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Club Alpha Cove #10
His Cherished Sub
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Zander Oslo was a successful attorney and a very busy one at that. The Syndicate case took all of his energy and a woman was the last thing he had time for. Especially a sultry, hot, exquisite vixen who tempted him beyond belief. As a Senior Master at Club Alpha Cove, he was more than happy with the subs available to him. They sure loved the easygoing Master Z. The only thing he wanted in life was the ease of what they had to offer. He didn’t want anything permanent. Ever.
To say Kendra Mitchell was down on her luck was an understatement. She was jobless, almost penniless, and desperate for a job. When her best friend suggested she apply for the position of assistant to the Club Manager, she jumped at it. She got the job, but she hadn’t counted on the gorgeous Master holding auditions for pole dancers. A man she immediately decided was going to be hers.
She wanted nothing more than to entice him, set him on fire, and capture his heart. Along the way, she forgot one of the most important aspects of a successful relationship. Honesty. When Zander realized she had kept part of her past from him, it threatened to shatter any trust they had built. Would their relationship be able to recover from her mistake?
In the midst of their volatile relationship, tragedy struck Club Alpha Cove. Something so traumatic that it left the lifelong friends devastated. Something they might never recover from.
This is a standalone, full-length novel. However, to enrich your experience it is recommended that you read the Club Alpha Cove series in order.
Note: This book is intended for mature audiences 18+. Please, read the warning message from the Author in the “Look Inside” and do not purchase this book if you find this content objectionable or offensive.
Zander Oslo was a successful attorney and a very busy one at that. The Syndicate case took all of his energy and a woman was the last thing he had time for. Especially a sultry, hot, exquisite vixen who tempted him beyond belief. As a Senior Master at Club Alpha Cove, he was more than happy with the subs available to him. They sure loved the easygoing Master Z. The only thing he wanted in life was the ease of what they had to offer. He didn’t want anything permanent. Ever.
To say Kendra Mitchell was down on her luck was an understatement. She was jobless, almost penniless, and desperate for a job. When her best friend suggested she apply for the position of assistant to the Club Manager, she jumped at it. She got the job, but she hadn’t counted on the gorgeous Master holding auditions for pole dancers. A man she immediately decided was going to be hers.
She wanted nothing more than to entice him, set him on fire, and capture his heart. Along the way, she forgot one of the most important aspects of a successful relationship. Honesty. When Zander realized she had kept part of her past from him, it threatened to shatter any trust they had built. Would their relationship be able to recover from her mistake?
In the midst of their volatile relationship, tragedy struck Club Alpha Cove. Something so traumatic that it left the lifelong friends devastated. Something they might never recover from.
This is a standalone, full-length novel. However, to enrich your experience it is recommended that you read the Club Alpha Cove series in order.
Note: This book is intended for mature audiences 18+. Please, read the warning message from the Author in the “Look Inside” and do not purchase this book if you find this content objectionable or offensive.
- GenresBDSM
651 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 26, 2015
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About the author
Linzi Basset
144 books819 followersAuthor pseudonyms - Isabel James, Kimila Taylor
“Isn’t it a universal truth that it’s our singular experiences and passion, for whatever thing or things, which molds us all into the individuals we become? Whether it's hidden in the depths of our soul or exposed for all to see?”
Linzi Basset is a South African born animal rights supporter with a poet’s heart, and she is also a bestselling fiction writer of suspense filled romance erotica books; who as the latter, refuses to be bound to any one sub-genre. She prefers instead to stretch herself as a storyteller which has resulted in her researching and writing historical and even paranormal themed works.
Her initial offering: Club Alpha Cove, a BDSM club suspense series released back in 2015, reached Amazon’s Bestseller list, and she has been on those lists ever since. Labeling her as prolific is a gross understatement as just a few short years later she has now been published over a hundred times.
“I write from the inside out. My stories are both inside me and a part of me so it can be either pleasurable to release them or painful to carve them out. I live every moment of every story I write. So, if you're looking for spicy and suspenseful, I'm your girl... woman... writer... you know what I mean!"
Linzi believes that by telling stories in her own voice, she can better share with her readers the essence of her being: her passionate nature; her motivations; and her wildest fantasies. She feels every touch as she writes, every kiss, every harsh word uttered, and this to her is the key to a never-ending love of writing.
Ultimately, all books by Linzi Basset are about passion. To her, passion is the driving force of all emotion; whether it be lust, desire, hate, trust, or love. This is the underlying message contained in her books.
Her advice: “Believe in the passions driving your desires; live them; enjoy them; and allow them to bring you happiness.”
Find her also on amazon.com/author/isabeljames in a collaboration of emotional and spiritual tales of discovery written in rich prose.
Click on her website at: https://linzibasset.com/ where you will find upcoming information about new releases, and excerpts from her books. Subscribe to her newsletter and join her on Twitter @LinziBasset or say hello on Facebook.
“Isn’t it a universal truth that it’s our singular experiences and passion, for whatever thing or things, which molds us all into the individuals we become? Whether it's hidden in the depths of our soul or exposed for all to see?”
Linzi Basset is a South African born animal rights supporter with a poet’s heart, and she is also a bestselling fiction writer of suspense filled romance erotica books; who as the latter, refuses to be bound to any one sub-genre. She prefers instead to stretch herself as a storyteller which has resulted in her researching and writing historical and even paranormal themed works.
Her initial offering: Club Alpha Cove, a BDSM club suspense series released back in 2015, reached Amazon’s Bestseller list, and she has been on those lists ever since. Labeling her as prolific is a gross understatement as just a few short years later she has now been published over a hundred times.
“I write from the inside out. My stories are both inside me and a part of me so it can be either pleasurable to release them or painful to carve them out. I live every moment of every story I write. So, if you're looking for spicy and suspenseful, I'm your girl... woman... writer... you know what I mean!"
Linzi believes that by telling stories in her own voice, she can better share with her readers the essence of her being: her passionate nature; her motivations; and her wildest fantasies. She feels every touch as she writes, every kiss, every harsh word uttered, and this to her is the key to a never-ending love of writing.
Ultimately, all books by Linzi Basset are about passion. To her, passion is the driving force of all emotion; whether it be lust, desire, hate, trust, or love. This is the underlying message contained in her books.
Her advice: “Believe in the passions driving your desires; live them; enjoy them; and allow them to bring you happiness.”
Find her also on amazon.com/author/isabeljames in a collaboration of emotional and spiritual tales of discovery written in rich prose.
Click on her website at: https://linzibasset.com/ where you will find upcoming information about new releases, and excerpts from her books. Subscribe to her newsletter and join her on Twitter @LinziBasset or say hello on Facebook.
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March 14, 2021
Great BDSM book
This is another book in the series of BDSM books I have been reading these last few days, it has a lot of steamy action and it has dangerous action as well. There is a set up for the spin off series and there is a very nice HEA. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good BDSM story.
This is another book in the series of BDSM books I have been reading these last few days, it has a lot of steamy action and it has dangerous action as well. There is a set up for the spin off series and there is a very nice HEA. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good BDSM story.
October 13, 2015
I don’t usually read BDSM club-type books, even though I, myself, dabble in writing about BDSM. I was never interested in reading about institutionalized BDSM.
Linzi Basset has just changed my mind, and now I feel as if I need to go back and read every, single flippin’ book in this series! It was an emotional, sensual, hotter-than-hell story that had every element a reader longs for--plot, character development, suspense, angst, and…oh…did I mention off-the-chart-smoking-hot sex scenes that made my toes curl and belly flop?
Kendra meets her match with Zander, the hot Dom at Club Alpha Cove. She is feisty and smart, beautiful and confident. Their relationship is one full of lust, angst, misunderstandings, and the must-have for me, love. But there is more to this story, with twists and turns, and a subplot I didn’t see coming. Zander, after all, is not just a sexy-as-hell dominant, he is also an intelligent, competent attorney.
There were parts of this that I didn’t like. Zander can be cruel at times, aftercare being overlooked slightly because of his pride and fear of love. But Kendra’s character has so much strength and awareness of self that it worked. The club, itself, was responsible and respectful, and there was never a moment that abuse entered the equation, even when punishments were duly handed out, some earned, and some not.
The most striking thing about this novel, however, is Basset’s adept writing skills. This is way beyond the run-of-the-mill erotica. Basset is so talented, I felt every emotion she painted through the beauty of her words. She is a master at it. It was, quite simply, elegant, beautifully crafted writing. She has a grasp of the English language many erotic authors do not have. I could feel and see each and every scene, written with exquisite care and attention to detail. Stunning, quite frankly, is the only way to put it.
I loved reading Linzi Basset’s work. I am now a true fan of hers. She has earned my utmost respect. I am greedy to gobble up every last thing she has written…starting now.
Linzi Basset has just changed my mind, and now I feel as if I need to go back and read every, single flippin’ book in this series! It was an emotional, sensual, hotter-than-hell story that had every element a reader longs for--plot, character development, suspense, angst, and…oh…did I mention off-the-chart-smoking-hot sex scenes that made my toes curl and belly flop?
Kendra meets her match with Zander, the hot Dom at Club Alpha Cove. She is feisty and smart, beautiful and confident. Their relationship is one full of lust, angst, misunderstandings, and the must-have for me, love. But there is more to this story, with twists and turns, and a subplot I didn’t see coming. Zander, after all, is not just a sexy-as-hell dominant, he is also an intelligent, competent attorney.
There were parts of this that I didn’t like. Zander can be cruel at times, aftercare being overlooked slightly because of his pride and fear of love. But Kendra’s character has so much strength and awareness of self that it worked. The club, itself, was responsible and respectful, and there was never a moment that abuse entered the equation, even when punishments were duly handed out, some earned, and some not.
The most striking thing about this novel, however, is Basset’s adept writing skills. This is way beyond the run-of-the-mill erotica. Basset is so talented, I felt every emotion she painted through the beauty of her words. She is a master at it. It was, quite simply, elegant, beautifully crafted writing. She has a grasp of the English language many erotic authors do not have. I could feel and see each and every scene, written with exquisite care and attention to detail. Stunning, quite frankly, is the only way to put it.
I loved reading Linzi Basset’s work. I am now a true fan of hers. She has earned my utmost respect. I am greedy to gobble up every last thing she has written…starting now.
October 27, 2015
Oh my, I didn't see that coming. It broke my heart. Great couple. Sorry that this series is over....But loved the preview to the twins and Amy's book.
January 6, 2018
Kendra and Zander are white hot together. She saw what she wanted, Zander, and went after him much to the consternation of all the CAC Training Doms. Zander drags his feet but finally acknowledges she's the "one" for him. Secrets from the past almost derail them but they do get their HEA.
The book finally closes on The Syndicate but not without tragedy. I was in tears as this devastating event played out. Truly emotional as Linzi wrote it so poignantly. We are now set up for the beginning of the Club Devil's Cove series featuring Rhone Greer, Keon LeLuc and a new cast of characters. I am so looking forward to it!
The book finally closes on The Syndicate but not without tragedy. I was in tears as this devastating event played out. Truly emotional as Linzi wrote it so poignantly. We are now set up for the beginning of the Club Devil's Cove series featuring Rhone Greer, Keon LeLuc and a new cast of characters. I am so looking forward to it!
June 22, 2017
My favourite of the Club Alpha series. Still lots of editing errors but I like the problems they are faced with as a couple. One particularly sad scene is well done. The final roundup of all the players is enjoyable - touching base with all.
June 29, 2018
His Cherished Sub
This is an amazing read. Zander and Kendra have met their match with each other. She is feisty and confident and he's the hot Dom every Sub wants. Their relationship has passion, love and heartbreak. You definitely need to visit Club Alpha Cove.
This is an amazing read. Zander and Kendra have met their match with each other. She is feisty and confident and he's the hot Dom every Sub wants. Their relationship has passion, love and heartbreak. You definitely need to visit Club Alpha Cove.
January 1, 2019
There Are No Words
Linzi Basset has simply rocked my world with her books!!! The story of Zander and Kendra was so hot and so gripping. So much passion, yet the grief will pulse through you. This was one more day with the Syndicate, but not. Must Read!!!
Linzi Basset has simply rocked my world with her books!!! The story of Zander and Kendra was so hot and so gripping. So much passion, yet the grief will pulse through you. This was one more day with the Syndicate, but not. Must Read!!!
April 17, 2021
Intense...
prepare yourself to not put this book down until the end!!!
Once again, I strongly recommend starting from the beginning of this series... you won't regret it!
Happy reading : )
prepare yourself to not put this book down until the end!!!
Once again, I strongly recommend starting from the beginning of this series... you won't regret it!
Happy reading : )
April 11, 2022
Great book.
Love so great is about this story. You have slot of live in the story not just between D/s relationships but also between friends. There is one part I. The story that's going to make you cry just to warn you
Love so great is about this story. You have slot of live in the story not just between D/s relationships but also between friends. There is one part I. The story that's going to make you cry just to warn you
March 12, 2023
Heart wrenching
From the blurb, I wanted to know what was going to happen that the characters may never get past. Well I found out and it brought me to tears, so be warned there is good and bad in this story but not like the others.
From the blurb, I wanted to know what was going to happen that the characters may never get past. Well I found out and it brought me to tears, so be warned there is good and bad in this story but not like the others.
June 20, 2019
Great Read
Sander finally finds the one he wants but will be destroy what he what's like Ryder almost did or is he going to let Kendra in ....
Sander finally finds the one he wants but will be destroy what he what's like Ryder almost did or is he going to let Kendra in ....
May 31, 2016
Having never read any BDSM literature, I didn't quite know what to expect. To say it opened my eyes is an understatement.
The main male and female characters Zander and Kendra, are a pivotal part of the story. Zander is used to having any 'Sub' that he wants in Club Alpha cove. Along comes Kendra and his world is thrown upside down. Never before has he wanted a woman so badly as this.
His character is portrayed as cruel, however this is just to repress the feelings of love simmering under the surface.
Although I have never read any of the previous books in the series, the novel itself stands on its own. The author has a fantastic grasp of the English language, and I am sure I would read other works of this talented author.
Highly recommended read, well done Linzi
The main male and female characters Zander and Kendra, are a pivotal part of the story. Zander is used to having any 'Sub' that he wants in Club Alpha cove. Along comes Kendra and his world is thrown upside down. Never before has he wanted a woman so badly as this.
His character is portrayed as cruel, however this is just to repress the feelings of love simmering under the surface.
Although I have never read any of the previous books in the series, the novel itself stands on its own. The author has a fantastic grasp of the English language, and I am sure I would read other works of this talented author.
Highly recommended read, well done Linzi
October 6, 2019
This is book 10 of the series and is the most intense of them all. It's passionate, loving, filled with joy but also sadness. This one has a twist that will break your heart if you've invested the time to read all the books from the beginning. The ending to His Cherished Sub is bittersweet but also joyful and happy.
Started re-read on June 28 and finished on June 30.
Started re-read on June 28 and finished on June 30.
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May 4, 2016
Another golden one or should I say teal
This one kept me going, but one of them should not have died. I don't like death of the good guys in my stories, bad guys all day long. This had all the requirements for another great one. On to the last one.
This one kept me going, but one of them should not have died. I don't like death of the good guys in my stories, bad guys all day long. This had all the requirements for another great one. On to the last one.
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