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Submissive #13.5
Nathaniel's Gift: A Submissive Series Holiday Novella
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, Nathaniel and Abby West return in a holiday novella celebrating love, laugher, and sexy times. Lots and lots of sexy times. It’s been two years, ten months, and twenty-eight days since Nathaniel and Abby have been anywhere without their children for more than a night, and Nathaniel’s determined to rectify that. Abby may not admit to needing some alone time with her husband and Dominant, but Nathaniel knows better. He sees the desires and needs she too often brushes aside in order to care for their family, and the sacrifices she makes to mentor the members of their BDSM club. Though she denies it, Nathaniel’s certain taking her away for a week is what they both need. He doesn’t even mind when she continues to argue about it with him. After all, he knows exactly how to handle a naughty submissive...
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Published November 17, 2020
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About the author
Tara Sue Me
71 books2,852 followersNEW YORK TIMES/USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Even though she graduated with a degree in science, Tara knew she’d never be happy doing anything other than writing. Specifically, writing love stories.
She started with a racy BDSM story and found she was not quite prepared for the unforeseen impact it would have. Nonetheless, she continued and The Submissive Series novels would go on to be both New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers. One of those, THE MASTER, was a 2017 RITA finalist for Best Erotic Romance.
Now she is focusing on new contemporary romances that allow her the freedom to write and publish on her own schedule.
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November 29, 2020
Oh, how I’ve missed Abby & Nathaniel.
From the moment I stumbled upon The Submissive series, I have been in love with Abby and Nathaniel and their submissive/dominant relationship to their husband/wife relationship. The chemistry and passion that surrounds this couple are all-consuming, to say the least!
When I found out there was going to be a novella I was beyond thrilled and the author did not disappoint. It’s been some time since I have read this entire series but it was within the first two chapters that it just felt like I was right back to where it all began and where my obsession for romance kind of began.
This novella is just perfect. I got to read about their life as a married couple and children. The ups and downs and the author even added a little kink, which as always was perfect. She is one of a handful of authors that I find can write BDSM romances and actually write them correctly. It’s never just been about the kink side of it with this author. She adds the entire lifestyle and how it works... the good, the bad, and the even worse and that’s what I love most about her work and what has me coming back for more even years after I first discovered her!
If you were a fan of Abby & Nathaniel from her Submissive series, you’ll be delighted and love this novella!!
I really hope to see more of this couple and more from the submissive series in their future... I mean... one can hope 🤞🏼
5++++++
From the moment I stumbled upon The Submissive series, I have been in love with Abby and Nathaniel and their submissive/dominant relationship to their husband/wife relationship. The chemistry and passion that surrounds this couple are all-consuming, to say the least!
When I found out there was going to be a novella I was beyond thrilled and the author did not disappoint. It’s been some time since I have read this entire series but it was within the first two chapters that it just felt like I was right back to where it all began and where my obsession for romance kind of began.
This novella is just perfect. I got to read about their life as a married couple and children. The ups and downs and the author even added a little kink, which as always was perfect. She is one of a handful of authors that I find can write BDSM romances and actually write them correctly. It’s never just been about the kink side of it with this author. She adds the entire lifestyle and how it works... the good, the bad, and the even worse and that’s what I love most about her work and what has me coming back for more even years after I first discovered her!
If you were a fan of Abby & Nathaniel from her Submissive series, you’ll be delighted and love this novella!!
I really hope to see more of this couple and more from the submissive series in their future... I mean... one can hope 🤞🏼
5++++++
November 25, 2025
It was SO GOOD to see Nathaniel and Abby again. Didn’t even realize how much I missed them 🥳❤️
November 17, 2020
A very fine romance with a touch of kink
From their very first book together I have loved Abby and Nathaniel. Their story has grown with them and they are a very fine romance. Love reading these stories.
From their very first book together I have loved Abby and Nathaniel. Their story has grown with them and they are a very fine romance. Love reading these stories.
November 18, 2020
I loved going back into Nathaniel and Abby's world. It was nice to see where they are in life and how their dynamic is working with kids and life. If you are a fan of the Submissive series, this is a must read!
November 27, 2020
I have always loved Nathaniel and Abby's story above all the others. Tara Sue Me never disappoints. I thoroughly enjoyed this one just as much as the others.
December 1, 2020
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. I always enjoy catching up with Nathaniel and Abby and seeing were they are, how they are doing. This book was great
November 17, 2020
“And yet, I still wasn’t completely convinced we should go. I couldn’t verbalize the exact reason. I wasn’t sure there was one. It was more like a feeling of unease I got whenever I thought about leaving.”
Ahhhh ~ when you are reading about Nathaniel and Abby it’s like coming home. I’ve missed their chemistry, games, passion, loyalty and honesty.
“What I thought was how truly unfair it was he still had the ability to talk in complete sentences. I’d have told him as much if it’d been possible for me to talk in complete sentences.”
You know when you read about this power couple you will have adventure, a little defiance, steaminess and rejuvenation towards relationships and intimacy.
“He would do nothing to harm me. Not only was my body safe in his keeping, but my soul was.”
As satisfying as it is to read about them I’m always hungry for more. Tara Sue Me once again did not disappoint.
“Some things grew better with age. Intimacy was one of them.”
Ahhhh ~ when you are reading about Nathaniel and Abby it’s like coming home. I’ve missed their chemistry, games, passion, loyalty and honesty.
“What I thought was how truly unfair it was he still had the ability to talk in complete sentences. I’d have told him as much if it’d been possible for me to talk in complete sentences.”
You know when you read about this power couple you will have adventure, a little defiance, steaminess and rejuvenation towards relationships and intimacy.
“He would do nothing to harm me. Not only was my body safe in his keeping, but my soul was.”
As satisfying as it is to read about them I’m always hungry for more. Tara Sue Me once again did not disappoint.
“Some things grew better with age. Intimacy was one of them.”
November 17, 2020
Another great novella about Nathaniel and Abby.
This is a novella about Nathaniel and Abby. I always love reading about Nathaniel and Abby. They are such a great couple, through their marriage and being Dominant and Submissive. Nathaniel always gives Abby what she needs. They go away for a week two weeks before Christmas to their Chalet in Switzerland without the kids. They get to reconnect on all levels. It evens Abby out mentally, always. She is submissive to her core. The love is always off the charts between these two. She gives him a gift the day they leave the Chalet. I can't wait to see what comes next for them. I hope another novella or book comes out soon. Tara Sue Me, please keep them coming. I miss reading about them.
This is a novella about Nathaniel and Abby. I always love reading about Nathaniel and Abby. They are such a great couple, through their marriage and being Dominant and Submissive. Nathaniel always gives Abby what she needs. They go away for a week two weeks before Christmas to their Chalet in Switzerland without the kids. They get to reconnect on all levels. It evens Abby out mentally, always. She is submissive to her core. The love is always off the charts between these two. She gives him a gift the day they leave the Chalet. I can't wait to see what comes next for them. I hope another novella or book comes out soon. Tara Sue Me, please keep them coming. I miss reading about them.
September 27, 2021
18+ i believe this is the last book and novella in the submissive series!! Such a long journey but so exciting through it all. The way I’d recommend this whole smut series with my life. Nathaniel’s gift follows our first main character Abby West, and Nathaniel West. I’ve missed Nathaniel and Abby so much. I haven’t read a book about them in so long since the rest of the series was about all the other side characters in the series. The submissive series ends with this short and fast paced novella. The series follows a lot of bdsm journeys and relationships. It contains mostly smut and romance. I find this series just perfect to my smut and spicy liking. Have a good read ;)💦😩🥵
November 19, 2020
The Gift
There are many gifts you can give a person, but the truest gift of all is your love...mind, body and spirit. You really have to trust that person in order to give them with your very soul and believe that they will take care of it like their live counts on it. This is what Nathaniel and Abby have, they have given each other their very soul and that's the best gift anyone could give. Will Nathaniel and Abby have a merry Christmas? You have to read the book to find out!
There are many gifts you can give a person, but the truest gift of all is your love...mind, body and spirit. You really have to trust that person in order to give them with your very soul and believe that they will take care of it like their live counts on it. This is what Nathaniel and Abby have, they have given each other their very soul and that's the best gift anyone could give. Will Nathaniel and Abby have a merry Christmas? You have to read the book to find out!
November 26, 2020
A Planned Vacation
A holiday break to their chalet in Switzerland, just before Christmas is not on Abby West's to do list. There is so much to do. And being away from the children would be stressful. But when her husband Nathaniel does exactly that, it is precisely what she needs. It is what they both
need. They need some alone time.
In this novella Tara Sue Me gives us an interesting insight and an update into Nathaniel and Abby's married life and BDSM lifestyle after ten years. I still remember when they first met.
A holiday break to their chalet in Switzerland, just before Christmas is not on Abby West's to do list. There is so much to do. And being away from the children would be stressful. But when her husband Nathaniel does exactly that, it is precisely what she needs. It is what they both
need. They need some alone time.
In this novella Tara Sue Me gives us an interesting insight and an update into Nathaniel and Abby's married life and BDSM lifestyle after ten years. I still remember when they first met.
December 6, 2021
While I’ve always loved Abby’s and Nathaniel’s story, this wasn’t as anticlimactic. It was as if it was the final piece to a puzzle that just needed to be put in place. I did loving reading about their reconnection. And how much the kids have grown. I don’t know why I kept thinking about Apollo and what happened to him and how that affected their lives. Maybe the animal lover in me. I want there to be more from this group. I really enjoyed all of their stories lines just sad that I had to come to an end.
December 2, 2020
Ultimate Gift...
I have loved the submissive series for a long time and I was ecstatic when I got to revisit my two favourite characters Abby and Nathaniel...
When every day life and family inhibits Abby and Nathaniel from connecting as Dom and submissive, Nathaniel takes Abby away
to their chalet to reconnect...
I love the passion, honesty and commitment that Abby and Nathaniel have for each other and their lifestyle and I hope that we get to read more in the future...
I have loved the submissive series for a long time and I was ecstatic when I got to revisit my two favourite characters Abby and Nathaniel...
When every day life and family inhibits Abby and Nathaniel from connecting as Dom and submissive, Nathaniel takes Abby away
to their chalet to reconnect...
I love the passion, honesty and commitment that Abby and Nathaniel have for each other and their lifestyle and I hope that we get to read more in the future...
January 9, 2022
Ich mag die Reihe und allgemein die Bücher von Tara Sue Me eigentlich immer ganz gerne, aber diese Novelle hat mir nicht so gut gefallen, wie die anderen Geschichten.
Weiterer Kritikpunkt: Es sollen 120 Seiten sein, die Geschichte selbst ist bei 90 Seiten zu Ende und auf meinem Kindle sind immer wieder Seiten übersprungen worden und es ist beim Umblättern des öfteren direkt zur nächsten Seite gesprungen worden (bei Schriftgröße 5), also scheinen auch 90 Seiten genau genommen falsch zu sein.
Weiterer Kritikpunkt: Es sollen 120 Seiten sein, die Geschichte selbst ist bei 90 Seiten zu Ende und auf meinem Kindle sind immer wieder Seiten übersprungen worden und es ist beim Umblättern des öfteren direkt zur nächsten Seite gesprungen worden (bei Schriftgröße 5), also scheinen auch 90 Seiten genau genommen falsch zu sein.
June 18, 2021
Tara Sue Me never disappoints
Really enjoyed this book. Always thought about them years later. Although the Elizabeth and Henry are still young would love to read more. Hopefully there will be a book after the children are on their own. Nathaniel and Abby I will never get tired of reading. This series is tied at first place for me!!!
Really enjoyed this book. Always thought about them years later. Although the Elizabeth and Henry are still young would love to read more. Hopefully there will be a book after the children are on their own. Nathaniel and Abby I will never get tired of reading. This series is tied at first place for me!!!
January 21, 2022
Well written story about Nathaniel and Abby. In this story the couple takes a much-needed vacation to rekindle their love. Between work, the kids and life they haven't had more than a night alone in over two years. They take a week off to go to their Chalet in Switzerland and realize how much this trip was needed and make promises for the coming years.
March 24, 2022
I normally like a good "catch me up" when it comes to a long running series. I'm not sure what the point of this book was other than to let readers know we may get more of them when they travel twice a year. I did like when the story was told from Nathaniel's point of view. There was also too many spelling and grammar errors. It was so out of the norm for TSM.
October 30, 2023
Short Sweet winter novella
I enjoyed continuing to read Nathaniel and Abby's relationship throughout the years. Now their children are about 6 and 9 years old, they struggle in finding alone time as a couple. This novella shows that being a long time couple and parents it is essential to make effort to have intimacy and alone time as a couple.
I enjoyed continuing to read Nathaniel and Abby's relationship throughout the years. Now their children are about 6 and 9 years old, they struggle in finding alone time as a couple. This novella shows that being a long time couple and parents it is essential to make effort to have intimacy and alone time as a couple.
August 18, 2025
Δεν είμαι απολύτως σίγουρη πως μου είχαν λείψει οι Abby και Nathaniel, αλλά νουβέλες όπως αυτή, που μας παρουσιάζουν τη ζωή τους ως παντρεμένο ζευγάρι, με τα πάνω τους και τα κάτω τους, τα οποία διαχειρίζονται ως καθ' όλα φυσιολογικοί άνθρωποι, διατηρώντας παράλληλα τα kinks τους, αν μη τι άλλο είναι απολαυστικό, ανάλαφρο κι ευχάριστο.
December 3, 2020
I missed reading about Nathaniel and Abby , so glad Tara Sue Me wrote this little Novella , never get tired of their story. Thanks Tara Sue Me for writing such a wonderful story
February 21, 2021
Outstanding Novella! Nathaniel and Abby get away to have some quality time. Their love for one another is amazing.
August 29, 2021
DNF at 5%.
Nathaniel and Abby again and again. Ugh.
Nathaniel and Abby again and again. Ugh.
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