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Stateside Doms #1
Her Montana Master
Alternative cover edition of ASIN B07W7TN935
He’s known her since she was two…
Abandoned by her father, ignored by her mother, Clover Harris has always fantasized about her brother’s best friend. He’s the only person in her life who’s always been there. The only problem: he’s never shown any interest in her as anything more than a little sister. Until the day she loses everything. Cast out of her home, with nothing and nowhere to go, Clover does what she always has. She runs… straight to Madden, only this time, he’s all done playing big brother.
He’s loved her since she was twelve…
A dominant man, Madden Briggs knows a submissive when he sees one, and in Clover he sees everything he’s ever wanted, but she’s kept him strictly in the like-a-brother zone for more than twenty years. That all comes to an end the day she shows up at his door. She wants a job; he hires her. She needs money; he’ll let her earn it. She dreams about a car so she can leave this town forever; he’ll even teach her how to drive. But it’s the lost and scared submissive inside her that he aches to touch, and her willingness to obey becomes his addiction.
And in the end, she’s still going to leave… unless Her Montana Master can somehow change her mind.
He’s known her since she was two…
Abandoned by her father, ignored by her mother, Clover Harris has always fantasized about her brother’s best friend. He’s the only person in her life who’s always been there. The only problem: he’s never shown any interest in her as anything more than a little sister. Until the day she loses everything. Cast out of her home, with nothing and nowhere to go, Clover does what she always has. She runs… straight to Madden, only this time, he’s all done playing big brother.
He’s loved her since she was twelve…
A dominant man, Madden Briggs knows a submissive when he sees one, and in Clover he sees everything he’s ever wanted, but she’s kept him strictly in the like-a-brother zone for more than twenty years. That all comes to an end the day she shows up at his door. She wants a job; he hires her. She needs money; he’ll let her earn it. She dreams about a car so she can leave this town forever; he’ll even teach her how to drive. But it’s the lost and scared submissive inside her that he aches to touch, and her willingness to obey becomes his addiction.
And in the end, she’s still going to leave… unless Her Montana Master can somehow change her mind.
156 pages, ebook
Published August 10, 2019
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Maren Smith
156 books1,130 followersFortunate enough to live with my Daddy Dom, I am a Little, coffee fanatic, dog and cat mom, was an administrator for six years at my local BDSM dungeon, and have since become a Utah resident and submissive to the love of my life. An International and USA Bestselling Author several times over, I have penned more than 160 novels, novellas and short stories, and am the author of the Masters of the Castle and Daddy’s Little series.
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August 24, 2019
Looking for a hottie cowboy who is dominating yet protective, a disciplinarian but a lover too? Loads of pain with some pleasure too, this brothers best friend story has deep detail for a shorter story. Great characters and super steamy! Perfect for a quick heat flash!
March 13, 2021
Reading this made me want to immediately one-click all the Maren Smith books I haven't yet bought.
This was just - *swoon*, sigh - quite simply wonderful. The whole book revolves very much around Maddon and Clover, with just a handful of scenes involving other characters. This allows us to really form a connection with both main characters, believe in them and understand them. The emotion, wanting and heart ache both crushed me and filled me with a sense of longing of my own.
Clover is so vulnerable, so damaged by the men in her life and her constant poor choices, Maddon has his own issues but is the rock that anchors her world. The chemistry and bond the author portrayed between the pair held me spellbound from the first to last word. I may even have shed the odd tear, especially at the end. The only reason I didn't read it in one go was that it got so late I fell asleep before I could finish it.
This was very much a book you never wanted to end, it was sweet, steamy, loving, happy, sad and troubled all in one well written package. Madden is such a caring, loving Dom, not perfect but perfect for Clover. Strict when he needs to be, recognising Clover's needs and filling them. Whilst the BDSM content is fairly 'light' it was still extremely hot and fitted well with the story. I'm definitely looking forward to more books in this series.
This was just - *swoon*, sigh - quite simply wonderful. The whole book revolves very much around Maddon and Clover, with just a handful of scenes involving other characters. This allows us to really form a connection with both main characters, believe in them and understand them. The emotion, wanting and heart ache both crushed me and filled me with a sense of longing of my own.
Clover is so vulnerable, so damaged by the men in her life and her constant poor choices, Maddon has his own issues but is the rock that anchors her world. The chemistry and bond the author portrayed between the pair held me spellbound from the first to last word. I may even have shed the odd tear, especially at the end. The only reason I didn't read it in one go was that it got so late I fell asleep before I could finish it.
This was very much a book you never wanted to end, it was sweet, steamy, loving, happy, sad and troubled all in one well written package. Madden is such a caring, loving Dom, not perfect but perfect for Clover. Strict when he needs to be, recognising Clover's needs and filling them. Whilst the BDSM content is fairly 'light' it was still extremely hot and fitted well with the story. I'm definitely looking forward to more books in this series.
March 21, 2022
MADDEN AND CLOVER
What a wonderful start to a new series with a great cast of characters and interaction. Madden Briggs has known Clover Harris since she was two since he was friends with her brother, Kyle. Clover was off-limits, and while he has loved her, he has acted as a big brother, even spanking her one time many years ago. Now, Clover is grown up, and she needs him, and he is there for her—but for how long?
“Madden had been her father, brother, teacher, and the best friend she’d ever had.”
The story has some back history of several key characters and then issues with what is happening in the present. Clover is like a lost soul, always on the outside looking in and craving love and more than that, to feel wanted, needed, and desired. She idolizes Madden but feels he only sees her as his friend’s little sister. Can that change?
Madden has loved Clover for years but has stepped back and played the friend—big brother role for so long, but when Clover comes to him for help, he is right there. Will he be able to help her get back on her feet and then watch her walk away again?
The plot starts with a life and death situation when Clover and her live-in boyfriend, Jasper, have it out, and he does her wrong. She will leave town and head for Madden in a heatwave, but by the time she arrives, her body and health are in a dire emergency. It will involve critical care for weeks to help her recover, and then there will be a reckoning for her behavior when she is well again.
There is sizzling chemistry between Madden and Clover, and yet they both tread lightly with uncertainty. When he tries to help recover her belongings from Jasper, only a few items even remain—but her journal is eye-opening—not that he was looking on purpose. Expecting honesty in a conversation won’t be easy for either of them—and entering into a D/s relationship will definitely be challenging. Madden is a dominant, and it doesn’t take long to observe Clover and assess her submissive side---but to enter a relationship knowing she wants to leave comes at a high price for both of them.
The story has the good, the bad, and the very ugly side of people. Clover is caught between all of them and is a lost soul wanting to be loved and accepted, but feeling like everyone leaves her. Madden opens the door to many possibilities knowing he is also taking a chance on being hurt, but willing to have Clover in the present, even if he may not have her in his future. The discipline is strict but loving, and the sexual encounters are dominant and erotic, the love between them is unstoppable.
What a wonderful start to a new series with a great cast of characters and interaction. Madden Briggs has known Clover Harris since she was two since he was friends with her brother, Kyle. Clover was off-limits, and while he has loved her, he has acted as a big brother, even spanking her one time many years ago. Now, Clover is grown up, and she needs him, and he is there for her—but for how long?
“Madden had been her father, brother, teacher, and the best friend she’d ever had.”
The story has some back history of several key characters and then issues with what is happening in the present. Clover is like a lost soul, always on the outside looking in and craving love and more than that, to feel wanted, needed, and desired. She idolizes Madden but feels he only sees her as his friend’s little sister. Can that change?
Madden has loved Clover for years but has stepped back and played the friend—big brother role for so long, but when Clover comes to him for help, he is right there. Will he be able to help her get back on her feet and then watch her walk away again?
The plot starts with a life and death situation when Clover and her live-in boyfriend, Jasper, have it out, and he does her wrong. She will leave town and head for Madden in a heatwave, but by the time she arrives, her body and health are in a dire emergency. It will involve critical care for weeks to help her recover, and then there will be a reckoning for her behavior when she is well again.
There is sizzling chemistry between Madden and Clover, and yet they both tread lightly with uncertainty. When he tries to help recover her belongings from Jasper, only a few items even remain—but her journal is eye-opening—not that he was looking on purpose. Expecting honesty in a conversation won’t be easy for either of them—and entering into a D/s relationship will definitely be challenging. Madden is a dominant, and it doesn’t take long to observe Clover and assess her submissive side---but to enter a relationship knowing she wants to leave comes at a high price for both of them.
The story has the good, the bad, and the very ugly side of people. Clover is caught between all of them and is a lost soul wanting to be loved and accepted, but feeling like everyone leaves her. Madden opens the door to many possibilities knowing he is also taking a chance on being hurt, but willing to have Clover in the present, even if he may not have her in his future. The discipline is strict but loving, and the sexual encounters are dominant and erotic, the love between them is unstoppable.
June 10, 2022
The couple: Madden and Clover
Romance trope: bdsm/best friend's sister
Series: Stateside Doms
Length: 192 pages
Plot: Clover hasn't had an easy time of it; she knows she should have made better choices, but it seems like it's too late for that now. When her abusive boyfriend kicks her out with only the clothes on her back, she starts walking back into town. She is near heat exhaustion/stroke when Madden happens by. He's her brother's best friend and someone she's always looked to for...something. For his part, he's just been waiting for her to notice him as something more than her brother's friend. What she really needs, though, according to Madden, is structure and discipline. She wants to get out of their town but needs a job and a car. He can help her set up a plan to make that happen, but she'll have to submit to his discipline. In that process, she may find that she doesn't need to leave at all.
Commentary: The relationship between Madden and Clover seemed strained for the whole book, really. I understand why things were strained at first - she was coming off that horrible break-up and serious injury, he was feeling like he'd never have her, they were both concerned about her brother. But I felt this sort of tension the entire story, and not just good tension that moved the story along. I don't know how to explain it except to say that they just didn't seem that happy to me. Maybe that's mostly because Clover wasn't a happy person. We hear a lot about her anger, and honestly, she has a lot to be angry about - she's received a raw deal just about her entire life (and why wasn't her brother doing a better job of taking care of her if she needed it? Did he not know? Could he not be bothered to find out?). But that definitely affected the relationship - but then again, that's fairly realistic - hard to be sunshine for someone else if you can't past that ballof anger in your own chest. Madden was really good about laying everything out there for Clover very clearly, and I did like that. There was no shy innocent maiden game going on here - she knew (mostly) what she was getting into because I think he wanted her with her eyes fully open.
Next book in the series: Her Long Tall Texas Daddy
Romance trope: bdsm/best friend's sister
Series: Stateside Doms
Length: 192 pages
Plot: Clover hasn't had an easy time of it; she knows she should have made better choices, but it seems like it's too late for that now. When her abusive boyfriend kicks her out with only the clothes on her back, she starts walking back into town. She is near heat exhaustion/stroke when Madden happens by. He's her brother's best friend and someone she's always looked to for...something. For his part, he's just been waiting for her to notice him as something more than her brother's friend. What she really needs, though, according to Madden, is structure and discipline. She wants to get out of their town but needs a job and a car. He can help her set up a plan to make that happen, but she'll have to submit to his discipline. In that process, she may find that she doesn't need to leave at all.
Commentary: The relationship between Madden and Clover seemed strained for the whole book, really. I understand why things were strained at first - she was coming off that horrible break-up and serious injury, he was feeling like he'd never have her, they were both concerned about her brother. But I felt this sort of tension the entire story, and not just good tension that moved the story along. I don't know how to explain it except to say that they just didn't seem that happy to me. Maybe that's mostly because Clover wasn't a happy person. We hear a lot about her anger, and honestly, she has a lot to be angry about - she's received a raw deal just about her entire life (and why wasn't her brother doing a better job of taking care of her if she needed it? Did he not know? Could he not be bothered to find out?). But that definitely affected the relationship - but then again, that's fairly realistic - hard to be sunshine for someone else if you can't past that ballof anger in your own chest. Madden was really good about laying everything out there for Clover very clearly, and I did like that. There was no shy innocent maiden game going on here - she knew (mostly) what she was getting into because I think he wanted her with her eyes fully open.
Next book in the series: Her Long Tall Texas Daddy
February 26, 2022
While I don't particularly like Ms. Smith's "heroes," who are too unfeeling, grim, unyielding, rigid, and austere, I've always liked her heroines, who tend to be women we can relate to (in other words, they aren't super-model gorgeous and thin) and are more mature than other h's in this genre. They aren't necessarily older, but they aren't "brats" (thank heaven -- I'd really like to see that particular character trope go away). While most are insecure, they are emotionally strong and stay that way. I particularly appreciate that while their men do help them, they also help themselves and, in the process, gain confidence (as does happen in this book).
But then I read her story in this anthology, Super Daddies: A Naughty Nerdy Romantic Comedy Anthology. While I didn't like many of the stories, I did like hers. I mention this because, while they are very different, one major similarity between that story and this book really engages the reader's heart: in both cases, the H becomes a dominant (or rekindles his dominance) to please the woman he loves and give her what she needs.
Below is what worked for me and what didn't work for me.
What Worked:
1) Consent: Though there is one past event that was not consensual, everything else is. Madden carefully gets Clover's consent before he punishes her and has sex with her (he even has her sign a contract). I do think he should have gotten it before he made her climax in the scene in the barn, but it was also clear that he would have stopped if she had wanted him to. I really, really appreciate that this was true consent. So many of these books only pay lip service to it by making the women choose between domestic discipline and a much worse fate (such as prison or losing the man they love). If the choice is not made freely -- with no emotional blackmail -- it's not a real choice and, hence, not real consent. In this case, Clover had nowhere else to go, but Madden very honorably told her that even if she didn't choose a dd/BDSM relationship, he would still help her. Thus, Clover absolutely made her own decision with no strings attached.
2) Worldbuilding/Descriptions: Ms. Smith described -- in great detail -- the landscape/town, Clover's sunburn (this was particularly strong; it's impossible not to believe that it's something the author has herself experienced), and the sex and punishments (particularly the barn scene). There is one caveat to this (see below).
3) Character: This is essentially a cabin romance, so that means the characters need to be compelling enough to keep the reader's attention. Here, they absolutely were. Because the pov alternated between them, we were privy to their thoughts, fears, hopes, and worries. Each had specific backstories (by and large, see below), clear motivations, and vivid character traits ("she woke up angry; she went to bed angry. Constant fury tangled inside her chest like knotted barbed wire, constantly pricking at her. Anymore these days, it was the size of a softball, and she couldn’t begin to figure out how to cut it out"). I have to admit that I felt more for Clover -- who got a bad deal in life and was very vulnerable -- than I did for Madden, who occasionally lapsed into the dourness of Ms. Smith's past male characters (this must be the type she likes). But I absolutely believed in the connection between them. The fact that Madden took such great physical care of Clover before they entered into a dd relationship -- as well as the fact that they had known each other most of their lives -- made the kind of trust necessary for this lifestyle believable (which it often isn't in most of the books in this genre). You do have to suspend disbelief that the two never discussed their feelings for each other until .
What Didn't:
1) Plot: As I think another reviewer said, the ending was over the top for a story that was realistic until then. It also didn't add anything to the story since . The final twist came out of nowhere, was unmotivated, and didn't really deepen the characters or move the plot along. There were also several plot holes: Why did her father and brother leave (and why did her father never send her mother child support?)? What happened to her mother? Were both parents dead? Why is Kyle so worried about his sister, but then never comes out to see her (their relationship in particular was very hard to pin down, but I suspect we'll learn more since I think Kyle will get his own book)? What exactly was Madden's relationship to Trish? Why did Trish do what she did (there are hints, but it's never really explained)?
2) Physical Descriptions: While the landscape was well-described, I didn't really have a clear idea of what each character looked like.
3) Slut-Shaming: I took off one star for this because it's one of my biggest pet peeves in this genre. For some reason, many authors pit female characters against each other in the classic madonna/whore complex: usually the h is good (if not virginal, at least "pure" in some sense) while her nemesis is "bad" -- and that badness is often represented sexually. In this case, Ms. Smith minces no words:
So, you know, slut-shaming ("hoes"). Since Clover stayed with Jasper in large part because she also couldn't make a living, I'm unclear why Chrissie is depicted as so much worse.
Finally, I want to say that I really appreciated that Ms. Smith represented all the reasons that women in abusive relationships often can't leave in ways that are, unfortunately, true in the real world (no money, no car, no job, no place to live).
Four stars. I did find the punishments harsh (and I didn't like it when Madden threatened to punish her the day after she got home from the hospital). Although they were sometimes off-putting, it does help to remember that they're consensual.
But then I read her story in this anthology, Super Daddies: A Naughty Nerdy Romantic Comedy Anthology. While I didn't like many of the stories, I did like hers. I mention this because, while they are very different, one major similarity between that story and this book really engages the reader's heart: in both cases, the H becomes a dominant (or rekindles his dominance) to please the woman he loves and give her what she needs.
Below is what worked for me and what didn't work for me.
What Worked:
1) Consent: Though there is one past event that was not consensual, everything else is. Madden carefully gets Clover's consent before he punishes her and has sex with her (he even has her sign a contract). I do think he should have gotten it before he made her climax in the scene in the barn, but it was also clear that he would have stopped if she had wanted him to. I really, really appreciate that this was true consent. So many of these books only pay lip service to it by making the women choose between domestic discipline and a much worse fate (such as prison or losing the man they love). If the choice is not made freely -- with no emotional blackmail -- it's not a real choice and, hence, not real consent. In this case, Clover had nowhere else to go, but Madden very honorably told her that even if she didn't choose a dd/BDSM relationship, he would still help her. Thus, Clover absolutely made her own decision with no strings attached.
2) Worldbuilding/Descriptions: Ms. Smith described -- in great detail -- the landscape/town, Clover's sunburn (this was particularly strong; it's impossible not to believe that it's something the author has herself experienced), and the sex and punishments (particularly the barn scene). There is one caveat to this (see below).
3) Character: This is essentially a cabin romance, so that means the characters need to be compelling enough to keep the reader's attention. Here, they absolutely were. Because the pov alternated between them, we were privy to their thoughts, fears, hopes, and worries. Each had specific backstories (by and large, see below), clear motivations, and vivid character traits ("she woke up angry; she went to bed angry. Constant fury tangled inside her chest like knotted barbed wire, constantly pricking at her. Anymore these days, it was the size of a softball, and she couldn’t begin to figure out how to cut it out"). I have to admit that I felt more for Clover -- who got a bad deal in life and was very vulnerable -- than I did for Madden, who occasionally lapsed into the dourness of Ms. Smith's past male characters (this must be the type she likes). But I absolutely believed in the connection between them. The fact that Madden took such great physical care of Clover before they entered into a dd relationship -- as well as the fact that they had known each other most of their lives -- made the kind of trust necessary for this lifestyle believable (which it often isn't in most of the books in this genre). You do have to suspend disbelief that the two never discussed their feelings for each other until .
What Didn't:
1) Plot: As I think another reviewer said, the ending was over the top for a story that was realistic until then. It also didn't add anything to the story since . The final twist came out of nowhere, was unmotivated, and didn't really deepen the characters or move the plot along. There were also several plot holes: Why did her father and brother leave (and why did her father never send her mother child support?)? What happened to her mother? Were both parents dead? Why is Kyle so worried about his sister, but then never comes out to see her (their relationship in particular was very hard to pin down, but I suspect we'll learn more since I think Kyle will get his own book)? What exactly was Madden's relationship to Trish? Why did Trish do what she did (there are hints, but it's never really explained)?
2) Physical Descriptions: While the landscape was well-described, I didn't really have a clear idea of what each character looked like.
3) Slut-Shaming: I took off one star for this because it's one of my biggest pet peeves in this genre. For some reason, many authors pit female characters against each other in the classic madonna/whore complex: usually the h is good (if not virginal, at least "pure" in some sense) while her nemesis is "bad" -- and that badness is often represented sexually. In this case, Ms. Smith minces no words:
"Cypress Flats had its share of self-appointed hoes. Plump, brown eyed, platinum blonde Chrissie Partridge was their unofficial queen. Her shorts were always too short, her boobs were always on display, she chewed her gum like the cows her father raised, and she routinely gave her body to anybody she thought might save her from a lifetime of working on a farm.
So, you know, slut-shaming ("hoes"). Since Clover stayed with Jasper in large part because she also couldn't make a living, I'm unclear why Chrissie is depicted as so much worse.
Finally, I want to say that I really appreciated that Ms. Smith represented all the reasons that women in abusive relationships often can't leave in ways that are, unfortunately, true in the real world (no money, no car, no job, no place to live).
Four stars. I did find the punishments harsh (and I didn't like it when Madden threatened to punish her the day after she got home from the hospital). Although they were sometimes off-putting, it does help to remember that they're consensual.
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September 18, 2022Purchased Amazon March 28, 2022
September 4, 2020
Nope....not for me
Her Montana Master is the first book in the Stateside Doms series and is the story of Clover and Madden. I am just going to say that if you like your Dom to be harsh then you will most likely like this book. Clover and Madden did enter into an agreement that Madden made and Clover signed. But as she had not had any experience with BDSM before I felt it was very one sided and all for him. There were a number of things in there that were missing and things not agreed upon. I mean who the heck does a BDSM agreement with no flipp'n safeword. Then add in the fact that there were several times that he did not care for her or take what she was going thing into account. So nope he was not a good "Dom" is all I can say. This book did not have non-con but to me it had dub-con and also slipping into abuse sometimes.
This was not a book for me. I thought the story-line had potential and the book started good but somewhere along the line it just took a turn that I did not want to follow.
I received a copy of this book for my honest review. My opinions are all my own and I know that other readers may really like/love this book, that is what makes life so interesting.
Her Montana Master is the first book in the Stateside Doms series and is the story of Clover and Madden. I am just going to say that if you like your Dom to be harsh then you will most likely like this book. Clover and Madden did enter into an agreement that Madden made and Clover signed. But as she had not had any experience with BDSM before I felt it was very one sided and all for him. There were a number of things in there that were missing and things not agreed upon. I mean who the heck does a BDSM agreement with no flipp'n safeword. Then add in the fact that there were several times that he did not care for her or take what she was going thing into account. So nope he was not a good "Dom" is all I can say. This book did not have non-con but to me it had dub-con and also slipping into abuse sometimes.
This was not a book for me. I thought the story-line had potential and the book started good but somewhere along the line it just took a turn that I did not want to follow.
I received a copy of this book for my honest review. My opinions are all my own and I know that other readers may really like/love this book, that is what makes life so interesting.
August 15, 2019
I enjoyed this book. Clover and Madden's story was an entertaining combination of emotions, drama and steam. I liked Clover and Madden, but did have some issues with them. Madden truly seemed like a wonderful guy but I often when he was in Dom mode he was too cold. It not only seemed against his character but I felt it was jarring. Clover, I thought was also a very contradictory character and for me the contradiction just didn't work. I did feel really bad for her though no one deserves a Jasper. I did love the chemistry and connection between this couple. I also felt that there was a sweetness and a beauty to their story. Their romance is a complicated blend of hidden feelings, long time friendship and forbidden desires. For me, it was a solid good read with OK characters. I am posting an honest, voluntary review.
August 20, 2019
Daddy is a master
I truly don’t know which of these two to direct the most sympathy towards. The author did such a great job of putting our focus on Clover, and her suffering, that I almost missed the buried pain Madden has been carrying alongside his unrequited love for Clover. This author did a fantastic job of bringing love and happiness out of almost deadly situation. I enjoyed this book all the way to the HEA and can’t wait to read what the author comes up with next.
I truly don’t know which of these two to direct the most sympathy towards. The author did such a great job of putting our focus on Clover, and her suffering, that I almost missed the buried pain Madden has been carrying alongside his unrequited love for Clover. This author did a fantastic job of bringing love and happiness out of almost deadly situation. I enjoyed this book all the way to the HEA and can’t wait to read what the author comes up with next.
March 18, 2020
Don't expect SSC
I don't know why I was surprised at the lack of safe sane and consensual in this book, but I was.
It seems to me that the female lead was a victim of domestic violence, intimidation and mental abuse yet the Dom took little to none of that into account when he whaled into her.
The male lead had a history of loss that was never explored and that impacted the book in a detrimental way because it lacked the depth of characterisation that would have made the book far more satisfying.
The idea that she would be submissive isn't what grated, it's the total lack of empathy shown by the Dom. I just wanted to shake him. I wouldn't trust him to give me a verbal dressing down let alone expose my deepest feelings and then lay a hand on me. Not a character I would like to know in real life.
All in all the book is a decent story which is why I have give four stars but as an example of D/s it misses the mark and has turned something beautiful into something almost abusive.
I have noticed that the author rarely explains the basic tenets of D/s and hardly ever bothers with safewords but this is a scary concept when you think about young impressionable people entering the lifestyle. To my mind it's a missed opportunity to educate and encourage safe sane and consensual.
I don't know why I was surprised at the lack of safe sane and consensual in this book, but I was.
It seems to me that the female lead was a victim of domestic violence, intimidation and mental abuse yet the Dom took little to none of that into account when he whaled into her.
The male lead had a history of loss that was never explored and that impacted the book in a detrimental way because it lacked the depth of characterisation that would have made the book far more satisfying.
The idea that she would be submissive isn't what grated, it's the total lack of empathy shown by the Dom. I just wanted to shake him. I wouldn't trust him to give me a verbal dressing down let alone expose my deepest feelings and then lay a hand on me. Not a character I would like to know in real life.
All in all the book is a decent story which is why I have give four stars but as an example of D/s it misses the mark and has turned something beautiful into something almost abusive.
I have noticed that the author rarely explains the basic tenets of D/s and hardly ever bothers with safewords but this is a scary concept when you think about young impressionable people entering the lifestyle. To my mind it's a missed opportunity to educate and encourage safe sane and consensual.
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August 15, 2019
Her Montana Master is the first book in the Stateside Doms series. Madden and Clover have known each other since they were children, have loved each other from afar, but now they’re all grown up and Clover needs help. When Madden realizes that more than just medical care is needed, he steps in to be the man and Dom that Clover needs, but will their arrangement end when she’s healthy enough to get out of town, or will she trust enough to want to stay with Madden?
Holy smokes, I feel like this book just about ripped out my heart but thankfully put it all back together again. My heart ached reading some of the scenes in this book, I definitely cried with some of the emotional pain that both characters experienced in their past, but dang, this book was so good! Clover has so much anger and pain inside of her that has just festered over the years. I felt awful for her sometimes, but loved her strength, her willingness to work, I loved watching the simple things bring her joy, and loved how Madden helped loosen that pain and rage. Madden was amazing in this book, selfless with his help, but still getting a lot out of their arrangement, such as a chance with the girl he’s always loved! Some of his punishments almost shocked me with the intensity, but they were exactly what Clover needed. I loved that they got to explore her submissive side together, in a safe way. I loved that he constantly checked on Clover to make sure she was okay mentally as well as physically, and I just about swooned over his protective nature! The ending was not what I was expecting, which made it that much better! I really loved this book! I’m so excited that this will be part of a series!
Holy smokes, I feel like this book just about ripped out my heart but thankfully put it all back together again. My heart ached reading some of the scenes in this book, I definitely cried with some of the emotional pain that both characters experienced in their past, but dang, this book was so good! Clover has so much anger and pain inside of her that has just festered over the years. I felt awful for her sometimes, but loved her strength, her willingness to work, I loved watching the simple things bring her joy, and loved how Madden helped loosen that pain and rage. Madden was amazing in this book, selfless with his help, but still getting a lot out of their arrangement, such as a chance with the girl he’s always loved! Some of his punishments almost shocked me with the intensity, but they were exactly what Clover needed. I loved that they got to explore her submissive side together, in a safe way. I loved that he constantly checked on Clover to make sure she was okay mentally as well as physically, and I just about swooned over his protective nature! The ending was not what I was expecting, which made it that much better! I really loved this book! I’m so excited that this will be part of a series!
August 19, 2019
Clover has been in an abusive relationship for 4 years. Her ex was trying to be a Daddy Dom but he really was just abusive and mistreated her. She didn't leave him because she had nothing and no where to go - no money, no job, no car. One day he goes too far and she snaps and leaves him but still has no where to go.
She has loved her brother's best friend for years but he sees her as a little sister. The frustration from that rejection also fueled her reasons for picking losers, including her now ex. She tries to get to Madden when she leaves her ex, but ends up in the hospital when she collapses in front of him. Madden agrees to take her home and take care of her.
His care involves getting her healthy and helping her with what she wants - a job, money and a car to leave forever. In the process he also helps her start to figure out her submissive side. He's a Dom and can give her what she needs. She's confused because she doesn't understand her submissive nature, her self worth or why no one ever really cares for her. She sees what she wants with Madden but doesn't know how to get it for real or forever.
This book has enough BDSM heat and scenes to satisfy. I found the characters well developed and believable. Instead of getting frustrated with Clover's thoughts and actions (which often happens if I think the h is just being a doormat) I felt like I understood why she was thinking and acting that way.
It would have been nice to have more scenes once their relationship developed and to see how she figures out her relationship with her brother. However, I felt like the book had a satisfying ending.
She has loved her brother's best friend for years but he sees her as a little sister. The frustration from that rejection also fueled her reasons for picking losers, including her now ex. She tries to get to Madden when she leaves her ex, but ends up in the hospital when she collapses in front of him. Madden agrees to take her home and take care of her.
His care involves getting her healthy and helping her with what she wants - a job, money and a car to leave forever. In the process he also helps her start to figure out her submissive side. He's a Dom and can give her what she needs. She's confused because she doesn't understand her submissive nature, her self worth or why no one ever really cares for her. She sees what she wants with Madden but doesn't know how to get it for real or forever.
This book has enough BDSM heat and scenes to satisfy. I found the characters well developed and believable. Instead of getting frustrated with Clover's thoughts and actions (which often happens if I think the h is just being a doormat) I felt like I understood why she was thinking and acting that way.
It would have been nice to have more scenes once their relationship developed and to see how she figures out her relationship with her brother. However, I felt like the book had a satisfying ending.
August 10, 2019
Clover has finally had enough of her boyfriend, he brought another fluzzy home, so she left, but she really had nothing to her name he had brought it all and now it claims it as his. So she did the only thing she walked to Maddens house in the hot hot sun. On getting there she collapsed. Madden is beyond angry she is sunburnt as.. so he takes her to the hospital, and afterwards back to his house. He finds her Dairy in the car, he knows its wrong but reads it anyway and what he finds written there he is amazed, she is a submissive but how much of a submissive is she? So he takes charge,when she is better gets her to sign a contract which includes him giving her punishment when she needs it. He is pleased when she signs it and realises that she is just what he needs
I possibly haven't given justice to this book with what i have written above, but this book is really good and i mean really good. I have read this book twice already since i managed to get an arc. I just love Clover and Madden.... two people who have loved each other for a while but not known each others feelings. They are made for each other.
So i really encourage you to one click on this im sure you will all love it like i do
I possibly haven't given justice to this book with what i have written above, but this book is really good and i mean really good. I have read this book twice already since i managed to get an arc. I just love Clover and Madden.... two people who have loved each other for a while but not known each others feelings. They are made for each other.
So i really encourage you to one click on this im sure you will all love it like i do
August 15, 2019
Best Friends to lovers and he's a cowboy to boot.......So this was a free ARC from the author and booksprout for my honest voluntary review of this story and I enjoyed it. This was the first time reading this authors work and like I said I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more from her in the future. So this had some great characters to read about , plus steamy hot to.And had a great storyline to. *Spoilers Tag- she was my best friends little sister growing up, then he moved away and she stayed here with her mom.So I look after her , like another brother but then I my feelings changed for her.She always dated loser boyfriends and the one she has had for the last four years is the worst one.I wish I could have hae has my girlfriend and I would make her my queen,.But her brother and my best friend would kill me.She breaks it off with her boyfriend and has to walk all the way in over 100 degree weather to my house and is in very bad condition, so I drive real fast to the hospital for help, then take her home with me to take care of her.*So is you want more you might want to go get the book cause I think its worth it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 13, 2022
Maren Smith is a very talented writer. She engages you in her stories, and develops her characters well. This story is no exception. As the story began I thought the main female character, Clover, would turn out to be a spoiled little rich girl, and that Madden would be a poor cowboy rancher, barely making ends meet. Maren put my initial ideas behind very quickly. Clover is in fact a victim of circumstances, as well as a victim of her own pride. Madden is a strong, dominant man, as you might expect from this type of story, but he also has his weaknesses, and his self doubts. The story of Clover and Madden is one of misunderstanding and unrequited love as well as a lot of miscommunication, or lack of it, and making assumptions as I did thinking the main characters would be depicted differently than they truly are. There is dominance and submission in this story, some discipline, and some sensuality, but the latter is definitely not the focus of the story. It is a well told story with another surprise at the end, that I certainly never saw coming. It was intriguing from start to end.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 3, 2020
I have tried and tried to read these Dom and sub books ever since the release of FSOG but for the life of me I can not get into them, This book for instance had a great male role as Madden but a very damaged female lead Clover, constantly been let down by the male of the species, she turns to more and more ways to find the male love she desperately needs, when all she really wants his her DADDY and not as a sex partner, yes she is into the lifestyle (sort off) but personally not sure she would have been had she had her fathers love. Madden lost my admiration when he punished her not long after she was recovering from an extremely severe case of sunstroke, This girl was hurting not just physically but mentally, she needed guidance and counselling, I gave up after the second round of punishment, if this is what BDSM is all about I want no part of reading it again. Its from the male prospective I get it I do get it, I understand that some women need it and I am fine with it, I think its the way its written, its not very sympathetic towards the woman, and I see that as abuse not sex or romance. I tried again to read a book in this category but sadly its failed its just not for me.
August 10, 2019
Absolutely Fantastic!
I’m really amazed by this book. The happenings surrounding the intimate relationship between the characters, driving the plot forward, is so down to earth, so devastatingly everyday occurrences that you could have witnessed them yourself where you live or read about it in the paper, and it still had me on the edge of my seat with the pages keeping turning. I simply couldn’t put it down. The characters are so believable, so relatable, so real that they rose from the paige on my kindle and walked around my living room letting me watch their interaction, letting me feel what they felt. What makes them stand out is their intimate relationship of power exchange narrated about in the most natural way that it is quite simply beautiful.
This is simply a book by Maren Smith that you really don’t want to miss. It is absolutely fantastic!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’m really amazed by this book. The happenings surrounding the intimate relationship between the characters, driving the plot forward, is so down to earth, so devastatingly everyday occurrences that you could have witnessed them yourself where you live or read about it in the paper, and it still had me on the edge of my seat with the pages keeping turning. I simply couldn’t put it down. The characters are so believable, so relatable, so real that they rose from the paige on my kindle and walked around my living room letting me watch their interaction, letting me feel what they felt. What makes them stand out is their intimate relationship of power exchange narrated about in the most natural way that it is quite simply beautiful.
This is simply a book by Maren Smith that you really don’t want to miss. It is absolutely fantastic!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 11, 2019
Madden and Clover have been crushing on one another for just about as long as they’ve known each other. But neither one believed the other was interested. A terrible situation lands Clover in Madden’s care, and suddenly the forbidden seems possible. There is so much emotion in this book; the good, the bad, and the ugly. I was really able to connect with Clover. I’ve experienced a sunburn nearly that bad, and the scenes of her recovery are very accurate and well-written. I could also relate to her feelings of abandonment – both the ones that were fully grounded in facts and the ones that weren’t as justified. Madden effectively straddles the line between caring protective figure and straight-up dominant personality to be exactly the partner that Clover needs. I’m kind of hoping that we get to see her brother meet his match in a future book.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Booksprout.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Booksprout.
August 11, 2019
Madden has loved Clover for most of her life, but she seems to have spent her life making poor choices. She is out in the country with her long term boyfriend when she tells her to get lost after her assaults here. He takes off, leaving her to walk home despite the extreme heat. Madden finds her and gives her a ride home. When she gets to er boyfriend's house to find that he had another woman there. He throws Clover out leaving her no choice to but to try to walk to Madden's place. By the time she got there she is suffering from extreme heatstroke. Madden as to take her home to look after her after she insists on leaving the hospital.
Will Madden's love win through, and home will Clover react to his domestic discipline?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Will Madden's love win through, and home will Clover react to his domestic discipline?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 11, 2019
Will Madden bring out the submissive in Clover
This is only my 5th book by Maren, but she quickly moved into my top 10 list! Madden offers Clover a ride home when he sees her on the side of the road in the hot sun. But he is none too happy about leaving her to finish the walk to her abusive boyfriend’s trailer as there is nothing more he can do for Clover with his big brother complex. Yet when Clover is kicked out, she walks to Madden’s where she collapses. Taking the doctor’s orders to heart to care for Clover comes at a toll for Madden as he knows she wants to leave the down the road. Yet when Clover signs the contract, Madden pushes Clover to help herself. When Clover is threatened, will their suppressed love for each other come to light? You have to read to find out and will love how Madden brings out the submissive in Clover.
This is only my 5th book by Maren, but she quickly moved into my top 10 list! Madden offers Clover a ride home when he sees her on the side of the road in the hot sun. But he is none too happy about leaving her to finish the walk to her abusive boyfriend’s trailer as there is nothing more he can do for Clover with his big brother complex. Yet when Clover is kicked out, she walks to Madden’s where she collapses. Taking the doctor’s orders to heart to care for Clover comes at a toll for Madden as he knows she wants to leave the down the road. Yet when Clover signs the contract, Madden pushes Clover to help herself. When Clover is threatened, will their suppressed love for each other come to light? You have to read to find out and will love how Madden brings out the submissive in Clover.
August 16, 2019
This is a great fairly short story. Clover and Madden have loved each other pretty much as long as they have known each other but neither one has ever acted on it believing the other had them firmly placed in the friend zone. Clover runs to Madden for help and he does what he always does, he helps her but this time he wants to find out exactly how Clover views him. They have wonderful chemistry and great dialogue as they work through their feelings and start transforming their relationship. This is a brilliant first book to a new series and I’m looking forward to reading more and meeting more dominant men and feisty females in the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 18, 2019
Very good read by Maren Smith. This is the first in a new series titled Stateside Doms. Madden and Clover have known each other for years. And Madden has been in love with her almost as long. Watching her with another man hasn't been easy especially knowing how volatile the relationship is. After Madden saves Clover when she shows up at his home with severe heatstroke after being thrown out by her boyfriend, he takes charge of her care. While he takes care of her recovery, they begin to explore her submissive fantasies. Clover has crushed on him since she was a young girl and he was always the subject of her fantasies. But with all her abandonment issues because of her father and brother, can she open her heart and give them a chance?
August 13, 2019
I really enjoyed Madden and Clover's love story.
This was a nice, enjoyable love story with a little bdsm and punishment thrown in for good measure! Madden has loved his best friend's little sister for as long as he can remember but never acted on those feelings until Clover showed up walking away from the man who was abusing her. Clover loved Madden forever but thought he just saw her as a "Little Sister"......then they finally find one another and her submissive side and his dominant side ignite into real Love. I felt like the story stopped short and that there was more that needed to be told though.
This was a nice, enjoyable love story with a little bdsm and punishment thrown in for good measure! Madden has loved his best friend's little sister for as long as he can remember but never acted on those feelings until Clover showed up walking away from the man who was abusing her. Clover loved Madden forever but thought he just saw her as a "Little Sister"......then they finally find one another and her submissive side and his dominant side ignite into real Love. I felt like the story stopped short and that there was more that needed to be told though.
August 17, 2019
Talk about an unrequited love! Maren Smith gives us two characters with such relatable traits they will kept me enthralled and intrigued throughout the entire story. Clover had been left behind with her mom when her parents got divorced and her dad her brother Kyle left. Madden was Kyle's best friend and had always looked after Clover even after all her running, bad decisions and even worse men. Each thinking the other only saw them as a sibling/friend until fate steps in. If this first book of the "Stateside Doms" is an example of what to expect going forward then all I can say is bring it on!!
August 20, 2019
He had a feeling for her for the long time, he was thinking about her as a little sister. When Clover is on the run from her abusive boyfriend,she walks to his place. Third degree burns all over her body . Madden knows she was abused,never loved.
While he is taking care of her feelings emerged, he knows that he love her. He is a Dom,she is Submissive
How is he going convince her to stay with him? He will respect and support her even he could be left with broken heart.
But how is he going to do if they don’t talk openly...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
While he is taking care of her feelings emerged, he knows that he love her. He is a Dom,she is Submissive
How is he going convince her to stay with him? He will respect and support her even he could be left with broken heart.
But how is he going to do if they don’t talk openly...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 11, 2019
I like Maren Smith. Her books are sexy, smart and offer genuine insight into characters, their deeper desires and motivations. That's the case here, as well. But let's face it, any author that can make someone driving a John Deere tractor an element of erotic fiction is a skilled writer indeed.
I won't rehash the plot or give spoilers here---just read the book; you won't regret it. The only quibble I would have is with the last devil ex machina plot device, which I didn't think was necessary to carry the book over the finish line.
Still, highly recommended.
I won't rehash the plot or give spoilers here---just read the book; you won't regret it. The only quibble I would have is with the last devil ex machina plot device, which I didn't think was necessary to carry the book over the finish line.
Still, highly recommended.
August 11, 2019
Creative friends to lovers steamy BDSM romance
Maren Smith’s books have always deliver a solid story with interesting characters that I’ve loved. Her Montana Master’s Clover and Madden are prime examples of realistic characters with chemistry which has been ignored for years, but explosive when finally recognized and acknowledged. It was interesting to watch their friendship evolve into so much more. The plot line was solid with s twist or two I didn’t expect.
I received an advance reader copy via Booksprout.
I receive an advance reader copy via. Booksprout
Maren Smith’s books have always deliver a solid story with interesting characters that I’ve loved. Her Montana Master’s Clover and Madden are prime examples of realistic characters with chemistry which has been ignored for years, but explosive when finally recognized and acknowledged. It was interesting to watch their friendship evolve into so much more. The plot line was solid with s twist or two I didn’t expect.
I received an advance reader copy via Booksprout.
I receive an advance reader copy via. Booksprout
August 13, 2019
Cover makes bad choices when it comes to guy's, maybe because she can't have the one she wants.
Madden has loved Clover since he was 12, but she only sees him as a big brother, he is her brothers best friend.
When she is injured and homeless, Madden takes her in and gives her a job when she recovers.
Join them as they travel from friends to more, when he realizes she is a Sub to his Dom.
Loved this story a bit of pain in their play but it is all consensual.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Madden has loved Clover since he was 12, but she only sees him as a big brother, he is her brothers best friend.
When she is injured and homeless, Madden takes her in and gives her a job when she recovers.
Join them as they travel from friends to more, when he realizes she is a Sub to his Dom.
Loved this story a bit of pain in their play but it is all consensual.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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