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Whispering Pines Ranch #5.5
Riveted
A Whispering Pines Ranch story
A Guards of Folsom story
When Ty left Pegasus for New York, he knew he was falling for Blake but wasn’t sure he could trust him. Blake didn’t know whether he could be vulnerable enough to take on another boy. Since the move to the Big Apple, Blake and Ty have learned how to live with each other. Now they need to let go of their pasts and take the next steps outside the playroom.
59 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 6, 2013
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S.J.D. Peterson
52 books1,018 followersIt's been an amazing journey since DSP first contracted Lorcan's Desire in January 2011. I've published 2 free reads with the M/M Romance group, my back list is growing, met some great people and have made some amazing friends.
I'm still in shock that I'm listed among the many talented authors at Dreamspinner Press! The little voice in the back of my head is screaming, "You are so out of your league."
Shhhhh I won't tell them if you don't :)
You can call me Jo, everyone does :)
I'm still in shock that I'm listed among the many talented authors at Dreamspinner Press! The little voice in the back of my head is screaming, "You are so out of your league."
Shhhhh I won't tell them if you don't :)
You can call me Jo, everyone does :)
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March 6, 2013
I loved Blake in Ty's Obsession and how he managed to get Ty out of his deep hole of despair and loneliness. I couldn't wait reading more about Ty and Blake and their hopefully shared future and wasn't disappointed after reading this short story about their life – finally together as a true Dom/sub couple – in New York.
Riverted was a worthy „epilogue“ to the Whispering Pines Ranch Series and a hot „prologue“ to the new Guards of Folsom Series.
I can't wait to read the new series about Micah and Tackett! Thank you for sharing this freebie with us, Jo. :)
September 28, 2013
I love Ty and Blake together, and I am so so happy they got their HEA! What I loved most about these two was the way Blake was able to quiet the noise in Ty’s head. Blake was able to help Ty get to all the hurtful pain, loneliness, anger from his head and heart. At least get it to a point that Ty doesn’t get out of control. And Ty was able to love Blake and give him the peace and the healing he needed after the death of Eli. Two broken, hurt individuals coming together and healing through love..... *sigh*
Yep, I am just an old softie.....
Yep, I am just an old softie.....
January 20, 2013
Just love it! I can't wait for the new series to start.
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March 6, 2013Riveted is the final story in the Whispering Pines Ranch series. It was written as a thank you for all those who followed the series and demanded Ty get his happily ever after. Think of this story as the epilogue for Ty's Obsession. However, if you have no plans to read the WPR series, this story can be read as the first book in the Guards of Folsom series. It introduces Micah and Tackett from PUP and includes the first Chapter of PUP coming to Dreamspinner Press April 19, 2013
March 18, 2013
3.5 stars.
This was a nice way to wrap up the Whispering Pines series. I really like Blake, and I like Blake and Ty together. Now that Ty has a Dom who will take care of him the way he's always wanted someone to, he's a much steadier character.
But I can't say I'm sorry I'm finished with the series, and will likely never reread it.
This was a nice way to wrap up the Whispering Pines series. I really like Blake, and I like Blake and Ty together. Now that Ty has a Dom who will take care of him the way he's always wanted someone to, he's a much steadier character.
But I can't say I'm sorry I'm finished with the series, and will likely never reread it.
December 17, 2012
OMG! The title makes complete sense now...excellent way to end their HEA! You rock Jo!
March 24, 2013
A fitting and emotional ending to Ty’s story.
While I personally do not understand the D/s thing and I really hate the term “boy” I’m glad that Ty finally got his hearts desire.
March 7, 2013
Trust is a precious commodity and while its definition may seem easy, in theory, actually going through with it on the more difficult practical levels can be a true challenge. Riveted is the story of two men who both need to let go of their pasts, so they can trust in their future. Blake has already done it, but without Ty following him completely, he won’t get anywhere either. Their story is a great way of showing that trust truly is a two-way street. Both sides need to be in agreement for it to work.
Ty has deep-seated abandonment issues. Even though Blake has given him – almost – every sign possible that their partnership is real, serious, and forever, he still cannot quite believe that he won't manage to ruin it. His struggle was interesting to watch. On so many levels, especially the physical, he is already there. But his insecurities keep raising their heads at the most inappropriate moments.
Blake loves Ty deeply, now that he has let go of his previous sub (who died). He is determined to make Ty believe in them as a couple, and works stubbornly and methodically toward that objective. When he finally finds the one thing that he can do to make Ty believe, it is a beautiful shared moment for them.
While I haven't read the previous books, this short story stands well on its own; there is enough back story to make very clear who Blake and Ty are, and what the challenge is they face together. If you like stories about deep love and true commitment (with a few obstacles), if you enjoy reading about men who struggle to overcome the ghosts of their pasts, and if you're looking for some hot man-on-man action, you will probably like this book.
Ty has deep-seated abandonment issues. Even though Blake has given him – almost – every sign possible that their partnership is real, serious, and forever, he still cannot quite believe that he won't manage to ruin it. His struggle was interesting to watch. On so many levels, especially the physical, he is already there. But his insecurities keep raising their heads at the most inappropriate moments.
Blake loves Ty deeply, now that he has let go of his previous sub (who died). He is determined to make Ty believe in them as a couple, and works stubbornly and methodically toward that objective. When he finally finds the one thing that he can do to make Ty believe, it is a beautiful shared moment for them.
While I haven't read the previous books, this short story stands well on its own; there is enough back story to make very clear who Blake and Ty are, and what the challenge is they face together. If you like stories about deep love and true commitment (with a few obstacles), if you enjoy reading about men who struggle to overcome the ghosts of their pasts, and if you're looking for some hot man-on-man action, you will probably like this book.
February 12, 2013
Really love Ty and Blake, can't wait for the new series to start! Thanks for the freebie Jo!!
March 10, 2013
loved it. as always, Peterson's characters come alive and capture readers until the very last page when you wish it wasn't over at all.
February 16, 2013
This was a nice epilogue to Ty's Obsession.
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March 7, 2013ZERO STARS. Ok . . . I read the new short story that Sjd Petersen posted on Dreamspinner Press -- the name of it is Riveted. First, I am astounded by any positive reviews that exist for this "story". I don't know this author -- I am not one of her friends -- so, I will not blow rainbows up your butt and say this story was good or commendable.
Let me warn any reader who may think to pick up this piece of crap -- this story is sick and deranged. Do not be taken in by any number of press releases that this book is about love, it's not. It's about someone getting their jollies by degrading and humiliating a person who is physically submissive. And, for those who recommended this story glowingly on Facebook (and you know who you are), you should be ashamed, really ashamed. I am disgusted by the contents of this story.
Let's start by saying that this story is 58 pages long, but, it reads like it is 500 pages long because it is like wading through a bog of crap. A book, no matter how short, can only be described as interminable when you really dislike the subject matter, the two main characters have virtually no chemistry (with the exception that one treats the other as a possession (i.e. dog)), and the author's writing lacks any sweet subtlety.
By the way, if you think the title "Riveted" is a play on words for "compelling" or something like that, you are completely wrong. To be Riveted is the act of having a dog collar permanently riveted to your body so you are no better than a stray dog that can be repeatedly abused. Fortunately, the meaning of riveted only came up at the end of the story because once I read the dog collar rivet section, I was on the verge of throwing my iPad through the wall when I learned what this author believes love means.
This is yet another of this author's attempts to show the whole dominant and submissive sub-culture of gay life. On a personal note, I do not understand in any way how being degraded by one's significant other in public or private is thought to be sexy, something to write about, or something to glorify. Obviously, this author believes otherwise since this is one of a continuing group of stories in which she highlights this sub-culture.
As I was reading this disaster, I originally thought that the only thing that was positive in this book is that the author had the good sense not to have the dominant partner publicly degrade his partner in some leather or S&M bar. But, then you hit chapter 4 and realize that this author simply does not know the bounds of good taste. (Oh, she didn't have the character publicly flogged, but is that something to be proud about? Really? Is that how we are judging the worthiness of literature these days?)
The author lets us know that it is ok to leave your lover in heavy bondage for an entire day to get him ready for public humiliation. Maybe we were supposed to be turned on when the dominant character wraps a piece of leather around his partner's sex organ and forces him to wear it under his pants until his penis turns purple and his scrotum is on the verge of permanent damage. Mutilation of a partner, hmmmmm . . . Doesn't that make this story sound sexy? Come on folks . . . Let's see this for what it really is.
I have read other work by this author - in "Lorcan's Desire", for example, I described this author as being scarred by her view of a purported loving relationship. Her emotional scarring again comes front and center in this "thing" that I just read.
This story is free on Dreamspinner Press, and that is too much to charge to waste my time. Someone send me a note when this author finally decides to move away from her fixation with dominance and degrading stories. (But is appears from a note at the end of the story that this author is going to write another dog collar, degrading story in her next book as well.)
Here's the question for you . . . What rating do you give to a story and a genre that you despise? To give it any stars would be to acknowledge that it as any merit. I simply see no merit in this presentation. Zero Stars again for this author.
Let me warn any reader who may think to pick up this piece of crap -- this story is sick and deranged. Do not be taken in by any number of press releases that this book is about love, it's not. It's about someone getting their jollies by degrading and humiliating a person who is physically submissive. And, for those who recommended this story glowingly on Facebook (and you know who you are), you should be ashamed, really ashamed. I am disgusted by the contents of this story.
Let's start by saying that this story is 58 pages long, but, it reads like it is 500 pages long because it is like wading through a bog of crap. A book, no matter how short, can only be described as interminable when you really dislike the subject matter, the two main characters have virtually no chemistry (with the exception that one treats the other as a possession (i.e. dog)), and the author's writing lacks any sweet subtlety.
By the way, if you think the title "Riveted" is a play on words for "compelling" or something like that, you are completely wrong. To be Riveted is the act of having a dog collar permanently riveted to your body so you are no better than a stray dog that can be repeatedly abused. Fortunately, the meaning of riveted only came up at the end of the story because once I read the dog collar rivet section, I was on the verge of throwing my iPad through the wall when I learned what this author believes love means.
This is yet another of this author's attempts to show the whole dominant and submissive sub-culture of gay life. On a personal note, I do not understand in any way how being degraded by one's significant other in public or private is thought to be sexy, something to write about, or something to glorify. Obviously, this author believes otherwise since this is one of a continuing group of stories in which she highlights this sub-culture.
As I was reading this disaster, I originally thought that the only thing that was positive in this book is that the author had the good sense not to have the dominant partner publicly degrade his partner in some leather or S&M bar. But, then you hit chapter 4 and realize that this author simply does not know the bounds of good taste. (Oh, she didn't have the character publicly flogged, but is that something to be proud about? Really? Is that how we are judging the worthiness of literature these days?)
The author lets us know that it is ok to leave your lover in heavy bondage for an entire day to get him ready for public humiliation. Maybe we were supposed to be turned on when the dominant character wraps a piece of leather around his partner's sex organ and forces him to wear it under his pants until his penis turns purple and his scrotum is on the verge of permanent damage. Mutilation of a partner, hmmmmm . . . Doesn't that make this story sound sexy? Come on folks . . . Let's see this for what it really is.
I have read other work by this author - in "Lorcan's Desire", for example, I described this author as being scarred by her view of a purported loving relationship. Her emotional scarring again comes front and center in this "thing" that I just read.
This story is free on Dreamspinner Press, and that is too much to charge to waste my time. Someone send me a note when this author finally decides to move away from her fixation with dominance and degrading stories. (But is appears from a note at the end of the story that this author is going to write another dog collar, degrading story in her next book as well.)
Here's the question for you . . . What rating do you give to a story and a genre that you despise? To give it any stars would be to acknowledge that it as any merit. I simply see no merit in this presentation. Zero Stars again for this author.
March 5, 2013
4 Hearts
Review written for MM Good Book Reviews
http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com/
This story is a branch off from the Whispering Pines Ranch series and links directly to Ty’s Obsession. Ty and Blake have left Pegasus and settled down in New York, Ty still needs his independence though and works behind the bar at Folsom, a BDSM club, and although he loves Blake he still has trust issues. Blake has done his best to let go of his past and has worked hard to gain Ty’s trust, although he wants nothing more than to take care of Ty, he knows he has to let Ty have a bit of independence. But as a good Dom he has to reassure his boy and has made plans to prove to Ty once and for all that he will always be Blake’s boy.
S.J.D. brings to us the conclusion to Ty and Blake’s story, giving us a wonderful, sexy, happily ever after and also giving us the opening to a new series. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to catch up with Ty and Blake and to see how they are both doing. Ty and Blake are exactly as we remember them from Ty's Obsession , Ty still finds it hard to trust and Blake’s wounded heart has healed and now he is trying to prove to Ty that Ty can trust him. Ty still has moments where he has doubts and thinks that it is only a matter of time before he is discarded, but he tries his best to cast those doubts aside.
Seeing how far both Blake and Ty have come was lovely, it’s wonderful seeing how good they are together and how perfectly suited they are for one another. Seeing Blake take care of his boy and prove to Ty how much he loves and wants him is beautiful, the ceremony moves you as Ty gets everything he has ever hoped for and wanted, and Blake gets Ty’s complete trust. Their love making is erotic, sexy and passionate and just the way they love it.
I will recommend that everyone reads this to catch up on Ty and Blake, to experience their passionate love making, to celebrate their happiness and also because it is a great way to catch a glimpse of the new Guards Of Folsom series and the first couple Micah and Tackett… Oh did I also mention it is free?
Review written for MM Good Book Reviews
http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com/
This story is a branch off from the Whispering Pines Ranch series and links directly to Ty’s Obsession. Ty and Blake have left Pegasus and settled down in New York, Ty still needs his independence though and works behind the bar at Folsom, a BDSM club, and although he loves Blake he still has trust issues. Blake has done his best to let go of his past and has worked hard to gain Ty’s trust, although he wants nothing more than to take care of Ty, he knows he has to let Ty have a bit of independence. But as a good Dom he has to reassure his boy and has made plans to prove to Ty once and for all that he will always be Blake’s boy.
S.J.D. brings to us the conclusion to Ty and Blake’s story, giving us a wonderful, sexy, happily ever after and also giving us the opening to a new series. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to catch up with Ty and Blake and to see how they are both doing. Ty and Blake are exactly as we remember them from Ty's Obsession , Ty still finds it hard to trust and Blake’s wounded heart has healed and now he is trying to prove to Ty that Ty can trust him. Ty still has moments where he has doubts and thinks that it is only a matter of time before he is discarded, but he tries his best to cast those doubts aside.
Seeing how far both Blake and Ty have come was lovely, it’s wonderful seeing how good they are together and how perfectly suited they are for one another. Seeing Blake take care of his boy and prove to Ty how much he loves and wants him is beautiful, the ceremony moves you as Ty gets everything he has ever hoped for and wanted, and Blake gets Ty’s complete trust. Their love making is erotic, sexy and passionate and just the way they love it.
I will recommend that everyone reads this to catch up on Ty and Blake, to experience their passionate love making, to celebrate their happiness and also because it is a great way to catch a glimpse of the new Guards Of Folsom series and the first couple Micah and Tackett… Oh did I also mention it is free?
March 8, 2013
This was a funny, sweet, sexy story and a true HEA for one of my favorite Dom/sub couples.
After the hard life they've had, Ty and his Sir, Blake Henderson, truly deserve it.
I don't know what it is about Sjd Peterson's characters. They're all larger than life, but still wholly believable. This free short also introduces Tackett and Micah from the upcoming PUP.
After the hard life they've had, Ty and his Sir, Blake Henderson, truly deserve it.
I don't know what it is about Sjd Peterson's characters. They're all larger than life, but still wholly believable. This free short also introduces Tackett and Micah from the upcoming PUP.
June 24, 2013
Yes, I know... I skipped ahead and read this before finishing Connor and Jess' books. Sue me. I could not wait to see how things resolved themselves, even though I've read Pup and know the basics. I love Ty and Blake and just had to read this short story. It is beautiful and I'm happy I skipped ahead. Maybe now I'll be able to calm myself down to read the last two books in this series.
March 31, 2013
This is a great conclusion to Ty's Obsession. Blake and Ty have come a long way in their relationship. I finally felt some semblance of closure..
"Before you say yes, know that once it’s riveted on, it won’t come off.” Blake ran his fingers gently over Ty’s where he held the collar. “It’s permanent and indestructible, Ty, just like my commitment to you.”
Yes!!!
"Before you say yes, know that once it’s riveted on, it won’t come off.” Blake ran his fingers gently over Ty’s where he held the collar. “It’s permanent and indestructible, Ty, just like my commitment to you.”
Yes!!!
September 22, 2013
3.5
I enjoyed this story. I won't be reading the previous ones in the Whispering Pines series but the Folsom books seem to have a nice twist of BDSM so I may have a look down the road. For a freebie this gave me a nice taste of characters and the setting of the Guards of Folsom club.
I enjoyed this story. I won't be reading the previous ones in the Whispering Pines series but the Folsom books seem to have a nice twist of BDSM so I may have a look down the road. For a freebie this gave me a nice taste of characters and the setting of the Guards of Folsom club.
August 4, 2016
Now I can say this series was fulfilling ^^
Except for the first book, I really liked or freaking loved the other books! :D
Except for the first book, I really liked or freaking loved the other books! :D
June 4, 2019
Blake and Ty come from pasts with trust issues. They've gotten over most together, but Ty is still scared that Blake will change his mind and walk away. Blake is determined to prove to Ty that he has no intention of ever leaving him. Loved the end!
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February 13, 2017
I loved this whole series but Ty and Blake are definitely my favorites....
March 24, 2013
Imagine a fist pump and very girlish *squee* after finishing this little gem (okay, there might have also been a happy dance, an ear to ear grin, and a dramatic sigh to boot)! As firmly ensconced in the Ty and Blake fan club as my friend Virginia, I was thrilled to see this follow-up and witness for myself how their relationship is progressing.
The title of the book had a very special meaning in the context of the story (and here’s where all my embarrassing little reactions might have come into play), but it also described how thoroughly my attention was focused on this little short. I loved it. It was perfect. And, I couldn’t be more excited to see another series spawned from the goodness that is Ty and Blake (who I hope will be making multiple appearances)!
Thank you, dear author, for this incredible free story and for giving two of my favorite boys what they deserve – each other!! Waiting with baited breath for the Guarding Folsom series…
The title of the book had a very special meaning in the context of the story (and here’s where all my embarrassing little reactions might have come into play), but it also described how thoroughly my attention was focused on this little short. I loved it. It was perfect. And, I couldn’t be more excited to see another series spawned from the goodness that is Ty and Blake (who I hope will be making multiple appearances)!
Thank you, dear author, for this incredible free story and for giving two of my favorite boys what they deserve – each other!! Waiting with baited breath for the Guarding Folsom series…
June 11, 2013
I gave this 3.5-4 stars. Although I enjoyed this book, I made a mistake and should have read the other books in the series before I read this one. I read this as a prequel to Pup only (as the author noted you can do), not realizing it was very short and a very definite conclusion for Ty & Blake's story - I wish I had known more. After reading Riveted, I felt unsatisfied, I felt no connection with Ty & Blake and I wished I had.
Will I go back and read the rest of the series now?? I am not sure. I am going to read Guards of Folsom - you do get introduced to the Micah & Tackett in Riveted - and I very excited about that journey. I think the author's writing is quite good.
Definitely read the rest of Whispering Pines Ranch before taking the leap into this book and don't read it as a stand alone prior to Pup. You will be equally disappointed.
Will I go back and read the rest of the series now?? I am not sure. I am going to read Guards of Folsom - you do get introduced to the Micah & Tackett in Riveted - and I very excited about that journey. I think the author's writing is quite good.
Definitely read the rest of Whispering Pines Ranch before taking the leap into this book and don't read it as a stand alone prior to Pup. You will be equally disappointed.
April 14, 2013
The perfect ending to a fantastic series, Riveted gives us the HEA for Ty and Blake. And they both totally deserved it!
My favorite line: "It occurred to Ty that it didn't matter what kind of family you grew up in-- the one you made was what was important."
This is a must read for anyone who enjoyed the Whispering Pines series. But I also read it in prep for this week's release of Pup, and now I am anxious to get to that one as well!
My favorite line: "It occurred to Ty that it didn't matter what kind of family you grew up in-- the one you made was what was important."
This is a must read for anyone who enjoyed the Whispering Pines series. But I also read it in prep for this week's release of Pup, and now I am anxious to get to that one as well!
July 29, 2014
When I sat down with my cup of coffee and page 1...well the coffee got cold but I didn't stop until The End. I started the series with Pup and have been wondering about Blake and Ty (from the tidbits in the books I could see they had their own book somewhere). Even knowing I'm reading it in reverse I will will definitely go back and read the Whispering Pines series.
Excellent short, hot, sexy, loving...perfect.
Excellent short, hot, sexy, loving...perfect.
October 10, 2014
The perfect epilogue to Ty and Blake's story. As much as I love Lorcan and Quinn, I think that Blake and Ty are my favorite couple of the Whispering Pines series. Ty has just been through so much, he makes me want to hug him. I also thought this was a really good intro to the Guards of Folsom series. I've already read the first two books in that series and have enjoyed them quite a lot. Now, onto the next one in that series!
September 11, 2016
3.5* This is a great link between the WPR series and the Guards of Folsom books. I had a marvellous lunch time today!
I have read some of the WPR books and none of the GoF books (that will be changing) but didn't feel I had missed out for not having the background to Ty and Blake - more than capable of standing alone.
I have read some of the WPR books and none of the GoF books (that will be changing) but didn't feel I had missed out for not having the background to Ty and Blake - more than capable of standing alone.
March 20, 2013
I only read the first book in the 'Whispering Pines' series (I really want to read the rest, but Lorcan killed me in that first one!), but I was seduced by the blurb and this being a freebie.
And now I really want to read Ty's story. Do you have to read the series in order? I'm totally looking forward to the Guards of Folsom series. :)
And now I really want to read Ty's story. Do you have to read the series in order? I'm totally looking forward to the Guards of Folsom series. :)
April 12, 2013
Although I'm not very fond of scars that keep going until the end of the book (it's a personal taste), this one is very well written. Although for the next time I should make sure that I've read the previous books (*facepalm*). The relationship between the Dom and the Sub is very well developed and reflected.
July 29, 2016
I read this to be able to start reading "the Guards of Folsom" stories. I hadn't quite finished with WPR, but then again, it wasn't needed.
I loved the fact that Ty got his happy ending. Even though he wasn't the nicest character in the WPR series, I still had a soft spot for him. And in my opinion Blake is perfect for him.
I loved the fact that Ty got his happy ending. Even though he wasn't the nicest character in the WPR series, I still had a soft spot for him. And in my opinion Blake is perfect for him.
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