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David and Charlie are the perfect couple with a near perfect Dom/sub relationship and an ideal life... almost. There is something missing. A third person to make their lives complete. Charlie thinks he's found the ideal candidate, and David sets off to bring him into their family. When he finds Justin he is hungry, homeless, and broken. Justin is carrying the weight of the world on his weary shoulders and he is fragile from a lifetime of severe childhood trauma, abuse, and hardship. David and Charlie feel so strongly for this broken young man and believe he is the missing piece of their family puzzle. They have no choice but to embark on a long, devastatingly emotional journey to try and fix Justin. The outcome is by no means certain. Join them in their often heartbreaking journey of love and sexual healing. Discover what love truly means and what it can achieve.
188 pages, Paperback
First published November 2, 2016
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Amanda Marie Raulerson
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I’ll try to keep this short, but I probably won’t be able to. Sitting here thinking about what it is I want to tell you about me, I realize I’m overthinking again. I do that a lot because I’m a worrier, a nitpicker, an obsessive-compulsive weirdo with a tendency to overshare… Bigtime. I have been many people in my life, both good and bad, like most humans on earth. I have a “family” I will probably never see again, unless someone remembers me when planning a funeral… maybe. I was adopted before my parents knew how strange I was, and was never really accepted me into their family. They kept me (too afraid of their friend’s judgment if they’d tried to return me because I was defective) but never understood or accepted me. I was “different,” odd and not normal, but what the hell is normal? I spent a lot of time alone, became my own person because that is all I could do, and even though I wanted their acceptance… I knew I would never get it.
I was extremely confused my whole life, about who and what I was, what was “wrong” with me. Finally, in my late thirties, I came to accept something I’d known for a long time but was afraid of. Accepting the fact that I am a transgender gay man made me feel more alone than ever, but I knew the truth deep down in my soul. Living as a woman felt so wrong, but no matter how I felt I was too afraid to be anything else. Scared and lonely, I hide behind the mask I’d worn my whole life. (Better the devil you know, right?) I knew I would lose everything, that I would have to start a completely new life if I ever wanted to be me, and the thought terrified me. So deep into my depression, I thought I would have to hide who I was for the rest of my life, that no one would ever accept or love me for who I really am. I knew my “family” never would, I’d heard them make comments about people like me without ever knowing they were degrading me with every word. Every slur, innuendo or derogatory tirade a painful blow to my already broken soul.
When I was at my lowest, voices reached out and told me that I deserved to be happy, and I felt truly loved and valued for the first time in my life. They accepted the real me; quirks, annoying habits, idiosyncrasies, my tendency spout random gibberish and all. I thought friendship was an emotional circus full of mind games and double talk, passive-aggressive “jokes” that I would have to wade through to find out what they actually meant. I’d had “friends” before, and I didn’t want to go through that again. It just wasn’t worth it… or so I
thought. These voices turned out to be brilliant, exceptional, generous and devoted women who turned my entire life around with their love and support. These women, their belief in me, pulled me out of hell and helped me to grow stronger every day. They didn’t make me feel bad for being different, they celebrated my uniqueness and gently pushed me to reach for my dreams. My overactive imagination was always coming up with stories and ideas, characters and scenes that needed to be written, but I never thought I would be able to publish a book people would want to read. I’d only ever heard I was too stupid to write anything other than grocery lists, that my notebooks full of stories were just rediculous scribbling that no one would want to read. They helped me silence the degrading voices in my head, and they helped me prove those voices wrong.
I have lived and I have wanted to die. I have fought with everything in me, and both won and lost. I have picked myself up after an atom bomb has destroyed my life, and I have soldiered on. I am not better and I am not worse than the next person. I’m human just like you!
I’ll try to keep this short, but I probably won’t be able to. Sitting here thinking about what it is I want to tell you about me, I realize I’m overthinking again. I do that a lot because I’m a worrier, a nitpicker, an obsessive-compulsive weirdo with a tendency to overshare… Bigtime. I have been many people in my life, both good and bad, like most humans on earth. I have a “family” I will probably never see again, unless someone remembers me when planning a funeral… maybe. I was adopted before my parents knew how strange I was, and was never really accepted me into their family. They kept me (too afraid of their friend’s judgment if they’d tried to return me because I was defective) but never understood or accepted me. I was “different,” odd and not normal, but what the hell is normal? I spent a lot of time alone, became my own person because that is all I could do, and even though I wanted their acceptance… I knew I would never get it.
I was extremely confused my whole life, about who and what I was, what was “wrong” with me. Finally, in my late thirties, I came to accept something I’d known for a long time but was afraid of. Accepting the fact that I am a transgender gay man made me feel more alone than ever, but I knew the truth deep down in my soul. Living as a woman felt so wrong, but no matter how I felt I was too afraid to be anything else. Scared and lonely, I hide behind the mask I’d worn my whole life. (Better the devil you know, right?) I knew I would lose everything, that I would have to start a completely new life if I ever wanted to be me, and the thought terrified me. So deep into my depression, I thought I would have to hide who I was for the rest of my life, that no one would ever accept or love me for who I really am. I knew my “family” never would, I’d heard them make comments about people like me without ever knowing they were degrading me with every word. Every slur, innuendo or derogatory tirade a painful blow to my already broken soul.
When I was at my lowest, voices reached out and told me that I deserved to be happy, and I felt truly loved and valued for the first time in my life. They accepted the real me; quirks, annoying habits, idiosyncrasies, my tendency spout random gibberish and all. I thought friendship was an emotional circus full of mind games and double talk, passive-aggressive “jokes” that I would have to wade through to find out what they actually meant. I’d had “friends” before, and I didn’t want to go through that again. It just wasn’t worth it… or so I
thought. These voices turned out to be brilliant, exceptional, generous and devoted women who turned my entire life around with their love and support. These women, their belief in me, pulled me out of hell and helped me to grow stronger every day. They didn’t make me feel bad for being different, they celebrated my uniqueness and gently pushed me to reach for my dreams. My overactive imagination was always coming up with stories and ideas, characters and scenes that needed to be written, but I never thought I would be able to publish a book people would want to read. I’d only ever heard I was too stupid to write anything other than grocery lists, that my notebooks full of stories were just rediculous scribbling that no one would want to read. They helped me silence the degrading voices in my head, and they helped me prove those voices wrong.
I have lived and I have wanted to die. I have fought with everything in me, and both won and lost. I have picked myself up after an atom bomb has destroyed my life, and I have soldiered on. I am not better and I am not worse than the next person. I’m human just like you!
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November 10, 2016
Debut release well done
Well that was a good read. From the very first page I was totally addicted.
Justin a young fragile boy at the age of 18 years, abused and thrown on the streets by his foster parents.
His life is devastating, heartbreaking and unbelievable painful. Living on the streets and never ever felt the love and loving touch of a human being. It's almost unbearable.
What really happened to him you have to read yourself.....but believe me......it's unbelievable.
David....strong and loving David...my God he had me by his first appearance. I would kneel for him with no withdraw at all. His hands...
And he is looking for Justin he has plans with and for him.
David has to win Justin's trust. Bit by bit. David the Dom wants Justin so bad as a family member.
Simon the big guy with the 'ruined smile'. He is the gentle giant. The savor of horses, men and animals. Their house is one big foster house for animals.
And then there is ...Charlie..loving Charlie
They all try to comfort Justin and pulls him out of his head.
David has the upper hand in it as the Master.
From different pov's this journey is told. And that's amazingly done.
Convincing and considered. I loved all the characters. They all have their own background.
Their pain and their baggage. They made me cry and made my heart squeeze so it did hurt.
It had different aspects in it....love, hurt, comfort, dark, D/s , different environments. Very well developed.No overdramatized scenes, they are all raw. It had a steady pass with one goal,
helping Justin
The scenes were hot as hell.
It's devastating and heartbreaking it hurts as hell but ohhhh thank you Lord there is light.......
Because.....this all happens under an umbrella of love.
Well that was a good read. From the very first page I was totally addicted.
Justin a young fragile boy at the age of 18 years, abused and thrown on the streets by his foster parents.
His life is devastating, heartbreaking and unbelievable painful. Living on the streets and never ever felt the love and loving touch of a human being. It's almost unbearable.
What really happened to him you have to read yourself.....but believe me......it's unbelievable.
David....strong and loving David...my God he had me by his first appearance. I would kneel for him with no withdraw at all. His hands...
And he is looking for Justin he has plans with and for him.
David has to win Justin's trust. Bit by bit. David the Dom wants Justin so bad as a family member.
Simon the big guy with the 'ruined smile'. He is the gentle giant. The savor of horses, men and animals. Their house is one big foster house for animals.
And then there is ...Charlie..loving Charlie
They all try to comfort Justin and pulls him out of his head.
David has the upper hand in it as the Master.
From different pov's this journey is told. And that's amazingly done.
Convincing and considered. I loved all the characters. They all have their own background.
Their pain and their baggage. They made me cry and made my heart squeeze so it did hurt.
It had different aspects in it....love, hurt, comfort, dark, D/s , different environments. Very well developed.No overdramatized scenes, they are all raw. It had a steady pass with one goal,
helping Justin
The scenes were hot as hell.
It's devastating and heartbreaking it hurts as hell but ohhhh thank you Lord there is light.......
Because.....this all happens under an umbrella of love.
November 3, 2016
So I read this before the page came out so I my edit my review later, but I have to say this was a 2-2.5. stars. I love M/M/M and menage stories, but as I've said in similar genre story reviews, it needs to be done correctly. And when you add BDSM? Oh yeah, definitely have to be careful.
First off, the blurb makes this book seem more about Charlie and David, but the book is written in a weird mix of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd points of view because the main point of view or focus of the story is Justin, regardless of who is talking so that blurb seems misleading to me a bit. Justin was a child sex slave and is a homeless teenager doing whatever he needs to survive. We see how he got there and what gets me in this part is how his life is described. He's 2-3 years old in a lot of the early parts and yet the description reads as if he's 18, but it's still from the point of view of 2-3yr old Justin. What? That is a terrible way to execute that part of the story because it doesn't make any sense or fit. If it's the pov of a 2-3yr old it needs to be as such. I could be wrong and it could be a flashback, but it didn't read that way, therefore it doesn't matter because it's not how it came off.
Secondly, the dialogue. We have 4 points of view in the story, Simon, David, Justin and Charlie. They all speak in 1st person. But, David, the Dom of the relationship when he is in a scene he addresses himself as Master in the 3rd person. That is very weird when it switches from that to this weird 3rd person thing. It's weird, distracting, and a high negative mark on the story as a whole. In addition to all this, David calls his sub, Charlie, One, and Justin is called Two. So when we get to scenes of the story where they're playing it goes like this:
"Master loves One"
"One loves Master. One loves Two"
"Two loves One. Two loves Master"
That kind of stuff is annoying as hell. I absolutely hate it. I read a lot of BDSM stories and I haven't seen this. It's not a change I like. You can be way creative with pet-names, if not, use their names. I hate the way this sounds. subs are possessions to their Doms and Masters in many contexts, but this one just made them seem like furniture and objects. Combine that with how the points of view are? Grates my nerves.
Thirdly, the overall plot. Justin has been kicked out at 18 and he's gotten food from Charlie who in turn tells David because he thinks they'll be able to make him their third in their triad. Justin is skittish and paranoid and mistrustful of strangers, which is fitting given how his life was. David is the first to make contact and a lot of the dynamic is David and Justin, even though Charlie is supposed to be Justin's Sir/Dom. So I was very disappointed to see that he and Justin didn't get to have more moments where Charlie was in control.
Also for someone who has been abused, to suddenly jump into a BDSM relationship seems very unlikely. The author seemed to have glossed over Justin's troubles and how they relate to him and impact him as far as his relationship with David and Charlie. I would have thought there'd be more resistance and more development of the relationship to build up to that.
This story just had a lot of holes and a lot of things that didn't make sense given the characters, their history, and their personalities. Didn't really like it. I will say the sex was hot. I am curious about Simon because he was and wasn't part of the story in some ways.
First off, the blurb makes this book seem more about Charlie and David, but the book is written in a weird mix of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd points of view because the main point of view or focus of the story is Justin, regardless of who is talking so that blurb seems misleading to me a bit. Justin was a child sex slave and is a homeless teenager doing whatever he needs to survive. We see how he got there and what gets me in this part is how his life is described. He's 2-3 years old in a lot of the early parts and yet the description reads as if he's 18, but it's still from the point of view of 2-3yr old Justin. What? That is a terrible way to execute that part of the story because it doesn't make any sense or fit. If it's the pov of a 2-3yr old it needs to be as such. I could be wrong and it could be a flashback, but it didn't read that way, therefore it doesn't matter because it's not how it came off.
Secondly, the dialogue. We have 4 points of view in the story, Simon, David, Justin and Charlie. They all speak in 1st person. But, David, the Dom of the relationship when he is in a scene he addresses himself as Master in the 3rd person. That is very weird when it switches from that to this weird 3rd person thing. It's weird, distracting, and a high negative mark on the story as a whole. In addition to all this, David calls his sub, Charlie, One, and Justin is called Two. So when we get to scenes of the story where they're playing it goes like this:
"Master loves One"
"One loves Master. One loves Two"
"Two loves One. Two loves Master"
That kind of stuff is annoying as hell. I absolutely hate it. I read a lot of BDSM stories and I haven't seen this. It's not a change I like. You can be way creative with pet-names, if not, use their names. I hate the way this sounds. subs are possessions to their Doms and Masters in many contexts, but this one just made them seem like furniture and objects. Combine that with how the points of view are? Grates my nerves.
Thirdly, the overall plot. Justin has been kicked out at 18 and he's gotten food from Charlie who in turn tells David because he thinks they'll be able to make him their third in their triad. Justin is skittish and paranoid and mistrustful of strangers, which is fitting given how his life was. David is the first to make contact and a lot of the dynamic is David and Justin, even though Charlie is supposed to be Justin's Sir/Dom. So I was very disappointed to see that he and Justin didn't get to have more moments where Charlie was in control.
Also for someone who has been abused, to suddenly jump into a BDSM relationship seems very unlikely. The author seemed to have glossed over Justin's troubles and how they relate to him and impact him as far as his relationship with David and Charlie. I would have thought there'd be more resistance and more development of the relationship to build up to that.
This story just had a lot of holes and a lot of things that didn't make sense given the characters, their history, and their personalities. Didn't really like it. I will say the sex was hot. I am curious about Simon because he was and wasn't part of the story in some ways.
August 26, 2017
Couldn't get past 50%
This is the first book I've read by this author so I'm not sure if the style in this book is usual or not. There's a feel of being talked 'at' rather than narrated 'to' and a lot of talking rather than describing, she could have shown so much more of the information through dialogue and having us the reader, live the situations instead.
But that was not the reason for my low star rating and unfinished read. It takes a lot for me to give such a rating and not finish a book, this one has so much potential, she built a good beginning with Justin, and David finding him but Charlie didn't really feature much in the beginning. The history of Justin could have been shown a little better but when David turns from caring yet dominant to strict and dictating i was a little put off..however when he states that they have stopped using names and he now calls Charlie 'One' and Justin will be 'Two' now that was the biggest turn off I've ever had in a gay romance book...and I've read a lot of this genre. The problem here is David says they are both equal...but one and two are not equal, by definition those numbers dictate first and second, which in a triad type of relationship just doesn't help form an equal and close relationship. Then there's the fact that it's not personal endearment and the use of this is ridiculously high in the scenes. At one point when Justin has a melt down and is still scared and not trusting, David used his Dom voice and says master loves Two, Simon then says Top loved Two! What on earth does that mean? Justin has been through hell, I won't go into this as I've already given away more than I would like. But when Justin has such a long road of recovery and trust, how on earth is he ok with this sort of lifestyle with people he's just met? after arriving and meeting David and simon, he's not speaking above a whisper and hardly smiling...he's terrified, understandably. However, after he wakes from his meltdown which he has the day after he's met them, he is talking and giggling!? That was the clincher I'm afraid, I had to skip the scene with David and Charlie because I couldn't stand the constant calling Charlie 'One' and then the descriptions are littered with it, it came across impersonal and without tenderness, yet some parts are of how much David cares...it just doesn't fit and I couldn't read any further. I did skip ahead and read one scene where Justin talks of what happened to him but this is formatted in a strange way so I wasn't sure if it was Justin telling it or if it was in his head. But a word of warning, what he went through is horrific and rather graphic.
I'm going to try the next book in the series in the hope things improve because this author has a lot of potential
This is the first book I've read by this author so I'm not sure if the style in this book is usual or not. There's a feel of being talked 'at' rather than narrated 'to' and a lot of talking rather than describing, she could have shown so much more of the information through dialogue and having us the reader, live the situations instead.
But that was not the reason for my low star rating and unfinished read. It takes a lot for me to give such a rating and not finish a book, this one has so much potential, she built a good beginning with Justin, and David finding him but Charlie didn't really feature much in the beginning. The history of Justin could have been shown a little better but when David turns from caring yet dominant to strict and dictating i was a little put off..however when he states that they have stopped using names and he now calls Charlie 'One' and Justin will be 'Two' now that was the biggest turn off I've ever had in a gay romance book...and I've read a lot of this genre. The problem here is David says they are both equal...but one and two are not equal, by definition those numbers dictate first and second, which in a triad type of relationship just doesn't help form an equal and close relationship. Then there's the fact that it's not personal endearment and the use of this is ridiculously high in the scenes. At one point when Justin has a melt down and is still scared and not trusting, David used his Dom voice and says master loves Two, Simon then says Top loved Two! What on earth does that mean? Justin has been through hell, I won't go into this as I've already given away more than I would like. But when Justin has such a long road of recovery and trust, how on earth is he ok with this sort of lifestyle with people he's just met? after arriving and meeting David and simon, he's not speaking above a whisper and hardly smiling...he's terrified, understandably. However, after he wakes from his meltdown which he has the day after he's met them, he is talking and giggling!? That was the clincher I'm afraid, I had to skip the scene with David and Charlie because I couldn't stand the constant calling Charlie 'One' and then the descriptions are littered with it, it came across impersonal and without tenderness, yet some parts are of how much David cares...it just doesn't fit and I couldn't read any further. I did skip ahead and read one scene where Justin talks of what happened to him but this is formatted in a strange way so I wasn't sure if it was Justin telling it or if it was in his head. But a word of warning, what he went through is horrific and rather graphic.
I'm going to try the next book in the series in the hope things improve because this author has a lot of potential
December 13, 2016
2.5 stars - Per the blurb, David and Charlie are in a d/s relationship, which works for the most part. David is enlisted in the military and is on leave 6 months out of the year. So, they have an open relationship. Also, Charlie is a switch, both sub and dom, but David is strictly a dom. Charlie noticed Justin a while back when he began feeding the homeless guy scraps from his restaurant. When David returns from his latest deployment, he sets his sights on bringing Justin into their relationship, saving him in the process.
One thing I didn’t quite understand was David’s complete focus on Justin. I was under the impression that Justin would fulfill Charlie’s needs more than David’s, so it seemed odd that Charlie was not in the picture for most of the story. I really would have liked to have seen more of Charlie and his dual roles at play. David is clearly the dominant in this relationship with the overall say, but if you like your menage partnerships to be on more of an equal footing, this was definitely not the case here.
Justin was born a crack baby, abused and sold as a toddler, brought up in the sex trade, foster home to foster home, kicked out and now living and trying to survive on the streets, etc. It a was a little difficult to believe how easily Justin came on board with things given his current circumstances and past abuse/experience.
As a personal preference, I am not generally a fan of first person, present tense narrative. It pulls me from the story and distances me from the characters, unless it is done very well. This book is written in a combination of ways that I just couldn’t understand or I simply couldn’t make sense of. There were various points of views, first person, jumping to third person, which totally threw me off. Further, David called Charlie “One,” as in his number one. Justin then became “Two.” And David often referred to himself in third person as “Master.” If the nicknames weren’t enough to make me struggle, the dialog did the job. “Master loves One.” “One loves Two,” etc.
This story had a lot of potential, but it had quite a few plot holes, and the unusual format/dialog/tense just didn’t work for me. If you don’t share those niggles, you might find this to be an enjoyable afternoon distraction.
Received in exchange for a fair and honest review written for Love Bytes Reviews.<.i>
November 7, 2016
5 Stars
This is the first book in the series. You have been fore-warned. Books two and three are in the works, but there will be a wait time to get a conclusion. This story does end in somewhat of a cliffhanger. I may be biased because I’ve gotten to know the author fairly well in the last few months, and I am one of the co-editors, but for a first-time author, Amanda Marie Raulerson did a fantastic job with this story.
When I first read this story, my heart broke for Justin. This young man went through hell and back. I couldn’t help but fall in love with him. The Mother in me immediately wanted to wrap him in my arms and cuddle him and tell him all his troubles were over. Then I met David, Simon and Charlie and knew I was in for an incredible journey with these four men.
We have two separate stories of devastation from two of the men; Charlie and Justin. We learn more about Charlie’s story than Justin’s. Charlie’s boyfriend turns abusive and begins to lash out at him for no reason. As the relationship continues Charlie becomes wary of the man, wondering where things have gone wrong. Everything goes terribly wrong one at the club when his boyfriend takes things one step too far and draws blood.
Justin has repressed most of his childhood years. The horrible things that were enacted upon him by the only people he knew causing him to suppress almost everything. After finding temporary happiness, Justin is now living on the streets. Until he’s discovered by Charlie. Charlie can see a young, vibrant man underneath all the grime. Charlie asks his lover, David to bring Justin home. Save him from the unknowns of what can happen to him by the pimps just waiting for Justin to be desperate enough to ask for help.
We learn a little bit about Simon, and what kind of man he is. He’s a good man with a heart of gold. I have a feeling we’re going to learn a whole lot more about Simon in books two and three.
Although, this story is not without some very troubling details of Justin and Charlie’s lives, we do get some happiness in the end.
This is the first book in the series. You have been fore-warned. Books two and three are in the works, but there will be a wait time to get a conclusion. This story does end in somewhat of a cliffhanger. I may be biased because I’ve gotten to know the author fairly well in the last few months, and I am one of the co-editors, but for a first-time author, Amanda Marie Raulerson did a fantastic job with this story.
When I first read this story, my heart broke for Justin. This young man went through hell and back. I couldn’t help but fall in love with him. The Mother in me immediately wanted to wrap him in my arms and cuddle him and tell him all his troubles were over. Then I met David, Simon and Charlie and knew I was in for an incredible journey with these four men.
We have two separate stories of devastation from two of the men; Charlie and Justin. We learn more about Charlie’s story than Justin’s. Charlie’s boyfriend turns abusive and begins to lash out at him for no reason. As the relationship continues Charlie becomes wary of the man, wondering where things have gone wrong. Everything goes terribly wrong one at the club when his boyfriend takes things one step too far and draws blood.
Justin has repressed most of his childhood years. The horrible things that were enacted upon him by the only people he knew causing him to suppress almost everything. After finding temporary happiness, Justin is now living on the streets. Until he’s discovered by Charlie. Charlie can see a young, vibrant man underneath all the grime. Charlie asks his lover, David to bring Justin home. Save him from the unknowns of what can happen to him by the pimps just waiting for Justin to be desperate enough to ask for help.
We learn a little bit about Simon, and what kind of man he is. He’s a good man with a heart of gold. I have a feeling we’re going to learn a whole lot more about Simon in books two and three.
Although, this story is not without some very troubling details of Justin and Charlie’s lives, we do get some happiness in the end.
November 4, 2016
I was given this ARC and definitely wanted to give a review. I was totally captivated by this book from start to finish. Could not put it down. The
Storyline was strong, gripping, extremely
Emotional, and very heartfelt. All the characters were simply amazing who captured my heart in every way
Possible. Master David, a DOM in every
Sense, and his sub, Charlie, have felt something was missing, especially since David was deployed every 6 months. Them Charlie found Justin, a 18
Year old homeless boy who
Had a very traumatic upbringing. Justin was very emotionally damaged and didn't trust anyone. When David met Justin and brought him home they knew that Justin was who they wanted in their Dom/sub relationship and in their lives. This book delved into each one of their own trials that brought them all together and the journey they took to earn Justin's trust
And his love. Even Simon who also was a DOM, who had been family for David since his parents died was
An incredible man. The love, compassion, and passion shown by all four men will definitely win your heart. The book brought you in the BDSM lifestyle which was extremely intense. I'm ready to see more of all these characters as they continue their lives together. I highly recommend this story! You will not be disappointed!!!
Storyline was strong, gripping, extremely
Emotional, and very heartfelt. All the characters were simply amazing who captured my heart in every way
Possible. Master David, a DOM in every
Sense, and his sub, Charlie, have felt something was missing, especially since David was deployed every 6 months. Them Charlie found Justin, a 18
Year old homeless boy who
Had a very traumatic upbringing. Justin was very emotionally damaged and didn't trust anyone. When David met Justin and brought him home they knew that Justin was who they wanted in their Dom/sub relationship and in their lives. This book delved into each one of their own trials that brought them all together and the journey they took to earn Justin's trust
And his love. Even Simon who also was a DOM, who had been family for David since his parents died was
An incredible man. The love, compassion, and passion shown by all four men will definitely win your heart. The book brought you in the BDSM lifestyle which was extremely intense. I'm ready to see more of all these characters as they continue their lives together. I highly recommend this story! You will not be disappointed!!!
November 5, 2016
omg this was so totally amazing.. so full of sadness.. anger.. love.. and sexyness... so much bad happened.. so much good happened.. it as totally wonderful and i cannot wait to see what comes next.. so many questions and things i need to know to see what happens next :D Loved it so much!
September 3, 2017
A Beautiful Conclusion
This has been an incredible series! I will note, however, that this is not a standalone book. It is assumed that the reader has all of the history of the characters and situations, so if you haven’t read Trust or Out of the Ashes, there is much which will leave you wondering. However, I most certainly recommend all three! Please note that my review will be presuming that you *have* read books one and two! You’ve been warned.
Forever Bound picks up after the escape of Lady Payne. Detective Sam Baker has been exposed to the BDSM lifestyle throughout the investigation of the Osiris Circle, and he’s found a calling as a submissive, but he has yet to embrace the role. Aaron Boudreaux is a semi-retired FBI profiler working with Sam by day, and by night he is a Dominant who works frequently in tandem with Dominant Simon, Aaron’s long-term partner and occasional submissive. Sam needs to focus on the case, but he needs to fully let go, as well, and he wants to kneel for these two men.
Forever Bound is a stunning read! Full of imagery, erotica, and containing a fantastic suspense theme, it’s a book I simply couldn’t put down. Written in third person alternating POV, the plot is rich, the pacing on point, and the characters intriguing. The chemistry between the men is undeniable, and the sexy times require a fan to keep from melting as you read.
Watching (because I see all my books in my head, and Raulerson provides excellent visuals) the characters continuing on the hunt for Lady Payne, it is clear that the author has done her research well. I found no glaring inconsistencies in how the investigation was done versus how it would be handled in reality. I appreciate that dedication to information-gathering.
Learning who and what Lady Payne really was created a staggering twist and a great surprise. By the end of the book, I was out of breath, exhilarated, and more than ready for another A M Raulerson book. This is five solid stars of amazing, and I cannot recommend it highly enough!
I voluntarily read an ARC copy of this book for the author, A M Raulerson with hopes for but no obligation to provide a review.
This has been an incredible series! I will note, however, that this is not a standalone book. It is assumed that the reader has all of the history of the characters and situations, so if you haven’t read Trust or Out of the Ashes, there is much which will leave you wondering. However, I most certainly recommend all three! Please note that my review will be presuming that you *have* read books one and two! You’ve been warned.
Forever Bound picks up after the escape of Lady Payne. Detective Sam Baker has been exposed to the BDSM lifestyle throughout the investigation of the Osiris Circle, and he’s found a calling as a submissive, but he has yet to embrace the role. Aaron Boudreaux is a semi-retired FBI profiler working with Sam by day, and by night he is a Dominant who works frequently in tandem with Dominant Simon, Aaron’s long-term partner and occasional submissive. Sam needs to focus on the case, but he needs to fully let go, as well, and he wants to kneel for these two men.
Forever Bound is a stunning read! Full of imagery, erotica, and containing a fantastic suspense theme, it’s a book I simply couldn’t put down. Written in third person alternating POV, the plot is rich, the pacing on point, and the characters intriguing. The chemistry between the men is undeniable, and the sexy times require a fan to keep from melting as you read.
Watching (because I see all my books in my head, and Raulerson provides excellent visuals) the characters continuing on the hunt for Lady Payne, it is clear that the author has done her research well. I found no glaring inconsistencies in how the investigation was done versus how it would be handled in reality. I appreciate that dedication to information-gathering.
Learning who and what Lady Payne really was created a staggering twist and a great surprise. By the end of the book, I was out of breath, exhilarated, and more than ready for another A M Raulerson book. This is five solid stars of amazing, and I cannot recommend it highly enough!
I voluntarily read an ARC copy of this book for the author, A M Raulerson with hopes for but no obligation to provide a review.
August 8, 2017
What a powerful read. From the start, you are emotionally tied to Justin. You feel every bit of his pain, fear, and isolation. Plus the strength it takes him to carry on. I can’t recall reading a character I wanted to comfort more. Never has a book hit me that hard that fast. With barely a glimpse of any other person. Each chapter is told from one of the characters point of view. This gives you better insight into who they are by letting you get up close and personal with the emotional upheaval they’re going through. To the point where it’s almost as though you’re the one experiencing it.
As you read, David, Charlie, and Simon are revealed to you. How they will help Justin on his journey. They are such strong, caring men that have had their own pain and loss to overcome. The bond between David and Simon from going through the same tragedy. Plus, David and Charlie’s relationship and how David helped him out of an abusive situation. Even Molly, the previous dog that Simon cares for will play a part in Justin’s healing. You will also see more of the trauma that sweet Justin had to endure. The anger and despair will be deeply felt. There will also be moments so heartwarming you could cry tears of relief and joy. Meeting Aaron after knowing how he taught David and helped Charlie, lets you know Justin will be in good hands. By the time you reach the end, these guys are so much more than mere characters in a book. They are your friends and maybe even family. I look forward to meeting more people from their life and whatever stories may unfold.
There are few things more enjoyable than finding an author who can bring their characters to life. A M Raulerson is one such author. I was hooked from the start. I can only imagine what will be accomplished next. I would love to check in on these guys as well.
This is one author I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book from and can see this being the case after every one. Because this has the potential to be one of those series you come back to read over and over again. I would like to thank the author for the privilege and opportunity of reading this ARC. My review is an honest opinion of the book. Http://optimummblog.wordpress.com
As you read, David, Charlie, and Simon are revealed to you. How they will help Justin on his journey. They are such strong, caring men that have had their own pain and loss to overcome. The bond between David and Simon from going through the same tragedy. Plus, David and Charlie’s relationship and how David helped him out of an abusive situation. Even Molly, the previous dog that Simon cares for will play a part in Justin’s healing. You will also see more of the trauma that sweet Justin had to endure. The anger and despair will be deeply felt. There will also be moments so heartwarming you could cry tears of relief and joy. Meeting Aaron after knowing how he taught David and helped Charlie, lets you know Justin will be in good hands. By the time you reach the end, these guys are so much more than mere characters in a book. They are your friends and maybe even family. I look forward to meeting more people from their life and whatever stories may unfold.
There are few things more enjoyable than finding an author who can bring their characters to life. A M Raulerson is one such author. I was hooked from the start. I can only imagine what will be accomplished next. I would love to check in on these guys as well.
This is one author I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book from and can see this being the case after every one. Because this has the potential to be one of those series you come back to read over and over again. I would like to thank the author for the privilege and opportunity of reading this ARC. My review is an honest opinion of the book. Http://optimummblog.wordpress.com
September 8, 2017
COMPELLING!!! Ok so this story was riveting, emotional and had my pulse thumping. The MCs were interesting and I was glad the author provided their backstories. I fell in love with Justin and my heart went out to him immediately. The physical and emotion abuse he suffered was paralyzing and no human being or animal for that matter should ever have to endure that kind of treatment. Now...what I didn't like and frankly couldn't understand was after the level of abuse Justin suffered.....how in the hell would it be likely that he would enter into this lifestyle as an active participant after ONLY 3-4 days after formally meeting Charlie (a SWITCH) and moving into his home shared by David his (DOM) and Simon (also a DOM). Justin's immediate willingness seemed so unrealistic. NO hesitation on his part, only strong curiosity and desire. His participation, if any, would seem more believable if the author had allowed for a progressive build-up. Don't get me wrong. The sex was hotter than hot, but IMO....bad timing. I wanted to see Justin bond more with Charlie and David before sharing such and intimate and physical scene with them. There's also the issue of editing. This story was in dire need of editing. I also didn't like the pet names of Charlie and Justin as #1 and #2. Really didn't care for that. The story ended so abruptly, although on a positive note. While I am interested in seeing how and hoping this story unfolds in book 2, it appears the second book in the series consists of different characters and not a continuation of book 1. Well now I hooked and will have to continue on with the series.
July 27, 2020
A powerful story about pain and love
Justin is a teensger living on the streets and getting pretty desperate. He is lucky enough to get frequent food from the cook behind a diner but is still underweight and filthy. One day after getting his handout a man approaches him and tells him Charlie at the diner sent him to find and rescue him offering him a roof over his head and plenty of food. What wins Justin over is the promise of a hot shower and that he has nothing to lose. Of course Justin doesn't believe there is no price for this largess because no one has been kind to him in his whole life beginning with his birth to a teenage prostitute and being trafficked by pimps as a toddler until he is rescued by police during a raid at around the age of eight. He is so traumatized that he doesn't cry or even speak for fear of being severely beaten. He is adopted but his adoptive parents don't really know what to do with him and when they have a child of their own he is eased out of their home and into the streets where he is found by David and taken home to live with him and Charlie. This is the story of how David and Charlie, Dom and sub start the process of leading Justin to begin to trust. This is a well written moving story that will capture your interest. I highly recommend it.
Justin is a teensger living on the streets and getting pretty desperate. He is lucky enough to get frequent food from the cook behind a diner but is still underweight and filthy. One day after getting his handout a man approaches him and tells him Charlie at the diner sent him to find and rescue him offering him a roof over his head and plenty of food. What wins Justin over is the promise of a hot shower and that he has nothing to lose. Of course Justin doesn't believe there is no price for this largess because no one has been kind to him in his whole life beginning with his birth to a teenage prostitute and being trafficked by pimps as a toddler until he is rescued by police during a raid at around the age of eight. He is so traumatized that he doesn't cry or even speak for fear of being severely beaten. He is adopted but his adoptive parents don't really know what to do with him and when they have a child of their own he is eased out of their home and into the streets where he is found by David and taken home to live with him and Charlie. This is the story of how David and Charlie, Dom and sub start the process of leading Justin to begin to trust. This is a well written moving story that will capture your interest. I highly recommend it.
November 28, 2019
I don't like giving bad reviews so I seldom do so but when people venture into areas that can be damaging if done the way described I feel like I have to. This book is is about bdsm and abuse and I cringed more than a few times reading this book. And the author had done her self a favor by maybe doing this manage couple story in two books this first dealing with justin and his trauma and in book two involving him in David's and Charlie's life. First of all, the different povs and jumping around between first person, third person and whatever else it chops up the story and makes it very messy.
I absolutely loathed the way David called his partners one and two. He already to me seemed unloving and very mechanical before doing that and calling them one and two just sent him over the edge for me.
What a despicable person!
And Justin who has been raped since he was what 5 just willingly goes home with 2 strange men and have a bdsm relationship with them period.... I dont think so!
And Charlie is hardly in the story he seems more like he is thrown in there simply to make the story a manage.
I really wanted to like this book because Justun is really sweet and a good character but to many other things fell short.
I absolutely loathed the way David called his partners one and two. He already to me seemed unloving and very mechanical before doing that and calling them one and two just sent him over the edge for me.
What a despicable person!
And Justin who has been raped since he was what 5 just willingly goes home with 2 strange men and have a bdsm relationship with them period.... I dont think so!
And Charlie is hardly in the story he seems more like he is thrown in there simply to make the story a manage.
I really wanted to like this book because Justun is really sweet and a good character but to many other things fell short.
December 18, 2017
This story is amazing! How can one deal with such an awful amount of pain is beyond me, but reading about Justin's strugle to trust and the others strugle to help him and not scare him even more sparkles something in the reader (or at least in my case) and pushes you to be a better person.
From the very first pages I was captivated, but I have a fair warning: don't try to read this book during breaks from your job! Otherwise, you will return puffy eyed and your boss will have questions :)))
I hope that one day we'll read more about this wonderful characters!
From the very first pages I was captivated, but I have a fair warning: don't try to read this book during breaks from your job! Otherwise, you will return puffy eyed and your boss will have questions :)))
I hope that one day we'll read more about this wonderful characters!
May 17, 2017
This would have been four stars without editing issues.
I liked this book. Despite the frequent and glaring editing issues (including switching from past to present tense or first to third person in the same paragraph, spelling errors, punctuation problems, etc.), the story was still compelling. It was good to see Justin start trusting that the other guys didn't want to hurt him, and the scenes were hot. I will most likely continue to read the series.
I liked this book. Despite the frequent and glaring editing issues (including switching from past to present tense or first to third person in the same paragraph, spelling errors, punctuation problems, etc.), the story was still compelling. It was good to see Justin start trusting that the other guys didn't want to hurt him, and the scenes were hot. I will most likely continue to read the series.
December 19, 2017
Nice start to a series I look forward to reading.
I picked up this book after reading a book later in the a series. I am so glad that I did. Justin broke my heart and I just wanna hug David until I crack his ribs. AM Raulerson has written a great story and I can not wait to read more about her guys.
I picked up this book after reading a book later in the a series. I am so glad that I did. Justin broke my heart and I just wanna hug David until I crack his ribs. AM Raulerson has written a great story and I can not wait to read more about her guys.
March 18, 2018
I did enjoy this story even though the subject matter was awful. I think the formatting needs to be updated as there are every couple of pages extra spaces in words. Enough that it was getting annoying..
That said I did enjoy this - new to me author - words! Going to read the second book in the series.
That said I did enjoy this - new to me author - words! Going to read the second book in the series.
June 5, 2017
Is that it?! Feels unfinished.
Is that it?! Feels unfinished. Was thinking the 2nd book was was about theses characters, but just discovered that its not. Hopeful the author gives us better ending for these guys with another book.
Is that it?! Feels unfinished. Was thinking the 2nd book was was about theses characters, but just discovered that its not. Hopeful the author gives us better ending for these guys with another book.
August 15, 2017
Hot
Sex scenes are off the chart hot. The characters are loveable and damaged but not broken. The story is sweet and is very BDSM based. I loved the story but did have a knee-jerk reaction to a very graphic scene. This is not a fluffy romance but it is full of love.
Sex scenes are off the chart hot. The characters are loveable and damaged but not broken. The story is sweet and is very BDSM based. I loved the story but did have a knee-jerk reaction to a very graphic scene. This is not a fluffy romance but it is full of love.
February 8, 2020
A great read
I loved this book. There are some very hot parts but that is not all the book is about. Keep in mind this is a fiction book. Anyone the may have been sexually abused may finds parts of the book hard to believe with the timeframe certain events take place.
I loved this book. There are some very hot parts but that is not all the book is about. Keep in mind this is a fiction book. Anyone the may have been sexually abused may finds parts of the book hard to believe with the timeframe certain events take place.
May 27, 2017
This was truly amazing.. i loved it so much. it was wonderfully written and so deep.. so many emotions and so many things that were horrible and wonderful. it was amazing.
August 20, 2017
This was such an Emotional Read. So powerful. I felt Justin's pain that I cried for this sweet young man. David & Charlie gave Justin what he missed his whole life.
February 11, 2018
Human
This book remained me that we are all human and even though our pain may feel cripplingly .We are not alone and we can still be loved.
This book remained me that we are all human and even though our pain may feel cripplingly .We are not alone and we can still be loved.
January 18, 2020
Amazing!
I was enthralled from page one. Damn good book! I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I loved it very much.
I was enthralled from page one. Damn good book! I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I loved it very much.
December 23, 2020
DNF, 12%. Poor grammar, terrible punctuation, really bad writing... Also, as a heads up, it jumps right into child prostitution on the first page.
November 6, 2016
TRUST is the debut by A. M. Raulerson, a darkish M/M/M BDSM romance novel. That alone got my attention. An abused and homeless boy who finds his light in the dark when he catches the interest of Charlie, a sub with switch tendencies in a loving and doting D/s relationship, which is searching for their constant third, as David, the Master in this relationship, is deployed most of the year and would never submit to Charlie himself.
With that blurb my original thought was that this book will center mostly on Justin and Charlie, but while we got into Charlie’s head from time to time, it was mainly told from David’s or, of course, Justin’s point of view. While it is clear that David is the dominant in this relationship and with that has the most authority, I wished there would have been more of Charlie as the blurb made me believe.
I also did not quite understand the role of Simon in this book. Whereas I understand that he is close to especially David, he is still an employee, so that Charlie turned to him when his baser needs overcame him while David was deployed, or even Simon being in the bed with the other three to comfort a traumatized and broken Justin (I would probably have freaked out even more with so many crowded around me after what I’ve suffered since I was so young) just seemed wrong to me.
Then, when in a scene, David speaks of himself in third person as Master, while Charlie is called and calls himself One and Justin is Two. It irritated me enough that their dialogues during scenes were in third person, but the choice of nicknames seemed to completely objectify those two.
How Justin could throw himself into a BDSM relationship with not one but two men after having suffered so many unspeakable things in his past is also beyond me. I would have expected much more reluctance and fear before he was ready to get himself involved in a scene.
What I did love was to see how careful David and Charlie treated him, talked to him, to get him to open up and even talk to them – to show him that he finally found people he could trust.
Oh, and the sex scenes. I might not have liked Justin’s fast eager partaking, but I really loved how the scenes played out. Weird dialogue aside, they were definitely scorching hot.
The book ends on a mild cliffhanger and yes, there is room for improvement, yet I am curious about the next book, as I hope that we will finally see more of Justin and Charlie together.
With that blurb my original thought was that this book will center mostly on Justin and Charlie, but while we got into Charlie’s head from time to time, it was mainly told from David’s or, of course, Justin’s point of view. While it is clear that David is the dominant in this relationship and with that has the most authority, I wished there would have been more of Charlie as the blurb made me believe.
I also did not quite understand the role of Simon in this book. Whereas I understand that he is close to especially David, he is still an employee, so that Charlie turned to him when his baser needs overcame him while David was deployed, or even Simon being in the bed with the other three to comfort a traumatized and broken Justin (I would probably have freaked out even more with so many crowded around me after what I’ve suffered since I was so young) just seemed wrong to me.
Then, when in a scene, David speaks of himself in third person as Master, while Charlie is called and calls himself One and Justin is Two. It irritated me enough that their dialogues during scenes were in third person, but the choice of nicknames seemed to completely objectify those two.
How Justin could throw himself into a BDSM relationship with not one but two men after having suffered so many unspeakable things in his past is also beyond me. I would have expected much more reluctance and fear before he was ready to get himself involved in a scene.
What I did love was to see how careful David and Charlie treated him, talked to him, to get him to open up and even talk to them – to show him that he finally found people he could trust.
Oh, and the sex scenes. I might not have liked Justin’s fast eager partaking, but I really loved how the scenes played out. Weird dialogue aside, they were definitely scorching hot.
The book ends on a mild cliffhanger and yes, there is room for improvement, yet I am curious about the next book, as I hope that we will finally see more of Justin and Charlie together.
November 29, 2016
WOW.. what a first book for this author.. I absolutely LOVED it.. This a fantastic book that starts out dark but adds to Justin's story. Justin was born into drug addition and sex workers, his mother not wanting him he was raised by a midwife who did anything to keep them quiet. Abused a lot even as baby's moved place to place and sold off to clients. Aged 18 years now Justin is living on the streets in fear.
David had been following him for 2 days since his partner, Charlie had mention to him that a boy needs their help. Also seeing that Justin could be a potential Sub for them. When David try's to talk to him he can see he wants to run but a true test turns when Jason turns to flee he has to use his Dom voice. Charlie, his partner had been leaving food out for Justin. David's military and away for 6 months at a time. He and Charlie are both Doms but Charlie switches when he needs too for David. A third person would be ideal for them, Justin just may be able be their third. Justin's trauma that he's lived with for 18 years are terrifying and has him not speaking. Its up to David and Charlie with the help and guidance from Simon to show Justin they can be trusted. The love that he's never had Justin craves so desperately. Their home is a refugee for broken soles and Justin is not the only one. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, I cant wait for the next book in the series..
David had been following him for 2 days since his partner, Charlie had mention to him that a boy needs their help. Also seeing that Justin could be a potential Sub for them. When David try's to talk to him he can see he wants to run but a true test turns when Jason turns to flee he has to use his Dom voice. Charlie, his partner had been leaving food out for Justin. David's military and away for 6 months at a time. He and Charlie are both Doms but Charlie switches when he needs too for David. A third person would be ideal for them, Justin just may be able be their third. Justin's trauma that he's lived with for 18 years are terrifying and has him not speaking. Its up to David and Charlie with the help and guidance from Simon to show Justin they can be trusted. The love that he's never had Justin craves so desperately. Their home is a refugee for broken soles and Justin is not the only one. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, I cant wait for the next book in the series..
November 4, 2016
Justin is a teenager living on the streets after having been abandoned by his adoptive parents. He had such an awful childhood and this was just another betrayal. He is struggling to survive out on his own but Charlie spots him and leaves out food for him from his restaurant. Charlie and David have a committed relationship, David is often away on active duty so they are looking for a third person to join them. David is the top, Charlie is his sub but is lso a switch so when David is away the third would sub to Charlie.
The story brings about Justin's rescue and rehabilitation into a loving relationship which is something he has never had. It is beautifully written and although very dark in places it is a really good read.
I received a free ARC and this is my voluntary review.
The story brings about Justin's rescue and rehabilitation into a loving relationship which is something he has never had. It is beautifully written and although very dark in places it is a really good read.
I received a free ARC and this is my voluntary review.
March 25, 2017
Excellent
This was beautiful. If I have one complaint, it's the slightly pedantic exposition on BDSM between David and Charlie, even though they are in a committed and long term relationship.
Justin's story was heartbreaking and while Charlie and David's finding him and immediately deciding that he is their third was a bit farfetched, I thought that the issues that Justin had were presented very well. Justin's hurt and despair were palpable, and I liked how respectful of his needs Charlie, David, and Simon all were.
This was beautiful. If I have one complaint, it's the slightly pedantic exposition on BDSM between David and Charlie, even though they are in a committed and long term relationship.
Justin's story was heartbreaking and while Charlie and David's finding him and immediately deciding that he is their third was a bit farfetched, I thought that the issues that Justin had were presented very well. Justin's hurt and despair were palpable, and I liked how respectful of his needs Charlie, David, and Simon all were.
April 6, 2017
10 Amazing Stars...WOW.. what a first book for this author..
I absolutely LOVED it.. This a fantastic book that starts out dark but adds to Justin's story. Justin was born into drug addition and sex workers, his mother not wanting him he was raised by a midwife who did anything to keep them quiet. Abused a lot even as baby's moved place to place and sold off to clients. Aged 18 years now Justin is living on the streets in fear.
David had been following him for 2 days since his partner, Charlie had mention to him that a boy needs their help. Also seeing that Justin could be a potential Sub for them. When David try's to talk to him he can see he wants to run but a true test turns when Jason turns to flee he has to use his Dom voice. Charlie, his partner had been leaving food out for Justin. David's military and away for 6 months at a time. He and Charlie are both Doms but Charlie switches when he needs too for David. A third person would be ideal for them, Justin just may be able be their third. Justin's trauma that he's lived with for 18 years are terrifying and has him not speaking. Its up to David and Charlie with the help and guidance from Simon to show Justin they can be trusted. The love that he's never had Justin craves so desperately. Their home is a refugee for broken soles and Justin is not the only one. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, I cant wait for the next book in the series..
I absolutely LOVED it.. This a fantastic book that starts out dark but adds to Justin's story. Justin was born into drug addition and sex workers, his mother not wanting him he was raised by a midwife who did anything to keep them quiet. Abused a lot even as baby's moved place to place and sold off to clients. Aged 18 years now Justin is living on the streets in fear.
David had been following him for 2 days since his partner, Charlie had mention to him that a boy needs their help. Also seeing that Justin could be a potential Sub for them. When David try's to talk to him he can see he wants to run but a true test turns when Jason turns to flee he has to use his Dom voice. Charlie, his partner had been leaving food out for Justin. David's military and away for 6 months at a time. He and Charlie are both Doms but Charlie switches when he needs too for David. A third person would be ideal for them, Justin just may be able be their third. Justin's trauma that he's lived with for 18 years are terrifying and has him not speaking. Its up to David and Charlie with the help and guidance from Simon to show Justin they can be trusted. The love that he's never had Justin craves so desperately. Their home is a refugee for broken soles and Justin is not the only one. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, I cant wait for the next book in the series..
April 27, 2017
The story is sweet and hot BUT I cannot believe that there are not one but two editors listed on this book. I seriously hope the author didn't pay them!! This book is filled to the brim with homonym spelling errors including their and there and here and hear, possessive vs plural errors, frequent tense shifting sometimes within a sentence, rampant subject/verb disagreements, and even at least one random capital letter in the middle of a word. I could go on but you get the point. Also, other reviews have mentioned this but a traumatized former child sex slave jumping in bed almost immediately with two men, one calling himself Master, is gross. I'm relieved to say that, the way it's written, he seems to be both willing and sure of it but it's woefully unrealistic. I'm not someone who always needs strict realism in my fiction but on day 2? Give me a break. I was thinking David's entire 30 day leave was going to be too fast. I liked it but REALLY wish I'd been a beta reader and I definitely recommend any money spent on editing be refunded and for no one else to ever use those editors.
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