Tied Up and Twisted

by Alison Tyler

The Dom...Journalist Hadley McCarthy has changed a lot since breaking up with her ex, Guy. She used to be Dom to his Sub, but she's been fantasizing about having someone dominate her for once. And when Guy invites her to do a story on his gymnastics studio, she finds the perfect sexy coach Reed Frost.The Sub...Guy has wanted Hadley back since they split up a year ago, until his hopes are dashed by her undeniable attraction to Frost. But Guy has his own secret desires, ones that he may finally be ready to explore...The Trainer...Reed Frost hasn't been with anyone since his wife--certainly no one as aggressive and seductive as Hadley. Can she convince him to become her trainer in the gym and the bedroom?

Genres: Erotica, BDSM

Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2012

About the author

Alison Tyler is an American author, editor and publisher of erotica, living in Northern California. She has authored over 20 explicit novels, hundreds of short stories and has edited more than 30 erotic anthologies.

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was only 25 pages but it was an excellent 25 pages. The characters were developed, the chemistry was hot and it was interesting all the way through with a full plot. It encompassed everything that a story needed to develop feelings for the characters. Hadley is a Domme, but lately she has been feeling a submissiveness that she doesn't think that any man besides "Lover" would be able to bring out of her until she sees Reed Frost a gymnast's trainer. When they meet, there is that instant attraction and Hadley knew that Reed had what it took to tame her. They had chemistry, banter and substance. I really liked how the story drew me in from the beginning.

For a spice brief, it is 5 star worthy.

[Sabby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, quick read where everyone gets a happy ending. Sometimes what you want isn't always what you need. The characters in this story were involved in a messy love triangle where all three of them ultimately discover what they actually need.

[KD · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I don't ever want you to ask someone else to lay a hand on you when what you really want is me."

Whoa. It got hotter and HOTTER. This is the 2nd story I've ready of hers and its truly passionate and spicy. Surrender is a great word to describe it.

[Guillermo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's no secret, I love Alison Tyler. She hasn't done anything in her writings to make me think differently. Her latest piece sucked me in immediately. Her main character, Hadley, is someone you can fall in love with no matter your preference in lifestyle (I detest that word, but I'll use it anyway). A former domme gone sub seeks out a new interest while her sub ex-lover still pines after her.

Ms. Tyler's writing reminds me of something Roger Ebert once said about films – "No good movie is too long and no bad movie is short enough." – because her writing always leaves me wanting more.

Read my love letter review here.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought this was a great quick read. I really liked Hadley. Wished this book was a bit longer though so you could get into the characters more but all up it was still a great read.

[Lisa Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I needed in a story, all in one place.

[*Angela* · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing was fine, but the story just didn't work for me. I couldn't feel the sexual tension/attraction between Hadley and Reed.

[Krissi · Rating 3 out of 5]

not bad...

[Shauna · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 Shades of Seduction loved every minute of it and just wanted to thank you for the adventure...and taking me along for the ride! Thanks Alison!

[Jessica Morales · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is steamy but the story could have been written better. It was rushed but did get me hot.

[Ashley H. · Rating 1 out of 5]

This story is just generally poorly written and is trying way too hard to prove that Tyler has BDSM street cred, which she is severely lacking in. The situations had potential, but the scenes were so short and lacked quality details and descriptions that it impossible to get into it.