I initially had a hard time getting into this story, but once I did, I enjoyed it very much. I think the initial problem was because this is book eight in a series, none of which I have previously read. The story started off with a meeting of a lot of characters who would be well known to fans of the series, but of course for me it was like being dumped into a group … Continue reading The Master by Tara Sue Me
Y’all, this book made me do something very, very bad indeed. 10 pm at night and I had promised myself one more chapter (I had a good chunk of the latter half to go before I finished – and work the next day) before I went to bed. This was not what happened. What happened was that by 2 am I had turned the page on the epilogue, eyes leaden with sleep but with zero … Continue reading The Master by Tara Sue Me
New York Times bestselling author Tara Sue Me is back with a scorching new romance—tenth in the Submissive series. Lynne has not wanted for anything since she began working as Nathaniel and Abby’s nanny—until the night they invite her to a group BDSM meeting. The abrupt breakup she had with her last Dom made her turn her back on the lifestyle, but now she’s ready to dive back in. When she starts chatting on online BDSM … Continue reading The Flirtation
[NB: Amanda collected a few minimalist covers, and it turned into a whole conversation with Sarah about how each responds to cover art, and what the different artistic elements signal in terms of genre.] Amanda: Admittedly, I’m playing a bit fast and loose with “minimalism” in that I’m just going with a singular central image on a cover. I’d love to see more minimalist covers in romance over clinch covers because the former really piques … Continue reading Cover Awe: Minimalism
The RITAs are officially over! Before we get to the winners and a brief livestream recap, I personally want to thank every single one of you who participated. This is the first year where we’ve reviewed all of the nominees! How awesome is that? Seriously, this Challenge wouldn’t be anything without this lovely, thoughtful community of readers. I can’t wait to do it all again next year. If you missed the livestream of either the Golden Heart … Continue reading Your 2017 RITA Award Winners!
Tara Sue Me’s New York Times bestselling Submissive series continues with a delicious new story that explores the thin line between pleasure and pain. . . . She’s ready to try again. . . . Sasha Blake is scarred from a BDSM session gone wrong, but she can’t deny how much a strong Master turns her on. Determined to overcome her fears and rejoin the Partners in Play community, she asks Abby and Nathaniel West to … Continue reading The Master
The first in Tara Sue Me’s seductive and scandalous series that has enthralled millions… Abby King has a secret fantasy. New York knows Nathaniel West as the brilliant and handsome CEO of West Industries, but Abby knows he’s more: a sexy and skilled dominant who is looking for a new submissive. Yearning to experience a world of pleasure beyond her simple life as a librarian, Abby offers herself to Nathaniel, to fulfill her most hidden … Continue reading The Submissive
It’s February! And it’s also time for the post that often does some major damage to our TBR pile and our wallets. We hope all of you have been enjoying some good books. If you’re in a slump, though, maybe something in the comments will be able to pique your curiosity! And of course, tell us in the comments what you’ve been loving or hating this month. Carrie: The Burning World by Issac Marion Elyse: I’m … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2017 Edition
I like hotlinks, and I cannot lie! I mentioned this in the Books on Sale post today, but it’s worth mentioning again: today is the 20th anniversary celebration of Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase. The book is on sale for $1.99 and Avon is encouraging people to share their memories of the first time they read it, or what they love about it, using hashtag #LoSLove on Twitter. They’re giving away signed copies of the book randomly … Continue reading Links: Scoundrel Anniversary, Romance and Fanfic, and More
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