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The Residency Boys #4
Collin: Episodes 10-12
“You cannot be submissive if I do not earn your submission. You can’t reach surrender, unless I wring that surrender out of you. You cannot be what I am asking unless I am what I say I am. Do you see? You have to become a different creature. And my honor and responsibility is to train that into you, to make you something you can’t yet imagine.”
Collin gazed up at his master, shaking. “That’s why you messed with my head, put me on display like that?”
“Yes. And because you are absolutely beautiful, struggling between your shame and your desire to please.”
Submission to his master and his sir is Collin’s sanctuary and his revelation. Serving two men will require all that Collin has. And it will give him more than he dared to dream might exist.
But even as Collin and his doms nurture their fragile new bonds, the outer world is not content to give them peace. The burns are not yet healed on Mr. Reevesworth’s hand before there are new threats, and this time, the wounds are not so easily rectified.
As Mr. Reevesworth’s righteous anger burns, will Collin be strong enough to stand near the flames? Or will the past catch up with them all?
This series is a modern MMM+ BDSM billionaire romance. Intended for mature audiences only. If you like your romance kinky and spicy, then this story is for you. See inside for additional tags and tw’s.
Collin gazed up at his master, shaking. “That’s why you messed with my head, put me on display like that?”
“Yes. And because you are absolutely beautiful, struggling between your shame and your desire to please.”
Submission to his master and his sir is Collin’s sanctuary and his revelation. Serving two men will require all that Collin has. And it will give him more than he dared to dream might exist.
But even as Collin and his doms nurture their fragile new bonds, the outer world is not content to give them peace. The burns are not yet healed on Mr. Reevesworth’s hand before there are new threats, and this time, the wounds are not so easily rectified.
As Mr. Reevesworth’s righteous anger burns, will Collin be strong enough to stand near the flames? Or will the past catch up with them all?
This series is a modern MMM+ BDSM billionaire romance. Intended for mature audiences only. If you like your romance kinky and spicy, then this story is for you. See inside for additional tags and tw’s.
- GenresBDSMM M Romance
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2024
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About the author
Ciara Darren
15 books30 followersCiara Darren is a contemporary romance author writing primarily MM+, but also MX, MF, and FF. Her stories are intense, slow burn serials with chosen family, high heat, power exchange, kink, and diverse representation.
The best place to start in her contemporary romances is Collin: Episodes 1-3, for a gentler introduction to polyamory and kink. Damian & Jun is a sequel serial that can be read on its own but is best after Collin: Episodes 13-15.
For darker work in the same line, look for Sanctum: Prior Claim, coming out Spring 2026, a second-chance romance about escaping the criminal underworld and surviving to thrive. This is a stand alone tie-in serial to The Residency Boys universe and contains spoilers for both the Collin and Damian & Jun serials.
To read along on Ciara’s next book as she writes it, join her Ream subscription, a social reading experience that allows readers to interact with the author. And to never miss a new release, join her mailing list via her website.
The best place to start in her contemporary romances is Collin: Episodes 1-3, for a gentler introduction to polyamory and kink. Damian & Jun is a sequel serial that can be read on its own but is best after Collin: Episodes 13-15.
For darker work in the same line, look for Sanctum: Prior Claim, coming out Spring 2026, a second-chance romance about escaping the criminal underworld and surviving to thrive. This is a stand alone tie-in serial to The Residency Boys universe and contains spoilers for both the Collin and Damian & Jun serials.
To read along on Ciara’s next book as she writes it, join her Ream subscription, a social reading experience that allows readers to interact with the author. And to never miss a new release, join her mailing list via her website.
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March 6, 2024
Beautiful, beautiful submission! The new installment of The Residency boys is focused on the way the internal bonds between Mr. Moreau, Damian, Mr Reevesworth and Collin deepen, strengthen and develop. Collin is not only learning to submit to his chosen Dominants! He is learning to trust and rely on them, which is a constant struggle for a boy that grew up believing that there is no one to catch him if he falls, so he is incredibly independent, strong and distrustful. For the first time in his life, Collin has a stable, supporting environment and that shows - he is like a flower finally ready to bloom and give the most precious gift to the people who saved him from self destruction - unconditional love.
This story holds the perfect blend of heartfelt moments - unforgettable, touching and sweet, in combination with the heady feeling of shared intimacy, the exhilarating sense of something life changing and the right amount of angst and self exploration. For the first time since the series started, I, as a reader, felt the shift in the dynamic between the 4 main characters. From just 4 people, living together, trying to find balance, struggling with who is who in their household, they formed a real quad. The story had a new thread of peace, contentment and harmony despite the external threats and challenges. And Collin was the one who brought back the feel of light, warmth and hope in the lives of the people, he loves the most.
Thank you, Ciara, for this wonderful story!
This story holds the perfect blend of heartfelt moments - unforgettable, touching and sweet, in combination with the heady feeling of shared intimacy, the exhilarating sense of something life changing and the right amount of angst and self exploration. For the first time since the series started, I, as a reader, felt the shift in the dynamic between the 4 main characters. From just 4 people, living together, trying to find balance, struggling with who is who in their household, they formed a real quad. The story had a new thread of peace, contentment and harmony despite the external threats and challenges. And Collin was the one who brought back the feel of light, warmth and hope in the lives of the people, he loves the most.
Thank you, Ciara, for this wonderful story!
April 25, 2025
This does a lot of interesting messing about with categories--found family vs. biological family, various kinds of sexuality, what a Dom is, etc. The relationship with Mr. Moreau is expanded (warning: brace yourself for all sorts of come play, which pushes my limits of "urk" so be prepared if it does you, as well) and the one with Richard deepened. I'm very intrigued by some demi rep, which is rare.
There are some solid discourses on how Doms and subs fit together, and I'm always here for narratives that stomp on the "Doms have all the power and can do whatever" nonsense. A solid installment to the series and to the development of all the characters--this is much more a "middle book" in the good way.
I am still very concerned about Collin's gut health, though. Some things you shouldn't mess about with, systemically speaking.
A couple great quotes:
"Not giving someone everything they could want is not the same as disregarding their wants. It merely means that one may have limits on what one can give." (13)
"If you try to tell me that real men don't sleep with stuffed animals, I would remind you that most of them just upgrade to larger, more complicated sleeping companions, namely lovers." (100)
There are some solid discourses on how Doms and subs fit together, and I'm always here for narratives that stomp on the "Doms have all the power and can do whatever" nonsense. A solid installment to the series and to the development of all the characters--this is much more a "middle book" in the good way.
I am still very concerned about Collin's gut health, though. Some things you shouldn't mess about with, systemically speaking.
A couple great quotes:
"Not giving someone everything they could want is not the same as disregarding their wants. It merely means that one may have limits on what one can give." (13)
"If you try to tell me that real men don't sleep with stuffed animals, I would remind you that most of them just upgrade to larger, more complicated sleeping companions, namely lovers." (100)
March 10, 2024
Another wonderful continuation of the story.
This time there is more plot and workplace issues overall. And it is well balanced with the men of the Residency.
Émeric is absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to see his kinkier side and I'm glad there is a progress with him and Collin. I'll be honest - I could read about their lazy days, about their travels (I hope these do happen on page, with Émeric), and just kinky scenes and I do not think I would get bored at all. One particular scene got me emotional and I hope to see more of it in the future!
This time there is more plot and workplace issues overall. And it is well balanced with the men of the Residency.
Émeric is absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to see his kinkier side and I'm glad there is a progress with him and Collin. I'll be honest - I could read about their lazy days, about their travels (I hope these do happen on page, with Émeric), and just kinky scenes and I do not think I would get bored at all. One particular scene got me emotional and I hope to see more of it in the future!
May 31, 2024
I'm grateful to be learning so much about the relationships in this book and how they are structured. A real joy to learn how the individuals are thinking and what they each get out of the unusual relationship interactions they ar engaging in.
However, the book needs proof reading.
However, the book needs proof reading.
April 5, 2024
This one didn't work for me, I think largely because I read two books before it that respected the writing and the readers by having editing done. I had zero patience with the massive amount of errors that exist because nothing is being done to look these books over, not even a cursory reread. I also didn't love where the author took his mother. I don't know if I'll continue with the series or not, it's disappointing because these could be very good books.
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