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About ON HIS KNEES (Blasphemy #5):
Getting on his knees makes him question everything…and want even more…
Another failed relationship has lawyer Jamie Fielding confronting the truth—he’ll never be satisfied with any woman until he admits what he needs…to submit and to be used—hard. When a friend invites him to the exclusive Blasphemy club, Jamie is stunned to find everything he ever wanted—in the fierce, ruthless hands of a man.
Psychiatrist Alex McGarry will play with anyone who craves his rough brand of domination, but what he really wants is to settle down. Which makes the submissive male he meets at his club a bad idea—the man might be hot as hell but he’s also new to everything Alex has to offer. Except that doesn’t keep them from coming together again and again, sating every one of their darkest desires.
Master Alex sets Jamie’s whole world on fire and makes him question everything—and that’s good. Because Alex won’t tolerate hiding what they have for long and he wants much more than just having Jamie on his knees…
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Excerpt
Breathing hard and shaking with arousal, Alex eased the two of them down to the floor so that he could hold Jamie in his arms. “Come here, Jamie. Rest on me.”
Jamie’s sluggish movements revealed that he was still riding the physical and emotional waves of the scene, so Alex helped turn him until he was cradled against his chest. And then Jamie released a breath that resounded with such utter contentment that it reached inside Alex’s chest.
Christ. Christ. The way Jamie had taken his beating. The way he’d reveled in the pain of it. Alex’s twisted sadist heart was flying, because what they’d just shared had been perfection.
“Talk to me. Are you okay?” Alex asked, his gaze raking over the relaxed lines of the sub’s handsome face and the almost sleepy appearance of his gray eyes. Before, he’d thought Jamie hot. Now, seeing him totally sated because of the pain Alex had given him, he thought him beautiful.
“I—I have never felt better in my whole life.” His voice was little more than a raw scrape, but the emotion behind the words came through crystal fucking clear. “All this time…all this time I thought something was wrong with me. When I just needed this.” Those gray eyes slanted up at him. “And you.”
Damn if the guy wasn’t riding pretty damn close to subspace, a euphoric altered state of mind that some submissives achieved due to the overwhelming rush of endorphins and adrenaline that spiked and receded during intense BDSM scenes. So Alex wasn’t going to take the adoration in that steel gaze too much to heart.
“You handled that so perfectly,” Alex said, wiping away the wetness of tears or sweat—or both—from Jamie’s face. Doing so emphasized the warm heat still filling Alex’s palm. He freaking relished it and the quiet, calm peace in his mind that he hadn’t felt in far too long.
“I did?” When Alex nodded, Jamie smiled. “Thank you.” His lids sagged, then snapped back open. “Thank you, Sir.”
Alex chuckled. “How was the intensity of that for you, Jamie? Did you feel you were nearing your limit?”
He shook his head. “Even though it hurt and I started to feel…shattered, I was green. I was green the whole time.”
Jesus. Master Alex brought Jamie’s cuffed hand to his mouth and kissed his knuckles. “I think you can switch out the light blue ribbon for the dark.”
Jamie’s eyes went wide, like Alex had just surprised him with a gift. “Really, Sir?”
See? There was just no questioning the sincerity of Jamie’s pleasure, the intensity of his satisfaction, nor how profoundly experiencing his first sadomasochistic scene had affected him. Still affected him. And, in turn, Alex, too. Because when had he last seen such unadulterated elation? When had he last witnessed such a pure example of the freeing power of this lifestyle? When had anyone he’d played with recently found so much of themselves in a scene?
Don’t miss the previous standalone books in the Blasphemy Series!
Hard to Serve #.5
Bound to Submit #1 – FREE EVERYWHERE!
Mastering Her Senses #2
Eyes on You #3
Theirs to Take #4
On His Knees #5
3 of 5 Stars
So, my first experience with Laura Kaye was an m/m novella in the middle of one of her other series. The storyline of that series was so complex I was completely confused and had to bow out. Interestingly enough, one of the MC’s from that book plays a pretty big role in this book however, this book can be read as a standalone.
Novellas are always a challenge for me…I’m always left wanting more, I don’t like the ‘instalove’ that seems to always happen, but I usually like the lack of extraneous story and angst that sometimes come with the longer novels. Adding in the BDSM relationship, especially the type these two forge, really complicates the length of the story for me.
I was pleasantly surprised by most of this book. I’m guessing because of the length of the book, we don’t have to suffer through Jamie’s inner struggle with his newly discovered sexuality and his desires for something different from his romantic partners. He discovers his new tastes and different sexuality and just embraces it which I appreciated. Even as he discovers his submissive side, he is bold and honest, asking for exactly what he wants. Alex’s struggle – his inner debate on whether or not to start something with Jamie – also doesn’t last long. He is exactly what Jamie needs…a strong-handed Dom who is super sweet with aftercare and in everyday life.
I thought the ‘scenes’ they shared were pretty great, full of what they both needed and palpable emotions between them. My only issue with any of the scenes was when Jamie’s mouth was full, he was not instructed how to ‘safeword’ out of the scene. There should have been a bell to ring, a ball to drop, an advance discussed hand signal…something to get him out of the scene if need be.
The angst was believable which isn’t always the case in novellas. Jamie absolutely BROKE MY HEART with how he tried to get through to Alex and right his wrong. He brought me to tears and I could absolutely feel his emotions down to my soul. However, I felt completely robbed of what should have been the best parts of this book by the way the author ended this story. I’m hiding what happens as it is absolutely a huge spoiler so read at your own risk.
[spoiler title='View Spoiler']I was extremely disappointed that we didn’t get to read about the proposal or get any information about it. Also, did Alex collar Jamie or did they just go for marriage? When did they discuss their future and familial desires and plans? Up until this point…basically until the epilogue…I would have said this was a 4.5 – 5-star book which is unheard of in a novella length book. However, the way this ended knocked this down to at most 3 stars but probably should be 2.5 stars.[/spoiler]
If Ms. Kaye ever decided to write a complete novel-length m/m story, I’d definitely read it however, I don’t know if I can go for another mid-series, novella length m/m story by her.
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About Laura Kaye:
Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary and erotic romance and romantic suspense, including the Blasphemy, Hard Ink, and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. Laura also writes historical fiction as the NYT bestselling author, Laura Kamoie. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
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