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Fettered #5
Trust: Meghan & Quint
TRUST is book 5 of the Fettered series. If you haven't read YIELD yet, and the other books that follow, you're skipping some really good parts. ;) xoxo Lilia
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He wears the title of hard-ass Dom with pride. She's tired of watching from the sidelines, but that doesn't mean she's willing to sign on the dotted line.
There's just one problem. Her only way into Fettered is through him.
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He wears the title of hard-ass Dom with pride. She's tired of watching from the sidelines, but that doesn't mean she's willing to sign on the dotted line.
There's just one problem. Her only way into Fettered is through him.
234 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2017
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November 16, 2017
Lilia Moon is incredible. It‘s hard to find BDSM romances that portray the lifestyle in a healthy, realistic way and put the appropriate focus on consent. And this author has managed to do so not once or twice, but 5 times now, which has catapulted her to the top of my list of Must-Read authors in the genre of BDSM romance.
I especially love her Doms, who all perceive BDSM as what it is—namely roles the players play and negotiate beforehand—and are not a-holes on a power trip who draw heir self-esteem from belittling women without appropriate consent. Which, sadly, you often come across in bad BDSM romances.
Combine that with a great pacing and stellar DeepPOV, and this series is all BDSM romances should be.
I am addicted to this series. For me, the books even top Cherise Sinclair‘s Shadowlands series. I can‘t wait for the last two books to be released.
I especially love her Doms, who all perceive BDSM as what it is—namely roles the players play and negotiate beforehand—and are not a-holes on a power trip who draw heir self-esteem from belittling women without appropriate consent. Which, sadly, you often come across in bad BDSM romances.
Combine that with a great pacing and stellar DeepPOV, and this series is all BDSM romances should be.
I am addicted to this series. For me, the books even top Cherise Sinclair‘s Shadowlands series. I can‘t wait for the last two books to be released.
December 26, 2017
Meghan finally gets her Dom. I can relate to her loneliness and her need for something that she doesn't even understand. It takes Quint to show her how to be herself and to let go of the fear of other people's opinions. I loved the change in both characters. I was happy that the previous characters are still going in this story. I really enjoyed how the story explains the fine line of consent and abuse. These stories are great material for perfect examples of a BDSM relationship.
I volunteered to review this book and received a free copy.
I volunteered to review this book and received a free copy.
August 7, 2023
The pushy all-knowing Dom + baby sub who knows nothing about kink combo is getting rather tired in this series. Quint was way more pushy than he should be as a Fettered employee. No one is that clairvoyant when it comes to knowing someone else’s kinks. Regardless you need to build up trust with someone you’re playing with and he did no such thing with Meghan. Why couldn’t he introduce her to BDSM without it leading to sex? Their scenes were on hyperspeed when they shouldn’t have been and I was really concerned that Meghan wasn’t actually learning the lessons she needed to learn about the dangers of being a people pleaser who ignores her own needs in the kink world. Quint was right to be worried that she wouldn’t be able to advocate for herself or safeword as needed and that this would put her at risk of being abused. But he also victim-blamed—she would not be responsible if someone took advantage of her, no matter what. He also conflated wetness with consent when arousal non-concordance exists. I was never convinced Meghan was as interested in BDSM as the story wanted me to believe and that all comes down to how Quint handled things.
This is an incredibly white heteronormative world. While Quint takes great pains to say everyone is welcome at Fettered, the only queer characters in this world are Sam and Leo and we never get to see them playing. Where are the other LGBTQ kinksters in Seattle? I don’t have any issue with an author writing only MF pairings but there’s no excuse to not have diverse secondary characters. This should still be an inclusive world. The interpretation of kink missed the mark with its regular insistence that p-in-v sex is the only “real” sex and only showing dominant men with submissive women. True, Ari is a switch but we don’t ever get to see her dominate (and I’m guessing she’ll be on the submissive side when we finally get her book). Lastly, I’m annoyed by the lack of boundaries between the Fettered staff and wedding planning crew. They need to butt out of each other’s business unless they’ve been given express consent to do otherwise.
*This technically qualifies for *Love it or Leighve it* (aka cleaning out my Kindle) because I bought the whole series when it was free a few years ago. I’d already read and loved the first book at that point. Unfortunately, the rest of the series hasn’t worked as well as the author’s other work. But I’ll keep chipping away at it until I’m done because at the very least I’ll get hot BDSM scenes.
Characters: Meghan is a white wedding coordinator, people pleaser, and submissive. Quint is a Fettered employee, Dom, and guitar player. This is set in Seattle.
Content notes: victim-blaming, internalized kink-shaming, adoption (secondary characters), diet culture, use of safeword (by MMC since FMC didn’t when she should have), p-in-v sex is the only “real” sex, on page sex, D/s, impact play, bondage, public sex, exhibitionism, anal play, sex toys, gender essentialism, ableist language, non-Native uses of “tribe”
This is an incredibly white heteronormative world. While Quint takes great pains to say everyone is welcome at Fettered, the only queer characters in this world are Sam and Leo and we never get to see them playing. Where are the other LGBTQ kinksters in Seattle? I don’t have any issue with an author writing only MF pairings but there’s no excuse to not have diverse secondary characters. This should still be an inclusive world. The interpretation of kink missed the mark with its regular insistence that p-in-v sex is the only “real” sex and only showing dominant men with submissive women. True, Ari is a switch but we don’t ever get to see her dominate (and I’m guessing she’ll be on the submissive side when we finally get her book). Lastly, I’m annoyed by the lack of boundaries between the Fettered staff and wedding planning crew. They need to butt out of each other’s business unless they’ve been given express consent to do otherwise.
*This technically qualifies for *Love it or Leighve it* (aka cleaning out my Kindle) because I bought the whole series when it was free a few years ago. I’d already read and loved the first book at that point. Unfortunately, the rest of the series hasn’t worked as well as the author’s other work. But I’ll keep chipping away at it until I’m done because at the very least I’ll get hot BDSM scenes.
Characters: Meghan is a white wedding coordinator, people pleaser, and submissive. Quint is a Fettered employee, Dom, and guitar player. This is set in Seattle.
Content notes: victim-blaming, internalized kink-shaming, adoption (secondary characters), diet culture, use of safeword (by MMC since FMC didn’t when she should have), p-in-v sex is the only “real” sex, on page sex, D/s, impact play, bondage, public sex, exhibitionism, anal play, sex toys, gender essentialism, ableist language, non-Native uses of “tribe”
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January 16, 2020I won't rate this one because I think my failure to finish might be on me. I was so excited to see these on Kindle unlimited because I really love the first three. It's so rare to find an author who bothered to do research on bdsm before putting it into a book instead of just jumping on the 50 shades bandwagon. However as i mentioned in my review of the last book although she gets a lot of stuff right sometimes she also misses the nuances that I've seen in the community. First up I don't think that it's all that common to play with someone you don't know very well. These books can kinda get a pass because by now the characters know each other and the guys are all well known and respected at the club, but it's hard for me to believe that someone as straight laced as Meghan would jump on board the sex train the way she does in this. Which brings me to a reiteration of my big complaint of book 2. I wish the author world portray that there's more to bdsm than just kinky sex. Some couples that's all it is but there's more spectrum than just that and it'd be nice to see some more diversity. Quint wasn't an abusive faux dom but he was often pushier than the situation called for imo. My attention was drifting and I just didn't feel like making myself finish this when these aren't characters I'm terribly invested inand it seemed like it was going to just be another sex fest with minimal relationship development which wasn't my mood. I will read ari's book though because she's my favorite
November 8, 2017
There are books that, even though they are absolutely great, take a long time to read. Then there are books that feel like you've just started them a second ago when you see the last page. This book was the latter without any doubt. I blinked once or twice and the epilogues appeared. So not fair. There is something magical about Lilia Moon's writing that always pulls me in without me even noticing.
Quint and Meghan's story was a powerful one. There was some much chemistry between them, I was afraid they would set my Kindle on fire. Their relationship was developing slowly but steadily through trial (and error) method. I loved that Quint helped Meghan discover new lifestyle and gave her a nudge so she could blossom into one smoking hot red flower. Meghan, in return, was the right woman for him to become even better trainer and Dom. They balanced each other perfectly. Period.
Again, the dialogues were funny, intriguing, sexy and very insightful—that goes for all characters from the book, not just the main couple—and the scenes in the club were the best ones yet.
One last thing: I think I'm gonna have to let go of mutant goldfish vibrator—*sniff, sniff*—because mutant slapper sounds way more better.
I received a free copy of this book and gave it an honest review.
Quint and Meghan's story was a powerful one. There was some much chemistry between them, I was afraid they would set my Kindle on fire. Their relationship was developing slowly but steadily through trial (and error) method. I loved that Quint helped Meghan discover new lifestyle and gave her a nudge so she could blossom into one smoking hot red flower. Meghan, in return, was the right woman for him to become even better trainer and Dom. They balanced each other perfectly. Period.
Again, the dialogues were funny, intriguing, sexy and very insightful—that goes for all characters from the book, not just the main couple—and the scenes in the club were the best ones yet.
One last thing: I think I'm gonna have to let go of mutant goldfish vibrator—*sniff, sniff*—because mutant slapper sounds way more better.
I received a free copy of this book and gave it an honest review.
May 28, 2025
3.5 cute, raunchy, simple
July 6, 2019
"We take fears and expectations and lack of confidence and crappy history and anything else that makes people feel like less and we build containers strong enough to hold them while they break through all that. Sometimes that takes pain and sometimes it takes control and sometimes it takes a Dom who’s a total hard-ass.” The intensity rolls off him in waves. “But the goal isn’t to make you smaller. It’s to make you bigger.”
I love the balance of a newbie with a borderline sadist! Meghan has no idea what she is getting herself into but she wants to understand what all her friends are involved in. Quint understands where Meghan is coming from but doesn't think she can handle it. The only way that he is willing to let her explore what BDSM is all about is with him as her trainer...but he walks a fine line being that Meghan is his boss's girlfriend's best friend.
I absolutely love the exhibition scenes that Quint sets up for Meghan! The understanding and patience that Quint has with Meghan makes me melt! Meghan is braver and more adventurous that she ever knew she could be!
This was a book that I couldn't put down! I absolutely fell in love with Meghan and Quint! Lilia Moon hits this one out of the park! Love!
I love the balance of a newbie with a borderline sadist! Meghan has no idea what she is getting herself into but she wants to understand what all her friends are involved in. Quint understands where Meghan is coming from but doesn't think she can handle it. The only way that he is willing to let her explore what BDSM is all about is with him as her trainer...but he walks a fine line being that Meghan is his boss's girlfriend's best friend.
I absolutely love the exhibition scenes that Quint sets up for Meghan! The understanding and patience that Quint has with Meghan makes me melt! Meghan is braver and more adventurous that she ever knew she could be!
This was a book that I couldn't put down! I absolutely fell in love with Meghan and Quint! Lilia Moon hits this one out of the park! Love!
November 15, 2017
This is a hard one to rate. There were parts I really liked, and parts that didn't work so well for me.
What I liked:
*Meghan's growth and journey
*The real issues and potential pitfalls with BDSM lifestyle
*The interaction between Meghan and Quint, and the secondary characters in general
*The continued development and setting up of the last book in the series, for a secondary character (Ari). At this point, I can't wait for her book!
What I didn't like so much:
*It felt very much like a BDSM manual at times - lots of explanation and discussions
*Very little character development or backstory for Quint - this was very much Meghan's journey
*It felt more like a HFN than a HEA to me. Maybe a bit more time spent with them as a couple would have helped. As it was - they agreed to "see how things go" and then bam - it's the epilogue, which is only 2 weeks later.
I really enjoy this author's writing, and in general the way she portrays the lifestyle. The characters are also usually well developed, and have real flaws that are exposed and dealt with. Looking forward to the next 2 books, although sad the series will be ending with those books.
What I liked:
*Meghan's growth and journey
*The real issues and potential pitfalls with BDSM lifestyle
*The interaction between Meghan and Quint, and the secondary characters in general
*The continued development and setting up of the last book in the series, for a secondary character (Ari). At this point, I can't wait for her book!
What I didn't like so much:
*It felt very much like a BDSM manual at times - lots of explanation and discussions
*Very little character development or backstory for Quint - this was very much Meghan's journey
*It felt more like a HFN than a HEA to me. Maybe a bit more time spent with them as a couple would have helped. As it was - they agreed to "see how things go" and then bam - it's the epilogue, which is only 2 weeks later.
I really enjoy this author's writing, and in general the way she portrays the lifestyle. The characters are also usually well developed, and have real flaws that are exposed and dealt with. Looking forward to the next 2 books, although sad the series will be ending with those books.
November 7, 2017
Wickedly wonderful story
I absolutely love Lilia Moon's writing style. She provides the reader wonderful believable characters, dialogue and story.
I think one of her strengths is her pairing of her couples.
Quint and Meghan were an unlikely pair yet they fit each other perfectly. I think Meghan will resonate with a lot of readers she's so real with strengths and insecurities. And we discover Quint is do much more than just a "bad ass" Dom.
The secondary characters some the couples in the previous story add texture to the story.
All the books can be read as stand alone but I find myself re-reading the previous books every time a new book comes out. They are that good.
I volunteered to read and review an ARC of this book.
I absolutely love Lilia Moon's writing style. She provides the reader wonderful believable characters, dialogue and story.
I think one of her strengths is her pairing of her couples.
Quint and Meghan were an unlikely pair yet they fit each other perfectly. I think Meghan will resonate with a lot of readers she's so real with strengths and insecurities. And we discover Quint is do much more than just a "bad ass" Dom.
The secondary characters some the couples in the previous story add texture to the story.
All the books can be read as stand alone but I find myself re-reading the previous books every time a new book comes out. They are that good.
I volunteered to read and review an ARC of this book.
February 21, 2019
I'm going to copy/paste almost the same review for each book in this series since there aren't many variations. No spoilers
Different cast but the script follows the exact same plot scheme in each of the seven books: two characters we barely know meets for the first time and pair up for casual kinky sex that suddenly becomes very serious, monogamous, almost vanilla happily ever after love relationship.
Everyone is quite anonimous: the differences in personality and physical appearance are just skin-deep, and everyone acts in similar ways. Even age and social status, or past experiences, when mentioned, aren't more than just a number or a tag, rather than a way to better detail the person.
Book 6 and 7 are slightly better because main characters have a bit more in-depth and nuances: Chloe and Eli - and their relationship - are managed quite well as characters (probably thanks to them being childhood friends) while Meghan's character and storyline here are the ones worst managed. She needed even more time than her friend in book 1, to be a good main character with a realistic storyline.
They still are a fast, light, easy reading anyway.
Different cast but the script follows the exact same plot scheme in each of the seven books: two characters we barely know meets for the first time and pair up for casual kinky sex that suddenly becomes very serious, monogamous, almost vanilla happily ever after love relationship.
Everyone is quite anonimous: the differences in personality and physical appearance are just skin-deep, and everyone acts in similar ways. Even age and social status, or past experiences, when mentioned, aren't more than just a number or a tag, rather than a way to better detail the person.
Book 6 and 7 are slightly better because main characters have a bit more in-depth and nuances: Chloe and Eli - and their relationship - are managed quite well as characters (probably thanks to them being childhood friends) while Meghan's character and storyline here are the ones worst managed. She needed even more time than her friend in book 1, to be a good main character with a realistic storyline.
They still are a fast, light, easy reading anyway.
July 4, 2024
I've listened to the first four books in this series but none captivated me enough to review or mention on Goodreads. Moon is a talented author who crafts deep characters within the BDSM scene, making me eager to dive into the next book even before finishing the last. However, the previous four books, while humorous, lost my interest when the relationships delved into heavy smut, as I'm not particularly fond of it. (Scorpio's story (Book 3) was an exception, with its compelling mystery revealed only at the end.) This book, however, felt different and hit closer to home. Like Meghan, I can relate to being a well-developed people-pleaser. Quint's initial analysis of her was fascinating and kept me engaged. I loved how Quint addressed Meghan's insecurities and enjoyed watching her transformation. For these reasons, I found this book to be an engaging read and worthy of mention for future reference.
March 24, 2019
Book five of the Fettered series. Can be read and enjoyed as stand-alone, but secondary characters are throughout the series. Full length told in dual POV with HEA. Series takes place in / around the BDSM club and the secondary characters are all coworkers that feel more like a family. Having read the series in order I was really looking forward to Quint’s book!! Quint was not looking for love or a sub of his own. When Meghan came to the club curious but lacking any knowledge Quint was prepared to just train her and let her go. I really wish their story was longer with more of them together outside of the club. I love this book and this series!!
November 9, 2017
Fettered Book 5 is outstanding! I enjoyed it from the first words to the last.
We get to see Meghan go from a lonely single lady who is feeling left out of a part of her friends' lifestyle to a sexy, sensual woman who wants more. Quint is the ideal Dom to show her what she really needs.
The journey to Meghan's awakening was exciting to go through with her. I would love to have a Quint of my own, he softens up sweetly and I would love his Dom hands on me!
Can't wait for the next book in the Fettered series.
We get to see Meghan go from a lonely single lady who is feeling left out of a part of her friends' lifestyle to a sexy, sensual woman who wants more. Quint is the ideal Dom to show her what she really needs.
The journey to Meghan's awakening was exciting to go through with her. I would love to have a Quint of my own, he softens up sweetly and I would love his Dom hands on me!
Can't wait for the next book in the Fettered series.
January 11, 2020
Releasing the Inner Sub
Meghan has always appeared to be the straight arrow of the group. Little did we know she was really a people pleasing sub with control issues. Hard ass Dom Quint turns out to be the trainer and dom Meghan needs to find her freedom.
I know I've repeated myself in many of these reviews, but what makes the books in this series so good is their more realistic presentation. And the really hot sex doesn't hurt much either.
This book may be my favorite in this series, but I still have two to go before it's definite.
Meghan has always appeared to be the straight arrow of the group. Little did we know she was really a people pleasing sub with control issues. Hard ass Dom Quint turns out to be the trainer and dom Meghan needs to find her freedom.
I know I've repeated myself in many of these reviews, but what makes the books in this series so good is their more realistic presentation. And the really hot sex doesn't hurt much either.
This book may be my favorite in this series, but I still have two to go before it's definite.
October 14, 2017
Well done! Meghan's tribe rocks!
How do you turn a people-pleaser into someone who knows who she is, what she wants, and who she wants to please? Ask Quint. This dedicated Dom soon finds Meghan has worked her way into his heart. Watch the fireworks that follow. I really enjoy seeing Meghan come in to her own strengths, and Quint softening his hardline approach (sometimes) for one special lady. Great reading!
How do you turn a people-pleaser into someone who knows who she is, what she wants, and who she wants to please? Ask Quint. This dedicated Dom soon finds Meghan has worked her way into his heart. Watch the fireworks that follow. I really enjoy seeing Meghan come in to her own strengths, and Quint softening his hardline approach (sometimes) for one special lady. Great reading!
February 27, 2019
Taking on a newbie sub wasn't wxactly in Quint's game plan. But Meghan shows up at Fettered and wants to explore BDSM for all the wrong reasons. She's the quintessential people pleaser and there a danger to herself and the dungeon. Quint has no recourse but to train her himself. Meghan wants to know what she's missing. She wants what her friends have. But she xaught up in "doing the right thing or doing what society expects" Quint is the only one for the job.
December 13, 2019
I loved how Meghan stood her ground in this book. She showed some real female power, and the fight within herself was a joy to watch unfold. Quint was one of my favorite side characters through out the first four books. I love reading and watching how the characters grow together. The family atmosphere at both the Wedding business and the Club are just amazing. I am falling more in love with the Fettered series as each book is read!
October 4, 2017
This series is funny, sexy and hot, hot, hot. Each book features my new favorite couple. Read in order or you may get confused. I have read them all and would highly recommend. PS Shouldn't be any "triggers".
My understanding is, there will be more books in this series. Can hardly wait!
I recieved this book as an ARC in exchange for my review. This is my honest opinion.
My understanding is, there will be more books in this series. Can hardly wait!
I recieved this book as an ARC in exchange for my review. This is my honest opinion.
May 22, 2018
Awesome!
I’m loving the series! This is so far my favorite - not for the reasons you think - don’t get me wrong, I loved the dynamics with Meghan and Quint - soooo hot. But my favorite part had me in tears! Sam and Leo - just wow. That hit my heart hard. Great BDSM series. Love it!
I’m loving the series! This is so far my favorite - not for the reasons you think - don’t get me wrong, I loved the dynamics with Meghan and Quint - soooo hot. But my favorite part had me in tears! Sam and Leo - just wow. That hit my heart hard. Great BDSM series. Love it!
May 2, 2020
More Than Meets Eye
I have wondered exactly what the quiet, shy Meghan was hiding through each previous book. Oh she wasn't just a little submissive, nope not at all. 😉🙃
I am enjoying watching these mighty Doms fall and even moreso learn about themselves and breakout of the stereotypes they have of who and what they are as Doms. That was totally the case for Quint.
I have wondered exactly what the quiet, shy Meghan was hiding through each previous book. Oh she wasn't just a little submissive, nope not at all. 😉🙃
I am enjoying watching these mighty Doms fall and even moreso learn about themselves and breakout of the stereotypes they have of who and what they are as Doms. That was totally the case for Quint.
May 23, 2021
Another fascinating instalment!
This had a great dynamic. Someone new to the scene who isn't sure what she wants and a helpful experienced Dom to help get find it. I really loved how both main characters evolved through the story arc. Brilliantly told and just enough drama and edge to keep you going!
This had a great dynamic. Someone new to the scene who isn't sure what she wants and a helpful experienced Dom to help get find it. I really loved how both main characters evolved through the story arc. Brilliantly told and just enough drama and edge to keep you going!
October 27, 2020
I was looking forward to Meghan's book from the beginning of the series & I was not disappointed!!
Quint was a hard ass Dom but was just what Meghan needed even thou she didn't know it! - Totally hot !!
Quint was a hard ass Dom but was just what Meghan needed even thou she didn't know it! - Totally hot !!
November 7, 2017
I was excited about this one, but it feel rather flat for me.
November 10, 2017
As always...
This series brings it on. Meghan is tough but to crack, but Quint may be just the right one for the job. Story is very detailed and a really good read!
This series brings it on. Meghan is tough but to crack, but Quint may be just the right one for the job. Story is very detailed and a really good read!
November 26, 2017
Another favorite of the series!
April 2, 2018
One of my favorites in the series so far! Seemed to end and head to the epilogue abruptly. And I think I missed the drink name??
October 28, 2018
Not literary masterpieces but very well written and fun look inside the world of kink
May 22, 2019
Love it
Meghan started out unsure of what she wanted and it took Quint to help her see it... I was like they both needed each other at the end
Meghan started out unsure of what she wanted and it took Quint to help her see it... I was like they both needed each other at the end
August 1, 2019
Excellent!
This one was so good! I have loved all the books in this series, especially book one, and this one is another home run! Well done!
This one was so good! I have loved all the books in this series, especially book one, and this one is another home run! Well done!
September 1, 2019
Great
It was great seeing Megan's transformation in this book. Quit knows just how to push edges & make you think you took yourself & breaks them.
It was great seeing Megan's transformation in this book. Quit knows just how to push edges & make you think you took yourself & breaks them.
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