Can a submissive's shattered trust ever be healed?

Evan landed on his ex-Master's doorstep after he was dumped by his new one for not being a virgin. He'd hoped to find salvation in Thomas' arms, but instead he discovers Thomas has already moved on with a new submissive. Alone and abandoned, Evan aches for a Master who can give him more—if only he knew what 'more' meant.

Master Ned has finally settled down in one place after years of traveling for work, and he's always adored the private sanctuary of the Hampton Road Club. He's also on the lookout for an untried boy who's ready to fully submit to him. In return, he plans to train and permanently care for his boy. If he should also find love, then his life will be perfect.

After Evan is introduced to Ned at the club, they have an intense encounter that catches them both by surprise. What should lead to a possible future for them is destroyed when Ned mysteriously casts Evan aside. Evan wonders if he'll ever be good enough to keep a Master, and Ned fears he may have lost the best thing that ever happened to him.

Sometimes, it's the Master who needs to be taught a lesson...

Note: While Evan and Ned's story could be read as a standalone, their romance is best enjoyed after reading the previous books in the series.

Reading order of the Hampton Road Club:

Hesitant Heart

Rules of Love

Fear of Surrender

Mastering Love

Begging to Serve

Finding Sanctuary (coming soon)

Triggers: Pain play, impact play, branding, spanking, bondage. References to abusive/assault situations unrelated to the MCs.