Finding His Forever

Doms of the Covenant #4

by Samantha A. Cole

Welcome back to The Covenant!

When a holiday game turns into a fiery connection, will two opposites take a chance on love that lasts beyond the season?

Del has recently become wealthy beyond his wildest dreams. Now, he wants to find someone to satisfy his intense carnal need for control. By joining an exclusive lifestyle club, The Covenant, he just might get his wish this year.

Unapologetically “fabulous,” Matthew is a blue-eyed charmer with a mischievous streak. He juggles his paramedic studies while working the front desk at the club, where he searches for someone who can cater to his need for pleasure/pain.

When Del chooses Matthew’s snowflake for a club twist on Secret Santa, what begins as a simple holiday game quickly escalates into a scorching encounter. Will a holiday fling turn into forever?

****Finding His Forever was originally a short story titled Secret Santa and part of the Christmas at the Club anthology. Over 12,000 words have been added and minor changes have been made to the original story.

Genres: M M Romance, BDSM, Contemporary Romance, Romance

150 pages, Paperback

Published October 24, 2024

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Author Samantha Cole is a retired policewoman and former paramedic. Using her life experiences and training, she strives to find the perfect mix of suspense and romance for her readers to enjoy.

Awards:
Wannabe in Wyoming (co-authored by J.B. Havens) won the bronze medal in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the General Romance category.

Scattered Moments in Time won the gold medal in the 2020 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the Fiction Anthology category.

The Road to Solace won the silver medal in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards in the Contemporary Romance category.


Samantha has over thirty-five books published throughout several different series as well as a few standalone novels. A full list can be found on her website - www.samanthacoleauthor.com.


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Reviews

[Allena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always liked Matthew so getting his story was great.

The characters were great, the storyline flowed well and seeing the other well loved characters was perfect.

[Brenda Woodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love at first site……..only happens in Kristen’s novels doesn’t it?


Oh, thank the Goddess of Twink, I’ve just set eyes on my forever?  Matthew sets eyes on the new Dom to The Covenant, Del Sutton.  He wasn’t really sure it could ever happen for him, especially with his busy schedule of working at The Covenant, going to school to be a paramedic and working currently as an EMT.  With finals coming up Matthew’s time is limited.

Del has been lonely and looking for that one person to complete him.  He unexpectedly finds it when he is first introduced to Matthew, door host at The Covenant, the lifestyle club he joined when he moves to Tampa.  He feels the immediate attraction. A secret Santa snowflake gives him the opportunity to see just where the sparks can take him and Matthew.

This is a story that will leave you feeling good,  seeing the bond form between Matthew and Del.  Del realizing that he can have a partner in life just for him and Matthew realizing he can have his very own dom that can give him what he needs and how he needs it. And love him for himself.

Yes I believe that Del’s mom directed him to Tampa just to fill that hole in his heart.

[Elinda Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this story! Samantha Cole has done it again. I read the story when it was in an anthology. I was so excited when I found out that she added so much more to it. Getting to read this story was like visiting old friends and it was great! I couldn't put it down until the last page. Del is a new member of the Covenant. Matthew is an employee at the Covenant. When they meet, sparks flew. Del is attracted to Matthew and is anxious to see him again. Matthew has a lot going on with school and his job, so it takes a bit for them to meet again. They immediately hit it off. They discovered that they had quite a bit in common. Now, all they have to do is admit the feelings they have for each other. Definitely a 5 star read. Sorry, no spoilers. I received this ARC and here is my honest review.

[Terra Oenning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woohoo, OH, how I have missed the covenant and everyone in, especially Matthew. I am so very excited he got his own story and happily ever after. This is book #4 Doms of the covenant, and Samantha Cole didn't disappoint us fans. Master Del is new to Florida and the Covenant when a sassy submissive Matthew catches his eye,but will he let him in his heart? This is a m/m story that will definitely have you snickering in parts and captivating by their love for each other. I absolutely couldn't put it down and just loved this book. Well done, Samantha, on another fantastic story.

[Karon Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this story when it was part of an anthology and was excited to see the author had expanded it for this book. This story features a new couple to the Covenant, Matthew and Del. Matthew is looking for a gay Dom who could tick all the boxes. Del is new to Florida and the club, a tech multi-millionaire who wants to find a sub who wants him for him and not his money. The Secret Santa at the club gives them both an opportunity to explore. I loved how this story ties into another series by this author and I hope we will see more of Matthew and Del.

[Julie Booklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is always fun to go back to The Covenant! Even for the short visit where we get Matthew’s story.

Matthew has been a favorite character for a while, and he is a hard working and determined, he just needs a Dom to fulfill his inner desires. A new member in Del, might be the one for him. As we watch the sparks fly, the chemistry sizzle, and hearts become shared.

Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.

[Kamila Mykhailiuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plot. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

I read this book in one sitting and I still can’t get over it. They chemistry and passion between Del and Matthew was so sizzling and explosive. I loved that their relationship wasn’t based only on physical level, they had common interests and bonded really well.

Overall I loved this book very much. If you’re looking for a MM romance then you’re going to love it.

[Lynn Stifle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this story, and I just could NOT put it down. It was wonderfully written, flowed well, was easy to read, had great character development, with steamy moments that held my interest throughout. I absolutely adored Del and Matthew. The connection, dynamic, and chemistry between these two guys is perfection. Loved it and highly recommend.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

A good, quick read set in the world of the Covenant 'family' and bringing us Matthew's story. Sweet Matthew. He's so hard working and caring and definitely deserves his HEA and a firm hand, from a good-hearted dominant. Enter Del. He is everything that is right for Matthew. Read how they find their place in each other's hearts and lives here! 💖💖💖💖

[Team Starlite · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first book by this author.
I love to read MM romance and I really enjoyed this one.

Del and Matthew are the perfect D/s couple in my eyes and I love the instant connection and attraction between them.
And that Del stayed down to earth after the sale of his app.

A great read I can recommend.

[Toi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It

Loved it, and what a way to fall in love all over again, I think Matthew has to be one of my favorite submissives

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matthew has always been one of my favorites in the books and Samantha Cole has definitely done it again. I am so happy he got to tell his story and finding his forever was definitely the best to do it. Definitely 5 star. This book has it all. Can’t wait for more now. Get your hands on this one

[Amanda Roden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes!! To say Samantha is back is an understatement! Del and Matthew are absolutely perfect together and it feels like we never left The Covenant! It’s like coming home and seeing old friends and meeting new all at the same time.

[Genevieve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Samantha Cole does it again. This novella is absolutely swoon worthy, I am sitting here finished reading the story and I literally did that thing where you bring both hands up to the center of your chest and go "oh!" and then immediately grabbed my laptop to write this review.

Finding His Forever is like a puppy kitten cuddle puddle, and there's something I never thought I'd say about the SM aspect of BDSM, but once again Ms. Cole's characters and scenes (in the narrative and BDSM sense of the word) show characters full of the joy and love that can flourish in the right circumstances, and that joy and love and BDSM are not mutually exclusive.

Mind you, it's still fictional romance, so if this book sparks your curiosity (which it may very well do) remember what Ms. Cole says - fiction is based on real life, but real life is not based on fiction. Remember - Safe, Sane, and Consensual!

Matthew and Del have an instant connection, and they get to the "I love you" faster than in Ms. Cole's full length novels, but given the length of this story it works.

Unlike the Trident series, you won't find a lot of action/adventure in Finding His Forever, but this story solely focused on the relationship between Matthew and Del is like a perfect spice cake with cream cheese frosting - sweet but not cloying, with a kick, and perfectly dessert sized. Yummm.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Book Hoarder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matthew may have been fabulously gay, but he was also very hard working. In addition to his full time job as an EMT with Tampa Fire and Rescue, he was also finishing his 2 year college course for his EMT license and he worked several nights a week at the reception desk of the Covenant, Tampa’s ultra exclusive BDSM club. So he was ultra stressed as well as ultra tired. However, he perked right up when one of the club owns came in with a new member who had just moved to Tampa and Matthew was drooling over the gorgeous man.
Del had just moved to Tampa from Ohio and after evaluating the club in Tampa he had chosen the Covenant for its stellar reputation and concern for client’s privacy. There were things that the club’s owners, his attorney and his two best friends knew about him and that he wanted to keep secret with good reason. But one look at Matthew behind the desk and he was very intrigued. And the owner assured him that Matthew was a good choice as a sub for him and his limits sheet fit right in with Del’s idea of a companion.
This is Doms of the Covenant Book4, and I was delighted to return to this Universe. Although Samantha only wrote a few MM stories in this world they are very good. If you are an MM reader only I highly recommend you search out her offerings, in more than one trope.

[Stephanie Harkness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael and Del will melt your heart!

I have loved Michael since he was first introduced as working at The Covenant. He is so fabulous and so sweet. I was very happy to hear he would get his own book as an EMT, paramedic in training, and submissive in the club. He spends all of his time taking care of other people.

Del recently found himself a multimillionaire after selling an app he developed. He’s been in the lifestyle for a while, but could not find the sub that captured his heart. He moved to Tampa and joined the club.

The moment these two meet, when Del comes to get his membership card, the sparks flew! Matthew has been waiting for just the right Dom to come along so he could find his happily ever after. Del is looking for a sub he can have a relationship with and settle down with who doesn’t only want him for his money. Matthew and Del are a match made in heaven.

I just love this story and I’m so happy to see Matthew get his HEA. Del is amazing and quite the gentleman exactly what Matthew deserves. I highly recommend reading this one. I would say 15/10, but I am biased because Matthew is one of my favorite characters. Get this book and read it!

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.7 stars

This is the fourth book in the Doms of The Covenant series, and it is wonderful to be back in this world with Del and Matthew. I had the chance to read this in and anthology and was excited that it was being expanded. Del is a man who has just come into some wealth and is looking for someone that he can take control over, so he joins The Covenant. Matthew is an employee at the club. He is flirty with a penchant for the naughty and his attitude just draws them in. When Del meets Matthew, the sparks are flying high and the only thing Del wants is more time with him. However, Matthew has a lot on his plate between his job, school and life in general so finding time is an issue. When they do get together again, they realize how much they have in common which heightens the attraction…only if they can admit their feelings. Overall, this is one well written storyline with complex characters and steam that proves there is love for all regardless of one’s orientation.

[Alix · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 - This was my first introduction to the work of this author. This is both a sweet and pretty hot story about Dom Del and Sub Matthew who see each other at The Covenant and are pretty smitten. While both of them were primarily looking for a regular play partner, their attraction and compatibility grew to much more. Yes, this is both insta-lust and insta-love, but it really worked in this story. I enjoyed the wintry holiday elements as well, so this can be read for seasonal fun too as well as for the play/love story. I loved best the parts when we were in the moment; there were a lot of parts that were summarized to get us from point a to point b, making me feel like this should have just been expanded into a longer book. Nonetheless, I very much enjoyed this read and getting to know the MCs. The bonus epilogue was wonderful, too. SO glad they found their forever.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short book, the chemistry between Del and Matthew was instantaneous and it never wavered. Neither man had had a recent long term relationship, and both couldn’t get the other out of their mind. Del was at the point in his life he was ready to settle down, if only he could find the submissive that captivated his Dom heart as well as Del the man’s side too. In Matthew, he found his match. Now all he had to do was convince Matthew of that, and he would have everything he wanted. Luckily, Matthew felt the same, Del could meet all of the pleasure/pain his submissive side needed, and the everyday side needs were met, also. A low-angst, steamy connection leading to a HEA for both. Very satisfying short read for an afternoon getaway with two engaging characters, Christmas vibes, and kinky times too. What more could anyone ask for?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tina Todd shobe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love that we get to revisit the Covenant and people that make it the great place it is in this book. The support they have for each other makes them all family. We're all pulling for Matthew in this book as he's the home stretch of his studies to become a paramedic. In comes super sexy Del who just moved to the area and is still adjusting to becoming successful. A little Christmas game leads to a promising future for these two. What is wonderful about the way this author writes is that she has a way of describing this scene that pulls you into it that makes you feel like you can actually Invision it happening around you. When I started reading this book I could not stop. And when Matthew got that email with his test results I was right there saying "read it already!". Another outstanding read by Samantha.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Master Del is a new Dominant at The Covenant and as he is introduced as one of the newest members, we get to revisit the stories of some of our favorite Doms and subs again from books from the past. Matthew Behan is fabulously and unapologetically gay so when he meets Master Del, he gets an electric spark that makes him believe that just maybe this is finally his happily-ever-after. The Covenant is holding a Secret Santa game with a little twist so Master Del decides asks if he can "choose" the sub in the game was designed to randomly match up the single Doms and Subs. A sweet and well written MM story that shows no matter one's sexual orientation, there is someone waiting to be their perfect match if you can just "manipulate" the circumstances.

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so happy when Matthew got his story. The story was originally in an anthology and when Ms. Cole got the rights back, she went in and added so many more words and this gives the story much more depth. I loved that we got to find out more about both Matthew and Master Del. Plus, the fact that we get to see them AFTER the night at the Covenant and follow them throughout their journey to a full-on D/s relationship! And of course, seeing all the familiar characters from Trident and Doms of the Covenant makes me so much more like a family get together!! Samantha Cole is my one click author and I've never been disappointed in any of her stories!! The story is beautiful, and the steamy scenes are smoking hot!!!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I love Matthew so much. I read this book when it was in the Anthology and I was so excited to hear that the author went ahead and expanded this book and made it so much more and is now really releasing it with more content. I love this story when it was in the anthology so I was very excited when I saw that we were going to get more of Matthew's story. This book I didn't know how she was going to top the other one but man the author really did a fantastic job of adding so much new wonderful content to this book that it made it feel like you were getting a whole entire new book I absolutely loved it. The storyline was absolutely fantastic and let me just tell you you're not going to be putting this book down.

[Nina Diab · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Oh, Goddess of Twink submissives, I love you! Not sure what I did to grab this gorgeous man’s interest, but if I could, I would kiss your feet right now as a thank you!'

I really loved this book. I was quickly hooked to the story. I loved both Matthew and Del. I could really admire Matthew's hard work ethic. But he's also a masochistic submissive and looking for the right Dom. He was exhausted during one of his shifts at The Covenant and caught the attention of one. Del was also a hard worker and became a multi-millionaire. He wants a sub, but also wants someone who wants him for him and not his money. The chemistry between the two was scorching. I wish this book was longer and I'll definitely be reading more in this series. 5 stars.

[Nicole Wescott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding His Forever is a fantastic short novella that delivers a satisfying happily ever after for submissive Matthew, with a fun twist on the Christmas tradition of Secret Santa. This book has everything you could want—beloved characters from past stories, plenty of sass, and loads of spice. The chemistry between Del and Matthew is absolutely electric, shifting seamlessly between sweet and fiery moments that keep you hooked.

If you're a fan of Ms. Cole's work or enjoy stories that expertly balance strong character development with steamy romance, Finding His Forever is a definite must-read!

[Jen B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I now realize that with this ARC I am jumping into the middle of a series. I was not lost but I have found a new series of books to read. It is the holiday season and so The Covenant, an exclusive club, is hosting a festive game involving snowflakes. There is nothing like reading a fast paced, yet heartfelt story of two souls (Matthew and Del) who unexpectedly meet, take a chance on a fling to find that maybe this game can evolve to be so much more. A great holiday season story that warmed my insides and left me smiling. Enjoy!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding his Forever is an excellent addition to the Doms of The Covenant series. This latest installment to the series features a holiday read with Matthew and the new addition to The Covenant, Del. Their story is well-written with developed characters that really drive the story. I love how there are many friendships and relationships with support, care, respect, and love. I also love how when reading this story of the Doms of The Covenant series, it feels as if you are visiting old friends and making new ones. Finding his Forever is Book 4 of the series and another great read by this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 4 of the Doms of The Covenant series. Can be read as a standalone.

'When a holiday game turns into a fiery connection, will two opposites take a chance on love that lasts beyond the season?'

This characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plot was well written and developed. World building continues to excel and impress. All in all a great addition to the series. Enjoyed immensely and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Wendy Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous being back in this world and the characters, though Del is new. The interaction between the two, the chemistry is wonderful, I could almost feel it. Matthew may be a sub and gay but he is independent and strong and I loved that about him, he worked for what he wanted and gave to help others. Del as well coming from a struggling background wanted to help others. This was romantic and easy to read and enjoy, nice steady pace and flow, a few scenes which were spicy. I just thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the two guys learning about each other and hoping for a HEA.

[Silke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding His Forever has been expanded from a previously published short story to a novella-length standalone romance in the Doms of The Covenant series. Heartwarming, charming and fun to read, Matthew and Del's story is an insta-love romance with sexy times between a sadist and a masochist, plenty of Christmas spirit and wonderful friendships. It left me with a smile on my face and a wish for more stories in this series!.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.