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Rose & Thorn Society #2
Never Say Never
Book two in the Rose and Thorn Society Series When Adam Reeve is drawn into the world of D/s he couldn't be happier - until his old lover returns, shocked to see Adam collared and vowing to win him back. Adam Reeve can't keep his eyes, or his hands, off the sexy new stud working out at Full Throttle Fitness. Adam's policy is not to jeopardise his job by having flings with clients, but tall and gorgeous Nick is too hard to resist. Plus, it's been a serious dry spell since Adam's long-time love, Mitch Silver, callously walked out on him. Nicolas Fontana is instantly captivated by the handsome personal trainer, sweet talking his way into Adam's bed and his heart. He doesn't tell his new love about his desire to dominate. Instead, he takes things slow, leading the less experienced man down the D/s path Nick craves. Mitch returns with thoughts of reclaiming Adam. He's amazed and surprised by the changes in his old lover's life. Sure, Nick is handsome and definitely hot. But Mitch would never let anyone dominate him. Never. Reader Advisory: This book contains explicit scenes of m/m intimacy, menage, D/s, spanking and voyeurism. Publisher Note: The stories in this series are linked solely by theme. Each story can be read on it's own and the stories can be read in any order."
- GenresM M RomanceBDSM
101 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Jenna Byrnes
145 books78 followersJenna Byrnes could use more cabinet space and more hours in a day. She’d fill the kitchen with gadgets her husband purchases off TV and let him cook for her to his heart’s content. She’d breeze through the days adding hours of sleep, and more time for writing the hot, erotic romance she loves to read.
Jenna thinks everyone deserves a happy ending, and loves to provide as many of those as possible to her gay, lesbian and hetero characters. Her favorite quote, from a pro-gay billboard, is “Be careful who you hate. It may be someone you love.”
For the latest news, visit Jenna’s website at http://www.jennabyrnes.com/
Jenna thinks everyone deserves a happy ending, and loves to provide as many of those as possible to her gay, lesbian and hetero characters. Her favorite quote, from a pro-gay billboard, is “Be careful who you hate. It may be someone you love.”
For the latest news, visit Jenna’s website at http://www.jennabyrnes.com/
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December 2, 2009
3.5 stars...
I think that this is one of those books that people will love or hate. I enjoyed watching Nick manipulate Adam into the D/s life he wanted. And manipulate him he does but it is so much fun to watch. I think the book would have been far stronger if the whole plot would have focused on just that. Adding Adam's ex-lover Mitch (who comes off as a go nowhere type of guy) into the mix gave the book a little more heat, sort of, but also lost its focus because of it.
Since Nick seems to genuinely care about Adam it makes the subtle lead into the BDSM less "squicky" and more fascinating to see how he does it. Once Mitch is added, Nick appears much more calculating and self serving (despite his avowal to the contrary) at that point. Mitch would have been a great addition to the story if there had been a book two after we saw Nick and Adam move fully into the lifestyle between the two of them.
I think that this is one of those books that people will love or hate. I enjoyed watching Nick manipulate Adam into the D/s life he wanted. And manipulate him he does but it is so much fun to watch. I think the book would have been far stronger if the whole plot would have focused on just that. Adding Adam's ex-lover Mitch (who comes off as a go nowhere type of guy) into the mix gave the book a little more heat, sort of, but also lost its focus because of it.
Since Nick seems to genuinely care about Adam it makes the subtle lead into the BDSM less "squicky" and more fascinating to see how he does it. Once Mitch is added, Nick appears much more calculating and self serving (despite his avowal to the contrary) at that point. Mitch would have been a great addition to the story if there had been a book two after we saw Nick and Adam move fully into the lifestyle between the two of them.
December 7, 2009
"This book features solid writing and interesting protagonists. I enjoyed this story which is the second in the Rose and Thorn society series but can be read as a standalone. I liked Ms. Byrnes writing style and definitely look forward to reading other stories by this new to me author."
My complete review is posted at Rainbow Reviews
My complete review is posted at Rainbow Reviews
December 1, 2009
4.5stars
When Adam started a relationship with Nicolas Fontana it came about after a break up with his long time partner Mitch Silver. Adam is a great guy, he likes his job, gets on with his clients and knows when to keep his head low about the important things in his life.
After a less than ideal year he is now at a happy place and Nick is the guy that he owes this all to. Whilst Adam likes Nick a lot, he is was not blinded to the fact that Nick is controlling when it comes to their personal life. Adam has no issues with this has he needs what Nick has to offer him how.
Nick is a Dom through and through and from the moment he meets Adam he knows he is the guy for him. Getting together was not a big stretch for Nick and his only concern is having to hide his true nature from Adam. Something's however cannot be hidden for long and Nick had to take his man by the collar sooner or later, he only hope his man was ready for his collar.
The two lovers are good together and are thrilled at where their relationship is going – Then Mitch returns, and not only does he wants Adam back, but he is not liking the new Adam that he has come back to. Nick has a lot to say about this because Adam now belongs to him and he will do anything to make Adam happy even if it means giving Adam what he himself wants.
NEVER SAY NEVER is one of my most anticipated book for the end of the year. Ever since I read the first book in the Rose and Thorn Society series Switching Seth I was hooked and wanted to know more, not only about the characters that left us on a bit of a cliff hanger, but also I wanted more happenings from within the dungeon of the club.
On this second journey I was treated to a battle of will between two men and an eager acceptance between another two. I knew right from the outset that this book was not a follow up book to the first book in the series, I was a little disappointed to be honest and despite the fact that I loved the cover on this books – I reserved judgment until today.
Highlights
When I started this book there was a fun pace pace to this book. If felt light, it felt free of baggage and because of this I was able to really enjoy the flow of NEVER SAY NEVER.
This books centres solely on the future – and this is a refreshing change. There is always a past following a protag or some other baggage to clutter the scene. NEVER SAY NEVER deals with how to make the future better and brighter and ultimately happier all round for these three guys involved.
I thought Ms Byrnes put together three perfect characters that were strong, developed enough for the length of the book and independent enough to make me like them in their own right.
Adam is the centre piece of this game - I personal had some issues with Adam towards the end of the book, but he is the one that showed the most growth. He was a really strong lad all in all and I would have liked to stay with him a little longer to see how he faired out in the relationship.
Nick – the smooth talker and a man that knew exactly what he wants and what made his man happy and will do anything thing to make that happen. I thought Ms. Byrnes really spent some time on Nicks character – as the Dom in this relationship, I could easily hate him – but he was written in such a way where I knew that his every thought and deed was about making his man happy.
Mitch is the wild card in this pack and it was love at first sight for me. Mitch is the misunderstood hero – knows he’s done wrong, but not willing to give up the fight before he has to. The human side of Mitch was evident and a good play on the authors part I thought Mitch was opinionated, stubborn and was a sweetheart when it comes to the matters of the heart.
The plot I like alot. It moved through a series of location and this gave the book not only that excited feel but it made the BDSM part of the book not feel so structured and rigid as most BDSM relationships are made to look like.
The BDSM is on the lighter side of the BDSM chart, with words, thoughts and a little slap and tickle. With any BDSM material it is not going to work for everyone however I found this aspect of the book not only well written, but I got a pretty good understanding of what was ticking in these guys head.
Adam road to being a submissive was brilliantly scoped out. It was told in such a way where I could see that fine edge and at one point I thought – this is not right, but Ms, Byrnes does what she does best and laid the pros and the cons on me and made me realise that Adam was actually at peace and elated with is decision.
I could so be a voyeur after this book – the body is perfected described in this book, from how sexual hair can be to how just by a touch or the tone of each others voice the men all got off and had the ride of their life.
The smut was good – nope it was great. It was all over the place and it was in varied position and the men connected on a level that at times it feels like they knew each others thoughts and was aiming to please.
Bottom line.
NEVER SAY NEVER is a wonderful second book in the Rose & Thorn Society series and despite my little irk at not getting a follow-up story to the first book, I loved meeting these three guys – they make fun for themselves, they were confident and had a sense of family and caring about them that you can’t help but admire.
Ms. Byrnes wonderful style is full frontal in this book, with her pacey scenes, concentrated plot lines and characters that refuse to let me good, NEVER SAY NEVER was so worth the wait.
When Adam started a relationship with Nicolas Fontana it came about after a break up with his long time partner Mitch Silver. Adam is a great guy, he likes his job, gets on with his clients and knows when to keep his head low about the important things in his life.
After a less than ideal year he is now at a happy place and Nick is the guy that he owes this all to. Whilst Adam likes Nick a lot, he is was not blinded to the fact that Nick is controlling when it comes to their personal life. Adam has no issues with this has he needs what Nick has to offer him how.
Nick is a Dom through and through and from the moment he meets Adam he knows he is the guy for him. Getting together was not a big stretch for Nick and his only concern is having to hide his true nature from Adam. Something's however cannot be hidden for long and Nick had to take his man by the collar sooner or later, he only hope his man was ready for his collar.
The two lovers are good together and are thrilled at where their relationship is going – Then Mitch returns, and not only does he wants Adam back, but he is not liking the new Adam that he has come back to. Nick has a lot to say about this because Adam now belongs to him and he will do anything to make Adam happy even if it means giving Adam what he himself wants.
NEVER SAY NEVER is one of my most anticipated book for the end of the year. Ever since I read the first book in the Rose and Thorn Society series Switching Seth I was hooked and wanted to know more, not only about the characters that left us on a bit of a cliff hanger, but also I wanted more happenings from within the dungeon of the club.
On this second journey I was treated to a battle of will between two men and an eager acceptance between another two. I knew right from the outset that this book was not a follow up book to the first book in the series, I was a little disappointed to be honest and despite the fact that I loved the cover on this books – I reserved judgment until today.
Highlights
When I started this book there was a fun pace pace to this book. If felt light, it felt free of baggage and because of this I was able to really enjoy the flow of NEVER SAY NEVER.
This books centres solely on the future – and this is a refreshing change. There is always a past following a protag or some other baggage to clutter the scene. NEVER SAY NEVER deals with how to make the future better and brighter and ultimately happier all round for these three guys involved.
I thought Ms Byrnes put together three perfect characters that were strong, developed enough for the length of the book and independent enough to make me like them in their own right.
Adam is the centre piece of this game - I personal had some issues with Adam towards the end of the book, but he is the one that showed the most growth. He was a really strong lad all in all and I would have liked to stay with him a little longer to see how he faired out in the relationship.
Nick – the smooth talker and a man that knew exactly what he wants and what made his man happy and will do anything thing to make that happen. I thought Ms. Byrnes really spent some time on Nicks character – as the Dom in this relationship, I could easily hate him – but he was written in such a way where I knew that his every thought and deed was about making his man happy.
Mitch is the wild card in this pack and it was love at first sight for me. Mitch is the misunderstood hero – knows he’s done wrong, but not willing to give up the fight before he has to. The human side of Mitch was evident and a good play on the authors part I thought Mitch was opinionated, stubborn and was a sweetheart when it comes to the matters of the heart.
The plot I like alot. It moved through a series of location and this gave the book not only that excited feel but it made the BDSM part of the book not feel so structured and rigid as most BDSM relationships are made to look like.
The BDSM is on the lighter side of the BDSM chart, with words, thoughts and a little slap and tickle. With any BDSM material it is not going to work for everyone however I found this aspect of the book not only well written, but I got a pretty good understanding of what was ticking in these guys head.
Adam road to being a submissive was brilliantly scoped out. It was told in such a way where I could see that fine edge and at one point I thought – this is not right, but Ms, Byrnes does what she does best and laid the pros and the cons on me and made me realise that Adam was actually at peace and elated with is decision.
I could so be a voyeur after this book – the body is perfected described in this book, from how sexual hair can be to how just by a touch or the tone of each others voice the men all got off and had the ride of their life.
The smut was good – nope it was great. It was all over the place and it was in varied position and the men connected on a level that at times it feels like they knew each others thoughts and was aiming to please.
Bottom line.
NEVER SAY NEVER is a wonderful second book in the Rose & Thorn Society series and despite my little irk at not getting a follow-up story to the first book, I loved meeting these three guys – they make fun for themselves, they were confident and had a sense of family and caring about them that you can’t help but admire.
Ms. Byrnes wonderful style is full frontal in this book, with her pacey scenes, concentrated plot lines and characters that refuse to let me good, NEVER SAY NEVER was so worth the wait.
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May 25, 2010As most of you know, I’m not really fond of full D/s story, the whole 24/7 lifestyle, the loosing yourself into another, even if in doing that you find your true self and happiness. So usually I prefer my D/s stories to be a little on the edge, more towards play than real life. Never Say Never, for the same words of the two men involved, is like that, Adam and Nick love to play submissive and Sir in bed, but also to maintain their independence in life.
Adam was a dormant: he had a good relationship with Mitch, 5 years long, but then suddenly, Mitch left. I think it was a consequence of mistakes from both side, Mitch was no alone in doing them. Adam is independent, a good guy, good job and education, he was probably better than Mitch in many things; if he was able to make Mitch believe he was needed and loved, maybe Mitch would have not left. But instead Mitch was almost scared by Adam’s perfection. And in fact, no later than one year after Mitch’s abandonment, Adam has another lover, Nick, and this time Nick is surer, stronger and more successful than Adam, and he doesn’t need from Adam reassurance on his own merit.
Nick is a Dominant, but also a switcher, he decided that the submissive role was no more for him, and now he is searching his own sub. Adam fits the role, and they start a good relationship, Nick satisfying all Adam’s needs, but maybe is not the same on the way around. Even if Nick doesn’t clearly state it, I think he still needs sometime to not being in control, and maybe, he also needs challenges that Adam, in his perfection, doesn’t give him. When Mitch enters again Adam’s life, he seems the solution: Mitch can have Adam, since Adam has another man in his life to make him feel good as submissive, something Mitch was not able to do; on the other hand, seeing Adam in a submissive role, helps Mitch to forget his lacks of dominance in their relationship; and finally, being Mitch a rebel, and not so easily dominated, it’s at the same time the challenge Nick needs, and the Dominant by the side that can top Nick, something Adam would be never able to do.
Again this is a case of a perfect ménages a trois, since none of the men paired together one by one would work, but in a triplet they fulfil each other needs.
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Adam was a dormant: he had a good relationship with Mitch, 5 years long, but then suddenly, Mitch left. I think it was a consequence of mistakes from both side, Mitch was no alone in doing them. Adam is independent, a good guy, good job and education, he was probably better than Mitch in many things; if he was able to make Mitch believe he was needed and loved, maybe Mitch would have not left. But instead Mitch was almost scared by Adam’s perfection. And in fact, no later than one year after Mitch’s abandonment, Adam has another lover, Nick, and this time Nick is surer, stronger and more successful than Adam, and he doesn’t need from Adam reassurance on his own merit.
Nick is a Dominant, but also a switcher, he decided that the submissive role was no more for him, and now he is searching his own sub. Adam fits the role, and they start a good relationship, Nick satisfying all Adam’s needs, but maybe is not the same on the way around. Even if Nick doesn’t clearly state it, I think he still needs sometime to not being in control, and maybe, he also needs challenges that Adam, in his perfection, doesn’t give him. When Mitch enters again Adam’s life, he seems the solution: Mitch can have Adam, since Adam has another man in his life to make him feel good as submissive, something Mitch was not able to do; on the other hand, seeing Adam in a submissive role, helps Mitch to forget his lacks of dominance in their relationship; and finally, being Mitch a rebel, and not so easily dominated, it’s at the same time the challenge Nick needs, and the Dominant by the side that can top Nick, something Adam would be never able to do.
Again this is a case of a perfect ménages a trois, since none of the men paired together one by one would work, but in a triplet they fulfil each other needs.
http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/10...
August 4, 2011
I don't think that I would consider this a romance. It's more about convincing someone to be a third is an established D/s relationship. There is a lot of lusty talk but not much emotion. This caught me on a day that I didn't mind so much.
September 24, 2011
Obviously wrote by someone that don't know BDSM.
Awful dialogue. Some sentence were ridiculous.
Nick is creepy, very very creepy. Mitch act like a rebellious teen and Adam's pitiful.
Note: Contain only one scene mmm.
Awful dialogue. Some sentence were ridiculous.
Nick is creepy, very very creepy. Mitch act like a rebellious teen and Adam's pitiful.
Note: Contain only one scene mmm.
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