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Pull My Strings
Revenge is his art. I am his canvas.
When I met Rensselaer Prince, I had nothing. My life was a mess. Then, for one night, he made me the subject of his carnal art. He put me on display. He controlled me completely. I loved every second of it.
But that was just a test.
He has bigger plans for me. He needs someone to get close to his enemies. Someone they won’t suspect. An outsider – a nobody.
He says I’ll be perfect.
The deeper I sink into his world, the more danger we face. Keeping me safe could force Rennselaer to swear off his vengeance.
I won’t let that happen. Loving Rensselaer has changed me, forever.
There’s no going back.
Dark romance fans won’t want to miss Mila and Rensselaer’s twisted, scorching-hot journey!
Publisher’s note: Pull My Strings is a standalone dark romance novel. No cliffhangers, HEA guaranteed. This book contains material some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.
When I met Rensselaer Prince, I had nothing. My life was a mess. Then, for one night, he made me the subject of his carnal art. He put me on display. He controlled me completely. I loved every second of it.
But that was just a test.
He has bigger plans for me. He needs someone to get close to his enemies. Someone they won’t suspect. An outsider – a nobody.
He says I’ll be perfect.
The deeper I sink into his world, the more danger we face. Keeping me safe could force Rennselaer to swear off his vengeance.
I won’t let that happen. Loving Rensselaer has changed me, forever.
There’s no going back.
Dark romance fans won’t want to miss Mila and Rensselaer’s twisted, scorching-hot journey!
Publisher’s note: Pull My Strings is a standalone dark romance novel. No cliffhangers, HEA guaranteed. This book contains material some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.
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April 19, 2022
Sansa Rayne can Pull My Strings anytime,because i know she’ll give me a story i will enjoy,a lot!
After reading this wonderful story,i can safely say this one is another winner.
And i’m not saying that because she gave me the ARC,trust me!
Her heroines are strong,resilient,and openminded.
Her heroes may be dominant,but they don’t “rule” their loved ones,they really listen to them.
Her stories are fast-paced,have a well balanced plot,and plenty of steam.
And her bad guys get what they deserve,lol
Mila had been thinking about quitting her job at VGFX for some time now,and that poster at Galleria Carnale was véry tempting…..
After her demand for a,well deserved,raise went nowhere,she decided the day had come.
But when she arrived at Galleria Carnale,she found the offer had expired….or had it?
Lucky enough,she managed to convince the artist she was serious,and she was determined to perform.
What happened after changed her life…..totally!
Rennselaer had almost given up on finding the perfect marionette to assist him in his revenge.
But Mila was the one he’d been looking for,he just knew it.
And after their performance,he persuaded her to listen to his proposal.
To his relief,she agreed to his first request,and she did exactly what he’d hoped she’d do.
Once he explained his goal,and her part in reaching it,she surprised him by agreeing to everything he asked of her.
And he admired her determination to see it through to the end,very much…..
Having Mila in position,Rennselaer was ready to get to work.
Only,the situations she ran into,the danger of getting hurt,was not something he was prepared for.
And if she hadn’t convinced him she was fine,he’d sure have pulled her out….
Were the results worth it? Hell,yes!
Did they both start to develop feelings for eachother? Oh,yes!
Did that interfere with the plan? Hmmm….
Did they both get out unscathed? Well….
This was another wonderful,steamy and fast-paced story that only Sansa can come up with.
A story that pulled me in from the start and didn’t let go until the very last page.
One that i enjoyed,véry much!
After reading this wonderful story,i can safely say this one is another winner.
And i’m not saying that because she gave me the ARC,trust me!
Her heroines are strong,resilient,and openminded.
Her heroes may be dominant,but they don’t “rule” their loved ones,they really listen to them.
Her stories are fast-paced,have a well balanced plot,and plenty of steam.
And her bad guys get what they deserve,lol
Mila had been thinking about quitting her job at VGFX for some time now,and that poster at Galleria Carnale was véry tempting…..
After her demand for a,well deserved,raise went nowhere,she decided the day had come.
But when she arrived at Galleria Carnale,she found the offer had expired….or had it?
Lucky enough,she managed to convince the artist she was serious,and she was determined to perform.
What happened after changed her life…..totally!
Rennselaer had almost given up on finding the perfect marionette to assist him in his revenge.
But Mila was the one he’d been looking for,he just knew it.
And after their performance,he persuaded her to listen to his proposal.
To his relief,she agreed to his first request,and she did exactly what he’d hoped she’d do.
Once he explained his goal,and her part in reaching it,she surprised him by agreeing to everything he asked of her.
And he admired her determination to see it through to the end,very much…..
Having Mila in position,Rennselaer was ready to get to work.
Only,the situations she ran into,the danger of getting hurt,was not something he was prepared for.
And if she hadn’t convinced him she was fine,he’d sure have pulled her out….
Were the results worth it? Hell,yes!
Did they both start to develop feelings for eachother? Oh,yes!
Did that interfere with the plan? Hmmm….
Did they both get out unscathed? Well….
This was another wonderful,steamy and fast-paced story that only Sansa can come up with.
A story that pulled me in from the start and didn’t let go until the very last page.
One that i enjoyed,véry much!
April 17, 2022
(3.7 Stars)
Mila James had nothing left until a mysterious man named Rensselaer Prince appeared. Five thousand dollars for one night in his “art” exhibition…but will one night be enough? A mystery filled with vengeance and plenty of spicy scenes. Can this artist and his muse work together in more than one way to bring down his enemies? This has a unique take on the bdsm scene. Told in dual POV
Mila James had nothing left until a mysterious man named Rensselaer Prince appeared. Five thousand dollars for one night in his “art” exhibition…but will one night be enough? A mystery filled with vengeance and plenty of spicy scenes. Can this artist and his muse work together in more than one way to bring down his enemies? This has a unique take on the bdsm scene. Told in dual POV
April 27, 2022
Amount of sex 4 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 4.5 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5
Pulled My Strings is a standalone dark romance filled with twists and deliciously steamy scenes. It tells the story of Rensselaer Prince, the wealthy CEO of Guiding Hand Tech Solutions. He’s also an artist looking for someone to help him in an exhibit for one evening. Mila James works for a tech support company and is overworked and underpaid. Seeing Rensselaer’s notice for help, she goes into the Galleria Carnale to play Rensselaer’s Marionette.
Pull My Strings pulled me into the highly addictive storyline, causing me to ignore everything and read it in one day! I absolutely recommend it for all dark romance lovers who like their books on the naughtier side!
Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy
How explicit are the sex scenes 4.5 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5
Pulled My Strings is a standalone dark romance filled with twists and deliciously steamy scenes. It tells the story of Rensselaer Prince, the wealthy CEO of Guiding Hand Tech Solutions. He’s also an artist looking for someone to help him in an exhibit for one evening. Mila James works for a tech support company and is overworked and underpaid. Seeing Rensselaer’s notice for help, she goes into the Galleria Carnale to play Rensselaer’s Marionette.
Pull My Strings pulled me into the highly addictive storyline, causing me to ignore everything and read it in one day! I absolutely recommend it for all dark romance lovers who like their books on the naughtier side!
Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy
April 16, 2022
Whoa Rensselaer and Mila's story should come with a warning label saying plan on getting scorched while reading. I can't say which I liked more the mystery, the spying, the marionette or the master the entire story was beyond what I anticipated it's a definite 5 stars.
April 16, 2022
Wow, so good…
I couldn’t put it down. As a powerful family tears itself apart, a young woman discovers the power of submission and love… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
I couldn’t put it down. As a powerful family tears itself apart, a young woman discovers the power of submission and love… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
April 15, 2022
This was a fantastically sexy read. She was down on her luck and took a chance. He needed a muse and he found her. They were perfect together
April 11, 2024
Pull My Strings is a well-paced, steaming hot, romantic suspense. Mila and Rensselaer (oh how I wish the Mila had used a shortened nickname!) are an immensely likeable pair. They have great chemistry, luckily share the same kinks (even though Mila didn't know she had them until she met Mr Prince) and totally had one another's back in this story of lies, deceit, fraud and betrayal.
It took me a little while to understand quite how Mila's role as a maid at Fortune's Green was helpful to Rensselaer. She literally went there, worked her job, and then left and for a while, I couldn't see how it benefitted his plans. It does get explained eventually AND she does get involved in collecting evidence, which was what I had assumed her main reason for being there was.
The vast majority of the premise felt very plausible, money IS power and a very rich family definitely can get away with illegal activity - or at least bribe their way out of trouble. The "golf/country club" scene was the only one I found difficult to believe fully in. How a girl who had previously worked at a call centre was meant to have overnight developed the skills of an undercover operative was a little baffling. Learning the floor plan, where all the cameras were, all exit routes AND a list of demands to convey to someone in one evening was just a touch too far-fetched. However, this small negative was balanced by many positives, including the fact that everything didn't always go smoothly, easily or even the way Rensselaer and Mina wanted it to.
Even though Mila referred to Rensselaer as "Master" during sexual situations their private play felt less like BDSM and more akin to adventurous sexual explorations, particularly given that there was no element of D/s outside of the "bedroom". He is utterly solicitous of her at all times and whilst he was thoroughly an alpha male, he was a teddy bear with Mila albeit a kinky and demanding one.
The book held my attention from start to finish and I never felt bored by it. When I did have to put the book down I was always keen to pick it back up and finish the story. There are descriptions of physical violence, including against women, but overall I would class this as a gritty romantic suspense rather than a dark romance, given that all sex was consensual and the hero respected and cared for the heroine.
It took me a little while to understand quite how Mila's role as a maid at Fortune's Green was helpful to Rensselaer. She literally went there, worked her job, and then left and for a while, I couldn't see how it benefitted his plans. It does get explained eventually AND she does get involved in collecting evidence, which was what I had assumed her main reason for being there was.
The vast majority of the premise felt very plausible, money IS power and a very rich family definitely can get away with illegal activity - or at least bribe their way out of trouble. The "golf/country club" scene was the only one I found difficult to believe fully in. How a girl who had previously worked at a call centre was meant to have overnight developed the skills of an undercover operative was a little baffling. Learning the floor plan, where all the cameras were, all exit routes AND a list of demands to convey to someone in one evening was just a touch too far-fetched. However, this small negative was balanced by many positives, including the fact that everything didn't always go smoothly, easily or even the way Rensselaer and Mina wanted it to.
Even though Mila referred to Rensselaer as "Master" during sexual situations their private play felt less like BDSM and more akin to adventurous sexual explorations, particularly given that there was no element of D/s outside of the "bedroom". He is utterly solicitous of her at all times and whilst he was thoroughly an alpha male, he was a teddy bear with Mila albeit a kinky and demanding one.
The book held my attention from start to finish and I never felt bored by it. When I did have to put the book down I was always keen to pick it back up and finish the story. There are descriptions of physical violence, including against women, but overall I would class this as a gritty romantic suspense rather than a dark romance, given that all sex was consensual and the hero respected and cared for the heroine.
April 29, 2022
Brilliant suspenseful read
✅ Complex storyline
✅ Unconventional relationship
✅ Chemistry, steam, romance
✅ Tension, drama, betrayal
Another gripping, intriguing, and dramatic story from the imagination of Sansa Rayne. PULL MY STRINGS is the story of Mila James and Rensselaer Prince, two people who find each other in a very unconventional way yet are later drawn to each other by an innate chemistry that continues to build as their relationship builds. Their story is an erotic ride with twists and turns woven throughout.
Mila James had had enough of being overworked and underpaid, and the enticement of earning five thousand dollars in one night was too good to walk away from. The idea of performing in an 'art' exhibit was intriguing as was the man who would be 'controlling' her. This would become a decision that would change everything in Mila's life. Rensselaer Prince is the CEO of Guiding Light Rech Support, a business he started to get away from the family business, who also partakes in erotic exhibits at a gallery he owns. He has a secret plan to destroy his family's dynasty, and after performing with Mila and testing her, he enlists her help to carry out his plan. Soon, however, he realises that in doing so he has put her life in danger. It doesn't take long for both Mila and Rensselaer to realise that their arrangement has turned into so much more, especially when emotions become involved.
I liked Mila, she may have initially appeared as someone who was easily pushed around, however she was a woman who had full control of all her actions. I loved how she continued to gain more and more confidence as the story progressed, and that she was willing to accept a side of herself that she never knew existed until meeting Rensselaer. She was also able to teach him things about himself that he had long hidden away, he learnt that he could love deeper than he expected. These two are explosive together, their heat burns the sheets.
Twists and turns, lies and betrayals, intricately woven throughout a story involving a family who only thought of themselves, their wealth and their position in society. Will Rensselaer be able to keep Mila safe, while bringing down his family whose dynasty had been built on crime and dishonesty. PULL MY STRINGS was a mesmerising read from the very first chapter. Sansa Rayne's words were spellbinding, her characters deserved both my applause and my disgust (you'll know which is given to what characters).
A brilliant, erotic and suspenseful read.
Read and Reviewed for Reading Is Our Satisfaction
FIVE STARS
✅ Complex storyline
✅ Unconventional relationship
✅ Chemistry, steam, romance
✅ Tension, drama, betrayal
Another gripping, intriguing, and dramatic story from the imagination of Sansa Rayne. PULL MY STRINGS is the story of Mila James and Rensselaer Prince, two people who find each other in a very unconventional way yet are later drawn to each other by an innate chemistry that continues to build as their relationship builds. Their story is an erotic ride with twists and turns woven throughout.
Mila James had had enough of being overworked and underpaid, and the enticement of earning five thousand dollars in one night was too good to walk away from. The idea of performing in an 'art' exhibit was intriguing as was the man who would be 'controlling' her. This would become a decision that would change everything in Mila's life. Rensselaer Prince is the CEO of Guiding Light Rech Support, a business he started to get away from the family business, who also partakes in erotic exhibits at a gallery he owns. He has a secret plan to destroy his family's dynasty, and after performing with Mila and testing her, he enlists her help to carry out his plan. Soon, however, he realises that in doing so he has put her life in danger. It doesn't take long for both Mila and Rensselaer to realise that their arrangement has turned into so much more, especially when emotions become involved.
I liked Mila, she may have initially appeared as someone who was easily pushed around, however she was a woman who had full control of all her actions. I loved how she continued to gain more and more confidence as the story progressed, and that she was willing to accept a side of herself that she never knew existed until meeting Rensselaer. She was also able to teach him things about himself that he had long hidden away, he learnt that he could love deeper than he expected. These two are explosive together, their heat burns the sheets.
Twists and turns, lies and betrayals, intricately woven throughout a story involving a family who only thought of themselves, their wealth and their position in society. Will Rensselaer be able to keep Mila safe, while bringing down his family whose dynasty had been built on crime and dishonesty. PULL MY STRINGS was a mesmerising read from the very first chapter. Sansa Rayne's words were spellbinding, her characters deserved both my applause and my disgust (you'll know which is given to what characters).
A brilliant, erotic and suspenseful read.
Read and Reviewed for Reading Is Our Satisfaction
FIVE STARS
May 1, 2022
Thank you soo much Sansa for sending me a copy of your book to read review.
wow what a bloody book. I loved every single second of this book and couldn’t put it down.
on meeting Mila she is a tech support agent in a call centre who is completely under valued. She works he socks and gets nothing in return. Seeing one advert changes her outlook and forces her to stand up for herself and what she deserves
Meeting Rensselaer in the carnival Galleria and then getting to know him throughout this book was an amazing experience. He is creative, artistic, clever, strong, confident and boy can that man create.
What we learn throughout this book is that his father and family have continually broken the law through their business and have committed many crimes and gotten away with it through bribery or killing them off and Rensselaer is hell bent on showing just how corrupt his family is.
BUT Mr Prince needs a Marionette first of all and after initially telling her no. he soon realises just how special Mila is. She takes to being a marionette perfectly (if you don't know what one is I wont spoil it read this book and find out because trust me its worth it) from his amazing performance with Mila he sees a quality that he has been looking for and gives her a few tasks to undertake in order for him to see if his instinct about her is correct.
Rensselaer enlists Mila's help in bringing down his family by getting her into the Prince inner circle (working for them) what he doesn't count on is him falling in love with her or the connection in which they share.
These two people create amazing art and have a connection that runs deep both physically , mentally, sexually and emotionally. The sex, BDSM and marionette scene OMG HOTT seriously. they were detailed and full constant pleasure for the characters. WOW!!
This book will have you gripped and needing to know what the hell happens next because you never know what is coming in any way!!!
Brilliant book Sansa, I cant wait for more.
My Overall Rating is 5 💋💋💋💋💋
My Passion Rating is 5 💋💋💋💋💋
wow what a bloody book. I loved every single second of this book and couldn’t put it down.
on meeting Mila she is a tech support agent in a call centre who is completely under valued. She works he socks and gets nothing in return. Seeing one advert changes her outlook and forces her to stand up for herself and what she deserves
Meeting Rensselaer in the carnival Galleria and then getting to know him throughout this book was an amazing experience. He is creative, artistic, clever, strong, confident and boy can that man create.
What we learn throughout this book is that his father and family have continually broken the law through their business and have committed many crimes and gotten away with it through bribery or killing them off and Rensselaer is hell bent on showing just how corrupt his family is.
BUT Mr Prince needs a Marionette first of all and after initially telling her no. he soon realises just how special Mila is. She takes to being a marionette perfectly (if you don't know what one is I wont spoil it read this book and find out because trust me its worth it) from his amazing performance with Mila he sees a quality that he has been looking for and gives her a few tasks to undertake in order for him to see if his instinct about her is correct.
Rensselaer enlists Mila's help in bringing down his family by getting her into the Prince inner circle (working for them) what he doesn't count on is him falling in love with her or the connection in which they share.
These two people create amazing art and have a connection that runs deep both physically , mentally, sexually and emotionally. The sex, BDSM and marionette scene OMG HOTT seriously. they were detailed and full constant pleasure for the characters. WOW!!
This book will have you gripped and needing to know what the hell happens next because you never know what is coming in any way!!!
Brilliant book Sansa, I cant wait for more.
My Overall Rating is 5 💋💋💋💋💋
My Passion Rating is 5 💋💋💋💋💋
August 9, 2022
3.5
Good potential, but overall missing something. I actually liked the female character as I felt she was overall a strong lead, but there was a lack of build up to their relationship; therefore it was hard to understand her commitment to Ren and his cause with no previous history or backstory between the two.
I mean there was definitely an insta-love feel to the story, but excluding that, I really couldn’t understand why she had so much investment to Renny and his cause, even to her own detriment, with such little interaction beforehand. I mean like who would risk their life, reputation, and potentially face jail time for someone they just met? He could have actually been the bad guy and using her all along and she would have been none the wiser, because he was literally a stranger.
While there was a storyline and decent plot, it lacked the angst I’m used to when reading mysteries/suspense stories. It felt more like an encyclopedia brown mystery (I would have said Nancy Drew, but I felt like those books were more suspenseful than this) with a little bit of kink.
Also not sure if it’s a kindle thing, but the formatting was super weird. Like excessive spacing between sentences, sometimes resulting with only like 15 sentences on a page and that’s including a sentence with “no” being the only word. So definitely not 400+ pages in reality.
Overall it was a quick read and I would recommend if you need a break from dark themes or heavy suspense/thrillers.
Mild spoiler; I have no experience with most things in this book, but I’ve read enough about nipple clamps to know it’s usually described as a very intense sensation/pain when they are removed. I thought it was odd that this wasn’t even discussed giving how he used them in this situation.
Good potential, but overall missing something. I actually liked the female character as I felt she was overall a strong lead, but there was a lack of build up to their relationship; therefore it was hard to understand her commitment to Ren and his cause with no previous history or backstory between the two.
I mean there was definitely an insta-love feel to the story, but excluding that, I really couldn’t understand why she had so much investment to Renny and his cause, even to her own detriment, with such little interaction beforehand. I mean like who would risk their life, reputation, and potentially face jail time for someone they just met? He could have actually been the bad guy and using her all along and she would have been none the wiser, because he was literally a stranger.
While there was a storyline and decent plot, it lacked the angst I’m used to when reading mysteries/suspense stories. It felt more like an encyclopedia brown mystery (I would have said Nancy Drew, but I felt like those books were more suspenseful than this) with a little bit of kink.
Also not sure if it’s a kindle thing, but the formatting was super weird. Like excessive spacing between sentences, sometimes resulting with only like 15 sentences on a page and that’s including a sentence with “no” being the only word. So definitely not 400+ pages in reality.
Overall it was a quick read and I would recommend if you need a break from dark themes or heavy suspense/thrillers.
Mild spoiler; I have no experience with most things in this book, but I’ve read enough about nipple clamps to know it’s usually described as a very intense sensation/pain when they are removed. I thought it was odd that this wasn’t even discussed giving how he used them in this situation.
April 24, 2022
This book has everything from lust to danger to love and intrigue. Ren (I'm sorry I'm not going to spell out his horrible full name) is a son in a family that does illegal and immoral things. He's separated himself from the family and wants to take them down. He needs a spy to help him but she can't be a real spy. She has to be something entirely different so she can pass the background checks. Mila finds herself unemployed and intrigued by a job that will pay a lot of money. She meets Ren when she becomes his human marionette.
This is a complicated story with a lot going for it. The action seems to never stop and there are a lot of BDSM elements including bondage, suspension, spanking, flogging and plugs. All of this is fully consensual. It's told in dual POV which helps you understand that the attraction is mutual and Ren and Mila are not just using each other. The bad people are really bad so you want them to get what's coming to them.
One thing I really didn't like, and it seems silly, is the names of Ren and his siblings. They're ridiculous. I suppose they're meant to show wealth and pretentiousness and they do, but they're so ridiculous they dehumanized the characters somewhat. The other thing was his mother. There's a lot of talk about Ren's bad father and brother, but not his mother although she seems involved in everything.
Overall, the book was very good and I pretty much read it straight through. Lots of heat, but the story is much more than that. I received an advance reader copy and this is my honest review.
This is a complicated story with a lot going for it. The action seems to never stop and there are a lot of BDSM elements including bondage, suspension, spanking, flogging and plugs. All of this is fully consensual. It's told in dual POV which helps you understand that the attraction is mutual and Ren and Mila are not just using each other. The bad people are really bad so you want them to get what's coming to them.
One thing I really didn't like, and it seems silly, is the names of Ren and his siblings. They're ridiculous. I suppose they're meant to show wealth and pretentiousness and they do, but they're so ridiculous they dehumanized the characters somewhat. The other thing was his mother. There's a lot of talk about Ren's bad father and brother, but not his mother although she seems involved in everything.
Overall, the book was very good and I pretty much read it straight through. Lots of heat, but the story is much more than that. I received an advance reader copy and this is my honest review.
April 22, 2022
“Wait,” I say. “Was that the point of the show? To find someone for this job?” “You’re very smart, too. I perform Marionette because I enjoy it, because I love art. However, my perfect marionette will have the qualities needed for the job.”
Ms Rayne’s book was thoroughly enjoyable and had me trying to decipher what would be happening next. Pull my Strings has a unique storyline that has a plot filled with twists. The Prince family are odd and eccentric which shaped the characters and created the need for revenge. I found I had no connection with anyone but the hero and heroine. I would of liked to see the author include a few flashbacks of Rensselaer’s past with his uncle, to understand why he loved him so much. Some might think that Mila was a marionette with no control over her life. However, she was courageous by making tough decisions by quitting her job, handing herself over to be controlled by a stranger and then taking on the task set by Rensselaer. He was a wealthy man who stepped away from his families business and had his own company. Watching the underhanded deals and unethical behaviour of his family had given him the drive to succeed alone.
Ms Rayne’s book was thoroughly enjoyable and had me trying to decipher what would be happening next. Pull my Strings has a unique storyline that has a plot filled with twists. The Prince family are odd and eccentric which shaped the characters and created the need for revenge. I found I had no connection with anyone but the hero and heroine. I would of liked to see the author include a few flashbacks of Rensselaer’s past with his uncle, to understand why he loved him so much. Some might think that Mila was a marionette with no control over her life. However, she was courageous by making tough decisions by quitting her job, handing herself over to be controlled by a stranger and then taking on the task set by Rensselaer. He was a wealthy man who stepped away from his families business and had his own company. Watching the underhanded deals and unethical behaviour of his family had given him the drive to succeed alone.
April 23, 2022
If for some unknown reason you haven't read any of Sansa Rayne's books, and I can't even begin to fathom that possibility, then this is a perfect one to get you started. Her heroes are always dominant but not a bully, they listen not only with their ears but with their hearts, and they are always fair-minded. That being said, her heroines are submissive, although not always at the beginning, they're strong-willed, and more often than not opinionated. The good vs. evil is the premise and the bad guys always get what they deserve in the end but Ms. Rayne makes the trip there more than interesting, entertaining, seductive, and romantic. Is your interest piqued yet? It should be with Rensselaer Prince coming from a family that has more money and power than most, and yet he has no problem creating and putting on a live erotic art performance with Mila as his marionette. That in itself had me picturing every detail as Ms. Rayne described it. But the chemistry during the performance was only the beginning. Rensselaer has a plan to bring about a justice that has been a long time coming and Mila is the perfect accomplice.
April 28, 2022
Beautiful and artistic with a dark, suspenseful twist
Pull My Strings: A Dark Romance by Sansa Rayne is a wonderful blend of D/s, romance and darkness in the form of danger and suspense. While these characters explore D/s as a form of art and even a little espionage, love and protectiveness becomes a greater factor.
Rensselaer is driven and determined in his personal quest that he brings Mila into it as a sort of distraction as well as means of accessibility.
Rensselaer’s purpose becomes Mila’s purpose within the greater plot which puts an expected target on her back that Rensselaer struggles with allowing her participation to continue. Besides this gripping aspect of the plot, these characters are pretty awesome. Brilliantly smart, quick thinking when needed and so very, very brave.
Overall, this dark romance with the D/s element is as hot as the dangerous aspect of the plot is thrilling and suspenseful. Rensselaer’s determination, dominance, persistence and big heart match exactly what Mila needs and after all is said and done, love wins out after all.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
Pull My Strings: A Dark Romance by Sansa Rayne is a wonderful blend of D/s, romance and darkness in the form of danger and suspense. While these characters explore D/s as a form of art and even a little espionage, love and protectiveness becomes a greater factor.
Rensselaer is driven and determined in his personal quest that he brings Mila into it as a sort of distraction as well as means of accessibility.
Rensselaer’s purpose becomes Mila’s purpose within the greater plot which puts an expected target on her back that Rensselaer struggles with allowing her participation to continue. Besides this gripping aspect of the plot, these characters are pretty awesome. Brilliantly smart, quick thinking when needed and so very, very brave.
Overall, this dark romance with the D/s element is as hot as the dangerous aspect of the plot is thrilling and suspenseful. Rensselaer’s determination, dominance, persistence and big heart match exactly what Mila needs and after all is said and done, love wins out after all.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
April 22, 2022
This writer knows how to write an explosive book! It kept me literally glued to my chair until the last page! The story starts out as a normal book would, but when Renssalaer and Mila meet for the first time ever, life will cease to be anything but boring! Mila finally decides to stand up for herself against an ungrateful boss. She takes a chance for applying for a secretive position for one night. That whole night will leave her being played like a marionette by a true master. She is now a spy against those so powerful that if they ever catch on, she is dead. She will be punished in many ways; pleasurable and not. It depends who will mete it out! She will discover things about herself she truly never knew. She will also fall into a love and scandal so deep she will never escape from it. Many unexpected surprises and twists in the story will leave the reader waiting in expectation. The heat is turned up extra high in this story. Be prepared to read about a family dynasty brought to its knees~
April 26, 2022
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "PULL MY STRINGS" Sansa Rayne out did herself writing this unique explosive powerful intense story that hooks right from the start with suspense, intrigue, emotional turmoil, danger, angst, betrayal, revenge, family drama, deceit, lies, twists making this a page turner to the end.
Rensselaer Prince he has some interesting sexual kinks when he meets Mila James offers her Five Grand for a night in his art exhibition wanting her as his muse also bring an outsider, a no one she'd be perfect for him to get his revenge on his enemies they wouldn't suspect her.
Mila becomes a spy against some very powerful people if caught she'll be dead the chemistry between Renesslaer & Mila is scorching hot, he needs get information on illegal activity by his family can be keep her safe while doing this.
I definitely recommend to get this Dark twisted romance you won't be disappointed so well worth the read there's are some unexpected surprises, action packed twists & turns a phenominal story you don't want to miss reading.
Rensselaer Prince he has some interesting sexual kinks when he meets Mila James offers her Five Grand for a night in his art exhibition wanting her as his muse also bring an outsider, a no one she'd be perfect for him to get his revenge on his enemies they wouldn't suspect her.
Mila becomes a spy against some very powerful people if caught she'll be dead the chemistry between Renesslaer & Mila is scorching hot, he needs get information on illegal activity by his family can be keep her safe while doing this.
I definitely recommend to get this Dark twisted romance you won't be disappointed so well worth the read there's are some unexpected surprises, action packed twists & turns a phenominal story you don't want to miss reading.
September 12, 2025
I was pulled in by the tension from page one and Pull My Strings delivers on its promise to unravel you. The writing is vivid and raw. The heroine is battling ghosts from her past, both literal and emotional, and Sansa Rayne gives her voice with care. Every encounter is charged, whether it is between her and the hero or with her own inner turmoil. The push and pull of control, desire, and fear feels dangerous in a way that keeps you turning pages, full of urgency and guilt and longing.
The second act surprises you with vulnerability that I did not expect. The hero’s dark edges are matched with his moments of regret. The stakes escalate organically so that the resolution feels earned, not just a rush toward closure. Rayne weaves a romance that is messy, visceral, full of hard choices, and yet among the chaos there are moments of grace. If you like dark romance that doesn’t shy away from moral complexity and emotional destruction (and rebuilding) this one will stay with you long after the last page.
The second act surprises you with vulnerability that I did not expect. The hero’s dark edges are matched with his moments of regret. The stakes escalate organically so that the resolution feels earned, not just a rush toward closure. Rayne weaves a romance that is messy, visceral, full of hard choices, and yet among the chaos there are moments of grace. If you like dark romance that doesn’t shy away from moral complexity and emotional destruction (and rebuilding) this one will stay with you long after the last page.
April 28, 2022
Pull my strings by Sansa Rayne is a steamy hot dark romance. I could barely put it down. It's also full of action.
Mila just quit her job at the VGFX. She had think about that for quite a while but after today events well that was it. But now she's without a job... and she have bills to paid. A poster at the Galleria Carnale is tempting, 5 000 thousand for one night of “art exhibition”. She had nothing to lose. When she met Rensselaer Prince, she was a mess. He made her is art, put her on display, made her is marionnette. He controled her and weirdly she loved every second of it. That was just a test.
Ren is looking for someone. He as a plan. He want revenge to get closer to his ennemies, his family. And she will be perfect. The deeper she sink into is world, the more she crave to be his marionnette and his. But to keep her safe would force Rensselaer to swear off his vengeance.
I have so loved this book. I have received an arc of this book from the author!
Mila just quit her job at the VGFX. She had think about that for quite a while but after today events well that was it. But now she's without a job... and she have bills to paid. A poster at the Galleria Carnale is tempting, 5 000 thousand for one night of “art exhibition”. She had nothing to lose. When she met Rensselaer Prince, she was a mess. He made her is art, put her on display, made her is marionnette. He controled her and weirdly she loved every second of it. That was just a test.
Ren is looking for someone. He as a plan. He want revenge to get closer to his ennemies, his family. And she will be perfect. The deeper she sink into is world, the more she crave to be his marionnette and his. But to keep her safe would force Rensselaer to swear off his vengeance.
I have so loved this book. I have received an arc of this book from the author!
May 2, 2022
Pull my strings
This is the first book I’ve read from this author and it definitely won't be the last. This is the hot story of Rensselaer and Mila, these two characters are definitely hot and steamy together. This story has it all, mystery, chemistry, hot and steamy, suspense and drama. This is an amazing story from start to finish.Once you start this book you won’t want to put this book down till you've got to the last page, a totally gripping read. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.
I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review
Release date - 26 April 2022
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April 18, 2023
This book kept my interest from the beginning to the end. It was a terrific love story between two really intelligent and energetic people – Rensselaer, a wealthy heir who started his own business and is seeking revenge against his family for crooked dealings, and Mila, a young woman who meets Rensselaer when she agrees to be a puppet in a sexual art demonstration he has put together. Their affair is filled with enthusiastic and varied sexual activities, but it really builds itself around the intrigue involved in bringing down the family of Rensselaer and exposing their dishonesty – and the murderous activities of his father. Mila undertakes many tasks to assist in the uncovering of the family’s activities, and puts herself at great risk, but Rensselaer is always there at the right time to rescue her. The story is fast moving, interesting and ends well. I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 26, 2022
When Mila is forced to resign from her regular job, she feels compelled to accept 5,000 dollars for one nights work as a marionette at an Art Gallery with Rensselaer pulling her strings. She is surprised to discover that she finds this activity unbelievably enjoyable.
Rensselaer is impressed by Mila and offers her another convoluted, secret, and dangerous position that requires obedience, submissiveness, and malleability. He needs her help to gather information on illegal activities perpetrated by his family. What will her responsibilities entail? Will she be able to complete her assignments in a timely fashion? Will Rensselaer manage to keep her safe?
This is an absolutely intriguing yet beautiful story about family difficulties and a relationship that can blossom between two special people.
Rensselaer is impressed by Mila and offers her another convoluted, secret, and dangerous position that requires obedience, submissiveness, and malleability. He needs her help to gather information on illegal activities perpetrated by his family. What will her responsibilities entail? Will she be able to complete her assignments in a timely fashion? Will Rensselaer manage to keep her safe?
This is an absolutely intriguing yet beautiful story about family difficulties and a relationship that can blossom between two special people.
April 25, 2022
Artistry and Family Intrigue!
Mila walks away from her tech support job in complete frustration. An ad on the Galleria promises $5K for one night's work. Worth investigating. Rensselaer is from a wealthy family. He created his own separate business for many reasons. He also wants to “audition” Mila for multiple reasons.
Becoming Rensselaer’s Marionette means becoming a work of art, and giving up control. It also can mean so much more. There are some “tests” and some expectations, and some family secrets.
This is dark, sensual and dangerous. It is completely captivating and entertaining. I’ve not quite read anything quite like it, and found it totally engrossing.
*** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book ***
Mila walks away from her tech support job in complete frustration. An ad on the Galleria promises $5K for one night's work. Worth investigating. Rensselaer is from a wealthy family. He created his own separate business for many reasons. He also wants to “audition” Mila for multiple reasons.
Becoming Rensselaer’s Marionette means becoming a work of art, and giving up control. It also can mean so much more. There are some “tests” and some expectations, and some family secrets.
This is dark, sensual and dangerous. It is completely captivating and entertaining. I’ve not quite read anything quite like it, and found it totally engrossing.
*** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book ***
April 28, 2022
Re: Amazingly Hot! Wow!!!!
This is my first novel I’ve read by Sansa Rayne & by the name of the title, I had expected a very different story-line. Instead, I was pulled into the story by the attraction between Mila & Rensselaer with a BDSM flavor. The suspense of Rensselaer involving Mila in bringing down his dad, seeking justice for his deceased Uncle Sully, is so intense & yet, everything returns to the romantic side of Rensselaer & Mila during the quieter moments. This is well-paced, so romantic & with a HEA. Everyone is satisfied, including me! A page-turner right from the start & with my heart racing & goosebumps on my arms, I have never experienced such an intense reaction from a dark romance. Awesome read!
I volunteered to read this ARC & leave an honest review.
This is my first novel I’ve read by Sansa Rayne & by the name of the title, I had expected a very different story-line. Instead, I was pulled into the story by the attraction between Mila & Rensselaer with a BDSM flavor. The suspense of Rensselaer involving Mila in bringing down his dad, seeking justice for his deceased Uncle Sully, is so intense & yet, everything returns to the romantic side of Rensselaer & Mila during the quieter moments. This is well-paced, so romantic & with a HEA. Everyone is satisfied, including me! A page-turner right from the start & with my heart racing & goosebumps on my arms, I have never experienced such an intense reaction from a dark romance. Awesome read!
I volunteered to read this ARC & leave an honest review.
April 23, 2022
Mila works at a call enter and doesn't care for the abuse from the callers or from her boss. Late nights, no overtime pay and being passed up for promotions. She quits her job but remembers a wanted sign to do a job at the gallery. She does it and loves being a marionette to Rensselaer. They begin a relationship and he asks her for help to get his family, they are bad especially the father. Mila's life is in danger at times. She's in it to the end. A lot goes on but eventually good triumphs over evil. Loved the story and ending.
April 25, 2022
I received this book as an ARC, and I am voluntarily posting this review. I really loved Rensselaer and Mila's story. Rensselaer was the puppet master and Mila was his puppet. Although Rensselaer was dominate he always cared for Mila and made sure she was safe. Mila was a little firecracker and definitely could stand up for herself. This book had all the feels, caring, romance, sex, love, family drama, intrigue, betrayal, and revenge. I have read several of Sansa's books and she really knows how to tell a story. You get sucked in and can't put the book down. I can't wait for her next book.
April 25, 2022
Pull My Strings by Sansa Rayne is the gripping story of Rensselaer and Mina. She just quit her job and needs fast cash. She decides to go for a position as a ‘marionette’. But, when Rensselaer sees her, all bets are off! He wants something from her….but, its dangerous and potentially lethal. She agrees…
Whew!!! This story had me on pins and needles throughout!!! I LOVED it!!! What a unique, unusual twist in this story!!! These two are compatible and their experiences unique….what a FABULOUS read!!!!
I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Whew!!! This story had me on pins and needles throughout!!! I LOVED it!!! What a unique, unusual twist in this story!!! These two are compatible and their experiences unique….what a FABULOUS read!!!!
I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 26, 2022
This is definitely not what I expected from this author. Rensselaer (wow, what a name!) meets Mila when she applies to be his marionette for his art. Mila isn't sure what to expect, but by the end, the whole thing turned her on. The two start a relationship as Rensselaer works to bring down his rich powerful family, with Mila's help. I'm not sure I would call this a dark romance, more a suspenseful romance. The premise was a little farfetched, but I enjoyed the wild ride that the author took me on.
I received an advance copy and this is my honest review.
I received an advance copy and this is my honest review.
April 27, 2022
Rensselaer and Mila's story is unique, while she is hired to be his erotic puppet and as their relationship blooms, she is ensnared into being a maid for his family and is sent in to spy as it appears some shady dealings are afoot. While this book was a medium burn and had plenty of twist and turns, it was definitely entertaining.
The only negative I have to say is I wish the book was less about the corporate esponage side and more about the submissive/puppet side of their relationship. Other than that it was a great read.
The only negative I have to say is I wish the book was less about the corporate esponage side and more about the submissive/puppet side of their relationship. Other than that it was a great read.
May 21, 2022
This book was different than I thought it was at first I was like what was I reading. Rensselaer has a fetish that is weird he calls it art putting a women in cuffs attached to strings and plays her as a marionette doll for his bdsm fetish but the girl Mila needed the money she saw on ad at art gallery so she went with it, she liked it and he saw an opportunity that she was perfect for another job to help him take down his family and their corruption. It gets pretty good and get ending. I recommend this book
April 21, 2022
This story of Rensselaer and Mila was unique in it's beginning, so much so that I was enraptured into Rensselaer's form of art that he performs with spectacular applause.
This couple then embarks on a beautiful and sensual journey, that ends with Mila being caught in a family feud so unbelievably surreal that it left me thinking what in the world was that?
Sansa Rayne writes such unique but loveable characters, I love how her story twists and turns, creating a beautiful climax and a HEA.
This couple then embarks on a beautiful and sensual journey, that ends with Mila being caught in a family feud so unbelievably surreal that it left me thinking what in the world was that?
Sansa Rayne writes such unique but loveable characters, I love how her story twists and turns, creating a beautiful climax and a HEA.
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