Unearthed

An Upending Tad Spinoff: Max and Sean (The Dungeon Black Duology, Book 1)

By: Kora Knight

Narrated by: Michael Dean

Love. The most powerful force in existence, but also the most ruthless. Cunning and deceptive. Man’s greatest Achilles heel. Leaving all who embrace it weak and vulnerable.

At least that’s how Dom-for-hire Max Kelley sees it, after the love of his life knocked him on his ass. A brutal blow that not only stole his breath, but decimated his ability to trust. Turning him cold and cynical. The TKO he never saw coming.

Love. A mistake Max won’t ever make again.

Meaning no more relationships—not exactly a hardship. Just the thought of dating makes him queasy, and one of the reasons he doms for a living. To sexually engage without the poison of intimacy. The other reason? To keep his demons sated. With whips and chains, and scandalous kink. A fiery mix that always hits the spot.

That is, until a bright-eyed beauty walks into his life and refuses to leave.

Sean Matthews. College senior and flirt extraordinaire. Max’s newest—and greenest—client sub. Man, is he delicious; able to push Max’s buttons, able to make him crave the things he knows he shouldn’t. Sound the alarm, this can only mean trouble. Unfortunately, deterring Sean proves virtually impossible, and now Max finds himself at a crossroads.

Man up and kick his favorite sub to the curb…or succumb to his own caged desires.

Warning: This BDSM romance contains intensely explicit scenes both inside and out of the dungeon. It also as references sensitive matters involving teens and child abuse that some might find disturbing.

Note from the author: While this duology can be considered a stand alone, I highly recommend listeners visit the prior series (Upending Tad: A Journey of Erotic Discovery) first for two reasons: It was the chemistry of Tad and Scott that started it all and won these books such a devoted following. But also, the love interests in Unearthed (Max and Sean) were first featured in the previously mentioned series, giving the listener a unique first impression of them from Tad and Scott's POV. Most listeners would agree that Max definitely made his mark in a very striking way long before Unearthed ever came to be.

©2016 Kora Knight (P)2022 Kora Knight

The Best

This is one of the best written and narrated books I've ever heard. This story will break you in the best way, it's not an easy listen, but a worthwhile one. Dark, real, intriguing, and lovely. Highly recommend!

Hot, Sweet, Emotional with Great Narration!

I'm not always the best at leaving reviews. I'd read this series quite some time ago and enjoyed it. I love that most of the characters have some sort of life challenges, angst, that they go through. You get attached to them and their struggles and want to see them find happiness.
I love the mix of angst, kink, hotness, challenges, and humor.
Also, I really enjoy Michael's narration. His voice is soothing, and he does a good job differentiating characters, so even if you don't pay attention for a moment, you can instantly pick back up and know who's talking. He also brings the right amount of emotion without over acting.

I can’t get enough of this book!

Gosh, this story. Heartbreaking, and deliciously kinky. Honestly, it’s one of my all time favorite listens. The audiobook is phenomenal. I love the way Michael Dean brings this book to life. And the story in general has me by the throat. I think I have now read this story 5 times. I will continue to reread, likely for the rest of my life. I love it so much. On to a relisten of part 2!!!

Well

I was about to panic because I thought there was only one book! I am liking this back story and own storyline. Dynamic, angst, heartwrenching, and hot 🔥. At parts my body just twitched with excitement, hopefully the second part will be more so.

Wild ride

Wow!! this was definitely a wild ride. from start to the end Max is a pile of turmoil. from losing his childhood love to finding his perfect sub. a sub that wants so much more, not knowing he'll most likely never get it. catching feelings that may never be shared or may end in losing his Dom. finally earning the right to call him Maximus. Max calling Sean his toy a treasure...