Now, all three books in this spine-tingling erotic trilogy are together in one book. Mystery, suspense, secrets, and murder, along with BDSM parties make up this page-turning thriller.
Logan
SHE SURRENDERED HERSELF, BODY, HEART, AND SOUL
We all have certain authors that are a definite favorite, and when they release a new book, you can’t wait to read it. Well, for me, one of those authors is BJ Wane. The first book in this trilogy did not disappoint and kept me on the edge of my seat with the pages turning with a large cast of characters.
Logan, Hunter, and Ryder Lemaster lost their parents when they were young boys and was raised by a confirmed bachelor uncle, Jim, who share the proclivities of a BDSM lifestyle, making sure they understood the rules of safe, sane, and consensual. They own a private island, Magnolia, with a pre-civil war restored home that they use to host BDSM parties. There are rules and guidelines for areas that are open and then those that are closed to the guest. After a night of fun with a group, the next morning will come with the shocking discovery that one of their friends, Lynn, has been hit in the back of the head and left dead on the beach. That will set this tale into motion.
Next door neighbor, Melanie Barnes, has been in love with Logan since she was six years old, and twenty-two years later, those feelings haven’t changed. But Logan sees her as the little girl next door, and not the full grown woman she is. Mel has spied on him and his twin cousins, Hunter and Ryder, and their wild and explicit parties through the hedgerow while growing up. When word breaks about the murder of a woman on Magnolia Island, Mel will go to offer comfort to Logan. But when Mel is attacked outside of a bar, it will be Logan there for her.
The plot will have two people brought together under trying circumstance, emotions are raw, deep-seated feelings have been hidden, and temptation and daring moves will change things and relationships. Life and death situations for a co-worker investigating the case will add suspense to the unsolved murder of Lynn, and now another life hangs in the balance. Logan and Mel will take their friendship to another level, but he warns her his sexual preferences is intense. “As for her not being able to handle his sexual appetite, she relished the chance to dine at that table and sample all his tastes.” “You win this battle. It remains to be seen if either of us will win the war.”
Melanie proved she can be open to Logan’s proclivities and learns more about herself in the process. “More than one storm brewing that threatened the waters surrounding their island retreat.” Is one of their friends a murderer? Did Melanie overhear a conversation that puts the Lemasters family on edge? While the story does not end with resolutions, it isn’t a total cliffhanger either, and the next book, Hunter, will be out later this month.
Hunter
AND THE PLOT THICKENS
My, oh my, we get deeper into this mystery, and still must wait for answers. The murder of Lynn is still full of dead ends, unanswered questions, multiple suspects, questionable secret relationships, and the deeper they search, they more unsure they become. Not only that, the lives of others are now in jeopardy.
Another private party weekend on the island is supposed to allow the Lemasters a chance to watch their friends and see if they possibly can determine who might have had a grudge or tryst with Lynn that leads to her death. When heavy tropical storms are coming their way, the guest must leave early to get back safely to Charleston, leaving Hunter and the two veteran caretakers to stay on the island.
Chloe Markham was best friends with Lynn, and she is determined not to rest until the murderer is caught and justice has been served. Lynn introduced Chloe to the BDSM lifestyle and Club La Rouge, where she became involved with a Dom named Jake. After Chloe was in an automobile accident that damaged her knee, requiring surgery and pins, Jake told her she was useless as a sub and broke their two-year D/s relationship. Reeling from the accident, the breakup, then the death of Lynn has made her determined to get answers. Meeting up with Kim and Molly also subs at La Rouge, they tell her they can get her invited to join the party on Magnolia if she just shows up.
The plot will have Hunter looking out to the sea and seeing a boat in trouble during the storm. Rescuing the woman and bringing her into the house has him angry with her foolishness. Getting honest answers won’t happen over their two days riding out the storm. Not wanting to give away her friends, she refuses to tell Hunter why she is there. Hunter recognizes from Chloe’s demeanor that she is a submissive and takes her to task. Getting Chloe back to Charleston is one thing, but having her haunt Hunter’s thoughts is unsettling. Learning more about her will have him pursuing her.
Hunter is a player, but there is something about Chloe that makes him want an exclusive relationship. Chloe is willing to accept whatever he is willing to give after he proves he cares about her as a person and not just a submissive to use. Another weekend on the island with the rest of those present during the weekend Lynn was killed will bring more questions than answers. Jealousy, mistrust, angst, anger, mysterious phone calls, threats, and more will keep this tale in suspense. New threats will have the Lemaster men on high alert, especially when it comes to the welfare of Melanie and Chloe.
While the story does not end with resolutions, it isn’t a total cliffhanger either, and the next book, Ryder, will be the final story in this trilogy and to learn who the killer is and why. The story is full of BDSM, spanking, exhibition, and explicit sex scenes.
Ryder
ANOTHER LEMASTER GOES DOWN
The story is the third and final of the Murder on Magnolia Island, and with it, the plot thickens, the suspects are numerous, infidelity, betrayal, threats, and in the end, more questions with answers. While this third book will read as a standalone, it gives enough back story to keep the reader up-to-date, to fully understand the dynamics of all the Lemaster men and the women in their lives, it is best to read them in order.
Jada Michaels works in the IT department of the police force where Ryder Lemaster is a detective. These two have skirted around each other for two years now. From a drunken kiss at a Christmas party, they now avoid each other. There is an attraction that is evident, but not acted upon. Jada has been trying to get assigned to the detective unit, and the only reason she is working the murder case of Lynn Baker’s death is that Ryder must be excluded due to personal conflict, since it happened on Magnolia island, and he and his brothers are still on the suspect list.
Ryder enjoys playing with submissive women, and will even indulge in ménage scenes at their parties. The one thing he avoids is a commitment or becoming involved in an exclusive relationship. Of the three Lemaster boys, he was the one who married, but his wife Patty died in the first year of their marriage from breast cancer. He will play but refuses to allow another person to become that close to him again. Jada is like forbidden fruit, something he is tempted by but tries to avoid.
The plot will have Detective Combs taking two weeks vacation and placing the Lynn Baker case on hold and sending Jada back to the IT department. Jada will convince Ryder to allow her to continue working secretly on the murder and even to allow her to attend kink parties at Magnolia. It will include him and her exploring, where she will be subjected to bondage, dominance, and his control. Ryder doesn’t see her as a submissive, but Jada’s response and cooperation prove her determination to try and help find the killer. Keeping their emotions out of the equation may be the hardest part of the deal.
Each of the friends who attend the parties on Magnolia will be considered suspect, and Jada will attempt to try and see if she can help catch the killer since she is an outsider to the group. Only a few people know that she is with the police, and it must remain a secret for this investigation to find a conclusion. There will be jealousy among some of the female guests for her being with Ryder. She will overhear a conversation, witness angry glances, and find clues. Could one of the Lemaster’s party friends be a killer?
The story is full of angst, betrayal, secrets, deception, infidelity, dubious consent, danger, and has a shock and awe ending. It will also have Logan and Melanie marrying. There are multiple spankings, BDSM scenes, explicit sex, along with mystery and suspense. With this final book, the killer is revealed and why she was murdered. Once again, BJ Wane had delivered a wonderful and spellbinding tale full of suspense. I can’t wait to see what will be next.