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Dark Master
Master was dark, dark, dark.
His touch.
His love.
His anger.
And soon, so was I.
Miya Reemond fell in love without knowing who Jaxon Damon really was. When she finds out that he’s a dominant in the alluring and dangerous world of BDSM, she wants nothing more than to be his submissive. Clouded by lust and obsession, she falls head first into the intoxicating and erotic lifestyle. She soon learns that love isn't easy, especially when it relies on her submission. Jax doesn’t know or do love, he only understands pain. Miya immediately turns his world upside down. She wants his heart, his good. But there isn’t any good left in him to give her.
Love doesn’t exist in his world.
She’s never had it.
Will they embrace the darkness, or will it swallow them both?
Book one in the Dark Masters Series is an erotic and sordid look into the tempting world of sexual dominance, submission, and love.
**This is an erotic BDSM romance. Not intended for readers under 18. Contains dark sexual content and a taboo romance.**
His touch.
His love.
His anger.
And soon, so was I.
Miya Reemond fell in love without knowing who Jaxon Damon really was. When she finds out that he’s a dominant in the alluring and dangerous world of BDSM, she wants nothing more than to be his submissive. Clouded by lust and obsession, she falls head first into the intoxicating and erotic lifestyle. She soon learns that love isn't easy, especially when it relies on her submission. Jax doesn’t know or do love, he only understands pain. Miya immediately turns his world upside down. She wants his heart, his good. But there isn’t any good left in him to give her.
Love doesn’t exist in his world.
She’s never had it.
Will they embrace the darkness, or will it swallow them both?
Book one in the Dark Masters Series is an erotic and sordid look into the tempting world of sexual dominance, submission, and love.
**This is an erotic BDSM romance. Not intended for readers under 18. Contains dark sexual content and a taboo romance.**
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2017
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About the author
Shana Vanterpool
27 books378 followersShana Vanterpool is a passionate writer who finds solace in the pages of a good book. When she walks into a bookstore, she feels at home, and when she reads, she becomes the person she has always wanted to be. With her love for writing, Shana aims to provide her readers with an escape from their everyday lives, just as reading has done for her.
To stay up to date with Shana’s latest releases, be sure to visit her website at https://shanavanterpool.com.
To stay up to date with Shana’s latest releases, be sure to visit her website at https://shanavanterpool.com.
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lost-interested
July 8, 2017DNF @ 20%
BDSM necessarily doesn’t mean sharing/switching partners. He said he loves her so why for teaching her to be submissive, he suggested they can share/switch partners and actually they did that! I can not accept it even for role-playing! There are many other ways to teach!! It didn’t work out for me.
BDSM necessarily doesn’t mean sharing/switching partners. He said he loves her so why for teaching her to be submissive, he suggested they can share/switch partners and actually they did that! I can not accept it even for role-playing! There are many other ways to teach!! It didn’t work out for me.
October 4, 2018
I can’t figure out if this is a novel the author wrote years ago and reworked for publication now or what, but this isn’t written or plotted nearly as well as other older books by this author. This is just a total hot mess. It doesn’t even read like her other works. I’m just deeply confused by what the fuck is going on here. It was truly terrible. It’s like the atmospheric erotica the author was aiming for became mired in the odd details of BDSM that aren’t erotic and bits of mental illness that mixed with BDSM is fucking dangerous...and not in a erotic BDSM kinda way. And I’m pretty sure that last sentence made more sense than the book :/
Not safe.
Not good.
Not Dexter creepy.
Ted Bundy kinda creepy.
Not safe.
Not good.
Not Dexter creepy.
Ted Bundy kinda creepy.
June 25, 2017
*ARC generously provided by author*
I had some time to think about this and what I would say ....I think lol. I don't want to say I that I didn't like this book because that really isn't the case. Dark Master had me very confused and I felt a little all over the place much like the story itself.
I went into this very excited..I haven't read a good BDSM romance since I first read Fifty Shades so let's just say I was ready.
This was the story of a sexy dark troubled man and an innocent girl looking for something and she definitely found it in Jaxon. They meet and quickly enter into a Dom/Sub relationship and as it grows she wants more ..she wants love. Sound familiar...yea to me too.
Like I said I didn't hate it..actually I couldn't put it down but there was a few things that bothered me about this book..the #1 being is when the book started out you feel like you started in the middle. The entire time I felt like I started watching a show that was half way over and I was trying my best to catch up.
There were points that it was really good ..namely the sex scenes ...hey it's a BDSM erotic romance the sex better be good lol!!! Jaxon was a super hot mental and emotional mess but I liked how Miya turns out to be the strong one even tho she's way younger than him and she ends up being his rock ...never giving up on him. I'm very curious to see what becomes of their relationship in the next book.
I had some time to think about this and what I would say ....I think lol. I don't want to say I that I didn't like this book because that really isn't the case. Dark Master had me very confused and I felt a little all over the place much like the story itself.
I went into this very excited..I haven't read a good BDSM romance since I first read Fifty Shades so let's just say I was ready.
This was the story of a sexy dark troubled man and an innocent girl looking for something and she definitely found it in Jaxon. They meet and quickly enter into a Dom/Sub relationship and as it grows she wants more ..she wants love. Sound familiar...yea to me too.
Like I said I didn't hate it..actually I couldn't put it down but there was a few things that bothered me about this book..the #1 being is when the book started out you feel like you started in the middle. The entire time I felt like I started watching a show that was half way over and I was trying my best to catch up.
There were points that it was really good ..namely the sex scenes ...hey it's a BDSM erotic romance the sex better be good lol!!! Jaxon was a super hot mental and emotional mess but I liked how Miya turns out to be the strong one even tho she's way younger than him and she ends up being his rock ...never giving up on him. I'm very curious to see what becomes of their relationship in the next book.
July 14, 2017
5 amazing stars
First off, let me come out and admit that i chose this book for two reasons:
1- dark erotic romance.
2- BDSM.
Until i looked over my previous reads, i wasn't aware that i had read any previous novels by Shana Vanterpool, but i had. Why i didn't recognie that i read her books in the past? Because Dark Master and Under The Peaches are as different as night and day. Now, this latest book was all kinds of wrongs. Heck, it made me think of Sylvain Reynard's Gabriel series, Gemma James' The Devil's Kiss series and even Shannon Youngblood's Trapped all mixed into one while having a very different spin to any of these books.
4.5 sexy dreams
Dark Master was nothing like i could have expected - it deals with two broken people whose pasts are horrible and even though they tried to make the best of what they had, it still scarred them in so many ways. Jax may be dominant, but it doesn't change the fact that no matter his age, he still has a lot to learn - especially the difference between dominance and control. As for Miya, no matter how strong she is or how well she adapted to the lifestyle, she goes to prove what it means to do you research on what being a submissive really means before you go in half blind.
This story is neither pretty nor covered with pink colored glasses. It's dark and disturbing, which made for a very interesting read. A read that i'm not sure i'll forget soon and that i'll look forward almost impatiently for the next instalment.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books
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June 27, 2017
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
5 "FML" Stars!!!
WTF did I just read?! I! AM! SPEECHLESS! I seriously don't have words, let alone enough to form coherent sentences. My mind is blown away after reading this dark, dark, dark book. One of the reasons I wanted to read 'Dark Master' was to see if I could handle it. And f*** if it didn't consume me. There was no turning back as soon as I started reading, I was doomed. This book sucked me in, I was so far gone, that there was no escaping. My heart, well what's left of it, no scratch that. My heart isn't mine anymore, it's Jax's, that a**hole has it now. And I don't think I'll get it back anytime soon, that f***er.
Jax. Oh, beautifully tortured Jax. I should hate him, my gosh I should hate him, but I don't. Though, there was one particular point in the book that I can say I did hate Jax. More than that I was disgusted, and I wanted to ring his neck and kick him where it hurts and punch him in the face. And that's that I'm not a violent person, but he brought that out in me. Jax is so broken, my gosh did I hurt for him. As much as there's darkness in Jax, deep down there's also good. I'm not kidding you though, I would bask in Jax's darkness. And it might make me twisted, but I'd gladly let Jax give me some of his darkness.
Miya. Beautiful, sweet and innocent Miya. I don't even know where to begin. I felt everything Miya was going through. The hate, the pain, the love and anger. Her character went through so much, but she didn't let it define her. She's pure and good and especially strong. I was rooting for her and Jax so much. Because these two deserve happiness more than anything.
This was such an emotional rollercoaster. At times it was so hard to breathe. I had to clutch at my chest because these feelings that were coming out of me were ripping me apart. Shana, WOW. Honestly, I don't know what else to say. Just hurry with book two, please!
I read a poem yesterday, and it automatically made me think of Jax. So, here it is...
How To Love Someone
Who Is Broken
Gently, lay your hands on their soul like a whisper and find the places in which they are broken. Then love them until these fractured places become crevices, and the crevices become thin, white scars that they only barely remember. -Nikita Gill
5 "FML" Stars!!!
WTF did I just read?! I! AM! SPEECHLESS! I seriously don't have words, let alone enough to form coherent sentences. My mind is blown away after reading this dark, dark, dark book. One of the reasons I wanted to read 'Dark Master' was to see if I could handle it. And f*** if it didn't consume me. There was no turning back as soon as I started reading, I was doomed. This book sucked me in, I was so far gone, that there was no escaping. My heart, well what's left of it, no scratch that. My heart isn't mine anymore, it's Jax's, that a**hole has it now. And I don't think I'll get it back anytime soon, that f***er.
Jax. Oh, beautifully tortured Jax. I should hate him, my gosh I should hate him, but I don't. Though, there was one particular point in the book that I can say I did hate Jax. More than that I was disgusted, and I wanted to ring his neck and kick him where it hurts and punch him in the face. And that's that I'm not a violent person, but he brought that out in me. Jax is so broken, my gosh did I hurt for him. As much as there's darkness in Jax, deep down there's also good. I'm not kidding you though, I would bask in Jax's darkness. And it might make me twisted, but I'd gladly let Jax give me some of his darkness.
Miya. Beautiful, sweet and innocent Miya. I don't even know where to begin. I felt everything Miya was going through. The hate, the pain, the love and anger. Her character went through so much, but she didn't let it define her. She's pure and good and especially strong. I was rooting for her and Jax so much. Because these two deserve happiness more than anything.
This was such an emotional rollercoaster. At times it was so hard to breathe. I had to clutch at my chest because these feelings that were coming out of me were ripping me apart. Shana, WOW. Honestly, I don't know what else to say. Just hurry with book two, please!
I read a poem yesterday, and it automatically made me think of Jax. So, here it is...
How To Love Someone
Who Is Broken
Gently, lay your hands on their soul like a whisper and find the places in which they are broken. Then love them until these fractured places become crevices, and the crevices become thin, white scars that they only barely remember. -Nikita Gill
June 28, 2017
*ARC generously provided by the author*
3.5 stars!!
This book is a dark BDSM story about a few different very broken characters. I enjoyed this story but there were a few scenes that confused me as to the feelings of some of the characters. I really didn't know what to expect next! I went from loving/hating/loving Jaxon! Although some parts confused me and my feelings changed towards certain characters I never lost interest and I enjoyed the story more and more as I read. I'm really excited to learn more about quite a few of these characters and their backgrounds. I recommend this book to anyone who loves dark reads!
3.5 stars!!
This book is a dark BDSM story about a few different very broken characters. I enjoyed this story but there were a few scenes that confused me as to the feelings of some of the characters. I really didn't know what to expect next! I went from loving/hating/loving Jaxon! Although some parts confused me and my feelings changed towards certain characters I never lost interest and I enjoyed the story more and more as I read. I'm really excited to learn more about quite a few of these characters and their backgrounds. I recommend this book to anyone who loves dark reads!
June 28, 2017
DNF @ 11%. What a bunch of theatrics.
June 10, 2017
When Shana writes, she doesn't just put words on paper, she weaves a dark, dark, dark masterpiece. I thought I was prepared for this story, for these characters, but I wasn't. Oh, I was not even close. This is a dark, beautiful, brutal, heart wrenching, steamy book and it is hands down on my top 5 best reads of 2017, as well as my top 5 best BDSM reads.
This is not a story for the feint-hearted. Because by the time you're finished, you'll no longer have a heart. It's all given to our Dark Master Jax. Now, as I say this, and as much as I wanted to kill Jax for most part of the book, he is one of the most beautifully tortured characters I've read. I hated him. At least... I wanted to, but when I reached the end of this book I couldn't. I'd fallen down the dark rabbit hole for him.
Miya... I don't even know where to begin. She's young, sweet, and innocent. In so many ways. She's beautiful, strong, and feisty too. I was so invested in her character, being swayed left and right with the emotions she went through, I almost felt as if I was living through the pain, happiness, love, hate, anger with her.
Master Sam... I have no freaking words. You OWN MY HEART! This man... I'm just in love! I've licked him, claimed him, and own him. That's all I have to say. LOL!
I loved everything about this emotional rollercoaster, and Shana, HURRY with book two please. I need it yesterday!
This is not a story for the feint-hearted. Because by the time you're finished, you'll no longer have a heart. It's all given to our Dark Master Jax. Now, as I say this, and as much as I wanted to kill Jax for most part of the book, he is one of the most beautifully tortured characters I've read. I hated him. At least... I wanted to, but when I reached the end of this book I couldn't. I'd fallen down the dark rabbit hole for him.
Miya... I don't even know where to begin. She's young, sweet, and innocent. In so many ways. She's beautiful, strong, and feisty too. I was so invested in her character, being swayed left and right with the emotions she went through, I almost felt as if I was living through the pain, happiness, love, hate, anger with her.
Master Sam... I have no freaking words. You OWN MY HEART! This man... I'm just in love! I've licked him, claimed him, and own him. That's all I have to say. LOL!
I loved everything about this emotional rollercoaster, and Shana, HURRY with book two please. I need it yesterday!
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He shared her with his friend!!!!!!!WTF&$#£₩¥€₩🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
June 24, 2017
4.5 Hearts
Dark Master is the first novel in the Dark Masters series. I have read all of Shana's books and loved each and every one of them. When she said she was going darker, I was ecstatic. Once in awhile I need a dark, twisted, fucked up kind of story. The kind of story that questions myself. Shana's other books are not full of hearts and flowers but this one is definitely darker. She dug deep...
The moment Jaxon and Miya locked eyes they both knew they would be addicted. It took time for them to act on what they were feeling but they knew it was inevitable. And when that moment came it was dark, dangerous, and arousing all at the same time. Miya thought she was ready for a man like him but she had no idea how deep she was getting until it was too late. She wanted the pain. She craved it. She wanted his hurt. She was his pleasure. She also wanted his heart. But Jaxon was not made that way. Love didn't belong when it came to him. He only knew pain. Pleasure. Together it was beautiful. That's all he could ever give her. He wanted her submission. She wanted his heart. Could they both get what they want or will she just be another plaything?
Jaxon and Miya's relationship could be both toxic and beautiful. There were times when he was so sweet. Then there were times when I wanted to cut his dick off. His mood swings. His past. His secrets. They just twist him up. Have turned him into a dark soul that needs Miya's light. She is good. She also has a past that twists her insides. Together they might be all kinds of fucked up but under it all...there is something beautiful. They need to get past the thorns to get to the petals. The ones falling one by one.
I know I didn't say much about the story but I don't want to spoil anything. I will say it's not an easy read. The warning says it all. There will be times when you will want to cringe. Believe me, I wanted to slap Jaxon more than once, and not in a sexual way. I wanted to shake Miya and say...what are you thinking!? But those times make the book, more. More emotional. More excited. Just more. It's part of their story so I went with it. I am not a huge fan of Jaxon's but I also don't hate him. I have a understanding with him right now. As for Miya, she is a strong character even at times when she seemed weak. They definitely caused me to question myself so great job, Shana!
Overall...if you enjoy a twisted, dark read then definitely check it out. I am excited to find out what comes next. There is another Master that I want to get to know more about.
P.S. This is BDSM. I don't know much about the lifestyle. This is fiction, I know this. I am just saying this because I know there might be people in the lifestyle that read it and could be offended.
Quotes:
“I know I did this the wrong way, but I’ve done it. So please give me what I need so we can begin what you wanted once.”
“You cannot love us. We don’t love. We hurt. That is what we do!”
“Listen, Romeo, cool it. You’re like a freaking dog with a bone.”
A gleam entered his eyes. “I’m not really into pet/play.”
Dark Master is the first novel in the Dark Masters series. I have read all of Shana's books and loved each and every one of them. When she said she was going darker, I was ecstatic. Once in awhile I need a dark, twisted, fucked up kind of story. The kind of story that questions myself. Shana's other books are not full of hearts and flowers but this one is definitely darker. She dug deep...
The moment Jaxon and Miya locked eyes they both knew they would be addicted. It took time for them to act on what they were feeling but they knew it was inevitable. And when that moment came it was dark, dangerous, and arousing all at the same time. Miya thought she was ready for a man like him but she had no idea how deep she was getting until it was too late. She wanted the pain. She craved it. She wanted his hurt. She was his pleasure. She also wanted his heart. But Jaxon was not made that way. Love didn't belong when it came to him. He only knew pain. Pleasure. Together it was beautiful. That's all he could ever give her. He wanted her submission. She wanted his heart. Could they both get what they want or will she just be another plaything?
Jaxon and Miya's relationship could be both toxic and beautiful. There were times when he was so sweet. Then there were times when I wanted to cut his dick off. His mood swings. His past. His secrets. They just twist him up. Have turned him into a dark soul that needs Miya's light. She is good. She also has a past that twists her insides. Together they might be all kinds of fucked up but under it all...there is something beautiful. They need to get past the thorns to get to the petals. The ones falling one by one.
I know I didn't say much about the story but I don't want to spoil anything. I will say it's not an easy read. The warning says it all. There will be times when you will want to cringe. Believe me, I wanted to slap Jaxon more than once, and not in a sexual way. I wanted to shake Miya and say...what are you thinking!? But those times make the book, more. More emotional. More excited. Just more. It's part of their story so I went with it. I am not a huge fan of Jaxon's but I also don't hate him. I have a understanding with him right now. As for Miya, she is a strong character even at times when she seemed weak. They definitely caused me to question myself so great job, Shana!
Overall...if you enjoy a twisted, dark read then definitely check it out. I am excited to find out what comes next. There is another Master that I want to get to know more about.
P.S. This is BDSM. I don't know much about the lifestyle. This is fiction, I know this. I am just saying this because I know there might be people in the lifestyle that read it and could be offended.
Quotes:
“I know I did this the wrong way, but I’ve done it. So please give me what I need so we can begin what you wanted once.”
“You cannot love us. We don’t love. We hurt. That is what we do!”
“Listen, Romeo, cool it. You’re like a freaking dog with a bone.”
A gleam entered his eyes. “I’m not really into pet/play.”
June 27, 2017
Dark Master - Jax and Miya both intensely dark and I like dark romance and have read quite a bit. Both characters seemed twisted in their darkness, which one is the more twisted? Even at the end I haven’t figured it out yet. Is it the older man has lived in his darkness or the young woman that craves his darkness therefor turning into to her darkness as well.
Was is pushing the line of taboo ( I do love taboo also) considering it was a professor and a teacher? Oh they were sly with it, a subtle touch here a hot look there.
I kinda felt like Alice when she fell down the rabbit hole, as I continued reading wasn’t sure all that was going on all the time and seemed a bit muddled. There were a couple of things bothered me. Its my own thought sync. I liked the overall concept of the story, hot hot scenes and I liked the characters. Its book 1 so I'll be interested in seeing what comes next. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC.
Was is pushing the line of taboo ( I do love taboo also) considering it was a professor and a teacher? Oh they were sly with it, a subtle touch here a hot look there.
I kinda felt like Alice when she fell down the rabbit hole, as I continued reading wasn’t sure all that was going on all the time and seemed a bit muddled. There were a couple of things bothered me. Its my own thought sync. I liked the overall concept of the story, hot hot scenes and I liked the characters. Its book 1 so I'll be interested in seeing what comes next. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC.
June 25, 2017
OMG, what an awesome and beautiful story this is!! From the moment Jax and Miya set eyes on each other, the chemistry was smouldering. Jax is a tortured soul, and Miya is feisty and strong. Will Miya be able to win Jax’s love? No spoilers, if you are a lover of BDSM stories, then you really need to read this one for yourself!
This is a dark, brutal, heartbreaking, and steamy read. Shana has done an amazing job with this storyline. Look forward to reading more of this authors work.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book!
This is a dark, brutal, heartbreaking, and steamy read. Shana has done an amazing job with this storyline. Look forward to reading more of this authors work.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book!
June 28, 2017
Arc provided by author for honest review. To say I'm shocked is an understatement. I had no idea Shana had such a dark side in her book oh I'm so glad she does. Dark Master was filthy, sexy, dominating, scary at times. But so damn good. Mind you though I think after what Jaxon did hurt my Miya. I thought she should of gave him a taste of his own medicine. And in saying that I truly like Samuel and want to see alot more of him. Also Vega is one hard bitch, but I don't see Jaxon letting her go so easily.
September 2, 2017
Wow
I am at a loss for words. Parts are kind of funny, poking at popular ideas of what the book should be. Other parts are dark...the subject is dark, but I am not 100% convinced the heaviness is conveyed properly through the written word. If I could give 10 stars to the story itself, I would. This author is capable of developing the chops to emotionally convey more; it will take some more experience.
I am at a loss for words. Parts are kind of funny, poking at popular ideas of what the book should be. Other parts are dark...the subject is dark, but I am not 100% convinced the heaviness is conveyed properly through the written word. If I could give 10 stars to the story itself, I would. This author is capable of developing the chops to emotionally convey more; it will take some more experience.
June 24, 2017
Review to come...
August 9, 2017
I devoured this book! It sucked me in from the very beginning and I was entranced. I popped my Shana Vanderpool cherry with Dark Master and I can't wait for more!
June 25, 2017
I received this ARC from the Author in exchange for an honest review
I have never had the pleasure of reading anything by Shana before, but this experience is different from anything I have ever experienced when reading before. Vanterpool does not just write words, she makes us feel them in our soul and weaves them into our being. I honestly do not have words for the feelings and emotions that I felt pouring out of me when I read this book. It was as if my soul was being ripped from my being just as these characters where, and that was as due to Vanterpool and her amazing abilities.
Dark Master is about how Miya Reemond learned who Jaxon Damon truly was and what it actually meant to be in love with a sexual dominant. That is honestly the best way to explain this book with spoiling it, just read it! Whether you are into the BDSM scene or you are vanilla as them come, you will be able find the beauty in this love story that Vanterpool has written for us all to see.
While reading this book we all go through emotional roller coaster with each character. Jaxon our Dark Master is the character we all want to hate so desperately, but by the end of the story he is so broken and laid bare for us to see that we can not help but weep for the pain and trauma he has had to bear. Miya is so young and innocent when the narrative begins, but we all watch her grow and harden as she is thrown into this world of BDSM and no longer sheltered from her own darkness she has so long tried to hide from. Finally we have Master Sam, who owns us mind-body and soul by the end of the story that we do not know which way is up or down without him telling us so. Just like in the BDSM society, control is an illusion and by the end of this narrative we are all grasping for some sense of control again.
Vanterpool draws it to a turning point at the ending of the narrative and leaves us begging for more. I can not say that I am a fan of cliffhangers, but I can say that this one in particular was necessary and the best place to leave the story off where it was. However, I need the next part like I need air so PLEASE get to writing the next installment!
I have never had the pleasure of reading anything by Shana before, but this experience is different from anything I have ever experienced when reading before. Vanterpool does not just write words, she makes us feel them in our soul and weaves them into our being. I honestly do not have words for the feelings and emotions that I felt pouring out of me when I read this book. It was as if my soul was being ripped from my being just as these characters where, and that was as due to Vanterpool and her amazing abilities.
Dark Master is about how Miya Reemond learned who Jaxon Damon truly was and what it actually meant to be in love with a sexual dominant. That is honestly the best way to explain this book with spoiling it, just read it! Whether you are into the BDSM scene or you are vanilla as them come, you will be able find the beauty in this love story that Vanterpool has written for us all to see.
While reading this book we all go through emotional roller coaster with each character. Jaxon our Dark Master is the character we all want to hate so desperately, but by the end of the story he is so broken and laid bare for us to see that we can not help but weep for the pain and trauma he has had to bear. Miya is so young and innocent when the narrative begins, but we all watch her grow and harden as she is thrown into this world of BDSM and no longer sheltered from her own darkness she has so long tried to hide from. Finally we have Master Sam, who owns us mind-body and soul by the end of the story that we do not know which way is up or down without him telling us so. Just like in the BDSM society, control is an illusion and by the end of this narrative we are all grasping for some sense of control again.
Vanterpool draws it to a turning point at the ending of the narrative and leaves us begging for more. I can not say that I am a fan of cliffhangers, but I can say that this one in particular was necessary and the best place to leave the story off where it was. However, I need the next part like I need air so PLEASE get to writing the next installment!
July 31, 2017
I really liked this book !
The author didn't sugarcoated and we had those realistic and sometimes unpleasant details that authors tend to shy away from... but that was what made the read more intense for me !
At some point I thought the book was some kind of depraved tale, like a Marquis de Sade book with just sex followed by sex. But then the story softens and become more romantic and I end up liking the mix, even if there was maybe a little too much sex scenes -but that was ok :)
I don't usually like the BDSM stuffs but this one had great descriptions, the pain was used as a way to delay pleasure and not just used as pain for pain like I read in other book, which is a turn off.
There is a good chemistry between Jaxon and Miya.
Of course there is lot of similarities with FSOG (which I didn't like) but I think the author created a different story with much better and more imperfect characters.
Jaxon is not ridiculously rich (I loved the fact that Sam was the rich one but that there wasn't a "real" love triangle, more a lust triangle, which was original), we see Jaxon at his lowest in some gripping realistic scenes and you get a good insight at how his mind work.
So for me Jaxon was a far better -more complex with more depth - character than Christian Grey.
And let's not compare Miya and Ana, Miya is far more strong, smart and sassy than Anastasia Steele.
Oh and Miya is not this annoying heroin stuck in a love triangle, she knows what she wants even when she is tempted and betrayed and that's what I loved about her, she is loyal but not weak, and, thanks god, she is not a annoying undecided Bella Swan type of girl.
Jaxon's family was awesome! The dinner scene was perfect, I thought I was reading a Tim Burton movie, I loved it !!
I expected the end to be more epic and dramatic, with a more sadistic cliffhanger lol
But I really look forward to read book 2 !
The author didn't sugarcoated and we had those realistic and sometimes unpleasant details that authors tend to shy away from... but that was what made the read more intense for me !
At some point I thought the book was some kind of depraved tale, like a Marquis de Sade book with just sex followed by sex. But then the story softens and become more romantic and I end up liking the mix, even if there was maybe a little too much sex scenes -but that was ok :)
I don't usually like the BDSM stuffs but this one had great descriptions, the pain was used as a way to delay pleasure and not just used as pain for pain like I read in other book, which is a turn off.
There is a good chemistry between Jaxon and Miya.
Of course there is lot of similarities with FSOG (which I didn't like) but I think the author created a different story with much better and more imperfect characters.
Jaxon is not ridiculously rich (I loved the fact that Sam was the rich one but that there wasn't a "real" love triangle, more a lust triangle, which was original), we see Jaxon at his lowest in some gripping realistic scenes and you get a good insight at how his mind work.
So for me Jaxon was a far better -more complex with more depth - character than Christian Grey.
And let's not compare Miya and Ana, Miya is far more strong, smart and sassy than Anastasia Steele.
Oh and Miya is not this annoying heroin stuck in a love triangle, she knows what she wants even when she is tempted and betrayed and that's what I loved about her, she is loyal but not weak, and, thanks god, she is not a annoying undecided Bella Swan type of girl.
Jaxon's family was awesome! The dinner scene was perfect, I thought I was reading a Tim Burton movie, I loved it !!
I expected the end to be more epic and dramatic, with a more sadistic cliffhanger lol
But I really look forward to read book 2 !
June 27, 2017
So the first thing I thought after reading this is I wish the cover didn't say An Erotic BDSM Romance. Why? Because it was so completely different that I hope it doesn't alienate people who think they are getting what they have read and loved before. And I think its less about BDSM and more about what defines a " normal" relationship. These two characters certainly have their secrets that have drawn them to each other and the BDSM lifestyle. But as they discover each other, they redefine their relationship terms. The story starts after their odd courtship, and as much as I'm dying to know more, I'm glad. This again separates the book from your standard BDSM books out in the market. I'm not naming names, but you know who I'm talking about. They all have similar covers, similar names, and similar blurbs. Vanterpool's book is detailed and nuanced. Gives you more of a, dare I say it, realistic view of what this kind of relationship might be like. I can't be just lingerie and spankings! This story has a female who embraces all the dark, but resists anything that changes her core personality. Or so she thinks. I had a hard time liking either one of these characters, or connecting with them. They were all over the place with actions and emotions. But i think that's the point. These two fight for their right to be together, not realizing that this was their normal. And that's OK. I challenge people to read it, as it will challenge everything you think you know about alternative lifestyles. Because this is not your Mom's romance. Well written and thought out, this book will stay with you.
June 27, 2017
Well this review has taken me some time to write as I needed to find the words that will actually describe my feelings it has left me speechless in a state of WTF !! I truly believe doing an emoji review would be so much easier. I started this book and felt like I did miss out on something as the two main characters, Jax and Miya, were already meeting to start a Dom/Sub relationship, but that changed quickly as their story was actually told in bits and piece. throughout the book. It was a definite dark BDSM erotic romance and that has to be completely understood before starting this book. As I read chapter after chapter I started putting pieces together of the lifestyle as this was very different from other "traditional" BDSM reads. This was hard core dom/sub..very descriptive with the lifestyle ... Ahem ... enema ... Shana, I was totally jaw dropped thinking OMG she totally went there..that is what the world of dark BDSM is all about. I connected heart and soul with Jax and Miya about 30% into the book and my heart was so full of emotion as the chapters went on. The author I feel has written a true hands down deep emotional heart wrenching BDSM that goes beyond the norm. Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster with plenty of hot AF sex scenes...there were some lighthearted moments that were written and placed perfectly throughout the book to give you the much needed breath of air that you realize you weren't taking until you actually take it. I am anxiously awaiting Book #2 to see where Master takes us ... 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
June 30, 2017
Shana Vanterpool has such away with words. She always slay's me from the very first page of her stories, hell the preface of this one dragged me in. Gripped my heart and hasn't let go!!
"I couldn't help pulling her beautiful crushed pink petals off one by one, grinding them in my fists to smell their sweet scent."
Now before i go on there is a **Warning this IS a DARK BDSM read** it really isn't for the faint hearted. If you're easily offended and find very strong scenes of control and domination uncomfortable then this might not be a read for you.
If you have read any of Shana's books before, you know her writing even her dark reads are full to bursting with beautiful words and Emotion!! Their heart wrenching, gritty, captivating reads. And if you haven't had the pleasure and can see past the domination in this one you're in for an amazing ride of a read!!
"There was only us, and this beautiful shade of darkness"
I'm not going to delve into all of this read because frankly, i wouldn't know where to begin and stop. I could talk about every page and that still wouldn't be enough said about this read. I will say that each one of these characters intrigued me, even the bitch Vega (when & if you read you'll understand why bitch) I wanted more and more about each of these tortured souls. Their story definitely left me with a book hangover and i need the next part like i need to breath. I understand why their story has to be in two books anything less wouldn't give you so much depth and feeling. And from this book i just know there is still so much more to come.
Shana i love your reads, what i wouldn't give to step into your head for even just a minute you blow me away each and every time.
"I couldn't help pulling her beautiful crushed pink petals off one by one, grinding them in my fists to smell their sweet scent."
Now before i go on there is a **Warning this IS a DARK BDSM read** it really isn't for the faint hearted. If you're easily offended and find very strong scenes of control and domination uncomfortable then this might not be a read for you.
If you have read any of Shana's books before, you know her writing even her dark reads are full to bursting with beautiful words and Emotion!! Their heart wrenching, gritty, captivating reads. And if you haven't had the pleasure and can see past the domination in this one you're in for an amazing ride of a read!!
"There was only us, and this beautiful shade of darkness"
I'm not going to delve into all of this read because frankly, i wouldn't know where to begin and stop. I could talk about every page and that still wouldn't be enough said about this read. I will say that each one of these characters intrigued me, even the bitch Vega (when & if you read you'll understand why bitch) I wanted more and more about each of these tortured souls. Their story definitely left me with a book hangover and i need the next part like i need to breath. I understand why their story has to be in two books anything less wouldn't give you so much depth and feeling. And from this book i just know there is still so much more to come.
Shana i love your reads, what i wouldn't give to step into your head for even just a minute you blow me away each and every time.
June 21, 2017
Dark Master is a very dark, twisted, heart wrenching, steamy erotic story. It was my very first Shana Vanterpool book. And I'm wondering how in all that's DARK and TWISTED, I haven't discovered her before now!!
BDSM is my favorite genre, and I can honestly say Dark Master is one of the best BDSM I've read to date. L
Let me start by saying this isn't a bright love story. Like I said it's DARK, TWISTED, GUT WRENCHING!! But I couldn't get enough. From the very start I was pulled in. The characters are so well developed.
Dark Master Jax is a favorite of mine. I must say yes a few times he pissed me off and I wanted to choke him, but I fell in love with his character. That's how I know an author is able to hold my attention, I find myself immersed in the story and the characters. And Shana definitely did this! Jax had quiet the rough childhood we learn, and his being brought into the lifestyle. My heart broke for him. By the end of the book, I had fallen so hard for Jax.
Miya, she's so sweet, innocent, a naïve young woman, and she's also a virgin. Yet she has a strong, feisty side that we soon see. I absolutely LOVED her character, and I LOVED watching her grow!
We meet a few other characters along their journey, one being Master Sam. I was very conflicted about my feelings for him. I wanted to like him, but at times I felt he wanted Miya, at any cost. I think he's definitely got a good heart, and he does seem to want the best for Miya. I can't wait to see where his character goes in the future.
Dark Master does leave off on a cliffy. And I can say I can't WAIT to see where Jax and Miya take us in book two!!!! 5 DARK STARS for it!!!
*I voluntarily read a copy of Dark Master from the author.*
BDSM is my favorite genre, and I can honestly say Dark Master is one of the best BDSM I've read to date. L
Let me start by saying this isn't a bright love story. Like I said it's DARK, TWISTED, GUT WRENCHING!! But I couldn't get enough. From the very start I was pulled in. The characters are so well developed.
Dark Master Jax is a favorite of mine. I must say yes a few times he pissed me off and I wanted to choke him, but I fell in love with his character. That's how I know an author is able to hold my attention, I find myself immersed in the story and the characters. And Shana definitely did this! Jax had quiet the rough childhood we learn, and his being brought into the lifestyle. My heart broke for him. By the end of the book, I had fallen so hard for Jax.
Miya, she's so sweet, innocent, a naïve young woman, and she's also a virgin. Yet she has a strong, feisty side that we soon see. I absolutely LOVED her character, and I LOVED watching her grow!
We meet a few other characters along their journey, one being Master Sam. I was very conflicted about my feelings for him. I wanted to like him, but at times I felt he wanted Miya, at any cost. I think he's definitely got a good heart, and he does seem to want the best for Miya. I can't wait to see where his character goes in the future.
Dark Master does leave off on a cliffy. And I can say I can't WAIT to see where Jax and Miya take us in book two!!!! 5 DARK STARS for it!!!
*I voluntarily read a copy of Dark Master from the author.*
June 23, 2017
This book is hard to write a review on. Not so much on how the book is written but how to interpret into a review.
These two characters are both individually messed up in their own way but then you put them together and it wraps you up into a hell of a story. I will tell you that if you do not like BDSM or DOM/SUB books this is NOT the story for you at all. This is a story that is all about 24/7 DOM/SUB in it and this is how they want to live their lives. Although it is something totally new to this SUB and she has to learn to live it, this is what she ultimately wants.
There are of course, other forces out there that make life harder for these two to find peace in their relationship. But what kind of book would it be if there wasn't. I am looking forward to book 2 in this story to see how these two find their way.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
These two characters are both individually messed up in their own way but then you put them together and it wraps you up into a hell of a story. I will tell you that if you do not like BDSM or DOM/SUB books this is NOT the story for you at all. This is a story that is all about 24/7 DOM/SUB in it and this is how they want to live their lives. Although it is something totally new to this SUB and she has to learn to live it, this is what she ultimately wants.
There are of course, other forces out there that make life harder for these two to find peace in their relationship. But what kind of book would it be if there wasn't. I am looking forward to book 2 in this story to see how these two find their way.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
June 27, 2017
Having read Shana's A Beautiful Nightmare, I was certain that she would deliver a wonderful dark read. Intense, heartbreaking, twisted, steamy - Miya and Jaxon's Dom/sub relationship will enthrall and consume you. The reading experience feels like a hypnotic, seductive trance, brimming with sensuality.
Both Miya and Jaxon are complex, troubled characters who reveal their deepest, darkest secrets through their sexual behavior. BDSM scenes explore far more than the physical - they expose the psychological, peeling the protective layers until we are left with the bare truth of their existence. That delving into the darkness occurs gradually and is accompanied by exquisite writing, making the journey beautiful and the darkness less intimidating.
I cannot wait for book 2! A definite must read!
Both Miya and Jaxon are complex, troubled characters who reveal their deepest, darkest secrets through their sexual behavior. BDSM scenes explore far more than the physical - they expose the psychological, peeling the protective layers until we are left with the bare truth of their existence. That delving into the darkness occurs gradually and is accompanied by exquisite writing, making the journey beautiful and the darkness less intimidating.
I cannot wait for book 2! A definite must read!
June 30, 2017
I'm seriously in LOVE with everything about this book! Shana Vanterpool brought out a side to her writing we haven't seen before! She brought us to the brink of our limits and she tested those limits! I completely was consumed by Jaxon and Miya! I fell hard for Jax..
This story is powerful, it isn't just a regular BDSM story! Jax and Miya are two halves and they fit together perfectly... I also loved the connection between Jaxon, Miya and Sam. Oh Sam... I hope he gets his own book!
I loved the way Shana just dropped us face first into this story! I didn't need 5 chapters of back story to hook me on these characters! I was intrigued from chapter one and did not want this book to end!
I cannot wait for the rest of Miya and Jaxon's story... I highly recommend this book to everyone -- just not the faint of heart!
This story is powerful, it isn't just a regular BDSM story! Jax and Miya are two halves and they fit together perfectly... I also loved the connection between Jaxon, Miya and Sam. Oh Sam... I hope he gets his own book!
I loved the way Shana just dropped us face first into this story! I didn't need 5 chapters of back story to hook me on these characters! I was intrigued from chapter one and did not want this book to end!
I cannot wait for the rest of Miya and Jaxon's story... I highly recommend this book to everyone -- just not the faint of heart!
June 27, 2017
"There was only us, and this beautiful shade of darkness"
Dark Master consumed me till the very end... this characters were dark, dark, dark.
Jaxon Damon was no ordinary man, he was a Master. In a world of BDSM where dominance and submission lived. Where control is desired and trust is earned.
The day Miya set eyes on her psych professor she knew Mr. Damon was meant for her. The tall dark violently handsome man possessed her every thought. She craved his darkness, she wanted to exist in him, and only him. If only her light could shine through his dark heart.
"I basked in his darkness, letting him spin his twisted magic in my heart."
Dark Master will own you!! I could not get enough of Miya and Jaxon. Their love devoured each other. Their love is so intense it was overwhelming. The kind you can't live without. Jaxon's tortured soul lived in darkness and new only pain.
And.. sweet Miya, so willing to offer herself, bare her pedals. She was determined to love her Master even though she could loose herself in his darkness.
"Not all that is dark is bad."
My heart ached for this two.
Jaxon's past held his tortured soul and Miya yearn for Jaxon heart. Could their love prevail?
This novel is not for the faint of heart. Miya's journey to submission is a deliciously dark tale.
*On a side Note*
I can't forget to mention Master Sam. Oh no.. Every time he was mentioned I became flushed and could not stop holding my thighs tight. I fell for that handsome dominant man so devastatingly hard. Who could resist those demanding clear blue eyes and whiskey brown hair. I can definitely see him having his own book. His character is unforgettable I wanted to know more about Master Sam. (I would submit to him no questions asked) 😉😈
Needless to say I loved every sinful page of this book. I will definitely read the second installment Dark Submissive.
Dark Master consumed me till the very end... this characters were dark, dark, dark.
Jaxon Damon was no ordinary man, he was a Master. In a world of BDSM where dominance and submission lived. Where control is desired and trust is earned.
The day Miya set eyes on her psych professor she knew Mr. Damon was meant for her. The tall dark violently handsome man possessed her every thought. She craved his darkness, she wanted to exist in him, and only him. If only her light could shine through his dark heart.
"I basked in his darkness, letting him spin his twisted magic in my heart."
Dark Master will own you!! I could not get enough of Miya and Jaxon. Their love devoured each other. Their love is so intense it was overwhelming. The kind you can't live without. Jaxon's tortured soul lived in darkness and new only pain.
And.. sweet Miya, so willing to offer herself, bare her pedals. She was determined to love her Master even though she could loose herself in his darkness.
"Not all that is dark is bad."
My heart ached for this two.
Jaxon's past held his tortured soul and Miya yearn for Jaxon heart. Could their love prevail?
This novel is not for the faint of heart. Miya's journey to submission is a deliciously dark tale.
*On a side Note*
I can't forget to mention Master Sam. Oh no.. Every time he was mentioned I became flushed and could not stop holding my thighs tight. I fell for that handsome dominant man so devastatingly hard. Who could resist those demanding clear blue eyes and whiskey brown hair. I can definitely see him having his own book. His character is unforgettable I wanted to know more about Master Sam. (I would submit to him no questions asked) 😉😈
Needless to say I loved every sinful page of this book. I will definitely read the second installment Dark Submissive.
December 5, 2017
This was giving to me by the author has ARC for honest review.
This story had me blown away. First time reading from this author and OMG what a Rollercoaster it was. I couldn't put this down at all. I was so excited to read it. Every page, Every chapter was on point with everything. Love the Characters! Love the point that Jax and Miya had very good chemistry together in everyway..
I think I was jumping up and down on my bed cuz I couldn't believe what I was reading. This story had me Hot and Steamy! I want so much more now. What a great hangover I have now.
If you looking for something excitement to read. Well don't look far cuz its all here!
I highly recommend everybody get this book.
Once you start, you won't stop!
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This story had me blown away. First time reading from this author and OMG what a Rollercoaster it was. I couldn't put this down at all. I was so excited to read it. Every page, Every chapter was on point with everything. Love the Characters! Love the point that Jax and Miya had very good chemistry together in everyway..
I think I was jumping up and down on my bed cuz I couldn't believe what I was reading. This story had me Hot and Steamy! I want so much more now. What a great hangover I have now.
If you looking for something excitement to read. Well don't look far cuz its all here!
I highly recommend everybody get this book.
Once you start, you won't stop!
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July 2, 2017
Deliciously dark and twisty
Most dark books don't really have angst, but this one has it all and I love it. It was so dark and angsty at the same time. I really don't know what direction this book is headed it's just so good. Couple reasons for the 4 star review. First, decreasing really build up to there relationship. The author mentioned how it happened, but you were really just thrown into it. Secondly, there were a lot of similarities in this book to 50 Shades of Grey (I don't mean the bdsm aspect). I won't go in to particulars bc that would be spoiler-y, but I definitely was reminded of 50 many times. That being said, overall this was really good and I can't wait for book 2!
Most dark books don't really have angst, but this one has it all and I love it. It was so dark and angsty at the same time. I really don't know what direction this book is headed it's just so good. Couple reasons for the 4 star review. First, decreasing really build up to there relationship. The author mentioned how it happened, but you were really just thrown into it. Secondly, there were a lot of similarities in this book to 50 Shades of Grey (I don't mean the bdsm aspect). I won't go in to particulars bc that would be spoiler-y, but I definitely was reminded of 50 many times. That being said, overall this was really good and I can't wait for book 2!
June 27, 2017
Beware...cliffhanger ahead, but you will want to read this book. Shana Vanterpool is one of my go-to authors. Now I will admit that I wasn't sure about reading Dark Master because it's not my norm, but I'm so glad that I did. The way Shana weaved the story of Jaxon and Miya was more than the BDSM and more than the sex, it was about their pasts, their lives, and their possible future. Miya loves Jaxon, but he doesn't think he can be loved. He wants to control because he is a dominant. She is willing to be his submissive.
The characters and the story flow, and it his HOT! I loved everything about this book. 5 stars and I highly recommend everyone one click this book today!
The characters and the story flow, and it his HOT! I loved everything about this book. 5 stars and I highly recommend everyone one click this book today!
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