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The Loft Trilogy #2
The Loft #2
When Tate and Sebastian face sudden eviction from their apartment they hesitate to examine the obvious solution - moving in with James.
Tate and Sebastian spend more and more time at their boyfriend/Dom James' home but when they receive a notice of eviction from their apartment they hesitate to examine the obvious solution - moving in with James. In the meantime, James and his longtime friend Catherine plan an elaborate fetish party at Catherine's club in Gatineau - La Petite Mort. Tate is apprehensive and James does what he can to allay his fears, including taking both young men to the club on an ordinary night. But an ordinary night with James proves anything but as he indulges his love of sexual game-playing.
- GenresBDSMM M Romance
93 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 11, 2017
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About the author
Elizabeth Lister
24 books94 followersContemporary, erotic, kinky, queer.
I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with my husband and two children. I have a BA in Psychology and a certificate in Dramatic Scriptwriting. I very much enjoy writing erotic fiction and exploring the vast arena of sexuality and relationships.
Non-binary/gender fluid, She/her/They/them.
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Website: http://aelister.com
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I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with my husband and two children. I have a BA in Psychology and a certificate in Dramatic Scriptwriting. I very much enjoy writing erotic fiction and exploring the vast arena of sexuality and relationships.
Non-binary/gender fluid, She/her/They/them.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knowy...
Website: http://aelister.com
Blog: http://moderneroticromance.blogspot.c...
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August 11, 2017
No other series I’ve read about a menage relationship compares to the depth Elizabeth Lister goes into exploring the men from her stories in The James Lucas and The Loft trilogies. The Loft series itself explores these characters and their relationship and serves to bridge some gaps in the original series. Tate, Sebastian and James grow and change in so many ways together over the course of these books and it is a thrill to get to know them and experience the intricacies and dynamics of their threesome through Lister’s beautifully written stories. Each of the books in these two series is unique, but to get the full enjoyment out of them I strongly recommend reading the books in order.
Events in The Loft Book Two take place toward the end of The Cross and the Trinity story when Tate and Sebastian are in the early stages of their committed menage relationship with James, and still learning quite a bit about each other. This book provides some explanation of how Sebastian and James’ relationship gets to where it is in A Numinous Light.
The book begins with a charming skating scene where the boys are delighted by James’ uncharacteristic lack of perfection at the sport. The banter between the characters shows how the love between them has grown, and their relationship is ready to move to the next level.
James’ devotion to Tate and Sebastian, his outward pride about their union, and his honesty in admitting his own feelings is wonderful to see during the events of this book.
Unbeknownst to Tate, we discover James has worked independently with Sebastian to define his desires. James makes sure there are plenty of scenarios to ensure Sebastian’s needs are met, and their play during The Loft Two definitely makes this clear. *winks* The growth their relationship undergoes is pivotal in making Sebastian’s character an equal part of the trio, and knowing Sebastian is able to ask for, explore, and find what he needs makes me so happy.
I was intrigued by Sebastian’s character from the moment he opened the door to Tate at James’ home in Beyond the Edge. Drop dead gorgeous, Sebastian’s perfect submission and interesting kinks attract Tate straight away and make him a natural addition to their play.
As the relationships between the men grow, both as couples and as a menage, it becomes clear their dynamic is best as a trio.
As with each book Elizabeth Lister writes, the characters have a great deal of fun together. James is adorable when he’s playful, he has so much fun with ‘bratty Tate’. And when he signs a note to the boys, “xo and a slap on the rear”, I couldn’t help but laugh (ever the romantic lol).
I’m sure I don’t even need to mention that the sex scenes are off the charts hot and as creative as ever!
I can hardly wait to see where these guys will go in The Loft Three, though I am truly brokenhearted to hear Elizabeth Lister declare that it will be the final installment in the story of Tate, Sebastian, and James. I can’t recommend this beautifully written series, or The Loft Book Two, enough and I’d give it ten stars if I could.
Events in The Loft Book Two take place toward the end of The Cross and the Trinity story when Tate and Sebastian are in the early stages of their committed menage relationship with James, and still learning quite a bit about each other. This book provides some explanation of how Sebastian and James’ relationship gets to where it is in A Numinous Light.
The book begins with a charming skating scene where the boys are delighted by James’ uncharacteristic lack of perfection at the sport. The banter between the characters shows how the love between them has grown, and their relationship is ready to move to the next level.
James’ devotion to Tate and Sebastian, his outward pride about their union, and his honesty in admitting his own feelings is wonderful to see during the events of this book.
Unbeknownst to Tate, we discover James has worked independently with Sebastian to define his desires. James makes sure there are plenty of scenarios to ensure Sebastian’s needs are met, and their play during The Loft Two definitely makes this clear. *winks* The growth their relationship undergoes is pivotal in making Sebastian’s character an equal part of the trio, and knowing Sebastian is able to ask for, explore, and find what he needs makes me so happy.
I was intrigued by Sebastian’s character from the moment he opened the door to Tate at James’ home in Beyond the Edge. Drop dead gorgeous, Sebastian’s perfect submission and interesting kinks attract Tate straight away and make him a natural addition to their play.
As the relationships between the men grow, both as couples and as a menage, it becomes clear their dynamic is best as a trio.
As with each book Elizabeth Lister writes, the characters have a great deal of fun together. James is adorable when he’s playful, he has so much fun with ‘bratty Tate’. And when he signs a note to the boys, “xo and a slap on the rear”, I couldn’t help but laugh (ever the romantic lol).
I’m sure I don’t even need to mention that the sex scenes are off the charts hot and as creative as ever!
I can hardly wait to see where these guys will go in The Loft Three, though I am truly brokenhearted to hear Elizabeth Lister declare that it will be the final installment in the story of Tate, Sebastian, and James. I can’t recommend this beautifully written series, or The Loft Book Two, enough and I’d give it ten stars if I could.
October 7, 2017
Visting the boys from Elizabeth Lister's James Lucas trilogy is always a treat. They're a incredibly well-written open poly group who explore their desires for BDSM with what I honestly consider some of the best researched and presented examples of "safe and sane."
The Loft novellas return to the guys and explore the shifts in their relationship as they find their way, and the novella length format is perfect for these glimpses. The first novella, The Loft, explored the discomfort of James' past paying a visit, and upped the stakes by putting one of the boys in potential harm's way. This second book has the boys finding out they're losing their apartment, and Tate is struggling with what it might mean if they ask James to let them move in:—no matter what the answer is.
At the same time? Sebastian has been invited to a play party at his friend's club, and while Sebastian is of course entirely gung-ho, the more hesitant Tate isn't as sure. So a visit before the main event is made, and then the main event itself proves to be as scorching as expected for an Elizabeth Lister novella.
I really enjoyed this, and as I said, I love spending time with the boys. My only (and very slight) criticism is I went in expecting something similar to the first book in this series, where an antagonist put the group at risk, so I spent quite a bit of the novella wondering who was there to take the group on. Instead, the only real conflict was mostly Tate's internal worries. That's not a bad thing, it was just a shift from the mood of the first book.
If you're looking for scorch, and an open, poly, kinky group of very hot men? Look no further than the Loft.
The Loft novellas return to the guys and explore the shifts in their relationship as they find their way, and the novella length format is perfect for these glimpses. The first novella, The Loft, explored the discomfort of James' past paying a visit, and upped the stakes by putting one of the boys in potential harm's way. This second book has the boys finding out they're losing their apartment, and Tate is struggling with what it might mean if they ask James to let them move in:—no matter what the answer is.
At the same time? Sebastian has been invited to a play party at his friend's club, and while Sebastian is of course entirely gung-ho, the more hesitant Tate isn't as sure. So a visit before the main event is made, and then the main event itself proves to be as scorching as expected for an Elizabeth Lister novella.
I really enjoyed this, and as I said, I love spending time with the boys. My only (and very slight) criticism is I went in expecting something similar to the first book in this series, where an antagonist put the group at risk, so I spent quite a bit of the novella wondering who was there to take the group on. Instead, the only real conflict was mostly Tate's internal worries. That's not a bad thing, it was just a shift from the mood of the first book.
If you're looking for scorch, and an open, poly, kinky group of very hot men? Look no further than the Loft.
August 29, 2017
I think I can count on one hand the number of books I have given a one star rating to.
It usually happens in one of 2 circumstances.
There is MF sex in my MM book or cheating.
Now I understand that everybody might have a different tolerance of cheating and maybe even a different definition.
However, when you are in a loving and committed relationship, you do not go off and have any form of sex with a stranger, whether your partners agree or not.
I was so pissed when I read this. In the first book of the series, I thought Oliver might join the threesome and make it a temporary foursome. I was so pleased when the author did not go that route and left them as they were.
I loved the initial set of 3 books and even book 1. This book is the end of this series for me and I won't be buying book 3 when it comes out.
It usually happens in one of 2 circumstances.
There is MF sex in my MM book or cheating.
Now I understand that everybody might have a different tolerance of cheating and maybe even a different definition.
However, when you are in a loving and committed relationship, you do not go off and have any form of sex with a stranger, whether your partners agree or not.
I was so pissed when I read this. In the first book of the series, I thought Oliver might join the threesome and make it a temporary foursome. I was so pleased when the author did not go that route and left them as they were.
I loved the initial set of 3 books and even book 1. This book is the end of this series for me and I won't be buying book 3 when it comes out.
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