In the Venus Rising Quartet we met the Dominants of Stronghold, who - being the alphas that they are - demanded their own series. Welcome to Stronghold.
1. Stronghold - Adam's book - now available on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords.
Angel Jones has been interested in BDSM for a while and although she's finally ready to explore her fantasies she feels she has to do so on her own. Her closest friends in town are guys who would never understand and her best friend Leigh already has a boyfriend - a rather territorial one. Nervous about going to a BDSM club, afraid that she might be putting herself in a bad situation as an unattached submissive who's completely new to the scene, Angel decides that the safest way to explore being in public is as a Domme. That way she can get used to the club scene, keeping herself in a position of power until she feels comfortable enough to know what she's doing. Although she eventually wants to join Stronghold, the club closest to her home and with the best reputation, she makes her debut into the BDSM scene at Chained, a new club that's far enough away she feels safe enough to lie about her preferences and present herself as Mistress Angela until she's done some exploring.
She just happens to do so on a night when Adam and his friends are visiting Rick at Chained.
When Angel finally feels comfortable enough to make her way to Stronghold as a submissive and Master Adam recognizes the "Domme" that he's been obsessing over and realizes the lies that she's told, the results are explosive.
This book (approximately 146,000 words) contains spanking, anal play & sex, oral sex, bondage, BDSM, and some fun toys.
Stronghold is the beginning of a spin-off series from G. Angel's "Venus Rising Quartet." It is not necessary to read the Quartet in order to enjoy Stronghold.
2. Taming the Tease - Rick's story - now available on Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon
Rick Winter is tired of playing empty scenes with submissives, only to return home alone. He wants what he sees his friends getting - a real relationship with submissives who love them. Unfortunately, since his move to be closer to his friends and Stronghold, the kink club he goes to, the only woman that's really sparked his interest not only isn't a submissive, she's his neighbor. Since he's always had strict rules for himself about not becoming entangled with women that he can't avoid (just in case things go badly), Rick's doing his best to ignore the distractingly gorgeous and curvy Maria.
Maria Arias is the oldest of four sisters; the middle two are married and her baby-sister just got engaged. That doesn't bother her though, what bothers her are the assumptions everyone else seems to have about how it SHOULD bother her. She's just looking for some fun and maybe a few hot nights when she meets her sexy new neighbor, but he's staying aloof - mostly. After a series of mixed-signals, and one very clear warning to stay away from him, this vanilla tease is about to find out what happens when she flirts with a Dom who demands more than just a casual affair.
Taming the Tease is the second book in the Stronghold series and contains erotic content, anal play, orgasm denial, all sorts of sass and lots of hot alpha-males.
2.5. On His Knees - a Hilary & Liam novella - now available on Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon
On His Knees is a novella about what Hilary and Liam were doing while Maria and Rick were figuring out their relationship in Taming the Tease. There's sexy role play, some light punishments, and a lot of romance.
3. Mastering Lexie - Patrick & Lexie's Story - Now available on Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon
Lexie grew up with a crush on her brother's best friend, Patrick. He's gorgeous, sexy, controlling and arrogant, and she knows that he wants what amounts to a full-time submissive. So far, none of his girlfriends have ever been able to give him what he needs, but she's sure she's just the woman for him. She keeps pushing the boundaries of their relationship, until he agrees to allow her into the BDSM club that he owns, Stronghold, and train her. She can't help but wonder, will she be able to prove to him that they're worth the risk, or is she going to end broken hearted?
Hands off. That's what Lexie is to Patrick, and not just because she's his best friend's little sister. It's also because her family is practically his, they share all of the same friends, and he's worried about breaking her heart. The sweet little Pixie he's always known has grown up into a gorgeous young woman, one whom he wants to tie up, spank and control. She's passing every test he sets in front of her, but can she convince him that they'll be able to make it work before her brother comes home and Patrick has to ask his best friend if he can date his little sister. Because if she can't, Patrick knows he'll remain silent on the subject forever. It's just not worth tearing apart the people he considers his family, not to mention the family of friends that he's made, if he and Lexie aren't able to meet each other's needs. For now, he's going to make what memories he can while he keeps his promise to train her. He knows he's toeing the line during her training, but he just can't seem to stop himself, and she's starting to break his careful control.
3. 5 Pieces of Stronghold - available on Amazon, Smashwords and Barnes & Noble
The Stronghold Doms and their submissives are anxiously watching as Jared and Leigh, both on the rebound from seven year, emotionally turmoiled, relationships take the first tentative steps towards something more than friendship. Leigh isn't sure she's a submissive, but she's intrigued and spending more and more time in the club. Jared isn't sure he can handle a relationship with yet another woman who can't fulfill all his needs, but he can't deny the sunshine that Leigh has brought back into his life.
With the past snapping at their heels, their friends worried about their futures, their choices could make or break the happiness of their entire group of friends.
This novella is told from multiple points of view, including Jared, Leigh, Olivia, Justin, Chris, Jessica, Patrick and Lexie. It can be read as a standalone, but is much more fulfilling when read as part of the Stronghold series. This novella contains BDSM, whippings, spankings, domestic discipline, and lots of hot, steamy alpha males and sassy subs getting it on.
Pieces of Stronghold is approx. 58,800 words long and includes a bonus mini-story that was released in a free newsletter for Christmas 2014 by YellowSilkDreams as a chapter from the point of view of Will and Gina.
4. Breaking the Chain - Jared & Leigh's story - available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords
Jared and Leigh both know what it's like to be trapped in a seven year relationship where they give more than they get, the question is whether or not they can move on from them.
Two steps forward, one step back. That's how Jared's life feels when it comes to his ex Marissa. Every time he thinks he's escaped the vortex of her emotional demands, she ends up sucking him right back in; but for the first time, he thinks he might have the strength to pull free entirely. At least he hopes so. Right now it just seems like he's hurting everyone around him and he doesn't know how to make it right.
Leigh Douglas spent seven years with the man she thought she would one day marry, but she's now realized that she needs him to fight just as hard for her as she always fought for him. Since he won't, she's working on getting over him and finding someone who won't take her for granted. On the other side of the equation, she's definitely falling for Jared, but he's still entangled with his ex. No one can understand the hooks that Marissa has in him like Leigh can, but that doesn't mean that she's willing to take the back-seat again in another relationship.
As Jared tries to side-step his ex and Leigh takes her first steps into the domination and submission-filled world of the Stronghold club, their friends hold a collective breath as everyone wonders whose heart will be broken in the end.
YAY!!! I was so sad when I got close to the end of Venus Transcendent because I have fallen in love with the characters. Imagine my excitement when I read that you would be continuing with the characters in a new series!!! I can't wait until the first book is released. I'm not the best about following web blogs, but I will be checking in with this one regularly.
ReplyDeletePlease don't ever stop writing!
Aw well I'm so flattered you stopped by my blog! I'm glad that you enjoyed the Venus characters so much =) Despite their stories coming to an end I definitely wasn't ready to say goodbye to them completely... I'm looking forward to Stronghold! =)
DeleteAnd I can't seem to stop the writing even when I want to LOL
Your stronghold series is truly amazing. So many feels, I don't want it to end. But I know all good things must end at some point regardless of how much I don't want them to.
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Thank you so much!!! There's def a few more books left and then I'm going to write a few novellas in the world - and who knows, even after that I may go back one day! It's def a world I love!
DeleteFor IRL reasons I fell behind reading the Stronghold books (the 2016s) and finally had a chance to catch up. I am wondering when we might expect another book in that series? I appreciate how you have developed the characters throughout the series and lead up to their own 'books'. While I have read other works by you and enjoyed them immensely, I must say I love these characters the most!
DeleteLooking forward to Stronghold too, and I hope to see a lot more to Lexie, she is the most interesting firesprite I have seen in a long time.
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I like her a lot too =) She's def got a part to play in the next couple of books before her book comes up!
DeleteYea can't wait. Love them all. Glad to hear there will be more.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy how you seem to read the pulse of your readers...getting us hooked on the Venus series...leaving us wanting more...and now...providing it! Very anxious for Stronghold!
ReplyDeleteHahaha well I wanted more after Venus too, so I can't blame you!!! =) Hope you enjoy Stronghold!
DeleteLoved Stronghold. Didn't realize how much I missed the gang until I started reading. Please tell me I miss read the timeline. I have to wait until Spring 2014 for Rick's story? . But on a happy note. Glad that after Rick we get to see where Patrick & Lexie go. YEA :)
ReplyDeleteYep, sorry... Spring 2014 for Rick! I do better if I take small breaks in between books to work on a different book (Book 3 of the Domestic Discipline Quartet will come out this winter) because it gives more time for stories and characters to percolate in my head =)
DeleteLoved it and can't wait for the next one.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteI read Stronghold first. I fell in love with Adam. Yumm! When i found out the venus series predated it. I read them too. Love your writing. I found you on Lit. :)
ReplyDeleteAww well thank you!!! I'm glad that you enjoyed them =) Yeah, the Venus story definitely grew far beyond what I thought it would be when I first started writing it!
DeleteSo why did take down your Pinterest page?
ReplyDeletethey deleted one of my boards for having 'indecent images', I got pissy and took down the whole thing after writing them an email about how they were stupid... since all of my pins were re-pins, so they came from other people's boards.
DeleteLove it, it, love it, love it. Can't wait for Rick's story & to catch up with the whole gang! <3
ReplyDeletethanks! I'm having a lot of fun with him so far =) Not very far along yet, but it's coming together!
DeleteSo I have to say that I related to Angel on so many levels. When I read excerpts (mainly the catan scene) from the book aloud, my nerdy roommate looked at me and said "are you sure this book isn't about you? I mean don't you even have a friend that calls you Angel?" I chuckled at it at first telling him that "I am out of luck since I'm not of oriental decent", but as I read more and more, I started to realize that he was partially correct in his momentary musing, in that Stronghold does share a strong coorelation with many aspects of my life. This caused me to get so much more wrapped up in the story than I normally would have. In fact, I ended up talking my other friend (the one who calls me Angel) into purchasing the book as well. Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful story. I am so giddy for the next release, and even more so about seeing what develops between Lexie and Patrick. I hope that she gets to see more of the club soon. I absolutely adore any scene with Olivia in it. I love her witty come backs and protective nature which has me rolling with laughter all the time. I never thought anyone would replace my love of my all-time favorite "girlie" novels, but you have succeeded. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteP.s. sorry for the wall of text. I've never commented on anything before but I really wanted to share.
awww thank you so much! I don't mind walls of text when they're as nice to read through as yours!!!! I'm glad that you connected so much with Angel! And not just cuz she started out being based on myself LOL.
DeleteI'm looking forward to Lexie and Patrick too although right now I'm having fun with Rick and Maria =D I should have a teaser for that up later this week!
Can I only puchase this book though amazon?
ReplyDeleteOops sorry! I need to update this page
DeleteIt's also available on Barnes and Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stronghold-golden-angel/1118177235?ean=2940148354468
and Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/400669
Thank you, will visit Smashwords.
DeleteJust finishend taming the tease. I liked it, not loved it like the Venus books or Adam and Angels book. I just think Rick is so selfish. He irritates me. Everything is I, I, I. He complains wanting a relationship, just to get what he wishes. All the bedroom scenes revolve around Rick doing what he wants without thinking what she wants, without giving her a chance to do anything. Like a doll, lay there and do what I want, you will get satisfaction, but you do not have a say in how. I taught hot at the start, but after 2 times it got me irritated. But I'm whining, sorry, it feels like I know these people and want to help. My husband complained that I am talking about the characters like they are real people. I did like the book, really :) waiting on Liam and Hillary's novella.
ReplyDeleteLOL hey I like that you're talking about them like real people! that's the goal =) And yeah, I try to make every couple a little diff... Rick DOES want more of a doll in the bedroom, but obviously outside of the bedroom he likes her sassy and fiery =) In my head, she gets off on not having a say in how things go down in the bedroom. The other couples that I've written about before have different dynamics, so it makes sense that you'd feel more "in tune" with some couples than others. It's good for me to know because it means I'm writing realistically, which is always my goal!!! =)
DeleteOh Ms Angel I tripped accidentally into Taming the Tease, had to go back and buy Stronghold, and the preceding Venus series, I was becoming sad as I finished them for the second time - but then stumbled upon On His Knees - thank you so much for not making me wait more months for my next 'hit' - I felt like poor Maria waiting for release lol :)
ReplyDeleteoooh and recipes too ma'am - well who'da thought it - chicken baked in salad dressing?? that is just superb
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying them =D And yeah, the chicken baked in salad dressing is one of my go-tos for when I'm too tired to do anything fancy.
DeleteSadly Lexie & Patrick's story won't be for another couple of months, but if you keep up with my blog I always have lots going on!
You had me hooked with the first Venus book. Now there might be a small group of us anxiously awaiting the next Stronghold book. Everyone I tell to read the Venus series immediately gets hooked. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteawww thank you so much!!! I love hearing things like that; you have no idea how much comments like this can mean =)
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