Review: The Taming of Red Riding
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 10, 2012
Amelia Riding is known in her village as the beautiful and rebellious daughter of the most respected man. She's past the age women typically marry, and her father has agreed to allow one of the richest young men to marry Amelia. Amelia is not a willing participant of this engagement. She increases the frequency of taking trips to visit her Grandmother who lives in the woods and spies on the wood's other occupant, the mysterious and attractive Tim Woodman. When circumstances bring the two together, Amelia's rebellion brings out Tim's Dom traits. Amelia responds to the Dom in Tim and they begin a secret D/s relationship despite Amelia's engagement. However, her betrothed has no intention of allowing anyone else to have her.This was a really great story. It was engaging, atmospheric, well written, well paced, and just fabulously put together. I liked the Red Riding Hood idea, it was a fun twist to make this a little darker than it already was. The relationship between Tim and Amelia was great fun, especially in the beginning with Amelia's attitude needing correction, and her name calling tirades were adorable.The D/s relationship was enjoyable to me. However, even those that like BDSM erotica have limits to what they find tolerable. While this wasn't upsetting to me personally, I do think it's important to note that there are severe punishments in this that do result in blood. If you feel that may be too much for you, you may want to avoid this.Overall, a really enjoyable read and I'd recommend it!