Who Would Like This Book:
This is a deeply emotional, high-stakes BDSM romance with a strong dose of suspense. Fans of darker romance and healing-from-trauma stories will find a lot to love, especially those who appreciate complex characters and themes of recovery and trust. Master Raoul’s caring dominance and Kimberly’s fierce resilience make for a powerful, heartfelt journey. If you’re into series with interconnected characters and plots, this installment delivers big emotional payoffs and lots of appearances from past favorites.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book delves into tough topics like abduction, abuse, and psychological recovery, so it’s not for the faint of heart or those uncomfortable with darker themes in romance. Some readers may find the master/slave dynamic or the intensity of the BDSM focus more extreme than preferred. If you’re looking for a light, carefree read or don’t enjoy seeing trauma as a central plot point, you may want to skip this one.
About:
To Command and Collar by Cherise Sinclair is a gripping and emotional story that delves into the dark world of human slavery within the BDSM setting of Club Shadowlands. The plot follows Master Raoul as he infiltrates a slave ring to rescue Kimberly, a strong-willed woman who has endured unimaginable trauma. The book portrays their journey of healing, trust, and love amidst challenging circumstances, with a writing style that balances darkness with moments of hope and emotional depth.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of human trafficking, abuse, PTSD, and explicit BDSM content, which may be distressing for some readers.
Has Romance?
Yes, there is a strong romance element in the book, as it centers around the developing relationship between Raoul and Kimberly.
From The Publisher:
"Ms. Sinclair's characters come alive on the page with passion and energy in a story that is absolutely riveting. " You Gotta Read Reviews Working with the FBI to capture human traffickers, Master Raoul scores an invitation to a slave auction. To his surprise, one slave is the kidnapped friend of a Shadowlands submissive. Although Kim's body is scarred, her spirit is unbroken, and he can't leave her behind. Ruining the FBI's plans, he buys her. Kimberly's freedom has come at a devastating price: the other women are still imprisoned. Desperate to help the Feds locate the traffickers, she agrees to pose as Master Raoul's slave. Although wearing a collar again is terrifying, Kim starts to heal and then to blossom under the powerful Dominant's care. Submission. It's what she's been drawn to-and fled from-her entire life. She has escaped the slavers who captured her body. Escaping the Master who has captured her heart will be far more difficult.
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About the Author:
Whenever I ask for BDSM recommendations, I am told the same two words all the time: Cherise Sinclair. Under the Covers Reviews
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Cherise Sinclair is renowned for writing heart-wrenching stories with laugh-out-loud dialogue, devastating Dominants, and absolutely sizzling sex. And did I mention the BDSM? Her awards range from a National Leather Award to a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice nomination to a Goodreads BDSM group's Best Author of the Year.
Cherise currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her beloved husband and writes full-time under the supervision of a merciless feline.
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