Book 3 of 5 in the Club Oxygen Series“Fire ends up consuming everything we hold dear.” Those were the last words I spoke to my beautiful Plaything the night I tore his heart out. I had no idea how right I was. With those words and ensuing actions, I burned the last ounce of humanity I had left. I burned my second chance. And most unforgivable, I burned out the loving light in the eyes of someone … light in the eyes of someone dearer to me than I realized.
Am I redeemable?
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Another phenomenal read from Mr. Denton!
I love Andrew and the end of Plaything (book 2) left me an emotional mess. I wasn’t sure how Mistress was going to play out. I’m still not a fan of Elise… in fact, I still hate her. I don’t think she deserved the kindness or forgiveness that Andrew gave to her. Don’t get me wrong I’m ecstatic that Andrew has his HEA ( as of now) but this relationship is a love/ hate one for me.
I’m looking forward to the next book Slave, I really want to know more about James and Brandon… especially Brandon.
I was very pleasantly surprised that this tale of these two people
Ended so happily. I was so distraught in the last book Plaything
how her character was going. I should have known that Cole Denton would
have so many twigs and turns that I wouldn’t know if an HEA would
happen. He gets his characters angst and emotional overloads down so well!
You get all the feels reading this wonderful story.
This next installment in The Club Oxygen Series does not disappoint. I like the direction the story took with Elise and Andrew, but I still don’t trust her. And Brandon, will his growth continue or will James’ history cause him to falter?
Looking forward to reading Slave, the next installment.
Don’t let the 4 fool you; it’s only because it’s a cliffhanger.
This is the continued story of Elise and Andrew. This is book three which picks up after Elise lost control and did not honor Andrews save word. This book covers a lot of emotions and deep underlying emotions. It is a cliffhanger. Enjoy
Mistress is the continuation of Elise and Andrew’s story. With every Denton book you will always find a deeper meaning in the storyline.
The main character Elise was a hard pill to swallow from the very beginning for me. Andrew was one character you wanted to hit him on the back of the head to see common sense. They both are people that had a lot of flaws and needed to grow on their own. The supporting characters that Denton placed in the plot helped guide them but didn’t take over the situation.
It’s all about redemption in this story and toxic relationships. When is a relationship too toxic and even if you try, can you fix it or is it even worth fixing? Denton always keeps me on my toes, and has me wondering what he is going to come up with next. I’m patiently, ok maybe impatiently waiting for his upcoming book Slave.
“I had been an abuser. The weight of that title was heavy. I was really digging deep and recognizing so many things that I had done due to grief.
Mistress picks up where Plaything ended…a disastrous night, where Elise got lost in her anger, snaps and ignores the safe word. Can Elise and Andrew find a way to repair the damage? Disappointment, guilt and anguish are heavy loads to bear. I have found this series slow and haven’t enjoyed it as much as Trial by Fire. However, I’m looking forward to discovering Brandon’s story after reading the Epilogue.
Elise is spiraling on a path of destruction, she is in dire need of professional advice. She hasn’t allowed herself to grieve Jacob’s death, running full steam ahead into the relationship with Andrew, but hating herself for it. Realising she is an abuser is a bitter pill to swallow. Whilst a dominant administers pleasure and pain, he or she does it in a safe environment with the subs care always at the forefront of their mind. Elise didn’t heed advice and took punishment to a whole other level as Andrew becomes her whipping boy.
Whilst bruises and cuts heal reasonably quickly the long term damage done to one’s psyche takes much longer to heal. Under James gentle guidance Andrew understands that his need for pain, left him vulnerable to being abused. Now he recognises the need to slow down and be forthright in voicing his needs and limits. Trust is something earned and it will take him much longer to give it to anyone this time around.
Intense and riveting, Andrew and Elise’s story continues in Mistress.
I liked the angle of this next book in the series. After the huge distressing event in the Plaything (Book 1), both characters try and rebuild their own lives at a delicate and applaudable pace. There are no pity me feelings and that for me was a big plus. My attitude towards Elise changed, not totally but enough and their journey emerging from the darkness was fascinating and proved to be a gripping read. The story did feel like it fast forwarded a tad at the end, but that is just my opinion, as I can only conclude that I was consumed by all things Elise and Andrew and didn’t want the book to end.
The characters that Cole has created are complex and feel so real. The dynamics and the intense feelings are enthralling. Whilst Andrew and Elise are the stars of this book, they are supported by a stellar cast, who have created the need for a reader to learn more about them. I now impatiently wait for the next book in this fascinating series.
I knew Elise was better that the way she was when plaything ended . I felt for Andrew and I almost felt the pain he had by the way it was described. The characters in this book are awesome and I also love Brandon looking forward to his book. The paste is quickly And vividly , the story is amazing. The hot scenes are very inspiring. Go Cole can’t wait for the next book.
Cole Denton has done it again! He is able to weave a story that draws me in and grips me even after I finished reading the book. Mistress is the third book in The Club Oxygen Series. In this book, Andrew is recovering physically and emotionally from his ordeal with Elise in the previous book, Plaything. Can Elise be redeemed? I have to say, I am not a fan of hers. Cole Denton does a great job in creating and developing the characters. In Mistress, we get a little bit more of Brandon’s background. He is becoming one of my favorite characters in the series. I find James fascinating and curious to know more about him.
I really like Cole Denton’s writing style and his use of metaphors. The author’s storytelling captivates me. I am looking forward to the next installment of this series. Kudos to Cole!
Phenomenal!!! As always, Cole knocks it out of the park with this latest installment of Club Oxygen. The depth he gives his characters make you feel everything right along with them and this was no exception. Even though this is a highly erotic series with lots of triggers, Cole digs into the emotional side as well and, without fail, creates a well rounded story that you cannot put down. I refuse to give spoilers, so you will have to read it to find out what happens, all I can say is I can’t wait for the next book! Well done Mr. Denton!!!
When you find that Cole is gonna write a book… anticipation is not even close a word to describe it! His writing draws you in, the characters draw you in… the story grow and builds and although you may not always know which way he is going to go… you read each chapter with baited breath. The last book built us up, then tore us into pieces, yet we couldn’t wait to see what came next. Elise did Andrew ( and all others) wrong in the Plaything…and we shattered into pieces all over the floor… This book begged the question: will she redeem herself or is she so shattered that she is a hopeless cause. You can’t help but root for Andrew, and fall in love with Brandon and James along the way. The story here is so well written. Cole takes on a slow ride at first, laying the story, making us think that Elise is a goner… she finds she is so lost without Andrew…. and the letter from Jacob helps her see that maybe all is not lost. The growing of Elise and her “rebirth”, make us wonder if Andrew will give her a second chance… I was so engrossed in their tale and hated for it to end…. and the epilogue…such a great segway into the next book… once again, the anticipation grows…
Wow, wow, wow! This book kept me up until the wee hours of the morning, literally. And, then, I thought about it all day long. That’s really all I want a story to do for me. I absolutely loved it. I was invested in Mistress from the prologue to the epilogue. Emotional. Engaging. Intense. The Club Oxygen Series has characters I embraced and on some level can relate to. Mistress is amazingly well-written and paced. Cole Denton knows his subject matter and writes about it with the perfect mixture of angst, beauty, romance, and hotness. An absolute must-read. Mistress will stick with me until the next instalment in the series, Slave.