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24Feb

Review: Reclaiming the Edge by Sara Brookes

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Reclaiming the Edge by Sara Brookes

http://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-the-Edge-ebook/dp/B009M4YYUM/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361722654&sr=1-1&keywords=reclaiming+the+edge#_

ASIN B009M4YYUM

Story Rating: 3 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 3 out of 5

Review:

A short story taking the reader back into the lives of Dalton, Cade and Erin, this reader is expecting some hot D/s ménage. The characters are from the first book, Ragged Edge. Instead, this book starts out with the happy triad no longer in a good balance. Present day, their relationship is on the rocks. Erin is hiding something big from her lovers Dalton and Cade. When the truth is revealed, it’s heartbreaking.

The scene to reconnect Erin back to her Master, Dalton, and her cute Cop, Cade, is not to be missed. Ms. Brookes does a great job of describing and showing how three lovers can come together. It’s a steamy read and may cause a reader’s panties more than dampen. Perhaps a little “me time” will be required after reading this scene. This short story while depressing at time, is still a hot sexy reading as Dalton dominates Erin and brings her back into the fold. Because when it comes down to it, without open communication and trust, the threesome cannot function properly. Ms. Brookes does a great job illustrating how a failure to communication can happen and cause pain when it is not necessary. This enjoyable glimpse into the lives of these three characters is delightful. This short story is recommended for kinky readers who enjoy D/s with their ménage.

Reviewed by Book Addict

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05Oct

Now available! Reclaiming the Edge by Sarah Brookes!!

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Reclaiming the Edge by Sarah Brookes

http://www.jasminejade.com/p-10382-reclaiming-the-edge.aspx

Blurb: The sexual journey of Dalton, Cade and Erin begins in Ragged Edge. You won’t want to miss the beginning of their lusty connection!

It isn’t a birthday celebration without a little pain to chase the pleasure—at least according to Dalton and Cade, the two men who stole Erin’s heart. Relationships are complicated and Erin has been retreating—both emotionally and physically—from her lovers. Pushed away for reasons they don’t understand and determined to overcome her resistance, the men devise a wicked plan. They’ll use two very special gifts and one captivating night to reclaim her submission. They don’t count on Erin’s trip to subspace exposing a heartwrenching confession…one that threatens to rip the triad apart forever.

Warning: Contains a well-trained, dirty-talking submissive who succumbs to the commands of her Master, custom nipple clamps, tongue wagging oral sex, a well-deserved punishment with a butt plug, men who share more than a few heart-racing kisses and a custom-made-work-of-art sex chair that shows this M/M/F triad just how powerful their passion for one another is.
And that’s just chapter one.

Excerpt:

Erin Corvus rubbed at the tension headache building between her eyes. Tired and cranky after a long day at work, she wanted nothing more than to go home and pull the covers over her head. Most of all, she didn’t want to think. She’d spent so much time being miserable lately, she’d forgotten what it meant to be happy.

Blindly going through the motions of her life had become her modus operandi.

22Aug

Review: Chasing Sin by Sara Brookes

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Chasing Sin by Sara Brookes

http://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Sin-ebook/dp/B007Y6B0UC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345642525&sr=1-1&keywords=chasing+sin#_

ASIN B007Y6B0UC

Story Rating: 3 out of 5 paddles

Sting FActor (kink): 1 out of 5

Blurb:

Every spring, Kate risks her life chasing violent storms. Tired of watching her take unnecessary chances, two of her closest friends offer a different thrill. Devoted lovers Snyder and Tripp don’t just share a passion for nature’s fury; they long to have the fearless woman between them. Though reluctant, Kate finds the proposition is too irresistible to refuse. Her acceptance leads to an explosive night of no-holds-barred sex for the threesome. However, when morning dawns, she realizes this type of unusual relationship isn’t one she belongs in. Despite her best efforts to keep the men at arm’s length, Kate is soon facing down the storm of the century with Snyder and Tripp by her side. When Mother Nature intrudes, the trio discovers shelter in each other’s arms. With the hurricane raging outside and passion raging inside, everything is at stake.

Review:

Kate’s suicidal chasing of storms is brought to heel for a night when the duo storm chasers, Snyder and Tripp, pull her into the calming eye of their sex storm. The ménage between the three is smoking hot. The various sexy positions are finger licking good. Ms. Brookes writes some of the smexiest m/m/f ménage. The fact that her ménages require a relationship between all three of the lovers is what makes it so hot.

In Chasing Sin, Kate is one of the premier storm chasers with dead on instinct. Her uncanny ability to predict where a storm cell will form as well as the path travelled is unparalleled. Apparently this instinct is counterbalanced by her complete inability for a healthy relationship. It is never fully revealed why Kate strongly objects to a stable relationship. Veiled hints of a troubled family dynamic do not cut it. It is a loose annoying thread in the story.

06May

Author Interview! Sara Brookes!

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1. When you first started writing, did you have any idea you’d be writing BDSM/kinky books? Do you write in any other genre?

I dabbled with some BDSM in my writing when I was still just fiddling around with snippets (of the Plot? What plot? variety *g*) before I decided to follow the publishing route. When my first book was picked up for publishing, it was an urban fantasy/paranormal romance and a bit of very light bondage. A few books into this, I came up with an idea for a contemporary novel that would need BDSM to help carry the romance between the characters. That book was Hardware and I haven’t looked back since.

2. Is there one area of BDSM that you tend to write about more? Why do you think that area creeps into your writing more than some others?

Though it’s more of a kink, I realized recently there tends to be quite a bit of voyeurism in my books. Be it in a club setting in my Sypricon Masters series or simply one on one (or one on one on one *g*) my characters seem to like to watch each other pleasure themselves. I hadn’t stopped to figure out why yet and have just been going with the flow. Seems to be working so far!

3. Is there an area that is BDSM/kink-related that you haven’t written about yet that you’re interested in?

I’ve wanted to write a scene where fisting was involved for quite some time, but the storylines and characters just haven’t fallen into place. So it’s definitely something I’d like to work into a story eventually when everything works together to make it happen. I’m not a writer who tends to do something for shock value. For me, the plot and characters have to be in line to support the rest.

29Feb

Review: Impulse Control by Sara Brookes

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Impulse Control
Sypricon Masters
Sara Brookes
Decadent Publishing [link to buy]
ASIN B005DN1IP0

Rating: 3 out of 5 Paddles

Tired of dealing with bad guys? Tired of always being the one in control? Selene is a tough Planetary Deputy Chief Marshall. She deals with criminals every day. She needs to decompress and the only way she knows how is to frequent a BDSM club, Tawse. She keeps searching for that Dom who can make her fly into sub space. She’s not a painslut nor is she extremely submissive. She’s looking for a Dom who can top her.

Since this is obviously a fantasy story with sci-fi elements, I chose to ignore the bar serving alcohol to those just about to play. I don’t expect fiction authors to teach people the facts of BDSM clubs, but the alcohol mixed with a scene is a pet peeve of mine. As in, I don’t allow it. I digress. The club is upscale and could be considered a GlitterKink category since it’s obvious only the rich can afford membership to this club.
What holds me back from the GlitterKink category is the exquisite play between Vaughn and Selene. Selene finally meets her match with Vaughn. She cannot top from below with Vaughn. He’s an experienced Dom who puts her through her paces. He does a bit of mind fucking to keep her from seizing control. This one scene they played in this very short story was hot. It had me aroused and ready to play. I particularly liked the nipple clamps attached in a way I’ve never read or seen. I’m wondering if it is possible and want to try it in real life. The scene isn’t heavy into pain or filled with complicated toys. Instead, it’s a strong D/s play which clearly demonstrates who is in charge. Wowza, I want to submit to Vaughn. Still, as far as BDSM stories go, I would consider this light. This is a great book for new to BDSM readers who want a bit more than just handcuffs, a slap and a tickle.

22Feb

Review: Hard as Stone by Sara Brookes

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Hard as Stone
Sara Brookes
Ellora’s Cave [link to buy]
ASIN B006MY5NVE

Rating: 3 out of 5 Paddles

Gothic fans, lover of Gargoyles, this is the book for you! There is something about a Gargoyle or in this book; Grotesques that is so sexy to me. Gargoyles are stone creatures created to allow rain to siphon off buildings, like a downspout. Grotesques are stone carvings which do not function as a downspout. See, reading erotic novels are educational. In Ms. Brookes’s Hard as Stone, we meet a guardian watching over Brady. Brady is a trauma surgeon who is burned out. Alone and depressed from the latest string of patient deaths, Brady is lost. Garrett has been watching Brady for years. He’s there to protect and aid Brady.

When Garrett finally reveals himself to Brady, a sigh of relief can be heard. This symbiotic relationship is the start of a new chapter, for both. I found this story to be very sweet and heartwarming. This is the book I’d read when I’m down and out and want a bit of sweet loving and cuddling. The BDSM in this story is very light. So light that I’m not sure I can even classify it as SugarKink. The erotic scenes between Garrett and Brady are smexy and delightful. I enjoyed it on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

This contemporary m/m love story poses no heavy conflict. There are no dire situations or love wronged that need to be set right. Instead, it’s about two lovers who finally meet and come together. One who has been yearning for years while the other is oblivious. Yet when the truths are revealed, the heart recognizes each other and we end with a start to something magical. I recommend this book to m/m lovers who want a little bit of magic to their story.

08Dec

Review: Ragged Edge by Sara Brookes

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Ragged Edge
Sara Brookes
Ellora’s Cave [link to buy]
ASIN B005E8AM42

Rating: 4 out of 5 Paddles

I panted through this story with the hot triad ménage D/s scenes. I’m a guilty voyeur who derives great pleasure watching others. To catch two hot men, one a sheriff and the other a big bad biker in a D/s scene would push me over the edge. Apparently, it catches Erin’s interest when she unknowingly walking into a hot scene. Naughty Erin isn’t able to resist watching either. To her chagrin, the men know she’s there and tease her to join. Freaked out, Erin runs for her life. I have to say, if it were me, I may have reacted just like Erin. I don’t know if I was caught as a peeping Tom, if I could stay around and accept the punishment. I’d want to, but in reality, I may be too much of a chicken.

Cade, the sheriff, and Dalton, the bike shop owner, track down Erin and start up a conversation. The three become friends first before anything sexual happens. I particularly like this style. This story rings true and pretty close to how it could be in real life in a D/s triad relationship. I loved it. This isn’t a fairytale hot sexy BDSM story. This is a possible reality into hot BDSM sex based on a great foundation of trust. While the three tried to delude themselves about the “sex only” fun, in reality, they end up being so much more. I enjoyed the ups and downs in the friendships as well as the newbie Erin’s panic with certain scenes. These are all true to life and dragged me into the story even more.