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***A surgeon with secrets. A woman craves to be spanked. When they get together in an examination room – what will happen next? ***

Lisa Preston has always fantasized about a doctor tying her down on the examination table, and taking her for his pleasure. When she meets Dr. Patrick Anderson in a club, will she be brave enough to tell the Doctor what she needs? And will the Doctor make her fantasies come true?

Note: This novella includes medical play, spankings, domination, graphic sexual scenes, and more.

68 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 3, 2013

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Tara Crescent

116 books1,081 followers
Tara Crescent writes steamy contemporary romances for readers who like hot, dominant heroes and strong, sassy heroines.

When she's not writing, she can be found curled up on a couch with a good book, often with a cat on her lap.

She lives in Toronto.

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561 reviews901 followers
July 20, 2014
Pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my first foray into Medical Kink!

I was Lisa Preston; I was in a doctor's office, and I was about to get a very thorough physical.
It should be pointed out to readers that the scene featuring a medical-themed BDSM scene is 100% consensual, it is pre-planed, and while one of the characters is a Doctor, he is not her Doctor. Clear? Ok! Now let's have some fun!

Dr. Patrick Anderson
One night with her, and she'd driven me insane, and if she wanted this fantasy, I was going to make it real for her.
Dr. Anderson is a divorcee draged out to a club by his married friends. His attention is quickly captured by a woman whose fantasies are as dirty as the martini she sends over to his table...

Lisa Preston
A nice guy who wasn't repulsed by my dark fantasies? This could be very, very good.
Lisa can't help her attraction to the man at the bar, or her desire to go home with him... A little too much vodka and some seriously sheet-twisting sex is enough to loosen anyone's inhibitions. It's not long before Patrick has Lisa spilling all her naughty fantasies... Including one he is particularly qualified to make a reality...

This highly erotic novella featured a dual POV split between the two main characters. There was just enough non-sexual plot line to keep me invested in their relationship, and I'm excited to start book two!

***The author generously provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

My Other Reviews in the Doctor Dom Series:
(I will update as more books become available)
1 - Triage - You're Reading It
2 - Observation - Read My Review here
3 - Diagnosis - Read My Review here
4 - Relapse - Read My Review here
5 - Recovery - Read My Review here

Triage (Doctor Dom, #1) by Tara Crescent Observation (Doctor Dom, #2) by Tara Crescent Diagnosis (Doctor Dom, #3) by Tara Crescent Relapse (Doctor Dom, #4) by Tara Crescent Recovery (Doctor Dom Volume 5) (A BDSM & Medical Play Novella) by Tara Crescent
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2,954 reviews2,678 followers
February 6, 2019
Ok, I wouldn’t mind dating a hot Doctor

I haven’t played doctor since I was about 4 years old behind the garage of the neighbor boys house and we did a bit of the, “I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me yours”. Ok that isn’t actually playing doctor, we just told our parents we were after we got caught.

Since then I never thought about it again, but now I am thinking it is pretty hot. Though this book is all BDSM and kink so you have to be in the right mindset to read it. This Doctor is pretty sexy, and certainly has that take charge attitude, but I like him.
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Author 5 books442 followers
March 17, 2014
This started out at 4* and lost one along the way, which is a pity.


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This book sets up a rather realistic approach towards BDSM by a couple just having met each other. While I consider it pretty much OTT for two (alleged) non-BDSMers to go the full length and have their first scene in a fully equipped medical play-playroom, I liked how consent and general SSC/RACK practices were observed. I also liked that for once BDSM wasn't depicted as some all-encompassing 24/7 lifestyle--which it absolutely isn't for the vast majority of all BDSMers--instead it was a way to enrich their sex-life and satisfy "itches" they both had.

So far so good. Add to that, that the writing was relatively smooth (though I found the switching between POVs to take place much too frequently), that there was no BDSM-fail at all, and I would have been happy to give this 4*.

Alas...

This book wasn't very erotic for me. There were several reasons for that, foremostly the usage of the words "pussy" and "cream" in conjunction. Not only that I really, really detest the word "pussy" for female genitalia, a pussy which creams reminds me of candidiasis and that is... off-putting.

Another pet peeve of mine are people who "worship" cocks. So sorry, but we're past the stone age (which tended to worship broad-hipped goddesses anyway!) and cocks are simple sexual organs. Dangly bits. Nothing which needs to be adulated. BJ them, go down on them, blowjob them, lick and suck them if you need to, but damn it, don't worship them.

While we're at it, I dislike reading about sanitised and bowdlerised sex. Too many clitcentric scenes, or for that matter nipple-centric ones, and I am bored to tears. Too many BJs and ditto. Please remember there are women out there, and not that few either, who prefer insertive sex and are dead bored by oral sex.

The medical play itself was fairly mild. I mean, there are much more interesting things in that field, and those are what I'd hoped for. With a Top who's a doctor much more is possible than a bit of playing doctors and oral sex.

Lastly, the characters were not really that different. I got no sense of the male and the female perspective, and both were a tad bland.

In the end I rounded down. Especially for the...

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6,917 reviews1,440 followers
January 3, 2014
Hello Doctor! Medical kink is a fetish I can completely get behind. While many women may fear the gyno chair, I've always found it to be arousing, regardless of who is spreading my pussy.

In Triage, Ms. Crescent sets up a delicious little doctor's appointment for Lisa. Lisa is single and picks up a sexy surgeon who is willing to "Play Doctor" with her. Patrick is single, in his early 40s and a doctor. I'm sorry, remind me again why he is single? If he works long hours and the women he dates just don't put up with it, I can understand. But really, his demographics is highly sought after. The only downside for the poor guy is that most of the women come with baggage - little germ factories called kids.

I like that Ms. Crescent doesn't bore us with a single mom with kids. Instead, she takes Lisa, an independent and sexually aware woman to match up to Patrick's desires. While the characters are sexually compatible, they were both a bit forgettable. What do I mean? Here's the thing. I am not fond of first person point of view. It's rare that it can be pulled off well. To have this story in first person from both Lisa and Patrick's perspective isn't something I enjoy. At least Ms. Crescent split them up with clear delineation. If she did not, it would be hard to tell who was who. I say this because both Lisa and Patrick have the same "voice". They thought the same and they spoke the same. They were androgynous as far as I could tell. Both were nervous. Both were a bit introspective about their single status. The dialog they used was interchangeable.

From two fronts, I recommend some changes. First, if there is to be changes in point of view, stick to third person. Second, regardless of point of view, focus on character development so that the two main characters behave uniquely and have their own style of speaking. This will allow the characters to become more engaging. This also allows the characters to be more memorable. More memorable equals higher ratings. If the goal is for the story to make the "spank bank", then crank up the sexual deviance with gritty graphic detail and more intense humiliation.

The kinky medical exam is really what makes this story good. Since Patrick is more of a sensualist, the medical kink took a sexy erotic slant. This makes it a good story for most readers starting out with their medical kink. There is no humiliation or pain in the scenes. Recommended for kinky readers who love to "play doctor".

*I received this book as a review copy in return for an honest review
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663 reviews148 followers
January 28, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this medical kink, part story from Tara Crescent. This is a serial of at least three parts.
It is written in first person with mini chapters showing each the main two protagonists view points, and I don't have a problem with this it is clear who is speaking/thinking.

Lisa, single a professional designer with her own up and coming business, but has some mental baggage over BDSM in her past...Patrick a doctor, surgeon, also seems to have BDSM past history, but writer Tara cleverly doesn't tell all, she has already mastered enticement sufficiently to encourage her readers back.

I liked the medical kink, it was a class act, little above most others I have read. Here the doctor isn't molesting any patients. His work is a separate item, his 'doctor' play breaks no Hippocratic oath, he breaks no sex laws. His control is delicious, not overbearing and retains a sense of exploration and humour..

They meet while with friendship groups in a bar, instant attraction, Lisa knows what she wants, sex, with Patrick, he is happy to oblige and initially it is just for a night of passion and pent up sexual needs. Oh but how many of us would have done the same in that situation...some would say too soon, too quick...the rest of us say, fine get to the back of the queue.

I love the way they start that hesitant talk and get to know you, that he likes Lisa, wants to please her and indulge her needs and fantasies, I am so envious of her and her situation...and now need to read the next episode/serial.

I have one little grouch and it's I dislike serials, I would much rather read a whole story, hate cliff hangers, hope there will be a compilation novel at the end. If so I heartily recommend it to those who like safe sex, touch of reality and medical kink to what seems to be a budding romance, just hope no conflict destroys such, we all need HFN or HEA to hope for.

English is pretty good and proof read. So with hopes of more to come (pun intended) 4 stars for this and on to Observation.
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809 reviews345 followers
September 25, 2020
This is the first Medical play BDSM book I've read. I thought it would be weird or clinical, it wasn't that bad. I think the personalities of the MCs has a lot to do with that. I liked how things are fleshing out and where the story seems to be going. On to the next one in the series.
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148 reviews20 followers
July 24, 2016
Teeeeheeeee I liked this book. :)

Lisa and Patrick are super fun. They meet at a bar, and have hot vodka-induced spanking and sexing a few hours after meeting (I mean, who hasn't let vodka get the better of them at least once?). I liked that it wasn't the 'wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am' for a night though, as they stuck around in the morning and went on a real date later that week. The fact that Patrick goes through all the trouble of setting up a totally hotHOThot fantasy for Lisa makes me think he might like her a bit more than he is leading on. :D I loved every minute reading thru that fantasy play-out. ^_^

Only downgrades to me was that it was very very short ... the book actually ended around 75%, due to 2nd book preview and other book previews. I'm all for those, but it bums me out a little when the story is so quick to begin with. Also, reading the blurb for the second bit as well as for how the 1st one ended ... it almost seems to be throwing in conflict where it wasn't needed... but I'll def read the next one to see where she was going with that train of thought though.

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Provided by the Author through BDSM group TPE BAR Read2Review

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Author 1 book25 followers
June 9, 2014
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the author in exchange of my honest opinion and review.

Patrick is a divorced, doctor, nice guy who is looking for a date. He tried with online dates, dates with friends of friends, they were nice but not great. Lisa is a sexy, young woman, who is looking for fun. She moves to a new condo, she’s doing great in her own business, but her sex life? Boring! She wants something new. One fine night Lisa and Patrick go to the same bar and found each other.





This was my recurrent thought and feeling with this book, I really liked the female character because she’s a powerful woman, she knows what she wants, when they met she takes the lead and sends to him a drink (Dirty Martini by the way), so she is not a princess waiting for her savior. She had a bad relationship with a Dom and she doesn’t want go there again, but there is something "asleep" in her personality.

I was tied up on the table, unable to move, and he was going to gag me. But if I were being honest with myself; this was the dark place I wanted to go, and I wanted to go there with this guy.



Patrick, sorry Dr. Anderson, this man is so fucking sexy, I want an appointment with him. When Lisa confessed her fantasy to him, he puts all his effort in doing it great, both of them enjoyed but he was so worried about her pleasure and expectative. It’s so sexy. But this man is a real Dom, you can’t forget it because he’ll assure it in every chapter.

“I will put the gag back in your mouth, and fuck your throat, and you will have no choice about it, do you understand?”





In spite of both of them are Dom/sub, they didn't fall in that dynamic instantly, their real personalities and desires always are present but they have a past hunting them. That’s refreshing! The Dom/sub relationship is going to develop slowly but thoroughly.
Another pro I found in this book was the research, the author knows very well the BDSM scene, this book is so different to her another series I read before (The Professor’s pet), so she doesn’t repeat herself, that’s great and unusual.

I could either ignore that he’d called me a naughty girl and kiss him, or I tell him what I really wanted; I could confess that I wanted him to put me over his lap and spank me for being naughty. But, like I said, most nice guy couldn’t handle this. I decide to hint, just a little.
“Yes, I am being such a naughty girl…”



The cons are two little things with the edition: the dialogues structure sometimes is difficult know who is talking, and again the ***.

But, between the flawless characters she made, the ultimate steamy scenes she wrote, and the erotic storyline you would find yourself turning the pages so quickly you’ll forget the other things.

Then the spanking started, and I had no room for thought anymore.
At first, he was gentle, the strokes falling evenly on my naked exposed butt. He alternated cheeks, got a steady rhythm going, sliding his palm against my heated ass between the strokes. I was squirming around his lap, enjoying the feeling of his hand striking my skin; responding to the sound of his hand as it made contact, reveling in the heat that rose in my skin.





My rate is 4.5 stars



because this book is a


and I’m dying for read more of this series.

Hot and well researched, this is a very good execution of the author.
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1,992 reviews42 followers
March 16, 2014
**Book Received by Author for ♠♥♣♦TPE BAR♦♣♥♠ in exchange for a honest review**


A first medical play for me, interestingly I liked it. Different but engaging. Lisa has all she wants and had a pretty stable life now. All that is missing is a relationship, she's had some but was left unfulfilled. What she craves is out of the norm for good guys.
Patrick a Doctor that hasn’t dated in a while, either too busy or not finding anything lasting. He goes out with friends and their wives, bully him into speaking to a “hot” woman at a table in front of them. As they meet he wouldn’t be classified as a Dom, but she wouldn’t be titled as a sub.
After a impromptu spanking, and amazing sex... Lisa tells Patrick of her fantasy not sure why she told him, maybe because she felt so at ease with him (after one night and a few orgasms later). Lisa finds herself embarrassed by her fantasy most “normal” men thought she was weird.
I was able to read this in one night, Id have liked the characters to be filled out just a bit more. The Story line was good but it did seem a bit rushed. Any book that has a BDSM element to it and mentions “Safe Words” is always good. I enjoyed it I'm sure you will also. I may just have to look into Doctor Dom 2, smiles.
2 reviews1 follower
March 6, 2014
Honestly, this is the first book I've ever read from Tara Crescent and she instantly became my favourite. I love medical play and this book is totally worth it to read.
The heroine, Lisa Preston still mourns over her deceased husband who is also his Dom. Lisa and Patrick met in a club and the attraction is mutual. From one night stand leads to another night.
The story has a fast paced story line and I can't wait to read the next sequel.

*I received this book as a review copy in return for an honest review
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1,926 reviews54 followers
February 26, 2017
Just when you think you're over the whole BDSM thing, this fab (for a change!!) Amazon freebie comes along and it's 'Hello Doctor!!'
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Oh YES!!! I'm definitely up for the rest of this series - I think I've found my new guilty pleasure!!
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937 reviews86 followers
July 21, 2014
Triage
I have to say when I saw this book I was skeptical at best. I figured I would pick it up and have a good laugh then move along. I couldn’t have been more wrong if I had picked up Dr. Seuss and thought it was Fifty Shades. I’m not a fan of the doctor, but if Dr. Patrick wanted to give me a check up I would enthusiastically jump on his examination table. Wowza!

Patrick is recently divorced and his friends are trying to get him back into the dating world. They take him to a vodka bar where he is encouraged to speak with a beautiful woman he instantly felt was out of his league.

Lisa felt an instant connection with Dr Patrick Anderson and made it known that she was up for a night of unbridled passion. She was desperate to be dominated and felt that Dr Anderson might be just the guy to do that … especially after he made it clear that bad girls get punished. Their night was intense to say the least and neither of them were ready to stop there.

Holy crap on a cracker this book was HOT! It’s not everyday you find a book with BDSM done well, especially when it’s an experienced Dom with either an inexperienced sub or one with past issues. Dr. Anderson was the perfect caring dominant, he gave what Lisa needed and while he pushed boundaries he never took things too far.

The doctor/patient fantasy that Lisa had made me cringe a little at first, but when Patrick made it happen for her — ohmigee — if you like smut you have GOT to read this book. I mean NOW.

I give this one FOUR stars for an intriguing spin on the world of BDSM and FIVE drenched panties for some of the hottest, kinkiest smut I’ve had the pleasure of panting to.

Review by the Head Whore at Mommy’s a Book Whore.
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1,289 reviews34 followers
May 13, 2014
Lisa meets Patrick at a bar, she sends him a drink and ends up going home with him. For some odd reason she asks him to spank her and he does it. And she really likes it. When she tells him her fantasy and he makes it a reality, I realized that there was more to the good Doctor than just a one nighter. He was interested just as much as she was. Ok, maybe more so. The story is told by Lisa and Patrick's POV, which is great, you get to read both sides. I liked that. Lisa has some baggage regarding her past DOM. It creeps in every now and then. Patrick has some baggage too, but we don't know what it is. What is the good doctor hiding?

The writing is good, the character are believable. I love how the good doctor is slow with her, its almost like he can already read her and knows how to handle her and is careful with her or harsh with her. He is taking his time to get to know her.
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1,081 reviews44 followers
August 8, 2015
3 complicated-stars *** I'm conflicted how many stars to give this book. It was a good book, however there was tons of spelling and grammar mistakes with words and sentences left out which leave you rereading the same paragraphs to see if you might have missed parts of the story. (Example: girl is gagged. Cant speak, only moan but somehow suddenly she is have whole conversation with her dom. When did the gag come out? Because the sentence right before her speaking, she was still gagged.) besides all those little mistakes, the book was good. The concept was great! And there was tons of sex. More than half the book is sex! :) ...which makes Jessica a happy girl. :p So i gave it 3 stars because i was split and still am on what grade to give it.
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356 reviews
June 16, 2014
TOTALLY Surprised! I have read a lot of different kinks, but medical was just never anything that really drew me in and made me think "OH I want to read THAT"

That is until Tara Crescent asked if I would be willing to read and review her newest book Relapse (Doctor Dom Volume 4)I LOVE all the Tara Crescent books I have read thus far, so of course I TOTALLY wanted to read it! Although I was doubtful going into this first book of the Doctor Dom series, I am now extreamly excited to read the rest. She just never does seem to disappoint. Maybe next year, my yearly exam won't be quit so aweful! :D

*Luck me!!! Book gifted for Honest review!! I <3 Tara Crescent!!*
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4 reviews
October 27, 2014
Ok so I've read a lot of erotica and hot romances, several of which have had BDSM elements. This was my first experience with 'Medical Kink' and I kind of loved it.



I think it was the characters that made it such a fun read. of course I loved all the schmexy parts, but there was something really awesome about how this relationship started.

kinky but romantic.
I will be reading the rest of the series.
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Author 3 books28 followers
January 19, 2015
This book was a very fast read. It was a dip in the medical BDSM world. I liked this story. It was mild but just enough to get a feel of what these books may offer. The characters are not explored in depth and there is not a great reveal as to who they are and what makes them tick. It is not that kind of novella. It is one of the many stories that at unfold as each novella continues. I liked it though and I may read another.
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Author 6 books89 followers
February 28, 2025
Triage ~ Doctor Dom ~ Book 1 is the start of a relationship between Dr. Patrick Andersen and Lisa Preston where they meet and share a sexual fantasy scene on the night he picks her up at a lounge. She lets him know what she wants and he takes control and she follows along submissively.

The both enjoy themselves. On a dinner date she shares a doctor examination fantasy and he installs a examination room in his home to make the scene a reality, which they both enjoy.

Warning: This is an adult short story between consenting adults and not appropriate for minors. It is also just the start of a series of short stories and ends with the plot a bit in the air.
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309 reviews2 followers
July 2, 2022
"Triage" was unexpectedly good. To be honest, I did not have high expectations, but it still surprised me with a pretty decent story. It did not feel at all as cheap as some of the other erotic novels I read lately. The plot has substance without being too emotionally draining. For me, it holds the right balance between a quick, steamy read and a pure sex porn. A big plus for me is also that my long-awaited dream of an erotic story with a medical examination has come true. So I will definitely continue the "Doctor Dom" series, if possible.
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1,139 reviews1 follower
March 23, 2018
Just a quick read that left alot to be desired...Apparently he could read between the lines what she wanted as she never really said...than the one "Dr" experience she wanted she told him and he went through with it..the book did nothing for me and wasn't that great as like I said you had to guess and read between the lines...
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3,526 reviews37 followers
May 10, 2018
Gosh. Blimey. This made me blush. But it was an interesting look at the start of a BDSM relationship with a focus on medical kink. Not my usual sort of read, but I picked it up in the wake of #cockygate - which some of the author's other works were affected by. And I quite enjoyed it and would read more.
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357 reviews3 followers
January 7, 2018
This is a trilogy about Lisa, who has fantasies of being tied up by a doctor in an exam room and being made to submit to his desires. Patrick is a surgeon who meets her at a club and intends to make sure her fantasies come true.
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Author 6 books11 followers
May 9, 2018
I really loved this book! I couldn't put it down! The plot was the perfect pace, and the characters were realistic and well created. It was well written with no noticeable spelling , grammar or formatting issues. I can't wait to read more from this author!
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668 reviews
September 15, 2017
This is one awesome fantasy.
Not for me, but tantalizing anyway!

69 reviews
October 3, 2017
Triage

I want a "doctor" like Patrick! This was an amazing read for people beginning to be more inclined to the darker, submissive side of Dom and Sub.
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