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Silken
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Matthew Fisher loved being a dancer, but his ten-year ballet career came to an abrupt end with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He had to find a new job, and luckily, his sister was friends with Annabelle Ramsay-Aiken, only daughter of property magnate Sir James Aiken. She arranged an interview, he was accepted, and six months on the job training saw Matthew stepping out as a real estate agent for Aiken Luxury Lettings. Now, instead of stretching at the barre, Matthew spends his days inspecting the vacant London homes of their rich and famous clients.
Losing his dance career had left a huge hole in Matthew’s heart, and to fill it Matthew began a Tumblr blog dedicated to his fetish for wearing lingerie. He wanted to give his followers the impression he lived a charmed life, so decided to use A.L.L properties as locations for erotic photo shoots.
One of his online followers pressed all of Matthew's buttons, and a long distance, online Dom/sub relationship develops between them. But when the relationship suddenly moves from online fantasy to real life... can Matthew really submit?
N.B - This short story contains graphic descriptions of gay sex, light BDSM, and cross-dressing,
Matthew Fisher loved being a dancer, but his ten-year ballet career came to an abrupt end with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He had to find a new job, and luckily, his sister was friends with Annabelle Ramsay-Aiken, only daughter of property magnate Sir James Aiken. She arranged an interview, he was accepted, and six months on the job training saw Matthew stepping out as a real estate agent for Aiken Luxury Lettings. Now, instead of stretching at the barre, Matthew spends his days inspecting the vacant London homes of their rich and famous clients.
Losing his dance career had left a huge hole in Matthew’s heart, and to fill it Matthew began a Tumblr blog dedicated to his fetish for wearing lingerie. He wanted to give his followers the impression he lived a charmed life, so decided to use A.L.L properties as locations for erotic photo shoots.
One of his online followers pressed all of Matthew's buttons, and a long distance, online Dom/sub relationship develops between them. But when the relationship suddenly moves from online fantasy to real life... can Matthew really submit?
N.B - This short story contains graphic descriptions of gay sex, light BDSM, and cross-dressing,
145 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2017
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About the author
Isobel Starling
67 books235 followersAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF GAY ROMANCE.
Born in Germany, Isobel Starling spent most of her twenty-year professional career making art in Ireland. Now she writes full-time and runs her publishing company, Decent Fellows Press.
The Shatterproof Bond series is Gay Romance bestseller in the US, Germany and France. It is also a bestseller in audiobook format, narrated by Gary Furlong
Isobel is currently working on "The Dark Harvest", (The Quiet Work #2) The follow up to her successful Fantasy novel "Apple Boy"
When that book is done Isobel will be working on "Infernal Vices" book #3 of the Resurrectionist Historical MM series, and then "The Rebel Candidate " Book #6 in the Shatterproof Bond series.
Born in Germany, Isobel Starling spent most of her twenty-year professional career making art in Ireland. Now she writes full-time and runs her publishing company, Decent Fellows Press.
The Shatterproof Bond series is Gay Romance bestseller in the US, Germany and France. It is also a bestseller in audiobook format, narrated by Gary Furlong
Isobel is currently working on "The Dark Harvest", (The Quiet Work #2) The follow up to her successful Fantasy novel "Apple Boy"
When that book is done Isobel will be working on "Infernal Vices" book #3 of the Resurrectionist Historical MM series, and then "The Rebel Candidate " Book #6 in the Shatterproof Bond series.
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December 5, 2018
To say that I was a bit afraid to listen this audiobook would be an understatement but not because of the reasons you would think. 😁 Isobel Starling is one of the handful authors that I love reading contemporary from. 💜 In my opinion, contemporary is the most difficult genre to write but she always writes most beautiful and emotional stories that I can’t help falling in love with her stories every time. 🥰 No, the reason is Gomez Pugh, the narrator. Don’t get me wrong. I adore the man and his narration .. but since he narrated the whole PsyCop series, I was a bit afraid that I might not be able to see him in another light. But boy, was I wrong! 😱 It was like a different narrator narrated this book and it was done in a superbly beautiful and sensual way. 😍 I am ecstatic! 😇 And now, let me rave about how beautiful and erotic this little morsel is! 😉
Matthew was a famous ballet dancer whose prominent career was recently ended by an unfortunate injury. Now he works as an estate agent for a very famous agency. On the surface, he has a respectable job, a very handsome face and a beautiful body, just your ordinary average joe. But our very naughty Matthew has a secret double life he’s leading on the internet under a pseudonym “Silken”. Silken is sensual, Silken is a seductive minx, Silken for his namesake loves silk and Lacey underwear and Silken is in love with his online Dom. 😌 Taking advantage of his current job, Silken is taking very elaborate and artful BDSM photos in his clients’ empty homes and one day, this act backfired him in the most unexpected and extraordinary way. Now, Silken has to decide whether he would submit only his body or also his heart to his very vivid, very real and very sexy Dom. 😉 Happiness has a way to find you in most unconventional ways. 💙
Have you ever got a shiver just from reading or listening a book? Because I just did! ☺️ Goosebumps and a shiver! Big time! DAMN! 🤩 Was that hot and was that smoking hot!!! 🔥 This is hands down the most erotic and sensual story I have ever read and surely the very top 3 BDSM novels from any sub-genre that I’ve EVER read. 👏 It really is THAT good! 😍 Isobel Starling always comes up with most unique and beautiful storylines but I believe she outdone it to herself this time. I was in heaven! That was pure bliss of utter happiness for two hours of kinky deliciousness! 🔥 I can’t get enough and I need more!!! And oh wow, Gomez Pugh really has so many cards under his sleeve because I loooooved his British accent!!! And I loved his portrayal of Silken and his loving Dom. I am a one very happy and hot and bothered listener! 😁 And you know what? BuddyListening this with Trio makes it that much better to enjoy. We were like schoolgirls who got the first taste of harlequin romances, giggling and instant messaging each other about this little morsel. 😂 I loved, loooooved this and I do demand a sequel of this from Isobel Starling because it was that good and I need more wicked deliciousness of Silken. I can’t recommend this enough. 👍 Just drop everything and go purchase this little morsel because you won’t regret it. 😉
5 Silk panties, fervor kisses and devoted love is the best concoction stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Audio rating
Story - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Performance - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
And here's a gift to let your imaginative juices flow! (Unapologetically pun intended! 😂)
Disclaimer: An audio copy of this book was provided by the author for an honest and unbiased review.
Matthew was a famous ballet dancer whose prominent career was recently ended by an unfortunate injury. Now he works as an estate agent for a very famous agency. On the surface, he has a respectable job, a very handsome face and a beautiful body, just your ordinary average joe. But our very naughty Matthew has a secret double life he’s leading on the internet under a pseudonym “Silken”. Silken is sensual, Silken is a seductive minx, Silken for his namesake loves silk and Lacey underwear and Silken is in love with his online Dom. 😌 Taking advantage of his current job, Silken is taking very elaborate and artful BDSM photos in his clients’ empty homes and one day, this act backfired him in the most unexpected and extraordinary way. Now, Silken has to decide whether he would submit only his body or also his heart to his very vivid, very real and very sexy Dom. 😉 Happiness has a way to find you in most unconventional ways. 💙
Have you ever got a shiver just from reading or listening a book? Because I just did! ☺️ Goosebumps and a shiver! Big time! DAMN! 🤩 Was that hot and was that smoking hot!!! 🔥 This is hands down the most erotic and sensual story I have ever read and surely the very top 3 BDSM novels from any sub-genre that I’ve EVER read. 👏 It really is THAT good! 😍 Isobel Starling always comes up with most unique and beautiful storylines but I believe she outdone it to herself this time. I was in heaven! That was pure bliss of utter happiness for two hours of kinky deliciousness! 🔥 I can’t get enough and I need more!!! And oh wow, Gomez Pugh really has so many cards under his sleeve because I loooooved his British accent!!! And I loved his portrayal of Silken and his loving Dom. I am a one very happy and hot and bothered listener! 😁 And you know what? BuddyListening this with Trio makes it that much better to enjoy. We were like schoolgirls who got the first taste of harlequin romances, giggling and instant messaging each other about this little morsel. 😂 I loved, loooooved this and I do demand a sequel of this from Isobel Starling because it was that good and I need more wicked deliciousness of Silken. I can’t recommend this enough. 👍 Just drop everything and go purchase this little morsel because you won’t regret it. 😉
5 Silk panties, fervor kisses and devoted love is the best concoction stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Audio rating
Story - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Performance - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
And here's a gift to let your imaginative juices flow! (Unapologetically pun intended! 😂)
Disclaimer: An audio copy of this book was provided by the author for an honest and unbiased review.
April 17, 2020
Sooo, I listened to this hot little 🔥🔥number some months back and forgot to review it. It’s still stuck in my head and that says a lot considering all of the books I read and listen to. But then, Isobel Starling is amazing and Gomez Pugh does a delectable, sexy, and tension-filled narration 👏👏
One last word: MANTIES!!! 😱🔥🔥🔥
One last word: MANTIES!!! 😱🔥🔥🔥
November 13, 2018
Ooooh - Ah! Is that ever smokin' hot!
I will say Isobel Starling comes up with some of the most creative story-lines I've ever read. She whips up a great connection between these two men in a very short amount of time. Age, distance, none of that matters as they establish their entire relationship through various forms of social media. Mustn't expound on that here since it would spoil the story for y'all, so you'll just have to read it for yourselves.
Or you could listen to it, as I did with my ultra bestie audiobook buddy-listening partner in crime Shin Mon. We both agree on two things. First, Gomez Pugh brings something truly delicious to this one; and second, a sequel is 100% necessary!
I will say Isobel Starling comes up with some of the most creative story-lines I've ever read. She whips up a great connection between these two men in a very short amount of time. Age, distance, none of that matters as they establish their entire relationship through various forms of social media. Mustn't expound on that here since it would spoil the story for y'all, so you'll just have to read it for yourselves.
Or you could listen to it, as I did with my ultra bestie audiobook buddy-listening partner in crime Shin Mon. We both agree on two things. First, Gomez Pugh brings something truly delicious to this one; and second, a sequel is 100% necessary!
December 15, 2024
On line couple meet IRL. With a twist. Liked it very much. Hot. Almost 5 stars.
February 20, 2017
Silken and Austin or was it Matthew and....
They never met but had a Dom/s relationship and it worked...
Silken former ballet dancer injured his knee and will never dance as before so he gives his life a turn. He works as a inspector of empty mansions and apartments from wealthy people who are gone for a time being.
And....he also is been prepared to be a full sub and anticipation to meet his Dom is killing him. But he is a good sub and follows every instruction.
Austin comes from a corner which is just delightful, I really loved it. I'm not gonna tell because that gives away a significant part of the story. Ahhh to have such a Dom is a dream come true.
Oh my gosh this was a hyper intense erotic read.
It's highly seductive. Lace and silk stockings on elegant hard body and beautiful diamond butt plugs. Powerful demanding eyes and thick lashes. Physically muscular strong and lean and graceful bodies. I could go on because this read is full of it.
The eroticism dripped everywhere. It crackled of sensual electricity.
But damn it made me cry and I never wanted it to end. This is what i call 'intense and sensual'
Highly recommend to the ones who love some delicious voyerism, cross dressing but also delicate sensual read. Which is written in a strong and heartwarming way. I loved it!!
- a copy received from the author -
They never met but had a Dom/s relationship and it worked...
Silken former ballet dancer injured his knee and will never dance as before so he gives his life a turn. He works as a inspector of empty mansions and apartments from wealthy people who are gone for a time being.
And....he also is been prepared to be a full sub and anticipation to meet his Dom is killing him. But he is a good sub and follows every instruction.
Austin comes from a corner which is just delightful, I really loved it. I'm not gonna tell because that gives away a significant part of the story. Ahhh to have such a Dom is a dream come true.
Oh my gosh this was a hyper intense erotic read.
It's highly seductive. Lace and silk stockings on elegant hard body and beautiful diamond butt plugs. Powerful demanding eyes and thick lashes. Physically muscular strong and lean and graceful bodies. I could go on because this read is full of it.
The eroticism dripped everywhere. It crackled of sensual electricity.
But damn it made me cry and I never wanted it to end. This is what i call 'intense and sensual'
Highly recommend to the ones who love some delicious voyerism, cross dressing but also delicate sensual read. Which is written in a strong and heartwarming way. I loved it!!
- a copy received from the author -
January 24, 2018
Die Idee gefiel mir, das war mal etwas anderes und vom Thema her hätte es mich durchaus interessiert, mehr darüber zu lesen.
Die Geschichte selbst und vor allem die Charaktere blieben mir allerdings viel zu oberflächlich. Auch wenn "Silken" nur eine Kurzgeschichte ist, ein bisschen mehr Tiefe wäre definitv möglich gewesen und hätte mir Matthew und Jack vielleicht sympathischer gemacht. So bleiben beide ziemlich blass und locken mich nicht, eine mögliche Fortsetzung zu lesen.
Ich vergebe 3*, zu einer Leseempfehlung reicht es aber nicht.
Die Geschichte selbst und vor allem die Charaktere blieben mir allerdings viel zu oberflächlich. Auch wenn "Silken" nur eine Kurzgeschichte ist, ein bisschen mehr Tiefe wäre definitv möglich gewesen und hätte mir Matthew und Jack vielleicht sympathischer gemacht. So bleiben beide ziemlich blass und locken mich nicht, eine mögliche Fortsetzung zu lesen.
Ich vergebe 3*, zu einer Leseempfehlung reicht es aber nicht.
June 21, 2025
Tags: kinky, silky underthings kink, online relationship before in person, ballet dancer MC
January 24, 2018
Darum geht’s:
Nachdem er seine Tanzkarriere wegen Knieproblemen aufgeben musste, arbeitet Matthew bei Aiken Luxury Lettings in London und sorgt dafür, dass die Luxusimmobilien im besten Zustand auf ihre wohlhabenden Bewohner warten, während diese um die Welt jetten. Nebenbei betreibt er einen Tumblr-Blog, auf dem er unter dem Namen „Silken“ sexy Fotos von sich veröffentlicht. Und mit dem Dom Austin, den er bisher nur online kennt, erforscht er sein neu erwachtes Interesse an BDSM und seine devote Seite. Als plötzlich seine Online-Welt und das reale Leben miteinander kollidieren, wird Matthew der Boden unter den Füßen weggezogen.
So fand ich’s:
Matthew ist experimentierfreudig und aufgeschlossen und bereit, alles zu erfüllen, was ihm sein Online-Dom an erotischen Aufgaben stellt. Auch als Leser bekommen wir einen ausführlichen Einblick in die erotischen Spielchen, die Matthew veranstaltet, um seinem Dom zu gefallen. Der elegante ehemalige Tänzer hatte schnell die Aufmerksamkeit des dominanten Mannes erobert, der online unter dem Namen Austin mit Matthew Kontakt hat. Bisher haben sie zwar über Mails, Fotos und Nachrichten ihre sexuellen Vorlieben miteinander geteilt, aber sie kennen weder ihren realen Namen noch das Gesicht des anderen.
Ihr Arrangement gerät schwer ins Wanken, als unerwartet nicht nur ihre Online-Charaktere Silken und Austin miteinander zu tun haben.
Isobel Starling zeigt uns einen sehr sympathischen und verspielten Matthew, alias Silken, der Spaß an verschiedenen sexuellen Spielarten hat und das auch auslebt. Doch auch die Trauer darüber, dass sein kaputtes Knie seine Tanzkarriere zerstört hat, eröffnet uns eine weitere Facette seiner Persönlichkeit. Austin lernen wir nicht ganz so intensiv kennen, auch wenn er einen Teil der Geschichte aus seiner Sicht erzählen darf.
Mit 148 Seiten bekommen wir die deutsche Übersetzung einer sehr erotischen Kennenlerngeschichte präsentiert, die sich auf’s Wesentliche konzentriert und die beiden sympathischen Charaktere in den Vordergrund stellt. Sie hat mir prima gefallen und Lust auf mehr gemacht – wie gut, dass am Schluss das Ende auch nur „für den Moment“ festgelegt ist. Und auf der Verlagsseite kann man nachlesen, dass eine Fortsetzung (vermutlich aber erst einmal auf Englisch) für den März oder April dieses Jahres angekündigt ist. Ich halte Ausschau!
Nachdem er seine Tanzkarriere wegen Knieproblemen aufgeben musste, arbeitet Matthew bei Aiken Luxury Lettings in London und sorgt dafür, dass die Luxusimmobilien im besten Zustand auf ihre wohlhabenden Bewohner warten, während diese um die Welt jetten. Nebenbei betreibt er einen Tumblr-Blog, auf dem er unter dem Namen „Silken“ sexy Fotos von sich veröffentlicht. Und mit dem Dom Austin, den er bisher nur online kennt, erforscht er sein neu erwachtes Interesse an BDSM und seine devote Seite. Als plötzlich seine Online-Welt und das reale Leben miteinander kollidieren, wird Matthew der Boden unter den Füßen weggezogen.
So fand ich’s:
Matthew ist experimentierfreudig und aufgeschlossen und bereit, alles zu erfüllen, was ihm sein Online-Dom an erotischen Aufgaben stellt. Auch als Leser bekommen wir einen ausführlichen Einblick in die erotischen Spielchen, die Matthew veranstaltet, um seinem Dom zu gefallen. Der elegante ehemalige Tänzer hatte schnell die Aufmerksamkeit des dominanten Mannes erobert, der online unter dem Namen Austin mit Matthew Kontakt hat. Bisher haben sie zwar über Mails, Fotos und Nachrichten ihre sexuellen Vorlieben miteinander geteilt, aber sie kennen weder ihren realen Namen noch das Gesicht des anderen.
Ihr Arrangement gerät schwer ins Wanken, als unerwartet nicht nur ihre Online-Charaktere Silken und Austin miteinander zu tun haben.
Isobel Starling zeigt uns einen sehr sympathischen und verspielten Matthew, alias Silken, der Spaß an verschiedenen sexuellen Spielarten hat und das auch auslebt. Doch auch die Trauer darüber, dass sein kaputtes Knie seine Tanzkarriere zerstört hat, eröffnet uns eine weitere Facette seiner Persönlichkeit. Austin lernen wir nicht ganz so intensiv kennen, auch wenn er einen Teil der Geschichte aus seiner Sicht erzählen darf.
Mit 148 Seiten bekommen wir die deutsche Übersetzung einer sehr erotischen Kennenlerngeschichte präsentiert, die sich auf’s Wesentliche konzentriert und die beiden sympathischen Charaktere in den Vordergrund stellt. Sie hat mir prima gefallen und Lust auf mehr gemacht – wie gut, dass am Schluss das Ende auch nur „für den Moment“ festgelegt ist. Und auf der Verlagsseite kann man nachlesen, dass eine Fortsetzung (vermutlich aber erst einmal auf Englisch) für den März oder April dieses Jahres angekündigt ist. Ich halte Ausschau!
September 10, 2017
A complimentary copy of the audio book was provided in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first Isobel Starling, but it will NOT be my last. This was a very HOT story and the writing was superb. Despite the fact that it's on the shorter side, I felt I knew these men very well. Matthew loves dancing, but when an injury sidelines him (and he can't afford the surgery for repair), Matthew makes the sensible decision to stop dancing. He has seen what happens to dancers who ignore injuries, and he's not about to be like them.
When Matthew starts his online "Silken" persona, he meets his Dom, Austin, and they have a relationship online - the benefits of a modern relationship. :-D Austin is mysterious and lives in the US, while Mathew lives in Europe (somewhere). Mathew will receive a message from "Austin" on what to do (and if he can come) and Mathew finds a location (in one of the properties he manages), and records his sexual act. Whoa, let me tell you, that was sooooo good. I loved what Isabel did with this first scene, and I am going to be revealing my innocence here because I didn't realize that dildos could have a suction cup. Ahahahaha!!! Add in Mathew borrowing some lingerie from the owners dresser and setting up the camera, I was unable to turn off the audio.
I don't want to reveal too much about what happens next so I will just say that they do meet in person, and OMG it was wonderful. The ending is kind of abrupt, and I was surprised it ended the way it did (almost in the middle of a conversation), but I got what I needed out of it and I hope there will be a sequel.
I've never listed to an audio book narrated by Gomez Pugh. His style (at least for this book), was to talk slow. It wasn't too slow (I've had books where I thought I was going to go gray it was so slow), just slower than other narrations I've listened to. I enjoyed the narration as a whole, but had hoped there would be a little more umph in the sensual department. I will listen to this narrator again, so I can say with all honesty I do recommend that audio book, and especially the book itself.
4 stars.
This was my first Isobel Starling, but it will NOT be my last. This was a very HOT story and the writing was superb. Despite the fact that it's on the shorter side, I felt I knew these men very well. Matthew loves dancing, but when an injury sidelines him (and he can't afford the surgery for repair), Matthew makes the sensible decision to stop dancing. He has seen what happens to dancers who ignore injuries, and he's not about to be like them.
When Matthew starts his online "Silken" persona, he meets his Dom, Austin, and they have a relationship online - the benefits of a modern relationship. :-D Austin is mysterious and lives in the US, while Mathew lives in Europe (somewhere). Mathew will receive a message from "Austin" on what to do (and if he can come) and Mathew finds a location (in one of the properties he manages), and records his sexual act. Whoa, let me tell you, that was sooooo good. I loved what Isabel did with this first scene, and I am going to be revealing my innocence here because I didn't realize that dildos could have a suction cup. Ahahahaha!!! Add in Mathew borrowing some lingerie from the owners dresser and setting up the camera, I was unable to turn off the audio.
I don't want to reveal too much about what happens next so I will just say that they do meet in person, and OMG it was wonderful. The ending is kind of abrupt, and I was surprised it ended the way it did (almost in the middle of a conversation), but I got what I needed out of it and I hope there will be a sequel.
I've never listed to an audio book narrated by Gomez Pugh. His style (at least for this book), was to talk slow. It wasn't too slow (I've had books where I thought I was going to go gray it was so slow), just slower than other narrations I've listened to. I enjoyed the narration as a whole, but had hoped there would be a little more umph in the sensual department. I will listen to this narrator again, so I can say with all honesty I do recommend that audio book, and especially the book itself.
4 stars.
July 19, 2017
Silken is a book I have been sitting on for far too long. In fact, if I did not enjoy it, I would suggest that I need to be punished. Instead, all I can do is beg Isobel Starling's forgiveness as I happily make amends, sharing what a delight this was to read!
Until a knee accident ended his career, Matthew Fisher was an accomplished ballet star. Now, with his career seemingly over, he has taken a job as a real estate agent, inspecting the rental homes of rich and famous clients, and ensuring everything is in order for their return. That is his day job. While in those homes, he takes advantage of the sumptuous backdrop to take lingerie photos for his Tumblr blog (Silken), along with rather more taboo photos and videos for his online Master. That is his passion.
Where the two collide is when he just happens to be assigned the rental property belonging to the Master he has never met, a man who watches every moment of Siken's performance on high-def security cameras, and decides it is time to finally meet.
There was so much to love about this, beginning with Matthew/Silken himself. Here we have a gay man with a lingerie fetish. He is not overly effeminate, and he has no desire to wear cosmetics or do his hair - for him, it is all about the look and feel of expensive lingerie, and Starling writes in such a way that we experience the thrill through him. He is an entirely likeable young man for whom we have both appreciation and sympathy, so that when the secret is revealed and his Master arrives, we so desperately want them to find their happily ever after.
As for the BDSM aspect, it was wonderfully done, intensely erotic, and yet sincere and tasteful at the same time. It is a relationship that works on both a physical and a psychological level, allowing a simple collar to be more exquisite than the finest piece of lingerie, and the passionate bite of a lip more pleasurable than consummating their passion with penetration. Even when Silken is dressed, with only the feel of silk and satin between them, we never forget that this is the story of one man surrendering to the blissful dominance of another.
Silken is that rare erotic romance that crosses boundaries of both gender and sexuality, appealing to fans of both CD and M/M fiction, without alienating either. I absolutely adored it, and look forward to reading more of Isobel's work.
If, that is, she can forgive me for being so tardy in reviewing. :)
As reviewed by Sally at Bending the Bookshelf
Until a knee accident ended his career, Matthew Fisher was an accomplished ballet star. Now, with his career seemingly over, he has taken a job as a real estate agent, inspecting the rental homes of rich and famous clients, and ensuring everything is in order for their return. That is his day job. While in those homes, he takes advantage of the sumptuous backdrop to take lingerie photos for his Tumblr blog (Silken), along with rather more taboo photos and videos for his online Master. That is his passion.
Where the two collide is when he just happens to be assigned the rental property belonging to the Master he has never met, a man who watches every moment of Siken's performance on high-def security cameras, and decides it is time to finally meet.
There was so much to love about this, beginning with Matthew/Silken himself. Here we have a gay man with a lingerie fetish. He is not overly effeminate, and he has no desire to wear cosmetics or do his hair - for him, it is all about the look and feel of expensive lingerie, and Starling writes in such a way that we experience the thrill through him. He is an entirely likeable young man for whom we have both appreciation and sympathy, so that when the secret is revealed and his Master arrives, we so desperately want them to find their happily ever after.
As for the BDSM aspect, it was wonderfully done, intensely erotic, and yet sincere and tasteful at the same time. It is a relationship that works on both a physical and a psychological level, allowing a simple collar to be more exquisite than the finest piece of lingerie, and the passionate bite of a lip more pleasurable than consummating their passion with penetration. Even when Silken is dressed, with only the feel of silk and satin between them, we never forget that this is the story of one man surrendering to the blissful dominance of another.
Silken is that rare erotic romance that crosses boundaries of both gender and sexuality, appealing to fans of both CD and M/M fiction, without alienating either. I absolutely adored it, and look forward to reading more of Isobel's work.
If, that is, she can forgive me for being so tardy in reviewing. :)
As reviewed by Sally at Bending the Bookshelf
September 13, 2019
3.5 🌟🌟🌟✨
January 19, 2018
Nach einer schweren Verletzung ist der Tänzer Matthew Fischer gezwungen seine Karriere an den Nagel zu hängen und sich neu zu orientieren. Das fällt ihm nicht leicht und er vermisst die Bühne schmerzlich. Doch mit seinem Tumblr-Blog Silken hat er sich eine neue Bühne geschaffen und mit seinem Einkommen als Immobilieninspektor kommt er irgendwie über die Runden. Große Leidenschaft hegt er für diese Tätigkeit nicht, dafür aber für einen anderen Aspekt seines neuen Lebens. Online hat er Austin kennengelernt und ist mit ihm eine Online-Beziehung eingegangen. Eine sehr spezielle Beziehung. Denn Austin ist ein Dom und Matthew kann seine devoten Neigungen nicht verbergen. Auch nicht seine Vorliebe für Reizwäsche und das Spiel.
Jedoch tritt sein Dom überraschend auf in Matthews Realität und plötzlich scheinen alle Wünsche und Sehnsüchte in Erfüllung zu gehen. Aber ist Matthew überhaupt bereit sich der Realität, einem Mann aus Fleisch und Blut, zu stellen?
Ein Zufall kommt Austin, der eigentlich Jack heißt und im fernen Amerika sitzt, zu Hilfe. Er ist fasziniert von seinem Online-Sub und will den nächsten Schritt wagen. Da erkennt er in Silken einen Angestellten der Immobilienfirma, die sich um seine Wohnung in London kümmert. Jack ist so gefesselt und auch aufgeregt, dass er seine Gelassenheit und Erfahrung zu verlieren scheint und mit seiner Spontanität Matthew überrascht und auch verschreckt.
Silken ist einerseits sehr ungewöhnlich durch den Online-Aspekt, andererseits hat die Geschichte alles was eine BDSM-Romance braucht. Isobel Starling hat mit Matthew und Jack ein sehr interessantes Paar geschrieben und lässt trotz der Kürze des Buches auch tief in ihre Vergangenheit blicken. Vor allem Matthew lernt man sehr schnell und gut kennen. Er ist wirklich sympathisch und kein Wunder, dass Jack von ihm fasziniert ist. Da ihre Beziehung ja erst im virtuellen Raum entsteht, kann Matthew sich vielleicht auch leichter dieser neuen Neigung öffnen und im Schutz der Anonymität ausleben. Jack hingegen scheint ja sehr erfahren zu sein und zu wissen was er will. Dass auch er nicht perfekt ist und nicht frei von Schwäche ist, macht ihn durchaus sympathisch.
Für prüde Leser ist diese Geschichte eher nicht geeignet. Isobel Starling lässt der Phantasie ihrer Helden freien Lauf und es gibt so manche Szene, die mehr als deftig ist. Aber damit hatte ich persönlich gerechnet. Insofern war ich auch nicht überrascht oder irgendwie peinlich berührt. Leider endet die Geschichte ein wenig plötzlich, doch ich nehme an, dass es eine Fortsetzung geben wird. Zumindest zeichnet es sich ab und natürlich will man wissen, wie es nun mit Jack und Matthew weitergeht. Der Möglichkeiten gibt es ja viele!
Eine kleine Anmerkung möchte ich noch zur Übersetzung loswerden. Ich habe zwei verschiedene Übersetzungen gelesen und bin sehr froh, dass die Autorin die Geschichte noch einmal übersetzen hat lassen. Die zweite Fassung liest sich viel runder, schöner und angenehmer. Bei der ersten Version hatte ich doch deutliche Probleme und das hat mir auch den Spass an der Geschichte genommen.
Jedoch tritt sein Dom überraschend auf in Matthews Realität und plötzlich scheinen alle Wünsche und Sehnsüchte in Erfüllung zu gehen. Aber ist Matthew überhaupt bereit sich der Realität, einem Mann aus Fleisch und Blut, zu stellen?
Ein Zufall kommt Austin, der eigentlich Jack heißt und im fernen Amerika sitzt, zu Hilfe. Er ist fasziniert von seinem Online-Sub und will den nächsten Schritt wagen. Da erkennt er in Silken einen Angestellten der Immobilienfirma, die sich um seine Wohnung in London kümmert. Jack ist so gefesselt und auch aufgeregt, dass er seine Gelassenheit und Erfahrung zu verlieren scheint und mit seiner Spontanität Matthew überrascht und auch verschreckt.
Silken ist einerseits sehr ungewöhnlich durch den Online-Aspekt, andererseits hat die Geschichte alles was eine BDSM-Romance braucht. Isobel Starling hat mit Matthew und Jack ein sehr interessantes Paar geschrieben und lässt trotz der Kürze des Buches auch tief in ihre Vergangenheit blicken. Vor allem Matthew lernt man sehr schnell und gut kennen. Er ist wirklich sympathisch und kein Wunder, dass Jack von ihm fasziniert ist. Da ihre Beziehung ja erst im virtuellen Raum entsteht, kann Matthew sich vielleicht auch leichter dieser neuen Neigung öffnen und im Schutz der Anonymität ausleben. Jack hingegen scheint ja sehr erfahren zu sein und zu wissen was er will. Dass auch er nicht perfekt ist und nicht frei von Schwäche ist, macht ihn durchaus sympathisch.
Für prüde Leser ist diese Geschichte eher nicht geeignet. Isobel Starling lässt der Phantasie ihrer Helden freien Lauf und es gibt so manche Szene, die mehr als deftig ist. Aber damit hatte ich persönlich gerechnet. Insofern war ich auch nicht überrascht oder irgendwie peinlich berührt. Leider endet die Geschichte ein wenig plötzlich, doch ich nehme an, dass es eine Fortsetzung geben wird. Zumindest zeichnet es sich ab und natürlich will man wissen, wie es nun mit Jack und Matthew weitergeht. Der Möglichkeiten gibt es ja viele!
Eine kleine Anmerkung möchte ich noch zur Übersetzung loswerden. Ich habe zwei verschiedene Übersetzungen gelesen und bin sehr froh, dass die Autorin die Geschichte noch einmal übersetzen hat lassen. Die zweite Fassung liest sich viel runder, schöner und angenehmer. Bei der ersten Version hatte ich doch deutliche Probleme und das hat mir auch den Spass an der Geschichte genommen.
December 26, 2017
Story: 8
First MC: 9
Second MC: 19
Secondary characters: 2
Mystery: 3
Sexual tension: 6
Humor: 4
Hotness: 7
Product placement: 7
Ridiculousness: 5
Annoying: 2
Audio: 10 (2h 26min)
To re-read: 10
I enjoyed this short story, wish it was longer. Dirty sex and lovers of lace and silk lingerie
First MC: 9
Second MC: 19
Secondary characters: 2
Mystery: 3
Sexual tension: 6
Humor: 4
Hotness: 7
Product placement: 7
Ridiculousness: 5
Annoying: 2
Audio: 10 (2h 26min)
To re-read: 10
I enjoyed this short story, wish it was longer. Dirty sex and lovers of lace and silk lingerie
July 11, 2017
This book is awesome. At first I was a little concerned with the online D/s relationship but as you get to know the characters it fits. On top of that you have the mental pictures your mind creates as each scene unfolds. Oh I loved it. It left me wanting more.
August 29, 2019
3.5
Molto sexy, godibilissimo e, anche se breve, più che soddisfacente.
Molto sexy, godibilissimo e, anche se breve, più che soddisfacente.
June 14, 2022
Pourquoi ce livre est si court, il est tellement bien j’aurais aimé avoir quelques chapitres en plus.
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August 27, 2022
Voto: 4.5
RECENSIONE A CURA DI ADELESH
“Silken” è il primo libro che leggo della Starling, e ne sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa. Temevo fosse un libro completamente incentrato sul sesso, sulla dominazione e la sottomissione, del tutto privo di sentimenti ed emozioni. Invece mi sono trovata tra le mani una storia ben delineata, con due personaggi in grado di colpire subito il lettore per la loro genuinità.
La vita di Matthew è stata ribaltata completamente per colpa di un infortunio che ha stroncato la sua carriera di ballerino, costringendolo a rimboccarsi le maniche e trovarsi un lavoro che gli permettesse di continuare a vivere. Matthew è un uomo che ha saputo prendere il dolore che la vita gli ha causato, e reinventarsi in un agente immobiliare di case di lusso. O, perlomeno, questo è ciò che il mondo intero vede. Perché in realtà Matthew ha un’altra identità che tiene nascosta a tutti: quella di Silken, un uomo sensuale e disinibito che indossa biancheria femminile per i numerosi follower della sua pagina, scegliendo come location le case lussuose di cui si occupa l’agenzia per cui lavora, la Aiken Luxury Lettings.
Continua sul nostro blog!
RECENSIONE A CURA DI ADELESH
“Silken” è il primo libro che leggo della Starling, e ne sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa. Temevo fosse un libro completamente incentrato sul sesso, sulla dominazione e la sottomissione, del tutto privo di sentimenti ed emozioni. Invece mi sono trovata tra le mani una storia ben delineata, con due personaggi in grado di colpire subito il lettore per la loro genuinità.
La vita di Matthew è stata ribaltata completamente per colpa di un infortunio che ha stroncato la sua carriera di ballerino, costringendolo a rimboccarsi le maniche e trovarsi un lavoro che gli permettesse di continuare a vivere. Matthew è un uomo che ha saputo prendere il dolore che la vita gli ha causato, e reinventarsi in un agente immobiliare di case di lusso. O, perlomeno, questo è ciò che il mondo intero vede. Perché in realtà Matthew ha un’altra identità che tiene nascosta a tutti: quella di Silken, un uomo sensuale e disinibito che indossa biancheria femminile per i numerosi follower della sua pagina, scegliendo come location le case lussuose di cui si occupa l’agenzia per cui lavora, la Aiken Luxury Lettings.
Continua sul nostro blog!
February 12, 2017
I sadly just could not set aside reality. From the get go I said to my husband no one would dare do this in today's world a) because of hidden security cameras...
b) also because of the chances of someone seeing Silken's Tumbler account and recognizing a property. I also had a problem with the fact that we're told that Jack is American yet even his thoughts sounded British.
b) also because of the chances of someone seeing Silken's Tumbler account and recognizing a property. I also had a problem with the fact that we're told that Jack is American yet even his thoughts sounded British.
March 4, 2018
Short.
This was rather short. I don’t know.. it feels like nothing much happened. And then it was over 😳 but even if it was longer, I don’t know if it would have made a difference. Bottom line is, I guess it didn’t wow me..
This was rather short. I don’t know.. it feels like nothing much happened. And then it was over 😳 but even if it was longer, I don’t know if it would have made a difference. Bottom line is, I guess it didn’t wow me..
April 5, 2018
Über dieses Buch bin ich gestern Abend gestolpert und da ich noch nichts von der Autorin gelesen habe und mir die Seitenzahl übersichtlich erschien, habe ich es einfach mal gewagt.
Bereut habe ich es nicht, wahrscheinlich werde ich das nächste Buch aber im Original lesen, weil ich mir nicht sicher bin, ob mich die Übersetzung überzeugt hat. Es gibt schlimmere Beispiele, aber ein paar Formulierungen haben bei mir Stirnrunzeln verursacht. Dazu waren die Perspektiven ab dem Hauptteil nicht klar abgegrenzt, Sprünge erfolgten mitten im Absatz und die Protagonisten bedienen sich leidvoller Ausdrücke wie "der Jüngere", etc. Auch das ist manchmal ein Übersetzungsproblem, ich kann nur beurteilen, was ich vor mir hatte und das war perspektivisch unsauber.
Trotz dieser Problematik entsteht ein guter Zug beim Lesen, was vor allem daran liegt, dass die Autorin die entstehende und sich aufbauende sexuelle Spannung zwischen Matthew und seinem Dom zu nutzen weiß, um einen tollen Spannungsbogen zu kreieren. Das Ziel der Geschichte ist klar, die Begegnung und der Umgang miteinander sorgen aber für Kontrast und Abwechslung.
Der gesundheitliche Aspekt von Matthew ist mir ein bisschen flach geraten. Da ich beruflich mit solchen Dingen zu tun habe, gucke ich aber einfach auch anders hin. Seine emotionale Seite finde ich dagegen gut gelungen. Die Charaktere sind allgemein, trotz der Kürze der Geschichte, ansprechend inszeniert worden. Gerade Matthews Dom beweist, dass Dominanz und Liebenswürdigkeit in einer BDSM Beziehung keine getrennten Wege gehen müssen. Sein Einfühlungsvermögen lässt schon sehr schnell das Gefühl entstehen, dass es nicht nur um Erotik geht, sondern diese Bindung deutlich tiefer ist. Ein weiterer Teil ist auch schon angekündigt und ich denke, dass ich den aus diesem Grund ebenfalls lesen werde.
Fazit: Diese Kurzgeschichte ist insgesamt nett zu lesen, die unsauberen Perspektiven sind nur nicht meins und verwirren mitunter. Dafür überzeugt mich der Spannungsbogen sehr, ebenso wie die sympathischen Charaktere. Der Spielart und dem Kink sollte man zugetan/offen gegenüber sein, sie spielen eine wesentliche Rolle im Handlungsgeschehen. Wer das mag oder wen das nicht stört, bekommt mit Silken eine kurzweilige und unterhaltsame Kurzgeschichte.
Hinweis: Über KU gelesen.
Bereut habe ich es nicht, wahrscheinlich werde ich das nächste Buch aber im Original lesen, weil ich mir nicht sicher bin, ob mich die Übersetzung überzeugt hat. Es gibt schlimmere Beispiele, aber ein paar Formulierungen haben bei mir Stirnrunzeln verursacht. Dazu waren die Perspektiven ab dem Hauptteil nicht klar abgegrenzt, Sprünge erfolgten mitten im Absatz und die Protagonisten bedienen sich leidvoller Ausdrücke wie "der Jüngere", etc. Auch das ist manchmal ein Übersetzungsproblem, ich kann nur beurteilen, was ich vor mir hatte und das war perspektivisch unsauber.
Trotz dieser Problematik entsteht ein guter Zug beim Lesen, was vor allem daran liegt, dass die Autorin die entstehende und sich aufbauende sexuelle Spannung zwischen Matthew und seinem Dom zu nutzen weiß, um einen tollen Spannungsbogen zu kreieren. Das Ziel der Geschichte ist klar, die Begegnung und der Umgang miteinander sorgen aber für Kontrast und Abwechslung.
Der gesundheitliche Aspekt von Matthew ist mir ein bisschen flach geraten. Da ich beruflich mit solchen Dingen zu tun habe, gucke ich aber einfach auch anders hin. Seine emotionale Seite finde ich dagegen gut gelungen. Die Charaktere sind allgemein, trotz der Kürze der Geschichte, ansprechend inszeniert worden. Gerade Matthews Dom beweist, dass Dominanz und Liebenswürdigkeit in einer BDSM Beziehung keine getrennten Wege gehen müssen. Sein Einfühlungsvermögen lässt schon sehr schnell das Gefühl entstehen, dass es nicht nur um Erotik geht, sondern diese Bindung deutlich tiefer ist. Ein weiterer Teil ist auch schon angekündigt und ich denke, dass ich den aus diesem Grund ebenfalls lesen werde.
Fazit: Diese Kurzgeschichte ist insgesamt nett zu lesen, die unsauberen Perspektiven sind nur nicht meins und verwirren mitunter. Dafür überzeugt mich der Spannungsbogen sehr, ebenso wie die sympathischen Charaktere. Der Spielart und dem Kink sollte man zugetan/offen gegenüber sein, sie spielen eine wesentliche Rolle im Handlungsgeschehen. Wer das mag oder wen das nicht stört, bekommt mit Silken eine kurzweilige und unterhaltsame Kurzgeschichte.
Hinweis: Über KU gelesen.
January 21, 2020
Nayeli - per RFS
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" Jack non stava cercando uno schiavo; stava cercando un partner che potesse divertirsi con i giochi di ruolo e assumere quello di sottomesso in camera da letto. E così, attraverso il suo personaggio online e assegnandogli compiti come tenere un diario e altri incarichi, aveva plasmato il suo ragazzo e gli aveva insegnato cosa doveva fare per compiacerlo."
Silken è la storia di un incontro tra un Dom e un Sub che si sono conosciuti online. Si tratta del primo episodio di un romanzo a puntate che racconta la prima fase in cui due persone che non si sono mai viste dal vivo e che avevano un rapporto fatto di giochi a distanza, compiti assegnati e prove a testimonianza (ad esempio foto in posizioni perverse); che si conoscono e formalizzano il loro rapporto di sottomissione, con una scena finale in cui c’è una prima esperienza di bondage.
Si tratta di quei primi momenti in cui due amanti con proprie personalità, desideri e paure cercano di rincorrere la scintilla che li attrae, ma allo stesso tempo si prendono le misure e cercano di mettersi a loro agio nella sfera più intima.
È posta un’attenzione meticolosa nel raccontare quanto delicato sia un rapporto tra un sub che deve arrivare ad affidarsi completamente a un estraneo, e un Dom che deve saper anticipare, comprendere e soddisfare i bisogni del suo sottomesso. Un rapporto basato su fiducia, dialogo, apertura, ma anche capacità di essere onesti e di ammettere i propri errori, i propri desideri e i propri limiti.
Quello che non troveremo rispetto agli altri romanzi BDSM è l’aspetto psicologico, di manipolazione, di umiliazione (non è uno dei kink che piace ai due protagonisti): quello che condividono Jack e Matthew sono gli aspetti divertenti dei giochetti perversi e di esibizionismo, come vestire intimo femminile o piegarsi in posizioni di danza classica. La dinamica Dom/sub è presente nei ruoli, ma non come sottomissione psicologica.
Tutto il romanzo è molto caldo, pur non essendoci, di fatto, un gran numero di scene di sesso esplicito.
L’autrice è molto minuziosa nei dettagli, cosa che rende le descrizioni un po’ eccessive per i miei gusti minimalisti, mentre nelle scene erotiche e narrative questa cura dei particolari non fa che accrescere l’aspettativa e la tensione, e riesce a dipingere immagini che si stampano nella mente in modo molto vivido, rendendole cariche di sensualità.
" Matthew lo sentì avvicinarsi prima ancora di vederlo. Era una curiosa sensazione di prurito nella coscienza, e poteva immaginare che fosse ciò che provava la preda prima dell’attacco di una pantera."
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" Jack non stava cercando uno schiavo; stava cercando un partner che potesse divertirsi con i giochi di ruolo e assumere quello di sottomesso in camera da letto. E così, attraverso il suo personaggio online e assegnandogli compiti come tenere un diario e altri incarichi, aveva plasmato il suo ragazzo e gli aveva insegnato cosa doveva fare per compiacerlo."
Silken è la storia di un incontro tra un Dom e un Sub che si sono conosciuti online. Si tratta del primo episodio di un romanzo a puntate che racconta la prima fase in cui due persone che non si sono mai viste dal vivo e che avevano un rapporto fatto di giochi a distanza, compiti assegnati e prove a testimonianza (ad esempio foto in posizioni perverse); che si conoscono e formalizzano il loro rapporto di sottomissione, con una scena finale in cui c’è una prima esperienza di bondage.
Si tratta di quei primi momenti in cui due amanti con proprie personalità, desideri e paure cercano di rincorrere la scintilla che li attrae, ma allo stesso tempo si prendono le misure e cercano di mettersi a loro agio nella sfera più intima.
È posta un’attenzione meticolosa nel raccontare quanto delicato sia un rapporto tra un sub che deve arrivare ad affidarsi completamente a un estraneo, e un Dom che deve saper anticipare, comprendere e soddisfare i bisogni del suo sottomesso. Un rapporto basato su fiducia, dialogo, apertura, ma anche capacità di essere onesti e di ammettere i propri errori, i propri desideri e i propri limiti.
Quello che non troveremo rispetto agli altri romanzi BDSM è l’aspetto psicologico, di manipolazione, di umiliazione (non è uno dei kink che piace ai due protagonisti): quello che condividono Jack e Matthew sono gli aspetti divertenti dei giochetti perversi e di esibizionismo, come vestire intimo femminile o piegarsi in posizioni di danza classica. La dinamica Dom/sub è presente nei ruoli, ma non come sottomissione psicologica.
Tutto il romanzo è molto caldo, pur non essendoci, di fatto, un gran numero di scene di sesso esplicito.
L’autrice è molto minuziosa nei dettagli, cosa che rende le descrizioni un po’ eccessive per i miei gusti minimalisti, mentre nelle scene erotiche e narrative questa cura dei particolari non fa che accrescere l’aspettativa e la tensione, e riesce a dipingere immagini che si stampano nella mente in modo molto vivido, rendendole cariche di sensualità.
" Matthew lo sentì avvicinarsi prima ancora di vederlo. Era una curiosa sensazione di prurito nella coscienza, e poteva immaginare che fosse ciò che provava la preda prima dell’attacco di una pantera."
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June 11, 2022Satin et Austin82 ont une relation D/s virtuelle, Satin envoyant par mails les photos de ses prestations en lingerie fine à son maître. Cette relation dure depuis plusieurs mois et leur convient, même si une rencontre commence à être envisagée d'un coté comme de l'autre.
Los Angeles. Jack Martinez est un homme riche, très riche, dont la vie a pris un tour nouveau depuis son divorce : des années de mariage l'ont amené à la conclusion qu'il n'était pas pleinement satisfait de son hétérosexualité et il explore maintenant une autre sexualité, découvrant en plus un goût prononcé pour les relations D/s.
Londres. Matthew Fisher travaille dans l'immobilier, suite la blessure au genou qui a mis fin à sa carrière de danseur professionnel. Ses visites dans des appartements de rêve lui permettent d'alimenter son blog de photos de son corps en lingerie fine et il a un certain succès.
Un soir, Jack est alerté par une caméra de surveillance d'un visiteur dans l'un de ses appartements de Londres : il découvre alors un jeune homme sexy en lingerie fine qui se prend en photo dans des poses plus que lascives. Et il est diablement surpris et excité quand il reconnait ce jeune homme...
Avec une plume plutôt douce, l'auteur aborde l'attrait qu'un homme peut avoir à porter de la lingerie féminine, sans tomber dans la caricature ou le voyeurisme, ce qui est plutôt intéressant. Après, j'ai trouvé que la relation entre les deux hommes, malgré des scènes plutôt sensuelles, allait beaucoup trop vite pour m'embarquer, sans doute à cause du format très court du roman. Je lirais très certainement d'autres romans de l'auteur pour avoir un autre ressenti sur une histoire plus longue.
Los Angeles. Jack Martinez est un homme riche, très riche, dont la vie a pris un tour nouveau depuis son divorce : des années de mariage l'ont amené à la conclusion qu'il n'était pas pleinement satisfait de son hétérosexualité et il explore maintenant une autre sexualité, découvrant en plus un goût prononcé pour les relations D/s.
Londres. Matthew Fisher travaille dans l'immobilier, suite la blessure au genou qui a mis fin à sa carrière de danseur professionnel. Ses visites dans des appartements de rêve lui permettent d'alimenter son blog de photos de son corps en lingerie fine et il a un certain succès.
Un soir, Jack est alerté par une caméra de surveillance d'un visiteur dans l'un de ses appartements de Londres : il découvre alors un jeune homme sexy en lingerie fine qui se prend en photo dans des poses plus que lascives. Et il est diablement surpris et excité quand il reconnait ce jeune homme...
Avec une plume plutôt douce, l'auteur aborde l'attrait qu'un homme peut avoir à porter de la lingerie féminine, sans tomber dans la caricature ou le voyeurisme, ce qui est plutôt intéressant. Après, j'ai trouvé que la relation entre les deux hommes, malgré des scènes plutôt sensuelles, allait beaucoup trop vite pour m'embarquer, sans doute à cause du format très court du roman. Je lirais très certainement d'autres romans de l'auteur pour avoir un autre ressenti sur une histoire plus longue.
October 2, 2017
Hot and sexy
A hot and sexy short story. Mathew is beautiful inside and out. He is also sensitive, sweet and and loving with a very sexy kink. Austin is everything Mathew wants and needs.
Austin is a sexy older man who has submerged his needs for a lifetime. Mathew is everything that Austin wants and needs. But Austin has a secret he has not shared with Mathew.
Compelling hot story that is well written. I have to read more by this author.
A hot and sexy short story. Mathew is beautiful inside and out. He is also sensitive, sweet and and loving with a very sexy kink. Austin is everything Mathew wants and needs.
Austin is a sexy older man who has submerged his needs for a lifetime. Mathew is everything that Austin wants and needs. But Austin has a secret he has not shared with Mathew.
Compelling hot story that is well written. I have to read more by this author.
April 23, 2023
Gomez Pugh is slowly becoming one of my favorite male narrators but the story was just not my cup of tea.
I get why some people might be enticed by the fantasies depicted in this story but my intrusive thoughts just can't let it go, and let this be a fiction without making real life comparisons and come up with disturbing scenarios.
I get why some people might be enticed by the fantasies depicted in this story but my intrusive thoughts just can't let it go, and let this be a fiction without making real life comparisons and come up with disturbing scenarios.
September 5, 2017
Short and sweet, perfect for a mid-afternoon coffee break.
December 7, 2018
This was too short for me to really get invested. Some novellas can pull it off, but this one didnt. I love the idea of a former ballet dancer sub with a fetish for lingerie. But the way that they met was way too far fetched.
August 11, 2019
Hot as hell, but the grammar errors almost made me stop reading...yeah, could have used a little more proofreading, even for PWP.
July 24, 2022
DNF - creepy and truly weird.
September 19, 2017
I enjoyed this story and finished the whole thing - even though it's *supposed* to be heavy on BDSM which isn't really my cup of tea. I liked it enough as far as the storyline went but the POV switch really started to annoy me. It was fine when it was chapter by chapter and then it started to happen mid-scene and I got frustrated with it. It felt like someone's first time writing fic, then abandoning it, then not giving a shit about it.
Needless to say, Gomez Pugh's narration was the only saving grace.
Needless to say, Gomez Pugh's narration was the only saving grace.
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