The first four chapters of Tamed originally appeared in an anthology called Come, Play. This text is twice the length of the original. If you enjoyed reading about Jake and Eduardo, you’ll want to check in with them as they progress from happy-for-now to happy ever after.Jake’s too big for most Doms to handle, until Eduardo comes along to tame him.Jake is his own worst enemy, an ex-Marine … worst enemy, an ex-Marine struggling to meet everyday challenges now that he no longer has the externally-imposed discipline of the service. He longs to submit, but needs a master who can make him do it, and he’s developed a reputation for fighting back that has Doms giving him a wide berth.
Eduardo knows a bit about taming wild animals, and Jake definitely needs to be tamed. It’ll take a loving hand and firm discipline to turn a rebellious brat set on destroying his life into a lover and partner.
Tamed in an M/M domestic discipline novella.
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Tamed by T.M. Chris is Eduardo and Jake’s story.
This is a discipline romance. Jake is a large man and lots of anger. He needs someone that can help him handle his outbursts and bad decision making. Eduardo and Jake end up being a perfect match for one another. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
A wonderful story! Jake is a favorite character of mine – many, if not all, of us know the feeling of doing something in spite of knowing it will come back to bite us later. Jake and Eduardo together are great, and Earl gives warm fuzzies to the story. I read this as a shorter story and longer, and TC’s writing is great as always, I love all the characters, and the HEA is very satisfying. A book I will re-read!
I really liked it, my very first by T. M. Chris but deffinatly not my last. Jake is stuggling not only at the club but with is life, he has issues with most evrything including finding a Dom he can not only submit to, but also respect and big tetired marine doesn’t help when he is trying to scene. He over hears Eduardo decussing about some behavior challenges he has used to help another and thinks maybe he could, now if he could just covince him he’s worth the effort.
An excellent read. Loved that it wasn’t about BDSM play but about Jakes real need for discipline and guidance and he gets love thrown in for free. Eduardo was excellent as his disciplinarian…someone he could count on which taught him to start trusting again. Absolutely adore Earl!
I enjoyed meeting Jake and Eduardo. The two make a good couple and it was nice to see the way their relationship progressed. Jake needs someone like Eduardo. Someone who will give him just what he needs. The author does a nice job of bringing these characters to life. The two men must work hard to figure out what they each need from the other and how their relationship will work. Their story is full of emotions as Eduardo and Jake find a way to their happy ever after without sacrificing what they truly long for. I enjoyed seeing the trust grow between the men and seeing it deepen into love made for a nice read.
I loved this story, and especially Eduardo’s infinite patience with Jake. I loved the plot and how Eduardo was able to help Jake make positive changes in his life. I loved Earl, too. So protective, yet so obedient, and a real sweetheart. I loved the way he came to love and comfort Jake. I especially liked that this story wasn’t just about BDSM, but had a real life purpose in helping Jake to learn to mange his anger and attitude. I liked the personal relationship that developed between Eduardo and Jake, too.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I have mixed feelings about this story. It is well written but being a short story I didn’t really get a feel for these characters. Jake has a major problem with anger. It appears he has tried a few ways to address it but nothing seems to have worked. Then he runs across Eduardo. Eduardo is a strong dom who takes the roll seriously. Jake is a brat sub but has been unable to find a dom strong enough to handle him. I know Jake is an ex marine and big in size. Eduardo appears to be extremely attractive and a senior partner at a law firm. This gave me a picture in my mind what they are. Being Jake is so large it is a nontraditional BDSM scenario. There is little background about both. The story is intense, steamy and fast paced. It is a really good short story. This author I feel is known for her original stories and she has done it again. I read a lot and had never come across anything like her story Caged. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
Jake is a brute, plain and simple. He big and stubborn and way to much for most Doms to handle. The problem is Jake is submissive and angry. Eduardo sees all of this and so much more. He takes Jake in hand and gives him the guidance, the discipline, and the outlet he needs.
I liked this story though it is not an easy read. Jake is a big grown up former Marine who needs a strong guide to help him cope with the brat that is in him. You have to be ready to read about a big guy being spanked for punishment, being put in a corner, being treated as a mischievous boy in grade school. Spanking is my least favorite kink to read, but in this case, the need for discipline connected to the action (and not the usual sexual release associated to it in BDSM stories) makes sense and is essential for Jake.
Given that the book is written only from Jake’s POV, Edoardo remains quite difficult to understand. There are not much romantic feelings in this story, though at some point there are a few pages dedicated to giving the reader a glimpse of normal sweet homey life between the two MCs. And Earl (I won’t reveal who he is) is such a great side character; he is a bridge between Jake and Edoardo, showing that the latter man does have a soft spot.
It is a well written short story, but do not expect romance and sweetness. Their relationship is a challenge, is a continuous “three steps forward-two steps back”, but this is how they best function, and who are we as readers to object it?
A fun short BDSM story with a very different sub. Jake is not what you might find submissive physically but he is a brat. Eduardo will care for him in a way nobody can. Awesome read. I find it sweet and quite adorable yet sexy.
I was given an advanced copy of this story in return for an honest review. Another Great book from author T.M. Chris!! I love this story of someone uncomfortable in their own body and feelings finding that one person who “gets” them and is able to help them find comfort in being themselves and being with someone else! The fact that it’s within a Dom/Sub, m/m, and age gap relationship just ticks a few extra “YaY” buttons for me!! 😀 A Few tears were shed during the reading of this ARC, but hey, I’m a softie…….
The author has written a great, grab-you-by-the-feels, poignant, smoking hot, a little bit angsty, a little kinky, delightfully different, fresh, original, and totally awesome twist on your usual BDSM, D/s storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, and would definitely recommend getting it ASAP.
I liked that Jake wasn’t the stereotypical sub type, and I loved that size didn’t bother Eduardo. In truth, size shouldn’t matter in this case, because a good dom is in control regardless of his sub’s stature. The brattiness Jake exhibited was funny and hilarious coming from him, and the spankings- OMG! I died!! The short shorts on Jake just made me smile so big!! Adorbs! I loved watching the connection between the two grow into a special relationship. I loved Earl- so sweet! This story gave me a lot of feels and warm and fuzzies. Swoon worthy.
Unusual D/s read that was a winner for me!
I really enjoyed this story of a sub with challenges and the Dom who rose to the occasion. Jake is running out of potential Doms when he hears Eduardo describing how he’s been handling Earl and giving him what he needed. Jake recognizes that he needs what Eduardo has to give, and his quest to submit is another great read from T.M. Chris.
Well written, engaging characters, great chemistry, interesting insights into psychology and D/s. I really enjoyed this! This will be a re-read for me.
This is a short but fascinating MM disciplinarian novella with a surprising undertone of love. It is has a well-written, intriguing plot & is told by one character’s POW. The characters have good chemistry between them & actually complement each other throughout the story-line.
There is: a rather large ex-marine & rebellious brat (Jake) needs a master to discipline him & comes into contact with a male dom (Eduardo) who will use a firm but loving hand to turn him into a loving partner, mild twists, drama, attractions, insecurities, mischievousness, tantrums, discipline, spanking, domination/submission, tenderness, commitment, declarations, love, contentment, some steamy scenes, & a satisfying conclusion,
T.M. Chris delivers not only a hot story but also one with meaning. There’s no doubt the erotica feel to this, I’m glad I didn’t read it in public! Yet there’s a sweetness to it that made it all the more captivating.
The character development was exceptionally well done, especially for this type of piece. I fell in love with Jake and loved seeing his journey. T.M. Chris really poured so much into Eduardo; I greatly appreciated the extra depth. The world building was intricate and vivid.
The storyline truly went far beyond BDSM. It touches on so many topics. It’s also a refreshing change from other books were the sub is the smaller of the two. I could not put it down. I felt everything from sorrow to humor, much more than I expected.
5 stars for an atypical sexy read.
I can be short about this. A good, consistently written story, full-on BDSM.
Jake wants a Dom who can handle him. He didn’t meet the one who is right for him.
He is a strong, big guy, an ex-military and with a short temper, he wants to submit but has trouble, he can’t trust a Dom who is weaker than him. You have to be a master Dom to get him into submission. He tried many Dom’s and now they look at him with wary eyes because he’s unmanageable.
Then there is Dom Eduardo.
A painful journey. The discipline is hard. Eduardo is everything.
Eduardo’s personality was clear as Dom. At first, I had some trouble to understand Jake and his motives, later on, I got him more. It was good written and entertaining. I love me some fair Dom! Fair, disciplined but also kind and sweet.
Thank you for the ARC read, I voluntarily give this book an honest review.
Jake isn’t the typical sub, he is an ex marine with baggage that not every Dom is willing to work through. No one wants a big brat when they can get a little twink. Finding the right guy for the job is hard, when it all feels fake to him. Spotting Eduardo at the club, will he be the one or will he turn him away when bad boy gets to be to much. Wow the steam with Eduardo and Jake is off the charts hot, good boy or bad. You will feel for Jake even when he deserves the punishment.
Maybe it’s hard to believe, but I actually found Jake adorable. Yes,I know he’s a bada**,former marine, but sometimes he would act up just like one of those cute little kids,throwing tantrums just to test their boundaries.
That’s precisely what Jake is lacking in his life: boundaries, structure and rules. And Tanya Chris really has made it amazingly easy to understand Jake’s state of mind and why he’s looking for specific things from a Dom. Why it’s so hard for him to find one who could make him trust to the point of feeling safe . I was so happy when Eduardo proved to be exactly what Jake needs: someone strong and unyielding, who would care about Jake when he’s good and most of all,who would still love him even when he’s bad.
So,even if a book with a Dom/sub dynamic isn’t something you’d usually pick, give a chance. It’s all feelings and kinky hotness, a love story between two men that are perfect for each other…and their cute,bratty dog.