I will read anything and everything that Tiffany Reisz writes. The Chateau was the deliciously dirty book about Kingsley you didn't know you needed and I think I will need about 5 more books about him. King is definitely my favorite character in the Original Sinners world and I loved this book!

If <B>Tiffany Reisz </b> does nothing else for the rest of her writing days but write subsequent novels from <I>The Original Sinners </i> series, I’d be more than happy. I’d be ecstatic! My love for this series is all a bit odd for me- I’m a reader that tends to get bored with extended series, of rolling back again and again with the same characters. But not with this series...not with this author. Each book she writes never feels forced or like she sat down and said, “How can I milk this successful series for a little more?” Each book is fresh, not feeling forced but often just a snippet of time in their lives but she can construct a story about it that is never dull or lagging in any way.

In <B><I>The Chateau, </b></I>we get more of my two favorite characters, Soren and Kingsley. They’re alone at their winter cabin in the woods when Soren asks Kingsley one question...

<blockquote><B><I>”Tell me a secret you’ve never told anyone before.”</blockquote></b></I>
And so Kingsley’s secret is told in his words. A secret about a chateau. A secret about a Madame. A secret about sadism, masochism and games. Truths...and lies.

The chateau is a place that has laws that draw from the sadomasochistic book <I>The Story of O, </i>where women dominate men and serve their every need. It will capture you from that first question asked by our favorite sadist priest to his long-time lover. I will forever eat up any chance to read of Kingsley’s quirky humor, switching ways and never-ending love story with Soren.

Don’t ever stop writing about this crew. Your readers will never tire, I promise you, Mistress Tiffany!


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The Chateau is a thrilling erotic adventure that only Tiffany Reisz can deliver. As our beloved Kingsley at the tender age of 24, is asked to go on a mission for his secret French intelligence agency, we are all thrust into a wildly sexy adventure that I could not put down! But isn't the way it is with the author's work? Getting ridiculously wrapped up in her words and wanting it go on for forever.

The are numerous subtle twists and turns as Kingsley is desperate to figure out his dreams, always looking for the 'monster' who he hasn't seen in seven long years and who owns him heart and soul. The assignment at the Chateau with the mysterious Madame who runs her world when men serve women, is one that Kingsley cannot resist. I have to admit I was very intrigued myself. I love his charm and his smart wit as he goes toe to toe with the nameless Madame, surprisingly satisfied both mentally and physically. The entire story is like one big puzzle with The Chateau at the center of it all and I enjoyed seeing each piece, no matter how jagged, find its rightful place. The author truly has a gift at tying all loose ends together, presumably getting the reader to that "A-HA" moment with pride.

There is plenty to absorb and to savor in this latest Original Sinners book as we go back to the past when Kingsley was too smart for his own good, yet maintained a vulnerability that is nothing less than irresistible. Tiffany Reisz is such a pleasure to read as her words flow perfectly from start to finish. We are rewarded after this extremely pleasing mystery with a smile-inducing epilogue that will satisfy any Original Sinners fan.

5 solid stars!

The Chateau is the ninth book in the Original series, but can be read as a standalone. This book was brilliant, and I have not read the Original Sinners series, except for this one, but I plan to.

In this book we meet Kinsley Boissonnault, works for a secret French Intelligence agency. He has done many things, killed, lied, and whatever he is asked to do. However he now has been given a new different "off the record assignment".

Kinley is asked to go to The Chateau, a sex cult, unlike any other as it resembles the sado masochism book The Story of O. This sex club is ruled by Madam, a beautiful woman who trains men to be slaves to the women that live there. This club is called The Chateau, but it is not a club at all.

Kinsley is asked to go there because his Commanding officer's nephew is there, and he thinks it is a bad place where he is being held captive, so he wants Kinsley to go in find his nephew and bring him home.

What Kinsley finds there is totally unexpected and after being allowed to come there blindfolded, he spends a night there and finds out just a part of what is going on. Kinsley is drugged after part of the night is over and he did run into the nephew, but the nephew does not want to leave there!

I do not want to say too much but I am sure anyone who has read some or all of the Original Series will be seeing some of the characters again. This book was fast paced, and the plot weaves in and out so I did not know what to expect. There are a lot of wonderful well developed characters, some old and some new.

I gave this book 5 stars and I am going to read The Original Sinners books to see where some of these characters originated from!

4.25 stars

Sexy, witty, and revealing, this ninth installment to the Original Sinners series explores Kingsley's struggle to forget about the man who haunts his dreams.

Set in a time period following The Prince, Kingsley is now 24, living in France, and working for La Légion. His duties for the French Armed Forces vary greatly, but his newest assignment is definitely the most unexpected. With a Colonel’s nephew, Leon, "missing", he is tasked with finding him and returning him safely to his family.

The only problem?
Leon's believed to be with a "sex cult" at a place called The Chateau, location unknown. Kingsley to the rescue!!! Or not, lol. We all know Kingsley's affinity for all things related to sex, so it's clear how this mission will end with regards to the nephew.

What surprising in this story is how it explored Kingsley's internal struggle with being apart from Soren. The man invades his dreams in many forms - boy, wolf, monster - but in any form, Kingsley is powerless to fight against him. As we all know, he just enjoys the pain too much.

The woman who runs the Chateau, known only as Madame, plays a series of mind games with Kingsley, toying with information she uncovers or already knows. Like Soren, Madame is a sadist, and she uses Kingsley's weakness (Soren himself) against him. Cruel bitch.

"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."

Was it all just a game to Madame, or did she actually want to help Kingsley admit his true feelings for Soren? I'm leaning towards the latter, but you never know with sadists. If you are a loyal fan of this series, then you already know how things play out with regards to Soren, so there's that. This book also has an interesting twist with a girl named Colette, adding an interesting morsel to Kingsley's backstory.

Original Sinner fans who love Kingsley and his quirky sense of humor and devilish ways, will enjoy this installment.

For devotees of the Original Sinners series this is a rather tame, albeit entertaining, side story featuring Kingsley Edge. I did like meeting King when he was still a little vulnerable though and I think, overall, it spoke to his psyche and character. There was sex...just not enough, creatively or in quantity.

It's Kingsley but not as you know him!

Let me explain. Yes, this is Kingsley Edge and it’s part of his overall story but this time as a 24-year-old when he’s still working for the French military. Sent on a mission to infiltrate a sex cult based in "The Chateau", he is to find his Captain’s nephew who has been taken by the cult leader. With the prospect of joining a sex cult, Kingsley jumps at the chance of this undercover mission.

Don't be misled by where the story is heading. This is a serious Kingsley, well almost anyway, who hasn’t yet developed his bravado or his quintessentially Kingsley ways but he is still a man looking for something and not knowing what after leaving Soren and his ministrations.

The Chateau and the story is loosely based around the infamous Story of O and frequently references this book throughout. The Chateau, the story, is possibly more sexually driven in a theoretical sense than the author’s other works which are led more by the characters than explicit scenes, to a certain degree. This story, once Kingsley enters The Chateau becomes dark and mysterious as he seeks to complete his mission but in doing so, he finds himself looking through a looking glass at his life, his beliefs, his wants and his wishes.

Headed by “Madame”, The Chateau is what it seems, until it isn’t. Rich in the historical tapestry of dominance and submission, the building screams sexual liberation and yet everything must be earned. No-one person belongs to another, bodies are shared, even babies have multiple guardians without knowledge of parentage, well on the father’s side anyway.

As expected Kingsley finds himself submitting to what he loves but this time he is dominated by women and not Soren. At first, you wonder where the story is heading, and what will happen to Kingsley but like all good fairy tales, the reality is a myth. Kingsley soon starts to become part of the twisted games that Madame plays on his body and mind and yet yearns for more… more punishment, more revelations, and even more games. As any true masochist would attest to, in order to become whole you first have to be broken, and Kingsley soon appreciates that for himself.

This story, although a standalone and semi-separated from the Sinner’s series, doesn’t have the same feel as the other books. Gone is most of the humour and light-hearted banter and in its place is something altogether deeper. The scenes in The Chateau certainly titillate, but they are also dark with an underlying tone of macabre. Whilst I enjoyed the story, I missed the warmth of the other Sinner’s books and also Kingsley’s banter. That said, this was definitely a suspenseful story with twists and turns throughout which provide readers with shock and awe towards the end of the book. You may even be left with questions upon finishing the story and you could be left with thoughts which will frequent your mind crying out to be answered, so be warned!

Personally, whilst this book can be read without having read the other Sinner’s stories, I feel that the story may become a little lost in translation until you can relate to the author’s style of writing and character development in her works in this area to date. The theme and the Story of O references will most certainly draw readers in but please, pleasure yourself by experiencing everything that Kingsley has to offer and enjoy more of him before or after The Chateau and become a true Sinner.

In The Chateau, Tiffany Reisz treats Original Sinners’ fans to her quintessential eroticism mixed in with surprising twists and turns that will keep readers guessing from the first page to the last. Kingsley is front and center in this prequel story. I loved getting a glimpse into Kingsley’s experiences and psyche at the age of twenty-four. Madame, a new secondary character, has her own brand of sadism that just might shock you. This erotic thriller is completely engaging. I could not put this book down. As Tiffany Reisz aptly described, The Chateau is “James Bond with blow jobs, BDSM, and an angst-ridden bisexual hero.” It is absolutely all those things wrapped into a neat little, delectable package. Just read it! You will not be disappointed.

Reisz is one of my favorite authors, so much so that I ration out her books, saving them for 14-hour flights and other such "emergencies". After a particularly difficult day at work I started <em>The Chateau</em> and it was just what I needed.

If you like erotic romance get thee to <em><a href="https://alwaysdoing.wordpress.com/2016/05/24/the-siren-by-tiffany-reisz-original-sinners-1/">The Siren</a></em>, the first book in the Original Sinners series, of which <em>The Chateau</em> is book nine. The story is a flashback so you don't need to read the previous eight books but the more you know about the characters the more you'll enjoy it. For reference I've only read through book five (I know! Rationing!) and only a line or two at the end left me with a 'huh'.

Anywho, <em>The Chateau</em>! Here we follow Kingsley in 1989 when he's doing secret missions for France's special forces. He's asked to extract someone from a sex cult and... things happen. From an author Q&A included with the advance copy:

<blockquote>Q: Inside the cult's chateau, women reign and men are their willing slaves. How did the idea for such a community come about?

A: Wishful thinking?</blockquote>
❤

It's a gender-flipped and toned down take on <em>The Story of O</em>. Everything I love about Reisz's writing is here - amazing characterization, hot and kinky sex, and beautiful writing that packs a gut punch. Her favorite devices also take a turn including stories within stories and an exquisite mind fuck. As with all the books in this series there's own voices bisexual rep.

An idea that runs through all of Reisz's work is that sex should be fun and enjoyable for everyone involved. You should be able to crack jokes in bed and delight in your partner's pleasure as well as your own. It shouldn't feel revolutionary but, sadly, it kinda is. Here we see many people having sex, both as part of the main plot and side stories, and everyone is having the time of their life. The only shame is for causing someone (unwanted) pain and anguish, and let's just say that guy is dealt with justly.

Props all around for another kinky, sex-positive novel-length addition to an amazing series. Reisz has two more books coming down the pipe - western contemporary and fantasy-esque erotic romances - and I cannot wait.

If you’ve always been wondering about King’s proclivity to the BDSM lifestyle, well… this one is all for you.

This story’s focus is Lieutenant Kingsley Boissonneault, a 24-year-old French military intelligence officer who is living the life pretending to be an American writer in Paris. Can you imagine King living as that?

The story’s plot is inspired by the novel Story of O, a little. It’s actually the bible of a cult that is at the center of The Chateau.

When a young nephew of his colonel goes missing and is rumored to be found at a sex cult’s chateau, held hostage by a certain madame, Kingsley is asked to get him out and home. Safely.

Getting into the Chateau proves to be not so difficult for Kingsley, but the continuous tests he’s being put through to stay there, which he seems to very much want, seem to mess with his head.

The Chateau is a looking glass of a sort, things are exactly as they seem, but also the complete opposite. This makes everything questionable, a truth and a lie.

Kingsley is taught about his desires, and gets a peek into the world of sado-masochism. He serves Madame and in turn, reveals things he never thought he will, in turn of healing from the trauma separating from Søren left him with.

At some point King must make a choice, between a life he learns to crave, and giving up the love of his life. And he makes that choice.

Søren, while not a character in the book, is very much in it. The whole story is everything I’d have missed, had I thought of King’s life prior to him being the King of his world. It’s everything I’d have wanted to know if I had the inkling that such a fascinating story existed. And it’s on me that I didn’t even think to want it, but I’m so glad Tiffany thought to write it.

It’s perfect.

Confession Time! I have never read this series or this author but I was pulled in by the title and cover!

Kingsley is given a job to infiltrate a cult of sorts but soon finds his personal life colliding......but is everything as it seems?

Even though I don't normally go for erotic reads, this was a great story. Thrilling, fun and a mind bender!

Please, Please, PLEASE! If this is the first time you have heard the name Tiffany Reisz, do NOT let the #9 deter you from reading this book! This book can be ready as a complete stand alone. Yes, Kingsley is a much loved member of the Original Sinners as is Marcus, but this is a story that while about them, manages to not be about them at the same time. What I mean by that is that you don't need to know their entire story in order to appreciate this one. You are given just enough back story that this one makes sense, but not so much that is becomes overwhelming.

In fact, if I hadn't already known King from the prior books, I think this book would have made me fall in love with him just as much. This is a man who is grieving, and despite that (or maybe because of it), not only manages to find a piece of himself, but also manages to hold onto that even when given choices that I don't think I could have made. And in true Tiffany form, there was a twist at the end that I didn't see coming.

If you are a fan of well written erotica, a fan of the Original Sinners, or simply a fan of Tiffany Reisz, then you are sure to enjoy this novel!

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

The Chateau harkens back to an earlier time, reminiscent of Victorian-era erotica and transports readers into a world where gender roles are reversed, at least within the walls of the chateau. When writing sex scenes Tiffany Reisz easily sets herself apart from everyone else. While today’s romance and erotica novels feature scenes that all seem very similar, Reisz takes readers to a deeper place, more intimate and sensual than most.

Reading a Tiffany Reisz book feels like looking at art. It makes me smile. It makes me squirm. It makes me think. The Chateau does all of these things, plus I laughed out loud a few times. Part mystery, part gothic novel, all erotica, The Chateau focuses on Kingsley’s early adult years, long before opening up his sex club. If you’re uncomfortable with sadism and masochism (or homosexual relationships), this may not be the book for you but, honestly, Reisz doesn’t write to scandalize. Instead, she brings her characters to life, makes them relatable in a safe way where you can delve into the mind of someone on the fringe sexually without feeling threatened by something different. It’s why I love reading her books, even when she dives into religion and spirituality.

While labeled a standalone, there are many nuances that the reader will miss if they haven't read the previous books in The Original Sinners series. Having only read the first book in the series, I had enough information to place characters, but felt like I missed some of the emotional connections of the most important relationship in the story (which had developed over the course of the series). That said, I really did enjoy this look into Kingsley before he settles in New York.

3.5 Stars for The Chateau. Heat level: 5

4 stars!

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The Chateau is a sweet and filthy addition to The Original Sinners series. It gives readers a glimpse into a very interesting part of King’s past, delivering a fast-paced story that is engrossing, bittersweet, and all kinds of steamy. It pulls at your heartstrings at the same time it breaks King apart.

Tiffany Reisz’s writing is as enchanting as always. It’s very easy to get lost in this world again, especially when it comes to King’s POV and humor. There are some delightful character additions that only make the story better and also help develop King’s character. And there is soooo muuuuch sex.

I was so excited when I got an ARC for this! I’ve been a long time fan of the series, and King is one of my favorite characters ever. I also love these trips to the past, where Reisz takes us back to a moment in the characters’ lives. This is another entertaining read that does give a little more insight into who King is and who he was as a person.

The concept of the Chateau is, as the Reisz shows, not exactly original, yet the premise of this novel is refreshing. The execution is also very-well done. The writing is good and engaging, and there is a mysterious atmosphere that surrounds the setting and some of the characters that works very well with the story.

And the final chapter is suuuch a balm to the realizations King has in his past. It adds a sweetness to the novel that balances out the ever-present loneliness young King feels. It’s also the perfect happy ending to the story that King deserves. Great read!

This was my very first book from Tiffany and DEFINITELY won't be my last. It was addictive and Kingsley was UTTERLY CAPTIVATING. OMG he's witty, sexy and so hot you never know what to expect from him. I've never read about a character like him before, he's so intriguing. Thrilling from start to finish it was the best kind of mind game and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!
4. 5 Stars

Exquisitely sadistic and delicious!

The Chateau is a spectacular story of the erotic, yet complicated life of a young Kingsley. *Sigh*
This book is poetic and brutal. Kingsley will make you laugh, cry, and moan your way through his riveting journey to find his Blond Monster. Once started I couldn't put it down. Don't think you can figure it out. You'll be wrong every time.

Reisz is the master of mind fu*king!

One can never have enough of Original Sinners! At least I can't. And seeing Kingsley growing up, figuring out and becoming himself, was a nice addition to the series. Glimpses of Soren made it even better.
Tiffany Reisz is not only good at writing kinky erotica, but she does so with literary references that add an extra layer to the reading experience. She also has such an understanding of her characters and all their deepest desires and fears that are even unknown to them, that she can guide them through hell with the appropriate amount of pain and pleasure they need. Truly a pleasure each time the Original Sinners come to life.

4,5 very surprising stars knowing that I don't relish in erotic novels!

The best way to sum it up is by using this quote from Tiffany’s interview:
“This book was much easier to write than The Lucky Ones. With Kingsley, all you have to do is conjure him up and drop him into a weird situation and you’ll have fun as a reader and a writer. The pitch was, “Kingsley goes on an erotic adventure inside a femme-domme cult.” The story pretty much wrote itself. It’s James Bond with blow jobs, BDSM, and an angst-ridden bisexual hero still in love with his ex-boyfriend.”

I am a total newbie to the Original Sinners world. I may have begun inadvertently with the beginning as this story is about young Kingsley. Pre-Sinners Kingsley.

I had “only” read The Bourbon Thief and The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz so far. I have been smitten by these books and honestly they are more my cup of tea than erotic. So why did I read it you say? Because I had no idea what it was about but it was recommended by my friend Angy. And I trust Angy. With my life. So I went in totally blind. I hadn’t read the blurb mind you!

Verdict: even if The Chateau is an erotic book hence not my favorite genre I took a real pleasure reading it. Yes, yes I know pleasure is the point in erotic don't make me regret using this word please!

I blame Tiffany's writing and Kingsley's personality to make me enjoy that story much more than I usually do!

Tiffany has an effortless writing. All is easy, flows at the right pace and use sophisticated terms like exquisite without being pompous.
Tiffany has also a knack in this story to add dry humor and sarcasm. I loved the banter between Kingsley and Bernie. Bernie seemed so innocent and naïve it made me laugh and wonder how he coul have been enrolled in a secret organization. Until I reached the end that is because Bernie is not who you think he is.

Now Kingsley ....is my friend's Angy's favorite book boyfriend and I can understand his appeal.
Kingsley in this novel is boyish, rakish, exquisitely handsome (see I can use big words in my reviews too), playful yet deadly. He should come with a warning as no hot-blooded woman will be able to resist him!

Kingsley is sent by his superiors on an even more unofficial than usual mission. Find his boss’s nephew who has been indoctrinated by a sex cult and bring him back to his family.
What begins as an enter and extract mission will turn into a psychological thriller.
To enter Kingsley will have first to meet Madame’s expectations and tricky tests.
“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 will discover many things about who he is in The Chateau and it will rather be a “personal journey” story than a spy book.

Madame is the Chateau’s commander and she can be scary even wearing Gucci! When I read: “Workers in ancient Rome were paid with salt. It’s where we get the word ‘salary.’ In my home, salt is still the official currency. Blood. Tears. Sweat. Semen. Choose one. That’s how you’ll pay me for taking you in.”
I was all “Holy Molly! They don’t play around in this Chateau!”

By the last chapter written in the present time I could not avoid thinking that Kingsley had a very weird life and unusual family! But this is already known by all Original Sinners fans.

To conclude I'd like to say that The Chateau opened my eyes on Sadists world or rather the twisted way they have to show their affection.
Madame says it all:
“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.”
It was highly enlightening about BDSM practices.

Recommend it? Yes if you are an Original Sinner's fan or if you like very exquisitely written erotic books.

Kingsley always was a favorite of mine in The Original Sinners series, and I was thrilled to know this book was about him!

The Chateau is about a younger Kingsley, when he was in his 20's. Virile, sexy, strong everything he still is in the The Original Sinners, but younger!
He's between "jobs" in Paris when the opportunity to infiltrate inside The Chateau comes around. Some say that The Chateau is a sex cult, lead by a woman, the Madame, that no one knows about, where the men serve the women... if you know Kingsley, that's heaven for him!
This is the story of how Kingsley gets inside and finds all his dreams and nightmares together that leads to the man he is today.

Although I enjoyed this story, I was expecting more from it... something more mind blowing, with more insight than what was offered.

Tiffany Reisz's Original Sinners series has been a long-time favourite of mine and so I was eager to find out more about Kingsley in this new novel that chronicles a part of his life we've yet to hear about.

I wasn't disappointed.
TR writes with a stunning, almost classical elegance even when her subject matter is depraved and extreme.

I was engaged and intrigued by the entire story, but must admit, it was the final few chapters that really got my head spinning.
Madame has a different take on sadism than my beloved Soren, but it is no less cruel.
I wasn't too sure about the link to 'Story of O' and besides the S&M and the chateau, I really didn't find much of a connection, but this didn't take anything away from this tale.
And Kingsley, my beautiful, broken, perfect Kingsley. I loved finding out even more about him.

For fans of the Original Sinners series, this is a must-read. I even think those who have yet to start the series could pick this up and enjoy as a standalone BUT I'd rather you'd start at book #1 and meet Nora.

4.5 Through the looking glass stars.

With thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for a copy to review and read and reviewed by Jay at CBB.