“Deep breath, contented sigh, big smile on my face, warm fuzzy feeling in my chest… Yep, I finished reading Cherise Sinclair’s My Liege of Dark Haven.” ~ You Gotta Read Reviews[ Reprint ] Threatened by university cutbacks, Professor Abigail Bern’s only hope is to publish a provocative research paper–soon. Planning to covertly observe behavior in the notorious Dark Haven BDSM club, she takes a … club, she takes a receptionist job. When the owner calls upon her to assist in a demonstration, she’s appalled. Then fascinated. Under the unyielding hands of the master known as my Liege, she discovers a need to be more than an observer.
Xavier’s new receptionist is striving to keep an emotional distance, and he’s intrigued. Although she’s intriguingly intelligent, beautifully submissive, and sweetly vulnerable, her defenses keep her on the fringe of life. As he draws her into truly participating, she, in turn, begins to fill his world.
Ever since meeting Xavier, Abby questions everything she believes about herself. She’s falling for the stern owner of Dark Haven, and he’s beginning to care for her…until the day he learns why she’s in his club.
“The emotional and physical connection between the two lit the pages up, along with understanding, forgiveness, and courage. I will be reading this story again for sure…” ~ Siren Book Reviews
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Hot, arousing story and sensuous, intelligent characters! Totally turned on! Looking forward to the next in the series!
Great book, kept me entertained the whole way through.
This was a really good love story. There were a lot of steamy sections but they had a believable character development.
I just finished reading My Liege. Whew!! It did have some steamy scenes.
Love love love this series! Reading this book was like coming home…
You can read this as a stand alone, but it’s spectacular if you know the minor characters and the background of the club.
Steamy read!!!
Romantic & sexy while dealing with real life issues and problems.
Loved the steamy romance and the characters portrayals.
This entire series is awesome.
I enjoyed the story and how the characters are presented as humans instead of sensationalized characters about a different type of sexuality. It opens a world most people want to deny that even exists. Wonderful story.
Cherise Sinclair is am AMAZING author. From her series for BDSM to paranormal, she has an amazing talent. I’m always on the lookout for a new one from her.
Loved it!
Ms Sinclair keeps me coming back for more. I love how she keeps us going with the other characters and their lives. Thank you again Ma Sinclair for another great read!!!
I love all of Cherise Sinclair’s books! Sexy, hot and romantic! I would recommend all of her books. I also really appreciate that all of her books have been very well proofed and edited.
I have a new favorite! Well written, believable characters, interesting situations…. looks like I will have to buy the entire series.
Pant, sweat, remember to breath. My husband is definately benefiting from me reading this book.
I love the chemistry between all of the characters.(hot, hot, hot)
Great details and the story didnt feel like it dragged on, I was engaged throughout.
Great steamy BDSM scenes, great club scenes as well as at home scenes.
You do not have to read the other books in the series to follow this book ( I have not YET). The book can be a standalone, has a happy, complete ending.
Seriously recommend !
Cut backs at a local college lead Professor Bern to publish or perish. Her boyfriend breaks up with her because she’s not kinky enough in the bedroom. She ends up as a receptionist at a local BDSM club to do research for her paper and in hopes she can spice things up in the bedroom. Little does she realize that part of the receptionist’s job is helping club owner and Dom Xavier with demonstrations and a whole lot more. BDSM books aren’t really my thing but I found this one interesting as it is mostly told from the point of view of a newbie to this world.
Loved it, Cherise builds a world you don’t want to leave!
Best series ever. Love EVERY book.
Every time I read a Cherise Sinclair book it becomes my favorite.
Abigail Bern’s life isnt going to so well. Her boyfriend just dumped her because she cannot trust and submit to him and she is afraid she is going to get caught in her university cutbacks. She needs to write a research paper and have it published to strengthen her resume. She decides she wants to write it on the behavior of those in a BDSM club. When she goes there are many funny moments just at the front reception area due to her innocence on the BDSM scene. When she realizes that she has to be a member and that there is a huge membership fee she realizes she might not get in until Simon offers her the receptionist job on Fridays and Saturdays until Lindsay comes on and then she can enjoy the club until closing.
Xavier Leduc is the owner of Dark Haven. Since his wife died years ago he has closed his heart off. He has women he plays with at the club and women he trains as slaves at home for other masters but no one he keeps just for himself. When he meets his new receptionist he he intrigued by her innocence of the BDSM lifestyle and decides to use her right away for a demonstration which his “little fluff” (loved that name her gave her) of course balks at but no one tells My Liege no..
Things I LOVED about this book..
1. Dixon the sub – who was manning the reception desk when Abby first came in – he was very funny and in the end also turned out to be a very emotional friend.
2. Watching Abby who was a some what a child prodigy and professor never being able to turn her brain off and Xavier realizing this was preventing her from experiencing “pleasure”. I think alot of us have this problem of not being able to shut our brains off and just experience the moment or feeling and I actually found myself listening to Xavier and wanting to obey 🙂
3. Simon and Rona were the first friends Abby made. It was so good to see them.
4. The foster puppies – They were soo cute
5. Meeting new characters like Lindsay and deVries
6. When Xavier took Abby home and stayed with her and fed the puppies for her.. Sigh…
7. Finding out about Xavier past and about the company he runs and why he started it.
8. The 4th of July Party… Not only do we get to see every past characters from all the Dark Haven series we get a another fun “game” played out in the woods. Very sinful game.. I am hoping we get to see more of the deVries/Mitchell/Lindsay dynamic in the future.
9. When Xavier was hurt and couldn’t do for himself – Watching Abby morph into mother hen and Xavier having to take it for the time being 🙂
10. Abby’s punishment for being forgiven for not telling everyone about the research paper she was writing. Whew – glad it wasnt me 🙂
I really liked all of times away from the club. Seeing them both trying to make of go of the relationship away from the club. I have come to love this series as much as Shadowlands and hope she plans to continue it.
Bravo on another well written book Ms Sinclair.