men watching and lots of taboo stuff. I gobbled this stuff up and I wanted more! Well, it was enough, but I wouldn’t have been opposed to reading more.
I found it very very hot.
I really enjoyed The Enticement because it’s so realistic. Now, before you tell me I am being silly, I am being completely honest. Abby writes on a blog now and I confess, I do read BDSM and submissive blogs from time to time. It’s very addicting. I am not sure which ones are real or fictional, heck most of it could be fictional, but a part of me believes some of it could be very real.
So I compared this story to a lot of the stuff I’ve read on-line and Abby and Nathaniel just felt real to me.
I love reading about a couple dealing with real issues and working through them. The Enticement isn’t very angsty, so don’t think it’s about miscommunication and ridiculous stuff. The issues Nathaniel and Abby deals with are very real and very relatable, hence why I connected with the characters so much.
A little tension comes out towards the end and I welcome the mini-shift. It makes Abby more human and you feel for her. The book is completely in Abby’s POV and I kind of wished I got bits of Nathaniel, but overall I was very happy.
I love this series and I’m glad it’s not over. I can’t wait for The Collar. The Collar will be about Dena and Jeff.
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
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The Enticement is book four of The Submissive Trilogy. You are probably scratching your head wondering if you read that right. Yes, Trilogy means three, but not this series!
I am so happy this series is not over!!!!
I love Abby and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mr. West.
You must read book one, The Submissive and book three The Training prior to reading The Enticement, but you do not need to read book two, The Dominant. The Dominant is an alternative POV book and is from Nathaniel’s POV.
The Enticement picks up a few years later. Abby and Nathaniel have two kids. Abby is not a new submissive anymore, but with two kids the couple find it hard to find time for just themselves. I just had a baby eight months ago. I completely relate to this. Abby and Nathaniel can only play once a month. Again I can relate, I have a date night with my husband once a month. Can you see why I enjoyed this book so much? It mirrors my life (minus the rich husband, but you know).
Abby and Nathaniel crave a little more in their relationship. Abby wants the collar more and Nathaniel wants to control more. They try the collar for a week straight with no breaks.
Abby wants her boundaries pushed and suggest more kink. Nathaniel agrees and this is where the fun stuff happens. There are blind folds, touching, men watching and lots of taboo stuff. I gobbled this stuff up and I wanted more! Well, it was enough, but I wouldn’t have been opposed to reading more.
I found it very very hot.
I really enjoyed The Enticement because it’s so realistic. Now, before you tell me I am being silly, I am being completely honest. Abby writes on a blog now and I confess, I do read BDSM and submissive blogs from time to time. It’s very addicting. I am not sure which ones are real or fictional, heck most of it could be fictional, but a part of me believes some of it could be very real.
So I compared this story to a lot of the stuff I’ve read on-line and Abby and Nathaniel just felt real to me.
I love reading about a couple dealing with real issues and working through them. The Enticement isn’t very angsty, so don’t think it’s about miscommunication and ridiculous stuff. The issues Nathaniel and Abby deals with are very real and very relatable, hence why I connected with the characters so much.
A little tension comes out towards the end and I welcome the mini-shift. It makes Abby more human and you feel for her. The book is completely in Abby’s POV and I kind of wished I got bits of Nathaniel, but overall I was very happy.
I love this series and I’m glad it’s not over. I can’t wait for The Collar. The Collar will be about Dena and Jeff.
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
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March 24, 2015
I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I disliked The Dominant and I thought that The Enticement was a new book in a new series. It's not. The Enticement is book 4 in The Submissive series. Now a little disclaimer - I had read books 1-3 in their original online form years back and enjoyed them immensely. I don't know why The Dominant annoyed me so much when I read it last summer but I feel that The Enticement was a spicy hot read and I loved watching the main characters Abby and Nathaniel adjust to life as parents of young children. It's something that most parents can relate to - the lack of personal time when those little people rule the roost, and generally wake up earlier than the roosters. It can really put a crimp in your "couple time."
I liked how Abby and Nathaniel's relationship was in a state of negotiation. With Abby's new responsibilities as a mother and Nathaniel's busy work schedule, the couple struggle with finding some balance in their sex lives. It really surprised me that they did not have a nanny to pawn the children off to, however they did have a doting relative that jumped at the chance to babysit the little ones.
Abby and Nathaniel's play time just wasn't working for them. And therein begins the negotiations. Abby decides that she will try a 7 day/24 hour schedule with Nathaniel on a trip to Delaware.
With all relationships comes that moment of doubt. Abby doubts Nathaniel's fidelity and it affects her deeply. I think that this was quite realistic, especially since the children were taking up so much of Abby's time. It didn't help that another woman was making a play for Nathaniel.
Because of her lifestyle, Abby is presented with an intriguing job offer. Abby's Submissive Wife blog received a lot of attention and she was offered a job. Abby takes on the job and I feel that this allowed her character to shine.
Nathaniel seems to have mellowed out. Either I am getting used to him, or he has definitely relaxed around Abby. He still has a little sadist within him, but you can see how much he loves Abby.
The sex scenes are spicy hot and well written. Enough said. Read the book.
The Enticement contains scenes of BDSM and is intended for an adult audience.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Berkeley/NAL for a review copy of this book.
I liked how Abby and Nathaniel's relationship was in a state of negotiation. With Abby's new responsibilities as a mother and Nathaniel's busy work schedule, the couple struggle with finding some balance in their sex lives. It really surprised me that they did not have a nanny to pawn the children off to, however they did have a doting relative that jumped at the chance to babysit the little ones.
Abby and Nathaniel's play time just wasn't working for them. And therein begins the negotiations. Abby decides that she will try a 7 day/24 hour schedule with Nathaniel on a trip to Delaware.
With all relationships comes that moment of doubt. Abby doubts Nathaniel's fidelity and it affects her deeply. I think that this was quite realistic, especially since the children were taking up so much of Abby's time. It didn't help that another woman was making a play for Nathaniel.
Because of her lifestyle, Abby is presented with an intriguing job offer. Abby's Submissive Wife blog received a lot of attention and she was offered a job. Abby takes on the job and I feel that this allowed her character to shine.
Nathaniel seems to have mellowed out. Either I am getting used to him, or he has definitely relaxed around Abby. He still has a little sadist within him, but you can see how much he loves Abby.
The sex scenes are spicy hot and well written. Enough said. Read the book.
The Enticement contains scenes of BDSM and is intended for an adult audience.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Berkeley/NAL for a review copy of this book.
Shelved as 'the-magic-8-ball-says-no'
April 17, 2015This series is a trilogy. TRILOGY. From dictionary.com:
noun, plural trilogies.
1.
a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc., that, although individually complete, are closely related in theme, sequence, or the like.
2.
(in ancient Greek drama) a series of three complete and usually related tragedies performed at the festival of Dionysus and forming a tetralogy with the satyr play.
3.
a group of three related things.
Not 4 things, which it already is with the novella. For sure not 5 things which is what it will be with this, the 4th full-length novel in the series which will make it a quartet.
Ri. Di. Cu. Lous.
Since I can't trust that the series is finished, it's getting deleted off of my Kindle.
Edit April 2015: Shocker, it's now simply the Submissive series.
noun, plural trilogies.
1.
a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc., that, although individually complete, are closely related in theme, sequence, or the like.
2.
(in ancient Greek drama) a series of three complete and usually related tragedies performed at the festival of Dionysus and forming a tetralogy with the satyr play.
3.
a group of three related things.
Not 4 things, which it already is with the novella. For sure not 5 things which is what it will be with this, the 4th full-length novel in the series which will make it a quartet.
Ri. Di. Cu. Lous.
Since I can't trust that the series is finished, it's getting deleted off of my Kindle.
Edit April 2015: Shocker, it's now simply the Submissive series.
November 16, 2020
I wanted to bitch-slap Abby's irritating ass, and not in a loving dom manner. Still great though. This series was pretty convincing from the start, but touch of real life in this sequel makes things even more believable.
June 4, 2015
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Well, this book has left me feeling completely confused! I began the story excited and happy to be reunited with Abby and Nathaniel but as I reached the final page, I was left feeling exactly the opposite. I am not saying that I didn't enjoy the story because I did. It was another brilliant instalment to the series and I hardly put my kindle down once I began reading, however I just didn't enjoy how the story ended and how things were left between Abby and Nathaniel.
The forth visit to Abby and Nathaniel's world began so beautifully. Abby and Nathan had been together for seven years and they were happily married with two young children. Life was good. I have always been fascinated with the couple's BDSM world and I couldn't wait to find out how the they were incorporating the lifestyle into their lives now that they had young children and all of the challenges that brought. I loved how Abby and Nathaniel were able to do this. For the majority of the story everything was going perfectly for the couple. I loved discovering the ways in which they made their relationship work and how in love they remained. Abby and Nathaniel were still hugely attracted to one another and their spark remained fully lit.
I have to say that I found this book to be the sexiest of the series so far. Now that Abby and Nathaniel had been together for many years, they were so comfortable with one another and as such were able to explore every sexual fantasy that they had together. Nothing was taboo for this couple. As Abby and Nathaniel acted out their kinky desires together, my kindle was on fire. It made for some red hot reading. Get those oven gloves ready because you will need them to hold your kindle. It is that hot!!
Once I had reached the half way point of the story, I began to think how well everything was going for Abby and Nathaniel. I was enjoying everything that I read and I was delighted to see that the couple's relationship was working. They were truly living a blissful life. Just as I was having these thoughts something happened that I was not expecting and caused my stomach to drop and my palms to sweat. Suddenly, things were not so perfect and this made me sad. This was when my feelings for the couple began to change. I felt angry and frustrated with how the couple handled their situation. I thought that Abby was beginning to be a bit of a doormat for Nathaniel to walk all over. She was allowing Nathaniel so much control over her life and it made me angry that she was allowing this to happen. I was once again questioning the BDSM lifestyle and although I continue to be intrigued by all things BDSM, I know that I could not be a submissive. My reaction to what happened in this book, made me realise this. I would have dealt with everything in a entirely different way.
Going back to the story, although I enjoyed it, I can't help but feel that Abby and Nathaniel's world was not as perfect as it was in the beginning and I wondered if there was still something going on. Maybe I am a little too suspicious but there was something about Nathaniel that I could no longer trust. My feelings for him have changed considerably during this story and I am a little apprehensive as to what lies ahead for the couple in "The Collar" . As this story was written completely from Abby's POV it was impossible for me to know exactly what Nathaniel's true thoughts and feelings were. I so wish that the author had added a few chapters from Nathaniel's perspective. Maybe this would have eased my concerns about him.
"The Enticement" gets ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5 from me!
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I was bound not only by rope, but with bonds of love and trust and a promise that would last forever.
Well, this book has left me feeling completely confused! I began the story excited and happy to be reunited with Abby and Nathaniel but as I reached the final page, I was left feeling exactly the opposite. I am not saying that I didn't enjoy the story because I did. It was another brilliant instalment to the series and I hardly put my kindle down once I began reading, however I just didn't enjoy how the story ended and how things were left between Abby and Nathaniel.
The forth visit to Abby and Nathaniel's world began so beautifully. Abby and Nathan had been together for seven years and they were happily married with two young children. Life was good. I have always been fascinated with the couple's BDSM world and I couldn't wait to find out how the they were incorporating the lifestyle into their lives now that they had young children and all of the challenges that brought. I loved how Abby and Nathaniel were able to do this. For the majority of the story everything was going perfectly for the couple. I loved discovering the ways in which they made their relationship work and how in love they remained. Abby and Nathaniel were still hugely attracted to one another and their spark remained fully lit.
When he looked at me the way he currently was, with love and desire and passion so evident in his expression, I'd walk across oceans for him.
I have to say that I found this book to be the sexiest of the series so far. Now that Abby and Nathaniel had been together for many years, they were so comfortable with one another and as such were able to explore every sexual fantasy that they had together. Nothing was taboo for this couple. As Abby and Nathaniel acted out their kinky desires together, my kindle was on fire. It made for some red hot reading. Get those oven gloves ready because you will need them to hold your kindle. It is that hot!!
One look at you and all anyone is going to think is dirty fucking sex. Depending on how this evening goes, maybe I'll show you just how dirty I can be.
Once I had reached the half way point of the story, I began to think how well everything was going for Abby and Nathaniel. I was enjoying everything that I read and I was delighted to see that the couple's relationship was working. They were truly living a blissful life. Just as I was having these thoughts something happened that I was not expecting and caused my stomach to drop and my palms to sweat. Suddenly, things were not so perfect and this made me sad. This was when my feelings for the couple began to change. I felt angry and frustrated with how the couple handled their situation. I thought that Abby was beginning to be a bit of a doormat for Nathaniel to walk all over. She was allowing Nathaniel so much control over her life and it made me angry that she was allowing this to happen. I was once again questioning the BDSM lifestyle and although I continue to be intrigued by all things BDSM, I know that I could not be a submissive. My reaction to what happened in this book, made me realise this. I would have dealt with everything in a entirely different way.
"Damn you, Abby. Damn you for what you do to me. You are everything to me and
part of me dies when I think you don't trust me. I'd never do anything to hurt you."
Going back to the story, although I enjoyed it, I can't help but feel that Abby and Nathaniel's world was not as perfect as it was in the beginning and I wondered if there was still something going on. Maybe I am a little too suspicious but there was something about Nathaniel that I could no longer trust. My feelings for him have changed considerably during this story and I am a little apprehensive as to what lies ahead for the couple in "The Collar" . As this story was written completely from Abby's POV it was impossible for me to know exactly what Nathaniel's true thoughts and feelings were. I so wish that the author had added a few chapters from Nathaniel's perspective. Maybe this would have eased my concerns about him.
"You think I don't know what you want? What you need? You're due for a sound thrashing and a long hard fuck."
"The Enticement" gets ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5 from me!
October 4, 2016
samo cu reci hot hot hot i da od ove knjige imam sasvim drugaciji pogled na djumbir :)
April 8, 2015
I don't know what rock I was living under as an erotic BDSM junkie, but I managed to have my first introduction to Tara Sue Me's Submissive series just a few months ago. The initial trilogy is actually one of the originals in the billionaire Dom subgenre, but I worried a bit that the flood of books in this vein might have hampered my enjoyment of it. I was suprisingly very wrong. Abigail is my type of submissive and Nathaniel is absolutely my type of Dom. I found these three books very refreshing in their psychological exploration of a loving D/s relationship, but I thought it ended there. I was excited to hear that the trilogy was being extended and we'd get to explore Abby and Nathaniel's relationship as it grows and changes over time. Although it could theoretically stand in its own, I wouldn't read The Enticement as a standalone, as the joy of this one is in seeing how these characters have grown and changed over time.
The Enticement takes place a few years down the road from The Training, when Nathaniel and Abby have settled into their marriage with two children. While D/s is still a scheduled part of their marriage, it's become a back focus. Abby has been blogging online anonymously about her life as a submissive wife, catching some media attention, leading to a job offer. Abby and Nathaniel are still deeply in love, but both have started to feel the strain, and a renewed focus on their roles as Dominant and submissive seems like just what they need. Both are sure that a 24/7 relationship is not what they're looking for, but Abby wants to try a week straight when the go away for a conference week together. There are so many fantasies that Abby hasn't fulfilled and Nathaniel wants to give her what she's always craved. But like any change in a relationship, doubts and questions creep in, leading Abby to struggle with her submission.
It goes without saying that the sex between Abby and Nathaniel is flaming hot. I always find their scenes unique and Tara Sue Me throws in some fantasy and role play scenarios that had me panting. They don't shy away from punishment and pain, despite being in a loving relationship. For those that apprehensive, there aren't any needles or knives, but just enough edge to keep seasoned BDSM readers on their toes. Abby and Nathaniel are my type of fantasy D/s couple, which goes a long way for me. Nathaniel is firm and doesn't give in. He demands that Abby work through her feelings and her doubts at each step. He anticipates what she needs before she realizes it herself. Sigh :).
I think what I love most about these characters though, and in this installment especially, is the realness to it all. Abby's self doubt, her discomfort with letting go, and her jealousy of Nathaniel's female business associates is only natural in a marriage, and even more pronounced in a D/s one. Abby is a strong woman who won't be cowed when she feels betrayed and I loved seeing her stand up to Nathaniel, reminding the readers that submission is a gift that can easily be taken away. There are lots of good messages and psychological exploration of roles, which is something I love about good D/s erotic romance. I highly recommend this one to lovers of the series and if you haven't started, then I would jump right in.
*ARC provided by publisher
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November 21, 2016
The Enticement is book 5 in the
Submissive
series book by
Tara Sue Me
. Being an staunch equalist (Everyone is equal across, gender, race, wealth, genealogy, color, or religious conviction or lack of.) I was coerced into reading a book by a Goodreads friend about male gender supremacy and master/slave lifestyles because of the
Steamy
parts and not to pay any attention to the
torture/pain
elements.
To each their own, fits my observation of BSDM stories, but having had to deal with physical trauma to those who engage in sexual brutality in my medical practice has weighed on me.
In this story, I get the relationship, and apparent love and concern for their partner and kids of Abby and Nathaniel. Their struggle is exacerbated by self-doubt and jealousy.
I truly enjoy partners and sometimes friends are exploring ways to enhance their erotic adventures to the highest level with unique trial and error roles and techniques. The roles of Who’s on Top should alternate between genders equally.
I like erotica to be an equal bilateral satisfaction scenario. The steam factor in this book was great, but the anguish/pain/punishment angle reduced, for me, the enjoyment of the story.
To each their own, fits my observation of BSDM stories, but having had to deal with physical trauma to those who engage in sexual brutality in my medical practice has weighed on me.
In this story, I get the relationship, and apparent love and concern for their partner and kids of Abby and Nathaniel. Their struggle is exacerbated by self-doubt and jealousy.
I truly enjoy partners and sometimes friends are exploring ways to enhance their erotic adventures to the highest level with unique trial and error roles and techniques. The roles of Who’s on Top should alternate between genders equally.
I like erotica to be an equal bilateral satisfaction scenario. The steam factor in this book was great, but the anguish/pain/punishment angle reduced, for me, the enjoyment of the story.
August 15, 2019
This book really did leave me feeling uneasy. I dont know why, but Nathaniel just felt like a total ass to me in this book. Which sucks because I always thought of him and Abby as a strong couple. I still think Charlene is going to cause problems though. I really have a bad feeling about her. I guess we will find out.
March 16, 2015
Quickie: I enjoyed it. It's hot and intriguing seeing a married couple struggling with their BDSM relationship. Not loving the cover. And book four of a trilogy? Um... But a solid read with some hot sex scenes.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
March 4, 2016
DNF- I really couldn't get into this book. It was hard for me to connect with Abby. & Nathanial.
April 12, 2015
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When I heard we were getting more to Abby and Nathaniel’s story I was so excited. But then I got worried. If we are getting another book, that means that we are getting some more trouble and I was nervous for them. I didn’t want to see them in pain. But in the end I am so happy we got this book, because it was a great addition to the series.
I love Abby and Nathaniel together. Their dynamic and their chemistry is off the charts. They work well together and have built this great life. I really liked seeing into their happily ever after. But just like anything in life, the happily ever after isn’t easy and it doesn’t happen without work. Abby and Nathaniel have to work at their relationship and balance their marriage with their D/s relationship. I liked seeing the dynamics and how those dynamics were stretched to the breaking point.
In The Enticement, we see Abby pushed outside her comfort zone and the same held true for me. While Nathaniel is pushing Abby, he is also pushing the reader. I loved that I could feel these things alongside Abby. I’m not going to lie and say I was completely on board with everything Nathaniel did, because I wasn’t (and I want to clarify he never hurt her or did anything Abby was not okay with). He pushed her limits and sometimes as a reader I wanted to push back. The difference is while Abby might initially balk or want to push back, in the end she didn’t because she didn’t want to. Nathaniel knows Abby and he knows just how far to go and knows what will work for them. Also, they communicate so well and I love that. They have their arguments but in the end they always come back to each other and discuss what they are feeling and what they want. I know for a fact I would never be able to deal with Nathaniel but that is the beauty of getting lost in a book, I don’t have to but Abby does and for Abby it works.
I also LOVED seeing Daniel and Julie again (from Seduced By Fire). Those two are my favorite and I didn’t realize how much I missed them. It was also great seeing Jeff again and I cannot wait for The Collar now! I’m excited for his and Dena’s story and I’m hoping to get some more Daniel and Julie time.
All in all, The Enticement is a great read and the steam is off the charts. It’s the perfect blend of romance, heart, steam, and it is a fantastic time.
When I heard we were getting more to Abby and Nathaniel’s story I was so excited. But then I got worried. If we are getting another book, that means that we are getting some more trouble and I was nervous for them. I didn’t want to see them in pain. But in the end I am so happy we got this book, because it was a great addition to the series.
I love Abby and Nathaniel together. Their dynamic and their chemistry is off the charts. They work well together and have built this great life. I really liked seeing into their happily ever after. But just like anything in life, the happily ever after isn’t easy and it doesn’t happen without work. Abby and Nathaniel have to work at their relationship and balance their marriage with their D/s relationship. I liked seeing the dynamics and how those dynamics were stretched to the breaking point.
In The Enticement, we see Abby pushed outside her comfort zone and the same held true for me. While Nathaniel is pushing Abby, he is also pushing the reader. I loved that I could feel these things alongside Abby. I’m not going to lie and say I was completely on board with everything Nathaniel did, because I wasn’t (and I want to clarify he never hurt her or did anything Abby was not okay with). He pushed her limits and sometimes as a reader I wanted to push back. The difference is while Abby might initially balk or want to push back, in the end she didn’t because she didn’t want to. Nathaniel knows Abby and he knows just how far to go and knows what will work for them. Also, they communicate so well and I love that. They have their arguments but in the end they always come back to each other and discuss what they are feeling and what they want. I know for a fact I would never be able to deal with Nathaniel but that is the beauty of getting lost in a book, I don’t have to but Abby does and for Abby it works.
I also LOVED seeing Daniel and Julie again (from Seduced By Fire). Those two are my favorite and I didn’t realize how much I missed them. It was also great seeing Jeff again and I cannot wait for The Collar now! I’m excited for his and Dena’s story and I’m hoping to get some more Daniel and Julie time.
All in all, The Enticement is a great read and the steam is off the charts. It’s the perfect blend of romance, heart, steam, and it is a fantastic time.
April 15, 2015
Oh Nathaniel! You have my heart again!
It's no secret that I love this series very much. Why? Well, Tara Sue Me has the ability to not only capture you from page one with emotions and anxious nervousness as what will happen next.
She also captures the BDSM lifestyle very good and how hard it is to deal with it in every day life situations. Let's be honest, work and kids can make you go nuts. Add in the need to be dominated or dominate and things get complicated.
Thankfully, Tara Sue Me doesn't reduce her characters on a HEA, but continues to let them grow and finds a way to describe their needs very realistic. Her writing is superb and addictive.
There might be a situation you don't feel comfortable with and think the edge is exceeded. But please keep reading! We are talking Nathaniel and Abby here!
Those two are happily married with kids. Or so it seems. They settled in their every-day-routine and scratch their itches when theirs time and when they aren't too tired. A situation both find more and more unsatisfying and their needs get more and more urgent. So as the time presents a perfect opportunity for them, it's now or never.
As always, open communication and trust are the key to their relationship. But both are shaken when the mind has time to wonder.
Next to the deep understanding for the lifestyle, their sensual kinky encounter are hotter than hot! Add in Jeff and some others? OH HELL, there went my panties!
I'm so glad that Tara Sue Me decided to continue this series!
It's no secret that I love this series very much. Why? Well, Tara Sue Me has the ability to not only capture you from page one with emotions and anxious nervousness as what will happen next.
She also captures the BDSM lifestyle very good and how hard it is to deal with it in every day life situations. Let's be honest, work and kids can make you go nuts. Add in the need to be dominated or dominate and things get complicated.
Thankfully, Tara Sue Me doesn't reduce her characters on a HEA, but continues to let them grow and finds a way to describe their needs very realistic. Her writing is superb and addictive.
There might be a situation you don't feel comfortable with and think the edge is exceeded. But please keep reading! We are talking Nathaniel and Abby here!
Those two are happily married with kids. Or so it seems. They settled in their every-day-routine and scratch their itches when theirs time and when they aren't too tired. A situation both find more and more unsatisfying and their needs get more and more urgent. So as the time presents a perfect opportunity for them, it's now or never.
As always, open communication and trust are the key to their relationship. But both are shaken when the mind has time to wonder.
Next to the deep understanding for the lifestyle, their sensual kinky encounter are hotter than hot! Add in Jeff and some others? OH HELL, there went my panties!
I'm so glad that Tara Sue Me decided to continue this series!
May 28, 2015
sometimes a series just isn't a good fit for every reader. I tried to enjoy this book, I really did. I think a lot of people would enjoy it. personally, my favorite part was when it was finally over. I don't care much for this couple, yet because I liked the first book, I continued to read this series in hopes I would enjoy it more. I didn't.
I did like the fact that it told the story of what their life is like now that they have been married several years and have two kids. overall, I just had a hard time with this book holding my interest. I had to force myself to finish it.
I did like the fact that it told the story of what their life is like now that they have been married several years and have two kids. overall, I just had a hard time with this book holding my interest. I had to force myself to finish it.
September 30, 2022
Not quite 4 stars but gotta round it up. :)
Overall I enjoyed this. Abby and Nathaniel are a favorite BDSM erotica couple. But I felt less of a romantic feel once again. It is still falling short of the beauty that was the first book. I have never been a fan of blatant voyeurism and there was a lot of that here so it wasn't my thing to read much. The inner turmoil from Abby felt very real and was easy to empathize with. I hated seeing the struggles between this great couple. Still a very enjoyable read of their continued relationship.
Overall I enjoyed this. Abby and Nathaniel are a favorite BDSM erotica couple. But I felt less of a romantic feel once again. It is still falling short of the beauty that was the first book. I have never been a fan of blatant voyeurism and there was a lot of that here so it wasn't my thing to read much. The inner turmoil from Abby felt very real and was easy to empathize with. I hated seeing the struggles between this great couple. Still a very enjoyable read of their continued relationship.
January 5, 2020
I enjoyed this book. Definitely not a favorite. I like Abby and I like how devoted she is to Nathaniel. I love how she starts her blog and begins writing and later gets a job writing. I like her boss, but I didn't like it when she took here to the club and then left her. I hated how Abby got into a little trouble. I love how Nathaniel cares about Abby so much and how he knows exactly what she needs and pushes her. I hated the tension between them and I was so glad they were able to work it out. Overall this book was okay. 3.5 stars.
August 28, 2021
18+ y’all this was such and intense book in the submissive series. I feel there was so much going on and a lot happening which i liked a lot.😩🤤 The book definitely aroused me and excited me.💦 im so in love with the bdsm relationship they have and i kind of want one ngl.😩 lawd i need someone to take me and go down on me😭🏃🏼♀️( you didn’t see me here)💦
July 4, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: 4.5 STARS
Do you often wonder about what happens to the characters of a book (or series) that you love after the characters get their happily ever after? I always do. I love books that have epilogues that gives readers a glimpse of the characters’ future. Not many books goes the extent into the future. This is what The Enticement has. Abigail and Nathaniel has been married for 6 years. They have two beautiful kids and have a perfect marriage. Sadly the routine of life interferes with their D/s relationship and they can't play as often as they did at the beginning of their relationship. How will they sort this up? How will they find a balance between family, kids, work and their BDSM lifestyle?
I loved this book so much. I was so excited last year when I found out Tara had decided to write more about Abigail and Nathaniel’s story. I loved the first 3 books and the novella about their honeymoon and I couldn't wait to read this new book of the series. I was so excited when I got the email from Amazon telling me the book was available on my kindle. It didn't matter that it was midnight and that I was exhausted from working and studying (on a monday, of all days), I had to start reading it right away.
This book was worth the wait. It was amazing. I loved reading how their relationship has changed after all those years. There were moments in this book that I was so afraid for their relationship because things weren’t perfect. Life outside of their marriage were affecting their relationship as husband and wife and making an impact on their relationship as Dominant and submissive. I loved reading how they handle their problems. I loved how much Nathaniel knew Abigail so very well and knew how to push her limits and get her back to the right state of mind.
The sex scenes were scorchingly hot. Nathaniel is a sexy dominant. He knows what he’s doing especially if it’s about fulfilling Abigail’s fantasies. I love their exhibitionist side. That was my favorite thing in this book.
Love The Enticement. 100% Recommended. Bring me The Collar now.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: 5 STARS
I simply love Angelica Lee’s narration. Her voice is perfect for Abigail, especially when she’s wearing Nathaniel’s collar. When she’s reading as Abby the wife, she’s has one attitude, and when she’s reading as Abigail the submissive, it’s another so different. Her narrations of the scenes when they are playing are just perfect. I have to mention that her voice for Nathaniel was deep and sexy, also stern and commanding, transmitting very well his personality.
April 3, 2015
I love everything about this series and I’m so glad it’s continued on past the original three book story arc! Abby and Nathaniel have an amazing relationship built on trust, values and some out of this world sex. For serious, these books are so incredibly hot that I wanted to jump my husband after reading them. For me to say that…yup, you know it’s 100% true.
The Enticement takes place a few years into the future from the last book. Abby and Nathaniel have two kids and the picture perfect life. Yet Abby feels stressed to the max while juggling motherhood, marriage, the bdsm aspects of their relationship, her successful blog and a new found job offer with a major tv network. On top of everything else Nathaniel springs on her the idea of wearing his collar for an entire week away from home instead of their normal weekend foray.
I really enjoyed the added responsibility Abby was handling in relation to her budding writing career. So often I feel like the heroines career is thrown to the wayside after the story is over. Yet the opposite has happened here. As their relationship has grown so has Abby as an individual. The journal she had started in the beginning of her relationship with Nathaniel has grown into an online blog and has caught the eye of a prominent tv station looking to diversify their viewership. Nathaniel is nothing but supportive of her ambitions and really, ugg, I just loved him for it.
Nathaniel always seems to know exactly what Abby needs even when she doesn’t acknowledge or realize it. When she’s floundering in their lifestyle and unsure, he’s always right there to reaffirm his love and their connection. The D/s relationship these two have seem much more real to me than in other books of the same topic. I feel like these two characters could actually be people in the real world. The problems they face are so much more down to earth and relatable. I can’t even get into the sex other to say, damn, now that’s how it’s done!
Excited isn’t a big enough word for what I feel about getting another full length book featuring a new couple who were introduced in this book. SO. EXCITED. In fact I hope we get a dozen more books!
I give The Enticement by Tara Sue Me 4.50 stars!
The Enticement takes place a few years into the future from the last book. Abby and Nathaniel have two kids and the picture perfect life. Yet Abby feels stressed to the max while juggling motherhood, marriage, the bdsm aspects of their relationship, her successful blog and a new found job offer with a major tv network. On top of everything else Nathaniel springs on her the idea of wearing his collar for an entire week away from home instead of their normal weekend foray.
I really enjoyed the added responsibility Abby was handling in relation to her budding writing career. So often I feel like the heroines career is thrown to the wayside after the story is over. Yet the opposite has happened here. As their relationship has grown so has Abby as an individual. The journal she had started in the beginning of her relationship with Nathaniel has grown into an online blog and has caught the eye of a prominent tv station looking to diversify their viewership. Nathaniel is nothing but supportive of her ambitions and really, ugg, I just loved him for it.
Nathaniel always seems to know exactly what Abby needs even when she doesn’t acknowledge or realize it. When she’s floundering in their lifestyle and unsure, he’s always right there to reaffirm his love and their connection. The D/s relationship these two have seem much more real to me than in other books of the same topic. I feel like these two characters could actually be people in the real world. The problems they face are so much more down to earth and relatable. I can’t even get into the sex other to say, damn, now that’s how it’s done!
Excited isn’t a big enough word for what I feel about getting another full length book featuring a new couple who were introduced in this book. SO. EXCITED. In fact I hope we get a dozen more books!
I give The Enticement by Tara Sue Me 4.50 stars!
November 8, 2017
This novel takes us back into the lives of Nathaniel and Abby. Six years later, and with kids, they are desperately trying to figure how to balance parenthood with their bedroom behaviors. This novel includes lots of moments with the immediate family, friends and other relatives. Yet, there are a couple of moments that take Nathaniel and Abby into new situations within the BDSM world.
The writing in the first 180 pages of the book felt forced and flat. The 2D or bland characters of Nathaniel and Abby, most recently experienced in the Chalet, return. Sue Me feels as though she doing tons of world building since we've skipped six years in their life. We have lots of moments with the kids, family gatherings and a couple of glimpses of Felicia/Jackson's with their new passel of kids. During these passages, everything feels forced, flat, and over explained. It was in serious need of some edits. Even their intimate scenes are lacking. The scenes were thrown in I guess to fit the genre, but they lacked the love and care we witnessed in the first three books. Their scenes seem unsophisticated and forced. Nathaniel's prose is immature, crude and uses the f-word much too often for a man his age. Abby bounces between overly giving by requirement and angry.At that point, I was ready to give this book 2 stars.
The last 100 pages of the book saved it (for me).
Nathaniel and Abby start to behave like the characters that I fell in love with during the first book. They start to communicate and Sue Me's writing becomes engaging and succinct. Nathaniel finds his sophistication and insight. We get a little world building for the next book and we see other characters from other books in the series.
I would give the last 100 pages of the book 4 stars. After taking an average of both, I gave the novel 3 stars. I will be picking up the next story in the Nathaniel & Abby stories.
Trigger warning: There are a few scenes that could be disturbing for rape/abuse victims.
The writing in the first 180 pages of the book felt forced and flat. The 2D or bland characters of Nathaniel and Abby, most recently experienced in the Chalet, return. Sue Me feels as though she doing tons of world building since we've skipped six years in their life. We have lots of moments with the kids, family gatherings and a couple of glimpses of Felicia/Jackson's with their new passel of kids. During these passages, everything feels forced, flat, and over explained. It was in serious need of some edits. Even their intimate scenes are lacking. The scenes were thrown in I guess to fit the genre, but they lacked the love and care we witnessed in the first three books. Their scenes seem unsophisticated and forced. Nathaniel's prose is immature, crude and uses the f-word much too often for a man his age. Abby bounces between overly giving by requirement and angry.At that point, I was ready to give this book 2 stars.
The last 100 pages of the book saved it (for me).
Nathaniel and Abby start to behave like the characters that I fell in love with during the first book. They start to communicate and Sue Me's writing becomes engaging and succinct. Nathaniel finds his sophistication and insight. We get a little world building for the next book and we see other characters from other books in the series.
I would give the last 100 pages of the book 4 stars. After taking an average of both, I gave the novel 3 stars. I will be picking up the next story in the Nathaniel & Abby stories.
Trigger warning: There are a few scenes that could be disturbing for rape/abuse victims.
May 7, 2015
I want to be Abby/Abigail minus the children.
For me personally, them having kids and the great number of mentioning them (+/-170 times), is a huge turn off. Anything that's being mentioned that has anything to do with children, shouldn't be in this book. I simply don't like it and it varies from Abby mentioning her pregnancy to their children's names and preschool to simply the word 'kids'.
'He pressed against me, his cock teasing my entrance. The clock in the hallway chimed. Nap time was almost over. "The kids will be up soon," I warned. "They'll be fine. I'm so hard (......)"'.
Honestly.... why? If I'd want to read about interrupting children, I'd read a book with the regular romance story line.
I would have totally loved this book..... if they didn't have children. It could have been a 5* read for me.
For me personally, them having kids and the great number of mentioning them (+/-170 times), is a huge turn off. Anything that's being mentioned that has anything to do with children, shouldn't be in this book. I simply don't like it and it varies from Abby mentioning her pregnancy to their children's names and preschool to simply the word 'kids'.
'He pressed against me, his cock teasing my entrance. The clock in the hallway chimed. Nap time was almost over. "The kids will be up soon," I warned. "They'll be fine. I'm so hard (......)"'.
Honestly.... why? If I'd want to read about interrupting children, I'd read a book with the regular romance story line.
I would have totally loved this book..... if they didn't have children. It could have been a 5* read for me.
May 11, 2015
I love Nathanial and Abby, but I did not like that this book was completely from Abby's point of view. There is a certain dynamic to Nathanial that requires his though process, and this story lacked without it. Especially during the conflict towards the end, without Nathanial's input, the issue didn't seem resolved, just blown over.
I did enjoy how real the story felt, at the same time I know this isn't the last story to be told about Nathanial and Abby, and I worry if the next one will be overkill. After all there is such a thing as to much of a good thing.
I did enjoy how real the story felt, at the same time I know this isn't the last story to be told about Nathanial and Abby, and I worry if the next one will be overkill. After all there is such a thing as to much of a good thing.
April 14, 2015
Abby and Nathaniel have to be my all time favourite BDSM couple. I love seeing how much Abby has grown both as a woman and a submissive and how attuned Nathaniel is to her, even if his reasoning comes off as arsehole-y a bunch of times.
The only reason I'm not giving this brilliant book five stars is because I felt the resolution was a tad rushed. We had a lot of building up on Nathaniel's behaviour and a rather too-quick answer.
Tara Sue me never disappoints, you won't turpentine this book ;)- though I personally haven't forgiven her april's fool day joke completely!
The only reason I'm not giving this brilliant book five stars is because I felt the resolution was a tad rushed. We had a lot of building up on Nathaniel's behaviour and a rather too-quick answer.
Tara Sue me never disappoints, you won't turpentine this book ;)- though I personally haven't forgiven her april's fool day joke completely!
May 27, 2015
I truly love Nathaniel & Abby's story & this book is no exception. While I found myself very pissed at Nathaniel's actions a couple times during this tale, upon understanding his POV, I was able to fall back in love with him. He is a stern dom, but I believe he loves Abby with his entire soul & who could ask for anything more. I can't wait for the next installment!
November 20, 2015
Good book but I have to be honest...parts of it bugged me. The scene in bed after their big fight in Delaware made me mad and uncomfortable. I was pissed that Abby allowed what happened to happen because of course her body can never resist him no matter how mad she is at him, and the fact that he behaved the way he did while angry disgusted me.
April 3, 2019
Originally Reviewed on Bewitching Bibliophile
With this title, we go back to the couple that started this series, Abby & Nathaniel. They are now several years into their relationship, they are married and have children as well as still being active in the BDSM lifestyle. This becomes an exploration of what does a committed D/s couple do as they begin to experience stagnation and growing pains from the new changes their lives demand?? Well, it becomes very erotic and a deeper exploration of what commitment to the lifestyle looks like for each couple involved.
Having lived the lifestyle for a while the couple is beginning to find themselves looking at their limits and their relationship to see if they need to make changes. I absolutely loved this one, my loves. It was a great story. Going back and seeing Abby and Nathienal as they navigate being parents while finding time and ways in which to serve each other without appearing anything but "normal" to their kids and the world was great.
Abby had developed her journaling (much like a submissive that I used to read in real life) into a blog that she shared and as the years have grown so has the blog. Going from just a way to work through the tasks Nathienal has given her much like a journal, it has developed into a popular site. And with that came a new opportunity that she wanted to explore. Nathienal being the great Dom that he was, is excited and encouraging. But as the demands on Abby's time start to come in so does Nathienal's new and increased need to dominate her.
Abby is loving her life, the children, her new career opportunity and of course the fact that they are starting to play even more than before. As they grow in their relationship and the demands on her time grows, she's noticing changes in her Master she's not quite prepared for. Nathienal is asking for more, demanding changes from their routine and she's not sure how she feels about it. As this is happening new 'rivals' are putting themselves into play and while Abby doesn't doubt she's strong enough to maintain the course she's trying to decide does she want the new path Sir is taking them on.
It was so good to revisit their romance. As an established couple, their needs as Dom/ sub were very different from a few of the other stories in the series, of new couples coming together. They have played together for years, they're in a committed relationship and they are starting to get a little routine. With the new changes in their outside lives, it's pushing them to explore more within their D/s relationship and that like all changes makes some uncomfortable.
I loved reading the different scenarios that Nathienal would come up with. I liked seeing how he pushed Abby's stated limits and even explored around in what they have done several times. I loved that he also acknowledged her need to explore more while never crushing her desire to be more than his wife and partner. He was very supportive and even at times believed in her way more than she did herself. (like any good partner should).
Their scenes were off the chain erotic and so steamy. I absolutely loved how even in their most 'mundane' moments he could find ways to remind her who she was to him. Both of them grew as the story developed and Nathienal found himself needing to get into spaces within himself that allowed him not just to push his sub but also himself and what he needed to be a better Dominant for her.
I loved the friendships we got to see, not just the 'mundane' ones which they have maintained for years but also their D/s friends. I loved that they attended groups that allowed them to mentor and be mentored. It gave Abby a place and a group of women and men she could call to discuss being a submissive with.
Of course, we can't have a story about the exploration of their relationship without some strife and incidents. A few which allowed us the opportunity to see the differences in how some people play and allowed us to see Abby in many different scenarios and how she reacts when she knows she's supposed to serve Nathaniel even when he isn't there. We are also introduced to a character from the Partners in Play series (the new spin-off to this series) which interconnects the stories and of course, saves Abby's butt.
I enjoyed the story so much and for such a small book it packed quite a sexy steamy punch while exploring what a years-long committed Dominant and Submissive relationship can look like. It explored what happens when the mundane and the sexual have to exist within the same relationship and asks the question of how to manage both. I've said it before as well, but I'll state it again, their scenes?? Either in their bedroom or the playroom were so erotic, they were a couple in tune with each other and with their needs and sexiness and intimacy were extremely good.
I highly recommend my loves and while you can just dive in from here, I recommend following their story from the beginning.
★★★★1/2
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Submissive Trilogy by Tara Sue Me
Shayla Black's Wicked Lovers Series
Lora Leigh's Bound Hearts Series (truly my first BDSM reads ever and so good!!)
Lynda Aicher's Wicked Play series
Sherri Hayes Finding Anna Series
Happy Reading my loves,
With this title, we go back to the couple that started this series, Abby & Nathaniel. They are now several years into their relationship, they are married and have children as well as still being active in the BDSM lifestyle. This becomes an exploration of what does a committed D/s couple do as they begin to experience stagnation and growing pains from the new changes their lives demand?? Well, it becomes very erotic and a deeper exploration of what commitment to the lifestyle looks like for each couple involved.
Having lived the lifestyle for a while the couple is beginning to find themselves looking at their limits and their relationship to see if they need to make changes. I absolutely loved this one, my loves. It was a great story. Going back and seeing Abby and Nathienal as they navigate being parents while finding time and ways in which to serve each other without appearing anything but "normal" to their kids and the world was great.
Abby had developed her journaling (much like a submissive that I used to read in real life) into a blog that she shared and as the years have grown so has the blog. Going from just a way to work through the tasks Nathienal has given her much like a journal, it has developed into a popular site. And with that came a new opportunity that she wanted to explore. Nathienal being the great Dom that he was, is excited and encouraging. But as the demands on Abby's time start to come in so does Nathienal's new and increased need to dominate her.
Abby is loving her life, the children, her new career opportunity and of course the fact that they are starting to play even more than before. As they grow in their relationship and the demands on her time grows, she's noticing changes in her Master she's not quite prepared for. Nathienal is asking for more, demanding changes from their routine and she's not sure how she feels about it. As this is happening new 'rivals' are putting themselves into play and while Abby doesn't doubt she's strong enough to maintain the course she's trying to decide does she want the new path Sir is taking them on.
It was so good to revisit their romance. As an established couple, their needs as Dom/ sub were very different from a few of the other stories in the series, of new couples coming together. They have played together for years, they're in a committed relationship and they are starting to get a little routine. With the new changes in their outside lives, it's pushing them to explore more within their D/s relationship and that like all changes makes some uncomfortable.
I loved reading the different scenarios that Nathienal would come up with. I liked seeing how he pushed Abby's stated limits and even explored around in what they have done several times. I loved that he also acknowledged her need to explore more while never crushing her desire to be more than his wife and partner. He was very supportive and even at times believed in her way more than she did herself. (like any good partner should).
Their scenes were off the chain erotic and so steamy. I absolutely loved how even in their most 'mundane' moments he could find ways to remind her who she was to him. Both of them grew as the story developed and Nathienal found himself needing to get into spaces within himself that allowed him not just to push his sub but also himself and what he needed to be a better Dominant for her.
I loved the friendships we got to see, not just the 'mundane' ones which they have maintained for years but also their D/s friends. I loved that they attended groups that allowed them to mentor and be mentored. It gave Abby a place and a group of women and men she could call to discuss being a submissive with.
Of course, we can't have a story about the exploration of their relationship without some strife and incidents. A few which allowed us the opportunity to see the differences in how some people play and allowed us to see Abby in many different scenarios and how she reacts when she knows she's supposed to serve Nathaniel even when he isn't there. We are also introduced to a character from the Partners in Play series (the new spin-off to this series) which interconnects the stories and of course, saves Abby's butt.
I enjoyed the story so much and for such a small book it packed quite a sexy steamy punch while exploring what a years-long committed Dominant and Submissive relationship can look like. It explored what happens when the mundane and the sexual have to exist within the same relationship and asks the question of how to manage both. I've said it before as well, but I'll state it again, their scenes?? Either in their bedroom or the playroom were so erotic, they were a couple in tune with each other and with their needs and sexiness and intimacy were extremely good.
I highly recommend my loves and while you can just dive in from here, I recommend following their story from the beginning.
★★★★1/2
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Submissive Trilogy by Tara Sue Me
Shayla Black's Wicked Lovers Series
Lora Leigh's Bound Hearts Series (truly my first BDSM reads ever and so good!!)
Lynda Aicher's Wicked Play series
Sherri Hayes Finding Anna Series
Happy Reading my loves,
December 30, 2015
Awesome
Another great addition to this series! Love Nathaniel and Abigail -- can't wait for more books in their story! Must read series!
Another great addition to this series! Love Nathaniel and Abigail -- can't wait for more books in their story! Must read series!
October 28, 2023
I really like the realism of their relationship struggles. I like how it seems relatable with the jealousy, the chaos of balancing kids and their couple's time, the struggle of a working mom... This book did not sugar coat the consequences of having children on the parents freedom, it reiterated how I don't want children lol.
I read this as a standalone even if I knew it was part of a series. I like to read about established couples and how they keep their flame alive instead of how they met. I find it more interesting to read the after of the "HEA". There was enough background information to understand and not be lost. I am sure the experience is enhanced by reading the previous books, but for me it standalone nicely.
What I liked :
-realistic problems and relatable relationship
-the bdsm theme is well developed
-the characters are complex and their relationship is beautiful to read
-fast paced and eventful
-other couple cameos and introduction to new characters who will get their own book
What I liked less:
-lack of communication as a drive for conflict, I know communication is hard but I still do not like when issues could be avoid by explaining their feelings better
- Abby made stupid and dangerous decisions. She was often bratty and flippant during scenes. I understand it can be hard to be in the right mindset for a scene and usually she repented, so it was well resolved.
Overall, I really enjoyed this books and even the elements that were frustrating were there for a reason to create conflict within the book. It was well written.
I read this as a standalone even if I knew it was part of a series. I like to read about established couples and how they keep their flame alive instead of how they met. I find it more interesting to read the after of the "HEA". There was enough background information to understand and not be lost. I am sure the experience is enhanced by reading the previous books, but for me it standalone nicely.
What I liked :
-realistic problems and relatable relationship
-the bdsm theme is well developed
-the characters are complex and their relationship is beautiful to read
-fast paced and eventful
-other couple cameos and introduction to new characters who will get their own book
What I liked less:
-lack of communication as a drive for conflict, I know communication is hard but I still do not like when issues could be avoid by explaining their feelings better
- Abby made stupid and dangerous decisions. She was often bratty and flippant during scenes. I understand it can be hard to be in the right mindset for a scene and usually she repented, so it was well resolved.
Overall, I really enjoyed this books and even the elements that were frustrating were there for a reason to create conflict within the book. It was well written.
January 7, 2019
It has been a while since I visited Abby and Nathaniel and I felt like I picked right up where I left off. I love having characters from other stories in the book as well, so to read about Jeff and Daniel and Julie and Sasha was fun.
Abby and Nathaniel's relationship is complicated enough as Dom and Sub but even more so with two kids. Trying to find the time to be together and have a scene is difficult. I found the inner dialogues that Abby had to be enlightening and well thought out. This book gave a deeper understanding to a Dom/Sub relationship. Tara highlighted Abby's struggles as a sub to bring the couple together. Nathaniel is such a smart man.... always know what is best for Abigail.
Abigail's wishes were made to come true in such a creative way. Tara wrote those scenes with such great care that I could totally visualize each one and to be honest, got a little excited myself.
Make sure you read the first three books and the Chalet first before this one to truly appreciate Nathaniel and Abby. Tara has a talent of writing erotica stories and the characters are always interesting and well chosen. Tara is one of my favorite erotica authors.
Abby and Nathaniel's relationship is complicated enough as Dom and Sub but even more so with two kids. Trying to find the time to be together and have a scene is difficult. I found the inner dialogues that Abby had to be enlightening and well thought out. This book gave a deeper understanding to a Dom/Sub relationship. Tara highlighted Abby's struggles as a sub to bring the couple together. Nathaniel is such a smart man.... always know what is best for Abigail.
Abigail's wishes were made to come true in such a creative way. Tara wrote those scenes with such great care that I could totally visualize each one and to be honest, got a little excited myself.
Make sure you read the first three books and the Chalet first before this one to truly appreciate Nathaniel and Abby. Tara has a talent of writing erotica stories and the characters are always interesting and well chosen. Tara is one of my favorite erotica authors.
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January 28, 2022This book is like a huge epilogue to the Submissive Series. What happens after the HEA? What happens after years of marriage in a D/s relationship? Even if you can’t directly relate to the nature of a D/s relationship, this book has concepts that can be applied to all relationships.
I found the core of the story to be really beautiful. For a relationship to work both parties need to be eager to please and provide for the other. And, in any relationship, trust and communication are essential. While Abby doesn’t initially understand Nathaniel’s need to be more demanding and desire to play more often, his reasoning makes the entire book worth the read.
Did you think I would blog about a BDSM book without mentioning the sex? Heaven forbid. The sex scenes are HOT HOT HOT – Fantasies on overload. This book wasn’t just some simple let’s throw some toys into a scene and call it BDSM. The emotional connection and intensity of the scenes are the crux of what makes the moments sizzling.
I found the core of the story to be really beautiful. For a relationship to work both parties need to be eager to please and provide for the other. And, in any relationship, trust and communication are essential. While Abby doesn’t initially understand Nathaniel’s need to be more demanding and desire to play more often, his reasoning makes the entire book worth the read.
Did you think I would blog about a BDSM book without mentioning the sex? Heaven forbid. The sex scenes are HOT HOT HOT – Fantasies on overload. This book wasn’t just some simple let’s throw some toys into a scene and call it BDSM. The emotional connection and intensity of the scenes are the crux of what makes the moments sizzling.
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