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"Well, sir," said Mr. Dooley, "I see they've been holdin' a Divoorce Congress."

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A Little Essay on Books The Law's Delays Sherlock Holmes International Amenities Art Patronage Immigration White House Discipline Money and Matrimony Prince Henry's Visit Prince Henry's Reception Cuba vs. Beet Sugar Bad Men From The West European Intervention . ... Read more

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Dancing in the Dark By Jennifer DunneA humdrum life…Keri Montero lives a boring life. Work, TV, volunteering, and her quilting hardly make the stuff of fantasy and dreams.A mistaken invitation…All this changes when she receives an invitation to a charity Halloween costume party to benefit the local opera house. She decides to go, even if the tickets are <*gasp*> $100 each.A walk on the wild side…Her costume can be anything, and Keri decides to live on the wild side for once. Going as a submissive slave girl might invite trouble. But when she meets the man of her dreams, she decides to go even wilder. Keri wants to submit to his every…sexual…whim. Louisiana Heat By Dominique AdairHaving met the man of her dreams online, Kay travels to Bayou Blue, Louisiana, to explore the possibilities of furthering their relationship. The moment David sees her, he decides to impersonate his cousin Remy, the man Kay is searching for. Having been obsessed with her for the past six months, David seizes the opportunity to get to know her better and to explore their seemingly mutual desires.Trick or Treat By Madeleine OhKatie Fairfax jokingly asks her cousin for "A gorgeous, exciting, bedworthy man to make all my wildest dreams come true," not expecting to be taken at her word. When she first meets Jud Carlton, she finds the man pushy and overbearing. But as Jud bulldozes into her life, she finds his special way of loving is what she's always longed for.Review quotes for Party Favors4 Stars!"Louisiana Heat" arguably the most romantic..."~Catherine Witmer, Romantic Times ... Read more

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Steamy trio!
This is an exciting, sexy trio of stories with hot, dominant men and lots of steam. You won't be disappointed.

That said, the first story by Jennifer Dunne was my least favorite. It started off well but got bogged down in business talk. The heroine was an efficiency expert, some background was nice but just too many pages were given over to discussion of business strategy. The sex scenes didn't quite do it for me either: hot wax and being wrapped in plastic like a leftover sandwich - so not my thing. 3 stars

The next story by Madeline Oh was livelier. Lots of sexual tension and build-up, until both the heroine and I wanted to strangle the hero and tell him to get on with it already. But when Jud finally shows up in a pirate costume and "captures" his helpless "maiden", yowza! Let's just say that Black Jack and Lady Katherine have a rip-roaring good time. Their antics left a huge grin on my face. Nice spanking too! 5 stars

The final story by Dominique Adair may be my favorite. I loved the Cajun setting and the Cajun hero. David saw what he wanted and went after it, er ... her. Nice spanking scene here too! This story is quite a bit shorter than the others and I wished it had been longer. 5 stars

A good, quick read
Dancing in the Dark by Jennifer Dunne is the story of Keri Montero, a boring, predictable woman who breaks free of her shell, with the help of a costumed Halloween party, and a sexy masked Sun God.Can her mystery man help her to free her inner submissive??

Trick or Treat by Madeline Oh is the lively, funny story of Katie Fairfax, her trip to the Rose and Leather Boutique, and her voyage into the titillating, yet kind of scary world of bondage and D/s.Yet with Jud Carlton to teach her, and cousin Andrew to urge her on, it's a great ride!

Louisiana Heat by Dominique Adair is the story of Kay Glenn, the manager of an elite art gallary in Atlanta, a first time face-to-face meeting between online "friends", a case of intentional "mistaken" identity, and hunky alpha artist David Hunter. Will this relationship withstand the lies that lay between them?

Party Favors, as a whole, is an enjoyable read.The sex is hot, and makes you wish you had some of these sexy alpha men in your life! ... Read more

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Gia In Wonderland By Dominique AdairGia Conti, ex ballerina, was injured in a car accident caused by the man who'd been stalking her. Forced to leave the stage due to her injuries, she moves across the country to recuperate and begin a new life.Responding to a personal ad that seemed written with her in mind, Gia makes a leap of faith and answers the ad to meet the handsome Drake Whelan. Just when she decides to take a chance with her heart, she finds shattering evidence that her lover might be the same man who'd ended her career.Must Love Music By Jennifer DunnePossessing perfect pitch, a penchant for leather, and a predilection for gourmet cooking, Master Rikard is a Sub's dream.After answering his compelling personal ad, Gayle begins a relationship with the mysterious masked Dom. His hypnotic voice spins wicked erotic fantasies as he takes her to sexual heights she'd never believed possible, while glimpses of his tortured soul awaken her desire for more than just sex.Their mutual love of music could be the beginning of much more, but his tragic past presents a barrier. Then Gayle's innocent discovery forces them to face the truth.Sunday Afternoon With Mac By Madeleine OhSingle white submissive ISO intelligent, inventive and creative Dominant. Perfection not necessary but common sense, wit and sense of humor are. I'm 27, employed and looking for someone to fulfill my fantasies of velvet manacles and silk scarves.Ginny Wallace places a personal ad, hoping to find the dominant of her dreams. Who she finds is Mac Brodie—a man who will take her beyond her wildest imaginings to complete sexual fulfillment and love. ... Read more

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single white submissive
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes alittle spice to their reading. It's not hardcore but it gives you a look into the doms side of a bdsm relationship. Very interesting. It's a good read.Single White Submissive
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Interlude By Madeleine OhA borrowed cottage, an ancient magic spring, wild erotic dreams and the mysterious Dai Hughes all lure Alex to the wildest side of wild Wales.Life Sentence By Jennifer DunneSamantha Taylor expected the erotic art book to offer her an escape, not release Master Giacomo. Italian, hunky and a skilled Master, Giacomo is a triple-threat devoted to giving Sam the ultimate pleasure as his submissive.Having let one man control her life, Sam was damned if she'd let another do it, no matter how he made her body burn. But Giacomo is damned, and if he fails, he really will go to Hell.The Cajun By Dominique AdairDuring a storm in the marshes of Southern Louisiana, Rachel Thierry finds herself seeking shelter in an old cabin, never dreaming a childhood friend now resides there.Etienne Broussard's trip into New Orleans was curtailed and he returns home to find Rachel sound asleep in front of the fireplace. All softness and curves, and with a sexual hunger as deep as his own, Rachel is everything he ever wanted in a woman.Outside the storm rages as Rachel and Etienne push the boundaries of friendship and their passions erupt into a fiery inferno that will forever change their lives. ... Read more

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Bit of a let down
Each of the three stories seemed to be predictable.I'd prefer to have encounters unique to the situation.After reading R.S.V.P., by the same three authors, I was expecting more.It was very tame. ... Read more

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Anne's Birthday Bachelor By Jennifer DunneAdvertising executive Anne is tired of making all the decisions for her company, day in and day out, and confides in her best friend that her secret fantasy is to have a lover make decisions for her. Her friend takes her at her word, and for her birthday buys her a date with a very special bachelor, introducing Anne to the exciting world of Dominance/submission, where all of her fantasies come true.Power Play By Madeleine OhAnnie's dominant lover, Mark (Power Exchange), gives her Tom Baldwin, the TV actor heartthrob and fellow submissive, as a birthday present. Annie has plans for Tom, but the best laid plans can derail-in extreme and satisfying directions.Two Days, Three Nights By Dominique AdairAfter ending a disastrous relationship, Victoria longs to take a cruise and indulge in her favorite pasttimes, reading and margaritas. Instead, she receives an anonymous gift of lingerie with a handwritten note daring her to wear the garments to a company party. Intrigued by the command, she complies. When she meets her gift-giver in the flesh, Victoria knows she has found the perfect master. ... Read more

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Average 3.5 stars
I got this anthology because somebody had recommended Madeleine Oh. I don't remember who, or why--just her name was in my little book of recommendations. As is obvious from the title and the cover, this is BDSM erotica.

**** "Two Days, Three Nights" by Dominique Adair.

Victoria Brittain has a secret admirer. She receives a gift of lingerie with no name, just the instruction to wear it to the company party that evening. She complies, enjoying the anticipation, and wondering who it is.

It's good news and bad news. The good news is it's William Hunter, whom she's lusted after for the past year. The bad news is, he's a client. He takes charge of an incredible sexual encounter in her office during the party, then invites her to his home for the weekend (the 2 days, 3 nights of the title).

The Good:
It's pointed out that Hunt had known from Victoria's ex-fiance that she enjoyed "kinky sex," so you know his approach didn't just come out of the blue.
The romance is sweet, with both of them being surprised by the strength of their feelings for each other, and the emotions are realistic.
The sex scenes are hot, clear, and plentiful, while still leaving enough space for a believable story.

The Bad:
It's still fairly unbelievable.
If you don't like BDSM erotica, you won't like this.

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***½ "Anne's Birthday Bachelor" by Jennifer Dunne.

Workaholic Anne Logan hasn't had a date in far too long, and because she's responsible for every little detail at work, what she wants most is for a man who'll take charge of everything. So when her best friend Sarah attends a bachelor auction and bachelor Garrett describes taking care of a woman's every need, she knows exactly what to get Anne for her birthday.
According to the rules of the auction, there's no sex allowed on the date, not even a good-night kiss, but between Garrett being completely in charge (he'd even asked Sarah about Anne's food preferences so he could order for her), and the "accidental" touches and friendly flirtatious conversation, Anne's more than willing to have a second, more private date beginning immediately after the official date is over.

The good:
This story gets props for having the most fun and unusual description of an orgasm I think I've ever read: "You mean, does playing the game while you make love always feel like someone's opened the top of your head and filled your brain with Pop Rocks?"
The ending was clever, happy, believable, and fair to both of them--and unusual, at least to me, and I read enough to be thrilled by an unusual ending.

The bad:
Despite that great description, the characters remain matter-of-fact, nonchalant, casual. They might as well be discussing the weather or a grocery list. The actions are steamy, but their thoughts and dialogue are tepid.
Calling their D/s play "the Game" started bugging me after a while. I appreciate the point that it's a game rather than a lifestyle for them, but it started feeling like I was being bashed over the head with it.
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**½ "Power Play" by Madeleine Oh. Erotica.

Annie's master Mark and Tom's mistress Claudine give Annie the gift of Tom for her birthday. Sub Annie had planned to dominate Tom, but he dominates her instead.

The good:
Very steamy.

The bad:
This story is all about the sex. Which is hot, but there wasn't enough emotional context for me to really enjoy it.
There's a brief bit confirming Annie's devotion to Mark and Tom's to Claudine, but as Mark and Claudine are perfectly fine with the arrangement, there's no conflict there, and no conflicted emotions from Annie or Tom.
Maybe I'm jaded, but I need more story with my sex scenes.
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The verdict:
A decent enough anthology, worth reading, and definitely steamy.Just don't expect perfection. ... Read more

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