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The US Recession of 2007 stole Orion Hathaway’s job, his property value, and his savings. With nothing left, he lost something even more important: his mental health. No longer able to afford the fees to his favorite BDSM club, he becomes a hermit, retreating further into depression and the cocoon of his bed until his friends stage an intervention. They have the perfect solution to get Master O back on his feet. Despite his initial reservations, Orion discovers canine therapy might be just what he needs to become human again.

Roan Matthews is used to flaky Masters weirded out by his pup fetish. Deep down, he desires what all dogs want— a forever home. Unwilling participant Orion Hathaway seems an unlikely candidate at first, but Roan realizes if he can help pull Orion out of his depression, perhaps they can make a new home together.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Daily Dose package "Mended".

 

Book Review

This story is a sweet, somewhat kinky romance between a despondent Master and his new “pup”. You could call it canine therapy, but basically, the idea is to give the despondent Master someone else to focus on and use that to pull him out of his depression. Never mind that the “pup” is actually a man looking for stress relief from his demanding job, the principle is the same. And as kinky as it sounds, when I read this story, I was totally able to see how it can work for both partners in this unusual type of relationship.

Orion is down on his luck, out of a job and depressed because he cannot find a new one. Luckily he has friends who worry about him and come up with a great plan. Not that Orion is very appreciative of their efforts, but having the pup there, and finding him kind of cute,  does give him something else to focus on. Orion is a very responsible man, so needing to figure out what to do with his new “puppy” keeps him busy.

Roan, on the other hand, craves the simplicity of role playing to be a dog, of not having to be responsible in his free time. He is clearly into his whole act, and once he explains his reasons and fantasies to Orion, he totally lets go. His playful side comes out, and for someone who is a surgeon’s assistant when he works, taking his mind off things when he is at home is crucial. Yes, play-acting to be a dog is a little unusual, but hey, to each their own, right?

If you like the sweeter side of BDSM and are curious about puppy play and what it can mean to both the “pup” and its Master, if you like stories about men who heal each other, and if you’re looking for a hot, fun read with lots of playful interactions, then you will probably like this short novella.

 

 

 

 

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Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 79 pages/18835 words
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Publication Date	01-June-2014
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