Collars and Cuffs: Book Six Anyone who frequents Collars & Cuffs knows Dorian Forrester is built for pain, including Dorian himself. But everyone has it wrong. For six years, Dorian’s chased a feeling that remains tantalizingly out of his reach. Unteachable, Dorian can take anything and everything a Dom can throw at him. Still, it’s not enough. Dorian needs… something more. Something he … something more. Something he won’t find at Collars & Cuffs.
Dorian’s search takes him out of the safe environment he’s known for years, out of his depth, and into a realm of deep, dark trouble.
Alan Marchant has been watching Dorian with interest for a while and knows there’s more to Dorian than his label of “pain slut” suggests. When Dorian disappears, Alan and his friend Leo set out to find him. But the disoriented young man discovered cowering in a hotel room is not the Dorian they know and love. That Dorian is shattered. It’s up to Alan to pick up the pieces and show Dorian there are better ways to fly.
They may be off on a new journey together, but their destination will rock them both to the core.
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Collars & Cuffs, Book 6
By: K.C. Wells
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
K.C. Wells delivers another outstanding novel in her “Collars & Cuffs” series. I am loving this series and the characters. I also love the camaraderie amongst some of the members of the club, it is like a tight knit community. Each book features a different couple but you see reappearances of characters from earlier books, which is a great thing. This book is Dorian Forrester and Alan Marchant’s story, Dorian is a submissive at the club, he is known for allowing his Dom to take him to the max of pain during a scene. He has been a member of the club for sometime now and he sees how other Dom/sub’s are pairing up, he is wondering what is wrong with him, why no one wants a permanent relationship with him. He thinks it is time to look into other clubs and on a whim decides to go check out one he heard about. Others at the club noticed Dorian’s absence and Club Master Leo and Alan decide to go and track him down. When they find him, Dorian is a broken shell of himself. OMG, that scene just ripped my heart out. They get him back home and Alan helps to get Dorian back and help him find what he is looking for, a journey of a new discovery. Alan patience was awesome, he also saw Dorian for who he was. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story is beautifully plotted, with plenty of drama, heartfelt and emotional moments, some angst, some hot BDSM scenes and a wonderful romance. It was great to see Dorian’s character grow as he came into himself. Alan was perfect for him and they were great together. K.C. Wells thank you for another awesome story and the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audible edition, Nick J. Russo is a fabulous narrator and versatile voice artist. He does an awesome job portraying the characters, bringing them to life and humanizing them. He gives each character their own unique voice which makes it easy to follow the story and who is who. You could hear how much heart he puts into his work as he captures the characters emotions, their vulnerabilities which is heard in his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another wonderful listen
Such a heartbreaking story
Poor Dorian. Now, I’ll start by saying that this is the first I’ve read of the Collars and Cuffs series. I jumped in near the end. While I didn’t feel lost with all the characters I met in this story, it was pretty clear that there was history involved. Still, it didn’t detract from the story for me.
Dorian made a very poor choice and paid dearly for it. Reading about his experience in Berlin was heartbreaking and watching his recovering was so hard. I wanted the very best for him. I loved that Alan was so patient with him and let Dorian experience his grief and all that went with it. Dorian had to relearn who he was with all new elements involved, while navigating a new relationship with his Dom and eventual boyfriend. That’s a lot for anyone to take on. Wells wrote Dorian’s character perfectly. The angst and anger he feels, the shame and loneliness, it all conveyed nicely on the page. When Dorian messes up, we feel the disappointment that Alan does, because we want Dorian to succeed as well.
Learning about what makes Alan tick and what shaped him into the Dom he is today was sad, but also very enlightening. I really liked the glimpse of psychology we got throughout this book. This book was an emotional journey, but I’m so glad I took it. I’ll definitely be visiting the rest of the C&C books.
This book had me laughing until I cried and crying tears of utter sorrow. Alan and Dorian are very well written. Dorian’s character truly tugs at your heartstrings, and will have you reaching for the tissues as the story unfolds. It broke my heart in place to see the pain and sorrow that these guys went through. Cannot recommend enough.
I so wanted Dorian’s story. I knew there was one there from his reaction when he realized how things were between Alex and Leo. Alan and him are perfect together. Plus, to see the true complex depth of Dorian’s character was truly beautiful. Can’t wait to read more.