Part of the By Request series. Edward Dean knows his wife wants more than his usual brand of gentle lovemaking, so he signs a contract with By Request, Inc., a business that specializes in custom sexual experiences. He expects a tame lesson in seduction, a little something to spark Kelly's interest, as he settles in front of newly installed video monitors and waits for the fun to begin. When a powerfully built man appears onscreen, he does way more than "spark Kelly's interest." He unleashes her wildly sexual side-the one Edward quickly realizes he hasn't been satisfying. He'll be damned if he lets Kelly get what she needs from a dominating stranger. Bolting from his seat, Edward takes his rightful place behind his bound wife...
Isabelle Drake is the fiction alias of Melissa Ford Lucken. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Lasell University and an MA in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University. She teaches creative writing and composition and is the fiction and creative non-fiction editor of the Washington Square Review.
The book starts out with Edward trying to get his sex life back on track with his wife. Kelly and Edward were high school sweethearts, and as such he's always been very polite and gentle in their love making. Edward decides to seek out the help of an agency that specializes in discovering what one's partner truly desires. Unbeknownst to Edward, Kelly also feels like the couple's sex life is lacking; she's worried that if things don't change their marriage may not survive. She is desperately in love with her husband, but feels like all the passion has fizzled out. She craves for Edward to be less gentle with her sexually. I really enjoyed this story, I found it to be a short fast paced book. I think the premise of the story is easy to relate to, especially for anyone who has been in a relationship for a number of years. The depth of love that the characters expressed towards one another easily allows the reader to develop a vested interest in the relationship. If you're looking for a quick read that includes steamy sex scenes, or if you're looking for ideas to heat up your relationship this is the book for you. Originally written for Night Owl Reviews