Praise Me When I'm a Good Boy

Name: Praise Me When I'm a Good Boy
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781975389147
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By Yodaka Kuroi and Emma Schumacker and Dietrich Premier

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High school teacher Watanabe has a secret behind closed doors; he's actually a Sub. Enraged when his fiancée leaves him because of his nature, Watanabe hooks up with his former student, Izumi... who just so happens to ooze Dom energy and is also looking for a... Read More

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This means Watanabe's going to have to figure out how to survive round-the-clock orders, all so he can be praised like the good boy he's desperately trying to be.

Praise Me When I'm a Good Boy explores the dynamics of power, submission, and the desperate desire for affirmation. It's a story of finding one's place and identity, even when it means submitting to the unexpected.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975389147

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 176

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