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Inside Out #3.3
The Master Undone
*** The Master Undone is a part of the Inside Out series, and is told from his POV. ***
I told him goodbye, and I will not call him. I know if I do, it will be my undoing, and I'll once again be caught up in his spell. I will once again be...lost.
In her private journals, Rebecca laid bare her soul, revealing her obsession for the one man whose erotic demands captivated her imagination--and enslaved her forever. Now, with Rebecca no longer in his life he is lost, questioning everything he thought he knew about himself and about control he holds in such high regard. One women will reach out to heal him and then turn away, leaving him haunted. She is nothing he thought he wanted and somehow everything he needs. He tells himself to forget her but he cannot escape his desire for her. He has to have more...
I told him goodbye, and I will not call him. I know if I do, it will be my undoing, and I'll once again be caught up in his spell. I will once again be...lost.
In her private journals, Rebecca laid bare her soul, revealing her obsession for the one man whose erotic demands captivated her imagination--and enslaved her forever. Now, with Rebecca no longer in his life he is lost, questioning everything he thought he knew about himself and about control he holds in such high regard. One women will reach out to heal him and then turn away, leaving him haunted. She is nothing he thought he wanted and somehow everything he needs. He tells himself to forget her but he cannot escape his desire for her. He has to have more...
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Lisa Renee Jones
372 books14.6k followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series. Suzanne Todd (producer of Alice in Wonderland) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. Sara’s character is strong, flawed, complex, and sexy - a modern girl we all can identify with.
In addition to the success of Lisa's INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa is presently working on a dark, edgy new series, Dirty Money, for St. Martin's Press.
Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women's Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.
In addition to the success of Lisa's INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa is presently working on a dark, edgy new series, Dirty Money, for St. Martin's Press.
Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women's Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.
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How It All Started…
One day I was a high school teacher on summer break, leading a relatively uneventful but happy life. Or so I told myself. Later, I’d question that, as I would question pretty much everything I knew about me, my relationships, and my desires. It all began when my neighbor thrust a key to a storage unit at me. She’d bought it to make extra money after watching some storage auction show. Now she was on her way to the airport to elope with a man she barely knew, and she needed me to clear out the unit before the lease expired.
Soon, I was standing inside a small room that held the intimate details of another woman’s life, feeling uncomfortable, as if I was invading her privacy. Why had she let these items so neatly packed, possessions that she clearly cared about deeply, be lost at an auction? Driven to find out by some unnamed force, I began to dig, to discover this woman’s life, and yes, read her journals—dark, erotic journals that I had no business reading. Once I started, I couldn’t stop. I read on obsessively, living out fantasies through her words that I’d never dare experience on my own, compelled by the three men in her life, none of whom had names. I read onward until the last terrifying dark entry left me certain that something had happened to this woman. I had to find her and be sure she was okay.
Before long, I was taking her job for the summer at the art gallery, living her life, and she was nowhere to be found. I was becoming someone I didn’t know. I was becoming her.
The dark, passion it becomes…
Now, I am working at a prestigious gallery, where I have always dreamed of being, and I’ve been delivered to the doorstep of several men, all of which I envision as one I’ve read about in the journal. But there is one man that will call to me, that will awaken me in ways I never believed possible. That man is the ruggedly sexy artist, Chris Merit, who wants to paint me. He is rich and famous, and dark in ways I shouldn’t find intriguing, but I do. I so do. I don’t understand why his dark side appeals to me, but the attraction between us is rich with velvety promises of satisfaction. Chris is dark, and so are his desires, but I cannot turn away. He is damaged beneath his confident good looks and need for control, and in some way, I feel he needs me. I need him.
All I know for certain is that he knows me like I don’t even know me, and he says I know him. Still, I keep asking myself — do I know him? Did he know her, the journal writer, and where is she? And why doesn’t it seem to matter anymore? There is just him and me, and the burn for more.
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ABOUT IF I WERE YOU
How It All Started…
One day I was a high school teacher on summer break, leading a relatively uneventful but happy life. Or so I told myself. Later, I’d question that, as I would question pretty much everything I knew about me, my relationships, and my desires. It all began when my neighbor thrust a key to a storage unit at me. She’d bought it to make extra money after watching some storage auction show. Now she was on her way to the airport to elope with a man she barely knew, and she needed me to clear out the unit before the lease expired.
Soon, I was standing inside a small room that held the intimate details of another woman’s life, feeling uncomfortable, as if I was invading her privacy. Why had she let these items so neatly packed, possessions that she clearly cared about deeply, be lost at an auction? Driven to find out by some unnamed force, I began to dig, to discover this woman’s life, and yes, read her journals—dark, erotic journals that I had no business reading. Once I started, I couldn’t stop. I read on obsessively, living out fantasies through her words that I’d never dare experience on my own, compelled by the three men in her life, none of whom had names. I read onward until the last terrifying dark entry left me certain that something had happened to this woman. I had to find her and be sure she was okay.
Before long, I was taking her job for the summer at the art gallery, living her life, and she was nowhere to be found. I was becoming someone I didn’t know. I was becoming her.
The dark, passion it becomes…
Now, I am working at a prestigious gallery, where I have always dreamed of being, and I’ve been delivered to the doorstep of several men, all of which I envision as one I’ve read about in the journal. But there is one man that will call to me, that will awaken me in ways I never believed possible. That man is the ruggedly sexy artist, Chris Merit, who wants to paint me. He is rich and famous, and dark in ways I shouldn’t find intriguing, but I do. I so do. I don’t understand why his dark side appeals to me, but the attraction between us is rich with velvety promises of satisfaction. Chris is dark, and so are his desires, but I cannot turn away. He is damaged beneath his confident good looks and need for control, and in some way, I feel he needs me. I need him.
All I know for certain is that he knows me like I don’t even know me, and he says I know him. Still, I keep asking myself — do I know him? Did he know her, the journal writer, and where is she? And why doesn’t it seem to matter anymore? There is just him and me, and the burn for more.
September 26, 2013
Holy shit on a stick! That book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! And I'm uber pissed because how can I review it without giving any and everything away?
This is in the POV of Master. We now know who he is......well, I do. Hopefully you haven't read spoiler reviews and know too! Don't let reviews ruin it for you! OMG. This controlling alpha clipped man is such a endearing, sexy, tortured soul beneath his alpha exterior. He need for control is a coping mechanism. He can't get close, he must stay in charge at all times. But what happens when someone comes along and throws all his rules, his coping mechanisms for a loop? He can't let it happen....but is he strong enough to stay away?
I can't say anything more., Gah. Other than.....READ THIS SERIES!
But I will give a few spoiler free quotes.....
And one quote that is a mega-spoiler. DO NOT CLICK IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE SERIES! I'm talking to YOU!
Go forth and read! You will NOT be disappointed.
This is in the POV of Master. We now know who he is......well, I do. Hopefully you haven't read spoiler reviews and know too! Don't let reviews ruin it for you! OMG. This controlling alpha clipped man is such a endearing, sexy, tortured soul beneath his alpha exterior. He need for control is a coping mechanism. He can't get close, he must stay in charge at all times. But what happens when someone comes along and throws all his rules, his coping mechanisms for a loop? He can't let it happen....but is he strong enough to stay away?
I can't say anything more., Gah. Other than.....READ THIS SERIES!
But I will give a few spoiler free quotes.....
And one quote that is a mega-spoiler. DO NOT CLICK IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE SERIES! I'm talking to YOU!
Go forth and read! You will NOT be disappointed.
August 3, 2013
Damn I love this series. Loved getting a different side of Mark. Crystal is perfect for him. Two control freaks, what an explosion! And she is definitely not a submissive. I know this is just a novella, but it was way too short to satisfy my Master craving. Specially when it ended so abruptly. Lisa Renee Jones I'm begging you, please make the continuation of Mark's story a whole book! Excellent short read, you will not be disappointed. Actually I haven't been disappointed by any of Lisa's books. Keep them coming lady.
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ARC courtesy of Gallery, Treshold, Pocket Books via NetGalley
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GOT MY ARC!!!!!!!!!!! YESSS
ARC courtesy of Gallery, Treshold, Pocket Books via NetGalley
December 31, 2017
Sonunda Master'ın iç sesiyle de tanışabildik.
Rebecca ile ilgili gerçeklerin ortaya çıkmasından sonra nasıl hissettiğini ve neler yaptığını okuyoruz.
Karşısına öyle bir kadın çıkıyor ki istediğini ve ihtiyaç duyduğunu bile bilmediği şeyleri hissetmesine neden oluyor...
Ancak Rebecca ile yaşananlardan sonra kendisini bu bilinmeze teslim edecek mi işte orası meçhul!
Rebecca ile ilgili gerçeklerin ortaya çıkmasından sonra nasıl hissettiğini ve neler yaptığını okuyoruz.
Karşısına öyle bir kadın çıkıyor ki istediğini ve ihtiyaç duyduğunu bile bilmediği şeyleri hissetmesine neden oluyor...
Ancak Rebecca ile yaşananlardan sonra kendisini bu bilinmeze teslim edecek mi işte orası meçhul!
August 4, 2013
“I’m supposed to be able to control my thoughts. I’m a Master. A title that defines who I am and how I stay grounded. My thumb is always on the pulse of everything that happens around me—or so I thought. For the first time since college, I’m not sure if that’s true. I’m not sure it was ever true, and I don’t know where that leaves me. I don’t know who that makes me.”
Reading this book had my jaw on the floor for more than one reason. Reason one: Mark is insanely hot and more damaged than it has been revealed thus far. Reason two: I think he finally met his match in a woman which I NEVER saw coming!
I cannot tell you much more than I already have for fear of giving something away but just know, it was truly my favorite of the novellas and I am so excited for Revealing Us because that means I can find the answers to questions lingering from Being Me and I get a sneak peek into what Ms. Jones has planned next…until then, let me leave you with this:
“Never again will I pull someone into the BDSM world who’s not already there and reveling in the experience.”
**5 Jaw-Dropping Stars**
Title provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
October 1, 2013
3.5 stars
So, I pretty much lust after the Inside Out series. Lisa Renee Jones totally sucked me in and I've been loving it. I so did some fan girl squealing when I saw that The Master Undone was going to be told from Mark's point of view. (and gah! total covergasm) Yes, yes. I know. Everyone loves Chris--the main hero so far in the series--and I'll admit he's got some awesome going on but Mark? Yeaaah, it turns out... I'm a bit of a twisted bitch because Mark, dear lord, he so does it for me. I just love the arrogant bastard and getting a peak into his private life with Master Undone was a nice treat.
And gotta say. I'm loving Mark even more now. You get to see a different side of him in The Master Undone and it was a nice change. He's not completely in control or on top of his game like he usually is as he rushes home to be by his mother's side as she goes in for a major surgery. He's really needing someone to hold on to get him through the ordeal which brings in Crystal--who works for his mother, is upfront and straight forward and not one bit intimidated by the big bad demanding Dom. I loved these two together. They have great chemistry, really connect and I just loved how her reactions (or lack there of) to his dominating personality kind of spun him. While there's not a ton in the steamy scene department what's there is hot and nicely done.
I loved watching Mark and Crystal interact, seeing some real emotions out of him and getting to meet his family. While I loved all that and the writing was tight and engaging the ending did leave something to be desired--at least for me. I'm hoping there will be more to these two when Mark's book eventually comes out but wishing, just a little, I'd held off on reading this until then.
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup
So, I pretty much lust after the Inside Out series. Lisa Renee Jones totally sucked me in and I've been loving it. I so did some fan girl squealing when I saw that The Master Undone was going to be told from Mark's point of view. (and gah! total covergasm) Yes, yes. I know. Everyone loves Chris--the main hero so far in the series--and I'll admit he's got some awesome going on but Mark? Yeaaah, it turns out... I'm a bit of a twisted bitch because Mark, dear lord, he so does it for me. I just love the arrogant bastard and getting a peak into his private life with Master Undone was a nice treat.
And gotta say. I'm loving Mark even more now. You get to see a different side of him in The Master Undone and it was a nice change. He's not completely in control or on top of his game like he usually is as he rushes home to be by his mother's side as she goes in for a major surgery. He's really needing someone to hold on to get him through the ordeal which brings in Crystal--who works for his mother, is upfront and straight forward and not one bit intimidated by the big bad demanding Dom. I loved these two together. They have great chemistry, really connect and I just loved how her reactions (or lack there of) to his dominating personality kind of spun him. While there's not a ton in the steamy scene department what's there is hot and nicely done.
"You don't have--"
"I'm walking you to the car."
"Okay" Her chin lifts with challenge. "You have my permission to walk me to the car."
My lips tighten and so does my groin. "As long as I have your permission," I say sardonically.
She simply give me a nod and starts walking and, as I'm becoming accustomed, she seems to expect me to follow. And holy hell, I do. But I want to grab her and pull her to the elevator and upstairs, where I can punish her with pleasure for making me this willing to chase her.
I loved watching Mark and Crystal interact, seeing some real emotions out of him and getting to meet his family. While I loved all that and the writing was tight and engaging the ending did leave something to be desired--at least for me. I'm hoping there will be more to these two when Mark's book eventually comes out but wishing, just a little, I'd held off on reading this until then.
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup
August 3, 2013
THIS WASN'T NEARLY ENOUGH!!! I WANT MORE!!!!!
Wow!!!!! Lisa Renee Jones sure knows how to create attraction, anticipation, and sexual tension. And it’s all packed into 40 pages! I think these are my most favorite 40 pages of anything I have ever read. I love this so much I really wish it was much much longer. I feel like Lisa Renee Jones is just teasing us with this little taste of the real Mark. Yes, we get to see some of the real Mark.
The Master Undone begins 24 hours after Mark discovers that his current sub was responsible for Rebecca’s disappearance. We find him on a place to NYC to visit his mother who is scheduled for emergency surgery. He’s feeling anything but in control. At the airport he’s greeted by the newest addition to Riptide. She’s the opposite of everything Mark looks for in awoman sub – she’s feisty, direct, bold, challenging, far from submissive, and different from everything familiar. He’s inexplicably attracted to her, wants her, and finds himself chasing after her on more than one occasion. The Master chasing? What is it with this woman? The interaction between the two was intense and sexy – both are controlling which made for great suggestive dialogue and games which we know Mark excels at, but Mark has certainly met his match. What happens when two people that thrive on control get together? It’s EXPLOSIVE.
I loved seeing this side of Mark. I loved it so much, in fact, that it was waaaaaay too short to satisfy my Mark craving. I almost hate to say this but…… I think I’m more interested in Mark’s story than that of Sara and Chris. Lisa Renee Jones, please, please, please, I’m begging you to continue Mark’s story.
(ARC kindly provided by the Publisher via Netgalley for an honest review)
Wow!!!!! Lisa Renee Jones sure knows how to create attraction, anticipation, and sexual tension. And it’s all packed into 40 pages! I think these are my most favorite 40 pages of anything I have ever read. I love this so much I really wish it was much much longer. I feel like Lisa Renee Jones is just teasing us with this little taste of the real Mark. Yes, we get to see some of the real Mark.
The Master Undone begins 24 hours after Mark discovers that his current sub was responsible for Rebecca’s disappearance. We find him on a place to NYC to visit his mother who is scheduled for emergency surgery. He’s feeling anything but in control. At the airport he’s greeted by the newest addition to Riptide. She’s the opposite of everything Mark looks for in a
I loved seeing this side of Mark. I loved it so much, in fact, that it was waaaaaay too short to satisfy my Mark craving. I almost hate to say this but…… I think I’m more interested in Mark’s story than that of Sara and Chris. Lisa Renee Jones, please, please, please, I’m begging you to continue Mark’s story.
(ARC kindly provided by the Publisher via Netgalley for an honest review)
September 3, 2015
Mark undone is... wonderfull.
July 20, 2014
**Spoilers** If you have not read the first two books, this can spoil some of the fun. Read at your own risk.
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Holy hotness! Finally we get a bit of Mark. But not in the role of Master, but as a man that is craving a woman more than he is craving control. Everyone now knows the truth about Rebecca and now Mark is going to New York to spend time with his mother who has been diagnosed with Cancer. But while he is riddled with guilt he meets Crystal, newly employed by Riptide and just as alpha as he is.
Mark and Crystal are all tension and power struggle. Although part of me was craving that Sara would be the woman to undo the Master, I really hope that we see more of Mark and Crystal in the last book of this series.
For anyone reading this series, don't leave out the Lost Journal novellas.
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Holy hotness! Finally we get a bit of Mark. But not in the role of Master, but as a man that is craving a woman more than he is craving control. Everyone now knows the truth about Rebecca and now Mark is going to New York to spend time with his mother who has been diagnosed with Cancer. But while he is riddled with guilt he meets Crystal, newly employed by Riptide and just as alpha as he is.
Mark and Crystal are all tension and power struggle. Although part of me was craving that Sara would be the woman to undo the Master, I really hope that we see more of Mark and Crystal in the last book of this series.
For anyone reading this series, don't leave out the Lost Journal novellas.
August 4, 2013
**ARC courtesy of Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Will post my review soon!
Will post my review soon!
September 8, 2013
Rebecca’s Master is actually unveiled in Being Me, part two of the Inside Out trilogy, but I’m going to err on the side of caution here and not actually name him. I know most of you probably know who he is but I’m just going to refer to him as ‘he’ just in case I actually spoil it for someone. I enjoyed the mystery and I want you all to enjoy it too.
So Rebecca’s Master is left reeling after the revelations at the end of Being me and has travelled to another city to be with his cancer stricken mother and is met at the airport by Crystal, a new employee and a tenacious sales woman. He has an incredibly predatory reaction to her on first sight but he’s now a cautious man and is attempting to rein in the side of him that he feels is responsible for what has happened.
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So we have Rebecca’s Master trying to overcome his basic instinct to demand Crystal’s submission – she is a challenge to his domination that he’s never seen the like of before. She’s demanding, independent, sassy and doesn’t take kindly to being ordered around. He can hardly resist the challenge she poses. Crystal’s also very sweet – taking time out to reassure and comfort him as he deals with the shock of his Mother’s illness yet she is never going to submit to him the way Rebecca did,
This was very short but incredibly tantalising – I sincerely hope that this is a pre-cursor to a new series revolving around these two as a couple once the Inside Out Trilogy is done. The prospect is mouth-watering, it really is. He’s a bone-deep dominant and Crystal appears to not have a submissive bone in her body – I can’t wait to see how this progresses. Please write it Lisa!!
4 stars
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So Rebecca’s Master is left reeling after the revelations at the end of Being me and has travelled to another city to be with his cancer stricken mother and is met at the airport by Crystal, a new employee and a tenacious sales woman. He has an incredibly predatory reaction to her on first sight but he’s now a cautious man and is attempting to rein in the side of him that he feels is responsible for what has happened.
I walk toward Crystal, fighting that predatory male instinct I own as completely as my name. That part of me that wants to take her upstairs and fuck her until I remember nothing but the pleasure. I need that. I need it like I do my next breath, but I know it’s wrong. I know I’ve been so fucking wrong this past year about too much. I can’t do it again.
I won’t do it again. I won’t fuck up Crystal like I did Rebecca.
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So we have Rebecca’s Master trying to overcome his basic instinct to demand Crystal’s submission – she is a challenge to his domination that he’s never seen the like of before. She’s demanding, independent, sassy and doesn’t take kindly to being ordered around. He can hardly resist the challenge she poses. Crystal’s also very sweet – taking time out to reassure and comfort him as he deals with the shock of his Mother’s illness yet she is never going to submit to him the way Rebecca did,
This was very short but incredibly tantalising – I sincerely hope that this is a pre-cursor to a new series revolving around these two as a couple once the Inside Out Trilogy is done. The prospect is mouth-watering, it really is. He’s a bone-deep dominant and Crystal appears to not have a submissive bone in her body – I can’t wait to see how this progresses. Please write it Lisa!!
4 stars
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June 28, 2013
THE MASTER UNDONE is the fifth novella in Lisa Renee Jones Inside Out Novellas and told from the ‘Masters’ POV. This storyline is not a retelling of any particular part of the series thus far, but is a story about what happens next after (The Master) discovers what has happened to his sub Rebecca.
It has been 24 hours since 'The Master' discovered that his current sub was responsible for the disappearance of Rebecca-a woman who wanted more from 'The Master' then he was willing or ready to give. But his anguish over Rebecca will have to be tempered when a more urgent matter-one that involves his mother-may bring the strong, alpha male to his knees. With his personal life in turmoil, 'The Master' will discover a feisty, independent female, a woman whom his mother respects and trusts, in the guise of one Crystal Smith.
Crystal is a woman who is definitely not a submissive. She is an alpha female, with a take charge attitude and knows when to move on. She recognizes that this man is in a vulnerable position and she is more than willing to be his playmate for one night. But when 'The Master' awakens to an empty bed, he knows only one thing-he must find Crystal-now.
THE MASTER UNDONE is a short story where Lisa reveals a different side to 'The Master'-a powerful man we have seen dominate and control-but a man who is just as susceptible to the foibles of the reality of life as any other human. He is man who realizes that he cannot save everyone, no matter what the cost to his heart or his wallet. Lisa pulls the reader into a different point of view but one that lays naked a man’s emotions, his deepest pain and the love of family. The Master Undone is a fascinating and eye opening welcome addition and change from the normal-a man’s POV in an erotic storyline
READING ORDER:
1. If I Were You (Inside Out #1)
2. Rebecca’s Lost Journals (Novellas)
-The Seduction
-The Contract
-His Submissive
-My Master
3. Being Me
4. Behind Closed Doors (online serial novellas)
5. The Master Undone (novella) (August 2013)
6. Revealing Us (September 2013)
Copy supplied by the author.
It has been 24 hours since 'The Master' discovered that his current sub was responsible for the disappearance of Rebecca-a woman who wanted more from 'The Master' then he was willing or ready to give. But his anguish over Rebecca will have to be tempered when a more urgent matter-one that involves his mother-may bring the strong, alpha male to his knees. With his personal life in turmoil, 'The Master' will discover a feisty, independent female, a woman whom his mother respects and trusts, in the guise of one Crystal Smith.
Crystal is a woman who is definitely not a submissive. She is an alpha female, with a take charge attitude and knows when to move on. She recognizes that this man is in a vulnerable position and she is more than willing to be his playmate for one night. But when 'The Master' awakens to an empty bed, he knows only one thing-he must find Crystal-now.
THE MASTER UNDONE is a short story where Lisa reveals a different side to 'The Master'-a powerful man we have seen dominate and control-but a man who is just as susceptible to the foibles of the reality of life as any other human. He is man who realizes that he cannot save everyone, no matter what the cost to his heart or his wallet. Lisa pulls the reader into a different point of view but one that lays naked a man’s emotions, his deepest pain and the love of family. The Master Undone is a fascinating and eye opening welcome addition and change from the normal-a man’s POV in an erotic storyline
READING ORDER:
1. If I Were You (Inside Out #1)
2. Rebecca’s Lost Journals (Novellas)
-The Seduction
-The Contract
-His Submissive
-My Master
3. Being Me
4. Behind Closed Doors (online serial novellas)
5. The Master Undone (novella) (August 2013)
6. Revealing Us (September 2013)
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August 5, 2013
The Master Undone
Lisa Renee Jones
This ARC was given by Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
5 Amazing Stars.......
I've said it once, and I will say it a million times......Lisa Renee Jones is an amazing writer. I have read several of her books and each one swallows me whole. I am instantly in the story and living the emotional ride that she offers in each one. There are twists that make you cry, your heart will race a million beats per minute, and there is mystery that makes you not want (and sometimes can't) to put the book down.
Mark Compton is still struggling with the loss of losing Rebecca and how he played a role in it. He is now facing more potential heartbreak because his mom has stage three breast cancer. He finds himself on the first flight to New York and struggling with how he feels like he no longer has control of his life. For Mark, control is everything in his world. His lack of control continues when he meets Crystal Smith. She gives him feelings and thoughts that he thought were impossible to have with a woman.
Crystal Smith is new sales director at Riptide and is just as challenging and stubborn as Mark. She is everything he does NOT want in a woman, yet he can't stop his want and need to be with her all the time. Her beautiful blonde hair, blue eyes, and need for control has Mark spiraling out of his own control, yet he still desires her. His rules are instantly thrown out the window and things he once never let people do or say to him, he is allowing (and wanting) Crystal to do. Will he let go of his need for control and always being the "Master" in order to fulfill his desire for Crystal?
Lisa Renee Jones
This ARC was given by Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
5 Amazing Stars.......
I've said it once, and I will say it a million times......Lisa Renee Jones is an amazing writer. I have read several of her books and each one swallows me whole. I am instantly in the story and living the emotional ride that she offers in each one. There are twists that make you cry, your heart will race a million beats per minute, and there is mystery that makes you not want (and sometimes can't) to put the book down.
Mark Compton is still struggling with the loss of losing Rebecca and how he played a role in it. He is now facing more potential heartbreak because his mom has stage three breast cancer. He finds himself on the first flight to New York and struggling with how he feels like he no longer has control of his life. For Mark, control is everything in his world. His lack of control continues when he meets Crystal Smith. She gives him feelings and thoughts that he thought were impossible to have with a woman.
Crystal Smith is new sales director at Riptide and is just as challenging and stubborn as Mark. She is everything he does NOT want in a woman, yet he can't stop his want and need to be with her all the time. Her beautiful blonde hair, blue eyes, and need for control has Mark spiraling out of his own control, yet he still desires her. His rules are instantly thrown out the window and things he once never let people do or say to him, he is allowing (and wanting) Crystal to do. Will he let go of his need for control and always being the "Master" in order to fulfill his desire for Crystal?
August 14, 2013
4.5 Stars
Ms. Jones fans’ have been asking and waiting for this novella to come out. Though it was too damn short for my liking, Ms. Jones managed to again, capture my attention and again, managed to leave me with my jaw dropped to the floor with a teaser ending.
We knew, Mark Compton was going to get his own novella, and was it everything I expected? Yes! Mark is as hot as we have seen him from the previous books. However, this book differs as we get his darkest thoughts via his POV. He recently had a loss and he feels guilty about it. Along with that guilt, he just found out that his mom has cancer, poor guy. We really get know him as all his feelings are laid out for us to see. But this book is not about his loss but it’s about Mark finally finding someone who will meet his needs, someone to challenge him if you will. I find it funny that Ms. Jones pairs him up with someone so much like him. They both have very strong persona, aggressive and very controlling. Unfortunately, their story does not end here. There was a bit of a cliff hanger at the end. I found myself swiping the screen of my ereader(several times) making sure that ending was not a mistake. Alas, it was not. But the good thing is Revealing Us will be out in just a few weeks. Not only that we get more of Mark, but we will definitely get more of Chris and Sara.
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Ms. Jones fans’ have been asking and waiting for this novella to come out. Though it was too damn short for my liking, Ms. Jones managed to again, capture my attention and again, managed to leave me with my jaw dropped to the floor with a teaser ending.
We knew, Mark Compton was going to get his own novella, and was it everything I expected? Yes! Mark is as hot as we have seen him from the previous books. However, this book differs as we get his darkest thoughts via his POV. He recently had a loss and he feels guilty about it. Along with that guilt, he just found out that his mom has cancer, poor guy. We really get know him as all his feelings are laid out for us to see. But this book is not about his loss but it’s about Mark finally finding someone who will meet his needs, someone to challenge him if you will. I find it funny that Ms. Jones pairs him up with someone so much like him. They both have very strong persona, aggressive and very controlling. Unfortunately, their story does not end here. There was a bit of a cliff hanger at the end. I found myself swiping the screen of my ereader(several times) making sure that ending was not a mistake. Alas, it was not. But the good thing is Revealing Us will be out in just a few weeks. Not only that we get more of Mark, but we will definitely get more of Chris and Sara.
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
August 1, 2013
Since meeting Mark in If I Were You (Inside Out #1) I wanted to know more about him. And even though we got to know him slightly better in Being Me (Inside Out #2), it was still not enough to quench my curiosity.
A warning: While this book is in Mark’s POV, the circumstances in the story occur after Being Me, so you would have to read that first to avoid spoilers.
Mark is on his way to New York to check on his mother who was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. And while that torments him, he is also tormented by the loss of Rebecca. He blames himself for what happened and is convinced that he has to stay away from women, especially women who are not into BDSM.
Upon arrival in New York, the new Sales Manager of Riptide collects him from the airport. Crystal Smith… the complete opposite of everything Mark goes for. For one, she’s blond and we all know Mark prefers brunettes. Secondly, she’s clearly not intimidated by him. Mark loves being in control, he does not chase women, yet he finds himself chasing after Crystal more than once. And not only does she threaten his control, she takes it from him.
The book is written in the signature style of Lisa Renee Jones. First person and almost poetic. You get to connect with the characters because you feel as if you’re right there with them. I’ve loved everything I’ve read from Lisa Renee Jones so far and this one does not disappoint. It’s a prelude of what is to come in Marks story and I absolutely can’t wait!
4 stars!
Finally I’d like to thank Pocket Star and Edelweiss for providing this ARC for my review.
A warning: While this book is in Mark’s POV, the circumstances in the story occur after Being Me, so you would have to read that first to avoid spoilers.
Mark is on his way to New York to check on his mother who was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. And while that torments him, he is also tormented by the loss of Rebecca. He blames himself for what happened and is convinced that he has to stay away from women, especially women who are not into BDSM.
Upon arrival in New York, the new Sales Manager of Riptide collects him from the airport. Crystal Smith… the complete opposite of everything Mark goes for. For one, she’s blond and we all know Mark prefers brunettes. Secondly, she’s clearly not intimidated by him. Mark loves being in control, he does not chase women, yet he finds himself chasing after Crystal more than once. And not only does she threaten his control, she takes it from him.
The book is written in the signature style of Lisa Renee Jones. First person and almost poetic. You get to connect with the characters because you feel as if you’re right there with them. I’ve loved everything I’ve read from Lisa Renee Jones so far and this one does not disappoint. It’s a prelude of what is to come in Marks story and I absolutely can’t wait!
4 stars!
Finally I’d like to thank Pocket Star and Edelweiss for providing this ARC for my review.
September 21, 2014
***This book was provided by Edelweiss and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review***
I didn't care for Mark Compton in If I Were You. He grew on me a bit in Being Me. By the end of The Master Undone, I wanted in his bed. That's right, ladies. Another book boyfriend to add to our ever growing lists!
In this novella, we get a glimpse into Rebecca's Master. But it's not really the Master side of Mark we get to see. Crystal makes Mark throw caution to the wind, and he doesn't appreciate it...
Crystal was a fun, feisty, female lead from the get go. She didn't let Mark intimidate her, though he tried, and she was up front and honest with him. I think her honesty was something Mark wasn't used to outside of sexual situations where he commanded it, and that was what intrigued him so much when it came to her.
I really think Mark and Crystal deserve their own full-length book.
I loved the insight into Mark's character in this book. His thoughts weren't at all what I was expecting, and it was nice to see a side of him that wasn't so stand-offish. If you were curious about Mark while reading the first two books from the Inside Out Trilogy, I think this will answer some of your questions.
I really hope we get to see more of him!
I didn't care for Mark Compton in If I Were You. He grew on me a bit in Being Me. By the end of The Master Undone, I wanted in his bed. That's right, ladies. Another book boyfriend to add to our ever growing lists!
In this novella, we get a glimpse into Rebecca's Master. But it's not really the Master side of Mark we get to see. Crystal makes Mark throw caution to the wind, and he doesn't appreciate it...
Crystal was a fun, feisty, female lead from the get go. She didn't let Mark intimidate her, though he tried, and she was up front and honest with him. I think her honesty was something Mark wasn't used to outside of sexual situations where he commanded it, and that was what intrigued him so much when it came to her.
I really think Mark and Crystal deserve their own full-length book.
I loved the insight into Mark's character in this book. His thoughts weren't at all what I was expecting, and it was nice to see a side of him that wasn't so stand-offish. If you were curious about Mark while reading the first two books from the Inside Out Trilogy, I think this will answer some of your questions.
I really hope we get to see more of him!
August 3, 2013
*I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
*This will contain spoilers if you haven't read Being Me.
I absolutely loved The Master Undone! The Master Undone picks up after the end of Being Me. I was always drawn to Mark and we finally get to see a very different side to him. I loved being inside his head and learning his thought processes and getting some hints to the many secrets he keeps. He is drowning in guilt over Rebecca and he's lost that control that has always seemed to be such an integral part of him. I could clearly feel how much he cherishes his mom and his fear that she won't be around to control him. For once since meeting Mark in If I Were You, he is actually incredibly vulnerable. He is as lost as Rebecca was in her journals.
Crystal is delightful! Crystal works at Riptide and she's very close to Mark's family. She's a strong, intelligent woman who also likes to be in control. I loved that she challenges Mark in a way that no woman ever has. I understood his confusion that he could be so drawn to someone who happens to be the complete opposite of what he thinks he needs. Holy hotness!! Mark and Crystal are explosive together and I can't wait to see where this goes!
*This will contain spoilers if you haven't read Being Me.
I absolutely loved The Master Undone! The Master Undone picks up after the end of Being Me. I was always drawn to Mark and we finally get to see a very different side to him. I loved being inside his head and learning his thought processes and getting some hints to the many secrets he keeps. He is drowning in guilt over Rebecca and he's lost that control that has always seemed to be such an integral part of him. I could clearly feel how much he cherishes his mom and his fear that she won't be around to control him. For once since meeting Mark in If I Were You, he is actually incredibly vulnerable. He is as lost as Rebecca was in her journals.
Crystal is delightful! Crystal works at Riptide and she's very close to Mark's family. She's a strong, intelligent woman who also likes to be in control. I loved that she challenges Mark in a way that no woman ever has. I understood his confusion that he could be so drawn to someone who happens to be the complete opposite of what he thinks he needs. Holy hotness!! Mark and Crystal are explosive together and I can't wait to see where this goes!
July 25, 2016
The Master Undone brings us the guy's point of view. I do advise reading the previous books before reading this one to avoid confusion and for a better reading experience in all. This short snippet gives great insight and packs quite the enjoyable read into few pages.
Mark Compton is fighting for control of the life that seems to be spinning. He's left to deal with Rebecca's death and the guilt he feels for having a part in it. His mother is battling cancer and Mark is doing everything he can to help with her recovery as well as Riptide. Throw in Crystal who affects him in ways he's never known before.
Crystal is a fun character that gives Mark a run for his money. Everything he has always allowed in his previous "relationships" seems to fly right out the window when it comes to Crystal. She challenges him at every turn simultaneously confounding him because of his attraction to this woman despite her in your face ways.
This series is one big mystery wrapped in another mystery. It's killing me as it all unravels slowly piece by piece.
This book was provided to me by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Mark Compton is fighting for control of the life that seems to be spinning. He's left to deal with Rebecca's death and the guilt he feels for having a part in it. His mother is battling cancer and Mark is doing everything he can to help with her recovery as well as Riptide. Throw in Crystal who affects him in ways he's never known before.
Crystal is a fun character that gives Mark a run for his money. Everything he has always allowed in his previous "relationships" seems to fly right out the window when it comes to Crystal. She challenges him at every turn simultaneously confounding him because of his attraction to this woman despite her in your face ways.
This series is one big mystery wrapped in another mystery. It's killing me as it all unravels slowly piece by piece.
This book was provided to me by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
October 9, 2013
Honestly, I didn’t care too much for Mark from the previous books. Going in I really thought ok let’s see what the Master has to say! Nevertheless, when I tell you within this short novella Mark changed my mind about him within the first couple of pages and I wanted more.
We find out who the man is behind the mask, who is someone who is just broken and doesn’t think he deserves to be loved or can even love someone the way they needs to be loved. There are some snippets here and there, about what may have drove Mark to the way he is but we still don’t know the mystery behind the man. However I’m intrigued and I NEED MORE ASAP! I can’t wait to see more of Mark and Crystal. If you have not read the Inside Out series, seriously what are you waiting on?? Go you will not be disappointed Lisa Renee Jones knows how to pull you in and leave you on the edge wanting more!!!!!!!! Loved it
**ARC courtesy of Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
We find out who the man is behind the mask, who is someone who is just broken and doesn’t think he deserves to be loved or can even love someone the way they needs to be loved. There are some snippets here and there, about what may have drove Mark to the way he is but we still don’t know the mystery behind the man. However I’m intrigued and I NEED MORE ASAP! I can’t wait to see more of Mark and Crystal. If you have not read the Inside Out series, seriously what are you waiting on?? Go you will not be disappointed Lisa Renee Jones knows how to pull you in and leave you on the edge wanting more!!!!!!!! Loved it
**ARC courtesy of Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
June 14, 2016
I surprisingly liked getting Mark's POV. Although I just wanted the series to centre around Chris and Sara (mostly Chris), I can see why this installment was necessary. It completely humanized Mark. I got to see his love for family, his strength, his dominance, his love for Rebecca (though it wasn't thorough or detailed), and even hints of his vulnerability.
While I'm not that interested or invested in a story around Mark and Crystal, I can understand its appeal and appreciate his perspective.
Enjoy! xo
While I'm not that interested or invested in a story around Mark and Crystal, I can understand its appeal and appreciate his perspective.
Enjoy! xo
March 6, 2014
The four novellas: Rebeccas's Journals have actually been my favorite part of the Inside Out trilogy/series. So I was really looking forward to this novella, The Master Undone. I think there may have been squeeing and bouncing going on, when I got it. Okay, there totally was. I was excited.
Read more HERE
Read more HERE
August 5, 2013
ARC review..This book is told mostly from Mark's point of view and takes place after Being Me. Mark has to fly out to his parents after troubling news about his mother. He meets Crystal who works for his families company. Very direct on her thoughts and what she says Mark takes a liking to her. But thoughts about how he hurt Rebecca keep getting in his way and his Master ways don't wan't to put Crystal in the same position. Another great branch in this great series
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2016
That was..... intense. The best of the series so far. I am interested to find out how this situation turns out. Hopefully I get to read more. Sadly though, it seems to really hit that Rebecca is really dead.
September 15, 2013
Watching Mark come undone was great. I had mixed emotions about him in the previous books but I need more of the Master!!
Short and sweet!
Short and sweet!
September 9, 2013
DO NOT SKIP THIS NOVELLA!!! Amazing my favorite loved it !! I need more Mark!
September 14, 2013
Did he finally meet his match? Team Crystal!!
November 9, 2019
Ha ha! Crystal totally got under Marks skin in more ways than one! I really wish this were longer! Is it wrong that I like Mark?? More than Chris? I hope we get more from Mark, and I seriously hope that Crystal is there standing up for herself as well!
August 13, 2013
ATTENTION: THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS SO DO NOT CONTINUE TO READ IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS SERIES IN ORDER
See the Reading Order Below (And if you have not read this series, WTF ARE YOU WAITING FOR??!!??)
Nic: Ok, so it has now become routine for me and Heather to read all of Lisa Renee Jones books together. It is a MUST! And actually, I think I finished this one quicker than the reading machine that is Heather. I think that was because reading from Mark Compton’s perspective was that enthralling. I think my text to Heather while I was reading was, “I think I love him more now than I do Chris Merit (shh....don’t tell Chris).”
“My tone is non negotiable and I'm damn good at non negotiable”
Heather: Seriously! Nic read this faster than I’ve ever seen her read a book before - it was THAT good! And Mark steals the show for real. He went from someone I didn’t really love to “OH MY GOSH I HAVE TO HAVE MORE!” I may or may not have stalked LRJ via email and twitter asking when we’re getting more of this very dominating man! So give us a rundown, Nic - what’s The Master Undone about?
****LAST CHANCE - DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DO NOT WANT BEING ME (BOOK #2) SPOILED FOR YOU. BACK AWAY NOW AND COME BACK WHEN YOU’RE FINISHED!***
Nic: Master Undone picks up right where we left off in Being Me (**SPOILER** but in Mark Compton’s perspective since he is ‘The Master’ after all). It is actually 48 hours since Mark found out that Rebecca was no longer alive. He is struggling with the fact that he feels that Rebecca’s death was his fault for getting involved with crazy ass Ava. On top of having to deal with all of that, he is also en route to New York to be by his mother’s side because she was just diagnosed with cancer and requires emergency surgery.
We quickly meet Crystal Smith as she works at Riptide with Mark’s mother and she is the one that picks Mark up from the airport. You quickly can tell that there is just something about this girl that is affecting Mark in ways he is not used to, making The Master somewhat vulnerable. During Mark’s visit, you get to see a softer side that we only got a few glimpses of in the other books in the series. I think this was when he really knocked my panties (I mean socks) off. ;-)
Heather: Can I just interrupt here and say how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE Crystal? Mark is such a domineering man, 100% full alpha, and easily intimidating. But in walks Crystal and The Master becomes Undone - see what LRJ did there with the title?? She’s just what he needs especially during this time of a family crisis. And remember the poker scene, Nic? LOVED it!! (Nic: *runs back to book* OH HELL YES!!! LOVED!!!!) One of my favorite lines she says to Mark is, “You get nothing you want without asking for it.” Who says this to a Dominant without fear of what he’ll do? Crystal does, that’s who! (haha that rhymed!)
“I don't kiss women. I fuck them, I please them.”
Nic: I can tell you that this novella was my favorite so far! Like I said earlier, Chris Merit who?!?! I am so excited for Mark’s series! OH WAIT, did you not know that? YES, MARK IS GETTING MORE OF HIS OWN BOOKS!!! **As J likes to say....SQUEEEEEEEE** LOL I can’t wait to see where LRJ takes his story based on how this one ended. I have a feeling that we will be seeing much more of Crystal.
Heather: I have to agree - this little novella was so beyond perfect. We got another look at Mark - one that has us rooting for him and his happiness, especially when it comes to the romance department. I think Crystal is exactly what he needs and the chase will do him some good! I’m ecstatic that we’re getting more of his story and may or may not start stalking LRJ for more information on that soon :) These books excite me more than any other books right now and I want everyone to read them ASAP!
Nic: I totally agree with you Heather, this entire series is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
Happy reading peeps!
Laters,
Nic & Heather
See the Reading Order Below (And if you have not read this series, WTF ARE YOU WAITING FOR??!!??)
Nic: Ok, so it has now become routine for me and Heather to read all of Lisa Renee Jones books together. It is a MUST! And actually, I think I finished this one quicker than the reading machine that is Heather. I think that was because reading from Mark Compton’s perspective was that enthralling. I think my text to Heather while I was reading was, “I think I love him more now than I do Chris Merit (shh....don’t tell Chris).”
“My tone is non negotiable and I'm damn good at non negotiable”
Heather: Seriously! Nic read this faster than I’ve ever seen her read a book before - it was THAT good! And Mark steals the show for real. He went from someone I didn’t really love to “OH MY GOSH I HAVE TO HAVE MORE!” I may or may not have stalked LRJ via email and twitter asking when we’re getting more of this very dominating man! So give us a rundown, Nic - what’s The Master Undone about?
****LAST CHANCE - DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DO NOT WANT BEING ME (BOOK #2) SPOILED FOR YOU. BACK AWAY NOW AND COME BACK WHEN YOU’RE FINISHED!***
Nic: Master Undone picks up right where we left off in Being Me (**SPOILER** but in Mark Compton’s perspective since he is ‘The Master’ after all). It is actually 48 hours since Mark found out that Rebecca was no longer alive. He is struggling with the fact that he feels that Rebecca’s death was his fault for getting involved with crazy ass Ava. On top of having to deal with all of that, he is also en route to New York to be by his mother’s side because she was just diagnosed with cancer and requires emergency surgery.
We quickly meet Crystal Smith as she works at Riptide with Mark’s mother and she is the one that picks Mark up from the airport. You quickly can tell that there is just something about this girl that is affecting Mark in ways he is not used to, making The Master somewhat vulnerable. During Mark’s visit, you get to see a softer side that we only got a few glimpses of in the other books in the series. I think this was when he really knocked my panties (I mean socks) off. ;-)
Heather: Can I just interrupt here and say how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE Crystal? Mark is such a domineering man, 100% full alpha, and easily intimidating. But in walks Crystal and The Master becomes Undone - see what LRJ did there with the title?? She’s just what he needs especially during this time of a family crisis. And remember the poker scene, Nic? LOVED it!! (Nic: *runs back to book* OH HELL YES!!! LOVED!!!!) One of my favorite lines she says to Mark is, “You get nothing you want without asking for it.” Who says this to a Dominant without fear of what he’ll do? Crystal does, that’s who! (haha that rhymed!)
“I don't kiss women. I fuck them, I please them.”
Nic: I can tell you that this novella was my favorite so far! Like I said earlier, Chris Merit who?!?! I am so excited for Mark’s series! OH WAIT, did you not know that? YES, MARK IS GETTING MORE OF HIS OWN BOOKS!!! **As J likes to say....SQUEEEEEEEE** LOL I can’t wait to see where LRJ takes his story based on how this one ended. I have a feeling that we will be seeing much more of Crystal.
Heather: I have to agree - this little novella was so beyond perfect. We got another look at Mark - one that has us rooting for him and his happiness, especially when it comes to the romance department. I think Crystal is exactly what he needs and the chase will do him some good! I’m ecstatic that we’re getting more of his story and may or may not start stalking LRJ for more information on that soon :) These books excite me more than any other books right now and I want everyone to read them ASAP!
Nic: I totally agree with you Heather, this entire series is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
Happy reading peeps!
Laters,
Nic & Heather
June 15, 2013
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*I received an ARC copy of this Novella from the author in exchange for an honest review!*
*This review contains Being Me spoilers! If you have not read Book 2 in the Inside Out series, Being Me, you can find it Here*
Mark Compton has had 2 major blows in his life. First he found out that his submissive, and someone he allowed himself to get really close to, was killed at the hands of her replacement. And now, he's just been told that his mother has stage 3 breast cancer and needs a double mastectomy.
When he arrives in New York he's greeted by one of his mother's employees, Crystal. Crystal is blonde, beautiful and doesn't even call him Mr. Compton. She calls him Mark, and for some reason, he lets her. Crystal is everything he doesn't usually like. She's not a brunette, and she doesn't take orders from him, or care that he's technically her boss. She's just as much of a control freak as he is and she doesn't let him push her around and get under her skin. But instead of wanting to keep his distance he finds himself letting her in and that's something he swore would never happen again.
"I trust this woman more then I trust myself right now. And that scares me in a way that I haven't been scared in a very long time."
Crystal tried to avoid him, thinking out of sight out of mind would work. But quickly realized that's not the case with Mark Compton. Business issues rise that brings her to his hotel door, right after he got out of the shower, and then neither one of them can deny the attraction anymore. Things get very hot and steamy and even though she says it was "just" sex, I think she's not "just" another roll in the bed to Mark
It's really different seeing this side of Mark. Here he's more than just Boss or Master. When it comes to his family, he's real. He has to step out of the bubble of control. Crystal is something new to him, not a submissive that he leaves quivering in his wake, but someone real and open and so much more then he bargained for.
"She's real to me in a way that no one else has felt in too long. In a world that seems painted in false shadows, I need something real in my life right now."
*I received an ARC copy of this Novella from the author in exchange for an honest review!*
*This review contains Being Me spoilers! If you have not read Book 2 in the Inside Out series, Being Me, you can find it Here*
Mark Compton has had 2 major blows in his life. First he found out that his submissive, and someone he allowed himself to get really close to, was killed at the hands of her replacement. And now, he's just been told that his mother has stage 3 breast cancer and needs a double mastectomy.
When he arrives in New York he's greeted by one of his mother's employees, Crystal. Crystal is blonde, beautiful and doesn't even call him Mr. Compton. She calls him Mark, and for some reason, he lets her. Crystal is everything he doesn't usually like. She's not a brunette, and she doesn't take orders from him, or care that he's technically her boss. She's just as much of a control freak as he is and she doesn't let him push her around and get under her skin. But instead of wanting to keep his distance he finds himself letting her in and that's something he swore would never happen again.
"I trust this woman more then I trust myself right now. And that scares me in a way that I haven't been scared in a very long time."
Crystal tried to avoid him, thinking out of sight out of mind would work. But quickly realized that's not the case with Mark Compton. Business issues rise that brings her to his hotel door, right after he got out of the shower, and then neither one of them can deny the attraction anymore. Things get very hot and steamy and even though she says it was "just" sex, I think she's not "just" another roll in the bed to Mark
It's really different seeing this side of Mark. Here he's more than just Boss or Master. When it comes to his family, he's real. He has to step out of the bubble of control. Crystal is something new to him, not a submissive that he leaves quivering in his wake, but someone real and open and so much more then he bargained for.
"She's real to me in a way that no one else has felt in too long. In a world that seems painted in false shadows, I need something real in my life right now."
June 16, 2013
Warning
If you have not read Being Me, DO NOT read this review is contains major spoilers!!!
Let me first start of my clarifying that this is a novella it is NOT a journal the only journals are Rebecca's four journals that were release prior to Being Me.
One of the things I loved about this novella was that it picked up right after the end of Being Me not sometime in the past or sometime way into the future. Mark has been dealing with a lot lately and he is starting to come undone. He flies out to New York when he discovers his mother has stage 3 breast cancer and needs to be by her side. What surprises Mark is that his ride from the airport is a gallery employee by the name of Crystal. Right away she's testing his control she doesn't want to be told what to do and isn't having it when Mark tells her what she should and shouldn't do. Still reeling from the loss of Rebecca from the hands of another submissive he's slowly starting to lose his well maintained control and you watch him start to unravel very slowly. He's hurting and it doesn't help matters that Rebecca was the closest thing he ever had to actually loving a woman and it's hard to watch because as much as he likes to pretend nothing is wrong he feels partly responsible for her death.
His feelings toward Crystal start to grow and as much as he wants to try to ignore the sexual tension between them it soon becomes too much. She says it's only sex and changes nothing but I feel to the both of them it's so much more and you'll watch as he slowly starts to lose his control it's interesting to see this side of Mark because he's always some calm, cool, collected and in control of everything. Which leads me to wanting to learn so much more about Mark and especially Crystal. How much does Crystal know about Mark? Does their relationship turn into more? This was a great addition to the series and I cannot wait to find out what happens in the future! Lisa has created another wonderful addition to this series and I absolutely loved it, 5 stars!
***ARC provided by author for honest review***
If you have not read Being Me, DO NOT read this review is contains major spoilers!!!
Let me first start of my clarifying that this is a novella it is NOT a journal the only journals are Rebecca's four journals that were release prior to Being Me.
One of the things I loved about this novella was that it picked up right after the end of Being Me not sometime in the past or sometime way into the future. Mark has been dealing with a lot lately and he is starting to come undone. He flies out to New York when he discovers his mother has stage 3 breast cancer and needs to be by her side. What surprises Mark is that his ride from the airport is a gallery employee by the name of Crystal. Right away she's testing his control she doesn't want to be told what to do and isn't having it when Mark tells her what she should and shouldn't do. Still reeling from the loss of Rebecca from the hands of another submissive he's slowly starting to lose his well maintained control and you watch him start to unravel very slowly. He's hurting and it doesn't help matters that Rebecca was the closest thing he ever had to actually loving a woman and it's hard to watch because as much as he likes to pretend nothing is wrong he feels partly responsible for her death.
His feelings toward Crystal start to grow and as much as he wants to try to ignore the sexual tension between them it soon becomes too much. She says it's only sex and changes nothing but I feel to the both of them it's so much more and you'll watch as he slowly starts to lose his control it's interesting to see this side of Mark because he's always some calm, cool, collected and in control of everything. Which leads me to wanting to learn so much more about Mark and especially Crystal. How much does Crystal know about Mark? Does their relationship turn into more? This was a great addition to the series and I cannot wait to find out what happens in the future! Lisa has created another wonderful addition to this series and I absolutely loved it, 5 stars!
***ARC provided by author for honest review***
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