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Marriage Games: The Games Duet Paperback – October 25, 2016

by CD Reiss (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,136 ratings
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

THIRTY DAYS

That’s all Adam Steinbeck demands of his wife.

Thirty days in a remote cottage, doing everything he demands. After that, he’ll sign her divorce papers and give her their company.

THIRTY DAYS

That’s how long he has to rediscover the man he once was. The Dominant Master he hid when he fell in love with her five years ago.

THIRTY DAYS

She wants their production company badly enough to go to the cottage for a month. Cut off ties to the world and do his bidding. She can submit to him with her body, but her heart will never yield.

She thinks this is his pathetic attempt to repair their marriage.

She’s wrong.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Games Duet
  2. Print length
    296 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    EverAfter Romance
  5. Publication date
    October 25, 2016
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1682304663
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1682304662
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“Through glimpses of past and present, the world of Adam Steinbeck and Diana McNeill-Barnes are revealed in such clarity that readers can’t help but visualize the whole picture painted by CD Reiss’ pen. Fans of the author will definitely fall in love with this new twist on this Dominant/submissive relationship between Adam and Diana.” ―RT Book Reviews

“Marriage Games is one of the most powerful novels I have ever read. CD Reiss gets into the soul of her hero and heroine and never lets go. A strong, clear picture of the psychological and emotional challenges of a D/s relationship, especially in a marriage. Why it works and why it might not. Can’t wait for the next one.” ―Desiree Holt, USA Today bestselling author

“Marriage Games is a gorgeously intense story! The BDSM was white hot, and Adam is my favorite kind of dominant...he lives and breathes absolute control.” ―Annabel Joseph, New York Times Bestselling Author

“Marriage Games left me breathless. CD Reiss is beyond brilliant and this is an absolute must read.” ―Sawyer Bennett, New York Times Bestselling Author of Sugar Baby

“Bold characters, hot sex, brilliant writing―CD Reiss has done it again!” ―Jennifer Probst, New York Times Bestselling Author

“Commanding and complex, Adam Steinbeck is the Dom of my dreams. CD Reiss delivers the most compelling kink.” ―Skye Warren

“I devoured this book; and it devoured me! Spellbinding, swoony, emotional, and mindblowingly addictive.” ―Katy Evans

“Marriage Games by CD Reiss absolutely blew me away. The characters intrigued me, the story grabbed me, the sizzle thrilled me, and the writing style enticed me. Trust me, this is one book you don't want to miss!” ―J Kenner

“This book kicked my ass so hard it made me hang on all night long.” ―AL Jackson

PRAISE FOR CD REISS

"CD Reiss's writing is utterly addictive and a total rush." ―Bella Andre, New York Times bestselling author of The Sullivans

"With strikingly beautiful prose and the contrasting gritty, vivid Los Angeles setting, Shuttergirl is Reiss's finest work yet." ―Laurelin Paige, New York Times bestselling author of the Fixed Trilogy

"CD Reiss blew me away with her hypnotic writing and brilliant storytelling."―Corinne Michaels, New York Times bestselling author of The Salvation Series "CD Reiss writes the best erotica I have ever read." ―Meredith Wild, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Hacker series

About the Author

CD Reiss is a New York Times bestseller. She still has to chop wood and carry water, which was buried in the fine print. Her lawyer is working it out with God but in the meantime, if you call and she doesn't pick up, she's at the well, hauling buckets.

Born in New York City, she moved to Hollywood, California to get her master's degree in screenwriting from USC. In case you want to know, that went nowhere, but it gave her a big enough ego to try her hand at novels. She’ll tell you all about it out back, where a cord of wood awaits.

If you meet her in person, you should call her Christine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ EverAfter Romance (October 25, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1682304663
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1682304662
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 3,136 ratings

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CD Reiss is a Brooklyn native and has the accent to prove it. She earned a master’s degree in cinematic writing from USC, and though she ultimately failed to have one line of dialog put on film, she stayed in Los Angeles out of spite.

Since screenwriting was going nowhere, she switched to novels and has released over two dozen titles since, including two New York Times Bestsellers and a handful of USA Today bestsellers. Her audiobooks have won APA Audie Awards and Earphones Awards.

She resides in Hollywood in a house that’s just big enough for her two children, two cats, her long-suffering husband and her massive ego.

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Customers find the book well-written with sophisticated prose and appreciate its emotional depth, describing it as a roller coaster of emotions and an amazing emotional ride. They love the character development, noting the growth within both protagonists, and find it a page-turner that holds interest from start to finish. The book receives positive feedback for its heat level, with customers describing it as "beyond hot." The story complexity receives mixed reactions, with several customers noting the lack of underlying plot.

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301 customers mention "Readability"295 positive6 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with the story hooking them page by page and being thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer noting it's a roller coaster of emotions.

"...I absolutely loved this book! The characters, the story, well everything...." Read more

"...However, I did enjoy this story quite a bit. It ends with a cliffhanger and I wanted to jump right in to the second book...." Read more

"...I am beyond awestruck by the brilliance of this work of art! This epic story of the evolution of a husband and wife is one of beauty, brokenness,..." Read more

"...Of course, in the details, this story is also tremendously, ridiculously hot...." Read more

167 customers mention "Heartfelt story"138 positive29 negative

Customers describe this book as an amazing emotional ride that is heart wrenching, with one customer noting how it looks deep into the intricacies of love and loss.

"...Though there are (huge) elements of BDSM, it is really a story of love and loss. And the supporting characters. UGH, how I hated them...." Read more

"...I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book stirred genuine emotions and held my interest from start to finish...." Read more

"...story arc, tension, passion, and tenderness, I simply could not tear my eyes away. Overall, I cannot recommend Marriage Games enough...." Read more

"...who crave beautiful language, nuanced descriptions, and complicated emotions you can taste. Even the peripheral characters are dynamic...." Read more

115 customers mention "Writing quality"100 positive15 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its sophisticated prose and poetic style.

"...The narration was great, but I had to switch to the Kindle edition for the second book, which peeved me...." Read more

"...Her descriptions are for savvy readers who crave beautiful language, nuanced descriptions, and complicated emotions you can taste...." Read more

"...If you like this author's writing style, there was lots of lyricism (some of it OTT - sounded great but what did it really mean?),..." Read more

"...The internal monologues, which I admit some may find interminable, I found to be fascinating insights into two very confused people...." Read more

89 customers mention "Character development"78 positive11 negative

Customers love the characters in this book, appreciating their growth throughout the story.

"...I absolutely loved this book! The characters, the story, well everything...." Read more

"...With a unique plot, colorful characters, a well-developed story arc, tension, passion, and tenderness, I simply could not tear my eyes away...." Read more

"...Even the peripheral characters are dynamic. It is going to take me weeks to recover from this one. That's how infuriatingly good it is." Read more

"...YES! The characters are complex enough and C.D. Reiss is just that good of a writer...." Read more

60 customers mention "Pacing"49 positive11 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book engaging, describing it as a real page-turner that holds interest from start to finish and keeps readers wanting more.

"...to find that this book stirred genuine emotions and held my interest from start to finish...." Read more

"...is one of beauty, brokenness, passion, tenderness, hate, possession, obsession, and love...." Read more

"...About this one specifically? Whoa. Intense. Serious. Also very alive and sometimes truly humorous...." Read more

"...read is more of an experience, a journey, no matter its subject it is raw and tangible and it always leaves a mark and Marriage Games is no exception..." Read more

32 customers mention "Intrigue"26 positive6 negative

Customers find the book intriguing and unexpected, describing it as a pleasant surprise with shocking moments, though one customer mentions being stunned by the cliffhanger ending.

"...This book was perfectly paced, delicious in its discovery of "preferences", and emotionally packed...." Read more

"...The discovery for her is so brand new and interesting. I liked that the book primarily took place on Montauk...." Read more

"...Which was rare and a good twist to this story. Normally, we get the females perspective and we are rooting for her...." Read more

"...First, I love the bdsm element. I like how the book explored the lifestyle a little beyond the just the sexual part...." Read more

31 customers mention "Heat level"27 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level of the book, describing it as hot and steamy, with one customer noting it's especially appealing on cold winter nights.

"...What an incredible story. Their love scenes at the cabin are so hot. The Dom/Sub scenes are exciting...." Read more

"...There were a few steamy scenes, but the hotness factor was traded for something a little more emotionally raw and torn...." Read more

"...complex, relatable characters, hot sex and gut wrenching emotions...." Read more

"...some of the sex is hot but the thoughts Adam had about what he would have said to Diana if he were "Master Adam" were the hottest...." Read more

93 customers mention "Story complexity"61 positive32 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story complexity of the book, with several noting the lack of an underlying plot.

"...However, I did enjoy this story quite a bit. It ends with a cliffhanger and I wanted to jump right in to the second book...." Read more

"...About this one specifically? Whoa. Intense. Serious. Also very alive and sometimes truly humorous...." Read more

"...There was no real underlying plot, and the one hint of danger that might have led to some intrigue was a rabbit hole...." Read more

"...and beautifully done to illustrate points and draw such interesting psychological and emotional parallels...." Read more

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WOW this book was intense! This is the first book I read by CD Reiss and now I'm wondering why. The story of Adam and Diana is captivating from the very start and the story was impossible to put down. You know the premise of the story...she wants a divorce and he wants 30 days alone together to show her exactly who he is and what his life was before her. I enjoyed that the book was split into his POV and then her POV instead of jumping back and forth. However, the whole time I was reading his POV I was distracted by wanting to understand why she really left him in the first place. I felt as if he really loved her, but clearly he was holding a part of himself back. I wanted to understand where the disconnect began. It is an emotionally charged read and you feel invested in their relationship and what is to come for Adam and Diana. The ending has me on pin and needles, I had to read the last few chapters over and over to make sure I understood how things turned out for them. I was shocked how Adam left things with their relationship and needless to say will be reading Separation Games.
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  • Liz Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved this story! Consumed me!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
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    I am not sure if I am going to be able to do this book the justice it deserves. My review is based on the audio version, which I loved. Absolutely loved.

    I am not even sure where to start, except that I loved Adam. He was not always a nice man, but he loved his wife. Adored her. His love for her dripped off the pages. There was no doubt in the readers minds that he loved her and her leaving him devastated him. He had no idea this was coming.

    Adam was a dominant. He lived to dominate. He was very good at it and submissive women wanted him. It was a life he knew and loved. But he also knew he could never love a submissive. He was not built to love one.

    Then one day he meets Diana. Strong, independent and willful Diana. He is lost. He falls and falls hard. So he walks away from the dominant he is. They have five years together and he is happy. Or so he thinks.

    I loved how C.D. Reiss gave us both POV, but in an original way. The first half of the book is told in Adam's perspective and the second half in Diana's, with sprinkles of both in each. I loved seeing bits of their past and how they lost their way. The love was there, but when one person hides something big from the other, it usually comes back to bite them.

    For the first half of the book I was not sure how I felt about Diana. I understand why she left. We know why she left. But she also seemed a bit wishy washy. Not necessarily weak, but indecisive. But as we get her point of view, we see more of where she is coming from.

    To be able to move forward once and for all, Adam asks Diana for 30 days to do as he wants, with no exception. Obey him completely and show her the man he truly is. She is not sure if she should do this, but he is willing to give her everything she wants in the divorce if she tries.

    But neither was prepared for what they felt, wanted and learned about each other. With everything on the balance, can they learn to love again or break each other apart?

    I loved this story. It was the story of a couple who loved fiercely, but lost each other along the way. Its a story about redemption and forgiveness, but also of loss and pain. I was so consumed by this story. Though there are (huge) elements of BDSM, it is really a story of love and loss.

    And the supporting characters. UGH, how I hated them. I wanted to throttle Serena! She seemed so innocent when we learn about her through Adam's eyes and then we see her through Diana's eyes. She is trouble.

    I absolutely loved this book! The characters, the story, well everything. I was so consumed, I went back and forth on not finishing the audio and just diving in and reading it (as I read faster than listen), but I made myself finish the audio and loved it! And now I am jumping right into the audio of Separation Games! Because that ending just about killed me!

    Happy reading!
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  • Candace ~ Book Addict Haven
    4.0 out of 5 stars Original BDSM Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
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    When I first starting seeing all of the glowing reviews for this book, I was curious. Since reading many mediocre BDSM books in the wake of the success of 'Fifty Shades of Gray', I have kind of steered clear of that particular trope. With the exception of a few, really dark stories, the BDSM novelty has pretty much worn off for me.

    So, when I saw that this book focused largely on that particular topic, I put it on the back burner again. As the stellar reviews from friends kept rolling in, I eventually succumbed to my curiosity and decided to give it a shot. I'm glad that I did. 'Marriage Games' ended up being a great story.

    Diane has left her husband, Adam. She literally dumped her husband with a "Dear John" letter, left in their loft for him to find. Poor Adam thought that everything was fine in their marriage. She never mentioned any problems or told him that she was unhappy. Man, was he ever wrong.

    As the two grapple with the details of their impending divorce, Adam gets back in touch with a side of himself that he had suppressed while he was with Diane...his Dominant side. Adam had lived his life as a Dom before meeting Diane. When he met her, he wanted her so badly that he lived a vanilla existence to keep her, believing that she would be put off by his dominant inclinations.

    Fast-forward a few years and Diane is bored to death with her marriage. The loss of a pregnancy and the grief that followed have changed the dynamics of their relationship and made Diane question what she really wants. Adam and Diane are more like roommates than lovers and Diane feels like she is dying a slow death, suffocating in the rote routine of their daily lives together. When she comes to the realization that she isn't in love with her husband any longer, she decides that it is time for a divorce.

    Adam is completely blindsided by Diane's letter. He adores his wife and is deeply in love with her. He is devastated by her abrupt decision to leave him. When he seeks out the guidance of his good friend and mentor, Charlie, another Dom, he devises a plan to help him get over Diane.

    Adam has never believed himself capable of loving a submissive. What drew him to Diane was her strength and resilience. She challenged him and didn't back down. While he loves the sexual games he plays with his subs, he's never been able to develop feelings for them, beyond the concern you would have for a friend.

    In order to get Diane out of his system, he proposes that she give him 30 days at his private BDSM getaway. If she serves him as his submissive for those 30 days, he will sign over full ownership of their business. Then, Diane will get what she wants and so will Adam.

    Diane agrees and so the story begins.

    I have to say that I enjoyed this story much more than I had anticipated. Even though I read some fantastic reviews, I was really expecting another over-hyped BDSM story that fit the mold of so many books before it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book stirred genuine emotions and held my interest from start to finish.

    As Adam and Diane explored their sexual tastes and boundaries, the growing intimacy was unmistakable. However, the betrayal and hurt that Diane had inflicted with her rash decision was also unavoidable. It seemed like they took one step forward and two back. As Diane grew closer, Adam grew more distant. They couldn't ever seem to get on the same page where their marriage was concerned.

    On top of everything else, Adam's ex-sub is also on the property. Now subbing for one of the "friends" that co-owns the property with him, she clearly wants Adam back. At every turn, she manipulates the situation to commandeer Adam's attention away from Diane.

    This leads to some very tense and emotionally charged situations. My heart broke for Diane, even as I knew that she was only reaping what she had sowed. Often times, I felt that Adam was intentionally callous in his handling of the situation. It was like he wanted to hurt Diane, which I suppose he did.

    All things considered, I thought it was a great story. There are still some things related to the BDSM genre that make me cringe, particularly the degradation and humiliation aspects. However, I did enjoy this story quite a bit.

    It ends with a cliffhanger and I wanted to jump right in to the second book. Having listened to the Audible edition of 'Marriage Games', I was disappointed to find that the second book, 'Separation Games' was not out in Audible format yet. That is something that you may want to keep in mind if you're considering listening to this series. The narration was great, but I had to switch to the Kindle edition for the second book, which peeved me.

    I like to start and finish a series in the same format. That being said, I'm sure if I'd been willing to wait a short while, it would have been released in the audiobook format. I guess it says something about how good this book was that I wasn't willing to wait to finish the series.
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  • Caroline
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than 5 stars
    Reviewed in Australia on November 4, 2016
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    What a book. I am an instant CD Riess fan. This book was amazing, the plot, the characters, everything. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. I purchased this book based on the blurb and definitely was not let down.

    The extent a husband will go to when faced with his wife wanting a divorce is displayed in this book. Secrecy lives before they met will be disclosed as they take time together to find who they really are and disclose to the other.

    If you like a dirty BDSM book with a few twists along the way you need to read this book. Be warned there is one hell of a cliffhanger.

    I'm definitely waiting impatiently for book 2.
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  • Terri T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive, erotic and fabulous !!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2017
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    This book was absolutely fascinating to read, wonderfully written as are all of CD Reiss's books, she has gone in depth with this one. Into the minds and the hearts of the people involved in this book. I was taken on a journey of discovery of the BDSM world and the feelings of all involved in this journey.

    Adam and Diane are married but Diane isn't fulfilled and is unhappy with her lot. She leaves Adam who is shocked and confused by her decision and makes it his mission to win her back. Adam is a typical alpha male, dominant, sexy, caring and knows exactly what he wants. I LOVED this man from the start but Diana was a little harder to get to like, she is a strong woman, independent and knows her own mind. When she finds out her husband used to be a Dom before they met, she is shocked at first but inquisitive and eager to find out more, but two strong minds clash and soon there are fireworks flying everywhere.
    What I really liked about this book was that the first half was written from Adam POV. I find it really interesting to read what a man feels about sex through his eyes, it is erotic and sexy and intriguing. Diana'a POV was not so captivating but we do get to read what she is feeling about her marriage, her husband and their future together - or not !!

    This book is a must read, it is enticing, sexy, erotic full of angst and anticipation that will keep you turning the pages of this book until the very last word.
    Now this book ends on a slight cliffhanger but not to worry go one click Separation Games - the conclusion to this fab series !!!
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  • MJ Symmonds
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top read!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2016
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    Sweet mother of all that is holy!!! I told myself I was not going to one-click Marriage Games until book two came out in January. Of course with all the hype surrounding it I just had to get it. Yeah I read it already. So sue me. I was like a kid in the candy store. I wanted to devour it. I wanted to ingest it and you know what I did just that. Now let me tell you, all that hype was 100% on the mark!!!

    You know what I'm sitting here at my computer trying to think of what I can say about this book. All I can say is:
    1. MG has quickly become one of my top reads of 2016
    2. I cannot freaking wait for part two. So hoping for an early release. Mine is already preordered so I WILL NOT MISS IT!!!
    3. This is a definite must read. Don't wait for the next one. It ends at a pivotal moment that just makes you not care that Ms. Reiss did this. It just makes you want the next one that much more.
    4. January cannot come fast enough & with it Separation Games, Eek!!!

    If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. These 5 stars are very well deserved!!
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  • Ferdinanda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 6, 2017
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    If I had to describe it in one word it would be "breathtaking".
    Oh My God! This book is perfect.
    The way their feelings are described is just perfect. We're there with them, we feel what they're feeling.
    Wow!!
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  • Dona M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant storytelling
    Reviewed in India on December 21, 2023
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    Let me start by saying
    1. I don't read BDSM setting stories
    2. I loved this story
    So, yeah you can say that even though this is something I don't usually read but the story telling, the emotion of the characters are compelling enough to look behind the whole dom/sub thing.
    A love story and self discovery, I loved it.
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