Review: Roped
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 16, 2012
This is the 1st book in the series Heart of the West by Ann Jacobs. Captain Jared McTavish, USMC Special Forces, found himself in a desert after an attack. On awakening, he was in a Cheyenne military rehab hospital; after a stay in Walter Reed for a below Knee amputation, still riddled with shrapnel. Widowed nurse Ninia Baker was identified as a bully, walking nightmare and hot Domme to Jared. Ninia learned a secret from Jared, while asleep, which made very interesting to her.Jared rented a a spartan apartment with a balcony, where he was given quite a "show". He then received an invitation to the "Boundless Pleasure" dungeon. Unsure because of his injury, his inner Dom strength overshadowed his limitation. He presented himself, as the cowboy he was with a black coiled whip. Shocked to see Ninia there, decked out in loosely Karada bondage. So they played, but Jared had thoughts, it would be a "pity screw";Ninia was a practiced sub wanting a Master.The Karada interested Jared and he was directed how to tighten it to bring her pleasure. He had specifics for Ninia as his sub and felt comfortable with his amputation, since she was his nurse. There relationship progressed, as sub & master; but also an emotional bonding, where his nurse sincerely told him "She couldn't bear to lose another...", if he didn't take care of himself.Ninia was soon collared and brought into the family and ranch. There continues to be scenes and a ring. If interested, the story gives a great lesson on roe Karada.The book was short, but had the depth of how the relationship went, with certain twists. It also brought in the other family members, with there own stories to tell. It is a mild to moderate BDSM story and an enjoyable read.