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Yes, Master
Enter a world of forbidden pleasure, where complete surrender means total ecstasy. . .Stark Pleasure Tawny Taylor
Alice Barlow is sexually inexperienced but no stranger to erotic desire. After one night of unimaginable pleasure with the darkly enigmatic Tristan Stark, she can only beg for more, eager to obey his every command. . .
Ruby's Awakening Anne Rainey
Ruby London can't wait to celebrate her big promotion, but her boyfriend leaves her high and dry. When she spies her darkly sensual neighbor naked in the pool, she's ready to get wet for a long night of untamed pleasure. . .
Runa's High Vonna Harper
A dedicated runner, Runa Mullan is always on the move. But when sexy masseuse Ken Paro places his hands on her body and tells her to simply relax, she finally lets go and revels in total submission to her master. . .
"Absolutely delicious!" --Kate Douglas on "Dark Master "
"A touch of BDSM complements sizzling-hot sex in this suspenseful winner." --"Romantic Times " (4 1/2 Stars, TOP PICK) on "So Sensitive"
"A sensual and spicy novel full of unique and entertaining events." --"Coffee Time Romance" on "Taming the Cougar"
Alice Barlow is sexually inexperienced but no stranger to erotic desire. After one night of unimaginable pleasure with the darkly enigmatic Tristan Stark, she can only beg for more, eager to obey his every command. . .
Ruby's Awakening Anne Rainey
Ruby London can't wait to celebrate her big promotion, but her boyfriend leaves her high and dry. When she spies her darkly sensual neighbor naked in the pool, she's ready to get wet for a long night of untamed pleasure. . .
Runa's High Vonna Harper
A dedicated runner, Runa Mullan is always on the move. But when sexy masseuse Ken Paro places his hands on her body and tells her to simply relax, she finally lets go and revels in total submission to her master. . .
"Absolutely delicious!" --Kate Douglas on "Dark Master "
"A touch of BDSM complements sizzling-hot sex in this suspenseful winner." --"Romantic Times " (4 1/2 Stars, TOP PICK) on "So Sensitive"
"A sensual and spicy novel full of unique and entertaining events." --"Coffee Time Romance" on "Taming the Cougar"
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Vonna Harper
151 books142 followersUnder her "real" name, Vonna Harper has published more fiction than she can keep track of . These include category romances for the major players as well as the 'juicy' stuff. She also penned a series of well-received Native American historicals. One earned her finalist status in both the Women Writing the West Willa award and Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. Before discovering romances, both erotic and otherwise, Vonna 'confessed' all kinds of nonsense for the confession magazines.
When asked about erotica research, she insists, "Of course I've time-traveled to the ancient Everglades, infiltrated bondage strongholds, done wilderness search and rescue, and spent a night trapped in a workout gym with Mr. Universe. How can I possibly write about something I haven't experienced?"
As for day jobs, "I've been a commercial pilot, brain surgeon, worked as a white-water river guide, bee keeper, snake charmer, and garbage collector."
When asked about erotica research, she insists, "Of course I've time-traveled to the ancient Everglades, infiltrated bondage strongholds, done wilderness search and rescue, and spent a night trapped in a workout gym with Mr. Universe. How can I possibly write about something I haven't experienced?"
As for day jobs, "I've been a commercial pilot, brain surgeon, worked as a white-water river guide, bee keeper, snake charmer, and garbage collector."
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March 27, 2014
I do explain my 3 stars...each was like having dessert before dinner!
A long list of books for review came in to my mailbox on a super busy day. What book(s) to pick? I didn't have time to hit GR and pre-scan, so I had hoped in picking this book I wasn't getting an historical and I was hoping on a bit of steam! Well...Considering the topic and the title, I would expect at least a 3 on the steam level and the first story delivered on that one. While I am not a big believer in the virginal damsel who has her first time with a rich older man, this story was good enough. I did find it a stretch that her first time out of the gate she ends up in dungeon. That one had me crossing my eyes.
The second story was straight up vanilla and while the story and the loving were genuine and romantic, I didn't see it fitting into the title. However, both Drake and Ruby seem to have the same thoughts about D/s and are looking forward to testing the waters with each other. We don't get this in any way and left me wanting more.
The third story was good (super steamy), but left me wondering if she serves Ken or Jeff. Jeff is the Olympian runner asked to train her, while Ken is the man Jeff asks to "train" her. Both men seem taken by her and in only one session, they are all in sync. The EXTREMELY short epilogue left me with more questions than answers.
What I like about any story is the relationships, the connections...whether it be between girlfriends hanging out or lovers. I really needed more foundation in each of these stories...each was like having dessert before dinner. Enjoy!
Note: No bad boys, no cowboys, no angst...just sayin'
A long list of books for review came in to my mailbox on a super busy day. What book(s) to pick? I didn't have time to hit GR and pre-scan, so I had hoped in picking this book I wasn't getting an historical and I was hoping on a bit of steam! Well...Considering the topic and the title, I would expect at least a 3 on the steam level and the first story delivered on that one. While I am not a big believer in the virginal damsel who has her first time with a rich older man, this story was good enough. I did find it a stretch that her first time out of the gate she ends up in dungeon. That one had me crossing my eyes.
The second story was straight up vanilla and while the story and the loving were genuine and romantic, I didn't see it fitting into the title. However, both Drake and Ruby seem to have the same thoughts about D/s and are looking forward to testing the waters with each other. We don't get this in any way and left me wanting more.
The third story was good (super steamy), but left me wondering if she serves Ken or Jeff. Jeff is the Olympian runner asked to train her, while Ken is the man Jeff asks to "train" her. Both men seem taken by her and in only one session, they are all in sync. The EXTREMELY short epilogue left me with more questions than answers.
What I like about any story is the relationships, the connections...whether it be between girlfriends hanging out or lovers. I really needed more foundation in each of these stories...each was like having dessert before dinner. Enjoy!
Note: No bad boys, no cowboys, no angst...just sayin'
October 24, 2021
Tawny. DNF. I had so many issues with this one. The first, boring. 2, words were repeated, a lot. Annoying.
The biggest problem. She's in College. Goes on a private date with man she doesn't know. Even though I'm guessing nothing bad happens to her. She's okay with this. Nope, bad setup for story! I quit reading.
Anne. DNF. It starts off with her watching her neighbor get busy with Someone else! She gets turned on. She pleasures herself while watching them. Im guessing later, she gets with neighbor. Nope, this one is definitely not for me!
3. I didn't read.
The biggest problem. She's in College. Goes on a private date with man she doesn't know. Even though I'm guessing nothing bad happens to her. She's okay with this. Nope, bad setup for story! I quit reading.
Anne. DNF. It starts off with her watching her neighbor get busy with Someone else! She gets turned on. She pleasures herself while watching them. Im guessing later, she gets with neighbor. Nope, this one is definitely not for me!
3. I didn't read.
March 23, 2013
Stark Pleasure
The real world awaits Alice Barlow and her roommate. Their college days are done, so the first item on the agenda is getting a job in order to pay for their new apartment.
Work is something Tristan Stark takes very seriously, although the same can be said for his playtime as well.
Modeling nude is the last thing Alice could ever have imagined doing, yet it turns out to be nothing compared to the time she spends with Tristan. This is the man, with his very explicit desires and demands that Alice wants with a passion so intense she is more than willing to leave her innocence behind.
When it is right, everything falls into place, much like Alice’s introduction into the world of BDSM.
Ruby’s Awakening
There is a certain type of man Ruby avoids at all costs–a man very much like her sexy next-door neighbor.
Despite getting shot down every time he tries to talk to her, Drake South still hungers for the lady next door.
Daredevils and adrenaline junkies like her dad are the last thing Ruby wants in a man, or at least that is what she keeps telling herself. Every boyfriend she has ever had, though, bores her to death, totally unlike Drake, whose barest touch sends her to the moon.
Secret desires have a way of making themselves known, especially when two people have such complimentary needs.
Runa’s High
Every minute of every day, Runa Mullan is in control, both on the track and in the classroom.
Jeff Tappe knows firsthand how a sport can take over your life. That is why he enlists his friend, Ken Paro, to help out.
All Runa wants is to break her school record, yet her speed on the track seems to have hit a plateau. Confident that Jeff can help her, Runa agrees to meet with his friend Ken. Her life from this point on will never be the same.
With a schedule so absolutely rigid as well as rigorous, it is no wonder Runa is ready for the out of body experience these two Masters have in mind.
These stories are all about those first steps in knowing who and what you are capable of being. Alice is a complete novice, yet she takes to Tristan’s demands like a duck to water, whereas for Runa it is more like a freeing of her soul. Ruby is a little more mature and confident with her sexual desires, although she, too, has repressed her true self. I love how each man here is ready and willing to draw these women out of their shells and open their eyes to a whole new world of delicious passion.
Lototy
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
The real world awaits Alice Barlow and her roommate. Their college days are done, so the first item on the agenda is getting a job in order to pay for their new apartment.
Work is something Tristan Stark takes very seriously, although the same can be said for his playtime as well.
Modeling nude is the last thing Alice could ever have imagined doing, yet it turns out to be nothing compared to the time she spends with Tristan. This is the man, with his very explicit desires and demands that Alice wants with a passion so intense she is more than willing to leave her innocence behind.
When it is right, everything falls into place, much like Alice’s introduction into the world of BDSM.
Ruby’s Awakening
There is a certain type of man Ruby avoids at all costs–a man very much like her sexy next-door neighbor.
Despite getting shot down every time he tries to talk to her, Drake South still hungers for the lady next door.
Daredevils and adrenaline junkies like her dad are the last thing Ruby wants in a man, or at least that is what she keeps telling herself. Every boyfriend she has ever had, though, bores her to death, totally unlike Drake, whose barest touch sends her to the moon.
Secret desires have a way of making themselves known, especially when two people have such complimentary needs.
Runa’s High
Every minute of every day, Runa Mullan is in control, both on the track and in the classroom.
Jeff Tappe knows firsthand how a sport can take over your life. That is why he enlists his friend, Ken Paro, to help out.
All Runa wants is to break her school record, yet her speed on the track seems to have hit a plateau. Confident that Jeff can help her, Runa agrees to meet with his friend Ken. Her life from this point on will never be the same.
With a schedule so absolutely rigid as well as rigorous, it is no wonder Runa is ready for the out of body experience these two Masters have in mind.
These stories are all about those first steps in knowing who and what you are capable of being. Alice is a complete novice, yet she takes to Tristan’s demands like a duck to water, whereas for Runa it is more like a freeing of her soul. Ruby is a little more mature and confident with her sexual desires, although she, too, has repressed her true self. I love how each man here is ready and willing to draw these women out of their shells and open their eyes to a whole new world of delicious passion.
Lototy
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
October 6, 2013
***Received via Goodreads giveaway***
Hard to rate anthologies. I usually rate each story individually and average the ratings.
Stark Pleasure by Tawny Taylor. Probably the best written of the bunch, but it lost a star for having the virgin jumping right into BDSM. So many writers are doing this now and it just doesn't make sense to me. Rated this one 3 stars
Ruby's Awakening by Anne Rainey. This one was well written as well, but didn't really do it for me. I thought Ruby was a dipshit. Rated this one 3 stars.
Runa's High by Vonna Harper. Really wasted potential here. Coulda been a great M/F/M but it fell well short of the mark. Rated this one 2 stars.
Final rating - 3.25 stars
Hard to rate anthologies. I usually rate each story individually and average the ratings.
Stark Pleasure by Tawny Taylor. Probably the best written of the bunch, but it lost a star for having the virgin jumping right into BDSM. So many writers are doing this now and it just doesn't make sense to me. Rated this one 3 stars
Ruby's Awakening by Anne Rainey. This one was well written as well, but didn't really do it for me. I thought Ruby was a dipshit. Rated this one 3 stars.
Runa's High by Vonna Harper. Really wasted potential here. Coulda been a great M/F/M but it fell well short of the mark. Rated this one 2 stars.
Final rating - 3.25 stars
August 14, 2013
The first two books in yes master was really really good! I'd love to know if there is more to the story of Alice and Tristen! They are a beautiful story. The last book in this trio was not very good and I didn't enjoy Runa's High. Thank you Tawny Taylor for this book! It made my day.
April 29, 2014
complete crap... well... almost complete crap.
first story: shitty shades knock off
second story: really fucking vanilla (quite literally in fact)
third story: a girl named "runa" who is a "runner" as in "track"... no no no.
I am starting a new shelf, its going to be called "name fail"
first story: shitty shades knock off
second story: really fucking vanilla (quite literally in fact)
third story: a girl named "runa" who is a "runner" as in "track"... no no no.
I am starting a new shelf, its going to be called "name fail"
March 19, 2013
First two stories were okay but the third was horrible!!!!
May 11, 2013
1st two stories - HOT
3rd story - didn't finish - C R E E P Y !!!
3rd story - didn't finish - C R E E P Y !!!
May 9, 2013
Read whole book Loved first story! Second was good could a been spicier ...3rd totally lost me!
August 30, 2013
This was an exciting read all around. The only complaint I have is that I felt like with the first story I was just rereading fifty shades of grey.
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May 5, 2015
I Loved the first two stories....just wish they were a bit longer.
The third was just OK for me
The third was just OK for me
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