Prosper is thrilled to be plucked from the corps de ballet to dance the lead role in The Firebird. But Jackson, the guest choreographer, is as sexy...
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Oct 24, 2011
Alexa
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Firebird is the first AJ novel I read and I can't say I 'm thrilled...
In theory, the story would have been a great one. In paper, that was poorly achieved. The idea of a fit ballet dancer in the BDSM lifestyle is quite unique and intriguing, especially when she is engaged in a BDSM relationship with the mysterious guest choreographer who chose her to be the leading ballerina for his revolutionary version of the "Firebird". A kind of Pygmalion and Galatea BDSM story in the setting More...
In theory, the story would have been a great one. In paper, that was poorly achieved. The idea of a fit ballet dancer in the BDSM lifestyle is quite unique and intriguing, especially when she is engaged in a BDSM relationship with the mysterious guest choreographer who chose her to be the leading ballerina for his revolutionary version of the "Firebird". A kind of Pygmalion and Galatea BDSM story in the setting More...
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Jan 08, 2011
Jae
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I wasn’t too sure how easy it would be to get into Firebird. I know absolutely nothing about ballet or dance, and you start out thrown right into their world. But within two pages, if even that long, you’re inside this world like you’ve belonged there all along. There are no awkward moments where you don’t understand what’s going on – there is no long exposition to explain anything either. I’m not sure how Annabel Joseph did it, but she made me un More...
I wasn’t too sure how easy it would be to get into Firebird. I know absolutely nothing about ballet or dance, and you start out thrown right into their world. But within two pages, if even that long, you’re inside this world like you’ve belonged there all along. There are no awkward moments where you don’t understand what’s going on – there is no long exposition to explain anything either. I’m not sure how Annabel Joseph did it, but she made me un More...
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Oct 23, 2010
ൠSinful
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The perfect blend of pain, pleasure and romance
Oh baby! This is what happens when extreme talent writes a beautifully, erotic romance. A story of a ballerina and her choreographer, Firebird read like a ballet in itself- sweet and graceful at times, but mysterious and tension filled at others.
Jackson has come to NYC to choreograph an edgier version of the ballet Firebird. He begins ruffling feathers by casting Prosper Ware, a corps dancer, as the lead role. More...
Oh baby! This is what happens when extreme talent writes a beautifully, erotic romance. A story of a ballerina and her choreographer, Firebird read like a ballet in itself- sweet and graceful at times, but mysterious and tension filled at others.
Jackson has come to NYC to choreograph an edgier version of the ballet Firebird. He begins ruffling feathers by casting Prosper Ware, a corps dancer, as the lead role. More...
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Feb 04, 2011
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Firebird is one of those books that surprise you- in a good way. Being a new reader in the BDSM category, I admit I was slightly hesitant. But as each page turned, I found myself more and more engaged by the story, and by Jackson and Prosper. Even as a Dom, Jackson is emotional, kind and caring, and reading about the pairs’ journey into love was amazing.
Jackson handpicked Prosper to dance the lead in “Firebird”, despite the protests of others. But he knew there was just something about More...
Jackson handpicked Prosper to dance the lead in “Firebird”, despite the protests of others. But he knew there was just something about More...
Sep 06, 2011
Holly
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Really liked this. This was a little softer than some of her other books but I loved how it was set in the ballet world.
I've been in and out of ballet since I was preschool and I've known several choreographers. Most of the male ones have been as gay as the day is long. So it was a little bit of a stretch to envision his supreme masculinity. Even the straight ones have an effeminate appeal. I have never once in my life envisioned Balanchine watching me dance with a riding crop in hi More...
I've been in and out of ballet since I was preschool and I've known several choreographers. Most of the male ones have been as gay as the day is long. So it was a little bit of a stretch to envision his supreme masculinity. Even the straight ones have an effeminate appeal. I have never once in my life envisioned Balanchine watching me dance with a riding crop in hi More...
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Sep 19, 2010
Zelda
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“Ballerina in Bondage… Need I Say More?”
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Jackson is a choreographer from Chicago who is on temporary assignment with the Townsend Ballet in New York to produce Firebird.
Prosper is a corps ballerina at the Townsend with no chance of making principal. Day in, day out, she lusts over Jackson as he scours the company to cast his Firebird. She dreams of his dominating her, but knows that her dreams are only a fantasy. But, when Jackson casts Prosper as Firebird More...
The Plot:
Jackson is a choreographer from Chicago who is on temporary assignment with the Townsend Ballet in New York to produce Firebird.
Prosper is a corps ballerina at the Townsend with no chance of making principal. Day in, day out, she lusts over Jackson as he scours the company to cast his Firebird. She dreams of his dominating her, but knows that her dreams are only a fantasy. But, when Jackson casts Prosper as Firebird More...
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Jul 19, 2011
Miss Asima
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Read for the Gang Bang Challenge in the BDSM Group
A great HEA, BDSM, romance. I enjoyed the story and I liked the characters. The BDSM scenes were nice as well. I'm generally a fan of the heavier stuff but I still enjoyed this. Their scenes are serious but sweet and romantic too.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. However, I found a few to many similarities to 'Mercy'. I'm glad that I didn't read them back to back. If I had it would have been lucky to get two stars. Both sto More...
A great HEA, BDSM, romance. I enjoyed the story and I liked the characters. The BDSM scenes were nice as well. I'm generally a fan of the heavier stuff but I still enjoyed this. Their scenes are serious but sweet and romantic too.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. However, I found a few to many similarities to 'Mercy'. I'm glad that I didn't read them back to back. If I had it would have been lucky to get two stars. Both sto More...
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Sep 24, 2011
♆ Bookaddict
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This is a 4.5 star from me. Since I truncate, it's a 4 star. This is by far my favourite book by Ms. Joseph. I loved this ballet bdsm story. I liked how both Prosper and Jackson weren't mentally ill people. Sometimes, Ms. Joseph writes stories of people who are just f-ed up. F-ed and medicating with BDSM is a pet peeve of mine.
In this one, instead, the two come together in sexy synergy. The mating dance they do together is breathtaking and very arousing. I enjoyed every D/s s More...
In this one, instead, the two come together in sexy synergy. The mating dance they do together is breathtaking and very arousing. I enjoyed every D/s s More...
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Jul 29, 2010
Love the author, love the heroes, love the stories, love the eroticism, love the heroines. I read a lot of Erotica but I have only 4 authors I have to buy books from, Annabel Joseph is one. The books are real and deep at the same time. No wishy washy dialogue or Fabio hero, it's hard, it's tough and it's love.
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Jan 04, 2012
Teresa
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I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars on this one. I loved the rough sex, the hero and even the heroine. The surroundings of the dance company were very appealing to me, and honestly: a choreographer? How sexy is that? And to top it off he's even BLOND!
Jackson's domination is a little bit heavy on the sadistic side, and the scenes where he hurt an unsuspecting Prosper made me flinch a little bit, and were extremely hot at the same time. What, I'm contradicting myself here? No idea. It's just that More...
Jackson's domination is a little bit heavy on the sadistic side, and the scenes where he hurt an unsuspecting Prosper made me flinch a little bit, and were extremely hot at the same time. What, I'm contradicting myself here? No idea. It's just that More...
Feb 17, 2011
Kristin
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Judging for RomCon reader's Crown 2011...I've read it, and I need to think really hard about it before I enter my scores. While it was very well written, and I enjoyed parts of the story, the Hero was just too much for me,and the Heroine wasn't enough. May explain more later...
Jan 24, 2011
Kathy
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good story, erotic BDSM D/s. Jackson enjoyed inflicting pain a little too much for me but I know that some enjoy that. The dancing story line was interesting and it was fun how you were made to feel like part of that life.
Sep 13, 2011
Vivian
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Set amidst a revolutionary production of Stravinsky's "Firebird" we witness a corps dancer's struggle with her rise from obscurity to lead. She is technically perfect, but as with most people who demonstrate such rigid control--she's mentally a mess. Prosper, love the name, under the tutelage of the choreographer, Jackson, struggles not with the mechanics, but rather the fear. I won't divulge further details, rather allow the reader to experience it.
This book contains moder More...
This book contains moder More...
Feb 07, 2012
I ♥ Bookie Nookie
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I have heard several people say that reading FIREBIRD is like reading Joseph's MERCY - i'll have to say that I disagree...unless of course you are considering that both books are about submissive dancers with tortured pasts and Dominant men who can't live without said dancer.
I quite enjoyed FIREBIRD. I will say that the heroine's timid persona got a little old after a while, but I still like her character. If you enjoyed MERCY, then you will definitely like this one too.
I quite enjoyed FIREBIRD. I will say that the heroine's timid persona got a little old after a while, but I still like her character. If you enjoyed MERCY, then you will definitely like this one too.
Apr 12, 2011
Gianthogweed
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Dec 04, 2011
Courtney
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I loved Firebird, but not as much as I loved Mercy.
It's a sweet BDSM romance with characters I very much enjoyed. Though, I wish there was just a bit more about Prosper's background and family.
It's a sweet BDSM romance with characters I very much enjoyed. Though, I wish there was just a bit more about Prosper's background and family.
Jul 01, 2011
Alma (aka Mrs. Rhaw)
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“If it gets too hard not to touch yourself, you‟re welcome to call me and beg. Not that it will do any good.”
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