Brie Surrenders Her Heart (After Graduation #8) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

In the final installment of the Brie story line, fans finally got the answers to many of the questions that have been driving us slowly insane. And let me tell you, as a fan of Red’s Brie series this reader was well satisfied with the outcome.

We finally learned just what had transpired between Ms. Clarke and Rytsar. Brie opened her birthday presents which included a special gift from Lea which lead to an amazing scene with Master, Brie, Lea and Tono. Master finally took care of the Beast in the most amazing way. Brie’s documentary is released. And Brie and Master - well it could not have ended better!

There were so many amazing highs to this final book in the series but I have to say that my favorite chapter was titled Pearls. You just have to read it to understand.

Again there are so many fantastic lines, some I would love to share but they would give too much away if I did. So here are a few:

“Just you wait. Brie. I’ve watched you from the beginning of training. I know what you like.   I think tonight will top everything. Everything!’

  It’s good to be me …

“I love you too, Brie Bennett, with all the fierceness of a condor.”

“Those talented lips are definitely not wasted on you.”

5/5 Stars

Brie Visits Master's Italy (After Graduation, #7) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

There are a number of author’s that I just cannot wait to read and Red Phoenix is one of them. Especially, her Brie Series. I hate that we are almost finished with Brie After Graduation. There is just one more novella to go, but Red Phoenix is promising that it will be longer than the others. If it is anything like #7 then WOW !!! Fans are in for a treat. So many things happened and in this reader’s opinion, all were fantastic.

We learn a little more about Ms. Clarke and her past but still I want to know what exactly she did to Rytsar. Also loved how Master made Ms. Clarke apologize to Brie. He is so in tune to her emotions.

There is an intense Bullwhip scene with Master and Brie … wowza.

Master and Brie travel to see Brie’s Parents … hehehe … saw that one coming. “Secretly I am hoping to find out her parents are in a BDSM relationship, now that would be hysterical.”

Master and Brie travel to Italy … O.M.G. I cannot even describe what happens there. A woman from Master’s pass has waited for him for 18 years … SAY WHAT !!! Parts were uncomfortable for poor Brie. But I think in the long run it was the best thing that could have happened for Brie and Master; I think it brought them closer together and showed Master where Brie’s heart is. This reader will tell you she was crying like a baby when Master and Brie had their talk.

We also celebrate Brie’s Birthday. There are some humorous moments, and again another shocker with Ms. Clarke and Rytsar.

Please Red, I am asking as a fan … before ending After Graduation answer a few of this readers questions, in the last book. Please … please … PLEASE !

1)                 What the heck did Ms. Clarke really do to Rytsar?

2)                 Are Brie’s Parents accepting after all, and are they into BDSM now?

3)                 Does Master propose to Brie? And make little Brie’s?

I do not want to give too much away but I must put a number of my favorite lines in this review. They are just too meaningful not to mention.

***** Spoiler Alert *****

 “ He was the master of incidental touches-simple contact that could drive a girl wild.”

“ God, I can’t believe he’s making me do this!”

“ I am honored by the depth of your love, babygirl.”

 “ But I will never let you go.”

 “I love you, Thane.”

5/5 stars 

Brie Discerns Master's Heart (After Graduation #6) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

Master has returned and this could not have come soon enough. After Graduation #6, picks up where Brie Learns Restraint ended. And we see Master protecting Brie from a new threat. The Beast as she is referred too, has come to weasel her way back into Master’s life. And she will use anyone to get to him including Brie.

The wolf is finally brought face to face with Brie in a meeting where Marquis Gray and Master were there to keep the peace. He is told by Brie that she loves her Master. Brie also tells Faelan, she would never have chose him to be her Master. I think maybe he has finally gotten the message, as later they run into each other and he never acknowledges her.

Brie also completes her Documentary and has a meeting with Mr. Holloway to learn of the outcome.

There were a number of passionate moments with Master and Brie and I have to admit there was something missing with him being gone.

Favorite passage: “ I love my Master,” she purred. “Your Master loves you,” he replied.

5/5 Stars

Brie Learns Restraint (After Graduation #5) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

When Master leaves the Country he enlists another to watch over Brie. This Novella picks up where Brie Faces Her Master's Fears ended. As a reader I at first struggled with this decision. I soon saw the wisdom behind this, with a wolf on the prowl. After reading this novella, I now believe Master made a very wise choice. 

For this reader I also felt Brie and Tono's personal relationship grew, but in a way that doesn't interfere with her and Master. Everything about Brie and Tono was special, from having pizza, to demonstrating kinbaku at the training center to telling each other of their love for one another. I felt they were the perfect pairing while Master was away. He was there to help and protect Brie. She helped enlighten him that he needed a more permanent submissive in his life.

Brie continues to grow and learn under another's command with limitations. She also continues to work on her documentary with filming at the training center and interviews with trainers. One demonstration was just breathtaking.One interview raised more questions than answers. What really is behind Ms. Clark and her attitude? What makes her tick? I am sure readers are wondering the same thing. 

I just melted when Master called Brie ... His Poem and signing it Love Thane. I also loved that he set up a certain time each day for her to go exercise. Knowing this would help her feel closer with him, especially with a certain new gift. I must say even though I felt many of the things that happened in this novella were needed, Master was sadly missed. Yes we heard from him but for me he was truly MISSED!

5/5 stars

Brie Faces Her Master's Fears by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

Red has worked her magic in the fourth installment of Brie after Graduation. The novel picks up with Brie & Master leaving Russia in a hurry, and leaving Rytsar out in the cold " my own private joke here". We find that Brie will have just 48 hours to get her documentary together to show to Mr. Holloway, once they land back in the states. 

Brie learns she must come face to face with her old nemesis Mary. But when Mary, Lea & Brie meet at The Kinky Goat ... let me just tell you this fan was holding my breathe. I wanted to scream ... No RED ... Don't go there! Thank goodness she heard me ... LMAO

I did feel Master struggling in this novel and pray he stays the course. It was great to visit with the instructors again. And I did enjoy Master setting up a long overdue meeting for Brie with a former lover. But once again Red drops a shocker of all shockers at the end. Part of me understands because of what had happened at The Kinky Goat, but then I felt Brie's shock and heartache at being commanded to do something she didn't want to do. I know I could never do what was suggested in my real life. I can't wait to see if this isn't more of a test in their growing relationship. This was a major cliff hanger and I was glad to see that Red showed us who was on the other side of the door. 

5/5 stars