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Bored with the privileges and duties of a member of the first family, Ferro finds himself in the slave tents as a consequence of his antics, knowing he’ll be rescued before long. At least, that’s the way it’s always worked before. This time, though, Ferro finds himself sold as a sheep-tender along with an intriguingly mysterious slave called Lisias. For the first time, Fer
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ebook, 64 pages
Published
November 30th 2011
by Dreamspinner Press
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Reread 11/29/2013: sigh, even better the second time around. Adore the completely natural D/s theme.
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Oh Ferro! If he had lived today, his champagne parties in private jets would be featured on Rich Kids Of Instagram. In a worst case scenario, his parents would try to nip his brattiness in the bud by sending him to a prestigious boarding school abroad.
As it is, the good looking, privileged man lives in an ancient fantasy world with strong elements of Greek mythology. Mind ...more
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Oh Ferro! If he had lived today, his champagne parties in private jets would be featured on Rich Kids Of Instagram. In a worst case scenario, his parents would try to nip his brattiness in the bud by sending him to a prestigious boarding school abroad.
As it is, the good looking, privileged man lives in an ancient fantasy world with strong elements of Greek mythology. Mind ...more
A fabulous little MM Historical Romance!
There's a great buildup between the characters. Their banter was delightful and really drew me in. There's a fair amount of heat as well, even if it takes a while for them to come together physically.
There's a fair amount of bondage and power-play, but ...more
"I don't want easy sex here."I had a great time with this, and it flew by. There was not a single wasted scene in this novella!
"That's amusing because I have a reputation for being fairly easy."
There's a great buildup between the characters. Their banter was delightful and really drew me in. There's a fair amount of heat as well, even if it takes a while for them to come together physically.
There's a fair amount of bondage and power-play, but ...more
Delicious.
Over far too soon, this one had me frantically sliding back a few pages as many times as it took for me to be, um, satisfied.
I counted three rewinds—but really the sexual tension was nearly high enough from the beginning; I was fapping for pages and pages before the actual coupling began.
Nicely-done erotic short.
Over far too soon, this one had me frantically sliding back a few pages as many times as it took for me to be, um, satisfied.
I counted three rewinds—but really the sexual tension was nearly high enough from the beginning; I was fapping for pages and pages before the actual coupling began.
Nicely-done erotic short.
2 1/2 Stars - it was too short and a big "oh well" for me
It started out pretty good but felt mostly flat in the end. I don't know if it's me or just the wrong story for me today. I was never committed and didn't think it was particularly clever or amusing either. For me, this is neither sexy, tender or even particularly moral as an old tale could be.
What was the point of this story? Yes, to tame a young messy guy, as far as I am with you... But otherwise? I feel confused. And all the talk about ...more
It started out pretty good but felt mostly flat in the end. I don't know if it's me or just the wrong story for me today. I was never committed and didn't think it was particularly clever or amusing either. For me, this is neither sexy, tender or even particularly moral as an old tale could be.
What was the point of this story? Yes, to tame a young messy guy, as far as I am with you... But otherwise? I feel confused. And all the talk about ...more
Lyn Gala has the ability to draw me to her characters inspite of not always winning me over plot wise. So I find myself including her characters in my daily musings... She has just added another two with this.
Liked the non intrusive world building, a breath of fresh air. Not truly convinced with the story development (view spoiler). Anyway such niggles just show that I've invested enough in the char ...more
Liked the non intrusive world building, a breath of fresh air. Not truly convinced with the story development (view spoiler). Anyway such niggles just show that I've invested enough in the char ...more
Ferro is a brat. The spoiled third son of royalty, he’s been given every luxury that wealth can buy. But he gets bored way too easily. No on seems able to engage or control him.
It’s all games to Ferro-- a revolving game of capture and release. First, he gets caught by slavers, then he counts on his mouthy petulance to keep any prospective buyers away, as he bides his time, waiting for rescue by his wealthy family. It all helps with fighting that boredom and loneliness. What’s a guy to do who wa ...more
It’s all games to Ferro-- a revolving game of capture and release. First, he gets caught by slavers, then he counts on his mouthy petulance to keep any prospective buyers away, as he bides his time, waiting for rescue by his wealthy family. It all helps with fighting that boredom and loneliness. What’s a guy to do who wa ...more
3.5 rounded up
I loved all the showing...beautiful.
I based my rating on the characters and the feelings they stirred up in each other and in me. The plot? For me, it was just a vehicle for these two men to meet and get together.
I wanted more, of course, but the story didn't need it.
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I loved all the showing...beautiful.
I based my rating on the characters and the feelings they stirred up in each other and in me. The plot? For me, it was just a vehicle for these two men to meet and get together.
I wanted more, of course, but the story didn't need it.
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Nice short to nibble through -- with a rich bratty kid that needs to be disciplined (with mouth-gag and ropes, of course) :p
Feb 01, 2013
Ayanna
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
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pvs
Hooo damn. Lyn Gala, what a jewel.
My reaction as I was reading:
Ooooh this is so good!
And I especially love the analysis into the whole Athena vs Mars/Ares thing. As a mythology buff, I whole-heartedly approve of this :D
The entire thing is rather well-done. It's clever, rather inane at times, but still soulful.
My only real issue is that the eagle described, while very, very vague, automatically makes me think of a bald eagle (something was mentioned about a white head), which is native to the Ame ...more
My reaction as I was reading:
Ooooh this is so good!
And I especially love the analysis into the whole Athena vs Mars/Ares thing. As a mythology buff, I whole-heartedly approve of this :D
The entire thing is rather well-done. It's clever, rather inane at times, but still soulful.
My only real issue is that the eagle described, while very, very vague, automatically makes me think of a bald eagle (something was mentioned about a white head), which is native to the Ame ...more
Perfectly organic D/s short story -- from the master of the "perfectly organic D/s story," Lyn Gala.
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This is my kind of D/s relationship! It comes across so naturally, rather than the forced and awkward way that formalized BDSM often does. I only wish it were a full length novel, as I'm left wanting to know more about both their pasts, and what is to come.
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3.5
Really quite enjoyable and well written. It did go from enemies to lovers awfully fast and from lovers to life-mates even faster, but a fun read.
Really quite enjoyable and well written. It did go from enemies to lovers awfully fast and from lovers to life-mates even faster, but a fun read.
Jul 30, 2014
Mandy*reads obsessively*
marked it as to-read
FREE today 31. July at DSP
Shepherd, Slave, and Vow is a fun, quick erotica story about a spoiled royal son that finally meets his match in a slave shepherd. The novella is entertaining and well written with a deft hand that keeps the main narrator from being too insufferable or obnoxious but gives instead a light hearted tone about a bratty, attention seeking man who finally finds someone to give him the “tending” he’s always wanted.
The premise is set up easily with Ferro in slave chains at an auction. His latest act of ...more
The premise is set up easily with Ferro in slave chains at an auction. His latest act of ...more
I picked up this book at Loederkoningin's suggestion. I didn't read what it was about, just dove in.
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I was expecting something different from what we got in this story. I don't understand why the Royal family would kick their son out so he ends up a slave. All the talk of gods this and gods that I could have done without. This was a short novella but it was a struggle to finish. I started skimming pages. Never understood why the MCs got together. Once the sex came, didn't care about it.
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Nov 16, 2013
SheReadsALot
marked it as to-read
Free on Dreamspinners for 7/31/14 only!!!
4.5
Sooooo good but so so so so short. I feel it was rushed and ended before it started. I feel like I had a sneak peak of what could've been a mind blowing novella. ...more
Sooooo good but so so so so short. I feel it was rushed and ended before it started. I feel like I had a sneak peak of what could've been a mind blowing novella. ...more
It was a free read at DSP, so i thought give it a shot. I´m glad it was free because i just couldn´t get into this one. I didn´t like it.
A lovely little historical romance.
Plus it was free on Smashwords, so you should definitely give it a shot.
My only complaint was that I wish it was longer :)
Plus it was free on Smashwords, so you should definitely give it a shot.
My only complaint was that I wish it was longer :)
That's like her Claiming series, except short and historical instead of aliens and several books.
Also insta love but with that page count, what else can you do, right? ...more
Also insta love but with that page count, what else can you do, right? ...more
This was a witty and mischievous story, where the entertainment hinges on the charm of the narrator.
Review for Brief Encounters Reviews: http://briefencountersreviews.com/201...
Ferro is an irrepressible wastrel, or so it seems. He regularly breaks the rules, misbehaving or thieving and gets sent to the slave tents as punishment. However, we learn quickly it’s a scam: Ferro never actually gets sold as a slave, or not for very long, before his royal family sends someone to bring him home again. Al ...more
Review for Brief Encounters Reviews: http://briefencountersreviews.com/201...
Ferro is an irrepressible wastrel, or so it seems. He regularly breaks the rules, misbehaving or thieving and gets sent to the slave tents as punishment. However, we learn quickly it’s a scam: Ferro never actually gets sold as a slave, or not for very long, before his royal family sends someone to bring him home again. Al ...more
Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Privileged and bratty prince Ferro may just find what he’s been searching for in a surprising place. Ferro has upset his father once again and is off to the slave blocks. Instead of waiting a few days to be collected, Ferro is sold at auction with an animal tender slave named Lisias. Lisias decides to take Ferro in hand and the royal son can’t decide if he’s excited or annoyed. The quiet, self-confident tender may be a slave but his d ...more
Privileged and bratty prince Ferro may just find what he’s been searching for in a surprising place. Ferro has upset his father once again and is off to the slave blocks. Instead of waiting a few days to be collected, Ferro is sold at auction with an animal tender slave named Lisias. Lisias decides to take Ferro in hand and the royal son can’t decide if he’s excited or annoyed. The quiet, self-confident tender may be a slave but his d ...more
I am really confused about the timeline for the story. They have bows and arrows and iron, and he wears pants. But they won against Rome. Greece didn't win against Rome unless there was some later war I don't know about. Are these non-Greeks who worship Greek Gods? Greece didn't become a kingdome until the late 1800's right? That doesn't fit with this story structure at all. I'm missing something I think.
I'm a little confused about seeing a white headed eagle in Greece. there aren't any in the ...more
I'm a little confused about seeing a white headed eagle in Greece. there aren't any in the ...more
Enjoyable.
Lyn Gala is a favorite of mine and I know this was a short, but I still would've liked just a tad more world building. Loved the relationship development between Ferro and Lisias especially all the ropes.
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Lyn Gala is a favorite of mine and I know this was a short, but I still would've liked just a tad more world building. Loved the relationship development between Ferro and Lisias especially all the ropes.
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Enjoyable story about Ferro and Lisias.
I love how it's set in truly historical times with gods and goddesses. I love mythology so this was nice. It's a story of a spoiled rich kid who gets shown that his true self is good and that he can be loved for who he is! :) ...more
I love how it's set in truly historical times with gods and goddesses. I love mythology so this was nice. It's a story of a spoiled rich kid who gets shown that his true self is good and that he can be loved for who he is! :) ...more
Short story but very interesting. I really liked how the author mixed just a bit of mythology into the storyline.
Very quick read, but not particularly memorable for me. I didn't really connect with the MC's, but that could have just been me.
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Nicely written and a very nice read. I enjoyed it a lot.
I love this so much. I JUST WISH IT WAS LONGER LASDKJF;ASLDF PLEASE MAKE THIS A SERIES, I love them so much!
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