Christina hasn’t had a regular Dom since her husband died in Afghanistan. She’s a war widow with a daughter: she doesn’t have time for relationships, but she does make time to play.Christina goes to Anchored to unwind and to have her submissive needs met. Whether she’s playing with a Dom or Domme, Christina’s partners all know one thing: she’s there to serve, not to find love.It’s all fun and … love.
It’s all fun and games for the Damsel of the Dungeon until a new Dom arrives and he sets his sights on her.
Only, he’s not just interested in scening with Christina.
He’s interested in everything.
Zack has always considered himself a good lawyer, a loyal friend, and an observant Dominant. When his business partner and best friend, Tony, invites him to visit a local sex club, Zack’s ready for anything.
Except the feisty brunette who doesn’t want to be taken care of.
After the third time he sees Christina refusing aftercare, Zack decides to do something about it, only Christina isn’t like other subs.
It’s a good thing he loves a challenge.
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Christina lost her husband and her Dom when he was on the mission. She misses him terribly but won’t commit to other Dom. She is afraid to get emotionally attached. Her visits to Anchored weekly give her BDSM fix.
A new Dom at the club has taken an interest in Christina and wants her in the the true ways of a D/S relationship.
This book is very well written, engaging and enjoyable. It has a HEA
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Book 1 of 6 well-written stories of a women and the men who can love them in the Anchored Series. The story is fast paced and it keeps you riveted to the end. These characters are well-fleshed out and you feel as if you know them and are rooting for their success. Must read book
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Christina goes to Anchored a BDSM club, she does not want to be in a relationship, especially when her husband died. Zack went to Anchored with his friend, and that is when he saw Christina. The chemistry between them is intense, with a rollercoaster ride of emotions that makes you want more.
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Can he break through her walls and give her the care she desperately needs
Starboard is the first book in the Anchored series by Sophie Stern. Anchored is a BDSM club that threads through this series. Starboard is the story of Christina and Zack. Their “relationship” is interesting as even though she is a submissive she does not have a Dom and instead plays with different unattached Doms at the club. She is a widow and her husband had been her Dom so there is a part of her that is missing and that only he could fill emotionally. Zack is a lawyer who is infatuated with Christina when her first sees her at the club. Initially he is there as a guest of another member and he and Christina play together. But she will not allow him to do any aftercare for her. This is her boundary for her as it is to intimate. Eventually Zack becomes a member of Starboard and he still watches Christina play with other Dom’s and watches over her. Eventually something happens one night with Christina and another Dom in which it was taken past her safeword. Zack is there for her whether she likes it or not. She finally breaks and allows Zack to do aftercare and something breaks within her allowing her to admit that this is something she has missed since her husband/Dom was killed. Christina and Zack do become a couple both outside the club and within as a D/s.
I found this book to be really well written and it has a strong story-line. The characters are well developed and interesting. This is more of a BDSM “med/lite” book and not really dark, as some BDSM books are. It is a nice start to the series.
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I had a great time reading this book. The characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is strong. The storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end.
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This book is amazing! The story of Christina and Zack is absolutely wonderful. Christina is a single mother after the death of her husband. She is a submissive and looks forward to her time at Anchored. She refuses her partners to care for her afterwards though. It is because of this, that one of her regular partners tells her they can no longer play together. Zack is a lawyer and goes to Anchored as a guest of his friend and collegue Anthony. The moment he sees Christina, he is captivated by her. And furious that she refuses aftercare. One night, during a scene, her partner ignores her safeword and the staff have to intervene. Zack wants to comfort her, but she refuses. The next time they meet at the club, Zack is now a member but before he can ask her to play, she goes with another Dom. He watches the scene and when she refuses aftercare again, he intervenes. He allows her the option to safeword or allow him to care for her. She allows it and soon she realizes just what she has been missing. She allows him to take her home, where the fun continues for them and soon, they are a actual couple. A trip to the club six months later has him offering her forever, if she’ll have him. And she will.
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Christina has longed for something that she doesn’t know that she needs. She visits Anchored weekly to get her BDSM fix, but won’t fully commit as she is afraid of getting emotionally involved. Losing a spouse tends to do that to a girl. A new guy at the club has taken an interest in Christina and wants to show her the true ways of a D/S relationship. It was a page-turner and I can’t wait to see what happens next in the Anchored series.
Sophie Stern did a phenomenal job. The characters were extremely likeable and the chemistry was great. There was plenty of build-up leading to an incredible climax.
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When I started reading this story, I could not put it down. I read the book in one day. This author is an awesome writer. I can not wait to read more of their books. Keep up the great work. You should definitely read this book.
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This is the first book in the Anchored Books 1-3 which I read before grabbing this book. Needless to say that I totally enjoyed Christina and Zack’s story. The D/s relationship is one of total trust in the Dom. I have become a great fan of Sophie Stern’s books. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The author has given us characters that we can connect with. Christina and Zach meet at Anchored, a private BDSM club. She is a submissive that refuses to accept aftercare because she is afraid of connecting with her Dom of the evening. Zach sees her and wants nothing more than to take care of her. The real dilemma is whether she will accept him or not.
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An excellent story with great characters. This is a great story with emotional depth and characters that are realistic and relatable. The widows feelings and thoughts were right on point and I enjoyed the journey.