But before I proceed to the second book, I thought it would make sense to review the first book so you have a little idea of what happened with Marley and her Dom in the book Bind Me.
Title: Bind Me
Pact of Seduction, Book 1
Author: Stacey Kennedy
Publisher: Loose Id
Release Date: October 10, 2011
Pages: 63
Buy Link: Amazon (Kindle)
BDSM Contemporary
Blurb:
Four best friends embrace their fantasies and make a pact of seduction to live out their deepest and darkest desires. The women place their lives in the hands of fate and one short straw declares Marley will be the first to awaken her secret wishes.
Reed, a Dom at sex club Castle Dolce Vita, has lived the BDSM lifestyle for awhile, but has yet to find a submissive that suits him. That is until he meets Marley, a woman seeking to indulge her fantasies.
As Reed guides her through a night of pleasure, Marley brings more to him than a perfect submissive--she stirs emotions in him long ago lost. By binding Marley, he runs up against his own limits, and now he has to choose between his self-protective barriers or surrendering to the wildfire Marley has reignited in his heart.
I'm absolutely confident this is one of the best BDSM novels I've read.
The very first time Reed contacted Marley, I was already in love. He was very confident and dominant, even over the phone. Everyone says that confidence is sexy, and he definitely was drop dead sexy. The way he spoke and the way he carried himself screamed sexual appeal and the promises that he could perform beyond anyone's imagination in his "castle".
The tension between Reed and Marley when they first met and signed the agreement papers before entering their scene was incredibly arousing to both parties. Marley had something in her personality that irked and intrigued Reed beyond his belief. Marley, on the other hand, was absolutely curious and nervous about submitting to such a gorgeous man. Whew, I could feel the steam coming out of my phone when I was reading this book!
Raven (assistant): "Oh and, Marley, don't look at him until he directs you otherwise, and always end your responses with 'Sir.' This is his space now, and I suggest you don't forget that fact."
The scenes themselves were very vivid. Reading every single action felt like I was a voyeur watching them in the same room. Reed was incredibly confident at his actions and very precise. His control was amazing, but he could only control himself so far when Marley was too tempting in front of him.
He backed away, nibbled along her jaw, and treated her skin in the splendid embrace of his mouth. The swagger he possessed and the physical attraction she held for him set her aflame, but the confidence in which he kissed, as if he knew all her hidden places that made her tingle, was what sent her arousal to a level she could hardly control.
As with most romance stories, they felt something special during their scene together, and they both agreed to pursue dating. I really liked Reed whether he was being a Dom, or just being himself. There wasn't much difference, he even said so himself. I especially loved that despite being dominant, he was caring. That quality in a man is indeed very attractive.
"I am who I am, Marley. I've made no attempt to hide what I enjoy sexually, but of course I do not speak freely of the lifestyle in my day-to-day life. If I were confronted, I would not deny I am a dom."
BEYOND WORDS!!!
Title: Beg for It
Pact of Seduction, Book Two
Author: Stacey Kennedy
Genre: BDSM erotic romance
Publisher: Loose Id
Date of Publication: May 29, 2012
ISBN: 978-1-61118-685-7
ASIN: B008AX0LQ2
Number of pages: 90
Word Count: 25,066
Purchase Links: Barnes& Noble | All RomanceEbooks | Loose Id | Amazon (Kindle)
Blurb:
The Pact of Seduction has one rule: fulfill your ultimate fantasy. Bella’s problem, she can’t live up to her vow. But her failure spins events that lead her into unknown territory. Kole, a Dom at the sex club Castle Dolce Vita, wasn’t part of her fantasy, but he’s about to show her he should have been.
Kole is more than willing to introduce Bella to BDSM since he’s held an interest in her for some time. But the feisty woman isn’t easily tamed and her strong personality proves to be difficult. While she might be determined to keep him at a distance, Kole has other ideas. He won’t allow her to shut him out.
A pact between best friends brought them together, emotional barriers tear them apart. Kole skillfully reminds Bella through pleasure and punishment that she is now his submissive, and her place is under his command.
Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse, BDSM theme and elements.
"Short" Excerpt
Only one thing would save Bella now—a stiff drink. Reed and Kole’s parties were always fun, and it was nice to see new friends she’d made over the past month. But her mood was right in the toilet. It’d been that way all day and had only gotten worse since she joined the party. She shouldn’t have come. She cursed on a low breath. How in the hell was she going to get out of her current predicament? Originally, it’d been she who offered the idea of the pact of seduction, and she couldn’t even commit. Pathetic. Marley’s giggle drew her attention, and Reed had pulled her onto his lap, nibbling at her neck. As horrible as it was, jealously surged. Maybe she had hoped that her fantasy would fill that empty void in her soul. Sure, it was meant as something sexually fun, but Bella craved something… A part of her remained unfulfilled, even if she didn’t understand exactly what was missing. All she knew, her life at this moment was boring with a side of totally sucks. She glanced over at Kyra, who laughed with Sadie, and nudged her arm. “I’ll be back. I need some air.” “Sure.” Kyra’s green eyes were a little glassy. The wine clearly had gotten to her. “Want some company?” “Nah.” She plastered on a fake smile. “I won’t be long.” Kyra gave a nod, then turned her attention back at Sadie as the two chuckled about something Sadie had said. If only Bella had something to laugh about. She rose from the couch and made her way through the crowd. As she passed, she noticed a man sitting on the ottoman and a woman knelt at his feet with her arms over his legs. The position appeared casual enough, but it also looked…different. As if the woman enjoyed being at his feet. Another spurt of jealously soared, and she gave her head a good hard shake. She was apparently envious of everyone who had a relationship. And since when had she been jealous of a BDSM relationship? What’s gotten into you? She made her way through the living room and stepped out onto the balcony. The cool air brushed against her skin, and she shivered. Winter still hung on in Baltimore, but what a strange winter it’d been—snow one day, mild the next. Tonight was brisk, but that only seemed to help cool off the annoyance burning her blood. With her glass in her hands, she leaned on the railing and glanced over the city. Reed and Kole’s condo had an amazing view and the lights twinkled below. She sipped at her drink and pondered her situation. How could she plan another fantasy when the only one she wanted she had yet to fully accept herself? And why was she acting like a bitter idiot? After a long gulp that had her cringing from the aftertaste, a deep voice interrupted her useless thoughts. “I heard last night didn’t go well.” She lowered the glass, licked the moisture on her lips, and looked next to her to find Kole. Like always in his presence, butterflies fluttered in her stomach, but she squashed them and kept her voice controlled. “That’s putting it lightly.” His blond stylish hair framed a face worth a second look, and his dark blue eyes shone with a power that made her melt. He leaned against the railing beside her, cocked his head, and she felt the weight of his stare right down to her toes. “Tell me about it.” She sipped her drink, mortified to her bones that she had to admit this to Kole. “It wasn’t Raven’s fault. I”—she drew in a deep breath and said quickly—“I always thought my fantasy was to be with a woman, but clearly it’s not.” “Ah, I see.” He took a gulp of his beer before he lowered it. “You didn’t get off, I’m assuming?” She snorted. “If laughing in her face means that I didn’t get off, then yes, I didn’t get off.” He chuckled, the sound so seductive Bella quivered. In response to that odd reaction, she examined him and couldn’t stop from admiring the view. He was dressed in a pair of dark jeans that no doubt hugged his fine ass, and a black T-shirt that was snug around the muscles beneath. Good God. She licked her lips for reasons that had nothing to do with her drink. “You didn’t follow through with your part of the pact, then?” Her gaze lifted to his face. The glint in his eyes declared he’d been quite aware of her admiring him. Hell, she’d lusted after him since the day they met. A strong sexual attraction existed between them that she hadn’t experienced before with any man, especially a Dom. She blinked and focused away from the warmth that formed between her thighs. “That’s right. I bailed on the pact.” His gaze became penetrating as his tone dipped lower. “Why don’t you arrange another night with someone else for your fantasy?” “Because”—her muscles stiffened, and after a long sigh, she grimaced—“I have no idea what that fantasy is now.” “Such a problem for a woman to have,” he mused. She gulped at the way his voice seemed to carry into her soul; then she lowered her head to avoid eye contact with him. He raised his bottle to his mouth, and his arm brushed against hers. Tingles zinged through her, and she squeezed her thighs together to ease the throb of her clit. How did he make her body do that? Every time he was near, she all but sizzled, and when he touched her, everything was amplified. “I see that you need help, then, in finding what you’re looking for.” It hadn’t sounded like a question, which she was glad for since her tight throat made it impossible to answer. He slid his finger along her arm, slowly and with clear intent to unravel her. She bit her bottom lip. “W-what does that mean?” He tucked his finger under her chin and lifted her head. “I think we both know what I mean.” Those eyes of his burned with the lust that he had obviously contained. “You enjoy my attention, and I’d enjoy you under my command.” Then he pressed a finger on the back of her hand and danced his touch up her arm. His gaze followed his caresses every step of the way. And damn him if she didn’t close her eyes and shudder. A scrape of his nail along her skin drew her eyes open, and he grinned with sin. “Look how beautifully you react to me.” He finally reached her shoulder, and she trembled under the softness of his touch that seemed to contradict that power oozing from him. He tucked his fingers back under her chin, drew her head up, and stared intently into her eyes. Searching for what, she had no idea. His hold tensed, a shift in his gaze appeared that made her stomach flip-flop, and her panties were now soaked. He leaned in, pressed his lips against hers, and the world froze. His luscious and damn well perfect mouth molded with hers as his silky tongue swept her away. When had anyone ever kissed her like this? Oh, right—never. He kissed her thoroughly, leaving no part of her mouth untouched; then he backed away but kept hold of her chin. “It’s time to stop ignoring what your body needs and accept that you want to be dominated.” Hell, how right was he? Maybe BDSM wasn’t her fantasy when she made the pact of seduction with her friends, but after hearing about it from Marley, her interest had grown. She lifted a lazy shoulder to appear nonchalant. “I suppose if I set up a scene with you, that would be a solution to my problem.” “Not good enough.” His gaze hardened. “Do you want me to take you into a scene, Bella?” At his pause, she realized she needed to give a better answer, and she nodded. “I do.” He examined her for a long moment before he finally said, “Now what are your interests in BDSM?” She melted at the way he stared at her now. So intense. So wicked. Was this a hint of what he’d look like in a scene? Her body flushed, yet she held her focus and lifted her chin. She had always prided herself on staying strong around powerful men. Her job as a stockbroker in Baltimore’s top lending investment firm meant she swam with the sharks. Most of her coworkers were authoritative men. If she’d showed weakness, she wouldn’t be where she was today, and she’d worked hard for her position. “I’m interested in”—her throat went dry. All these fantasies she hadn’t admitted to anyone. Was she really going through with this? Her soaking panties declared it so—“ropes, sex toys, floggers, to be controlled, pleasure, and pain.” She raised her glass to her mouth and tried to ignore the way her hands shook. Before the rim could reach her lips, Kole snatched the glass from her hands and set it on the ground next to him. “If we’re discussing this and you are serious, you will stop drinking.” A flare of irritation rose up that he’d be so bold to take her drink right out of her hands, yet Marley had said that Castle Dolce Vita Doms never allowed submissives to drink alcohol in a scene to ensure they were clearheaded. And since they were discussing what would happen between them, she let it go. “Okay.” He gave a short nod. “Now I want to make sure you’re well aware of what will happen and what I expect of you.” His gaze searched hers, seemingly looking right through her. “And I need to be sure that I’m the correct Dom for you.” “I don’t want anyone else,” she blurted out before she could stop herself. His eyebrows rose. “I don’t mind your answer, Bella.” A small grin turned up the corners of his mouth. “But do tell—have you put more thought into this than you’re letting on?” Her cheeks had never burned so hot, but she wouldn’t be that woman who’d stumble around a man. She stuffed her nervousness away, clasped her hands, and demanded her voice to be strong. “Maybe once or twice.” She’d been aware of the mutual attraction between them, so two could play his game. “Are you trying to deny you haven’t thought about it too?” He winked. “Maybe once or twice.” A flutter whipped around inside her, her palms grew clammy, and she squeezed her fingers. Why did he make her act so…knocked off her axis? “One thing that needs to be discussed is my expectations.” He glanced at her hands for a moment as if he took in her reaction before he looked back into her eyes. “From what I know of you as you are now, you’d struggle to meet them. And I want to make that clear so you know what you’re getting yourself into.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” she snapped. “Why would I struggle to meet your demands?” He gave his head a slow shake. “I’m not saying it to insult you, but to give you a stern warning. I don’t play lightly.” “Well, I…” Her entire face burned hot as if she had a high-grade fever. Marley had told her all about Kole. How he enjoyed pain play. How strict he was in how a submissive behaved. And all it’d done was increase the throb between her thighs. Solidified the fantasy. “I think I might like that.” He gave a delicious smile. “I have no doubt you would.” And then his lips were back on hers as he swept her away in another leg-wobbling kiss before those plush lips tore away from hers. “You’ll arrive at the castle next Friday at seven o’clock. I’ll have a room reserved.” He dropped his head, his eyes in the direct line of hers. “When you arrive, remove your clothes, kneel in the center of the room, and wait for me. Clear?” Heat spread across her body at the images playing in her head. Nude? Kneeling? Oh God! She quivered in anticipation. At his expectant expression, she nodded instead of offering him a breathy response. “Good.” He took her mouth again playfully, nibbled on the corners of her lips, and flicked her lips with his tongue. And when he had her body ramped up to a fever pitch, he backed away to trail his thumb over her lips. “Can you be honest and open with me?” Drool, honest-to-God drool, formed in her mouth. Everyday Kole was sexy. Dom Kole was to die for. The sheer power that exuded from him, intensity in his features, it all captivated her. He’d asked her to be honest with him—how hard could that be? “I can do that.” He nodded in approval, skimmed her mouth again with his thumb, while his gaze stayed focused there. The smile he gave, the possessiveness held in the depths of his eyes, liquefied her insides. Something sparked through his touch, only increasing with his kiss, and even more so by the way he looked at her now. One of those duh moments. Had what she wanted—desired—been standing right in front of her this entire time? In less than a week, she’d have the answer. |
Hotter than the first! I can't believe it!
The first thing I loved about this book was Reed and Kole's brother-like relationship. They were very honest with each other and were not afraid to punch one another if they did something stupid. I loved that they also looked out for each other like real brothers. I just love relationships like that, whether men or women.
"You know"--he glared at Reed--"for my roommate and friend, your opinion of me is discouraging."
The first encounter between Kole and Bella was so hot, I was practically ready to burst out of excitement. Kole was even hotter than Reed was! It was incredible. He exuded such power and longed to dominate Bella's tough personality. I was practically fanning myself and they were just talking! Don't believe me? Check out the screenshot below.
Drool, honest-to-God drool, formed in her mouth. Everyday Kole was sexy. Dom Kole was to die for. The sheer power that exuded from him, intensity in his features, it all captivated her. He'd ask her to be honest with him--how hard could that be?
The first scene with Kole and Bella was definitely hot. Wow, anyone who knew Bella's strong personality would be surprised to read this "scene." Kole gave her a soft-word ("Rose") and a hard-word ("Thorn") to use when she felt worried/uncomfortable, or she wanted to stop completely. She used Rose when they were just starting, and in the whole scene, she used it three times! She obviously had serious trust issues.
He understood her nervousness thus far was all about keeping control. Her issue wasn't her fear, but her inability to allow him to do whatever he wanted to her. Even if she didn't realize it, she was topping from the bottom, which was why he focused on reassuring her instead of reprimanding her for throwing out a safe word so quickly, but his tolerance now faded.
Long story short, Bella enjoyed herself but something was wrong and her girlfriends plus Reed witnessed it. Reed being the man, decided to run home so he could punch Kole and ask questions later. I just loved that scene! So brother-like. (I wish I had such great friends).
Kole rose up on his elbow, lowered the ice pack to display a good five stitches over his eyebrow, and pinned her with his stare. His voice flowed through the room, sounding smooth like velvet, but stern. "Bella. Take a seat. Stay quiet." A wave of emotion washed over her, compelling her to listen. Normally if a man spoke to her in that manner, she'd curse at him and probably flip him off. But she found her legs moving toward the chair and was shocked at herself when she sat down.
"You don't have to be a perfect submissive Bella. You need only to be my submissive."
There was a second scene, just like book one, and of course, it was more satisfying than the first. The trust was there and the limits were pushed. Kole, despite his reputation, was very understanding and caring of Bella. He understood her worries and made sure that her trust was not misplaced.
"I don't want a slave, Bella. But you will learn when I demand submission. Good indicators would be when we're in the castle or in the bedroom. At all other times, then I'm Kole. Not Master Kole or Sir."
Stacey Kennedy truly is brilliant. She has a way of making every character lovable to her readers. Where's book three?!!!
"If a Dom and sub don't have openness and trust between them, the relationship will fail."
Isn't that too amazing? It doesn't just apply to Dom and sub. It really works for any kind of relationship :) Have I mentioned how much I love this book and author?
BEYOND WORDS!!!
About the AuthorStacey Kennedy’s novels are lighthearted fantasy with heart-squeezing, thigh-clenching romance, and they even give you a good chuckle every now and again. But within the stories you’ll also find fast-paced action, life-threatening moments and a big bad villain who needs to be destroyed. Her urban fantasy/paranormal and erotic romance series have hit Amazon Kindle and All Romance eBooks bestseller lists.
Stacey welcomes comments from readers. You can find her at www.staceykennedy.com
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