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My Guys #2
Mine
Amanda’s not loving life in her new home town. Her roommate is a weepy hermit, the rock climbing gym is substandard, and she hasn’t whipped anyone in months. So when an odd encounter leads her to believe that Derek—the good-looking, sweet-tempered climber every woman wants but no woman gets—is a submissive, she’s ready to take control and give him a night to remember.
There’s something special about Amanda, something that’s been calling to Derek ever since he met her, even if he doesn’t understand what it is. He’s yearning to give her everything she needs, until he finds out that what she needs is for him to submit. Derek is strong, smart, and well-adjusted. Why would he get down on his knees for a woman? And why is he just now realizing that that’s what he’s always wanted to do?
Derek may be new to BDSM, but Amanda’s new to relationships. Neither one of them knows whether a Domme with a grudge against the world and a man who’s surprised to learn he’s a submissive can make love work, but they both know what they want: someone to call Mine.
Mine is a full-length standalone M/F femdom story with a happy ending.
There’s something special about Amanda, something that’s been calling to Derek ever since he met her, even if he doesn’t understand what it is. He’s yearning to give her everything she needs, until he finds out that what she needs is for him to submit. Derek is strong, smart, and well-adjusted. Why would he get down on his knees for a woman? And why is he just now realizing that that’s what he’s always wanted to do?
Derek may be new to BDSM, but Amanda’s new to relationships. Neither one of them knows whether a Domme with a grudge against the world and a man who’s surprised to learn he’s a submissive can make love work, but they both know what they want: someone to call Mine.
Mine is a full-length standalone M/F femdom story with a happy ending.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2018
About the author
Tanya Chris
55 books298 followersTanya writes in a variety of romantic and erotic genres, being an avid follower of many of these genres herself. Some of her favorites are M/M romance, MFM threesomes, and BDSM with male submissives.
Tanya lives in New England with her boyfriend and her cat and has participated in many of the activities about which she writes, but not all of them. It's left to the reader to decide which are which.
Tanya lives in New England with her boyfriend and her cat and has participated in many of the activities about which she writes, but not all of them. It's left to the reader to decide which are which.
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September 14, 2021
Amanda (Domme) & Derek (sub).
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. Derek, who was previously versed only in vanilla relationships, discovering the wide world of BDSM and how he’d been submissive all along. But having read it to the end, I’m still unsure about trusting Amanda after she laid out a false ultimatum. There was something unnecessarily cruel about how she treated Derek. She capitulated, but not until Derek was prepared to walk away.
Looks like there is a previous book in the series depicting Derek’s threesome with Nate & Lizzie and a book following “Mine” which is all about Nate. Haven’t decided yet if I’m reading either.
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. Derek, who was previously versed only in vanilla relationships, discovering the wide world of BDSM and how he’d been submissive all along. But having read it to the end, I’m still unsure about trusting Amanda after she laid out a false ultimatum. There was something unnecessarily cruel about how she treated Derek. She capitulated, but not until Derek was prepared to walk away.
Looks like there is a previous book in the series depicting Derek’s threesome with Nate & Lizzie and a book following “Mine” which is all about Nate. Haven’t decided yet if I’m reading either.
July 17, 2020
I picked this one up on a whim and I really liked it! It’s another femdom read, but it focuses more on the couple (Amanda and Derrick) and the complexity of their D/s relationship than erotic sex scenes. There were glimpses into their sexual relationship throughout the story (this is a romance after all), but they were not explicit- which is fine with me. I didn’t miss the detailed sex scenes since I got so sucked into Amanda and Derrick’s power dynamic.
Amanda and Derrick are both participants of a climbing gym. Amanda is newer to this particular gym and Derrick has had a crush on her since she first started coming in. Derrick was apparently introduced in the first book of this series and he's described as a good looking, nice guy who is a definite people pleaser- to a fault. Amanda is depicted as the exact opposite. She's closed off, a bit unsociable, and a bit of a hardass. Early on, Amanda picks up certain signs from Derrick that indicates that he is a submissive male. Derrick has never been in an actual D/s relationship before and Amanda helps to enlighten his ideas about the subject.
As far as my personal taste goes in the femdom genre, this seems like it rings more true to D/s femdom relationship than the other books I've read. That being said, Amanda was sometimes a little too into head games and Derrick was a little too soft for my personal liking....
but this was a good read and I’m actually interested to eventually read the first book in this series.
Amanda and Derrick are both participants of a climbing gym. Amanda is newer to this particular gym and Derrick has had a crush on her since she first started coming in. Derrick was apparently introduced in the first book of this series and he's described as a good looking, nice guy who is a definite people pleaser- to a fault. Amanda is depicted as the exact opposite. She's closed off, a bit unsociable, and a bit of a hardass. Early on, Amanda picks up certain signs from Derrick that indicates that he is a submissive male. Derrick has never been in an actual D/s relationship before and Amanda helps to enlighten his ideas about the subject.
As far as my personal taste goes in the femdom genre, this seems like it rings more true to D/s femdom relationship than the other books I've read. That being said, Amanda was sometimes a little too into head games and Derrick was a little too soft for my personal liking....
but this was a good read and I’m actually interested to eventually read the first book in this series.
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January 9, 2020
It is a strong erotic romance dealing with developed characters trying to make a mutual interest turn into a functional loving relationship. It revolves about d/s with a female dominance but it remains focused on the characters and not on the BDSM. The crux of the story is how Amanda and Derek can envision a loving relationship when he is vanilla while she is not. There will be a very strong dilemma in the last part of the book that will be crucial to make Derek fight his own struggles: that was a powerful move from the author. It is a high-quality book. Even if I had difficulty a few times to remain interested because of the slow-moving process, it is definitely worthy of reading.
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October 19, 2018The central conflict in this story made me sad, particularly in how it was resolved. I might write a review talking about that at more length at some point. There were many aspects of the D/s relationship that were beautiful but I struggled to enjoy it because of what the conflict was and how the book seemed to really be based on an idea that some kinds of kink are wrong and unhealthy and likely not really consensual.
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January 11, 2018
When I read my first story by this author, probably about six months ago, I developed a significant book hangover. Like the earlier one, this story is wonderfully complicated and intense. Reading this new release, MINE, the feeling of - what did I just read? - returned.
Although Mine is perhaps contemporary romance/erotic romance/kinky romance, the main characters are so deep, multi-layered that they grab you and don't let go. It feels a bit like psychological suspense.
Amanda is a strong female, who needs to be in charge, a domme in every sense of the word. She is tall, physically strong and controlling and doesn't really expect to find what she needs in her new town, or so it seems. Derek, who she knows from the climbing gym is not even a possibility. What she doesn't know is that Derek has been watching her and interested, attracted, perhaps even inflamed by her and has been for a couple of years.
Amanda needs to be in charge and Derek, well, Derek needs Amanda.
This author takes complex individuals, with emotional pain and shows a bit of why they need what they need and how they find comfort in unusual ways, a hurt/pain/comfort dynamic perhaps. Not at all what I was expecting. Yes, intense. Yes, sexy. Yes, I want much more.
Although Mine is perhaps contemporary romance/erotic romance/kinky romance, the main characters are so deep, multi-layered that they grab you and don't let go. It feels a bit like psychological suspense.
Amanda is a strong female, who needs to be in charge, a domme in every sense of the word. She is tall, physically strong and controlling and doesn't really expect to find what she needs in her new town, or so it seems. Derek, who she knows from the climbing gym is not even a possibility. What she doesn't know is that Derek has been watching her and interested, attracted, perhaps even inflamed by her and has been for a couple of years.
Amanda needs to be in charge and Derek, well, Derek needs Amanda.
This author takes complex individuals, with emotional pain and shows a bit of why they need what they need and how they find comfort in unusual ways, a hurt/pain/comfort dynamic perhaps. Not at all what I was expecting. Yes, intense. Yes, sexy. Yes, I want much more.
January 25, 2020
F/m BDSM done right.
I've been looking for a story like this. One that has believable people in it. One that explores the BDSM world without all the otherworldly mystery of Mary Sue super Dommes and unexplainably wealthy characters. This book has real feeling people and locations that are characters unto themselves. (I'm talking to you Climb Time) I glad that there's more to this universe, and look forward to reading more.
I've been looking for a story like this. One that has believable people in it. One that explores the BDSM world without all the otherworldly mystery of Mary Sue super Dommes and unexplainably wealthy characters. This book has real feeling people and locations that are characters unto themselves. (I'm talking to you Climb Time) I glad that there's more to this universe, and look forward to reading more.
March 29, 2018
I'm impressed
This story is excellent. It shows how a good femdom led romantic relationship should work. Amanda is strong and assertive without being abusive. Derek was submissive but still true to his meds and hard limits. Their romance was hot and steamy.
This story is excellent. It shows how a good femdom led romantic relationship should work. Amanda is strong and assertive without being abusive. Derek was submissive but still true to his meds and hard limits. Their romance was hot and steamy.
July 12, 2022
2.5
Ummm I just thought this was a book about a toxic bdsm relationship like I just found it to just be so toxic and the sex scenes didn’t do enough to offset that. This also fully felt like a novella but like for some reason had 200 more pages
Ummm I just thought this was a book about a toxic bdsm relationship like I just found it to just be so toxic and the sex scenes didn’t do enough to offset that. This also fully felt like a novella but like for some reason had 200 more pages
July 3, 2018
Yes
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down, the story had a good flow for most of the book. Highly recommend you read if you are interested in women being in charge.
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down, the story had a good flow for most of the book. Highly recommend you read if you are interested in women being in charge.
June 1, 2019
A hidden femdom [fem domme?] gem, IMO
I love when the "kinky books" feature such "normal people" ... "normal but not" [but who is to say what or who is normal?]
Anyway... it was really interesting that the woman knew who she was always ... [although she's O_o kinda ... a super misogynist...] and the hero had to figure out "his shit." ...
Gosh I kinda low key hated the dark moment - I thought she was being way too much of a bitch - I GET it? But ... argh. I wanted to shake her and be like "WHAT ARE YOU DOING STOP DOING IT WHY" ... but I also get "testing" because sometimes we just can't help ourselves.
LOVED Derek's parents and OMG I'D LOVE TO READ THEIR ROMANCE.
I also wanted to know WTF was up with Amanda's dad. Interesting twist that *he* was "the bad guy" ... >.> WAS HE THOUGH?
Anyway, really sexy book ... pretty bitchy heroine - although she does admit when she screws up and addresses it. "Neil who? Classic." XD
I enjoyed the writing, the characters ... even though I didn't warm to many of them. I liked Nate ... just didn't care for Lissie ... and I'm not sure why ... I dunno if it was "just who she was" or ... her bad " " upbringing ... or her misogyny or what but ... like - if it was "well she's a bitch cuz she's a Dominant" then I don't like that at all.
.... >.> maybe she's on the spectrum? And I'm not saying that lightly - just she seems to have ZERO CLUE about any sort of human response and emotion?
So it was weird - but it also worked/Amanda and Derek work.
I'd love to see Ivan fall and fall hard :P
I really liked Nate in this book, actually ... but i don't know that I have any interest in reading his book. Like he's a great friend, but I don't think a great hero.
I can see myself re-reading this book and looking into others by the author, definitely.
Solid C
I love when the "kinky books" feature such "normal people" ... "normal but not" [but who is to say what or who is normal?]
Anyway... it was really interesting that the woman knew who she was always ... [although she's O_o kinda ... a super misogynist...] and the hero had to figure out "his shit." ...
Gosh I kinda low key hated the dark moment - I thought she was being way too much of a bitch - I GET it? But ... argh. I wanted to shake her and be like "WHAT ARE YOU DOING STOP DOING IT WHY" ... but I also get "testing" because sometimes we just can't help ourselves.
LOVED Derek's parents and OMG I'D LOVE TO READ THEIR ROMANCE.
I also wanted to know WTF was up with Amanda's dad. Interesting twist that *he* was "the bad guy" ... >.> WAS HE THOUGH?
Anyway, really sexy book ... pretty bitchy heroine - although she does admit when she screws up and addresses it. "Neil who? Classic." XD
I enjoyed the writing, the characters ... even though I didn't warm to many of them. I liked Nate ... just didn't care for Lissie ... and I'm not sure why ... I dunno if it was "just who she was" or ... her bad " " upbringing ... or her misogyny or what but ... like - if it was "well she's a bitch cuz she's a Dominant" then I don't like that at all.
.... >.> maybe she's on the spectrum? And I'm not saying that lightly - just she seems to have ZERO CLUE about any sort of human response and emotion?
So it was weird - but it also worked/Amanda and Derek work.
I'd love to see Ivan fall and fall hard :P
I really liked Nate in this book, actually ... but i don't know that I have any interest in reading his book. Like he's a great friend, but I don't think a great hero.
I can see myself re-reading this book and looking into others by the author, definitely.
Solid C
January 16, 2023
This was so difficult to finish. Admittedly, I skimmed the last several pages, but I did finish it. I’d like to start by saying that finding good Femdom fiction is not easy. Most books in this small niche of romantic fiction are highly formulaic with sex clubs, professional Dommes and alpha subs. I’ve been known to enjoy those books if they are well written, but they always leave me wanting something more. I crave a more grounded portrayal of dominance and submission. When I came across this book, I was excited. A realistic F/m relationship? Sign me up!
I did not get what I was hoping for in Mine. Instead, I got possibly the worst example of Femdom I’ve read in some time. Amanda was not a Domme. She was a selfish, manipulative sadist who has no business being anywhere near the bdsm scene. I have no idea what Derek saw in her. She was mean and toxic and a complete amateur in her supposed dominance. She was not safe or sane and her little test at the end made me so angry I would have thrown this book against the wall if I’d actually had a physical copy.
With all of that said, the technical aspect of the writing is very good. It’s the content that’s severely lacking.
If you have any love or knowledge of actual bdsm, you might want to skip this one.
July 26, 2025
DNF
First time on here but definitely did not enjoy the book, the dynamic is bad and the FMC was so so problematic for me and idk she just treats MMC badly without a reason all because of her fragile ego or whatever and them sums the men up a bunch which I don't like. She seems to me that all she wanted for him was just the sex and she ain't really a good dom to him either mostly because they're in a relationship. And while I got no qualm with toxic couple but this girl is so pathetic when she doesn't even want to own up her fault and blame it all in that tunnel vision that all men are the same and she just act like an entitled brat to MMC and doesn't expect anything but obedience to him. I cannot say this enough but if you want a sub you gotta be a good dom and partner that can actually be mature enough to take care of 'em, let alone a newbie. I'm never so pissed off by a character before in my life.
First time on here but definitely did not enjoy the book, the dynamic is bad and the FMC was so so problematic for me and idk she just treats MMC badly without a reason all because of her fragile ego or whatever and them sums the men up a bunch which I don't like. She seems to me that all she wanted for him was just the sex and she ain't really a good dom to him either mostly because they're in a relationship. And while I got no qualm with toxic couple but this girl is so pathetic when she doesn't even want to own up her fault and blame it all in that tunnel vision that all men are the same and she just act like an entitled brat to MMC and doesn't expect anything but obedience to him. I cannot say this enough but if you want a sub you gotta be a good dom and partner that can actually be mature enough to take care of 'em, let alone a newbie. I'm never so pissed off by a character before in my life.
August 18, 2025
Derek and Amanda belong to the same climbing gym. Derek has been crushing on Amanda for awhile, but he doesn't know how to approach he because she's so intimidating. Amanda is a dominant personality, abrupt and quick with a harsh word. Derek is quiet, kind and submissive but not a pushover. This is slice of life, how D/s relationship would develop and work in real world. Derek is very vanilla and Amanda isn't interested teaching/training newbie. Derek was very sweet, very attentive to Amanda and willing to do anything for her. Amanda is very unsure of herself and how to proceed with Derek, which I found interesting because most of the time the dominant partner knows everything and controls direction of relationship. I was annoyed when she didn't listen to Derek several times. He didn't want to share her, be it for sex or punishment. She ignored his wishes twice, which hurt him. The push for the threesome at the end I didn't get. She knew he didn't want it but she kept pushing for it as some sort of lesson.
June 22, 2018
Better and better
The story begins slowly, setting out the characters and their thoughts of who and what they are, female dominant and male submissive. Even if their not exactly sure themselves.
Derek is a shy,good looking guy, who wants a partner he can serve and love. Amanda is a strong dominant whose not sure what she wants from a guy.
So the tale unfolds.
I liked the fact that each chapter was seen by each of the main characters, alternatively. No repeat on what the last chapter said but continuing on.
Although, the story starts slowly, it builds, becoming more and more in-depth. Sucking you in. Driving you on to turn the next page.
It does build to an unsure finale, playing with your emotions as it does to our two main protagonists.
Read it for the ending. Worth every second.
The story begins slowly, setting out the characters and their thoughts of who and what they are, female dominant and male submissive. Even if their not exactly sure themselves.
Derek is a shy,good looking guy, who wants a partner he can serve and love. Amanda is a strong dominant whose not sure what she wants from a guy.
So the tale unfolds.
I liked the fact that each chapter was seen by each of the main characters, alternatively. No repeat on what the last chapter said but continuing on.
Although, the story starts slowly, it builds, becoming more and more in-depth. Sucking you in. Driving you on to turn the next page.
It does build to an unsure finale, playing with your emotions as it does to our two main protagonists.
Read it for the ending. Worth every second.
April 29, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed this book, there were some predictable parts such as the kumbaya ending where everyone gets along I could have done without. Also I would have loved to explore more of Amanda's past and parents relationship. Maybe even a book if it doesn't exist already about Derek's parents.
I enjoyed this book, there were some predictable parts such as the kumbaya ending where everyone gets along I could have done without. Also I would have loved to explore more of Amanda's past and parents relationship. Maybe even a book if it doesn't exist already about Derek's parents.
November 29, 2020
Pretty interesting read. From a woman who dabbles in dominance, it's illuminating to read so much from the male sub's point of view. This was by first book by Tanya Chris, and the dialogue gripped me, the analogies and mental conversations wowed me. I found myself highlighting a lot of sections (mostly things that Derek thought/his internal rationalization of things).
August 8, 2025
Amateurish writing
I found the writing to be very amateurish. There was no true depth to the characters. The author tried by bringing in members of the families, but those characters had no depth either, so they weren't able to add any to the main characters. The sex scenes didn't really have any feeling to them. Overall, it was pretty boring.
I found the writing to be very amateurish. There was no true depth to the characters. The author tried by bringing in members of the families, but those characters had no depth either, so they weren't able to add any to the main characters. The sex scenes didn't really have any feeling to them. Overall, it was pretty boring.
January 24, 2018
Awesome!
I loved this. There isn't nearly enough fem-dom romance out there, so when you find a full length novel that is high quality you rejoice. Perfect! I can't wait to read more books by tanya chris.
I loved this. There isn't nearly enough fem-dom romance out there, so when you find a full length novel that is high quality you rejoice. Perfect! I can't wait to read more books by tanya chris.
March 22, 2020
Well written and erotic F/m story
Likable characters, and wonderfully not focused solely on aspect of whipping, flogging, etc. I loved how you addressed one of the real pillars of a D/s romantic relationship.
Likable characters, and wonderfully not focused solely on aspect of whipping, flogging, etc. I loved how you addressed one of the real pillars of a D/s romantic relationship.
June 10, 2020
Slow understanding but worth it
I love a book with a strong female lead. Yes she could have been a better Domme and he could have been a better sub but I think the union of them coming to terms with their roles in this new relationship was perfect
I love a book with a strong female lead. Yes she could have been a better Domme and he could have been a better sub but I think the union of them coming to terms with their roles in this new relationship was perfect
August 1, 2020
Not Bad
I was just looking for something light to read cause I'm not hardcore. This was just right for me. Amanda wasn't as confident as she wanted to seemed at times she seemed really insecure to me. But I really like Derek he was sweet I'm glad he got his girl.
I was just looking for something light to read cause I'm not hardcore. This was just right for me. Amanda wasn't as confident as she wanted to seemed at times she seemed really insecure to me. But I really like Derek he was sweet I'm glad he got his girl.
September 23, 2023
Can't recommend enough. Amanda is allowed to be real and unlikable, and no flinching or equivocation. Derek is the golden retriever boyfriend that's too good to be true. No idiot plots, no last-minute deus ex machina, unflinching self reflection, and hot sex. Wonderful.
February 19, 2018
Great erotic romance.
March 23, 2018
Wow awesome story,
I loved reading this story so much. It had lots of sex plus bondage which I love. It was so very erotic hot and very romantic.
I loved reading this story so much. It had lots of sex plus bondage which I love. It was so very erotic hot and very romantic.
April 24, 2018
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October 23, 2018
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I need more books like this one. Fricken fantastic! Great characters great story!
Recommend to anyone who is seeking something different
I need more books like this one. Fricken fantastic! Great characters great story!
Recommend to anyone who is seeking something different
October 14, 2020
Actual, real Femdom!
This is the first book I’ve ever read that portrays the real life of a Domme. Not a fantasy, not broken, but an actual person. Thank you!
This is the first book I’ve ever read that portrays the real life of a Domme. Not a fantasy, not broken, but an actual person. Thank you!
May 7, 2022
Meh boring, DNF.
October 28, 2022
i was dissapointed
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