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Accidental Slave

by Claire Thompson (Goodreads Author), Maura Anderson (Goodreads Author) (Editor)

3.55 of 5 stars 3.55 · rating details · 342 ratings · 40 reviews

Elizabeth knew the guy she'd beat out of a high-powered job was jealous of her success, but she never dreamed the lengths to which he'd go to get his revenge. Drugged and sold at auction in an underground BDSM club, she awakens in the home of Cole Pearson, the sexiest guy she's ever laid eyes on. Focused on clearing her reputation and escaping the tangled web of office int...more

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Published February 11th 2009 by Booksurge Publishing

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Nov 11, 2012 Jo * Smut-Dickted * rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm, review, mf, read-on-kindle

I loved this tale. The dynamic of D/s was introduced gradually allowing the reader and the main character to really expand understanding at the same time. The dialogue is sharp and believable and it was not hard to pic the relationship moving to a deeper level. I loved the dungeon scenes - Claire Thompson has always had a knack for doing these well and here they are magnificent. I did think the original conflict resolved a bit too easily - and I expected a bit more follow up but that did not mar...more

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Jan 06, 2013 Soraya Naomi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: erotica, angsty-sexy

A story about a high powered executive, Elizabeth, who is coming to terms with her submissive side. She accidentally meets Cole, who teaches and guides her through her emotions. This is actually a very sweet story. Yes, it does contain BDSM, but focuses on the range of emotions the submissive goes through before reaching euphoria. Cole is a calm, loving, highly intelligent Dom. He has an underhanded method of explaining away any anticipation you have.
This was a suprisingly, interesting read, not...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Michael Dunellen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: subspace-frequencies-are-open, bdsm-clubs-of-new-york-city, lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-dommish, soul-mates

Right off the bat, let me say... I bought this on sale the other day. I probably wouldn't have ever gotten around to otherwise because the title and most especially the cover I thought were confusing and didn't attract me at all. And that would have been a shame because it really is a solid story.

Elizabeth is an executive at a Madison Avenue advertising firm. One of her employees is furious that she got hired from outside because he felt like the job should have gone to him. And he concocts a re...more Right off the bat, let me say... I bought this on sale the other day. I probably wouldn't have ever gotten around to otherwise because the title and most especially the cover I thought were confusing and didn't attract me at all. And that would have been a shame because it really is a solid story.

Elizabeth is an executive at a Madison Avenue advertising firm. One of her employees is furious that she got hired from outside because he felt like the job should have gone to him. And he concocts a revenge scheme that was so bizarre it almost might have worked. While out with Elizabeth at a charity auction, he drugs her and then enters her into a Slave Auction. It seemed like for an upscale place, the House of Usher needed to put in a few more safeguards. I think Gary's best case scenario was that she never be seen again. Fortunately, though, the entry Gary had prepared attracted the attention of Cole, who had the three things she needed: disposable income, desire, and concern.

And the story could have ended when she got back home the next morning. But interestingly enough, the entire experience and her conversation with Cole made her question some things about herself. I thought this had some really good discussion between the two characters on what BDSM was all about.

A couple of points...

The Crisis of Faith moment is not unusual in a story like this. She wants to submit but doesn't want to because she views it as a betrayal of herself and/or her gender. This story had like four of them in a 24-hour-period. It got a wee bit too repetitive.

I could have done without some of the word play stuff. But it was a big deal to Cole so I will let it slide. I thought letting her wear the Sundress after her nap was just plain weird because it kind of broke the momentum. And the part with the cage - it was so odd that what he threatened her with was straight out of Club Mephisto and way premature and as we found out isn't likely to ever happen.

The ending was very rushed. I really thought there were several interesting ways it could go and none of them happened. The story just kind of stopped except for the silly epilogue.

I have read only one other Claire Thompson novel, Slave Island, and this was infinitely better. In fact, this was one of those stories I felt could almost translate into a movie script - although I doubt anyone in Hollywood is quite that daring. But it was just missing a little bit to have been truly great.(less)

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May 28, 2012 Lisabet Sarai rated it 3 of 5 stars

Accidental Slave opens in a dungeon. A Dom named Gary ferociously whips a bound and gagged submissive while ruminating on his anger towards his boss Elizabeth. He transfers that rage to his flogging, continuing to lash at the slave even after she executes the gesture they've agreed upon as a signal for him to stop. He even calls the poor woman Elizabeth.

I'll be honest. I nearly stopped reading right there. The scene set all my red lights flashing. If I had not committed myself to reviewing the b...more Accidental Slave opens in a dungeon. A Dom named Gary ferociously whips a bound and gagged submissive while ruminating on his anger towards his boss Elizabeth. He transfers that rage to his flogging, continuing to lash at the slave even after she executes the gesture they've agreed upon as a signal for him to stop. He even calls the poor woman Elizabeth.

I'll be honest. I nearly stopped reading right there. The scene set all my red lights flashing. If I had not committed myself to reviewing the book, I probably would have tossed it out, assuming (incorrectly) that this was an example of the kind of crude non-consensual smut that gets some people off.

As it turns out, that would have been a huge mistake. In fact, Claire Thompson's novel revolves around the sort of ethical, tender and romantic D/s relationship that pushes all my buttons. The individual introduced in this first scene is the villain in Ms. Thompson's saga. Passed up for a promotion to vice-president when his company decides to hire the eminently qualified Elizabeth Martin, Gary Dobbins plans a devious revenge on the woman he sees as his nemesis. Accompanying her to a company-sponsored charity function, he spikes her drink with a date rape drug and leads her to a BDSM club, where he offers her for sale at a slave auction. Handsome, wealthy dominant Cole Pearson purchases twenty-four hours of play with the gorgeous brunette, only to have her pass out on him when he gets her home.

From this point, the book focuses mostly on the relationship between Elizabeth and Cole. They are irresistibly attracted to one another, but Cole wants more than just sex or even love. He seeks a true D/s partnership with a woman who is as serious and committed to exploring the boundaries of power exchange as he is. His first marriage fell apart because he couldn't be honest about his real needs. He is determined that this is not going to happen again.

Ambitious, intelligent, and work-obsessed, Elizabeth initially seems like an unlikely submissive. However, Cole sparks her curiosity with his talk, and his demonstrations of the seductive nature of erotic power. Gradually Cole leads her deeper into submission, to the point where she agrees to spend two weeks (her long delayed vacation time) in 24/7 slave training. This is a make-or-break experiment for both protagonists. Although Cole has the typical confidence of a Dom, he really doesn't know if Elizabeth is capable of the sort of surrender he requires.

The book includes a subplot in which the evil Gary attempts to blackmail and disgrace Elizabeth, while she and Cole struggle to unmask his deceptions. For the most part, however, Ms. Thompson is concerned with the growing attraction and trust between Elizabeth and Cole. Elizabeth's work is a serious obstacle to their deepening bond. She uses it as a shield to keep Cole from getting too close, as an excuse for lateness and even disobedience. Cole's patience is tested again and again, but unlike Gary he understands that anger has no place when punishing a slave.

Accidental Slave is smoothly written and professionally edited. And of course it involves my personal favorite erotic scenario: initiation of a new submissive by a caring yet authoritative dominant. By the time I reached the chapters detailing Elizabeth's training (which are relatively hard-core BDSM, not merely a few bonds and spanks), the book was pushing my buttons and influencing my dreams.

Somehow, however, I found the end of the book less satisfying. As the two week training period nears its end, Elizabeth's resistance has melted away. She has been transformed into the willing and skillful slave of whom Cole has dreamed. The two look forward to an idyllic future together. In short, the book concludes with a happily-ever-after (except for Gary, who is subjected to a particularly appropriate revenge).

In trying to analyze why this conclusion felt like a let-down, I came up with two theories. First, it was too easy. Elizabeth is not going to abandon her work, and there are bound to be conflicts with her relationship, committed as she is. Second, although the book includes many climaxes with a lower case 'c', there is no real Climax, no single transcendent interaction that pushes the D/s connection to a higher level. A collaring, a branding, some ritual in which Cole seriously took possession of Elizabeth, would have helped. After the emotional intensity of the earlier parts of the book, the ending was surprisingly bland.

I debated for a long time how to rate this book. Starting the book with the villain's scene was, I think, a mistake on Ms. Thompson's part. Readers with tastes similar to mine will be turned off and not continue. Ending the book with a ho-hum HEA also detracts from what, overall, is an arousing and competently written BDSM tale. However, I ultimately recognized that very few erotic books manage to engage my personal fantasies the way Accidental Slave managed to do for much of its length. For this accomplishment, the book deserves a thumbs-up.
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Mar 24, 2010 Mspink rated it 5 of 5 stars

I think the synopsis of this book really explains the story very well. I'm not quite sure how to explain how this book affected me. This is a pretty raw look at the world of D/s as experienced by a brand new participant, as the heroine, Elizabeth is. She was always so in control of her life, so she thought. She wanted to really understand it and let go and let herself experience it fully. Her controlling tendencies really warred with her need to submit. It is something that really resonated with...more

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Dec 28, 2012 J.J. Rodeo rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic

Writers are supposed to make trouble for their characters. That’s what creates the conflict. By the way, there are two kinds of troubles that I hate to read about: Blackmail and drugging. I usually stop reading as soon as I see that the story involves such things. I think it’s because I don’t want to read about passive victims. Luckily, this wasn’t the case in this book.
But here are some problems:
1. I don’t think dominant people feel the need to always explain their intentions to submissive girl...more

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Mar 15, 2012 Judith rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a story rooted in BDSM and the level of involvement of the characters will bother some readers. It is a story that begins with the insane jealousy of a co-worker who believed he would be given an executive position and then realized that someone else--an outsider to the company--had been given the job. Add insult to injury, the new VP is a woman. Now the man who has been angry for months at being passed over has formulated a plan that will not only hurt and embarrass this interloper, but...more

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Aug 08, 2010 Michelle Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010-read

Of the romance genre BDSM is the one that is most curious to me. I don't quite know why but here's a thought.
BDSM is the furthest from my reality of the various romance genres. Basically I knew nothing about it. I have read quite a few novels now with BDSM. Some fairly crude novels where the story more boarded on abuse and then on the complete opposite end of the spectrum where there is so much love. My preference is on the love scale. I find it fascinating.

I would put Accidental Slave on the...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Darcy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, bdsm, e-book, erotica

As I was reading this one I found I was more interested in the power struggle between Gary and Elizabeth more than the budding D/s relationship between Elizabeth and Cole.

I couldn’t believe Gary’s actions, it really took big balls to go after your boss like that. Even with Gary’s actions I was surprised at some of the dumb moves that he made. I did love how things ended with him. What a great way to get justice!

I was surprised that Elizabeth was able to get into the submissive mind set. While s...more

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May 03, 2013 Toni rated it 5 of 5 stars

Accidental Slave

Claire Thompson has a long backlist of books proving she knows the mind and body of the submissive woman and what drives the dominant man. She has outdone herself with the story of Elizabeth and Cole.

Romance? Check. Dominance? Check. Submission? You bet. Hot sex? Of course, this is a Claire Thompson novel.

Live with Elizabeth as she finds her true desires. Live with Cole as he finds his true love.

This is one of the KEEPERS! I loved the twist with the dastardly villain Gary Dob...more

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Jun 16, 2011 Mrs.Kittie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Category: BDSM Romance (24/7-light)

The story hooked me right away, the bad guy Gary was well developed and compelling. I was wondering how things would work out, what would happen. The tension escalates and she did a good job and then resolves the issue with Gary only to pick up with Cole. Now Elizabeth, a high powered advertizing executive and Gary her backstabbing co-worker were well developed but Cole, the Dom she falls for didn’t get as much time so I didn’t really understand him or buy his...more
Category: BDSM Romance (24/7-light)

The story hooked me right away, the bad guy Gary was well developed and compelling. I was wondering how things would work out, what would happen. The tension escalates and she did a good job and then resolves the issue with Gary only to pick up with Cole. Now Elizabeth, a high powered advertizing executive and Gary her backstabbing co-worker were well developed but Cole, the Dom she falls for didn’t get as much time so I didn’t really understand him or buy his interest in the 24/7 stuff. As the plot with Gary wound down so did my interest in the story and yet I had at least 40% of the short story to finish. Cole as it turns out is interested in 24/7, his wife died 3 years ago and since then he has explored the BDSM world. He’s never had a 24/7 sub but apparently he understands all about how to handle this change and lead Elizabeth through it… only he makes a few mistakes. I was hooked on their romance, and their evolving relationship and then like being dropped into a bucket of water the 24/7 stuff started and well, I completely lost interest. With Cole it is apparently all or nothing, spicy vanilla as he calls a little bondage play during sex or 24/7 surrender but nothing in the middle. LOL… the whole time he is saying we are actually both equals this whole time you are just give me your power. But what he is thinking is that if she backs out now their relationship is probably over then again he changes his mind and thinks it won’t be. I don’t know and apparently he doesn’t either.

The author’s POV jumps around a bit too much, one scene one POV but romances often bend this. I find it annoying. The book wasn’t horrible but the last-half felt like a completely different story from the first-half and since I liked the first-half I was disappointed. On the other hand I am not a fan of 24/7 slave stuff or anything like real “punishment” for me that takes the power-dynamic too far but that is my tastes and not everyone feels that way. “Funishement” in a sexual context is fine but real “punishment” I feel intrudes on the intimacy of two people exploring together it taints the honesty of the conversation and is somehow isolating rather than building a connection. If you don’t feel this way then you will probably enjoy the book more than I did.
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Aug 06, 2011 LoveRomance rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm-light

I re-read this book yesterday and remembered why I liked it -- so much so that I moved my rating from 4 to 5 stars. Cole, the Dom, is so strong, reassuring, and confident (without being an asshole), and Elizabeth, the sub, is also strong and confident but looking for the peace that comes from submitting. And her progression from awareness to fully submitting happens over a long period of time (not immediately as in many books of his nature). Just seemed more realistic. Having her stressful work...more

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Nov 14, 2012 Lynsey rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-contemp, theme-bdsm-kink, tone-erotica

Unfortunately I wasn't too keen on this, which is odd because I usually really love this writer.

The relationship felt a little forced and I struggled to get a handle on the heroine. One minute she was being bratty about being tied down and then a couple of chapters later she wanted to try 24/7 slavery. It just didn't add up for me.

I soon found myself skimming, which is usually a good indication that you've lost me.

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Apr 11, 2013 Judy Traband rated it 4 of 5 stars

Wasn't sure if I was going to like this book because of how true human trafficking and slavery are in this world today, but took a chance and I actually liked this book. Loved how Cole treated Elizabeth, very loving, yet still was a strong DOM and never forced Elizabeth into BDSM, she submitted on her own... Great exchange of power between the two. Lots of steamy sex scenes. Well worth the read.

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Aug 03, 2012 Isabelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 3-stars, bdsm, challenge, erotica, m-m, stand-alone

I liked it. I would rate it 4 stars if I wasn't a bit put out for the female character. I mean, she was really unrealistic dumb.
It begins with a non-consensual situation and from there it developed the romance. The main characters are totally in love trying to create a real D/s relationship. I found their relationship very real and I could see a real life couple going through those same struggles.

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Apr 24, 2011 Angela rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotica, romance

Yet again I am left wondering...what makes a book/story erotica?? Is it the other than vanilla sex that may be included? Because if that is the case, then yes, this qualifies. However, if we are just talking explicitness/amount of sex then this is just a nice romance story.

This novel reads like a Nora Roberts tale. A beautiful romance that blooms for our hero and heroine, and there is even a bad guy who gets what is coming to him. In fact, if the sex were just plain regular sex, then this book...more

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Aug 04, 2011 RiN a.k.a ♥ Thwisted Dhelyght ♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: author-claire-thompson

For this being a read that was from an author I never heard of I have to say I really joy this book. Too bad it is a standalone book. I would really like there to be a sequel because I can not get enough of Mr. Cole Pearson. Talk about delish! Meh-Ow! He can train me anytime he wants!

Full review to come ...

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Mar 23, 2010 Tammie rated it 2 of 5 stars

I was very disappointed by this book....glad I bought the Kindle version for only 6.50 and not the "real" book version for more.
The story has lots of lead up but very little excitement. Comes to an end without much happening or resolving.

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Jul 20, 2009 Laurie (Bitten by Paranormal Romance) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic-romance

If you are into bdsm this is your book.. Not for me but again I'm not a getting into pain person or being feed on my knees with my hands cuffed.. I will never look at a dog cage the same again..
Not a book for those looking for a hot sex erotica. This story is all about dominance and submission.
Good story line I liked how Elizabeth gets Gray fired..

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Jul 12, 2012 Just Stacey rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic, bdsm, sexual-slavery, dark, art-of-submission

Absolutely LOVED this book. I was worried from the description and reading reviews this would push me out of my comfort zone. However I found the complete opposite. the flow and dynamics of the book was effortless. recommend to anyone.. beautiful

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Mar 17, 2013 Katrina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: bdsm

Accidental Slave was good, but I thought that it could have been written much better, no offense to the author. The characters were well developed but the writing was boring and it felt as if it was lacking something or rather.

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Nov 13, 2012 Krystle Zion rated it 4 of 5 stars

The closest thing I've ever read to a book like this is 50 shades. I got this as a freebie and have to admit I liked it. Wasn't sure how I'd feel about it when I found out it was about BDSM but it ended up being a decent story!

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Jan 07, 2013 Akanksha ❤ rated it 4 of 5 stars

3.5-4 Stars!!

Liked this book, A really good read. Had the right amount of D/s going on, Cole was just brilliant and wonderful!!
I loved how the whole book was written with all the romance, bdsm, revenge/vengeance.. and the dirty play and the steam!

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Jun 04, 2011 Lori rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was a different bookd for me, not my usualy genre. I enjoyed it. I liked Elizabeth's strong confident character. And I could help but giggle and thing "Good For You!" at the end of the book,lol.

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Nov 03, 2012 The Book Enthusiast rated it 3 of 5 stars

Slow start but I really enjoyed the story. Once in the thick of it the story was good. There were some steamy moments and the beginning was interesting but I just wished it went a little quicker. 3.5 stars.

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Nov 23, 2012 Niki rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

Would have liked it better if it was just the story of Cole and Elizabeth. The Gary parts were too unbelievable and kind of cheesy.

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Nov 14, 2012 Shari rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-book-challenge

Glad to see the points of idiot revenge by the villain were seen. Not sure I buy how quickly she changed in 6 days through.

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Feb 16, 2013 Julz rated it 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
days later and I'm still trying to come up with review to do this book justice. absolutely worth the read. refreshing, really great storyline with depth.

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Feb 26, 2012 Suzee rated it 3 of 5 stars

Not a bad story line, but Cole doesn't stack up as a Dom, compared to other stories I've read, even though he's hot, hot hot.

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Feb 17, 2013 Carolyn F. rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, ebook, erotic

Work jealousy, wrong place/right time, and learning the ins and outs (pun intended) of BDSM. ***

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I have published erotic fiction and romance since 1996. My work includes the sensual exploration of D/s and erotic romance, as well as the darker side of BDSM. My work includes in-depth exploration of both m/f and m/m relationships, in the context of romance and D/s. I have published over fifty novels and short stories, both in print and ebook format.
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