The Hampton Road Club Series by Morticia Knight

Sam is a naïve young man who arrives in Hollywood to escape his brutal father. When the older, sophisticated Aaron rescues him, Sam discovers what it means to fully surrender himself to another. Eighteen year-old Sam Cunningham is used to living with lots of secrets. He’s had to hide his true nature his entire life or else incur the wrath of his strict and abusive father... moreSam is a naïve young man who arrives in Hollywood to escape his brutal father. When the older, sophisticated Aaron rescues him, Sam discovers what it means to fully surrender himself to another. Eighteen year-old Sam Cunningham is used to living with lots of secrets. He’s had to hide his true nature his entire life or else incur the wrath of his strict and abusive father. When he’s faced with a horrible ultimatum, he flees to Hollywood where he hopes he can escape the fate his father has planned for him. Aaron Rubenstein is a wealthy and sophisticated man who loses himself in painting portraits of bound men to help stave off his loneliness and despair. Unable to find a lasting connection with anyone, he’s had to resort to paying lovers not only for their affections, but to be allowed to indulge in his darker passions. Aaron’s only respite is his nights at the Hampton Road sadomasochism club where he’s a respected Dominant. Naïve and inexperienced in the ways men can please one another, Sam takes a job at a bathhouse where he first glimpses a beautiful older man. Aaron notices the sweet towel boy watching him with interest every time he patronizes the Temple of Eros bathhouse. A traumatic incident for the innocent towel boy triggers Aaron’s protective tendencies and he’s compelled to rescue the gentle Sam from the clutches of the Temple’s manager. They embark on a journey together that teaches them both things about themselves that they never knew. As their bond deepens and Sam is trained for his first night at the Hampton Road Club, an unknown danger lurks. Will Sam’s father find him and destroy both men’s chance for true happiness together? Or will Aaron protect his boy and keep him for always? Reader advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series. less

Some rules should never be broken… The year is 1926 and as one of the founding members of the Hampton Road Club, Master Saul has enjoyed the charms of many willing submissives over the years. But the club’s newest boy—the tall, muscular Kenneth—captures his attention more than any man has for a while. If only Kenneth didn’t belong to another Master. After Kenneth’s Master died, he allowed himself to be lured into a relationship as Master Preston’s slave... moreSome rules should never be broken… The year is 1926 and as one of the founding members of the Hampton Road Club, Master Saul has enjoyed the charms of many willing submissives over the years. But the club’s newest boy—the tall, muscular Kenneth—captures his attention more than any man has for a while. If only Kenneth didn’t belong to another Master. After Kenneth’s Master died, he allowed himself to be lured into a relationship as Master Preston’s slave. As time went on, Preston became crueler to the point where Kenneth now fears for his life. When Preston joins a sadomasochism club, Kenneth begins to yearn for the handsome, older Master the other boys speak so highly of. But he despairs of ever escaping the clutches of Preston, so resigns himself to his miserable fate. Amidst turmoil at the club over whether there should be rules to keep the boys safe and in light of Preston’s play for power, Saul searches for a way to save Kenneth from what he’s sure is a deadly situation. However, there are several club members who refuse to give up the old ways and insist that no restrictions be placed on their playtime. Saul might be desperate to protect an abused submissive from a vicious Master, but Kenneth is Preston’s property and he swears he’ll never let him go. Can Saul rescue Kenneth from a madman, or is it already too late? Publisher Note: This book was previously published under the title The Rules of Love with a different publisher. It has been reedited, revised and expanded. Rules of Love is Book 2 in The Hampton Road Club series, with a satisfying HEA and no cliffhanger. This installment can be read alone, but is best enjoyed after Hesitant Heart (The Hampton Road Club 1). Trigger warning: On page physical and verbal abuse, attempted assault, a scene of violence and mention of suicide. less

Master Thomas sees a submissive man aching for surrender if only Linus can be convinced not to fear The Hampton Road Club. Linus never wants to return to Hampton Road after being attacked by a Master there. Even though he aches for the attention of Master Thomas—the one who he’d originally wanted—he isn’t sure he can ever trust another Master not to abuse him again. Thomas is furious with himself for not protecting the beautiful young submissive whose company he’d enjoyed on a few occasions... moreMaster Thomas sees a submissive man aching for surrender if only Linus can be convinced not to fear The Hampton Road Club. Linus never wants to return to Hampton Road after being attacked by a Master there. Even though he aches for the attention of Master Thomas—the one who he’d originally wanted—he isn’t sure he can ever trust another Master not to abuse him again. Thomas is furious with himself for not protecting the beautiful young submissive whose company he’d enjoyed on a few occasions. He’s relieved that there have been some recent changes to help protect the men who offer themselves at the sadomasochism club. It’s about time to bring Hampton Road into the progressive age of the 1920’s. Now that the new rules are in place, perhaps he can woo Linus into giving him a chance. As Thomas goes out of his way to be kind to him, Linus wonders if he’s misjudged the Master. He’s still not sure if there’s a future for them. What if he never wants to surrender to another man? When he allows Thomas to teach him the joys of Dominance and submission, Linus discovers that he not only wants to surrender, he wants to be claimed permanently. If only Thomas’ old life doesn’t come back to haunt them and destroy their chance of being together forever. Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of figging and piercing.Publisher's Note: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series but can be read as a standalone. less

Linus aches to surrender to Master Thomas, yet despairs of overcoming his fear of the Hampton Road Club. After being attacked by Master Preston, Linus refuses to go back to Hampton Road. Even though he yearns to belong to Master Thomas, he isn’t sure he can ever trust another Master not to abuse him again. Thomas is furious with himself for not protecting the beautiful young submissive whose company he’d enjoyed on occasion... moreLinus aches to surrender to Master Thomas, yet despairs of overcoming his fear of the Hampton Road Club. After being attacked by Master Preston, Linus refuses to go back to Hampton Road. Even though he yearns to belong to Master Thomas, he isn’t sure he can ever trust another Master not to abuse him again. Thomas is furious with himself for not protecting the beautiful young submissive whose company he’d enjoyed on occasion. That’s why he’s relieved that new rules have been put into place to help protect the submissive men at the secret sadomasochism club—it’s about time Hampton Road was brought into the progressive age of the 1920’s. Perhaps now he can woo Linus into returning? As Thomas showers him with kindness, Linus wonders if he’s misjudged the handsome Master. However, what if he’s too traumatized to ever surrender to another man? When he allows Thomas to teach him the joys of dominance and submission, Linus discovers that he not only wants to surrender, he wants to be claimed permanently. But Thomas’ old life comes back to haunt them and their chances of being together may forever be destroyed… Publisher's Note: This book was previously published under the title The Fear of Surrender with a different publisher. It has been reedited, revised and expanded. Fear of Surrender is Book 3 in The Hampton Road Club series, and comes with a satisfying HEA, no cliffhanger and the joys of figging. This installment can be read alone but is best enjoyed after the first two books in the series: Hesitant Heart and Rules of Love. Trigger warning: Threat of assault and reference to past assault less

Mastering Love by Morticia Knight Book four in the The Hampton Road Club series Evan sees a Master who could be his whole world and Ned sees a beautiful boy in need. But shattered trust and broken hearts could keep them apart forever. Evan landed on his ex-Master’s doorstep after Master Gabriel dumped him for a virgin. He’d hoped Thomas would take him back, but he’s moved on with his new submissive, Linus. Evan has nowhere to go and barely a penny to his name... moreMastering Love by Morticia Knight Book four in the The Hampton Road Club series Evan sees a Master who could be his whole world and Ned sees a beautiful boy in need. But shattered trust and broken hearts could keep them apart forever. Evan landed on his ex-Master’s doorstep after Master Gabriel dumped him for a virgin. He’d hoped Thomas would take him back, but he’s moved on with his new submissive, Linus. Evan has nowhere to go and barely a penny to his name. Fortunately, Master Aaron and his boy, Sam, invite him to stay at their guesthouse. Alone and abandoned, Evan aches for a Master who can give him more—if only he knew what ‘more’ meant. Master Ned has finally decided to settle down in one place after traveling on the road for years. He’s always loved the Hampton Road Club—it’s a private sanctuary for men such as himself. The roaring twenties might be freer than ever, but the decadence of the sadomasochistic club could put its members in danger if they’re not discreet. Ned’s on the lookout for an untried boy who’s ready to fully submit to him on a daily basis. In return, he plans to train and care for his submissive. If he can also find love, then his life will be perfect. After Evan is introduced to Ned at the club, they have an intense encounter that catches them both by surprise. What should lead to a possible future for them as Master and submissive is destroyed when Ned mysteriously casts Evan aside. Evan wonders if he’ll ever be good enough to keep a Master, and Ned fears he may have lost the best thing that ever happened to him. Shattered trust and broken hearts have to be repaired before Evan and Ned can find their way to each other—if it’s not already too late. The Hampton Road Club series Welcome to the Hampton Road Club. It’s the 1920’s and men who enjoy Dominance and submission have to be very careful that their dark desires aren’t discovered. The exclusive and secret Hampton Road Club near Hollywood is one of many private homes around the world that offers facilities for those who practice sadism and masochism. Meet the men who search for love amongst the world of bondage, whips and chains. This is where a Master can find a submissive to cherish forever and a submissive can give himself to his Master for a lifetime of painful pleasure. less

Book 5 in The Hampton Road Club series A feisty, untrained Dominant shows up at Hampton Road. Could he be the right man who Colin’s been saving himself for? Submissive Colin loves his new life and job at The Hampton Road Club. He doesn’t mean to make the staff angry when he reorganizes everything or to frustrate the available Masters by never letting them touch him... moreBook 5 in The Hampton Road Club series A feisty, untrained Dominant shows up at Hampton Road. Could he be the right man who Colin’s been saving himself for? Submissive Colin loves his new life and job at The Hampton Road Club. He doesn’t mean to make the staff angry when he reorganizes everything or to frustrate the available Masters by never letting them touch him. He only wants to serve someone, to make them happy, but he’s also waiting for the right man—the way his grandmother had advised him to do before she died. Another night, another brawl. Roddy had hoped that Hollywood would have better male prospects than Louisville when it came to playing rough. When Roddy’s latest would-be conquest threatens him with bodily harm, Roddy is chased right into the path of two of Hampton Road’s Masters, Ned and Aaron. They describe a wonderful club to him, where sadomasochistic men can enjoy each other, hidden safely behind the walls of an elegant mansion. The moment Colin and Roddy spot each other, they fall hard and fast. While Master Saul is thrilled that Colin has finally found someone, what do any of them really know about their new guest? It seems that Saul’s fears are ungrounded until tragedy strikes in Roddy’s world. It’s then that the validity of Colin and Roddy’s new love is truly tested. Was their bond real, or did Roddy have another agenda he’d kept secret all along? About Morticia Knight Morticia Knight spends most of her nights writing about men loving men forever after. If there happens to be some friendly bondage or floggings involved, she doesn’t begrudge her characters whatever their filthy little heart’s desire. Even though she’s been crafting her naughty tales for more years than she’d like to share – her adventures as a published author began in 2011. Once upon a time she was the lead singer in an indie rock band that toured the West Coast and charted on U.S. college radio. She currently resides on the northern Oregon coast and when she’s not fantasizing about hot men she takes walks along the ocean and annoys the local Karaoke bar patrons. less

FROM BESTSELLING GAY ROMANCE AUTHOR MORTICIA KNIGHT A Hampton Road novella Finding a Master for Michael won’t be easy, but Javier is determined that his boy will have the best—even if it means letting him go. The Hampton Road Club is a secret gathering-place for men of a more sadomasochistic nature. The 1920s might be roaring, but certain practices are still frowned upon in open society... moreFROM BESTSELLING GAY ROMANCE AUTHOR MORTICIA KNIGHT A Hampton Road novella Finding a Master for Michael won’t be easy, but Javier is determined that his boy will have the best—even if it means letting him go. The Hampton Road Club is a secret gathering-place for men of a more sadomasochistic nature. The 1920s might be roaring, but certain practices are still frowned upon in open society. Michael’s job is to greet the club members as they arrive and to report directly to the club manager, Javier. Sometimes, his direct contact with Javier has nothing to do with the club members and everything to do with submitting to the strict Master. Javier would give anything to keep Michael as his permanent boy, but he owes his boss, Saul, a great personal debt for helping him when he was at his lowest. Saul taught him that professionalism is the key to keeping things running smoothly at the club. He knows Saul would be greatly disappointed if he were to ever find out about what goes on between him and the club greeter behind closed doors. That’s why he’s never revealed to Michael how he really feels and why he must do the one thing for which he’d never thought he’d have the courage—give Michael away to a new Master. less

FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF GAY ROMANCE, MORTICIA KNIGHT Book six in The Hampton Road Club series - This book is best read in sequence as part of the Hampton Road Club series. This instalment is a prequel to book one and can be read first. Francesco might not know a thing about being a submissive, but for Master Theo, he’d be willing to learn anything... moreFROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF GAY ROMANCE, MORTICIA KNIGHT Book six in The Hampton Road Club series - This book is best read in sequence as part of the Hampton Road Club series. This instalment is a prequel to book one and can be read first. Francesco might not know a thing about being a submissive, but for Master Theo, he’d be willing to learn anything. Living on the streets of 1920s Los Angeles and pleasuring men in dark alleys for his survival is not how Francesco had thought his life would turn out. But he’s filled with the hope that someday—if he learns how to be a respectable fellow—he can make a home for himself and maybe even find a man he really cares for who also cares for him. In the meantime, he hustles to get by and looks for the good where he can find it. Theo’s existence is safe and predictable. He indulges in his perverse nature at his friend Saul’s sadomasochism club on Hampton Road and negotiates contracts for the Hollywood players and studios. When an enticing little grifter crosses his path one day, the encounter unnerves him. Not because he gets conned, but because the refreshingly open and unaffected young man holds a mirror up to Theo’s own dreary existence. Theo might have plenty of material wealth, but his wealth of spirit can’t compare to the delightful Francesco’s. Theo rescues Francesco from a dire situation and brings him home. If nothing else, he can at least find the desperate young man some decent employment. Instead, they both find themselves increasingly drawn to each other. But until Theo introduces Francesco to what being a submissive means, he doesn’t dare give his heart away. Francesco has yet to discover the secrets that are hidden behind the walls of the Hampton Road Club. Reader Advisory: This book contains brief scenes of mild violence, homophobic slurs and references to past child abuse.Publisher's Note: This book is best read in sequence as part of the Hampton Road Club series. This instalment is a prequel to book one and can be read first. less