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"Owning Regina"
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All I can say is WOW! what a steamy book! From the moment I began reading it I could not put it down. Both of the characters Megan and Regina where intriguing in their own way. I totally loved the chemistry that they had with each other. I also thought it was neat the way that they communicated about their needs and how to go about playing their game. I honestly never read much about the BDSM world but from the reads of this, I have to say it has piqued my interest. I really thought the book was quite fun, sexy, and extremely easy to read, loved that it was in diary form (kinda makes us feel like we are somewhat voyeurs into Megs personal thoughts). I look forward to other books from this author. Totally worth the purchase :-) !

As a first time writer, it feels so validating to get 5-star reviews like this one. Thanks for reading!! It means a lot to me.

5 Star Review of "Owning Regina"

I must say...

this 5-star review on Amazon makes writing totally worth all the efforts!!

"I thoroughly enjoyed this story! I started out by listening to the first three parts in audiabook form. I found that audiobooks aren't for me, but I was enjoying the story so much that I went and got the Kindle version as soon as I finished listening to the third part of the audiobook. I began listening when my wife and I went to bed the other night and my wife gave me some odd looks when I was chuckling as I was listening. I loved the writing style. I did catch several typos, but not so many that they detracted from the story. I liked how the "BDSM" part of this story seemed more real than in most of the BDSM stories that I have read. Bottom line; this is a wonderful love story with some nice kink and a bit of humor mixed in. I look forward to reading more from this author."

Check out this 5 star review of "Owning Regina!"

I just came across an amazing article on Slate called: "Is kink a sexual orientation?" This is a major theme in "Owing Regina" so I thought I might share the article! Definitely food for thought.


Is kink a sexual orientation?

Another very favorable review! This one is from Danielle at The Lesbrary

Hi all,

Last night I got a review on my first romance novel from someone I really respect, an Ivy League college blogger involved with the kink world. The review to me in a personal email touched my core by validating my efforts and passion for writing my first lesbian romance novel.

Once she gives me permission, I will release her name and link. But for now, here's what she wrote me:

"I was blown away by your book. It may be because I've never read anything quite like it before or because it's been a long time since I've read erotic literature in general, but I was hooked from the first page (to be quite honest, maybe from the 20th page) and read the whole thing in three hours, in one go.

I was pleasantly surprised by the depiction of kink you show in your book--I was expecting the sort of "Fifty Shades"-style of mostly nonconsent, but the level of consent made explicit was impressive and most importantly, really organic. My interaction with kink is more formal than what your book talked about--I go to play parties, have fun, and come back to vanilla life, despite being out. What you depict in your book is something that I've always wanted, and it hit me hard.

It felt genuine--the conflict and the developing relationships and the changing boundaries. Most importantly, it felt like the interaction between your characters was healthy, real, and consensual.

I'm beyond impressed with your book, and want to thank you for sharing it with me! "

Needless to say, I'm over the moon at this reaction - Lorelei