Recently fired Asia Drake fantasizes about giving up control. She's weary of being a modern, independent woman and frequents a web site catering to submissive desires. Unknown to her, her membership triggers the interest of a secret organization dedicated to the training of submissives for wealthy, dominant men. She's captured by a powerful, mysterious man who takes her to a remote location where her transformation begins. The forced lessons are harsh yet Asia responds to the sexual stimulation. Zemar, who has scars on his back, becomes her world. As her barriers break down, Asia tells Zemar about her father's abandonment and a boyfriend who walked away when she was pregnant. (She lost the child) She hasn't let a man get close since those experiences but this is different. Zemar admits that his parents were responsible for the scars. He too doesn't trust.
Those behind the organization have seen enough. Asia and Zemar must be separated before their relationship becomes deeper. It's time for her to be sold.
Under 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."
Another fantastic read but Vonna Harper. The characters were well matched and they had heat almost immediately. If you are not afraid to try new things, then I suggest giving this book a read as I really enjoyed it