The Submissive (The Submissive Series Book 1)

Name: The Submissive (The Submissive Series Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (3080 reviews)
Author: Tara Sue Me

by Tara Sue Me

Romance Dark Romance

4.3 (3,080)

4.3 stars from 3,080 reviews. Top 69% of Romance books we track.

304 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by HeadlinePublished 2012-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy character-driven romance with explicit scenes and slow-burn emotional tension between two people learning to trust each other.
You're drawn to power dynamics and the vulnerability that comes with submission, especially when one character starts breaking their own rules.
You want a series starter that hooks you immediately and leaves you desperate for the next book.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer romance where both characters are on equal emotional footing from the start or find power imbalances uncomfortable to read about.
You're looking for a light, fun romance without heavy BDSM themes or explicit sexual content.
You need resolution within a single book rather than being invested in a multi-book arc.

About this book

The first novel in a New York Times bestselling series. Abby King, a librarian, harbors a secret fantasy. She discovers that Nathaniel West, the CEO of West Industries known for his business acumen and appearance, is also a dominant in the BDSM world seeking a new submissive. Abby approaches him to experience a world of pleasure beyond her ordinary life. After a weekend together, Abby agrees to fully submit to Nathaniel's terms. However, despite his evident pleasure in her willingness, the man behind his dominant persona remains emotionally distant and cold. As Abby becomes increasingly drawn into his world of power and passion, she worries that Nathaniel's heart may be unreachable—and that her own heart may be damaged beyond repair.

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Currently around #211K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 24% recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 3,080 reviews

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