'A VALENTINE'S ROMANCE SAMPLER' is a great representation of five of the well-loved series Golden Angel has published. Read the blurbs, read the reviews, decide for yourself and, I'm sure, you find what I'm telling barely touches the surface.
1. THE SASSY SUBMISSIVE - STRONGHOLD DOMS 1
OMG, this book will captivate your imagination, keep your system revved and make you wonder why you hadn't thought of this. Golden Angel has given us a storyline that is relatable to those wanting to venture into BDSM and what they might find there. The characters she has given a home to are drool-worthy, with personalities that will make you literally want them for your own circle of friends. This is a book of discovery with characters that are continually growing into themselves add the excitement of BDSM and you have a perfect romance. What a wonderful beginning to what looks to be a terrific series.
2. DUNGEON MASTER - DUNGEONS AND DOMS 1
Of course, anyone who reads my reviews knows that Golden Angel is one of my one-click authors so it should come as no surprise when I review the first book, 'Dungeon Master', in her "Dungeons & Doms series. Ms. Angel has done it again by bringing a bit of the unexpected, the unacknowledged to life in a way that only she seems to do. Whereas most BDSM books have heroes and heroines who are in the age range of 20-30 years old, this book is different. Gavin and Leah are in their 50s. Their relationship has fallen apart and they've been divorced for a number of years but agreed to maintain their weekly dungeon play until something changes and Gavin is fighting for the second chance he refuses to give up on. The passion and chemistry are still there it's just not the lust-fueled found in a younger couple. This was a great story and I look forward to reading 'Dungeon Daddy' next.
3. THE VENUS SCHOOL - VENUS RISING QUARTET 1
Just to be clear, Golden Angel is one of my go-to one-click authors but I feel like I came to the party late on this one. I've read all the books from the "Stronghold Doms" series so when I was offered a copy of this book, I jumped at the chance to learn the stories that came out of the school. Imagine my happiness and excitement when it was Justin, Chris, and Jessica. They are my favorite triad in the series and to be able to read how that came about in detail, rather than just being alluded to, I was over the moon. This is enlightening, endorphin-inducing, romantic, and cringe-worthy. So many emotions come into play along with all the sexiness that a school of this nature can provide. I just love it!!
4. BIRCHING HIS BRIDE - DOMESTIC DISCIPLINE 1
Golden Angel is one of my go-to, one-click authors. I'm not sure how I missed this series up to this point, but certainly am thrilled now to have started it. Eleanor has seen how "love" manages to get in the way of couples. In her experience, it allows the wife to be taken advantage of and never have a life of her own and Eleanor has no intention of becoming one of "those" types of women. Set in the Victorian Age, this headstrong, opinionated woman and dominant man are just what was needed. The antics and consequences took me from shaking my head to smiling and then catching my breath. I can hardly wait to start the next book in this series.
5. PHILLIP'S RULE - BRIDAL DISCIPLINE 1
I'm always curious about one-star ratings. Are they because of the author's talent or lack of it, are they because it's a topic the reader is not interested in, or is it a combination of both? This one intrigued me. Philip's Rules absolutely has disciplinary spanking within the storyline. It also has a plot running through the storyline and characters you will love or love to hate. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Cordelia and Philip. I'm not sure about Gabrielle but being as I've lived through the teenage years on my own, I'm reserving judgment hoping there's more to the story. I would recommend this book and am proud to give it a 5-star rating.