I Will Not Beg: 9 (Mountain Masters & Dark Haven)

You really need to read Piper and Ethans story. As with all the books/stories that Cherise Sinclair has given us this one was so intense and showed what can happen to a person who puts their faith and hopes into the wrong person. To me all her books are so insightful in how a person perceives themselves and how just the right person can change their outlook on life. Do yourself a great favour and read all the series this author has given us. They are all wonderful stories.

No plot spoilers There are some potential trigger warnings relating to forced sexual slavery and physical abuse. However, it's handled sensitively and although very unpleasant it's not distressing to read. Yet again Cherise Sinclair has built a world populated with characters you would like to know in real life, and surrounded them with a plotline that pulls you right in and keeps you turning the pages. Ideally it's best to read the series from the beginning, that way you get a feel for all of the characters, although the book could be read as a standalone. I have all of the authors books and am in the middle of a re-read so obviously I would recommend them. There are some kinky sex scenes and some swearing. If BDSM genre isn't your thing then don't buy the book, but that said, it's also a beautifully crafted romance.

I tend to read sub-genres in waves. I get the urge to read romcoms, or dark, or sci-fi (etc, you get the idea) and binge on them until the next urge comes up. I had overdone my BDSM binge a bit ago and hadn't kept up with the latest books but saw that Cherise Sinclair had a new one and cut short my friends-to-lovers binge to pick it up. For me, Cherise is always a great read and I Will Not Beg is no exception. Book #9 in the Mountain Masters & Dark Haven series revolves around Dom Sir Ethan Worthington and Piper Delaney. Years before, words spoken by Ethan at a party released Piper from years of abuse by a sadistic Dom. She moved away, got help and started a business of her own. Fate takes a hand in putting Ethan and Piper together at another party and the two find that fate is not satisfied with them just meeting, it expects more from them. What I liked most about this story is that while the situation Piper ran from and eventually has to deal with is explained but isn't given in minute detail. The details, I feel, would have set the story on a different path than what it turned out to be. The prologue gives the circumstances and the main part starts five years later. Piper has had time to heal, to work through some of her demons and to find her balance. Once an abused slave who thought she has no recourse, Piper has gained knowledge. She is at the point where she can start to find out what attracted her to the lifestyle in the first place, to set a better course for herself. Ethan is a confident, skilled dom but a less confident man. Experiences with less than honest lovers leave him purposely alone yet lonely. When Ethan and Piper recognize their connection and Ethan becomes her non-sexual Dom, allowing them to grow and explore together. The BDSM scenes interspersed within the plot are scorching and the subplots of Piper's stepbrother and his schemes, as well as the return of the sadistic ex, makes for a well-rounded read of rebirth, trust, growth, and love. Cameos from Cherise's past characters such as Xavier and Abby, Simon and Rona, and Zander and Lindsey allow for Piper's integration into Dark Haven surrounded by friends. A side story of playful Dixon and his Homeland Security lover, Stan enhances this book even more. A great addition to the Sinclair library.

This author never disappoints. This is Ethans story who I have met briefly in other books but I like how he is paired with Piper. Piper's struggle to achieve was heartwarming and positive. Again a fabulous story from a master or should I say Mistress of Fiction.

I've binge read the others in the series a few months ago and could not wait for Ethan. I was not disappointed. It was beautiful, it was tragic, it was heartbreaking, it was funny ... The heroine didn't have it easy and how he helps her awaken, bloom and trust again (and vice versa too, since he also has his story to tell), brought a lot of happy tears to my eyes. it was everything and so much more. And the hero is British. I mean, the author couldn't have made this book more perfect lol