I liked this one less than the first even though what drew me to it was the idea of Prince Briar. Still, there's plenty of impact play and bondage if you're into that.

This installment is 'the one where Liam is defiant.'

2.5 🌟 bit bad, but I’m not attached.

Dark

Enjoyed several of this author’s previous books. Prince of pain is another dark erotic fantasy. With great characters and a good plot, this novella will leave you feeling hot and spicy.

Thankfully,this is not PWP. I like mental aspect and how Prince Briar goes about it. It's get worse for Liam and allover so much better because I want to know whats going to happen next. The bite sized installments makes it easier to digest too

Prince Briar is a tw@t but he's a smart one. Instead of simple abuse, there's a lesson behind the stuff, and that what makes it good. It's not even just forced obedience. It's like he's trying to change Liam's mindset and at the same time...make him better. The bit about what a man can take when there's no option chilled me. A smart torturer is far scarier than a simply brutal one.Liam also seems torn because the sex was good, but the Prince is a monster in other ways. I think there's something ...