The Perfect Tree (The Forbidden Room, #1.5)

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The Perfect Tree (The Forbidden Room #1.5)

by J.P. Barnaby (Goodreads Author)

4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 · rating details · 85 ratings · 17 reviews

Master Ethan has decided that his boy Jayden should have a nice traditional Christmas for the first time in their relationship. What would Christmas be without the perfect tree?

Kindle Edition, 21 pages

Published November 12th 2010

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Nov 30, 2010 Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010, holiday, short, bdsm, romance, ebook, gay, done

Steamy short kinky holiday m/m romance, after which reading you'll not look at Christmas decorations the same again!

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Jul 18, 2011 Kris (KindleRomance) rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review is for all 3 books in the series. I think it's a better story if all 3 books are read as one.
I am not sure I would have read this story if I knew what it was about. However, even after knowing,and even though I skimmed large parts of it, I still found it to be a very compelling and emotional read. The first book gives you the story from Jayden's point of view and the second is from Ethan's POV. The 2nd book also looks back at some things that happened in the first story and explains
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Dec 25, 2010 Jeff Erno rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay-bdsm

The Perfect Tree is a short story which takes place on Christmas Eve in the home of Ethan and Jayden. These central characters are a gay D/s couple, Ethan being the Master. The story is told in the voice of Jayden, the sub.

The story begins at the start of a BDSM scene where Jayden has been collared and has assumed his submissive role, standing at attention for his Master. The thoughts, feelings, temptations, and desires of the submissive are very effectively conveyed, and the actual love-making...more The Perfect Tree is a short story which takes place on Christmas Eve in the home of Ethan and Jayden. These central characters are a gay D/s couple, Ethan being the Master. The story is told in the voice of Jayden, the sub.

The story begins at the start of a BDSM scene where Jayden has been collared and has assumed his submissive role, standing at attention for his Master. The thoughts, feelings, temptations, and desires of the submissive are very effectively conveyed, and the actual love-making is described rather sensually.

As the couple begin their scene, Master Ethan binds his boy, using Christmas garland. The particular significance of this act is noteworthy, being that garland by no means would literally bind in a physically incapacitating manner. Essentially, the bondage is mental which is, in my opinion, the hottest form of entrapment. To be ordered to assume a position which is potentially uncomfortable, and to remain locked in that position by the mere strength of your will—that is true bondage.

The dialogue presented was quite realistic, and the manner in which the Dom spoke sternly yet lovingly to his boy was powerful and incredibly erotic. I love a BDSM story where the Dom is obviously turned on by his sub. It seemed to almost be as much of an act of willpower for the Dom to remain in his role to complete the scene as it was for the sub. It seemed what he really wanted more than anything was simply to make passionate love to his boy.

I also was impressed by the thought process of the sub. Their scene was interrupted briefly when carolers came to the door, and Jayden was ordered to wait, remaining locked in his bondage. Instantly Jayden began to feel embarrassed. I found it interesting and quite believable that during this brief period of mild humiliation he would feel the temptation to rebel. When his Master returned to him and was cavalier about the predicament of his boy, the sub felt resentment. Although he knew in his mind that it was hot the way his Master had control over him, he couldn’t help but feel a flush of embarrassment and annoyance. That ability to overcome these very human emotions is what defines submission, and it was very masterfully presented in this short piece.

The author also included a very brief spanking scene which was little more than a tease. I liked the way she conveyed the feelings of the sub during this scene as well. The paddling was delivered as a punishment when Jayden accidentally broke one of the garland bonds on his leg. The manner in which Jayden felt mortified at having (inadvertently) disobeyed his Master was heart wrenching. The boy actually contemplated invoking his safe word because he was so distraught by his punishment. Of course, I’m not sure a safe word can actually be used during punishment…but I guess each Master/sub couple would have their own set of rules to govern the implementation of this precaution.

The scene reaches its climactic moment when Master Ethan penetrates his boy and makes passionate love to him. I found it particularly hot that he did so while Jayden was still bound. This afforded Ethan maximum control during the situation, and it provided a nice segue to the gentle and tender aftermath of their passionate sex.

Although this story was quite short, I found it to be exceptionally well presented. The characters are drawn from the Forbidden Room series by the same author, and I’m now anxious to read more of this series. I think the author has a genuine understanding of the Dom/sub dynamic and writes sensually, erotically, and realistically.

The story is dynamite in a very small package. Take a few minutes to read it…you won’t be sorry.

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Dec 03, 2010 Jenre rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm, contemporary, m-m, romance

This review can also be found at Brief Encounters Reviews.

I won this book in a competition that JP Barnaby was holding on Twitter. I’ve read her Little Boy Lost books but none of the books in her The Forbidden Room series. That series mixes m/f, m/m and ménage and is a BDSM story set around a young man, Jayden, who learns how to be a submissive from Dom Ethan and a second sub, Lexi. This story is set after the second book in the series and is a short, erotic, slice of life between Ethan and Jayd...more This review can also be found at Brief Encounters Reviews.

I won this book in a competition that JP Barnaby was holding on Twitter. I’ve read her Little Boy Lost books but none of the books in her The Forbidden Room series. That series mixes m/f, m/m and ménage and is a BDSM story set around a young man, Jayden, who learns how to be a submissive from Dom Ethan and a second sub, Lexi. This story is set after the second book in the series and is a short, erotic, slice of life between Ethan and Jayden. I found that I picked up much of the backstory between these men quite quickly, and I don’t think it’s necessary to have read the previous books in the series to enjoy this story – although it certainly made me curious enough to find out more!

Although this short is highly erotic in content, with a well written and very hot BDSM scene as its core focus, what I found most interesting was the dynamic between Jayden and Ethan. It’s obvious that they are deeply in love, and even during a ‘scene’ the love that they feel is just as important and arousing as the mechanics of the sex. The story is taken from Jayden’s first person point of view, and I got a good impression that Jayden knows Ethan well and it was nice to see a story from the point of view of a man who is confident and easy with his partner. Even when Ethan surprises Jayden – through a mirth-inducing interruption (at least I found it funny, Jayden less so) – his equilibrium is quickly restored by Ethan’s stern but loving attention. All too often BDSM books are about exchange of power only, and although there is that here, the feelings that the men have for each other make the story just as romantic as it is erotic.

Once the story moves away from the sex, towards the end of the book, and onto a short scene with other people, I found the story less engaging. This is probably because some of the characters who appear are from previous books and I didn’t know how they fitted in with Jayden and Ethan. The scene with Jayden and Ethan’s mother was a little out of place too, but, again probably only because I haven’t read the other books.

Overall, if you like BDSM stories and want to read one with a tender, romantic twist, then I recommend The Perfect Tree. I’m off to read the rest of the books in the series now!(less)

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Nov 16, 2010 Serena Yates rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m

This is such a fun little story. Full of hot D/s action, all Christmas themed, and very sensual. Master Ethan and Jayden definitely have a very good time here.

I never read The Forbidden Room, but this tale stands really well on its own. Loved it.

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Dec 14, 2010 Seren Dipity rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm

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Dec 01, 2010 Tori smexys_sidekick rated it 4 of 5 stars

Jayden finds his wildest fantasties fullfilled when Master Ethan preceeds to decorate the "perfect tree" for Christmas.
I haven't had the pleasure of reading J.P. Barnaby's Forbidden Room series but I will definitely be adding them to my TBR after reading this one. I found this to be full bodied and emotionally telling for only being 21 pages long. Delightfully steamy, this little holiday niblet teases us with seductive & erotic love play between a Dom and his sub.

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Jul 21, 2011 Lucy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Definitely wish this had been longer. It's really just one scene, but to see a Master so vulnerable, and his sub so sure, was a welcome change. I will need to read Forbidden Room to find out how Ethan was wounded, but he is such a great character I'm sure I'll have trouble reading him tortured. I just adored him. This is a follow up, so the details aren't explained but the love shows through.

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Jul 29, 2011 Wendy (wluvsbooks) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sex-bdsm-kink, theme-holiday, app-kindle, series, 5stars, sex-partner-mm, loaned

I had a hankering for a little Christmas in July and couldn’t think of a better way to satisfy the itch than with a follow-up visit with two of my favorite guys! Ethan and Jayden just sizzle together and they didn’t disappoint me with their holiday celebration. I simply love their Dom/sub relationship – the emotions feel so palpable and I think the story very realistically portrays the thoughts and feelings present in such a dynamic. I was holding off on reading this story because I’m truly sorr...more

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Nov 30, 2012 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2readseries

A great little Christmas treat featuring Ethan and Jayden. Passionate and funny, this is exactly what I needed after finishing their first two books!

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Jun 18, 2012 Amy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: shorts, bdsm, m-m

Aww, loved this short story of Ethan and Jayden during Christmas time. I only wish it was a bit longer!

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Jun 08, 2011 Drdonnaatx rated it 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was a great story! It was hot and very fantastic holiday gift.

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Dec 13, 2011 ♆ BookAddict ~ La Crimson Femme rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: gift, free-read, bdsm, m-m, challenge-bdsm-december

This was a rather cute and sexy Christmas decoration scene. I was intrigued enough that I now want to read the entire series. I want to know what happen to the characters. There seems to be so much emotional angst that it is right up my alley.

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Apr 07, 2013 Wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Hot!!! Not much else to say about it.

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Dec 09, 2010 Connie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, free-reads, bdsm

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Dec 22, 2012 Victoria rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: bdsm, holiday, m-m

That's one way to decorate for the holidays :)

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Dec 01, 2012 Melanie~~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: format-kindle-or-mobi, lendable-kindle

Re-read for Christmas and BINGO challenge

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An award-winning, best-selling novelist of over a dozen books, J. P. Barnaby is a proud member of the GLBT community both online and in her small town on the outskirts of Chicago. A member of Mensa, she is often described as brilliant but troubled, sweet but introverted and talented but deviant. She spends her days writing software and her nights writing erotica which is, of course, far more inter...more

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