Seeking His Command

An MM Romance of Second Chances (Intricate Ties, Book 1)

A deeply emotional, romantic tale of healing and redemption.

Nervous and seeking escape from his crumbling life, newly divorced Miles Bennet turns to the art of surrender in a last-ditch effort to reclaim his shattered self-worth. At Shimizu Services, an elite sanctuary of power and trust, he meets Darren—a warm, confident professional whose gentle authority offers Miles a lifeline. As Darren guides him through the intricacies of trust, discipline, and total vulnerability, Miles begins to rediscover a strength he thought was lost forever.

As their private sessions of intensive guidance and intricate rope-work deepen, Miles must confront desires he never anticipated, especially when he realizes his journey isn't just about healing… it's about the man holding the line. But can he trust himself—or Darren—enough to truly let go?

A steamy, emotional journey of trust, authority, and the courage to love beyond labels.

The quiet, earnest vulnerability of Shane Hollander (Heated Rivalry) meets the profound healing and protective authority of a Nora Phoenix hero in this high-heat romance where a man broken by trauma discovers his deepest healing lies in the total devotion of a protector's embrace. Heat level: 5

©2026 A.E. LeMercier (P)2026 A.E. LeMercier

Oh Em Gee!

I loved the dynamic between the 2. And the crush? omg so cute! I can't wait for more. Tyler's smooth voice wraps you in cuddly feels throughout the book. Sasha cracks me up. I can't get though.
The only thing that bothered me was the overuse of their names.

Sub/Dom

Love the sub/dom dynamic and how sensual it was and the build and tension

Sensual elegance

This book treads a delicate line between deep emotional beats, and fun sensual scenes. The characters are well rounded and wonderful (seriously Sasha just needs to exist in the world).

As for the narration, Tyler brings out the layered nuances of each character, making the audiobook pure enjoyment to listen to.