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Taboo Wishes #1
Punished
Prim Natalia Cooper lives life on the straight and narrow, never veering into naughty territory. But she wants to. One night, years ago, her boyfriend gave her a few swats on the rear as part of their sex play and she loved it. She wants more. But he’s long gone and she hasn’t been spanked since. When she learns of a club where she can get exactly what she needs—anonymously—she’s so turned on and ready she can hardly bear it.
For Ethan Tavish, The Dungeon has served as a place to exert his dominance without making lasting commitments. He can hardly believe his eyes when he enters the play area to find his secretary, Natalia, bent over the spanking bench in a schoolgirl uniform. They’re both masked, but he’d recognize her anywhere. In an instant, he has a plan to give them what they both want…and perhaps a whole lot more.
For Ethan Tavish, The Dungeon has served as a place to exert his dominance without making lasting commitments. He can hardly believe his eyes when he enters the play area to find his secretary, Natalia, bent over the spanking bench in a schoolgirl uniform. They’re both masked, but he’d recognize her anywhere. In an instant, he has a plan to give them what they both want…and perhaps a whole lot more.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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Brynn Paulin
203 books679 followersWhen it comes to books and movies, Brynn Paulin has one rule: there must be a happy ending. After that one requirement, anything else goes. And it just might in any of her books.
Brynn lives in Michigan, where she likes to spoil her children and dogs—not necessarily in that order. She also loves to cook, travel and spend far too much time on social media. She enjoys mentoring and meeting new people and is always willing to chat. Personally, she finds great pleasure in spending time with her family and dogs, as well as volunteering around her community.
First published in June 2007 by Ellora's Cave, Brynn is the author of over 130 books, including the bestselling Daly Way and Taboo Wishes series.
According to Brynn, her writing success can be attributed to an eclectic collection of music, her local road construction crews, a trusty notebook, and of course, the people in her life who’ve finally accepted that everything is research—or will be.
Brynn loves to talk to her readers and can be found at www.brynnpaulin.com.
Brynn lives in Michigan, where she likes to spoil her children and dogs—not necessarily in that order. She also loves to cook, travel and spend far too much time on social media. She enjoys mentoring and meeting new people and is always willing to chat. Personally, she finds great pleasure in spending time with her family and dogs, as well as volunteering around her community.
First published in June 2007 by Ellora's Cave, Brynn is the author of over 130 books, including the bestselling Daly Way and Taboo Wishes series.
According to Brynn, her writing success can be attributed to an eclectic collection of music, her local road construction crews, a trusty notebook, and of course, the people in her life who’ve finally accepted that everything is research—or will be.
Brynn loves to talk to her readers and can be found at www.brynnpaulin.com.
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July 26, 2012
Oh my holy hotness, batman!
Seriously, how in the world have I not come across Brynn Paulin before? That was the hottest DD/spanking book I have ever read in my LIFE! For such a short story it made me hot, made me cry, made me happy, AND made HOT! Oh, wait, I said that already!
Not only does Brynn write VERY well, she has a very unique understand behind the BDSM lifestyle. Not just bondage, floggers, and collars, oh my! But she's taking a dive into all the different degrees of the lifestyle. I can so respect that. Lordy Ms. Brynn you have made yourself an insta buy with me!
Seriously, how in the world have I not come across Brynn Paulin before? That was the hottest DD/spanking book I have ever read in my LIFE! For such a short story it made me hot, made me cry, made me happy, AND made HOT! Oh, wait, I said that already!
Not only does Brynn write VERY well, she has a very unique understand behind the BDSM lifestyle. Not just bondage, floggers, and collars, oh my! But she's taking a dive into all the different degrees of the lifestyle. I can so respect that. Lordy Ms. Brynn you have made yourself an insta buy with me!
June 18, 2011
This is a hard review for me. I am generally a fan of Ms. Paulin. I also like to support authors in the state I live in. This book was just okay for me. The scenes progressed too fast and in an unlikely manner for me to believe. I'm not arguing that women and men hook up so quickly. What made it not as believable for me is the way these characters were described. For these types of personality, I would not anticipate such fast copulation. Nor would I expect the breach of manager to subordinate so quickly.
What really put me ill at ease was the lack of discretion and confrontation of identity in the public life. One of the cardinal rules is not to out a person outside of the scene. Yes, I understand they were alone together when he outed her. However, I found this to be discomforting because a Dom who is so well versed as he was supposed to be, should have known better. If I had been in Natalia's place, even if I was crushing on Ethan, what he did would have been a breach of trust. The fact that it took place in a work place during work hours also rubbed me the wrong way.
Since it is a slice of life/contemporary story, I felt ill at ease within two chapters of the book. This is not to say that the writer needs to be a teacher of correct BDSM protocol. It's just saying from a person who values anonymity to a degree to ensure no lost of job or issues with families, this hit a hot button for me.
As a sexy fantasy story, it is a hot little number. The happily ever after was sweet if predictable.
What really put me ill at ease was the lack of discretion and confrontation of identity in the public life. One of the cardinal rules is not to out a person outside of the scene. Yes, I understand they were alone together when he outed her. However, I found this to be discomforting because a Dom who is so well versed as he was supposed to be, should have known better. If I had been in Natalia's place, even if I was crushing on Ethan, what he did would have been a breach of trust. The fact that it took place in a work place during work hours also rubbed me the wrong way.
Since it is a slice of life/contemporary story, I felt ill at ease within two chapters of the book. This is not to say that the writer needs to be a teacher of correct BDSM protocol. It's just saying from a person who values anonymity to a degree to ensure no lost of job or issues with families, this hit a hot button for me.
As a sexy fantasy story, it is a hot little number. The happily ever after was sweet if predictable.
June 6, 2016
Not too bad, but I'm not sure I will read the next in the series. Not sure why I bought this book for $2.99!!!
November 25, 2013
This erotic short story was like the literary equivalent of a woman faking an orgasm. It had all the appearances of the real thing - student/teacher role play, an illicit employee/boss relationship, BDSM kink, and a sexy leading man - without any of the delicious fireworks at the end.
It is possible I’m just being picky. After all, the story did have its supremely sexy moments (I don’t know any woman who’s immune to a powerful man telling her to drop her panties and bend over a desk), but in the end I was left feeling… blah.
One of the things that killed the story for me was the dialogue. There were a lot of variations of the breathy, “spank me, Sir. I’ve been a bad, bad girl,” and the whole thing came off sounding like the script for a super cheesy skin flick (I laughed on more than one occasion, and I’m fairly certain that wasn’t the reaction the author was hoping to elicit from her readers). Even so, I probably could’ve forgiven the over-the-top dialogue during the role play scenes because in a weird way it kind of fits there (chances are I’d sound equally ridiculous in similar circumstances), but Paulin made the mistake of trying to combine this type of generic role play with a character who was a legitimate (if light) member of the BDSM community. To me, those robotic and decidedly unsexy phrases come across as completely insincere and, as far as I know, no Dom worth his salt puts up with a sub that lies to him. So… dialogue fail.
And then there was the nearly instantaneous I-will-love-you-until-my-dying-breath-please-marry-me-and-stay-with-me-forever-and-ever-and-ever shtick that drives me crazy when it’s written to appease expectations rather than coming from any tangible feeling between the characters. Why do authors feel the need to reach for a nauseatingly flawless happy ending? Why can’t two hot people just be attracted to each other and go at it like rabbits for a while without pledging their undying love?! I mean… this isn’t the Titanic and they haven’t missed the last lifeboat. STOP RUSHING THEM!
Verdict: I’d pass on it if I were you; the sex scenes aren’t enough to make up for the bad… well… everything else.
It is possible I’m just being picky. After all, the story did have its supremely sexy moments (I don’t know any woman who’s immune to a powerful man telling her to drop her panties and bend over a desk), but in the end I was left feeling… blah.
One of the things that killed the story for me was the dialogue. There were a lot of variations of the breathy, “spank me, Sir. I’ve been a bad, bad girl,” and the whole thing came off sounding like the script for a super cheesy skin flick (I laughed on more than one occasion, and I’m fairly certain that wasn’t the reaction the author was hoping to elicit from her readers). Even so, I probably could’ve forgiven the over-the-top dialogue during the role play scenes because in a weird way it kind of fits there (chances are I’d sound equally ridiculous in similar circumstances), but Paulin made the mistake of trying to combine this type of generic role play with a character who was a legitimate (if light) member of the BDSM community. To me, those robotic and decidedly unsexy phrases come across as completely insincere and, as far as I know, no Dom worth his salt puts up with a sub that lies to him. So… dialogue fail.
And then there was the nearly instantaneous I-will-love-you-until-my-dying-breath-please-marry-me-and-stay-with-me-forever-and-ever-and-ever shtick that drives me crazy when it’s written to appease expectations rather than coming from any tangible feeling between the characters. Why do authors feel the need to reach for a nauseatingly flawless happy ending? Why can’t two hot people just be attracted to each other and go at it like rabbits for a while without pledging their undying love?! I mean… this isn’t the Titanic and they haven’t missed the last lifeboat. STOP RUSHING THEM!
Verdict: I’d pass on it if I were you; the sex scenes aren’t enough to make up for the bad… well… everything else.
January 19, 2012
Just didn't do it for me. I dislike stories where the main characters don't realize they already know one another; feels like a violation of the trust that's such a big pat of a D/s relationship. But if you're into hot spanking featuring boss/employee, i'd recommend this.
July 16, 2011
Natalia Cooper decides the only way to get rid of her sexual tension is to try out The Dungeon, a club that caters to scenes and only takes it as far you request. Having tried spanking once before, she wants to try again but this time with a stranger who enacts the scene, with both parties having masks on she knows she does not run the chance of seeing the man giving her the spankings again.
Ethan Tavish knows the instant he walks in the door that the woman is his secretary Natalia, who he has wanted for a long time but was never willing to cross the professional barrier. Now that he knows what is hidden past the demure secretary he plans to make her his.
Great read, very quickly paced. I think the only thing I would have wished was for it to be a bit longer and more character depth. 3.75
Ethan Tavish knows the instant he walks in the door that the woman is his secretary Natalia, who he has wanted for a long time but was never willing to cross the professional barrier. Now that he knows what is hidden past the demure secretary he plans to make her his.
Great read, very quickly paced. I think the only thing I would have wished was for it to be a bit longer and more character depth. 3.75
November 9, 2014
Simpley smut!!!
November 5, 2010
Wow. That was pretty hot. Too bad I don't work for that guy. But ick. The idea of hooking up with anyone I work for is not a pleasant prospect. Anyway. Short read, very steamy, straightforward M/s spanking fetish.
As usual, there's a HEA, so this is on the romantic side of erotic writing. As such, there is also the obligatory Big Misunderstanding that quickly gets resolved in a manner satisfactory to both parties involved. I didn't think girlfriend was very smart in her decision that led to the Big Mis, but hey, that's why the hero is there to put her back on the path to submission.
As usual, there's a HEA, so this is on the romantic side of erotic writing. As such, there is also the obligatory Big Misunderstanding that quickly gets resolved in a manner satisfactory to both parties involved. I didn't think girlfriend was very smart in her decision that led to the Big Mis, but hey, that's why the hero is there to put her back on the path to submission.
October 17, 2011
Although this is VERY short it's quite entertaining. It starts right off with a bang (or should I say SMACK! LOL) and doesn't really let up at all. Anyone who has had a work fantasy of the boss or another good looking guy in the office - well here's your book. The "Punished" scenes are very well written - but then Brynn Paulin does BDSM scenes like this exceptionally well. If you're in the mood for a little short sometin-sometim well give this one a go!
September 1, 2010
This was a naughty little book *giggles* - just the way I like 'em!! Fairly short and sweet with light BDSM, specifically spanking, if you hadn't figured that out from the cover :) Sexy, dominant male, sweet submissive female and lots of hot sex, right up my ally!!
October 15, 2015
The romance between the main characters was that much ridiculous and rushed out I had to roll my eyes and laugh like a child. But internally, because I read this at 3am.
Basic storyline, some steamy scenes and cardboard cutouts as protagonists... Nothing new.
Basic storyline, some steamy scenes and cardboard cutouts as protagonists... Nothing new.
March 26, 2016
En general, las historias de esta autora me entretienen, lisa y llanamente. Creo que en los siguientes títulos de las saga es probable que me enganche más.
Esta primera entrega se centra en la relación de Ethan y Natalia, me gustó cómo la autora presenta a los personajes y sus personalidades. Probablemente, por lo corto de la historia, todo me resultó bastante apresurado, una relación de dominación como la que se presenta entre los protagonistas creo que necesita más tiempo para desarrollarse a ese nivel, aunque en ciertos momentos se subsana por la obvia pasión que se observa entre los dos.
Creo que es un buen inicio, y estoy deseando ver que deparan las demás entregas. Recomendable.
Esta primera entrega se centra en la relación de Ethan y Natalia, me gustó cómo la autora presenta a los personajes y sus personalidades. Probablemente, por lo corto de la historia, todo me resultó bastante apresurado, una relación de dominación como la que se presenta entre los protagonistas creo que necesita más tiempo para desarrollarse a ese nivel, aunque en ciertos momentos se subsana por la obvia pasión que se observa entre los dos.
Creo que es un buen inicio, y estoy deseando ver que deparan las demás entregas. Recomendable.
August 19, 2010
*giggles* I really like it!
March 8, 2012
OH MY LORD this was a hott short read!! Got me all hott and bothered pretty quick:)
Only reason it got four stars is because It needed to b longer it ended to fast!
Only reason it got four stars is because It needed to b longer it ended to fast!
May 3, 2012
Spanking hot! Two loveable characters and some serious misappropriation of office space. Desperate whirlwind tie-up loose ends kinda killed it a bit for me, thus a star deducted for Forced HEA.
July 19, 2015
It was a meet cute with spanking. No build up and no true passion just porn. I needed a bit more.
February 12, 2018
Definitivamente... pasable!
July 20, 2024
I was impressed to learn that the author has participated in writing curses since this book is poorly written and the character development is aweful. There are exactly 5 characters, only 4 have dialogues and they are all unrealistic. That being said, the situations are kind of hot if you ignore the fake ridiculous dialogues, so I will probably read the next book in the series. Go ahead and read it, but don't expect a quality reading. I wouldn't pay for it.
November 23, 2021
Historia corta sobre castigos, Natalie quiere ser castigada por lo que va a la Mazmorra para que un Dom lo haga, sin saberlo el Dom que le es asignado es Ethan su jefe.
Ethan se da cuenta que es Natalie y quiere ser el hombre que le dé lo que ella necesita.
Me gustó bastante, no tiene grandes dramas, si escenas para reír y para querer golpear a Natalie por tonta.
Ethan se da cuenta que es Natalie y quiere ser el hombre que le dé lo que ella necesita.
Me gustó bastante, no tiene grandes dramas, si escenas para reír y para querer golpear a Natalie por tonta.
June 28, 2022
Enjoyable ~ I really enjoyed reading this story. It was a well rounded and well written story. There was been an unknown attraction between them before anything started. He knew she was a newbie with this type of arrangement / relationship. I liked that he was finally able to listen to her, hear what she figured out for herself and apologized for it. I really liked the ending.
January 22, 2022
Es un libro corto pero bueno, me encanta el cliché de el jefe y la secretaria , buenas escenas spicy, aunque avanza muy rápido la historia y el romance entre ellos.
Me hubiera gustado que explotarán un poco más la temática del calabozo, es un libro entretenido y fácil de leer.
Me hubiera gustado que explotarán un poco más la temática del calabozo, es un libro entretenido y fácil de leer.
March 20, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyable
I have to say that this book was a very good read! It is written very well(in a literary sense) while retaining a good, very erotic storyline that melds with a deep love story.
I have to say that this book was a very good read! It is written very well(in a literary sense) while retaining a good, very erotic storyline that melds with a deep love story.
April 21, 2022
One hot bottom
What are the chances that a woman goes to a club to scene a spanking only to find out it is her boss who does the deed. I loved these characters and their interactions and the happy ending to their story.
What are the chances that a woman goes to a club to scene a spanking only to find out it is her boss who does the deed. I loved these characters and their interactions and the happy ending to their story.
June 9, 2017
it was an ok reading. with plain and simple kinky sex story and secret wishings but too short! The end seems to be wrote in a rush, and I expected more about characters.
April 21, 2021
Short read.
June 18, 2021
That was quick as expected.
Despite the genre, theme, and cover art, it is a cute and sweet story, albite progressing unrealistically fast.
Despite the genre, theme, and cover art, it is a cute and sweet story, albite progressing unrealistically fast.
February 10, 2022
🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥
This book…. Man now I wanna be punshied lol. This book had me from the first scene. I couldn’t put it down .
This book…. Man now I wanna be punshied lol. This book had me from the first scene. I couldn’t put it down .
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