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Servicing the Target

(Masters of the Shadowlands #10)

Cherise Sinclair (Goodreads Author)

4.38 · Rating details · 4,704 ratings · 473 reviews

A discharged Army Ranger, Ben considers his job as a BDSM club security guard to be an excellent hobby. He’s never been tempted to join in. But everything changes when the notorious Mistress Anne inadvertently reveals the caring heart concealed beneath her Domme armor.

Now, he’s set his sights on the beautiful Shadowlands Mistress. Maybe he’d considered himself vanilla, b ...more

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Jul 02, 2015 Baba rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: erotica-or-erotic-romance, rolls-eyes, books-everyone-loved-but-baba, coup-de-grâce, sap-or-cheeseville

1.75 cheese 'n sap stars. Interview posted July 31, 2015

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Alter ego: Let's introduce the heroine.

Baba: Oh, she is one of those. *makes frowny face*

Alter ego: Huh? What do you mean?

Baba: The kind of heroine who says...I don't do emotion. I don't do 'love' relationships. Well. I don't want to stereotype but it's a reaction readers would expect from a tough guy, not a woman. Come to think of it, Anne is such a tough chick. She can bring down any hardass guy with her own hands or a cute firearm. She ...more

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Apr 30, 2015 Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-heroine, erotic-romance, bdsm, kick-ass-heroine, favorite-authors, military-hero, old-lovers-reunite

5 Stars

I'm going to hurt you, Ben- because this is what I told you I'd do. And because this is what you obviously want me to do."

I'm not typically a fan of Domme heroines, but when it's Cherise Sinclair writing it, it'd be a sin for me not to at least attempt it. Well imagine my shock that I can now say that this may have easily been my favorite Shadowlands book yet. Of course it figures that it would be this author that will not only make fall in love with the story and the characte ...more

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Jul 19, 2015 Mysza rated it really liked it

**** 4,5 stars ****

"Are you going to lie there and take what I do to you?"
"I’m all yours, Mistress."

I hardly read erotica anymore and when I do, I expect it to be excellent. And thank god, it was. This is first time for me reading this author, but if I ever wish to read some BDSM, I will definitely check other books in this series. I also have never read a BDSM book were the main dominant was a SHE, so I was a little hesitant in the beginning, but damn, what a terrific dominatrix sh ...more

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Jun 09, 2015 Pam rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: doms-n-kink, 4, fucked-up-n-broken, erotica

4 “Blissful.” stars

“I do love this body you’ve given me to play with,” she murmured. “Are you ready for me to start?”

Mistress Anne and Benjamin are as different as night and day. She is the Domme of the Shadowlands, and known for her enjoyment in turning her males into gelatin and feared for her sadistic tendancies. A bounty hunter by day and a Mistress by night, life should be perfect.... right?!?

Benjamin is a discharged Army Ranger who is as vanilla as they come, he keeps busy bet ...more

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Jun 25, 2015 Ⓐlleskelle - teamSøren♗ ⊲I like big b00ks⊳ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: bdsm, contemp, 00-on-my-ipad

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If there is one author that never fails to mark me, it’s Cherise Sinclair. I have apprehensions, preconceived ideas even. (Don’t shoot me, I’m just human!)
I couldn’t think I would enjoy a BDSM story with a Domme as the heroine but as it turned out, I was WRONG.

Why? Because I read romance and erotica as an escape and I need my reads to make me feel GOOD. I need something more than just the discovery of a story and characters. I need to be able to identify myself at le ...more

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Jun 04, 2020 Sophia Triad rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2contemporary-lovestories, bdsm

Unexpectedly I loved it.

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May 01, 2015 Eda** rated it really liked it

** 4 “my tiger” STARS **

“Are you going to lie there and take what I do to you?”

“I’m all yours, Mistress.”

The Queen of BDSM Romance, our Cherise Sinclair, did it again.

Simply beautiful... Not being a big fan of Dominatrix/submissive couples, I was worried I might not enjoy this one much...but I unexpectedly LOVED it!

RECOMMENDED!

“Mistress, if pain pleases you, I’m willing to give it a try.”
~ BEN

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Jul 01, 2015 BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bdsm, femdom, arc, bdsm-book-reviews, fm, alpha-male

Finally the long awaited femdom book comes from Ms. Sinclair and it's a doozy. A fan of Ms. Sinclair, her gateway to BDSM books consistently tickle my fancy. Her dominants are dreamy. In this one, Mistress Anne takes the lead and she's a strict domme. Used to submissive boy toys who follow formal protocol, she tries something different when former army ranger Ben asks to submit.

This book pulls me completely in and moves me. I physically hurt for Anne. Anne is a complex woman who needs to control Finally the long awaited femdom book comes from Ms. Sinclair and it's a doozy. A fan of Ms. Sinclair, her gateway to BDSM books consistently tickle my fancy. Her dominants are dreamy. In this one, Mistress Anne takes the lead and she's a strict domme. Used to submissive boy toys who follow formal protocol, she tries something different when former army ranger Ben asks to submit.

This book pulls me completely in and moves me. I physically hurt for Anne. Anne is a complex woman who needs to control her entire environment. When her past as a military brat is revealed, it explains so much about her kink as well as her need to have everything orderly. The blatant disrespect she receives from her uncles, cousin and father are astounding. I'm angry for her and impressed how she keeps the peace. Her self-control is impressive as she responds to hurtful insults time after time.

There are several times in this story when my heart breaks for a little girl who is treated shabbily by her parents. It's interesting to note how clueless her parents were and how much she had to keep her feelings locked up and isolated from everyone. This protective armor is what keeps her going. In some ways, Anne is an ice maiden with an iron fist. She doles out pain in a way that is cathartic because it releases her own disappointments and pain.

The BDSM in this story is interesting because it really explores from a dominant perspective. The reader learns what goes on in the mind of a domme as well as how she came to BDSM. Surprisingly, Anne starts out as a man-hater who uses sadistic impact play on male slaves as whipping boys for the asshole males in her life. One would think this would make her a bad domme with issues. Instead, she's quite level headed about it and as she's come to accept the jerks in both her professional and family life, her need to dole out harsh punishment decreases.

The distinction in this story between a sexual submissive and a slave is well done. Whilst some may argue against the definitions, I say, forget the semantics and focus on the actions and intent. It's a lovely compare and contrast between the two. It's nice to see a Domme who owns her issues and doesn't take it out on others. It's also lovely to see a Domme who is caring enough to help her previous slaves. The differences between Joey her previous slave from Ben, her new slave are abundantly clear. Witnessing Ben who is previously exhibited no kinky leanings change into a strong submissive is a pleasure. Ms. Sinclair does an excellent job of showing casing an alpha male who enjoy sexual submission. The way Ben and Anne balance each other and grow together is something many seek. To see how there are mistakes along the way and yet still, two people who started out with different expectations can negotiate to a new level is what makes this book so good. It shows that perfection is not required. People can be flawed, make bad assumptions and still, with the willingness to try, there is a way to see eye to eye. Ms. Sinclair weaves a lovely tale from beginning to end.

For those expecting a dark cruel sadistic time, this is not going to be it. Ms. Sinclair does neither cruel nor dark in her books. Her trademarks loving, trusting and communication are all in full evidence here and it's fabulous to see. Highly recommended for femdom lovers and as a BDSM Gateway book.

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Jun 19, 2015 Penny rated it liked it

Shelves: reviewed, e-read-erotic-romance, b-read-bdsm

I liked it.

Originally, I though I wouldn't like this book due to the woman being the Dominant part, instead of the other way around, which is usually my preference. I though that I would loose interest. However, as I read I was able to enjoy the story much more than I though thanks to being able to connect to the characters though their vulnerabilities and moments of intimacy. Cerise Sinclair did once more a good job, giving us a story with a nice romance and relatable and likable characters.

Onc ...more

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May 21, 2015 Shanny rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bdsm

SOOOOOO good!!!!!!!!!!

Once again, Cherise Sinclair has written a wonderful story. I really enjoy the Shadowlands series. Love the characters and getting to see glimpses of past couples from the series.
She has an excellent way of explaining the BDSM lifestyle to anyone who doesn't truly understand how it works.
Her male characters whether they are doms or submissives have so much character and warmth. They are strong, sensitive, protective and caring.
And her female characters are strong , vulnera ...more

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May 09, 2015 Sabrina rated it really liked it

Shelves: cop-military-bodyguard-merc, bdsm-kink-menage, lose-the-panties-hot

Ben must read. A lot. Did the man have to keep getting more attractive?

Anne is a sadistic Domme at the Shadowlands and Ben is the, seemingly, vanilla guard dog. For years Ben has watched Mistress Anne come and go from the club and longed after her. Finally working up the courage he approaches her about becoming her submissive. But Anne needs a slave and Ben isn't sure he's up for the challenge.

Masters of the Shadowlands will forever be one of my favorite series. Somehow these books

Ben must read. A lot. Did the man have to keep getting more attractive?

Masters of the Shadowlands will forever be one of my favorite series. Somehow these books just keep getting better and the characters are all so great. I loved how we got to catch up on some of the past characters throughout this book and got little glimpses of them.

It surprised me how much I liked Anne but she was a really great person, both in and out of the dungeon. She was a bad ass bounty hunter, helped at a battered women's shelter, and liked watching her niece and nephew. I wasn't sure how much I would like her since in the earlier books she came off kind of cold and unfeeling. She had a rough childhood, growing up with a father who never made her feel as adequate as her brothers, and it still affects her today. She tries to show that she can be just as tough as the men in her life but because of it she doesn't let herself get too close to people.

We didn't know too much about Ben before this book, and only got glimpses of him but he was so sexy. Ben is a retired Army Ranger, photographer, dog lover, and brand new subbie. I loved seeing him so protective over Anne one second and then kneeling for her the next. The fact that he was willing to submit for her just because he liked her so much made him a really strong character. He was loyal to everyone he cared about and watched over everyone he crossed paths with at the Shadowlands and the protectiveness was just super hot.

Anne and Ben were hot, hot, hot together! I wasn't too sure how I would feel about a Domme heroine but the scenes were just as sexy, if not sexier, as in the other books. We got to see the characters both come to terms with how they really feel and what they really needed in a relationship. I loved seeing them grow into the wonderful characters they were by the end. Cherise Sinclair did not disappoint with this compelling, sexy, and fun story. ...more

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Jul 01, 2015 Aly is so frigging bored rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, erotic-romance, whips-and-chains

I'm so happy that I got over my dislike of Femdoms, or that I at least tried this book. Ben and Anne are really great and I loved catchig up with some of the others. ...more

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Apr 14, 2015 Sofia Lazaridou rated it it was amazing

Shelves: to-read-2, bdsm, arc

Even if I didn't like the story I think I would have given this book a 5 star rating because we see how Kim and Raoul's relationship is going through Kim's point of view. They are my favorite couple in the series and I love them so much! They have made so much progress! (Not that the other couple's haven't). I hope we will see them more. To be fair, I love all the couples in the series, but Kim and Raoul have a special place in my heart. Master Z and Jessica are finally parents! The birth is fun Even if I didn't like the story I think I would have given this book a 5 star rating because we see how Kim and Raoul's relationship is going through Kim's point of view. They are my favorite couple in the series and I love them so much! They have made so much progress! (Not that the other couple's haven't). I hope we will see them more. To be fair, I love all the couples in the series, but Kim and Raoul have a special place in my heart. Master Z and Jessica are finally parents! The birth is funny in some parts. My favorite part was the first time the parents got to hold their baby. Jessica didn't want to know the sex of of the baby until the birth, so I won't say anything.

I wanted to read mistress Anne's story for a while now and I was really excited about her story. She might have changed since the first time I met her, but she is still awesome. She is one of the most kick-ass ladies I had the pleasure reading about. The changes she goes through the story aren't unpleasant or unjustified. She becomes softer, but I still wouldn't turn my back on her, if I were her enemy. The changes are happening due to the type of relationship she truly wants and has with Ben.

Speaking of her relationship with Ben, when I first found out that Ben is a vanilla guy, I was curious about how things were going to work out between him and mistress Anne. I had recently read a book with a similar theme of the relationship between the characters and I wasn't completely satisfied with the result, so I wanted to read how Cherise Sinclair, an author who is the first person I recommend when it comes to BDSM book, would make things workout, while staying true to her characters. Without spoiling how things worked out fir these two, I will say that I liked how their nature was (she is a sadist domme and he is not a slave/mostly vanilla) and what they felt for each other. Things weren't quickly and easily solved.

About the first 1/3 of the book felt like it was dragging (or maybe I felt this way because Ben and mistress Anne weren't together) and the last ten chapters felt like they flew by. I hope Cherise Sinclair will publish another book in the series and it will be about Azuri. While I was reading the book, I realized how much the Shadowlands family has grown. And I don't mean the babies. I mean that first we had 6 masters and as the books were processing more characters were added. That's the case with the sixth book considering that it opened the door to w whole new world.
I am glad the series continued, but I still feel a little nostalgic about the old times. I wish we got more time with the subs from the first six books. I am demanding a novella with all of them (I won't demand separate novellas because I know that the author is not a robot, but a human being with a family and other books to publish).

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May 13, 2015 Annie rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, author-cherise-sinclair, review-requests, genre-erotic-romance, dont-make-me-beg-bdsm, read-in-2015, ebooks, series-masters-of-the-shadowlands, dommes

There’s no better place to be than back at the Shadowlands. SERVICING THE TARGET is a book that I’ve been looking forward to since Mistress Anne stepped into one of the scenes in the previous books. She carries so much power and femininity that you can’t help but feel drawn to her. I was very much looking forward to see how Sinclair would portray her since she is a Domme who also enjoys administering pain.

The hero, Ben Heugan, however is someone we don’t know too much about. Ben is the Shadowlands guard dog. While he has the confidence of Master Z, Anne is a little more wary of him. For one, she is attracted to him but Ben has no interest in kink.

Or so she thinks.

He has called himself “vanilla” but when they share one scene together, it’s clear that Ben does like a little something extra with his sex.

What was different about this book was while I thought Sinclair would write a typical Domme story, she did something interesting with Anne. She showcased both her hardcore, badass side OUTSIDE of the Shadowlands and in particular, with her day job and displayed a much “softer” side to her Domme in the actual sex scenes. This was interesting because we don’t really see the characters outside of the Shadowlands too often any more. And also, I quite liked the juxtaposition that Sinclair created with Anne’s character. It was a nice surprise, something different that set her apart from the other Domme stories I’ve read. And what’s even more unique is that as Anne develops feelings for her subs, she no longer feels the need to hurt them. Once she cares about them, the aggression fades.

In addition to a great romance, Sinclair also gives her loyal readers some updates on previous characters. This time we get to see some beautiful life moments for Master Z and Jessica. It’s all very beautiful and inspiring, which goes to show you just how talent Sinclair is as a writer. She’s capable of writing intense BDSM but she can write really touching, intimate moments as well. I think that’s why this series has done so well. Within these ten books in the series, a lot of these characters have grown and continue to grow with each book.

With each book in the The Masters of the Shadowlands series, Sinclair brings better passion and romance. It’s definitely one of my all-time favorites in the genre. ...more

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Apr 14, 2015 Steph rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: author-웃, favorites-all, author-favorite, series-ongoing, series-i-love, no-para-elements, year-read-2015, favorites-2015

When Ben, Z's/the Shadowlands' "guard dog", notices Mistress Anne entering the club looking a bit worse for wear, he can't resist telling her how he feels about her dangerous job. She quickly lets him know, "... when I want your opinion about my occupation, [Benjamin,] I'll beat it out of you." His physical reaction to her comment was quite surprising. No matter, he's vanilla, she's not and she wouldn't dare mess with Z's employee.

Later that evening, Z insists Ben take Anne home after she'd unde ...more

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Jul 31, 2015 Beanbag Love rated it really liked it

I'm giving this one four stars even though I was annoyed by the female lead a number of times. I found her to be whiney and lacking the things I've always liked about the doms in this series.

There were some great scenes, some hot scenes and even some very poignant scenes. (view spoiler)

There were also far too many scenes with Jessica. She is the most annoying character in almost any se I'm giving this one four stars even though I was annoyed by the female lead a number of times. I found her to be whiney and lacking the things I've always liked about the doms in this series.

There were some great scenes, some hot scenes and even some very poignant scenes. (view spoiler)

There were also far too many scenes with Jessica. She is the most annoying character in almost any series I've ever read, IMO. And she has plot lines in several books that would have been much better without her. I've never read the first book of the series because I read reviews where others couldn't stand her. So I started on book 2. I've never felt the least bit compelled to go back and pick that one up because she is so unlikable throughout the series and I feel no real chemistry between her and Z.

But it was nice to see a little bit of other characters and how their HEAs are progressing.

While Anne got on my nerves with her self-obsession and lack of focus on Ben, I did have some sympathy for her. I just don't understand why she had no intuition about her sub when that's what the doms are known for. It's what makes them successful doms in this series, right? So I didn't feel the conflict here. I thought it was selfishness and that contradicted what I love about many of the other relationships and how they formed. It ended up feeling contrived and drawn out.

Ben, on the other hand, was wonderful. I was having a little bit of a hard time picturing him because I already had kind of a picture in my head. The way they made him seem in other books was nothing like he was described here, IMO. Here he's described as deadly and hard looking, but he's always been described as "ugly". By other people, so it wasn't just what he thought of himself. Here he seems to be roughed up but good-looking underneath that. A little retcon perhaps? Doesn't matter, he's a dreamboat anyway.

So there were a lot of good things after I finally started to connect with it about 50% in. It took a while, but it finally gelled for me and earned four stars. :) ...more

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Jul 14, 2015 Shayna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bdsm-favorites, erotic, arc-review, beautiful, emotional, bdsm, read-in-2015

Cherise Sinclair is back with her addictive, masterful, and beautiful writing in the latest addition to the Masters of the Shadowlands series, SERVICING THE TARGET. I wanted to devour and yet savor this book. I wanted to stay up all night and finish, but I didn't want it to end. Such conflicting emotions and I didn't even start. Once I began, I knew I had to take this slow. The depth of emotion that Sinclair puts in her books and in her characters blow me away. It overwhelms, it consumes, it dom ...more

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Apr 30, 2015 Tara rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite, read-2015

Servicing the Target (Masters of the Shadowlands #10)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Expected publication: July 28th 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With Mistress Anne & Ben!!!!!!!!!

MISTRESS ANNE AND BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I NEED!

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Jul 13, 2015 Dee rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: angst, erotica, anal-play, 300-plus-pages, bdsm, erotic-romance, military, domme

Cherise certainly has a way with words. Her writing style paints a great picture and her characters are well developed.

I'm all for females Dominants but had a hard time reconciling Anne's actions. Especially the fact, that her need to hurt men steamed from childhood issues. And likewise, once she overcame those issues her sadistic streak subsided.
To quote Anne - "But yes, as my anger at men died, so did my enjoyment of hurting them."

I was told this story can be read as a standalone, but a lot ...more

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Jul 30, 2015 Steelwhisper rated it did not like it

Recommends it for: no one really

Recommended to Steelwhisper by: Donna J

Shelves: mary-sue-marty-stu, bdsm-fail, 1-bad, bdsm, abuse, femdom, all-the-beautiful-people, ptsd-combat-reactions, bland, boring

Give me a few days to write a review. It won't be a happy one. ...more

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Aug 22, 2015 Catherine rated it liked it

Shelves: mf, men-in-uniform, contemporary, romance, macho-military-men, erotica, bdsm

Full disclosure: this was my first time reading a BDSM book with a Domme as a central character.

I'm all for intelligent, empowered woman that kick ass and make no apologies for it, so Anne, the ex-Marine, ex-cop, current skip tracer strategist, instantly seemed like someone worth reading about. Add in Ben, a combat veteran, world-renowned nature photographer, and part-time security guard, and this book had all the makings for becoming my favourite couple in Cherise Sinclair's Shadowlands series Full disclosure: this was my first time reading a BDSM book with a Domme as a central character.

I'm all for intelligent, empowered woman that kick ass and make no apologies for it, so Anne, the ex-Marine, ex-cop, current skip tracer strategist, instantly seemed like someone worth reading about. Add in Ben, a combat veteran, world-renowned nature photographer, and part-time security guard, and this book had all the makings for becoming my favourite couple in Cherise Sinclair's Shadowlands series.

It turns out that as much as I enjoyed the characters individually, their Master/slave dynamic in the first two-thirds of the novel didn't work for me at all. And I realize that was sort of the point; Sinclair purposely combined the lives of two characters whose wants and needs weren't well-suited (at least as they were originally presented to the reader) in order to up the tension and, I think, give her space to explore the negotiations that relationships with this sort of power dynamic can go through over time. It's smart, and real, and definitely makes for a novel that isn't your run-of-the-mill BDSM. However, I found that these differences didn't make for the best reading experience for me, personally.

I was uncomfortable with how much each character was giving up, doing without, or straight up denying about themselves, in order to fit in with their partner. The final straw was when Ben (view spoiler) Now, Sinclair didn't glorify this action (Anne discovered the lie later and presumably the characters dealt with it) but just the fact that Ben felt pushed to that extreme made me think that he and Anne were just too opposite to ever work.

Of course, this is Cherise frickin' Sinclair we're talking about! She's an extremely talented writer and so was able to anticipate all of the things that chafed me about Anne and Ben's relationship. Bit by bit she began to address the aspects of the relationship that were creating the tension, changing both characters incrementally so that by the end of the novel they fit more naturally together. And, because they seemed to fit more naturally together, I was pleased and satisfied with the HEA we were given (though not pleased with the fact that each character had to change so drastically to be together - I'm contrary like that).

So, in the end, Servicing the Target didn't come anywhere near to becoming my favourite in the series - that honour still belongs to To Command and Collar - but it was certainly a unique reading experience. ...more

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Jul 30, 2015 Jill Myles rated it it was amazing

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Jul 28, 2015 Charlene rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance-erotic, bdsm, erotica

Quite honestly, I wasn't too keen on reading about a Domme...not really my thing. I should have known though, that Cherise Sinclair wouldn't let us down! This was a beautiful story...I loved Ben and Anne together. Definitely one of my favourites of the series.

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Aug 05, 2015 Deb Markanton rated it it was amazing

Cherise Sinclair's Club Shadowlands series has always been on my top ten list. Each book in the series surpasses the last with multi-layered characters and intriguing plots, steamy sex and accurately portrayed BDSM. But when I discovered Servicing The Target was about Mistress Anne and Ben I was skeptical. Mistress Anne never interested me much. From the little we saw of her in previous books she was a hard ass, scary Domme who preferred pretty boy slaves. No thanks. Ben, other than making the o Cherise Sinclair's Club Shadowlands series has always been on my top ten list. Each book in the series surpasses the last with multi-layered characters and intriguing plots, steamy sex and accurately portrayed BDSM. But when I discovered Servicing The Target was about Mistress Anne and Ben I was skeptical. Mistress Anne never interested me much. From the little we saw of her in previous books she was a hard ass, scary Domme who preferred pretty boy slaves. No thanks. Ben, other than making the occasional guest appearance manning the desk at the club, hadn't garnered my interest either.

Ms. Sinclair, a thousand apologies for my cynicism. I should be soundly flogged by a sadist. I'm sure many of you will say That's no punishment! but I'm not a masochist so yeah, it is. This book yanked me in fast and held on tight beginning with the first scene. Anne's job as a skip tracer has left her battered and bruised, her "skip" having taken out his aggression on her body. Although she's in pain, Anne still shows up for her gig as dungeon monitor at Shadowlands. However, pain meds and alcohol render her unable to drive at the end of the evening so Z sends Ben to escort her home. Whoo boy, this opening is riddled with sexual tension and showed a Ben I never imagined. It also sets in motion a relationship of seemingly opposites and things take off like a rocket.

I loved everything about Ben. Ms. Sinclair skillfully reveals him, layer by layer, as the story progresses. Each new discovery about this multifaceted man had me loving him more. He is quite accomplished to say the least. I won't give away any details. It's more fun that you discover them for yourself. His attraction to Anne is all encompassing. He respects and admires her for the talented Domme she is, marvels at her strength and courage in her chosen profession, and is willing to take a chance that, with her, he might possibly be more than vanilla.

Anne has been Mistress to many a pretty boy slave. She loves the respect and control they adoringly hand over to her but has never wanted anything more. Now that she's turned 35 she begins to reevaluate her priorities. She finds herself envying Jessica's role as a new mother. As a matter of fact, many of the Shadowlands Masters and subs have taken their relationships to the next level. What satisfied Anne in the past no longer has any meaning. So when vanilla Ben offers himself to her as a sub she's curious. He is the antithesis of her usual type. He's huge; six five, bulked up and scarred. And has no experience with kink. But what the hell, right? Anne figures she will give him a taste of what she dishes out as a Domme and that will be the end of it. What she discovers not only surprises her, it begins eroding her defenses. She learns her past as a Marine, a cop, and now a skip tracer, meshes well with Ben's and he has enormous respect for her experience. They have quite a lot in common, not the least of which is a scorching chemistry.

Servicing The Target is sexy, emotionally charged, suspenseful, and best of all, real. The BDSM dynamic between Anne and Ben is hot as hell but no more than what is believable for this couple. Thank you, Ms. Sinclair, for another wonderful addition to the Club Shadowlands series. ...more

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Nov 14, 2017 Dee rated it really liked it

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I was really worried about this one and have put off reading it for a long time now, but glad that I finally bit the bullet!

I am not a fan of female doms as I like reading about alpha males but Cherise took great care in writing this and somehow I enjoyed it, even the sex scenes where Anne was definitely the dominant. Although Ben is a sexual submissive and agrees to become Anne's slave he still somehow comes across as an alpha male. They have their ups and downs but they eventually manage to co ...more

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Nov 17, 2017 Star22 rated it it was ok

My issue with this book was that it was femdom written by someone who clearly doesn't like femdom. She couldn't bring herself to keep Anne as she was, she had to soften her. I have loved all of Cherise Sinclair's other books. But this one just didn't work for me because as someone who likes reading femdom as much as maledom, it was clear the author's heart wasn't really in it. With all her maledom characters, their kinks stayed the same, their need to dominate stayed the same, and they found the ...more

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Jul 01, 2015 Ivy Deluca rated it it was amazing

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The Bottom Line
Quite possibly my favorite Shadowlands ever. I love Ben and Anne's a great heroine. Highly recommended if you're into Dommes with a heart and alphas who are submissive in the bedroom. ...more

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Jul 10, 2015 Vee Paige rated it it was amazing

*4.5* Loved the dynamic between the main characters in this one! It's different, but make no mistake, Ben is still alpha. Review to follow. ...more

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Aug 06, 2015 Dark Faerie Tales rated it liked it

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Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty: A sexy BDSM novel that completely takes the characters on an emotional roller coaster.

Opening Sentence: Bloody hell, she hurt.

The Review:

Servicing the Target is the tenth novel in the Masters of the Shadowlands series. This series focuses on the members of a BDSM club called The Shadowlands. This series is set in Florida and Mistress Anne just happens to have a home along the Gulf Coast. This novel is quite BDSM heavy so be prepared for whips an ...more

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Jul 27, 2015 Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews rated it it was amazing

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It takes a true artist to craft a world peopled with characters so real you feel they are friends, weave a tale of adventure around them, spice it up with some of the hottest sex scenes to scorch the printed page, and make the reader want to read the book again as soon as its ended. In this case, the artist is Cherise Sinclair, who brings us the story of Mistress Anne -the sadistic mistress of the Shadlowlands and Ben, the vanilla guard who Shadow's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

It takes a true artist to craft a world peopled with characters so real you feel they are friends, weave a tale of adventure around them, spice it up with some of the hottest sex scenes to scorch the printed page, and make the reader want to read the book again as soon as its ended. In this case, the artist is Cherise Sinclair, who brings us the story of Mistress Anne -the sadistic mistress of the Shadlowlands and Ben, the vanilla guard who mans the door at the BDSM club.

While I admittedly had doubts about the premise of the book, (female dommes are not usually my thing) the author smashed them before the end of the first chapter. This is a book about two people with differing needs who are willing to make changes for the sake of the combustible chemistry between them. As Ben surrenders to being a sexual submissive, Anne realizes she no longer needs to inflict major pain on a sub. But Anne, who hates change, has always wanted a full time slave. Ben loves giving her control in the bedroom, but otherwise, not so much. Can this unlikely pairing make a relationship work.

While Anne was portrayed as cold and hard in earlier books, she showed up as human in Show Me, Baby, and became a likable person in Servicing the Target. We learn why she has built up her emotional walls and why she is a bounty hunter. We also see a loyal, caring friend who volunteers to help battered women and who leaps to the aid of friends in need.

Ben... ah, yes, Ben. Huge, intimidating Ben, who is also a volunteer, loves kids and dogs (wait until you meet Bronx!), and who is able to keep his protective warrior's soul under control for the sake of the woman he falls in love with. Damaged by the war, he is fiercely loyal and totally surprised by his willingness to submit to Mistress Ann-but only her.

We also get to catch up with other couples from the Shadowlands. Jessica has her baby, but in true Jessica fashion, she can't do it normally. We also catch glimpses of Beth and Nolan, Cullen and Andrea, Gabi and Marcus, Kim and Raoul, Sam and Linda, and Uzuri. While this can definitely be read as a stand alone book, it will be much more enjoyable to read the entire Shadowlands series first-and that's no hardship at all. Expect some BDSM play from the male submissive point of view, but it is secondary to the story.

As always, the author's deft handling of a difficult situation, incredible characterizations and ability to weave a tale make this a vivid, compelling story.

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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