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Everett Gaming #1
Fragile
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Powerful and handsome CEO Colin Everett, is a well respected Dom and takes an active role educating within the BDSM community. Colin’s interest in a young woman at work begins to take over most of his waking thoughts as he discovers that she has been experimenting in the BSDM lifestyle.
Troubled Sydney Burke is a late twenty-something focused on fading into the background at her dream job. Sydney has a lot going on in her life while trying desperately to keep her personal life from colliding with her work life.
Colin begins fantasizing about training Sydney and help her to build confidence. While he is determined to be patient with her an untimely incident at work makes Colin concerned that Sydney may be in some sort of trouble. The Dom in him wants to protect her from everything and pushes to uncover what, or whom, she’s hiding from.
Will Colin get the chance to train and work with Sydney? Hopefully he won’t be too late.
**This book contains sexually explicit scenes, adult language, disturbing scenes that may be considered offensive to some readers. This book contains content that is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
Powerful and handsome CEO Colin Everett, is a well respected Dom and takes an active role educating within the BDSM community. Colin’s interest in a young woman at work begins to take over most of his waking thoughts as he discovers that she has been experimenting in the BSDM lifestyle.
Troubled Sydney Burke is a late twenty-something focused on fading into the background at her dream job. Sydney has a lot going on in her life while trying desperately to keep her personal life from colliding with her work life.
Colin begins fantasizing about training Sydney and help her to build confidence. While he is determined to be patient with her an untimely incident at work makes Colin concerned that Sydney may be in some sort of trouble. The Dom in him wants to protect her from everything and pushes to uncover what, or whom, she’s hiding from.
Will Colin get the chance to train and work with Sydney? Hopefully he won’t be too late.
**This book contains sexually explicit scenes, adult language, disturbing scenes that may be considered offensive to some readers. This book contains content that is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
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First published November 1, 2015
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October 14, 2017
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Powerful and handsome CEO Colin Everett, is a well respected Dom and takes an active role educating within the BDSM community. Colin’s interest in a young woman at work begins to take over most of his waking thoughts as he discovers that she has been experimenting in the BSDM lifestyle.
Troubled Sydney Burke is a late twenty-something focused on fading into the background at her dream job. Sydney has a lot going on in her life while trying desperately to keep her personal life from colliding with her work life.
Colin begins fantasizing about training Sydney and help her to build confidence. While he is determined to be patient with her an untimely incident at work makes Colin concerned that Sydney may be in some sort of trouble. The Dom in him wants to protect her from everything and pushes to uncover what, or whom, she’s hiding from.
Will Colin get the chance to train and work with Sydney? Hopefully he won’t be too late.
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March 19, 2017
Call it 3.5 stars. I very much enjoyed the story, but had to deduct some stars for what was, to me at least, a major missing plot point, the ending and grammar issues.
The relationship between the 3 main characters, Colin, Anthony, and Sydney grows naturally and the characters are well drawn. Each chapter is told from a different pov, with Colin's predominating. I would have liked more chapters from Sydney's pov, but that's more a quibble than a complaint. I enjoyed the development of the relationship so much I bought the next book "Belonging," when I was only halfway finished with "Fragile." What drew me to the characters was the clear delineation of the characters and their various flaws, as well as the way Colin and Anthony worked so hard and so carefully to help Sydney. I did keep thinking that she needed a therapist badly, but supposedly she had an appointment with one by the end of the book. I was disappointed with the ending in that the book doesn't have one. It just stops. The next book picks up almost immediately where this one left off, but I think some sort of ending, even a cliffhanger, which I despise if I can't my hands on the next book immediately, is merited and deserved. I don't think it's fair to the reader to just stop.
The missing plot point is that although Sydney's former Dom is arrested, there is never any follow-up. The police never arrive to question any of the major characters, which leaves a major hole as to what happens on that front.
On the grammar front, I think the author needs to find a solid copy editor to help with the proofreading. At times the verb tenses seemed a bit confused, but what really got to me was the use of "Colin and I," "Anthony and I," and "Sydney and I," phrases that appeared many, many times, but more often than not should have used "me" instead of "I." Authors need to learn which case of the pronoun I/me to use and although I usually try to ignore it, it happens so often here that I had to mention it. At one point, Sera uses "him and I" and there are no circumstances under which that is the correct grammar.
Book provided by the Author through the BDSM group on goodreads.
The relationship between the 3 main characters, Colin, Anthony, and Sydney grows naturally and the characters are well drawn. Each chapter is told from a different pov, with Colin's predominating. I would have liked more chapters from Sydney's pov, but that's more a quibble than a complaint. I enjoyed the development of the relationship so much I bought the next book "Belonging," when I was only halfway finished with "Fragile." What drew me to the characters was the clear delineation of the characters and their various flaws, as well as the way Colin and Anthony worked so hard and so carefully to help Sydney. I did keep thinking that she needed a therapist badly, but supposedly she had an appointment with one by the end of the book. I was disappointed with the ending in that the book doesn't have one. It just stops. The next book picks up almost immediately where this one left off, but I think some sort of ending, even a cliffhanger, which I despise if I can't my hands on the next book immediately, is merited and deserved. I don't think it's fair to the reader to just stop.
The missing plot point is that although Sydney's former Dom is arrested, there is never any follow-up. The police never arrive to question any of the major characters, which leaves a major hole as to what happens on that front.
On the grammar front, I think the author needs to find a solid copy editor to help with the proofreading. At times the verb tenses seemed a bit confused, but what really got to me was the use of "Colin and I," "Anthony and I," and "Sydney and I," phrases that appeared many, many times, but more often than not should have used "me" instead of "I." Authors need to learn which case of the pronoun I/me to use and although I usually try to ignore it, it happens so often here that I had to mention it. At one point, Sera uses "him and I" and there are no circumstances under which that is the correct grammar.
Book provided by the Author through the BDSM group on goodreads.
June 7, 2016
Not Your Run of the Mill Story -- Hot and Full of Surprises
This story was recommended to me by a very close friend who knows what I like. I am not a reader of traditional BDSM stories. Not that there aren’t a lot of very good BDSM stories, just that you have to wade through dozens to find the one that isn’t a template of the last. I was afraid when I got into this story that it would be one of the hundreds of formulaic stories of this genre that currently flood the market.
Drew Sera surprised me so completely that I may have completely changed my mind about reading more BDSM in the future.
The characters in this story are the strongest part of this story, and that is saying a lot, because the whole story is strong. You immediately are introduced to deep three dimensional characters that are interesting and primed for conflict and development.
The plot rolls and weaves and thunders along a route that is filled with conflict, drops and climbs and turns so much that it will continually keep you guessing what is coming next. The relationships between the parties are filled with desires and friction and competing interests that keep you wondering what comes next and, more importantly, who comes next.
And the sex—after all, that is what we read erotica for—is awesome. It is well written and exciting and sure to get your libido burning hot. No mechanical “inset tab a in slot b” stuff, the sex scenes in this are sure to get your blood boiling, your heart pounding and your electronics buzzing.
Any of you out there that are looking for a refreshing change from the “same old” get this book and have a great time!
This story was recommended to me by a very close friend who knows what I like. I am not a reader of traditional BDSM stories. Not that there aren’t a lot of very good BDSM stories, just that you have to wade through dozens to find the one that isn’t a template of the last. I was afraid when I got into this story that it would be one of the hundreds of formulaic stories of this genre that currently flood the market.
Drew Sera surprised me so completely that I may have completely changed my mind about reading more BDSM in the future.
The characters in this story are the strongest part of this story, and that is saying a lot, because the whole story is strong. You immediately are introduced to deep three dimensional characters that are interesting and primed for conflict and development.
The plot rolls and weaves and thunders along a route that is filled with conflict, drops and climbs and turns so much that it will continually keep you guessing what is coming next. The relationships between the parties are filled with desires and friction and competing interests that keep you wondering what comes next and, more importantly, who comes next.
And the sex—after all, that is what we read erotica for—is awesome. It is well written and exciting and sure to get your libido burning hot. No mechanical “inset tab a in slot b” stuff, the sex scenes in this are sure to get your blood boiling, your heart pounding and your electronics buzzing.
Any of you out there that are looking for a refreshing change from the “same old” get this book and have a great time!
September 2, 2016
Stunning story, incredible characters.
BUT it needs a lot of refining, and polishing. Excessively repeated words, and spelling mistakes detract from the reading experience.
BUT it needs a lot of refining, and polishing. Excessively repeated words, and spelling mistakes detract from the reading experience.
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November 1, 2017I just didn't like the way this book was written.
I put it aside for a while, and then took it out to try again, and then again. And now, at 52% I'm calling it quits. It had potential, just didn't work for me.
I put it aside for a while, and then took it out to try again, and then again. And now, at 52% I'm calling it quits. It had potential, just didn't work for me.
April 23, 2017
What can I say about this book? I absolutely love Colin, Anthony and Sydney. This is book one in the series and it has completely consumed me. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
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February 27, 2017
Coming back into the world of BDSM was one of the best decisions I have made in a while. The new series that have come out are amazing, and so are the authors that have created them. Fragile is exactly what I needed to keep the flame burning.
A damaged damsel in distress and two princes in designer suits willing to save her is what you’ll find here. But it’s not a fairy tale. The process that Colin and Anthony take Sydney though to bring her back to life is harrowing and endearing. You feel for her, even if you’ve never personally been through what she has. You want to shake some sense into Anthony, and you also want to burrow deep down in his history. Colin has it together so well, that it’s still believable, and all you want to do love him warmly.
The characters in this book are believable, but the author repeats so many phrases and words that you begin to become annoyed and frustrated with them, which isn’t very fair. They’re typical, yet likeable characters. My boyfriend can confirm that “Oh, come ON!” was exclaimed more than once. The development is there for the main characters, but the b squad gets the repetitive treatment in each scene. You learn the same things about them each time they make an appearance, just with different wording.
My other complaint is the ending, or lack thereof. The book literally stops. There is no wrap up, no cliffhanger, nothing. I guess you can call it a cliffhanger, but it’s not a proper one. After letting the ending stew for a few days, I did find myself wanting to continue the series, which I will.
I think turning over the books to an editor/proofreader would be beneficial, because there were quite a few errors throughout the book. Not enough to be distracting to the casual reader, but to a reviewer, yes.
If you’re into BDSM, pick up this book. Overall, it’s a good, solid read. 3.5 stars.
Book generously provided by the author through the BDSM group on Goodreads
May 5, 2016
This is very much a book for BDSM fans – and for those of you, who like me, aren’t in the know, that stands for Bondage/Dominance/Sadism/Masochism.
It follows the story of a BDSM follower who falls for one of his secretaries who is also into BDSM, and each charter is seen through the eyes of the three main characters – Colin, the hero, Anthony, his friend in the BDSM club and Sydney, the submissive but smouldering heroine.
Sydney is trying to get away from an abusive relationship, and trying to find herself, so it’s a bit more than just a story about sexual antics. It’s a new take on a love story in which a good girl tries to progress from a bad situation to a better one (although one in which she does a lot of things I hope my daughter never does!)
The character of the heroine is complex, though I found the male protagonists not so well-drawn. But it’s all good fun, and along the way you learn a lot about how BDSM clubs work and how they often become the pivotal element in people’s lives. Actually, I felt that this aspect could have been more explored. I was curious to know what sort of family life went the married couples – for example, did they have the usual arguments that the rest of us do, and how did their BDSM training affect this?
The ending left me somewhat in the air, but as the book is part of a trilogy, I’ll have to find out what happens in the next two.
It follows the story of a BDSM follower who falls for one of his secretaries who is also into BDSM, and each charter is seen through the eyes of the three main characters – Colin, the hero, Anthony, his friend in the BDSM club and Sydney, the submissive but smouldering heroine.
Sydney is trying to get away from an abusive relationship, and trying to find herself, so it’s a bit more than just a story about sexual antics. It’s a new take on a love story in which a good girl tries to progress from a bad situation to a better one (although one in which she does a lot of things I hope my daughter never does!)
The character of the heroine is complex, though I found the male protagonists not so well-drawn. But it’s all good fun, and along the way you learn a lot about how BDSM clubs work and how they often become the pivotal element in people’s lives. Actually, I felt that this aspect could have been more explored. I was curious to know what sort of family life went the married couples – for example, did they have the usual arguments that the rest of us do, and how did their BDSM training affect this?
The ending left me somewhat in the air, but as the book is part of a trilogy, I’ll have to find out what happens in the next two.
June 21, 2016
She pulls you end and gives you an earful of what men really think and say behind your back. They are watching you when you don’t think they are.
The pet name was cute, but how can a love go so wrong. What I found interesting is the “private” conversations we listened to regarding this company man. Actually it was more how three best friends compete over her ‘submitting to them” in their fantasies discussed between golf buddies often run rampant. This descriptive tell it all enlightening read makes you mad, makes you smile, makes you laugh and most of all it makes you grateful there are good guys in the world. Doesn’t matter their sexual preferences, it does matter they are protective when needed.
No matter what you think about the community ~ when the rules are applied all know that “NO means NO”. The word no, stop, quit, is respected. This is my second book about this community and I find they believe in the rules set by their peers. Drew has done her research and is edifying us one book at a time.
All I can really say without getting ‘punished is Kitten is worth following to the next book. She may be the Sub, but she has control of some mighty powerful Dom’s. Unfortunately she didn’t meet them first.
*Finger snap neck roll* You go gurl.
The pet name was cute, but how can a love go so wrong. What I found interesting is the “private” conversations we listened to regarding this company man. Actually it was more how three best friends compete over her ‘submitting to them” in their fantasies discussed between golf buddies often run rampant. This descriptive tell it all enlightening read makes you mad, makes you smile, makes you laugh and most of all it makes you grateful there are good guys in the world. Doesn’t matter their sexual preferences, it does matter they are protective when needed.
No matter what you think about the community ~ when the rules are applied all know that “NO means NO”. The word no, stop, quit, is respected. This is my second book about this community and I find they believe in the rules set by their peers. Drew has done her research and is edifying us one book at a time.
All I can really say without getting ‘punished is Kitten is worth following to the next book. She may be the Sub, but she has control of some mighty powerful Dom’s. Unfortunately she didn’t meet them first.
*Finger snap neck roll* You go gurl.
September 19, 2016
This is the first book by author Drew Sera and I'm hooked on this new series of hers. This story is about a fragile kitten named Sydney and her two Doms - Colin Everett, owner of Everett Gaming and his best friend Anthony Graves, CFO of Everett Gaming. Colin and Anthony are drawn to Sydney and don't understand why until she accidentally drops her kink magazine in front of them. It all clicks into place.
The road they start to travel is a difficult one that neither have traveled before and navigation is tricky. This story will have you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Each characters back story will tear at your heart and have you rooting for them to come together. Colin is a trainer at Irons the BDSM club and sets on helping Sydney become a trained sub for a lucky Dom. Anthony is reluctant to take on that role and could find himself losing Sydney. Sydney is recovering from an abusive relationship with a wannabe Dom named Howard.
Be warned this story does not end in this book. I'm patiently waiting for the next book in this series. Enjoying the ride so far. Come on May.
The road they start to travel is a difficult one that neither have traveled before and navigation is tricky. This story will have you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Each characters back story will tear at your heart and have you rooting for them to come together. Colin is a trainer at Irons the BDSM club and sets on helping Sydney become a trained sub for a lucky Dom. Anthony is reluctant to take on that role and could find himself losing Sydney. Sydney is recovering from an abusive relationship with a wannabe Dom named Howard.
Be warned this story does not end in this book. I'm patiently waiting for the next book in this series. Enjoying the ride so far. Come on May.
June 3, 2017
Omg
First let me say that this book had my emotions all over the place! Very well-written strong characters and an in depth look at the world of bdsm. I have always been fascinated by that world and ready books about it pulls me in more and more. Fragile had me from page one, my heart just breaks for Sydney, she has been to hell and back, but Colin and Anthony take wonderful care of her, they show her how a good DOM is supposed to treat their sub, I definitely will be reading the other books in this series. This book has really opened my eyes, a lot of books out here about the bdsm lifestyle just concentrate on the sex but Drew Sera takes you on a journey of what happens outside the playroom. I wish I could give it more stars. A must read for all!
First let me say that this book had my emotions all over the place! Very well-written strong characters and an in depth look at the world of bdsm. I have always been fascinated by that world and ready books about it pulls me in more and more. Fragile had me from page one, my heart just breaks for Sydney, she has been to hell and back, but Colin and Anthony take wonderful care of her, they show her how a good DOM is supposed to treat their sub, I definitely will be reading the other books in this series. This book has really opened my eyes, a lot of books out here about the bdsm lifestyle just concentrate on the sex but Drew Sera takes you on a journey of what happens outside the playroom. I wish I could give it more stars. A must read for all!
June 30, 2019
This book, Fragile, Book One in the Everett Gaming Series, has been in my TBR list for I don’t know how long, and that list is a long one – which is why I decided to start from the furthest book on the list – O.M.G. I should have begun this series long ago. This is the first book I have read from author Drew Sera – and it certainly won’t be my last. There may be a couple of little spoilers to follow, but nothing really that gives away what takes place in this book.
Colin Everett is CEO of Everett Gaming – a company he and his best friend, Anthony Graves – who is also his CFO - built up over years to provide electronic gaming machines to hotels and taverns, and who has worked tirelessly to land a huge contract for an international company, Cheng Hotels International. Colin was left with a sizeable inheritance when his parents and his twin brother were killed in a car accident when they all headed out for a vacation at Thanksgiving, when he was nine years old, and he was then raised by his other best friend’s (Matt) parents.
The Everett Building’s ninth and tenth floors were situated near the Las Vegas Strip, and housed other tech or media related businesses on the other floors, and Everett’s reception area was staffed through one of the businesses in the building, the Openin Corporation. Every morning, Colin greeted the ladies in reception to ensure they felt valued and appreciated – he always gave Sydney Burke, the youngest and newest (for nine months) of them, a smile. When he gave her the tour when she started, he noted how shy she was, and being a Dom and trainer, he was good at reading body language, and he wanted to scoop her up and protect her from whatever made her scared and anxious.
Right before the most important meeting of his company’s time, another employee, Karl, began yelling at Sydney. Colin had to intervene. Sydney dropped all her papers and M&M’s she was always nibbling on. When she tried to gather all her papers, her sleeve rose up and Colin saw a strange mark around her wrist. When she covered it up, Colin’s Dom side came out and he reached for her hand and shoved her sleeve up to look at it, and Sydney panicked.
Colin and Anthony had nicknamed Sydney their fragile kitten. Sydney was involved in what she thought was a healthy D/s relationship with a Dom she met at a club she went to while in college. Howard has been subjecting her to his brand of training for six years, after claiming her as his toy when she was twenty-one.
Sydney was reading a magazine while eating her lunch in the courtyard at work, trying to find ways of being a good sub so she could find a better Dom. Howard just hurt her; punishment for not being a good sub. She was unaware that his punishments were nothing other than torture. When Colin and Anthony approached her, she stood up and her magazine, Kink, dropped to the ground. With both Colin and Anthony being Doms, they immediately knew their fragile kitten was submissive, and both provided her with their Dom/Master cards.
After attending a get together at Colin’s home one Saturday night, Sydney was punished by Howard on Sunday for not being available to him, instead. When Sydney sent out a message for help, Colin and Anthony showed up at her apartment door. What they found inside, horrified them and they immediately jumped into action to save her life.
I could go on and on and on about this book. I absolutely loved it, even though there were editing errors that were peppered throughout, and at times, some repeating of things. For those who have no idea what constitutes a healthy D/s relationship, this book is well worth the read – hell, even if you are aware, this is a damn good book to read. I feel I must caution other readers that there are triggers within this story, especially when Sydney’s punishment at the hands of Howard is detailed. Reading this brought out just every emotion a human can experience. Hatred, hope, laughter, sadness, empathy, anger, frustration, shock and love. It’s a roller-coaster ride, but one I think is well worth taking. I highly recommend beginning this series if you can put aside the editing.
Colin Everett is CEO of Everett Gaming – a company he and his best friend, Anthony Graves – who is also his CFO - built up over years to provide electronic gaming machines to hotels and taverns, and who has worked tirelessly to land a huge contract for an international company, Cheng Hotels International. Colin was left with a sizeable inheritance when his parents and his twin brother were killed in a car accident when they all headed out for a vacation at Thanksgiving, when he was nine years old, and he was then raised by his other best friend’s (Matt) parents.
The Everett Building’s ninth and tenth floors were situated near the Las Vegas Strip, and housed other tech or media related businesses on the other floors, and Everett’s reception area was staffed through one of the businesses in the building, the Openin Corporation. Every morning, Colin greeted the ladies in reception to ensure they felt valued and appreciated – he always gave Sydney Burke, the youngest and newest (for nine months) of them, a smile. When he gave her the tour when she started, he noted how shy she was, and being a Dom and trainer, he was good at reading body language, and he wanted to scoop her up and protect her from whatever made her scared and anxious.
Right before the most important meeting of his company’s time, another employee, Karl, began yelling at Sydney. Colin had to intervene. Sydney dropped all her papers and M&M’s she was always nibbling on. When she tried to gather all her papers, her sleeve rose up and Colin saw a strange mark around her wrist. When she covered it up, Colin’s Dom side came out and he reached for her hand and shoved her sleeve up to look at it, and Sydney panicked.
Colin and Anthony had nicknamed Sydney their fragile kitten. Sydney was involved in what she thought was a healthy D/s relationship with a Dom she met at a club she went to while in college. Howard has been subjecting her to his brand of training for six years, after claiming her as his toy when she was twenty-one.
Sydney was reading a magazine while eating her lunch in the courtyard at work, trying to find ways of being a good sub so she could find a better Dom. Howard just hurt her; punishment for not being a good sub. She was unaware that his punishments were nothing other than torture. When Colin and Anthony approached her, she stood up and her magazine, Kink, dropped to the ground. With both Colin and Anthony being Doms, they immediately knew their fragile kitten was submissive, and both provided her with their Dom/Master cards.
After attending a get together at Colin’s home one Saturday night, Sydney was punished by Howard on Sunday for not being available to him, instead. When Sydney sent out a message for help, Colin and Anthony showed up at her apartment door. What they found inside, horrified them and they immediately jumped into action to save her life.
I could go on and on and on about this book. I absolutely loved it, even though there were editing errors that were peppered throughout, and at times, some repeating of things. For those who have no idea what constitutes a healthy D/s relationship, this book is well worth the read – hell, even if you are aware, this is a damn good book to read. I feel I must caution other readers that there are triggers within this story, especially when Sydney’s punishment at the hands of Howard is detailed. Reading this brought out just every emotion a human can experience. Hatred, hope, laughter, sadness, empathy, anger, frustration, shock and love. It’s a roller-coaster ride, but one I think is well worth taking. I highly recommend beginning this series if you can put aside the editing.
February 9, 2017
"These aren’t your doing, Sunshine. Nothing you could have done, or not done, would have made you deserve this. Once you’re all healed up, Colin’s going to show you exactly what being in a healthy D/s relationship is like."
The book is very detailed and descriptive.
Maybe because I have seen the great trailer made by Depraved_Eros, I had a clear view of the main characters. And I loved to read the scenes that were part of the trailer. I like the friendship between Colin, Anthony and Matt. I like the way Colin and Anthony ease Sidney into trusting them. I think it's adorable how tough Anthony is always trying to make Sidney smile. And I couldn't stop smiling myself as the guys keep thinking how the other one is perfect for her.
I like very much the alternating points of view. It helps me process the thoughts and feelings of Anthony, Colin and Sidney. I liked it better then a one sided story. What I also like is the length of the book. I am a fast reader, so I liked that this story lasted a few days:-) It is quite clear to me the author has lifestyle experience. It's that pull between a Dom and a sub, a Sadist and a masochist or a Master and a slave that can't be understood from a vanilla point of view. For example when Anthony explains: "The attraction that a Dom feels towards a sub usually isn’t visual. Yes, it can be part of a reason they’re attracted to a sub, but rarely is it ever the only thing. It’s based a lot on needs." And I recognize the Dom-trait of putting the sub's need in the first place. Anthony and Colin aren't ruled by their own needs and desires, although I think they could have acted earlier on it. I find it amusing that it takes until almost 3/4 of the book for Colin to recognize the chemistry between the three of them. I was moved to tears when Sidney and Anthony open up about their scars.
This book shows the danger that submissives face when exploring BDSM. Sadly enough it is far to real. The lifestyle attracts great people, genuine Doms and subs, but unfortunately also assholes who take submission as an excuse to abuse. And with a submissive trait to please these abusers can keep their behavior up for a long time.
I received a copy of this book by the author through the Goodreads BDSM group.
The book is very detailed and descriptive.
Maybe because I have seen the great trailer made by Depraved_Eros, I had a clear view of the main characters. And I loved to read the scenes that were part of the trailer. I like the friendship between Colin, Anthony and Matt. I like the way Colin and Anthony ease Sidney into trusting them. I think it's adorable how tough Anthony is always trying to make Sidney smile. And I couldn't stop smiling myself as the guys keep thinking how the other one is perfect for her.
I like very much the alternating points of view. It helps me process the thoughts and feelings of Anthony, Colin and Sidney. I liked it better then a one sided story. What I also like is the length of the book. I am a fast reader, so I liked that this story lasted a few days:-) It is quite clear to me the author has lifestyle experience. It's that pull between a Dom and a sub, a Sadist and a masochist or a Master and a slave that can't be understood from a vanilla point of view. For example when Anthony explains: "The attraction that a Dom feels towards a sub usually isn’t visual. Yes, it can be part of a reason they’re attracted to a sub, but rarely is it ever the only thing. It’s based a lot on needs." And I recognize the Dom-trait of putting the sub's need in the first place. Anthony and Colin aren't ruled by their own needs and desires, although I think they could have acted earlier on it. I find it amusing that it takes until almost 3/4 of the book for Colin to recognize the chemistry between the three of them. I was moved to tears when Sidney and Anthony open up about their scars.
This book shows the danger that submissives face when exploring BDSM. Sadly enough it is far to real. The lifestyle attracts great people, genuine Doms and subs, but unfortunately also assholes who take submission as an excuse to abuse. And with a submissive trait to please these abusers can keep their behavior up for a long time.
I received a copy of this book by the author through the Goodreads BDSM group.
November 26, 2017
Overall I enjoyed the story line behind this book. However, I found that the author has a tendency to repeat herself. I get that she was trying to reiterate a point and that would be fine, once. But when you start repeating the same point in each chapter it gets to be a bit annoying; I've got the point, now move on. Thankfully I was curious enough about what was going to happen next and I kept reading. I was glad that I did too, until I got to the end. If you want to call it an end. I understand that this is a series, but the story just stops. At first I felt like I didn't get the whole book, but kindle informed me that I was at 100% so I guess that was the end.
With all that being said, I did enjoy the story. Call me crazy or a masochist but I am planning on reading the second book. ;)
With all that being said, I did enjoy the story. Call me crazy or a masochist but I am planning on reading the second book. ;)
October 9, 2017
What's 💘Love Got To Do With It?
Apparently absolutely nothing, in this horribly long, terribly tedious, tedious, tedious book📕 about a tortured, mistreated young woman who was so submissive she allowed herself to nearly be murdered by a sick sadist passing himself off as a Dom!
Sydney💔, the shell shocked, broken, and severely mentally and physically damaged subject of this book, works at a company that Just so happens to be headed by the biggest MASTER DOM in Las Vegas. Colin🐺 is the founder and CEO of Everett Gaming. He just so happens to have another super Dom, Anthony🐺, working with him.
Sydney💔 has been on Colin's radar for some time. He is sure she is a submissive, but he doesn't want to approach her about it.
One day he sees her eating lunch and reading a kink✋ magazine. Then he sees she has injuries to her wrist that could only have come from restraints put on by an inexperienced person, or a person who would want to hurt her, a sadist.
Colin is the Master Dom🐺 at Irons, an exclusive BDSM✋ club in Vegas. He trains other doms, and also some subs. He is a dominant, not a sadist, and he is horrified and angered by what has happened to Sydney, his fragile 🐱kitten.
The author chops🔪, slices🔪, and dices🔪 the BDSM subject until all that is left is mush. This book was so dry, so lifeless, that I'm surprised that Sydney💔 didn't kill herself to escape the boring, clinical, almost technical narrative that went on endlessly.
Never does Colin or Anthony ever admit that they 💘love Sydney,💔 and want to be her Dom🐺 or Doms. Colin🐺 takes her into his home, cares for her, gets into her head, starts to train her when she tells him she wants to continue the BDSM lifestyle, but he seems totally oblivious to the truth!
All the way through, he tells himself he will be passing her off to another Dom🐺 he knows from the club that has been searching for a submissive.
Are you kidding me? Doesn't this poor, abused, woman have something to say about her life?
The book gives a deep insight into the BDSM lifestyle, but it fails to make an emotional connection with the reader. Even though Sydney💔 is a character that should and does draw us emotionally, the author manages to squelch that time and time again with the flat portrayal of all the other characters.
There is no humor in this book, no love, no nothing.
I read this book because of another book I just finished called DESCENT, where Ashton Blackthorne co-authored with Ms Sera. To say I was disappointed by FRAGILE, is an understatement. Btw, the book ends in a cliffhanger.....
No ponies🐎for this 🐕dog.
Apparently absolutely nothing, in this horribly long, terribly tedious, tedious, tedious book📕 about a tortured, mistreated young woman who was so submissive she allowed herself to nearly be murdered by a sick sadist passing himself off as a Dom!
Sydney💔, the shell shocked, broken, and severely mentally and physically damaged subject of this book, works at a company that Just so happens to be headed by the biggest MASTER DOM in Las Vegas. Colin🐺 is the founder and CEO of Everett Gaming. He just so happens to have another super Dom, Anthony🐺, working with him.
Sydney💔 has been on Colin's radar for some time. He is sure she is a submissive, but he doesn't want to approach her about it.
One day he sees her eating lunch and reading a kink✋ magazine. Then he sees she has injuries to her wrist that could only have come from restraints put on by an inexperienced person, or a person who would want to hurt her, a sadist.
Colin is the Master Dom🐺 at Irons, an exclusive BDSM✋ club in Vegas. He trains other doms, and also some subs. He is a dominant, not a sadist, and he is horrified and angered by what has happened to Sydney, his fragile 🐱kitten.
The author chops🔪, slices🔪, and dices🔪 the BDSM subject until all that is left is mush. This book was so dry, so lifeless, that I'm surprised that Sydney💔 didn't kill herself to escape the boring, clinical, almost technical narrative that went on endlessly.
Never does Colin or Anthony ever admit that they 💘love Sydney,💔 and want to be her Dom🐺 or Doms. Colin🐺 takes her into his home, cares for her, gets into her head, starts to train her when she tells him she wants to continue the BDSM lifestyle, but he seems totally oblivious to the truth!
All the way through, he tells himself he will be passing her off to another Dom🐺 he knows from the club that has been searching for a submissive.
Are you kidding me? Doesn't this poor, abused, woman have something to say about her life?
The book gives a deep insight into the BDSM lifestyle, but it fails to make an emotional connection with the reader. Even though Sydney💔 is a character that should and does draw us emotionally, the author manages to squelch that time and time again with the flat portrayal of all the other characters.
There is no humor in this book, no love, no nothing.
I read this book because of another book I just finished called DESCENT, where Ashton Blackthorne co-authored with Ms Sera. To say I was disappointed by FRAGILE, is an understatement. Btw, the book ends in a cliffhanger.....
No ponies🐎for this 🐕dog.
November 11, 2018
Colin Everett owns and is the CEO of Everett Gaming, his best friend Anthony is the CFO. They both have suffered hardships. Colin’s family died in a car accident when he was nine and he went to live with his fathers best friend. He became very close to their son Matt who is a doctor. Anthony grew up with alcoholics and suffered terrible abuse which he refuses to talk about. All three are members and Doms of exclusive Club Irons a BDSM club. Colin and Anthony regularly co-top the subs they regularly play with. They’ve been watching one of the reception staff for the past nine months and have affectionately nicknamed her fragile kitten! They both believe that she’s submissive, when they find out that she is they tell her their secret. They offer her their cards and tell her to ring them anytime she wants. When they finally hear from Sydney it’s by text and one word HELP! When they get to her they are both nearly destroyed. This book is captivating, emotionally charged, endearing and frustrating. As a mother I wanted to take Anthony and Colin aside and give them a piece of my mind! I can’t wait to read the next book as this one ends with a cliffhanger!
February 27, 2017
I went into this series blind, not knowing the author or having any idea of the books and I must say I fell in love! With it being written by all 3 main people it draws you in and gives not just one side of the story but everyone involed.
The fear that is felt by the female is not only words on paper you can feel it! Her daily torture is felt with every passing chapter she tells and at times I was left in tears....not just because of the pain she felt but her fear of life.
The men...le sigh! Where were these 2 when i needed them!? These 2 men are totally up for the tall dark and handsome award in my book! Their lust turns into more as they get to know this shy hurt woman and it helps to make loving them that much easier!
If you are looking for more then just sex and sex then do yourself a huge favor and start this series! I am so in love with this book and it's only the beinging !
The fear that is felt by the female is not only words on paper you can feel it! Her daily torture is felt with every passing chapter she tells and at times I was left in tears....not just because of the pain she felt but her fear of life.
The men...le sigh! Where were these 2 when i needed them!? These 2 men are totally up for the tall dark and handsome award in my book! Their lust turns into more as they get to know this shy hurt woman and it helps to make loving them that much easier!
If you are looking for more then just sex and sex then do yourself a huge favor and start this series! I am so in love with this book and it's only the beinging !
December 28, 2016
All pleasure no pain
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book but I am so glad I read it. After experiencing life with a Dom that wasn't anything more than a sadist Sydney is taken under the wing of her bosses, Colin and Anthony, who are both Doms. The relationship that develops between the three of them is nothing short of beautiful especially between Sydney and Anthony. This isn't full of loads of sex its the slow build up of trust, love and the start of piecing a broken soul together again. The first time she is with them both is the most sensual sex scene I think I have read. Oh, and I have added Anthony Graves to my wish list. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book but I am so glad I read it. After experiencing life with a Dom that wasn't anything more than a sadist Sydney is taken under the wing of her bosses, Colin and Anthony, who are both Doms. The relationship that develops between the three of them is nothing short of beautiful especially between Sydney and Anthony. This isn't full of loads of sex its the slow build up of trust, love and the start of piecing a broken soul together again. The first time she is with them both is the most sensual sex scene I think I have read. Oh, and I have added Anthony Graves to my wish list. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
January 2, 2017
1st this book has a he'll of a cliffhanger. Thank the stars all 4 books are out. I knew by chapter 9 that I would NEED to read the series. Even though it is a BDSM book, the focus is on characters and their development. I fell in love with broken Sydney and her blossoming personality. She thrives under the care of Colin and Anthony. They cherish their "fragile kitten" & help her heal physically and mentally from the torture she has endured. A definite must read with a box of tissues.
January 30, 2017
Absolutely phenomenal read.
This is the first book I have read by Drew Sera and words cannot express how much I enjoyed and loved this story. This book contains a lot of emotions that will make you fall in love with Colin, Sydney and Anthony journey that seems to be just beginning. Fragile is about a fragile girl who had a bad experience within the BDSM lifestyle, and Colin and Anthony are trying to show her the what it really means.
This is the first book I have read by Drew Sera and words cannot express how much I enjoyed and loved this story. This book contains a lot of emotions that will make you fall in love with Colin, Sydney and Anthony journey that seems to be just beginning. Fragile is about a fragile girl who had a bad experience within the BDSM lifestyle, and Colin and Anthony are trying to show her the what it really means.
May 11, 2016
Absolutely Amazing!
Let me tell you straight up that this book was one of the best BDSM books that I have read. I can't wait to read the next book. I felt so bad for this girl but then you watch the story unfold right before your eyes. And amazing is what it is. You won't regret giving this book a try.
Let me tell you straight up that this book was one of the best BDSM books that I have read. I can't wait to read the next book. I felt so bad for this girl but then you watch the story unfold right before your eyes. And amazing is what it is. You won't regret giving this book a try.
February 24, 2021
What a fantastic story. Cannot wait to read the rest of the series. Drew had you hooked from chapter one until the end. Sydney is very fragile and between Colin and Anthony they are taking excellent care of her and falling in love even though they do not know it yet. It is a cliff hanger. Enjoy reading.
October 1, 2016
Quite simply, a bloody good read after a crappy day at work. Improved my day, highly recommend.
July 12, 2017
Fragile: The Everett Gaming Series Book 1 by Drew Sera
This is the first book I have read from Drew Sera and I must say I’m very impressed. This book is very intimate and detailed in the places, events and actions of the main characters Anthony, Colin and Sydney. I personally have not read a book that has such a seamless integration between BDSM D/s relationship and day to day life.
As readers use to reading about successful and rich men who are dominant in the bedroom, work and are not always nice and down to earth. Not the case with Anthony Graves and Colin Everett. Colin is the CEO and founder of Everett Gaming and Anthony is the CFO (Chef Financial Officer). These men are successful, dominate, rich and down to earth. Who would of thought that combination existed (even in our book worlds). Sydney is a receptionist for Everett Gaming and has been given the nickname of “fragile kitten” from our sexy CEO and CFO.
Sydney is a quiet woman who tries to stay out of the spot light and make herself as small as possible. She is into the submissive side of the BDSM world and has been playing with a dark, sadistic Dom who isn’t very nice. I don’t want to give too much away here because to me this is the heart of the story.
This is a journey in discovering what you didn’t know you needed. Colin is a trainer and Master in the BDSM world. He takes pride in providing proper instruction along ensuring his own needs for domination are met. He has mentored several couples and new subs. Anthony is also a dominate and Master. He is a very closed off individual with a past he doesn’t discuss. We do not get to see much of his past, at least not in this installment.
What these two alpha males find when they learn Sydney’s secret they will do everything in their power to ensure her safety and care for her. Sydney is filling some voids in these men’s lives while she is discovering some of her own.
The first book in the series has laid out the ground work for what I can only hope is a phenomenal series that will get better with each book. There are many chapters in this book, 70 to be exact. Don’t be worried not all of the chapters are lengthy and the book flows very well. I will warn you….once you get started you will be sucked into their world and will not want to come out until the end.
I highly recommend this book and looking forward to reading the other books in the series to see how this trio progress. I’m holding on tight and ready to take the plunge into book 2.
This is the first book I have read from Drew Sera and I must say I’m very impressed. This book is very intimate and detailed in the places, events and actions of the main characters Anthony, Colin and Sydney. I personally have not read a book that has such a seamless integration between BDSM D/s relationship and day to day life.
As readers use to reading about successful and rich men who are dominant in the bedroom, work and are not always nice and down to earth. Not the case with Anthony Graves and Colin Everett. Colin is the CEO and founder of Everett Gaming and Anthony is the CFO (Chef Financial Officer). These men are successful, dominate, rich and down to earth. Who would of thought that combination existed (even in our book worlds). Sydney is a receptionist for Everett Gaming and has been given the nickname of “fragile kitten” from our sexy CEO and CFO.
Sydney is a quiet woman who tries to stay out of the spot light and make herself as small as possible. She is into the submissive side of the BDSM world and has been playing with a dark, sadistic Dom who isn’t very nice. I don’t want to give too much away here because to me this is the heart of the story.
This is a journey in discovering what you didn’t know you needed. Colin is a trainer and Master in the BDSM world. He takes pride in providing proper instruction along ensuring his own needs for domination are met. He has mentored several couples and new subs. Anthony is also a dominate and Master. He is a very closed off individual with a past he doesn’t discuss. We do not get to see much of his past, at least not in this installment.
What these two alpha males find when they learn Sydney’s secret they will do everything in their power to ensure her safety and care for her. Sydney is filling some voids in these men’s lives while she is discovering some of her own.
The first book in the series has laid out the ground work for what I can only hope is a phenomenal series that will get better with each book. There are many chapters in this book, 70 to be exact. Don’t be worried not all of the chapters are lengthy and the book flows very well. I will warn you….once you get started you will be sucked into their world and will not want to come out until the end.
I highly recommend this book and looking forward to reading the other books in the series to see how this trio progress. I’m holding on tight and ready to take the plunge into book 2.
November 11, 2018
"He won't hurt you. I can promise you that. Can you trust me on that?"
"I trust you with everything, Anthony."
This was my first read from Ms. Sera and I NEED to keep reading this series! While it is erotic, and kinky, and has scenes that make you want to go find your significant other and get naughty, it also is full of feels.
Colin Everett, CEO of Everett Gaming, and Anthony Graves, CFO have two lives - the one that the public sees, and the one that come out after dark - the one that comes out as Master Doms at the sex club, Irons. Colin takes notice of a newer employee, Sydney Burke. Something about her makes him suspect she's a submissive but when he suspects she is in an unhealthy D/s relationship, he goes on high alert. With his suspicions taking root in the back of his mind, he and Anthony embark on a connection with her, hoping that she'll talk to them about what is going on. When she calls them for help, their worst fears are confirmed.
Together, and at Sydney's asking, Colin and Anthony begin their fragile kitten's training in being the perfect sub. The relationship between the three is becoming complicated and emotions are getting involved. Can they stray from the path they are on and the plan to turn her over to a new Dom when she's done with her training? Or, will one of them finally say what all three are thinking?
You get this story from all three characters' points of view. While Colin is trying to keep his role strictly business, you can tell he is getting attached to Sydney. He wants to do what she's asked him to do, but sees how she responds to Anthony and sees him as her perfect Dom - or is he the right one for her? From Anthony's point of view, you know he's not looking for a sub, but you can also tell he's fighting his feelings for Sydney, and his jealousy over the thought of her with another Dom. Then, from Sydney's point of view, you know she has feelings for both of them, but mostly for Anthony. Yet, the self-esteem issues created by her former abusive Dom have left her too insecure to feel that either would want her.
I think I'm in love with Anthony. Just saying.
The book is full of triggers so if you are sensitive to abuse, torture, BDSM or menage scenes, you might want to tread carefully here. In addition, there are six books in this story, so don't expect book 1 to end all nice and neat. It does end a bit abruptly, with no resolutions to anything, but it left me clamoring to get to book 2!
"I trust you with everything, Anthony."
This was my first read from Ms. Sera and I NEED to keep reading this series! While it is erotic, and kinky, and has scenes that make you want to go find your significant other and get naughty, it also is full of feels.
Colin Everett, CEO of Everett Gaming, and Anthony Graves, CFO have two lives - the one that the public sees, and the one that come out after dark - the one that comes out as Master Doms at the sex club, Irons. Colin takes notice of a newer employee, Sydney Burke. Something about her makes him suspect she's a submissive but when he suspects she is in an unhealthy D/s relationship, he goes on high alert. With his suspicions taking root in the back of his mind, he and Anthony embark on a connection with her, hoping that she'll talk to them about what is going on. When she calls them for help, their worst fears are confirmed.
Together, and at Sydney's asking, Colin and Anthony begin their fragile kitten's training in being the perfect sub. The relationship between the three is becoming complicated and emotions are getting involved. Can they stray from the path they are on and the plan to turn her over to a new Dom when she's done with her training? Or, will one of them finally say what all three are thinking?
You get this story from all three characters' points of view. While Colin is trying to keep his role strictly business, you can tell he is getting attached to Sydney. He wants to do what she's asked him to do, but sees how she responds to Anthony and sees him as her perfect Dom - or is he the right one for her? From Anthony's point of view, you know he's not looking for a sub, but you can also tell he's fighting his feelings for Sydney, and his jealousy over the thought of her with another Dom. Then, from Sydney's point of view, you know she has feelings for both of them, but mostly for Anthony. Yet, the self-esteem issues created by her former abusive Dom have left her too insecure to feel that either would want her.
I think I'm in love with Anthony. Just saying.
The book is full of triggers so if you are sensitive to abuse, torture, BDSM or menage scenes, you might want to tread carefully here. In addition, there are six books in this story, so don't expect book 1 to end all nice and neat. It does end a bit abruptly, with no resolutions to anything, but it left me clamoring to get to book 2!
November 15, 2018
Caring, compassionate, thoughtful and loving. These are a few of the words that come to mind when I think about how Colin and Anthony felt towards Sydney in “Fragile”, by Drew Sera. Colin is her protector and savior and Anthony is her life preserver in a sea of darkness as she clings tightly to his shirt. This is an extraordinary book that tugged at my heart and brought me into their world as if I was there with them on their journey.
Colin and Anthony are high powered executives who work hard and play hard but always have time for their employees who they consider as family. Colin noticed Sydney when she was first hired and she had been on his mind ever since. She always seemed a little sad and scared and never went out of her way to talk to people. Colin made it his mission to get to know her because for some reason, he felt the need to protect her and keep her safe. Sydney is a beautiful woman with an intoxicating smile and her shyness made her even more desirable to him. Colin wants her in his life and he has a feeling that she would be willing to submit to all of his desires. Anthony sensed that Sydney was afraid of someone or something from her past and he hoped that she could find the strength to open up and tell them everything.
Sydney thought Colin and Anthony were handsome, sexy and definitely way out of her league, but that didn’t stop her from daydreaming about them. One day they stopped by to see her when she was having lunch and told her that they would always be there for her and to call them if she ever found herself in trouble. No one had ever been this kind to her and she was relieved that she had them in her life because before she knew it, she would be calling for help.
I had a hard time putting this book down because I needed to know what could possibly happen next to poor Sydney. If it hadn’t been for Colin’s awareness that Sydney was troubled she may have never been rescued by her handsome heroes. The compassion and understanding they both had for Sydney was written so beautifully, that I could feel when Sydney relaxed under their gentle touch. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
Colin and Anthony are high powered executives who work hard and play hard but always have time for their employees who they consider as family. Colin noticed Sydney when she was first hired and she had been on his mind ever since. She always seemed a little sad and scared and never went out of her way to talk to people. Colin made it his mission to get to know her because for some reason, he felt the need to protect her and keep her safe. Sydney is a beautiful woman with an intoxicating smile and her shyness made her even more desirable to him. Colin wants her in his life and he has a feeling that she would be willing to submit to all of his desires. Anthony sensed that Sydney was afraid of someone or something from her past and he hoped that she could find the strength to open up and tell them everything.
Sydney thought Colin and Anthony were handsome, sexy and definitely way out of her league, but that didn’t stop her from daydreaming about them. One day they stopped by to see her when she was having lunch and told her that they would always be there for her and to call them if she ever found herself in trouble. No one had ever been this kind to her and she was relieved that she had them in her life because before she knew it, she would be calling for help.
I had a hard time putting this book down because I needed to know what could possibly happen next to poor Sydney. If it hadn’t been for Colin’s awareness that Sydney was troubled she may have never been rescued by her handsome heroes. The compassion and understanding they both had for Sydney was written so beautifully, that I could feel when Sydney relaxed under their gentle touch. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
June 11, 2017
This is a book that I was unable to put down. It's a BDSM story that covers many points within the lifestyle, how some men claim to be a Dom but are just someone who is abusive to how real a Dom is. True BDSM is where things are consensual enjoyment of kink, not the power hungry people who want to punish others.
The story is told my the three main characters. Sydney the abused sub. Anthony and Colin the two Dom's. I think this was done so very well because we can connect with each of the characters so much better.
To me this wasn't another steamy sex book, but more of a well written story. If you were to take the sex out of the equation you would still be left with a plot. The story is more about healing Sydney who was greatly abused by her ex, who was a so called Dom, and being shown what the true BDSM lifestyle is. Anthony and Colin are the ones who rescued her and are training her.
While reading I really connected with Sydney, having been in abusive relationships before allowed for me to understand what she may be experiencing. I felt like I connected with Anthony because I struggle with talking about some of the abusive past I have been through, just like he keeps things buried so do I. For it to be written in a way that you can feel connected to the characters is a feat in itself. But Drew Sera did that with this.
Because of my connection to the characters through my own experiences this book took me on an emotional roller coaster. I laughed at a few well worded teasing remarks, I cried for Sydney and Anthony, I felt sad for Colin at times, and I was excited for Sydney to be learning how things truly were.
Overall I was hooked on this and am now reading the second book in this series!
The story is told my the three main characters. Sydney the abused sub. Anthony and Colin the two Dom's. I think this was done so very well because we can connect with each of the characters so much better.
To me this wasn't another steamy sex book, but more of a well written story. If you were to take the sex out of the equation you would still be left with a plot. The story is more about healing Sydney who was greatly abused by her ex, who was a so called Dom, and being shown what the true BDSM lifestyle is. Anthony and Colin are the ones who rescued her and are training her.
While reading I really connected with Sydney, having been in abusive relationships before allowed for me to understand what she may be experiencing. I felt like I connected with Anthony because I struggle with talking about some of the abusive past I have been through, just like he keeps things buried so do I. For it to be written in a way that you can feel connected to the characters is a feat in itself. But Drew Sera did that with this.
Because of my connection to the characters through my own experiences this book took me on an emotional roller coaster. I laughed at a few well worded teasing remarks, I cried for Sydney and Anthony, I felt sad for Colin at times, and I was excited for Sydney to be learning how things truly were.
Overall I was hooked on this and am now reading the second book in this series!
September 19, 2017
Not enough stars in the galaxy for me to properly rate this
Fragile is an intense and heartbreaking look into the life of a young woman who while pursuing her kinky desires at a BDSM club, meets a man that ends up brutally and repeatedly abusing her all under the guise of being her Dom. Sydney not knowing any better did not seek help because she thought that she was just being punished for being a bad submissive. She lived her life with a smile on her face while covering up the physical and emotional scars thinking she went unnoticed. Colin, the CEO of Everett Gaming always noticed her and one day at work, he saw something on Sydney that horrified him. Colin along with his CFO and best friend, Anthony were determined to find out what was going on with this sweet, shy girl and help her if they could. Colin and Anthony are also Master Doms at the most exclusive and respected Club Irons and suspected that Sydney was being abused. One night Sydney sends them a call asking for help and what they find when they get to her place changes all 3 of their lives forever. Drew Sera has quickly become one of my favorite authors. She is the type of author that puts her blood, sweat and tears into every book and you can feel it. Her plots are expertly crafted and her characters are unique, layered and very real. You become fully engrossed in the world she created and find yourself on an emotional journey that you couldn't possibly prepare yourself for and it's wonderful. Drew also is one of the few authors that is truly knowledgeable about the BDSM community and the reality D/s dynamics. This is a must read!!!
Fragile is an intense and heartbreaking look into the life of a young woman who while pursuing her kinky desires at a BDSM club, meets a man that ends up brutally and repeatedly abusing her all under the guise of being her Dom. Sydney not knowing any better did not seek help because she thought that she was just being punished for being a bad submissive. She lived her life with a smile on her face while covering up the physical and emotional scars thinking she went unnoticed. Colin, the CEO of Everett Gaming always noticed her and one day at work, he saw something on Sydney that horrified him. Colin along with his CFO and best friend, Anthony were determined to find out what was going on with this sweet, shy girl and help her if they could. Colin and Anthony are also Master Doms at the most exclusive and respected Club Irons and suspected that Sydney was being abused. One night Sydney sends them a call asking for help and what they find when they get to her place changes all 3 of their lives forever. Drew Sera has quickly become one of my favorite authors. She is the type of author that puts her blood, sweat and tears into every book and you can feel it. Her plots are expertly crafted and her characters are unique, layered and very real. You become fully engrossed in the world she created and find yourself on an emotional journey that you couldn't possibly prepare yourself for and it's wonderful. Drew also is one of the few authors that is truly knowledgeable about the BDSM community and the reality D/s dynamics. This is a must read!!!
June 8, 2017
Sydney is a broken and fragile woman who was in a very abusive relationship with her dom. He drugged her and beat her endlessly. He had his own set of rules. She was having a hard time keeping her personal life and work life separate.
Colin is the powerful CEO of his company as well as a well respectable trainer at the BDSM club. He is open, friendly and protective.
Anthony is the CFO at Colin's company.
He was more reserved but protective. He has secrets of his past that he is unwilling to share with his life long friends.
When fragile Sydney was on her death bed, after suffering a horrendous beating from her dom, she reached out to her bosses, Colin and Anthony. They took their fragile kitten in and tried to repair the damage her previous dom had inflicted on her. Once she healed she asked Colin to train her to be the perfect submissive. Colin and Anthony were captivated by her.
This book grabbed my heart and sent me on a ride. A compelling well written story of a Fragile Kitten who was mentally and physically abused but blossomed as two doms protected and cared for her.
I enjoyed this book and can't wait for Bounding, Book 2. There is a cliffhanger but I was so intrigued by the story that it didn't matter. I would recommend this series.
I'm volunteering an honest review for an advance reader's copy.
Colin is the powerful CEO of his company as well as a well respectable trainer at the BDSM club. He is open, friendly and protective.
Anthony is the CFO at Colin's company.
He was more reserved but protective. He has secrets of his past that he is unwilling to share with his life long friends.
When fragile Sydney was on her death bed, after suffering a horrendous beating from her dom, she reached out to her bosses, Colin and Anthony. They took their fragile kitten in and tried to repair the damage her previous dom had inflicted on her. Once she healed she asked Colin to train her to be the perfect submissive. Colin and Anthony were captivated by her.
This book grabbed my heart and sent me on a ride. A compelling well written story of a Fragile Kitten who was mentally and physically abused but blossomed as two doms protected and cared for her.
I enjoyed this book and can't wait for Bounding, Book 2. There is a cliffhanger but I was so intrigued by the story that it didn't matter. I would recommend this series.
I'm volunteering an honest review for an advance reader's copy.
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