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Without Restrictions
Drew Doyle is tired of the compliant pretty boys who have been subbing for him. Michael Davidson, that excruciatingly responsible and judgmental accountant, might just provide a real challenge.
But Michael is too much older than Drew to take him seriously as a Master, even when Drew forces his hand. Worse, when a tragedy strikes, Drew realizes that earning his new slave's respect will require him to shoulder the kind of responsibility he's spent his whole life trying to avoid. But growing up might not be a bad thing, especially with a slave worth changing for . . .
But Michael is too much older than Drew to take him seriously as a Master, even when Drew forces his hand. Worse, when a tragedy strikes, Drew realizes that earning his new slave's respect will require him to shoulder the kind of responsibility he's spent his whole life trying to avoid. But growing up might not be a bad thing, especially with a slave worth changing for . . .
- GenresBDSMM M Romance
136 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2012
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Miri Thompson
5 books4 followersMy stories are a concoction of mystery, fantasy, LGBTQ romance and power exchange (voluntary or otherwise). They're smart fluff—while there is some dark fare, you won't find bone-deep angst. Enjoy!
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November 10, 2012
This is the upside-down classic Gay BDSM novel. Drew, the Dom, is a 24 years old rich guy. He does not know a lot on BDSM and there is even a big mistake in his Dom CV. Michael is in his forties, he is a very experience sub and he comes from a middle-class family. Jake, the Master of Michael, sells him to Drew. Michael does not like at all to have a so young and inexperienced master. Every standards of that kind of story is in the reverse mode here. There is not much D/s or BDSM in this book. This is more about how Drew tries to convince Michael that he could be a good master for him. Although I have not got my fill of BDSM and D/s (far from it), I give this story three stars because of its originality.
October 6, 2012
Valeran Park is a club for dominants and submissives who engage in power exchanges ranging from extended play sessions to ceding almost all autonomy to a master for an indeterminate period.
Michael, a sensible, forty year old accountant, has signed one of the heaviest contracts available and is deeply committed to the D/s lifestyle and his own role as slave. When he learns, then, that his master has sold him to Drew, a rich and seemingly spoilt and indolent young man with a reputation for wild partying, he does not back out, despite his dismay, but accepts the decision. After all, surely Drew will grow bored of him soon enough and sell him on to someone more suitable?
Drew, however, seems determined to turn over a new leaf and prove to the sceptical Michael that he is worthy to be his master. He gets his chance sooner than he anticipates, when unexpected events plunge Drew into the midst of Michael's extended family at a time of crisis.
It is in this busy family setting, rather than the rarefied atmosphere of Valeran Park itself, that Michael and Drew, two strong and stubborn characters, must find an equilibrium in a relationship where Drew, theoretically, holds almost all the power. This is one of the great appeals of the book. Drew and Michael are much more than their D/s roles but multi-faceted individuals who have other needs, roles and obligations in the wider world.
Neither of the characters is perfect, though both are likeable and there were times when I found it hard to readily empathise with their determination to remain within the perimeters of their set roles even when Drew was insecure or Michael was angry and frustrated, and hadn't even chosen Drew in the first place.
In the end, however, the book did a great job of showing how, with patience and communication on both sides as well as mutual attraction and liking, a D/s relationship can be made to work for some people.
There were some loose and indeed mysterious ends at the finish of "Without Restrictions", which leaves me looking forward hopefully to a sequel!
Michael, a sensible, forty year old accountant, has signed one of the heaviest contracts available and is deeply committed to the D/s lifestyle and his own role as slave. When he learns, then, that his master has sold him to Drew, a rich and seemingly spoilt and indolent young man with a reputation for wild partying, he does not back out, despite his dismay, but accepts the decision. After all, surely Drew will grow bored of him soon enough and sell him on to someone more suitable?
Drew, however, seems determined to turn over a new leaf and prove to the sceptical Michael that he is worthy to be his master. He gets his chance sooner than he anticipates, when unexpected events plunge Drew into the midst of Michael's extended family at a time of crisis.
It is in this busy family setting, rather than the rarefied atmosphere of Valeran Park itself, that Michael and Drew, two strong and stubborn characters, must find an equilibrium in a relationship where Drew, theoretically, holds almost all the power. This is one of the great appeals of the book. Drew and Michael are much more than their D/s roles but multi-faceted individuals who have other needs, roles and obligations in the wider world.
Neither of the characters is perfect, though both are likeable and there were times when I found it hard to readily empathise with their determination to remain within the perimeters of their set roles even when Drew was insecure or Michael was angry and frustrated, and hadn't even chosen Drew in the first place.
In the end, however, the book did a great job of showing how, with patience and communication on both sides as well as mutual attraction and liking, a D/s relationship can be made to work for some people.
There were some loose and indeed mysterious ends at the finish of "Without Restrictions", which leaves me looking forward hopefully to a sequel!
November 28, 2012
This version has some great fleshing out from the online version, with some additional backstory and plot elements. The strength for me is the very real and three-dimensional characters who don't fit into the typical mold of a D/s story - the younger Dom looking for validation and respect from an older sub. The power dynamics are carried throughout, and to me are almost more central than the sexual attraction (though that's very satisfying as well). A really enjoyable read, and I'm glad we'll getting more about these characters.
November 11, 2012
So, yeah. I actually read it off LiveJournal so I have no idea how many discrepancies there are between that version and the Kindle version.
Anyways, I rather liked it. It was somewhat interesting, although the dynamics didn't quite translate over for me. The age thing was supposed to be quite big, but I didn't really get a feel for their ages. I really didn't think Drew was some immature, young little idiot or something, so *shrugs. Still, it wasn't bad. Kind of rushed, though.
Anyways, I rather liked it. It was somewhat interesting, although the dynamics didn't quite translate over for me. The age thing was supposed to be quite big, but I didn't really get a feel for their ages. I really didn't think Drew was some immature, young little idiot or something, so *shrugs. Still, it wasn't bad. Kind of rushed, though.
May 12, 2019
3.5/5
It's an alright book. I find Mike resolved weaken too quicky.
It's an alright book. I find Mike resolved weaken too quicky.
July 16, 2023
I read this a long time ago on LJ and I would like to read it again, but no link works or I cannot buy it. So does anyone know what happen to all the books and stories from Miri Thompson?
August 13, 2013
I loved this story - the characters, the details of the setting, the inverted D/s plot. I only wish it was longer. I'm hoping for a sequel!
February 8, 2016
4.5 stars
Enjoyable younger Dom, older sub story.
Enjoyable younger Dom, older sub story.
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