Review: Getting kinky just got hotter. Six scorching BDSM stories in one book.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2013
1. The Exhibition by London Saint James - A great story. I love the “crush on best friend’s brother” trope, especially if said crush is a Dom. Bianca and Slater had great chemistry once she got over her shyness. Their first sexual encounter was off the charts hot! The relationship developed off the pages but the ending wasn't drama free. The fabulous gay best friend as the voice of reason made for a sweet and humorous ending.2. Amazing Maisie by Raven McAllan - Very sweet and spicy. I loved the way this couple tried to navigate around the one thing standing in their way of a relationship. Instead of a BDSM 101 plot, the way that Rob tried to help Maisie understand his lifestyle was rather romantic. Having Maisie open up through writing was a great way for her to give voice to her thoughts without feeling ashamed or embarrassed. When they finally came together, it was very sexy and a great ending that suited them.3. Liberating Lua by Elyzabeth M. VaLey - I loved this story. It had a good flow, a very sexy plot, and I really enjoyed this couple. While the story was told mostly from Jürgen’s POV, we got Lua’s POV during two key scenes. Given her husband’s other activities, I felt it was important to see how she fared with her discovery. I loved that Lua took the initiative to change their strained marriage. The way that he spoke to her and how he expressed his love for her was positively swoon-worthy.4. Taboo by Doris O’Connor - A steamy story about an older man falling for his best friend's young daughter. I thought it was rather funny how he discovered that she was into the lifestyle. I liked that she was a confident character and rather mature for someone freshly graduated from college. Their relationship developed off the pages over the course of eight weeks, but I did buy that they were committed. The drama portion of the story wasn’t over the top, and I appreciated that the two stood their ground and fought for each other.5. Lock, Stock, and Spank Her by R. Brennan - Beth and Alexander are afraid of commitment for different reasons, but somewhere in the span of a few hours, they make a connection that leads to a night of passion and domination. The two characters suited each other, however the chemistry was a little lacking; probably because they were practically strangers before and after their one night together. The ending felt a little rushed, but I thought Alexander’s grand gesture was quite meaningful. While it was a sweet story with a very steamy scene, I would have liked to have had a bit more interaction or communication between them to give them more depth and make their connection more authentic.6. The Cowboy and the Schoolmarm by Nikki Prince - A really good story about second chances and reunited lovers. The story didn’t paint Melanie is a very good light in the beginning. As an eighteen year old she thrived on the attention she was getting from two men ten years her senior. When her childish games backfired she had to deal with the consequences of living in an unhappy marriage and losing the man she really loved. Both older and wiser, I liked the maturity they displayed, especially Shiloh's bluntness with her. The absence of unnecessary drama in favor of making up for lost time was welcome. Their night together was a scorcher, both in deed and with his words.My rating: 4.5 rounded up to 5Disclaimer: I received a review copy from the authors for the purpose of an honest review.