Reviews

Damian's Discipline by Parker Williams, K.C. Wells

cmira2027's review against another edition

4.0

This series has been hit or miss for me, but I really enjoyed this one

suze_1624's review against another edition

4.0

3.5* rounded up because it is part of the C & C universe, and whilst all can be read standalone, this one really does benefit from reading the series, with the links to previous stories and characters, though the visits to tye club are only for Damian to meet his friends.
Jeff is very broken and seeing him get used to trusting again is heart breaking, though he seems more resilient than Peter was at the hands of the same psychopath. I liked that the two came to realise that a full D/s relationship wasn't for them though I did find that their DD relationship was quite mild too. They are perhaps the most 'vanilla' of the pairings so far.
I do enjoy the writing of the authors so was able to consume in one sitting.

soft_reads's review

4.0

Damian may be a dom but Jeff certainly isn't a sub. Jeff is scared, battered and been dealt a crappy hand in life that he doesn't feel like he has a way out off and all Damian want's to do is help. Their relationship and story is very different to others in the series and it's honestly really enjoyable to continue to see different aspects of BDSM while still focusing on the relationships between the MC's and driving the overarching story of the series that links all the books.

adastraalastra's review

emotional lighthearted fast-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

3.25

thesecrethistory24's review

lighthearted relaxing fast-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

karentje's review

5.0

Heartwarming, touching hurt-comfort romance! I loved the writing style and slow build-up as Damian steadily gains Jeff’s trust. The younger man has gone through some truly horrible things, and finds it hard – and understandably so - to believe that Damian, basically a stranger, is willing to help him so much, without expecting any kind of payment in return. I love the warmth and support that is so much a part of the world of the Collars and Cuffs characters, and it was wonderful to see Damian and Jeff grow closer. Damian doesn’t expect to fall for Jeff and fights his attraction because the timing is less than ideal as Jeff is still trying hard to heal and find his way. One of the (many) things I loved about this story is that Damian is willing to learn too and set out on a new path that Jeff and he can walk together. There’s a lot of sparks, and some hurt feelings and misunderstandings before Damian and Jeff finally get together in a cathartic, marvelous scene. Like all the other characters in this series, Damian and Jeff are well-rounded MC’s, authentic, and utterly lovable. Their emotional connection goes deep, and their journey towards a HEA is well-thought-out and sensitively written.

Narration: Nick J. Russo is an incredibly talented narrator, and he brings a warmth and a certain serenity to his performance that resonates extremely well with Damian’s character, but he also manages to convey the turbulence of Jeff’s emotions and the younger man’s vulnerability. I very much enjoyed listening to his narration of Damian’s Discipline, and liked all the distinct voices he did for the entire cast.

liliths's review

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0