I've heard great things about Story of L, so I finally dove in and checked it out. Now, I don't pretend to understand a BDSM relationship, and I can't say that I would even consider some of things Liv so readily accepted. I will say that Debra Hyde does know how to set a scene, but that fine attention to detail is sometimes detrimental to the story. There's a fine line between giving a good visual and dragging it out a little too far, and sometimes, this one went over the edge. The story is - well, it's erotica, plain and simple. It's one woman's journey to complete submission. However, I would not consider this a romance. Oh, it generates plenty of steam, but sexual attraction and steamy goodness is lust, not love, and I don't feel like this one ever got deep enough with these characters to call it love. The book is okay for what it is, but I prefer a better connection between the characters, something more than just attraction. Basically, I wanted some substance, something to show that these two women are as compatible outside a BDSM scene as they are in one. So, if you're looking for FF BDSM erotica, this is it, but if you want some real story, I can't say that I found that here. In the end, Story of L was worth the read, but it isn't something I would revisit.

We’d like to start by saying that BDSM is totally not our genre. Pain is not sexy to us. We picked this book more on a whim than anything else; and we must confess we were surprised. It doesn’t convert us to BDSM, but the author has managed to write cringe-worthy acts without making them torture. Little wonder that it is Winner, Lesbian Erotica, 2011 Lambda Literary Awards.

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3.75 Stars

Will post real review after second reading.

Of White Snakes and Misshapen Owls (The ... Against the setting of a New York City run by Tammany Hall, Charlotte Olms is a woman of means gifted with keen deductive skills. Following the disappearance of a pharmacist, Charlotte sets out to solve the mystery with companion Joanna Wilson in a manner befitting of Holmes and Watson. A great read for those who enjoy historical fiction, mystery, and moments of eroticism.

I received a free copy of this book from Kaamna Bhojwani-Dhawan through the Modern Good Reads group at Goodreads in exchange for an honest review.

This book has an intro story leading into four different variations determined by the choices and who Charity McCormick meets along the way. At first I thought the characters would be the same and although Charity's choices would lead her in different directions the end would remain the same. This is not so. From wimpy to punishing and endings with 'happy ever after' to ??? kept me guessing. I have not previously read this style of book before and found I loved it. I will have to read it again in different orders to see if it makes a difference in my enjoyment of each of the stories.

This was fun and I plan on reading it and more of the Entwined series again.