The Chateau by Tiffany Reisz is book #9 in the Original Sinners series and one of the better stand alone stories in this set. Centering on the character that at times is our favorite bad boy to our most tragic in this world of love, sex and pain. I am talking about, of course, Kingsley Boissonneault.

"...So?' Kingsley said. 'A man has a right to run off with a woman if he want to. Not telling people where he is makes him thoughtless, maybe even an ass, not a criminal. Or her.'
'They don't want to arrest her. Or him. They just want someone to go in and talk him out. He's young.'
'If they have her phone number, can't they find her address? Send his mother to go talk to him.'
'Untraceable number, apparently. She's got friends in high places. Someone's protecting her privacy. Makes her very hard to find. The only option is for someone to meet her, talk their way in. Like you.'
Kingsley closed the file. 'This assignment is a shit sandwich,' he said. 'I'm not getting involved with someone's family soap opera. It's none of our business if somebody's kid wants to screw an older woman.'
'I guess it would be none of our business,' Bernie said, 'except the missing man is Colonel Masson's nineteen-year-old nephew, Leon.'
Kingsley stared at Bernie. Stared and glared.
'What?' Bernie asked.
Kingsley opened the file again.
'Bernie, in the future, tell me the important part first..."

Lieutenant Kingsley Boissonneault has done it all in service of the French military intelligence agency. At 24 years of age he has spied, lied and killed for his government. Now his new assignment has Kingsley infiltrated a secret cult to rescue the nephew of his own boss. The cult's is dedicated to living a life dedicated to their holy book, Story of O. Only they live it to the manner that it is the women who are in control and the men that serve. But are the men willing subjects? That is what Kingsley is tasked with finding out.

"...He was raised to serve women. He did the cooking and cleaning at home. I had the paper route. You look so shocked,' she said, reaching out and tweaking his nose playfully.
'I am,' he said.
'All over the world right now,' she said, 'girls are being raised in homes where they're expected to serve men-first their fathers and then their husbands. The boys get the jobs outside the home and the girls do the cooking and cleaning inside the home. So many countries, so many cultures, it goes without saying that the women serve the men of the household. For some reason-sexism-when it's reversed, when the fathers and the sons are expected to do the cooking and the cleaning, people assume we've all gone insane..."

Inside the home of the cult, the Chateau where they all live, Kingsley quickly falls under the allure of the leader. The woman refered to as Madame. She is powerful and wise and seems to know all his secrets. Madame offers Kingsley the one thing he has always wanted, but to do so, he must forever give up the only person he has ever loved.

For readers of the Original Sinners, this stand alone novel will fill in some of the time when Kingsley had left Soren to find himself and his time as an assassin and soldier in the French military. For newcomers it is a delicious taste of what these series of tales are like. The Original Sinners are far more than novels about BDSM and not solely reliant on sex and the shock value it might provide. These novels are about people and the choices they make. The lives they lead, that while not conventional and come at a cost of love and family, are still the lives that fulfill them. They are honest, emotionally and mentally and sexually. There is something to be admired about that.

Of course these books are not for everyone. But then again, no books are. I personally cannot pick up soapy romantic novels with bare chested men on the cover. That is me. But for those who have pre-judged erotic novels that have BDSM, you have not read TIffany Reisz yet. There is a humanity to her characters that far over shines the sexual aspect of their natures.

Yes, she is that damn good.

Another terrific read from Tiffany Reisz!

Wow.. Tiffany Reisz has a way with writing-

Kingsley is sweet, sexy and charming young man who is given an assignment his commander felt he would be good for. A rescue sort of mission for the commanders nephew who is believed to be held against his will in a cult of sorts. However, he is told to check on him and ensure that he is ok and not being held unwillingly.

Once in the Chateau we are treated to sex, love, and a little bit of understanding into Kingsley's younger years.

Amazing story and characters that will have you wanting more... Love this series!

Have you ever read a book quickly to get a general idea of the story? This is not THAT book. Reisz does not allow you to skim her stories. She makes you read every word from the beginning to the end.
I say the above to indicate this: Reisz does not write erotica. Instead, she draws words as if they are pictures. Reading The Chateau is like walking through a real life French chateau spying on its owners and house guests. You see every fixture, hear every sound and feel every emotion. You crash the party, ignore the No Trespassing Sign and race to the bedroom. After all, that’s where the some of the best action can be found. You take the opportunity to look, hear and breathe what Madame, Polly and Collette are doing, saying and thinking.
For Original Sinners fans, this is a story about Kingsley Boissonneault before he became Kingsley Edge. He hasn’t seen “that boy” in seven (7) years and the story portrays what his life is like without “He who shall not be name.” Even though “HE” is physically not part of the story, he lives and breathes within each thought and action of Kingsley. I mean, honestly….we can’t have a story about Kingsley and not have HIM – in it, right?! He’s like a spirit hovering over the chessboard and moving all the pieces in Kingsley life. In The Chateau, Kingsley believes he has found someone he can serve to help forget about HIM – in Madame. She is very much the sadist he wants and craves and can possible give “He who shall not be name” a run for his pain.
The writing in this story is pure imagery and the dialogue is so whiplash smart, it makes your head spin.
ARC provided for review purposes by Netgalley and 8th Circle Press

I loved so much"The Chateau" by Tiffany Reisz and it couldn’t be otherwise.
The Original Sinners is a series that manages to trigger strong emotions: love or hate and who loves it is always hungry for new little pieces of the protagonists.
Why I loved so much this story? Kingsley, I can’t deny it, I’ve always had a soft spot for him, he is "my precioussss", even though I also love the other protagonists of the series too.
I can only imagine the impact a man, a boy, like him could have in real life: young, irreverent, charismatic, sexy and wicked and of absolutely gorgeous. It's a lethal mix.
In this story he is only twenty-four years old and he is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life, due to the absence of Søren: a total silence of the man who loves more than life, seven years without him.
For Kingsley this silence is a real torment and his greatest vulnerability.
What do I love the most in him? He always wears his heart on his sleeve, without hiding the intensity of what he’s feeling, the opposite of Søren, who instead has always left him in total uncertainty. With this worm that continues to work in Kingsley's mind and heart: was Kingsley just a toy for him or something more? Not knowing is what doesn’t give him peace, together with another clash of will a little bit perverse, that continues to keep them away: who should make the first move? Which is the one who must look for the other?
Finally something comes, or rather someone, who manages to shake the young Frenchman from torpor, while he lives and works undercover for a secret organization linked to the French government. The nephew of the Colonel at his command has disappeared.
The young man seems to have been kidnapped by a sort of sex cult, follower of a mysterious woman called Madame. Kingsley's task will be to succeed in becoming part of the cult to free the boy.
Madame is an absolutely fascinating and mysterious character, as well as her story, which awakens a part of Kingsley, he tried hard to bury, a side of him only Søren could bring ito light.
Madame's followers are not a sect, her chateau is a world in which the will and the rules of the woman are law, but those who join it are willing to do so, a reality in which everything turn around the feminine world.
Madame is Søren's female version, Dominant and sadistic, but as she points out to Kingsley, before he can agree to submit to her, the biggest difference between Madame and Søren is the age, the experience that comes with it. Her sadism and her "mind games" can’t be compared to those of a young Søren. And that for Kingsley is only the icing on the cake.
I really think that Kingsley's 8th Circle was born from Madame's chateau, building a safe place where someone can give free reins to his kinky side.
The last thing I want to say about this amazing book is that despite Søren’s absence, through the memories of Kingsley, there is so much of him in this story, always Søren, and thanks to Madame’s view of things we can discover more even about Søren.
The Chateau is a must-read f you love The Original Sinners!

5 stars

Tiffany Reisz has built a world that will forever be one of my favorite places to retreat to. The Original Sinners series is an all-time favorite and I was so excited to read more about Kingsley Edge, Dom of my heart. All of Reisz’s books have detail and give further insight into a character and I love this about her. Kingsley has and always will be my favorite Sinner and I loved getting to know more about his past, especially his time with the French legionnaire. It was interesting to see him interacting with people not of the 8h circle variety and incredible to see this world of the Chateau, where women rule and men are slaves to their every whim. While I will never say no to any story in the Original Sinners world, it was just that. A story. I don’t think it particularly added anything to the original series and one of the characters was so infuriating I can’t help but feel myself thinking, what was the point? when I finished reading. Like I said, I will take anything with these characters but at the end of the day if I’m being critical, the purpose of he book/insight I’m guessing it was supposed to evoke fell short for me.

If you are like me who can not get enough of Tiffany Reisz's The Original Sinners Series then you need to read this book! If you enjoy BSDM and never read the series, still read this book!

There are a few reasons why I enjoyed it. What I appreciated the most was seeing a different side of Kingsley. He isn't the "King" that we know him to be, rather we find him to be a mere servant in a mysterious chateau.  For me, I couldn't picture it as a Chateau. It was more like a haven. How does King end up there?

All I can say is that King's patience, loyalty, and integrity shined through in The Chateau. If you haven't fallen in love with his character in the previous books then you will after reading this story. Keep the stories coming Tiffany Reisz!

Another fabulous five star read in The Original Sinners Series This will not disappoint fans of Tiffany Reisz

4.5 KINGSLEY STARS!

The Chateau is a sensual, erotic, mysterious novel that will screw with your mind! The setting alone was magnificent; Paris, France in 1989 and Tiffany Reisz's writing brought it to life even more.

Kingsley Boissonneault is hired to look for the Colonel's nephew who is believed to have been kidnapped and forced into a sex cult. Kingsley knowing the 'Story of O' didn't hesitate. Kingsley becomes entangled in the Madame's web. He sees her for the cruel sadist that she is. She draws you into her spell and not long after being involved with her you forget your own name and crave the lust. Kingsley soon discovers the truth and everything comes to light. One thing was certain Kingsley never forgot about his first lover, Marcus Stearns, also known as Søren. I truly loved Kingsley!! His sense of humour throughout the novel added a lighter tone to a novel that is filled with twists and turns.

Though this isn't my first rodeo with Tiffany Reisz, I went into The Chateau completely blind as I have yet to read the Original Sinners series. And boy, oh boy was this book a trickster! So much so that you become a part of the game and the lies. It's messed up and crazy, but at the same time you love it and wouldn't have it any other way! Tiffany, I would say is a mistress of the BDSM writing community. She writes sexy and with pure elegance! Her writing and this whole entire book has just made me so freaking excited to read the first book in the series!

Should have known better. I stopped reading this series when The Mistress came out. I even returned the book after I read it because it made me so angry. I hate all this mind game sex stuff. I should have know better not to accept a copy when asked, because I had that gut feeling I would not like it.

I wanted to like it I like Kingsley and thought his story would be interesting. Again I should have known better. Kinky sex and pain rule the book, n top of head games. Not my cup of tea.

Sorry to say I didn’t like it skimmed the end. I will know better next time to skip the request. Received a copy from the publisher for a honest review.

3.5 Mon Roi Stars!

Kingsley is a Frenchman who appears and I run, well I walk in a manner that left no question I was being attentive. In Chateau, we meet a younger, less polished Kingsley who is still mourning an old school friend who haunts his nights when he is sent on a mission to rescue his commanding officer’s nephew from the clutches of a sex cult.

Of course Kingsley works his charm and is able to infiltrate the Chateau and so begins his adventure, distracting him from the doldrums he has found himself in of late. The goings on at the Chateau was risqué and sordid. Kingsley is not a man to shy away from such a challenge and he performs his duty with the dedication you would expect of a man with nothing to lose.

I smirked at the puns, especially the one that referred to a scenario where the father would commend his son for being so lucky! That information could have saved a particular troubled woman a lot of angst in a previous book. Here though, it was not his call to make and neither he nor the other men made sure they embraced the life on offer at the Chateau.

In The Chateau Kingsley is portrayed as a man who discovers a kindred spirit or two. There is one woman in particular who recognises an opportunity to help Kingsley find comfort in her company. Help is such a loose term. Kingsley is no stranger to pain. So be warned, the kink gets dark and the flashbacks are explicit.

My preference is for the Kingsley who arrogantly charms his subjects while ruling his kingdom. He was present to an extent in this book but his vulnerability was definitely at the forefront. What surfaced above his vulnerability was the mystery surrounding the Chateau and the Madame who ran it. He finds himself having to make an impossible choice and the knowledge his choice brings him allows him to become the man he becomes.

I gradually eased into the story and enjoyed the mystery as it built. The twist had me silently mourning the revelation while simultaneously applauding the unexpected plot twist. Fans of the Original Sinners will relish the opportunity to spend time with one of the favourite characters from the series. As this is the 9th book in the Original Sinners series readers will have a deeper appreciation for the characters if the series is read in order, beginning with the first book, The Siren.

I haven't read the rest of the books in this series, so I could tell there was some stuff I was missing out on. However, it works well enough as a standalone. I was hooked on the premise as a re-imagining of "The Story of O" and it did deliver. I was not as interested in the thriller plot, but that is on me, and if you like thrillers that part is probably fun! I would be careful not to recommend this book as a romance, but if people are looking for dramatic erotic thrillers, I will definitely suggest this.

I was so fortunate to receive an ARC copy of this book. Tiffany is hands down my favorite author and this standalone was just perfect. I applaud her ability to re-imagine a classic and taboo novel and turn it into something as equally twisted and poignant. Although this is labeled a standalone I think parts of the novel would definitely be lost on one who is not familiar with the characters in the series and their pasts. I find this novel, as a whole, to be a source of character development. Her use of fear, uncertainty, and human weakness not only help us to understand the main character but will sometimes make you question yourself. Per her standard, there is never one dull moment. Every page is filled with either self realization, stellar wit or something dark and deliciously twisted. As always, Five Stars for Tiffany Reisz

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Tiffany Reisz is THE SHIT!!  Oh my GAWD! If you've not read her The Original Sinners Series STOP RIGHT NOW!!  STOP! Seriously!! Go one click The Siren and you're life will be changed! I have to admit I don't read that much erotica anymore, contemporary romance is more my favorite genre but if Tiffany Reisz writes it, I will read it! She is just in a league of her own.  The Chateau gives us a look back at the one and only Kingsley.  It goes back to the late 80s and gives us an insight to what would help shape and mold him into the Kingsley we know and love.  This was another outstanding addition to The Original Sinners Series and I just loved it! This was a HUGE 5 star read for me!

The time is 1989 and we are transported to when Kingsley was assigned to the French Legion. He is given an assignment to free the nephew of his commending officer from a cult.  Little did he know this was no any ordinary cult.  It would be a place he would feel at home at and make him question and exam his most inner thoughts and demons.

The Chateau will take you on a journey with Kingsley as he examines his own desires and why he craves who he craves. It as insightful and had me turning the pages craving more!  I loved learning more about Kingsley and getting inside of his head!  This series is always a favorite of mine and anytime I can get more from these characters is a bonus! I just love them!

*Sigh* Kingsley. He's my absolute favorite original sinner from Tiffany Reisz, so I knew I would love The Chateau before I even started reading. I also expected a good amount of messing with my mind, since that's pretty much the hallmark of this series. What I didn't realize was how much more I could love this book character. That was a most pleasant surprise.

This book covers the time period during Kingsley's enlistment as an operative for a French military organization. He's given an assignment to rescue a Colonel's relative from a cult. After Kingsley worms his way into The Chateau, he finds something different and something that suits his sexuality. In The Chateau, men serve the women as submissives, and the woman in charge is a sadist cut from the same cloth as Soren. There's lots of mind games happening here. I finished this book yesterday and I'm still thinking about them which makes me quite giddy! I loved it.


What was really interesting to me in reading of the Chateau was seeing how the older Kingsley was influenced by his experiences there. He's such a wonderful character and this book highlights why I like him... he's complicated. I think even more so than Soren, so much more. Seriously, I'm more in love with this character today after reading this book, and that's a very satisfying feeling. I adored the conversations in this book, in particular, when Kingsley and the madame in charge of the house discuss sadism and how a sadist views their actions in the context of their meaning. It is one of the most amazing conversations on this topic that I have read in the erotic romance genre.

I believe this book can be read standalone, but you will probably get a little more enjoyment out of it if you've read the Original Sinners series first. If you haven't, I'm sure that it will make you want to read more about Kingsley and the rest of the sinners!

Definitely recommended!

I’m new to Tiffany’s books and was pleasantly surprised by how good this book is. I couldn’t put it down. I really enjoyed it

I didn’t quite know what I was getting into here. If you like violent sex, with the man being the masochist this might just be your cup of tea.

The Château was wickedly delicious, deliciously wicked, and I was completely immersed in King's youth. The secrecy, the darkness and the yearning really spoke to me. The gorgeous writing managed to bring light to everything that happened, and the only disappointment I had was that there was 'the end' on the last page.

I kind of read this one by mistake. It's a prequel to the Sinners series which I haven't read but this was not indicated on NG at the time I got the review copy, so I had no idea when I started it. I was probably around the middle when I realised that the name Kingsley sounded familiar, so there it is.
This story works as a standalone and it's a undownputable erotic romantic thriller. It's all about kink and mind-games and it's captivating but it did push my boundaries to the extreme and I don't think I will be reading more of the stories in this world. Some bits around pregnancy, kids and families did not make me happy. I don't feel in a position to recommend this book or not, all I can say that reading it has been an interesting experience for me.

Even though it’s book 9 in the series, it can be read as a standalone. I’ve only read the first two books in this series, which I loved.

I didn’t fully connect with Kingsley or the story. It started slow for me and took awhile before I became engrossed in the story. There was some humor and mystery. It was interesting to see Kingsley as a young man. He came across as young and innocent, although he was anything but. Tiffany threw in a few little twists that I didn’t see coming. I’m a big fan of Tiffany Reisz, but this book fell a little short for me.

Tra i personaggi della serie degli Original Sinners Kingsley è senza dubbio il più interessante. Sarà la sua personalità complessa, il fascino francese, il fisico prorompente e l'aspetto superlativo, fatto sta che è Kingsley Edge nel tempo è diventato il sogno proibito di donne e uomini (perché no?) che bazzicano il suo club, L'Ottavo Cerchio. Kingsley è' il re del mondo sommerso e il padrone della Manhattan kinky. Chi ha letto la serie ha seguito passo passo la sua maturazione e sa con quanto ardore e tenacia egli abbia lottato per raggiungere il posto di comando nel mondo BDSM.
Partito come figura marginale (in THE SYREN le sue apparizioni si limitano a brevi interventi telefonici con Nora), nel corso della serie ha conquistato il posto di prestigio entrando di prepotenza nei cuori e nelle fantasie delle lettrici.
Di lui sappiamo quasi tutto: dal suo arrivo al Sant'Ignazio, alla nascita dell'Ottavo Cerchio, il club sadomaso più famoso d'America. Kingsley Boissoneault diventa Kingsley Edge, un vero e proprio boss, dal carattere di ferro e dai gusti ecclettici, leale con gli amici e spietato con chi prova a fregarlo. La sua vita è un'avventura continua, costellata da innumerevoli esperienze affrontate a viso aperto, senza timore delle conseguenze.
Grazie a Søren si scopre amante dell'estremo in tutte le sue forme. Da questo momento in poi il pericolo diventa fondamentale per la sua stabilità. Dopo la morte della sorella, King deve dà una svolta alla sua vita, lascia Søren, parte alla volta di Parigi e si arruola nella Legione Straniera facendo perdere le sue tracce. Di lui e delle missioni non sappiamo nulla a parte una, quella riportata nel romanzo.
THE CHATEAU racconta appunto l'ultima missione di un Kingsley ventiquattrenne, subito prima del congedo. Si tratta di una questione delicata: liberare il nipote del comandante tenuto prigioniero da una setta.
Il compito si preannuncia arduo dall'inizio, non è semplice, infatti, farsi accettare, ci sono regole da rispettare e test cui sottoporsi ma niente di tutto questo può fermare Kingsley. È lui il tipo giusto. L'indagine all'interno del castello porterà a scoperte inaspettate e la missione si trasformerà per Kingsley in una sorta di viaggio psicologico alla scoperta di se stesso.
Sono trascorsi ormai a sette anni da quando King ha lasciato Søren e il suo sadismo. La morte della sorella e il successivo senso di colpa lo hanno indotto ad allontanarsi il più possibile dall'unica persona che ha sempre amato e che lo conosce bene. Entrare nella Legione Straniera è stato il mezzo per espiare le proprie colpe e forse per ritrovare quel dolore che tanto gli mancava e di cui aveva bisogno. Di pericoli ne ha corsi tanti e ma in nessun caso il dolore si è avvicinato a quello provato quando si sottometteva anima e corpo al suo signore e padrone. Il pensiero di non poter più rivivere quella gloriosa e devastante esperienza si trasforma in un incubo ricorrente dal quale Kingsley non può e non vuole fare a meno.
"How do I find you again?" Kingsley asks. "Please, tell me before I wake."
"You don't find me," the boys says. "I find you."
"Find me then."
"When it's time."
"When will it be time?"
The boy in white moves his hands over the board as if to kiss him, but instead of a kiss, Kingsley is given an answer.
"When you find you."

Come si può vedere, anche quando non è presente fisicamente, Søren c’è come un'ombra, una sorta di supervisore dell’intera vicenda. Evocato costantemente, anche se solo con il pensiero, Søren finisce per influenzare le decisioni del suo ex amante. E non può essere diversamente perché, come ha detto la Reisz in un’intervista recente, Kingsley non esisterebbe senza Søren.

L’ingombrante personalità di Søren viene messa a confronto con quella del personaggio femminile della storia, la donna dal fascino misterioso che tutti chiamano Madame. Come la protagonista di Histoire d’O, Madame vive nel suo castello circondata da altre donne pronta a vendicarsi rifacendosi sugli uomini delle violenze subite. Madame ha potere, sa manipolare le persone e si diverte a sottomettere e a umiliare. Il suo sadismo si avvicina a quello di Søren con il quale sembra avere diverse affinità. Proprio il tipo che sta cercando Kingsley.
"Many men have tried to find me," she said. "They never find me."
"I don't want to find you," Kingsley said.
"Tell me who you want to find," she said.
Kingsley closed his eyes tight and returned to his dream.
"I want to find me," he said at last.


Kingsley, pur non sottraendosi alle regole del posto, non dimentica il suo compito. Deve ritrovare il nipote del comandante e capire cosa sia realmente successo. Qual è il vero motivo del suo rapimento? E chi è davvero Madame? Sono questi i quesiti che assillano il nostro eroe e lo portano a non abbassare la guardia neanche quando la posta in gioco diventa ciò che lui ha sempre desiderato.
Home.
Family.
Children.
Everything he ever wanted. Everything. Every last thing. Except one thing.
[…]”I wouldn’t abandon my child for him.”
Malgrado la consapevolezza finalmente raggiunta e la possibilità di realizzare il suo sogno, Kingsley non dimentica il passato e la lealtà diventa il suo pregio migliore.
“Madame…” he said.
“Yes?”
“You never told me your real name.”
She laughed softly.
“Will you ever tell me your name?” he asked.
“Never no,” she said. “Why do you ask?”
“He told me his real name,” Kingsley said. “The first time we were together”

La Reisz ancora una volta è riuscita a stupirci tirando fuori dalla sua mente geniale un altro piccolo gioiello letterario. THE CHATEAU è un erotico psicologico, basato su una trama ben congeniata, scritta in modo sublime come solo lei sa fare. Mi piace il suo stile, è ricco di dettagli e preciso nei contenuti. I dialoghi, poi, sempre molto curati e intensi, sono fondamentali per la caratterizzazione dei personaggi. L’autrice ci mostra un lato di Kingsley che non avevamo mai visto ma che, unito agli altri precedentemente descritti, ci restituiscono un’immagine vera e matura del protagonista. Assistiamo così alla fine del ragazzo e alla nascita dell’uomo, il futuro Kingsley Edge. Concludo dicendo che è un vero peccato che non si dia la possibilità alla maggior parte dei lettori italiani di conoscere e godere di una buona lettura. Ma per chi ha la fortuna di leggere in lingua, dico di non lasciarsi scappare questa chicca.
Consigliatissimo!