Bound by His Command

Club Darkness #3

by Piper Stone

This morning she was my employee. Tonight she is my property.

Willow danced for the rich and powerful at the world's most exclusive club... until tonight.

Tonight I told her she belongs to me now, and no other man will touch her again.

Tonight I ripped her soaked panties from her beautiful body and taught her to obey with my belt.

Tonight I took her as mine, and I won't be giving her up.

Publisher's Bound by His Command is a stand-alone novel which is the third entry in the Club Darkness series. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

Genres: BDSM, Romance, Dark Romance, Dark

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2021

Reviews

[Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific Dark Romance with some spanking

This the third volume in the Club Darkness series and in this book it is revealed who the adversary is that had been trying to take down the brothers throughout this series. There is a good amount of steamy scenes and a decent amount of action as well. I really liked this as well as the first two books in the series and I think you will too, it is best to start with the first volume I think. There is a very satisfying HEA at the end of this book and it wraps up the series as a whole well too.

[Lady Raven RAVE! · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5⭐️⭐️

Style: Dark Contemporary Romance
Story: 2/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
Dark Level: 1.5/5
Sexual: GOOD
Male: Dark and Intense
Series: Book 3
Pages: loc. 1967
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

I think for me, it was the story. Sex scenes, I didn’t have a problem with. It was noted that this could be a standalone, however; I felt a kind of lost. But not really lost, confusing I know, sorry.

Christopher is dark always seems intense especially in the beginning and I like that. Willow was definitely strong will not wanting to obey but couldn’t resist Christopher’s demanding Dom side. Their chemistry together for me is good as you get the pull and tug effect.

Overall, I just did not like the story but like the main characters. I guess it could be a standalone as Christopher and Willow have their own storyline. But with some of what’s going on, still felt a little lost. I think if I read the previous books before, my experience may have been different.


***I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read and hope this review was helpful.

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[Gloria Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bound By His Command: A Dark Billionaire Romance (Club Darkness Book 3) by Piper Stone is the last book of the Dunmore Brothers.

So welcome back to the Darkness Club where the rich play dirty, where the juices are flowing and without a doubt the secrets are deep. This is Christopher and Willow’s story. It’s dark and gritty just like Piper likes to write and we like to read. Would I recommend it: Yes

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[DD11 · Rating 4 out of 5]

31/2 to 4

When I got this ARC I didn’t realize it was a 3rd in a series. So I felt I was missing parts.

It was a interesting read. I really didn’t like Christopher at all at first. He was really a jerk. Willow was strong but she just let Christopher do whatever he wanted that first time and he was pretty darn rough! Other then the first time they were hot together and Christopher got his act together. I kinda liked the Russian and really want a story about him.

Good story overall. Received an ARC from Booksprout for an honest review.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book in the series, and it can be read as a standalone. Christopher is the youngest and most ruthless of the Dunmore brothers and when he sees Willow dancing, he knows that she will be his. Both have secrets but will Christopher reveal his? Fast paced read with loads of drama, steam and lots of emotion. I loved the intensity and the story really drew me in a great read.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the final Piper Stone's book on the Dunmore brothers. In this book Bound by His Command we meet last Dunmore brother Christopher. He's also the most callous, sadistic, relentless, cruel and heartless of three brothers. Christopher is the enforcer for Club Darkness. He makes sure that the members or employees doesn't abuse their positions in the club while everyone indulges in their proclivities. The brothers still has there troubles with members of the inner circle seeking to end their lives because of the ledger. Someone is killing members in the inner circle and the brothers are getting death threats again as they race to find the the infamous ledger the bodies are piling up and wonder if they're next.
Christopher is a danger junkie. He is dangerous, alluring, possessive, and dominating. He's a predatory and primal. He goes for after what he wants and he always gets it. There's a darkness that's lies below the surface of his soul waiting to unleash the beast and the moment he saw Willow on the stage she called to the darkness. Christopher didn't know who she was because his brother Michael handles the hiring. There first encounter he had to spank her because she was disrespectful to member and the spanking not only turned him on but Willow as well but she was still being defiant.
Willow was a former prima ballerina who was a opening act for the American Academy Ballet. She had to led New York because because she was at the wrong place and witnessed a murder by the notorious Russian assassin Aleksandr Prentikov. Willow is rebellious, defiant, feisty and strong willed. She's a Sanford graduate. At first the relationship between Christopher and Willow was the battle of the sexes. Christopher was determined to bend her to his will. His to f***k when he pleases, his to train, his to own, and his to taste whenever he pleases. The attraction between the two was so strong and when they get together they combusted. There passion was aggressive, filthy, savage, hot, carnal, appetitive, and nasty.
Bound by His Command is action pack, twist and turn, surprises, revenge, revelations retaliations. It's about finding love when you least expect it. It's like a game of chess someone is always one step ahead, at time it's like cat and mouse. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it. I must say Ms. Stone did a great job in her conclusion of this series on Club Darkness with the Dunmore brothers.

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[Amy Reads Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christopher is the youngest of the three Dunmore brothers, and is the Enforcer for Club Darkness, located in Washington, DC. He is the most ruthless, but at the same time least serious. Someone is trying to end them, and the Club, and he and his brothers Michael and Gregory are in a race to find out what information their father had on the rich and powerful.
He sees Willow dancing at the club, and is enthralled with her Gothic dance in the red outfit. He is enraged when she is heckled by a Russian man, and when he sees that man in the dressing room with Willow, he is instantly protective of her, going as far as to threaten the Russian, who is an assassin.
Christopher claims Willow that night, and is determined to peel away the layers of her secrets, even as he keeps his own. She and the Russian have history, and he will find out what that is. As the learn to trust each other, he finds that their relationship is what he had craved his whole life. Now he understands why his brothers are in love with their women.
When he and his brothers finally figure out what their father meant for them to know, it is earth shattering for them. They have finally won their happiness.
This trilogy is deep, dark and wonderful. This last story has everything you would ask for in a billionaire romance, and the story ties up without feeling rushed. It is a symphony where two broken souls find each other and chase away the demons.

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[Rhonda Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Bound by His Command' is the third book in Piper Stone's "Club Darkness" series. If you've been following the series, then you know each can be read as a standalone and if you haven't, then I have to ask why not? Book one introduced us to the club and the three brothers, Michael, Gregory, and Christopher, who inherited ownership from their father after their parents died. There is a huge mystery when it comes to the search of a journal their grandfather and then father kept that was used to blackmail those with money, clout, and secrets, in order to insure Club Darkness stayed powerful. The thing is, powerful people are coming up murdered and the men can't find the journal. Book three introduces us to Christopher, the youngest brother who is the enforcer of their group, and Willow, a dancer at the club. "Two broken souls with no understanding of how to face life without the demons hanging around their necks". When a Congressman is found murdered the day before an assassin of the deadliest Russian Mafia appears in DC and found to be a member of the club paranoia sets in. Oh, and let's not forget the altercation between Aleksandr Prentikov, the assassin, and Willow at the club. The heated conversation and threats in Russian led Christopher to believe they knew each other. Combine that with intense chemistry between these two characters that each are trying to ignore with everything that's going on with the club and you have a heart-pounding, edge of your seat read. One that kept me intoxicated from beginning to end.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book, if you have followed the ongoing story in the first two of the series. Bound by His Command is the final book and is about the romance between Christopher and Willow. It also solves this mystery of Club Darkness and what happened to Christopher's parents and the missing journal containing all the club's secrets. I couldn't rate the book higher because Christopher is just so angry. The author tries to show a softer side by introducing a lost dog that he takes in, but that part gets lost in the story. Willow also works as a manager at an animal shelter, but that only gets mentioned once. The pair have a sexual attraction they can't deny, but it seems like it is always angry sex. I liked the book as a conclusion to the series, but I didn't get the romance.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Willow just wants to dance but her past shows up in the club when she is performing. Christopher is struck by her and rescues her from the Russian that he knows is a killer. He can't stay away from her. She is drawn to him. He brings out the hidden darkness in her. He doesn't trust her but can't stay away. In the meantime someone is trying to destroy Christopher and his brothers. They are trying to unravel the mystery and getting closer. There are definitely adult scenes in this book which are hot. Christopher being tamed is an interesting process to witness. This is an excellent conclusion to the brothers saga. The end is worth it.

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[Cathy Greco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christopher the youngest Dunmore sibling sees Willow dancing and he has to have her. There is a Russian heckling her and later he see him in her dressing room. Willow and Christopher both have a darkness that calls out to each other. There are deaths from within the inner circle and the journal is still a source of intrigue. This book has everything intrigue, murder, action, spanking, BDSM themes, twists, and love. There is information the brothers get that is an eye opener. There was so much going on in this final installment. Willow is a great character strong and talented, Christopher is dark but redeemable. This is a fabulous story.

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[Douglas Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our hero has decided to change her employment status and he is providing training for her new role.

This is book three of the series but it is written as a standalone. No prior reading is required.

This is a dark erotic romance with strong elements of D/S and punishment. The story is well written and easy to read with an intriguing cast of characters. Our hero and heroine as well developed and provide a nice focus for our story. The plot has several twists and turns which are intriguing, but the real focus is on our couple and the evolving relationship between them. If you like a dark romance, than this should be right up your alley. I certainly enjoyed it.

Highly recommended

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[JigsawGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I suppose you could read this as a standalone, but I think you would appreciate it more if you read the first two books in the series. At least this book answered some of the questions I had from the previous books.

Christopher was supposed to be the most brutal of the brothers, but I would peg him more as the angriest of the brothers. Then some of his anger began to dissipate.

I liked Willow. She seemed a bit more complex than I expected. Not because of her secrets, but more because of her character.

As the mystery starts to unravel, the secrets began to be revealed, and the suspense increases. Christopher and Willow, along with Baxter reach the end of their journey.

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[Marybeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christopher is not a character that I liked in the beginning. He was just too autocratic and 'you're doing this my way'. Willow is hiding from her past and one day at Club Darkness, her past catches up with her. Christopher is intrigued by her and decides that he is going to have her. Willow is such a strong character and she submits to Christopher against her will. She eventually comes to like it, but not in the beginning. Christopher and Willow have a HEA, with a little twist at the end. Christopher does grow on you throughout the book.

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[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three brothers run Club Darkness, left to them by their crooked father. When Dominant Christopher sees her dancing, he is stunned. Willow could have been a prima ballerina that's how good she is. Christopher moves in when a Russian makes a threat to her. No one threatens this woman. He might tie her, spank her, even choke her, but from this point on she's his, so it's all good. Problems within his father's circle come rushing in and the brothers must figure it out before someone gets killed. Another hot Piper Stone read.

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[Debra West · Rating 5 out of 5]

- *** Free book for an honest review ***

I want to start out by saying this second book I have read by this author and she has hit it out of the ballpark. The main characters were strong and grabbed your attention. This book had not only the dark themes but also a great mystery wrapped in that you would have never guessed, and you need to read till the end to truly get it. The sex scenes were hot and will written. The characters themselves seem as if you could personally know them. This is a must read for anybody that loves this type of book and I cannot wait to read another book by this author!
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[Mawgan Dipple · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is the third book in this series. I read the first book, which I enjoyed. I haven't read the second book and still picked up the vibe of the story. Christopher was a brute of a man. never giving, always taking and demanding. willow was just trying to hold her life together. dancing at club darkness was her guilty pleasure of a past life that kept her sane as she walked in the shadows. when a ghost from her past threatens to break her world apart, Christopher demands her submission and craves her body in an attempt to gain secrets and truths from the dancer's lying tongue. great story, very steamy.

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is the third book in the Club Darkness Series which focuses on the dark relationship between Christopher Dunmore, the enforcer and partial owner of Club Darkness, and Willow, who was once a prima ballerina but witness a murder by a Russian assassin and had to flee. She ends up employed in Club Darkness and catches the attention of Christopher. While they are attracted to each other they still have a love/hate relationship. This is an action packed and suspenseful novel with unexpected twists and sizzling passion.

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[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series from Piper Stone and I am sorry it is over but this was a great finale. Willow was so sweet and yet she had a rod of steel in her. Christopher is perhaps the darkest of the 3 brothers and yet Baxter the dog, showed that he was a kind and generous man and Willow became his one true love. The ending was unexpected but credibly tied up the series. This is probably the darkest of the Club Darkness books and it was certainly steamy and super sexy but it was so much more and I loved every word.

[Hazel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect read for those nights you are left alone !
Totally love this book.. and the series.
Now I've read the series Christopher is definitely my favourite brother, though Micheal and Gregory are only a step behind. His dominating and controlling manner aren't only a turn on for Willow.
The only fault I have was the term 'scent of my feminine wiles' It is rather overused and more suited to so-called 'bodice-rippers' than Club Darkness.
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[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christopher is one of the brothers that runs Club Darkness. When Christopher sees Willow dancing on stage he is enthralled. He wants her. Christopher steps in when a Russian threatens her. He's decided that he will be the only man to touch her. We find that Willow is running from her past but Christopher is going to keep her safe. Loved the characters, had great BDSM scenes and it was really hot. Will the brothers find out who's out to get them? Will the ledger show up? Loved the ending. I received an ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book it was great, the story was written well and the characters were interesting. This book was dark and dirty a great combination I love it. Piper Stone has outdone herself. Club Darkness is owned by the Dunmore brothers after their father died. Christopher is the youngest of the bothers and is an Enforcer, he was inside the club when he noticed the Russian's a mafia mob Aleksandr is the assassin were in the club, he wants one of the dances who was known as Callie.

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[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an ending to the Club Darkness series!
Christopher is the last of the brothers to find love with the right woman, but that might just change when he rescues Willow from an angered customer. What follows is Christopher taking control over Willow who wants to keep her dark, and hidden past just that. But with threats abounding around the Club Darkness’ owners and the former Inner Circle members dropping like flies, how can Christopher keep Willow safe? Christopher will call any favor in to keep Willow safe and it may just be the trick to a happily ever after.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 3 and the final in Stone's Club Darkness series. This is Christopher's story and while it can be read as a stand alone, I would recommend reading this series in order to get the most from it. Christopher is the enforcer for the club and is ruthless. Willow captivates him and he in turn claims her. Secrets are kept hidden but ultimately revealed as Christopher finds his own love. A great addition and ending to this trilogy!

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[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness Piper had me ready to pull my hair out. This was the absolute best closure to this trilogy. Christopher and Willow characters had me unsure if this was going to be the end after all. The action, drama, suspense, murders, intensity were death defying.

The brothers were attempting to find the journal their granddad then father kept with club members information. In addition, stop the killing of members. I mean just whoa. You must read this book that's all i can tell you.

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[Margarita Rosado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I haven't read the first two books so this one was a surprise to me. I think it is the best, (I have no motive to believe so but I do) because I could see it is the conclusion of the saga. I'm looking forward to read the former ones. It is mystery, violence, romance, lots of sex, two explosive characters whom happen to meet in the weirdest circumstances and whom, finally, surrender to love.
Great reading (maybe too much spanking for my taste but I guess it is a part of the central strand of the three volumes).

[Susan Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Angel, my princess

WOW! This a dark scorcher filled with mysteries and really hot sex. As they work on a relationship there is an assassin killing people. Is the assassin from the inner circle or could it be another family trying take over their world? As they say this book is a dark romance with BDSM and spanking aspects, it is not for the faint hearted. I recommend this book for those who like dark minded males and strong hearted women

[Kelchickbooklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you are the darkest and most ruthless of three brothers you take not get, what you want. Christopher never asked just took anything and anyway he wanted. In walked a beautiful Willow seemed innocent but that was going to change. Christopher wanted her and took her just like he said he would. Did they trust eachother, no. This book has it all, erotica, love, hate and betrayal.
The plot grabs you right from the beginning to the point you do not want to put it down.

[Lisa A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Dark Billionaire Romance
Christopher, one of three brothers who own Club Darkness, acts as their enforcer. When club dancer Willow is threatened Christopher steps in and claims Willow as his own. He is determined to learn her secrets and what they mean to the club and his family... I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

The characters were fabulously written in this dark story. I loved their interactions. I believed in their chemistry. I loved her feistiness and his dominant alpha male presence on the page. I thought the story was well crafted and very entertaining.

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