BDSM club romance and intrigue
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I loved this sexy BDSM story with great characters, romance and intrigue.  I loved the way she kept going to the club without realizing her ,aster was actually her husband.  It was great the way their romance and love grew and the ending was great.  I enjoy all the books from this author and can't wait for the next book in this series.  I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and I highly recommend this book to lovers of this genre.
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This was a great addition to the series.  I liked watching Porter and Kenzie build their relationship in and out of Club Sin.  Kenzie is a strong willed women who proved she could handle herself but longed to give up control. Like a Dom, I was anxious to see her submit especially to Porter.  It seemed like he was the only one who could gain  her submission.  I was anxious for her to surrender.  This was a good blend between suspense, romance and a bit of kink.
1507463
Well written story with great character development.  Hot sex scenes and a good look into the BDSM world!!  Well worth the price
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The Deep End (Honey #1) by Kristen Ashley is the first book in her new series centered on the Bee's Honey, an exclusive club where an alpha male like Olivier can surrender and find the Mistress he's been waiting to submit to.

Amelie is an experienced Domme and the Queen of the Bee's Honey. Seven years at the Honey, and she's started to feel jaded and worry that she'll not find what she looking for: an alpha-male submissive who won't break. Luckily, for Amelie, Olivier decided to take a risk and join the Bee's Honey.

Watching these two characters meet and explore their desires with one another is absolutely hot. Kristen Ashley explores a new side of her alpha male hero in Olivier as he defers to the whims of his Mistress Amelie in the playroom or bedroom, while still keeping nuances of her trademark heroes in his speech, how he acts outside of the club, or when he's determined to protect Amelie or others.

Amelie is a strong and independent character, but filled with emotion. I liked that a lot about her character. I also enjoyed how well suited Olivier and Amelie are for each other. Only a year apart in age, though Amelie definitely seems older than her thirty-three years. He is scotch whisky and she is Soixante Quinze.

Besides the heat, growth, and complexities of Olivier and Amelie's new relationship, Kristen Ashley throws in some intrigue and danger amongst the secondary characters and the Bee's Honey that help move the plot along.

Overall, The Deep End by Kristen Ashley is a well-written erotic romance and it was fun to see a new type of story from one of my favorite authors.  I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
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posted at http://coffeebookslifeblog.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/b-is-for/

Crossing things off your checklist just got really sexy.  L. DuBois has really lured me into her BDSM Checklist series. I thought the letter A was hot!  Well B is for Is on fire! The BDSM Checklist series takes place at the exclusive Las Palmas in LA, where the overseers of the club feel that the Doms and Subs have become complacent in their roles.  The overseers have put together a game that pairs Dom and Subs together to check off the kinks of each letter of the alphabet.

B is for gives the read a look into the darker side of BDSM. Master Xavier uses the nonsexual side of BDSM as a release for himself. Powerful and commanding, he keeps emotion out of his play.  Mae is a sassy submissive that always has a comeback and likes to top from the bottom.

On the surface these two couldn't be more different. After Xavier and Mea spend just a little time together there is no denying the chemistry between the two. Two unlikely people begin opening thing inside of each other that has done before. She makes him want to break the rules. He makes her want things she should not and like them.

Not only does Ms. DuBois give the reader a very sensual overview of the world of BDSM. She has a fond gift for giving her characters some amazing personalities that make you want to read more of them. The BDSM Checklist series is now on my auto buy list!

print copy purchased for the author!
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This was a very enjoyable read about Sam, a Dominatrix and Jason, an extremely compelling Dom. Jason wants Sam and is pretty relentless in his pursuit. Sam has strong reservations about ever submitting to any man given her past so wants to run as far from Jason as possible when he suggests she Switches for him. There was a lot of story in this book and I felt especially bad for Sam and all she endured growing up. Great chemistry between Sam and Jason and I always enjoyed a well written book involving BDSM.
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MASTER COLE is a stand-alone, friends-to-lovers, erotic romance.

Wonderfully written with fascinating characters, I was captivated from the first paragraph and didn't want to leave at the end. IMHO, this is a love story with a BDSM backdrop.

Now you know I don't like to recap the story. I want you to read it and enjoy it as much as I did.  and I did enjoy it!

That said, if Janie has done all of the reading claimed to prepare for her foray into BDSM how is that she doesnt understand that honesty is the backbone? Hiding her major, her occupation, her life from her Dom isn't being honest. How can she expect him to keep her safe (SSC) if he doesnt know what hes up against? He cant know her triggers if he doesnt know her life.

Another drawback I would mention is that I was a disappointed at the lack of research. This author has written several books involving BDSM and couldn't find out that the x-frame is called a St. Andrews cross? Tsk  tsk! (BTW, another word you may want to know: Janie and her friend, Alicia, would be called a pair of SAMis for the way they were obviously manipulating Cole into taking them to the club.)

Note: while I was given this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Title: MASTER COLE
Series: N/A
Category /Genre: Erotica, BDSM
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: A  near perfect
Received from: Marie Tuhart (as an gifted copy)
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A pretty good introduction in the world of BDSM. Lana is convinced by her friends to take a night off from studying, and they go to an exclusive SM club, The Looking Glass.  During the evening, she ends up winning an evening with Dom 241, who is the most sought after Dom there. Lana finds herself entering into a contract and being drawn more into BDSM, meanwhile trying to juggle her school life and friends, including Enzio, a friend who is in love with Lana. There were a lot of sizzling hot scenes, and I really liked Enzio. I thought Lana seemed a little clueless and helpless, but I also felt that the first few chapters had confusing transitions, and I found I had to re-read portions to figure out what was happening. Lana and her friends start off signing paperwork before they can partake of The Looking Glass activities, and this is done in great detail. Then she "wins" a night with Dom 241, and immediately the next chapter starts with the Dom talking to her.  I don't have any clue how Dom 241 and Lana met up with each other. There was no transitional scene introducing them to each other or anything - one moment Lana won the drawing, and the next thing I know, he's already in a scene with her. There were a couple of other moments in the book where the transition was lacking.  But overall, I enjoyed the storyline, and of course, the sex was smokin' hot. There were some really sweet moments as well.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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This is the first book in a 4 book very interesting series. I'm finding it hard to review without spoiling the story. So, let me just say that you should buy all 4 books because you won't want to stop once you get going. There are a few twists and turns along the way that are quite intriguing. With two hot doms, some kinky new friends, a wild club and a bunch of inexperience, a girl is bound to get herself in some terrific trouble. I enjoyed this first book enough to get the second and third books, but I almost stopped there. DON'T! Let's just say I was very upset with some of the characters in book three, but kept going. Book four pulls it back together wonderfully but a little slowly. It's a long series with quite a but of time spent developing secondary characters and events, some of which I think unnecessary. Perhaps some of the side stories could have been tightened up to shorten this series. Overall it was worth the time to read.
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I really enjoyed this Story, Tasha just got Divorced from her High School Boyfriend he was sweet and caring but once they go to College he changes . She thinks it's all because of school and trying to find a good job. Once they Marry its doesn't get better in fact he keeps her from her friends he abuses her not by hitting but every other way he can. So after all these years she is finally Single and her friends want to Party. So they go to Marquee its not a regular club. Dylan doesnt want to be at the Club he had a ruff week with work but he is there as a favor to his Friend. That is where he mmets Tasha, he knows she doesnt belong there as its a BDSM club an tonight is a where the public can attend. Dylan knows this is not her kind of Club but he is drawn to her, he seeks her out during the night and that is where this story takes off. Dont want to get away the story but. Dylan is Tough on the outside and sweet on the inside but he doesnt show it to many. Dylan shows Tasha they is more to BDSM then what she reads and hears, Take a ride with them and see what happens. I can not wait for Book 2 UNEXPECTED PROTECTOR. I THINK YOU WILL ENJOY THIS BOOK.
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*I received a free copy to read & review for Wicked Reads Review Team*
I was totally expecting the "normal" BDSM club type book, but am happy to say this book wasn't that!

Emerald is an unattached submissive who spends most of her free time at Genesis, a BDSM club. She's actively hunting and hoping for a Dom to come in and swoop her off her feet: this is where the similarities end (to the "regular" club books I've read). Personally, I liked Emerald from the 1st page and wanted to read her story. She's sassy, independent, kind, and she was easy to identify with. Her journey of submission was a struggle, but at the same time it was liberating.
The secondary characters were also like-able, and I'd like to read more about them (Drake and Trevor, Sammie, Savannah and Nick and Dylan, etc).

There are paranormal aspects that I didn't really like, but they added to the story - so I can't say they were unnecessary. I can say the over-use of "girl" was unnecessary, I find it hard to believe that of 3-4 different people that speak to Emerald - EVERYONE refers to her as "girl". The other aspect that bothered me, well, I don't want to spoil the story, but I have an issue with a major plot line.
(Once you read this, I'll be glad to discuss by message)

This story was FULL of angst, emotional turmoil, glimpses of romance, and infuriating evil. The sex is scorching, the Dom/sub dynamic is hot, and I WILL definitely be reading more about Genesis.
3.5 stars
~Wicked Reads Review Team~
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I enjoyed reading this novella.  i loved the story line and the characters I just wanted more.  I am not well versed in BDSM but quite curious.  I would like to know how the relationship develops and how the main character grows from her experience. I just need more more more.  I enjoyed that the characters are more mature and don't orgasm by just looking at one another.  I would definitely read more in this series
1837091
I did enjoy this BDSM romance, but would have enjoyed it more if the editing had been better. I often had to re-read sentences to figure out what was intended.  That said, I really liked the characters, especially Nick and Dylan. Susanna had a real case of low self esteem which caused much of the drama in this story.  Being a menage, the sex scenes were steamy, but perhaps a little too numerous.
It was fun to see what was going on in the lives of Mika and Juliana from the first book.
Story: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
Editing: 3
Characters: 5
Heat index: 4.5
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Lisa Renee Jones had me at the sexy, bdsm journals of the mysterious Rebecca. Just like Sarah the schoolteacher, I am wondering where Rebecca is. That mystery is what caught my attention and makes this stand out for me. Sarah 'takes' Rebecca's place at the art gallery and meets the intriguing, sexy, hot mess artist Chris Merit and overbearing, sexy Mark Compton, her boss. As the world of the art gallery and the 'players' are revealed, Sarah becomes more entrenched and gets deeply involved with Chris. Can she trust him? Or is this just one big power play between Chris and Mark and she's the pawn? The sexy scenes sizzle.

"This isn't romance. It's a sexy adventure." "Chris is an adventure."
"A few orgasms doesn't give you control of my life."
"I've trusted Chris. Has he been manipulating me? Using me against Mark? It's not the first time I've had this thought."
"Visiting the club with Chris has me thinking about how easily Rebecca could have gotten into something too deep, too intense, and ended up hurt."

There's the trip to Napa, where some of Chris' past is revealed. The more I got to know Chris, the more I want to know about him. The book ends on a suspenseful cliffhanger that makes me want to read Being Me. Wow! I need more.
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This is my first Lily Freeman book and the idea of a woman leaving her life and experimenting with a BDSM club scene was intriguing.

So PJ has moved to London after walking in on her best friend and her fianc.  She didn't have a good relationship with her parents so she books the next flight out of town.  It helps that she has just won 25 million dollars in the New Zealand lottery.

At her second visit to the club she meets Master Luke who is everything she has fantasized about until she overhears that he is a sadist and runs from the club vowing never to return.

Luke Monroe is a successful lawyer by day but leads a dual life due to his troubled past.  Turns out he is finally ready to find that missing part of his life: a woman to share it with.  Unfortunately most of the girls he meets in the club are not what he wants anymore.  Will PJ be the answer or will his dark needs scare her away?

I really enjoyed the premise of the story, but it took a bit for me to get into the story and there were moments that the plot seemed forced.  Overall, this can be read as a standalone, but there is more to come in book 2, Fire in the Blood.  A lot does happen in this book and once I got acquainted with the characters, I did enjoy them and their interactions.

*REVIEW STARS*
Hero: Luke 5 Stars
Heroine: PJ 5 stars
Steam Level: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Overall: 4.5 stars
Cliffhanger: no
Designation: part of a series
Keys: Dual POV, MF, BDSM, Unforgettable 1st Meeting, Big Romantic Gestures, Alpha, Possessive, Troubled Past.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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Chloe Cox is back and this new Club Volare series is sure to win you over too!! Great story and characters. Slow intense build up to very super sexy scenes. A confused and Sexy sub and a very patient Dom. Read this book in one sitting! You will love this story.....light BDSM and  a slow simmer of something big coming in the next book. Enjoy!
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Title: Bound - The Dining Club Book 2
Author: Mariana Anderson
Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
Published: 8-27-2013
ISBN: 9781455578092
E-Book ASIN: B00DY8HAJ4
Pages: 43
Genre: Erotic
Tags: Romance

Grace has agreed to try the after dinner entertainment to please David and he takes her downstairs to show her around The Dining Club.  She meets Andrew who is extremely friendly.  Next she meets the Twins Amy and Laura who are reprimanded for rudeness when they are more into each other than meeting Grace.  When David leaves the room she gets to know them even better.  Amber and Andrew discuss David and his Guest Grace and what this could mean to David's future involvement at The Dining Club.

Graces journey is one few could go into blind, but her love for David is her strength.  We can all relate to Amber as somewhere in our lives we have met someone like her.  You will find you are waiting in anticipation to see what will happen next.  Be sure to have something to cool you down as you read.  You need to read this series in order so be sure to start with Desire - The Dining Club Book 1 and have Crave - The Dining Club Book 3 ready to go.  You will not want to miss a moment of Graces journey into exploring her sexual limits.  Watch out for Amber she will be happy to show you the way out of The Dining club if she finds you a threat to her relationship with David.

Be sure to remember Marina Anderson and The Dining Club.  If we are lucky we may receive an invitation to attend a dinner there soon.