Surprise Party by Lisette Kristensen

Title: Surprise Party
Author: Lisette Kristensen
Publisher: Eternal Press
Published date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-926704-39-5
Genre/Theme: Erotic
Length: 22 pages
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Ever since Devin came into Jocelyn’s life he changed her into the person that he wanted her to be. Than he left her and she retreated into herself even more. Once a fun loving and ever daring woman now she has turned into a quiet demure girl. Far from the person she once was.

Tired of seeing Jocelyn suffer. Her best friend Beth decides to take things into her own hands and invites Jocelyn to a surprise party. Beth finally gets Jocelyn to agree to go with her to the party. The party turns out to be a surprise all right. The two women drive out to a mansion and once inside Jocelyn is awed at what she sees. Numerous men and woman in all states of undress and in the midst of many different actions. All the woman are wearing just thongs and stilettos and everyone is wearing masks. As it turns out the party is a BDSM party.

Even though she is apprehensive at first. Jocelyn begins to remember herself in the years past and she decides to give it a try. Finally she lets herself go and enjoys just feeling. Jocelyn begins to find her backbone again. She is starting to regain back just what Devin has taken away from her. Jocelyn had somehow lost herself and is now on the way back to finding her spirit once again.

I enjoyed seeing Jocelyn come back to life and find herself again. Having a good friend like Beth by her side while she did it was nice to see as well.
This story is a quick read with a good flow. Lisette Kristensen keeps the reader interested from the start to the finish. It is definitely a page-turner with very strong characters. I would love to see more adventures of these two friends and many of the people at the party with them.


Rating: 4 smacks
Heat Level: BDSM
Other: f/f, M/F, voyeurism, BDSM,
Reviewer: Gabrielle

The Man in the Mirror by Jo Barrett

Title: The Man In The Mirror
Author: Jo Barrett
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published date: 8 /5/ 2009
ISBN: n/a
Genre/Theme: Contemporary romance fairy
Length: 40 pages
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Throw together Connor who has been cursed to live in a mirror by a sea witch and Torri who has just broken up with her boyfriend and is heartbroken. Than we can watch the magic happen.
Tori has recently bought the mirror in which he resides in and soon Connor realizes that he has feelings for Tori and must somehow reach out to her.
Finally one night Tori actually hears Connor speaking to her. Once she realizes he is in the mirror the fun begins. He than is given one month to get her to love him with her whole heart or he must return to the mirror for all eternity.
From a horrible blind date to a confrontation with a sea witch this story has love and magic for all to enjoy.


It was nice to see the development of each of the two characters. Will Connor learn his lesson and come to his understanding about love and what it really means to have it and give it freely. Can Tori grow as well? Will she realize what it means to love and be loved?
Even being heartbroken over her ex-boyfriend Tori is still a feisty and brave woman and Connor is a great man. The author endears Connor to the reader and has you cheering him on in his battle to win Tori.
The Man In The Mirror by Jo Barrett is a sweet story about finding and keeping true love. It is a quick read that warms your heart. I truly enjoyed the flow of this book it never seemed rushed along at all. I defiantly will be looking for more from this author.
My only problem with this story was that it was over so soon. I fell into their world and enjoyed myself so much that I hated to see it end.

Rating: 4 smacks
Heat Level: spicy
Other: m/f
Reviewer: Gabrielle

Carl's Story by Kissa Starling

Title: Carl’s Story
Author: Kissa Starling
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Published date: 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60435-367-9
Genre/Theme: BDSM
Length: 35 pages
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A poor body image and public play at the Dungeon don't mix so what's a submissive to do?
Sylvie and Carl used to be prominent play partners at the dungeon. Fast forward to three kids later and Sylvie is ashamed of her once perfect body. Carl understands that restoring her self confidence is his responsibility but he's not sure how to do it. When her body issues affect their marriage he knows that it's time for drastic action. An upcoming birthday provides him not only with the perfect time but the perfect solution to their problems as well...
Carl’s Story is a great read about love and trust. It is also a story about struggling with self-esteem and the needing of reassurances. After having two children and ageing Carl’s wife Sylvie no longer feels beautiful. Carl disagrees and still thinks she is as sexy as ever and vows to prove it to her. Kissa Starling has written a wonderful story letting the reader get a glimpse into the world of BDSM.
Sylvie still loves to play in private but is not willing to play in public anymore. She has lost her self-esteem thinking that she is no longer sexy or beautiful. For her birthday Carl would like to celebrate and return to the club that they used to frequently play at before. Sylvie reluctantly agrees to go with him to the club.
Carl calls up a dominatrix who does most if not all her scenes at the club in lingerie and asks her to join them at the club. So that Sylvie will be able to be clothed and is able to go and try again to do a scene in public. Sylvie still enjoys the lifestyle and hungers for the club, she wishes to participate in it all again but is having a problem getting over the idea of herself as not being beautiful anymore. Can Carl help Sylvie realize she is still beautiful and sexy? Will Sylvie ever be able to enjoy herself again?
Readers should be aware if they do not realize that this story is an explicit read. A quick glance into the world of BDSM but also a look into the depth of a consentual relationship and the love two people have for one another. Every woman should be made to feel sexy and beautiful no matter what. It is not just the waifs of today’s expected beauty that are sexy. Beauty comes in many sizes and shapes.
I truly enjoyed the message that I got from this book. Being a mother of two myself and not as svelte as I used to be it was nice to see a relationship portrayed with a man who loves his wife and still considered her to be sexy and beautiful no matter what. This book may be explicit but the message of love and acceptance shines through the pages.

Rating: 4 smacks
Heat Level: erotic
Other: f/f, m/f, voyeurism, BDSM
Reviewer: Gabrielle