Reviewed by JustJen
Title: Lessons
Author: Nicholas Bella
Series: Chained in Darkness #3
Heroes: Theoden/Noel
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 52 Pages
Publisher: Nicholas Bella
Release Date: November 21, 2014
Available at: Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads
Blurb: My punishment at the hands of Theoden left me with wounds that scarred me to my core. That man has struck the fear of God into me and I don’t know how to fight back. I don’t know if I can. I feel like he’s taking over who I was and making me into something he wants me to be. His slave and his disciple. I do know that I’m his property. His child, his blood runs through my veins and with it comes something so powerful that it consumes me in every way. He plans on teaching me what that means and I don’t know who I’ll be at the end of his lessons.
Review:
I am definitely hooked on this deliciously dark little series. There isn’t any fluff here, no romance, though I suppose you never know. Perhaps Theoden will eventually soften a bit towards Noel? If so, it doesn’t seem like it is going to happen any time soon.
Theoden is pretty set in his ways. He seems content with his station in life and with his “relationships.” I mean, what more could he need? His “children” provide everything he could want. Noel is his latest addition, or project, if you will. He is deep into Noel’s training – teaching him his place and what is expected of him.
Noel is still fighting, though his is giving in more and more. He is finally understanding or coming to grips with the fact that the consequences are not worth the fight and things will be over much quicker and with much less pain if he just gives in. He is still having some trouble accepting that he is having to do all of these things with other men, as well as his reactions to the activities. His bond through Theoden and his “brothers” is not helping matters any.
While this was my least favorite of the installments so far, it seems a necessary step in the scheme of things, as Theoden takes his time initiating Noel in how things are going to be. He doesn’t ever rush things, no matter how much begging Noel does. This segment is mostly about teaching Noel oral skills, and all the “brothers” participate, much to Noel’s disgust. Theoden is pretty much covering every base in these trainings, using reminders of what disobeying means to quickly snap Noel into submission.
As with the others, this is a super fast read, and it feels as though once these basic instructions are through, the story will be ready to really take off. Getting there is a really enjoyable ride, even though Noel is paying the price. Again, I can’t wait for the next one.
Overall Impression: I loved it!
*I received a copy of this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review.*
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