Dominion’s Guard (Velvet Dominion 2) by Delta James-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 31, 2026

She saw a murder no one believes happened.
Now the only man who can protect her is the one she won’t trust.

Renata St. Clair has spent years staying in control—of her life, her secrets, and every man who’s ever tried to claim her.

But when a killer starts targeting Dominion members, control isn’t enough.

Detective Andre Broussard sees through her defenses—and refuses to back down. As danger closes in, he pulls her under his protection… whether she likes it or not.

She pushes. He holds the line.
She tests. He never breaks.

Because Andy doesn’t want obedience.

He wants surrender.

And this time… she might not be able to run.

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REVIEW: DOMINION’S GUARD is the second instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult VELVET DOMINION erotic, romantic suspense series, set in the author’s CLUB OPUS NOIR and CLUB SOUTHSIDE worlds of Cerberus Security. This is Dominion member and NOLA police Detective Andre Broussard, and former thief turned bartender Renata St. Clair’s story line. DOMINION’S GUARD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, including Dom/sub scenarios, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Andre and Renata) DOMINION’S GUARD follows in the wake of a murder, a murder of which Renata St. Clair was a witness but all is not as it appears to be, the police are struggling to believe Renata’s version of events until the bodies begin to amass, all with a connection to the exclusive Dominion $ex club. Detective Andre Broussard has been assigned only one aspect of the case but the Renata’s help, our couple begin to discern a pattern,a connection and another betrayal from within.

The world building focuses on the Club Dominion, and its’ clients, all of whom may be a target of a mad mind. As Andre struggles to protect a woman who refuses to back down, Renata finds herself searching for the connection between the victims and the club.

The relationship between Renata and Andre has been building since the first time they met. Andre Broussard knows Renata is the woman to calm his heart but Renata is a strong and feisty heroine who refuses to stay behind. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are engaging and charismatic. We are reintroduced to club owner Margot, security specialist Remy, as well as Andre’s boss, Captain Hebert . The requisite evil has many faces.

DOMINION’S GUARD is a story of power and control, betrayal and obsession, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and energetic.

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Reviewed by Sandy