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When River calls his twin Leaf and says "Brother, I'm in trouble," Leaf does the same thing he always does -- he comes to River's rescue. Leaf's twin is thrilled he showed up, and quickly takes his clothes, tells him he's going to have a great time and leaves Leaf to be auctioned off at the Shibari Auction House in his place.
Not quite sure what River has gotten him into this time, Leaf is stunned to find himself auctioned off for seventy-five thousand dollars. Not sure exactly what's expected of him, he tells the man who won him the truth and finds himself treated more than fairly by James, the man who bought a week of his time.
Has River left Leaf holding the bag? Or has River inadvertently granted Leaf fantasies he didn't even know he had?
Not quite sure what River has gotten him into this time, Leaf is stunned to find himself auctioned off for seventy-five thousand dollars. Not sure exactly what's expected of him, he tells the man who won him the truth and finds himself treated more than fairly by James, the man who bought a week of his time.
Has River left Leaf holding the bag? Or has River inadvertently granted Leaf fantasies he didn't even know he had?
49 pages, ebook
First published February 1, 2013
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Sean Michael
652 books1,209 followersOften referred to as "Space Cowboy" and "Gangsta of Love" while still striving for the moniker of "Maurice," Sean Michael spends his days surfing, smutting, organizing his immense gourd collection and fantasizing about one day retiring on a small secluded island peopled entirely by horseshoe crabs. While collecting vast amounts of vintage gay pulp novels and mood rings, Sean whiles away the hours between dropping the f-bomb and persuing the kama sutra by channeling the long lost spirit of John Wayne and singing along with the soundtrack to "Chicago."
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
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December 13, 2019
I don't know what to make of Leaf's story...
I think I just have to suspend belief and simply take it for what it is: a mistaken identity case of a completely vanilla guy finding himself on an auction block and then discovering his kinky side along with his temporary 'Master' James.
It was hard to believe that a man totally not in the lifestyle finds it so easy to submit and to accept the many aspects of BDSM. But I'm not an expert whatsoever, so I simply enjoyed Sean Michael's writing. As I usually do ;)
I think I just have to suspend belief and simply take it for what it is: a mistaken identity case of a completely vanilla guy finding himself on an auction block and then discovering his kinky side along with his temporary 'Master' James.
It was hard to believe that a man totally not in the lifestyle finds it so easy to submit and to accept the many aspects of BDSM. But I'm not an expert whatsoever, so I simply enjoyed Sean Michael's writing. As I usually do ;)
February 2, 2013
Like the other books in this series, 'Leaf' is about the sweeter side of BDSM, about discovery, and about two men meeting and beginning to fall in love. What starts as potential disaster with Leaf being tricked by his brother turns into the best thing that ever happened to him. James, the man who 'buys' his services, has a lot to do with how it turns out, since he is very understanding.
Leaf is not experienced in BDSM, but he has read and heard enough to be curious. There are things that make him cringe, and he feels a sort of obligation to try, but since James encourages him to be honest (such an important part of building trust), he tells the man the truth. A good thing, too! Everything they try is a huge success though, and Leaf slowly gains confidence.
James is an experienced Dom, and though he wanted a rascal like River, he is pretty happy with Leaf's innocence. I think it makes his inner Dom happy to be the first man to try many of the things he wants to do with Leaf. James is very considerate and careful at first, but determined to push as well.
If you like short, hot stories about two men who each find something delightfully unexpected in the other, if you like their activities to be somewhat kinky, and if you're looking for a story with a softer approach to BDSM, you will probably like this short book.
Leaf is not experienced in BDSM, but he has read and heard enough to be curious. There are things that make him cringe, and he feels a sort of obligation to try, but since James encourages him to be honest (such an important part of building trust), he tells the man the truth. A good thing, too! Everything they try is a huge success though, and Leaf slowly gains confidence.
James is an experienced Dom, and though he wanted a rascal like River, he is pretty happy with Leaf's innocence. I think it makes his inner Dom happy to be the first man to try many of the things he wants to do with Leaf. James is very considerate and careful at first, but determined to push as well.
If you like short, hot stories about two men who each find something delightfully unexpected in the other, if you like their activities to be somewhat kinky, and if you're looking for a story with a softer approach to BDSM, you will probably like this short book.
December 14, 2018
The next two books, Leaf and James, both covered the same couple. Needless to say, they got the most coverage so far, and they had the most BDSM content, and I loved just loved Leaf so much! James was amazing too. They were both so perfect, maybe unrealistically perfect but I loved it. My favourite book so far.
February 2, 2013
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Leaf doesn't have much sexual experience under his belt and is more than a little nervous when he's bought for a week for 75 thousand dollars. Leaf is honest with his new Dom, James and the couple draw their own limits. Leaf is a natural sub and pleases James to no end. This was a sweet, short romance that just left me feeling good. The plot was simple and the story was a fast and easy read. The sex was abundant and the Dom/sub was played down a lot being that Leaf didn't know anything about service. Leaf and James were perfect as a couple and quite likable in their own way. I have not read the other books in the series but this one was a nice diversion.
Leaf doesn't have much sexual experience under his belt and is more than a little nervous when he's bought for a week for 75 thousand dollars. Leaf is honest with his new Dom, James and the couple draw their own limits. Leaf is a natural sub and pleases James to no end. This was a sweet, short romance that just left me feeling good. The plot was simple and the story was a fast and easy read. The sex was abundant and the Dom/sub was played down a lot being that Leaf didn't know anything about service. Leaf and James were perfect as a couple and quite likable in their own way. I have not read the other books in the series but this one was a nice diversion.
December 2, 2015
This was another hot short in the Shibari Auction House series. Leaf has been paid off to the highest bidder instead of his brother, who once again asked his twin brother to help him out. Luckily, Leaf ends up with James, a very caring man who introduces Leaf to the sweet side of BDSM. Could have been longer - I definitly keep wondering about what happened once the week was up. 3 stars!
November 17, 2015
Well, it's Sean Michael. So... hot.
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December 11, 2023dreadful premise in RL lol but a lovely blossoming of the relationship. glad leaf confessed the switch early.
February 13, 2013
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4.25 Kisses!
The Shibari House books are a hot, sexy series by Sean Michael. I’ve read every one of the novellas in the series and enjoyed them all.
Leaf is used to bailing his twin brother River out of sticky situations. So when River calls him for help, he believes it’s just one more thing he’ll have to do to help his brother out. But when he arrives at this strange, but pristine place and River tells him he’s going back to his boyfriend, and that Leaf must take his place at the auction block, Leaf is both overwhelmed and confused. Before he knows it, his brother has left and Leaf finds himself stripped down and on auction for spending some personal time with the highest bidder. Just when Leaf is about to call it off, he hears the winning bid for him is quite high and changes his mind. Leaf could use the money and tells himself it’s just for a few days, so what harm could it be?
What Leaf isn’t prepared for is how attractive the man, James, is who has bought him. Plus, he’s guilt ridden over the deception and finds himself wanting to come clean over his and River’s deceit. Now he wonders what James will do once he’s told he’s not the man James has bid on and he begins to hope the handsome, interesting man will still want him for himself.
Whew! What a sexy, quick read this book was! Leaf is such a sweet man and watching him open up and become appreciate for who he is by James made this gem of a story really enjoyable for me. I liked watching James introduce Leaf to a whole new world of BDSM and thought they were very good together. As with the other Shibari books, I wish this book had been longer. Just when I became enthralled with these two men, boom, the story was over, and even though it was short, I still loved it.
Sexy, hot and a whole lot of fun, Leaf is one of my favorite books in the series. I loved these two men together and enjoyed every minute of this story. This would also be a great series to consider if you don’t like to read heavy D/s relationships or want to give BDSM themed books a try. They are on the more sweet, sexy side than some of the darker, more intense relationships that can between two D/s men. If you are looking for a book with some sexy men, sizzling sex and witnessing what looks to be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, then Leaf is definitely the book for you! Recommended!
The Shibari House books can easily be read as stand-alone books. They are all fun, sexy stories that I’ve enjoyed and look forward to reading the next book in the series. The books in series order are:
Jack
Alec
Ben
Leaf
4.25 Kisses!
The Shibari House books are a hot, sexy series by Sean Michael. I’ve read every one of the novellas in the series and enjoyed them all.
Leaf is used to bailing his twin brother River out of sticky situations. So when River calls him for help, he believes it’s just one more thing he’ll have to do to help his brother out. But when he arrives at this strange, but pristine place and River tells him he’s going back to his boyfriend, and that Leaf must take his place at the auction block, Leaf is both overwhelmed and confused. Before he knows it, his brother has left and Leaf finds himself stripped down and on auction for spending some personal time with the highest bidder. Just when Leaf is about to call it off, he hears the winning bid for him is quite high and changes his mind. Leaf could use the money and tells himself it’s just for a few days, so what harm could it be?
What Leaf isn’t prepared for is how attractive the man, James, is who has bought him. Plus, he’s guilt ridden over the deception and finds himself wanting to come clean over his and River’s deceit. Now he wonders what James will do once he’s told he’s not the man James has bid on and he begins to hope the handsome, interesting man will still want him for himself.
Whew! What a sexy, quick read this book was! Leaf is such a sweet man and watching him open up and become appreciate for who he is by James made this gem of a story really enjoyable for me. I liked watching James introduce Leaf to a whole new world of BDSM and thought they were very good together. As with the other Shibari books, I wish this book had been longer. Just when I became enthralled with these two men, boom, the story was over, and even though it was short, I still loved it.
Sexy, hot and a whole lot of fun, Leaf is one of my favorite books in the series. I loved these two men together and enjoyed every minute of this story. This would also be a great series to consider if you don’t like to read heavy D/s relationships or want to give BDSM themed books a try. They are on the more sweet, sexy side than some of the darker, more intense relationships that can between two D/s men. If you are looking for a book with some sexy men, sizzling sex and witnessing what looks to be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, then Leaf is definitely the book for you! Recommended!
The Shibari House books can easily be read as stand-alone books. They are all fun, sexy stories that I’ve enjoyed and look forward to reading the next book in the series. The books in series order are:
Jack
Alec
Ben
Leaf
August 24, 2013
Shibari Auction House: Leaf is another chapter in Sean Michael's BDSM series that focuses on the activities at a high-end auction house that provides a venue for young handsome men to sell their sexual companionship to the highest bidder. This latest book tells the tale of an encounter between Leaf deCosta and James Carson.
Leaf is always coming to the rescue of his twin, River and he shows up at Shibari Auction House determined to do the same thing again. Leaf finds himself replacing his brother on the auction block and agreeing to provide a week of BDSM services and companionship to the very wealthy James Carson. The short story is about their sexual encounters during their first night together. This book is like all of the others in the series. James is a rich Dom and Leaf is a young, inexperienced Sub.
Having read the previous three novellas in this series, I didn't find anything new in this book. The characters, while likable are almost interchangeable with characters from other Shibari books or Hammer Club series books. James is a confidant and protective Dom, while Leaf is the essential shy, virginal and inexperienced twink. Although, the book is all about the sexual encounters there are no hard-core BDSM scenes in Shibari Auction House: Leaf. Details regarding the lives of the characters beyond the sexual scenes never emerge. James and Leaf are shadow characters, stand-ins for every other BDSM couple in almost every other Sean Michael story.
Michael is a good writer, despite the occasional lapse in editing, and can create rich characterizations with depth and intricacy. Other books by Michael such as the Between Friends series or Unlikely Hero are great reads with strong plots and full-bodied characters. Shibari Auction House: Leaf is not one of Michael's best efforts. The scenes are bare bones in description. Leaf and his twin brother, River has some history and background, James, on the other hand, is a virtual unknown. What does he do outside of Shibari or his home? Who are his friends? Does he have family? Shibari Auction House: Leaf answers none of these questions. It's worth 3 stars, mainly because of the mechanics of the book. I continue reading Sean Michael because of past gems like Unlikely Hero and Between Friends and I'm hoping for better fare in the future.
Reviewed by Creative Ink Romance Reviews
Leaf is always coming to the rescue of his twin, River and he shows up at Shibari Auction House determined to do the same thing again. Leaf finds himself replacing his brother on the auction block and agreeing to provide a week of BDSM services and companionship to the very wealthy James Carson. The short story is about their sexual encounters during their first night together. This book is like all of the others in the series. James is a rich Dom and Leaf is a young, inexperienced Sub.
Having read the previous three novellas in this series, I didn't find anything new in this book. The characters, while likable are almost interchangeable with characters from other Shibari books or Hammer Club series books. James is a confidant and protective Dom, while Leaf is the essential shy, virginal and inexperienced twink. Although, the book is all about the sexual encounters there are no hard-core BDSM scenes in Shibari Auction House: Leaf. Details regarding the lives of the characters beyond the sexual scenes never emerge. James and Leaf are shadow characters, stand-ins for every other BDSM couple in almost every other Sean Michael story.
Michael is a good writer, despite the occasional lapse in editing, and can create rich characterizations with depth and intricacy. Other books by Michael such as the Between Friends series or Unlikely Hero are great reads with strong plots and full-bodied characters. Shibari Auction House: Leaf is not one of Michael's best efforts. The scenes are bare bones in description. Leaf and his twin brother, River has some history and background, James, on the other hand, is a virtual unknown. What does he do outside of Shibari or his home? Who are his friends? Does he have family? Shibari Auction House: Leaf answers none of these questions. It's worth 3 stars, mainly because of the mechanics of the book. I continue reading Sean Michael because of past gems like Unlikely Hero and Between Friends and I'm hoping for better fare in the future.
Reviewed by Creative Ink Romance Reviews
July 21, 2016
It's ironic to me that in my review for #3 I said how much I enjoyed the sweetness of this series. And then I read this one and it's just TOO sweet. Super insta-love, no conflict, strangers meet through an accident and end up
I'll still continue with the series, because I did enjoy the first books.
Favorite Quote:
That was a little sparkly, the way James looked, and the sound of that husky laughter.
I'll still continue with the series, because I did enjoy the first books.
Favorite Quote:
That was a little sparkly, the way James looked, and the sound of that husky laughter.
February 19, 2015
Worth the money for a short story
Very good book,very much looking forward to the second half of this story. Well worth the money,would love to see what's said to river from both the brother and master he tricked. As always so far, all the Shibari auction house stories are to to short but telling and really good.
Very good book,very much looking forward to the second half of this story. Well worth the money,would love to see what's said to river from both the brother and master he tricked. As always so far, all the Shibari auction house stories are to to short but telling and really good.
February 22, 2015
Very sweet story
March 15, 2013
Just like the others in this series, this is a very good read.
Short, hot and makes you want more. The start of a really good story.
Short, hot and makes you want more. The start of a really good story.
June 22, 2013
Too short but still a wonderful story.
September 7, 2013
This was short and dirty and fabulous! Suspend disbelief and enjoy it for the smut that it is. :)
October 12, 2015
Oh i love Leaf and James...Totally my new favs...So glad there's two books on these two x
October 30, 2014
My favorite by far. I love the dynamics between James and Leaf. plus this book is sweet and fun in between the hot and sexy. Leaf is adorkable and yes I mean adorkable. James charismatic and sexy.
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