5 <b> Looking Glass Stars </b>

Lets start this review with some honesty since Madame likes to flay me and take my secrets. 
I am starting this book series on #9… I thought I would be compeltly lost.. but oddly I am not lost. And it was soooo tasty!!! 

This story is about Kingsley who is a French American spy/murderer for hire ish. And his assignment is to infiltrate the chateau and rescue a man being held captive.  Kinsley doesn’t even hear the rest of the assignment before he agrees to be willingly thrown into the cult. As Kingsley channels the story of O he knows without a doubt he will infliltrate the commune and learn everything about them. And he will give himself over to the pleasure and the pain.   
<b>“You see, it’s not what I can do to you. It’s what you’ll allow me to do to you. If your willingness to suffer is infinite, then my capacity to hurt you is bottomless.” </b> 

I like that this book shows the differnet levels of BDSM. And really shows that it’s a game of consent.  The book is a game of tests and lies and secrets. Also the sex scenes are not traditional and yet somehow they are arousing beyond belief.  
The book ends and then I realized 


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Because the book you thought you were reading all along… isn’t the book you actually read .. 

Well done Madame !!! Well Done! 





my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2341372659

I am a huge fan of this series, I'm not going to lie. I absolutely love the characters and Kingsley is no different. I loved going back to a younger Kingsley and seeing a different side to the man I thought I knew and loved. An outstanding read and I would recommend it without a second thought.

3'5 stars, actually
A kind and funny reading with one the main characters of the Original Sinners world created by Tiffany Reisz.
I must admit that Kingsley is not my favourite character but this book is like him, witty, funny, hot and a bit touching. It must be read after The Queen and the rest of novellas situated in this world because it's narrated from the present, although the main story is one adventures (and a very important one) lived by a young Kingsley.
Everything Tiffany Reisz writes is very sexy, kinky and a bit of emotional and this book is no exception. I think all the Original Sinners fans are going to like it. There's a little mistery, a lot of things that became part of the Kingsley we know... and a lot of Soren's presence. 
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My review in Spanish:
3'5 estrellitas.
Una lectura amable situada en el universo de los Original Sinners (O.S.) y que tiene a Kingsley como protagonistas con la omnipresencia casi permanente de ÉL. Aunque la trama tal y como la dejamos en el 8 de los O.S. no avanza entiendo que se considere el 9 porque es una novela de longitud normal y porque cuenta una experiencia pasada de Kingsley desde el presente, con lo que es necesario conocer en qué punto dejamos a los personajes principales.
Dicho esto os comento que me ha entretenido bastante aunque teniendo en cuenta que Kingsley no es mi personaje favorito de la serie sus libros siempre me gustan un poquito menos. Sin enbargo para los fans de los O.S. creo que es una lectura necesaria y que va a gustar ya que la Reisz, como siempre en ella, hace que este libro encaje como un puzle en todo el universo que ha inventado (que a estas alturas menudo pisto es), dándonos las claves de muchos comportamientos futuros de Kingsley. Digamos que antes de lo que pasa en este libro Kingsley era una persona y después de él, empieza a ser la persona que conocemos. 
Como siempre en Tiffany Reisz es un libro estupendamente bien escrito, con destellos del humor del que Kingsley siempre hace gala (aquí es algo más serio de lo habitual), mujeres fuertes, detalles sueltos que nos llegan al corazoncito a los fans y con BDSM y sexo explícitos (y no me refiero a tres azotes en el culete y todos tan campantes, me refiero a cosas más fuertes y a ver el BDSM como modo de vida).
Y todo esto mezclado con una especie de misterio a resolver (que al final se resuelve torpemente) que anima un poco más la lectura ya que te da la sensación de no estar ante un libro de folleteo nada más sino ante una historia más completa.
En fin, que es una lectura entretenida que nos va a dejar a los fans con ganas de volver a pasar un ratito con nuestros O.S. favoritos.

I love the Original Sinner's World and I will take any chance I can get to read about these characters. The Chateau was another amazing insight into one of our favorites, Kingsley. 

I LOVED getting to know this side of Kingsley during his secret agent military years. I feel like I got so much insight into his character and how he was molded as a young adult. The storyline was intriguing and captured me quickly. Ms. Reisz does romantic suspense so well.

This book, like the others, is not for the faint of heart. It's not dark, but there are elements of suspense and BDSM. If that's your thing, pick this up!

Wellllll this sucks.

There are a plethora of 5 star reviews for this, so grain of salt. I actually physically feel pained that I didn't LOVE a book wherein King is the focus but I didn't.

I was sort of squinting at it since I'm fairly certain King has said before that he's only ever submitted to Søren and Nora but since I like sub King I went forth with gusto, shirking my doubts like a bad habit. Except it's not really that kinky. There is a pegging scene and the final scene is heavy with #TeamPain goodness but it was nowhere near as kinky as I'd anticipated. That coupled with the fact that I felt zero connection between Madame and King made The Chateau a lackluster read.

We travel back to 1989 Paris where King is in la Légion. He's tasked to infiltrate a "sex cult" eerily akin to what's described in Story of O only men serve the women. The colonel's nephew has purportedly been brainwashed into said sex cult and is in dire need of extraction. Kingsley to the rescue!!!!!

If you're laughing you should be because the notion of sending Kingsley into a sex cult to do anything other than fuck the legs off everyone in there is preposterous. This is King we're talking about here. You can seat him at a buffet and tell him not to feast. 

Feast he does only... it didn't do much for me. I didn't find any of it all that titillating. Usually with a Reisz read I feel emotion in her words. I didn't here. The snarky and biting dialogue that I've come to think of synonymous with Reisz' writes were absent as well.

I think I'll always love and hate the bittersweetness of Søren and King's relationship but this is ground that's been trod over and over again and I think for me the more it's trod the less powerful it becomes.

So, as much as it pains me to do so I'm going with 2 stars. My opinions are my own and YMMV.

An ARC was provided by NetGalley.

The story I've been waiting for and didn't even know it! I did not read the blurb; all I did was see Ms. Reisz name so I picked this book up for a read. I am so glad I did. This is story is hard to review because I am still reeling from the aftereffects. I am boneless as my senses are overwhelmed and my emotions on overload. This is a story focused on Kingsley. I have always adored this Frenchman switch. Whilst this could be read as a standalone, reading the Original Sinner series would help explain why this story is so cruelly beautiful.

The Kingsley we know from the Original Sinner series is a mature man with great wealth, extensive spy network and erotic mastery. In The Chateau, it is when he is young, twenty four to be exact. This is his years whilst he worked for a covert French spy agency. Seeing this Kingsley makes me emotional because he is in such torment. He wrestles with his demons of wanting someone he does not think really wants him - sadistic Soren. For a book which Soren does not appear until the end, he is a constant monster in the shadow, just waiting to leap in a moment of Kingsley's weakness. 

When it comes to complicated relationship and sadistic mind games, Ms. Reisz excels at writing them. This cathartic journey she forces Kingsley to make is brutal. As an unofficial assignment, Kingsley needs to retrieve a wayward nephew of his boss, from the clutches of an evil woman running a sex cult. This woman apparently lures high powered men into her web and they disappear for weeks. IF and when they return to their families, they are in a dazed stupor. Kingsley sees no reason to take this job until he learns the Chateau is run by Madame who is a Domme. Kingsley's need to serve again is so strong, he can not resist her siren call. Like Alice in the Looking Glass, he falls down the rabbit hole and ends up in a world where everything is different and yet, better.

What I loved most about this story is the psychological depths Ms. Reisz plunges her characters through. She hits all the senses whilst seducing the reader's mind. My mind is actively engaged and whilst her erotic scenes arouses, it also pains me as I witness and vicariously live through Kingsley's pain. What he finds at the Chateau is a long overdue answer he's needed validated by an outside observer. When his epiphany occurs, it shatters him completely. I'm moved beyond tears. Not just because of Kingsley's loss. But because I too have achieved an understanding I couldn't fully grasp as a switch. Madame translates the physical love language Soren spoke to Kingsley that he misinterpreted. She can do so because she is a master sadist who understands another dominant. This perspective is insightful and makes Kingsley's anguish magnify. Just when Madame thinks she has converted another discipline, she realizes Kingsley's devotion and worship of Soren is unparalleled. And it is a hard choice. Madame's "wonderland" is fantastic. Still, bypassing the slight chance of being with Soren is unfathomable. 

The ending confrontation occurred as I anticipated because I had an inkling early on about Madame's unspoken husband. That relationship is dysfunctional in an Ayn Rand "The Fountainhead" way. Remember, every story has two sides and sometimes there are only losers. If Ms. Reisz ever wrote a story about Madame and her husband, it may be one I need to pass up. I am not sure I can handle the sheer cruelty and devastating mind games. I find my tolerance to bittersweet to bitter endings to be high, but Ms. Reisz dances just on that edge where I am not able to cope. This erotica tale is highly recommended to kinky readers who want to experience love's torment.

This is the second OS book that I've read - the other being The Siren, which I actually liked - but this one was my least favorite of all the books I've read by Ms. Reisz.

I loved getting the insight and history of a character I've briefly met in The Siren - Kingsley - but it didn't really give off a thriller vibe/feel. At least, not to me.

Was it hot and erotic? Yes. Kingsley does have to go undercover and join a sex cult, after all. But thriller? No.

I liked Kingsley but I disliked Madame. Ms. Reisz stated that Madame - a sadist - makes Nora look like a Disney princess - who's also a sadist. Well, then give me Nora, any day, because I liked her and would gladly read more Original Sinners books, just to read about her.

Did it spoil anything for me, having only read the first book? No. Do I recommend this one to the OS fans? Sure. As I said, great insight into an important character from the OS series. But, unfortunately, it's not my favorite TR book and that's okay, I can live with that. I did like the twist, wasn't expecting that, so kudos for that one!

P.S. I still don't know how I feel about Soren.

I voluntarily agreed to read an early copy of this book via Netgalley and my rating is 3 stars.

Kingsley is right up my snarky, sarcastic alley.  He is 24 years old, part of a secret French military branch, and still in love with his Ex.  He gets assigned to the Chateau is order to find the Colonel's nephew Leon and to find out any other information he can about this supposed "sex cult" he has unwillingly been forced into...let the fun ensue from there.

Thanks Netgalley for a ARC to read and give my honest opinion.

  I am absolutely mesmerized by this author's writing, it doesn't matter what kind of kink her books contain, I will read it and enjoy. Kingsley is 24 in this novel, and he is sent in to a "cult" to rescue the nephew of his Colonel's. The story has some references to the Story of "O" and the Looking Glass which I thought was unique and entertaining. Kingsley has reached a point in his life where he can neither go forward or back and the story is about encouraging him to move on. I laughed...I cried... it was just an emotionally wonderful book. I am so hooked on this beautiful series. 

Fav quotes:

“He tied you up to tell you he never wanted you to leave him. He bit you because you were the food to his soul. He struck you to mark you as his possession, as a valuable he would want returned to him if lost or stolen. That’s why you miss it, Kingsley. That’s why you miss the pain. Because every time he hurt you, he was trying to tell you in the only way he could how much he loved you.”

Omg.....just beautiful..I absolutely teared up.

“Not all problems are meant to be solved,” she said. “Some are meant to be endured. All too often we learn more from living with the question than we ever would from the answer.”

Just wonderful quotes... so true

I'd give this book ten stars if I could, just an amazing and beautiful book.

I don’t know what I expected when I started reading this book, but it definitely wasn’t that. This was my first read of the series and while I wasn’t lost trying to follow along, I expected more from the assassin plot line. 

It was an easy read and well-written. I enjoyed the descriptive details about everything - it really helped to transport me into their world. Overall, this really wasn’t the book for me, unfortunately.

****4.5 stars****

Kingsley is a very enigmatic character; one can easily be enamoured with his resilience and constancy. His threshold for pain and perseverance seems limitless once he puts his mind to something;  notably the one thing, or person, he really craves for. 

Although there are other characters in this story, they all pale in comparison to Kingsley. Disclaimer- I am new to the series, so this book is my introduction to the mystery of this man. 

The Chateau is a worthwhile read; it doesn’t shy away from the difficult questions. I am definitely intrigued enough to want to read the rest of the series.

*ARC provided by publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

5 Stars

The impossible happened while reading The Chateau; I fell deeper in love with outrageously witty Kingsley Boissonneault. This time, a younger version of the kinky, cunning and overly sexy character I've come to adore. Just when I thought I knew everything about this charmer, Tiffany Reisz proved me wrong by adding another dimension to his multi-faceted persona. We finally see a hint of the gentler side to this ruthless, perpetually whorish man. I'm addicted to all the Original Sinners, always greedy for more when it comes to this series, and having a glimpse into King's time while in La Légion was genius. Masterfully written with a plot filled with intrigue, twists, and turns, Reisz gifted fans of the OS a refreshing new perspective in this ninth installment. 

Journeying through the period separated from his "monster," beloved Søren, we see a 24-year-old Kingsley as an officer for La Légion. His highly specialized skills for the French Agency are diverse, but his latest assignment is undoubtedly intriguing. The Colonel entrusts King to rescue his nephew, Leon, from the claws of The Madame ~ the mysterious and elusive head of a sex cult where men are (supposedly) subjugated to serve women in every way ~ hidden a chateau. His task is to infiltrate and bring Leon home, but Kingsley discovers there is more to this rescue mission. As it turns out, this sex club of sorts is the perfect place for the lewd lieutenant.

Throughout this read, there was one character who fascinated me more so than my dear Kingsley, and that was Madame. She, very much like Søren, was a sadist who consistently played mind games. She probed King for personal information, exposed his emotional pain like a raw nerve, and used that weakness against him. For Kingsley, the Madame helped put his life and relationship struggles in perspective.

Another fantastic novel crafted by the brilliant Ms. Reisz that I highly recommend. Tabboo reads are often out of my reading comfort zone. However, Reisz's unique and exquisite writing style captivates me every time. Her words effortlessly flow to spin magnificent and compelling tales. 


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the publication. Thank you NetGalley

I read the Original Sinners series a little while ago and when it comes to Kingsley I was always entertained. When I found out Tiffany Reisz was writing a novel focusing on him, well let’s just say it was on like Donkey Kong. He is one of those characters that I just love even though he can be a tad bit cocky. In this, it was wonderful to see his vulnerable side as we follow his journey to becoming the man we know from the series.

 At 24 years old, he is sent on a mission. The last thing he expects is for his job and personal life to intersect so intimately, but they do. As he deals with his issues with Soren and is challenged by Madame, this is a book that builds you up and sends you crashing back down over and over again.

Like all Tiffany Reisz books, the story never went where you thought it was going to go. Which kept you guessing at every turn. There were a lot of little nods to the man he becomes in the future.

This is an erotica novel, hence not a genre I typically enjoy, but Tiffany Reisz is a fantastic ambassador for the genre. The Chateau is a master class in Erotic BDSM literature and this is fantastic role reversal on the typical female submissive you normally read in the genre.

It’s rare romance novels are so deep, poetic, and it’s a book that truly deserves to be read. This is not a light read, this is a though provoking story that both touching and has a touch of humour.

This book is so good I am not going to give any spoilers but if you are a fan of Tiffany Reisz you are going love this story.

It is about a much younger Kinglsey. I have always like Kinglsey but My heart will always be with Soren, but you can't help but fall for Kingsley in this one the author has a way of doing that to you.
I loved reading what Kinglsey got up to while he was at the Chateau. I enjoyed all the characters. loved the writing. just everything about it so so good.

So, full disclosure, I have not read a single one of the million <i>The Original Sinners</i> novellas, full lengths, freebies, etc. So why did I request this, you ask? Because NG didn't indicate this had anything to do with a series when I clicked on it. Shame on me for not doing my GR sleuthing, I guess. Shame on them for not indicating the series connection. But.. it all worked out? Everyone wins?

"<i>What's America like? Tell me that, at least.</i>"
"<b>Barbaric. They eat butter on their croissants.</b>"

For an erotica, this was kind of.. fluffy. Jaunty? I don't know how to describe Reisz writing. She's handling serious emotional subject matter and yet I'm laughing all the way through this because Kingley was kind of a ridiculous creature. 

"<i>But.. you will fuck anyone.</i>"
"<b>I won't. I'll fuck <i>almost</i> anyone. There's a difference.</b>"
"<i>Who wouldn't you fuck?</i>"
"<b>Nazis.</b>"

Because I have no idea how this ties in, I don't really know if this was some kind of big reveal about this character or if Kingsley is even a 'main' character. I know nothing! But I found this enjoyable, interesting, though not earth shattering. I was even tempted to round up to a four. It was a close call; mainly because of that little bit near the end that kinda made me go 'oho, aha, good one!'. I think if I were to ever read the books, to understand how this fits, I could see this rating going up. Will I ever? I don't know. Too much erotica is.. too much erotica. But maybe one day I'll get around to navigating this hefty series.

"<i>Christ, how many dildos do you have in this house?</i>"
"<b>Enough that were you to suddenly disappear, you would not be missed.</b>"

From a standalone perspective, this is definitely easy sexy funny reading, and I actually enjoyed the mindfucks maybe a tiny bit more than the uh.. well, you know. From a series perspective, this is probably a winner. Definitely not sorry I read it and, as a bonus, ten points to Slytherin for the Canadian representation and jokes.

Anytime Tiffany Reisz writes another installment in the Original Sinners Series, I am all in and with The Chateau it is a no brainer.

It's great going back in time, especially Kingsley at age 24, in France and in the Armed Forces when he is assigned to find the Colonel's nephew Leon, who may or may not be part of a sex cult.  Oh man, reading how much Kingsley missed Soren, was so much.  While in France he meets a woman by the name of Madame who, just like Soren is a sadist, oh good times for Kingsley.

You get Kingsley's funny one liners and you get a look back at the young French man, good times.  

I adore anytime Ms. Reisz can bring back anyone from the OS because I just love each and everyone of them.

*An ARC was provided via Net Galley

I will never tire of this series or these characters. 
Like ever. 
Tiffany has this amazing way with words that gets me right the brain every time. 
Loved it and can’t wait for more!

This is the adventure we all have been waiting for. We finally get a Original Sinners follow up, that is Kingsely in all his glory. I was expecting this to be a book about battles,killings, war and of course great sex.It all that and more. It is like the Original Sinners on steroids. It's twist and turns will take you on to the battlefield Tiffany does best love.

Now we get the Kingsley story.  This Sinners novel is a complete standalone for Kingsley, about twenty years in the past as a young man exploring his bisexuality.  An unofficial official mission sends him to The Chateau, where men serve women.  It's erotic and explicit, and finally gives us answers as to who this monster is that helped Kingsley find himself.  If you've read any of the Sinners books you know him and will completely "get" this book.  In the past I've been turned off by Reisz's books, just too explicit for me, but I wanted to try again knowing this was different.  I'm pleased that I was accepted to receive an early copy, I really enjoyed the path he took.

I was NOT expecting this book at all!! I really enjoyed this story and definitely recommend it if you want a story that is unlike any other. About halfway through, a thought popped into my head about this story and by then end, I realized that thought was correct! Loved it!

I didn’t want to put this book down. Tiffany Reisz has a way of making you feel like a part of the story, or at least like you’re in the story watching the events unfold.  I’m pretty sure it could be read more than once and different nuances will be picked up that weren’t before. 

If you’ve never read Tiffany Reisz, definitely let this be your starting point. I’m also going to be looking up the book referenced.