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Wanton
Corey has graduated from college and is trying to find his way, but when his Dom/boyfriend, Jack, demands that he move in with him, Corey loses himself in emotion, fighting Jack every step of the way.
Jack is a rich owner of a real estate investment firm and he's determined keep his submissive/boyfriend in line, even though Corey refuses to use his safe words.
Will their play become all consuming, or will they learn to trust each other enough to find love?
MM Romance with bdsm themes
Jack is a rich owner of a real estate investment firm and he's determined keep his submissive/boyfriend in line, even though Corey refuses to use his safe words.
Will their play become all consuming, or will they learn to trust each other enough to find love?
MM Romance with bdsm themes
- GenresM M RomanceBDSM
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First published April 1, 2016
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Lynn Michaels
74 books301 followersLynn Michaels lives and writes in Tampa, Florida where the sun is hot and the Sangria is cold. When she’s not writing she’s kayaking, hanging with her husband, or reading by the pool. Lynn writes Male/Male romance because she believes everyone deserves a happy ending and the dynamics of male characters can be intriguing, vulnerable, and exciting. She has both contemporary and paranormal titles and has been writing since 2014. Her stories don’t follow any set guidelines or ideas, but come from her heart and contain love in many forms.
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March 28, 2016
I have to say that Lynn Michaels truly has a hit with this book.
Jack made me way to scream and shake him more then once through out this book. He is supposed to be a Dom but there are a lot of times through this book I found myself wanting to ask where he had his training and to tell him he needed to go to another Dom and be retrained. It is one thing to be possessive of his submissive and to not want other Doms to touch him (or anyone else for that matter) and it also ok that he wants to push his submissive out of his comfort zone but what was not ok was making his submissive question if he was good enough for him. As a Dom I felt that some of Jacks unfinished sentences left it to where his submissive was to drawl his own conclusions as to what the end of the statement was going to be and of course his submissive jumped to the worst possible conclusion. Also I do not feel that Jack provided proper aftercare for his sub after a scene. Those couple of things alone made it to add undue misunderstanding and doubt in both him as a Dom and his sub.
Corey is a serious masochist. He needs pain to bring him relief and put him in the right place mind and body wise. I feel like if he does not have it he is just floundering and does not know what to do but seek out that pain to make him feel normal and level headed again. I also believe that Corey is confused about his feelings for Jack and does not fully trust him as his Dom. And that is not a good thing for either of them.
I love how this book showed the bad as far as a DOM/SUB relationship when all factors in the relationship are not met but I also love that the author took those factors and helped the DOM/SUB grow into something better when the problems where addressed and outside help from the BDSM community was brought in to help. But more importantly it also helped in their relationship outside of BDSM and made them stronger as a couple.
I really liked this book. I am sure many more will enjoy it as much if not more then I did also. Great job on a book well done Lynn and cannot wait to read more of your books in the future.
Was given this book by inked rainbow reads for an honest review
Jack made me way to scream and shake him more then once through out this book. He is supposed to be a Dom but there are a lot of times through this book I found myself wanting to ask where he had his training and to tell him he needed to go to another Dom and be retrained. It is one thing to be possessive of his submissive and to not want other Doms to touch him (or anyone else for that matter) and it also ok that he wants to push his submissive out of his comfort zone but what was not ok was making his submissive question if he was good enough for him. As a Dom I felt that some of Jacks unfinished sentences left it to where his submissive was to drawl his own conclusions as to what the end of the statement was going to be and of course his submissive jumped to the worst possible conclusion. Also I do not feel that Jack provided proper aftercare for his sub after a scene. Those couple of things alone made it to add undue misunderstanding and doubt in both him as a Dom and his sub.
Corey is a serious masochist. He needs pain to bring him relief and put him in the right place mind and body wise. I feel like if he does not have it he is just floundering and does not know what to do but seek out that pain to make him feel normal and level headed again. I also believe that Corey is confused about his feelings for Jack and does not fully trust him as his Dom. And that is not a good thing for either of them.
I love how this book showed the bad as far as a DOM/SUB relationship when all factors in the relationship are not met but I also love that the author took those factors and helped the DOM/SUB grow into something better when the problems where addressed and outside help from the BDSM community was brought in to help. But more importantly it also helped in their relationship outside of BDSM and made them stronger as a couple.
I really liked this book. I am sure many more will enjoy it as much if not more then I did also. Great job on a book well done Lynn and cannot wait to read more of your books in the future.
Was given this book by inked rainbow reads for an honest review
April 15, 2016
This BDSM love story was quite different than some I’ve read. We open up with Corey and Jack, they are already in an established D/s relationship. But, right off the bat in chapter one it’s SO obvious they are having a ton of issues. So, scene is set. You catch on quickly where they’re at, what’s going on, and all that jazz.
Wanton really focuses on the characters Jack and Corey and not much else. Because they are deep into their relationship the wooing and all that doesn’t happen. We are thrown into the thick of it. Jack is the Dom. He’s possessive, broken, and unable to fathom how to hold onto Corey. Corey is equally as broken but when he came to his Dom to help and fix him he was disappointed. Just like in his home life, Jack left him. If not physically than mentally. That doesn’t sit well with Corey with his hang-ups over his folks and what’s happening with him and Jack…. Yeah, it gets destructive.
Now, though it follows BDSM rules it often doesn’t. Jack is in no way, shape, or form ready to be a Dom. Not with all the baggage he carries. Neither of them, throughout the most part of this book, are mentally stable enough to be in a BDSM relationship. So it’s interesting to see two tortured characters unable to help each other.
I imagine Lynn Michaels had a complex time untangling this knotted web of Jack and Corey’s.
I was constantly curious while reading how Jack was going to fix this mess. Overall I found the book enjoyable, frustrating, and though all the ends were tied at the completion of this book. I was left with many questions.
It’s an entertaining story and creative. I adored Corey to pieces and wanted to hug him all the time!
Wanton really focuses on the characters Jack and Corey and not much else. Because they are deep into their relationship the wooing and all that doesn’t happen. We are thrown into the thick of it. Jack is the Dom. He’s possessive, broken, and unable to fathom how to hold onto Corey. Corey is equally as broken but when he came to his Dom to help and fix him he was disappointed. Just like in his home life, Jack left him. If not physically than mentally. That doesn’t sit well with Corey with his hang-ups over his folks and what’s happening with him and Jack…. Yeah, it gets destructive.
Now, though it follows BDSM rules it often doesn’t. Jack is in no way, shape, or form ready to be a Dom. Not with all the baggage he carries. Neither of them, throughout the most part of this book, are mentally stable enough to be in a BDSM relationship. So it’s interesting to see two tortured characters unable to help each other.
I imagine Lynn Michaels had a complex time untangling this knotted web of Jack and Corey’s.
I was constantly curious while reading how Jack was going to fix this mess. Overall I found the book enjoyable, frustrating, and though all the ends were tied at the completion of this book. I was left with many questions.
It’s an entertaining story and creative. I adored Corey to pieces and wanted to hug him all the time!
September 18, 2016
I didn't really know what to expect when I started this as I had never read anything by this author before. I had it sitting in my TBR list for quite a long time and although I had been dying to read it something always came up. This weekend I finally had a chance to catch up on some reading and Wanton finally made it to the top of the list hehehe. What can I say except that I absolutely loved this story, I love m/m and also some BDSM but haven't read many books that have both. Wanton managed to cover both subjects perfectly. I loved everything about Jack, yes he was controlling and very dominant but I think that's what made him more appealing. You could tell from early on that he really cared for Corey and was trying to reign in his dominance but being part of his nature he just found it hard to keep a lid on it. Corey I liked but found kind of annoying and bratty at times, no matter what Jack did to show him how much he loved and cared for him I felt he had this "poor me" attitude. But I did love them together especially during their sessions which were HOT HOT HOT. Sometimes I wanted to just grab Corey and say this man will do anything for you give you anything you want just accept him how he is and let him in. Anyway I digress, this book was a fabulous read and I couldn't put it down once I started, this is definitely the first of many books I plan to read by this new to me author.
April 26, 2016
I'll start by saying this is a new author for me and after reading the blurb I was really looking forward to starting it......I'll start with Corey....Young and in love with his boyfriend/Dom Jack...I loved Corey he was so strong inside really even though it didn't seem it...He knew what he wanted he just didn't know why.....Jack..now Jack I could have slapped a few times until I got going and realised that these two are just learning and I don't think Jack had the best help...He left Corey a few times which a Dom should never do.....They both wanted each other but the relationship was weak there for awhile, but as they went along it got stronger and they finally got to where they should be....A really well written book. If you love bdsm you'll love this one...It's told a bit differently to most I've read but in a good way...No one wants the same thing....I'll certainly be looking for more from this author....A really great read and am so glad I got it in paperback...Felt great to hold a proper book in my hands x
September 19, 2021
It's not often that we see a Dom/sub relationship that is what I would call "bad" to start with grow and change dramatically over the course of the book to one where the two men learn how to communicate, trust and develop a healthier way to be together. Initially, I wanted Corey to find someone else because the way Jack interacted with him seemed to always leave him in a bad headspace. Jack, I wanted to give a good swift kick to and tell him to go do some research and get some professional advice/training to see whether he had the empathy necessary to be a good Dom. This actually kind of turned out to be a redemption story for Jack as he did learn and change. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in BDSM fiction and it gave me an idea that this would be an excellent book to pair with some other books exploring Dom/sub relationships for a compare and contrast book group discussion in an open-minded book group.
December 31, 2024
Corey can’t use his safe word. Jack can’t let go of control. Meeting in the middle might be impossible. Corey is ready to start his life but struggles with balancing his need for pain and submission with making his own life choices. Jack is a well established and wealthy investor, who wants to give Corey everything but can’t figure out what his sub needs most. Can experience and youth connect where it counts?
There were a lot of deep emotions and feelings in this story as the two men struggled to find a way forward together. This was an MM story with mature content and an BDSM-like D/s dynamic.
There were a lot of deep emotions and feelings in this story as the two men struggled to find a way forward together. This was an MM story with mature content and an BDSM-like D/s dynamic.
November 8, 2019
Oh my! This book is going to hurt my heart so bad, the struggles between Corey and Jack are so real, trying to find a balance between D/s is real and when life changes if the relationship is not established the doubts begin. Will theses two very hurt men find a way to work out their life, love, and relationship, or will they allow their own hurts ruin it. I really liked this book it has all the feels yes it makes you laugh, really angry and can even make you cry but it's so well wriiten you have to read it from start to finish.
December 5, 2023
Emotional
This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. Corey need for pain and not using his safe words were a problem for both Jack and Corey. Corey needed the pain to feel loved which caused problems in their relationship. Ride this emotional rollercoaster to see the good and the bad and how they were able to get to their happy place.
This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. Corey need for pain and not using his safe words were a problem for both Jack and Corey. Corey needed the pain to feel loved which caused problems in their relationship. Ride this emotional rollercoaster to see the good and the bad and how they were able to get to their happy place.
May 13, 2020
An intense look into the unknown
Corey couldn’t understand his need for pain. Jack had an unyielding need to be in charge. When things blow up, it goes from bad to worse really fast.
Corey couldn’t understand his need for pain. Jack had an unyielding need to be in charge. When things blow up, it goes from bad to worse really fast.
March 21, 2016
Wanton by Lynn Michaels
4 stars
M/M Romance, BDSM
Triggers: Irresponsible BDSM play, assault
I was given this book for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
This was a difficult story for me. It had both an irresponsible sub and an irresponsible Dom. That made the story not only difficult to read through, but made me dislike both MC's right away.
You have Corey, who is a sub who is also a masochist. He has a difficult time using his safe-words, mainly because he has a misguided notion that using them takes back his submission. Not only is this unsafe, it's untrue. His character is trying to figure out where he belongs in this BDSM world and throughout his journey, he fails to research or talk to any other subs. And, while I do feel bad for his character for most of this story, as I feel like he was left to figure it out somewhat on his own, I can't let him totally blame his Dom either.
Then you have Jack. I found his Dom performance utterly disappointing. He left his sub alone and vulnerable numerous times because his own headspace was lacking. That's a terrible thing for a Dom to do. When he realized that he was struggling, he should have stopped immediately. However, because he didn't and because he didn't know where his sub's limits were, Jack found himself floundering in his own BDSM world.
You get glimpses of Jack's training - just in hints and guesses - but from the gist, he was trained poorly. That's very clear throughout the story - he lacks the training to fully understand his sub and himself.
The drama that ensues in this story is just that, drama. It helps only a little with the story, because it's necessary. However, I think Michaels could have taken this story on a very different journey and the main characters were have been more likable and real.
Overall, this story was exactly what not to do when engaged in a Dom/sub relationship. Despite my 4 star rating, that was mostly because the story was told well, no editing mistakes and it all came together, but reader beware.
4 stars
M/M Romance, BDSM
Triggers: Irresponsible BDSM play, assault
I was given this book for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
This was a difficult story for me. It had both an irresponsible sub and an irresponsible Dom. That made the story not only difficult to read through, but made me dislike both MC's right away.
You have Corey, who is a sub who is also a masochist. He has a difficult time using his safe-words, mainly because he has a misguided notion that using them takes back his submission. Not only is this unsafe, it's untrue. His character is trying to figure out where he belongs in this BDSM world and throughout his journey, he fails to research or talk to any other subs. And, while I do feel bad for his character for most of this story, as I feel like he was left to figure it out somewhat on his own, I can't let him totally blame his Dom either.
Then you have Jack. I found his Dom performance utterly disappointing. He left his sub alone and vulnerable numerous times because his own headspace was lacking. That's a terrible thing for a Dom to do. When he realized that he was struggling, he should have stopped immediately. However, because he didn't and because he didn't know where his sub's limits were, Jack found himself floundering in his own BDSM world.
You get glimpses of Jack's training - just in hints and guesses - but from the gist, he was trained poorly. That's very clear throughout the story - he lacks the training to fully understand his sub and himself.
The drama that ensues in this story is just that, drama. It helps only a little with the story, because it's necessary. However, I think Michaels could have taken this story on a very different journey and the main characters were have been more likable and real.
Overall, this story was exactly what not to do when engaged in a Dom/sub relationship. Despite my 4 star rating, that was mostly because the story was told well, no editing mistakes and it all came together, but reader beware.
August 16, 2016
I really wanted to slap both protagonists upside the head. This book had so much that was "this is NOT how to have a good relationship" - regardless of if the relationship is "vanilla" or D/s. the writing is good, and the two end up getting their heads on straight (mostly).
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