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Be My Valentine, Sir
Jason has planned a perfect night in — good food, fine wine, a sensual shared bath and a naughty BDSM scene. But when his master, Adrian, goes into the office instead, Jason won’t be taken for granted any longer. Discovering a dominant side he never knew he possessed, he’s about to give Adrian a Valentine’s treat he’ll never forget.
Be My Valentine, Sir contains adult content suitable for mature readers only.
Be My Valentine, Sir contains adult content suitable for mature readers only.
27 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2016
About the author
Elizabeth Coldwell
346 books79 followersI am Rotherham’s foremost (okay, only) writer of quality erotica and erotic romance. Though I’m now based in London, family and football take me back North on a regular basis. Indeed, if you’re ever at a Rotherham United match (I know, what are the chances?) and you spot a small blonde with a large ‘London Millers’ flag, that’ll be me.
For twenty years, I worked on the UK edition of Forum magazine, for most of those years as editor. In that time, I built up the fiction side of the magazine, and was responsible for publishing the first stories by lots of now well-known and established erotic authors – most notably Portia da Costa and Lindsay Gordon, who was until recently Black Lace’s series editor.
However, I love writing even more than I love editing, and I’ve finally taken the plunge to write full-time. I’ve had stories published by Black Lace, Xcite Books, Cleis Press, Circlet Press, Mammoth, Ravenous Romance, Total-e-bound and more, and my collection of three gay erotic novellas, Wild Rides, will be coming out as a print book from Xcite in 2012. And I’m happy in my work…
For twenty years, I worked on the UK edition of Forum magazine, for most of those years as editor. In that time, I built up the fiction side of the magazine, and was responsible for publishing the first stories by lots of now well-known and established erotic authors – most notably Portia da Costa and Lindsay Gordon, who was until recently Black Lace’s series editor.
However, I love writing even more than I love editing, and I’ve finally taken the plunge to write full-time. I’ve had stories published by Black Lace, Xcite Books, Cleis Press, Circlet Press, Mammoth, Ravenous Romance, Total-e-bound and more, and my collection of three gay erotic novellas, Wild Rides, will be coming out as a print book from Xcite in 2012. And I’m happy in my work…
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March 19, 2016
My penchant for meaningful kink is the worst kept secret on the interwebs. I'm always looking for authors that will blow my doors off, so chances are if there's a BDSM tag that's usually enough of an enticement which is what brought me to this series. What I'm looking for is substance but in the absence of that I'll take OTT, possibly hella fucked up, great characterizations, snappy dialogue OR smutterrific PWP. So many chances to impress me.
Unfortunately... none of that was on offer here.
What was on offer was a whole lotta lead up to a whole lotta fizzle. Odd fizzle that didn't jizzle or sizzle for that matter. Too much time was wasted on minute details that didn't contribute to the plot or infuse depth to the characters.
It would probably be best to read the predecessor (Happy Christmas, Sir) prior to reading this to get a sense of these characters and because those events are referenced here. But in a nutshell, Adrian and Jason are in a committed D/s relationship. Jason had more experience with kink when they got together and, evidently, Adrian has expressed some desire to put the shoe on the other foot, so to speak.
I actually do think this is a good idea. If you're going to dole out a beating then it's not a bad idea to know what it feels like. What I don't see happening is having your sub do it. That doesn't work for me. Don't muck with the power dynamics. The whole story started to go sideways from then on for me.
Jason has big plans for Valentine's Day that Adrian's ruined by working! That bastard. Yes, the word brat came to mind which was another step in the wrong direction for me. So he mounts his Schwinn armed with Adrian's Valentine's Day "present" and peddles for his office. SPOILER ALERT: the punishment is a spanking. Six whole swats with a paddle. After four Adrian is "writhing, gasping and sobbing" with a rock hard cock, of course. *throws shade*
*throws ALL THE shade*
Here's the thing IF you're going to role reverse wouldn't you be nervous as a sub punishing your Master and all? And wouldn't the master still pretty much be in charge rather than flipping a switch and becoming "uncharacteristically meek" and falling apart after six swats? To be fair (in a sense) these characters are flat, so I really couldn't say what's right for them one way or another but... something in the milk ain't clean is all I'm saying.
After the spanking they make the seeeeex but I had tapped out by that point and no amount of finesse is going to make the word "channel" sexy. One anemic sex scene does not a stroke fic make, so...not the first time I've struck out with a sexy cover and enticing tags and probably won't be the last.
It is cutesy in a superficial way and if that's your jam, this is a book you'll enjoy.
A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately... none of that was on offer here.
What was on offer was a whole lotta lead up to a whole lotta fizzle. Odd fizzle that didn't jizzle or sizzle for that matter. Too much time was wasted on minute details that didn't contribute to the plot or infuse depth to the characters.
It would probably be best to read the predecessor (Happy Christmas, Sir) prior to reading this to get a sense of these characters and because those events are referenced here. But in a nutshell, Adrian and Jason are in a committed D/s relationship. Jason had more experience with kink when they got together and, evidently, Adrian has expressed some desire to put the shoe on the other foot, so to speak.
I actually do think this is a good idea. If you're going to dole out a beating then it's not a bad idea to know what it feels like. What I don't see happening is having your sub do it. That doesn't work for me. Don't muck with the power dynamics. The whole story started to go sideways from then on for me.
Jason has big plans for Valentine's Day that Adrian's ruined by working! That bastard. Yes, the word brat came to mind which was another step in the wrong direction for me. So he mounts his Schwinn armed with Adrian's Valentine's Day "present" and peddles for his office. SPOILER ALERT: the punishment is a spanking. Six whole swats with a paddle. After four Adrian is "writhing, gasping and sobbing" with a rock hard cock, of course. *throws shade*
"Ride the pain," Jason urged him. "Go with it, and it'll turn to pleasure, I promise. That's what makes everything worth it." He caressed Adrian's buttock, savoring the heat given off by the tender flesh. Then he moved his hand lower, wrapping it around Adrian's cock. "Do you feel it?"
*throws ALL THE shade*
Here's the thing IF you're going to role reverse wouldn't you be nervous as a sub punishing your Master and all? And wouldn't the master still pretty much be in charge rather than flipping a switch and becoming "uncharacteristically meek" and falling apart after six swats? To be fair (in a sense) these characters are flat, so I really couldn't say what's right for them one way or another but... something in the milk ain't clean is all I'm saying.
After the spanking they make the seeeeex but I had tapped out by that point and no amount of finesse is going to make the word "channel" sexy. One anemic sex scene does not a stroke fic make, so...not the first time I've struck out with a sexy cover and enticing tags and probably won't be the last.
It is cutesy in a superficial way and if that's your jam, this is a book you'll enjoy.
A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
January 27, 2016
Deliciously naughty.
This is a hot and sexy short story featuring an already established D/s couple.
Jason's Master Adrian has been spending too much time at the office. When Jason has the perfect Valentine's Day night in planned, including a special new present, and Adrian goes into the office instead, Jason knows it's time to switch roles for the night.
The two have talked about switching before, and Jason is determined to show his Master that he's not going to take being neglected lying down.
Though I liked that there was no angst and obvious affection between the two, as well as some hot sex, the story is short and we don't get a lot of background on the couple, which I think would have made the story better.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Be My Valentine, Sir provided by NineStar Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
This is a hot and sexy short story featuring an already established D/s couple.
Jason's Master Adrian has been spending too much time at the office. When Jason has the perfect Valentine's Day night in planned, including a special new present, and Adrian goes into the office instead, Jason knows it's time to switch roles for the night.
The two have talked about switching before, and Jason is determined to show his Master that he's not going to take being neglected lying down.
Though I liked that there was no angst and obvious affection between the two, as well as some hot sex, the story is short and we don't get a lot of background on the couple, which I think would have made the story better.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Be My Valentine, Sir provided by NineStar Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
July 9, 2016
Be My Valentine, Sir by Elizabeth Coldwell is quite the little steamer!! Jason has a perfect night planned for his master. It's quickly ruined when Adrian chooses to go into work instead! But Jason will not be denied! No longer allowing to be taken for granted, Jason confronts Adrian and turns the tables! Discovering he has a dominant side, Jason takes full advantage by giving Adrian a night neither is likely to forget!!
I love these quickies! I am a fan of Elizabeth Coldwell and have read a number of her books! I am always happy with what she comes up with and I was very happy with this story as well! Yes it's quick, but the characters are believable, the scene is sizzling, and the story fun! I enjoyed Jason finding he has a dominant voice! I was also loving how Adrian allowed Jason his switch-up and went with the fun of it! All in all, a really fun and flirty read!
4 stars/4 flames
This book was gifted to me by the Jeep Diva for the express purpose of an honest review. The rating and review are solely my opinion and in no way was I compensated.
I love these quickies! I am a fan of Elizabeth Coldwell and have read a number of her books! I am always happy with what she comes up with and I was very happy with this story as well! Yes it's quick, but the characters are believable, the scene is sizzling, and the story fun! I enjoyed Jason finding he has a dominant voice! I was also loving how Adrian allowed Jason his switch-up and went with the fun of it! All in all, a really fun and flirty read!
4 stars/4 flames
This book was gifted to me by the Jeep Diva for the express purpose of an honest review. The rating and review are solely my opinion and in no way was I compensated.
January 30, 2016
This is a quick story, featuring Adrian and Jason an established D/s couple who we previously saw in "Happy Christmas, Sir". These two know how to warm up the sheets and this Valentine's day Jason gets fed up with feeling like he is second in line o everything else in his Dom's life...so he takes matters into his own hand. With the help of a black leather heart shaped paddle with a cut-out heart in the center, Jason sets out to show his Dom that he won't play second place to anything or anyone ...anymore! They say every Dom should know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of a paddle and how much work it takes to submit to another person, Well Adrian gets a first rate tutorial in submission and spankings from his sub.
Grab a copy and enjoy this hot little Valentine's Day treat!
*Review Copy provided by Publisher, NineStar Press, for an honest review.
Grab a copy and enjoy this hot little Valentine's Day treat!
*Review Copy provided by Publisher, NineStar Press, for an honest review.
February 7, 2017
2.5 stars
This short story was OK. It wasn't long enough to get to know the MCs or to really understand their dynamic. I liked the premise of Jason wanting to show Adrian how he was taking him for granted but to do it at his work was inappropriate. This is my first read by this author so I don't know anything more about the couple than what was in the story. From all the BDSM I have read, you should be trained how before you try to punish someone with an instrument. There should also be no alcohol involved (granted Jason had only had one beer, as far as I could tell) and you should never inflict a punishment when you are upset or not in a calm state of mind. I was also a little upset by Adrian's reaction to Jason showing up at his office (that was rude). Jason's gift was cute (and hot). The punishment was a little hot but the sex was just OK. The writing style was fine.
****
POV... third person
Standalone or series... short standalone (from what I could tell)
Did it give me a hangover... no
Would I recommend it... not likely
Would I read it again... not likely
This short story was OK. It wasn't long enough to get to know the MCs or to really understand their dynamic. I liked the premise of Jason wanting to show Adrian how he was taking him for granted but to do it at his work was inappropriate. This is my first read by this author so I don't know anything more about the couple than what was in the story. From all the BDSM I have read, you should be trained how before you try to punish someone with an instrument. There should also be no alcohol involved (granted Jason had only had one beer, as far as I could tell) and you should never inflict a punishment when you are upset or not in a calm state of mind. I was also a little upset by Adrian's reaction to Jason showing up at his office (that was rude). Jason's gift was cute (and hot). The punishment was a little hot but the sex was just OK. The writing style was fine.
****
POV... third person
Standalone or series... short standalone (from what I could tell)
Did it give me a hangover... no
Would I recommend it... not likely
Would I read it again... not likely
February 15, 2016
Title:Be My Valentine, Sir
Author: Elizabeth Coldwell
Publisher: Nine Star Press
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Genre(s): M/M, BDSM, D/s
Page Count: Under 100
Heat Level: #3.5 flames out of 5
Rating: #3.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
“ That’s enough talk. I want you to bend over the desk. And don’t even think about disobeying me.”
Very quick Vday story about Jason and Adrian. Jason is starting to feel like he is coming in last in Adrian (his master's) life. so he comes up with a plan that put Adrian in his place. These two men have some good chemistry and the “scene” was hot. If you are looking for a quick steamy read, pick this one up!!
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ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Keri from Alpha Book Club
Author: Elizabeth Coldwell
Publisher: Nine Star Press
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Genre(s): M/M, BDSM, D/s
Page Count: Under 100
Heat Level: #3.5 flames out of 5
Rating: #3.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Jason has planned a perfect night in — good food, fine wine, a sensual shared bath and a naughty BDSM scene. But when his master, Adrian, goes into the office instead, Jason won’t be taken for granted any longer. Discovering a dominant side he never knew he possessed, he’s about to give Adrian a Valentine’s treat he’ll never forget.
“ That’s enough talk. I want you to bend over the desk. And don’t even think about disobeying me.”
Very quick Vday story about Jason and Adrian. Jason is starting to feel like he is coming in last in Adrian (his master's) life. so he comes up with a plan that put Adrian in his place. These two men have some good chemistry and the “scene” was hot. If you are looking for a quick steamy read, pick this one up!!
Find this book on Goodreads
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Keri from Alpha Book Club
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