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Challenge To Him
Challenge to Him by Lisabet Sarai
All the wealth in the world can’t buy willing surrender.
Andrew MacIntyre, heir to a vast empire of railroads, mines and mills, is the second or third richest man in America, and by far the most eligible bachelor among the society folk summering in Newport, Rhode Island. His mother has filled their opulent mansion with marriageable daughters of bankers and industrialists, but Andrew knows none of these callow young women can satisfy his perverse sexual needs. No respectable girl would ever consent to being bound and beaten, to serving and obeying him the way he craves. His money gives him the freedom to purchase anything except his heart’s desire—a submissive partner to share his life.
Independent, progressive and well-educated, labour activist Olivia Alcott has dedicated herself to improving the lot of the workers who toil in the factories that have made Andrew and his class so wealthy. The strike she organises triggers a confrontation between her and the handsome billionaire. Although their disparate backgrounds and values make them natural foes, something stronger draws them to one another—an intuitive recognition of complementary fantasies.
Andrew offers Olivia a bargain—better working conditions for the mill staff, in return for a weekend of her unquestioning obedience. Olivia will help him deflect the attentions of the potential mates assembled by his mother, as well as providing more intimate services. Given Olivia’s origins, a more enduring relationship appears impossible—but Andrew is not the sort to give up something he wants.
Lisabet Sarai
About the
I became addicted to words at an early age. I began reading when I was four. I wrote my first story at five years old and my first poem at seven. Since then, I've written plays, tutorials, scholarly articles, marketing brochures, software specifications, self-help books, press releases, a five-hundred page dissertation, and of course, lots of erotica and erotic romance.
All the wealth in the world can’t buy willing surrender.
Andrew MacIntyre, heir to a vast empire of railroads, mines and mills, is the second or third richest man in America, and by far the most eligible bachelor among the society folk summering in Newport, Rhode Island. His mother has filled their opulent mansion with marriageable daughters of bankers and industrialists, but Andrew knows none of these callow young women can satisfy his perverse sexual needs. No respectable girl would ever consent to being bound and beaten, to serving and obeying him the way he craves. His money gives him the freedom to purchase anything except his heart’s desire—a submissive partner to share his life.
Independent, progressive and well-educated, labour activist Olivia Alcott has dedicated herself to improving the lot of the workers who toil in the factories that have made Andrew and his class so wealthy. The strike she organises triggers a confrontation between her and the handsome billionaire. Although their disparate backgrounds and values make them natural foes, something stronger draws them to one another—an intuitive recognition of complementary fantasies.
Andrew offers Olivia a bargain—better working conditions for the mill staff, in return for a weekend of her unquestioning obedience. Olivia will help him deflect the attentions of the potential mates assembled by his mother, as well as providing more intimate services. Given Olivia’s origins, a more enduring relationship appears impossible—but Andrew is not the sort to give up something he wants.
Lisabet Sarai
About the
I became addicted to words at an early age. I began reading when I was four. I wrote my first story at five years old and my first poem at seven. Since then, I've written plays, tutorials, scholarly articles, marketing brochures, software specifications, self-help books, press releases, a five-hundred page dissertation, and of course, lots of erotica and erotic romance.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2013
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Lisabet Sarai
180 books215 followersTwo decades ago LISABET SARAI experienced a serendipitous fusion of her love of writing and her fascination with sex. Since then she has published nearly one hundred erotic titles, including the classic RAW SILK. She edited the acclaimed anthologies SACRED EXCHANGE and CREAM and is currently responsible for the altruistic erotica series COMING TOGETHER PRESENTS.
Lisabet holds more degrees than anyone needs from prestigious universities who would no doubt be embarrassed by her chosen genre. She loves to travel and currently lives in Southeast Asia with her highly tolerant husband and two cosmopolitan felines. For more information on Lisabet and her writing visit Lisabet Sarai's Fantasy Factory (http://www.lisabetsarai.com) or her blog Beyond Romance http://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com). Join her VIP email list here: https://btn.ymlp.com/xgjjhmhugmgh
Lisabet holds more degrees than anyone needs from prestigious universities who would no doubt be embarrassed by her chosen genre. She loves to travel and currently lives in Southeast Asia with her highly tolerant husband and two cosmopolitan felines. For more information on Lisabet and her writing visit Lisabet Sarai's Fantasy Factory (http://www.lisabetsarai.com) or her blog Beyond Romance http://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com). Join her VIP email list here: https://btn.ymlp.com/xgjjhmhugmgh
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October 6, 2013
While no solid year is given, I'm estimating the early years after 1910, pre-stock market crash, and predating the infamous strikes in the textile mills of Massachusetts in 1912. The setting is the summer playground of the elites: Newport Rhode Island.
Andrew is the recent inheritor of his father's empire: still unmarried (to his mother's chagrin) he is learning to run the multi-faceted corporation when a particularly bold strike organizer demands a face-to-face meeting.
When he meets Olivia, his already muddled and rather entitled thinking propose a bargain: her submission and ultimate obeyance to his every whim, while he will consider a small increase in wages.
Since this is a story based in the unleashing of his domination fantasies with a willing partner, the actual act is less than a surprise. What is the surprise is Olivia's ready acceptance and transformation into a sub role, at the hands of a frankly uninspired and rather inexperienced master.
Andrew was capably drawn, but it was an example, for me, of a first-person narration that just missed the mark, not delving wholly into first person, nor being wholly third in narration with far too many switches from a voice that sounds first yet is followed by 'he thought'. Additionally, I found his 'fantasies' to be wholly degrading, while he was mouthing platitudes about 'taking care' his demeanor rarely evidenced this, and there wasn't enough of the connection between the two displayed to show Olivia's trust in his words. In fact, her 'indoctrination' to the life was not one of equal footing, being more a tool and repository for sadistic acts: not a great set-up for the BDSM that I find most enjoyable.
There were some interesting insets of time and place, and the writing was capable, but the wavering intent in the narration made this a less enjoyable read. With short stories (this is only 46 pages) I expect the editing, voice and narration to all fall into a neatly wrapped package, there isn't time or room for wavering or confusion, and sadly that didn't happen here as well as it should have. 2.5 stars - rounded to 3 for the length.
I received an eBook from the publisher for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Andrew is the recent inheritor of his father's empire: still unmarried (to his mother's chagrin) he is learning to run the multi-faceted corporation when a particularly bold strike organizer demands a face-to-face meeting.
When he meets Olivia, his already muddled and rather entitled thinking propose a bargain: her submission and ultimate obeyance to his every whim, while he will consider a small increase in wages.
Since this is a story based in the unleashing of his domination fantasies with a willing partner, the actual act is less than a surprise. What is the surprise is Olivia's ready acceptance and transformation into a sub role, at the hands of a frankly uninspired and rather inexperienced master.
Andrew was capably drawn, but it was an example, for me, of a first-person narration that just missed the mark, not delving wholly into first person, nor being wholly third in narration with far too many switches from a voice that sounds first yet is followed by 'he thought'. Additionally, I found his 'fantasies' to be wholly degrading, while he was mouthing platitudes about 'taking care' his demeanor rarely evidenced this, and there wasn't enough of the connection between the two displayed to show Olivia's trust in his words. In fact, her 'indoctrination' to the life was not one of equal footing, being more a tool and repository for sadistic acts: not a great set-up for the BDSM that I find most enjoyable.
There were some interesting insets of time and place, and the writing was capable, but the wavering intent in the narration made this a less enjoyable read. With short stories (this is only 46 pages) I expect the editing, voice and narration to all fall into a neatly wrapped package, there isn't time or room for wavering or confusion, and sadly that didn't happen here as well as it should have. 2.5 stars - rounded to 3 for the length.
I received an eBook from the publisher for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
June 1, 2014
Steamy tale of power and lust from the gilded age. Wealthy industrialist Andrew MacIntyre's money cannot buy what he wants most in a woman. He meets Olivia Alcot, a social reformer who challenges his wealth and power and offers him a proposition too good to resist-submission to his craven desires-if he will raise wages in his sweatshop factory. Elisabeth Sarai never lets up on the heat of their relationship while exploring the depts of their needs.
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