Time Out of Mind

Suncoast Society #43

by Tymber Dalton

(A Suncoast Society series book.)

[Siren Sensations Erotic Alternative Consensual BDSM Romance, M/M, bondage, sex toys, spanking, HEA]

Doyle Turner's a psychologist specializing in addiction recovery and is also a professional sober companion. He's also a recovering alcoholic with over twenty years of sobriety under his belt. And he's a Dom in his personal life, which he hasn't had much of lately.

Mevi Maynard not only tests Doyle's infinite patience, the handsome rock star is testing his self-control, too. Mevi Maynard's rock-bottom crash follows the discovery that his manager stole his fortune. Now, Mevi's fresh out of rehab. But if he doesn't want to file bankruptcy, he has to stay sober for the new tour, or he's out of the band. But what he can't admit to Doyle--and has never admitted to anyone--is that he's gay.

One patient Dom. One stubborn rock star. Both are really stupid men, according to their friend, Tilly. Can she help the men get out of their own way and see the light, and their love for each other, before it's too late?

** A Siren Erotic Romance

The other books in the Suncoast Series are standalone works, but are best read in the following order to reduce
Safe Harbor Cardinal's Rule Domme by Default The Reluctant Dom The Denim Dom Pinch Me Broken Toy A Clean Sweep A Roll of the Dice His Canvas A Lovely Shade of Ouch Crafty Bastards A Merry Little Kinkmas Sapiosexual A Very Kinky Valentine's Day Things Made Right Click Spank or Treat  A Turn of the Screwed Chains Kinko de Mayo Broken Arrow Out of the Spotlight Friends Like These  Vicious Carousel  Hot Sauce Open Doors One Ring  Vulnerable The Strength of the Pack Initiative Impact Liability Switchy Rhymes With Orange Beware Falling Ice Beware Falling Rocks Dangerous Curves Ahead Two Against Nature Home at Last A Kinkmas Carol Ask DNA Time Out of Mind Happy Valenkink's Day Splendid Isolation Similar to Rain Happy Spank Patrick's Day (Coming 3/20/2017) Fire in the Hole (Coming 04/03/2017) Pretzel Logic (Coming 04/17/2017) This Moody Bastard (Coming 05/01/2017)

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

340 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 23, 2017

About the author

Author Lesli Richardson, who is better-known by her more prolific wild-child Tymber Dalton pen name, lives in the Tampa Bay region of Florida with too many pets of various species. Other pen names of hers include PT Long, Calliope Clockwork, Ravyn Wolf, and Zoe Park. She writes in a wide variety of heat levels and genres, from mainstream sci-fi all the way to scorching ménage.

The USA Today Bestselling Author (as Tymber) and two-time EPIC award winner is a part-time Viking shield-maiden in training who loves to sing karaoke and play D&D with her friends. She’s also the author of over 250 books and counting, including The Reluctant Dom, Cross Country Chaos, Her Vampire Obsession, the Bleacke Shifters series, the Governor Trilogy series, and many others.


She lives in her own little world, but it’s okay—they all know her there.


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Reviews

[Aղցela W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. This was a book 43 in the "Suncoast Society" and one of my favorite books in this series. Doyle Turner’s a psychologist specializing in addiction recovery and is a professional sober companion. He’s also a recovering alcoholic with over twenty years of sobriety. When he gets a call from Tilly asking him to meet with Clark who has a client that needs his help. Malcolm "Mevi" Maynard has lost everything his former manager stole millions of dollars from him so he hit the bottle. Mevi has to stay sober and get through the next tour or he is out of the band. Mevi also has another secret he's gay and has been hiding it for years. This was a really good book and from dealing with addiction and working with people who are recovering I think the author did a really good job it's hard staying sober under stress. With help from Tilly, Mevi also discovers that he is a submissive and he wants to be Doyle's "Good Boy". Mevi also learned something's about his self wants he started submitting to Tilly he learned to open up about his past and he also learned to accept himself as he is. I also loved how Tilly helped Mevi's band get rid of the guy that wanted to replace Mevi Enrique who is blackmailing the drummer with a video of him getting a BJ. Tilly is a true sadist she scared the hell out of him. I felt bad for Bonnie the keyboard player told Doyle that her and Mevi were getting back together she is in love with him he used her for years. I also liked that the band accepted him. This was a good book and it took Tilly to get these two back together. This was a really good book it was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.

"Time out of mind wasn’t just a euphemism for him anymore. He could achieve it with Doyle’s help."

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Doyle's job is awesome! I'm not a fan of shrinks, but Doyle could definitely change my mind. He is a psychologist who finds a niche market for himself. He is a one-on-one coach for actors and rock stars. Specifically, to get them into clean up whilst still working and staying out of the media limelight. I can not begin to fathom how difficult this must be. Because most actors and rock stars are spoiled brats who need a good spanking. Doyle definitely fits this job description because he is also a dominant. He may use a few of his dom traits to bring wayward stars in line and back under control. I have to admit, this is pretty darn sexy and I wouldn't mind a little one-on-one time with Doyle. This book can be read as a standalone but it is more fun if some of the earlier books in this series have been read, specifically ones where Tilly has a bigger part.

Mevi Maynard is a rock star who is suicidal and an alcoholic. This does not make for a good combination. The problem for Mevi isn't just the fact that his manager stole all his money. It is the fact that he is a closet gay man. He hasn't even told his closest friends, his bandmates, that he is gay. All his little groupie females he's been with think he is an awesome lover because he pleasures them and then makes a quick getaway. When Mevi is taken in hand by Doyle, he acts out and sulks. When Doyle uses his domly voice to bring Mevi to heel, it is a pleasure to watch. Through patience, Doyle coaxes out Mevi's dark secret and shows him how it is okay. It is not the end of the world. When Mevi finally lets out his secret, there is a bit of falling out that could completely break up the band.

Whilst Mevi is sobering up and learning he's a submissive to Doyle's dominance, there are other games afoot. Specifically a backup guitarist brought in by another band member. The plots against Mevi are heinous and only through Doyle's protective actions is Mevi saved. This tale goes through ups and downs through complications that are not all of Mevi's doing. Through all of it, the kinky D/s is spot on and panty-wetting goodness. When Mevi and Doyle finally get back together, it is sweet and the happily ever we wanted to see. This kinky romance is recommended to m/m readers who love their happy endings.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very nice MM romance story with good character background. I really enjoyed the sex and play scenes. But...I didn't fall in love with Mevi.

Mevi was so fearfully in the closet that he was unable to comprehend how much he hurt Bonnie when he manipulated her as his beard for many years. Also, as an alcoholic, he never understood how cruel he had been taking his anger out on her during his bouts of drunkenness. Doyle should have gotten to the root of all of the reasons why Mevi had been drinking and included his fear of being homosexual in his psychological therapy. And just like the alcoholism, Doyle was an excellent person to do that since he was bisexual himself and had overcome his own sexuality issues.

This book can be read stand alone.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great addition to a fabulous series! Doyle is a sober companion, Mevi is a rock star who has been self medicating with alcohol for years. Brought together by Tilly, my favorite character in the series, the two men take a road trip from California to Florida so that Mevi can begin his recovery without the glare of the spotlight. Together, as Mevi faces who he is and Doyle reclaims a part of himself he left behind, the two of them may find something they never expected. For maximum enjoyment, this series should be read in order but this is a stand alone book.
Tilly has some fun in this book which was a joy to read!

[Trish-Sunshine Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rock star Mevi not being able to be real and then gets scammed by his accountant. He was spiraling.
But leave it to Tilly to find a way to help. Doyle happens to be professional sober companion and Tilly reaches out. Life is tough and throws us all around until we find where we are supposed to be. Not without a few bumps here and there. This story of two men finding their place in the world together is a reminder to never give up.

[Emilienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, I should probably give more than 2.5 to that book because it's relatively weel written and all, but definitely not my type.

It hase been read for the "not comfort" challenge, and it was clearly out of my zone.

But honestly, even if this is not my genre (essentially the end of the book, beacause I can admit I have kind of enjoyed maybe the firsts 60% of the book), it's not as bad as I was expected.

Thanks for the discover!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time Out of Mind is the 43rd book in Tymber Dalton's Suncoast Society BDSM series. But if you haven't read the previous books, each book in the series is a standalone novel. You'll understand the backstories of the characters involved better if you read them in order but it's not totally necessary. There's a listing of the entire series, in order, at the beginning of every Suncoast Society book.

Time Out of Mind is the story of Doyle Turner and Malcolm Levi "Mevi" Maynard. Doyle's a recovering alcoholic, over 20 years sober and a professional sober companion to some of the world's most famous people. He's also a Dominant in every sense of the word. While his dominance is enormously helpful in controlling some of his less-than-cooperative clients, it doesn't do much for his personal life. Actually, lately he's been asking himself, "What personal life?' He misses the BDSM Dominant/submissive play dynamic. But he's focused on his work, from California all over the world at literally a moment's notice. He's a long way from his beloved Florida. He has few friends, a demanding job, no personal life. Despite appearances, Doyle is a very lonely man.

Malcolm Levi "Mevi" Maynard is the lead singer, guitarist and award-winning songwriter of Portnoy's Oyster, one of the hottest bands out there. But Mevi has more than a few problems. He's an alcoholic fresh out of rehab and three months to get his act together before an international tour. His band won't take him back unless he can prove he's sober. To add insult to injury, Mevi's almost bankrupt. His previous manager's in jail for fraud after ripping him off for nearly everything he owns. He NEEDS this tour for the money, his own sanity and to restore the faith and trust he's broken with his friends/bandmates. He desperately needs help. Oh, and Mevi's gay and NO ONE knows it.

Doyle and Mevi meet through Doyle's friends from Florida, now living in California part-time due to business interests. The job is a hard sell for Doyle. It means spending three months with Mevi in seclusion, getting him ready for the tour, keeping him sober. Then he'll be spending months with the band while they're on tour. And although Doyle has a hard and fast rule about not getting involved with clients, there's an immediate, deep attraction between the two men from the moment they meet. Doyle lays down the rules. Mevi agrees. So they're off to Florida for the next three months

Even though Mevi knows Doyle's no relationship with client rules, he's never been attracted to anyone as he's attracted to Doyle. Doyle doesn't need complications but he's just as captivated by Mevi. What does he do? It's been so long since he's been with anyone. One thing Doyle does know is that Mevi spends too much time time alone in his head, one reason Mevi turned to alcohol. Focusing on his music pulls Mevi out of his head while he's writing and playing but that only takes up so much of Mevi's time. What can Doyle do to keep Mevi out of his addictive headspace and in the present? Mevi has no idea that Doyle's bisexual. He just knows he wants Doyle. More importantly, Mevi has absolutely NO clue about Doyle's kinky side, that he's a Dominant. There's so much to keep the two men apart. Can they run the gauntlet of obstacles in front of them? There are challenges they can't even begin to imagine facing them. Mevi's fame, his financial problems, his alcoholism, Doyle's secrets...can they survive even those challenges? And if they do, what about the future? There are other players in the game that haven't made themselves known yet that could blow up not just Doyle's and Mevi's futures but the entire band's as well.

As always, Ms. Dalton takes the reader along on Doyle's and Mevi's journey as they navigate the often painful self-discovery involved in regaining sobriety and maintaining it, as well as the ups, downs, ins and outs of a new friendship, business relationship and maybe something more. The thrilling discoveries, sometimes painful, often emotionally-draining process of each man finding his own identity and place in their multi-faceted relationship, is never dull. The action is fast-paced and constant. Is it possible for the men to build trust with each other, much less for Mevi
to rebuild the broken friendship and trust with his band? What of the unknown factors no one is prepared to deal with? Where will Doyle and Mevi end up? Will the band survive? Can Mevi find the courage to admit he's gay, not just to his friends and bandmates, but to the rest of the world? In the end, can Doyle bring Mevi the peace, the ability to spend time out of his mind?

As an active participant in the BDSM lifestyle for many years, the details and knowledge of that lifestyle Ms. Dalton portrays in her novels are incredibly accurate. But, for me, personally, it's not just the BDSM itself that makes me love Ms. Dalton's stories. She's one of the very few authors I've found who has the ability to create authentic, credible characters the reader can relate to in a very personal way. All the characters are completely believable. You're swept along with them as the relationships develop and grow as the story progresses. I always feel like I'm actually living in the story with the characters. I know from the second I pick up a Tymber Dalton novel I won't put it down until I've finished. Doyle's and Mevi's story was so engrossing that everything else faded away while I was reading it. Ms. Dalton's skill as an author is unparalleled. The entire Suncoast Society series is phenomenal. Time Out of Mind is yet another amazing addition to this series.

One final comment. This is an ADULT book. It contains BDSM themes, explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy erotic romance with sexual/BDSM scenes and explicit language, PLEASE think hard before buying any book you know you won't enjoy. There's always a book synopsis on any bookseller's website, as well as reviews available on Goodreads and numerous booksellers' websites. PLEASE use these resources so you're sure the book you're buying is what you want to read. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. IT'S NOT FAIR TO THE AUTHOR! She works extremely hard to provide quality work. If you know before you buy any book you'll object to the subject matter, you're doing yourself and the author an extreme disservice. But if you do enjoy hot, erotic BDSM romances, I highly recommend Time Out of Mind. It's an amazing novel and you'll love it! Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mevi and Doyle are great together, love the fact that Doyle is able to get his sadistic fulfillment from his job just on the sly. Gotta love the Hello Kitty Duct Tape, too cute. The way that Tilly handled Air-reek was too much. I was laughing to hard I had to read it to my hubby to share the laugh.

Thanks again, Tymber

[Autumn Iriarte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww! What an awesome story. Trust, communication, being human, a couple in love and true friendship. How powerful!

[Katy Beth Mckee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay first I want to say I love the idea of Eeyore PJ's since I have an Eeyore blanket.

I have to say that I love the role that Tilly gets to play in this Suncoast Society installment. Doyle is caught off guard by his own strong feelings but makes sure that he does his best to be above board. We also get to see that being the Dom doesn't mean you can't make really big mistakes. Mal is strong enough to make the decision to stay sober, to go for what he wants, to stand up for himself and others, to stay sober when things go wrong and to be forgiving. I love that both me are allowed to show well rounded characters.

[Readalot · Rating 4 out of 5]

WARNING .... tissues needed as usual. I love this series of Tymber. MM and BDSM are part of the story. Addiction, secrets, misunderstandings, family, friends and Tilly. What more could you want! Tymber covers all in this book. Doyle a psychologist specializing as a professional sober companion is hired to help Mevi a rock star recovering from his addiction. They each have complex lives with secrets, regrets and addiction. The addiction issues are written with sensitivity and knowledge. And then there is Tilly ...... what more can I say!

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I love rocker books to begin with, but this was a great one. This is one of my favorites in this series. Acceptance and love, what a concept!!!!

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was ok

I can't put my finger on it exactly but this one just didn't do it for me. I didn't "Love" either character. Plus Mal went from in the closet BDSM ignorant to devoted gay slave way to quickly for me. Loved seeing Tilly and overall still LOvE this series this story just felt off to me

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

It sucks that people don't feel safe in being who they are. As we see in this one hiding plus other issues led to Mevi self medicating with alcohol. I never thought until this story that BDSM could be used to help an addict with their recovery. Best part of this book was Mevi calling for Tilly when he needed help. She finally got to unleash and to after someone threatening one of her family.

[Toi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Time Out of Mind

Loved this story about how fear is really a way to make you do stupid things and how love can make you release that fear - which is exactly what Doyle did for Mevi - I loved how Tilly helped both of them.

[Sarah ~Book Addict~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it.