Review: intriguing story that makes domestic discipline feel like it could be a positive aspect of a marriage
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2013
Jared and Melania Traynor are newlyweds just settling into married life and on the surface things couldn't be better.  Melania has a career, a gorgeous husband and dreams of achieving a marriage much like her own parents, where the husband is the head of household and the wife defers to him.  What she doesn't realize is that domestic discipline is very much a part of her parents' relationship - and while Melania knows she signed a contract of consent - she doesn't fully comprehend exactly what that entails... but it won't be long before she defies Jared and discovers exactly what she's agreed to.Twelve years Melania's senior, Jared considers himself a fortunate man to have won Melania's heart and hand in marriage.  Since her parents are members of the Rod and Cane Society it stands to reason that she'd have some understanding about the roles they assume in their marriage.  However, her father did warn Jared that while he had no trouble disciplining his wife, disciplining his daughter was altogether different - and Melania is used to getting her own way despite what anyone says ... that's about to stop!Melania's made it a full month into her marriage without doing anything that would require a spanking.  Her decision to go behind his back and purchase a pair of $500 shoes which Jared had expressly forbidden her to buy and then had the audacity to attempt to keep her defiance hidden definitely earned her a very real spanking.  Trust and obedience are cornerstones of their marriage but Melania's actions are in direct contrast to what she promised.  Jared's more than a little apprehensive about dishing out the paddling she deserves, but he's also aware that this first spanking is a monumental event in their marriage; it will cement their relationship and reinforce their commitment to each other as well as their decision to embrace the lifestyle they've chosen.Experience goes a long way in understanding the dynamics of the sort of marriage Jared desires - unfortunately, Melania's inexperience has her questioning everything she thought she wanted.  Her throbbing butt and frazzled emotions have left her disillusioned and all she wants is to get away from Jared to reevaluate her situation.  What she might want to consider is that disciplining her isn't a joy for Jared either, but spanking her is a way of reinforcing their statuses in their relationship - and without her consent, the spanking would have never happened in the first place.  It's a matter of trust, love, respect, and obedience.UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES is an intriguing story that makes domestic discipline feel like it could be a positive aspect of a marriage - as long as both partners agree on the terms.  Melania and Jared are obviously very much in love but Melania has some misconceptions about not just her own marriage but her parents' as well, she's used to getting her own way and manipulating her way out of being punished so really having to suffer the consequences of her own actions comes as a shock.  Cara Bristol does a beautiful job bringing Melania and Jared's relationship to life and explaining the idea of domestic discipline so that in no way, shape or form does it resemble abuse.  UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES is a thought provoking read that might have you viewing a good spanking as a highly desirable prospect.Other titles in the ROD AND CANE SOCIETY lineup are:FALSE PRETENCESBODY POLITICSDISCIPLINARY MEASURESChrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)