This is book five in the Gin & Jazz series
The head of Global Pictures Studios, Vincent Franklin, promised Jack Stone that he would take care of Jack’s loyal driver, Juan. But for a dominant man like Vincent, Juan’s natural submissiveness causes him to long for much more from the shy young man.
Juan is devastated when his only friend, film star Jack Stone, leaves Hollywood for good. Lonely most of his life, the shy young man has dreamt of love, only to have his heart broken repeatedly. Before he left, Jack made certain that Juan would be taken care of by asking his ex-boss, studio chief Vincent Franklin, to hire him on.
Vincent Franklin is an incredibly controlled and meticulous man. Not given to emotional outbursts and unnecessary flights of fancy, his temperament is ideal for the stressful and demanding job as head of Global Pictures Studio. He leads a carefully concealed private life, his only social outlet being the S&M club to which he belongs. When Jack introduces him to his handsome chauffeur Juan, he is struck by how naturally submissive Juan is. He wonders…
Soon, Juan is falling for the elegant, older man that is his new boss. He’s also thrilled when Vincent asks him to be his personal valet. But there are things that Vincent demands of a lover that Juan knows nothing about. Things that could make him run away from the man that would do anything to protect and care for him.
Reader Advisory: This book contains strong elements of BDSM.
Vincent Franklin is the distinguished head of Global Pictures Studios. His job requires him to be strict and he expects his direction to be followed to the letter. When he lost his hottest commodity, young Jack Stone, the actor requested that Vincent look after his friend and former driver Juan. Vincent can’t help but notice Juan’s shy and submissive nature. He promises Jack he will make sure his friend is taken care of, and the more time Vincent spends with Juan, he is certain they could make each other very happy.
Juan has lost a lot in his life. Everyone he’s ever loved has hurt him or left him, including Roman, and then his friend Jack. He is an uneducated immigrant, but he’s learned a lot over the years keeping his eyes open and his mouth shut. He longs for someone to love him for him and take control, lead him through life. He is very drawn to his new boss, the domineering studio head. Juan’s submissive side longs for someone to bend and shape him, but he wants the love and tenderness that only a true companion can give him as well. Will he find that companionship with Vincent? Or get his heart broken again.
With every installment in this series, Knight manages to pull me in and transport me back in time, to the world she encapsulates within each story. The characters throughout are very three dimensional and flawed, which only makes me more invested in them, and their varying futures. What was especially intriguing about this book in particular was the detailed enlightenment of the Dom/Sub relationship between Vincent and Juan. Vincent’s need to be in control is primal and Juan’s need to let him is endearing. They truly balance each other out, and it’s sexy as hell.
Even if you don’t normally enjoy the BDSM reads, I think you’ll like this book. The subject matter is written with style and class, much like characters. This has become one of my favorite series.
Juan has lost a lot in his life. Everyone he’s ever loved has hurt him or left him, including Roman, and then his friend Jack. He is an uneducated immigrant, but he’s learned a lot over the years keeping his eyes open and his mouth shut. He longs for someone to love him for him and take control, lead him through life. He is very drawn to his new boss, the domineering studio head. Juan’s submissive side longs for someone to bend and shape him, but he wants the love and tenderness that only a true companion can give him as well. Will he find that companionship with Vincent? Or get his heart broken again.
With every installment in this series, Knight manages to pull me in and transport me back in time, to the world she encapsulates within each story. The characters throughout are very three dimensional and flawed, which only makes me more invested in them, and their varying futures. What was especially intriguing about this book in particular was the detailed enlightenment of the Dom/Sub relationship between Vincent and Juan. Vincent’s need to be in control is primal and Juan’s need to let him is endearing. They truly balance each other out, and it’s sexy as hell.
Even if you don’t normally enjoy the BDSM reads, I think you’ll like this book. The subject matter is written with style and class, much like characters. This has become one of my favorite series.
Series order...
'Song and Scene' Guest Post with author Morticia Knight
Thank you for having me here today Tammy! For me, Studio Orders (Gin
& Jazz 5) is a very special addition to this series that’s set in the
1920’s, because it tells the story of two characters whom I never intended to
be so integral to the series, but whom I really fell in love with. Initially,
they were supposed to be side characters who played a peripheral part in Jack’s
(the MC from the first 4 books) story, but they both ended up being there as a
refuge for poor tortured Jack, and really deserved their own separate story and
HEA. While I didn’t know until the fourth book that Vincent, the older studio
boss and Juan, the much younger chauffeur were going to fall in love – it quickly
became all too clear. Especially since the dominant Vincent has been searching
for years to find such a willing submissive man such as Juan. *fans self*
Like many authors, I write to music. In my case, it’s a combination of
self defence against my best friend and loud roommate (as I write this – he’s
playing Rock Band in the next room – do you see what I’m up against?) and that
I do much of my writing late at night into the early morning hours. In which
case, it helps me to have a driving beat to keep my energy up. Here are a few
selections that were favorites while I wrote Studio Orders.
I listen to a lot of Armin Van Buren – he’s an amazing techno/trance DJ.
Here’s one of my faves because it has such an intense, driving and uplifting
feel to it. It’s sorta long, but hang in there for the amazing guitar/piano/percussion
bridge at the 2:45 mark ;-)
For a more angsty, emotional feel, I love Bat For Lashes. I think her
song A Wall describes some of the
intention that Vincent has towards Juan as he falls in love with him and seeks
to help free him from his past hurts:
I also listen to a lot of Nine Inch Nails as well, especially if things
are emotionally intense in the story. Here is We’re in This Together Now, which I imagine is how Vincent ends up
feeling about Juan:
Here is a short snippet from Studio Orders when Juan mistakenly thinks
that Vincent is leaving for the night to go and be with a lover. Neither man
has confessed their feelings for the other at this point:
Stifling a cry, Juan came violently in his hand. He watched as his cum
washed away in the warm shower. Supporting himself with his other hand against
the stall covered in small, hexagonal shaped tiles, he waited for his breathing
to slow and the slight dizziness to fade. Every time he touched himself he had
the bizarre sense that Vincent knew about it. It didn’t help that their
bathrooms shared a wall.
It was preferable than displaying constant erections in his boss’
presence, however. He was in love with Vincent. So deeply in love that his body
ached with it. The tears flowed from him, also mixing with the shower water.
Vincent was in his bedroom getting ready to go out for the evening. It was
something he had informed Juan of after they had shared a pleasant dinner
together. Jack had left with his newly found ex-lover, Nick, the day before—so
they were the only ones in the house.
Vincent has someone. Someone he
wants other than me.
Juan slammed a fist against the hard tiles, biting the knuckle of his
other hand to keep from yelling out. He had done it again. Allowed himself to
fall for someone who could never be interested in a poor cast-off from Mexico.
The realisation filled him with disgust.
He flung the curtain aside and stepped from the shower. After drying and
putting on the pyjamas Vincent had purchased for him, he decided he didn’t
really care to do anything else for the evening other than go to bed. It was
only seven-thirty, but what was there for him to do? Vincent would be gone
seeing his lover. Touching him, allowing this mystery man to please him. Maybe
even holding him close afterwards. He wouldn’t need Juan that evening.
He had finished with the last silk-knotted button on his shirt, when
there was a firm knock at his door. He startled, then grabbed his robe. After
tightening the sash, he opened the door and took in Vincent’s tall, graceful
form. He was only about two inches taller than Juan, but he still gave Juan the
sensation that he towered over him. Juan was surprised to discern a clear look
of worry on his face.
“Are you well?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Your eyes are red, and it seems a bit early to be in your sleep
attire.”
“Oh…I, uh…it must be the hot water
from the shower—”
“Yes. You seem to take unusually long ones.”
Juan’s face heated furiously. Up until meeting Vincent, he had never
blushed so much in his life.
“I, well I thought since you would be gone for the evening and wouldn’t
require my services, I might get to bed earlier.”
Vincent didn’t comment, only studied Juan as if he were searching for
the truth. The one he knew he could never reveal.
He kept his stare fixed intently on Juan. “I won’t be gone long. When I
return, I want you to have some sliced cheese and fruit ready, and my paper
laid out on the table in the study. When you hear the car in the driveway, then
you are to warm a snifter of brandy for me and take it to the study as well.”
Juan exhaled audibly and he noted a slight quirk at the corner of
Vincent’s mouth.
I’m losing my control. I need to be
more careful.
“Do you need me to drive you, sir?” Juan couldn’t keep the hope out of
his voice.
“No, Juan. I’ve already instructed you as to what I need.”
“Of course. Yes, sir.”
Vincent had a gleam in his eye that Juan had thought he’d noticed before
on a few occasions.
“Very good, Juan. I will see you in an hour or two.” He turned to leave,
then paused. “And it won’t be necessary for you to change back into your
uniform.”
Juan swallowed, unable to tell what that might mean, if anything. He
watched as Vincent descended the stairs, his heart beating faster at the
possibility that Vincent wasn’t meeting with a lover after all.
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A huge thanks to Author Morticia Knight for stopping by the blog, offering up a giveaway and sharing some insight into her writing of this fantastic story and series! Until next time...
** UPDATE ** This giveaway is International!
I can't believe I haven't read any of these books. Going to check them out now.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Guarding Encounters
ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite book by Morticia Knight?
ReplyDeleteI've actually never read anything by her. But I'm excited to see the books she's written! They look very interesting and I added a few to my TBR. :D
-Sam Harlow
The series looks great
ReplyDeleteSurprising, I haven't read any of Morticia's books. I've been meaning to but I just never got around to doing so.
ReplyDeleteI've read Hollywood Bound and Razzle Dazzle..... loved them both!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good series
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of her books sadly
ReplyDeleteThe Gin and Jazz series sounds great!
Ummmm... All of them!!!! I love the Uniform Encounters series and also really enjoyed a spirit of love. I haven't read The Perfect Third or this series, but I will eventually.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover! I have visions of a young Robert Redford dancing in my head. :D
I haven't yet read one, but they sound right up my alley. I'm a movie buff ad love hot guys. The 1920 are one of the most fascinating periods! Please only enter me for the grand prize and swag, as I have the ebooks. Would LOVE to win the paperback :) My selection is growing and I cherish it <3
ReplyDeleteShe's a new author for me, but I can't wait to start reading this series.
ReplyDeleteIve read one of these I think. I really really want them all very bad
ReplyDeleteMorticia is a new to me author and I'm looking forward to reading some of her works. This book, although #5 in the series, sounds very appealing. I really need to get the previous books in my TBP list. Thanks for the giveaway.
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