The Compound: The Compound Trilogy - Book 1

When a book is as well written as “THE COMPOUND”, with characters as real and yet so different from regular life as Alexis, and those living and working at the Compound are; it is easy for a reader to become invested in the exploration of a lifestyle that is both foreign and titillating at the same time. Not knowing much about the D/s culture within the BDSM lifestyle, I found Thompson’s story to be so intriguing, I read it twice. It wasn’t until the end of the first reading that I understood Alexis’s need to train at the Compound, and thereby recognized I had approached the entire story as an anthropologist confused by the new language and actions of an unknown people group. My approach was so wrong! Therefore, in the second reading of “THE COMPOUND,” I found a wonderful acceptance and blooming love affair not just between the characters of this novel, but for a lifestyle so different from anything I had read about before. The language is sensuous, the prose pulls up a reader’s emotions and is so descriptive that this reader easily became lost in the world built within its pages. The action is often intense, and dark as this erotic romance deals with individuals who practice the SM part of BDSM. If you are looking for a passionately romantic yet dark romance, then “THE COMPOUND” by author Claire Thompson should be your next purchase! Happy pages! 😉

Alexis was a submissive wannabe. She was truly into the D/s scene but could never let her guard down at the final moment to fly and be totally free. So she entered The Compound, a D/s training facility to find the missing key to her submissive self. Although she has an excellent trainer in John, her heart pulls her to Paul, another trainer. No matter how hard she tries, her walls will not break down so she can fly. She needs a miracle to break down those walls. In a stormy moment of clarity, the answer becomes clear - you cannot completely trust, you cannot completely submit until you find that someone you completely love. Once that miracle of love is found, true submission results and unlocks the key to the freedom of flying and utter peace. Wonderful, wonderful story!

This is a dark intense submersion into a BDSM training.  Alexis is on a journey to to learn to fly.  Follow her through her training at The Compound with Master John.  Master John is a strict intense BDSM trainer.  Even though he is a skilled trainer something is missing in their connection.  Could it be love?  Does she find that connection with someone else?  Guess What?  You will have to read the book to find out.  I orginally read this book in 2014 and have reread it a couple of times and enjoyed each time.  Claire Thompson has the ability to draw you into her stories like you are a bystander experiencing it firsthand.  I never hesitate in buying one of her books and am never disappointed.

I absolutely love Claire’s dark BDSM romance books, they keep you engaged from beginning to the end. I read this book a few years back and re-read it again today, that’s how good the book is, you can definitely re read it and still enjoy the story. Alexis is looking to finder her inner submissive self, where else can she do it than at the Compound? Where she’s under the tutelage of Master John. But enter the love of her life Master Paul and the romance heats up! An absolute must to read! You will love it

I read this book four years ago, I reread it today and enjoyed it more than the first time. If you enjoy books about BDSM this is for you, if you enjoy a story of love this is for you.

This ticks all the boxes for me.You have love, you have a authour who knows the ins and outs of BDSM. The strength in letting go, the trust and in all of Claire Thompson's book that I have read the HEA.Alexis who didn't know what was missing to fly. John who opend her mind and body. And then there was Paul with his love.And all the "small" caracters; Wendy with her grace, Sam with his knowledge, Marta with her heart. All of the caracters who roped me in with their warmt and love.And of course some serious H.O.T secenes;) but that is given:)If you like a well written BDSM book, I would recommend this.

I cannot stress enough how much I love Claire's stories. If you like dark BDSM stories about training subs and happily ever afters you'll love this one.

Wow the story line of searching for self. And learning her needs. Wow the love that came with perfect dominance. She was delivered..and him too. Can not wait to read book 2.

After reading all the different box sets I decided to read this one....what an amazing journey you are put through...you can feel all the emotions and sometimes feel her physical pain too..lol ..that's now well written this story is....do yourself a favour and find out for yourself...a must read.

Great story. Of submission and of course love . . This story was entertaining kept me hooked all the way through . Strict Dominants pain and humiliation all par of the course ...Highly recommended

Good book well written and an enjoyable read. Received instantly and easily opened I would buy from this author again