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Masters of the Shadowlands #1
Club Shadowlands
Her car disabled during a tropical storm, Jessica Randall discovers the isolated house where she's sheltering is a private bondage club. At first shocked, she soon becomes aroused watching the interactions between the Doms and their subs. But she's a professional woman--an accountant--and surely isn't a submissive...is she?
Master Z hasn't been so attracted to a woman in years. But the little sub who has wandered into his club intrigues him. She's intelligent. Reserved. Conservative. After he discovers her interest in BDSM, he can't resist tying her up and unleashing the passion she hides within.
Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, strong BDSM theme and content (including/not limited to bondage, caning, restraints, spanking, etc), exhibitionism, voyeurism.
Master Z hasn't been so attracted to a woman in years. But the little sub who has wandered into his club intrigues him. She's intelligent. Reserved. Conservative. After he discovers her interest in BDSM, he can't resist tying her up and unleashing the passion she hides within.
Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, strong BDSM theme and content (including/not limited to bondage, caning, restraints, spanking, etc), exhibitionism, voyeurism.
155 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Cherise Sinclair
67 books8,338 followersA New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she’s renowned for writing heart-wrenching romances with laugh-out-loud dialogue, alpha males, and absolutely sizzling sex.
I met my dearheart when vacationing in the Caribbean. Now I won’t say it was love at first sight. Actually since he stood over me, enjoying the view down my swimsuit top, I might have been a tad peeved—as well as attracted. But although we were together less than two days and lived on opposite sides of the country, love can’t be corralled by time or space.
We’ve now been married for many, many years. (And he still looks down my swimsuit tops.)
Nowadays, I live in the west with this obnoxious, beloved husband and a seventy-pound lap-puppy. I’m a gardener, and I love nurturing small plants until they’re big and healthy and productive…and ripping defenseless weeds out by the roots when I’m angry. I enjoy thunderstorms, collecting eggs from the chickens, and visiting the local brewery for the darkest, maltiest beer on tap. My favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch next to the master of my heart, watching the fire, reading, and…well…if you’re reading my books, you obviously know what else happens in front of fires.
I met my dearheart when vacationing in the Caribbean. Now I won’t say it was love at first sight. Actually since he stood over me, enjoying the view down my swimsuit top, I might have been a tad peeved—as well as attracted. But although we were together less than two days and lived on opposite sides of the country, love can’t be corralled by time or space.
We’ve now been married for many, many years. (And he still looks down my swimsuit tops.)
Nowadays, I live in the west with this obnoxious, beloved husband and a seventy-pound lap-puppy. I’m a gardener, and I love nurturing small plants until they’re big and healthy and productive…and ripping defenseless weeds out by the roots when I’m angry. I enjoy thunderstorms, collecting eggs from the chickens, and visiting the local brewery for the darkest, maltiest beer on tap. My favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch next to the master of my heart, watching the fire, reading, and…well…if you’re reading my books, you obviously know what else happens in front of fires.
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January 17, 2017
Well, since this book is pretty short, the review will be pretty short too...
Here are just some basic things you need to know, and some of my reactions to them...
Master Z is a mind reader :D
Yup, he can tell what emotions you are feeling, sometimes even your thoughts! He is the pefect master and knows what every sub needs and wants. And I was just about to say: Where can I get some of that?, but then thought... Ummm, I really DON'T want a guy who'll know every single thing I'm thinking/feeling ALL THE TIME
sure, it's good to have that ability while in bed, but outside of it? No thanks :D Jessica is just an ordinary woman who stumbled into a BDSM club one night, she knows nothing about the lifestyle, but that same night she manages to have sex with the owner of the club :D Lucky girl I'd say :D But then I thought about it a bit longer, and if it was just an ordinary one night stand it would be ok, but going into kinky with someone you know nothing about? Hmmm. I'd have to seriously trust that person to go into it, and no matter how seductive his voice is or how he reads her mind, it was just a bit too much, the same night she was introduced into the lifestyle she had bondage sex with a stranger :D Well hell OK, I get even that, but
That's the main thing that bothered me, I'm not a fan of insta-love, and especially in this case, only two days, well damn those weren't even two full days, two evenings at the club
and they're practically in love, only they didn't say it :DDDDDD
Moving on, the story... Well it looked like an introduction to the BDSM lifestyle, and I think this would be a good book for beginners :)
The sex was uber light, just bondage and some spanking.
Some scenes were pretty hot, but the overall feel of the book was kind of detached, almost clinical. Yes it was all greatly described what he did and how she felt, but the emotional connection just wasn't there.
Why will I continue reading this series?
All of my friends tell me it's going to get better with each new book, so I'm sticking to it :)
May 4, 2020
...give me a day to recuperate...
After a few days to recuperate, and thanks to some absolutely wonderful pansexual BDSM to read, I get back to this here.
Where to start? A vanilla woman drives her car into a ditch in the middle of the night in a thunderstorm, and enters a BDSM club to get help. This reads a bit like the great opening scenes of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", with a Jessica instead of a Janet and Brad, and a Sir Z instead of a Frank N. Furter. While this book stays rather bizarre, it doesn't stay as nicely bizarre as that classic movie.
First off, screeching plotholes: such a big club doesn't of course have a phoneline, not downstairs, not on groundlevel, not in the apartment above, from where a friendly human being could actually call a taxi to take strandedJanet, errr, Jessica home. And of course not one of the many guests has a mobile either. Yeah, right.
Instead the lady is blackmailed into signing a contract (which would be quite invalid right there) and then sexually assaulted by the clubowner. She's drugged with alcohol and left to her own devices to walk around a fetish club, with guests who of course all are happy with having complete vanillas run around all wide-eyed. Where she then earns herself a "punishment" because she stopped a scene. Yeah, right. What bullcrap.
I'll not go into this any further, a lot of it angered me beyond words. E.g. the fact that this was terminally sexist, that despite protestations to the contrary there was little SSC in this, and that I think this may have been something E.L. James read for research. Spare yourself!
O.o
This sums up my reaction:
After a few days to recuperate, and thanks to some absolutely wonderful pansexual BDSM to read, I get back to this here.
Where to start? A vanilla woman drives her car into a ditch in the middle of the night in a thunderstorm, and enters a BDSM club to get help. This reads a bit like the great opening scenes of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", with a Jessica instead of a Janet and Brad, and a Sir Z instead of a Frank N. Furter. While this book stays rather bizarre, it doesn't stay as nicely bizarre as that classic movie.
First off, screeching plotholes: such a big club doesn't of course have a phoneline, not downstairs, not on groundlevel, not in the apartment above, from where a friendly human being could actually call a taxi to take stranded
Instead the lady is blackmailed into signing a contract (which would be quite invalid right there) and then sexually assaulted by the clubowner. She's drugged with alcohol and left to her own devices to walk around a fetish club, with guests who of course all are happy with having complete vanillas run around all wide-eyed. Where she then earns herself a "punishment" because she stopped a scene. Yeah, right. What bullcrap.
I'll not go into this any further, a lot of it angered me beyond words. E.g. the fact that this was terminally sexist, that despite protestations to the contrary there was little SSC in this, and that I think this may have been something E.L. James read for research. Spare yourself!
O.o
This sums up my reaction:
August 28, 2011
Every once in a while a book comes along that grabs at your the literary brain cells. That you read and immediately want to read again, that while you're reading it, you can't put it down, you don't want it to end, you want to shout to everyone you know that they MUST, MUST read this book! You think about where the story is going to go next when you aren't sitting down holding it in your hands... well this is one of those books for me... one of those authors actually. Everything I've read by Cherise Sinclair (I recently finished the Mountain Masters series), and I do mean EVERYTHING has done this to me! I put one book down, only to start the next one! I've rounded a new literary corner and the sex is HOT!
Okay, I'm vanilla girl living in a vanilla world, plain and simple. I enjoyed Paranormal Romance.. then I moved a little further outside of my vanilla world and stepped into Paranormal Erotica... I thought I'd never get enough of that... then I found a group of ladies on Goodreads that read *Erotica*... *GASP* I picked up some pretty good recomendations from them, then I saw where they were talking about Cherise Sinclair and her Mountain Masters and Masters of Shadowland and I felt wicked just reading the blurbs! I couldn't understand why someone would want to read about such things as BDSM. There couldn't be any love or real romance, no HEA, just people torturing each other, or controling each other... right? RIGHT?
Wrong...
Enter Jessica, whose car breaks down in a storm, she walks and comes upon an estate where she askes to use the phone... one situation leads to another and she finds warmth, dry clothes... and Master Z. What she's stumbled into is a private BDSM club. Couriosity... ahh yes, couriosity is what keeps Jessica hanging around "just until she can get her car towed out of the ditch". Master Z takes good care of Jessica, and finds she is a true "Submissive" and now isn't it just lucky that he is the purrrrfect Dom? There are a lot of "scenes", and Jessica is scared, terrified... and well, turned on by it all... you'll have to read the rest to she how it goes. No spoilers here!
But I must tell you, this isn't for the faint of heart. It's raw and powerful. It will make you blush, laugh out loud, cringe, but I'll bet you won't be able to put it down!
Go on, I dare you.
Okay, I'm vanilla girl living in a vanilla world, plain and simple. I enjoyed Paranormal Romance.. then I moved a little further outside of my vanilla world and stepped into Paranormal Erotica... I thought I'd never get enough of that... then I found a group of ladies on Goodreads that read *Erotica*... *GASP* I picked up some pretty good recomendations from them, then I saw where they were talking about Cherise Sinclair and her Mountain Masters and Masters of Shadowland and I felt wicked just reading the blurbs! I couldn't understand why someone would want to read about such things as BDSM. There couldn't be any love or real romance, no HEA, just people torturing each other, or controling each other... right? RIGHT?
Wrong...
Enter Jessica, whose car breaks down in a storm, she walks and comes upon an estate where she askes to use the phone... one situation leads to another and she finds warmth, dry clothes... and Master Z. What she's stumbled into is a private BDSM club. Couriosity... ahh yes, couriosity is what keeps Jessica hanging around "just until she can get her car towed out of the ditch". Master Z takes good care of Jessica, and finds she is a true "Submissive" and now isn't it just lucky that he is the purrrrfect Dom? There are a lot of "scenes", and Jessica is scared, terrified... and well, turned on by it all... you'll have to read the rest to she how it goes. No spoilers here!
But I must tell you, this isn't for the faint of heart. It's raw and powerful. It will make you blush, laugh out loud, cringe, but I'll bet you won't be able to put it down!
Go on, I dare you.
August 15, 2012
Sort of the standard BDSM thing of an accidental introduction to the lifestyle. Girl is driving in storm, girl's car breaks down, she goes to castle to use the phone, but castles don't have phones a******, so she has to stay the night. Everyone does the time warp and she's introduced to the world of kink.
I have read this book before. I love reading this book.
Except it doesn't turn out to be that book. Before she's done much more than look, she breaks a rule and because she's signed a member agreement (signed it while cold and wet so she can come out of the rain), she's "agreed" to whatever punishment if she breaks the rules. So, well, to be blunt, she's then sexually assaulted. I simply can't get past that. She's tied up and paddled without any consent, struggling against it all the way. I don't care if she signed the thing. I don't care if Mr. Pinhead can read her mind and has decided she really wants it. The hero sexually assaults the heroine.
I wanted a nice cop to come, take her home in his squad car, whip out his handcuffs, and show her what consensual domination is supposed to be. Then being a perfect alpha and multi-talented, after a night of passion, he could whip up some breakfast and they could eat and laugh about how Mr. Z was learning about what consent or non-consent means from a large man named Bubbha in the state pen.
And they bitch about 50 Shades giving BDSM a bad name.
I have read this book before. I love reading this book.
Except it doesn't turn out to be that book. Before she's done much more than look, she breaks a rule and because she's signed a member agreement (signed it while cold and wet so she can come out of the rain), she's "agreed" to whatever punishment if she breaks the rules. So, well, to be blunt, she's then sexually assaulted. I simply can't get past that. She's tied up and paddled without any consent, struggling against it all the way. I don't care if she signed the thing. I don't care if Mr. Pinhead can read her mind and has decided she really wants it. The hero sexually assaults the heroine.
I wanted a nice cop to come, take her home in his squad car, whip out his handcuffs, and show her what consensual domination is supposed to be. Then being a perfect alpha and multi-talented, after a night of passion, he could whip up some breakfast and they could eat and laugh about how Mr. Z was learning about what consent or non-consent means from a large man named Bubbha in the state pen.
And they bitch about 50 Shades giving BDSM a bad name.
January 14, 2014
This was a fun introduction to the Masters of the Shadowlands series...
If you follow my updates, you might have seen my surprise when I discovered that I had already read this book... I figured this out within the first few sentences and was more than a little surprised... Not that I had read a book that was published four years ago, but that I could barely remember anything about it...
Here is what I could remember:
After a car crash, a young woman takes shelter in a strange house,
Which turns out to be a BDSM club,
And they let her in,
She meets a charming Dom who happens to own the place,
She explores her sexuality,
She was a secret sub all along,
Charming Dom realizes he has met his match with her,
Happily Ever After...
...Basically, it sounded like every other BDSM Club book I've ever read.
So now that I've re-read this book, what can I add to my previously fuzzy memory? Nothing really.
I had forgotten how neurotic and obnoxious the main character, Jessica was...
She really didn't have any character development. She never really overcame (or attempted to overcome) her body issues - He made her feel pretty, which is a start... But it's not the basis for a personality.
I forgot that her "charming Dom" Master Z had the whole Mind Reader thing going on...
...And I was reminded why this book fuzzed out in my memory.
On the plus side, this was a fairly subdued and gentle introduction for the fuzzy-handcuff Erotica fans.
I'll probably pick up the rest of the series at some point with the hope that his book was intended to be a gentile segue into Club Shadowlands, and that the subsequent books with have something more creative and substantial to offer this (admittedly jaded) reader of BDSM Erotica.
If you follow my updates, you might have seen my surprise when I discovered that I had already read this book... I figured this out within the first few sentences and was more than a little surprised... Not that I had read a book that was published four years ago, but that I could barely remember anything about it...
Here is what I could remember:
After a car crash, a young woman takes shelter in a strange house,
Which turns out to be a BDSM club,
And they let her in,
She meets a charming Dom who happens to own the place,
She explores her sexuality,
She was a secret sub all along,
Charming Dom realizes he has met his match with her,
Happily Ever After...
...Basically, it sounded like every other BDSM Club book I've ever read.
So now that I've re-read this book, what can I add to my previously fuzzy memory? Nothing really.
I had forgotten how neurotic and obnoxious the main character, Jessica was...
She really didn't have any character development. She never really overcame (or attempted to overcome) her body issues - He made her feel pretty, which is a start... But it's not the basis for a personality.
I forgot that her "charming Dom" Master Z had the whole Mind Reader thing going on...
...And I was reminded why this book fuzzed out in my memory.
On the plus side, this was a fairly subdued and gentle introduction for the fuzzy-handcuff Erotica fans.
I'll probably pick up the rest of the series at some point with the hope that his book was intended to be a gentile segue into Club Shadowlands, and that the subsequent books with have something more creative and substantial to offer this (admittedly jaded) reader of BDSM Erotica.
August 14, 2018
Actual rating 2.5 stars.
Although I didn’t give this book many stars I would not want to discourage anyone from this series. This might be the softest of all the installments, the stories do get better after this first one, and they are definitely worth reading.
The plots in this series are maybe somewhat standard, and the writing isn’t fantastic, although still good. However, the content, the BDSM relationships are wonderful and powerful.
This book in particular is light, short, and a perfect introduction into the BDSM world. I say light, because there is no angst or deeply moving emotional turmoil. Also, being short, we don’t get to know the characters that in deep, however we do get to know more about their development through tidbits in the other installments. Which, incidentally, it is pretty great to still be connected to and reminded of the characters that we get to know in each novel.
I feel the need to point out that this series might be my favorite of its genre, if only because of the way the BDSM life is reflected here. Cherise Sinclair has a very natural and healthy way to depict this world and just because of that I love her books. They made me want, wish and hope. They are even a learning experience in many ways.
I am definitely addicted to this series and I am planning on reading every single installment that comes out. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone interested in BDSM.
P.S: I am obsessed with Cherise Sinclair’s author’s note.
"This book is fiction, not reality and, […] You, my darlings, live in the real world and I want you to take a little more time than the heroins you read about. Good Doms don’t grow on trees and there’s some strange people out there. So while you’re looking for that special Dom, please, be careful.”
- Cherise Sinclair
If Only (Masters of the Shadowlands #8) - 4 stars
Servicing the Target (Masters of the Shadowlands #10) - 3 stars
Although I didn’t give this book many stars I would not want to discourage anyone from this series. This might be the softest of all the installments, the stories do get better after this first one, and they are definitely worth reading.
The plots in this series are maybe somewhat standard, and the writing isn’t fantastic, although still good. However, the content, the BDSM relationships are wonderful and powerful.
This book in particular is light, short, and a perfect introduction into the BDSM world. I say light, because there is no angst or deeply moving emotional turmoil. Also, being short, we don’t get to know the characters that in deep, however we do get to know more about their development through tidbits in the other installments. Which, incidentally, it is pretty great to still be connected to and reminded of the characters that we get to know in each novel.
I feel the need to point out that this series might be my favorite of its genre, if only because of the way the BDSM life is reflected here. Cherise Sinclair has a very natural and healthy way to depict this world and just because of that I love her books. They made me want, wish and hope. They are even a learning experience in many ways.
I am definitely addicted to this series and I am planning on reading every single installment that comes out. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone interested in BDSM.
P.S: I am obsessed with Cherise Sinclair’s author’s note.
"This book is fiction, not reality and, […] You, my darlings, live in the real world and I want you to take a little more time than the heroins you read about. Good Doms don’t grow on trees and there’s some strange people out there. So while you’re looking for that special Dom, please, be careful.”
- Cherise Sinclair
If Only (Masters of the Shadowlands #8) - 4 stars
Servicing the Target (Masters of the Shadowlands #10) - 3 stars
June 9, 2013
3.5 Stars
Your expectations going into this book will make or break it for you. Seriously. If you expect beautiful literature or in depth character development or rational human behavior you’re going to be pissed. You’re going to scream things like this:
“Haven’t you ever seen a scary movie? Do NOT go in there!”
But if you go into this book expecting a fully formed BDSM fantasy you may end up screaming things more along these lines:
“Yes. Yes. Give it to me. YES!”
Because I went into this prepared for a fantasy I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered how readable it was. No really. From the very first page it was better than I expected it to be. The writing was good, the female lead likeable (minus a few irritating moments where she randomly balked) and the male lead…well…let’s just say that I’d let him tie me up anytime.
*grins*
For such a short book there was also a great buildup of sexual tension between the main characters. It was so seductively drawn out that I found myself transforming from a 28 year old woman into a total creeper, prone to waggling my eyebrows and overusing the word “Giggity”.
It was also quite funny at times and the ending was sweet but definitely not a perfectly tied up (giggity) HEA. If you’re looking for a light read or an introduction into consensual BDSM this book may be just the thing for you.
Your expectations going into this book will make or break it for you. Seriously. If you expect beautiful literature or in depth character development or rational human behavior you’re going to be pissed. You’re going to scream things like this:
“Haven’t you ever seen a scary movie? Do NOT go in there!”
But if you go into this book expecting a fully formed BDSM fantasy you may end up screaming things more along these lines:
“Yes. Yes. Give it to me. YES!”
Because I went into this prepared for a fantasy I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered how readable it was. No really. From the very first page it was better than I expected it to be. The writing was good, the female lead likeable (minus a few irritating moments where she randomly balked) and the male lead…well…let’s just say that I’d let him tie me up anytime.
*grins*
For such a short book there was also a great buildup of sexual tension between the main characters. It was so seductively drawn out that I found myself transforming from a 28 year old woman into a total creeper, prone to waggling my eyebrows and overusing the word “Giggity”.
It was also quite funny at times and the ending was sweet but definitely not a perfectly tied up (giggity) HEA. If you’re looking for a light read or an introduction into consensual BDSM this book may be just the thing for you.
September 24, 2013
This was like being Alice in a very twisted Wonderland...
Holy hells was that steamy!
If your looking for a short, hot and entertaining read, look no further. Club Shadowlands pulled me in and kept me in a heat-filled daze. The writing was easy, the characters were interesting and this book was a perfect way to take a break from my depressing and masochistic reading.
Rough night, Kitten?
*sigh* I can never resist a man who calls his girl Kitten.
Master Z was one of my favorite characters. He was so sexy and dominant but could be really sweet. And, praise the gods, a man who actually knows what he wants and goes after it. There was none of that "maybe she wants me... no she doesn't... this is only a one time thing... yes... no... maybe" garbage.
Perfect combination if you ask me.
Why the hell couldn't I be the one to have a shitty night and stumble upon his club and gorgeousness?
Master Z
I really liked Jessica. She was sweet and so innocent it was hilarious. She didn't get on my nerves or bore me with her endless insecurities, so that's always a plus.
Jessica
This story was like an easy, pleasurable read without all the unnecessary drama wrapped up in a sexy packaging.
3.5 stars delectable stars
November 16, 2016
Genre: Erotica
Type: Standalone Book 1 from Masters of the Shadowlands
POV: First Person - Female
Rating:
On a cold rainy night, Jessica Randall, a plain Jane accountant, ran out of luck when her car ended up stuck in a ditch. She walked the isolated road until she came across a mansion to ask for help. Never would have she realize what's behind the door was a whole another world that Master Z was more than willing to open her eyes to.
I had this book on my TBR for a very long time since I first popped my BDSM cherry. It didn't turned out the way I expected to be.
Mostly, it's just how my taste in books evolved since I first started. I'm no longer interested in the wide eyed, clueless heroine type (except in super short smuts) - Jessica was exactly that.
Also, I think this book is more suitable for BDSM virgins. I find it hard to keep my attention with the "basics of BDSM lessons". I just want the real actions lol!
Club Shadowlands is a story of a woman unexpectedly thrust into a sexual re-awakening. It's an introduction to the world of kink and would appeal to readers looking for a light kinky read.
Books in the series:
Read during Shh... BDSM week for:
❌ Dispelling the MYTHS about BDSM! ❌
Giveaway: https://goo.gl/X27FyZ ⬅️ Open now!
Author Chat: https://goo.gl/HsYrxY ⬅️ Open late night Nov 16 EST!
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
Type: Standalone Book 1 from Masters of the Shadowlands
POV: First Person - Female
Rating:
On a cold rainy night, Jessica Randall, a plain Jane accountant, ran out of luck when her car ended up stuck in a ditch. She walked the isolated road until she came across a mansion to ask for help. Never would have she realize what's behind the door was a whole another world that Master Z was more than willing to open her eyes to.
I had this book on my TBR for a very long time since I first popped my BDSM cherry. It didn't turned out the way I expected to be.
Her concern spilled through him like warmth from the sun. Until now, he hadn’t realized he’d been cold.
Mostly, it's just how my taste in books evolved since I first started. I'm no longer interested in the wide eyed, clueless heroine type (except in super short smuts) - Jessica was exactly that.
The vibrations on her clit somehow made the ones in her ass even more arousing.
Also, I think this book is more suitable for BDSM virgins. I find it hard to keep my attention with the "basics of BDSM lessons". I just want the real actions lol!
Club Shadowlands is a story of a woman unexpectedly thrust into a sexual re-awakening. It's an introduction to the world of kink and would appeal to readers looking for a light kinky read.
Books in the series:
Read during Shh... BDSM week for:
❌ Dispelling the MYTHS about BDSM! ❌
Giveaway: https://goo.gl/X27FyZ ⬅️ Open now!
Author Chat: https://goo.gl/HsYrxY ⬅️ Open late night Nov 16 EST!
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
February 23, 2015
1.5
● things I liked in this book: .................
● things I didn't like in this book:
○ every single sentence on every single page;
○ heroine that is TSTL;
○ hero that feels other people's emotions and is a mind reader and obviously the smartest living creature on planet Earth;
○ did I mention extremely annoying heroine?!
○ did I mention a hero with super powers in his loins?!
● things I liked in this book: .................
● things I didn't like in this book:
○ every single sentence on every single page;
○ heroine that is TSTL;
○ hero that feels other people's emotions and is a mind reader and obviously the smartest living creature on planet Earth;
○ did I mention extremely annoying heroine?!
○ did I mention a hero with super powers in his loins?!
July 3, 2018
“You may call me Sir.”
Like the marines or something? “Uh, right. Exactly what kind of club is this?”
I remember years ago, when I was curious about BDSM books, I have started reading this book. It is highly recommended by the experts and this series is like the epitome of BDSM romance.
Anyway, I think I read about 10 pages before I fell asleep. The next night, I had a similar experience. I read about 10 pages more before I fell asleep.
This book has such a tranquillity, such a peacefulness, that it was like reading a lullaby for adults.
You may say “Are you crazy? This book describes ropes and crosses and spanking and orgasms and hard-core kinky sex.”
But honestly Master Z was describing in such a clinical, detached way to thunderstruck Jessica the way the BDSM works and the rules; that I was feeling that I was watching a documentary from the Discovery Channel.
Besides the fact that there is no angst, basically there is also no story. It is an introductory book that describes the outline of the club and the main characters, especially mastermind and mindreader Master Z.
This time I managed to finish the book and I learned that he is a psychologist. Does this explain the fact that he knows straight away if someone feels aroused or threatened? I don't know. I have never trusted much the psychologists and their judgments to be honest.
I believe I will continue this time and conclude the available books in this series.
Like the marines or something? “Uh, right. Exactly what kind of club is this?”
I remember years ago, when I was curious about BDSM books, I have started reading this book. It is highly recommended by the experts and this series is like the epitome of BDSM romance.
Anyway, I think I read about 10 pages before I fell asleep. The next night, I had a similar experience. I read about 10 pages more before I fell asleep.
This book has such a tranquillity, such a peacefulness, that it was like reading a lullaby for adults.
You may say “Are you crazy? This book describes ropes and crosses and spanking and orgasms and hard-core kinky sex.”
But honestly Master Z was describing in such a clinical, detached way to thunderstruck Jessica the way the BDSM works and the rules; that I was feeling that I was watching a documentary from the Discovery Channel.
Besides the fact that there is no angst, basically there is also no story. It is an introductory book that describes the outline of the club and the main characters, especially mastermind and mindreader Master Z.
This time I managed to finish the book and I learned that he is a psychologist. Does this explain the fact that he knows straight away if someone feels aroused or threatened? I don't know. I have never trusted much the psychologists and their judgments to be honest.
I believe I will continue this time and conclude the available books in this series.
December 26, 2010
This read was boring to me, as I didn't connect with Master Z (Zachary) and Jessica. Master Z was a caring, sensitive and protective Dom, Jessica was a nice and courageous (even if a bit TSTL) sub, but I didn't feel any chemistry between them. Everything was too rushed and their sexual encounters left me cold, which is saying a lot considering that BDSM usually ruffles my feathers - sometimes in a bad way, sometimes in a good way. This time, I couldn't care less.
This was only my 2nd book by this author and I don't know what to make of her yet. Since I loved The Dom's Dungeon, I can only hope the next book in this series is up to par with that one.
This was only my 2nd book by this author and I don't know what to make of her yet. Since I loved The Dom's Dungeon, I can only hope the next book in this series is up to par with that one.
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September 14, 20203 Stars.
I was honestly surprised by how intriguing I found this book. Reviews of Club Shadowlands has been popping up all over my goodreads for years, but considering the genre I've never found a need to pick it up. I did however buy a lot of kindle books last week simply because they were cheap, and this was one of them.
The book had some scenes I found a bit uncomfortable, but kudos for pulling on my emotions. I won't continue the series, but for people who liked Fifty Shades of Grey this series is probably for you. And you won't have to read inner goddess 300 times..
I'm gonna refrain from officially rating this book since this genre is not really my cup of tea.
I was honestly surprised by how intriguing I found this book. Reviews of Club Shadowlands has been popping up all over my goodreads for years, but considering the genre I've never found a need to pick it up. I did however buy a lot of kindle books last week simply because they were cheap, and this was one of them.
The book had some scenes I found a bit uncomfortable, but kudos for pulling on my emotions. I won't continue the series, but for people who liked Fifty Shades of Grey this series is probably for you. And you won't have to read inner goddess 300 times..
I'm gonna refrain from officially rating this book since this genre is not really my cup of tea.
September 15, 2014
♥♥♥ 3.25 STARS ♥♥♥
This was quite the short read, but it was full of steam. It was a pretty good start to the series, but it wasn't without any flaws.
The story starts off with the Jessica leaving a horrible date, and her car stranding her on a street in the pouring rain alone. She goes in search for some help when she comes across Club Shadowlands. She has no idea the nature of this club or that that night is BDSM night. This is where she meets Master Z, a Dom, she is immensely attracted to.
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"But a Dom's responsibilities include exploring your needs, both the desires you know about and those you haven't experienced. I think, someday, you might well enjoy being on display--And I'd enjoy seeing you there."
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Like I mentioned before, it was a good start, but I did feel Jessica was a bit too naive. I also thought her decisions were quite questionable. I mean, I thought she was sweet, tough and feisty, which I liked. She was insecure of her body because she wasn't thin, which didn't make me dislike her. But, she goes off with this Master Z, a complete stranger, and lets him tie her up and have his way with her. She wanted it too, mind you, but it was just weird. They were talking about trust when they barely knew each other.
Master Z, I will admit was freaking hot. We were able to get his POV too, which I really liked. I loved the kind way he treated Jessica. He never rushed Jessica into accepting this BDSM lifestyle. He was an awesome Dom and super sexy when he took control. The mind reading thing was a tiny bit freaky, though. Just because it would freak me out for someone to figure out what I am always thinking. Other than that, I really liked Master Z.
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'He wanted more from her than a few evenings in the club. She roused feelings in him that he hadn't felt in a long time.'
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The writing was bad at all, but the book may have been too short. I wasn't able to feel a complete connection between these two, because I felt that they never really got to know each other completely. There was definitely something there, but I felt that it was a bit rushed near the end. Which brings me to the ending. Something was definitely missing from the ending. After two nights together, they seem to have fallen for each other, which was way too fast for me. I needed to know more, but it just ended rather abruptly. The steam was good, at times too clinical, but hot. The BDSM was light, which makes this a good read for a beginner who wants to dive into the BDSM genre. Overall, it was a good read. I look forward to reading the next books, because I hear it only gets better.
August 20, 2012
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Whenever I ask for BDSM recommendations, I am told the same two words all the time: Cherise Sinclair. Curiosity got the best of me and I read an excerpt of this book online. I was instantly hooked and delved right into Club Shadowlands.
This is a novella so I was quite impressed by the story that bloomed between Master Z and Jessica. When Jessica finds herself stuck in her car in the middle of the storm, she seeks shelter in a private club for the night. Unbeknownst to her, she signs in without reading the contract which outlines what kind of private club it is. Soon, she realizes that she may be in over her head when she goes bug-eyed at witnessing scenes between Doms and their subs. Even more surprising is the fact that she finds something darkly sensual about it.
That feeling ignites when she meets Master Z, the owner of the club. Zachery is a great Dom. He’s potent man, just barely contained and you can tell he possesses a lot of power. I really enjoyed him. But perhaps what made him more desirable is the fact that he embraces the fact that Jessica is a more conservative person who isn’t used to this lifestyle. His patience with her makes me weak in the knees. And it’s their blooming trust between one another that makes me love this book the most. It’s a little baffling to see this development with such a short book, so I must give Sinclair a hand for this. Great pacing and character development!
I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series. If this book is any indication of what to expect, then I’m in good hands.
Whenever I ask for BDSM recommendations, I am told the same two words all the time: Cherise Sinclair. Curiosity got the best of me and I read an excerpt of this book online. I was instantly hooked and delved right into Club Shadowlands.
This is a novella so I was quite impressed by the story that bloomed between Master Z and Jessica. When Jessica finds herself stuck in her car in the middle of the storm, she seeks shelter in a private club for the night. Unbeknownst to her, she signs in without reading the contract which outlines what kind of private club it is. Soon, she realizes that she may be in over her head when she goes bug-eyed at witnessing scenes between Doms and their subs. Even more surprising is the fact that she finds something darkly sensual about it.
That feeling ignites when she meets Master Z, the owner of the club. Zachery is a great Dom. He’s potent man, just barely contained and you can tell he possesses a lot of power. I really enjoyed him. But perhaps what made him more desirable is the fact that he embraces the fact that Jessica is a more conservative person who isn’t used to this lifestyle. His patience with her makes me weak in the knees. And it’s their blooming trust between one another that makes me love this book the most. It’s a little baffling to see this development with such a short book, so I must give Sinclair a hand for this. Great pacing and character development!
I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series. If this book is any indication of what to expect, then I’m in good hands.
May 28, 2013
Another book of Cherise's that I couldn't put down!!! So far all her books that I have read I really enjoy and can't put them down!! Once again the "steam factor" is off the charts!
The book starts off with Jessica arriving at Club Shadowlands on a dark and stormy night!! Her car is off the road and she is cold so she ends up there. Master Z (Zachary) is a dom who finds Jessica interesting..She ends up learning about being a sub and sees for the first time different scenarios that go on in the club. Her and Master Z start a dom/sub relationship which eventually turns into more.
This book is a good introduction into that world of BDSM..There are a bunch of glimpses into different situations going on ( whipping, caning, spanking) and I liked how Zachary and Jessica's relationship developed into more.
The book starts off with Jessica arriving at Club Shadowlands on a dark and stormy night!! Her car is off the road and she is cold so she ends up there. Master Z (Zachary) is a dom who finds Jessica interesting..She ends up learning about being a sub and sees for the first time different scenarios that go on in the club. Her and Master Z start a dom/sub relationship which eventually turns into more.
This book is a good introduction into that world of BDSM..There are a bunch of glimpses into different situations going on ( whipping, caning, spanking) and I liked how Zachary and Jessica's relationship developed into more.
November 13, 2022
This book was good for what it is, a BDSM novella. It didn’t feel overly rushed for a novella and was overall enjoyable. Their relationship was very sweet from the beginning. I liked their dynamic and it was fun to read about the FMC being introduced to the world of BDSM.
There were some things that threw me off like the POV switches without any indication and the fact that the MMC can read minds? It just seems like a weird way to go about him pushing the FMC into doing something she has reservations about. It is a novella so obviously there wasn’t time to deconstruct her inhibitions without a push but it was still a bit odd. The ending was a bit abrupt, there’s no epilogue or much of a HFN, but I think the overall story was well done and entertaining.
There were some things that threw me off like the POV switches without any indication and the fact that the MMC can read minds? It just seems like a weird way to go about him pushing the FMC into doing something she has reservations about. It is a novella so obviously there wasn’t time to deconstruct her inhibitions without a push but it was still a bit odd. The ending was a bit abrupt, there’s no epilogue or much of a HFN, but I think the overall story was well done and entertaining.
February 18, 2019
This book is a novella. Short but still pack with all that heat. Miss Sinclair done an excellent job to build the climax using her descriptive words. Especially the experience inside the Club Shadowlands.
To anyone who is familiar with Miss Sinclair works, will be very delightful reading. Steamy of course.
To others, please be warned this book has many triggers.
4 stars
To anyone who is familiar with Miss Sinclair works, will be very delightful reading. Steamy of course.
To others, please be warned this book has many triggers.
4 stars
May 19, 2012
I was in the mood for some hot real BDSM book after Fifty Shades of Grey ... But oh boy, picking this book was such a mistake.
Shortly after you start reading, they tell you the moto is SAFE, SANE AND CONSENSUAL. Keep that in mind, mm'k?
Main girl's car crashed in the middle of nowhere in a cold, rainy night. She found a lone house and went inside without knowing it was a bondage private club. They told her she had to sign some paper to join and be able to get inside, and she fucking did because she was freezing and needed HELP. Once inside, she saw a girl chained and screaming STOP at a dude wipping her. Of course, main girl freaked out and helped the poor girl.
Well, main girl, that will teach you to be more of a bitch and let people fix their own problems next time.
She had stopped a scene. And according to those papers she had signed, she had to be punished for it. When she realized the kind of situation she had gotten herself into, she made it perfectly clear she was not up for it. The people there knew about her situation and still forced her to endure the punishment, because she had signed the papers, duh!
Safe, sane and consensual, right? Can someone please bring me a dungeon monitor? We need to stop this madness stat!
She did NOT consent to be restrained and paddled in public. Even if she signed some papers, I'm bold enough to assume they had no real legal power whatsoever! Sure, she must have read what she signed, but still. She had been in a car accident, she needed HELP. What's wrong with these people? I was so pissed when I read it... Oh but then she actually got on her knees willingly and apologized for ruining the scene and even liked it (of course, I mean duh romance BDSM book here, hello).
It was like all that unruly, vehement woman needed was a good spanking, FFS!
I WAS ROYALLY PISSED, SIR.
And thus, I stopped reading.
Safe, sane and consensual my ass.
Shortly after you start reading, they tell you the moto is SAFE, SANE AND CONSENSUAL. Keep that in mind, mm'k?
Main girl's car crashed in the middle of nowhere in a cold, rainy night. She found a lone house and went inside without knowing it was a bondage private club. They told her she had to sign some paper to join and be able to get inside, and she fucking did because she was freezing and needed HELP. Once inside, she saw a girl chained and screaming STOP at a dude wipping her. Of course, main girl freaked out and helped the poor girl.
Well, main girl, that will teach you to be more of a bitch and let people fix their own problems next time.
She had stopped a scene. And according to those papers she had signed, she had to be punished for it. When she realized the kind of situation she had gotten herself into, she made it perfectly clear she was not up for it. The people there knew about her situation and still forced her to endure the punishment, because she had signed the papers, duh!
Safe, sane and consensual, right? Can someone please bring me a dungeon monitor? We need to stop this madness stat!
She did NOT consent to be restrained and paddled in public. Even if she signed some papers, I'm bold enough to assume they had no real legal power whatsoever! Sure, she must have read what she signed, but still. She had been in a car accident, she needed HELP. What's wrong with these people? I was so pissed when I read it... Oh but then she actually got on her knees willingly and apologized for ruining the scene and even liked it (of course, I mean duh romance BDSM book here, hello).
It was like all that unruly, vehement woman needed was a good spanking, FFS!
I WAS ROYALLY PISSED, SIR.
And thus, I stopped reading.
Safe, sane and consensual my ass.
April 6, 2025
Mi bloqueo lector necesitaba algo rápido, sencillo y divertido para desaparecer. Afortunadamente, esto cumplió con la misión. Aunque ahora me siento intrigada por saber más sobre los libros conformando este universo.
May 14, 2012
**3 1/2 stars**
Hhhhmmmm...so at first, i have to admit, i was a little bit nervous to read this since BDSM is most definitely NOT my "thing" but after seeing all of my GR friends' ratings and reviews my interest was piqued and felt that i had to at least give the 1st one a shot.
In the beginning i was STILL having doubts simply because Jessica was stupid, plain and simple!...she enters a house with two strange men...signs a contract even though she hasn't read through it and really has no clue what it even is...THEN she lets a man she doesn't even KNOW...YUMMY MAN of course!..but she still doesn't know who the heck he is...undress her, bathe her and re-dress her...and not once does she try to cover herself up or push him away! LOL!..all i could think was REALLY!?...REALLY!!?? She could have been MURDERED for gosh sakes!! But alas...this IS a romance so she does still live!..AND she got to enjoy very erotic/kinky sex with a VERY HOT MAN! Of course this all takes place in Master Z's home where all different forms of bondage take place..some CRAZY stuff i might add!!...but nothing that has frightened me off yet! ;)
This book certainly grew on me as the story went on. I really liked Zachary..a lot..he was very sexy and very sweet with Jessica and even though it was novella length and things usually seem very rushed...i didn't seem to feel that way with this book... it was still a satisfying and enjoyable read. I def. liked this enough that i am moving on to the second book right away. Can't wait to read about Master D and i'm really looking forward to Cullen's book too..i REALLY liked him! :)
Hhhhmmmm...so at first, i have to admit, i was a little bit nervous to read this since BDSM is most definitely NOT my "thing" but after seeing all of my GR friends' ratings and reviews my interest was piqued and felt that i had to at least give the 1st one a shot.
In the beginning i was STILL having doubts simply because Jessica was stupid, plain and simple!...she enters a house with two strange men...signs a contract even though she hasn't read through it and really has no clue what it even is...THEN she lets a man she doesn't even KNOW...YUMMY MAN of course!..but she still doesn't know who the heck he is...undress her, bathe her and re-dress her...and not once does she try to cover herself up or push him away! LOL!..all i could think was REALLY!?...REALLY!!?? She could have been MURDERED for gosh sakes!! But alas...this IS a romance so she does still live!..AND she got to enjoy very erotic/kinky sex with a VERY HOT MAN! Of course this all takes place in Master Z's home where all different forms of bondage take place..some CRAZY stuff i might add!!...but nothing that has frightened me off yet! ;)
This book certainly grew on me as the story went on. I really liked Zachary..a lot..he was very sexy and very sweet with Jessica and even though it was novella length and things usually seem very rushed...i didn't seem to feel that way with this book... it was still a satisfying and enjoyable read. I def. liked this enough that i am moving on to the second book right away. Can't wait to read about Master D and i'm really looking forward to Cullen's book too..i REALLY liked him! :)
October 1, 2011
Club Shadowlands is NOT one of my favorite Cherise Sinclair books, that's for sure. I did like Master Z's character but I never fully warmed up to Jessica's character. I also had a hard time believing Jessica to be a submissive. The heroine remained to obstinate and dubious throughout this book for me to buy into her submissive nature. Not to mention, for someone described as level-head and critical thinking, she sure did some really stupid things.
Club Shadowlands is well written and insightful book that gives the reader a basic understanding of the BDSM lifestyle. However, I felt this book lack that special romantic element I've come to expect from Ms. Sinclair books.
Club Shadowlands is well written and insightful book that gives the reader a basic understanding of the BDSM lifestyle. However, I felt this book lack that special romantic element I've come to expect from Ms. Sinclair books.
August 21, 2016
So this is the second book with a BDSM theme that I have read. This one was recommended to me by my own readers. I must say I enjoyed it and pretty much read it in one day. Save for a family disaster, I would have finished it in one day too.
I liked the authors writing style. It was quick and easy to read. Just hitting that balance of right on everything. I liked the two main characters, Jessica and Master Z. I love the bond that grew between them and the way the author got you to feel that is was more than just sex.
For me I like a little more plot in my books, but that is just personal taste and no reflection on the author. It did end rather abruptly for me, though. Just as it hit that climax, it ended. For me, it felt like it needed one last chapter. Just to tie up all the ends.
However, if you're looking for a read that is definitely hot and very sexy, then this is the one.
I liked the authors writing style. It was quick and easy to read. Just hitting that balance of right on everything. I liked the two main characters, Jessica and Master Z. I love the bond that grew between them and the way the author got you to feel that is was more than just sex.
For me I like a little more plot in my books, but that is just personal taste and no reflection on the author. It did end rather abruptly for me, though. Just as it hit that climax, it ended. For me, it felt like it needed one last chapter. Just to tie up all the ends.
However, if you're looking for a read that is definitely hot and very sexy, then this is the one.
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October 19, 2022
This book seemed promising, and a lot of people really seem to like it, so it seemed like a safe bet for a fun BDSM read. It was a bit weird that she had to sign a contract to go into the dungeon when the place was in a mansion—surely they could have found somewhere else to stick her, but it’s not the most ridiculous setup for a story I’ve read.
The story was okay. Very insta-attraction, insta-connection (if not love). I did appreciate that the hero wasn’t the typical pushy asshole Dom that seems common in many of these books, but there were times I felt he pushed her boundaries too much considering she was *VERY* new the scene and they really didn’t have the kind of trusting, established relationship where that sort of thing would be acceptable. But apparently, he could sense her emotions and knew what she could handle, which brings me to the next part…
THE MIND READING. Sorry, but wtf?
I understand that it was a convenient way for the author to make it so the hero could “read” the heroine—who was obviously guarded, conservative, and trying to hide her emotions. But you don’t just add something like that into a non-paranormal story and then not explain it in any way. We’re about 60% of the way through the book when he admits to the heroine that he can read minds or at least emotions, within a short distance and girlfriend just ACCEPTS that shit like it’s perfectly normal and moves on. I’m sorry, what? I don’t care if we’re in the middle of sex or the middle of the freaking Sahara desert, that’s the kind of confession that deserves some serious follow-up questions and I don’t think anything short of my life being in danger at that moment would distract me from that.
Other nitpicks:
Heroine doesn’t feel good about her body, thinks she’s fat and ugly. Why does the Hero have to say, more than once, that maybe some “fools” prefer skinny girls but he doesn’t and a lot of men are like him? I fully understand that he’s trying to make her feel good, but in doing so, he’s passing a negative judgment on those who do have a preference for thinner frames and implying that thinner frames are undesirable by real men.
Imagine if the scene had been reversed and he said maybe some fools prefer women with more curves, but he likes his women slender. I don’t think it would go over so well. Can we move beyond shaming people for different bodies and preferences? You don’t have to put someone down to boost someone else up. It wouldn’t be as much of an issue if a friend or a side character had said it, but the readers are supposed to relate to the hero in a romantic way, and I imagine readers of your story encompass a range of body types.
Lastly, the author shifted POV without any kind of breaks, which I found disorienting as a reader. One minute I was reading a paragraph from her perspective, the next I was reading from his. All throughout the book. Most dual-POV books I read use some kind of line breaking or start a new section when shifting POV. It might seem like a small nitpick but those small things can affect a reader’s enjoyment of the story.
The story was okay. Very insta-attraction, insta-connection (if not love). I did appreciate that the hero wasn’t the typical pushy asshole Dom that seems common in many of these books, but there were times I felt he pushed her boundaries too much considering she was *VERY* new the scene and they really didn’t have the kind of trusting, established relationship where that sort of thing would be acceptable. But apparently, he could sense her emotions and knew what she could handle, which brings me to the next part…
THE MIND READING. Sorry, but wtf?
I understand that it was a convenient way for the author to make it so the hero could “read” the heroine—who was obviously guarded, conservative, and trying to hide her emotions. But you don’t just add something like that into a non-paranormal story and then not explain it in any way. We’re about 60% of the way through the book when he admits to the heroine that he can read minds or at least emotions, within a short distance and girlfriend just ACCEPTS that shit like it’s perfectly normal and moves on. I’m sorry, what? I don’t care if we’re in the middle of sex or the middle of the freaking Sahara desert, that’s the kind of confession that deserves some serious follow-up questions and I don’t think anything short of my life being in danger at that moment would distract me from that.
Other nitpicks:
Heroine doesn’t feel good about her body, thinks she’s fat and ugly. Why does the Hero have to say, more than once, that maybe some “fools” prefer skinny girls but he doesn’t and a lot of men are like him? I fully understand that he’s trying to make her feel good, but in doing so, he’s passing a negative judgment on those who do have a preference for thinner frames and implying that thinner frames are undesirable by real men.
Imagine if the scene had been reversed and he said maybe some fools prefer women with more curves, but he likes his women slender. I don’t think it would go over so well. Can we move beyond shaming people for different bodies and preferences? You don’t have to put someone down to boost someone else up. It wouldn’t be as much of an issue if a friend or a side character had said it, but the readers are supposed to relate to the hero in a romantic way, and I imagine readers of your story encompass a range of body types.
Lastly, the author shifted POV without any kind of breaks, which I found disorienting as a reader. One minute I was reading a paragraph from her perspective, the next I was reading from his. All throughout the book. Most dual-POV books I read use some kind of line breaking or start a new section when shifting POV. It might seem like a small nitpick but those small things can affect a reader’s enjoyment of the story.
February 5, 2024
In need of a story i knew i would enjoy,i turned to Cherise’s Shadowlands.
I know,i know, i have lots of new stories waiting on my shelves,but i needed something i was SURE i would enjoy!
And since i’ve been re-reading,and enjoying, her Wild Hunt Legacy series recently,she was the first that came to mind.
Cherise's Shadowlands series is also one of my most cherished BDSM series,i love all the stories it contains.
Every addition to this family is brought to you with so much love,you can't do anything else,but embrace them all.
This is the start of the series,the introduction to the club and it’s Masters.
And it’s the owner himself,the wonderful Master Z,who finds his second chance at a HEA when an unexpected guest arrives at the club’s door.
Jessica is on her way home from a very disappointing date when she and her car end up in a ditch.
Through the pouring rain,she heads off to find somewhere to call for help and ends up at Shadowlands.
Not familiar with BDSM,at all,she’s not sure what goes on inside,but she’s not staying in the entry room for the rest of the night….
She didn’t expect the very attractive owner to do what he does to make sure she’s warm,clean and dry,though!
But even though she feels embarrassed,she feels aroused too….and what does that say about her?
The inside of the club arouses her even more,and that’s a shock….but lucky for her,she has Master Z looking out for her.
Until she goes too far,and ends a scene….that’s when Z finds out she didn’t read the form she signed.
In spite of the consequences,she still comes back the next week.
And in spite of the risk she could be punished again,she defends a sub against a Dom that doesn’t understand the words “no,i don’t want to play with you”
Even if she’s just found out what Z does with subs that do something….bad.
Lucky for her,Z doesn’t view her actions as bad.
There is however one thing that makes her doubt he might be interested in her long term….
There are so many beautiful women at Shadowlands….so many good looking subs.
And she’s not model material,she’s short and curvy….surely he can do so much better.
What qualities could she possess to entice this wonderful man to even consider playing with her more than the times he did?
I know,i know, i have lots of new stories waiting on my shelves,but i needed something i was SURE i would enjoy!
And since i’ve been re-reading,and enjoying, her Wild Hunt Legacy series recently,she was the first that came to mind.
Cherise's Shadowlands series is also one of my most cherished BDSM series,i love all the stories it contains.
Every addition to this family is brought to you with so much love,you can't do anything else,but embrace them all.
This is the start of the series,the introduction to the club and it’s Masters.
And it’s the owner himself,the wonderful Master Z,who finds his second chance at a HEA when an unexpected guest arrives at the club’s door.
Jessica is on her way home from a very disappointing date when she and her car end up in a ditch.
Through the pouring rain,she heads off to find somewhere to call for help and ends up at Shadowlands.
Not familiar with BDSM,at all,she’s not sure what goes on inside,but she’s not staying in the entry room for the rest of the night….
She didn’t expect the very attractive owner to do what he does to make sure she’s warm,clean and dry,though!
But even though she feels embarrassed,she feels aroused too….and what does that say about her?
The inside of the club arouses her even more,and that’s a shock….but lucky for her,she has Master Z looking out for her.
Until she goes too far,and ends a scene….that’s when Z finds out she didn’t read the form she signed.
In spite of the consequences,she still comes back the next week.
And in spite of the risk she could be punished again,she defends a sub against a Dom that doesn’t understand the words “no,i don’t want to play with you”
Even if she’s just found out what Z does with subs that do something….bad.
Lucky for her,Z doesn’t view her actions as bad.
There is however one thing that makes her doubt he might be interested in her long term….
There are so many beautiful women at Shadowlands….so many good looking subs.
And she’s not model material,she’s short and curvy….surely he can do so much better.
What qualities could she possess to entice this wonderful man to even consider playing with her more than the times he did?
October 16, 2021
I've read some of CS's books before but it felt like a travesty that I haven't read this series.
This was, in a word,
Short.
It was cute and a nice, vanilla intro to BDSM. And I still quite like those though my tastes have developed a little more.
Nonetheless, it was a sweet book. I just wanted more!
Master Z could probably have had volumes dedicated to his awesomeness and I wanted it all.
A great read if you've not read any BDSM before and want a short sweet read
This was, in a word,
Short.
It was cute and a nice, vanilla intro to BDSM. And I still quite like those though my tastes have developed a little more.
Nonetheless, it was a sweet book. I just wanted more!
Master Z could probably have had volumes dedicated to his awesomeness and I wanted it all.
A great read if you've not read any BDSM before and want a short sweet read
September 13, 2012
Jessica Randall is an accountant with several disappointing and unsatisfying relationships in her past. Returning home from a trip to Tampa for a date with a man she'll never see again, her car hits an armadillo in the rain and goes into the ditch. Alone on the dark country road, the only signs of life is a house she passed further down the road. It's a mansion with a formidable giant of a man at the door, who seems reluctant to assist when she asks for help. Returning with the handsome Master Z, the door guard, Ben, lets her in.
But this is a private club, and before she can be allowed any further than the entrance she has to read and sign the rules. Tired, freezing and dripping, Jessica can barely make out the words, but how bad can it be? It's just a rich person's club in the country. So she signs without understanding just what kind of club it is.
Her introduction to Club Shadowlands, a very private and select club for those who enjoy practicing BDSM, is a bit of a shock to gentle Jessica's system. But Master Z takes her under his wing to show her around and teach her the rules - and hopes for something more from her. After a night of opening her senses to a new world, and the desires she's always had but never realised, will Jessica ever return? Would Master Z want more than a brief D/s relationship?
This short introductory novel into the world of Club Shadowlands, the first in a series, is fun in a distinctly titillating way. It doesn't waste time with filler or too much dithering introspection, which I could really appreciate. It is romantically inclined - the Dominant men we're introduced to don't want just another sub, but something more long-lasting and meaningful: love, and whatever comes with it.
That said, we don't really get to know Jessica or Master Z - Zach - in depth, but we do get a good sense of their characters, and come to like them, from their interactions. The Doms aren't sadists, they're more romantically inclined, patient and follow the idea that bondage and whipping etc. is for the sub, not the Dom. Pleasure in pain, that kind of thing. Jessica's not into the pain, but she learns that she enjoys being dominated and tied up. In her tour of the club, she sees that there are many different ways of exploring BDSM, and learns that the subs, whether they're women or men, are willing participants. Doms who go from giving what the subs need to actually being abusive or violent with them, are quickly kicked out and banned from the club. For readers curious about the lifestyle, this is a good guide, though for readers like me who've read plenty of BDSM stories already, it's a bit too familiar.
There is an added element to the series: some of the characters have paranormal abilities. Master Z can read people's emotions, which puts him in an excellent position of running a club like this - and being a popular Dom. This gives him an edge and is what enables things to move quite fast between him and Jessica. Especially considering Jessica is almost as naive as Anastasia Steele from Fifty Shades. Almost, but thankfully not that bad.
Being short, the novel does lack a deeper level of emotional involvement and tensity, leaving it almost a bit too cute and simplistic. But I did enjoy it, and wouldn't mind reading more in the series.
But this is a private club, and before she can be allowed any further than the entrance she has to read and sign the rules. Tired, freezing and dripping, Jessica can barely make out the words, but how bad can it be? It's just a rich person's club in the country. So she signs without understanding just what kind of club it is.
Her introduction to Club Shadowlands, a very private and select club for those who enjoy practicing BDSM, is a bit of a shock to gentle Jessica's system. But Master Z takes her under his wing to show her around and teach her the rules - and hopes for something more from her. After a night of opening her senses to a new world, and the desires she's always had but never realised, will Jessica ever return? Would Master Z want more than a brief D/s relationship?
This short introductory novel into the world of Club Shadowlands, the first in a series, is fun in a distinctly titillating way. It doesn't waste time with filler or too much dithering introspection, which I could really appreciate. It is romantically inclined - the Dominant men we're introduced to don't want just another sub, but something more long-lasting and meaningful: love, and whatever comes with it.
That said, we don't really get to know Jessica or Master Z - Zach - in depth, but we do get a good sense of their characters, and come to like them, from their interactions. The Doms aren't sadists, they're more romantically inclined, patient and follow the idea that bondage and whipping etc. is for the sub, not the Dom. Pleasure in pain, that kind of thing. Jessica's not into the pain, but she learns that she enjoys being dominated and tied up. In her tour of the club, she sees that there are many different ways of exploring BDSM, and learns that the subs, whether they're women or men, are willing participants. Doms who go from giving what the subs need to actually being abusive or violent with them, are quickly kicked out and banned from the club. For readers curious about the lifestyle, this is a good guide, though for readers like me who've read plenty of BDSM stories already, it's a bit too familiar.
There is an added element to the series: some of the characters have paranormal abilities. Master Z can read people's emotions, which puts him in an excellent position of running a club like this - and being a popular Dom. This gives him an edge and is what enables things to move quite fast between him and Jessica. Especially considering Jessica is almost as naive as Anastasia Steele from Fifty Shades. Almost, but thankfully not that bad.
Being short, the novel does lack a deeper level of emotional involvement and tensity, leaving it almost a bit too cute and simplistic. But I did enjoy it, and wouldn't mind reading more in the series.
December 30, 2013
*Note: Review unedited*.
This story is fucked up, my friends. Like, fucked up along the lines of Fifty Shades of Grey.
I brought this book cause it was a freebie. I didn't even read the synopsis. The cover looked hot though so i picked it up, haha. That was a few months ago, so i decided to actually read it and give it a go. It was a really short read i read in a day.
It's about BDSM, and this girl who stumbles upon the club that is all about BDSM sex. She meets the owner, instant 'oh he is hot, i wonder what it would be like to ride him' kind of attraction going on between them.
This book has only sex in it. Some scenes where super hot i admit, but the rest in my opinion where either ridiculous, or just....wrong and super fucked up.
So if you like that kind of stuff and short BDSM stories you will really enjoy Club Shadowlands, otherwise...stay away, LOL.
This story is fucked up, my friends. Like, fucked up along the lines of Fifty Shades of Grey.
I brought this book cause it was a freebie. I didn't even read the synopsis. The cover looked hot though so i picked it up, haha. That was a few months ago, so i decided to actually read it and give it a go. It was a really short read i read in a day.
It's about BDSM, and this girl who stumbles upon the club that is all about BDSM sex. She meets the owner, instant 'oh he is hot, i wonder what it would be like to ride him' kind of attraction going on between them.
This book has only sex in it. Some scenes where super hot i admit, but the rest in my opinion where either ridiculous, or just....wrong and super fucked up.
So if you like that kind of stuff and short BDSM stories you will really enjoy Club Shadowlands, otherwise...stay away, LOL.
September 8, 2021
i wish this was slightly more realistic. men aren't mind readers and i kind of hated that he felt like he knew everything she wanted better than her.
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