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01Apr

Review: Blue Desire by Sindra van Yssel

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Blue Desire by Sindra van Yssel

Link to buy Blue Desire

ASIN B00BPFK7XO

Story Rating: 4.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 4 out of 5

Synopsis:

Kat is looking to re-launch her career as a rocker after breaking up with her ex and her band. She takes time out for a quick distracting thrill by pretending to be the perfect submissive at BDSM club Le Petit Mort. She quickly sets her sights on Brett as a Dom who can give her what she needs and send her on her way.

Brett’s trying to figure out why Kat thinks she needs to pretend to be something she isn’t. He decides to discover the real woman behind the tough facade, because he can’t resist a challenge, but he doesn’t realize that the real Kat might be the perfect submissive for him after all.

Review:

‘Blue Desire’ is the third book in the Le Petit Mort series by Sindra van Yssel. This was a great read and I had a hard time putting this story down. I read it in one evening. I loved that while it was part of a series it could be read as a standalone without any confusion.

The chemistry between Kat and Brett is amazing. I loved that no matter how many barriers Kat put up Brett was willing to pull them down. This is a couple that I could see making in last.

The sex scenes were molten hot. I enjoyed how honest Kat was with Brett in some ways and worried about her inexperience in others. Brett could read Kat so easily and was not an over the top Dom. Both characters were very realistic.

27Mar

Review: Passion Flower by Sindra van Yssel

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Passion Flower by Sindra van Yssel

Link to buy Passion Flower

ASIN B00BGDDW3M

Story Rating: 5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 4 out of 5

Review:

A rare orchard grows on Submission Island, but the four Doms that own it won’t give permission for it to be studied. Natalie is a botanist and goes undercover as a submissive so she can try to locate it and possibly study it in between sessions. What she doesn’t count on is Carter.

While an island where people can go to experience BDSM/submission is not a new concept, I enjoyed this particular story which is the first one in a series about the Doms. The description of all the Doms were interesting as they were all former military and the island is their refuge.

I had to laugh at some of the antics Natalie pulled to try to find the orchard. Carter actually went easy on her in my opinion; however, he did realize she was not very experienced. Once Carter realized that, he did try to teach her some of the basics. The chemistry between the two was intense.

The author did a good job balancing their relationship once it went past the customer relationship. I really enjoyed reading this one and am looking forward to reading about the rest of the men in the future. I have never been disappointed reading a book about BDSM from this author and this book is no exception. I will be reading this one again.

Reviewed by Iron Mistress

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30Aug

Review: Blonde and Owner by Sindra van Yssel

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Blonde and Owner by Sindra van Yssel

http://www.amazon.com/Blonde-and-Owner-ebook/dp/B0083IVRCG/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346359501&sr=1-1&keywords=blonde+and+owner+by+sindra+van+yssel

ASIN B0083IVRCG

Story Rating: 4 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 5 out of 5

Review:

Sometimes a book doesn’t have anything wrong with it, but it just doesn’t have enough right with it to make it a top pick, either. That’s the case here, where there’s a pleasant story line, very few errors, but also nothing to make you sit up and take notice.

Susan is a tall woman, who everyone assumes can take care of herself-and she can, but sometimes she doesn’t want to. When her sleezy date takes her without her knowing it to a BDSM Club, then wants her to be his top, she tells him to get lost. He tells her she has to leave the club and calls in the owners. But before the situation can get too ugly, Master Vincent steps in and claims her as his submissive. He has watched her all night, recognizing her need to submit.

He starts testing her limits that night, and the two of them find their mutual attraction leads to great passion and great sex. He has been a one-night only Dom for many years, but with Susan, he starts breaking his own rules and starts seeing her on a regular basis. Even so, they are both startled when she asks him to train her as his submissive. The book is about the two of them questioning the depth of their feelings toward each other and discovering how much they mean to each other.

The dual point of view is well done-there is no confusion about who is feeling what. The sex scenes are well done and the book reaches a satisfactory conclusion. The only real flaw I could find is the lack of a complex plot in the book, but the feelings are so well expressed, you don’t notice the plot issue at the time.

29Aug

Review: Bondage Ranch 4: His Little Tart by Sindra van Yssel

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Bondage Ranch 4: His Little Tart by Sindra van Yssel

http://www.loose-id.com/bondage-ranch-4-his-little-tart.html

Story Rating: 4 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 4 out of 5

Synopsis:

Constance knows her pastries are the best. Hard work and talent ought to mean business success, but somehow she’s barely scraping by. So she takes a job making snacks for the kinky folk at Bondage Ranch. She’s fascinated by what’s going on around her, but she doesn’t have time for play–she’s got a business to run.

All work and no play is no way to live, and Aidan knows that. He’s in Bondage Ranch for a little R&R between business trips that take him all over the world. So when he sees Constance sneaking peeks at BDSM scenes, he decides to find out what she’s like under that chef’s uniform and show her the joys of sex and submission.

Review:

This story is part of series, but does very well as a stand alone novel. The author, Sindra van Yssel, does a great job at balancing the believable aspects with not so believable parts seamlessly blending them together. She makes me want to read the rest of the books in the series. She also does a good job showing how Constance, or any new person, can be introduced to the BDSM scene.

Reviewed by Melissa

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28Aug

Review: Master in Melbourne by Sindra van Yssel

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Master in Melbourne by Sindra van Yssel

http://www.jasminejade.com/p-10279-master-in-melbourne.aspx

ISBN: 9781419940484

Story Rating: 4 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 4 out of 5

Review:

Zoe escapes to Australia, half way around the world from her home, to enjoy some much required peace and quiet. Hoping a change of scenery will unblock her creative juices, Zoe brings her painting supplies. Oddly enough, her first stop is not a zoo or garden, but it is to a casino. Zoe’s good luck continues to elude her as she loses money, gets drunk and falls down the escalator. Her luck turns around when Nick Carrady catches her.

The best thing to ever happen to Zoe is Nick. How is it that some women can just trip over hot Doms who are gainfully employed and caring? Nick is a respected Dom in the Australia and he’s single! He never found that one submissive to match him. Suddenly one falls into his arms, literally. Unfortunately for the duo, there are some issues to work out as Zoe’s been on the wrong side of BDSM with a crazy abusive ex-husband.

This BDSM short story from Ms. van Yssel is a fast and smooth read. Ms. van Yssel portrays a plausible damaged sub story. It isn’t a woe is me and victimized woman trying to find her way and be healed through BDSM. Instead, it’s a masochist who’s been abused and wants to take back her sexuality and own it. It is inspiring. Of course it helps to have an understanding yet not all knowing Dom with infinite patience. Nick is a dream Dom – bonus on the lovely Aussie accent of his. The reader is treated to a Dom who can restrain without using ropes or chains. The sensual sides of flogging and BDSM are highlighted in this story and it is delightfully tasty.

13Jul

Review: In the Middle by Sindra Van Yssel

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In The Middle by Sindra Van Yssel

http://www.amazon.com/In-the-Middle-ebook/dp/B007MJN2W0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342192640&sr=1-1&keywords=In+the+Middle+by+Sindra

ASIN B007MJN2W0

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5 paddles

Sting Factor (kink): 3.5 out of 5

Louise has found herself with a problem. She wants a life with both Daniel and Rob but what is she really? Is she happier to be Rob’s sub or Daniel’s Mistress? How can she pick? She loves both men and is never complete without both sides of herself. When she must choose she looses a piece of herself and the men must learn to work together to make her whole again.

I enjoyed meeting Rob and Daniel in this story but found myself not connecting as much with Louise. I was not drawn into this world and found myself loosing interest at times. Louise’s inner struggle and story began to fall flat for me. I did enjoy her time with each man. Rob is a good Dom and fulfills her submissive needs in a way that brings out the best in Louise and Daniel’s needs show her just what she can do as well. Seeing the two men find a way to work together for Louise was a nice read. This is a hot story that brings the reader a look at Louise’s inner thoughts while she tries to determine just what she is. While this book is not a favorite I do enjoy this author and will look for more stories in the future.

Reviewed by Gabrielle

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27Jun

Review: Red Lust by Sindra van Yssel

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Red Lust by Sindra van Yssel

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Lust-ebook/dp/B0078YVIPM/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340809250&sr=1-1&keywords=red+lust

ASIN B0078YVIPM

Story rating: 5 out of 5 paddles

Sting factor (kink): 5 out of 5

Blurb:

Stella likes to get a flogging now and then at a local BDSM club, and she knows how to play the game of submission well enough to make sure the tops give her what she wants. She keeps her professional life as a physical therapist carefully separate from her life of kink until the arrival of Evan, a hot and skilled Master with a whipping arm that needs her professional care.

But Evan wants more than a doctor and a willing target, and he sees through the role Stella plays to a woman who hasn’t met the right master– until now. While he’s happy to indulge her penchant for floggers, he has his own set of sensual games he’d like to teach her that will leave the curvy redhead hot with lust — and maybe love.

Publisher’s Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse, BDSM theme and elements (which may include scenes of bondage, spanking, and other elements practiced within a BDSM lifestyle.

Review:

I really enjoyed Red Lust. The characters are well developed and it shows a nice progression for a woman who just likes a flogging. Sindra van Yssel does a wonderful job of evoking emotions within the reader and letting them connect with the characters.

I loved Stella and even thought I have never limited myself to one sensation within BDSM, I understood her feelings and anxieties very well. She came to life for m e and it made me want to help her through the story. When she meets Evan, things start to change in her head and it is such a natural progression that it is easy for the readers becomes very wrapped up in their life.

26Jun

Interview and giveaway with Sindra van Yssel

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Sindra van Yssel writes BDSM romance for Loose Id and Ellora’s Cave. Her latest book is Blonde and Owner, and her next book, coming out soon, is the fourth book in the Bondage Ranch Series: His Little Tart. ( Leave a comment and be entered to win an ebook from her backlist. How kick ass is that? Thanks Sindra! Hugs, Lucretia)

When you first started writing, did you have any idea you’d be writing BDSM/kinky books? Do you write in any other genre? Twenty years ago I thought I was going to write science fiction, and got some very kind notes from editors but that was about it. I tried my hand at fantasies and mysteries as well before writing kinky stuff, although I was still writing the occasional kinky short story for my own amusement on the side. I’ve written a little vanilla erotica, but not much.

Is there an area that is BDSM/kink-related that you haven’t written about yet that you’re interested in? Corsetry. Actually I’m fascinated by the crafts that go into BDSM, like making floggers and so forth, so corsets are another aspect of that. I’m not a very crafty person myself, and I have a lot of respect for people who take the time to perfect a highly specialized skill like corset making or whip making. Brett, who is a supporting character in Purple Passion and in Red Lust, my Valentine’s day release from Loose Id, is a corset maker and I look forward to telling his story someday.

22Feb

Review: Dom and Domme by Sindra van Yssel

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Dom and Domme
Sindra van Yssel
LooseId [link to buy]
ASIN B006QO70WU

Rating: 5 out of 5 Paddles

Betsy and Gray have loved each other for years, but separated because neither wanted to be the cause of resentment since both had promising careers. Betsy became a professional Domme and Gray is one of the most popular Doms at a club. They meet again at a reunion.

I loved the back and forth between Betsy and Gray as well as some of the scenes in their struggle about who would be on top. The way the author presented their inner struggles as they both tried to find a way to keep their relationship this time around. Both have to overcome jealousies and Gray did some major no-nos at the club that could have actually gotten him kicked out.

Both characters are very strong and I liked that eventually they were able to come to a meeting of minds about their relationship. The ending was great and a great compromise. The author is very knowledgeable and showed great insight about how some of the possible scenarios could play out if neither was able to give a little. Granted, it took some soul searching on both parties and I really think that Betsy was a switch at heart in my opinion. This is a book I will be reading again and the author has definitely kept the heat going in this one.

Reviewed by Iron Mistress

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16Feb

Review: Recipe for Submission by Sindra Van Yssel

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Recipe for Submission
Sindra Van Yssel
Ellora’s Cave [link to buy]
ASIN B006H4PG7U

Rating: 2 out of 5 paddles

Kyra is an author who’s writing about BDSM so she decides to go to a local BDSM club for research. Plots similar to this one, where a total innocent but ultimately submissive girl wanders into a club, are pretty common. However, I am always looking for new authors to put their own style into the story. I did find a new twist in this story, but unfortunately, it wasn’t a good one.

See, Kyra thinks that all Doms are sadists and that all sadists are psychotic abusers. She also thinks submissives are all meek, battered women with mental issues. This is the extent of her knowledge about BDSM, gleaned from a newspaper clipping months ago, and why she decided to make the villain of her book a Dom. Because her book is missing that extra something, she visits the club where she is a little surprised to see submissives and Doms who appear sane and even nice.

There she meets Drew, who is an experienced Dom with a catch-and-release approach to his submissives. He teaches her about BDSM, which is the high point of the book. He talks to her about pain play and switches, etc. Kyra says to him, “You’re trying to convince me that I shouldn’t make the Dom the villain.” And Drew responds, “No. I’m trying to convince you that the villain isn’t really a Dom.”

Their relationship progresses from there in a pretty straight-forward manner. They both have their hesitation, her prejudice about BDSM and his prejudice against commitment, but those barriers come down fairly quickly as this is a short novella.

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