No Strings Attached (Climax, Montana #4) by Reece Butler C+, inferno, BDSM, menage, contemp
Lila is taking over the ranch while her parents head out on No Strings Attached (Climax, Montana #4) by Reece Butler C+, inferno, BDSM, menage, contemp
Lila is taking over the ranch while her parents head out on a cruise. She's out to prove to everyone that she's got what it takes. When Jet and Houston come along looking to hire on as ranch hands, they're just what the doctor ordered-both for the ranch and for Lila's sex life.
The main thing that bothered me with this one was that Lila's parents-Matt, Eric, and Nikki-and her aunt and uncles-Simon, Lance, and Marci-were so open with everyone about her budding relationship with Jet and Houston. It was a little squick-inducing to hear them tell her to go at it. And to hear them tell Jet and Houston that she needed to be spanked.
I also didn't really care for the fact that Beth Elliot (an ancestor of Lila and the heroine from Barefoot Bride for Three which took place in 1870) was still in this one, coming back as a spirit. The woman's dead and buried. Let her be. I loved her in her book, but her popping up in the Climax series of books is stretching my boundaries of believability.
This one was filled with everything that I've come to love and expect from a Reece Butler read-steamy, hot sex and romance that tugs at my heartstrings. I'm still enjoying the books, but I would like to see what Reece could do with a different series. As much as I like the Bride Train series and the Climax, Montana series, I'm ready for something new.
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No Strings Attached (Climax, Montana #4) by Reece Butler C+, inferno, BDSM, menage, contemp
Lila is taking over the ranch while her parents head out on a cruise. She's out to prove to everyone that she's got what it takes. When Jet and Houston come along looking to hire on as ranch hands, they're just what the doctor ordered-both for the ranch and for Lila's sex life.
The main thing that bothered me with this one was that Lila's parents-Matt, Eric, and Nikki-and her aunt and uncles-Simon, Lance, and Marci-were so open with everyone about her budding relationship with Jet and Houston. It was a little squick-inducing to hear them tell her to go at it. And to hear them tell Jet and Houston that she needed to be spanked.
I also didn't really care for the fact that Beth Elliot (an ancestor of Lila and the heroine from Barefoot Bride for Three which took place in 1870) was still in this one, coming back as a spirit. The woman's dead and buried. Let her be. I loved her in her book, but her popping up in the Climax series of books is stretching my boundaries of believability.
This one was filled with everything that I've come to love and expect from a Reece Butler read-steamy, hot sex and romance that tugs at my heartstrings. I'm still enjoying the books, but I would like to see what Reece could do with a different series. As much as I like the Bride Train series and the Climax, Montana series, I'm ready for something new....more
Show Me, Baby: 1001 Dark Nights (Masters of the Shadowlands #9) by Cherise Sinclair A, inferno, mod kink, BDSM, contemp, 207 pages
Rainie has been avoidShow Me, Baby: 1001 Dark Nights (Masters of the Shadowlands #9) by Cherise Sinclair A, inferno, mod kink, BDSM, contemp, 207 pages
Rainie has been avoiding Jake, her secret crush, since she was 16 but the winds of fate seem to be blowing in the wrong direction lately. When she comes across a dog that was hit by a car, she ends up taking him to Jake's veterinary practice. Then later, Jake is put in charge of the trainees at Shadowlands, herself included. Soon she finds herself offering to help him out at the veterinary clinic and in way over her head with Jake. On his part, Jake doesn't remember Rainie in her younger days. He can't figure out why she's been avoiding him, but he's glad that fate seems to be throwing them together.
Cherise Sinclair is one of the few authors whose book I preorder. And then wait with baited breath for them to download on my kindle at midnight on the day of release. I know I'm guaranteed a book with deep characters, moving plots, and off the charts sex. This one did not disappoint. It was everything that I've come to expect from Cherise Sinclair. As a bonus, we get to attend the double wedding of Sally and Gabi.
I have read this series in order but this one could easily stand on it's own. Be warned though, if you read one book in this series, you'll quikcly be devouring them all....more
Bound to be Taken (Emergence #1) by Becca Jameson B+, inferno, moderate kink, BDSM, menagé, m/m, 272 pages
Stephanie overhears her bosses saying that ifBound to be Taken (Emergence #1) by Becca Jameson B+, inferno, moderate kink, BDSM, menagé, m/m, 272 pages
Stephanie overhears her bosses saying that if she was more personable, they would give her the promotion she's been after. So she decides she needs to bring a date to the upcoming office party. But who to bring? Aiden and Dane live in the same apartment building as Stephanie, and they're looking for a date themselves. They have an upcoming dungeon party but they need a submissive. In exchange for a date to her company party, Stephanie agrees to act as their submissive at their party. But it quickly turns into more than an act for Stephanie.
After finishing the second book in this series, Bound to be Tamed, I knew I had to come back and read the first book. I had to see how Steph, Aiden, and Dane got their start. And what a start it was. The chemistry between the 3 of them is almost overwhelming at times.
My one complaint is that Dane and Aiden are supposedly new to the whole being a Dom thing. They've only been studying it for 6 months and have never had their own sub. They've been taking turns being subs for each other (did I mention that Dane and Aiden have a well established sexual relationship?) and have decided they'd like to add a third partner to their relationship. For being such newbie Doms, they really seemed to just instinctually know way too much. They recognize the fact that Steph is more than a part-time sub, she's a full-time one before Steph has even admitted to herself that she's a submissive. They were just way too able to read her and I kept thinking "there's no way they could recognize/know that if they're so new to this whole Dom thing." Of course maybe they're Dom prodigies. Other than that...
If you enjoy your menagés with m/m action and a heavy dose of BDSM this one is for you. It will keep you turning pages and fanning yourself until you reach the last page. Then you'll be reaching for the second book....more
Bound to be Tamed (Emergence #2) by Becca Jameson B+, inferno, high kink, contemp, menage, m/m, 369 pages
Stephanie has decided to enter into a full timBound to be Tamed (Emergence #2) by Becca Jameson B+, inferno, high kink, contemp, menage, m/m, 369 pages
Stephanie has decided to enter into a full time Dom/sub role with Doms Aiden and Dane. So she takes a huge step and quits her job (her new relationship is not the only reason that she quits) and moves in with the men. Aiden and Dane have been looking for a female sub to add to their relationship and Stephanie is perfect for them. But can they walk the fine line between helping Steph embrace her submissiveness and pushing her too hard?
Stephanie is new to the Dom/sub scene and Dane and Aiden want to push her past her comfort levels. And boy do they push her. She struggles with each new task they set before her, yet finds that each task completes something inside her. What a journey to watch her go through. Dane and Aiden are relatively new to the scene as well. Only having been Doms for around 6 months. For being newbies, I was surprised at how good they seemed at it, maybe even a little too good. I really wanted to seem them stumble a bit.
If there's one thing I want you to take away from this review it's this: the sex scenes were smoking hot. Extremely graphic and extremely frequent. A friend of mine would refer to this one as a one-hand-two-finger read. The scenes between Dane and Aiden were perfection and the scenes between the 3 of them were beyond that.
I've not read the first book in this series, but it's at the top of my TBR pile. This one met and exceeded my expectations on so many levels. If you like menage, m/m, and bdsm this is one that you have try, but you might want a little privacy while you're reading....more
Willing Victim by Cara McKenna C+, inferno, mod kink, contemp, bdsm, 281 pages
When Laurel sees a stranger standing up for a lady who is being harrassedWilling Victim by Cara McKenna C+, inferno, mod kink, contemp, bdsm, 281 pages
When Laurel sees a stranger standing up for a lady who is being harrassed, she follows the man and introduces herself. Flynn is an underground fighter not really looking for a serious relationship. He's happy with the friends-with-benefits situation he currently has. Until Laurel shows up in the picture. There's so much that attracts him to her, but she's 100% vanilla and Flynn accepted a long time ago that he needs more than just vanilla. We get to join Laurel on her journey of discovery with Flynn's darker side.
This book came highly recommended by Anne and a few other book friends. And I went into it a little hesitantly because I'm not a huge fighter romance fan. But I loved Flynn and his fighting and his desires and most of all his dirty mouth. I could go on and on about Flynn's dirty mouth. Seriously. If hot, dirty, balls-to-the-wall sex is what you like to read this is the book for you.
Despite the fantastic sex, I just wanted there to be more to the relationship. At first I thought "well, maybe if this was a full length..." But then I realized it wasn't a novella, it was closer to 281 pages. So length was not the problem. I just wanted more than a sexual connection between them. It was clear at the end that there was more of a connection, I just wanted to see it more.
I do want to mention the opening scenes with Flynn and his friends-with-benefits. I understand that the purpose was to expose Laurel to his lifestyle, but I really didn't enjoy seeing him with someone else. However, once I got past that, the story really took off....more
Sweetwater by Lisa Henry B-, inferno, mod kink, historical, m/m, BDSM, 240 pages
This one is such a tightly woven story that I find it hard to write a sSweetwater by Lisa Henry B-, inferno, mod kink, historical, m/m, BDSM, 240 pages
This one is such a tightly woven story that I find it hard to write a summary of it without giving you the entire play-by-play. But here goes : When Elijah was little, scarlet fever took his family, and his hearing. Although he isn't 100% deaf, most of the town thinks he's an idiot. Elijah knows that being deaf isn't the only thing that makes him different from everybody else. He's also gay. His first "relationship" is with Harlan Crane, the owner of the saloon. But Elijah is also attracted to cowboy Grady Mullins and Grady's interested as well.
Elijah is around 20, but is just starting to try and figure out who he is and what he wants. Unfortunately most of what he wants conflicts with the way he was raised. Lots of internal conflict for Elijah. Lots.
His relationship with Crane is dirty and nasty. It made me flinch whenever I had to read it. Their relationship is about pain and humiliation and subjugation. Even though Elijah discovers he needs the pain, there is nothing romantic about Crane and Elijah.
In Grady, Elijah finds something that he never knew existed. Gentleness, caring, compassion. And while part of him craves that from Grady, another part of him is terrified spitless at this new type of relationship. Elijah's relationship with Grady, which doesn't start until half way through the book, is the only part of this book that would qualify as a romance.
This one felt more like a coming-of-age story, rather than a romance. Outside of the relationships with Crane and Grady, Elijah goes on a heartbreaking journey of self discovery. A journey which takes him through highs and low---although mainly lows. The relationships with Crane and Grady are a definite, but minor, part of his journey
Lisa Henry has written a gritty, raw, page turning tale about a young, deaf, gay man on a self-discovery journey in 1870. And while the relationships in this book were not my cup of tea, I would not hesitate to read another of her books. In fact I hope to do so soon....more
The Payment Series (Prized, Possessed, Purgatory) by Cassandra Carr C, inferno, high kink, BDSM, contemp, around 280 pages total
Catrina is so deep in dThe Payment Series (Prized, Possessed, Purgatory) by Cassandra Carr C, inferno, high kink, BDSM, contemp, around 280 pages total
Catrina is so deep in debt that there are no options left for her. Until she hears about "Debt Management Assoociates." DMA offers her a solution to her problem. But it means she'll have to be her "benefactor's" sex slave for a full year. She'd have to do whatever, whenever, with whoever he wants.
The first book in the series, "Prized," takes us through Catrina's 2 week training period with the DMA. The second installment, "Possessed," follows Catrina through her year long sentence of service. And "Purgatory," the final book shows us how Catrina copes in the first 2 months after her service period has ended.
I knew going into this one that it would be polarizing for me. Either the author was going to do a really good job showing that the romance between Catrina and her benefactor, Jared, was much more than the purchase agreement and I was going to love it. Or the author would make me feel dirty for just reading it and I would hardly be able to finish it. I was surprised and shocked to realize that the author didn't follow either path I expected. Instead she provided me with a story that made me think and think and think some more. This story was raw, graphic, and gritty and made me cringe at multiple times.
My main complaint comes from the fact that this book was tagged as a "erotica, romance" on NetGalley. So I went into it expecting a dirty, raunchy love story. Yes. I read the summary provided and I knew that she would be with multiple men and I guessed that some/most of it would be non-consensual. But I was expecting the author to weave some sort of story where Jared falls for Catrina and vice versa. Instead I was left with this chronicle of Catrina's life during her time in service. We never got inside Jared's head and never got a chance to see him as anyone apart from the man who paid mongo bucks to take complete control of her for one year. On Catrina's part, it wasn't so much a love story as one of dependence.
It reminded me a lot of the Story of O by Pauline Réage. Both heroines had a span of forced submission, however the back stories are a bit different. I struggled to connect to each heroine. It was almost like the drastic-ness of their situations made it hard to see them as a person. And much like the Story of O, I feel that this story will stick with me for a long time, popping into my mind at odd times and making me think.
So how do I rate a book that I hated on one hand-because it absolutely lacked the romance I was looking for-but it one of those rare books that has dug its claws into my brain and feels like it will stick there forever? I'd have to say it failed as a romance, but gets full marks for making me think and see things a bit differently.
I'm going to be looking into more by Cassandra Carr, because I would love it if she was able to write a romance that made me think as much as this one did. If you're looking for a romanctic read this one is definitely not for you. If you're looking for a thought provoking read, and you are okay with explicit anal and oral sex, you might want to give this one a try....more
The Highest Bid (Naughty Bits Part 4) by Joey W. Hill A-, inferno, high kink, BDSM
When Madison inherited her sister's lingerie shop, she met Logan-a DoThe Highest Bid (Naughty Bits Part 4) by Joey W. Hill A-, inferno, high kink, BDSM
When Madison inherited her sister's lingerie shop, she met Logan-a Dom who owns the hardware store next door. A while back, Madison told Logan about her secret fanatsy, and this final installment of the Naughty Bits series is when Logan decides to make that fantasy a reality.
I enjoyed this one a lot. Madison finally, finally, finally starts to believe that it's possible for her to have a realtionship with Logan, despite her numerous failed realtionships in the past. As with the rest of the installments, this one is best read in privacy. Your face will flush and your heart will race (among other things) while reading the sex scenes.
I wish it hadn't ended as abruptly as it did. I would have loved to see an epilogue or at least a few more chapters. I left the book feeling happy for Madison and Logan but wondering how long it could really last for them.
If you like BDSM, this is a great series to try. With a little bit of a lot of kinks thrown in throughout the series, there's almost guaranteed to be something for everyone. I, for one, can't wait to go back and reread this entire series-one right after the other this time....more
Bound to Please (Naughty Bits Part 3) by Joey W. Hill B-, inferno, high kink, BDSM, 107 pages
Ever since Madison inherited her sister's lingerie shop, sBound to Please (Naughty Bits Part 3) by Joey W. Hill B-, inferno, high kink, BDSM, 107 pages
Ever since Madison inherited her sister's lingerie shop, she's been slowly working her way to a relationship with Logan, a Dom who owns the hardware store next to the lingerie shop. They've messed around a bit as Madison explores the submissive side of herself. Logan has promised Madison a session to explore the pain/pleasure connection, she just has to tell him when.
Madison has a history of failed relationships. Ones where she has invested herself 150% but her partner never even got close to 100%. She's determined to protect her heart by avoiding relationships altogether. Every step that Logan makes toward a relationship made me cheer while every resistance from Madison left me utterly frustrated.
My biggest complaint about this one (and the series) is that it's being released in a serial format. Which I hate. I'm not a patient person. But I've hung with this series this long. I can't wait to read the 4th installment!
A heads up: this one includes a scene with Madison and another man. No sex between them, but if that kind of thing bothers you......more
Bonds of Courage (Wicked Play #6) by Lynda Aicher B+, inferno, high kink, BDSM, Domme/sub, contemp
Vanessa, a rep for athletes and co-owner of the Den, Bonds of Courage (Wicked Play #6) by Lynda Aicher B+, inferno, high kink, BDSM, Domme/sub, contemp
Vanessa, a rep for athletes and co-owner of the Den, has successfully compartmentalized her life. A different colored phone for family, work, and the Den. And things and people from one part never cross into another. Never ever. Until Holden walks into the Den one evening. Holden is a pro-hockey player who longs to submit, but his career would be ruined if anyone ever found out. He applies for membership at the very exclusive and very private The Den. When Vanessa walks in to conduct the interview, Holden knows that she's the one.
I went into this one not really expecting to enjoy it. A Domme is not my favorite type of heroine to read. But I had read and enjoyed each of the Wicked Play books so I thought I'd give it a try. And I'm so glad that I did. The vulnerability that Vanessa was able to show Holden almost brought me to tears and the strength that Holden was able to provide Vanessa. Yet they still maintained their Domme/sub identities. *insert happy, contented sighs here* This was so much more than a Domme/sub relationship. It was beautiful, emotional, and caring, with a side of delicious kink. Everything that I've come to expect from Lynda Aicher.
I'd highly recommend Lynda Aicher's Wicked Play series to any fans of Cherise Sinclair or Kallypso Masters....more
What Wendy Wants by Nikki Sex B, inferno, mild kink, contemp, 93 pages
After 3 kids, Wendy and Frank's marriage has turned stale. Wendy wants to try soWhat Wendy Wants by Nikki Sex B, inferno, mild kink, contemp, 93 pages
After 3 kids, Wendy and Frank's marriage has turned stale. Wendy wants to try some of the things that she's been reading about in her romance books, but how can she even approach the subject with "vanilla" Frank? When Frank accidentally takes her Kindle to work with him one day, the choice is taken out of her hands.
I love romances that feature husbands and wives finding their way to deeper relationships. And this one fit the bill perfectly. It is obvious that Frank and Wendy love each other-he knows exactly what her Kindle password is, even after all these years *happy sigh*. It's even more obvious that they want this relationship to work, and to work better than it has been.
A quick hot and spicy read. If you enjoy reading a romance between a husband and wife and like a little BDSM thrown into the mix, this is the one for you....more
To the Very Last Inch (the Professor's Rule #5) by Heidi Belleau and Amelia C. Gormley A, inferno, high kink, m/m/m, BDSM
This is the conclusion to the To the Very Last Inch (the Professor's Rule #5) by Heidi Belleau and Amelia C. Gormley A, inferno, high kink, m/m/m, BDSM
This is the conclusion to the Professor's Rule series. And it is everything that I wanted it to be! We finally get some of Carson's perspective and everyone finally starts actually talking to each other and...well, it's rather obvious that I'm still really excited about this one (even a week after reading it). And the ending. It left me happy, but wanting more of Carson, James, and Satish.
If you liked the first ones in the series, you'll love this one as well. If you haven't read the first ones and you like m/m with BDSM mixed in, I highly recommend this series. They really need to be read in order though. You could read the second one followed by #1, but the rest really need to be read in order. I can't wait to go back and re-read them back-to-back rather than having to wait until the next one is released.
I hope that this pair of author's teams up again. I'm excited to see what they can come up with next....more
Every Inch of the Way (the Professor's Rule #4) by Heidi Belleau and Amelia C. Gormley B, inferno, mild kink, m/m, BDSM, 42 pages
Ah. The story of JameEvery Inch of the Way (the Professor's Rule #4) by Heidi Belleau and Amelia C. Gormley B, inferno, mild kink, m/m, BDSM, 42 pages
Ah. The story of James and Professor Carson and Satish continues. Let me start by saying that if you haven't read the first 3 in this series, stop everything and go read them, then come back. It's okay. I'll wait...
Okay. #4 picks up right after #3. Satish is debating about calling James. After running into Carson, he decides to make the phone call. But it's what happens afterwards, when James goes back to Carson that has me so gobsmacked. Thankfully I had #5 loaded on my reader and ready to go, because I don't think I could have tolerated the ending otherwise.
Stay tuned for my review of the conclusion to the series......more
I have been not quite so patiently waiting for this one. I fell in love with Madison and Logan in Part I (the Lingerie Shop), and this was just what II have been not quite so patiently waiting for this one. I fell in love with Madison and Logan in Part I (the Lingerie Shop), and this was just what I wanted from the second installment. Logan is training a sub for another Dom and asked Madison to help out. She hesitantly agrees. Hesitantly because this submission stuff is all new to her and she's not sure what will be expected of her. While the book starts off with a steamy training session, it only gets hotter as the pages turn.
This is one that will make you cancel appointments so that you don't have to stop reading it. I love the relationship that is building between Madison and Logan. My only complaint is that Part III is not available yet!
If you enjoy strong Doms helping someone explore submission for the first time, this series is for you. Start with Part I: the Lingerie Shop. You won't be able to stop with just Part I. Soon you'll be anxiously awaiting the release of Part III with me.
A note: this book contains a steamy hot scene between Logan, Madison, and another sub, although no intercourse is involved....more
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