Not your Damon submissive
595963
I enjoyed this book very much. The characters were great and the story line was good. I would  This book to anyone.
2346853
Before reading any of the Dark series, keep in mind that Dark is not just there as window dressing.  Dark Prince is the first of these novels.  Raven, a young psychic from the US has come to the Carpathian mountains in Rumania for some R&R after helping police track a serial killer.  Raven likes her alone time, but is drawn to help the absolute despair she feels in Mikhail's mind.  And no, Mikhail is not a vampire.  He is a Carpathian, a species of people who look human, but have a different biology.  They are shape shifters who live an extraordinarily long time.  Sunlight will kill them if exposed for long periods, and they feed by drinking human blood.  However, if they kill while feeding they become vamires, and are wholy evil.  Carpathians have set themselves up to hunt down vampires, and basically just want to live in peace.  Carpathian males lose their colour vision and emotions if they do not find their lifemate.  The longer they go without finding their lifemate, the more likely they are to kill while feeding, since it povides them with the only high they can feel.  Unfortunately, most of the Carpathians were wiped out several hundred years ago by the Ottoman Turks.  And, for some reason, the few remaining pairs have only male children, and have for the last five hundred years or so.  Human females that have been converted in the past have had to be destroyed because they are deranged vampiresses.
Mikhail believs Raven to be his lifemate, but she is human, and that entails some problems.  Also, a group of human vampire hunters have come up to the Carpathian mountains to kill, and aren't too picky about who or what, as long as they believe that their kills are vampires.  This is a lovely story, but not for those who aren't willing to accept violence in their romance.
436124
It's not Downton Abbey, but I really enjoyed it
6992
I am going in to this review having not known from the get go that this was not a book of fiction, but more of a memoir. Turns out that this book is about the author and his personal recollections about a very personal aspect of his life.

I generally like sub/dom stories, but this is the first I have read that highlights a submissive man and a Domme. I have to say, it was different and although not my personal cup of tea (I would be more of a white wine kinda girl with a splash of red), I can see that the unique perspective of this male submissive was something that may be of great interest to others. I have to say, that his Domme was quite daring and some of the scenarios that are featured in this book I am amazed by. Mostly because I just cannot picture that some of the escapades and exhibitionism gave the reactions that they did from freinds and others. I was in the military myself and am quite aware of how such actions could have completely ruined a career. If you are looking for a book that features a completely submissive man, this book will do the trick. I wish there was a bit more emphasis on how loving their relationship must have been, it had to be so with the amount of years they have been together and the fact that they married. I suppose that that is left out because the POV is that of the one who is "owned", so he probably feels that he cannot give that impression since he is only "property" to her. I also have a little trouble with the shaming that is done to him, but that comes from the perspective of someone who does not completely understand the needs in that lifestyle.

My recommendation is, if you enjoy reading a male Submissive's POV of what it is like to serve his Domme, you will love this book. Note, this book does have explicit sex scenes.
3316572
Although this book has all the elements of a typical romance, it is far from typical. Yes, we see attractive orphan meeting handsome duke and falling completely in love. We have a kidnapping or two, a few rescues, some cat fights between rivals. But what makes this book stand out is the culture it occupies.
In this fantasy realm, slavery is a fact of life, regulated and legislated, and this romance takes place between master and slave. It is not a steamy sex novel; rather, this love is that of woman with a servant's heart desiring to give her entire self in service to the master she loves.
Despite the small size, this isn't a "popcorn" romance. I didn't gobble my way to the bottom of the bucket and get hungry an hour later. This book was more like Milkduds - sweet, satisfying and chewy enough to slow me down to enjoy it. It stayed with me, too. I don't give five stars lightly, but the challenge of this book to my worldview compelled me to give them. I hope the sequel is just as satisfying.
182818
This was really different than what I normal read I wasn't expecting it to be so much about playing a little girl. I really did not care for the story line I just have a problem with grown men wanting to have relations with a child even if it is a women dressed up like a little child. For the most part if you over look the child issue the story wasn't bad and was well written. Since I did not care for the story I mostly put my focus on the narrator.

I have listened to one other audio from Ms. Kelly I really wanted to listen to more of her work to see how it compared. I thought her narration in this audio was really good she really puts emotion into the listen. Her voices fit the characters giving power to the males, and soft and sexy to the female as well as her child like voices were just darling. There was no place where the volume was higher or lower than any other place in the audio. If breaks were taken you could not tell. Her voice was very clear you had no trouble knowing who was talking and just what they are feeling. I could really feel the emotions in her voice whether sad, happy or angry. I thought she brought a lot to this audio. I opinion is she makes it worth listening to. I look forward to listening to more from her in the near future.

I understand this is a fantasy story I just had some trouble with this story line. I have a hard time believing anyone would enjoy being a prostitute especially is someone had been  sexual assaulted and had to turn to it to make a living having sex with so many men I doubt very much if anyone would have enjoyed it.  I also have trouble with women running around outside dressed as she did. Maybe I am wrong but I thought they dress with little more clothes on when going out in this time area.

I did enjoy how she went to help his niece and showed herself as the fine lady she was before prostitution. She was a very strong lady who had no trouble standing up for herself.. I enjoyed the baiting back and toward between her and Will. I still have major issues with any man wanting a woman who looks like a little girl so the sex scenes for me just didn't work. I also have a problem with prostitution being charming with all the wild carrying on in a mine town.  I thought how the author wrote about the town its self was realistic with the harshness and violent found there.  For me most of this story was a big turn off. I know with an audio there is more to it than just the story you must also review the narrator for me the narrator made this worth listening to.
If you enjoy this kind of read this is a narrator you do not want to miss she really bring the story life in details that you can picture the scenes in your mind. I feel sure there will be people who will not only love the narrator but the story as well.  Please do not let my review turn you away from the story this is just my thought and feelings.
4489389
Unlike a lot of BDSM tales, this work provides not just hardcore sex, but a good story as well. The Lady Mercedes is no poser! This is not your Mom's 50 shades of Gray, but features some mind blowing scenes from femdom to public humiliation and group sex to the finale where an out of control Mercedes gives her client the ride of a lifetime! In between those hot scenes, is the surprisingly touching story of Mercedes past and what cost she paid to become who she is. Overall a more than solid read from someone who obviously knows the lifestyle!
4039602
If you are not into darker erotica, this is not the book for you. If you enjoy this type of book definitely READ
2739099
in this case I believe it may just be me when it comes to this book, which is why I would still recommend you get the book.  I didn't finish it though I tried to get the feel of it, but this book was truly different from the other BDSm one si have read.  He smelled her and knew she was the one. Seriously  LOL  In this book the character seems to be more of a slave or as he likes to call her WHORE  than a submissive, because she is willing to do any and everything no matter how she feels about it. She instantly accepts that she is his hore, which is how it seems his slave before her was before she died.  I think from the beginning I was skeptical of her because this man walks up to you and you zone out into another world as though you don't have a child or anything doesn't matter if he is an adult.  I like the fact that he has observed his mom and wants better for her, and I was going to try and read this book some more but nope cant do it.  I believe for some it grabs them with no problem but in this case this one just didn't do it for me.
2643367
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It's definitely off the course from my usual contemporary romances, no soft core stuff here. I had to raise my brow a few times at the chauvinistic attitude but it fit with the story. A good story with a good ending.
3810097
I started this book with an open mind and minimal knowledge about the Dom-sub relationship. What I found was a well-written story about a police detective, Gavin, who has been closeted for years, even from himself. Married to a family-approved woman and determined to keep his head down and never complain, Gavin's world falls apart when he begins investigating the murder of Dom. The line of inquiry takes Gavin to a leather club, Collared, and introduces him to Ben, an experienced Dom who may or may not have ties to the killer. As the story unfolds, Gavin is forced to confront not only his buried sexuality, but also his secret submissive tendencies.

I don't believe in giving away too many spoilers, but let me add this: I never understood the Dom-sub dynamic until I read this book, and the scenes of Gavin's training are incredibly hot. I can't imagine fans of m/m romance will be disappointed, and if you want to learn about dominance and submission, the careful and respectful discussion is certainly a bonus.
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This is not your typical BDSM story.  There's no dominating sinfully-sexy alpha male billionaire who stumbles upon a 20-something woman and all of a sudden needs to make her his sub. It's not filled with page after page sex.  There are no dungeons, clubs, or hardcore scenes.  But, there IS an emotional story that delves in to the "other" side of a BDSM relationship - the emotional and psychological side.  BDSM is not all about the act.  It's about discovery, passion, emotion, and most of all trust.

Not having fully recovered from the ending of separate long term relationships, Claire and Evan merely go through the motions of life without really living it.  Claire decides that it's time for her to stop hiding and joins a book club at a local bookstore, Bibliophile. Bibliophile is owned by Evan. From the first time Claire steps foot in his bookstore, Evan's world is turned upside down.  He is instantly attracted to her; he sees a beautiful and fragile woman whom he feels the need to protect.  Not since the death of his wife, and sub, three years ago has Evan practiced BDSM or even felt the desire to..... that is, until Claire walked through his front door.  But Evan vowed that he would never enter into another relationship.  Not wanting to break that promise, Evan tries to steer clear of Claire which becomes increasing difficult when she spends more and more time in his store.

The bookstore becomes a sanctuary for Claire.  While exploring the store after club meetings, Claire finds she's interested in BDSM novels.  Embarrassed to have Evan see her purchase a BDSM book, Claire decides that she'll just read them while she's in the store and replace them before she leaves.  Still drawn to her, Evan constantly watches Claire from behind the stacks and notices her interest.  Knowing this only causes Evan's attraction to grow; but still, he continues to distance himself.

One night after a club meeting, Evan over hears a conversation between Claire another book club member.  While discussing her past relationship, Claire admits that she had a need to cause vicious verbal fights with her boyfriend and push him to the point where he would hit her.  As he listens, the discussion moves toward Claire's interest in exploring BDSM.  Between the books and her admission, Evan sees that Claire has a need for impact play.  Knowing that being introduced to the BDSM lifestyle properly is crucial, Evan feels the need to be the one to help her.  Not wanting to get close to Claire and break his promise, Evan begins leaving out specific books for her to "find".

After a "misunderstanding", Evan finally offers to teach Claire and introduce her to the lifestyle.  This is where the story really begins........  Together, Claire and Evan embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.  Evan brings Claire into his world of BDSM, but can Evan learn to live again and break the strong hold his past has on him?

What I loved most about this book is the focus on the emotional and psychological side of a BDSM relationship.  The majority of the book is dedicated to Claire and Evan building their relationship, getting to know one another, and most of all learning to trust.  Don't get me wrong - there were hot and steamy scenes, but the scenes become even hotter when the emotional element is intertwined.  This is a refreshing look into BDSM.

"...I'm willing and would rather be scared with you than without you."
4398678
Dominant/submissive is very much in this book; presented differently than I've read before. It is very interesting and written quite well. There are family dynamics at play, too.  I believed the characters and situations. I enjoyed reading it.
808662
I'm not really into BDSM books, or stepbrother stories, for that matter. I read them but they're usually not very romantic, and I'm not a big fan. I decided to read this one because it sounded good, and I love Selena Kitt. I have to honestly say, I'm so glad I took a chance on it. It's not your typical erotic, stepbrother book. Sure, the hero has got the whole, brooding, ex-soldier with a dark side thing going on, but he's also incredibly sweet and caring. His soft underbelly isn't just for the heroine, either. He's got a few secret agendas and actually making a difference in the world, is a big one. The heroine is a bit annoying. She declares she can be a bitch, but I didn't really see that, though she tries hard. Mostly, I saw an extremely sheltered, almost to the point of abused, lonely girl who just wants to be shown love, but is afraid to be hurt. There are quite a few twists and turns here. A major mystery, and a not so major one, are both solved very satisfactorily, and the ending is sigh-worthy. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
987662
This book...what to say.  It was good but it wasn't what I thought it was going to be (and in some ways that's good - the path less taken so to speak).  I know nothing about BDSM or the mind set of those who embrace it (but having come across it in several books now I've puzzled a bit more on it - hopefully with an open mind.  Another good book of this genre is "Not His Kiss to Take" - couldn't help but love the two main characters, sorry I forget the name of the author).  Having said that I adored the characters of Charlie and Wren and their specific interaction with each other.  Charlie reminds me so much of the Mary Calmes' character Quade and Wren...well, Wren is just adorable but with a sharp edge that makes me like him even more.  What always troubles me with the BDSM element is that characters such as Wren aren't really what you'd call subs - he's a fiery little cracker and I guess I didn't want him to submit that side of himself.  But perhaps that's the crux of the matter - its only at certain times when he does cater to his Dom's (Charlie) whims and I think that's very telling because I feel its actually the subs who have the ultimate control of the sexual relationship.  Charlie seems to appreciate both sides to Wren and that mollifies my opinions somewhat.  I just feel BDSM is an unnecessary game some people play.  So I still have an uneasy truce on this book - can't help but feel to hurt someone - even if consensual - isn't the way to express love.  Bottom line tho - I still like the book because Charlie and Wren are so utterly likeable and they are happy with each other.
133272
Not a book written for everyone. Don't let the title fool you. This is a legal, consent only adult topic that allows for the needs of power structure in sexual relationships to occur in a realistic and balanced fashion. Defining what many authors on the topic of BDSM gloss over, this book is definitive and doesn't shy away from the facts.
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I liked this book. It was definitely different than a lot of other books. I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started reading it. It's almost like a tame Downton Abbey, but better. I felt like we saw a lot of the Duke's personality but not as much of the one he ends up with.