The Master
by Kresley Cole
A need colder than Siberian winter meets an attitude hotter than the Florida sun. Everyone fears the Master... Rich, irresistible politician/Mafiya boss Maksimilian Sevastyan prefers tall, obedient blondes to fulfill his...complicated desires. That is, until the icy Russian encounters a disobedient brunette whose exquisite little body threatens his legendary restraint. Except her. Catarina Marín was a well-off young wife until her world fell apart. Now she's hiding out, forced to start working as an escort in Miami. Her very first client is beyond gorgeous, but when he tells her what he plans to do to her, Cat almost walks out of the door. If pleasure is a game, play to win. After their mind-blowing encounter burns out of control, the lovers crave more. If they escape the deadly threats surrounding them, can Maksim overcome his past--to offer Cat his future? Only then will she tempt him with what he really wants: her, all tied up with a bow.
- Spice
- 5/5
- Burn
- Fast
- Pages
- ~448
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is The Master?
The Master is a 5 out of 5 on our spice scale: scorching (explicit & plentiful). Frequent, very explicit and often kinky. Spice is a main event. Read with a fan nearby. Spice starts early (first quarter).
- Steam: Explicit and plentiful
- Burn: Fast burn
- When: Spice starts early (first quarter)
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Death of a loved one
- Domestic / partner abuse
- Dubious consent
- Murder
- Sexual assault
- Human trafficking
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The Master: quick answers
How spicy is The Master?
The Master is a 5 out of 5 on our spice scale: scorching (explicit & plentiful). Frequent, very explicit and often kinky. Spice is a main event. Read with a fan nearby. Spice starts early (first quarter).
Is The Master a standalone?
No. The Master is book 2 in The Game Maker. Start with The Professional. The series is still ongoing.
What tropes are in The Master?
The Master features bdsm / dom-sub, alpha hero, possessive mmc. It is a fast burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does The Master have content warnings?
Our notes for The Master include: death of a loved one, domestic / partner abuse, dubious consent, murder, sexual assault, human trafficking. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after The Master?
If you loved The Master, try Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James, Bared to You by Sylvia Day, Praise by Sara Cate. They share its bdsm / dom-sub and alpha hero energy at a similar spice level.