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His Boy Next Door #13-24
His Boy Next Door: Season Two
12 episodes -- the complete Season Two collection
Meeting Jack was the best thing that ever happened to Channon. The dominant older man gives him confidence, boundaries, discipline, everything Channon needs, and all Channon has to do is be the obedient submissive Jack wants. But Jack's glamorous life in the city is intimidating for a sheltered eighteen-year-old, and Channon can't help worrying that he won't be good enough to keep Jack's interest. Will Jack break things off when he realizes how deep Channon's insecurities run? Or will the older Dom take care of him, the way he's always promised?
Sucked deep into a world of dominance and submission, pain and pleasure, Channon gives himself in willing service to the only man he's ever wanted to call Sir. And Jack? Just might accidentally fall in love.
Meeting Jack was the best thing that ever happened to Channon. The dominant older man gives him confidence, boundaries, discipline, everything Channon needs, and all Channon has to do is be the obedient submissive Jack wants. But Jack's glamorous life in the city is intimidating for a sheltered eighteen-year-old, and Channon can't help worrying that he won't be good enough to keep Jack's interest. Will Jack break things off when he realizes how deep Channon's insecurities run? Or will the older Dom take care of him, the way he's always promised?
Sucked deep into a world of dominance and submission, pain and pleasure, Channon gives himself in willing service to the only man he's ever wanted to call Sir. And Jack? Just might accidentally fall in love.
413 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2017
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July 17, 2020
4 Stars
Where the first season was all steam, this one included lots of feels as well. I love seeing them grow closer and explore not only their Dom/sub relationship but their feelings as well. There were a few things that bothered me .
You learn in this one how deep-rooted Channon's insecurities with self-worth are, which broke my heart. His horrible childhood and parental neglect have developed into not feeling worthy of love or attention, which does bleed into his relationship with Jack. It was hard to read because you just feel horrible for Channon, who is so giving and caring and it's sad to think he feels he deserves nothing. Jack also has some issues, although they haven't been thoroughly revealed yet.
I was somewhat bothered by a few things Jack did to Channon . However, I do overall like Jack and believe he loves Channon. Towards the end, you can truly feel the love and connection between the two. I cannot wait to read Nate's series spin-off and also continue with Channon and Jack's story.
Series:
Boxset 1: His Boy Next Door: Season One (Episodes 1-12) → 4.5 Stars
Boxset 2: His Boy Next Door: Season Two (Episodes 13-24) → 4 Stars
Boxset 3: His Boy Next Door: Season Three (Episodes 25-30) → 3.5 Stars
Boxset 4: His Boy Next Door: Season Four (Episodes 31-36) → 4 Stars
Boxset 5: Season 5 (Episodies 37-?) → tbr
Where the first season was all steam, this one included lots of feels as well. I love seeing them grow closer and explore not only their Dom/sub relationship but their feelings as well. There were a few things that bothered me .
You learn in this one how deep-rooted Channon's insecurities with self-worth are, which broke my heart. His horrible childhood and parental neglect have developed into not feeling worthy of love or attention, which does bleed into his relationship with Jack. It was hard to read because you just feel horrible for Channon, who is so giving and caring and it's sad to think he feels he deserves nothing. Jack also has some issues, although they haven't been thoroughly revealed yet.
I was somewhat bothered by a few things Jack did to Channon . However, I do overall like Jack and believe he loves Channon. Towards the end, you can truly feel the love and connection between the two. I cannot wait to read Nate's series spin-off and also continue with Channon and Jack's story.
Series:
Boxset 1: His Boy Next Door: Season One (Episodes 1-12) → 4.5 Stars
Boxset 2: His Boy Next Door: Season Two (Episodes 13-24) → 4 Stars
Boxset 3: His Boy Next Door: Season Three (Episodes 25-30) → 3.5 Stars
Boxset 4: His Boy Next Door: Season Four (Episodes 31-36) → 4 Stars
Boxset 5: Season 5 (Episodies 37-?) → tbr
July 13, 2023
reread 2023
in my defense, i reread this bc ao3 was down
original review
still embarrassed to add this to goodreads 🙈 even more embarrassed by how invested i am in this series
in my defense, i reread this bc ao3 was down
original review
still embarrassed to add this to goodreads 🙈 even more embarrassed by how invested i am in this series
July 20, 2019
I really love this story. Channon and Jack just click for me. I love their relationship. Channon just wants to please Jack. He wants to give him whatever he wants. He’s insecure, but Jack can give him the security he craves. Jack also seems to need what Channon can give him. He’s sadistic, but not nearly as bad as Nate. R. J. Moray I love your story. I’ve already bought season three. I hope there’s a season four.
July 7, 2018
Hmm...
Still don’t feel like it has much of an end destination.. I don’t know... I skimmed a bit of the book. Maybe I was just too tired... 🙈
Tiredness = incoherency. Sorry to people who’re reading this review and scratching their heads 🙈🙈🙈
Still don’t feel like it has much of an end destination.. I don’t know... I skimmed a bit of the book. Maybe I was just too tired... 🙈
Tiredness = incoherency. Sorry to people who’re reading this review and scratching their heads 🙈🙈🙈
September 22, 2018
Loved this series! Sexy and sweet. I liked that this part had more outside interactions with the MCs. I want more!
December 12, 2021
this series keeps getting better
December 25, 2021
The dynamic between Channon and Jack in Season One did not feel exploitative or abusive despite the extreme gap in experience and confidence between the two.
But in Season Two, they slip into a 24/7 D/s dynamic without ever having any conversations outside the dynamic about their desires and boundaries (i.e., about the overall rules for their relationship, as opposed to specific acts that are or aren’t on the table). Channon continues to have no self-worth and puts 100% of his happiness and self-esteem into Jack’s approval. At many points, the relationship does not feel fully consensual, though I suspect this isn’t the conclusion we’re intended to draw.
I was particularly bothered by how Channon is not allowed to express any specific desires or take any initiative in the relationship without being told it’s “manipulative” and deserving of punishment. The only thing he’s allowed to want is “whatever you want.” He’s given a journal where he can write down specific fantasies but isn’t allowed to ask Jack to read it. This dynamic might be fine if (a) they had ever talked about it as equals to make sure that’s what works for Channon (and it appears it does not, since he keeps trying to ask for specific things), and (b) more crucially, if he wasn’t 18 years old and in his very first sexual relationship. He has zero experience expressing his sexual desires to another person, so giving him zero room to do so (and telling him it's unacceptable behavior) is abusive.
Jack keeps reassuring himself that what they’re doing is consensual because “Channon could leave if he wants” but that’s true only in the most technical sense. Channon has shown that if something happens that he doesn’t like, he’ll blame himself and double down on trying to please Jack. How is someone with his mentality and complete lack of self-worth going to leave the person he’s utterly dependent on for absolutely everything? Having monetary resources is irrelevant if the person will never use them.
I would be struggling with these issues less if this were explicitly a dark romance or if CNC were part of their dynamic. But the problem appears to be more that Moray believes the work has been done to create a consensual environment when in fact it hasn’t. In other words, this is more a problem of execution than of subject matter. The serial nature of the story doesn’t help here, because it requires that every “chapter” include at least one detailed sex scene and leaves little room for the characters to have difficult conversations. Ironically, if Moray weren’t such a good writer the problem probably wouldn’t exist. But she’s so good at using the sex scenes to make character observations that it makes it harder to think of the characters as fantasy figures and suspend disbelief about the precise nature of their relationship.
Despite these issues, I plan to keep reading the series because of the strength of Moray's writing, plus friends have said some of these things improve in future installments.
Edit: Now that I've caught up on the series (through Episode 37), I feel the issues discussed in this review have been addressed and recommend that anyone who enjoyed Season One but was put off by Season Two continue with the series, because Seasons Three and Four are much more in line with what Season One promised than Season Two is.
But in Season Two, they slip into a 24/7 D/s dynamic without ever having any conversations outside the dynamic about their desires and boundaries (i.e., about the overall rules for their relationship, as opposed to specific acts that are or aren’t on the table). Channon continues to have no self-worth and puts 100% of his happiness and self-esteem into Jack’s approval. At many points, the relationship does not feel fully consensual, though I suspect this isn’t the conclusion we’re intended to draw.
I was particularly bothered by how Channon is not allowed to express any specific desires or take any initiative in the relationship without being told it’s “manipulative” and deserving of punishment. The only thing he’s allowed to want is “whatever you want.” He’s given a journal where he can write down specific fantasies but isn’t allowed to ask Jack to read it. This dynamic might be fine if (a) they had ever talked about it as equals to make sure that’s what works for Channon (and it appears it does not, since he keeps trying to ask for specific things), and (b) more crucially, if he wasn’t 18 years old and in his very first sexual relationship. He has zero experience expressing his sexual desires to another person, so giving him zero room to do so (and telling him it's unacceptable behavior) is abusive.
Jack keeps reassuring himself that what they’re doing is consensual because “Channon could leave if he wants” but that’s true only in the most technical sense. Channon has shown that if something happens that he doesn’t like, he’ll blame himself and double down on trying to please Jack. How is someone with his mentality and complete lack of self-worth going to leave the person he’s utterly dependent on for absolutely everything? Having monetary resources is irrelevant if the person will never use them.
I would be struggling with these issues less if this were explicitly a dark romance or if CNC were part of their dynamic. But the problem appears to be more that Moray believes the work has been done to create a consensual environment when in fact it hasn’t. In other words, this is more a problem of execution than of subject matter. The serial nature of the story doesn’t help here, because it requires that every “chapter” include at least one detailed sex scene and leaves little room for the characters to have difficult conversations. Ironically, if Moray weren’t such a good writer the problem probably wouldn’t exist. But she’s so good at using the sex scenes to make character observations that it makes it harder to think of the characters as fantasy figures and suspend disbelief about the precise nature of their relationship.
Despite these issues, I plan to keep reading the series because of the strength of Moray's writing, plus friends have said some of these things improve in future installments.
Edit: Now that I've caught up on the series (through Episode 37), I feel the issues discussed in this review have been addressed and recommend that anyone who enjoyed Season One but was put off by Season Two continue with the series, because Seasons Three and Four are much more in line with what Season One promised than Season Two is.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2018
4.5 stars!
September 30, 2019
So I want to give this 3.5 stars because mistakes were made and it really messed with Channon. I still wished that Channon had more of a personality in this series and he could have told Jack how he made him feel instead of Channon feeling like it was all his fault.
Also, although Jack intimated that it was completely over with Nate, he seemed to still have feelings for him and seemed really sad that it was over. I don't know but that makes me uneasy.
I still enjoy the series but there were things that bothered me but I am still going to keep reading because I am sucked in.
Also, although Jack intimated that it was completely over with Nate, he seemed to still have feelings for him and seemed really sad that it was over. I don't know but that makes me uneasy.
I still enjoy the series but there were things that bothered me but I am still going to keep reading because I am sucked in.
April 4, 2022
For the first half of this book, I didn’t really enjoy myself. It was fine, but missing that spark. Then a bunch of emotional damage critical stuff happened in the middle and I was hooked all over again. Rating 4/5 because the first half was 3/5, and the second half 5/5.
Tags: kink exploration, D/s, age gap, meeting the family, workplace romance
Tags: kink exploration, D/s, age gap, meeting the family, workplace romance
August 21, 2025
Another good installment. I liked that this one focused more on Jack and Channon's relationship outside of sex. I liked reading about Channon learning about the lifestyle more and being trained. The scenes themselves were still hot. There's some repetitiveness in the MCs inner monologues but it might be because I'm reading these episodes in large chunks back to back instead of individually. I find myself liking Nate as a character more even though I'm still kind of skeezed out by the lingering feelings between Jack and Nate. I feel like I could potentially get over the sharing between them (even though that's usually way outside my zone) but the lingering romantic feelings between the two of them make me feel bad.
I'm disappointed because, mostly, Channon still doesn't have much personality. He's also portrayed as kind of, I don't want to say "stupid" but unfortunately that's what comes to mind. It's one thing for him to be kind of immature or unworldly simply because of his age but I think it's gone farther than that and he's just so unaware and uninterested in everything other than Jack's needs and it makes their relationship feel even weirder than a regular age gap - I mean, Channon literally doesn't know what Jack's job is and regularly doesn't seem to know what's going on at his own work. It makes it feel impossible that Jack could really love Channon. I really, really need the next installments to show Channon having some other interests or friendships or just anything going on outside of wanting to be perfect for Jack. I want to love their relationship and there are good moments between them but Channon's character doesn't hold enough weight.
Nicknames: "sweetheart", "good boy"
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Safety (may contain spoilers)
SA/rape: none
Other person drama: There is more sharing. There's still weird unresolved romantic-ish feelings between Nate and Jack (I think the author tried to show that closing in this one but still).
I'm disappointed because, mostly, Channon still doesn't have much personality. He's also portrayed as kind of, I don't want to say "stupid" but unfortunately that's what comes to mind. It's one thing for him to be kind of immature or unworldly simply because of his age but I think it's gone farther than that and he's just so unaware and uninterested in everything other than Jack's needs and it makes their relationship feel even weirder than a regular age gap - I mean, Channon literally doesn't know what Jack's job is and regularly doesn't seem to know what's going on at his own work. It makes it feel impossible that Jack could really love Channon. I really, really need the next installments to show Channon having some other interests or friendships or just anything going on outside of wanting to be perfect for Jack. I want to love their relationship and there are good moments between them but Channon's character doesn't hold enough weight.
Nicknames: "sweetheart", "good boy"
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Safety (may contain spoilers)
SA/rape: none
Other person drama: There is more sharing. There's still weird unresolved romantic-ish feelings between Nate and Jack (I think the author tried to show that closing in this one but still).
November 28, 2025
Reread 4/19/23:
Bumping up from 4 to 5 🌟
I just love this series. I love the age gap, the 24/7 D/s relationship and the sugar daddy vibes. Channon is absolutely adorable in his obliviousness and his sincere devotion to his dom.
So many cute moments - Jack manufacturing a whole tech demo so he can show off his boy, the girls at the mall, Jack’s family, Channon with his work friends and basically just everything Channon says, thinks or does
Bumping up from 4 to 5 🌟
I just love this series. I love the age gap, the 24/7 D/s relationship and the sugar daddy vibes. Channon is absolutely adorable in his obliviousness and his sincere devotion to his dom.
So many cute moments - Jack manufacturing a whole tech demo so he can show off his boy, the girls at the mall, Jack’s family, Channon with his work friends and basically just everything Channon says, thinks or does
April 18, 2023
Once again I took incredibly long to read this and I’m not entirely sure why as Channon is such a sweetheart I don’t think I could ever really have enough of him. There were some really sweet scenes in this Volume and also some great moments of learning - it leaves on a note that a lot more growth is yet to come.
A very important conversation on pineapple as pizza topping (p.145)
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NSFW infos (that I remember):
strict top/bottom dominant/submissive dynamic
sir/boy
collaring for scenes
Public sex in sex dungeon (Episode 13)
Bondage
orgasm denial
Blindfolded sex with a ‘stranger’ (Episode 16)
consensual somnophilia (Episode 24)
A very important conversation on pineapple as pizza topping (p.145)
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”At home, Channon piled up the blankets and pillows to make a nest on their sofa…” (p.271)
NSFW infos (that I remember):
strict top/bottom dominant/submissive dynamic
sir/boy
collaring for scenes
Public sex in sex dungeon (Episode 13)
Bondage
orgasm denial
Blindfolded sex with a ‘stranger’ (Episode 16)
consensual somnophilia (Episode 24)
February 4, 2022
This series is really good, the way the story develops and how Channon, our sweet boy explore things about himself with the help of his "Sir" Jack, is beautiful. Jack brings out the confidence in him and not just in bed but outside of it as well, the gradual progress of their relationship is fun to read about. Some chapters are so f'ing hot, and some are cute and romantic. I love Thanksgiving chapters personally, now I'll soon pick Crash, which is Jack's friend Nate's book and finish that series before starting season 3. This is a fun read, and I enjoyed it.
May 28, 2018
This is a very good story and quite lengthy of a boy and his Dom. It continues from Season 1 - and looks like it was a serial before being collected. There is a lot of growth and story here - mixed with some hot BDSM scenes and the evolution of what each guy wants. Very enjoyable!
Bonus: I suspect this has a lot of Scavenger Hunt points 2018 if you are playing that in the MM Group. Just sayin'
Bonus: I suspect this has a lot of Scavenger Hunt points 2018 if you are playing that in the MM Group. Just sayin'
August 29, 2019
Channon es un ser tan falto de personalidad y tan annoying que consigue que le quites estrellas al libro.
July 25, 2025
Finally catching up on Jack and Channon. I enjoyed the journey, but I think Channon could use a little therapy in addition to Jack. Just sayin
September 6, 2025
2020 = 3 stars
2022 + 1 star for good reread / review written
Jack (36), is a billionaire / Dom / sadist:
Channon (18) is Jack's sub
Season 1: The MCs are in a D/s relationship, but no feelings are involved. For Jack, it's just a summer fling. For Channon, it's a summer of self-discovery. During this time, he learns he's gay and a submissive, and he loses his virginity.
Season 2: The MCs move to Jack's condo in Santa Rita. Jack gets Channon a paid internship at his Fortune 500 company. They keep exploring their D/s relationship and start a Master/slave dynamic. As they spend more time together, their relationship grows, and they fall in love. Their feelings are strong and clear. The story includes several sex scenes.
♥ “Sir,” he whispered, pressing his face into Jack’s neck. “I love you.” I love you so much I feel like I’m dying sometimes.
♥ “And I love you,” Jack said, kissing his hair, then tilting him to kiss his eyelids, the corner of his mouth, his throat. “I need to know that you know that, okay?”
♥ Channon breathed out, overflowing with molten-heart-honey-joy. “Yes, Sir. I know.” It felt real and true, and Jack sighed, kissing along his collarbone and then up his neck.
♥ “God, Channon—I didn’t think I could love anyone like this.”
The author does a great job of making Jack and Channon feel like real people. They each have their own unique voices and personalities. They're not perfect—they have their own issues to deal with and sometimes make mistakes.
Channon's parents were neglectful and selfish, which left him with low self-worth. Jack is a workaholic who has always been very lonely. His heart is forever changed by Channon's complete trust and unwavering devotion.
♥ He could feel it though, the desire to make Channon happy creeping up inside him like vines, wrapping around his heart. Channon wasn’t like the people Jack usually played with. He had no experience, no expectations, frighteningly little self-worth, and it would be oh so very easy to break him. Jack wasn’t the kind of man who liked to break his toys. And Channon was his, to use, to care for, to keep. Channon was a delight. It was Jack’s job to keep him whole.
★ Favorite Episodes: The Thanksgiving ones and the Christmas one.
Channon met Jack's family, and they showed him what a normal family looked like. I skimmed the BDSM scenes that were outside my comfort zone—particularly the painful ones, where Channon happily suffered to please his sadist Dom. 🫣
(I DNF'd the series when it turned hardcore BDSM.)
2022 + 1 star for good reread / review written
Jack (36), is a billionaire / Dom / sadist:
Channon (18) is Jack's sub
Season 1: The MCs are in a D/s relationship, but no feelings are involved. For Jack, it's just a summer fling. For Channon, it's a summer of self-discovery. During this time, he learns he's gay and a submissive, and he loses his virginity.
Season 2: The MCs move to Jack's condo in Santa Rita. Jack gets Channon a paid internship at his Fortune 500 company. They keep exploring their D/s relationship and start a Master/slave dynamic. As they spend more time together, their relationship grows, and they fall in love. Their feelings are strong and clear. The story includes several sex scenes.
♥ “Sir,” he whispered, pressing his face into Jack’s neck. “I love you.” I love you so much I feel like I’m dying sometimes.
♥ “And I love you,” Jack said, kissing his hair, then tilting him to kiss his eyelids, the corner of his mouth, his throat. “I need to know that you know that, okay?”
♥ Channon breathed out, overflowing with molten-heart-honey-joy. “Yes, Sir. I know.” It felt real and true, and Jack sighed, kissing along his collarbone and then up his neck.
♥ “God, Channon—I didn’t think I could love anyone like this.”
The author does a great job of making Jack and Channon feel like real people. They each have their own unique voices and personalities. They're not perfect—they have their own issues to deal with and sometimes make mistakes.
Channon's parents were neglectful and selfish, which left him with low self-worth. Jack is a workaholic who has always been very lonely. His heart is forever changed by Channon's complete trust and unwavering devotion.
♥ He could feel it though, the desire to make Channon happy creeping up inside him like vines, wrapping around his heart. Channon wasn’t like the people Jack usually played with. He had no experience, no expectations, frighteningly little self-worth, and it would be oh so very easy to break him. Jack wasn’t the kind of man who liked to break his toys. And Channon was his, to use, to care for, to keep. Channon was a delight. It was Jack’s job to keep him whole.
★ Favorite Episodes: The Thanksgiving ones and the Christmas one.
Channon met Jack's family, and they showed him what a normal family looked like. I skimmed the BDSM scenes that were outside my comfort zone—particularly the painful ones, where Channon happily suffered to please his sadist Dom. 🫣
(I DNF'd the series when it turned hardcore BDSM.)
June 6, 2023
I really liked this however it definitely made me feel nasty at certain points and not in a good way. There were a few points where I felt that either Channon should have safe worded, or Jack should have really sat Channon down and had a conversation with him outside of the scene to set boundaries for it, or at least warn Channon of what was coming up. One of these scenes was when Jack had Nate pretend to be a stranger and the only reason that Channon seemed to get through it was because he was hoping it would be Nate. This felt like a clear place where Channon should have said yellow, especially since this scene was a surprise from Jack.
A lot of Channon's trust in Jack feels unearned at the beginning of this book. It didn't feel like Jack was mentoring him very well, especially with the way that Jack just accepted Channon's relentless submission without actually making sure that Channon understood their dynamic. There were points where it felt like Channon was stumbling through the dark and Jack just didn't want to turn on the lights. I think the clearest example of this is after he forgets Channon for work. When it happened I was really hoping that it would be a teachable and pivotal moment in their relationship where Channon would start to learn what his power as a sub was, but instead, it felt like Jack was just giving him a bunch of love (which isn't bad) but didn't actually address the deeper issue that caused Channon's distress. He thought that Jack was torturing him as a test, and even though he hated it to the point of a mental breakdown he still didn't call red because he was genuinely terrified of the consequences, which isn't safe at all.
I've read Book 3 so I know that Channon's almost complete refusal to safe word gets addressed, (though in a rather disappointing fashion), however, because it wasn't addressed in this it did make the play feel less consensual, and a lot less safe.
Outside of their not-healthy dynamic I really liked this book. It was hot and the plot was definitely moving. I absolutely love Nate, though I kind of wish he pushed against Jack more as he seems like the more competent Dom. I also really loved the parts with Jack's family and was glad that someone finally gave some real pushback against the age gap that is going on and made Channon actually acknowledge that even if it is now his normal, it isn't normal.
A lot of Channon's trust in Jack feels unearned at the beginning of this book. It didn't feel like Jack was mentoring him very well, especially with the way that Jack just accepted Channon's relentless submission without actually making sure that Channon understood their dynamic. There were points where it felt like Channon was stumbling through the dark and Jack just didn't want to turn on the lights. I think the clearest example of this is after he forgets Channon for work. When it happened I was really hoping that it would be a teachable and pivotal moment in their relationship where Channon would start to learn what his power as a sub was, but instead, it felt like Jack was just giving him a bunch of love (which isn't bad) but didn't actually address the deeper issue that caused Channon's distress. He thought that Jack was torturing him as a test, and even though he hated it to the point of a mental breakdown he still didn't call red because he was genuinely terrified of the consequences, which isn't safe at all.
I've read Book 3 so I know that Channon's almost complete refusal to safe word gets addressed, (though in a rather disappointing fashion), however, because it wasn't addressed in this it did make the play feel less consensual, and a lot less safe.
Outside of their not-healthy dynamic I really liked this book. It was hot and the plot was definitely moving. I absolutely love Nate, though I kind of wish he pushed against Jack more as he seems like the more competent Dom. I also really loved the parts with Jack's family and was glad that someone finally gave some real pushback against the age gap that is going on and made Channon actually acknowledge that even if it is now his normal, it isn't normal.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2019
.....in which Jack develops serious feelings for Channon....
Now that Channon has moved in with Jack, he falls further under his spell.
Gotta say.....it would have made this story SO much fun if, just once, Channon told Jack to go pound sand. But he never does, even when Jack inadvertently messes up and leaves Channon, naked and Home Alone, waiting hours for Jack to return. Instead of doing the sensible thing, which would be: getting off his knees, getting dressed, and then texting Jack to ask WTF, Channon just waits passively for Jack, wracked with anxiety and doubt. Jack eventually gets home, and he’s suitably horrified at his mistake, and apologizes to Channon, who withdraws....sure that Jack’s tiring of him. Eventually they reconcile, but only after Channon begs Jack to let him be his ‘good boy,’ and keep him around. ARGHHH.....
I got tired of reading along as Channon happily wraps his self-worth entirely in receiving Jack’s approval. I get that this is their kink, but I have a hard time becoming engaged with a character who is so self-negating that he’s only happy when he’s pleasing Jack. I’d hoped that Channon’s character grows and evolves, developing some sense of self, but instead it’s like he’s stuck in reverse.
There’s loads and loads of sex....everywhere, all the time, alone and with others. Jack and Channon f!ck like rabbits throughout. So if that floats your boat, you’ll love this set of installments.
Now that Channon has moved in with Jack, he falls further under his spell.
Gotta say.....it would have made this story SO much fun if, just once, Channon told Jack to go pound sand. But he never does, even when Jack inadvertently messes up and leaves Channon, naked and Home Alone, waiting hours for Jack to return. Instead of doing the sensible thing, which would be: getting off his knees, getting dressed, and then texting Jack to ask WTF, Channon just waits passively for Jack, wracked with anxiety and doubt. Jack eventually gets home, and he’s suitably horrified at his mistake, and apologizes to Channon, who withdraws....sure that Jack’s tiring of him. Eventually they reconcile, but only after Channon begs Jack to let him be his ‘good boy,’ and keep him around. ARGHHH.....
I got tired of reading along as Channon happily wraps his self-worth entirely in receiving Jack’s approval. I get that this is their kink, but I have a hard time becoming engaged with a character who is so self-negating that he’s only happy when he’s pleasing Jack. I’d hoped that Channon’s character grows and evolves, developing some sense of self, but instead it’s like he’s stuck in reverse.
There’s loads and loads of sex....everywhere, all the time, alone and with others. Jack and Channon f!ck like rabbits throughout. So if that floats your boat, you’ll love this set of installments.
January 12, 2025
My comments apply to installments #1 - #40. Reread of seasons 1-3.
I rarely reread something so out of my comfort zone. This series is probably 70 - 80% kink I don't care so, less in the first season of the series as it pretty much concentrates only on the two main characters, Jack the dom and Channon the sub.
-First of all, this is the journey of a virginal 18-year-old boy into a hard-core 24/7 relationship. I don't like those, at all, the sub even gets dictated on what days he can have a cheat day and eat a slice of pizza. Not realistic at all. He has very very little will of his own. And frankly, I would have felt more comfortable if Channon had at least been two years older, not a few weeks shy of his high school graduation.
-Secondly, there's a lot of swapping, swinging, sharing and displaying the sub with all kinds of super kinky people. I can deal with the occasional menage between the dom's best friend and his sub, but I find it completely weird that the dom gets turned on being basically cuckolded. Shudder.
-Thirdly, there is just too much weird stuff going on. Kink school for subs, creepy sex clubs, objectification, training of a cum- and cock slut, side characters that weird me out (Mr White, hello).
-Fourth, the sub gets his rock off being a service sub which is - arggg - so not sexy. I am also frankly quite often uncomfortable with how little free initiative and will he shows. His standard response is "Whatever you wish for Sir" and most often I only want to shake him.
However, I absolutely adore the main characters as well as the main side characters (Nate and Ewan, the dom and sub's best friends). I adore most of the kink they do when they are alone (except for the predicament bondage later on, because crippling pain in the whole body is not erotic anymore), I absolutely love how the dom coaxes Channon (the sub) out of his shell and strengthens his self-esteem (because his dad and mother belittled him on every turn). I like how the author captivates me - and let me tell you - it takes some talent to write good smut and engage me in over 40 instalments in a series that mostly features stuff that's completely out of my comfort zone.
Will I reread the series again? Probably not. Will I read further instalments? Definitely yes. And I will also revisit Nate and Ewan's story.
B fir the first season, B- for the second season, C- for all further installments (mainly bc of all the stuff that weirds me out).
I rarely reread something so out of my comfort zone. This series is probably 70 - 80% kink I don't care so, less in the first season of the series as it pretty much concentrates only on the two main characters, Jack the dom and Channon the sub.
-First of all, this is the journey of a virginal 18-year-old boy into a hard-core 24/7 relationship. I don't like those, at all, the sub even gets dictated on what days he can have a cheat day and eat a slice of pizza. Not realistic at all. He has very very little will of his own. And frankly, I would have felt more comfortable if Channon had at least been two years older, not a few weeks shy of his high school graduation.
-Secondly, there's a lot of swapping, swinging, sharing and displaying the sub with all kinds of super kinky people. I can deal with the occasional menage between the dom's best friend and his sub, but I find it completely weird that the dom gets turned on being basically cuckolded. Shudder.
-Thirdly, there is just too much weird stuff going on. Kink school for subs, creepy sex clubs, objectification, training of a cum- and cock slut, side characters that weird me out (Mr White, hello).
-Fourth, the sub gets his rock off being a service sub which is - arggg - so not sexy. I am also frankly quite often uncomfortable with how little free initiative and will he shows. His standard response is "Whatever you wish for Sir" and most often I only want to shake him.
However, I absolutely adore the main characters as well as the main side characters (Nate and Ewan, the dom and sub's best friends). I adore most of the kink they do when they are alone (except for the predicament bondage later on, because crippling pain in the whole body is not erotic anymore), I absolutely love how the dom coaxes Channon (the sub) out of his shell and strengthens his self-esteem (because his dad and mother belittled him on every turn). I like how the author captivates me - and let me tell you - it takes some talent to write good smut and engage me in over 40 instalments in a series that mostly features stuff that's completely out of my comfort zone.
Will I reread the series again? Probably not. Will I read further instalments? Definitely yes. And I will also revisit Nate and Ewan's story.
B fir the first season, B- for the second season, C- for all further installments (mainly bc of all the stuff that weirds me out).
August 11, 2019
Really, really damn enjoyable.
Star rating is for what I’ve read of the series as a whole (rather than individual books/installments) and includes:
His Boy Next Door: Season One
His Boy Next Door: Season Two
His Boy Next Door: Season Three
A Collar for His Brat: Season One (Nate and Ewan)
Two Plus Two: Naughty Advent (twenty-four short-shorts)
Collision Course (not technically part of the Boy Next Door series, and free to newsletter subscribers)
Star rating is for what I’ve read of the series as a whole (rather than individual books/installments) and includes:
His Boy Next Door: Season One
His Boy Next Door: Season Two
His Boy Next Door: Season Three
A Collar for His Brat: Season One (Nate and Ewan)
Two Plus Two: Naughty Advent (twenty-four short-shorts)
Collision Course (not technically part of the Boy Next Door series, and free to newsletter subscribers)
February 2, 2025
4.5⭐️ 5🌶️
• BDSM (can’t list all the k!nks as they try and like soooo many!!)
• MM romance
• dom/sub (Sir)
• gentle dom
• age gap (about 20 years)
• gay awakening
• billionaire x insecure young man
• 3rd person pov
I’m writing one review for all 40 episodes (spoiler free).
Add!citing series! I’ve had so much fun reading this. It’s definitely full on BDSM erot!ca, don’t get me wrong, but there’s also a lot of romance and some plot. It was nice to discover BDSM in a healthier environment outside of the realm of dark romance. So much communication was put into this couple and I really appreciated that.
I went into the first volume thinking it was a series or short stories, and discovering it’s instead a longer serialized story of the same characters. I was pleasantly surprised and realized this is probably the first 3rd person pov romance I read that I actually loved! So well executed.
Now, I’m absolutely a newbie in reading the world of full BDSM, but as an inexperienced reader of this, I really appreciated how realistic it felt, it’s still fiction of course, but to me this is has one of the most realistic spicy scenes I’ve personally ever read.
It was so fun to be immersed in the pov and dynamics of two characters who fully engage in BDSM in their lifestyle. This was a discovery read for me and it made me realize how much trust is needed for BDSM to work. It got emotional in some parts too and I loved that! Although some of the k!nks did make me a little uncomfortable/surprised, but that’s me lol, they’re very kinky! But they’re cute together. I’ve certainly smiled and giggled a lot reading this, either actual happy smiles or smiles of embarrassment lol
The characters are well developed and they are just so sweet and cute. Jack is definitely a gentle dom. And Channon is such a sweetheart.
I’m curious to see if there will be more episodes, I surely hope so.
• BDSM (can’t list all the k!nks as they try and like soooo many!!)
• MM romance
• dom/sub (Sir)
• gentle dom
• age gap (about 20 years)
• gay awakening
• billionaire x insecure young man
• 3rd person pov
I’m writing one review for all 40 episodes (spoiler free).
Add!citing series! I’ve had so much fun reading this. It’s definitely full on BDSM erot!ca, don’t get me wrong, but there’s also a lot of romance and some plot. It was nice to discover BDSM in a healthier environment outside of the realm of dark romance. So much communication was put into this couple and I really appreciated that.
I went into the first volume thinking it was a series or short stories, and discovering it’s instead a longer serialized story of the same characters. I was pleasantly surprised and realized this is probably the first 3rd person pov romance I read that I actually loved! So well executed.
Now, I’m absolutely a newbie in reading the world of full BDSM, but as an inexperienced reader of this, I really appreciated how realistic it felt, it’s still fiction of course, but to me this is has one of the most realistic spicy scenes I’ve personally ever read.
It was so fun to be immersed in the pov and dynamics of two characters who fully engage in BDSM in their lifestyle. This was a discovery read for me and it made me realize how much trust is needed for BDSM to work. It got emotional in some parts too and I loved that! Although some of the k!nks did make me a little uncomfortable/surprised, but that’s me lol, they’re very kinky! But they’re cute together. I’ve certainly smiled and giggled a lot reading this, either actual happy smiles or smiles of embarrassment lol
The characters are well developed and they are just so sweet and cute. Jack is definitely a gentle dom. And Channon is such a sweetheart.
I’m curious to see if there will be more episodes, I surely hope so.
September 28, 2020
Jack and Channon have quickly been added to my list of favorite couples. First there was Ty and Zane (Cut & Run), then Tate and Logan (Try), and now Jack and Channon.
Aside from the expected hot chapters this season, there were 2 chapters especially that had me near tears. Mistakes and Forgiveness broke my heart. I love Jack so much and when he made a mistake with Channon, he had a hard time forgiving himself. I can't wait to dive into Season 3.
Aside from the expected hot chapters this season, there were 2 chapters especially that had me near tears. Mistakes and Forgiveness broke my heart. I love Jack so much and when he made a mistake with Channon, he had a hard time forgiving himself. I can't wait to dive into Season 3.
December 11, 2019
Great continuation
Oh wow. I just adore Jack and Channon, with a little Nate thrown in for good measure. We get just as much fun sexy times as the first series along with a deepening of their relationship. Plus we get to meet Jack's family as the two men celebrate their first Thanksgiving and Christmas together.
There were some gross editing errors in the first couple of chapters, but they mostly disappeared in the second half.
KU, contemporary, age gap, book in series, BDSM, kink, shibari, profession tech/computers, exhibition kink, humiliation kink, committed couple.
Oh wow. I just adore Jack and Channon, with a little Nate thrown in for good measure. We get just as much fun sexy times as the first series along with a deepening of their relationship. Plus we get to meet Jack's family as the two men celebrate their first Thanksgiving and Christmas together.
There were some gross editing errors in the first couple of chapters, but they mostly disappeared in the second half.
KU, contemporary, age gap, book in series, BDSM, kink, shibari, profession tech/computers, exhibition kink, humiliation kink, committed couple.
January 2, 2021
This book continues where the other left of, with Chan and Jack figuring out their relationship in and out of kink.
Channon is such a sweet cinnamon roll, struggling to even see his own self-worth, so desperate for reassurance and approval. At the low point of the book it brought me to tears, and I felt the book needed that, it brought depth to it amongst all the dirty hot scenes.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series, will most likely need a break before I continue with the next season, as it is long books that keeps much to the same theme throughout.
Channon is such a sweet cinnamon roll, struggling to even see his own self-worth, so desperate for reassurance and approval. At the low point of the book it brought me to tears, and I felt the book needed that, it brought depth to it amongst all the dirty hot scenes.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this series, will most likely need a break before I continue with the next season, as it is long books that keeps much to the same theme throughout.
March 26, 2023
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This ending. THIS ENDING!!!!!!
I'm soooo in love with this two.
And tbh I dk if I should give it 5 stars or not, one because the first half was just ok, and two because I really hate all the sharing and just wish for them to be jealous and just stop. Ok?
But then, the second half is perfect. I absolutely love Chan getting to know Jack's family, and can I say how perfect it was to see Jack just being human? The mistake was actually perfect.
And the end, I can't even say. They are so in love and so sweet and so perfect.
Maybe not 5 stars, but close. So close.
This ending. THIS ENDING!!!!!!
I'm soooo in love with this two.
And tbh I dk if I should give it 5 stars or not, one because the first half was just ok, and two because I really hate all the sharing and just wish for them to be jealous and just stop. Ok?
But then, the second half is perfect. I absolutely love Chan getting to know Jack's family, and can I say how perfect it was to see Jack just being human? The mistake was actually perfect.
And the end, I can't even say. They are so in love and so sweet and so perfect.
Maybe not 5 stars, but close. So close.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 12, 2019
This was (again) a whole lot of hot scenes.
But for me to totally love a story I need more affection between the two MC’s. Tender moments outside the kink, loving aftercare (and sometimes just plain vanilla sexy times), fun& relaxed times, intelligent conversation (can Channon even form a whole sentence? 😳), showing an interest in eachother, stuff like that.
I was hoping to get more of that in this second volume,but unfortunately it didn’t happen.
But for me to totally love a story I need more affection between the two MC’s. Tender moments outside the kink, loving aftercare (and sometimes just plain vanilla sexy times), fun& relaxed times, intelligent conversation (can Channon even form a whole sentence? 😳), showing an interest in eachother, stuff like that.
I was hoping to get more of that in this second volume,but unfortunately it didn’t happen.
August 23, 2019
Working and Play are two separate things!
Talk about Hot, Steamy, Sexy story between Jack & Channon. As a Dom Jack can be mean but overall he just wants to make Channon all he can be as a Sub. Their interaction together is so Sexy, you feel it. Channon adores Jack but dosn't feel that he deserves him. This journey between the two of them is intense. Can't wait to read more of their interaction.
Talk about Hot, Steamy, Sexy story between Jack & Channon. As a Dom Jack can be mean but overall he just wants to make Channon all he can be as a Sub. Their interaction together is so Sexy, you feel it. Channon adores Jack but dosn't feel that he deserves him. This journey between the two of them is intense. Can't wait to read more of their interaction.
May 29, 2018
More D/s kinkery and it's all very descriptive and plentiful.
After reading the first 12 episodes, I had to go get the next season. This one has a little more reality and Jack isn't always perfect and I struggle a little with Channon's attempt to avoid decisions but now I'm caught up with the seasons and have to move on to individual episodes. KU for the win.
After reading the first 12 episodes, I had to go get the next season. This one has a little more reality and Jack isn't always perfect and I struggle a little with Channon's attempt to avoid decisions but now I'm caught up with the seasons and have to move on to individual episodes. KU for the win.
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