Two-Fer Review – Defensive Zone (Dartmouth Cobras #2) by Bianca Sommerland

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Silver Delgado has gained control of The Dartmouth Cobras—and lost control of her life.

Hockey might be the family business, but it’s never interested Silver. Until her father’s health decline thrusts responsibility for the team he owns straight into her hands. Now she has to find a way to get the team more fans, and establish herself as the new owner. Which means standing up to Dean Richter, the general manager and the advisor her father has forced on her. The fact that their ‘business relationship’ started with her over his lap at his BDSM club shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Their hot one night stand meant nothing! But how can she earn his respect when he sees her as submissive? Can they separate work and the lifestyle she’s curious to explore?

Balancing her new life away from Hollywood, living among people who see her as the selfish Delgado princess, has her feeling lost and alone until Landon Bower, the Cobras new Goalie slips into her life and becomes her best—and only—friend. The time they spend together makes everything else bearable, but before long his eyes meet hers with more than friendship, reflecting what she feels. Which could ruin everything.

Two Dominant men who see past her pretty mask and the shallow image she portrayed to the flashing cameras. A gentle attack from both sides that she can’t hope to block unless she learns how to play.

But she’s getting the hang of the game.

Warning
This ebook contains material not suitable for readers under 18. In also contains scenes that some may find objectionable, including BDSM, ménage sex, bondage, anal sex, sex toys, double penetration, edge play, and two Doms that will use any means necessary to earn submission. Author assumes no responsibility for repercussions related to reenacting office scenes, but will take full credit for all pleasure involved.

Ms. Sommerland scored the ultimate Hat Trick with Defensive Zone. A score for plot ~ A score for characters~ A score for conclusion. This is the second book in the amazing Dartmouth Cobra Series and it is an absolute winner!

Silver is a Hollywood actress who has been summoned by her father to come home and run the Dartmouth Cobra hockey team. She knows nothing about hockey, but knows everything about making daddy happy. She has spent her life striving to earn his love and acceptance.
Dean is the general manager of the team and also the owner of the BDSM club, Blades and Ice, where Silver’s sister, Oriana is getting married. Dean is a very skilled Dom and is instantly able to see the submissive side of Silver just waiting to be exposed.

Landon is the new goalie for the team and also a Dom. He is determined to see Silver for more than just a pretty face and an amazing body. He wants to know who she really is and build strictly a friendship with her.

I completely fell in love with these three characters. Silver is struggling with trying to find out what it is she really wants and needs, not only with her life but with her sexuality. Dean is just heartwarmingly patient and caring but also strict and decisive when he needs to be. Landon is the best friend that everyone deserves to have. As he and Silver spend more and more time together, those friendship lines fade away and they both need and crave more.

I admire the way the story line was written with the three characters. Often times in a ménage relationship it’s hard to write equality with their story lines. That is not the case here. Silver and Dean have a very strong, well-built relationship and he is able to show her and give her the knowledge and experience to enjoy the submissive side of herself. Landon and Silver have friendship as the foundation to their relationship. With this in place prior to any sexual encounters he is able to make her feel worthy, needed and appreciated, which is something she really needs in her life. In return Silver is able to give herself freely and lovingly. She cares for them and is passionate about their happiness. She is feisty, sarcastic, a complete challenge and exactly what these two guys need. She makes Landon and Dean acknowledge that even though they are Doms they are not always right. She has a spark that is all her own that just makes this story sizzle.

Silver went on an emotional journey into submission. She was faced with a lot of unknown in both her own thoughts about the lifestyle and rules that must be followed. These two men had different views as to what they needed from her and how to get her to submit, but they both cherished her and would never let any harm come her way. Through their teachings, she truly found herself and was able to let go of her former life to fully embrace everything life had to offer.

I really enjoyed the follow up parts of the story that carried over from Game Misconduct, book 1. It was great to see what was happening with Oriana and her men. There was a lot of turmoil around the team and it was nice to see how it was all handled. I loved how the relationship with Silver and Oriana played out.

This book is a full on BDSM book. There is no sugar coating or toning down. It gives us a real look into the club scene and the punishments that misbehaving subs are subjected to. If you’re looking for a love story with a little kink, this is not going to be your style. If you’re looking for a book that will show you the emotion, passion and honesty that consumes a BDSM relationship you will enjoy this immensely. I sure did.

Silver Delgado has earned her reputation as a spoiled brat. The rest of the bad press, is well, not entirely true. She’s used defiance and outbursts to gain attention since she was a child. When she didn’t get the attention she was after she looked elsewhere using her tried and true methods. It’s been great fun, but now it’s kind of backfired since she wants to be taken seriously as the owner of the Dartmouth Cobras. This is not a job she sought, but it’s given her the opportunity to finally get her Daddy’s attention.

Dean Richter is the GM of the Cobras and the owner of the local BDSM establishment frequented by most of the team. He’s a Dom through and through and it shows. He got amazing control of everything in his life, well, except his teenage adult daughter.

Silver’s only sampled D/s under the guise of a good time. She determined she doesn’t want anyone controlling her in anyway. There are certainly very few people who could even TRY to control her anyway. The girl is a handful and doesn’t believe in being obedient, ever. She’s struggling to prove herself as vital part of the Cobra’s management.

Watching her sister Oriana take her ‘punishments’ at her wedding sets Silver off like you wouldn’t believe. Both in anger and confusion of the relationship Oriana has with her men. I found myself feeling Oriana emotions at this point. I would have a hard time accepting this vision of a sibling in a scene that speaks of pain rather than pleasure from the outsider’s perspective. I also think this is a very believable feeling, and wanting to protect your loved ones, despite their protest is often ingrained in our sense of family. In order to accept this form of love, you must learn what makes these people tick. Silver’s avoided any deep connection to anyone for so long this is a foreign concept she struggles to understand.

What Silver really needs is a friend at this juncture in her life and she’s damn lucky to have found Landon Bowers, the Cobra’s new goaltender to fill the job. He’s got Silver’s best interest in mind and determined to be the friend she needs. He’s holding back all his physical attraction because he knows it would mean nothing to her given her history of running for any real bond with anyone. Without Landon’s playful and supportive influence, Silver would have never outgrown her childish ways and learned to be a friend and lover.

Dean’s dedicated to giving Silver the attention and recognition she desires, with the boundaries she desperately needs. He’s older and wiser and able to guide the three of them to their HEA. Landon shows Silver what it means to be desired for something more important than your body. It’s the perfect balance of love, lust, boundaries and limitations.

Ms. Sommerland’s Dartmouth Cobra’s series is brimming with strong BDSM influence, unconventional scenes, and not for the faint of heart. These stories are not my typical read, and I couldn’t put them down. Oh – and the heat from these three burns up the pages!!

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