Pain and Pleasure Series Series by Joshua Erik Rossi

Ryan is warned to stay away from Alexander but he has a desire to learn about BDSM. He doesn't want to be a sub or a slave. Ryan wants to become a Master and who better to learn from but the man who can seduce anyone, Alexander. Alexander agrees to introduce Ryan into his world on a temporary basis but the two men have opposing goals in mind. A devastating event sends Ryan reeling, reaching for whatever he can hold onto when his life begins to crumble. Someone is there... moreRyan is warned to stay away from Alexander but he has a desire to learn about BDSM. He doesn't want to be a sub or a slave. Ryan wants to become a Master and who better to learn from but the man who can seduce anyone, Alexander. Alexander agrees to introduce Ryan into his world on a temporary basis but the two men have opposing goals in mind. A devastating event sends Ryan reeling, reaching for whatever he can hold onto when his life begins to crumble. Someone is there. One person is there offering to protect him and that person is Alexander Hudson, Master Alexander Hudson. less

After Ryan agrees to enter into a relationship with Alexander he faces a surprising reaction from his Master. Ryan isn't the only one surprised. Alexander never expected to feel this way about anyone.

After Ryan's car accident, Alexander takes care of him. He wants someone to investigate the accident and the local police refuse because Alexander is a gay BDSM club owner, not the most upstanding citizen in town. He hires Master Rick Sloan, a former cop, who brings his slave Brandon to Hudson Manor. As Ryan recovers, he's determined to win the playoffs and the championship but he wants Alexander to start winning again too...and living... moreAfter Ryan's car accident, Alexander takes care of him. He wants someone to investigate the accident and the local police refuse because Alexander is a gay BDSM club owner, not the most upstanding citizen in town. He hires Master Rick Sloan, a former cop, who brings his slave Brandon to Hudson Manor. As Ryan recovers, he's determined to win the playoffs and the championship but he wants Alexander to start winning again too...and living. He decides to bring Hudson Manor back to life but there are people out there who don't want that to happen. less

Ryan Schaffer is a quarterback on the Wildcat football team. He's also Master Alexander Hudson's slave. Ryan needs his concentration to win the playoff and championship games but it's really hard to concentrate when you know someone is trying to kill you. Master Alexander Hudson is determined that no one is going to take Ryan away from him.As Ryan's Master, he takes the responsibility protecting his slave seriously... moreRyan Schaffer is a quarterback on the Wildcat football team. He's also Master Alexander Hudson's slave. Ryan needs his concentration to win the playoff and championship games but it's really hard to concentrate when you know someone is trying to kill you. Master Alexander Hudson is determined that no one is going to take Ryan away from him.As Ryan's Master, he takes the responsibility protecting his slave seriously. Teaming up with Master Sloan, a former cop, they begin to investigate who is behind the threats on Ryan's life, using their own investigation techniques. less

Alexander and Ryan are happy together and working out some issues in their relationship. All they want is to be happy and get married. Unfortunately, there are people who don't want that to happen. They don't want Lord Alexander Hudson happy because then, he may realize his full potential. They need him for one thing and one thing only. They want his father's research papers and they'll do anything to acquire them.

After the slave auction, Brandon goes home with Jeremiah and they begin to get to know each other. Brandon realizes that many of Sloan’s ideas about training and owning a slave were incorrect which leads him to make a few decisions about his life. During a surprise visit, Master Alexander Hudson arrives with Ryan. There are more than a few surprising reveals as a winter snow storm in Montana traps all four men together in Jeremiah’s cabin.

Alexander is drinking. Ryan is angry. Jeremiah wants to kill Giovanni and Brandon, Brandon has found a home and he enjoys being free in a life he’s familiar with. Four gorgeous men trapped together during a winter snowstorm, all with a past and all with a connection to one another. Most were broken at one time or another in their lives and now their hearts are entangled. No matter what their problems are, it’s becoming clear…they need each other... moreAlexander is drinking. Ryan is angry. Jeremiah wants to kill Giovanni and Brandon, Brandon has found a home and he enjoys being free in a life he’s familiar with. Four gorgeous men trapped together during a winter snowstorm, all with a past and all with a connection to one another. Most were broken at one time or another in their lives and now their hearts are entangled. No matter what their problems are, it’s becoming clear…they need each other. Author’s warning ~ Fans of Alex & Ryan, this story has a rough beginning, like a ship coming into a harbor during a storm, but please realize all couples have their problems…and keep reading. I’ll not disappoint you. less

Sex is easy. Intimacy requires strength and character from a man. Alexander Hudson has always had that strength but it's been worn away by years of pain and humiliation. In the past, he was someone of good character, perhaps even greatness lived within him, however his life was torn asunder, ruined by Giovanni Marini, a man whom he thought he loved. To renew himself Alexander created a new persona, the BDSM club owner who had sex with everyone but was intimate with no one.. moreSex is easy. Intimacy requires strength and character from a man. Alexander Hudson has always had that strength but it's been worn away by years of pain and humiliation. In the past, he was someone of good character, perhaps even greatness lived within him, however his life was torn asunder, ruined by Giovanni Marini, a man whom he thought he loved. To renew himself Alexander created a new persona, the BDSM club owner who had sex with everyone but was intimate with no one...until Ryan came along. Now Alexander would give anything to recall the strength and greatness he had within him. But the sad truth is, he doesn't remember. In Fire & Ice, he begins his struggle to regain it because the BDSM club owner isn't good enough for his Ryan. Alexander wants Ryan to know who he really is, imperfections and all. less

Jeremiah attempts to erase the commands given to Alexander by Master Giovanni Marini. Alexander warns Ryan not to interfere. Ryan says he'll obey. Brandon still gets confused sometimes when Jeremiah asks him to do something but he's becoming more and more comfortable with his lovable cowboy. And the real reason why Alexander is going to Giovanni is revealed...

Alexander Hudson returns to the dungeon of Giovanni Marini to sever their bond forever and to rescue a small boy who has fallen into the sadist’s hands. Ryan struggles with being separated from Alexander and with his memories of being a child slave haunt him. Jeremiah keeps everyone in line and Brandon attempts to keep everyone calm until Ryan calls him a puff... moreAlexander Hudson returns to the dungeon of Giovanni Marini to sever their bond forever and to rescue a small boy who has fallen into the sadist’s hands. Ryan struggles with being separated from Alexander and with his memories of being a child slave haunt him. Jeremiah keeps everyone in line and Brandon attempts to keep everyone calm until Ryan calls him a puff. In Believe in Me you’ll enjoy suspense, danger, hot sex, compassion, the camaraderie of four men who’ve banded together to get rid of an evil man and you’ll meet the six year old boy, Marco, who surprises them all. “All that gives you pleasure is derived from some source of pain and all the pain you have, is because of an intimate knowledge of pleasure.” ~ Master Alexander Hudson less