Held in His Command (Intricate Ties #2)
A.E. LeMercier
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
4.75
· Steam/Spice level: 5 of 5
Explicit and plentiful [?]
· 4 ratings · 140 pages · Published: 13 Jan 2026
Darren Quinn, a seasoned professional and manager of an elite haven for the overburdened, finds his boundaries crumbling when newly divorced Miles Bennet walks through his door.
Miles isn’t just another client; he’s a man drowning in guilt, seeking healing in surrender. But as Darren provides the steady hand and protective care Miles needs, their connection deepens into something neither expected. When Miles’s vulnerability collides with Darren’s overwhelming desire, lines blur—until a single kiss shatters every professional rule.
Now, Darren must decide if his career is worth more than the man who has finally made his house feel like a home. Can he set aside his professional mask for a truth he can no longer that Miles isn't just seeking his command, he’s seeking a place to finally belong? A steamy, MM hurt comfort romance about healing, trust, and the courage to let go—both in the sanctuary and in love. HEA/HFN.
The quiet, earnest vulnerability of Heated Rivalry meets the profound healing and protective authority of a Nora Phoenix hero in this deeply emotional, high-heat romance where a man must break every rule and yield to his deepest desires just to heal the man he can’t live without.
Heat 5
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The 'Intricate Ties' series
4.57 · 14 ratings
caretaking · bdsm · new-york-state · first-person-pov · mental-trauma · usa · working class hero · male-pov · alcoholism · praise-kink · contemporary · hurt-comfort · sweet-hero · found-family · queer · bisexual · masc-dom · tortured hero · m-m · north-america
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