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19May

Review: Riding the Waves by Jennifer LaRose

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Riding the Waves by Jennifer LaRose

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ASIN B00B2MP6XQ

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 2 out of 5

Review:

The buildup of the friendship between Annalee and her best friend Willow is long and drawn out, and in my opinion, unnecessary. The fact that Willow has been sleeping with Jared (Annalee’s fiancé) could have been worked into the story after chapter two as an aside, especially since we only see them again in passing.

The story truly gets going at chapter two, when Annalee is at the company Christmas party, in a costume she wouldn’t normally wear and starts garnering the attention of the male staff especially a lost opportunity lover named Brent Delaney. In her inebriated state, Annalee takes Brent back to his hotel where he begins to assert his dominance over her, waking her hidden submissiveness.

After a lesson in orgasm control and being bound to a bed for the first time, Annalee isn’t willing to separate from her new lover and invites him and his twin to stay their next few days in her home instead of a hotel. She learns that Brent is on an assignment to catch an escaped con that he helped to put away. Lots of sex and little else happens until Brent heads off in search of the escaped con. Annalee feebly tried to talk him out of going, and is now worried he’s going to be killed.

Annalee becomes the target of the escapee, Brent races to save her, winds up in the hospital, she meets his parents, winds up kidnapped. Brent and his brother save her in the nick of time, right before the big bad is about to rape her after torturing her.

24Apr

Review: Slave Girl for Rent by Gail Starbright

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Slave Girl for Rent by Gail Starbright

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ASIN B00A4E7FZK

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 5 out of 5

Review:

This short story spanned the realm from vicious sado-masochism to sweet.

Gina is a slave for rent for an exclusive BDSM Club. She both loves and hates submitting to a different master each time. While her external appearance is that of a perfect submissive, her internal view is a sarcastic bitch, mentally calling the Dom names. Until she scenes with Mike, a sadistic Dom who sees through her act and breaks through to the true submissive. But she also breaks down the walls he has built since the breakup of his wife. Can these two actually find happiness together?

The story contains anal sex, M/M action, bondage, flogging, electric play and hard core BDSM action. Some of the scenes were so intense as to be uncomfortable for the reader, but were obviously what the participants needed.

Reviewed by Karen H.

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17Apr

Review: Out of Her Depth by Rosanna Challis

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Out of Her Depth by Rosanna Challis

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ISBN-10: 1901388360

ISBN-13: 978-1901388367

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 4 out of 5

Review:

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Some of the elements of BDSM included in this erotic novel include humiliation, spanking, and bondage. Jo finds her submissive nature in quite a profound way. She was not gently seduced by a sexy Dom but rather harshly awakened. Taking that new, intense feeling she schedules a cruise and delights in the idea of Ravi, a yogi, enlightening her.

During the course on the cruise Jo has to struggle with following Ravi’s rules and her continual arousal as she is introduced to the Path of Submission. She also had a roommate that was taking classes and giving her own account of times with her yogi. Then she meets Chris an astrologer who gives Jo her birth chart. During this time she is told she can not be with anyone else but her yogi, so Chris is tempting but she only has fun conversations at first.

What I liked about this BDSM novel was the way Jo was exposed to BDSM. Not a typical theme of a sub going to a sex club or a Master looking for his sub. I did not really care for the cruise ship/new age classes theme overall but that did not hinder my enjoyment of a well written erotic novel. The sex scenes are hot and the main character is sympathetic. I would recommend OUT OF HER DEPTH to other readers of BDSM.

Reviewed by Sizzling Miss Kim

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08Apr

Review: Awakened by Julia Sykes

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Awakened by Julia Sykes

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ASIN B00AMPWVYQ

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 3 out of 5

Review:

When Brad finds out about Holly’s secret that she has been hiding from him he decides to do something just for the two of them. A nice surprise that should bring them closer together but Holly finds out that her wonderful Brad may not be who she thought he was or could be.

While I enjoyed the storyline of this book I was not pulled into the story at all. There was not much character build up or back story so it was hard to connect with Holly and Brad. Things happen rather quickly and Holly jumps in with both feet and eyes closed. There was some confusion for me with the dating and living situation of Holly and Brad. It seems as if they are living together in the beginning as twice Holly comes home to Brad but yet in another part of the story she is taken home with no more Brad around. Holly herself seems to be a bit naïve and not wanting to make any waves in any way making her very wishy-washy and easy to walk on. When she does stand up for herself it is fast and fleeting. I did however find Holden to be a good man and enjoyed meeting him. Holden may just be the right man for Holly. This story is fast paced and felt more like a glimpse at a bigger story and a little more story and character development would have been nice.

Reviewed by Gabrielle

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02Apr

Review: Hanging by a Thread by Erin Lark

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Hanging by a Thread by Erin Lark

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ASIN B00AN2604K

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 3.5 out of 5

Synopsis:

When two in bed isn’t enough, you can always add a third.

This is the adage Candice has kept in the back of her mind since her last threesome, and after months of lackluster sex with her husband, she wants nothing more than to reinstate it. Tired of competing with the television for his attention, Candice feels that after six years of marriage, they might be drawing apart.

That is until Piers sets her up with Trevor, one of their closest friends who also just happens to be a certifiable Dom. What she does not expect to find is her husband acting as a butler let alone participating once Trevor’s done with her.

The question is, once play ends, will Candice pick the man she married, or the one who left her back pink from the tails of his flogger?

Review:

Even though this story was only 27 pages, I expected more than I received. This story did not live up to the hype from the summery. First of all, it was very difficult to follow as it flipped from present day to a memory back to present day. I was not fond of the summary writing style either. I like to be shown not told the story.

There was heaps of chemistry between Piers and Candice, but I did not see any chemistry between Trevor and Candice. The sex scenes were very hot and steamy. Overall, this was not a bad story, certainly not the best Ms. Lark has written

Reviewed by Melissa

29Mar

Review: Dark Tales Diaries Vol. 1 by London Saint James

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Dark Tales Diaries Vol. 1 by London Saint James

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Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 4 out of 5

Review:

I liked this! These three short stories are united under an interesting fictional premise: a rich man searches for his lost love among the naughty letters sent to him for publication.

“Red Stilettos” is a tale about Mistress Guinevere, a professional dominatrix whose clients kneel before her red stiletto heels. She meets her match in her old lover Marcus, a handsome Dom who knows what she secretly likes.

“The Leather’s Edge” is the story of Sherri, a recently-divorced housewife who, desperate for a kind of sexual release she has never known, answers a personals ad for no-strings-attached sex. The man she winds up meeting shows her what she’s been missing.

“Safe Word” is Marissa’s story, about a sexy geek girl sent to whip the malfunctioning computers at a bondage club into shape. The owner takes her firmly in hand. This one has a twist ending that didn’t quite work for me, but it was still a really good idea.

The stories feature spanking, light to medium bondage, verbal domination, a nice riding crop scene, and some anal play with sex toys. All the encounters are male-dom/fem-sub. Characterization and plot is light, but the stories are short and the personalities are quite distinct. The writing is good.

The editing needs work. I understand when writers have occasional trouble with homophones and punctuation. It happens to the best of us. Editors are there to catch that, though, and there were many mistakes that kept jarring me out of the story. The worst offender has to be repeated misuse of, commas. It’s frustrating to see an otherwise good book dragged down by poor proofreading.

26Mar

Review: Breaking Skye by Eden Bradley

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Breaking Skye by Eden Bradley

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ASIN B00BB2RVXK

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 4 out of 5

Review:

After years of imagining and longing Skye is finally taking the leap into the world that she has always dreamed of. When Adam walks into her life she finds herself at a loss. He is everything that she wants and needs but will she be able to take that last step and join Adam on the adventure that he offers her or will Skye run from the chance to fulfill her wildest dreams?

Breaking Skye is a fast paced quick read. Both Skye and Adam have painful pasts that have them each staying away from relationships. Yet neither one of them can deny what they are feeling. The sparks fly from the very first meeting between the two and only burn stronger as the story goes on. The adventure that Adam promised Skye turns into so much more than either of them expected. As Skye and Adam enjoy their nights together they soon find that life never goes as planned. Although I was intrigued with the storyline of this book and enjoyed the characters I found it hard to immerse myself in their story. The resolution to the pain and turmoil that the couple goes through happened rather quickly. It would have been nice to see some more character and plot development to Skye and Adam’s story. Even though this story is not a favorite I enjoy this authors writing style and will continue to look for more in the future.

Reviewed by Gabrielle

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24Feb

Review: Knowing the Ropes by Teresa Noelle Roberts

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Knowing the Ropes by Teresa Noelle Roberts

http://www.amazon.com/Knowing-the-Ropes-ebook/dp/B00A8PL3SA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361750269&sr=1-1&keywords=knowing+the+ropes

ASIN B00A8PL3SA

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink) 4 out of 5

Review:

After hearing a speaker at Grad school talk about the difference in consensual BDSM and abuse Selene longs to learn more about the lifestyle in which she has read so much about and longs to explore. When a chance meeting brings Nick into her life Selene gets the chance to do some exploring and must find a way to deal with her own fears and demons. Just as the two begin to enjoy each other and their playtime Nick’s past rears its ugly head. Will this be the straw that breaks the two apart or can the sparks between Selene and Nick turn into something more?

This was an intriguing story about a young woman who begins to explore her sexuality and must make some hard and soul searching decisions. Selene and Nick go through so much in this book and must learn to trust not only themselves but also each other. Readers are taken on a ride along with Selene as she struggles to understand her wants and needs and also as she comes to terms with her feelings. Nick deals with his past as well as trying to deal with what may come in his future. Both characters are well written and emotions are strong in this book. While I did enjoy reading about Selene and Nick’s relationship I did not find myself getting lost in their story. Not only do the main characters have a story to tell, the secondary characters shine as well and help make this story the interesting read that it is.

Reviewed by Gabrielle

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03Feb

Review: The Whip Maker by Helena Harker

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The Whip Maker by Helena Harker

http://www.amazon.com/The-Whip-maker-ebook/dp/B00AY8J4E6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359923756&sr=1-1&keywords=the+whip+maker

ASIN B00AY8J4E6

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 3 out of 5

Review:

When Bella decides to do a psychology project on the relationship between pleasure and pain, she gets more than she ever bargained for.

Doing research is one thing, but heading off to a BDSM expert in the middle of Sexapalooza is another. Darius is a whole lot more than just than whip-making ex-boyfriend of her room-mate, he is willing to teach her the dynamic that flows underneath the core values of BDSM; trust, communication, safety and the subtle relationship between pleasure and pain.

This story had grit. Bella is no shrinking violet and her behavior is actually quite bitchy. Darius tells her that she can interview him or he can show her what pleasure can be derived from the whip and much, much more. He has the patience of Job, and as the story develops, it blossoms like a rose with razor wire thorns. Bella learns how to let go and embrace who she is and gets a spanking that will put a nice blush on your cheeks. The erotic machinations were a dance of a patient dominant handling an unskilled “sub” for a night and showing her how to take pain and make it pleasurable instead. Bella is a brat that needs to be tamed and Darius is just the man for the job. I just wish we had a little longer to be in the story as it was getting to a nice fever pace when it ended.

21Jan

Review: Musical Beds by Justine ElyotJustine

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Musical Beds by Justine Elyot

http://www.amazon.com/Musical-Beds-Food-Love-ebook/dp/B009CZY6E0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358801701&sr=1-1&keywords=musical+beds+by+justine

ASIN B009CZY6E0

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 3 out of 5

This book hit several of my “really don’t like this” triggers. One is it is part of a serial, which is different than a series. In a series, there is a definite ending. In the serial, the reader is left hanging-which is the case here. The second thing is bringing in another couple and their relationship, which has zero bearing on the plot. So Vanessa and Ben are friends of the heroine, Lydia, but if the author wants to explore their May-December relationship, she should give them their own book, not take away from Lydia’s story.

My other issue is the lack of condoms. The second couple finally use one, but most of the time people hop in and out of bed without any protection at all.

Having said all that, I really want to read the end of this story. Lydia is a violinist with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra and is madly in love with Milan, a gifted violinist who keeps getting in the way of his own career. She finally leaves him when she finds him having sex with another woman, and takes up with von Ritter, the new conductor of the orchestra. She learns he is a Dom and enjoys submitting to him, he never takes things all the way, although he gives her breath taking orgasms. Then he has the same woman who was sleeping with Milan give him a blow job and Lydia leaves him behind as well. The book ends with both men saying they want Lydia, but she is taking time away from both of them.

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