Mastered

Bound by Lorelei James opens the Mastered series with a contemporary erotic romance set in Denver’s martial arts world. Amery Hardwick, a driven graphic designer from a small town, has built an independent life that leaves little room for relationships. When she joins a self-defense class to support a friend, she encounters Ronin Black, the intense dojo owner who insists on personally overseeing her training. As their relationship deepens into a BDSM-inflected sexual and emotional connection, Amery must weigh the exhilaration of surrender against her growing suspicion that Ronin’s secrets could undermine the trust and control at the center of their bond.

Unwound by Lorelei James continues the Mastered series with a focus on power, vulnerability, and erotic intensity in a contemporary setting. Martial arts sensei Ronin Black is accustomed to control, both in the dojo and in his BDSM relationships, but his connection with graphic designer Amery Hardwick unsettles his carefully ordered life. When Amery discovers a secret Ronin has kept from her and walks away, their relationship fractures, forcing him to confront his own pride and emotional distance. As their private encounters collide with public exposure and the pressures of the sports world, both must decide whether their bond can withstand hard truths, unequal power dynamics, and the risks of trusting each other again.

Unraveled by Lorelei James continues the Mastered series with a contemporary erotic romance set in the intense world of a martial arts training center. Shiori Hirano and Knox Lofgren, both top-ranked fighters at Black Arts, must jointly manage the program while their mentor is away, maintaining a professional front even as their private clashes and mutual attraction escalate. When their connection evolves into a consensual BDSM relationship that places Knox in the submissive role, he is forced to confront long-suppressed desires and his assumptions about masculinity, strength, and control. As their dynamic deepens beyond sex, both Shiori and Knox must navigate the risks of love, power, and vulnerability within a high-contact sports environment.

Caged by Lorelei James continues the Mastered Series with a gritty blend of contemporary romance, erotic tension, and combat sports. Deacon McConnell, an MMA fighter shaped by street violence and personal loss, has built a life around discipline, aggression, and control, both in the ring and in the BDSM world. His routine is disrupted when Molly Calloway, a gentle and academically focused woman with no experience in his world, enrolls in his kickboxing class. As their initial clash turns into an intense sexual connection, Caged follows how their unequal backgrounds, power dynamics, and shared exploration of darker desires challenge Deacon’s defenses and force both characters to reconsider what they want from intimacy and commitment.