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Mia Lavender has been offered a promotion she can’t refuse—VP of Client Experience at New York’s exclusive BDSM club, The Satin Rose Experience (SRE). Mia's kept her submissive tendencies a secret, until now. She'll have ample opportunity to explore her fantasy, because to succeed in her new role at SRE, she will need on-the-job training at the hands of Asher Cane.


During Asher Cane's very first training session with Mia, he fails to follow his own rules and has the hottest vanilla sex of his life. Mia needs training, and Asher is damned if he'll allow another Dom to touch her. Can Asher be the dispassionate trainer Mia needs to learn the exquisite give and take of dominance and submission? Or will her submission come only at the cost of his heart?


SRE, New York’s elite BDSM club, contains ten uniquely themed suites, each with its own story to tell. Find the introduction of SRE in The Satin Rose Experience, a short story in Evernight Publishing’s Keyboards and Kink Anthology.

31 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 6, 2012

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Sandra Bunino

21 books312 followers
Sandra Bunino is a romance author who makes her parents proud by putting her MBA degree to good use dreaming up heroes who resemble David Gandy whenever possible. When not staying up past her bedtime torturing her oh-so-sexy heroes, she can be found shopping for shoes or saving turtles.

As a social media junkie in need of a ten-step program, you can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and her new addiction, Pinterest. Sandra loves to read and chat with other readers, so she formed the Bunino's Bookalicious Babes group on Facebook where they currently share their love of Jamie Fraser from Outlander...and David Gandy, of course.

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Profile Image for MsRomanticReads.
792 reviews188 followers
August 24, 2012

In the prequel The Satin Rose Experience, which can be found in the Keyboards and Kink anthology, Asher Cane took an instant interest in Mia Lavender. She wanted to know more about the BDSM lifestyle, and he was just the person to introduce it to her. To sweeten the deal, he offered her the position of VP of Client Experience of the exclusive BDSM club, SRE. Their first night together was supposed to be her first lesson, but it quickly turned into more for both of them. In Mia's Submission, her first training lesson is finally about to commence.

This novella was another great read in Sandra Bunino's BDSM-lite series. He is determined to stick to his plan and not mix up love making with training. Being with Mia also makes it difficult for him to hold back his darker desires, but he fears that she isn't ready for that type of intensity yet.

Mia's first lesson doesn't go off without a hitch, but it was HOT! There's blouse ripping, buttons fly, then she attacks his fly, oh my! Even I felt weak-kneed after reading that scene. What I really like about this series so far is seeing the progression of their relationship, as well as seeing them expose their feelings and insecurities. I still love Asher being a little clueless as to how his actions may be perceived at times, but he doesn't waste any time to correct his mistakes. Gotta love that about him.

At first I didn't find it believable that Mia being a complete novice, would be handed her first client a few hours after her first training session. How can she "advise" another novice when she herself is barely at the beginning of her own self discovery? I discussed that point with the author and received a satisfactory answer to my query. Safe to say there is still a lot more to be revealed in this ongoing series, so I will sit back and enjoy the journey Ms Bunino is taking me on.

I received an eARC copy from the author.
Profile Image for Buffy Kennedy.
678 reviews19 followers
August 21, 2012
First let me say that this story picks up right where the story in the anthology did, so while Sandra catches you up quickly, it’d still be very helpful to read The Satin Rose Experience in Keyboards and Kink first before reading this.

Since that’s out of the way now, I can go into all the reasons I loved this book! I appreciate that while Asher is training Mia for her job, he’s also training her for himself. I relate to Mia because who hasn’t at least entertained the thought of dipping your foot into the BDSM world? Her exploration of her fantasies and his guidance through it are oh so sweet and incredibly sensual.

The tension and buildup as Asher guides Mia through her first real BDSM experience is exquisitely excruciating. You hang on every word through every action. I felt like I was in Mia’s shoes, and under the circumstances, she reacts the exact way I would have when all was said and done, but Asher’s answering response couldn’t have been better.

My only complaints: Too short. Want more! Bring on book 2!

Sandra’s best work yet, Mia’s Submission demonstrates the serious, teasing, and tender sides of both characters so well and leaves you with an obvious hint of so much more to come. It’s awesome and you’ll be anxious for the next installment!
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Author 12 books120 followers
August 14, 2012
Oh, this is the start of something real good. Sandra Bunino has got my attention. SRE #1 is a quick read and there is a ton to love. Mia and Asher melt on the page. Mia jumps into her new position with both feet and I cant blame her, but that doesn't mean Asher isn't testing her. He takes her to a room that is set up to make the submissive feel physically insecure. Oh boy, but it helps build the trust between her and Asher. Very nice. There's also a moment here that pounds on your heart and leaves you panting. Yes, the start of something real good. Must Read.
Profile Image for Erzabet Bishop.
Author 170 books397 followers
November 7, 2012
Oh, this one was great and delicious fun. I love this series and am about to start the next one with a happy e-reader. BDSM that will make you dream happy night time slumber filled with spankings and a Dom that knows just how to make you submit. Love it!
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Author 59 books308 followers
January 20, 2015
I don't read many m/f romance books. I'm glad I read Mia's Submission. It was really entertaining.
Profile Image for Ursula (momermaid48).
112 reviews9 followers
September 19, 2012
Romance on the Go


The Satin Rose Experience, 1

Mia Lavender has been offered a promotion she can’t refuse—VP of Client Experience at New York’s exclusive BDSM club, The Satin Rose Experience (SRE). Mia's kept her submissive tendencies a secret, until now. She'll have ample opportunity to explore her fantasy, because to succeed in her new role at SRE, she will need on-the-job training at the hands of Asher Cane.


During Asher Cane's very first training session with Mia, he fails to follow his own rules and has the hottest vanilla sex of his life. Mia needs training, and Asher is damned if he'll allow another Dom to touch her. Can Asher be the dispassionate trainer Mia needs to learn the exquisite give and take of dominance and submission? Or will her submission come only at the cost of his heart?

SRE, New York’s elite BDSM club, contains ten uniquely themed suites, each with its own story to tell. Find the introduction of SRE in The Satin Rose Experience, a short story in Evernight Publishing’s Keyboards and Kink Anthology.


I had the pleasure of reading The Satin Rose experience in the Keyboards and Kink anthology. When I was offered the chance to review the follow up story I was excited. The Satin Rose experience is going to be a series of stories. I don't know if they will all be part of the R2G (Romance to Go) line or not. Evernight Publishing describes their R2G line as follows: "Our readers have busy lives. Sometimes there just isn't enough time to engage in a novel but an escape into romance is still desired. We want to offer our readers a collection of short stories that can be read during work breaks, on the bus, in the waiting room, or before bed."

So Mia's Submission is a short story. 26 pages on my Nook. Anyone who follows my blog knows that sometimes I struggle with the short stories and novellas as a reader. I am a greedy bitch and want to know and read all I can about characters I like. I would be happy if every story I read was hundreds and hundreds of pages long. However the reality, especially in my life, is we don't always have the time to commit to that type of story. Today my schedule was full. But I needed some me time. So in between dropping the Pixie of at musical rehearsal and starting the housework for the day, I decided to treat myself and see if a R2G book could be for me.

It's been awhile since I read The Satin Rose Experience in the anthology and I decided not to refresh my memory. (Hello! I read A LOT of books. Some more memorable than others.)I wanted to see how Mia's Submission went from there and if prior knowledge would enhance the reading. If you pick this story up without first reading The Satin Rose Experience, you will not be missing out. I'm not sure how she did it, but Sandra Bunino managed to write a short story that clued you into what had gone one before, furthered the story line, let us get to know the characters better and there is even steamy sex to round it all out. And to top it all off got me intrigued in where the next book in the series is going. All in 26 pages. How did she do that!?

I didn't feel cheated by the length at all. It was nice getting to catch up with Mia and Asher. I zoomed through it in plenty of time to get my housework done and still felt like I had a little oasis of me time to relax. So way to go Sandra Bunino for writing a steamy, hot little romp that let me escape for a bit.

I think Evernight Publishing has hit the nail on the head with this R2G line. I will definitely be checking it out for more stories. They will be my little indulgence for when I need some me time in the midst of all the "mom work" So go check it out. And don't forget to look for Mia's Submission by Sandra Bunino.
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Author 32 books1,177 followers
November 8, 2012
A great BDSM read that picked up right where the story “Experience” left off. Experience was a part of the “Keyboards and Kink” anthology and is available. Even if you did not read Experience prior to Mia’s Submission, you will fully understand and enjoy what’s within the story. Now, hold on tight for a wild ride of one woman’s very first experience as a true submissive.



Asher and Mia have had one sexual encounter prior to their current meeting. It was a definite taste of what was to come for both of them. One aspect was lacking though, the properly introduction to Mia of what’s expected of a true submissive. Needing to know everything for her new role at SRE, Asher plans to give it all he’s got and show her the wonders and delights a submissive receives from their Dom when they are deserving and the possible punishments they will receive when they disobey. But is it too much for Mia to handle? Can Asher do the right things and not scare her away from wanting her so badly? All of those answers and more are within the sexy pages, so you are going to have to read it and see for yourself ;)





Since the BDSM aspect was not harsh like some can be, and it’s based on two people’s desire to be with other. I believe any romance, erotic or BDSM fan will truly enjoy Mia’s Submission :)
Profile Image for Emery LeeAnn.
Author 81 books576 followers
November 11, 2014
This book is smoking hot! What a great way to start a series! The chemistry between Asher and Mia is electric.
Mia is offered the position at SRE of being in charge of the client experience. So she needs to learn what it is to be a client first. What better Dom to train her then Asher?
The beginning of their story is in an anthology called Keyboards and Kink and it is not mandatory to read it first but it is a great way to see the characters evolve!
I cannot wait to sink my teeth in the rest of this series! Miss Bunino definitely made me break my fan out!!!
Profile Image for Dara Ames.
Author 5 books26 followers
September 3, 2012
Such a fun read. Mia's introduction to the world of BDSM was very well written! And Asher Cane is one hot hero!
Profile Image for Amy Miller.
3,832 reviews34 followers
February 5, 2016
I liked this story. Mia is an amazing woman and even harder worker. She makes the whole story so much interesting. Looking forward to reading more
Profile Image for Evie.
412 reviews200 followers
October 3, 2015
Mia is tempted by a promotion she'd be crazy to decline. The thing is she needs training, and there's no way out of it. Nuh-uh. Not if she wants to be the VP of Customer Experience at SRE. She's already been thru phase one, and she liked it. She's in phase two, but she starts to have second thoughts about going thru with it. She likes what she's tried so far, and it is not the pleasurable pain that scares her. She's afraid to lose her heart to Asher, her drool-swoon worthy Adonis look alike boss, who happens to be her trainer.

Asher *sigh* is busy at work thinking of ways to introduce Mia to his dark ways without scaring her away. Afterall, according to him, Mia needs to know what certain things feel like if she's going to be in charge of clients at SRE. No one can't do a proper job if not trained, right? His problem is not whether she trains, his worry is he wants to stick to his rules, but he can't. Whenever he's with Mia all reason leaves him, and he's scared to get lost in a love spell. His only other option is to have someone else train her in the art of BDSM, ha! As if he'd do it.

No one but him can touch Mia, and he makes sure Mia knows it, and how he does it!! One of my favorite lines: "...suck my cock..." Ooh...you'd have to read the story so you'd know what goes on right before he tells her that in that scene, my eyes popped!

*Sigh* Damn it, I am in love with Asher Cane...

Every time I read Sandra Bunino I'm mesmerized. I'm an irrevocable fan. Her stories just get better and better, and I never know what to expect anymore because she succeeds at knocking me off my feet. There, I said it! She's raised the bar for herself even higher with Mia's Submission, and I'm anxiously waiting for the rest of the series to come.

Blurb:

Hardworking Mia Lavender's been offered a promotion she can’t refuse--VP of Client Experience at New York’s exclusive BDSM club, The Satin Rose Experience, or SRE. Mia's kept her submissive tendencies a secret, until now. She'll have ample opportunity to explore her fantasy because to succeed in her new role at SRE, she will need on-the-job training at the hands of Asher Cane.

During Asher Cane's very first training session with Mia, he fails to follow his own rules and has the hottest vanilla sex of his life. Mia needs training, and Asher is damned if he'll allow another Dom to touch her. Can Asher be the dispassionate trainer Mia needs to learn the exquisite give and take of dominance and submission? Or will Mia's submission come only at the cost of his heart?


Mia’s Submission is Book One of The Satin Rose Experience (SRE) series.

SRE, New York’s elite BDSM club residing on the twentieth floor of Rosebud Resorts, contains ten uniquely themed suites, each with its own story to tell. Find the introduction of SRE in The Satin Rose Experience, a short story in Evernight Publishing’s Keyboards and Kink Anthology.
Profile Image for Buffy Kennedy.
678 reviews19 followers
March 26, 2016
First let me say that this story picks up right where the story in the anthology did, so while Sandra catches you up quickly, it 19d still be very helpful to read The Satin Rose Experience in Keyboards and Kink first before reading this.

Since that 19s out of the way now, I can go into all the reasons I loved this book! I appreciate that while Asher is training Mia for her job, he 19s also training her for himself. I relate to Mia because who hasn 19t at least entertained the thought of dipping your foot into the BDSM world? Her exploration of her fantasies and his guidance through it are oh so sweet and incredibly sensual.

The tension and buildup as Asher guides Mia through her first real BDSM experience is exquisitely excruciating. You hang on every word through every action. I felt like I was in Mia 19s shoes, and under the circumstances, she reacts the exact way I would have when all was said and done, but Asher 19s answering response couldn 19t have been better.

My only complaints: Too short. Want more! Bring on book 2!

Sandra 19s best work yet, Mia 19s Submission demonstrates the serious, teasing, and tender sides of both characters so well and leaves you with an obvious hint of so much more to come. It 19s awesome and you 19ll be anxious for the next installment!
Profile Image for Vanessa theJeepDiva.
1,257 reviews117 followers
November 18, 2012
Mia’s Submission by Sandra Bunino is a wonderful erotic tale involving New York’s elite BDSM club the Satin Rose Experience. Dominant Asher Crane wants Mia for Vice President of Client Experience as well as his permanent submissive.

Mia is offered the VP job along with a crash course of on-the-job-training. How can she be expected to match clients and explain their potential experience if she hasn’t been through it herself? Asher is going to be the man to teach her all she needs to know but quickly finds himself falling for the lovely Mia.

Hot sex ramps up the pages in Ms. Burino’s tale, as Mia is able to live out her fantasies with the alpha male. But, don’t let Mia’s submissive side fool you. Ms. Burino conveys a pleasing submissive who also knows who truly is in charge. The eroticism oozes as Asher and Mia steam the sheets in every sexual encounter. Ms. Burino leaves nothing to the imagination as she describes the sexual unions with flawless detail and leaves the reader yearning for more and panting in the wake of climax. She definitely delivers.

A short “romance on the go” that is well worth the time out of your day to stop and lose yourself in an erotic fantasy. I look forward to many sexual meetings at the SRE.

reviewed by Zafira
Profile Image for Mel Bourn.
3 reviews
February 23, 2013
Whew! What a ride! I enjoyed Mia's Submission as a quick,sexy read. Mia's Submission is a story about Mia Lavendar who is slated for a Vice President job but must first understand the submissive mind in order to cater to the clientele of the Satin Rose Experience BDSM club. In doing so, she discovers her own submissive need with Asher. This is much more than one night of training.

This is a book easily finished in one sitting with lots of submissive action and some BDSM elements. The action moves quickly as the characters already have some rapport. Mia and Asher explore their roles and set us up for the next books in the series.

This is a good set up book for what to expect in the series. The characters are sexy, but still have some internal conflicts to deal with. The sex and BDSM action is hot.

I would recommend this book for a quick read, when you want something hot and now.
Profile Image for Gillian (Tattooed Book Review).
224 reviews71 followers
November 17, 2012
A quick and sexy read, perfect for one sitting, this is a skillful portrayal of a couple as they test the waters of a new relationship. Bunino captures perfectly feelings present in the start of any relationship: the mixture of mystery and lust that makes that time so exciting. A well-matched couple, Asher and Mia challenge each other and bring undeniable heat to the pages. The story flows easily, and the sex is steamy, sensual, and electric.
With the perfect backdrop of the hotel, and the promise of new and interesting characters to come, I am very eager to read more in the Satin Rose Experience series.

*I was provided a copy of the book by BTS eMag for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review – all conclusions are my own responsibility.


Profile Image for Jessica.
Author 15 books505 followers
August 11, 2013
What a treat and what a great introduction to Sandra Bunino!

First off, I love Evernight Publishing's Romance on the Go line. In a fast pace life wearing many hats, I don't always have time to read a full length novel, but I still need to get my fix. And kudos to Sandra Bunino for putting together a great story with great characters to give me that fix.

Mia was a relatable heroine. Though everyone may not admit to the curiosity of the BDSM world, I'm sure a lot of us are curious or more. Reading Mia's progress through her first BDSM experience was incredible and with a man (Asher)who apparently has broken all of his rules for her. This was a great read and I look forward to the rest of the SRE books!
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382 reviews5 followers
January 14, 2014
*3.5 Stars*

If you're looking for a hot short story with excellent writing and a little BDSM thrown in, then just pick up this book. It's the first in The Satin Rose Experience series by Sandra but not the first time you meet Asher and Mia. (Their story started in Keyboards and Kinks.)

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2,368 reviews44 followers
November 24, 2012
Enjoyable read! Wish it had been longer. I'm not a fan of short stories for the most part, would love to see full length in this series!
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14 reviews3 followers
January 12, 2015
Mommy Missive Mia

Where to begin? This is a quick read that you want to last longer. Asher will make your knees buckle as you yearn to be a submissive Mia.
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