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Dom For All Seasons #3

Masquerade with the Master: Master Me, Book 2

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A white hot standalone romance from USA Today best-seller Lili Valente.

"Leave the mask on, princess, but everything else comes off. I'm ready to see what's mine."

They say you don't know what you've got until it's gone, but I knew long before the day I said goodbye to Ivy Prescott that I was never going to find another woman like her.

Now, we're both six years older, and my sweet, innocent Ivy has become a sexy, irresistible woman. She wasn't ready for me then, but she's ready for me now. Ready to learn all the wicked, wonderful things I have to teach her.

Her lesson will begin with a box. A box with a beautiful dress, a mask, and an invitation to come play with a man who has been watching her from afar....

A man who wants to master her - body and soul....

This sinfully sexy listen features a dominant alpha male who likes to play rough with his toys - but don't worry, he'll make sure you enjoy every scorchingly hot minute of it.

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First published January 23, 2017

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Lili Valente

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Visit Lili at www.lilivalente.com

Author of over forty novels, USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente writes everything from steamy suspense to laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. She can't resist a story where love wins big. Because love should always win. She lives in Vermont with her two big-hearted boy children and a dog named Pippa Jane.

*Lili rarely visits this site as it is a site intended for readers, not authors. If you have questions, the best way to reach Lili is through her website contact form. Happy reading!

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Profile Image for Laurens.Little.Library.
544 reviews4,025 followers
July 16, 2023
3.5⭐️

Well-written and well-narrated, this was a short, sweet, and spicy second-chance romance
Profile Image for Tami Talbert.
455 reviews17 followers
December 31, 2016
Oh holy hotness. I just finished Lili Valente's Masquerade with the Master and she has totally and completely outdone herself once again. Six years ago his sweet and innocent Ivy wasn't ready for the way Edward wanted to play. But now she's a grown and intriguing woman, and he's ready to posses her mind, body and soul. Ivy has never forgotten her heart's mate, Edward, who pushed her away all those years ago. But now that he has returned she's ready to show him just how much she wants to play his games. And as their time together ticks by, Edward shows Ivy just how intensely he is able to take control of her passion with his mastering techniques and how quickly he is able to take possession of her soul.

Masquerade with the Master is a scorching hot and sexy novella that will definitely set your heart and panties aflame. Edward and Ivy are a perfect match in every way and their passionate connection kept me hypnotized and mesmerized page after flaming page.
Profile Image for Sarah.
1,907 reviews1,364 followers
February 5, 2017
4 Invite Me CROWNS

Lili Valente has produced again another hot and sweet novella. She expertly twists the romance with the seductiveness of the BDSM world.

As it is a novella, there is little depth to the characters, other than brief history of her past, but it is enough to make readers care. We sympathize with the plights of our heroine, and the love of our hero, Edward is clear. As the the story professes, the love between the two is apparent, and it laces every sinful act they commit together!

Novellas often leave me wanting more or feeling unfulfilled l, but Lili Valente has mastered the perfect balance of details. I leave every novella she writes leaves my dark and romantic side full satisfied!
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Profile Image for Alexandra Alexyna.
470 reviews25 followers
January 3, 2020
nothing makes a man more jealous than the dicks you suck (other than his) .... epic
yet again a litle bit to long
Profile Image for Melanie Marnell.
4,213 reviews34 followers
January 26, 2017
This is a feel good love story. No, mystery, no angst, no intrigue. Just two people who have loved each other even though they have been apart for six years. I liked their chemistry, their steamy love scenes and their kink
489 reviews2 followers
October 9, 2018
A very nice bed-time story. I will be having very pleasant dreams tonight! Not a lot of story, though there is some, but a lot of hot, kinky sex. This couple lives out some rather interesting fantasies. Very pleasant dreams
Profile Image for Stephanie.
390 reviews3 followers
January 25, 2017
Short but entertaining

Very short easy read. Sexy and fun but not as much dirty talk as description describes it. A quick filler between longer books.
Profile Image for Sandra Shipman ~ Two Book Pushers.
2,079 reviews53 followers
December 31, 2016
Masquerade with the Master is the second book in the Master Me novella series. It can 100% be read as a standalone. Edward was talked about briefly in Snowed in with the Boss and Ivy works for Ten but not mentioned. There was a sneak peek of this book at the end of the first book so I was excited that we didn't have to wait long for it.

Six years. That is how long it's been since Edward walked away from the only person he has ever loved. She wasn't ready for him then but he is ready to prove to her that they belong together now. He has been watching over her for the last six years and he doesn't want to wait any longer to have her but if he has to, he will. That is how much he cares for her. But does she still want him? He is hoping tonight will be the night to show her the pleasure and love that she deserves. It's time to put a mask on and play...

One letter from him brings her butterflies. This is why she needs to keep her wall up. She will meet him at the Venus Ball but she will have ground rules set. She will live out her fantasy once more but only for one night. She can not fall for him again. And that brings her to one of her hard limits: no talking about the past. It will be easy for her to submit to him but it's a whole new level to talk to him about her feelings. Especially towards the only man that can truly bring her to her knees...

This is seriously one fucking hot book. It's not only hot but there is a wonderful story as well. I loved Edward and Ivy. They are sexy, inventive, and funny too. They didn't just spark but they were on fire with each other.

Overall...it was a fast read that was sinfully sexy!

P.S I will not look at statues the same way again.

Quotes:

“I’m prepared to give you my submission,” I continue, needing to get the words out before it’s too late. “But that’s the only thing on the table. Please don’t forget that.”

“This is Wonderland with sex, Edward. Through the Looking Glass with more voyeurism and toys.”

“Your orgasms are works of art, and you know I’m a collector.”
“You do have an eye for art.”
Profile Image for Kim Nicole.
694 reviews1 follower
December 6, 2024
Now this one was a nice surprise, a very good one in fact. Out of the three books, this was my favorite. It didn’t make the dom and submissive relationship uncomfortable for me to read. In fact, this did a great job in showing the more sensual, romantic side of it. It helped with the location too. I loved how the setting takes place in a castle with grassy knolls, statues, gardens and mythology being the driving force between showcasing passion and love. It was a motivation for Edward and his love for Ivy. This one really played into a fantasy world and I was definitely pleased. I felt like the story came together organically even though it was a second chance romance. To say this captured this trope differently than what I’ve read in the past is an understatement. While the main focus is Ivy and Edward rediscovering their love, connection and trying to get back to how things were before they ended their relationship, it felt like baby steps that ultimately wound up having them move on together but as the new people they are. It doesn’t focus much on what caused them to call it off, but does touch on it but I felt we got a little more with that than we did with the last book. Very enjoyable, sensual and emotional book with lots of spice and heat. It was a great way to end the series.
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971 reviews4 followers
December 5, 2017
Ivy receives an invitation to a masquerade ball from Edward-a man who left her six years ago. Why is her heart all a flutter? And from a piece of paper! When Edward left her, Ivy was young and naïve to the lifestyle that Edward pursued. Now as an older and successful woman, Ivy knows what she needs and what she wants. She was devastated when Edward left her before, can she handle him now? She's determined to live in the moment, but moments turn to old feelings surfacing that she wasn't ready to let loose. Can she let her guard down and let Edward in?

When Edward left Ivy it was to let her become the woman she is today. He's always loved her and has quietly waited in the wings for her to blossom. He is using the masquerade to finally claim what is his~Ivy! Can she forgive him for leaving her and see that they are right for each other??

I loved this book!! Talk about seriously hot! Scorch the sheets hot in fact!! I loved Ivy and Edward and you can see they love each other! Their connection was strong and I was riveted to keep listening! I loved the audiobook and the narrators gave a wonderful performance! Looking now to listen to other books in the series!!

5 Stars/4.5 Flames
210 reviews3 followers
January 26, 2017
Another five star super amazing hot read from author Lili Valente. Masquerade i think by far is my favorite book in this series. I was so caught up in there world from the moment i read the first line in the description. "Leave the mask on princess, but everything else comes off. I'm ready to see what's mine." She wasn't ready for me then but she is ready for me now. How can you not want to read something so intriguing. Edward is a strong dominant alpha male who is also sexy, loving and kind. He had a history with Ivy who he gave up on back then. He always took care of her from behind the scenes making sure she had everything she needed. Ivy was to innocent back then but now is a irresistible sexy woman. She is now ready to play with Edward and he sends her a super hot letter and a box. Want to know more about this phenomenal story pick up your copy you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this book.
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73 reviews14 followers
May 10, 2019
Audiobook Review
Story 🌟🌟
Performance 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Overall🌟🌟🌟

The narrators of this book are what kept me going, they feel like they are into each other and desperate for each other. However, the love that they claim to feel for each other falls a bit short. There isn't much backstory about how they came to be in each others lives, so it's a bit hard to believe how she forgives him so easily, or how much she loves him because there are barely any facts, just bits and pieces mentioned here and there. If you are looking for a steamy listen sure but you definitely wont be staying because of the story.
Profile Image for Emily (Mrs B's Books).
1,727 reviews83 followers
January 7, 2017
My Opinion 5 STARS
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

After breaking it off six years ago Edward is now ready to show Ivy what he really wants in the bedroom after having watched her from afar.

He wants just one night to show her how compatible he thinks they now would be together , now that her horizons have broadened.

This is a fast paced, dirty, fun read that sneaks a peak into the softer area of BDSM and has been artfully put together.

I read it in one sitting after not being able to put the book down.
Profile Image for Patricia.
630 reviews
July 14, 2019
I loved this short story couldn't put it down. For the past year Ivy Prescott was receiving money and gifts so she thought that they were from her brother Aaron helping her out, but when she received a letter from Edward Mulligan telling her that he was anonymous she became upset. Edward had left Ivy broken hearted after six month of dating with no explanation. Ivy accepted his invitation to attened a masquerade ball, but she will go in with some ground rules for him and for herself. Edward is hoping that she will forgive him, but Ivy can't forget the way he just left her and broke her heart.
2,016 reviews8 followers
March 5, 2020
Another winner in the series!

This second-chance romance had Ivy and Edward reconnecting in all ways possible! When the time was right for them, their relationship began in earnest and it was a lesson in loving and love as only this author can write them. It was short, wickedly hot and full of lessons for both the master and his pupil. Packed with emotion and all the sexy, I only wished it had been longer!

*I happily reviewed this book
769 reviews3 followers
February 11, 2018
I'm not totally satisfied with how Edward redeemed himself on this second chance. I think it's BS that he would first give up someone he really loves and 'let' her explore with other men and relationships before he claimed her for himself, and hurting her deeply in the process. I simply don't believe it.
Profile Image for Jamie .
1,485 reviews2 followers
December 16, 2019
Ivy and Edward have a pass, she has loved him since she was a teen. He was her first and he showed her a little of the BDSM but he knew she wasn't ready for him in that way so he let her go. BUT now he is back and ready to claim the only woman for him and Ivy is in every way possible. Will she forget the hurt he did to her and open herself up to see their love never died it just got stronger
Profile Image for Pansy.
2,195 reviews24 followers
November 11, 2017
A very nice bed-time story. I will be having very pleasant dreams tonight! Not a lot of story, though there is some, but a lot of hot, kinky sex. This couple lives out some rather interesting fantasies. Very pleasant dreams.
485 reviews8 followers
March 29, 2018
I love every book I have read of Lili Valente's and this book is no exception. It was sexy and hot with a love that was so great between the two characters in this book. I just loved it !!! If you are a true romance reader you should definitely read this book. You won't be able to put it down.
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537 reviews60 followers
January 14, 2020
3/5 stars

The final novella in this series is all about the masquerade and kinky sex. I would say it goes a bit further than the previous stories, but has a little less of a backstory than book one or two. I still liked it and would recommend if you're looking for a good quick sexy read!
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921 reviews14 followers
January 2, 2022
Who doesn't love a dirty masquerade ball? Throw in some second-chance romance with a dominant man who is hotter than sin and knows how to bring Ivy to her knees and you have my attention. Great performances. Loved it!
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1,068 reviews47 followers
December 31, 2018
Hot marble
This little gem is magical! I love the way the author weaves so much emotion in with all that heat! So good!
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