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Submission Island #1
Spanking
A smart, curvy woman who needs to change her life. A mature, guarded dom. An island BDSM resort full of secrets, ancient and contemporary.
This is romantic erotica with detailed BDSM and intimate sex scenes for women and discerning men over 18. It’s also a character-driven adventure novelette and the first episode of a serial with dark fantasy elements. Anyone seeking non-stop smut won’t be happy here. Anyone offended by sexual exploration that focuses on a woman’s pleasure, male dominance, and sadomasochism should find something else to read. If you’re up for an unusual BDSM reading experience, you’re reached the right island.
Cleo discovers she can experience the complete fulfillment of her secret desires. She has only to ask.
A joking email from my favorite co-worker leads me to a naughty site. Submission Island offers a free, all-expenses paid vacation at a Caribbean resort for qualified women.
It doesn’t seem likely the exclusive resort would accept a curvy, half-Egyptian, twenty-eight year-old with limited kinky experience. The application reads like a menu for perversion. I click off the Yes, No, Maybe activities and upload my most appealing lingerie photo. Hell, I need a vacation full of sex with no ties except the ones that get undone after a happy ending.
This time, I’ll go for having my erotic dreams come true.
Something happens when you face your deepest desires. You change. You can’t turn back.
I enter a labyrinth where I get to choose what happens to me.
I think a spanking will be safe.
My heart pounded. I stopped on the threshold, staring into the shadows. I smelled leather.
“Shut the door, please.”
His deep, resonant voice sounded familiar. That wasn’t possible. I bit my lip. It took all my willpower to shut the door on the hall that led to the exit. Shutting the door meant I was in here. Hell, opening it meant I made my choice. This was my one room for today. I may as well make the most of it. I let go of my fantasy that this was going to be a non-threatening experience.
The imposing figure of the man in the shadows was threatening as hell.
He had the bulk of a boxer, yet a refined profile. His ear, the one part of him illuminated, would have fit on a bust of the emperor Caesar. He had a neat beard, not one of those chin scruff things, a real man’s beard.
This is romantic erotica with detailed BDSM and intimate sex scenes for women and discerning men over 18. It’s also a character-driven adventure novelette and the first episode of a serial with dark fantasy elements. Anyone seeking non-stop smut won’t be happy here. Anyone offended by sexual exploration that focuses on a woman’s pleasure, male dominance, and sadomasochism should find something else to read. If you’re up for an unusual BDSM reading experience, you’re reached the right island.
Cleo discovers she can experience the complete fulfillment of her secret desires. She has only to ask.
A joking email from my favorite co-worker leads me to a naughty site. Submission Island offers a free, all-expenses paid vacation at a Caribbean resort for qualified women.
It doesn’t seem likely the exclusive resort would accept a curvy, half-Egyptian, twenty-eight year-old with limited kinky experience. The application reads like a menu for perversion. I click off the Yes, No, Maybe activities and upload my most appealing lingerie photo. Hell, I need a vacation full of sex with no ties except the ones that get undone after a happy ending.
This time, I’ll go for having my erotic dreams come true.
Something happens when you face your deepest desires. You change. You can’t turn back.
I enter a labyrinth where I get to choose what happens to me.
I think a spanking will be safe.
My heart pounded. I stopped on the threshold, staring into the shadows. I smelled leather.
“Shut the door, please.”
His deep, resonant voice sounded familiar. That wasn’t possible. I bit my lip. It took all my willpower to shut the door on the hall that led to the exit. Shutting the door meant I was in here. Hell, opening it meant I made my choice. This was my one room for today. I may as well make the most of it. I let go of my fantasy that this was going to be a non-threatening experience.
The imposing figure of the man in the shadows was threatening as hell.
He had the bulk of a boxer, yet a refined profile. His ear, the one part of him illuminated, would have fit on a bust of the emperor Caesar. He had a neat beard, not one of those chin scruff things, a real man’s beard.
48 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2017
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About the author
Q. Zayne
214 books84 followersQ. Zayne has been self-publishing on Amazon since 2015. Last year, Zayne separated the curvy & alpha Erotic Romances and put them under Quin Zayne. Erotica, Dark Fantasy, Menage, and most BDSM titles remain under Q.
You can find an increasing number of Q. and Quin books on Smashwords, Google Play, Apple ibooks, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. A few books are exclusive to Smashwords, thanks to Mark Coker providing a clear, author-friendly policy on sexual content.
The author behind all this dirty-hot wild adventure grew up on comic books, horror, mysteries, fantasy, fairy tales, and a wide range of adult books and magazines.
Descended from a real cowboy, Zayne's alter-ego lived on a defunct range before escaping to San Francisco.
Lately, the author travels the Yucatan and Quintana Roo and makes forays into Central America. For more details, go visit QZayneBooks.com. While you're there, consider joining the private High-heat Book Club to get first notice of time-limited free and discount books.
You can find an increasing number of Q. and Quin books on Smashwords, Google Play, Apple ibooks, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. A few books are exclusive to Smashwords, thanks to Mark Coker providing a clear, author-friendly policy on sexual content.
The author behind all this dirty-hot wild adventure grew up on comic books, horror, mysteries, fantasy, fairy tales, and a wide range of adult books and magazines.
Descended from a real cowboy, Zayne's alter-ego lived on a defunct range before escaping to San Francisco.
Lately, the author travels the Yucatan and Quintana Roo and makes forays into Central America. For more details, go visit QZayneBooks.com. While you're there, consider joining the private High-heat Book Club to get first notice of time-limited free and discount books.
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July 3, 2017
Short
I liked this book. But just as I was getting into it I was at the end. I understand that it's part of a series, I guess I wanted more. I'll be buying the next book.
I liked this book. But just as I was getting into it I was at the end. I understand that it's part of a series, I guess I wanted more. I'll be buying the next book.
June 12, 2021
Why I choose this rating? I enjoyed how the Master took care of his charge. How he let her step into her needs with out pushing her use force.
I liked how her mind whent back to what she knew yet also knew she wanted to reach into her depths to find true trust and sexual release.
I liked how her mind whent back to what she knew yet also knew she wanted to reach into her depths to find true trust and sexual release.
April 30, 2019
It's Okay
Way too short. I liked the storyline but didn't appreciate being left hanging. Hoping book two has more depth to the series
Way too short. I liked the storyline but didn't appreciate being left hanging. Hoping book two has more depth to the series
March 20, 2020
Too Short; Too Hot
Short, curvy woman meets tall, mysterious man. Hot Caribbean island houses fantasies for all steamy needs. Delve into the joy of want.
Short, curvy woman meets tall, mysterious man. Hot Caribbean island houses fantasies for all steamy needs. Delve into the joy of want.
August 19, 2020
Good Read
Well Written novelette.
The characters are well described and believable.
The plot line is good with plenty of room for expansion.
Well Written novelette.
The characters are well described and believable.
The plot line is good with plenty of room for expansion.
April 19, 2021
Having the courage to do what you really want to do is scary but ... idk 🤷♀️ this story felt choppy and rushed to me - granted it’s a short story still.. no flow to it.
September 6, 2021
Fantasy come true
Steamy read! Highly recommend.! Fantasy trip to domination. Tropical Island, lush jungle and having any of your fantasies come true.
Steamy read! Highly recommend.! Fantasy trip to domination. Tropical Island, lush jungle and having any of your fantasies come true.
November 28, 2021
Spanked
I absolutely loved Spanked!!!! It was definitely a great start to the series and I can’t wait to read more!!!!
I absolutely loved Spanked!!!! It was definitely a great start to the series and I can’t wait to read more!!!!
December 2, 2021
Great start to the series!
This was a short, steamy and dream come true story for a single woman looking to fulfill very dark fantasies.
This was a short, steamy and dream come true story for a single woman looking to fulfill very dark fantasies.
January 25, 2022
Short and sweet
I need more and i plan on getting right into it. Definitely hit all the right places and has me looking forward to more.
I need more and i plan on getting right into it. Definitely hit all the right places and has me looking forward to more.
February 26, 2022
dreams come true
Lovely story of a women that makes a choice to have her desires come true. Not many will take that first step but Cleo does.
Lovely story of a women that makes a choice to have her desires come true. Not many will take that first step but Cleo does.
March 13, 2023
Appetizer
The first is full, the second brief, and the third lost interest.
It’s not complete the second one is very interesting.
The first is full, the second brief, and the third lost interest.
It’s not complete the second one is very interesting.
June 24, 2017
Unusual Take on the Genre
A bit slow in the beginning. And when the sexual tension should have been building, it was frequently interrupted by Cleo's internal monologue white-rabbit tangents. Some weird language use, too. For instance, the post-coital wet spot in the bed was referred to as the "puddle of gush." WT???
A bit slow in the beginning. And when the sexual tension should have been building, it was frequently interrupted by Cleo's internal monologue white-rabbit tangents. Some weird language use, too. For instance, the post-coital wet spot in the bed was referred to as the "puddle of gush." WT???
July 29, 2017
This was not as heavy into BDSM as I would have thought given the title, but she does choose the spanking room when she finally gets over herself.
She then creates a connection with her Dom after she's spanked and they you-know-what.
We get inklings of paranormal activity connected to the ancient ruins.
She then creates a connection with her Dom after she's spanked and they you-know-what.
We get inklings of paranormal activity connected to the ancient ruins.
October 23, 2017
Cleo is looking for something new and relaxing when she answers an ad for Submission Island. In this story, a young woman will be given multiple choice of how she wants to experience sexual gratification. It's always surprising to find the answer not so straight forward as to be expected. This novella was a fun entertaining read that leads to much contemplation on the reader's part.
March 13, 2017
At last. Just found an author I can enjoy.
Never reviewed before. Refreshing to read from a male author. Believable, erotic without smut. Master character obviously listened to female's needs while achieving is own. Very strong.
Never reviewed before. Refreshing to read from a male author. Believable, erotic without smut. Master character obviously listened to female's needs while achieving is own. Very strong.
April 1, 2017
This is the first book I have read by Q. Zayne so I had no idea what I was in for. This is a very quick, slightly steamy read. When I read the disclaimer I thought this was going to be more hard core. I wish there had been more to the storyline than it would be worth the price.
May 15, 2017
Interesting
I enjoyed this book and I am anticipating the next one. the characters were likeable and sexy. the island seemed like heaven but I couldn't help but wonder if the shoe was going to drop in the next book
I enjoyed this book and I am anticipating the next one. the characters were likeable and sexy. the island seemed like heaven but I couldn't help but wonder if the shoe was going to drop in the next book
June 4, 2017
Hot
This was my first book I read of this author and I will be reading more of their books. This short story was well written and the main characters were not list. Even with story being short it got the point across about how she felt about being spanked and her fantasies.
This was my first book I read of this author and I will be reading more of their books. This short story was well written and the main characters were not list. Even with story being short it got the point across about how she felt about being spanked and her fantasies.
June 30, 2017
This warmed Emmy buns!
I really enjoyed the tropical setting, the luxurious surroundings and all the personal attention paid to Cleopatra. To have a sexy dominating man all to my self would be a dream come true.
I really enjoyed the tropical setting, the luxurious surroundings and all the personal attention paid to Cleopatra. To have a sexy dominating man all to my self would be a dream come true.
July 1, 2017
Can't wait to read the next one ...
Loved this story - the master and the girl - learning about each other in subtle little ways and how she lets herself go because she feels safe. Great little read.
Loved this story - the master and the girl - learning about each other in subtle little ways and how she lets herself go because she feels safe. Great little read.
September 9, 2018
A wonderful series.
This series really surprised me with how involved you get into Cleo and Marcus. I can't wait to read the rest of their story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romance with a lot of heat.
This series really surprised me with how involved you get into Cleo and Marcus. I can't wait to read the rest of their story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romance with a lot of heat.
March 20, 2019
18+ This is one of the best stories by this author. It is not overly erotic, but it has a decent plot. The development of the Cleo and Marcus dynamic is just unfolding, and then you are left hanging, waiting for the next part to be made available.
March 13, 2017
Loved this book. Hot with a side of naughty. Cleo is a very lucky woman to have met Marcus her first day on island. I can't wait to read the next book.
March 13, 2017
Spanking: Submission Island
Very nice. It left you hanging for the next book. It makes me wonder if the series is about all th different rooms.
Very nice. It left you hanging for the next book. It makes me wonder if the series is about all th different rooms.
March 13, 2017
First read in this genre/by this author
Sizzle me timbers! Didn't know what I was in for and was a little apprehensive, but Q. Zayne didn't disappoint.
Sizzle me timbers! Didn't know what I was in for and was a little apprehensive, but Q. Zayne didn't disappoint.
March 14, 2017
This was a good short read.
March 17, 2017
really enjoyed this short steamy read. want to read more...
April 14, 2017
Yum, very hot, short read. Defiantly going to read the next in the series
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