Spare the Rod

Heretic Doms Club, Book 3

By: Marie Sexton

Narrated by: John Solo

Gray Andino is a Denver cop with a pain kink and a history of falling in love with the wrong people. He’s jealous of his friends’ newfound happiness, but with a brain that won’t shut up and a need to argue everything, finding his own soul mate seems impossible, so he settles for meaningless sex and doling out pain with willing subs.

Subs like Avery Barron.

When Avery asks to stay with Gray for a few weeks, Gray reluctantly agrees. Avery may be the perfect sub, but as an accidental roommate, he sucks. The younger child of rich, indulgent parents, Avery is an entitled slob with a disdain for rules, a lack of ambition, and an obsession with social media. Gray tolerates his presence, but when Avery breaks one of Gray’s ground rules, he punishes him and takes away his phone.

Deprived of his usual echo chamber, Avery feels lost until he discovers a local Tap House, a piano, and his buried love of music. The more Avery plays, the more the community around him blossoms. For the first time in his life, Avery has a purpose and goals for the future. But the thing he longs for most - Gray’s love and respect - may be forever out of reach.

©2019 Marie Sexton (P)2020 Marie Sexton

10 Stars!

The 5 stars they allow me to give aren't enough!
#AveryandGrey4ever❤ Now for Charlie. Please tell me Charlie is next! Maybe with Robert?😏

John Solo's Performance is Breathtaking!

As beautiful as this story is, it's even lovelier when read by John Solo. His performance is simply spectacular. There's boatloads of emotion in each of the books in this series, and the way he captures it and conveys it just through his voice..., well it is an incredible experience and I highly recommend it.

Folks, if you're turned off by the S&M part I get it, though Marie Sexton does a great job explaining why and how it works for these characters. If you're turned off by the political statements (especially those early in the book) PLEASE stay the course. There's a solid reason why Avery's character starts out like this - and to follow his journey all the way through is imperative. Then you'll understand why Ms. Sexton starts this story out the way she does.

Each of the books in this series could be read as standalones, though the four gents around whom the series revolves play a part in each other's books.

Beautiful and timely!

Would have my teen listen to it if not for the explicitness. However, I wouldn’t give that up either! Thoughtful, sexy, and inspiring.

Absolutely fantastic!

5 Blue Roses
4 Blue Flames
Narrator John Solo expertly delivered the long awaited, extremely beautiful, but so fucking entrancing third installment of the Heretic Doms Club. Listeners, like myself were ravishingly anticipating this audiobook, and John Solo enraptured and delighted beyond measure. Listeners will be transported and enthralled by his delightful performance. They will be captivated by his ability to make you forget about the world around you, while you are hanging hungerly on every word.

The quality of the authors’ writing is evident in how she so painstakingly but extremely diligently cared for the details in the plot. The effort and careful writing was felt when I was scooped up and meticulously delivered at the end feeling chewed up, well used, and unable to utter the word “again”.
This series is admirable due to the beautiful character building, not only the primary characters, but also the secondary characters, all have their own story or lives while we hear about Avery and Grays’ story. Gray is so much more than just sexy, and Avery is so much more than a horny submissive twink. They both bring the best out in each other, and both are someone the other look up to and truly admire.

I absolutely recommend this whole series. I hope Charlie’s book is out sooner rather than later. I nominate this audiobook for a Blue Encore!!

Happy Listening

Great Follow Up in Series

The book has a great plot, character development, and balance of titillating content. The narration is excellent. The only downside is the excessive time spent on the soapbox, which could have been cut down to focus more on character development and play scenes. However, overall the book is recommended, and listeners should be patient through the soapbox moments to return to the great story.