She’s his best friend’s little sister and he promised to keep an eye on her… but that’s not what he really wants to do with her. Lexie grew up with a crush on her brother’s best friend, Patrick. He’s gorgeous, sexy, controlling and arrogant, and she knows that he wants what amounts to a full-time submissive. So far, none of his girlfriends have ever been able to give him what he needs, but … able to give him what he needs, but she’s sure she’s just the woman for him. She keeps pushing the boundaries of their relationship, until he agrees to allow her into the club that he owns, Stronghold, and train her. She can’t help but wonder, will she be able to prove to him that they’re worth the risk, or is she going to end brokenhearted?
Hands off. That’s what Lexie is to Patrick, and not just because she’s his best friend’s little sister. It’s also because her family is practically his, they share all of the same friends, and he’s worried about breaking her heart. The sweet little Pixie he’s always known has grown up into a gorgeous young woman, one whom he wants to tie up, spank and control. She’s passing every test he sets in front of her, but can she convince him that they’ll be able to make it work before her brother comes home and Patrick has to ask his best friend if he can date his little sister. Because if she can’t, Patrick knows he’ll remain silent on the subject forever. It’s just not worth tearing apart the people he considers his family, not to mention the family of friends that he’s made, if he and Lexie aren’t able to meet each other’s needs. For now, he’s going to make what memories he can while he keeps his promise to train her.
He knows he’s toeing the line during her training, but he just can’t seem to stop himself, and she’s starting to break his careful control.
This is the third book in the Stronghold series:
1. The Sassy Submissive
2. Taming the Tease
3. Mastering Lexie
3.5 Pieces of Stronghold
4. Breaking the Chain
5. Bound to the Past
6. Stripping the Sub
7. Tempting the Domme
8. Hardcore Vanilla
9. Steamy Stocking Stuffers
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Yes! Oh my word, finally a BDSM book that addresses some real life kink issues
Not normally how I’d start a review but this has a couple of the most honest, and therefore best, kink scenes ever. The first is a malfunction with a too small butt plug and no panties, the other was reading the contract and subsequent negotiations.
No panties is a big thing with the Doms in most books, and the first thing that ALWAYS pops into my head is – that’s all well and good, but what about when she’s on her period? I get irritated how things like periods and other bodily functions seem to not happen to the heroine in so many erotic and BDSM books (you know, the ones where they’re tied up for hours on end).
I’ve got a feeling that Golden Angel is on the same wavelength as me. Not only did the heroine draw the line at butt plugs when away from her Dom and no panties at all times, but it was also mentioned how this didn’t count when she was on her period or ill. It’s touches like that which turn an o.k. read into a really good read.
Lexie and Patrick’s story is just as hot as you would imagine, if you’ve read either of the two previous Stronghold books, and just as angst ridden. They are both strong characters, yet Lexie was able to submit really well to Patrick, with his control freak tenancies. The book is written third person and clearly swaps mid-scene, in a way that allows you to know who’s POV you are reading. It also meant that during a play/BDSM scene I felt connected to both characters, could understand their decisions and feel their emotions.
I loved how even when she was submitting Lexie still came across as a very strong woman. She was choosing to obey and got incredible pleasure from knowing she was pleasing Patrick. There were times when I felt a situation was unfair/unbalanced until we got Lexie’s pov, where the author’s incredible talent managed to totally change my opinion.
The only thing that irritated me was that Lexie took the blame for not allowing Patrick to explain the ‘Jake situation’. It was never acknowledged that there had been ample time for Patrick to have discussed both his reasons for holding back and his intentions regarding Jake’s reaction. However in a book that took a good 6 hours to read one blip isn’t bad at all.
Oh and those teaser epilogues – that little peak of the next couple. Jarad and Leigh anybody? Yes please!
I’m loving this series! You keep getting to know them better with each story. Lexie,i adore her! She’s known Patrick since she was a child and has loved him for só long….But Patrick hesitates to act upon his feelings towards her,because,after all,she ís his best friends little sister. Add the fact that he’s a real alpha Dom and his best friend Jake is totally nót into that kind of thing….and the fact that Lexi’s parents have always treated him as one of their own,now that puts a lot of pressure on him! Hearing from both Lexie and Patrick how they feel and why they act the way they do,was great,i absolutely love that!
Top notch erotic romance series with realistic bdsm relationships in a captivating world.
I have loved every book that I have read by Golden Angel.
Lexi knew she needed the night with the girls, to help her work through Patrick rejecting her and help her find a solution. The girls wonder about her going to the club now she quit, but Lexi knows it won’t work, all the doms are intimidated by the men. But Angel knows someone that won’t be bothered by them and has membership.
With Lexi no longer working at Stronghold he thought it would be easier, but she got help and showed up with Michael to scene at the club, he had to follow his own rules and his only option was to oversee them as a new couple.
Watching Lexi, every reaction she had could have been for him. With the scene ending he didn’t know if Lexi knew it was him holding her, but he was taking over the aftercare. Patrick knew Lexi enjoyed the scene and wouldn’t stop there, he’s only solution would be to train Lexi, he could see if she would handle the 24/7 type of relationship he wanted and could explain things to Jake when he got back, and ask about dating her, if she handle what he wanted. After waiting so long will Lexi finally get what she wants.
PatrickLexie! Outstanding Story & Audible Listen
Mastering Lexie
Stronghold Doms Series, Book 3
By: Golden Angel
Narrated by: Roberto Scarlato
First off, I love this series, I have had the pleasure of enjoying several of the “Stronghold
Doms” books and the entire “Venus Rising” series, which I loved too. This is Lexie and Patrick’s story and I loved every word of it. I’ve met Lexie before, in the beginning she worked the front desk at Stronghold, the Kink Club, eager to get her foot in the door and become a member. She is outgoing with a bubbly personality, you can not help but love her. Patrick, a no nonsense alpha Dom is one of the owners and runs the place, Lexie has crushed on him forever, but he is his brothers best friend and thinks of her as his little sister. Does he feel more? Patrick keeps his feelings for Lexie to himself, he did not want to risk his friendship with her brother or the camaraderie with his friends at the club. But lines get crossed when he takes her on as a submissive in training. Can he hold on to his control or will he fall and take a chance on Lexie. I loved how their story plays out, they are so good together and for each other. It is great to see Stronghold crew, subs and Doms again, they are one great group of people. They look out for each other and pitch in when help is needed. It is great how each couple in this book as their unique kink and relationship, Patrick is a bossy master and Lexie loves to be bosses around. Golden Angel, thank you for another great story.
I listened to the audible edition, Roberto Scarlato is terrific narrator and voice performer. He brings these characters to life, gives each their own voice and personality. He does a great job projecting the emotions of the characters and the drama of the story into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
Love this series
Golden Angel has done it again. Lexie and Patrick are a couple that sizzles. There was such smart dialogue and the journey of getting together kept me riveted through the entire book. Roberto Scarlato did an amazing job with the narration. i’d love this book the first tome I read it but hearing the words just gave it additional dimensions. It was also fun to see the Stronghold gang from the previous book. This book reads well as a stand alone but I urge you to read the whole series. You won’t be disappointed. I received this audiobook through a newsletter giveaway.
Have you started reading “The Stronghold Doms” yet? If not, you have no idea what your missing. Golden Angel has given us a down to earth, personable circle of friends with a BDSM club setting and we get to know them a little more personally. The dynamics between Lexie and Patrick took me through a plethora of feelings and emotions. Not just the sexual chemistry, because that in itself was HOTTER than blue blazes, but their personality quirks when together made me laugh, got me frustrated, sometimes indignant, some times warm and fuzzy. The storyline just felt like you actually knew these characters and were a part of the internal drama they were going through. If you haven’t read any of these books yet, by all means, grab the first one for yourself. You’ll be hooked like the rest of us as soon as you do.
A great bdsm story! Lexie has wanted Patrick for years. Lexie wants into the club and is determined to have a scene with or without Patrick. Will Patrick finally tell Lexie his true feelings or will he push Lexie away again? Great book that I wanted more 5/5 stars
A wonderful continuation of the series.
Started out strong, but ended up a bit weak.
Sexy, erotic, sometimes frustrating but I liked it enough to read several of the following books. 4 stars
I followed this series and liked that the writing got considerably better. The D/s lifestyle is fascinating. I initially looked forward to this book because I liked the characters in earlier books. But about halfway through I hit my max. The female lead ends up taking blame for behavior that really belongs to the male lead. Again. And again. The convoluted crap that tried to sell the reader on this logic didn’t stand up at all. While this book did a good job describing the lifestyle, it fell apart when it came to holding the dominant accountable. Sure, it’s a romance, a fake story, and accuracy isn’t needed. But I have really started to see a trend in many romances. The female characters frequently apologize or take blame for male characters. He’s “misunderstood” while she’s “too quick to jump to conclusions.” He’s “dealing with a difficult past” but she’s “not moving forward.” I have less patience with these kinds of stories now. Why must female characters have to apologize so much for how they feel? Not liking that. The sex is pretty sizzling, though.
I enjoyed thebook and the characters. I felt it a little ridiculous that the H had such strong feelings for the h yet wanted to wait to talk to her brother first. I like that not all the friends are into the club scene but still hang out. Seemed more authentic.
I felt no connection with the characters. It jumped right into the story. Well the it jumped right into the sex and the backstory/actions of the characters just didn’t work for me. Dnf at 32%.
I love this series! Book can be read as stand-alone, but there are many secondary characters from the previous books. Told in dual POV with a HEA for this couple. Lexie did some growing up in this book and realized her actions affect more than just herself. Patrick stopped allowing Lexie to push their relationship timeline. I highly recommend reading the Venus Rising series first and then the Stronghold series. All of the secondary characters are a friend group that are in each of the books, I love reading about them as much as the main couple in each book.
Lexie and Patrick have been circling each other for years. She’s done everything she could think of to get him to notice her. He’s noticed all right, but never acted on it. After all how do you go after your best friend’s little sister without causing problems? When Lexie finally started her first scene at Stronghold, Patrick almost lost it. He finally made a mo*ve but it may not have been the one Lexie wanted. He would train her but until Lexie’s brother came home and Patrick could talk to him about his intentions, training was all Lexie would get. Things go wrong and get out of hand after an intense scene. Lexi loses it and walks away and of course Patrick is miserable. It takes a lot of talking by friends to both be involved parties before things are finally resolved. Patrick makes one final move and informs Lexie’s brother of his intentions. As a result Lexie and Patrick finally moved into the relationship they both want.