E is for...

BDSM Checklist #5

by L. DuBois

A stern, demanding Master.

Aram Green knows he’s a cliche—the divorce lawyer who doesn’t believe in love—the Dom who uses structure and rules to control his emotions. He has no intention of letting the checklist game—a challenge designed by the overseers of his exclusive BDSM club—change him, or the way he dominates.

A passionate, wary submissive.

Charlie is both thrilled and terrified by the crazy checklist game. She came to BDSM because of her love hate relationship with her body, which makes it hard for her to open herself to new Doms. But when she meets Master Green she’s drawn to the older man, who is both stern and intensely passionate.

A challenge neither will back down from.

Determined to push them both, Aram takes her outside the club to complete the more risky items on their checklist, a decision that brings emotion into their play. Determined to keep their relationship confined to the checklist game, Aram pushes Charlie away. When she runs from him, he’ll have to decide if he’s willing to relax his own rules, and fight to keep Charlie even after they’re done with the letter E.

Genres: BDSM, Erotica, Romance, Spicy, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Smut

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 13, 2017

About the author

See Lila DuBois.

Lila (writing as L. DuBois and Lila Dubois) is a top selling author of paranormal, fantasy and contemporary erotic romance. Having spent extensive time in France, Egypt, Turkey, England and Ireland Lila speaks five languages, none of them (including English) fluently. She now lives in Los Angeles with a cute Irishman and a half-Irish mini human.

Reviews

[Cécile · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s high time i continued my Checklist,and knowing who the Dom was that got the letter E?
I KNEW he was in for a life changing surprise and i couldn’t wait to get started.
Finding out who he was paired with? Icing on the cake!

Aram Green has seen too many marriages fail to even think about commitment.
When he sees the young sub he’s been paired with,he’s willing to play,but that’s it.
Even when Charlie pleasantly surprises him with her quick wit and her beautiful submission.
The more time they spend together,the more he starts to like her.
But asking her about her life is too personal,so he’s not going there.....and as a result makes assumptions that are off course by a million miles.
Finding out she’s developing feelings makes him react in a way that ends everything.

Is there hope for a jaded lawyer?
Can Charlie change his view on love,or is their no hope for a HEA?
Find out in this delectable short story,i know you’re going to love these two wonderful people!

[Pansy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense

Is it me or this couple, but did things get very intense very quickly? E is for . . . Exciting. Extreme. Enticing. I need a shower.

[Petra Hart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each letter corresponds to the toys and acts from the BDSM club’s intake “sex, kink, and fetish” checklist, and the couple must do the ones they agreed to on their personal checklist, or lose their membership. Hard limits are respected.

In this case, E is for..
Enema, enforced chastity, examinations, edging, exhibitionism, eye contact restrictions (and lots of azz play)

Aram, a jaded divorce lawyer, is paired with a much younger woman named Charlotte. His usual partners are elegant, well-trained, and closer to him in age. He dismisses Charlotte as a ditzy co-ed trust fund baby who will not be able to submit quietly and perfectly, or fit well with his exacting nature. Charlotte is put off by his coldness but has a deep need to submit.

He’s right about some of it. Charlotte is funny and chatty and insists on negotiation, but she’s also extremely sensitive and appreciates how Aram pushes her boundaries.

Dubois has written this ABC series to be erotica, not romance, tho some titles have romantic endings. The pain is often emotional as well as physical — these books are intense, dark, and thrilling. So far my favorites in this series are F, I, and M. They can be read out of order.

The premise for the series is that the “Overseers” of Las Palmas, a posh Malibu BDSM club, have decided to protect the club’s reputation for darkness by assigning a letter of the alphabet to the members of their choosing. These club Masters and Mistresses* believe that members are not pushing themselves enough; their club is not about comfort. The Overseers pick the pairings, too, unless the members are bonded.
*Master Leo, Master Mikel, and Mistress Faith

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

‼️Check Trigger Warnings‼️
⚠️⚠️⚠️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
***Edging***
***Exhibition***
So far, this has been my least favorite in the series. You'll notice I only included two of the E's. As an ex-nurse, there are some medical procedures I do not find arousing or pertinent enough to include. However, I will say that the scenes are very well detailed and thought out.

[Dar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this couple! Right from the beginning, they clicked perfectly, even though, from all appearances they shouldn't. She is young, vibrant, optimistic, and energetic. He is middle-aged, pessimistic, realist, lawyer. But he sees things in her that he likes, but only in her. She sees things in him that make her tingly all over

They fit, but he doesn't want them to, but he can't help it

Your e-reader will steam up at the shenanigans that these two get up to, and you'll wipe it away so you can see what they are up to next. They are too hot together, surprising even each other. She is everything he has ever wanted in a sub. She didn't know what she was missing, but he gives her more than she could ever imagine in a Dom

They fit, and of course he messes that up. His fix up of his mess is too cute, and she milks it for all it is worth!

[Samm Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. The Overseers have done it again and matched a Dom with a Sub who would normally not play together. Aram was Hadrian's (D is for...) divorce lawyer and truly does not believe in love and even feels that Hadrian's new relationship with Cleo will fail again. He is 40+ and the Overseers have paired him with a young 20 something. Charlie is carrying some extra pounds and has some major body issues that cause her to be self conscious. One of the things I really find fascinating about this series is how very few of the members actually know anything about any other member. There are so many misconceptions about other members lifestyles (Mae and Xavier, Beth and James, and now Aram and Charlie) and they cause all kinds of havoc in the Dom/Sub relationship and they are not set straight until the end of the book. I am so looking forward to the rest of the alphabet!

[Kristi Metcalf · Rating 5 out of 5]

E is for Excellent

I am loving the BDSM Checklist series, each letter is a peak at something new for me.
I could not think of what could be with this letter, for the life of me my mind was blank.
Aram and Charlotte are not two people you would think go together but that is what the checklist game is about after all.
The spunky blonde 20 something and the older divorce lawyer are different not only in their kinks but in the vanilla world too. Their letter teaches Charlotte that she's always stronger in her submission then she thinks and Aram that things are deeper, better even, when you look under the surface.
Once again opposites attract, but Master doesn't always know what's best.
Can't wait for F!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! E is for by L Dubois is a totally Hot, intense BDSM erotica novel. The BDSM club owners have devised an intriguing checklist game to shake up their club a bit. Different Doms and subs who volunteer to play are paired and assigned a letter of the alphabet to explore. I have loved the letters A, B, C, D, and E. These are all smokin hot, panty melting, erotica. E is a well paced journey of strong but hesitant sub paired with an experienced, exacting Dom. Their chemistry is palpable and the sex keeps you turning pages quickly. Very intense, limit pushing sex is off the chart HOT. I loved E is for.

[Book Monitor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this one in the series, which surprised me coming after the worst one in the series and in light of some of the items o the E checklist, not all of which are in the least erotic or sexy.
This time, the story was good, the pace fast, the sex scenes erotic and well written, and the characterisation credible. I also liked that it had some mention of the characters from previous books and how things have moved on for them. Unlike D is for... it didn't feel rushed through or overly short. A good read all round.
This is a series best read in order. I will definitely be getting the next one.

[Greyling54 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series very much. Although "E" doesn't offer the variety of options for BDSM that some of the previous letters have, the main characters seem to have no trouble finding BDSM things to get into and the personal relationship develops quickly. I liked Aram and Charlie and their relationship. My only gripe is that it's too long between books, so now I have to go back and re-read "D is for" to refresh my memory about Hadrian and Chloe. Of course, that will be such a trial ;)

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the series

So I read the first 2 books in the series when they first came out. I really liked them, but I didn’t want to pay for every single book. Well, I finally did because I can see myself reading them again when I get a certain “itch”. I love this series because even though the club is a bit of a fantasy, the BDSM is awesome. Great scenes and great characters. Read these books. If you like BDSM, then you’ll love them.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!! I can't say how much I really like this edition of the BDSM Checklist by L Dubois.

This may be the best book in the series - Aram & Charlie are wonderful complex characters. L Dubois's handling of the squeamish-ier items on this the list was beautifully done. E was a short but tough letter checklist letter.

Can't wait for the remaining letters in the checklist!

[Cindi Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so in love with this series. And E is another great addition. The premise the owners had of shaking things up is more like unleashing a tornado. And the results are outstanding. The unlikely pairings of D/s have been inspired. I suspect they might not be as random as supposed, and what a clever mastermind behind them. I can't wait for F.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erotic, this short novella will leave you wanting to explore the erotic side of life with those you trust beyond the tangible.

This series not only captures the essence of BDSM, but also the essence of what it is to be true to yourself and understand your own personal kinks. If you haven't read the rest of this wonderful series you really, really need too.

[Susan Ferguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book!!! Love Lila's writing! Love the story and characters! Love that he is a stern Dom, but she is fun and also has a voice and yet she longs to submit and be Dominated! Loved everything about this book! Please, please, please write more!

[Catherine Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

May/December

I'm not, usually, a fan, but Ms. Dubois has changed my mind, in this instance. Another well written, sexy, hot, story with relatable characters.

[Maureen Ames · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this series. The books are all different and fresh. I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out.

[Susan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is actually the second book in this series that I tried - and I will say that this DOM is just the same. Nothing but being abusive and humiliating. The DOM lets things go to the point that his sub is sobbing. A real DOM knows when to end the scene - and he took everything way to far in my opinion. What Charlie said in her e-mail at the end of the book, I found saying about 25% in. Clearly in this series, it appears that the subs allow the DOM to do whatever they want - and they don't use their safe word. I honestly can't believe that many women would allow such abuse to transpire before they do anything about it. Surely, there has to be some strong, kick butt women who know when to stop a scene before it gets out of hand!! Aram is a total butt hole and thank goodness this is a work of fiction as I would honestly tell his sub to file abuse charges and leave as quick as you can!!!

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was fun but a bit off for me. I was under the impression that unless negotiated prior that aftercare was done with the Dom from the scene to support that closure. Maybe that's a thing and I haven't heard about it, if so then it's awesome to learn new things through the stories. The steam was definitely there, but with Aram worried about the age gap, we'll it could have went more than one different avenue.

[Faiza Daudo · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is suffice to say that with this book I've found that enemas are my hard limit.

I'm a walking contradiction. Loved the book to bits. Charlie is the Yin to Aram's Yang. But it made me realize that I, in fact, have my boundaries. It's a good thing. If I was into everything, it would be heavily concerning.

[HaleyJo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!

I have to admit, I couldn't think of many things that started with E. Charlie played her part perfectly. Her doubts about herself helped him see there was more to him than he knew existed. I loved how his friend's ceremony was what brought him to rethink all he had done.

[Debi Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have Mercy E

This is fast becoming one of my very favorite series!! I finish one letter(book) and my so anxious to go to the next!!! E was a fascinating read. Lots of non typical scenes! Loved this pairing so much!!!❤❤❤❤

[Micki_1989 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very kinky

I like the way this one goes slightly different from those before it but just as well written and the characters you just want to bang their heads together sometimes but overall great read.

[Mary]

Deliciously Quarky

I've never identified with a main character as much as the Quarky sub in this book. The Dom was Described beautifully throughout the entire book and the Spicy and intense scenes in this book leave you begging for more to read. 🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

E is for ….Exciting

Fifth book in and it just keeps getting better. I personally related to this sub the most. Her love hate relationship with her weight. Can we all just find a Dom as skilled as Aram!

[Stevie Deal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been personally traumatized by the letter E

I had to have an emotional support reader to get through E. Thanks A for catching up so we could do this one together. Now onto F.

[Alison Spear · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m glad Charlie held her ground and walked away
I enjoyed Master Green’s strictness and how he would tell Charlie her behavior is unacceptable which lead to appropriate punishment

[Miss Rachael Calver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age gap D/s that are a fun duo

Age gap D/s that are a fun duo. He's a lawyer & she's sassy (you have to read it to find out what she is)

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is my favorite.

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.3 star read

Enjoyed this one i think, but I can't say that I love it. again these are not my types of books so I can't really rate it