Songs of Submission Series by CD Reiss
This review is from 2013 and is kept here for reference. Titles, prices and availability may have changed.
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- Genre
- ContemporaryErotica
Recommendation
TOP 10 OF 2013
Bear with me. I’m going to do my best to write this recommendation in a way that honors the brilliance contained in the mix of words compiled by CD Reiss to create the entire Songs of Submission series. But I’m no magician; simply a smut peddler with an instant, deep, and abiding love. Published as a serial of novellas over the course of several months, I did not start reading the books until they were all available to me to read at once. Just like binging on a TV series on Netflix, the “episodes” of the Songs of Submission series is best read back-to-back. Set aside the time to invest in these books. This series is wholly and completely worth the cost and time investment. It is impeccably written, beyond steamy, all-encompassing, and filled with unexpected dramatic twists and turns that had me foregoing all of my motherly, wifely, and professional responsibilities. As each page turned, I HAD to keep turning to find out what was going to happen next. Jonathan and Monica are no doubt set up on a pedestal as one of my favorite fictional couples of all time. Not only is the developing BDSM relationship intriguing, it is intensely sexy, creative, and one of the most realistic I’ve ever read. Songs of Submission is not just a must-read series; it’s a must-read-or-die. HIGHLY recommend! [September 2013]
Publisher synopsis
Beg
My name is Monica. I'm a singer born and raised in Los Angeles.
I've stopped dating. When I cut a record, or win a Grammy, maybe then I'll be with someone, but every man in my past has done everything he could to make me submit myself to him, and it's gotten in the way of my career. I won't do it again.
But there's Jonathan. He owns the high-rise hotel where I work, and he is gorgeous and charming. I refuse to fall in love with him, even though when he asks me to submit to him, I want nothing more.
Tease
When Jonathan was gone I couldn't stop thinking about him, and the first thing he did when he got back was demand more of me. I'm willing to give him my body and my time, but I find myself giving up pieces of my heart.
My career is on track, and even though I can't write a thing, I can sing. So I'll go to the art opening with him, because his ex wife will be there. I feel this need to protect him from hurt, though in bed, his domination brings me to my knees.
This man is going to break me into a million little pieces.
Submit
"You're mine. The minute I told you to spread your legs and you did it, you were mine. When I told you to beg for it and you did, you were mine. When you put your hands behind your back without being told, I owned you. You never had to say a word. You are a natural submissive."
No. God, no.
My name is Monica, and no matter what Jonathan says, I am not submissive.
****18+ GRAPHIC LANGUAGE, SEX, AND ADULT SITUATIONS****
Review published September 27, 2013