Title: Adventurous me
Author: Deanndra Hall
Publisher: Celtic muse publishing
Genre: Erotica/BDSM
Pages: 222
Rating: 5 *****’s
My review:
Trish has been dumped! Her husband of thirty years has walked out on her because she is too boring, apparently! Trish takes her BFF Sheila out on the town to drown her sorrows. While feeling a bit worst for wear she meets Dave in a bar, and he promises to offer her the one thing she is looking for, the one thing she has been missing….adventure.
Armed only with a business card with the word ‘Bliss’ imprinted on it and an address, Trish embarks on a journey of discovery, which leads her by the collar into the BDSM scene. Protected and nurtured by Dave, Trish opens herself up to possibilities and situations she has never even dreamed of before. Trish is about to forget about vanilla and experience more exotic and exciting flavours. And then she meets Clint….
Clint is a man with deep emotions and even deeper secrets. He has been hurt, hurt badly, and as much as he desires Trish, he will keep her at arms length. They are paired together for a two-week period of sub and Dom training, and Trish must succumb to his every whim and need. He will train her to be a willing and able Sub of the highest standard; he is the master, after all! Clint fights against his growing feelings for Trish and holds her at arms length emotionally, while breaking down every sexual barrier she has ever had. He is her Dom and she will submit!
I loved every inch of this story, and boy did it have some rock hard pulsating inches! Deanndra Hall managed to create characters that are completely believable, flawed yet completely likeable and sexy as hell. Trish is a woman who has been dumped, both emotionally and physically. Her husband has knocked her confidence. She has given him thirty years of her life, now she finds herself nearing fifty and alone.
With her friend Sheila in tow she hits the town aiming to drown her sorrows in vodka and misery. I immediately liked Trish; we first meet her firing things at her husband ‘s head as he leaves her. Even from the start we can see the spark within Trish that lies waiting just beneath the surface ready to burn.
When she meets Dave she takes a risk, and why not, she has nothing left to lose. Dave is a lovely character, a silver fox (what’s not to like) a complete gentleman who sees the minx in Trish waiting to be released. I really loved the fact that these characters were more mature than a lot of the young and insecure protagonists in recent erotic novels. It was refreshing to see women over thirty having some hardcore, down and dirty sexual exploits.
Dave introduces Trish to the BDSM scene in ‘Bliss’ club. At first Trish is shocked at what she sees, but excited too, and very, very turned on. Trish takes up the challenge to try a two week live-in with a Dom, this is when things really hot up!
Clint is the strong silent type. Desperate not to show any vulnerability he is all deep brooding looks and has a definite Alpha quality, which is of course a necessity for a Dom. And, did I mention, he is.. OH SO SEXY!! He treats Trish with respect and makes sure she knows that she is safe with him, while giving her the steamiest, most diverse sex of her life. If you like, spanking, Anal, hardcore screwing then this book is perfect for you.
Clint masters Trish in the most sexually torturous ways that leave her gasping and the reader, wriggling awkwardly in their seat. It is pain, but pain of the sweetest kind. It is scorching hot and like Trish, you will be panting for more!!
And then, just as you are coming out of a cold shower, it sucker punches you in the gut. Because as always, emotions come into play. Trish and Clint are falling in love, and it hurts like hell. Deanndra, let’s us get little glimpses of how these two are starting to fall, even before they know it themselves.
It all gets too much for Trish to bear and she walks away. But can Clint let her go? You will have to read ‘Adventurous me’ to find out. And trust ME, like a Sub and Dom trust each other, it will be worth every toe-curling, delicious page to get to the beautiful end.
So, I couldn’t give this book any less than the full 5 stars. Too often subs are portrayed as weak, bewildered and passive, and Doms as over aggressive, control freaks. Nothing could be further from the truth. I loved that the Trish was bratty, and had real power within the relationship, and that Clint had vulnerabilities. Getting the balance right in this genre is a real talent. Deanndra Hall has talent to spare. As for the sex, forgetaboutit!!!! You have never read sex as hot as this before!!!! Turn on the air con, you’re gonna need it!
It is the perfect book, thank you, thank you, Deanndra Hall.