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Tall, Dark and Dominant #4
Stealing Serenity
Book 4 in the Tall, Dark and Dominant series.
Career-obsessed Serenity is thrilled to discover that the fake date she’s procured for a big company dinner leads an alternative lifestyle. What better way to avoid any possibility of a time-consuming relationship? Unfortunately the ruggedly handsome, sexy Ross Lassiter isn’t gay, as she’d thought—he’s a sexual dominant.
Sparks fly as Serenity insists she could never be submissive, but Ross knows exactly how to tap into her deepest fantasies of whips and chains and a tall, dark Master. Ross seduces her gradually, sending her outrageous lingerie, engaging her in wicked phone games.
As her fantasies explode into reality, Serenity must balance two worlds. Ross is the one in control but what happens when his emotions come into play? Could Serenity be the one—his partner and bedmate for life? Serenity holds the key, assuming she can stay true to her name. But that will prove quite difficult while writhing in Ross’ embrace, her body bound by his will, her heart stolen by games too powerful to ignore.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2012
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About the author
Reese Gabriel
114 books62 followersReese Gabriel is a born romantic with a taste for the edgier side of love. Having traveled the world and sampled many of the finer things, Reese now enjoys the greater simplicities -- barefoot walks by the ocean, kisses under moonlight and whispers of passion in the darkness with that one special person.
Preferring to remain behind the scenes, cherished by a precious few, Reese hopes to awaken in the lives of many the possibilities of true love through stories of far off places and enchanted lives.
Preferring to remain behind the scenes, cherished by a precious few, Reese hopes to awaken in the lives of many the possibilities of true love through stories of far off places and enchanted lives.
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August 25, 2012
Serenity implies a cool, calm and collected concept. It generally invokes thoughts of a soothing and relaxing place. Unfortunately for Serenity in this story, it’s a misnomer. Serenity is fighting for a shot in the executive suite at her company when it’s the ownership changes hands. The new owners are from some former Soviet Union country, Listonia, and require all their executives to be in a stable relationship – married or dating. Based on Serenity’s psychotic, immature and whiney behaviour throughout the entire book as she forms a relationship with Ross Lassiter, one can understand the new owners’ requirements.
As far as character building goes, Serenity is a stereotypical shallow female who is judgmental, naïve and completely unappealing. It’s a mystery why her good friend Lucretia would want to subject Ross to such misery. Serenity is a kinky person in severe denial. It’s oft said that some of the cruelest homophobic men are closet gay men. In this case, Serenity is a BDSM-phobic nitwit. The story from her point of view is aggravating and causes a reader to want to slap her upside the head many a times. Or some may want to take a cane to her derriere until her contrary ways are corrected.
The writing style seems to depart from author Reese Gabriel’s sci-fi More than Male series. This book is a bit unexpected in its heavy handed pounding of SSC. Rather than integrating BDSM scenes and terminology into the story line, it feels choppy and jars the reader. Perhaps this is the goal since Serenity is new to BDSM. The squawking protests from Serenity are equally unbalanced by Ross’s high handed dominant orders. This is what makes the story feel out of control which is counterproductive when showing an experienced Dom bringing a newbie submissive into the alternative lifestyle. The stilted communication between the two characters is at times painful to watch. Do men and women in the throes of dating really interact in this appallingly juvenile and embarrassing manner?
Ross is a Dom who for inexplicable reasons, desires Serenity and believes he can bring her submissive side to the surface. He’s treated to one indignity after another from the frigid female during his chase. Regardless of the unbelievable relationship budding, author Reese Gabriel creates some tasty BDSM scenes. It’s the BDSM dream sequences during Serenity’s sleep which carries this book to the finish. Although it would be nice to ignore some of Serenity’s bipolar introspection during the scenes, it is distracting and detracting for the reader. The club in the warehouse district is the other highlight of this book. What goes on in this exclusive club makes the story palpable. Where is this club and how does one gain membership? This BDSM novella is recommended for the Glitterkink reader who enjoys a sexy rich Dom.
As far as character building goes, Serenity is a stereotypical shallow female who is judgmental, naïve and completely unappealing. It’s a mystery why her good friend Lucretia would want to subject Ross to such misery. Serenity is a kinky person in severe denial. It’s oft said that some of the cruelest homophobic men are closet gay men. In this case, Serenity is a BDSM-phobic nitwit. The story from her point of view is aggravating and causes a reader to want to slap her upside the head many a times. Or some may want to take a cane to her derriere until her contrary ways are corrected.
The writing style seems to depart from author Reese Gabriel’s sci-fi More than Male series. This book is a bit unexpected in its heavy handed pounding of SSC. Rather than integrating BDSM scenes and terminology into the story line, it feels choppy and jars the reader. Perhaps this is the goal since Serenity is new to BDSM. The squawking protests from Serenity are equally unbalanced by Ross’s high handed dominant orders. This is what makes the story feel out of control which is counterproductive when showing an experienced Dom bringing a newbie submissive into the alternative lifestyle. The stilted communication between the two characters is at times painful to watch. Do men and women in the throes of dating really interact in this appallingly juvenile and embarrassing manner?
Ross is a Dom who for inexplicable reasons, desires Serenity and believes he can bring her submissive side to the surface. He’s treated to one indignity after another from the frigid female during his chase. Regardless of the unbelievable relationship budding, author Reese Gabriel creates some tasty BDSM scenes. It’s the BDSM dream sequences during Serenity’s sleep which carries this book to the finish. Although it would be nice to ignore some of Serenity’s bipolar introspection during the scenes, it is distracting and detracting for the reader. The club in the warehouse district is the other highlight of this book. What goes on in this exclusive club makes the story palpable. Where is this club and how does one gain membership? This BDSM novella is recommended for the Glitterkink reader who enjoys a sexy rich Dom.
November 1, 2013
Reviewed by Victoria
Book provided by Ellora’s Cave
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Stealing Serenity is the fourth book in the Tall, Dark, and Dominant series by Reese Gabriel. I chose this book because I have always been a fan of Reese Gabriel ever since I read Nyssa’s Guardian. I have never read a bad story by Reese Gabriel.
Serenity is a workaholic. She goes to the extreme to hire a date for a work party because she does not have the time or want to date. She assumes that her date is gay, but Ross is anything but that. Serenity’s friend Listonia sees the perfect person for her son in Serenity and plays matchmaker.
Ross was a hot and sexy Dom. He seemed to have endless patience. He wants Serenity and he will do what it takes to get her. Even in the end, it was hard to see what he saw in Serenity as she spend so much time trying to run in the opposite direction.
The chemistry between Serenity and Ross was off the charts. Serenity fights Ross right up to the end in regards to her being a submissive. It did make for some great sex scenes. The sex scenes were hot, spicy and explosive.
I was distracted by the dreams that Serenity had in regards to BDSM. It was odd and never tied back into the story, nor can I see a purpose for them.
I would have loved it if the book was longer. The book was over way to fast. Overall, this was a great book. Reese Gabriel wove a wonderful tale. I cant wait to read the next book in the series.
Book provided by Ellora’s Cave
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Stealing Serenity is the fourth book in the Tall, Dark, and Dominant series by Reese Gabriel. I chose this book because I have always been a fan of Reese Gabriel ever since I read Nyssa’s Guardian. I have never read a bad story by Reese Gabriel.
Serenity is a workaholic. She goes to the extreme to hire a date for a work party because she does not have the time or want to date. She assumes that her date is gay, but Ross is anything but that. Serenity’s friend Listonia sees the perfect person for her son in Serenity and plays matchmaker.
Ross was a hot and sexy Dom. He seemed to have endless patience. He wants Serenity and he will do what it takes to get her. Even in the end, it was hard to see what he saw in Serenity as she spend so much time trying to run in the opposite direction.
The chemistry between Serenity and Ross was off the charts. Serenity fights Ross right up to the end in regards to her being a submissive. It did make for some great sex scenes. The sex scenes were hot, spicy and explosive.
I was distracted by the dreams that Serenity had in regards to BDSM. It was odd and never tied back into the story, nor can I see a purpose for them.
I would have loved it if the book was longer. The book was over way to fast. Overall, this was a great book. Reese Gabriel wove a wonderful tale. I cant wait to read the next book in the series.
January 6, 2013
hot quick read great stortline. love these books.
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