Veena’s review of Sanctuary (San Francisco Doms, Book 1) by Eden Bradley
Erotic Romance novella published by Samhain Publishing 02 Dec 14
Reading this book on my most recent flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was definitely not the best choice, particularly since it was a very full flight. This is a hard-core BDSM story about a woman who doesn’t know what she’s missing until she visits a club with her girlfriend and is enthralled upon viewing a flogging scene in the center stage. Since she also catches the eye of the Dom who is wielding the flogger. She can have everything she wants, if only she has the courage to grab it and hold on.
There really isn’t much story there. Shaye and Devin explore all the fantasies that they desire with Shaye training and leading Devin through this newly discovered playground. The ultimate for Shaye is to take Devin to the Sanctuary, which is the ultimate BDSM playground, but he’s not sure he’s ready for the commitment. I find it a bit odd that once Shaye introduces her into Sanctuary and she’s accepted, he could only take her back as a collared submissive. This is somewhat contrary to what some other authors portray, but what do I know of the intricacies of this world, which seem to be as varied as the kinks.
Most BDSM stories out there seem to be about the sub and this one does also give us details of Devin’s journey, but what is different is that it really looks at the Dominant’s mindset and the commitment that he needs to make in turn.
Grade: B
Summary:
She trusts him with her body…but can he trust himself with her heart?
Devin Delaney has never described herself as kinky, despite a rich fantasy life filled with submission scenarios—until her best friend takes her to the Ring, a San Francisco BDSM club, and her senses hum with awakened urges.
One pro Dom in particular works scenes that leave her breathless, and when he unexpectedly invites her on a journey to the darker side of sex—right then, right there—she sinks readily into the sting of addictive desire.
Shaye’s past makes him wary of getting involved with any woman, but when Devin willingly gives herself over to him, something inside him opens up. And he finds himself breaking his own rules to keep her in his arms all night.
When Shaye takes Devin to an exclusive club named Sanctuary, leading her deeper into the BDSM world, Devin’s kinkiest fantasies—and emotions—shift into overdrive. The experience brings them both to the edge of an inner darkness that could seal their bond—or permanently tear it apart.
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