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Doms and Acquaintances #2
Submissive Training
[Siren Allure: Erotic BDSM Romance, M/F with M/F/M and F/F elements, public exhibition, spanking, whipping, caning, shaving, piercing, sex toys, HEA]
Desperate for Dominant Ben to show an interest in her, Kat is persuaded by a friend to attend a beginners submissive and BDSM training conference in the hope of finding out how to attract him. She is shocked to find he is one of the trainers. Meanwhile, Ben doesn’t think she is submissive enough for him and conceives of increasingly intimate tasks to prove he is right, despite admiring her courage in staying.
As the conference progresses, Kat is fascinated by what she learns and completes each task, hoping all the while to convince him of her submissiveness—although some tasks she finds more difficult than others.
Confused by his growing feelings for her, Ben keeps pushing her away until her tenacity finally wears him down and he insists on her taking a final exam to prove herself. Is this a step too far for Kat?
Desperate for Dominant Ben to show an interest in her, Kat is persuaded by a friend to attend a beginners submissive and BDSM training conference in the hope of finding out how to attract him. She is shocked to find he is one of the trainers. Meanwhile, Ben doesn’t think she is submissive enough for him and conceives of increasingly intimate tasks to prove he is right, despite admiring her courage in staying.
As the conference progresses, Kat is fascinated by what she learns and completes each task, hoping all the while to convince him of her submissiveness—although some tasks she finds more difficult than others.
Confused by his growing feelings for her, Ben keeps pushing her away until her tenacity finally wears him down and he insists on her taking a final exam to prove herself. Is this a step too far for Kat?
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2012
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Jennifer Denys
34 books45 followersJennifer is English and lives in a lovely historical city in the UK. Other than writing, her interests include reading (Naturally! She always has at least one book on the go, if not one by her bed, one by the bath, and one in the lounge.), all things historical including genealogy, which she has done for many, many years, watching films (particularly sci-fi), gardening, jigsaw puzzles, and walking. She lives with her pet rabbit who is thoroughly spoilt. Jennifer says she wants to come back as her own rabbit in the next life—unfortunately that would mean she still needs to be alive herself. Maybe there is a time travel story there…
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July 11, 2012
Really 2.5 stars but I rounded up. The writing is very good and Kat is a nice character. The problem? BEN.
Warning: Could be spoilers ahead mateys!
Any Dom that treated a submissive like he treated Kat, in my eyes, is not really qualified to be a Dom. He pushed, he ridiculed, he abandoned - what about that says "Hey I want you to be my Dom!". The answer: nothing.
Kat as the complete newbie desperate for Ben's attention is likable if a bit overdone. She is, apparently, gorgeous...which should mean there are more fish in the sea then Ben. She seems a bit innocent but that kind of conflicted with the fact she wanted to learn about BDSM for Ben. I'm not in any way,shape, or form convinced she is a submissive. I think she just crushed on Ben so hard anything he did would pretty much be a go. I also think that the BDSM hint of the forbidden got her libido up. I think she definitely had potential to be a submissive but after reading about him I just found it hard to believe he would go from completely uptight, strict, and (frankly) obnoxiously condescending Dom to this more relaxed, ok with topping from the bottom type Dom. It didn't make sense to me. A hasty explanation at the end *did* make some sense but it would have been better had the reader been able to see that evolution more clearly.
Overall this is an o.k. book with a great deal more potential. I think it would have been better for me if we got more inside Ben's head, if he had actually COMMUNICATED with Kat and not been such a dick (and not in a good way!).
Warning: Could be spoilers ahead mateys!
Any Dom that treated a submissive like he treated Kat, in my eyes, is not really qualified to be a Dom. He pushed, he ridiculed, he abandoned - what about that says "Hey I want you to be my Dom!". The answer: nothing.
Kat as the complete newbie desperate for Ben's attention is likable if a bit overdone. She is, apparently, gorgeous...which should mean there are more fish in the sea then Ben. She seems a bit innocent but that kind of conflicted with the fact she wanted to learn about BDSM for Ben. I'm not in any way,shape, or form convinced she is a submissive. I think she just crushed on Ben so hard anything he did would pretty much be a go. I also think that the BDSM hint of the forbidden got her libido up. I think she definitely had potential to be a submissive but after reading about him I just found it hard to believe he would go from completely uptight, strict, and (frankly) obnoxiously condescending Dom to this more relaxed, ok with topping from the bottom type Dom. It didn't make sense to me. A hasty explanation at the end *did* make some sense but it would have been better had the reader been able to see that evolution more clearly.
Overall this is an o.k. book with a great deal more potential. I think it would have been better for me if we got more inside Ben's head, if he had actually COMMUNICATED with Kat and not been such a dick (and not in a good way!).
April 16, 2012
Alyn's review posted on Guilty Pleasures
Recommended Read
Being new to BDSM can be overwhelming to say the least. There are rules, protocols, devices, and an entire culture that is completely unknown to those that are not aware of the desires that many have to be in command or be commanded. That is what Kat has now realized after learning that her sister married a Dom and is proudly flashing her new collar at her wedding. She wondered about the lifestyle and could not imagine what it was that drew her sister in. It is because of her new Dom/brother-in-law that Kat was introduced to Ben. Friends of the groom, Ben is also into the lifesyle and from what she could tell, was much more serious about it. She wondered if she could ever be a submissive to someone like him but after meeting Ben and barely getting a second glance, she figured he wasn't interested.
Ben was a true sexual dominant and a Master at his craft. To say he was irritated at his friend for flaunting the lifestyle without truly living it was an understatement. If one good thing had come out of going to the wedding it was meeting Kat. Talk about instant attraction! Unfortunately, he knew she was not a submissive and quickly dismissed himself after meeting her so as not to show interest. He simply could not tolerate a relationship that was not 24/7 in the lifestyle and had to have complete submission or nothing. After his previous trial sub had not worked out, Ben attends a BDSM workshop as a trainer for new and potential submissives. Not sure what to expect, he is surprised to walk into the hotel lounge and find none other than Kat, reading the brochure for the first class. Curious about her interest, but positive she is not a submissive, Ben does his best to discourage Kat from staying. What he was unaware of, was that Kat was there because of him. She is determined to prove to Ben that she can be the submissive he needs even if it means stripping naked in public, and going against everything she knows to learn everything she needs to make Ben say the words she is dying to hear "you're mine"!
I kept imagining myself in Kat's place as I read this story. What an adrenaline rush being blindfolded for the first time in a room full of potential subs and Doms looking for new trainees. If only I knew where to find clinics like the one in this story, I would be all over it! The author gives a great take on what it is like to be vulnerable when you are newly introduced to the lifestyle and how overwhelming it can be for some. The jealously and possessive instincts Ben feels for Kat are fun to imagine as he tries to be harsh and she constantly shows her determination. Even when he tries to say no to her, he simply melts when she embraces her place. While it is a quick read, you will not be disappointed! Spankings, threesomes, subspace, oh my! I can't wait to read more as this series continues!
Recommended Read
Being new to BDSM can be overwhelming to say the least. There are rules, protocols, devices, and an entire culture that is completely unknown to those that are not aware of the desires that many have to be in command or be commanded. That is what Kat has now realized after learning that her sister married a Dom and is proudly flashing her new collar at her wedding. She wondered about the lifestyle and could not imagine what it was that drew her sister in. It is because of her new Dom/brother-in-law that Kat was introduced to Ben. Friends of the groom, Ben is also into the lifesyle and from what she could tell, was much more serious about it. She wondered if she could ever be a submissive to someone like him but after meeting Ben and barely getting a second glance, she figured he wasn't interested.
Ben was a true sexual dominant and a Master at his craft. To say he was irritated at his friend for flaunting the lifestyle without truly living it was an understatement. If one good thing had come out of going to the wedding it was meeting Kat. Talk about instant attraction! Unfortunately, he knew she was not a submissive and quickly dismissed himself after meeting her so as not to show interest. He simply could not tolerate a relationship that was not 24/7 in the lifestyle and had to have complete submission or nothing. After his previous trial sub had not worked out, Ben attends a BDSM workshop as a trainer for new and potential submissives. Not sure what to expect, he is surprised to walk into the hotel lounge and find none other than Kat, reading the brochure for the first class. Curious about her interest, but positive she is not a submissive, Ben does his best to discourage Kat from staying. What he was unaware of, was that Kat was there because of him. She is determined to prove to Ben that she can be the submissive he needs even if it means stripping naked in public, and going against everything she knows to learn everything she needs to make Ben say the words she is dying to hear "you're mine"!
I kept imagining myself in Kat's place as I read this story. What an adrenaline rush being blindfolded for the first time in a room full of potential subs and Doms looking for new trainees. If only I knew where to find clinics like the one in this story, I would be all over it! The author gives a great take on what it is like to be vulnerable when you are newly introduced to the lifestyle and how overwhelming it can be for some. The jealously and possessive instincts Ben feels for Kat are fun to imagine as he tries to be harsh and she constantly shows her determination. Even when he tries to say no to her, he simply melts when she embraces her place. While it is a quick read, you will not be disappointed! Spankings, threesomes, subspace, oh my! I can't wait to read more as this series continues!
March 30, 2012
If you are looking for a story that is basically following a week in a BDSM Submissive Training course, this is the book for you! I loved this book. I did have a few 'topping from the bottom' issues, but by the end it was worked out. The story gave very good safety guidelines, detailed great information on training a submissive, and I was delighted to see so much accurate information. I will be reading Jennifer Denys again! This book is also a recommended read from kinkybookreviews.com
September 30, 2013
I read "Brie learns the art of submission" bij Red Phoenix, and can recommand the whole series. This story was a very soft introduction to BDSM but not as good as the storys about Brie. I found Ben interesting, but
Kat not so mutch. She should have stood up for herself at some point. I had liked it beter if she was drawn to the lifestyle dispite Bens behaviour.....
The story wasn't credible enough, so 3 stars.
Kat not so mutch. She should have stood up for herself at some point. I had liked it beter if she was drawn to the lifestyle dispite Bens behaviour.....
The story wasn't credible enough, so 3 stars.
August 6, 2016
Out of the six books I've purchased from this author, I think this is my favorite. I enjoyed how some of the aspects of BDSM were explained. I also quite enjoyed some of the saucy scenes. Thumbs up on this quick read.
April 19, 2012
What a wonderful book! I learned quite a bit about the BDSM world in this book. So very very good.
July 2, 2012
Absolutely brilliant book loved the story and characters, prose were fantastic and the detail was great especially for a guy
January 12, 2013
3.5 stars
Good read, great learning book.
Good read, great learning book.
June 15, 2013
I really enjoyed this book and the author is becoming one of my favorites. It's a good view on BDSM.
July 21, 2013
I really enjoyed this quick read. It had just the right chemistry to send my mind to a happy place ;)
December 12, 2017
Frankly, this is not my favorite BDSM themed series, but out of the whole run this was my favorite book- is that really saying much?
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