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Brie Bows to Her Master by Red Phoenix
The final week at the Submissive Training Center has arrived! Join Brie as she encounters challenging sessions crafted specifically for her - five extraordinary days of training and pleasure. Her graduation includes interviews with potential Doms, but things get horribly complicated for Brie... -
![Brie Embraces Bondage by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Embraces Bondage by Red Phoenix
Book #6 of the Brie Series. Brie is thrilled when the Submissive Training Center focuses a whole week on bondage lessons. Little does the inexperienced sub know what's in store. Brie explores areas she has been reluctant to tread and finally discovers what has been holding her back. The call of the rope opens her to new experiences that leave her panting with bated breath for more... -
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![Brie Surrenders to His Will by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Surrenders to His Will by Red Phoenix
The 5th week of submissive training proves challenging as Brie surrenders her will. She enjoys the thrill of objectification and the excitement of completing erotic tasks. With the end of the course around the corner, the trainers encourage Brie to dig deep. Marquis presents her with a scene she ended in the past, Tono displays the art of suspension, and Faelan releases Brie’s inner animal... -
![Brie Lives Her Fantasy by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Lives Her Fantasy by Red Phoenix
Book #4 of the Brie Series. Brie’s fourth day of Submissive Training is upon her – Auction Day! Brie finds herself in the hands of a new Dom, one who has quite the reputation. The sexy Russian fulfills her fantasy in creative ways she never expected. It is a day filled with anticipation and hot steamy sex. But not all the girls are as lucky as Brie. . -
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![Brie on Display by Red Phoenix]()
Brie on Display by Red Phoenix
Brie’s fourth week of submissive training introduces her to public display. From encounters in the vanilla world, to a field trip to a BDSM club she is entranced by the D/s lifestyle. Brie continues to be tested and stretched by her vigilant trainers, exposing more of her hidden desires. Shockingly, a new trainer has entered the scene and a third Dom makes his move - one she did not see coming... -
![Brie Practices Her Oral Skills by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Practices Her Oral Skills by Red Phoenix
Book #5 of the Brie Series. Brie’s first full week of training is an exciting roller coaster ride! Although she receives a good review from Rytsar, Brie suffers from an underlying problem. It rears its ugly head and brings Brie to her knees - literally. She is thrilled when Sir offers to practice with her on stage. On Auction Day, the lucky little sub spends quality time with “Doctor” Harris... -
![Brie Learns to Obey by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Learns to Obey by Red Phoenix
Brie’s second day of submissive training tests her level of obedience and brings a sexy new Dom into her life, but she risks it all to stand up for one of the other girls. Fortunately, the proper punishment is handed out and her evening doesn’t end after training is over. Oh no! Brie enjoys a private session with Sir who has a little surprise waiting for her in his office... -
![Secrets by Carly Marie]()
Secrets by Carly Marie
Will their secrets be too much, or exactly what the other needs? Larson knows two things: Doms think he’s too big to be a little, and he’ll never find a Daddy. He buries himself in work at the firehouse, the homes he remodels, and creating stunning woodwork, all while telling himself that he’s happy... -
![Brie Learns Her Power as a Submissive by Red Phoenix]()
Brie Learns Her Power as a Submissive by Red Phoenix
Book #3 of the Brie Series. Brie’s third day of submissive training is a hot sexy mess. She has no idea that her actions from the day before have serious consequences. Training becomes intense, stretching Brie in ways she could never imagine as the trainers determine whether she should remain in the program. In the midst of the turmoil, Brie comes to understand her true power as a submissive... -
![Brie's Russian Treat by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's Russian Treat by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSubmissive in Love #5 (The Brie series continues! ). Rytsar Durov - fine vodka with a side of sadism. .. Rytsar has always held a piece of Brie’s heart ever since he made her fantasy come true at The Submissive Training Center. Now her Master is taking her back to Russia to meet with his old friend... -
![Luke by R.J. Gray]()
Luke by R.J. Gray
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristmas is a time for miracles, love, and forgiveness. Renowned K-9 trainer, Luke Freeman accepts a job as head dog trainer for his former SEAL Team Leader, Mitch Anderson at Valhalla. A sprawling ranch specializing in offering fresh chances to special forces veterans. Luke expected to lie low and recover from two decades of combat... -
![Dax by Silvia Violet]()
Dax by Silvia Violet
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTravis is my friend's little brother. I'm supposed to keep him safe. To be a man he can trust. But I haven't seen him in years. When he turns up hurt and needing a place to stay, protection is only one of the things I want to offer him. Because Travis isn’t a kid anymore. He’s all grown up now. And the way he looks at me tells me he feels the heat rising between us... -
![Brie's Montana Dreams by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's Montana Dreams by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSubmissive in Love #4 (The Brie series continues! ). Hot scenes call to Brie Bennett as she sets out to film The Sanctuary, a secret BDSM commune nestled in the mountains of Montana. All kinds of kinky fun awaits, including the provocative Initiation Ceremony... -
![Brie's First Day of Submissive Training by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's First Day of Submissive Training by Red Phoenix
Brie’s life changes the day Sir comes to her tiny tobacco shop. His invitation to The Submissive Training Center is about to rock this young woman’s world. The renown school is famous for its submissive instruction. She has no idea the things that will be asked of her or the boundaries that will be pushed. Join Brie on her first day of training where true Subs are separated from the wanna-be's... -
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![Brie's Tokyo Tryst by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's Tokyo Tryst by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSubmissive in Love #1. Brie Bennett is a submissive in love, but a chain of events will lead her on an unexpected journey around the world. A haunting dream, along with Tono Nosaka’s disappearance, forces an unplanned trip to Japan where tragedy, duty and the allure of Kinbaku take center stage. Brie discovers an enchanting new side to the gentle Master and the compelling reason for his silence... -
![Having it All by Livia Grant]()
Having it All by Livia Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSubmission is an addiction she thought she’d left behind, but who can say no to him? Best friends are always supposed to be there for each other, but walking into a place like The Punishment Pit was above and. beyond. Now Master Lukus is holding her captive, intent on punishing Tiffany for her mistakes, and instead of saving Brianna, she’s trapped with a man from her darkest fantasies...Categorized as:
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![Brie's Mile High Club by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's Mile High Club by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSubmissive in Love #7 (The Brie series continues! ). One of their own is in need…. Brie Bennett returns to Denver under her Master’s orders. In the process of helping another she discovers the power of friendship, the uncertainty of life, and the beauty of a well-executed prank. Love abounds and Brie is swept along by the nightly tasks her Master has set for her... -
![Brie's City of Angels by Red Phoenix]()
Brie's City of Angels by Red Phoenix
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSubmissive in Love #6 (The Brie series continues! ). Angels come in all shapes and sizes…. Brie returns to LA with a friend spiraling out of control - a transformation is coming. In the midst of turmoil and change, love grows deeper. Brie will discover the truth about Rytsar’s past, and her Master will face a new challenge... -
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Assisted by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFoolish is judging a book by its cover… or a hockey coach by his suit. As assistant coach of the Nashville Grizzlies, Imil Bouchard has everything he needs, except maybe a Daddy. On the wrong side of forty and not looking for a traditional Dom, he knows there’s no point wishing for what he can’t have... -
![Born Daddy by Morticia Knight]()
Born Daddy by Morticia Knight
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey both loved an evil man. In a wrenching journey to redemption, leaning on each other will change their lives forever. Grief-stricken Tate Myers can’t believe his Daddy and Master is gone. Reeling from the discovery of his dead lover’s secret life as a serial killer, he seeks answers from the one person who could help heal his heart... -
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Indulge Me by J. Kenner, Jason Clarke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDespite everything I have suffered, I never truly understood darkness until my family was in danger. Those desperate hours came close to breaking both Damien and me, but together we found the strength to survive and hold our family together. Even so, my wounds are deep, and wispy shadows still linger. But Damien is my rock. My hero against the dark and violence... -
![Charisma Check by Katherine McIntyre]()
Charisma Check by Katherine McIntyre
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNever fall for the straight guy—Jasper knows better. At least until his straight guy crush starts crushing back…. Jasper Tanaka has made an art form out of avoiding commitment. Which is why his crush on a nearby café owner, Matt, has been perfect—the guy is straight, vanilla, and far too sweet—everything that puts him out of Jasper’s reach... -
![My Chaos, His Calm by Romeo Alexander]()
My Chaos, His Calm by Romeo Alexander
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy world is chaos, and he’s my only peace—but at what cost? My scars are both visible and hidden. I’m lonely, but I do okay…I think. I’m still a bit of a disaster, but I have a job and a roof over my head, and the medication keeps my demons at bay. What I don’t need is a babysitter, but try telling my overprotective brother that... -
![Wanted: Boss Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Boss Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Why would my boss want someone as young and broken as me for his boy? But the way he looks at me…” Levi has seen more life than anyone his age should have. He’s responsible for more than anyone knows. The weight on his shoulders is crippling, but he’d do anything for his family...Categorized as:
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![Black by Quin, Perin.]()
Black by Quin, Perin.
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Meow! ”. There it was. The sound that made my knees buckle. He purred, neck stretched, eyes half-lidded. With those cat ears, in his hair. And the tail, that he flicked. A ray of sun in the drizzling rain. I’d been a traveler, floating adrift, while he’d stayed in one place. How was I supposed to know he’d become my anchor? My light. My everything... -
![Owen's Lost Hero by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Owen's Lost Hero by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI am more than just my scarred face. I just need a daddy who will look that far. Growing up, I wanted to be a superhero and rescue people from peril. Little did I know I was going to be the one needing rescuing after the bus I was on collided with an 18-wheeler. The accident stole more from me than my childhood aspirations... -
![Just a Little in Love by Victoria Sue]()
Just a Little in Love by Victoria Sue
Rowan couldn’t remember a time when he was truly happy. Especially not suffering from his mother’s so-called care or his father’s complete indifference. The only time he was even a little bit free was every Friday night at the club with his friends. And even there, he wasn’t ever quite good enough... -
![Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace]()
Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBrody was back with his high school sweetheart, Geo, and he believed that this time would be different. But Geo isn't a one-man guy, and he made Brody feel ashamed of the side of himself that never fully grew up. Even though Brody wants to act Little sometimes, he knows Geo isn't going to ever be a good Daddy for him... -
![Play - Chloe & Eli by Lilia Moon]()
Play - Chloe & Eli by Lilia Moon
PLAY is book 6 of the Fettered series. If you haven't read YIELD yet, and the other books that follow, you're skipping some really good parts. ;) http://getbook. at/yield xoxo Lilia. ----------------------. Book 6 of the Fettered series. Chloe & Eli. He's spent a lifetime perfecting his skills as a musician and as a Dom. The woman who walks into his club knew him before all that.Categorized as:
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![Keeper by Charity Parkerson]()
Keeper by Charity Parkerson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDuncan owns a lifestyle club, catering to the wickedest of men. Asia kills people for a living. Neither of them looks like a keeper on paper. When Asia chases after his best friend’s ex, hoping to convince him to give his friend a second chance, he never expects to end up inside a club for the slightly twisted. He definitely doesn’t expect to meet the man of his dreams... -
![Brute Force by R.J. Moray]()
Brute Force by R.J. Moray
A stubborn brat. A smiling sadist. Ewan has a very specific fantasy. Specifically, he wants Nate to take him by surprise, and not take no for an answer. Nate obliges. **This is available from a link in the back of "Interrupt" that will take you to Prolific Works for the download.Categorized as:
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![Lost Boy by Jodi Payne, B.A. Tortuga]()
Lost Boy by Jodi Payne, B.A. Tortuga
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLost Boy is an opposites attract, smaller top, size difference romance featuring a strong but gentle veterinarian and a police dog trainer with a fiery temper. Veterinarian Leo Aetos adores animals, has a great apartment in Brooklyn, and even has a favorite bar. The only thing he doesn’t have is someone to share it all with...Categorized as:
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![Betrayed by Maddie Taylor]()
Betrayed by Maddie Taylor
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen duty and desire collide, will he choose loyalty over love? In the wake of tragedy, young widow and empty nester Marilee Hoffman vows never to open her heart again after losing her husband. While family and friends move on, she simply can't bring herself to do the same... -
![Trust: Meghan & Quint by Lilia Moon]()
Trust: Meghan & Quint by Lilia Moon
TRUST is book 5 of the Fettered series. If you haven't read YIELD yet, and the other books that follow, you're skipping some really good parts. ;) xoxo Lilia. ----------------------. He wears the title of hard-ass Dom with pride. She's tired of watching from the sidelines, but that doesn't mean she's willing to sign on the dotted line. There's just one problem... -
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![Loved Like a Little by Aria Grace]()
Loved Like a Little by Aria Grace
Billy never had much self-confidence. Things weren't great growing up in his household, but when his mom died, his dad became even worse. And there was nothing he could do to make his dad like him. When he was at college, it was easier to ignore his dad's drinking and harassment. But when Billy comes home after graduating culinary school, all those old wounds are opened up again... -
![A Daddy for Bear by Tia Fielding]()
A Daddy for Bear by Tia Fielding
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt thirty-three, after all I’ve lived through, I thought I knew myself through and through. And then I met Bear. When Luukas Virta, a Finnish-American tattoo artist and a Dominant, gets a submissive out of a bad situation, he knows he’s getting a temporary roommate. What he doesn’t know is that Bear Barlow is a service submissive who got tangled into a web of being too new to know better... -
![Under Grand Hotel, Volume 01 by Mika Sadahiro]()
Under Grand Hotel, Volume 01 by Mika Sadahiro
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter killing the husband of his lover, Sen is sent to a prison nicknamed the "Under Grand Hotel", which houses some of the most violent and corrupt offenders. Good-looking and rather soft for prison, Sen is forced to seek protection from Swordfish, the proclaimed leader of the prison... -
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Corium Ever After by C. Hallman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt’s been over two years since I made Aspen my wife, and I've still not grown tired of exploring every single inch of her body. I have made it my mission to destroy everyone and everything that has ever caused her pain. Now, it's time to erase the last reminders of the past that haunts her nightmares. -
![A Little Christmas 3: Kit by Wendy Rathbone]()
A Little Christmas 3: Kit by Wendy Rathbone
Can a little with a bad reputation get the daddy he deserves in time for Christmas? I’ve watched my friends hook up and eventually find their true loves. Not me. Something must be wrong with me. I have a great bod and fab hair. Am I too picky? Am I too superficial? One time I got into a fight at Club 99 with another little. One time! That was almost a year ago and I was only banned for a month... -
![What He Finds by E.M. Denning]()
What He Finds by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToby Harris has a good job, a good life, a real big crush on the handsome and slightly older man who works in his building. After weeks of watching from afar, Toby finally sees a chance to strike up a conversation, meeting Quentin for the first time. On the back of a painful but amicable divorce, Quentin Carruthers finds himself forced to start his whole life over again...Categorized as:
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![Flying Hard for Finn by Ashlynn Mills]()
Flying Hard for Finn by Ashlynn Mills
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDoves symbolize peace, love and hope. I never imagined my step dad's brother would be all those things for me. Finn. I expect to show up at a friend's party to let off some steam, not stumble upon the most perfect pet I've ever seen. Beautiful and graceful, I can't take my eyes off of him. As he flaps his wings and steps inside a bird cage, my breath catches in my throat... -
![What He Finds (Desires: New Beginnings) by E.M. Denning]()
What He Finds (Desires: New Beginnings) by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToby Harris has a good job, a good life, a real big crush on the handsome and slightly older man who works in his building. After weeks of watching from afar, Toby finally sees a chance to strike up a conversation, meeting Quentin for the first time. On the back of a painful but amicable divorce, Quentin Carruthers finds himself forced to start his whole life over again...Categorized as:
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![Big Daddy Sheriff by Amy Cummings]()
Big Daddy Sheriff by Amy Cummings
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Little girl, with big secrets…. Fleeing for her life, Alyssa Mills disappears into the mountains in the desperate hope she might find sanctuary there with some of her closest friends. Instead, she finds Sheriff Quinn Hardin. Tall, criminally gorgeous, and giving off so many Daddy vibes it threatens to send Alyssa tumbling straight into her Little space the moment she lays eyes on him... -
![Lust & Longing by E.M. Denning]()
Lust & Longing by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove is a messy and complicated emotion. First love especially. Unfortunately for Noah Davis, it doesn’t get easier as he gets older. Noah lost Ian years ago, when life took them in different directions. Not knowing how to let go, he relied on the friends he made while living in the city. His friends helped pull him out of his despair, but it was at a club where he found himself... -
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![Pumpkin Spice and Chill by F.A. Ray]()
Pumpkin Spice and Chill by F.A. Ray
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratings“Tie me up. Make me yours. ”. Albert. Accidents don't happen to me. I eliminate random chance with surgical precision, whether that's in my role as the manager of the Boyfriend Café or my role in the bedroom. Having an earnest, soft-eyed stranger show up one day is not part of my plans. The university is sniffing around the café, and David says he wants to help hold them off...Categorized as:
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![The Payback Plan by Honey London]()
The Payback Plan by Honey London
Dante is a dick. My adorable little brother is convinced I hate him, which kind of sucks, but I’d rather he believe that than discover the real reason why I provoke him every chance I get… nothing in the world gets my cock harder than an angry fire in my baby brother’s eyes. Crispin has had enough... -
![Taming the Tease by Golden Angel]()
Taming the Tease by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRick Winter is tired of playing empty scenes with submissives, only to return home alone. He wants what he sees his friends getting - a real relationship with submissives who love them. Unfortunately, since his move to be closer to his friends and Stronghold, the kink club he goes to, the only woman that's really sparked his interest not only isn't a submissive, she's his neighbor... -
![Calculated Chaos by Mia Monroe]()
Calculated Chaos by Mia Monroe
A weekend of discovery unlocks feelings I didn’t expect. Should we take a chance on love or return to the safety of friendship? I’m a steady and responsible guy. I’m predictable, reliable. .. exciting, right? I guess some people might call it a rut. And by some people, I mean my friends and family. On the eve of my fortieth birthday, they stage an intervention. Traitors...Categorized as:
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![Humbled by Kate Hawthorne]()
Humbled by Kate Hawthorne
If I were the kind of man who carved actual notches into my bedpost for every new partner who landed between my sheets, I wouldn’t have a bed left to show for it. GRAYSON. I know my way around the bedroom and the playroom, so I should have known that flirting with my older--and dominant--boss was a recipe for disaster... -
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Fetch by M. Violet
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEvery Jack must have his Jill. Roxy. Life hasn’t been easy for me. But in the game, I can do anything I want. I can be anyone. Playing online with ComeFindJack11 is my escape. His voice makes me do devious things. It becomes even more depraved when I accept his private chat invite. But if I don’t resist his twisted obsession, he’ll soon have full control over me. Punk...
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