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Prodigal Slave
Recently divorced soccer mom and paralegal extraordinaire Charlotte Sullivan has a secret past life that returns to haunt her on her birthday in the form of a perfectly gift-wrapped, blood-red velvet bustier. A summons from her once Master, François Rene de Hart, follows.Pure lust awaits a mere train ride away, but she fears the journey may break more than her heart the second time around. With her teenage daughters in Europe for the summer, Charlotte’s opportunity to relive her youth with a man she once loved seems too good to be true. It’s also a chance to be bad, which she hasn’t been in a very long time. Curiosity and temptation win out over logic.But more surprises are in store. François’ current lover, Pierre-Louis, is very much a part of his life. If she wants to be truly reunited with her Master, she must learn to love the other man as well.Reader Advisory: This book includes same-gender sex. Variety’s the spice of life, after all…
155 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2009
About the author
Roxy Harte
44 books134 followersI write erotica, specifically erotica that explores the emotional and psychological elements of relations. DDLG, BDSM, LGBTQI, POLY.
I'm married to the most wonderful man in the world, have three adult children and many grandchildren.
Jazzi, my fur-pup, and five kitties, Roo, Karma, Dharma, Tilak, and Sadie, are very spoiled :)
I'm married to the most wonderful man in the world, have three adult children and many grandchildren.
Jazzi, my fur-pup, and five kitties, Roo, Karma, Dharma, Tilak, and Sadie, are very spoiled :)
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January 2, 2019
Beautifully written
I'm smitten with French men now. This book is beautiful to behold and absorb. So many gorgeous words! I hope to read more.
I'm smitten with French men now. This book is beautiful to behold and absorb. So many gorgeous words! I hope to read more.
February 17, 2014
Reviewed by Patti
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
For one man Charlotte answered to the name Cassiopeia. The man she called Master was named Francois Rene de Hart. Today, after 18 years, she received a package that will allow her to live that life again. How will she let herself return to the only man that ever made her happy when returning to him means changing her whole life?
I actually enjoyed Prodigal Slave very much. There were a few times where I was a little uncomfortable but I don’t mind that at all. Actually I enjoy books that push me out of my comfort zone a little. I think that the author set a nice pace for the story. The way that Charlotte was easing back into the role and not just jumping right into line felt right. She had years of behaving a buttoned up mom and then expecting her to just fall into being a slave again would be ridiculous. Charlotte has to deal with her parents and children finding out about her and the ménage arrangement very abruptly and I imagine that would not be easy. I found it interesting that Pierre-Louis is much younger than the other two characters and that made the dynamics more exciting. Comically so, when Charlotte’s daughters meet him. Personally, I would have liked to have known more about Francois since he is the Dom and it seemed like as the story progressed he sort of faded into the background. There were a few other things in the story line that bothered me but I won’t go into details because I hate spoilers in reviews. Overall I found this was well written and flowed smoothly. I will definitely be looking for more of Ms. Harte’s work.
Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere, but has been revised extensively for Ellora’s Cave.
Book provided by the publisher for review
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
For one man Charlotte answered to the name Cassiopeia. The man she called Master was named Francois Rene de Hart. Today, after 18 years, she received a package that will allow her to live that life again. How will she let herself return to the only man that ever made her happy when returning to him means changing her whole life?
I actually enjoyed Prodigal Slave very much. There were a few times where I was a little uncomfortable but I don’t mind that at all. Actually I enjoy books that push me out of my comfort zone a little. I think that the author set a nice pace for the story. The way that Charlotte was easing back into the role and not just jumping right into line felt right. She had years of behaving a buttoned up mom and then expecting her to just fall into being a slave again would be ridiculous. Charlotte has to deal with her parents and children finding out about her and the ménage arrangement very abruptly and I imagine that would not be easy. I found it interesting that Pierre-Louis is much younger than the other two characters and that made the dynamics more exciting. Comically so, when Charlotte’s daughters meet him. Personally, I would have liked to have known more about Francois since he is the Dom and it seemed like as the story progressed he sort of faded into the background. There were a few other things in the story line that bothered me but I won’t go into details because I hate spoilers in reviews. Overall I found this was well written and flowed smoothly. I will definitely be looking for more of Ms. Harte’s work.
Publisher’s Note: This title was previously published elsewhere, but has been revised extensively for Ellora’s Cave.
March 10, 2012
This review posted on Guilty Pleasures
RECOMMENDED READ
Prodigal Slave is a look at the darker side of BDSM. It was a very alluring book right from the beginning. It tells the story of a woman, Charlotte, who gave up her life as a Slave to fulfill her dream of having children. Her Master, Frankie, refused to fulfill that need. After 20 years, 2 children and a divorce, Charlotte receives an invitation.....for Cassiopeia to go home to her Master.
The story brings you through the emotions of both Slave and Master. It explains the emotions of a woman who has not had her sexual needs fulfilled in 20 years; a Master who never stopped loving his Slave. And, a third person who is also very much in love with his Master. How will this work? Will someone get hurt in the process? Frankie brings them all together and hopes that they all can be together; that his Charlotte/Cassiopeia still loves him and will grow to love Pierre-Louis as well.
Roxy Harte weaves a beautiful tale of love lost and then found again. She incorporated Charlotte's children into the story and found a way for them to accept the life that their mother has now decided to lead. You go through the emotions of all characters right with them, the love, the hate, the sexual needs of all three of the main characters. It was a story that grabbed you right from the beginning and didn't let you go until the end. I would highly recommend this book if you are interested in romance with BDSM on the side.
RECOMMENDED READ
Prodigal Slave is a look at the darker side of BDSM. It was a very alluring book right from the beginning. It tells the story of a woman, Charlotte, who gave up her life as a Slave to fulfill her dream of having children. Her Master, Frankie, refused to fulfill that need. After 20 years, 2 children and a divorce, Charlotte receives an invitation.....for Cassiopeia to go home to her Master.
The story brings you through the emotions of both Slave and Master. It explains the emotions of a woman who has not had her sexual needs fulfilled in 20 years; a Master who never stopped loving his Slave. And, a third person who is also very much in love with his Master. How will this work? Will someone get hurt in the process? Frankie brings them all together and hopes that they all can be together; that his Charlotte/Cassiopeia still loves him and will grow to love Pierre-Louis as well.
Roxy Harte weaves a beautiful tale of love lost and then found again. She incorporated Charlotte's children into the story and found a way for them to accept the life that their mother has now decided to lead. You go through the emotions of all characters right with them, the love, the hate, the sexual needs of all three of the main characters. It was a story that grabbed you right from the beginning and didn't let you go until the end. I would highly recommend this book if you are interested in romance with BDSM on the side.
August 4, 2012
3.5 stars
Time is an unkind master. Do you really think you can do the things you did twenty years ago? Yes, no, and maybe. I like the acceptance of age and changes in both Charlotte and Francois; they're both grappling with wanting each other still. The sleeper has awakened and learning and relearning to love the one you cherished beyond all others is an imperfect process. That said, this pretty much pegs the fantasy meter when Charlotte meets up with her former master only to find he's not alone. She has to face her insecurities and figure out how to transform soccer mom back into sex kitten.
Time is an unkind master. Do you really think you can do the things you did twenty years ago? Yes, no, and maybe. I like the acceptance of age and changes in both Charlotte and Francois; they're both grappling with wanting each other still. The sleeper has awakened and learning and relearning to love the one you cherished beyond all others is an imperfect process. That said, this pretty much pegs the fantasy meter when Charlotte meets up with her former master only to find he's not alone. She has to face her insecurities and figure out how to transform soccer mom back into sex kitten.
June 2, 2011
Anticlimatic. always stops at the good parts.
August 14, 2016
I love the character experience in Roxy Harte books. Complex people with depth of feeling and easy to become the character. Great great reads.
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