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Club Mephisto #2
Burn for You
When Molly loses her longtime Master, she feels lost, angry. Confused. She’s unsure of her future, even her calling to the BDSM lifestyle. She knows her Master always intended her to go to his friend Mephisto next, but their emotionally—and sexually—fraught history is still a confusion of desire and fear in her mind.
Mephisto wants to help Molly, but he doesn’t want to force her into service she’s not sure she wants. He owes it to Clayton to help her find happiness, but how? Molly and Mephisto advance and retreat from one another as they try to untangle their complex feelings for one another. More and more it seems their tense standoff will only end one way…
This 63K word novel contains consensual BDSM play, Master/slavery, sado-masochism, anal play, objectification, caging, and other consensual activities which some might find offensive.
Mephisto wants to help Molly, but he doesn’t want to force her into service she’s not sure she wants. He owes it to Clayton to help her find happiness, but how? Molly and Mephisto advance and retreat from one another as they try to untangle their complex feelings for one another. More and more it seems their tense standoff will only end one way…
This 63K word novel contains consensual BDSM play, Master/slavery, sado-masochism, anal play, objectification, caging, and other consensual activities which some might find offensive.
198 pages, ebook
First published May 14, 2012
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Annabel Joseph
70 books2,217 followersAnnabel Joseph is a NYT and USA Today bestselling BDSM erotic romance author. She writes mainly contemporary romance, although she has been known to dabble in the medieval and Regency eras. She is recognized for writing emotionally intense BDSM storylines, and strives to create characters that seem real--even flawed--so readers are better able to relate to them.
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Some of Annabel's favorite authors are Laura Kinsale, Judith McNaught, Jo Beverley, Flannery O'Connor, Molly Weatherfield, and Anneke Jacob.
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November 13, 2012
I actually went into this one a bit angry based on reading Mephisto's perspective in the last book.
I found this one pleasantly surprising.
The fact that Molly didn't fall immediately into a relationship with Mephisto felt really right. He didn't deserve it and she had more than earned a chance to try to make it on her own. And she needed to take a chance with Eliot as well.
Of course, I think it is fair to point out a couple of things.
In many ways, Molly was like Yugoslavia after World War II. And Clayton was her Marshal Tito. Neither of them actually fixed anything - they just suppressed the turmoil for a time. Without them, chaos reigned.
And Clayton really put way too much faith on Mephisto being there for her. He left her with nothing. No friends. No family. A staff that couldn't wait to get the hell out of there at the first opportunity. Even the scenes at the club - I never got the impression that she connected with anyone besides Mephisto. It was a very dangerous game. Even if he had wanted to take her as his own the very night Clayton died, there were too many real world things like the funeral in the way.
About the pain thing: I must admit that as much as I complained about the scenes in my Club Mephisto review, they worked this time. It was like Molly somehow started channeling the lead character from Owning Wednesday. I really think it was the emotional connection that finally worked for me in the scenes that I never felt was there before.
My favorite scene was actually the roleplay scene. The first time she was with Mephisto, I don't think she would have been capable of improvising dialogue on the fly because she would have been working so hard to figure out what he wanted her to say she would have been tongue-tied. And the old Molly would never have been able to giggle the way she did. :)
Finally, I felt Mephisto actually grew up in this book much more than I expected. There was actually a real adult in there after all.
All in all, a picture perfect ending to the story.
I found this one pleasantly surprising.
The fact that Molly didn't fall immediately into a relationship with Mephisto felt really right. He didn't deserve it and she had more than earned a chance to try to make it on her own. And she needed to take a chance with Eliot as well.
Of course, I think it is fair to point out a couple of things.
In many ways, Molly was like Yugoslavia after World War II. And Clayton was her Marshal Tito. Neither of them actually fixed anything - they just suppressed the turmoil for a time. Without them, chaos reigned.
And Clayton really put way too much faith on Mephisto being there for her. He left her with nothing. No friends. No family. A staff that couldn't wait to get the hell out of there at the first opportunity. Even the scenes at the club - I never got the impression that she connected with anyone besides Mephisto. It was a very dangerous game. Even if he had wanted to take her as his own the very night Clayton died, there were too many real world things like the funeral in the way.
About the pain thing: I must admit that as much as I complained about the scenes in my Club Mephisto review, they worked this time. It was like Molly somehow started channeling the lead character from Owning Wednesday. I really think it was the emotional connection that finally worked for me in the scenes that I never felt was there before.
My favorite scene was actually the roleplay scene. The first time she was with Mephisto, I don't think she would have been capable of improvising dialogue on the fly because she would have been working so hard to figure out what he wanted her to say she would have been tongue-tied. And the old Molly would never have been able to giggle the way she did. :)
Finally, I felt Mephisto actually grew up in this book much more than I expected. There was actually a real adult in there after all.
All in all, a picture perfect ending to the story.
April 9, 2016
5 Burning Stars!!!
This may very possibly be my most surprising read all year! Totally surpassed my expectations. I loved it! One of the best quality, BDSM reads I have ever had the pleasure of reading!
Casting:
Of course this kind of read isn't for everyone. I had pretty much given up on the genre because it is so inundated with what I like to call, B-level porno reads.. sorry, at the end of the day, I am still in this for the writing. It is so refreshing to find that there are still a few quality authors out there that know how to write a good BDSM book, completely equipped with a plot, character development, depth, emotion...it's the little things!!
Of course, I am not in the lifestyle myself so I can't be sure, but this seemed like such an accurate portrayal of what it would look like. It didn't make it seem ugly, depraved, or seedy. Just an intense, passionate level of need and commitment that two people share. I also loved how we got to see what different levels of a D/S relationship look like. It's not just black and white. And in general, the story hooked me from page ONE and the hero and heroine were KICK ASS!!! Tons of growth and depth and no OTT drama anywhere.
I am not going to re-tell this story for you. I am just going to tell you that I went into this series just wanting some good old fashioned smut (don't you judge me), and what I got was an intense, passionate series with tons of steam, yes, but also ALL the feels!! Highly recommend this whole series to any erotica and BDSM fans out there. This series puts Fifty Shades of Grey TO SHAME!!!
“I know, Molly. I know you don’t want me. But you need me.”
All I know is, I want a weekend trip to Club Mephisto!!! :P
This may very possibly be my most surprising read all year! Totally surpassed my expectations. I loved it! One of the best quality, BDSM reads I have ever had the pleasure of reading!
Casting:
Of course this kind of read isn't for everyone. I had pretty much given up on the genre because it is so inundated with what I like to call, B-level porno reads.. sorry, at the end of the day, I am still in this for the writing. It is so refreshing to find that there are still a few quality authors out there that know how to write a good BDSM book, completely equipped with a plot, character development, depth, emotion...it's the little things!!
Of course, I am not in the lifestyle myself so I can't be sure, but this seemed like such an accurate portrayal of what it would look like. It didn't make it seem ugly, depraved, or seedy. Just an intense, passionate level of need and commitment that two people share. I also loved how we got to see what different levels of a D/S relationship look like. It's not just black and white. And in general, the story hooked me from page ONE and the hero and heroine were KICK ASS!!! Tons of growth and depth and no OTT drama anywhere.
I am not going to re-tell this story for you. I am just going to tell you that I went into this series just wanting some good old fashioned smut (don't you judge me), and what I got was an intense, passionate series with tons of steam, yes, but also ALL the feels!! Highly recommend this whole series to any erotica and BDSM fans out there. This series puts Fifty Shades of Grey TO SHAME!!!
“I know, Molly. I know you don’t want me. But you need me.”
All I know is, I want a weekend trip to Club Mephisto!!! :P
November 16, 2015
★★★★ 4 BURNING STARS!!
Finally the last book and the conclusion for Club Memphisto series. It's a great journey with Annabel Joseph because every story has different views. After low rating for the previous books, I really hope this one didn't disappoint me.
Wow... I gave 4 stars! Why?
1. After an unfortunate event (predictable for me) that happened with Clayton, Molly's Master; she's become lost. Like a wrecking ball. She blamed her BDSM relationship with Clayton. Ungrateful bitch. I know Clayton only left her with money and useless house keeper. She's emotionally unstable at this point. I hardly like her.
2. Poor Memphisto promised Clayton to take care of Molly by all means. Months later, Molly appear like a crazy raging woman in Memphisto's club. She went back to her old-self. Molly admitted that she needs a firm hand and control with her life and Memphisto is willing to help her. Geez! This man really falling in love. (Remember, Clayton restricted Molly. No social activity outside house)
3. Some changes happened to Molly. She is almost human again and trying to blend with society with Memphisto's order. But she doesn't want to go back with her BDSM life. Well, she's in denial. Until she met a vanilla man. Their 'relationsip' didn't work out.
4. Memphisto keep push Molly for going back to BDSM relationship but not TPE. He's a firm and patient Dom in this point. Memphisto push Molly slowly but strict. He's still intense in the scene. But Memphisto isn't like Clayton. He want more than only in bedroom. This is when I liked him. He has sense of humor and romantic side even he admitted that this is new for him. Both of them are trying this relationship with baby step. Very interesting.
Burn for You is an enjoyable read, surprisingly good and entertaining. The story has more feeling and chemistry especially when Memphisto try to have relationship with Molly before they jump into 24/7 TPE. It was lovely. I still love their BDSM scene with same intensity and more passionate than before.
They're such an amazing couple. My only issue because it was too fast. Memphisto and Molly are still trying to 'stabilize' their 24/7 TPE relationship. I enjoyed their progress. They have such an happy adventure; the opposite when Molly with Clayton. I'm surprised that Memphisto could be this... perfect? I must admit that I have tears in some touching moments.
Finally the last book and the conclusion for Club Memphisto series. It's a great journey with Annabel Joseph because every story has different views. After low rating for the previous books, I really hope this one didn't disappoint me.
Wow... I gave 4 stars! Why?
1. After an unfortunate event (predictable for me) that happened with Clayton, Molly's Master; she's become lost. Like a wrecking ball. She blamed her BDSM relationship with Clayton. Ungrateful bitch. I know Clayton only left her with money and useless house keeper. She's emotionally unstable at this point. I hardly like her.
2. Poor Memphisto promised Clayton to take care of Molly by all means. Months later, Molly appear like a crazy raging woman in Memphisto's club. She went back to her old-self. Molly admitted that she needs a firm hand and control with her life and Memphisto is willing to help her. Geez! This man really falling in love. (Remember, Clayton restricted Molly. No social activity outside house)
3. Some changes happened to Molly. She is almost human again and trying to blend with society with Memphisto's order. But she doesn't want to go back with her BDSM life. Well, she's in denial. Until she met a vanilla man. Their 'relationsip' didn't work out.
4. Memphisto keep push Molly for going back to BDSM relationship but not TPE. He's a firm and patient Dom in this point. Memphisto push Molly slowly but strict. He's still intense in the scene. But Memphisto isn't like Clayton. He want more than only in bedroom. This is when I liked him. He has sense of humor and romantic side even he admitted that this is new for him. Both of them are trying this relationship with baby step. Very interesting.
Burn for You is an enjoyable read, surprisingly good and entertaining. The story has more feeling and chemistry especially when Memphisto try to have relationship with Molly before they jump into 24/7 TPE. It was lovely. I still love their BDSM scene with same intensity and more passionate than before.
They're such an amazing couple. My only issue because it was too fast. Memphisto and Molly are still trying to 'stabilize' their 24/7 TPE relationship. I enjoyed their progress. They have such an happy adventure; the opposite when Molly with Clayton. I'm surprised that Memphisto could be this... perfect? I must admit that I have tears in some touching moments.
“You had a past, and you changed. You changed for your Master. I would change for you, Molly. But not for this. Not for these lies and ugly petty jealousies. Not for this follow person you've become.”
May 20, 2012
This is the conclusion to the story of Molly and Mephisto that started out in Club Mephisto. Molly's Master, Clayton, has asked Mephisto to take care of Molly should anything happen to him. He's been keeping secrets, a couple of which will have some pretty serious consequences for Molly and Mephisto. Firstly, he has an aneurysm in his brain not amenable to medical or surgical management and it is in effect a ticking time bomb waiting to go off.
The worst happens and Mephisto is left to break the bad news to Molly and to take care of her, as promised. Molly is torn apart by grief and totally lost. Clayton has micro managed every aspect of Molly's life for years, giving her no choices and cosseting her in slavery. Now, cast adrift, Molly just cannot cope and reverts back to her wild child persona she had before being collared and is totally and utterly consumed by her grief. She rejects her life as a slave to her Master as something dirty and reprehensible and pushes away from Mephisto in disgust and he lets her go.
Molly returned to Mephisto a month later, her body and personality ravaged by drugs and grief and demands he takes off her collar. He's appalled by the changes in her and takes her under his wing. She slowly starts to recover with his guidance and goes out into the world to attempt to find a vanilla relationship with a good man but this doesn't work for Molly and she turns back to Mephisto who does love her deeply and understands her kink.
So, they appear to find a HEA at just over halfway through the book and I wondered where it was going to go from here but another of Clayton's secrets will have some far reaching consequences for Molly and Mephisto and the second half of the book is mostly given over to the challenges they face as a result of this.
I have to say the last half of the book was heavy on the cheese factor and Mephisto is almost unrecognisable from the Master he was in the first book but I am an absolute romance addict so it just gives me the warm and fuzzies. He's still a sadist through and through and the games they play are a huge amount of fun.
It's all very well done - Molly's grief is absolutely heart wrenching and brought a few tears to my eyes as did Mephisto's delicate care and dedication to her.
Don't peak below if you haven't read the book - gives away a big plot development
Anyway, highly enjoyable read and I really, really want to go to Club Mephisto
4 stars TPE romance
The worst happens and Mephisto is left to break the bad news to Molly and to take care of her, as promised. Molly is torn apart by grief and totally lost. Clayton has micro managed every aspect of Molly's life for years, giving her no choices and cosseting her in slavery. Now, cast adrift, Molly just cannot cope and reverts back to her wild child persona she had before being collared and is totally and utterly consumed by her grief. She rejects her life as a slave to her Master as something dirty and reprehensible and pushes away from Mephisto in disgust and he lets her go.
Molly returned to Mephisto a month later, her body and personality ravaged by drugs and grief and demands he takes off her collar. He's appalled by the changes in her and takes her under his wing. She slowly starts to recover with his guidance and goes out into the world to attempt to find a vanilla relationship with a good man but this doesn't work for Molly and she turns back to Mephisto who does love her deeply and understands her kink.
So, they appear to find a HEA at just over halfway through the book and I wondered where it was going to go from here but another of Clayton's secrets will have some far reaching consequences for Molly and Mephisto and the second half of the book is mostly given over to the challenges they face as a result of this.
I have to say the last half of the book was heavy on the cheese factor and Mephisto is almost unrecognisable from the Master he was in the first book but I am an absolute romance addict so it just gives me the warm and fuzzies. He's still a sadist through and through and the games they play are a huge amount of fun.
It's all very well done - Molly's grief is absolutely heart wrenching and brought a few tears to my eyes as did Mephisto's delicate care and dedication to her.
Don't peak below if you haven't read the book - gives away a big plot development
Anyway, highly enjoyable read and I really, really want to go to Club Mephisto
4 stars TPE romance
November 1, 2012
Ok, so there was some redemption in this book. Book 3 in the series. We learn that Mephisto has a heart. Check in the bonus column. We learned that Molly has a back bone, but when she finds it, she goes bananas. It's better if her spine is made from something the consistency of refrigerated cookie dough.
One thing I know for sure- Cage Play is not for me. As in, want to throw a bucket of cold water on a hot scene? Put the sub in a cage. I mean WTF? Why can't you tie her to the bed and make her wait for you? Much hotter! Then What? It's BDSM! Impact play is allowed! I know, this is a Looney Tunes solution, but I'm feeling' it.
One thing I know for sure- Cage Play is not for me. As in, want to throw a bucket of cold water on a hot scene? Put the sub in a cage. I mean WTF? Why can't you tie her to the bed and make her wait for you? Much hotter! Then What? It's BDSM! Impact play is allowed! I know, this is a Looney Tunes solution, but I'm feeling' it.
November 18, 2012
This was a difficult book for me. Or perhaps a painful book for me. The first third of the book, I hated it. I mean, 1 star and I wanted to just wipe Molly out of Mesphisto's life. I guess it's true, you can't always control who you fall in love with.
Molly disgusted me. Ms. Joseph did an excellent job of showing the ugly side of this character. Molly is selfish, hateful and broken. She is broken and she revels in it. What is up with these psychotic submissive/slaves? And how does Ms. Joseph write them so damn vile? The cruel words spewing out of this immature drama queen is a shock to the system. I was really hoping Molly would commit suicide through her abuse of drugs, alcohol and unremembered random sex. Nope, not so. Mephisto to the rescue!
That poor bugger, Mephisto burns for her. Buddy, that is probably an STD she gave you. That's why it burns you *whispers - down there*. But seriously, Mephisto steps up again and helps Molly get on her feet as she continues her path of cruel emotional and psychological destruction - of HIM.
At the 1/2 way mark, I'm debating if I can even rate this book at a 2 star for being okay. I'm really kicking myself for forcing myself to read the book. I admire Ms. Joseph. I think her writing is powerful. Her attention to detail is good. Her character building is awesome. Her storyline is so realistic. God, how am I going to give this a rating that will have many hate me? It's these bloody characters. I don't know which editors/publishers tell authors this, but they are right. Doesn't matter how good story is written, if the main character is not liked, the readers will have a hard time liking it and rating it well.
Did I mention the BDSM? The BDSM scenes are fabulous and I adore each and every single scene. The cage, the role playing, the TPE, all of it is so bloody good. WHY? WHY must the main character be such a bloody head case that makes me embarrassed to witness their behaviour? The character isn't even real. This fictional character, Molly is not normal and she knows it. She can't accept herself for being what she is and she just drags everyone onto her crazy train. I want OFF THE TRAIN!
I'm with Lorna, Mephisto's good friend. I think Molly is a train wreck and will ruin his life. There is NOTHING redeemable about her. Thank God she can't procreate and produce some mini-crazy-Molly. Yup, that's how much I dislike Molly. Then about the last third of the book, Molly starts to grow up. It's surprising although based on how Ms. Joseph wrote it, it's really not that surprising. It is more like a big relief. I actually thoroughly enjoyed the last third of the book so I can at least say by the end of the story, I'm happy. This is why the book rated a 3 star despite my rantings and ravings. My favourite line in the book - "Being in labor is not the time to brag about your pain tolerance!" This book is recommended to kinky readers who love the crazies who end up being redeemed and lovable.
Molly disgusted me. Ms. Joseph did an excellent job of showing the ugly side of this character. Molly is selfish, hateful and broken. She is broken and she revels in it. What is up with these psychotic submissive/slaves? And how does Ms. Joseph write them so damn vile? The cruel words spewing out of this immature drama queen is a shock to the system. I was really hoping Molly would commit suicide through her abuse of drugs, alcohol and unremembered random sex. Nope, not so. Mephisto to the rescue!
That poor bugger, Mephisto burns for her. Buddy, that is probably an STD she gave you. That's why it burns you *whispers - down there*. But seriously, Mephisto steps up again and helps Molly get on her feet as she continues her path of cruel emotional and psychological destruction - of HIM.
At the 1/2 way mark, I'm debating if I can even rate this book at a 2 star for being okay. I'm really kicking myself for forcing myself to read the book. I admire Ms. Joseph. I think her writing is powerful. Her attention to detail is good. Her character building is awesome. Her storyline is so realistic. God, how am I going to give this a rating that will have many hate me? It's these bloody characters. I don't know which editors/publishers tell authors this, but they are right. Doesn't matter how good story is written, if the main character is not liked, the readers will have a hard time liking it and rating it well.
Did I mention the BDSM? The BDSM scenes are fabulous and I adore each and every single scene. The cage, the role playing, the TPE, all of it is so bloody good. WHY? WHY must the main character be such a bloody head case that makes me embarrassed to witness their behaviour? The character isn't even real. This fictional character, Molly is not normal and she knows it. She can't accept herself for being what she is and she just drags everyone onto her crazy train. I want OFF THE TRAIN!
I'm with Lorna, Mephisto's good friend. I think Molly is a train wreck and will ruin his life. There is NOTHING redeemable about her. Thank God she can't procreate and produce some mini-crazy-Molly. Yup, that's how much I dislike Molly. Then about the last third of the book, Molly starts to grow up. It's surprising although based on how Ms. Joseph wrote it, it's really not that surprising. It is more like a big relief. I actually thoroughly enjoyed the last third of the book so I can at least say by the end of the story, I'm happy. This is why the book rated a 3 star despite my rantings and ravings. My favourite line in the book - "Being in labor is not the time to brag about your pain tolerance!" This book is recommended to kinky readers who love the crazies who end up being redeemed and lovable.
July 7, 2019
This was an absolute emotional roller coaster read for me. I have at this time read Club Mephistobut not the other two linked stories, which will be a must for me now. Spoiler alert...
Clayton, Molly's Master dies from a brain aneurysm he was diagnosed with two years previously. Molly his masochistic and submissive slave and wife understandably goes to pieces. Anyone who has loved and lost or is in love and dreads their day of separation would feel empathy at this point in the story, and I found my tears pouring as I read. Clayton was the rock she had clung to and lived with, for and by his rules and suddenly that is taken away, in denial, let down, lost and angry and despite offers of help from Mephisto, she returns to her prior life, partying, drugs, drink, a wreck and a mess. She believes she no longer wants anything to do with Dominance/submission,sadism or masochism. Wealth and material goods mean nothing and Molly is totally lost in her fight dealing with the stages of grief.
Eventually she finds herself back at Mephisto's club railing against him, his club, kink and all it stands for. Despite this, or in spite of this, Mephisto takes her under his wing. Gradually Molly's life gets meaning and a start of self discipline with agreement to develop her own learning and through voluntary charity work. She meets Joe, a nice guy, works as delivery guy for UPS. He's very intelligent and saving for law school. Molly finds Joe is vanilla, and despite hoping and trying for a traditional relationship she realises no matter how nice the man, vanilla does not work for her sexually. This is a defining moment, she returns to Mephisto and her masochistic response to his complementing sadistic sexuality resumes. Then Molly thought she was sterile, but Clayton tricked her and she finds herself pregnant with Mephisto's child. I thought it reflective of how many people when they find they will be parents and responsible for a new life are both often scared of the responsibility...who isn't, but then have to evaluate this within their needs also of their BDSM lifestyle. I'm hoping it gives people in the lifestyle a glimpse into how family raising and their BDSM playtime can be compatible with effort and care.
I also liked Annabel Joseph's analogy of the valuable violin, as a reflection of what happened...struggling to be proficient with it as with life, the attempt at destruction, but has it been broken beyond repair, or is it still a viable option? Mephisto repairs Molly and has the violin repaired too and she becomes comfortable, then proficient and plays at Clayton's grave when she takes Jonathan to introduce him and thanks him. This for me was a defining scene and I have to admit it reduced me totally to tears again as had so many things in this book, and as with her metamorphosis from wrecked to remade, but only with Mephisto's patience, caring, love and kink...this was a beautiful story for me. 5 stars through and through.
Clayton, Molly's Master dies from a brain aneurysm he was diagnosed with two years previously. Molly his masochistic and submissive slave and wife understandably goes to pieces. Anyone who has loved and lost or is in love and dreads their day of separation would feel empathy at this point in the story, and I found my tears pouring as I read. Clayton was the rock she had clung to and lived with, for and by his rules and suddenly that is taken away, in denial, let down, lost and angry and despite offers of help from Mephisto, she returns to her prior life, partying, drugs, drink, a wreck and a mess. She believes she no longer wants anything to do with Dominance/submission,sadism or masochism. Wealth and material goods mean nothing and Molly is totally lost in her fight dealing with the stages of grief.
Eventually she finds herself back at Mephisto's club railing against him, his club, kink and all it stands for. Despite this, or in spite of this, Mephisto takes her under his wing. Gradually Molly's life gets meaning and a start of self discipline with agreement to develop her own learning and through voluntary charity work. She meets Joe, a nice guy, works as delivery guy for UPS. He's very intelligent and saving for law school. Molly finds Joe is vanilla, and despite hoping and trying for a traditional relationship she realises no matter how nice the man, vanilla does not work for her sexually. This is a defining moment, she returns to Mephisto and her masochistic response to his complementing sadistic sexuality resumes. Then Molly thought she was sterile, but Clayton tricked her and she finds herself pregnant with Mephisto's child. I thought it reflective of how many people when they find they will be parents and responsible for a new life are both often scared of the responsibility...who isn't, but then have to evaluate this within their needs also of their BDSM lifestyle. I'm hoping it gives people in the lifestyle a glimpse into how family raising and their BDSM playtime can be compatible with effort and care.
I also liked Annabel Joseph's analogy of the valuable violin, as a reflection of what happened...struggling to be proficient with it as with life, the attempt at destruction, but has it been broken beyond repair, or is it still a viable option? Mephisto repairs Molly and has the violin repaired too and she becomes comfortable, then proficient and plays at Clayton's grave when she takes Jonathan to introduce him and thanks him. This for me was a defining scene and I have to admit it reduced me totally to tears again as had so many things in this book, and as with her metamorphosis from wrecked to remade, but only with Mephisto's patience, caring, love and kink...this was a beautiful story for me. 5 stars through and through.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 28, 2012
Breathless.
That is the single word I can use to describe this book; this series for that matter. I adored every inch of what I read of Molly and Mephisto. It was both a torturous journey and tragic at times. I understood Molly, because at one time in my life I was that girl. Reckless, destructive, impulsive, and out of control. I let things get to me that normal people wouldn’t have. I felt worthless and unlovable. All these things Molly feels. A woman trapped in a world where she felt unworthy and unlovable, I wanted to hug her and tell her it was going to be ok. Her grief ripped me in two. I had tears more times in this book, then a lot of books I have read. I laughed and felt so much joy. This is the love story for the masochist in all of us. It was an adventure of the heart, soul, and mind. I can’t really put into words what this book did for me. It is hard to review a book I loved this intensely.
It is not just the story, but the writing is connecting. I feel into the world, and I was watching. An invisible figure following around these characters; their troubles and fears, their love and lose. God, I feel in love, in lust, and in heartache. Annabel didn’t miss a beat. I could tell, that in her heart, she knew these characters, and she bleed out their story on the page for us. These were characters invented in HER mind, and she gave us a gift. Without this story, I would have felt incomplete. I would have forever been trolling in the hopes she would give us more Molly and Mephisto. I have to say, I like Molly the Molly better than Molly the slavegirl 24/7. She was an engaging woman, that if she lost that part of her spirit, she would have felt forever incomplete.
What a journey, what a incredible story. I can’t tell too much without giving the game away. All I will say, in hopes that Ms. Joseph reads this. The labor scene and the ‘dubious consent’ roleplay were by far my favorite! Got and it even gave me ideas! I don’t read stories again very often. I just don’t have the time with my ever growing list of books to read. But this series, I plan on reading to my husband at night. He likes when I read to him, and this is up next. I have told him, and I told him he will recognize a little bit of use in Burn For You. Because there is so much of me in Molly, and finding the balance in someone like me, that would thrive in a TPE, but doesn’t want to lose the ‘fiery’ personality.
I will say. Thank you Ms. James. To me, as a masochist, this book was like a gift. And thank you for your after thoughts at the end of the book. It made me tear up and want to thank you personally if I could.
That is the single word I can use to describe this book; this series for that matter. I adored every inch of what I read of Molly and Mephisto. It was both a torturous journey and tragic at times. I understood Molly, because at one time in my life I was that girl. Reckless, destructive, impulsive, and out of control. I let things get to me that normal people wouldn’t have. I felt worthless and unlovable. All these things Molly feels. A woman trapped in a world where she felt unworthy and unlovable, I wanted to hug her and tell her it was going to be ok. Her grief ripped me in two. I had tears more times in this book, then a lot of books I have read. I laughed and felt so much joy. This is the love story for the masochist in all of us. It was an adventure of the heart, soul, and mind. I can’t really put into words what this book did for me. It is hard to review a book I loved this intensely.
It is not just the story, but the writing is connecting. I feel into the world, and I was watching. An invisible figure following around these characters; their troubles and fears, their love and lose. God, I feel in love, in lust, and in heartache. Annabel didn’t miss a beat. I could tell, that in her heart, she knew these characters, and she bleed out their story on the page for us. These were characters invented in HER mind, and she gave us a gift. Without this story, I would have felt incomplete. I would have forever been trolling in the hopes she would give us more Molly and Mephisto. I have to say, I like Molly the Molly better than Molly the slavegirl 24/7. She was an engaging woman, that if she lost that part of her spirit, she would have felt forever incomplete.
What a journey, what a incredible story. I can’t tell too much without giving the game away. All I will say, in hopes that Ms. Joseph reads this. The labor scene and the ‘dubious consent’ roleplay were by far my favorite! Got and it even gave me ideas! I don’t read stories again very often. I just don’t have the time with my ever growing list of books to read. But this series, I plan on reading to my husband at night. He likes when I read to him, and this is up next. I have told him, and I told him he will recognize a little bit of use in Burn For You. Because there is so much of me in Molly, and finding the balance in someone like me, that would thrive in a TPE, but doesn’t want to lose the ‘fiery’ personality.
I will say. Thank you Ms. James. To me, as a masochist, this book was like a gift. And thank you for your after thoughts at the end of the book. It made me tear up and want to thank you personally if I could.
September 22, 2012
How did I love this book? Let me count the ways. Firstly - this book has achieved what both of the other books lacked and that is balance. Balance in the lifestyle and balance in the emotions of the characters. I feel as if both the other books were like a prelude or first course and this is the main meal. This one satisfied your appetite - the other books what it.
Second - FINALLY FINALLY I actually developed some level of appreciation for Molly. If I dig deep down my loathing of her (or at least dislike) stems from the fact I tend to have a similar personality. I, like Molly, tend to extremes. If I do something I do it 180%. So it is not like I cannot relate to her - it is that I want her to rise above what she thinks she can do and do what I know she can do. Here she makes that leap. Granted she does it with a less than gentle shove from Mephisto - but she gets there to the place where the journey truly begins as an exploration of who she is. The book masterfully handles this and you very much get the idea it is a work in progress and she will persevere and she will survive and thrive.
Thirdly Mephisto grows, changes, develops into someone you can really respect, understand, and yes love. He is complete and completed by Molly. He was patience personified, reasonable and provides the foil Molly needs to finally grow herself.
I never did like Clayton at all whatsoever so fourthly it just reinforces for me that Clayton was, in many ways, a class A jerk. He had some redeeming qualities but they cannot make up for this almost heartless feel you get about him. He sees Molly not as a true partner with her own needs and wants but merely an object to satisfy his own. I kept thinking he could of just as easily had a sexbot built to take care of his needs. Then towards the end when the depth of him was revealed I felt only pity - for what he could of had if he had but realized it.
In the end it all comes down to balance. The emotions that Molly and Mephisto go through, the way he pushes her into exploring herself so she is not rebounding with him. What happens at the end - I felt like it was complete. Here at last is the HEA we all wanted and felt like Mephisto deserved. It was a real pleasure to read this one!
Second - FINALLY FINALLY I actually developed some level of appreciation for Molly. If I dig deep down my loathing of her (or at least dislike) stems from the fact I tend to have a similar personality. I, like Molly, tend to extremes. If I do something I do it 180%. So it is not like I cannot relate to her - it is that I want her to rise above what she thinks she can do and do what I know she can do. Here she makes that leap. Granted she does it with a less than gentle shove from Mephisto - but she gets there to the place where the journey truly begins as an exploration of who she is. The book masterfully handles this and you very much get the idea it is a work in progress and she will persevere and she will survive and thrive.
Thirdly Mephisto grows, changes, develops into someone you can really respect, understand, and yes love. He is complete and completed by Molly. He was patience personified, reasonable and provides the foil Molly needs to finally grow herself.
I never did like Clayton at all whatsoever so fourthly it just reinforces for me that Clayton was, in many ways, a class A jerk. He had some redeeming qualities but they cannot make up for this almost heartless feel you get about him. He sees Molly not as a true partner with her own needs and wants but merely an object to satisfy his own. I kept thinking he could of just as easily had a sexbot built to take care of his needs. Then towards the end when the depth of him was revealed I felt only pity - for what he could of had if he had but realized it.
In the end it all comes down to balance. The emotions that Molly and Mephisto go through, the way he pushes her into exploring herself so she is not rebounding with him. What happens at the end - I felt like it was complete. Here at last is the HEA we all wanted and felt like Mephisto deserved. It was a real pleasure to read this one!
December 16, 2012
This book was the ying to Club Mephisto's yang.
In the first book of this series you were thrown into the world of Molly, slave girl. She has absolutely no say in her life, her and her husband/ master have done a total power exchange and it suits her perfectlty. She is given to Mephisto for a week to look after her when her husband is away on business
Her time with Mephisto changes her permanently and you have a feeling that she secretly burns for him as much as he burns for her.
Moving on to this book, Molly loses her master, reason in the above spoiler don't read if you don't want to know.
So this book is really an emtional Journey. Molly loses her whole existence for living, she lived for her Master, she was his, she was a complete masochist for him and now he is gone and she is a mess.
Mephisto of course is supposed to be there for her and I felt that he really didn't do as good a job as he could of. He left her too many decisions to make at first and she really did not cope well and then subsequently went off the deep end. Drug abuse, self hatred, lashing out at everything and anything just to get by and then Mephisto just lets her drift away. I definitely thought he handled that poorly.
However, he does redeem himself and that is effectively what this whole book is about. Mephisto gives Molly back to herself. He is a sadist and a dominant just like Molly's previous master but his difference is, he wants her to have a brain and a thought in her head. He brings this out in her and he does it well. He controls his own feelings and denies his wants until she is ready and it was beautiful.
So where the previous book was quite sexually harsh and emotionally lacking, this one was emotionally fufulling and hot damn sexy.
I loved these two crazy kids relationship once they got going and there scene play which comes into effect later in the book was awesome, the way that Molly was giggling was beautiful.In all seriousness I found these played out fantasies hot, very hot.
Other suprises come into effect throughout this book that totally change the dynamic of there relationship but I honestly think it would of head there eventually anyway. Mephisto was growing as a character, changing it was all just special and the romantic in me was shivering with pleasure at how this kinky relationship was evolving while reading it.
So if you decide to read these books be warned ,the first one may not be for you, but the second one makes up for it in spades! Enjoy
In the first book of this series you were thrown into the world of Molly, slave girl. She has absolutely no say in her life, her and her husband/ master have done a total power exchange and it suits her perfectlty. She is given to Mephisto for a week to look after her when her husband is away on business
Her time with Mephisto changes her permanently and you have a feeling that she secretly burns for him as much as he burns for her.
Moving on to this book, Molly loses her master, reason in the above spoiler don't read if you don't want to know.
So this book is really an emtional Journey. Molly loses her whole existence for living, she lived for her Master, she was his, she was a complete masochist for him and now he is gone and she is a mess.
Mephisto of course is supposed to be there for her and I felt that he really didn't do as good a job as he could of. He left her too many decisions to make at first and she really did not cope well and then subsequently went off the deep end. Drug abuse, self hatred, lashing out at everything and anything just to get by and then Mephisto just lets her drift away. I definitely thought he handled that poorly.
However, he does redeem himself and that is effectively what this whole book is about. Mephisto gives Molly back to herself. He is a sadist and a dominant just like Molly's previous master but his difference is, he wants her to have a brain and a thought in her head. He brings this out in her and he does it well. He controls his own feelings and denies his wants until she is ready and it was beautiful.
So where the previous book was quite sexually harsh and emotionally lacking, this one was emotionally fufulling and hot damn sexy.
I loved these two crazy kids relationship once they got going and there scene play which comes into effect later in the book was awesome, the way that Molly was giggling was beautiful.In all seriousness I found these played out fantasies hot, very hot.
Other suprises come into effect throughout this book that totally change the dynamic of there relationship but I honestly think it would of head there eventually anyway. Mephisto was growing as a character, changing it was all just special and the romantic in me was shivering with pleasure at how this kinky relationship was evolving while reading it.
So if you decide to read these books be warned ,the first one may not be for you, but the second one makes up for it in spades! Enjoy
June 20, 2019
Really wasn't expecting this to be an emotional love story. And wth Clay?
Overall I enjoyed every book in this series and did not expect it to have so much heart
Overall I enjoyed every book in this series and did not expect it to have so much heart
June 29, 2016
I really liked this until rape was thrown around in such a casual way:
Mephisto didn’t understand how the men who attended these meetings managed not to fall on her and rape her under the table. But they didn’t, so Mephisto fell on her and raped her at home. Well, he didn’t rape her, but he definitely ripped her smart little business suits off with a lot of gusto
I don't like supporting books that feed into rape culture. This author should know better than to use such a serious choice of words in that way.
Mephisto didn’t understand how the men who attended these meetings managed not to fall on her and rape her under the table. But they didn’t, so Mephisto fell on her and raped her at home. Well, he didn’t rape her, but he definitely ripped her smart little business suits off with a lot of gusto
I don't like supporting books that feed into rape culture. This author should know better than to use such a serious choice of words in that way.
October 8, 2013
Those of you who know me well, know that I love Annabel Joseph...like I am a crazy fangirl of hers. Whenever I need a littly something something she is my go to author. Burn for you is a perfect example of why I love her and hope she never stops writing. This is my favorite of her books to date and I didn't think anything could top Caressa's knees for me.
Burn for you is the most "romantic" book of hers that I have read even as her Master is wielding a strap and a cane. The dynamics of Mephisto and Molly are so beautiful to read. Molly struggles with her inner self and wondering she still want to be a slave and Mephisto's patience as a man in love is tested waiting for her to find herself.
The introduction of Vanilla boy was brilliant and the memory of Clayton was so well cherished by Mephisto and Molly there were times I was just bawling.
AJ....you made me laugh and cry and feel the emotion of true love. For that, I am still your number one fangirl!
Burn for you is the most "romantic" book of hers that I have read even as her Master is wielding a strap and a cane. The dynamics of Mephisto and Molly are so beautiful to read. Molly struggles with her inner self and wondering she still want to be a slave and Mephisto's patience as a man in love is tested waiting for her to find herself.
The introduction of Vanilla boy was brilliant and the memory of Clayton was so well cherished by Mephisto and Molly there were times I was just bawling.
AJ....you made me laugh and cry and feel the emotion of true love. For that, I am still your number one fangirl!
October 26, 2012
Okay. I admit it. Yet ANOTHER book I wasn't going to read because I get all squicky with extreme sadism but I couldn't help myself. I had to know where this story would go next.
Molly's journey from airhead slave to thinking slave was a welcome relief. I was worried it would be more of the same misery but it finally felt like she was with someone who loved her for being Molly not just for being a sex slave. I am glad I read the book. Now I know the rest of the story and I am happy.
Molly's journey from airhead slave to thinking slave was a welcome relief. I was worried it would be more of the same misery but it finally felt like she was with someone who loved her for being Molly not just for being a sex slave. I am glad I read the book. Now I know the rest of the story and I am happy.
May 19, 2012
This was a nice continuation of the previous books about Molly and Mephisto. This books was about love and finding true happiness. Overcoming so many obstacles. I enjoyed the read. Annabelle Joseph writes such fabulous books.
June 11, 2012
Sometimes the synopsis is better than the book.
March 10, 2021
To me, Burn For You, the last book in the Club Mephisto trilogy, was like a warm and comforting wrap—even if there were a couple of tiny holes in the weave. The end of the story enfolded you and made you feel content. The author still brought us a full measure of the sizzling heat between Molly and Mephisto; all the pleasure, all the pain. But the story that supported those thrilling scenes was so pleasing. Both main characters grew in stature, matured. They found the things that brought them joy and fulfillment. That is the best conclusion.
I would almost say the storyline was complete. But, for me, there was one wee detail left out. I would still like to know more about Molly’s struggle to control herself, why she failed to do so, as she grew into adulthood. What trauma(s) occurred in her past that she became so wildly self-destructive before she first met Mephisto, and became so again when she lost Clayton? I am not asking why she became a slave. It could be she believed that the structure of her “slavery” was the only way she could achieve any self-control: by giving all her power over to another, to one she believed loved her who would exercise control on her behalf.
Still, despite my few questions, I loved this trilogy. I would readily recommend it to anyone who isn’t sensitive to triggers like physical punishment, orgasm denial, other bdsm play. Burn For You was a 5-star read for me.
I would almost say the storyline was complete. But, for me, there was one wee detail left out. I would still like to know more about Molly’s struggle to control herself, why she failed to do so, as she grew into adulthood. What trauma(s) occurred in her past that she became so wildly self-destructive before she first met Mephisto, and became so again when she lost Clayton? I am not asking why she became a slave. It could be she believed that the structure of her “slavery” was the only way she could achieve any self-control: by giving all her power over to another, to one she believed loved her who would exercise control on her behalf.
Still, despite my few questions, I loved this trilogy. I would readily recommend it to anyone who isn’t sensitive to triggers like physical punishment, orgasm denial, other bdsm play. Burn For You was a 5-star read for me.
December 30, 2020
4.25 stars
The writing was really good in this book. I felt the author nailed the emotions and I felt every bit of the distress and confusion the h was experiencing.
The story flowed well and I believed the development of the MC’s relationship.
The writing was really good in this book. I felt the author nailed the emotions and I felt every bit of the distress and confusion the h was experiencing.
The story flowed well and I believed the development of the MC’s relationship.
November 16, 2012
As reviewed on Kinky Book Reviews by Sir's Kitten:
Breathless.
That is the single word I can use to describe this book; this series for that matter. I adored every inch of what I read of Molly and Mephisto. It was both a torturous journey and tragic at times. I understood Molly, because at one time in my life I was that girl. Reckless, destructive, impulsive, and out of control. I let things get to me that normal people wouldn’t have. I felt worthless and unlovable. All these things Molly feels. A woman trapped in a world where she felt unworthy and unlovable, I wanted to hug her and tell her it was going to be ok. Her grief ripped me in two. I had tears more times in this book, then a lot of books I have read. I laughed and felt so much joy. This is the love story for the masochist in all of us. It was an adventure of the heart, soul, and mind. I can’t really put into words what this book did for me. It is hard to review a book I loved this intensely.
It is not just the story, but the writing is connecting. I feel into the world, and I was watching. An invisible figure following around these characters; their troubles and fears, their love and lose. God, I feel in love, in lust, and in heartache. Annabel didn’t miss a beat. I could tell, that in her heart, she knew these characters, and she bleed out their story on the page for us. These were characters invented in HER mind, and she gave us a gift. Without this story, I would have felt incomplete. I would have forever been trolling in the hopes she would give us more Molly and Mephisto. I have to say, I like Molly the Molly better than Molly the slavegirl 24/7. She was an engaging woman, that if she lost that part of her spirit, she would have felt forever incomplete.
What a journey, what a incredible story. I can’t tell too much without giving the game away. All I will say, in hopes that Ms. Joseph reads this. The labor scene and the ‘dubious consent’ roleplay were by far my favorite! Got and it even gave me ideas! I don’t read stories again very often. I just don’t have the time with my ever growing list of books to read. But this series, I plan on reading to my husband at night. He likes when I read to him, and this is up next. I have told him, and I told him he will recognize a little bit of use in Burn For You. Because there is so much of me in Molly, and finding the balance in someone like me, that would thrive in a TPE, but doesn’t want to lose the ‘fiery’ personality.
I will say. Thank you Ms. Joseph. To me, as a masochist, this book was like a gift. And thank you for your after thoughts at the end of the book. It made me tear up and want to thank you personally if I could.
Breathless.
That is the single word I can use to describe this book; this series for that matter. I adored every inch of what I read of Molly and Mephisto. It was both a torturous journey and tragic at times. I understood Molly, because at one time in my life I was that girl. Reckless, destructive, impulsive, and out of control. I let things get to me that normal people wouldn’t have. I felt worthless and unlovable. All these things Molly feels. A woman trapped in a world where she felt unworthy and unlovable, I wanted to hug her and tell her it was going to be ok. Her grief ripped me in two. I had tears more times in this book, then a lot of books I have read. I laughed and felt so much joy. This is the love story for the masochist in all of us. It was an adventure of the heart, soul, and mind. I can’t really put into words what this book did for me. It is hard to review a book I loved this intensely.
It is not just the story, but the writing is connecting. I feel into the world, and I was watching. An invisible figure following around these characters; their troubles and fears, their love and lose. God, I feel in love, in lust, and in heartache. Annabel didn’t miss a beat. I could tell, that in her heart, she knew these characters, and she bleed out their story on the page for us. These were characters invented in HER mind, and she gave us a gift. Without this story, I would have felt incomplete. I would have forever been trolling in the hopes she would give us more Molly and Mephisto. I have to say, I like Molly the Molly better than Molly the slavegirl 24/7. She was an engaging woman, that if she lost that part of her spirit, she would have felt forever incomplete.
What a journey, what a incredible story. I can’t tell too much without giving the game away. All I will say, in hopes that Ms. Joseph reads this. The labor scene and the ‘dubious consent’ roleplay were by far my favorite! Got and it even gave me ideas! I don’t read stories again very often. I just don’t have the time with my ever growing list of books to read. But this series, I plan on reading to my husband at night. He likes when I read to him, and this is up next. I have told him, and I told him he will recognize a little bit of use in Burn For You. Because there is so much of me in Molly, and finding the balance in someone like me, that would thrive in a TPE, but doesn’t want to lose the ‘fiery’ personality.
I will say. Thank you Ms. Joseph. To me, as a masochist, this book was like a gift. And thank you for your after thoughts at the end of the book. It made me tear up and want to thank you personally if I could.
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November 14, 2012
11/14/2012 Full Review now posted on: http://2geekgirlsreviewbooks.com
As you know by now, this book is part of a series I read with a group read hosted by Michael. The first book and a half, I was bumfuzzled and had a strong reaction of angst. This book, however, cleared it all up and actually was the beginning of my love affair with this author; Annabel Joseph.
This is a book I've put on my favorites list. A very short list of books I'll read over and over again. Why this book? Because it makes me feel good. It makes me feel hopeful. It makes me feel that love conquers all and there is someone for everyone. An other half to make one whole. Just a really very heartwarming love story with kink!
Read my full review on the blog.
Helen's Review:
Overall Rating = 4 Stars
Book Cover / Book Blurb = 5 / 3 = 4 Stars
Writer’s Voice = 4.5 Stars
Character Development = 4 Stars
Story Appreciation = 5 Stars
Worth the Chili = 5 Stars ($2.99 on Amazon and B&N)
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4 Stars - I've added this book to my favorites shelf. Full review coming soon.
As you know by now, this book is part of a series I read with a group read hosted by Michael. The first book and a half, I was bumfuzzled and had a strong reaction of angst. This book, however, cleared it all up and actually was the beginning of my love affair with this author; Annabel Joseph.
This is a book I've put on my favorites list. A very short list of books I'll read over and over again. Why this book? Because it makes me feel good. It makes me feel hopeful. It makes me feel that love conquers all and there is someone for everyone. An other half to make one whole. Just a really very heartwarming love story with kink!
Read my full review on the blog.
Helen's Review:
Overall Rating = 4 Stars
Book Cover / Book Blurb = 5 / 3 = 4 Stars
Writer’s Voice = 4.5 Stars
Character Development = 4 Stars
Story Appreciation = 5 Stars
Worth the Chili = 5 Stars ($2.99 on Amazon and B&N)
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4 Stars - I've added this book to my favorites shelf. Full review coming soon.
February 19, 2013
Wow, it was intense in a good way. While I didn't like the prequel to this book, I loved this one.
I know we're supposed to accept other people's kink even if it's not our cup of tea. But I just can't get over Clayton's treatment of Molly, or should I say 'girl'. No wonder she broke after his death. I would have been more surprised if she hadn't.
Molly struggles as a widow and as a slave released with no warning. It's been over 8 years since she had any real contact with the outside world. She only existed for her Master. Now her Master has left her bereft and she's gone back to her old ways. Drugs, alcohol and partying.
Mephisto slowly brings her back and helps her adjust to life. Teaches her to be independent and make her own choices. Teaches her a lot of things, all while he desperately wants to claim her as his own.
Together they bloom in their love and learn that they can deal with anything that life throws at them.
An intense Master/slave story. One that I loved.
I know we're supposed to accept other people's kink even if it's not our cup of tea. But I just can't get over Clayton's treatment of Molly, or should I say 'girl'. No wonder she broke after his death. I would have been more surprised if she hadn't.
Molly struggles as a widow and as a slave released with no warning. It's been over 8 years since she had any real contact with the outside world. She only existed for her Master. Now her Master has left her bereft and she's gone back to her old ways. Drugs, alcohol and partying.
Mephisto slowly brings her back and helps her adjust to life. Teaches her to be independent and make her own choices. Teaches her a lot of things, all while he desperately wants to claim her as his own.
Together they bloom in their love and learn that they can deal with anything that life throws at them.
An intense Master/slave story. One that I loved.
June 25, 2012
I was really in the mood for some erotica. This was much better the I expected: it had a story, characters who struggled to improve, who had real problems, it wasn't only about sex(though it has, and it's really hot; really, really hot!). I liked both characters, they had deferent strengths.
There were some great quotes but I was too caught up in the story to write them down. If I re-read it I'll remember to add them here.
There is a prequel, kind of, before this. From what I understand it's even... sexier, sexed up, you guys get the idea. I think I'll read it too :D
PS: I DOES have a tinsy bit disturbing concept...
There were some great quotes but I was too caught up in the story to write them down. If I re-read it I'll remember to add them here.
There is a prequel, kind of, before this. From what I understand it's even... sexier, sexed up, you guys get the idea. I think I'll read it too :D
PS: I DOES have a tinsy bit disturbing concept...
July 6, 2012
What an amazingly emotional, lovely story! This is a follow-on story to Club Mephitso/Molly's Lips. While you don't need to read the prior two books to get pulled into this story, I did find reading them make this story that much more appealing. This is a wonderfully, erotic love story of two individuals who are deeply into the BDSM lifestyle. And, while I certainly wouldn't make some of the choices that this pair makes, I am so glad that I got a glimpse at such a dynamic. If you like strong characters and enjoy heavy BDSM themed books, please give this one a try!
February 3, 2013
Like other readers, I came to this book a bit unhappy with Mephisto based upon his actions in Club Mephisto/Molly's Lips. Thankfully, I purchased all three titles at the same time.
Mephisto ultimately becomes the type of Dom with Molly that a Dom should be. Ms. Joseph gets the emotions entirely right when she is portraying Molly's reactions at the beginning of this novel. The book was very satisfying and I recommend, it even if you are reluctant after reading the first two books of this series.
Mephisto ultimately becomes the type of Dom with Molly that a Dom should be. Ms. Joseph gets the emotions entirely right when she is portraying Molly's reactions at the beginning of this novel. The book was very satisfying and I recommend, it even if you are reluctant after reading the first two books of this series.
July 10, 2014
Dang! And I thought the first book was emotional!
Mephisto gets his wish to take care of Molly again. But not exactly the way he expected. Does he have the patience this time around?
Molly falls back to her old ways, and holds the world at bay while blaming the world in general, for everything. Lashing out at Mephisto she learns that everything in life isn't what you expect.
This couple worked for me in the first book, Molly still pissed me off, and Mephisto makes me grimace in some of the scenes. If you've read the first one, you have to read this.
Mephisto gets his wish to take care of Molly again. But not exactly the way he expected. Does he have the patience this time around?
Molly falls back to her old ways, and holds the world at bay while blaming the world in general, for everything. Lashing out at Mephisto she learns that everything in life isn't what you expect.
This couple worked for me in the first book, Molly still pissed me off, and Mephisto makes me grimace in some of the scenes. If you've read the first one, you have to read this.
August 10, 2013
I wasn't all that impressed with the first book, the second book was only worth 2 stars for me so I guess you're asking why I read this one. Well I have what I call book OCD, where I have to see them through, sometimes it takes me awhile to see them through some I just finish off quickly. That's what I did with this series and I'm glad for once my OCD made me continue, this was definitely the best book of the series.
April 18, 2016
This is a continuation of Book 1. Due to Molly's Master dying, she is devastated and is set on a downward spiral. Mephisto helps her through trying to find herself and what she wants to do with her life. This story was more romantic dwelling on Molly discovering that she loved Mephisto, something he already realized. 3.5 stars
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June 17, 2012I hate to give this a star rating because I don't think it's fair for me to rate something poorly simply because it wasn't my taste. I know there are readers out there that would LOVE this.
July 13, 2015
Whoooo.... Need to have a fan on to read!
March 10, 2021
To me, Burn For You, the last book in the Club Mephisto trilogy, was like a warm and comforting wrap—even if there were a couple of tiny holes in the weave. The end of the story enfolded you and made you feel content. The author still brought us a full measure of the sizzling heat between Molly and Mephisto; all the pleasure, all the pain. But the story that supported those thrilling scenes was so pleasing. Both main characters grew in stature, matured. They found the things that brought them joy and fulfillment. That is the best conclusion.
I would almost say the storyline was complete. But, for me, there was one wee detail left out. I would still like to know more about Molly’s struggle to control herself, why she failed to do so, as she grew into adulthood. What trauma(s) occurred in her past that she became so wildly self-destructive before she first met Mephisto, and became so again when she lost Clayton? I am not asking why she became a slave. It could be she believed that the structure of her “slavery” was the only way she could achieve any self-control: by giving all her power over to another, to one she believed loved her who would exercise control on her behalf.
Still, despite my few questions, I loved this trilogy. I would readily recommend it to anyone who isn’t sensitive to triggers like physical punishment, orgasm denial, other bdsm play. Burn For You was a 5-star read for me.
I would almost say the storyline was complete. But, for me, there was one wee detail left out. I would still like to know more about Molly’s struggle to control herself, why she failed to do so, as she grew into adulthood. What trauma(s) occurred in her past that she became so wildly self-destructive before she first met Mephisto, and became so again when she lost Clayton? I am not asking why she became a slave. It could be she believed that the structure of her “slavery” was the only way she could achieve any self-control: by giving all her power over to another, to one she believed loved her who would exercise control on her behalf.
Still, despite my few questions, I loved this trilogy. I would readily recommend it to anyone who isn’t sensitive to triggers like physical punishment, orgasm denial, other bdsm play. Burn For You was a 5-star read for me.
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