TTC Books and more has teamed up with Creative Minds Promotions this week to bring you ~ 'A December to Desire'
Our guest of honor this week is Author Tempeste O'Riley
and her Desires Entwined series.
The Desires Entwined series is all about love stories involving unique and sometimes challenged men. Everyone deserves their happy ever after, including this close knit group of friends. For the next week I'll be introducing you to all these amazing guys and their partners and sharing their stories with you, as well as my thoughts on each book in the series. There is also a giveaway from the Author, more details on that at the end of the post.
Lets start with the books in the series and the order they should be read in ~
 | Designs of Desire (Desires Entwined, #1) by Tempeste O'Riley (Goodreads Author) — published 2013 — 4 editions book 1 | |
 | Bound by Desire (Desires Entwined #1.75) by Tempeste O'Riley (Goodreads Author) — published 2014 — 1 edition book 1.75 | |
 | Desires' Guardian (Desires Entwined, #2) by Tempeste O'Riley (Goodreads Author) — published 2014 — 3 editions book 2 | |
 | Desires' Pride (Desires Entwined, #2.5) by Tempeste O'Riley (Goodreads Author) — published 2015 — 2 editions book 2.5 | |
 | Temptations of Desire (Desires Entwined, #3) by Tempeste O'Riley (Goodreads Author) — published 2014 — 2 editions book 3 | |
 | Truth in Lace (Desires Entwined #3.5) by Tempeste O'Riley (Goodreads Author) — published 2014 — 2 editions book 3.5 | |
 | Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined, #4) by Tempeste O'Riley (Goodreads Author) — published 2015 — 3 editions book 4 |
Book 1.75 ~ Bound by Desire {Novella}
Part of the Desires Entwined series – Ideally read between Designs of Desire and Desires’ Guardian.
Despite his past abuse, James has come to terms with his relationship with his Dom and lover Seth. Seth treats James with all the trust and love his sub desires. There is only one thing left to do to make it all complete: Seth needs to put a collar on James.
Buy link: Dreamspinner Press
Tams gives this one 4/5 stars...
Whether you are a fan of the Dom/Sub storylines or not, you can't help but be a fan of James and Seth and their unconventional yet, beautiful love story. If you haven't read Designs of Desire, you really must before you dive into this short story. It's meant to be read in order.
Seth is taking James on an inpromtu vacation, destination unknown. You see, James and Seth already have the house with the white picket fence the two car garage, jobs that they love and a wonderful daughter. Seth has even put a ring on it and soon they will add husband to their long list of accomplishments. But any Dom will tell you that in order to seal the deal, you need to put a collar on your Sub as well.
What captures me about this particular series and characters is the love that they have for one another. To spite any kinks and quirks they have that I personally don't understand, I can see past all of that and recognize the love and commitment they share. James was a broken shell of a man when he met Seth, and it changed both their lives forever. While they are a Dom/Sub relationship, they aren't necessarily the traditional thought of the afore mentioned. James challenges Seth, a lot, but he knows his place and when to reel it in. And Seth takes care of James, nurtures, adores and cares for him like no one else ever could. So, to spite the parts of this story I didn't really care for, the parts I loved out weighed them.
I definitely recommend this series, remember to read it order. I actually listened to the audible of the first book and it's one of the rare times I would say not to do that. The narrator wasn't all that great, and I have hopes that O'Riley and DSP grab a new narrator for the continued stories in the series. Again, though James and Seth are a Dom/Sub relationship, I hesitate to use the tag BDSM because I don't read them as a traditional BDSM couple. They are very loving and attentive, and the sex, Jesus.. Mary.. and Joseph.. it's smoking hot!
Whether you are a fan of the Dom/Sub storylines or not, you can't help but be a fan of James and Seth and their unconventional yet, beautiful love story. If you haven't read Designs of Desire, you really must before you dive into this short story. It's meant to be read in order.
Seth is taking James on an inpromtu vacation, destination unknown. You see, James and Seth already have the house with the white picket fence the two car garage, jobs that they love and a wonderful daughter. Seth has even put a ring on it and soon they will add husband to their long list of accomplishments. But any Dom will tell you that in order to seal the deal, you need to put a collar on your Sub as well.
What captures me about this particular series and characters is the love that they have for one another. To spite any kinks and quirks they have that I personally don't understand, I can see past all of that and recognize the love and commitment they share. James was a broken shell of a man when he met Seth, and it changed both their lives forever. While they are a Dom/Sub relationship, they aren't necessarily the traditional thought of the afore mentioned. James challenges Seth, a lot, but he knows his place and when to reel it in. And Seth takes care of James, nurtures, adores and cares for him like no one else ever could. So, to spite the parts of this story I didn't really care for, the parts I loved out weighed them.
I definitely recommend this series, remember to read it order. I actually listened to the audible of the first book and it's one of the rare times I would say not to do that. The narrator wasn't all that great, and I have hopes that O'Riley and DSP grab a new narrator for the continued stories in the series. Again, though James and Seth are a Dom/Sub relationship, I hesitate to use the tag BDSM because I don't read them as a traditional BDSM couple. They are very loving and attentive, and the sex, Jesus.. Mary.. and Joseph.. it's smoking hot!
Tempeste
O’Riley is an out and proud pansexual genderfluid whose best friend growing up
had the courage to do what she couldn’t–defy the hate and come out. He has been
her hero ever since.
Tempe
is a hopeless romantic that loves strong relationships and happily-ever-afters.
Though new to writing M/M, she has done many things in her life, though writing
has always drawn her back–no matter what else life has thrown her way. She
counts her friends, family, and Muse as her greatest blessings in life. She
lives in Wisconsin with her children, reading, writing, and enjoying life.
Tempe
is also a proud PAN member of Romance Writers of America®, Rainbow Romance
Writers, and WisRWA. Learn more about Tempeste and her writing at
http://tempesteoriley.com.
Winner’s
Prize: an e-book copy of ANY ONE book from Tempeste O'Riley's backlist
Looks like a great series. I still haven't had the chance to give it a read. Happy Holidays!
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