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Double the trouble—Uptight attorney Victoria West takes a yearly cruise to get away from it all and explore her wild side with Dom Master Devon, but she's stunned when Master Gabriel shows up to give her the beating she craves.
Double delicious… Victoria West is furious when her regular Dom, Master Devon, isn't available for a scene. She has scened with him every year for five years, and there is a comfort level she expects for her large chunk of money.
When Master Gabriel commands her to her knees, she's overwhelmed. He's tall and rugged, exacting in his requirements, pushing her out of her comfort zone. The man wields a wicked flogger, and he is even more inflexible and demanding than Master Devon.
The next day, she's scandalised when both Doms drag her from her cabin to participate in a scene they've set up just for her. Uncompromisingly, the men demand all she has to offer, and then some…
General Release Date: 18th June 2012
"Who the hell are you? And where is Master Devon?"
Gabriel Stone raised an eyebrow. Instead of being on her knees, her legs spread, her head lowered, her gaze focused on the floor like a good little submissive, Victoria West stood in his domain, her blue eyes narrowed in anger.
Her blonde hair was pulled up, but a few wisps escaped to frame her face. Her jaw was set in a tight line, and she tipped back her head to stare at him. Stare. Even though she wore a bustier with an unbuttoned blouse over it, a short skirt, silky stockings and mile—high stilettos, she still managed to look like the high—profiled attorney that she was.
Instead of answering her question, he steeled his voice and commanded, "You received a handwritten note, sub, with specific instructions. Follow them." Gabriel couldn’t say he hadn’t been warned about her bad behaviour.
A month ago, Devon Burton, a long—time friend and his partner in the three nightclubs they owned together, had asked Gabriel to join this cruise.
For the past five years, Devon had been contracted as a Dom on the annual four—day fetish cruise from Galveston to a private resort in Mexico. This year, they were short—handed, and Devon had offered Gabriel several thousand dollars to fill in. The money would go a long way towards paying past taxes on the mountain cabin he’d recently inherited from his father. Crossing that worry off his list had sealed the deal.
Tonight, Devon had had to teach a class for attendees new to BDSM, leaving Gabriel to deal with the wayward Victoria. Devon had apologised in advance, shaking his head and warning that the woman was a handful, accustomed to being in charge, and used to winning.
Gabriel had dealt with subs for the better part of a decade. He’d yet to meet one he couldn’t tame. Devon had snickered at the words, saying Gabriel hadn’t come across anyone like Victoria.
Gabriel had been confident. She was a woman. A sub. All she needed was a few sharp commands, punctuated by relentless hits from his leather belt, and she’d fall in line like the rest.
Trouble was, getting her into position to taste his leather might be a challenge, he thought wryly.
"Surely you realise who I am, Mr—"
"Master," he interrupted. "Master Gabriel Stone, your Dom for the evening. And I know exactly who you are. I read your file, which includes press clippings."
"And?"
"I’m not impressed."
She blinked. "I beg your pardon?"
"Here, Victoria, you are a sub, not a lawyer, not a television host."
"Tell Master Devon to telephone my room when he’s available. I don’t accept substitutes."
Gabriel felt a pulse tick in his jaw. His training in martial arts helped him restrain his temper and not give in to the temptation to paddle her until she cried out her surrender. "That’s certainly your choice. You’re free to walk away, but, as you know, you’re paying thousands of dollars for this experience."
"But—"
"You’re an attorney. I’m sure that means you read your contract before signing it."
She tucked the few wayward strands of hair behind her ear. "I did."
"Then you know the cruise ship Commander made no guarantees of you having a scene with a specific Dom. And there are no refunds once the cruise has set sail."
"Master Devon has always been my Dom," she said, with a stubborn tilt to her chin.
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Born in northern England and raised in the Wild West, Sierra Cartwright pens books that are as untamed as the Rockies she calls home.
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