When taking things to the next level means cuffs, collars, and chains instead of a wedding ring… this is the right time, the right step, and exactly what she needs to shine. He asks her to take their D/s dynamic for an M/s test drive at The Ties that Bind’s annual charity event. He knows her submissive heart craves his domination and if he can get her to commit to a single night, maybe he can show her this is the right path for them as a couple.
Michelle is riddled with doubt.
Tank is assured this is exactly what she needs.
For one day, one week, one month, or one year, Tank’s bid will determine how long their Master/slave test drive lasts.
Can Tank prove to Michelle this is their destiny? Or will Michelle’s self-doubt keep them from discovering what they can become together? Get your copy today to find out. Get your copy today.
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“If you enjoy sizzling chemistry, simmering kisses, and a walk on the wild side, you’ll fall in love with The Auction Night Series.”
Michelle is a standalone novel and book three in The Ties that Bind: Auction Night series by bestselling author Ellie Masters which features steamy romance, HOT Alphas, and passionate women. These stories will sweep you away. They’re fun, flirty, deliciously dirty reads you can devour in an afternoon. Let yourself go and enter the sensual world of The Ties that Bind: Auction Night.
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Ellie Masters has given us a D/s relationship that is so full of love, trust, passion, and emotion that Michelle describes her relationship with Tank as “perfect”. Tank is sure they’re ready for the auction and for Michelle to become his slave. Michelle isn’t so sure. In her mind, their D/s relationship truly is perfect. Why would she want to lose herself completely to become a slave? This is such a personal decision and Ellie Masters took me there and made me a part of it.
This is a great read and I’m enjoying the series. Tank and Michelle have a Dom/Sub relationship, so if you enjoy this story line , this book is a definite read.
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. This story of Michelle with Tank was awesome, I could not put the book down. Will Michelle train to be a slave. Ellie Masters you really did make this more enjoyable to read it was hot.
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Tank and Michelle have a Dom/Sub relationship. Tank wants to take it to the next level as 24 hour Master/Slave, Michelle is afraid to take that step. In the end Tank get what he desires.
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This is a fast-paced book that although part of a series can be read as a standalone. This book concentrates on Michelle and Tank. It’s a well thought out and written book that doesn’t take too long to read but is a wonderful read. I loved the characters in this book as I have in the entire series. Looking forward to the next book.
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Our hero is ready to take the relationship to the next level, but our heroine is not sure that is a good idea. Can he convince he to put her total trust in him?
This is book three of the series, but it is written as a standalone, so no prior reading is required.
This is an erotic romance series featuring D/S. The story is very well written and easy to read with well developed and very likable characters. I also like the premise of the auction night as it provides an excellent mechanism to move the story along. Our characters have great chemistry together, but they are testing limits and unsure how it will turn out. Guess you will have to read to find out.
Highly recommended.
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A new level of commitment
—>>> Moving from a Dominant/submissive to a new Master/Slave dynamic has placed concerns and doubts in Michelle’s mind and rocks her very comfortable world. Fear of the unknown and of losing her sense of self to Tank is what is keeping her from saying yes to these new roles. We follow Tank and Michelle’s trial of their love and commitment to each other as they work through this and other issues along the way. Fears are what sometimes stymies relationships, but Tank is ready to be her everything if she would just give them a chance, and nothing is more telling than when he steps back from involvement during their much-anticipated auction event. Great story, and looking forward to reading Ivy’s and Penny’s stories as well!
As a special night at Ties that Bind the private club that Tank and Michelle belong to Michelle has to decide if she is going to take part in the private auction, yes she loves Tank, she wants to be with him always, but she’s not ready, is she. A snapshot read as how couples get to where they want and need to be perfection.
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The Ties that Bind by Ellie Masters.
This is very well written, engaging and enjoyable.
This story is full of passion, love and an immense sexual power play
The relationship between Tank and Michelle is great, based on trust and communication .The love will conquer all.
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Michelle: The Ties That Bind
Is book 3 Auction Night series
by Ellie Masters.
Michelle, a beautiful, classic Marilyn Monroe lookalike, has been able to get through life and make a fortune on her beauty. She’s spunky, sexy, beautiful, and submissive. And a bit indecisive in where her relationship with Tank should head. For fear of losing herself.
Tank saved Michelle years ago from a wannabe jerk of a Dom, who brought her to the club. Since then they have strengthened their bond of love, trust and open communication.
Tank was the Dom that truly introduced her to the D/s dynamic. And Michelle found that it resonated with her. That Tank could quiet her unsettled mind. But Tank wants more to move into M/s. And Michelle is an over-thinker. She’s afraid she will lose herself. Can she fully submit and give Tank all of her?
I have LOVED this series so much. Each book speaks to my submissive heart a little differently. I ADORE these characters. And the storylines keep me captive. Ellie Masters writes BDSM like no other author. And definitely knows the in and outs of the lifestyle. I can’t wait to read Ivy’s book.
Great romantic erotic novella. Looking forward to more.
This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect
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Very much enjoyed this and look forward to reading more from this series. The relationship and the dynamic was so amazing and i really loved it.
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Tank and Michelle have deeply committed relationship as D/s but Tank longs for more and believes Michelle can commit to it. This is a road to a deeper more commited love than either could have hoped for. Sensual and heartwarming.
Michelle – The Ties that Bind is another story set inside the club mentioned above. This is a quick read but lacks none of the punch this author is known to bring her fans.
It is a little different in that this is a story of a devoted couple who wants to take their relationship in another direction, or at least Tank does, Michelle is not so sure.
So, if you like a little tie me up, tie me down … grab this book and enjoy!
I always love reading Ellie Masters words, she has broadened by scope of this world and I have fallen in love with the characters she writes. She always knows how to entice the reader and bring out the very best in the story, while giving the surprises and twists they need to make you want more. Michelle and Tank are by far my favorite in this series so far.
A Quick Read! Michelle Fears Losing Herself To Tank If She Agrees To Step Up Their Relationship From D/s to M/s.
The Ties That Bind is an exclusive members only private club for kink. The regulars form deep and lasting friendships. Each year it holds a special charity auction to benefit a women’s shelter. A variety of things are offered up for auction. The finale of the evening, the third auction, is a special auction in which Doms agree to bid for time with their submissives – a day, a week, a month, or a year – but with a hitch. The submissives agree to be slaves for the duration of the time won, giving their Doms complete control in the context of a Master/slave relationship. This is no small step; it puts all on the line and tests the strength of the couple’s relationship.
This particular year is difficult as the club mourns the loss of Master Andy, who ran the club and the gala alongside Katy, his slave. Over one thousand have RSVP’d for the event. Katy feels pressured to make the night a success, but she has the unwavering support of the members. The Old Guard recognize Katy’s eventual need for a new Master, and hope to one day find the right person for her.
Each book in the the Auction Night series is a quick read about one of the couples participating in the final auction of the evening. The stories largely take place prior to the auction, such that the reader is fully invested in the significance that the auction holds for each couple. All books in the series take place simultaneously and are stand-alone. There is a small amount of crossover of the characters from book to book as they interact on the night of the auction.
The first book in the series is Daniel and Alexa’s story. Both are doctors, but their relationship is taboo since Alexa is in her residency. Alexa wants to take their relationship further and worries about why Daniel is putting on the breaks. Eric, Thomas, and Penny’s story is the second book. Eric and Penny are Master/slave and have been together for years. To satisfy Penny’s interest in exploring her limits with regards to pain, Eric recruited Thomas. A year later, Thomas still works with Penny and the men have become close friends. Penny has asked the men to try sharing her for a night, rather than passing her from one to the other, but they have adamantly refused.
In this book Michelle, a classic beauty reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe, is stubbornly indecisive. She began winning pageants at age three and graced runways starting at sixteen. She has made enough money to be financially independent, but typical for her, she isn’t satisfied. Her storybook life was given to her based upon her looks – lucky DNA – and she feels the attention and success is wholly undeserved. Her entire life she got away with things because of her looks. Which is why Tank is good for her.
Tank saved her years ago from a wannabe Dom, a jerk, who brought her to the club as a guest. She had been into bondage, as well as impact and sensation play. Tank was a Dom and introduced her to the D/s dynamic, which resonated with her. The extreme intimacy and trust quieted her unsettled mind. And Tank was a good Dom. He didn’t let her get away with anything. He held her accountable for her actions. She moved in with him six months later. Michelle voluntarily brought their D/s dynamic home, and although they still behave like boyfriend/girlfriend, their relationship has gradually shifted to be D/s much of time time outside of the club.
But now Tank wants more. Although there is arguably a fine line between Dominant/submissive and Master/slave, especially when the D/s lifestyle is so fully embraced, Tank wants to take that next step. A collaring ceremony isn’t taken lightly in their community – it is their equivalent to marriage. He wants it. But Michelle fears losing herself and wonders if the change is worth risking what they already have, which is near perfect. If she isn’t ready and grows to resent Tank, they could lose everything they built together.
Tank is one of the Old Guard at the club. Years ago he took his savings and began investing; today, he manages billions for himself and clients. The hard as granite ex-Marine earned his degree in finance during his six years of service. He left, however, with scars that left half of his handsome face horribly disfigured. His huge beautiful body turns heads, but the scars from the artillery explosion often has people looking away. The four years of prize-fighting added to his look – his nose and ears took a beating. To Michelle, he was imperfectly beautiful and everything she needed. A natural Dom – tender, aggressive, demanding, and unwavering – she is the center of his world. With his love of I Dream of Jeannie, it perhaps should be no surprise that he wants to be Michelle’s Master.
Tank and Michelle have a wonderful relationship, so changing things up has real risks. Michelle struggles to understand her feelings and to express them to Tank. As her Dom, Tank knows Michelle better than she knows herself. But when she fails to be open and honest, he cannot possibly meet her needs. His patience with Michelle, who clearly struggles with her own feelings and opinions, is exemplary as he puts her needs above his own even when he so clearly craves the change.
There is one issue that merit mention. Earlier in the book it states that Michelle was saved by Tank when she accompanied another Dom to the club. Later it states she met Tank when he bid on her at the general auction years ago. The latter is how Penny met Eric, so it is presumed the second reason was written in error.
In this quick read, Michelle fears losing herself to Tank if she agrees to step up their relationship from D/s to M/s. The plot is simple. The story is character-driven. Tank and Michelle are both well-defined and likable. It is nice to see the characters from other books in the series appear. The story is written in first person in Michelle’s POV. I rate this book four stars.
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And just like Books 1 & 2 Michelle and Tanks story does NOT disappoint.
OMG…I need a wet towel to clean up. This book was hot and down right dirty. The chemistry alone makes taking the NEXT STEP, even more sexy.
Awesome job.
I look forward to seeing more from this series.
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This is book 3 in the Auction Nights Series and I’m really enjoying each couple.
Despite it being a quick read, it flowed nicely and the story unfolded flawlessly.
In this installment we have Michelle and Tank’s story.
Theirs is a D/s relationship and as her limits are tested, underlying emotions are changing the course of their connection. Oozing with passion and erotica, this couple is so worth reading about.
I have really enjoyed the series of books so far, although all standalones, and about different characters they are linked to the club and Katy!
Michelle and Tank have been together for years, he is now ready for a M/s relationship, but Michelle doesn’t know if she’s ready to go in the the slave auction! Katy, the owner of Ties that Bind tells Michelle her perspective from the outside looking in and what she says has Michelle wondering if infact she IS ready to take the relationship further. One night, one week, one month or one year are the bidding options, but what will Tank bid, if anything, as he knows Michelle has concerns. Can Michelle come to a decision before the auction starts and take her place on the stage?