The Edge (The Underground Club Book 3) by SJD Peterson | Cat's Review, Excerpt & #giveaway @Dreamspinners @SJDPeterson @TTCBooksandmore ~ '

An Underground Club Tale

Submissive Joshua has struggled with his addiction to pain for years—something Dom Nash knew when he took Joshua on. Nash also knew their path wouldn’t be an easy one, but through commitment and determination, he peels back Joshua’s layers one by one, revealing a horrific history of abuse and neglect that spans Joshua’s entire life. Nash wants nothing more than to gain Joshua’s trust and help him find the happiness that’s eluded him so long.

Providing structure and discipline is only part of what Joshua will need on his way to recovery. He’ll need the help of Dr. Hobson and their close friends at the Underground BDSM Club to help hold Joshua together as he faces the trauma of his past. It’ll push him to the edge, but Nash will be there to keep him from falling into the abyss of despair, and if Joshua can come out on the other side, he’ll be a step closer to wholeness, healing, and happiness.

Buy links: Dreamspinner | Amazon

Cat gives this one 4 Meows...

This is book three in the underground series and you do need to read book 2 first. However, I didn't and still enjoyed this one but ould have liked to have known more about how Nash and Joshua met and got together. Having said that we do get some of Joshua's issues and past in is journals and visits to his doctor.

I loved Nash. he saw something in Joshua and despite all the other dom's warnings took him on anyhow. He was determined to make Joshua his and never gave up no matter how hard.

Joshua felt he doesn't deserve happiness and feared to get happy because once he did it was always snatched away.

This story was rather dark but beautifully written as all of S.J. D. Peterson books are. The characters are so good you can't help but feel deeply for each one. I loved Denny and he added a bit of lightness o the story. I hope his and Malcolm's story is next! My only issue and it's a small one is I would have liked more description of the characters physically. Its possible it was in the first book but I would have liked to see the physical description here.

If you like BDSM this is a good series.

Excerpt...

JOSHUA STOOD in the center of his room, his flesh still warm and damp from his recent shower. Tonight, Nash would be taking him to the club for the first time since the night Nash brought him home. It had only been a couple of days since they’d recommitted to their contract, and Joshua was still trying to get used to his schedule and rules. He’d much rather stay home. He didn’t want to embarrass Nash. But Nash wanted to go, and Joshua wouldn’t deny him. He was both nervous and excited. It meant a lot to him that Nash wanted to show him off, and yeah, there was a part of him that wanted to throw it in the face of every person who turned up their nose at him, gave him looks of pity or—especially—nasty sneers, like he got from folks like Troy. He would be kneeling at the feet of the most attractive Dom in the place. My Dom. The thought made him smile.
“That’s a good look on you,” Nash commented as he stepped up close to Joshua.
“Naked?”
“No… well yes, but I was talking about the smile,” Nash clarified. “Care to share what you were thinking about that caused it?”
“You, Sir,” Joshua said with absolute conviction. The smile he got in return curled Joshua’s toes. It looked damn fine on Nash’s face too.
“Suck-up.” Nash sniffed.
“Only stating facts, Sir.”
“All right, let’s get you dressed before Malcolm scolds me for being late.” Nash cocked his head, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Although, he may forgive me if he learns it was because I had you bent over with my….” He shook his head and pointed a finger at Joshua. “Stop tempting me.”
Joshua clamped his lips to keep back the snort of laughter that threatened.
Nash walked over to the chair and picked up a pair of leather pants, went to his knees in front of Joshua, and held them out for Joshua to step into. A thrill raced through him at seeing his master on his knees before him, and his dick twitched.
Nash must have read Joshua’s thoughts because he pointed at him again. “Don’t get any ideas, boy. Come is a bitch to get out of leather.”
“Only if you spill a drop, Sir.”
“Cheeky sub.”
Unfortunately, Nash didn’t try to prove Joshua right. Instead, he slid the pants up Joshua’s thighs. Joshua sighed as the soft leather caressed his skin and then moaned wantonly when Nash took Joshua’s hard dick in hand and adjusted it within the leather.
Once Joshua was dressed, Nash rolled to his feet and retrieved the black T-shirt from the chair. After he helped Joshua into it, Joshua caught a glance of his reflection in the mirror and pushed his chest out a little more, preening.
I look fabulous, darling. Joshua rolled his eyes at his silliness. This was a serious night, one in which he needed to focus, not joke around.

SJD Peterson, better known as Jo, is an Amazon bestselling and award winning author of gay romance. Her books have received starred reviews in USA Today.

Jo currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina, having had enough of the Michigan winters to last her a lifetime. She has no idea where she’ll end up next but wherever she goes, it will be snow and ice-free.

If you want to know more about Jo or when her next book will come out, please visit her website at http://www.sjdpeterson.com.