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Big Easy #1
Blank Canvas
Disillusioned by divorce, Jennifer's about to discover her wild side, starting with a tattoo from Caliph. And continuing with submission, spankings, wax play...all under the skilled hands of her wickedly sexy tattoo master.
In this story, readers are introduced to Caliph Lewis and his family. Future books in the Big Easy series will feature stories about other siblings from the close-knit, fun-loving, rather unconventional Lewis family.
Blank Canvas was previously part of the Midnight Ink anthology.
In this story, readers are introduced to Caliph Lewis and his family. Future books in the Big Easy series will feature stories about other siblings from the close-knit, fun-loving, rather unconventional Lewis family.
Blank Canvas was previously part of the Midnight Ink anthology.
101 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2014
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May 21, 2015
Jennifer is a buttoned up professional, trying to reinvent herself after a divorce. She chooses to get a tattoo to signify her new outlook on life. When she meets her big, bad tattoo artist Caliph, can’t help feeling both attracted, and intimidated. Something in each calls to the other, and they chose to see where the attraction leads.
I really enjoyed this novella. Jennifer’s insecurity felt realistic for someone coming out of a long relationship under those circumstances. It was also nice for a heroine to be over 40, attractive, and sexily imperfect. I didn't feel sorry for her, just rooted for her to win. Caliph was a great example of strong hero that though a dominant alpha male, was not douchy at all. This was a complete alpha-hole free zone.
I confess to normally entering shorter books expecting to just "like it". The lower page count of this one couldn't prevent the awesome from breaking through. Since the heroine is a little bit older, this also works for those into cougar themes, which normally isn't my thing by the way.
I really enjoyed this novella. Jennifer’s insecurity felt realistic for someone coming out of a long relationship under those circumstances. It was also nice for a heroine to be over 40, attractive, and sexily imperfect. I didn't feel sorry for her, just rooted for her to win. Caliph was a great example of strong hero that though a dominant alpha male, was not douchy at all. This was a complete alpha-hole free zone.
I confess to normally entering shorter books expecting to just "like it". The lower page count of this one couldn't prevent the awesome from breaking through. Since the heroine is a little bit older, this also works for those into cougar themes, which normally isn't my thing by the way.
May 19, 2020
A middle-aged woman downtrodden by her ex is made to feel like a piece of art by a sexy tattoo-artist dom in this quick and spicy novella introducing a rather unorthodox family. I've had this on my shelf for over five years and was glad for the opportunity to finally pick it up.
Blank Canvas is the first in a series and introduces the first of the Lewis family finding their unorthodox and kinky way to love. Well, at least it puts Caliph on the right path in this happy for now.
Forty year old divorcee, Jennifer makes a new year's resolution to pick herself up and start living like she never lived before when her husband said she wasn't attractive and she was boring (as said by every cheater there is, btw). She can't treat those words like static until her bold first step garners her more than a tattoo. She's about to have a hot and personal one night encounter with a dominant and breath-taking tattoo artist who doesn't want any long-lasting strings attached relationships.
But, soon after Caliph gets the responsive Jen in his bed and she brings him to life as much as he was hoping to make her feel wanted and beautiful. His plans change and he starts to want more and visualizes several encounters, but will his darker needs end up scaring her off?
For a shorter story, this was generously developed in characters and the attention to their sexual chemistry and encounters. It's not a full happily ever after and I appreciate the author didn't try to cram too much into this novella so it paced well.
There was light to moderate BDSM, but Jen is a first-timer so Caliph gives her only a hint of the dom and treats it as an exploration for them both. He's careful with her and really cares that she see herself as he sees her- a vibrant, colorful, and sexual woman. Jen is honest and doesn't play games. I loved how she overcame those negative voices in her head to reach out for what she wanted and reach past the restraint Caliph tried to keep on his emotions. I was grinning when the big moment came and she stood on the edge of choice.
In summary, this was a great start and first encounter to the author writing solo and series. I am definitely curious about the Lewis siblings. I would recommend this for those who enjoy a quick read spicy happy for now BDSM romance.
Blank Canvas is the first in a series and introduces the first of the Lewis family finding their unorthodox and kinky way to love. Well, at least it puts Caliph on the right path in this happy for now.
Forty year old divorcee, Jennifer makes a new year's resolution to pick herself up and start living like she never lived before when her husband said she wasn't attractive and she was boring (as said by every cheater there is, btw). She can't treat those words like static until her bold first step garners her more than a tattoo. She's about to have a hot and personal one night encounter with a dominant and breath-taking tattoo artist who doesn't want any long-lasting strings attached relationships.
But, soon after Caliph gets the responsive Jen in his bed and she brings him to life as much as he was hoping to make her feel wanted and beautiful. His plans change and he starts to want more and visualizes several encounters, but will his darker needs end up scaring her off?
For a shorter story, this was generously developed in characters and the attention to their sexual chemistry and encounters. It's not a full happily ever after and I appreciate the author didn't try to cram too much into this novella so it paced well.
There was light to moderate BDSM, but Jen is a first-timer so Caliph gives her only a hint of the dom and treats it as an exploration for them both. He's careful with her and really cares that she see herself as he sees her- a vibrant, colorful, and sexual woman. Jen is honest and doesn't play games. I loved how she overcame those negative voices in her head to reach out for what she wanted and reach past the restraint Caliph tried to keep on his emotions. I was grinning when the big moment came and she stood on the edge of choice.
In summary, this was a great start and first encounter to the author writing solo and series. I am definitely curious about the Lewis siblings. I would recommend this for those who enjoy a quick read spicy happy for now BDSM romance.
June 1, 2015
Usually I like some semblance of a plot with my helping of smut, but occasionally I’m in the mood for a hot book that doesn’t require much thought on my part. This book was perfect for that kind of mood.
Jennifer is recovering from the end of a seventeen year marriage after her husband left her for another woman. It’s been a year and she is slowly starting to find herself again. I liked Jennifer as a h. She wasn’t bitter or wallowing in her pain. She was trying to move past it and get on with her life. As part of her healing process she decides to discover her wild side and the first step is to get a tattoo.
Caliph is the huge, rough looking but handsome tattoo artist Jennifer finds. He may be intimidating, but he flips every single one of her switches. Caliph is drawn to Jennifer too and more than willing to introduce her to his version of wild, which includes BDSM. Neither is looking for a relationship, but they may just have found one despite themselves.
Blank Canvas is short, sweet and hot with some light BDSM. Well worth an evening read when I didn’t want to think about anything at all.
Laurie’s Rating: 3.5 Short and Sweet Stars
Jennifer is recovering from the end of a seventeen year marriage after her husband left her for another woman. It’s been a year and she is slowly starting to find herself again. I liked Jennifer as a h. She wasn’t bitter or wallowing in her pain. She was trying to move past it and get on with her life. As part of her healing process she decides to discover her wild side and the first step is to get a tattoo.
Caliph is the huge, rough looking but handsome tattoo artist Jennifer finds. He may be intimidating, but he flips every single one of her switches. Caliph is drawn to Jennifer too and more than willing to introduce her to his version of wild, which includes BDSM. Neither is looking for a relationship, but they may just have found one despite themselves.
Blank Canvas is short, sweet and hot with some light BDSM. Well worth an evening read when I didn’t want to think about anything at all.
Laurie’s Rating: 3.5 Short and Sweet Stars
August 14, 2018
After her husband walk out on her for another women, Jennifer has spent the last year trying to come to terms with his betrayal. In order to continue to move on, Jennifer decided to get a tattoo and meets tattooist Caliph Lewis. Caliph is attracted to Jennifer and senses the feelings are mutual. When he makes an offer for one night together to let her wild side out, Jennifer takes it. She doesn't expect to want more nor does Caliph but when they are together the heat between them is undeniable. Will one night be enough?
Entertaining story, a quick read that is full throttle from the very beginning. Liked this couple together and definitely interested in reading more from the series.
Entertaining story, a quick read that is full throttle from the very beginning. Liked this couple together and definitely interested in reading more from the series.
June 28, 2015
Caliph and Jennifer's story was really great. I wanted it to go on and on, but it was short, sexy, hot, and to the point.
Although the story is short, it basically takes place over the course of a week, with the heat turning up on the weekend they spent together, it doesn't leave a cliffhanger nor does it have an abrupt ending.
I'm hoping, since the series is about Caliph and the rest of the Lewis clan, there will be updates about how this couple is faring.
Although the story is short, it basically takes place over the course of a week, with the heat turning up on the weekend they spent together, it doesn't leave a cliffhanger nor does it have an abrupt ending.
I'm hoping, since the series is about Caliph and the rest of the Lewis clan, there will be updates about how this couple is faring.
May 8, 2015
A nice little quickie :)
October 17, 2022
Too short, even for a novella
December 13, 2014
Life after divorce.
I've just downloaded this from allromanceebooks as part of their 12 days of Christmas giveaway and after quickly checking the blurb I started reading and I loved it.
I liked both Jennifer and Caliph and for a short book, I know it's over a hundred pages so it's not short short but you know what I mean it's not long anyway the build-up and development is good, it didn't feel rushed although I would have liked more.
Jennifer is at a turning point, she's nearly forty years old, her husband's left and the divorce and his affair has rocked not only her world but her confidence as well. The book opens with Jennifer getting her first ever tattoo, it's not an impulse decision she's carefully thought it through and decided it's the start of her new life a fresh start and Caliph is the tattoo artist she's more than a bit attracted to, she's not looking for a relationship she just wants a bit of colour in her life and since Caliph seems attracted to her as well it's looking good.
Although you could argue this book holds nothing new, there's no drama or twists and turns its a lovely hot read and I loved seeing Jennifer as her world is opened up.
I've just downloaded this from allromanceebooks as part of their 12 days of Christmas giveaway and after quickly checking the blurb I started reading and I loved it.
I liked both Jennifer and Caliph and for a short book, I know it's over a hundred pages so it's not short short but you know what I mean it's not long anyway the build-up and development is good, it didn't feel rushed although I would have liked more.
Jennifer is at a turning point, she's nearly forty years old, her husband's left and the divorce and his affair has rocked not only her world but her confidence as well. The book opens with Jennifer getting her first ever tattoo, it's not an impulse decision she's carefully thought it through and decided it's the start of her new life a fresh start and Caliph is the tattoo artist she's more than a bit attracted to, she's not looking for a relationship she just wants a bit of colour in her life and since Caliph seems attracted to her as well it's looking good.
Although you could argue this book holds nothing new, there's no drama or twists and turns its a lovely hot read and I loved seeing Jennifer as her world is opened up.
July 27, 2015
I loved this sexy, quick read! Jennifer is trying to get past boring - the reason her husband said he left her. She's always been quiet, reserved, cautious, but it's time to change - and getting a tattoo is the first step. Caliph is the sexy tattoo artist she's chosen to help take her first step on the wilder side - and she ends up getting even wilder than she ever expected with him. I liked these characters and, even though this was a really short book, I was able to feel their emotion. Their wild weekend together was hot, hot, hot!!
October 5, 2015
Freeeeeebie on amazon. So I thought, why not? Didn't disappoint.
This felt a lot less like a scene and more like a relationship.
"Ready to get started?"
She snorted. "Dear God. What have we been doing the past half hour?"
"Just hold tight to me, okay? I won't let you fall."
There was a big difference between needing a man in your life and wanting one.
May 24, 2015
Review - Jennifer and Caliph meet during a consult for a tattoo she wants to get after her husband divorces her for another woman. She has alot of insecurities but is able to trust him after knowing him for such a short time. I really loved the dynamic between the two characters and was cheering for them to have a relationship beyond the agreed upon weekend. Nice quick read.
August 20, 2015
For such a quick read, this one really packed a punch! I'm a sucker for the "older woman finding herself after a divorce with a younger man" trope (if there's such a thing?) and this was a good example of it.
4 ★
4 ★
August 11, 2015
Hmm.
I liked this story. Thankfully the age difference was never a big issue. Likable characters. The story makes sense. I didn't like the ending. The sex scenes were believable. It was a quick read.
I liked this story. Thankfully the age difference was never a big issue. Likable characters. The story makes sense. I didn't like the ending. The sex scenes were believable. It was a quick read.
March 14, 2016
Oh, I loved this story but it was way too short : ( I wanted more of Caliph and Jen.
What a great series.
Just did a re-read and loved it still.
What a great series.
Just did a re-read and loved it still.
Want to read
December 13, 2014Free 12-13-14 at AllRomanceEbooks.com (bdsm erotica)
May 19, 2015
I didn't love this; the main character jumped into bed and a BDSM situation in a really dumb way, IMHO. It was jarring enough that I had trouble accepting it and enjoying the story.
April 19, 2018
This book is free right now.I really enjoyed it!😃😄😍😘😚I'm curious about the other books!💗
February 3, 2022
Blank Canvas - Big Easy Book 📚 1
What if you were a woman ♀️ having being divorced after 17 years of marriage having the belief that there's security in familiarity. Her life had fallen into a comfortable routine. Her husband told her after all the years they had been together, he felt like there's more to life 🧬 than what Jennifer and her ex Marcus were doing. So he had divorced her. So she finds herself after the first of the year came in there at Midnight Ink to get a tattoo from a tattoo artist she had met, a gentle giant name Caliph. Read how Caliph brought out the submissive nature in her. It is a good erotic romance. Good Read. I do believe I will read some of the other books in this the Big Easy Series. I got this book because I love the way Mari Carr writes. I am still reading the Wilder Irish series.
What if you were a woman ♀️ having being divorced after 17 years of marriage having the belief that there's security in familiarity. Her life had fallen into a comfortable routine. Her husband told her after all the years they had been together, he felt like there's more to life 🧬 than what Jennifer and her ex Marcus were doing. So he had divorced her. So she finds herself after the first of the year came in there at Midnight Ink to get a tattoo from a tattoo artist she had met, a gentle giant name Caliph. Read how Caliph brought out the submissive nature in her. It is a good erotic romance. Good Read. I do believe I will read some of the other books in this the Big Easy Series. I got this book because I love the way Mari Carr writes. I am still reading the Wilder Irish series.
November 28, 2021
For me the first part of the novel it was all right, but then the sexy scenes i felt were a bit too much for her first time especially since she was new to bdsm and acted like a frightened little mouse. Always makes me laugh also when some one says they are having a daisy tattoo done, or something else that is mainly "white". After a few months the only ink left will be the outline as white is the first colour to fade. So baring that in mind most tattoo artist avoid using the colour. Also bdsm candles do not produce hot wax, novels like these should have a warning alert - please do not use ordinary candles for wax play.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 20, 2021
Chloe & Blake had an amazing summer together, until he stole from her family and disappeared into the night. Chloe has moved forward, realizing her dream of becoming a photographer, while Blake has cleaned up his act to become a NOLA police officer. A chance meeting throws them back together, but Chloe holds so much anger. Is it possible for them to move forward, when they both still want each other so much? Has time managed to heal two broken hearts and is "I'm sorry" really going to be enough? The Lewis family & Mama Lewis may just push them in the right direction, Make sure to check out this series!
December 18, 2018
Jennifer is healing from a failed marriage and taking steps to break out of her shell and become her own person. Her latest step is getting her first tattoo. She's still nervous but tattoo artist Caliph is ready to walk her through and make her feel safe. She was excited about this next step but didn't realize it would lead her to her next, taking a lover. She's attracted to Caliph but isn't quite sure how to do a short term fling. And after a hot weekend with Caliph, is short term what she still wants? A really fun, hot read about a woman rediscovering herself and her sexuality. Great read!
June 23, 2022
Why did I wait to read this book for so long? I found this little gem on one of my kindles (don't judge!) and realized I've had this sweet story for a while. I recognized the author's name and dived right in. This is the book for you if you are looking for a sexual awakening and affirmation erotica.
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August 29, 2017
Awesome
This was one HOT story! I couldn't put it down because the steam just kept rising. I love a good D/S book and this was definitely one of them.
One problem!! It stops at 87% This annoys the heck out if me! I don't want to see 5 other excerpts. I want the book I bought to be a full book. Its confusing when you go to the next page at 87% only to have it be the end. Can we please stop doing this?
This was one HOT story! I couldn't put it down because the steam just kept rising. I love a good D/S book and this was definitely one of them.
One problem!! It stops at 87% This annoys the heck out if me! I don't want to see 5 other excerpts. I want the book I bought to be a full book. Its confusing when you go to the next page at 87% only to have it be the end. Can we please stop doing this?
June 28, 2020
This is a quick HOT read! There isn't a lot of story line or in depth plot for this novella, but honestly, I think it was pretty good as it was. Jennifer is served her divorce papers around the end of year holidays. This was the kick in the pants she needed to try and figure out her life. So she decided the first wild, crazy, somewhat spontaneous, not-Jennifer thing she would do was get a tattoo. Insta-lust between Jennifer and tattoo-artist Caliph is magnetic. You know what they are going to have will be intense! And it was! One night was not enough, one weekend was just a teaser. They wanted more.
February 21, 2019
Wow! Really Hot
I loved Caliph and Jennifer together. Jennifer’s self confidence was decimated by her ex-husband. So when Caliph starts flirting with her while she gets her first tattoo, she finds herself hesitant to accept his advances. Their one night stand turns into so much more and boy, was it hot! Love this series.
I loved Caliph and Jennifer together. Jennifer’s self confidence was decimated by her ex-husband. So when Caliph starts flirting with her while she gets her first tattoo, she finds herself hesitant to accept his advances. Their one night stand turns into so much more and boy, was it hot! Love this series.
August 16, 2020
Jen realized that she needed to quit wallowing in self pity and start living again. That means taking a walk on the wild side starting with a tattoo. Caliph sees the woman beneath the pain and decides he's the one she needs to hel0 her become the new Jen. A one night stand turns into a weekend and perhaps so much more.
March 14, 2018
I didn’t feel like there was much of a story here and didn’t think the characters had great chemistry. It felt unfinished too; I like short but this was a bit much. Not even an epilogue... maybe it’s finished out with the rest of the series?
July 21, 2018
Love this older woman younger man
She is recuperating from a divorce and has decided to try new things. While exploring BDSM with her tattoo artist, she is also discovering how to live her life and not remain on the sidelines.
She is recuperating from a divorce and has decided to try new things. While exploring BDSM with her tattoo artist, she is also discovering how to live her life and not remain on the sidelines.
October 5, 2018
Hot! Hot! Hot!
Every girl has had the dream of a hot guy, bad boy. The one who takes charge and turns your world upside down for the good. This book is mine!! Love how she found herself by letting go! He has a good girl in is hands and gave her the world. HIS world!
Every girl has had the dream of a hot guy, bad boy. The one who takes charge and turns your world upside down for the good. This book is mine!! Love how she found herself by letting go! He has a good girl in is hands and gave her the world. HIS world!
November 29, 2018
Gotta have more
Loved the characters in this story but, oh, what I would have given to continue exploring their relationship just a bit more. A weekend didnt do this justice. I feel happy yet cheated somehow. Please revisit at some point. I'm hooked.
Loved the characters in this story but, oh, what I would have given to continue exploring their relationship just a bit more. A weekend didnt do this justice. I feel happy yet cheated somehow. Please revisit at some point. I'm hooked.
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