Gabe Ellis knew some people were “like that,” but it never occurred to him those people might include his boyfriend, Tom Hampton. Now Gabe has to deal with the idea his gorgeous, successful lover enjoys hurting people -- and being hurt -- for fun. Worse, Gabe has to come to terms with the fact that so does he.<br><br>Tom was once known in the local BDSM scene as a ruthless Dom, but he left the scene when he realized he’d rather have a vanilla partner than one who can’t deal with the fact that he’s a switch. Those old feelings come crashing back in, however, when Gabe confesses to darker desires.<br><br>Gabe seems made for Tom, a switch who flips between stern Dom and sweetheart sub. But not everything goes smoothly as they explore their new dynamic. Will Gabe embrace the lifestyle, or ask for it all to stop?

Just Say the Word

“Check in with me. Gettin’ ready to move on to phase two.”


“Phase two?” Tom complained, not really meaning it. He was ready to call green without even thinking about it, but he remembered his resolve to be more aware of his status, so he paused to test his limbs for feeling, his skin for abrasion, the collar’s tightness. “I’m…green?” he reported after a moment. “Yeah, all green. Sir.”


“Good boy,” Gabe praised. “You can move. I’m going to give you a reward.” And Gabe leaned in, claimed Tom’s mouth for a kiss, hot and wet and sinful. He drew Tom’s tongue out, encouraging Tom to kiss back. He raised one hand and teased at Tom’s aching nipple, tugging on the bell and letting it ring.


Chapter 15