Mastered the anthology features stories with a common theme of BDSM or the D/s romantic relationship. This review focuses more on Joey W. Hill's The Scientific Method, which is actually part of her Vampire series ( a paranormal but with strong D/s more into Master and servant themes). Lord Brian and Debra are familiar figures to readers of the series and here we get to glimpse the very intricate almost fragile relationship this two have. Complicated by rules about how Master and servant should behave, whatever relationship Debra has envisioned with Brian seems impossible to achieve. Instead she becomes the perfect servant and scientific partner to her master, anticipating his every need, never asking for more than what he could offer. On the other hand Brian is starting to realize that denying how deep he feels for Debra could mean losing her forever and that he could never survive. What I love about Joey W. Hill's writing is that she delivers in every aspect of what a love story should be. Being erotica this novella is definitely enough to burn the pages however the strength lies in how she was able to describe almost in minute detail what a relationship is be it Master and Servant or equal partners. The Scientific Method is a dissection of how two people in love could remain oblivious to each other's feeling and how they could lose each other despite the love being there. It was heartbreaking, poignant, sensual and some moments of being bittersweet but of course in the end we get a very erotic happily ever after (complete with mice :) ).*Copy provided in return for an honest review* The collection of stories is entertaining. I liked some stories a lot more than the others. I'm not a fan of shorts because I don't feel they allow for enough development but Opal Carew does well with her word count and leaves me wanting more. Joey Hill's story was well unraveled and I felt I got to know the characters. Portia Da Costa's story felt off for me. It felt too polite and the character's internal conflict felt unrelatable. Madelynne Ellis' story was hot and the writing was easy to follow. Overall it was an enjoyable read.
Absolutely amazing. I found many new authors in this set and cannot wait to read more of their work.
—barb
Worth buying for the fantastic Joey Hill story. Can't beat her excellent vampire series.
—Livi195
Ten good stories. I'll definitely be looking for more from these authors.
—mtm
This book was a good combination of short books. It was an easy read.
—rudedude119
Love Joey Hill!!!!
—carol
