| Title | : | His Boy Next Door: Season One (His Boy Next Door #1-12) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 398 |
| Publication | : | First published December 16, 2015 |
Eighteen-year-old Channon Beaumont is a virgin in every sense of the word, and vanilla as angel cake. But the moment he lays eyes on the dominant older man next-door, he knows he'll do anything he's ordered just for the chance to be with a man like that.
When he rented the house for the summer, billionaire entrepreneur Jonathan Nash never expected to find such a sweetly obedient youth in his backyard. Channon takes naturally to submission, so Jack decides to train his boy into the perfect submissive, willing to endure anything Jack demands of him and enjoying every second of it.
Channon finds himself sucked deep into a world of dominance and submission, pain and pleasure, and willing service to the only man he's ever wanted to call Sir. And Jack? Just might accidentally fall in love.
12 episodes, 98,000 words
His Boy Next Door: Season One (His Boy Next Door #1-12) Reviews
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**** 3.5 Stars ****
I wasn't sure about this when I started, but it's really grown on me.
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***4.5 Hating Jack stars***
okay ... deep breaths ... it's been a few days and I'm calm, however .... Is it possible to love a book while hating one of the MCs? On the strength of this read I'd have to say YES, but let's rewind a bit.
If you've read some of my previous BDSM reviews (and why should you?) let me tell you that my relationship with Doms is ... complicated. They always start off in the negative column for me, and have to, validly, earn the trust and surrender of their subs. Sadist Doms and I will NEVER order from the same side of the menu, because I can't help but think of them as glorified, small-pricked, bullies who need masochist subs to feel big. Anyway, I'm pretty sure you know where I'm going with this: I HATE Jack. He's your garden variety Silicon Valley tech dude (think Jack Dorsey), master of all his domain. I hate him with the force of a thousand suns. I can't say my opinion of him changed by the end of this installment, and yet ... I loved the series. I'm insane. I know. I'm okay with that. Also
R.J. Moray is to blame for creating Channon. I love him and feel a protective streak for him that's a mile wide.
As usual, I went into this series with a vague idea of what it was about. Frankly with the cover and title I figured it was just some PWP, and I was happy with that. To my surprise I found Channon. I don't think I've come across such an endearing and authentic feeling character in a long while. He's like a baby lamb, all elbows, and clumsiness. Undefined. And you just want to hold him tight. Let him hold on to his innocence for a bit longer. Sadly that's not to be. He meets Jack. Yeah, I know that the premise of this is a boy (he's definitely not a man) discovering his kink via an experienced older man (in this case Jack doubles Channon's 18) and I have no problem with that. I'm all up for older/younger relationships, I love someone discovering the kink(s) that makes them tick, I even love Daddy kink. My problem is that, the way Channon is written, he's a gift, a pearl, a garden about to bloom. He is unpolished but also untarnished, and he just lands on Jack's lap. Jack does jack shit to deserve him. He doesn't even have to woo him! Ugh. I know some will say how 'nice' Jack is to Channon, but really? It's like treating a pet kindly or taking care of your favorite toy. You do it because it's yours, you enjoy it, and want to keep it in good shape. Does he know and respect Channon the person? I dunno. I didn't really see it. I don't even think Jack knows who that is. How could he? Channon doesn't know who he is. Not really.
The gist of the story is that Channon enters his neighbor's yard to retrieve a basketball and meets Jack. I won't go so far as calling Jack a predator, but he does toe the line. Jack is sexually Dominant, and to my view something of a Sadist. And he immediately recognizes Channon's interest. That's fine. I was/am on-board with that. My problem(s) was how Jack went about bringing Channon into 'the life'. When they meet Channon is an 18 y.o., apathetically trudging through the last few months of high school. Polite and eager to please those around him. Though he has a girlfriend, he's still a virgin, and due to a lack of self-confidence, mostly fostered by parents who have zero expectations from him (neglect as a form of abuse), has no work or college plans. He's like a leaf floating directionless in the wind. So sad. Perhaps Jack describes him best: "A big, shy, handsome boy, clean and wholesome and fresh." And in sweeps Jack and takes him under his wing.
True, Jack is a 'good' Dom, and I very much like the fact that this series doesn't get bogged down in traditional BDSM protocol, but to my mind, Channon did need, at least, a primer or foundation about this world before diving into the deep end of the pool. Jack is doing 'scenes' with him pretty much off the bat under the assumption that Channon knows what Jack wants and wants it too. Maybe. Except, that beyond doing internet research, after the fact, Channon has no sexual experience, vanilla, straight or gay. To add to my list of grievances against Jack, he has Channon jumping into all sorts of kink within the space of 2 or 3 months. Can you say dangerous? Perhaps not physically, but emotionally? He doesn't know what Channon's limits or wants are, doesn't know if Channon wants to be 'out'; Channon doesn't know himself! Ultimately the power imbalance between Channon & Jack is a crater the size of the Grand Canyon and we'll have to wait and see if the next season(s) even it out, even if just a bit. It would greatly soothe my seething heart.
Fine. I'll stop because (see my rating) I still clearly loved this, and will do the next season; but somehow I feel that part of my reading is like a bearing witness to Channon's journey, which in my mind equates with keeping him safe. I'm losing my marbles. I know. This thought from Channon sort of sums up my feelings about Jack and his relationship to Channon: "Sometimes he wondered what, exactly, Jack was getting out of this. Someone to torture, someone eager and desperate, someone who'd do anything he wanted. But why Channon? He'd said some things - Channon blushed when he thought about it - about Channon being shy and polite. Obedient. And he liked Channon's body, that much he'd made clear, standing him in front of the mirror and caressing him all over. Maybe he just liked the convenience. Channon lived right next door, how much more convenient could it get?" Yep. I agree completely. -
I had so much fun reading some of these āepisodesā in public, wondering what Iād say if one of my middle-aged straight coworkers asked me why Iām smirking at my phone š
Because this was pure, gloriously unapologetic smut, guys! š³š„ Well okay, I exaggerated. There is some plot here, but itād fit on one page or less. Shy teenage virgin meets his hot older neighbor, and kinky sex ed ensues. Thatās it, thatās the plot. Thereās no useless teen angst, thereās no gay panic, no awkward ācircling each otherā phase. Unrealistic? Yes, but who tf cares? Certainly not me.
Iāll be back to this series soon, I want to see where Channon and Jackās journey takes them. -
Itās started as a 4-stars read but ended as a 1,5 for me, sorry.
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4.75 sexy stars
This was a GREAT twelve book read. Channon's submission to Jack was so natural. I hated, hated Channon's Mom, ex girlfriend, and his so called friend Ben. They had no faith in him and I felt so bad for him. The only person who saw potential in him was Jack. Even though the age gap Jack was a very decent man to Channon.
R.J. Moray wrote a great first season and now I'm on to the next season. Excellent first read! -
Well, wasn't this a boxful of kinky delight, with a little bit of a story, too. I have to say, serials aren't my thing. But a box set? Hell's to the yeah. This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but as a fairly light read between heavy books, I've really enjoyed this story so far. It's grown on me.
When Channon (stupid name btw, because I'm still not sure how to pronounce it. Is it Channon with a CH, like chicken? Or Channon with a SH, like shark??) Anyway... With high school ending and very little emotional support from his parents, Channon is directionless. He has no job. He's not going to college. He's not even sure if he likes his friends or his girlfriend.
When he meets Jack his life is changed forever. He's finally able to look into himself and understand some things. The first...his being gay. The second...his need for Submission. Of course, Jack doesn't put a name to it for some time, preferring to gently seek out ways for Channon to understand everything he's thinking and feeling without overwhelming him. I liked Jack. He might have demanded Channon break up with his girlfriend when Channon still didn't really have a clue what was going on, but he's kinky and sweet, and when we finally get one chapter from his POV we see how in awe of Channon he is, and just how much he wants to keep him. He's also very supportive of Channon and wants him to find his way in the world. (But he's a billionaire so that's pretty easy for him to help with.)
Each chapter is a little bit more of their story, all containing some kind of sexual scene. So, there's sex. A lot of sex. But each encounter is a mixture of hot and sweet that further evolves the story, their relationship, and Channon's awareness of himself. He really is a submissive, in the truest sense of the word, and seeing what he gets from their relationship, and the changes he goes through, is a real journey.
There is one chapter however, titled "Sharing Interests" that kind of speaks for itself. I will say that normally an encounter like this wouldn't bother me but there were a few things here, from a romance readers standpoint, that did.
I'm totally eager for more. -
DNF at 16%. Maybe will resume some other time. Or maybe I just shouldnāt read books with billionaires in them.
Edit: Another dnf at 65%. Channon is so young and I think I am not suitible for reading erotica. -
I love the books Iāve read by R. J. Moray. Theyāre wonderful stories with incredible sexy scenes and very little angst. I enjoyed reading about Jack and Channon and their developing relationship. Iām excited to know that there are two more seasons for their relationship to continue.
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dnf @ 43%
This story isn't bad if you're in the mood for smut but there's very little else. There is a plot but just barely; not enough to actually hold my attention. I'm not rating this because I don't think it's trying to be anything more than what it is... decent smut; and in that it succeeds. I'm just in the mood for something deeper. -
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Can I give 10 stars? I feel like giving ten stars. Holy cow.
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3.5 stars
Umm.... I donāt know if this qualifies as a book? So I guess it makes sense that the author took a āseasonā approach instead of calling it book 1 of a series. It doesnāt really have a proper plot progression. Just feels like weāre peeking into the lives of 2 men who stumble upon each other (I still canāt figure it out if it was accidental or planned on Jackās end š¤) and fall into a relationship of sorts.
Channon is an 18 year old boy whoās never had any inclination that he might be gay! So itās been a journey of watching him explore his sexuality and his submissive tendencies. I wonāt lie, the sex is frequent and mostly hot. But it doesnāt really feel like itās just another smutty book. There is a plot and itās actually really well written. It just doesnāt have a fixed end goal...?
Anyhow, I guess I like it enough to read season 2 š¬ -
3.5 Stars
Not a lot happens but there is a lot of good kinky smut. Refreshing BDSM read. Most other BDSM books Iāve read have a tortured alpha dom & reluctant sub. Channon is an enthusiastic sub & Jack is a caring dom. I really liked all the āgood boysā and head rubs. This was an enjoyable read and Iāll be continuing the series -
Smut done right š„ š„ š„ Channon and Jack are perfect for each other!! Love them! Ooh and I hope Nick gets his story too.
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DNF @ 12%
This was lacking plot for me š I might come back to it though when I just want some smut -
3.5 with potential RTC
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4.5 Stars
Well hello. R.J. Moray came to play and I am so here for it. I picked this up for the smut but am pleasantly surprised by how much I love Channon and Jack.
āļø May-December romance (36 vs. 18)
āļø BDSM
āļø Low angst
āļø Steamy, kinky perfection
āļø Some feels and good character/relationship development to go along with the smut
To all my fellow pervs, this is a must read.
Series:
Boxset 1:
His Boy Next Door: Season One (Episodes 1-12) ā 4.5 Stars
Boxset 2:
His Boy Next Door: Season Two (Episodes 13-24) ā 4 Stars
Boxset 3:
His Boy Next Door: Season Three (Episodes 25-30) ā 3.5 Stars
Boxset 4:
His Boy Next Door: Season Four (Episodes 31-36) ā 4 Stars
Boxset 5: Season 5 (Episodies 37-?) ā tbr -
May/December relationship, BDSM lifestyle, 80% erotica and yet there is a relationship developing between the two of them. Canāt wait to read the rest and I want the best for Channing. His family sucks. His mom really shouldāve asked more questions about him leaving with a 30 y/o man.
This age gap is borderline wrong, and Jack is manipulative (for Channonās own good or not, you still shouldnāt demand someone break up with their significant other) but I love Morayās writing that I dove into it anyway. I was willing to smooth over those issues to enjoy it as much as I did. Only big thing is I wish I had more of Jackās POV. -
This is fantastic smut. Innocent virgin hunk, a lot of debauching, kinky sex scenes and a gorgeous stern billionaire dom. This serial had all I like in a smexy story. I won't continue though for right now because of some future kink references. I neither care for cross-dressing nor "sharing" scenes, they just don't do it for me. I much prefer the possessive obsessive stuff without the sharing. B
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Ok, so you have to be in the right mindset going into this one ā¦ the kind of mindset where this premise is an elaborate fantasy that takes place in a fictional world where these two characters are sent by fate to find each other and everything works out magically perfectlyā¦ because if you go into this looking for realism, youāre going to find this premise very creepy and a terrifying story about grooming.
But luckily I was totally ready to get swept away into horny fantasy land, and eat up what I thought would amount to a ridiculously long PWP. And boy was I wrong!!
Not about the porn, no no, these books have hilariously egregious amount of pornā¦ but as the story progressed (and by story I do mean sex scenes) I started to fall in love with the characters and the beautiful love story this author wove together while her characters made copious amounts of kinky love.
Each sex scene was beautifully crafted and contained so much character detail and development, we really watch these two characters grow and fall in love and find themselves throughout the series. This, in my opinion, is romance at its finest.
My other favorite detail: the amazing āmediocreā parent representation. I get tired of these black and white, Angel/devil parents who are either (a straight personās idea of) perfect examples of how parents should react to their gay children ā¦ or evil, soulless parents who kick their children out and never talk to them again or die in prison after stalking and almost murdering their kid. In this series, tho, there are countless adults who very realistically react to the gay people around them ā with varying levels of casual and sometimes unintentional homophobia, or entirely intentional passive aggressive homophobia, or straight up denialā¦ yup. This is how the majority of people and parents respond to queerness in their life. Imperfectly. Not angelically, or villainously. Just, badly. And somehow this series managed to capture that.
This story just blossoms into a world full of fun people who have fun sexy times and fall in love. I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
P.S. my second favorite detail is how obvious it is that this author is British and did not have an American editorā¦ I rarely get to experience that (usually itās the other way around) and it was a real trip. I took to calling this unnamed fictional world āBrittaniforniaā ā¦ I had to look up a couple of words (like the "biro" [pen] drawing or the "perspex" [acrylic] cock cage...) everyone was always ākeenāā¦ They kept getting takeaway! And āstackingā the dishwasher! And going on holiday!! And Jack gave Channon PARACETAMOL!! (For some reason Jack is so worried about disliking football making him āun-Americanā when really he should be worrying about how often he wears a scarf and āputs on the kettleā for tea ā¦) and I really liked how the author kind of subbed coffee in for tea, when in reality we just donāt have anything comparable to tea culture in the USā¦ no one drinks coffee that much either!! But hey. I can tell the author made a SERIOUS effort not to mix up pants and underwear. Very impressed, because that would have just gotten confusing. There is a LOT of underwear in this book. -
I am surprised at how much I liked this one because it was 90% sex and the rest was plot and I am not mad at all. It felt like that was right for this story of age gap and sexual awakening. Don't get me wrong, I love a good sex scene but oftentimes I prefer more meat. I liked the gentle Dom and the eager-to-please sub. The format is interesting though. It being a serial, does that mean that there won't be an ending? I do like a good ending. I am definitely going to keep reading though.
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Porn with plot, lo que yo decĆa.
Es totalmente irreal pero se deja leer si no eres exigente.
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Tags: D/s, kink awakening, gay awakening, high school, age gap
This was lovely. Absolutely sweet and exciting and lovely. -
3.5
ngl, embarrassed to add this to my goodreads š this is the smuttiest thing i've ever read
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3.5? I was gonna rate it 4 stars at first because the prose was (surprisingly) good and it kept my attenion, but the more I thought about it, the less I wanted to.
Checked this out because someone said it was really good for normalized kink, and, I mean... On the one hand, yes? The author clearly knows what they're talking about and writes it competently and without shame. But on the other... like, there's unapologetic joyful exploration of sexuality in its various forms, and then there's glossing over and normalizing something that should probably actually be addressed in therapy instead?
Like, nothing against the premise -- I absolutely believe it's possible for people to have dynamics like this and be healthy and whole individuals with a great relationship -- but the way this specific work is written makes such a clear causal line between the protagonist's self-esteem issues and his insatioble hunger for approval, which manifests as a pathological desire to please, pretty much being game for whatever his newfound father figure wants to do, emotionally or sexually, that it's just... disturbing. I'm all for healing trauma through kink -- in fact, I think more people should do it, and more romance should explore it -- but this did not feel like healing; it felt like a bandaid that masquerades as a solution to a problem which in fact goes completely unaddressed.
And, it'd be one thing if this dynamic was occurring between two equals, or at least people who each had more power in different areas, but I just could not get past the age gap. (High school! A thirty-something CEO fucking a high school student!) And the wealth gap. (A billionaire!) And the experience gap. (A virgin! A newbie gay vs. someone with a decade of experience in the hardcore BDSM scene!) Not to mention personality and assertiveness and social capital and god knows how many other things.
I don't care if the paternal-acting older man who suddenly takes over every aspect of your life says (and thinks) he's on your side, when one person holds all the power in a relationship, there's just no way for that to be good for you. I don't care if it counts as abusive or not, that's you running from your own independence and your own wounded soul, and, sure, it might feel good in the moment, and it might play into a rescue fantasy, where it's such a relief to give up all that control and just do what he says and not have to be a full-fledged person anymore when it feels like you're fucking up and someone's gonna know better and promises to take care of you -- but what is it costing your personal development and inner peace?
Idk, maybe I don't know enough about these types of relationships and am being needlessly judgmental; maybe if this book played into more of my own tastes I wouldn't even care about it; maybe this is just supposed to be a dom fantasy where their subs literally don't want anything other than to be good subs and this fantasy has nothing to do with real people and real relationships. All I know is that whatever I was hoping this book would be, it turned out to be the opposite of that. -
PWP. While the first P was really good (there is a bit of everything, and everything is new to Channon since he is a virgin wanting to experiment) the 2nd P was MEH. My biggest issue was the characterization. I did read several other bdsm books with the same premise, but I don't think I've ever had such a submissive character as Channon, it was unnerving. His sole existence was to please Jack (his Master) and to have sex. And that's it. Surprisingly, the character I liked the most was Channon's ex-gf Kim. Not only she was energetic but also supportive.
I almost dropped it (for the nth time) when Jack shares Channon. While I didn't feel this was a romance at all, just 2 guys committing to the other for the same likes, I draw a line when it comes to sharing. This definitely wasn't for me. Because I will be honest... I almost drop it several times and not only when they share :( -
This is the best way to read these books. That way you stay connected as you watch Shannon grow and learn. Thank goodness for Jack and Kim. They seem to be the only good people in Channon's life. Though I think Nate might be as well.
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Good D/s story. Both MC's are likeable and the sex and kink are plentiful which is fulfilling. I think maybe the word Perfect is used waaay to much and perhaps things go a little too perfect as well, but it's fiction and I fell in love with them so it's all good.
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1.5 Stars This was a second book I'd read from the author. By the blurb and a friends recc I grabbed this. The story started out great right from the start I knew It'd be a hot one. I would've liked a bit of back story at the start instead of being in the middle, you hear from Channon's mother but his father is absent from the story the questions arise there as to why. It isn't until I got to about the halfway mark I was struggling to continue as Channon and "Sir" Jack play their BDSM scenes with Channon learning the ropes. They weren't holding my interest in the story. Channon was a young 18 yr with a girlfriend but it wasn't until he sees Jack next door and he's suddenly "Gay". There Jack takes over his world quite literately.
Lots of scenes for Channon some of which are tough ones but Channon gets trough it. At about the 59% there are pages that where replicated from prior pages with Channon's spanking scenes. At the 64% mark I called it. DNF. This is a series which kinda dragged out from me with a slow plot.
