Made to Submit

La Trattoria Di Amore #3

by J.P. Sayle

Following his heart, Paulo took a path that could only ever lead to submission. With his own unrequited feelings, can Kaden convince Paulo there is someone else to love him: Kaden?

Paulo follows his heart to England to work with the chef he’s never forgotten, only to find his secret dreams shattered into a million pieces. Lost and hurting, he lashes out, resulting in some tough choices.

Kaden’s focus is creating magic in the kitchen, while hiding his desires. He’d already given up on finding a man who would surrender fully to him, until Paulo transfers from one of the other restaurants. Suddenly the universe presents him with everything he dreams of. Only problem is, Paulo is in love with someone else. Will working in close proximity change that?

Made to Submit is a standalone, sexy MM romance, where surrendering is everything one man craves and the other needs, giving true meaning of two halves that fit perfectly.

Genres: BDSM, Romance, Workplace, LGBT, M M Romance, Contemporary

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2021

About the author

Where does one start with about what I do?
I’m a writer, but I’m sure you guessed that by now if you’re reading this, hey? What you might not know is I’m a little quirky, live in my pj’s most of the time and have cake Saturdays with my sisters every week. I dedicate a little of my time to taking care of my grandbabies and on the dedicated writing days I like to write an eclectic mix of romance, suspense and paranormal fantasy. In the main I’ve written gay romance but I’m branching out under another the pen name in the future, so watch this space.
I’ve a passion for books like you would not believe and it led me down this path and now I’ve over 29 books released and heading towards releasing a whole lot more. The way my head is I never know where I’ll be headed next. I hope you’ll find a little joy in my words and follow me to see where the journey takes me and you.
If you’re interested at some point in 2021 I’ll be writing under the name JP Paton which will be F/M crime and Fantasy two of my favourite things. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled 


French
Par où commencer par ce que je fais?
Je suis écrivain, mais je suis sûr que vous l’avez deviné maintenant si vous lisez ceci, hein? Ce que vous ne savez peut-être pas, c'est que je suis un peu excentrique, que je vis dans mon pyjama la plupart du temps et que je prends un gâteau le samedi avec mes sœurs chaque semaine. Je consacre un peu de mon temps à m'occuper de mes petits-enfants et lors des journées consacrées à l'écriture, j'aime écrire un mélange éclectique de romance, de suspense et de fantaisie paranormale. Dans l’ensemble, j’ai écrit une romance gay, mais je vais dans le futur sous un autre nom de plume, alors surveillez cet espace.
J'ai une passion pour les livres comme vous ne le croiriez pas et cela m'a conduit dans cette voie et maintenant j'ai plus de 29 livres publiés et je me dirige vers la sortie de beaucoup plus. La façon dont ma tête est, je ne sais jamais où je vais me diriger ensuite. J'espère que vous trouverez un peu de joie dans mes paroles et que vous me suivrez pour voir où le voyage vous mène, moi et vous.
Si vous êtes intéressé à un moment donné en 2021, je vais écrire sous le nom de JP Paton qui sera le crime F / M et Fantasy deux de mes choses préférées. Assurez-vous de garder les yeux ouverts 


Spanish
¿Por dónde empezar con lo que hago?
Soy escritor, pero estoy seguro de que ya lo habrá adivinado si está leyendo esto, ¿eh? Lo que quizás no sepas es que soy un poco estrafalario, vivo en mi pijama la mayor parte del tiempo y tengo pastel los sábados con mis hermanas todas las semanas. Dedico un poco de mi tiempo a cuidar de mis nietos y en los días dedicados a la escritura, me gusta escribir una mezcla ecléctica de romance, suspenso y fantasía paranormal. En general, escribí romance gay, pero en el futuro me voy a diversificar con otro seudónimo, así que mira este espacio.
Tengo una pasión por los libros que no creerías y eso me llevó por este camino y ahora tengo más de 29 libros publicados y me dirijo a lanzar muchos más. Por la forma en que está mi cabeza, nunca sé a dónde me dirigiré a continuación. Espero que encuentres un poco de alegría en mis palabras y me sigas para ver adónde nos lleva el viaje a ti y a mí.
Si está interesado en algún momento en 2021, escribiré bajo el nombre de JP Paton, que será F / M Crime y Fantasy, dos de mis cosas favoritas. Asegúrate de mantener los ojos bien abiertos 

Reviews

[Ed Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Sometimes I just don’t want a book to end, this was one of those times. I loved the story of Paulo and Kaden. It was the perfect Dom/ Sub relationship for me. I’ve got to check out the other stories in this series.

[Lila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly sweet

Knowing what the story will be about, and knowing Kaden's need to control everything, I honestly expected this to be a lot more hardcore. But even with all that, this story feels like it's showcasing more the sweet emotional side of their relationship. It's my favourite story so far.

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 5 out of 5]

MADE TO SUBMIT is the third book in the La Trattoria Di Amore series. Although characters from previous books are mentioned, you don't need to have read them, to get this the fullest enjoyment out of this one.

We start off with Paolo at fifteen. He has a crush on one of the chefs working with his dad, which is one of the things that gives him a clue he's gay. Overhearing a conversation between his crush and someone else talking about BDSM makes him curious enough to look into it. Fast forward a few years, and he's working with his crush... who has no idea who he is. Not only that but he's now married. Paolo is heartbroken, sure that he is in love with Carl. Enter Kaden. He is physically attracted to Paolo but is very wary considering he knows about the crush. And then the story really takes off!

I can't tell you just how much I loved this story (although I'll obviously try!). Paolo and Kaden are so perfect for each other. What one needs, the other provides, without even really thinking about it but just doing it. Due to his past, Kaden needs control. Paolo is desperate to have control taken away from him, in every aspect of his life. These two really made my heart happy.

I'm going to be honest here and say that Carl, who is in book two which I haven't read, doesn't really come across that well. Bless him, I know he's busy with his own life, but is he that wrapped up that he didn't even take a double glance when Paolo started working there? How many Italians with the first name of Paolo does he know? I'm with Kaden all the way.

This was a brilliant story, with a fantastic supporting cast. The only question I have is what is the title of Lenny and Nathan's book? I need to read that one too!!! The pacing was perfect, the characters were wonderful, and the overall story kept my attention from the very beginning.

Absolutely recommended by me!

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 30, 2021

[FHR · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third book in this series and it doesn’t disappoint, it’s just as steamy and well developed as the previous ones. It can be read as a stand-alone but is best enjoyed if read in order so the characters are best understood.

When Paulos crush on Carl comes to a head, it’s best that he is moved to another restaurant that Carl and Seb own.
With this move, it brings him to Kaden, Kaden who has always had Paulo in his sights but has kept his distance.
Once their paths cross there is no denying their attraction and how their desires align.

This was a book light on BDSM kink but full of character growth. The plot pulls you in as we get to see these characters click and give each other everything they need.
A really enjoyable read.

[Denise Westra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot hot hot. This story is on fire. You feel like you're watching a movie when you read it The story line is on point. The story we have a Kayden and Paulo,'s story and it does not disappoint. Paulo still has struggles with his feelings for Carl but during a scene with Jayden he realized that Jayden is his man. But there is a little misunderstanding due to the timing of his reaction. Of course they work threw it and get to their HEA.

[Himom90 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet!

Awwww! I loved Kaden and Paulo’s story! As much as I liked the other books in the series, this was by far my favorite

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another amazing addition. It definitely doesn't disappoint. Paolo and Kaden are so perfect for each other. They just made me so happy. JP Sayle has pulled me again right into this story. I love all the characters and seeing them grow. Such an amazing read.

[Coline Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yumm, this book was so good! For each of us we have those certain authors whose books we wait for and when we read them, we become lost in the story they have written about characters who have become so dear we feel as if we know them, this is Kaden and Paulo's story. Kaden has avoided Paulo because he knows he could fall for him, but Paulo is in love with Carl, and Carl doesn't even know he exists because he's in love with Adam. So when things fall apart for Paulo and he loses it at work, he is sent to one of the other restaurants to work for Kaden and something magical occurs, Paulo learns that sometimes what you think you want, isn't always what you need or who you actually desire and now it's time figure how to get him.

[Annie Maus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A BDSM novel that’s sweet and gentle? JP Sayle’s “Made to Submit” was warm and approachable. It’s about Paulo, a boy growing up in his famous dad’s chef kitchen, who realizes he’s gay when Carl, another chef comes to learn under papa. And when Dom Carl’s BDSM penchant is overheard, Paulo eventually experiments and realizes he’s a submissive.

Now an adult and chef in his own right, he seeks out a position with Carl, only to discover Carl is in love with another guy. And, when Paolo asks for a transfer, surprise! Another Dom, Kaden, is his boss. Kaden is as icy as Carl was passionate…except for the heat he feels for Paolo. But can Paolo recover from Carl to see Kaden?

These guys aren’t into pain or bondage, but both want a 24/7 D/S relationship. While other character’s relationships are used as context (catching readers up on favs from past books), I had sufficient information without reading prior installments to make this a standalone. Using their friends as sounding boards, Paolo and Kaden guys clarify what they want, earning my appreciation of their respect for themselves and each other.

I was fascinated by the ways real life interfered with their 24/7 dynamic and how Paolo and Kaden were able to be true to themselves and their sexual desires, while recognizing some situations and emotions simply didn’t fall into a D/S realm. I enjoyed the ways Ms. Sayle allowed them to think through these choices.

Honesty, which is important to any close relationship, was portrayed as critical to the lifestyle. However, if Paolo and Kaden were graded on their adherence, they’d barely earn passing grades. And yet, they are perfect for each other because they remain self-aware. Paolo offers himself good advice, when he wants to overthink his sudden, consuming attraction to Kaden, though he had wanted Carl for years. “Stop borrowing trouble.. That thought was like a mantra on repeat as he peddled faster and kept his eye on where he was going.” Yup, good things can happen when we keep our eyes where we’re headed.

Ms. Sayle depicted both men’s perceptiveness and responsiveness, so I could feel every kiss. And mostly, I like how she contrasted puppy love from the real thing. “The time with you, even at work, shows me that the feelings I have for you are, how do you say…life affirming.” And so is "Made to Submit."

[DebbieReadsBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is book 3 in the La Trattoria Di Amore series, but it can be read as a stand alone. Indeed I am reading this one in the series first, and I didn't feel I missed anything. Something was cleared up from another book though, and I'll come back to that.

Paulo fell in love with Carl (book 2) at 15. He learned all he could about BDSM for Carl, and followed him to London a long time later, for carl to see the man he has become. But Carl has Adam, and Paulo is struggling. Being moved from one restaurant to another, to work under Kaden throws Paulo into a tailspin. Kaden has watched Paulo for a while. The young man does things to him that he didn't see coming. A simple taste test bring Paulo to Kaden's feet, and it's Kaden who is in a tail spin!

I started to read this book, just a few pages is the lie you tell yourself, before I had to get up and go about my day. Next thing, I've ran out of book and I have questions!

Questions, Ms Sayle, my mind has questions! However, I'm fully able to ask the single question I need to, but later. I thought you'd find that amusing :-)

Anyway, back to the book!

Oh, I loved this! Kaden needs to control everything, at work and at home. The guys he works with are attuned to his ways, but he's just a boss who likes things done just so, according to them. Paulo, however, makes Kaden want, so much. Want everything, if he's honest with himself, which at times, he isn't. Paulo brings out Kaden's Dom side, and Paulo? Oh Paulo is beautiful in his reaction to Kaden's words, his touches.

Paulo needs to work Carl out of his system, but very quickly Paulo realises that Carl was never really there. It was the IDEA of Carl, of what Carl could be for Paulo, that lodged all that long ago. And now Kaden has, quite literally, taken Paulo in hand, Paulo knows, he KNOWS that whatever he wanted with Carl would never be a patch on what Kaden can give him.

Paulo has been with other Doms before, but the level of control that Kaden needs is far higher than he had, but also, it's what he really needs. And it really is amazing watching these two find their footing, find their kink (which isn't as high a level as I was expecting, to be honest!) and to find out, what one takes, the other gives.

Back to my question! Does Smithy, Kaden's friend and mentor get a story? With Jesse, from the restaurant perhaps?? Jesse is hurting, and I want to know why!

And the point cleared up? Paulo appears in the Mine, Body and Soul trilogy. He's mean to Lenny in those books, and it was never cleared up why. I was curious. HERE, we get why. And you understand a bit better why Paulo treated Lenny the way he does.

I was surprised at this book, and I don't know why. I don't care, cos I loved it!

5 full and shiny stars

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[Virginie · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! They are so cute!!
I really enjoyed that story. It was beautiful and hot! Kaden is so much more than I thought he would be. Dom, kind, protective and so beautiful! Paulo is an amazing character, compassionate and loving with all his heart. His journey from an idealized love to a love as a man is beautiful. I loved the story and the writing.
I need more!

[Sue Milkovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

OMG!! This is Book #3 in the La Trattoria Di Amore Series.... WOW!! Kaden is a nose to the grindstone Chef. He runs a tight operation and must be in complete control at all times. Paulo who is a pure submissive, can't deal with the marriage between Carl and Adam. After he lost control he is sent to Kaden's kitchen to try to redeem himself. Kaden has had his eye on Paulo for some time. Thinking he is too old, he has left Paulo alone. But both of their perspectives are about to be shifted. Seeing Kaden in his element has Paulo going weak in the knees. These two are pure joy and conflict at the same time. I enjoyed this story more than Book #1 and Book #2. This is just a MAGNIFICENTLY written romance. I really loved this book. I can't recommend this series highly enough. JP SAYLE created wonderful characters and gave them all beautiful happily ever afters. BRAVO!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND THIS IMPRESSIVE SERIES!!!!!!

[Lisa Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

This is the third book in the La Trattoria Di Amore series. It does have links to other books but can be read as a standalone. This one deals with Kaden the head chef in the third of the La Trattoria restaurants and a young chef Paulo who fell in love with Carl head chef of the first restaurant when Paulo was just 15. He discovered that Carl was into BDSM and learnt how to be a submissive so Carl would fall in love with him. But when Paulo goes to work at the restaurant he finds Carl has Adam (book 2) and doesn't even recognise him. After an altercation Paulo is sent to Kaden's restaurant where both of them discover they need each other as they both struggle to accept aspects of themselves. They do get their HEA. I hope there are more books in the series or some of the characters like Smithy get their own book in a different series.

[Mandy (MP Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paulo followed his heart to London only to discover that the subject of his feelings was unaware of him and was now happy with someone else. Having lashed out he had some consequences and he moves to work for Kaden. Kaden focuses on creating magic in his kitchen while in private he just wants a man to totally submit to him. When Paulo arrives he is everything that Kaden needs the only problem is, Paulo is in love with someone else. Can Kaden change his mind and the object of his affections to himself?

I enjoyed this story with the devastated Paulo who realised that there are different forms of love and that he needs to learn the difference between them. I loved that they both had some issues and that they were able to work through everything (even doubts) together. I loved that they were solid together and that Kaden realised that he had found his perfect man. Easy to read, feel and understand. This MM story features mature content of a BSDM-like nature featuring D/s behaviours and some DDLB including spanking, paddling and edging.

[Raven and Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book grabbed hold from the prologue and didn’t let go! I haven’t read any of the rest of this series (a mistake I intend to fix soon) but I knew that crush of Paulo’s was doomed from the start. Kaden however is all dark and delicious and quite the Dom, even in his kitchen. That was definitely kinda hot. Paulo was absolutely made to be a submissive. He just needed to let go of an unattainable and unhealthy dream, a fixation really, and be who he was meant to be. Kaden is certainly dominant in all walks of his life, even when he isn’t trying to be. He also needs the perfect submissive, and one just got delivered right to him. This book was absolutely on fire. I need to sit in front of the AC for a bit. (I’ll blame the hot flashes.)

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the vulnerability Kaden showed by calling Smithy for advice-constantly!! I think Kaden was very lucky to earn/be granted Paulo's control, trust, and virginity-all were beyond priceless gifts!! I liked that Paulo was able to remove all those prickly hard edges Kaden had, because he became more likable and humanized. Paulo was like a little puppy-joyful and happy to please Kaden all the time. It irked me when Kaden was brusque with him just to assert dominance. You get more flies with honey than with vinegar. Paulo easily gave control and submitted totally and completely. I wished he'd lighten up a bit!! Would it kill him???? I loved how Paulo's mom handled Kaden. The last chapter- pure bliss- . I was smiling ear to ear with all the warm and fuzzies.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deliciously Decadent

I love that this series is centered around restaurants and not just The Playroom. It took awhile for Paulo to get past his feelings for Carl and see what was right in front of him with Kaden. Every time Kaden put his hand around Paulo's throat gave me chills in the best way. His love for Paulo was all consuming. I love Paulo's parents. They remind me of my Italian family. I'm glad I finally started this series after being in JP'S author group for a couple of years. I don't know what took me so long. Anyway, I highly recommend this series.

[Mary Dunlap · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it it was a good series

I love a HEA.. And sometimes s it seems that these books get to it more quickly which I like a short book lets me finish in a couple hours ..gives me time to read another book in the same day ..I liked the Dom attitude also