Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

How had I ever thought him cold? He was like fire, and I wanted to burn.

Second time reading it, and it just confirmed that I really do love this book. It’s different from pretty much every BDSM related book I’ve read, especially as I haven’t read one with a service submissive before or after. They’ve got nearly a 24/7 dynamic, where Mr. Chamberlain doesn’t want that kind of service necessarily, but he wants to do whatever will make Quinten happy, and service and helpfulness is his love language. It’s a little heartbreaking, a little heartwarming, and very romantic, which I feel is rare.

“If you need something you’re not getting, you come to me. If you’re unhappy, you come to me. If someone is giving you problems, you come to me,” I said, thinking of some of the people around the office. “I know you need to serve me, little rabbit, but I need to make sure you’re happy while doing it.”

Mr. Chamberlain might be new to being a dom, but he sure fits the role well.

This book also touches on the topic of how trauma can relate to someone’s kinks and needs, and I love that acknowledgement without condemning it in any way. I also REALLY love that the MCs don’t orgasm at the same time, all the time, lol. Sometimes it’s just the little things that can make me love a book even more. Very highly recommend.

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
BDSM
Service submissive
Power exchange
Interracial relationship
BIPOC character
Bondage
Boss/employee
Boss’ secretary
Pansexual MC
Mild hurt/comfort
Kink exploration
New dom

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Bondage
Emotionally neglectful parents
Child neglect (past)

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Nolan goes on a date with a woman at the start of the book. It’s off page and he doesn’t want to go with her. Nothing happens with them. A different woman working in their office tries to create problems.

Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 33 and not specified
Pages: 163

“I like to feel useful, needed. I can’t be ignored if I’m needed.” I heard the words he hadn’t dared to say. You can’t ignore me if you need me.

“Most of the time, the actual act of service isn’t what makes me happy. It’s this,” he said, gesturing to my face. “It’s seeing someone else enjoy what I’ve provided. It’s seeing how I’ve made your day better.”


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