Walls of PainSophia DiMarco wants a forever kind of love. But finding the right sub isn’t easy. And so she built a fortified wall around her heart to keep her from wanting more. It worked—until Drew Snow walked through her front door and stormed her citadel with one smoldering look.Secret ShameNever having entertained the idea of being submissive before, Drew finds himself enchanted with the … submissive before, Drew finds himself enchanted with the beautiful Domme and craving the searing kiss of her dominance. But powerful men like him—he’s a sought-after chef with a television show in the works—aren’t subs, and the price of his submission is secrecy.
When tragedy strikes, he must decide whether he’s strong enough to embrace his true nature and Sophia, who has become so much more than a secret pleasure.
Warnings: Femdom, BDSM
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Amazing series! Each book gets better and better!! This is the third book in the series – “Awakenings” and each story is impressive and fantastic. I look forward to each book and NONE have disappointed me! Each book has its own story and each story is well written, the characters have depth, they are loaded with adventure, danger, BDSM elements, romance and much more!
Drew is a gourmet Chef, gorgeous, HOT and doesn’t have trouble attracting women and being in relationships with women. Enter Sophia, small in height but strong in Karate and character. LOL She is a Domme, has studied hard to be a good one and has subs but doesn’t do relationships. Ummm, that is until they meet and the electricity cackles and scintillates.
The first time they meet one another is through one of Sophia’s Subs who invites Drew to join in, while Drew thinks it will be a threesome and protests he isn’t submissive – Sophia shows him who is boss and Drew is hooked, as long as no one finds out. There is much soul searching, feelings explored and understanding of trust and love.
Michele Zurlo is masterful in describing the Domme/sub relationship and how it doesn’t mean one is strong or weak. She shows that a BDSM relationship is concerned with the understanding of each other and yourself. The vulnerability of our Domme and the strength of our sub are beautifully portrayed as they learn to support and rely on each other. To discover the depth of Drew and Sophia’s relationship, their fears and hopes then it’s time for you to pick up the book that will keep you on edge while not being mundane or predictable. Happy Reading!
Sophia and Drew were magic together! They both knew exactly who they were, what they liked, and were very self aware. Then they met, and the sparks were there, and they both realized they might have been a bit hasty deciding on self-satisfaction. They fed each others desires, but they also filled each others hearts, and satisfied each others souls. It took a bit, they are both pretty stubborn, but it made their happy ever after all the more satisfying
The perfect balance of a partnership, accompanied by a BDSM relationship, this femdom and her sub are masterfully portrayed in this story. The concerns and feelings of both Sophia and Drew are explored, and validated, as they are their feelings, and they are real to the characters. Logic gives way to emotions, and those emotions lead to understanding. Understanding the other, and understanding yourself. The vulnerability of our Domme and the strength of our sub are beautifully portrayed as they learn to support and rely on each other. This book has a quiet grace that weaves into your psyche and has you falling for the characters
Exceptional Reading, Michele Zurlo at her finest…the story of Drew and Sophia will keep you turning pages until you reach the very climactic end.
Drew Snow is a very busy Chef and likes to think of himself as a ladies man. Sophia is a hard-hitting Domme who doesn’t do relationships. The first time they meet one another is through one of Sophia’s Subs who invites Drew to join in, while Drew thinks it will be a threesome and protests he isn’t submissive – Sophia shows him who is boss and Drew is hooked, as long as no one finds out. I have read all of Michele’s work and while they are all great I really loved this book.
I love this story. This is my first time reading a romance about a female Domme and a male submissive. I love how it talk about the stigma on males submissive and that doesn’t mean you aren’t less of a man.
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This was a bit of a twist for me to read as I normally read about female submissives and male doms. I liked the change as I found it intriguing to see how the author crafted their chemistry and subtle nuances that comprise a BDSM relationship with this switch. An enjoyable story.
Fantastic FemDomme read
—>>> Impressive writing makes this story flow, with strong characters experiencing self discovery and mistakes and very real emotions. Loved the exploration and buildup of trust and love between Sophia and Drew, and the support of their protective and sometimes meddling families and friends. This was a fantastic FemDomme read!
FemDom perfection!! Why do authors in the genre not write more of these. I get so excited when I read series that dive into this. It is a fun breath of fresh air to get to read this dynamic.
In Serving Sofia we get to enjoy the journey of Sofia and Drew as they both discover aspects of themselves that was bubbling to be come to the surface. The chemistry was strong. The heat was definitely scorching with these two.
I have been enjoying this series so much. It’s both entertaining and educational. I love that she touches on a variety of different aspects in BDSM.
I loved the fact this book felt longer than in was. In a way in that it was well written. It was fun and intense. Sexy and sweet
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I’ve read several books written by Michele Zurlo; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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EVERYONE HAS DEEP CONNECTIONS… like adults. Plenty of friends, family, and lovers in an interconnected web. And WOW, the support, acceptance, and love from family were tremendous! The characters were rational, realistic, and complex. While there was some misunderstanding, i never felt like screaming at the characters for unbelievable and exasperating levels of stupidity. Not dumb, though I appreciated explanations; they were informative and timely without being excessive or dumbed down.
This story was hot, smart, funny, warm, and definitely makes me want more of all these characters!
This is the 3rd book in the series but it can be read as a stand-alone. Sophia wants a forever kind of love with the right sub but is tired of being hurt and walled up her heart. Drew has never thought of the idea of being submissive but when he meets Sophia sparks fly. Drew is a sought-after chef with a television show, can a man like him enjoy being submissive and can they keep it a secret? Fast-paced steamy read with great characters and plenty of twists and turns. I liked it.
This is the story of Sophia and Drew. She is looking for a submissive and has found Drew. With his chef career taking off with a new show, can he embrace his submissive side and keep his relationship with Sophia private? I enjoyed this story as they each bring something special to the relationship. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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I have recently become a fan of this author. This book is a prime example of why. I love BDSM themed books. I have read numerous D/s books but always with a Dom. This was my first with being about a Domme. I loved it. Sophia and Drew were well-written interesting characters. I loved the storyline and I can’t wait to read more.
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Another amazing book by Michele Zurlo with 2 more amazing characters in Drew and Sophia. Everything in this book is seriously hot with lots of sexy and steamy scenes that will literally steal your breath away. These 2 embarked on a journey that eventually led them to each other as a couple and I loved all the emotions and insecurities that transpired for them both. The scenes are so detailed you can literally feel them happening. I absolutely highly recommend this series. Another amazing 5 star read
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I’ve not found a book that describes the power exchange between Domme and a submissive male better than this book. Drew and Sophia may be hiding who they are and what they truly desire from the world, but when they meet, they can’t hide from each other. Michele Zurlo does a beautiful job allowing the reader to see that BDSM is as much about submission to the needs of the one you love and serving those needs. I loved the flow of this book, the twists and turns, and the characters were two of Michele’s best written. Absolutely, 100% one of my favorite books, ever. Fantastic read!
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This is my first voyage into FemDom. I usually go for the Alpha Dom. Loved the story. It was really hot and steamy. Sophia is a Domme who has built such high walls because she’s not fount the fight sub so she closes her heart up. Drew is a closet submissive that fights for control. When they meet the sparks fly. Each of them are still hiding their secrets. Will they ever be able to be the couple they really want to be? Fast paced exciting story. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If the word femdom make you think of a heartless witch abusing a pathetic loser, you will be pleasantly surprised by Sophia and Drew. Sophia is a loving, compassionate domme who is nevertheless fully and happily in charge in the bedroom, and she has a wicked imagination. Drew is a classic alpha overachiever in his day-to-day life and hates the idea that deep down he wants to submit to a woman, but he does. Theirs is a very sexy love story. Their conflict revolves around her fear of having her heart broken and his fear of being thought a wimp. Don’t worry, they’ll work it out. Be warned, though, Sophia’s BDSM techniques go beyond what some readers might be comfortable with. She loves Drew and is always respectful of his limits, and he loves everything she does to him, but your mileage may vary.
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I have not read a bad book from this author yet and this book is no exception! The great plot and character development kept me so engaged throughout the entire book that I had a very hard time putting this book down until the very last page was turned!
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Before reading this, I hadn’t known what femdom meant. This was an experience, and it was thought-provoking and made me question society’s norm. The realization that men who submit to a woman might be considered weak or “one of those”. This was written in a way that showed emotions from both sides. I really enjoyed this.
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When Drew meets Sophia thru a friend that was a sub to her domme, Drew is instantly attracted to her. But she is a domme and he is not a sub, or at least he thinks he isn’t. Sophia shows him that submitting to her is what he wants. The problem is that Drew doesn’t want anyone to know as he feels there is a stigma attached to being a male submissive. This is a well written book that shows the trust that people must give to one another when going into a D/s relationship. There is eventually a HEA and the journey there is very satisfying. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.