To My Readers
This book is a work of fiction. It does not exist in the real world and should not be construed as reality. As in most romantic fiction, I’ve taken liberties. I’ve compressed the romance into a sliver of time. I’ve allowed these characters to develop strong bonds of trust over a matter of days and engage in heavy play.
This does not happen in real life, where you, my amazing readers, live. Take more time in your romance. Negotiate. Make certain you understand what you are agreeing to, and when it comes to establishing a trusting Dom/sub relationship, I urge you to move with caution. Always protect yourself.
Please be careful. There are a lot of amazing and loving individuals who will walk with you on your journey, but there are dangers as well. People who may not be safe.
When you find your partner, TALK TO HIM or HER. Be open and honest about your needs, your expectations, and your limits, especially your HARD limits. Never allow them to violate the tender trust you give into their hands.
Always remember: they can’t read your mind. It is your responsibility to talk to them, no matter how frightening that might be. In return, you must listen to what they have to say and understand their limits as you do your own.
Share your hopes, desires, and deepest, darkest secrets. And always, always, be SAFE and SANE. Nothing that happens should ever happen without your CONSENT.
Have a safe word, and use it if you must. You MUST have a safe word. That is nonnegotiable. Use protection if you’re not in a committed, monogamous relationship.
Most of all, don’t be afraid to seek who you are, become what you want, and share your journey with your partner.
Love,
Ellie
About the Author
ELLIE MASTERS is a multi-genre and best-selling author, writing the stories she loves to read. These are dark erotic tales. Or maybe, sweet contemporary stories. How about a romantic thriller to whet your appetite? Ellie writes it all. Want to read passionate poems and sensual secrets? She does that, too. Dip into the eclectic mind of Ellie Masters, spend time exploring the sensual realm where she breathes life into her characters and brings them from her mind to the page and into the heart of her readers every day.
Ellie Masters has been exploring the worlds of romance, dark erotica, science fiction, and fantasy by writing the stories she wants to read. When not writing, Ellie can be found outside, where her passion for all things outdoor reigns supreme: off-roading, riding ATVs, scuba diving, hiking, and breathing fresh air are top on her list.
She has lived all over the United States—east, west, north, south and central—but grew up under the Hawaiian sun. She’s also been privileged to have lived overseas, experiencing other cultures and making lifelong friends. Now, Ellie is proud to call herself a Southern transplant, learning to say y’all and “bless her heart” with the best of them. She lives with her beloved husband, two children who refuse to flee the nest, and four fur-babies; three cats who rule the household, and a dog who wants nothing other than for the cats to be his best friends. The cats have a different opinion regarding this matter.
Ellie’s favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch, laptop in place, watching a fire, drinking a good wine, and bringing forth all the characters from her mind to the page and hopefully into the hearts of her readers.
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Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you enjoyed reading this story, please consider leaving a review on Amazon and Goodreads, and please let other people know. A sentence is all it takes. Friend recommendations are the strongest catalyst for readers’ purchase decisions! And I’d love to be able to continue bringing the characters and stories from My-Mind-to-the-Page.
Second, call or e-mail a friend and tell them about this book. If you really want them to read it, gift it to them. If you prefer digital friends, please use the “Recommend” feature of Goodreads to spread the word.
Or visit my blog https://elliemasters.com/, where you can find out more about my writing process and personal life.
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Thank you so much for your support!
Love,
Ellie
Acknowledgment
This book wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless work of my critique team. I couldn’t have done it without your help. I would like to thank my Critique Group: Pam Godwin, Ann White, CJ Andrews, Alex V., Kathryn Sparrow, and JC Kang. This crew ripped and shredded and read this story again and again, making Command, book 1, Changing Roles Series something I can be proud to introduce to the world.
Special thanks to Pam Godwin. She saw me at the very beginning of my writing journey, reading and providing constructive feedback on my earliest works. By far my harshest critiquer, she is my secret weapon. I have, and continue to learn, with every word, every phrase, sentence, and chapter, from this amazing and talented author.
I’d also like to thank my Beta readers who helped with that last bit of spit shine. You were the first to see this in its nearly finished form, the first to give reader feedback, and helped to encourage me on this path. Your enthusiasm and support means the world to me.
I’d also like to thank my editor, Ann Curtis. I’ve never worked with an editor before. I had no idea what to expect. I was both excited and terrified of the entire process. She took my words, cut off the rough edges, patched some holes, and dressed up my baby for its debut. There aren’t enough words. Thank you!
THE END
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