Giovanni needs a man to rule him. Valentin has met his match. Valentin Fortuna is a man who prides himself on his restraint and self-control. As the head of the Aponte family business and mentor to his late Don's troubled grandson, Valentin takes his responsibilities very seriously. So, when the young man he's been entrusted to keep safe is retraumatized at a house party, Valentin immediately steps in and installs Giovanni in his penthouse in Brooklyn to monitor his recovery. There Valentin provides him the structure and discipline Giovanni craves, as well as a strict set of rules to maintain his vulnerable sense of self. But Giovanni wants more. He wants the pleasure and the pain only Valentin can administer, to ascend to godlike heights of passion and rid himself of the voices that plague his every waking minute. The demons are loud, but Valentin's voice is louder, and their chemistry is as addictive as it is potent. GIOVANNI is an introspective romance centered around a D/s dynamic. This work contains several references to past sexual abuse and trauma. Trigger warnings for addiction, suicide attempt, and self-harm. This book is meant for entertainment purposes only, not as a guide to safe, sane, and consensual BDSM practices.
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2 primary booksGiovanni is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Laura Lascarso.
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“My body is your temple to worship and defile. Defile me, master”
I loved the D/s dynamic in this book, how eager and willing Giovanni was to be submissive. The writing was beautiful too, I feel so connected to the characters.
How much Valentin cares for Gio, and their dynamic develops from such deep love for each other.
I also loved the added touch of them having random conversations about mythology.
Such an underrated book.