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Dungeon Building
Newspaper editor Evelyn Barkley has isolated herself in the tiny Colorado town of Clearwater for three years, trying to get over a bad relationship. But one night at a collaring near Denver, she discovers Lieutenant Logan Hendricks, a Clearwater cop who has always pushed the wrong buttons for her, is a Dom without a sub.
Despite her misgivings, Evelyn agrees to submit to Logan, who finds her “dungeon” singularly lacking. But he has a gifts of ropes, clips, clamps, and other assorted toys that will make their holiday very happy indeed.
Evelyn quickly discovers that she and Logan are a perfect fit, especially when she's tied up for their mutual pleasure. Now if they can just keep their toys a secret from nosy townspeople, and oh, find a murderer before he gets away, it'll be the best Christmas ever.
Despite her misgivings, Evelyn agrees to submit to Logan, who finds her “dungeon” singularly lacking. But he has a gifts of ropes, clips, clamps, and other assorted toys that will make their holiday very happy indeed.
Evelyn quickly discovers that she and Logan are a perfect fit, especially when she's tied up for their mutual pleasure. Now if they can just keep their toys a secret from nosy townspeople, and oh, find a murderer before he gets away, it'll be the best Christmas ever.
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2013
66 people want to read
About the author
Melinda Barron
128 books210 followersMelinda Barron loves to explore Egyptian tombs and temples, discover Mayan ruins, play in castles towers, and explore new cities and countries. She generally does it all from the comfort of her home by opening a book.
Melinda loves to lose herself between the pages of a book. The only thing she loves more is creating stories from the wonderful heroes and heroines that haunt her dreams and crowd her head. She believes love is for everyone, not just those who are a size 2. Her books are full of magic, suspense and love, in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Mel currently lives in the Texas Panhandle, with two cats, and a file stuffed with new ideas to keep her typing fingers busy, and your heart engaged.
Mel also writes as Maura McMann
Email: bast_writer@yahoo.com
Melinda loves to lose herself between the pages of a book. The only thing she loves more is creating stories from the wonderful heroes and heroines that haunt her dreams and crowd her head. She believes love is for everyone, not just those who are a size 2. Her books are full of magic, suspense and love, in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Mel currently lives in the Texas Panhandle, with two cats, and a file stuffed with new ideas to keep her typing fingers busy, and your heart engaged.
Mel also writes as Maura McMann
Email: bast_writer@yahoo.com
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February 11, 2014
It was am enjoyable read, a good way to build a dungeon and have fun on the way!
I liked the clothes pin lines!
I liked the clothes pin lines!
December 17, 2013
An officer of the law who is also a Dominant, let's get kinky!
Evelyn Barkley is a badly burned submissive who swore off men, especially men in the lifestyle. Unfortunately for her, it's been three years and her sublimated desires are ready to burst free. Getting involved with Logan Hendricks, a cop in the small town where she lives is not the best idea. Not only is the town rife with gossip, her job as a newspaper editor does pose as possible conflict with an officer of the law. However, once Logan caught her submissive scent, he isn't about to let her go.
This story is bizarre. Is it an erotic re-awakening or is it a murder mystery? The murder mystery part felt too contrived. It also is unnecessary noise which could have been left out. Yes, there is a little tie-in with packages delivered to Evie by Logan. Still, it is too forced and doesn't really add to the story.
�Focusing on the BDSM, I'm also mixed. There are times where I wanted to smack Logan on the back of his head. The BDSM in here is romanticized. This is what people "think" happens between a Dominant and their submissive. Can it happen this way? Perhaps, but it would be few and far between. As I've been more active in the lifestyle, Logan's actions are a bit hilarious to me. His orders and how he engages with Evie are heavy-handed and would get him a swift kick in the nuts in real life. While Ms. Barron does show a bad example with Carl, most of the BDSM dynamics in here are fictional.
Basically, suspend your disbelief and just enjoy the BDSM fantasy. The BDSM tools in this story are pretty nifty. The breast vice is appealing and something I'd like to see and try. My favourite is the bed cage which is very hawt. I've seen something like this before and it would be a bit of fun to use every so often. However, if it were 24/7, it wouldn't be for me.
Even if Logan's discipline rubs me wrong, DUNGEON BUILDING is still an enjoyable read. This book cannot be used as any type of BDSM 101 guide, but it can definitely be used for kinky erotic fantasy. This kinky romance is recommended for those who like BDSM fantasy with a hot uniformed male Dominant.
March 16, 2014
Night Owl Review
Original Review Published here: http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Rev...
Evelyn Barkley is a submissive who is also a journalist. Evelyn was badly hurt in her last relationship leaving her off men for a long time. Evelyn lives and works in a small town where anything someone does is ripe for gossip. Any potential relationship between a law enforcement officer and a newspaper editor is filled with the possibility of conflict.
Logan Hendricks is Lieutenant at the local police department. He has been attracted to Evelyn since she moved to town. He even has gone so far as to give her a nickname, Inky. Logan is a hot and sexy Dom.
The chemistry between Evelyn and Logan is blazing. The sex scenes were scorching. My biggest issue with Logan is his actions were so heavy handed in real life I don’t see being realistic. You can order someone into a relationship with you just because they are a submissive. In addition, Logan does not seem communicate with Evelyn, nor does he acknowledge what she is telling him.
Dungeon Building by Melinda Barron while not part of a series I hope to see these characters again in the future. This was an enjoyable book with engaging characters. This is more of a murder mystery, BDSM fantasy book. I just wish this book was more flushed out and realistic. Overall, this was a good book. I will be keeping an eye out for more by Melinda Barron.
Original Review Published here: http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Rev...
Evelyn Barkley is a submissive who is also a journalist. Evelyn was badly hurt in her last relationship leaving her off men for a long time. Evelyn lives and works in a small town where anything someone does is ripe for gossip. Any potential relationship between a law enforcement officer and a newspaper editor is filled with the possibility of conflict.
Logan Hendricks is Lieutenant at the local police department. He has been attracted to Evelyn since she moved to town. He even has gone so far as to give her a nickname, Inky. Logan is a hot and sexy Dom.
The chemistry between Evelyn and Logan is blazing. The sex scenes were scorching. My biggest issue with Logan is his actions were so heavy handed in real life I don’t see being realistic. You can order someone into a relationship with you just because they are a submissive. In addition, Logan does not seem communicate with Evelyn, nor does he acknowledge what she is telling him.
Dungeon Building by Melinda Barron while not part of a series I hope to see these characters again in the future. This was an enjoyable book with engaging characters. This is more of a murder mystery, BDSM fantasy book. I just wish this book was more flushed out and realistic. Overall, this was a good book. I will be keeping an eye out for more by Melinda Barron.
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