Friday, February 27, 2015

MADAME GRETCHEN by Kayla Lords



Title:  MADAME GRETCHEN
Series:  N/A
Author:  Kayla Lords
Publish Date:   02.24.15
Publisher:  Kayla Lords
Category /Genre:  Erotica, BDSM
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Received from:  Kayla Lords (Beta read)
Goodreads link: Madame Gretchen
Date completed: 02.26.15

Description from the publisher:
Six kinksters want to join the most exclusive BDSM club in the area, The Iron Maiden. The first requirement? Survive Madame Gretchen. Join them as they navigate six weeks of kinkiness led by a sadistic, crop-wielding Domme who loves forced orgasms and demands total surrender. Their limits will be stretched and their desires uncovered.

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This is a stand-alone novel.  If you have ever visited Ms. Lords’ website (A Sexual Being), you may have read a short story there about a visit to The Iron Maiden.  She has expanded on the dungeon with the tale of the membership process.

Since I know Kayla Lords personally (as in I know her real name hehehe), and have spent some time with her and her Sir, I teased her that I was going to try to match characters with some of the real people we met…Not saying too much there. 

I personally identified with one of the characters…. so much so that it brought me to tears.  No, she didn’t use me as a character, but I think most of us would find some elements in at least one of the characters that we will recognize in ourselves.  Who do you identify with – the Dom, the Domme, one of the switches, one of the submissives, perhaps the baby-girl, or the rope bunny?  Each of the characters is uniquely different and represents at least one of the many general groups within the BDSM community. 

Kayla is an amazing author who is gifted in providing an erotic tale while also giving us a kink education that is fun for us and the characters.

Will we be returning to The Iron Maiden in the future with Madame Gretchen?  One can only hope (littles are in charge of pouting and begging – whatever works to make it happen!)

Grammar/editing:  A – near perfect

Other Books from Kayla Lords:
  • The Visitor
  • The Big Game
The Sir & Babygirl series:
  1. The Adventures of Sir and Babygirl
  2. Bound by Love










As she entered the classroom, Ivory looked around and smiled wide. Everywhere she looked there was rope. Blue rope. Purple rope. Miles and miles of rope.

"I see you approve, Ivory." Ivory's head whipped around to find Madame Gretchen wearing a rope harness over a black tee-shirt.

"Ya know, that's probably the most normal thing I've seen you wear, Ma'am." The Domme looked down at the rope on her chest. Ivory giggled. "The shirt, Ma'am. Although the rope looks sorta natural, too, though."

"A girl has to practice on someone, right?" With a wink, Madame Gretchen turned her attention from Ivory to Randy Boy as he entered, leaving the large woman alone with her thoughts.

Ernie loved rope. He'd tied Ivory into all kinds of positions through their long marriage. Her favorite was being tied down to the bed while her Daddy Bear had his way with his Ivory Baby. Ivory shivered in delight at the memory, wishing she could have such an experience at least one more time. The slight burn on her wrists and ankles as she struggled against her restraints. The feeling of helplessness as he bent over her body, touching and biting where he wanted, when he wanted. She was a "rope bunny" - at least she thought that's what it was called. As she'd spent more time online, she'd learned about all kinds of other things people could do with rope. Suspension was at the top of her list. Well, being photographed in the nude while suspended was at the very top of her list. Ivory smiled to herself, her face growing hot at her own audacity. Me, a grandmother of two babies, gettin' naked in front of a photographer. No one would believe it!

"Good evening, everyone." Madame Gretchen's sultry voice broke through Ivory's thoughts. "It was bound to happen. We lost someone this week - two someone's. Our switch friends Mami and Pup - or Missy and Big Daddy, if you prefer - will not be joining us again. They've had a health issue come up and will take another round of sessions when they can. If they think I'll be easier on them or I use the same techniques each time and can prepare for them, that'll be the surprise for them." The Domme chuckled softly to herself. Ivory could only imagine the sadistic plans she had for the couple when they came back through the course. She made a mental note to text Missy to find out what the heck happened.

"Clearly, you see all the rope laid out on the tables." The Domme made a sweeping gesture across the room. "No one here, other than myself, is qualified to restrain anyone, but I will teach you a couple of basic ties, and everyone will have the chance to be restrained by me and tortured, I mean teased, by your fellow kinksters for a few minutes. Let's begin."

Madame Gretchen took them through a basic daisy chain tie to keep the rope organized. Ivory felt her mind slip away in the monotony of the motions. Loop. Pull through. Tighten. Loop. Pull through. Tighten. She could feel her body respond to the memories of days gone by - the tightening around her wrists, the feelings of nervousness followed quickly by excitement. Freedom of movement is a luxury people take for granted. Restraint feels so dangerous and dirty. Ivory closed her eyes as muscle memory took over her hands.

"I see you have a bit of experience." Ivory's eyes flew open at the Domme's husky voice. "I think there's more to you than meets the eye, Ivory."

She looked down at her rope, unsure how to respond. There had always been Ernie in her mind and body. No one else had ever made her want them before, until this small Domme. She's safe. I could never love her the way I love my Ernie. At the realization, Ivory felt her natural confidence and exuberance return. With a twinkle in her eye, she smiled wide.

"Ma'am, I have no doubt you and many others would be surprised at what I keep to myself." With a wink at Madame Gretchen, she returned to her daisy chain, determined not to drift off again.

The Domme chuckled, as if she had no doubts of the surprises Ivory contained, and turned to Randy Boy as he struggled to untangle himself from the rope.

Ivory found herself paired with the slight man moments later as Madame Gretchen walked everyone through simple wrist restraints using a slip knot.

"Randy, honey, what are you doin'?" Ivory couldn't keep the amusement from her voice. The poor man was tangled again. "Here, let me show ya."

Ivory took the rope from his hands and wrapped it around his pale wrist. She liked the contrast between them. Her dark skin, his pale skin. His lanky frame, her round one. She was sure she'd hurt him if she rode him like a stallion, but that didn't stop the image from popping into her head. As she slipped the length of rope through the loop she made, she watched his face. The moment she tightened the rope, his entire body tensed and then immediately relaxed as he gave himself over to the sensation of being moderately restrained. She pulled against the rope, forcing his hand and arm to move. A trickle of something crept up her spine at the control she had over him. She could lead him anywhere. And he'd probably follow.





Wednesday, February 25, 2015

JUST ONE TASTE by C.J. Ellisson



Title:  JUST ONE TASTE
Series:  V.V. Inn #0.5
Author:  C.J. Ellison
Publish Date:   02.20.11
Publisher:  Red Hot Publishing
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Received from:  Amazon purchase
Goodreads link: Just One Taste
Date completed: 02.17.15

Description from the publisher:
Like your vampires strong, deadly and full of passion? The twist this time is the ancient vampire is a woman and it's a delectable, innocent human man she needs to resist. In 1945 Dria runs an exclusive Paris hotel for the undead. A man from her past tracks her down, determined to win her over.

This 2500-word short story (which equates to about ten pages) is for the fans who wanted to know how our characters from Vampire Vacation, Dria (Vivian) and Rafe, met. It's simply a taste of their tumultuous beginning, but their full story - including Dria's much asked about past - will be the sole focus of the full length novel, book four, in The V V Inn series.

This ebook includes: A sixteen chapter excerpt from Vampire Vacation, book one in The V V Inn series. And two full chapters from each of the author's new erotica novellas, Johnny Living Dangerously and More Than Tolerable. Lots in a little bitty FREE ebook package!

Warning: The excerpt from Vampire Vacation contains very explicit sex scenes in the bonus content and the two erotica novels are basically pure sex. These excerpts are not intended for readers under 18.
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This is a second prequel in the VV Inn series and gives you a glimpse into how Rafe and Dria met and came to be a power couple.

Just a Taste is just that.  A very tiny taste of how Rafe pursued the woman for him.  A taste of book 1, Vampire Vacation.  A taste of Johnny Living Dangerously, and a taste of More Than Tolerable. 

I would have loved to have read more about Rafe’s pursuit of Dria in this one chapter offering.  The good news is that much more of the story will be given to us in Blood Legacy, which releases on February 25th.  Oh!  That’s today!!  Want to guess what I’ll soon be reviewing?

Grammar/editing:  A – near perfect

The V.V. Inn series:
  1. Death’s Servant (#0.1)
  2. Just One Taste (#0.5)
  3. Vampire Vacation (#1)
  4. The Hunt (#2)
  5. Big Game (#3)
  6. Death Times Two (#3.5)
  7. Blood Legacy (#4)
Other Books from C.J. Ellison:
  • Another Sip
  • Johnny Living Dangerously
  • More Than Tolerable
Walk on the Wild Side Series:

  1. Vanilla on Top
  2. Avoiding Mr. Right
  3. Vanilla Twist
  4. Loving Ms. Wrong

 





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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

DEATH'S SERVANT by C.J. Ellisson



Title:  DEATH’S SERVANT
Series:  V.V. Inn #0.1
Author:  C.J. Ellison
Publish Date:   04.13.13
Publisher:  RedHot Publishing
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Received from:  Amazon purchase
Goodreads link: Death’s Servant
Date completed: 02.16.15

Description from the publisher:
Jonathan Winchester has clashed with his alpha one too many times. After another argument he leaves the Manitoba pack, his only home since the werewolf attack that changed his life. He returns to his home state of Virginia to start a new life free of pack politics. Jon finds work and meets a young waitress, Raine, who appears to be a lone werewolf, too.

As their relationship progresses, Jon’s embroiled in more intrigue than he bargained for and a danger bigger than he can handle. He's running scared until his own alpha tendencies surface, making him unable to leave the pretty werewolf’s problems behind. The young man is desperate to save Raine—even if his efforts may lead him straight to death.

Journey along in this first prequel novel involving the favorite characters from the bestselling V V Inn series. Written at reader demand, this stand-alone story explains how the beloved Jonathan came to serve the deadly redheaded vampire, Dria.
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For most readers to date, this has been a prequel, written well after they had already read several of the books in this series.  For me, I had not read any, so this is book one to my mind.  I was not lost.  Each character is well-introduced.  BTW:  the introduction to Dria and Rafe is hawt, hawt, hawt!! 

A year ago, college student, Jonathan Winchester, was bitten by a wolf and forced to believe that the things that go bump in the night are real.  Romeo, alpha of the Manitoba pack, takes him in to train him, but it is soon evident that Jon is an alpha and will one day outgrow or challenge for the pack.  Jon decides to leave after a tremendous argument with Romeo that shows no sign of resolution.  He finds himself in Virginia, close to but unable to go home.  He’s surprised to chance upon another lone wolf, his waitress, Raine.  When he discovers her secret and the danger she is in, he is determined to save the woman he believes could be his mate.  His determination leads him to a pretty redheaded vampire, Dria, and her human husband, Rafe.  Will saving Raine mean death for Jon?

If you are new to the series, as I am, I recommend this as a first read.  Allow yourself to fall in love with Jon as I have!  You have to admire any man who will place himself in danger or debt to claim the woman he wants.
How exciting to be at the beginning of a new series loved by so many!  I’m looking forward to the next “prequel,” Just One Taste; see that review, soon!

Grammar/editing:  B – a few small errors

The V.V. Inn series:
  1. Death’s Servant (#0.1)
  2. Just One Taste (#0.5)
  3. Vampire Vacation (#1)
  4. The Hunt (#2)
  5. Big Game (#3)
  6. Death Times Two (#3.5)
  7. Blood Legacy (#4)
Other Books from C.J. Ellison:
  • Another Sip
  • Johnny Living Dangerously
  • More Than Tolerable
Walk on the Wild Side Series:
1.      Vanilla on Top
2.      Avoiding Mr. Right
3.      Vanilla Twist
4.      Loving Ms. Wrong