{"product_id":"9781786513786","title":"Stroke Rate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucien Thorne likes to be in control, but the boy he wants to own may take some convincing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGorgeous but shy, Benedict Astor does his best to keep a low profile at the rowing club where he works. However, unbeknown to Benedict, he has attracted the attention of Lucien Thorne, rowing aristocracy, an Olympic medalist and a lord.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhilst looking for a new rowing partner, Lucien believes he has found what he needs in Ben. He pushes him to his limits on the water and it becomes clear that rowing with the pretty young man is not his only interest. Ben is attracted to Lucien but confused about his feelings. Lucien is demanding, arrogant and dominant—which Benedict responds to even though he feels he should resist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting emotions he doesn’t understand, Ben has to contend with the bullying rowing club president and a humiliating auction of promises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLucien recognizes Ben’s hidden submissive streak and makes his own need for control very clear. He bids for Ben’s time, then forces Ben to admit to his own desire to test the ground between them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the deeds to the boat club are gambled away, Lucien and Ben must work together to save it. Will their growing love survive the pressure, Ben’s uncertainty and Lucien’s desire to own him completely?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Totally Entwined Group Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152674767088,"sku":"9781786513786","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781786513786_p0.jpg?v=1763730174","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781786513786","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}