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1Night Stand #78
The Playground
Jet setter and playboy Devon has a BDSM dark side he wants to make reality, only catch is the girl who would serve him perfectly left him years ago and is afraid of what living with him means. He'd given up all hope until he'd spotted Shelly waiting tables in the casino he happened to be sitting in. Using the 1NightStand service to find her, set her up in a park, have her chained/bound to playground equipment with only a blindfold on. Can his Dominance teach her the meaning of true love?
36 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 7, 2012
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About the author
Sascha Illyvich
87 books250 followersSascha Illyvich writes dark paranormal romance and urban fantasy where morally gray characters navigate dangerous worlds—and even more dangerous attractions.
His books feature fated mates with complications, enemies-to-lovers tension, alpha heroes who aren't afraid to show their claws, and heroines who give as good as they get. Whether it's werewolf mafia enforcers, vampire outlaw MCs, or detectives hunting interdimensional predators, Sascha specializes in stories where the romance is intense, the stakes are high, and the darkness is part of the appeal.
When he's not writing about supernatural creatures falling dangerously in love, Sascha can be found smoking fine cigars, listening to progressive death metal, and contemplating which Burgundy pairs best with plotting a character's downfall.
Current series:
Wolves in the Fae Court (Fated mates dystopian paranormal romance)
Undead Souls MC (Vampire motorcycle club romance)
Shifter Spies (Fated Mates meets Spy Action)
Bound by Blood & Fang (Dark mafia paranormal romance) - Coming 2026
The Frequency of Shadows (Detective paranormal thriller) - Coming 2026
His books feature fated mates with complications, enemies-to-lovers tension, alpha heroes who aren't afraid to show their claws, and heroines who give as good as they get. Whether it's werewolf mafia enforcers, vampire outlaw MCs, or detectives hunting interdimensional predators, Sascha specializes in stories where the romance is intense, the stakes are high, and the darkness is part of the appeal.
When he's not writing about supernatural creatures falling dangerously in love, Sascha can be found smoking fine cigars, listening to progressive death metal, and contemplating which Burgundy pairs best with plotting a character's downfall.
Current series:
Wolves in the Fae Court (Fated mates dystopian paranormal romance)
Undead Souls MC (Vampire motorcycle club romance)
Shifter Spies (Fated Mates meets Spy Action)
Bound by Blood & Fang (Dark mafia paranormal romance) - Coming 2026
The Frequency of Shadows (Detective paranormal thriller) - Coming 2026
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June 10, 2017
A good read, but I wish this novella could have been longer and more in depth because I didn’t really understand the motivation behind Devon’s need to dominate Shelly even though it wasn’t as much her thing as he wanted it to be.
October 3, 2015
One never gets tired of Madame Eve 1NS series... all are perfect bedtime stories.
Devon is devastated at losing Shelly. She walks out on him, and there isn't simply anyone who can fill the empty space she leaves. Devon has a really dark side, and even though he can pretty much have anyone he wants, he wants no one. He only wants Shelly, but he has no clue as to her whereabouts. Until of course he spots her in Vegas, the last place he would've thought she'd be at. He contracts Madame Eve's services. He wants just one more night to make things last forever or get closure.
Shelly walks out on Devon, she simply can't put up with his ways. Most importantly, she cannot admit submission to him. Nuh-uh, she ain't having none of that. Then again, her problem is she likes that kinky side of him a bit too much. Yet, she isn't going back. She contracts Madame Eve's services, she just never expects her 1NS to be Devon.
Again, this is another perfect for bedtime story. It is a short story, but very well written. You won't believe the "where" the improvised playground gets set up. I'd never read anything by this author, and after this I will be looking for more of her books.
Blurb:
Jet setter and playboy Devon has a BDSM dark side he wants to make reality, only catch is the girl who would serve him perfectly left him years ago and is afraid of what living with him means. He'd given up all hope until he'd spotted Shelly waiting tables in the casino he happened to be sitting in. Using the 1NightStand service to find her, set her up in a park, have her chained/bound to playground equipment with only a blindfold on. Can his Dominance teach her the meaning of true love?
Devon is devastated at losing Shelly. She walks out on him, and there isn't simply anyone who can fill the empty space she leaves. Devon has a really dark side, and even though he can pretty much have anyone he wants, he wants no one. He only wants Shelly, but he has no clue as to her whereabouts. Until of course he spots her in Vegas, the last place he would've thought she'd be at. He contracts Madame Eve's services. He wants just one more night to make things last forever or get closure.
Shelly walks out on Devon, she simply can't put up with his ways. Most importantly, she cannot admit submission to him. Nuh-uh, she ain't having none of that. Then again, her problem is she likes that kinky side of him a bit too much. Yet, she isn't going back. She contracts Madame Eve's services, she just never expects her 1NS to be Devon.
Again, this is another perfect for bedtime story. It is a short story, but very well written. You won't believe the "where" the improvised playground gets set up. I'd never read anything by this author, and after this I will be looking for more of her books.
Blurb:
Jet setter and playboy Devon has a BDSM dark side he wants to make reality, only catch is the girl who would serve him perfectly left him years ago and is afraid of what living with him means. He'd given up all hope until he'd spotted Shelly waiting tables in the casino he happened to be sitting in. Using the 1NightStand service to find her, set her up in a park, have her chained/bound to playground equipment with only a blindfold on. Can his Dominance teach her the meaning of true love?
July 20, 2012
Definitely short, at least the two characters knew each other previously before declaring their undying love for one another. Very little emphasis was put on dealing with the issues that drove them apart, but due to the length of the story, I can see why. Not terrible and the sex was sexy but I was never drawn into the characters' lives like I would have liked to have been.
This book was a free Kindle download I picked up 07/19/12 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
This book was a free Kindle download I picked up 07/19/12 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
July 22, 2012
A super short read that was good overall. I thought that the way the characters came back together was interesting and what a use of a playground ;0) I wish there had been a bit more character development because I didn't feel connected to them or what they were going through.
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