Safeword Quinacridone by Candace Blevins

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Story Rating: 5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 5 out of 5

Review:

Tired of the cold, emotionally stunted billionaire going after the too young, naïve, untried virgin trope?  In the mood for a very realistic, deeply psychological, dark, BDSM romance? I’ve got the perfect solution for your problem: Read anything by Candace Blevins and make it a point to read her latest, Safeword: Quinacridone.

Fair warning: Like all of Candace Blevins’ Safeword series, this is heavy into sadomasochism and not for the faint of heart. Don’t let that scare you away, however. This really is the story of a loving, committed relationship between two broken people who find emotional awakening and growth that leads to a loving, almost symbiotic relationship in one another.

Travis is a true computer geek. He really does relate better to machines than people. He is also something of a prodigy. He was a millionaire before he was in high school and a billionaire before he could vote. He learned very early in life that money really could open more doors than wit and brains.  As a result, he is a walking case of arrested development with a very dark side. He is a deep sadist and recognizes this within himself in time to find a caring mentor who teaches him how to channel that side of his personality. Travis also knows there’s more out there and doesn’t have the first idea of where to start to find this elusive “something”.

Cara is a very introverted artist who expresses herself in her web designs and paintings. An incident in her past has essentially shut her down to the point where she refuses to allow herself any more than the most superficial friendships and absolutely nothing more than one-night stands to satisfy her physical needs.

Safewords: Davenport and Chiffon by Candace Blevins

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Story Rating: 4 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 5 out of 5

This book is for the hard core aficionados of BDSM.  It is well written, and the story line is good, but for someone not into pain, some of the playing is way over the top.  It includes electricity, whipping, flogging, piercing, enemas, caging, painful bondage, humiliation, and more.  It also includes M/M play along with M/F play and even a foursome.

The story revolves primarily around Dana and Zack, who have both lost their partners and are entering into a Dom/sub relationship.  They set up a contract, to be renegotiated as needed.  Also participating in the relationship are Jacob and his Dom, Brent. Dana and Brent both top Jacob, while Zack tops Dana.

But both Zack and Dana have issues that don’t surface until she is injured in a car wreck.  When he pulls back from her offer of submission right after she comes home, she feels rejected and leaves.  Can they work past the hurt and fear to regain their relationship?

While much of the book was way beyond my comfort zone, I could accept that Dana needed the pain and Zach needed to deliver it.

Reviewed by Karen H

Safeword Davenport by Candace Blevins

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Story Rating: 5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 5 out of 5

Review:

When even the parts of the story that are not directly involving sexual acts are steamy, you know its going to be a STEAMY read! Candace Blevins really delivers a multi-layered BDSM novel in this book.

Dana lost her husband, who taught her everything she knows about submitting and her masochistic tendencies 18 months ago. She has come to terms with the fact that the part of her life that contained her submission for another was over.

The very first meeting with Zach makes her face her undeniable attraction for another man in ways she hadn’t felt since her husband. The more she learns about Zach, the more she is turned on.

Zach had to bury his wife and is in the process of making changes in his house so that her presence is not so strong in every single room. He has no idea the chemistry he will feel for the interior designer he hires.

The descriptions of the difference between Masochism and Submissiveness is great to read about. Often times its one or the other and authors don’t go as in depth as Blevins does. The journey of self-discovery for Dana really makes this story. She goes through so many ups and downs and second guesses everything while learning so much about herself and her needs.

Just when you think you understand where this story is going, Blevins throws you for a loop in the form of Brent and Jacob.  Being able to have a secondary relationship to dissect really adds to the story as a whole. The complicated relationships between all couples in this story really feels like just the tip of the iceberg and the sequel will definitely be on my “Next To Be Read” list!

Safeword: Matte by Candace Blevins

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Story rating: 4 out of 5 paddles

Sting factor (kink): 5 out of 5

Sam meets Ethan at a Mixed Martial Arts fight.  Even though she is attracted to him, she has decided that she will not date anyone not involved in the BDSM scene. 

I enjoyed reading this book.  I think the author showed valid reasons for someone to only date within the lifestyle, as there are a lot of misunderstandings that can arise when one party is vanilla and not open to experimentation. 

The author showed a lot of the safety nets that should be followed once someone that you don’t know very well has indicated interest:  safe words, references from people you trust in the lifestyle, and attending munches.  I enjoyed the give and take between Sam and Ethan.  Both are very strong characters and it was fun reading about them as they found their way together.

 Reviewed by Iron Mistress