The ongoing story of Ian and Taren in Elizabeth Noble’s sensual and erotic Pain and Pleasure series continues in The Freedom of Submission. The first two novelettes in the story line set the stage for the events in this one, so you’ll need to read them first. If you’ve missed them, dive right in and you’ll see why I’m enjoying this series so much!

Both Ian and Taren have high pressure jobs, and they revel in their off hours where they can embrace their roles as Dominant and submissive. Finally setting off on their highly anticipated vacation to an exclusive BDSM retreat, the couple plans to fully immerse themselves in a twenty-four-seven D/s relationship.

We get to know these characters in a unique and very interesting way. Home Coming is told from Ian’s point of view, and we get to see his reactions to everything he’s experiencing. As the series progresses, I’m enjoying watching this powerful man let everything go, and his responses as he revels in his submission are extremely erotic and very intimate.

Events continue in The Art of Domination, where we see what motivates Taren. Delightfully sadistic and incredibly dominant, Taren is thoroughly devoted to fulfilling his submissive’s needs. Making all the arrangements for their upcoming holiday, preparing Ian for the events to come, and getting them both in the proper headspace is all the gratification Taren needs… for the moment.

Stopping off for the night on their way to the retreat, the couple indulge in a romantic dinner where Taren continues to torment his husband. Told from Ian’s point of view, Elizabeth Noble explores how the different ministrations affect him. A masochist through and through, we see intimately how Ian’s body responds to his Dom’s attention. In addition, Ian delights in pleasing his Dom, and his satisfaction over Taren’s reactions are clear.

There’s no doubt about how much Taren enjoys performing the sadistic activities, but beyond his physical responses, the love the couple share shines through in The Freedom of Submission. It’s clear that their mutual desire, respect, and admiration is the foundation of their relationship. Intimate and incredibly erotic, I’m looking forward to seeing what happens when the couple arrives at the BDSM retreat!