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To Command and Collar

(Masters of the Shadowlands #6)

Cherise Sinclair (Goodreads Author)

4.40 · Rating details · 12,772 ratings · 631 reviews

Determined to find the human traffickers preying on Shadowlands’ submissives, Master Raoul gets himself invited to a small slave auction. Once informed, the FBI orders him to reject the limited choices so the slavers will invite him to the big auction. To Raoul’s shock, one of the slaves is the kidnapped friend of a Shadowlands sub. She has a scarred body…and an unbroken s ...more

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Nov 20, 2011 UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sex-slave-business, 5-stars, rape, author-cherise-sinclair, emotional-rollercoaster, murder, ebook-own-have-read, series-must-read, 2011-reads, own-have-read

Cherise Sinclair is the author who introduced me to the exciting world of BDSM through her Masters of the Shadowlands series. Every story has been sweet, funny, and very sexy, and the Masters and their subs are always wonderful, loving, and sometimes emotionally and physically scarred people who I can’t help but care about. I can’t explain it, but there’s just something in the way Ms. Sinclair tells a story, the way she pulls us into the minds and hearts of these people that makes everything bet ...more

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Nov 16, 2011 Amber rated it liked it

Shelves: erotica

Warning: This was a DNF

Oh my goodness, what happened to my Shadowlands? I was SO excited about this book and it lived up to its promise for a short, short while. And then, suddenly, the impossible plot points are just stacking up and KILLING me.

So, this girl has been kidnapped and used as a sex slave and is finally free. But to help the FBI, she needs to be able to perform in a scene with this Dom she's terrified of. The FBI's solution: Make her live as a 24/7 slave to a dom she's terrified of. Warning: This was a DNF

Oh my goodness, what happened to my Shadowlands? I was SO excited about this book and it lived up to its promise for a short, short while. And then, suddenly, the impossible plot points are just stacking up and KILLING me.

So, this girl has been kidnapped and used as a sex slave and is finally free. But to help the FBI, she needs to be able to perform in a scene with this Dom she's terrified of. The FBI's solution: Make her live as a 24/7 slave to a dom she's terrified of. What? No, not necessary. He can train her in sessions at his home. But of course, that is not as great for the plot.

And then, this is the part that has me fuming right now. So the girl who's been raped and beaten - the Dom's (ie. the hero) bright idea is to do those same activities over and over again until she stops freaking out about them. And she is like hmm, OKAY, so long as we skip the dog cage..... REALLY!? That is NOT a valid therapy technique, especially as performed by some random dude, and not, say, a LICENSED THERAPIST.

Oh, she actually WAS seeing a therapist, but I guess that's gone out the window in favor of BDSM. Not BDSM because she needs pain, by the way, like The Reluctant Dom, which I know some people had a problem with, but I was okay with. In this case, he's going to use BDSM to actually fix her. Yes, he's going to tell her what to do, thereby FORCING her to get over it. Oh, and also, he insists she tells him every sick detail of what the guys did to her. This helps the plot, since we weren't sure exactly what happened to her, and now we know, but the fact is, it wasn't necessary, and forcing her to tell him so soon after it happened may be more harmful to her than helpful. Furthermore, the fact that he was so insistent actually made him creepy to me, like he was getting off on the perverted details of her abuse.

Similar situations happened in previous books, Breaking Free and Make Me, Sir, but a very big difference was the amount of time that had elapsed between their trauma and the time the Dom stepped in. It was kind of like, look, you've had years to sort this out on your own, but it hasn't worked, so can I try to help you? This was NOT like that, because only a week or so has passed since her enslavement. Her body is literally still bruised and broken, she's nightmare screaming nightly, she is barely a functioning human being at all, and he's basically bullying her. I don't care that it may be for her own good (which I take leave to doubt anyways) because now I don't even like them.

At this point, I'm not finished, but I don't think I can stomach reading anymore of her "training," wherein she presumably gets fixed through the magic of doing what our hero says. *bangs head*

I also hated that her friend, Gabi, kept saying things like, "Of COURSE you're still crying, girl. It takes awhile to heal, I should know," referring to the time she got kidnapped. Except Gabi got kidnapped and rescued in a matter of hours, and was not beaten or raped or anything. Her friend, the heroine of this book, got beaten repeatedly to the point of almost-death, raped by a bunch of guys, for SEVEN WEEKS. Kinda different, ya know, so you can stop acting like a smart-ass already. ...more

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Jul 13, 2018 Sophia Triad rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2contemporary-lovestories, bdsm

This book is a continuation of the previous book “Make Me, Sir” when Gabi's friend, Kim, is finally found in the hands of her kidnappers and she is auctioned in the slave market.
Raoul goes to the auction with instructions from the FBI not to buy any woman, but when he sees Kim he cannot resist and he buys her.
Now Kim needs to pretend that she is really his slave in order to catch the bad guys.
The book has a lot of violence and maybe it is not suitable if you want a light-hearted read. Kim has su ...more

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Oct 14, 2013 Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read** rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: favorite-couples, whos-the-boss, i-m-broken, thumbs-up-leading-lady, what-the-fuck, cry-me-a-river, tie-me-up, too-hot-for-tv, 4-star, talk-dirty-to-me

***4.25 Stars***

"I like when you hold me."

"I like when I hold you too."

Hands down my favorite in the series so far!

It was dark, intense and emotional, as I expected it to be since the plot revolves around human trafficking and sex slaves, but it was also full of hope and healing. The story dealt with issues of self-worth, societal gender roles, self-doubt, trust, acceptance, forgiveness and love.

Master Raoul was the absolute perfect blend of patient and caring and possessive and protective
***4.25 Stars***

"I like when you hold me."

"I like when I hold you too."

Hands down my favorite in the series so far!

It was dark, intense and emotional, as I expected it to be since the plot revolves around human trafficking and sex slaves, but it was also full of hope and healing. The story dealt with issues of self-worth, societal gender roles, self-doubt, trust, acceptance, forgiveness and love.

Master Raoul was the absolute perfect blend of patient and caring and possessive and protective. He was so mindful of Kim's issues, needs and fears. He knew when to console, when to push and when to just sit and allow the scars to heal.

I've struggled with the heroines in this series. For the most part I've found them too insecure, a bit annoying and at times whiny. But Kimberly was a woman I could get on board with, a woman of great strength.

She was deeply affected by her ordeal and all her fears stemming from her nightmare were constantly bubbling right below the surface. She was understandably vulnerable and conflicted about her craving and need for the BDSM lifestyle...especially after everything she's been through. But she was also an unbelievably brave and determined woman. She wouldn't allow her fears to control her. She needed to heal and she needed to understand herself.

In the end, she understood that it didn't make her weak to need Master Marcus, rather he empowered her with the strength she needed to truly be herself. He made her feel safe and protected, strong and whole, loved and cared for.

"Gatita, don't you realize I need you in my arms as much as you need to be here."

However, I do have one grievance, and it's what kept me from rating this 5 stars. The writing at times got too flowery for my tastes. Way too many metaphors. Emotions, feelings, thoughts, memories were like the swell of sea, the grains of sand, a rocking boat, a gust of wind, the kiss of rain, a ray of sunshine, an ocean breeze and on and on and on. This was the weather channel of purple prose and after a while it tended to get in the way and pull me out of the moment, rather than enhance it. ...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Baba rated it liked it

Shelves: erotica-or-erotic-romance

3.5 stars.

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Dec 02, 2011 Bianca rated it it was ok

Shelves: erotica, bdsm, contemporary-romance

I am a big fan of Cherise Sinclair, but this book just wasn't for me!
The master /slave thing is so not erotic to me. I find it both gross and creepy. (view spoiler)
I couldn't relate to ...more

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Dec 12, 2011 Angela James rated it really liked it

Shelves: digital-first, 2011, erotic

I've seen several reviews say both "not my favorite" and "this is a brave book" and I have to agree that it is a very brave book. I also think it showcases the author's craft growth. Some of my previous reviews noted that some of her books started to take on a sameness feel. But this book really departs from some of her previous books in the series and takes on an incredibly difficult subject matter, and does it with surprising delicacy.

I think that even those who like BDSM stories won't necess ...more

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Aug 08, 2013 Jo ★The Book Sloth★ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: erotica, favorites, adult, contemporary, insta-love-lust, bdsm

Since this book was actually my favorite in the series so far I will try to make this a decent review.

The book begins were the previous one left off with Raoul invited at a "mini" slave auction were there are only three "damaged" women, at a lower price and three buyers. Raoul goes to this auction with instructions from the FBI not to buy any woman so he will be invited to the larger auction later. But when Raoul spots Kim, Gabi's friend among the women he can't resist buying her. After that Kim Since this book was actually my favorite in the series so far I will try to make this a decent review.

The book begins were the previous one left off with Raoul invited at a "mini" slave auction were there are only three "damaged" women, at a lower price and three buyers. Raoul goes to this auction with instructions from the FBI not to buy any woman so he will be invited to the larger auction later. But when Raoul spots Kim, Gabi's friend among the women he can't resist buying her. After that Kim is forced to play the slave role so the slavers won't suspect Raoul's cooperation with the feds so that they will be able to catch them.

Knowing this it's easy to understand that the book comes heavy with emotion. Kim is scarred inside and out from her time in captivity and Raoul is a Dom who sparks her worst fears as a PTSD case and her most secret desires as a sub.

Kim is a very strong woman(okay fictional woman). Although the idea of even pretending to be a slave wakes her worst nightmares she does the brave and honourable thing and does what it takes to free the other women. I don't thing there was a moment that I didn't like Kim. Most times there is an instant when you say "wish this wasn't here" about fictional characters but Kim didn't have one. She was brave and loving even after all the things she went through. She has a lot of fear which only emphasises her courage even more. Just the fact that she was brave enough to admit that even after all she went through she still craved someone to dominate her was enough to earn my respect.

Raoul was very different than I thought he'd be from reading the previous books. I thought he'd be more easy-going and less demanding than the other masters but that wasn't the case. Raoul liked the rules to be clear. He knew what he wanted and went for it even when he had to sacrifice things to get it. He has the usual traits we've seen in the Dom's in the series, protectiveness, determination, affection for those who needed it and a mean punch for those who deserved it. He also came with some emotional baggage from previous failed relationships.

The book was great. My favourite in the series so far. It has emotional depth and you could actually see the bond forming between Raoul and Kim. It was obvious how Raoul soothed Kim's hurt by caring for her and treating her as a person who didn't need just cuddling but a motivation to try harder too. He pushed her to expand her limits in both her day-to-day life and her love-life.

I have to admit that if I had gone through what Kim went I would probably be a quivering mess afterwards so I can't say how much of this I find believable enough. The fact that not only she moved on but she actually decided to (view spoiler) makes it kind of hard for me to believe it is realistic but since this is fiction I will just say that the story was touching and tear-worthy.

I also liked how the whole D/s, M/s relationship was explained. I didn't realise during the previous books how many things were involved in this kind of relationship. It seemed kind of one-sided and brutal to me but seeing it through Kim's eyes changed my view. I still wouldn't want someone else to make the decisions for me but I can see the appeal to it.

The slavers were disturbing but that was expected. How can someone who sells people like they are animals not be?

Generally the book was beautiful with almost none "oh shit" moment and lots of hot sex scenes to keep even the worst perv satisfied and lots of emotional stuff to keep the romantics' attention as well.

I can't wait for the rest of the series. ...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Nia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: best-of-the-best-romance

Wow! I jumped in so fast after book 5 that I didn't even have time to update my status. Book 6 - To Command and Collar - is the story of Raoul and Kimberly. She is a victim of "real" non-consensual sexual slavery and trafficking. I don't like giving stories away, but if you like a good, hot BDSM story with a great plot and suspense, THIS is it. I could not put it down. Halfway through the book, I had to stop and remember to breathe because it was so nerve racking.

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Feb 03, 2012 Mareli rated it it was amazing

And so this was the last. Huge sigh here.

Let me begin with what I didn't like. I didn't like some "scenes", with flogger and whips (not my tastes), I didn't like the violence in some parts - even if I can understand it. They were some sick people.

I liked everything else. I like him, a very dom, but sweet and caring and responsible. And I liked very much her, a woman who endured some of the worst and capapble to be brave, so brave!

I think I got the best of BDSM fiction with Cherise Sinclair! Yest ...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Esra rated it it was amazing

yes I read all of them and ....

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Sep 07, 2011 Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews rated it it was amazing

Shelves: misc-ebooks

TO COMMAND AND COLLAR is a sexy, emotionally packed masterpiece.

Master Raoul has commanded Club Shadowlands' fans attention since we first met him. I mean who can resist a dark haired, dark eyed DOM with all that smoldering Latino sensuality? The emotions he feels and displays while rescuing Kimberly are intense. The patience he shows while dealing with her PTSD and the ability he has to push her without damaging her psyche is amazing. The way he puts her needs and satisfaction above his is hear ...more

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Dec 29, 2014 Raine rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: erotica-contemporary, zz_2016-rrrc-yearly-challenge, pages-0400-to-0499, pierced, romance, suspense, bdsm, abuse, erotica-suspense-mystery-thriller, zz_2016-botb-00-erotica

I really liked this book. It was a darker than previous book because of the slave ring and abuse. I did love how Raul treated Kim, but I think I was a little put off with Kim's wishy washy-ness about being a slave. I know I should have more understanding because of all that she has gone through, but I'm just not sure I really care for her as much. And as much as I really like Raul, I felt that he was one of the more weaker doms I've read in this series. He seemed a bit too sensitive given the fa ...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Jen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sinclair

Raoul and Kimberly

Full review at Fiction Vixen Book Reviews

“The rest of the time, you submit completely to me, ” Master R said. He leaned forward, holding her eyes. “For sex, for clothing, for food and exercise. As we lived before. You are mine.”

I am always on the lookout for a realistic BDSM writer so I was thrilled when I discovered Cherise Sinclair about one year ago. After reading one of her Masters of Shadowlands books I went out and bought all 5 of them.

In book 5, Make Me, Sir, FBI specia ...more

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Oct 29, 2011 Holly rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bdsm

I am not really sure how to begin this review, I have thought on it for two days and I'm just gonna give it the old college try.

I have to first start by saying this is the most emotionally draining book that I have read from CS. I have loved every one of the Shadowlands books and this one was no exception, but getting into Kimberly's head as she went through the terror of being kidnapped and forced into sexual slavery and then reliving those fears with her throughout the book actually had me pu ...more

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Mar 12, 2012 Mouse rated it did not like it

DNF. Stopped halfway through.

The biggest problem for me is the stockholm syndrome factor. I'm already hesitant about 24/7 slaves. It takes a lot to convince me that the relationship is "equal" when it's so vastly disproportionate. It bugs me that someone can't make up her (yes, her, because I've yet to read a book with a male slave) mind enough to figure out what to make for dinner, let alone what to do with her time.

With this book, the situation is so much worse because she comes into the rela ...more

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Sep 17, 2011 Judi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2011, bdsm, e-book, nov, erotica, rom-suspense

Well I waited eagerly for the next book in the Masters of the Shadowlands series, checking the LooseID website waiting “not patiently” for news of it’s release. Funnily enough about 20 minutes after I checked to find no new info, Cherise Sinclair tweeted out the book was finally available. HOLLA! Now this is a good news/bad news situation. A few clicks later and finally another Master in my hot little hands...bad news it was already after 1200 midnight. I sensed a late night in my future - how w Well I waited eagerly for the next book in the Masters of the Shadowlands series, checking the LooseID website waiting “not patiently” for news of it’s release. Funnily enough about 20 minutes after I checked to find no new info, Cherise Sinclair tweeted out the book was finally available. HOLLA! Now this is a good news/bad news situation. A few clicks later and finally another Master in my hot little hands...bad news it was already after 1200 midnight. I sensed a late night in my future - how was I going to be able to stop once I started? I think it was a little after 300am when I finally had to put Raoul to bed...errrr away for the night. But I knew he’d be willing and waiting for me in the morning once I got a little shut-eye. Good thing about those Doms - they're always ready!

This is the 6th book in the Master of the Shadowlands series and to me they are like crack. The problem is once I’m finished (and I did finish this one in a day), the long wait begins before we get another tasty morsel from the world of the big, bad Doms. Ms. Sinclair needs to write faster!

To Command and Collar continues where Make Me, Sir leaves off. The ongoing investigation into the white slavery ring and putting a stop to these sick animals who kidnap innocent women to be trained and sold as sex slaves is still the major storyline. Master Raoul takes center stage as a potential slave buyer but on the night of the auction he is shocked when he comes face to face with a familiar face...Kimberly Moore - the missing best friend of Gabi (from Marcus and Gabi’s story Make Me, Sir). Raoul knows he’s going to blow the FBI’s undercover operation because he knows there is no way he can walk away from the auction as he was instructed to do and leave Kim in the evil clutches of the slavers - so he buys her.

The atrocities Kim has gone through at the hands of the slavers and a previous owner are heart-breaking and chilling to read. She is a broken, scared, but very determined to survive young woman. You can feel her fear, her trepidation at being purchased by a new owner and oh my goodness I had no idea how Ms. Sinclair was going to be able to write her story considering how damaged and scarred she was.

As usual the tenderness, caring and unbelievable kindness of the Masters is perfectly crafted and Master R lives up to the reputation Ms. Sinclair has created for her masterful Doms. But let us not forget after all these men are Doms, so Kim was not in for an easy time of it. But she really couldn’t be in any better hands than those of Master Raoul *sigh*?

While Kim is attempting to recover both her body and her spirit, she must still play a pivotal role in the FBI’s investigation. The slavery ring still needs to be brought down once and for all and abused and imprisoned women still need to be rescued. Despite all her fears, Kim understands her role and agrees that she must continue to play the submissive to Raoul’s Dom no matter how much she is scared to assume the role. Under Raoul’s careful ministrations and training Kim comes to discover some startling revelations about herself.

The return of a vengeful owner, Master Grenville had me right along with Kim quaking in her stilettos (well mine were slippers). My heart was pounding during the confrontation and I couldn‘t turn the pages fast enough. It was nerve wracking and anxiety inducing considering the plans this a-hole had planned for Kim. Kim showed amazing strength and resilience during most of the telling of To Command and Collar considering her past experiences at the hands of brutal, deranged men.

To Command and Collar was another solid addition to the series. Although we do see a lot of familiar faces from past books in the series and these Doms and their subs are seriously fun to catch up with, a lot of the action happens outside the walls of Shadowlands.

My final word to Ms. Sinclair: Please write many more books featuring the Masters of the Shadowlands and please write faster. Thank You...Me! ...more

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Nov 30, 2011 Annie (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-hottie-harem, books-i-go-rabid-over, dont-make-me-beg-bdsm, ebooks, genre-erotic-romance, favorites, read-in-2011, bondage, keep-a-spare-pair-of-knickers

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I haven’t felt this way about a book since Sherrilyn Kenyon’s ACHERON. TO COMMAND AND COLLAR follows the same premise – a character suffers the cruel, soul-stripping torture of being a sex slave.

First off, I have to warn readers that this book is much more darker than any of the others in the series combined. Most of you would recognize the heroine in this book. Kimberly Moore is Gabi’s best friend, the heroine from MAKE ME, SIR. As you know, Kim was kidnapped and sol Posted on Under the Covers

I haven’t felt this way about a book since Sherrilyn Kenyon’s ACHERON. TO COMMAND AND COLLAR follows the same premise – a character suffers the cruel, soul-stripping torture of being a sex slave.

First off, I have to warn readers that this book is much more darker than any of the others in the series combined. Most of you would recognize the heroine in this book. Kimberly Moore is Gabi’s best friend, the heroine from MAKE ME, SIR. As you know, Kim was kidnapped and sold as a sex slave to sadistic men who get off on hurting women during sex.

Raoul, the sexy Hispanic Dom takes it upon himself to get into a special event for “damaged goods” where he finds Kimberly. Abused and scarred by her previous owner, Kim is now seen as a damaged product and is offered to Raoul for a discounted price. Raoul must play the part of a ruthless scumb in order to get Kim out. However, he finds that playing the part is more difficult than he can bear.

The amount of heartbreak in this book hits you right where you’re most vulnerable. Sinclair does a fantastic job of evoking emotion and sympathy for a woman who has endured horrific acts that would break any person.

Kim shows her strength countless times in this book and it’s hard not to shed some tears as you witness her journey. As I said earlier, this book reminds me of Kenyon’s well-loved character, Acheron. It’s their dealings with being a sex slave that squeeze your heart and make you ache with them.

I personally don’t have a preference for the BDSM slave lifestyle. That’s just not me, however this isn’t the first time I have read a book where a character wishes to be a slave 24/7. TO COMMAND AND COLLAR is one of the better ones I have read following this lifestyle choice. There were moments when I felt that Raoul was pushing Kim too hard. But in those instances, I had to remember that with the looming follow-up with the Overseer coming, Raoul was doing it for her own protection.

TO COMMAND AND COLLAR is Top Pick for 2011 for me. Sinclair gives Kim the book she deserves, showing her progression from a broken doll into a human being filled with life, something her abusers failed to see as they hurt her repeatedly.

If you are looking for a sizzling hot story that will not only heat you up, but touch your soul, then Sinclair delivers in TO COMMAND AND COLLAR. It’s a touching story that will leave you breathless and in tears, making sure it will make your own Top Reads of 2011! ...more

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Dec 01, 2011 P.A. Lupton rated it it was amazing

Shelves: best-books-i-read-in-2012

Another amazing book in the Shadowlands series, Cherise Sinclair is the master of this genre. Her books are engaging and emotional, and her characters are fantastic. I’ve had a difficult time deciding which Shadowlands master was my favorite, I thought after the last book it was Marcus but now I’m certain it’s Master Raoul—hands down. He is the most dominant, frightening master with the biggest heart. He is patient and caring and yet balances that beautifully with a supremely dominant nature; th ...more

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Oct 13, 2017 S.P. Aruna rated it really liked it

Shelves: erotica-romance

Dark, gritty and suspenseful, I really liked this book - BDSM with a plot and dealing with a relevant subject. I'm sure shit like this actually goes on. So the story serves as a device for both entertainment and self-education.

Raoul, the protagonist, definitely has his endearing moments, another element that kept me turning the pages.

Best of all, it's a story of healing.

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Apr 01, 2015 Anna rated it liked it

Shelves: abuse, angsty

Fine beginning, poor ending. All this slavery related things made me nauseous and to think she ends almost where she started...not what I was expecting and hoping for

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Oct 18, 2011 Shari rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Full review posted here: http://seducedbythebook.com/?p=1944

This is a hard review to write. Not because it was a bad book, far from that. It is just a hard subject to write about. This book deals with rape, gang rape, slave trafficking and a Master/slave relationship that a lot of people may find hard. The review will contain spoilers, but I will let you know ahead of time and use my handy dandy spoiler tool to warn you.

This is book 6 in the series Masters of the Shadowlands. While you don’t nee ...more

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Dec 02, 2011 Ni_kii rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romantic-suspense, spanking, steamy, dreamy-men, strong-female-charcter, bdsm, voyeurism, previous-abuse, master-slave

Determined to break apart the slave-ring that has been preying on the Shadowlands submissives, Master Raoul snags himself an invite into a viewing of some “bargain-basement” slaves. His mission from the FBI is to reject all the slaves with the hopes of being invited into the auction which would allow them to finally arrest the leaders of the evil Harvest Association. Unfortunately, Raoul finds it hard not to “buy” one of the cheaper slaves when she turns out to be the best friend of Gabi (from M Determined to break apart the slave-ring that has been preying on the Shadowlands submissives, Master Raoul snags himself an invite into a viewing of some “bargain-basement” slaves. His mission from the FBI is to reject all the slaves with the hopes of being invited into the auction which would allow them to finally arrest the leaders of the evil Harvest Association. Unfortunately, Raoul finds it hard not to “buy” one of the cheaper slaves when she turns out to be the best friend of Gabi (from Make Me Sir). Potentially blowing months of hard work for the FBI, his Dom instincts sneak up on him and soon the pretty brunette is in his home. A lucky break means that there may be other opportunity for the imposing Dom to attend the auction, but first he must make his ownership of Kim look real. Can he impose his collar onto someone who is not only is unwilling but is also damaged to the core from her previous “Master”

Kim wants out of the nightmare that her life has become. Kidnapped, tortured, raped and forced into slavery, this is not the life that any little girl dreams of. When she finds herself back on the market after her previous owner returns her as “damaged goods”, she doesn’t believe that the man who promises her safety can keep to his word. After hearing proclamations from both her friends and the authorities that he isn’t one of the bad guys, she resigns herself to playing the role of his slave in order to try to help the other girls. Unfortunately for her, the Harvester Association check on their sales and want to see her perform in her role as slave. Can she really ever trust a Dom again? When her submissive nature starts to rise to the surface, she finds herself fighting against the one relationship that has ever felt right. Can she really let herself trust him enough to become his slave?

First of all I need to warn you of a couple of things.

1)These books are a series. You can read them individually but you won’t appreciate the characters and their relationships. This would be a shame as they are all amazing
2)I have an immediate bias towards anything with the name “Cherise Sinclair” on the front of it (sorry!)

Now that that’s out of the way I can start to rave with a clear conscience. This story had the potential to be an incredibly dark story with very little light at the end of the tunnel. The background setting was truly horrific and a very brave choice for a Romance story. In Make Me Sir, we began our journey into the sick and twisted world of the slave traders. The situation wasn’t resolved in one book, nor should it have been. I appreciated that Ms Sinclair took the time to show the aftermath of these events for the victims rather than using it as a nifty plot device and then finishing with it when the HEA occurs. Kim was so damaged she made me cry. Raped, tortured, verbally abuse, kept in a cage…..honestly, I don’t think I’ve read more abuse in a Romance. When Raoul “buys” her, she struggles to adjust to real life, struggles not be scared of what’s around each corner, struggles to trust the people around her. I thought she was the strongest character I have met in a while, as she has a choice to just go home, but instead she put herself under the control of a stranger to try to save her friends. I didn’t know if her sanity would hold up in the face of some very tough situations, but I was ever hopeful. Some people may take issue with the fact that she went from one form of slavery to the other but, to me, that was the point. Kimberly was submissive to the core; she would always be in a relationship where the lifestyle infringed on her life, rather than sticking to the bedroom. The choice was taken away from her by the cretins that kidnapped her but, although she was somewhat cornered into the M/s relationship with Raoul, it was still her choice to enter such a contract.

Raoul was dreamy. Raoul took this story and made it a little sweeter because he was just so caring. The other Dom’s in the Shadowland series all have their inner sappy side, but Raoul’s is pretty much out there for everyone to see. He nurtures Kim, whilst giving her the control that she needs. With any other type of Dom this story would be in danger of heading towards the darker, twisted side of BDSM, but he lightened up every page that he appeared on. I loved them together and thought he was the ideal Dom to heal her. On a side note I want to bitch slap his ex-wife….with a bat. Was he my favourite Shadowland’s Dom? Nope, that will always be Nolan. Are they my favourite couple? Yes, I think they were! The sex scenes were pant-worthy and you need to look out for a fire play scene…..mega hot!!!

There were a lot of other things going on in this story. We get to see Galen and Vance work as a team whilst attempting to intimidate little Sally (Seriously, shivers people!) I’ve wanted Sally to get a book in forever and am glad that it seems to be en route. We also get to see Sadist Sam in action in this one. I think I want his book the most and this shocks me a little. I have read many books involving a Sadist but never enjoyed any of them because it’s not my kink. I think Ms Sinclair has been very clever in leaving his book until the end because he is now so far beneath my skin, there is no way I couldn’t enjoy his story and I think this will be the same for anyone who is dubious about true S/M! We got to see the whole gang again too; Kari and Dan have some news, there is a big event for Nolan and Beth and once again Gabi gets the best lines!

Another fabulous addition to the Shadowlands series. With a damaged heroine and a dreamy Dom, this book made me laugh, cry and hope. A brave book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Oct 24, 2011 Laura (Kyahgirl) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: part-of-a-series, favorites, romance-contemporary, romantic-suspense, erotica-bdsm

5/5; 5 stars; A+

This was definitely my favorite Club Shadowlands book. Even though there were aspects to the content that were very dark (torture, human slave trading), Ms. Sinclair handled it is such a way that the hopeful, positive aspects of the story balanced it out.
It was great to see many characters from other stories in this book but focus remained squarely on Kim, and her battle to face her fears and deal with post traumatic stress, along with Raoul and his role in supporting her. If I ...more

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Apr 28, 2012 Kim rated it it was amazing

Shelves: hero-alpha, heroine-beautiful, hero-mcdreamy, sweet-lovable-heroine, abused-heroine, tough-heroine, contemporary, heroine-traumatic-past, erotica, hero-vast-sexual-experience

WOW! AMAZING! Cherise Sinclair is awesome. She created a relationship like no other. First off let me state that I treat BDSM like I do vampire books. It's a realm I will never ever live in, but I enjoy reading because it is sooooo out-there, with that in mind here is the rest of my review.

Who would have guessed that a BDSM relationship would be therapeutic? As a nurse I've seen trauma, emotional and physical and while the physical is terrible it usually never compares to the emotional. To help ...more

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Nov 30, 2011 The BookChick rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bdsm-elements, cherise-sinclair, read-again, recommend-to-others, 5-star-read

Masterfully done! Cherise Sinclair's insightful and compelling look into D/s relationships was emotional and compelling. Kim and Raoul were compelling and dynamic. The journey of Raoul transforming Kim's emotions from those of fear and self-loathing to trust and love was beautiful.

This book was not just about BDSM or D/s relationships but the ugliness of abuse that could potentially surround those relationships. Sinclair expertly wove those facets into the story with Kim abduction and multiple r ...more

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May 03, 2015 Ezinwanyi rated it really liked it

Recommended to Ezinwanyi by: Penney

Shelves: bdsm, abuse, kink, erotica, fwys-series, gladiator-games, law-enforcement, meet-greet-recs-completed

The best in the series. Raoul Sandoval "Master R" went undercover to break the slave ring that kidnapped Gabi's friend and made a purchase (Gabi's friend Kimberly). She was really messed up but he was patient and so kind to her. I enjoyed the plot, the twists, the connection and love that formed between these two.

This was the most complex story yet and I loved it.

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Jan 15, 2012 Jan rated it liked it

Shelves: erotica, romance

Alrighty, I'm writing this review from the POV of someone who almost never reads anything BDSM related, and learned everything she knows thanks to those few books she read (and a couple of conversations). I'm also not a huge fan of the genre, because it often feels repetitive to me, and while a couple of the kinks definitely push my buttons, a lot of others don't.

So when I am tempted to read a BDSM story, it's often because the story-line intrigues me. This has lead to mixed results, because mos ...more

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Dec 03, 2011 Michele ~ la Smoocherina rated it it was amazing

Shelves: high-sexual-tension, hot-as-hell, couldn-t-put-it-down, bdsm-master-slave, captured-woman, seriously-sexy-foreplay, emotionally-satisfying, alpha-male, bdsm-with-love, all-time-favorites

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My Review

This was an incredible book! Emotional, powerful, sexual, thought provoking and more. I’m a huge fan of the Shadowlands Series and Cherise Sinclair in general. I can always tell that she cares a lot about the characters she writes. To Command and Collar was no exception.

Kimberly has been abducted by human traffickers selling sex slaves. To say she was mistreated is the understatement of the year. She is being sold as “damage ...more

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Nov 06, 2011 ♆ BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bdsm, the-romance-reviews, slavery

Another winner and must buy from the talented Ms. Sinclair. I adore Ms. Sinclair's BDSM books. I call them gateway to BDSM books. In TO COMMAND AND COLLAR, we delve deeper into the BDSM subculture -- the grittier side of it. Kimberly has been kidnapped off the streets and sold as a sex slave. What she previously enjoyed for fun, she's now traumatized by the sadistic and cruelty of sexual slavery. At wits' end, Kimberly only longs for death. Luckily, intervention via Master Raoul saves her sanity and life.

Raoul is working with the FBI to capture and close down a sex slavery ring. He never expected to be able to find his friend Gabi's missing friend, Kimberly. When the two are brought together, he can't help but save her. From there, the two are thrown together for more uncover work to help bust the sex slave ring. The uncover work nearly breaks Kimberly as she suffers from post traumatic stress syndrome.

In this book, we deal with the potential nastier side of BDSM. When consent is revoked and a human is treated worse than an animal, how does this break a woman? Because make no mistake, the goal is to break these women's spirit, minds and sexuality. They are purchased for sadistic sexual destruction. While this may be a fictional story, the material is valid and a concern in today's world. Human trafficking is an increasing market with high demands and profits. Ms. Sinclair does an excellent job of painting a gruesome picture. She glosses over the logistics of sexual slavery so the harsher details are left unsaid. The part I loved best about this story is that it doesn't vilify BDSM. Instead, it shows how people can make BDSM bad. It's the people, not the lifestyle. The contrasts between the Shadowland Dominants and the sex slavers are clear. Ms. Sinclair takes the same sex scenes and shows how the difference of choice and submission makes the BDSM whipping sensual rather than abuse. The added bonuses of some edge play I adore such as fire play caused me to ignite in passion.

Another tough topic Ms. Sinclair handled with grace was the difference between a slave and a submissive. Many use these terms synonymously when they are different. By writing a character that is struggling with the concepts and watching her gain enlightenment, I'm hoping this also helps others outside of the BDSM lifestyle to gain understanding. I applaud Ms. Sinclair's educational instructions hidden in her amazing story.

I'm also impressed that the characters were three dimensional with back history to make them how they are today. Raoul's experiences with his ex-wife define how he views relationships. Kimberly's childhood with her father's emotional withdrawal, neglect and abuse defines how she sees a wife in relation to a husband. These realistic hang-ups build a layer of complexity which I found both believable and necessary for the story to work.

Since this is a book in a series, revisiting previous characters felt like a lovely family reunion. I loved seeing characters I enjoyed and hope that ones who haven't had a story yet will soon have one written. I'd really like a BDSM ménage with Sally and the two FBI guys. I can only beg Ms. Sinclair to hear my plea and consider it. I recommend this to the all BDSM readers, from new to jaded. There is something in here for everyone. ...more

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A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she’s renowned for writing heart-wrenching romances with laugh-out-loud dialogue, alpha males, and absolutely sizzling sex.

I met my dearheart when vacationing in the Caribbean. Now I won’t say it was love at first sight. Actually since he stood over me, enjoying the view down my swimsuit top, I might have been a tad peeved—as well as attracted. Bu ...more