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sarm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thenovellush's review against another edition
2.0
I've read a few of Sinclair's books by now, though I read this one before the other two or three, and one thing that remains the same is the odd way she has of characterizing all of her characters as giant (and I mean GIANT) exaggerated stereotypes. The characters from Texas are such caricatures that it's just painful. Swaggering, straw chewing characters who say things like 'git along little doggie' and other old school John Wayne-esque sayings that nobody actually uses. Especially in 2019.
It's distracting, as are the odd nicknames which didn't really appear much in this book as they have in the others.
In I Will Not Beg, our MC is in a BDSM relationship, embodying the s in the s/M (slave/Master) dynamic. She signed a contract with The Defiler (yup, that's what she calls him in his head the entire book) stating that she'd be his slave and then that particular defiling character and many in the BDSM community treat it like it's a legal and binding contract, going so far as to actually "retrieve" their "runaway slaves". I believe I don't need to point out why this bugs the fuck out of me. Now, again other people in the community seem to back this up, that a slave contract is legal and binding, but correct me if I'm wrong, the pillars of BDSM are Safe, Sane, Consensual, but many, MANY people in parts of this book treat it as she literally signed over her life with no way out.
Alas, the author combats this by getting very preachy with her "good Doms" and having them time and again heavy handedly "teach" the members of their club that a slave contract is not, in fact, legal and binding.
It's distracting, as are the odd nicknames which didn't really appear much in this book as they have in the others.
In I Will Not Beg, our MC is in a BDSM relationship, embodying the s in the s/M (slave/Master) dynamic. She signed a contract with The Defiler (yup, that's what she calls him in his head the entire book) stating that she'd be his slave and then that particular defiling character and many in the BDSM community treat it like it's a legal and binding contract, going so far as to actually "retrieve" their "runaway slaves". I believe I don't need to point out why this bugs the fuck out of me. Now, again other people in the community seem to back this up, that a slave contract is legal and binding, but correct me if I'm wrong, the pillars of BDSM are Safe, Sane, Consensual, but many, MANY people in parts of this book treat it as she literally signed over her life with no way out.
Alas, the author combats this by getting very preachy with her "good Doms" and having them time and again heavy handedly "teach" the members of their club that a slave contract is not, in fact, legal and binding.
syndi3's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Miss Sinclair usually writes a red hot steamy BDSM story. Her works does not have much plot but straight to dirty things. So i was so excited to begin my journey again in I Will Not Beg.
Imagine my surprise that i do not like this book that much. I think the story is too weak and too much of the BDSM. I can not really feel the characters develop together. I do like Ethan. He is steady and enigmatic hero. His patience with Pipper is so tender that i almost can not believe he is actually a Dom.
While with Pipper,i lost. I can not really connect with her. Her transformation from victim to survivior is too fast and too confusing.
Overall i still do enjoy this book OK. The BDSM helps to keep my interest finishing the book.
Imagine my surprise that i do not like this book that much. I think the story is too weak and too much of the BDSM. I can not really feel the characters develop together. I do like Ethan. He is steady and enigmatic hero. His patience with Pipper is so tender that i almost can not believe he is actually a Dom.
While with Pipper,i lost. I can not really connect with her. Her transformation from victim to survivior is too fast and too confusing.
Overall i still do enjoy this book OK. The BDSM helps to keep my interest finishing the book.
zsolya's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
deanie's review against another edition
4.0
Young, innocent Piper Delaney fell in love, and signed a "slave contract" with who she thought was her dream man. Years later, after being subjected to nothing but abuse, she gets the courage to leave, with encouragement from a sexy British stranger. Even more years later, Piper has built up a successful business, but she feels something is missing, so she visits the Dark Haven BDSM club, hoping to find the positive side of something she once loved. Ethan Worthington's encouraging words helped Piper find her freedom, and years later he helps her again, when she's overwhelmed and panicked at the club. Neither one are interested in a long-term relationship, but their attraction to each other is undeniable.
Cherise Sinclair does mean things to a lot of her characters before they're allowed to find true love. From abused wives and kidnapped sex slaves to lost spouses and military-induced PTSD, most of her heroes and heroines are scarred (on the inside, if not on the outside). Piper's trauma is greater than most, which is why it's so fulfilling when she finally gets the life she deserves, with a wonderful Dom who loves and supports her and a successful business of her own.
Cherise Sinclair does mean things to a lot of her characters before they're allowed to find true love. From abused wives and kidnapped sex slaves to lost spouses and military-induced PTSD, most of her heroes and heroines are scarred (on the inside, if not on the outside). Piper's trauma is greater than most, which is why it's so fulfilling when she finally gets the life she deserves, with a wonderful Dom who loves and supports her and a successful business of her own.
heoleenbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nelsonseye's review against another edition
3.0
My rating is hovering between three and four stars, and I might upgrade later. I liked Piper a lot and it was interesting to see Stan and Dixon face challenges as a couple. Ethan was often (except for once) a bit too perfect. What is making me consider my upgrade is how the confrontation with Serna (and Jerry to some extent) was handled. Go Piper.