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The Perfect Tree (2000)

by J.P. Barnaby(Favorite Author)

3.9 of 5 Votes: 3

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review 1: I had a hankering for a little Christmas in July and couldn’t think of a better way to satisfy the itch than with a follow-up visit with two of my favorite guys! Ethan and Jayden just sizzle together and they didn’t disappoint me with their holiday celebration. I simply love their Dom/sub relationship – the emotions feel so palpable and I think the story very realistically portrays the thoughts and feelings present in such a dynamic. I was holding off on reading this story because I’m truly sorry to see them go. It really just proves that I’ll have to come back and visit this whole series time and again, because it will remain firmly etched among my favorites. Awesome!
review 2: The Perfect Tree is a short story which takes place on Christmas Eve... more in the home of Ethan and Jayden. These central characters are a gay D/s couple, Ethan being the Master. The story is told in the voice of Jayden, the sub. The story begins at the start of a BDSM scene where Jayden has been collared and has assumed his submissive role, standing at attention for his Master. The thoughts, feelings, temptations, and desires of the submissive are very effectively conveyed, and the actual love-making is described rather sensually.As the couple begin their scene, Master Ethan binds his boy, using Christmas garland. The particular significance of this act is noteworthy, being that garland by no means would literally bind in a physically incapacitating manner. Essentially, the bondage is mental which is, in my opinion, the hottest form of entrapment. To be ordered to assume a position which is potentially uncomfortable, and to remain locked in that position by the mere strength of your will—that is true bondage.The dialogue presented was quite realistic, and the manner in which the Dom spoke sternly yet lovingly to his boy was powerful and incredibly erotic. I love a BDSM story where the Dom is obviously turned on by his sub. It seemed to almost be as much of an act of willpower for the Dom to remain in his role to complete the scene as it was for the sub. It seemed what he really wanted more than anything was simply to make passionate love to his boy.I also was impressed by the thought process of the sub. Their scene was interrupted briefly when carolers came to the door, and Jayden was ordered to wait, remaining locked in his bondage. Instantly Jayden began to feel embarrassed. I found it interesting and quite believable that during this brief period of mild humiliation he would feel the temptation to rebel. When his Master returned to him and was cavalier about the predicament of his boy, the sub felt resentment. Although he knew in his mind that it was hot the way his Master had control over him, he couldn’t help but feel a flush of embarrassment and annoyance. That ability to overcome these very human emotions is what defines submission, and it was very masterfully presented in this short piece.The author also included a very brief spanking scene which was little more than a tease. I liked the way she conveyed the feelings of the sub during this scene as well. The paddling was delivered as a punishment when Jayden accidentally broke one of the garland bonds on his leg. The manner in which Jayden felt mortified at having (inadvertently) disobeyed his Master was heart wrenching. The boy actually contemplated invoking his safe word because he was so distraught by his punishment. Of course, I’m not sure a safe word can actually be used during punishment…but I guess each Master/sub couple would have their own set of rules to govern the implementation of this precaution.The scene reaches its climactic moment when Master Ethan penetrates his boy and makes passionate love to him. I found it particularly hot that he did so while Jayden was still bound. This afforded Ethan maximum control during the situation, and it provided a nice segue to the gentle and tender aftermath of their passionate sex.Although this story was quite short, I found it to be exceptionally well presented. The characters are drawn from the Forbidden Room series by the same author, and I’m now anxious to read more of this series. I think the author has a genuine understanding of the Dom/sub dynamic and writes sensually, erotically, and realistically. The story is dynamite in a very small package. Take a few minutes to read it…you won’t be sorry. less

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