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Sub for a Week
Before she can cut him loose, he wants to tie her up. Can she walk away from his domination once her week of submission ends?
For over a year, Julia has helped her clients ignite their sex lives, while her own resembles that of a nun.
That is, until Daniel. Honest, and possibly one of her most dominant clients, he's already tempting enough without his invitation to meet in person. And his charm doesn't end there.
Stunned by Daniel's offer to train her as his sub for one week, Julia's gut instinct is to pull the plug. But when they finally meet, Julia's dormant desire flares, and her private fantasies can't compare to what Daniel does with his hands, a flogger or a pair of cuffs.
Faced with a mouthwatering proposition and bent to his will, can Julia attain true submission before the week's end, or will she walk away with nothing more than the memory of Daniel's kiss, a taste of his skin, and a new-found desire like she has never experienced before?
For over a year, Julia has helped her clients ignite their sex lives, while her own resembles that of a nun.
That is, until Daniel. Honest, and possibly one of her most dominant clients, he's already tempting enough without his invitation to meet in person. And his charm doesn't end there.
Stunned by Daniel's offer to train her as his sub for one week, Julia's gut instinct is to pull the plug. But when they finally meet, Julia's dormant desire flares, and her private fantasies can't compare to what Daniel does with his hands, a flogger or a pair of cuffs.
Faced with a mouthwatering proposition and bent to his will, can Julia attain true submission before the week's end, or will she walk away with nothing more than the memory of Daniel's kiss, a taste of his skin, and a new-found desire like she has never experienced before?
- GenresBDSMContemporary
108 pages, ebook
First published November 27, 2012
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Erin Lark
36 books23 followersI’m a huge fan of second chances and all things paranormal. But when it comes to writing, my real passion lies in heroes that aren’t too over the top and feisty heroines able to hold their own.
If I’m not writing, chances are I’m either out hiking, binge watching an entire series on Netflix, or playing video games with my husband.
If I’m not writing, chances are I’m either out hiking, binge watching an entire series on Netflix, or playing video games with my husband.
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July 6, 2015
Reviewed by Lori
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
I have mixed feelings in regards to this book. On the one hand, I loved the subject the book was about. BDSM is something that is subjective, you either love it or hate it. No problem. I love it and I hope that whoever reads this review loves it as well.
The problem I have is that the protagonist of this book is a therapist and engaged in a sexual relationship with her client, Daniel. Therapists don’t do that, ever. Unless they want to ruin their careers. She could have lost her license. Not to mention all the trouble she would have gotten into. How do I know this? I have a degree in counseling and so I know about these things. It bothered me that Julia knew the rules, but just brushed them off as if they didn’t apply to her. She hid what she was doing so that her supervisor didn’t know.
There was one moment in the story that also bothered me as well. Julia was asking Daniel a question about his recent sub that he trained. They are no longer together, but she asked the question as his lover, while the therapist in her knew the answer. Daniel was upset with this question, as it touched upon his insecurities and doubts about himself. This is a reason why therapists don’t date their clients. What if she undid the good that they achieved in therapy? What if he broke down on her while in the middle of a scene? I was also surprised that she was so uninformed about the BDSM lifestyle, yet she counseled subs as well as doms.
With all that being said, I loved Julia’s journey into submission. She was hesitant and unsure of what she wanted and what she could tolerate in regards to her comfort level and her pain tolerance, but what she discovered about herself while submitting to Daniel was beautiful. Her journey was beautiful. She learned to trust Daniel with her submission. She trusted him not to take her to far, but to push her comfort level. She also learned how to trust herself. She learned to listen to her body, and to ask for what she wanted from her dom. She learned to communicate with him and to listen and hear what he had to say. I liked Julia’s character, I just didn’t like what she did to potentially put he job on the line.
Daniel was a character that I would love to meet in person. He’s very informed of the BDSM lifestyle. He’s very forthcoming with his knowledge, he’s been in the lifestyle a long time and has a lot of experience. He has a lot of compassion and empathy and is sensitive to the needs of his submissives. He’s strong and able and yet he knew he needed help dealing with his problems stemming from his last sub and was not afraid to ask for help. He knows who he is and what he wants and isn’t afraid of going after what he wants. He made it really easy to like him. I want someone like that.
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
I have mixed feelings in regards to this book. On the one hand, I loved the subject the book was about. BDSM is something that is subjective, you either love it or hate it. No problem. I love it and I hope that whoever reads this review loves it as well.
The problem I have is that the protagonist of this book is a therapist and engaged in a sexual relationship with her client, Daniel. Therapists don’t do that, ever. Unless they want to ruin their careers. She could have lost her license. Not to mention all the trouble she would have gotten into. How do I know this? I have a degree in counseling and so I know about these things. It bothered me that Julia knew the rules, but just brushed them off as if they didn’t apply to her. She hid what she was doing so that her supervisor didn’t know.
There was one moment in the story that also bothered me as well. Julia was asking Daniel a question about his recent sub that he trained. They are no longer together, but she asked the question as his lover, while the therapist in her knew the answer. Daniel was upset with this question, as it touched upon his insecurities and doubts about himself. This is a reason why therapists don’t date their clients. What if she undid the good that they achieved in therapy? What if he broke down on her while in the middle of a scene? I was also surprised that she was so uninformed about the BDSM lifestyle, yet she counseled subs as well as doms.
With all that being said, I loved Julia’s journey into submission. She was hesitant and unsure of what she wanted and what she could tolerate in regards to her comfort level and her pain tolerance, but what she discovered about herself while submitting to Daniel was beautiful. Her journey was beautiful. She learned to trust Daniel with her submission. She trusted him not to take her to far, but to push her comfort level. She also learned how to trust herself. She learned to listen to her body, and to ask for what she wanted from her dom. She learned to communicate with him and to listen and hear what he had to say. I liked Julia’s character, I just didn’t like what she did to potentially put he job on the line.
Daniel was a character that I would love to meet in person. He’s very informed of the BDSM lifestyle. He’s very forthcoming with his knowledge, he’s been in the lifestyle a long time and has a lot of experience. He has a lot of compassion and empathy and is sensitive to the needs of his submissives. He’s strong and able and yet he knew he needed help dealing with his problems stemming from his last sub and was not afraid to ask for help. He knows who he is and what he wants and isn’t afraid of going after what he wants. He made it really easy to like him. I want someone like that.
February 25, 2013
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Being an online therapist has its challenges and Julia is headed for a major conflict of interest over her fascination with her client, Daniel.
Enveloped in her growing desire to know more about the world of bondage and BDSM, Julia oversteps the boundaries of her role as a therapist and agrees to meet her client Daniel at his dungeon. A Dom and owner of Journeys, Daniel is a master in his universe and intends to show Julia what it means to be a sub under his control.
Early into the book, I found myself wondering why Julia would allow herself to go beyond the constraints of her position of therapist, but as the story kept moving forward I understood perfectly. Daniel is a hottie and his masterful presence would have tested any woman’s boundaries. Agreeing to one week of training to better understand the lifestyle, Julia rushes headlong into one of the most intense experiences a person can have.
Being a reader of BDSM erotica and a student of the lifestyle, I have looked into the use of the title “master”. Most of the literature I have come across and from my experience, “master” is either used when you are in a dedicated relationship that is very close to a marriage commitment or are in a M/s (master, slave) arrangement. The use of the term master in this book felt a little premature to me. Using “Sir” would have been a better choice, but I also understand that the term, just like the lifestyle, can be used with varied degrees of involvement. In this short term scenario, having the sub call the dominant “master” made me question it a little more than I would have normally, but again, to each reader goes the experience and preference.
Overall, the interaction between Daniel and Julia was hot and the author did a great job of ratcheting up the sexual tension. The scene where Daniel circles Julia to access her level of fear or nervousness was really done well. You could see it in your mind like a movie playing out across the screen. Different BDSM scenarios that delve into voyeurism make things very intense and I found this book to be one that kept my interest.
If you want a read that brings BDSM and voyeurism to the cutting edge of patient-client relations then this one is for you.
Being an online therapist has its challenges and Julia is headed for a major conflict of interest over her fascination with her client, Daniel.
Enveloped in her growing desire to know more about the world of bondage and BDSM, Julia oversteps the boundaries of her role as a therapist and agrees to meet her client Daniel at his dungeon. A Dom and owner of Journeys, Daniel is a master in his universe and intends to show Julia what it means to be a sub under his control.
Early into the book, I found myself wondering why Julia would allow herself to go beyond the constraints of her position of therapist, but as the story kept moving forward I understood perfectly. Daniel is a hottie and his masterful presence would have tested any woman’s boundaries. Agreeing to one week of training to better understand the lifestyle, Julia rushes headlong into one of the most intense experiences a person can have.
Being a reader of BDSM erotica and a student of the lifestyle, I have looked into the use of the title “master”. Most of the literature I have come across and from my experience, “master” is either used when you are in a dedicated relationship that is very close to a marriage commitment or are in a M/s (master, slave) arrangement. The use of the term master in this book felt a little premature to me. Using “Sir” would have been a better choice, but I also understand that the term, just like the lifestyle, can be used with varied degrees of involvement. In this short term scenario, having the sub call the dominant “master” made me question it a little more than I would have normally, but again, to each reader goes the experience and preference.
Overall, the interaction between Daniel and Julia was hot and the author did a great job of ratcheting up the sexual tension. The scene where Daniel circles Julia to access her level of fear or nervousness was really done well. You could see it in your mind like a movie playing out across the screen. Different BDSM scenarios that delve into voyeurism make things very intense and I found this book to be one that kept my interest.
If you want a read that brings BDSM and voyeurism to the cutting edge of patient-client relations then this one is for you.
February 2, 2013
What happens when a doctor falls for her patient? Julia is a shrink working to help Daniel overcome an issue. Julia specializes in helping people in the BDSM lifestyle. Daniel is a Dom coming to Julia to help him overcome his feelings of inadequacies.
Set in a futuristic time, this story can be categorized as speculative fiction. Instead of in a room together, the therapy sessions are carried out on line through chat sessions. While Julia is helping Daniel resolve his issues, Daniel is assessing Julia's submissive desires. Daniel convinces Julia to try submitting to him for a week.
This book focuses on the D/s side of BDSM. It was almost a D/s 101 class, sometimes rather dry. The two characters Julia and Dom lack chemistry in their interaction. Even the BDSM play scenes left a reader to be more dry than wet. My recommendation for Ms. Lark is to perhaps cut the lengthy explanations and instead, show more through actions. It would also help to understand Daniel's issues. It was so vaguely explained, it didn't really make sense that Daniel would need to see Julia for help.
Julia was a character hard to like. She's rather judgmental and sexually frigid at times. Daniel, on the hand, is a hot Dom. The way he sets up his club as well as his voyeuristic and exhibitionist tendencies is very hot. He makes up for Julia's character.
This romance is recommended for kinky readers who like a strong protective Dom.
January 14, 2013
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January 28, 2016
I liked the idea of this story. Julia is a good character who needs someone to give her an extra push. Daniel seems to be that guy
December 29, 2012
fantastic quick read, great storyline. would haave liked a little more at the end.
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