After two months of intensive BDSM training at The Compound, Hailey Davenport is ready to be placed with a Master to whom she will promise complete sensual submission and obedience. Thinking her contract has been purchased by the kind, older gentleman at the auction, she is surprised to be whisked by private jet to the Malibu home of a reclusive movie star. Ronan Wolfe is devastatingly handsome, … handsome, wildly famous, hugely successful, and utterly miserable, trapped in a plastic world of Hollywood typecasting and more handlers than a prized race horse. Hailey, a quiet, self-contained yoga instructor from a small Vermont town, doesn’t own a TV or computer, and rarely goes to a movie. Ronan is shocked but pleased to realize her focus is entirely on their D/s connection–she knows him only as Master Ronan. Their relationship blossoms from the start, each of them eager to explore the intense world of erotic dominance and sensual surrender. Their lives are turned upside down by invasive paparazzi determined to “out” the couple, no matter the cost. When their secret life is splashed across the internet, the strain on them both threatens to destroy not only their contractual arrangement as Dom and sub, but the very fabric of a new and tenuous love.
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The second book in the series, but it can be red as a standalone without any problems.
Like with any Claire Thompson book her description of BDSM is amazing, but what I love most about these book is the personal journey of the main characters.
Finding out who you are, what makes you feel happy and fulfilled. Enjoying small things and finding that inner peace.
I found this book to be extremely enjoyable.
For some reason it seemed almost comforting to me despite the intense BDSM erotic sessions between Master Ronan & his slave Hailey. And again, this comfort angle puzzles me as both the story & sex were intensely hot & the author’s writing really drew me into the story & the characters. Perhaps that is why it felt comforting to me: I felt as though I truly understood Hailey in her search for a Master who would hone her submissive abilities, help intensify her focus & control, guide her further along her chosen path. Nothing about the story was rushed & yet it also never dragged, got boring or had any portions I chose to skim over.
This is not to say this story wasn’t highly erotic, intense, exciting as well as eye opening, it definitely was for me. But again, the author’s writing seemed to me to be like watching the waves on a beach slowly creep higher & higher~~ the author takes time to develop her characters, their situations, a light dusting of pertinent background for each so the reader (IMO) is able to truly connect with them. The author also does a masterful job of describing the surroundings, again allowing the reader to feel immersed but without any of it seeming like filler or ‘too much’. I felt as though I was familiar with The Compound, with Ronan’s Malibu estate & with Hailey’s VT home without feeling as though I was reading an article for an architectural magazine (thank goodness!).
And there wasn’t any ‘insta’ anything, the story had a marvelous flow, from the purchase of Hailey’s 6 month contract, to meeting her new Master Ronan, to finding their way together in their Master/slave dynamic.
I found Ronan to be an awesome Master/man: firm, fair, consistent, kind & always willing to listen to any of Hailey’s fears &/or concerns. Hailey was a thoroughly likable submissive/woman: quiet, thoughtful, kind & always eager to fully submit to her Master. The story takes the reader along Ronan & Hailey’s Master/slave journey together, complete with the revelations, bumps, fears, joys, insecurities & epiphanies.
I was rooting enthusiastically through the entire book hoping with my fingers crossed for Ronan & Hailey to have a HEA: together!
So, for the reader who desires an in-depth BDSM romance that is heartwarming, heartfelt, erotic & a wonderfully substantial & pleasurable read, I highly recommend this one.
When I purchased this book I had not realized it was the second book in a series. I am planning on reading Book 1 and Book 3 in the near future. Enjoyed the two main characters. Have read other books by this author and have enjoyed them as well.
A stand alone happy romance with some elements of ‘dark erotica’, but never anything too too dark. There are other Compound books and they are all like this – nice HEA with a slight D/s edge.
I enjoyed the book. Enjoyed the first one in the series as well. Would read more by this author .
Master Ronan and slave Hailey’s story was really good. Their interaction had so many levels – D/s, lovers and more.
The connection to the Compound as well ger to know new characters gave the story something extra.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Strong insight into the D/s relationship within a BDSM pairing. WONDERFUL story
As I read “BEYOND THE COMPOUND,” I became incredibly invested in this story of Master Ronan and his Slave-girl Hailey. More so than I initially expected after reading the blurb. It was interesting to see what a full-time BDSM Dominant/Slave relationship could look like, and if the vision of author Claire Thompson is any indicator of that reality, then this reader gets its appeal. In this second book of The Compound Trilogy readers are again offered the opportunity to experience a form of BDSM that is titillating, dark and incredibly romantic. The romance was not something this reader expected, but author Claire Thompson places her readers inside the angst of both main characters, thereby giving those readers a deeper insight and understanding of the characters’ decision-making and actions. Then Thompson accelerates the relationship with circumstances which necessitate the building of trust quickly, and readers get to be the proverbial fly-on-the-wall as these much-loved characters fall in love with each other. It is not a formula, rather “BEYOND THE COMPOUND” is a different kind of “slow-burn” romance as Hailey and Ronan find in each other the person who both heals and completes them. If you are looking to purchase a GREAT romance with lots of heart, outstanding characters, and BDSM action, then “BEYOND THE COMPOUND” should be your next romance book purchase. You won’t be disappointed with “BEYOND THE COMPOUND,” and in addition, it is good to know that the third book in this The Compound Trilogy will be released very soon! Happy pages!
Hailey and Ronan were perfect together. Both knew what they wanted, and weren’t shy about needing it. Of course, Ronan had to keep it from the world, being an A list actor and all. But even then, you could feel his displeasure with his life. Hailey was the opposite, taking time away from a life she loved to pursue her submission. Ridiculously good chemistry between the two, kinks that lined up perfectly, and an admiration for the other, could only lead to them falling for each other. So they did, in perfect harmony, and completely in sync!
This is such a beautiful read it makes you want to swoon! Hailey is such an amazingly strong woman but has such serenity and grace. Ronan is a truly dominant, sexy but caring alpha male! The connection between them is truly hot !
This is a glorious tale of love, commitment and finding your place in the world!
MUST READ!
Hailey is a trained submissive who received her training at The Compound. She is brought by Ronan for 6 months. Ronan is a famous actor who is trying to keep his BDSM lifestyle out of the limelight. Follow their journey that eventually leads back to The Compound. It was great to get to see the characters at The Compound again. Does Ronan and Hailey find that connection they are looking for? You will just have to buy this book for yourself to follow this amazing journey. Claire Thompson thank-you for another great book. Can’t wait for book 3.
Hailey and Ronan are the second couple in this series and start out as strict Master and Slave and as Ronan is a famous movie star his privacy and in particular his lifestyle are important to him. When things take a turn for the worse publicly their private takes a turn for the better. Some of the scenes made me cringe a little but the other scenes were lovely. It was great to see how the characters from the Compound have developed and the ending is an ahh moment for sure. Can’t wait to read the last book.
This series just keeps getting better. I love the new characters and theirs stories and how theirs stories intermingle with the characters from the first book. This book is so steamy, it’s off the chart hot. I always enjoy a book more when emotions and love exists among the couples. This book not only had great sex scenes but also love and romance too.
Beyond the Compound returns to the training facility for sex slave Hailey’s story. I loved the story, the characters chemistry and frequent hot, hot, kinky sex. It is safe sane and consensual BDSM kink fully desired and described in intimate detail. Yummy! Hailey knows what she wants and needs and works to make it happen. I found her smart, strong and likeable. Her Dom is knowledgeable, responsible and caring while being exacting and firm. The plot and transition of their relationship to more than M/s seemed was believable, realistic and not far-fetched or contrived. It’s the perfect sexy read to let your fantasies take over and take you away.
The fairy tale continues!
One Compound trained submissive is sold to a closet Dom. Being a well known movie star the whole transaction is kept firmly under wraps. Their contractual relation begins in a strictly formal, but being penned by Ms Thompson, deeply sensuous way. Both their inherent necessities are met and more than adequately fulfilled.
But of course their arrangement evolves and finally goes sideways, in a predictable direction mind you, when the inevitable happens.
As always Ms Thompson paints a gripping picture of wants and needs fulfilled and surpassed, subsequently growing into a deeply satisfying relationship.
We even get to visit the Compound and its staff and trainees again. It’s like coming home to extended kink family.
Can’t believe people would put up with being treated like this