In 'If Only' by Cherise Sinclair, Sally, a beloved character from the series, finally gets her own book and love interest. Dealing with past issues, Sally finds herself involved in a polyamorous relationship with two Masters, Vance and Galen, who help her overcome her insecurities and emotional blockages. The plot revolves around Sally's journey towards healing and finding happiness, intertwined with elements of danger, emotional growth, and unbreakable bonds forming between the trio.
The writing style in 'If Only' is described as engaging, emotional, and filled with excitement and emotional roller coasters. The book explores BDSM scenes, tender love scenes, and tackles tough subjects like human trafficking with a mix of humor and light-heartedness. Cherise Sinclair creates a world where readers feel connected to the characters and the setting, providing a safe haven for exploring consensual kink and relationships.
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Contains high levels of content that may include themes of violence, abuse, and human trafficking.
Has Romance?
The book contains a significant romantic subplot involving a polyamorous relationship.
From The Publisher:
Once I began reading, only a natural disaster could make me put my e-reader down.
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After her last relationship disaster, computer whiz Sally knows she'll never find a Dom. Instead, she'll hang out with her friends at the exclusive Shadowlands BDSM club and go job hunting. And maybe bend the law to find the slavers who'd preyed on her friends. The clueless feds obviously need help.
FBI special agents Galen and Vance have waited to play with Sally for a long time and are delighted when the mischievous submissive returns to the club. Realizing she's suppressing deep-seated emotions, the experienced co-tops push her-only to discover that her sassiness conceals a scarred, vulnerable heart.
Shaken, Sally flees the demanding Masters, and they let her go. Neither Galen nor Vance wants a long-term relationship, especially with a submissive who refuses what they can give. But when a brutal attack by her ex-Dom sends Sally into their home, the two agents need to protect her. To help her. To take her under command.
Although falling in love isn't in the plans, the little imp brightens their lives. Just as they begin to want more, they discover she's hacked an organization that revels in burning people alive. Now more than hearts are on the line.
Whenever a reader asks for a BDSM recommendation, I respond with only one name: Cherise Sinclair. In her books, you will find devastatingly alluring characters, raw emotion, intense suspense and a story that will keep you locked in its sinful embrace. IF ONLY is one of my favourite reads this year.
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"'If onlys' will drive you mad."
If Only tells the story of sassy sub Sally and Co-Doms Galen and Vance, both FBI agents and new Shadowland Masters.
For months, they'd watched the little sprite. Never silent, never modest. She didn't submit gracefully. Both he and Vance had wanted to take her on. Nothing serious - they didn't do serious - but just for the challenge.
The first thing they noticed when Sally returned to the club after a month-long absence was that her bubbling enthusiasm and perkiness were gone -
"... a subdued Sally was like a bird with a damaged wing."
The hunt for the remaining members of the Harvest Association continues. Sally, in school to become a computer forensics specialist, seizes an opportunity to become a silent hero in the hunt. She knows that
"unhappy Doms weren't good for a submissive's health", so she tries to avoid the two Feds in an attempt to keep her actions stealthy.
That all changes when she's caught doing the one thing a Shadowkitten should never do - fake it. Z decides her punishment is to be handled by none other than the Co-Doms.
I
loved these three together! It was great getting a deeper look at both Galen and Vance, who have been seen throughout the previous books. Sally and the Feds each have their own qualities that, when brought together, help mend the wounds of the others.
There was one irritant for me. While "imp", by definition, fits Sally's sneaky, mischievous personality perfectly, I didn't care for the endearment. Other than that,
If Only is another fantastic addition to the Masters of Shadowlands series. And, I was thrilled to discover
Cherise will be doing writing another MotS book! :D
I’ll admit it–I got my arm twisted and I’ll be doing another Masters of the Shadowlands. I’m going to see what happens when Rainie takes on Master Jake. That should come out in late summer, around August.
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Pre-release date blog stalking discoveries:
9/5/2013: We've got a new name "If Only". That's it exactly! If only ... the book was out now. If only ... Sally could snag herself TWO masters (don't want to see Galen or Vance sub-less). If only ... the series was never-ending. If only ...
5/14/2013: Another update ~
I’m waiting on the cover for This Is Who I Am. I’ll post it here when Loose Id has it ready. I’m so anxious to see what it looks like!
Meantime, I’m working on Masters of the Shadowlands 8 which will be Sally & the Feds’ story. Poor Sally. Right now, the Feds are winning–but I know she’s going to get her composure back and give them hell.
More updates from Cherise's website:
I’m finishing up revisions on This Is Who I Am (Masters #7) for Loose Id.
And, woohoo!, I have a contract for the next Shadowlands (Sally & the Feds’ story), which I’m writing now.
From author's website:
And to wind up the year, Galen and Vance, the FBI agents in the Shadowlands series, asked that they be in on the final takedown of the slave trafficking organization. They also mentioned how much they like Sally… However, I made them no promises. Everything depends on how a story unfolds. After all, at one time I thought Sally would be perfect for Master Raoul, but when they got together, there was simply no chemistry.
Who knows, maybe Sally is perfect for a couple of FBI agents who are experts at interrogation. We’ll see.
Ooooh! I'd LOVE it if Galen and/or Vance get a SEA (Subbie ever after) story! :D
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If Only?
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