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

Black leather pants with a half dozen entirely unnecessary zippers and straps that crisscrossed Gabe’s long legs, topped with a tank top made from microfiber, with a mesh panel right through the middle that showed off Gabe’s not unimpressive chest.


“Tom,” he said, voice a deep rumble. “Good. Well done. Put your shoes down, take off your jacket and tie. Your collar’s on the dresser.”


The praise felt good already, even if he hadn’t actually done much of anything to earn it yet. Tom set down the shoes and let himself appreciate the way those slightly ridiculous pants framed Gabe’s thighs as he unbuttoned his jacket and loosened his tie. When he was holding both, he started to walk toward the dresser, but hesitated, swaying on his feet as he played back Gabe’s words.


Chapter 44