They crave a new submissive… But get way more than they bargain for…Master Liam wants to give his sub boy, Daniel, an outlet for his dominant feelings. When what sounds like the perfect sub answers their ad in the BDSM personals, they just assumed Alex was a guy… They assumed wrong. Alex dreams of submitting to a real Dom who can see past her defenses. Now she’s being offered two for one. She …
Alex dreams of submitting to a real Dom who can see past her defenses. Now she’s being offered two for one. She plans to keep her heart and all notions of love tucked away and focus on her goal of learning true submission.
When the sexy arrangement leads to a powerful emotional connection, all three are left reeling. With hints of attraction and jealousy shining through the cracks, they quickly discover that keeping the balance in a D/s ménage can be tricky. The new dynamic of a female sub in their lives challenges both men in ways neither is prepared for. For Alex, the prospect of true love between three is one she never considered…until now…
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A wonderfully crafted story couldn’t put it down. The story is told in such away I felt like I was watching a movie unfold I could see everything in my head. Let’s not forget about the heated scenes They where hot hot hot.
Claire Thompson has woven an exciting story filled with love, romance, and hot BDSM scenes. This is a fantastic read that you will not want to put down. Liam and Daniel are looking to add a third person to their 24/7 BDSM relationship. They thought Alex was a male submissive applying to their advertisement until she shows up on their doorstep for an interview. This is where things get interesting. Very sweet story of these three individuals finding the love that completes them. However, not without a few bumpy twists in the road to keep things interesting. Has a great feel good ending. These two books are a must read. I never hesitate buying any of Claire Thompsons books. She never disappoints to provide stories that leave you satisfied and wanting more.
Two Masters for Alex
I really liked how the story wasn’t sugar-coated. The emotions that all three people experienced were right there. It wasn’t some perfect fantasy land where nobody misunderstood, or made mistakes, or worried about what the other person was feeling, or you were feeling. All the things that come from being in a relationship were there, and all the concerns about adding someone to that relationship, were there. Alex struggled, she struggled with a lot of things, and there were consequences. But in the end, the bond was formed with these three, and they were ready to take it to the next level. Sexy and emotional, frustrating and satisfying, you are right there with Liam, Daniel, and Alex as they try and figure things out!
Two Loves for Alex
There were parts of this story that were uncomfortable, some you saw coming, others came out of nowhere. There were also parts of this story where everything seemed so in sync, there was no way things could go wrong. This is what happens when human emotions battle with human logic. Logically, Liam, and Daniel, and Alex, know what there place is and what they want. Emotionally, it is a whole other story. After a lot of mistakes and re-sets, after it is all almost lost forever, they finally get it right, and realize what they have between the three of them, is unique and only works, between the three of them
1&1 is bliss!
Add a third and the problems start. Especially when the constellation is: 1 Dom, 1 sub, and 1 sub for the sub to dominate.
What is meant as a loving gift, turns quickly into a relationship night mare.
Ms Thompson narrates this story with warts and all. With all the mistakes, missed communications, wrong choices, and still, or because of that, she manages to turn it into a believable tale.
I found this story very fascinating. We have an established couple, Liam and Daniel, M/s. Liam let’s Daniel search for a possible third to join their family, so that he can express his dominant feelings. Lo and behold, Alex rings their doorbell, she is not what they were expecting.
Alex has been searching high and low for a Master, she’s scened with some but none have touched that submissive part inside of her.
I like how Alex starts out being bratty, that’s how she’s always behaved before and it has gotten her what she wanted. But being with Liam and Daniel will not be that easy. They both make her reach in to her soul and make her see what it’s like to finally submit to a Master, well two Masters in her case.
The biggest obstacle for them was communication, especially their innermost feelings but they learn from their mistakes.
I’m torn writing this review. My heart broke for Alex in book one. She has been searching for a Master that could bring her to the depth of submission she so longed for. She knew she needed training, she understood she tried to manipulate her Dom, but longed for that true submission. Liam and Daniel are in a long term, loving D/s relationship, but Daniel wants to satisfy his dominate needs, so they look for a third. In comes Alex. All through out this book, I really felt Alex was just a third, she was kept apart emotionally, slept in a separate bedroom, and brought out to play as needed. And she felt that deeply although Liam and Daniel did not. If I had stopped at book one, that would have been 3 broken-hearted stars.
Book 2 redeemed the guys. Though a misunderstanding, Alex runs away and, into the clutches of an abusive dominate. Liam and Daniel realize how much she has some to mean to them and hope it’s not too late. This is where you see Liam as a caring, loving Dom to Alex as well as Daniel. Thankfully, book 2 was so much kinder to Alex, Liam, and Daniel. This book got a 4 1/2 stars.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
Recommended for BDSM/ M/m/f Lovers. A true Gem!
“Two Masters For Alex” and “Two Loves For Alex” just happened to be a couple of the few books by this Author that I hadn’t yet read before this revamp and bundled version that comprises this Duet, “Two For Alex”.
Oh, how happy I am that those slipped through the cracks, and my first look at this story was by reading this newer, “polished” version!
I’ll be honest and admit that although I like a “mixed bag” of the types of Erotica I read, I spend most of my time with my nose stuck in a Dark book. (And this Author can pen those as well!) However, every now and again, I must come up for air and mix my reading up a bit. This book provided all the feels I needed at the time, feelings that I can’t even explain, and I was left utterly speechless at how much I enjoyed this.
Too much time had passed since I had read a completely consensual BDSM book, especially a M/m/f book like is found in “Two For Alex”. For some reason, I have always seemed to gravitate away from that specific combination, preferring to immerse myself in a M/f/M ménage.
*This book is a PERFECT example of me selling myself short.*
Thompson has an unbelievable, almost uncanny ability to pen easy-to-read stories with such compelling characters that you are able to almost feel things you can’t even relate to. I absolutely fell in love with both Hero’s; two strong alpha males that were already in a serious, loving, and intense D/s relationship. Liam is Daniel’s Dom and partner but he will never submit to his lover, yet Liam recognizes his submissive’s dominant urges at times.
In an effort to do so “safely”, the men bring a woman, Alex, into their relationship as Liam’s outlet to explore his dominant feelings, and to submit to both men. Liam and Daniel consider themselves bi-sexual, though both preferring the company of men more so than women, or so they thought. Therefore, the couple believe this will allow them to add this element to their life without the feelings of jealousy that bringing a third male into the relationship may would. What begins as a week of trying out what it would be like having another person as a toy into their already established BDSM relationship, turns their world upside down, then right side up again.
Bluntly put, a brilliant BDSM ménage.
And a poignant reminder for me that tastes change, variety is the “spice of life” & most importantly, to be more open minded at times about the insane abilities of some Authors to capture me with their words.
Exploration is a word that comes to me.
Liam and Daniel are loving partners as well as Master and Sub. In a way to build their relationship even more they take in another sub Alex, mostly for Daniel’s benefits so he can understand his own ’master feelings’.
Alex wants to explore her thought/feelings of being an even better sub and maybe even live it in her daily life. So far she has managed to influence her Dom, when there is something she didn’t like.
They struggled to get it together, as they should. It’s not easy to put another person in an already existing relationship, when there are feelings involved or the lack of them.
The characters were wonderful – a good combination – even Anthony fit in the story (he had his moments).
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
Achieving Equilibrium
We enter this duet story watching Liam and Daniel peruse the personal ads for a new submissive to add to their play. Both identifying as bisexual (but preferring men), Liam recognizes his partner and sub Daniel has some dominant tendencies. Perhaps including another submissive who is willing to submit to both of them will be good for them. They happen upon a personal ad worded exactly to match who they need to add to their D/s relationship. Responding to Alex’s message, the men are in for a surprise when Alex is short for (Alexandra). Standing on their perfectly manicured steps is this blonde pixie of a woman.
Alex is a romance author, who frequently writes manuscripts featuring BDSM relationships. Never finding satisfaction in her older relationships, Alex is excited for the opportunity to be a submissive sex toy for two gay men AND not risk falling in love. But to her surprise, both men respond to her sexually.
We follow Alex as she undergoes submissive training at Liam and Daniel’s house for a week before long-term decisions are made. Spending her days submitting to Daniel and nights submitting to both proved a difficult task. Daniel and Liam each struggle with how they respond to Alex and how that impacts their relationship.
This week trial period practically wore me out…I didn’t know how this throuple would work itself out. Can Alex learn how to submit with grace and acceptance? Can she also handle being just an addition to Liam and Daniel’s existing loving relationship but not included? Can Daniel figure out how to reconcile his dominant and submissive tendencies? And can Liam handle his two subs while maintain his loving committed relationship with his partner? And what about jealousy?
Can Liam, Daniel, and Alex achieve equilibrium?
A beautifully written piece by Clair Thompson about the men we always see in the background of other BDSM stories. A wonderful depiction of a loving committed D/s relationship between two men and how they adjust to make room for a passionate female sub.
Snuggle into a blanket for this ride about the intricacies of love and submission (and audible food porn).
Love the steamy dynamics between Liam, Daniel and Alex
Steam level 10+ I started this book at night figuring to read a few chapters before bed. Ha! 3AM before I finally put down. Claire weaves you through the trio’s joys and stuggles to keep Liam and Daniel’s relationship intact while growing with the addition of Alex. How it all ends, will have you turning the pages to hope that Alex will finally find her place with them.
Two Masters for Alex
Daniel and Liam are looking for a submissive male when Alex(andra) walks into their home, yet they offer her a week to explore her submissive side with them. You will be rooting for Alex to find her groove with Daniel and Liam but Alex has a way about her that leaves you wondering if she can.
Two Lovers for Alex
Alex accepts Liam and Daniel’s offer on their terms. Yet, all three struggle with the dynamics and Alex’s fantasy of something more.
I really loved these books! In these two books the main characters Alex, Liam, and Daniel think that they have their lives figured out as to what they have and what they need. Claire takes you on their emotional journey to figuring out that what they thought they needed/had is not what they really needed or wanted. There is a lot of soul searching and introspection with the realization that they all are able to love just more than one person and it is okay to love more than one person. This book show that all of the characters have flaws and experience jealously but with open honest communication with themselves and with each other amazing things can happen. Great job Claire!
This BDSM duet contains Two Masters for Alex and Two Lovers for Alex. Dominant Liam and his submissive Daniel are an established couple. When Daniel wants to explore his dominant side, they look for a third person. Alex wants to completely submit-her experiences to date have been somewhat light. The story explores the possibility of becoming three, and the physical, emotional, and psychological demands placed on the trio. I enjoyed the struggle Liam and Daniel had, trying to maintain their relationship while Alex’s mere presence affects both the men deeply. Her willingness and attempts to submit to her two masters was showing them love. The story was passionate, had gritty emotional elements to it that keep the reader glued to the pages.
I received a copy of this book. My honest opinion is voluntarily provided.
Liam & Daniel have been in a committed D/s relationship and are exploring adding a third to help explore Daniel’s dominent needs. Alex longs to experience true submission. When Alex shows up to meet Liam & Daniel they are surprised that Alex is a woman, but agree to trial her in their home. Will Alex submit truly? Will she find what she is looking for with Liam & Daniel. Will Liam & Daniel be able to find room in their hearts for Alex?
These stories take turns and twists and tug at your emotions as these three struggle to find their paths. I felt all the emotions and couldn’t put it down. The stories kept me engaged and I was invested in these characters and how the story would resolve. I highly recommend it.
A great read which had lots of emotional angst and suspense (emotional suspense)….poor Alex was looking for a relationship where she could safely explore BDSM but instead found her desire was to actually be loved and be part of a real relationship. All emotions/feelings was explored in this book and one really got to know the characters and the turmoil they found themselves in. The sex scenes was hot but I found the emotional exploration more interesting than these scenes. A good read!
I loved this box set!!! There were times when I could feel the emotions of Liam, Daniel and Alex. Their story had my heart racing. Liam and Daniel are so in love and completely devoted to each other. Alex wants to be apart of that. She craves submission but has a hard time giving it. I could feel her struggle while reading. These three take you on a major rollercoaster and it is worth the ride. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!
Two masters – Liam and Daniel decide it’s time to let Daniel explore his dominant side. The search is started for a third and Alex stands out. Alex is invited her for the week and are they surprised when Daniel opens the door, she is female. After much discussion they all decide to give it a go. Here start the trials of Alex who is used to manipulating the men in her relationships and these two will have none of it. Daniel starts her training, but Alex has trouble following the rules and gets punished. The week ends and all agree to continue the relationship. Alex moves in. Cracks start in Liam and Daniel’s relationship, Alex feels unloved and leaves.
Two Lovers – The threesome are still apart and still working through problems. Alex is miserable, but now she does have time to finish the romance novel she has been writing 3 weeks early. She is still looking for a loving BDSM relationship and ends up at another doms house. Anthony talked a good game and she felt safe going there. Nothing with him was safe at all and she finally escapes back to her own home where she finds Liam waiting on her.
These are a definite must read if you like BDSM novels and another great book by Claire Thompson.
This story reminds me of a flip of a coin. One side is happiness and love and the other side is barren and desolate. Alex is afraid to open her heart and admit she wants love, so she claims she isn’t looking for it.
Liam and Daniel have a connection, a spark that ties them together no less than a ring or vows. Each man wants to give something to the other. I love that Daniel is a switch. The best part for me in this story is how all the characters have flaws of jealousy, insecurity and they try to compartmentalize their feelings.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
Two Masters for Alex Book 1
Liam is an extremely alpha Dominant. Daniel is his willing and eager submissive. Yet, there are times that Daniel fantasizes about becoming a Dominant to a third person in their relationship. When they answer an ad to meet another submissive, Alex, they are in for a surprise. Alex is female! She is searching for true submission, not just manipulative sexual BDSM encounters.
Liam, Daniel and Alex equally agree to a one week trial period. Alex will help and submit to Daniel during the day; and to both Liam and Daniel in the evening. It is incredible, the chores and lessons Daniel helps Alex learn. Will she want to learn and be willing to stay? Will both Liam and Daniel decide that she will be an asset to their relationship?
Two Loves for Alex Book 2
Alex wants to stay. Both Liam and Daniel realize their lives are somehow made more complete by including Alex. While Liam and Daniel are 24/7 Master and slave, they are also 24/7 partners, best friends and lovers. Alex knows how much they love each other and of course, wishes she could be a part of that love. They decide Alex will remain in their care for one more month to make sure this is the correct decision.
Unfortunately, jealousy and lack of communication with Alex lead to her need to leave. Did she make the right decision? Do they all agree? Where will she go? What will she do? If they wish, how can all three remedy this situation?
I highly recommend anyone who would like to feel immersed in the love and beauty of a gay Dominant/submissive, 24/7 relationship and the unbelievable gift of true submission read this book. It touched me deeply in ways I had not anticipated.
Alex is a wanna be submissive that can’t seem to find what she’s looking for. When she receives an on-line message from Dom Liam and submissive Daniel for a trial she jumps at the chance. Daniel has Dom tendencies but is first and foremost Sir Liams sub. Can a female toy fit into their lives and can they all play but not get attached? Trial and error, outside interference and plain old jealousy make the lives of the triad interesting. Detailed, graphic and thought provoking.
What I love about this author’s writing is that is it so easy to picture the story. it is like getting a front row seat into the characters lives.
What I enjoyed most about these two books was the relationship between the characters. Adding someone to your relationship is one thing on paper, but completely different when it is actually happening. Then you realise that person is real with feelings and emotions and what does it do to your own relationship?
The characters really come alive in this book. They aren’t perfect, the situation isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made, emotions and tensions run high.
It is a very entertaining read and I couldn’t stop reading once I started.