The Diary of a Submissive by Sophie Morgan

 

‘Sophie Morgan is a young, independent woman working as a journalist. She’s intelligent, articulate, witty and fun. The girl next door. Except that in bed she surrenders her freedom to a dominant man for their mutual pleasure.’

I had been eying up The Diary of a Submissive for quite some time before I actually took the plunge and decided to buy it. I was so fed up with cheesy tales of horny domineering millionaires (that I have never managed to finish) and I was on the market for a decent book that I could really get my teeth into.

Sophie Morgan had me hooked from the very first page! The book is a memoir discussing how a young girl from a happy stable upbringing travels into adulthood and makes the life changing decision to hand over her free will and submit to another man for sexual pleasure.  There are three main men in the story and even a surprise appearance from a ‘trainee female dominant’ who I do hope one day Sophie gets her revenge on but I won’t spoil the reason why. When Sophie meets James it seems that she has found an ideal partner who shares her enthusiasm for BDSM and love begins to blossom. But can their relationship thrive under such an intense lifestyle and will Sophie have to choose between the man that she loves or the lifestyle that she craves? You’ll have to read it and find out. I’m not spoiling it!

It is because of Sophie’s stable upbringing that made the story more interesting for me. There are no dark secrets and no drugs or excessive alcohol involved. Sophie is a happy,  intelligent young woman and the decisions that she has made are all hers, and she is happy with her choices. She repeatedly assures the reader that despite an uncomfortable situation she always had the opportunity to leave and has chosen not to. As a matter of fact, quite often her body betrays the signals of her enjoyment of the punishment and humiliation that she is subjected to. It’s a controversial read so perhaps not for the faint hearted, but it is a tale that will open your eyes to the world that is BDSM in all its glory.

The story is also told with wit and humour and Sophie is incredibly likable. Her story is very well written and is a no holds barred account of her life as a submissive. It is a really good book and an unputdownable read. There are parts that are very uncomfortable to digest and I actually found myself gasping out loud in horror and other parts that made me laugh out loud. The mix is perfect and the plot is exciting as you never know what Sophie is going to do next. If you haven’t read this book then I strongly suggest that you beg, borrow or steal it from somebody. You won’t regret it!

You can find The Diary Of a Submissive By Sophie Morgan on Amazon and Kindle.

 

The Syllabus of Errors by Ashley Stokes

The Syllabus of Errors is a collection of very intelligently written short stories. The details in the stories were so intricate and thought provoking that I often found myself revisiting past pages just to re digest interesting parts of the story.

This collection dramatically flings an optimist like myself straight back down to earth and lives up to the title of a ‘The Syllabus of Errors’. Without ruining any parts of the stories, I found it to be a series of melancholy tales in which I found myself captivated by the complex characters and intricate details of the story. I found myself pondering the characters long after I had put the book down and yearning for an extra chapter just so I can find out a little bit more...

Two stories to look out for in particular are Marmara (which actually made me shout out loud in despair!) and the Post leading Man which has an interesting twist. I am conscious of spoiling the stories so I am deliberately being vague but this is a book that demands your full attention. Make the time to sit and immerse yourself in this collection to get the full benefit of the beauty of these tales.

The story plots aren’t overly dramatic and draw you in ever so subtly that you don’t even know you have been hooked until you reach the end.

Overall, a very good collection of addictive cleverly written stories which I was unable to put down, the plots are interesting and the characters are likable and for this very reason Ashley Stokes and hisSyllabus of Errors owe me one night of lost sleep!

The Syllabus of Errors is available from Amazon Bookstore and Kindle.

 

 

Review of Killing Daniel By Sarah Dobbs

Killing Daniel is the debut novel by the lovely Sarah Dobbs and is available from Amazon for just £4.99. The book is a haunting tale of two old school friends Fleur and Chinatsu, who despite being at opposite sides of the world find their lives entwined in ways that even they never imagined possible. Both women have found themselves suffering at the hands of a violent partner and both women find the courage to break free. However, this isn’t without heartache.

The story dances between Salford and Japan and follows the desperate journey of the two women as they try to make sense of the difficulties that life has bestowed upon them. It is an articulate and well written book with an intriguing plot that leaves the reader thirsty for more. It’s a book that I struggled to put down. Both women often reminisce fondly of their old school friend but will they ever meet again?

The plot is easy to follow despite the fact it that tells two stories at the same time. The female characters are likeable it’s easy to empathise with the battles that they are facing. I found it to be a very dark tale and it isn’t a book that you take to the beach for an easy read. It’s a story that you think about for a long time afterwards.

Overall, a fantastic debut novel from Sarah Dobbs and I am looking forward to the next book already!

Review of The Siren by Tiffany Reisz (The Original Sinners Series)

If you are looking for a 'Fifty Shades' love story than this ISN'T the book for you, If you want a nice easy read that you don’t need to think about afterwards, this DEFINITLEY isn't the book for you.

If you want a book that is dark, gripping and downright kinky then it’s time to pick up The Siren!

 
After hearing ripples about the Original Sinners Series by Tiffany Reisz, I decided that it was time to invest in The Siren. However, I was pleased to see that this book retailed for just 20 pence on Amazon Kindle so it was an absolute bargain!

 

After being bitterly disappointed with the quality of books that I have recently read I was pleasantly surprised to find myself gripped by the adventures of the incorrigible Nora Sutherland and her following of delicious male admirers, each one more than worthy of the role of the male lead part in this saucy but intelligently written tale.

 

The story follows Nora, a popular writer of erotica in her quest to be taken seriously and gain credibility in the written field. She is writing the story of a lifetime in the hope of securing a lucrative contract with a renowned publisher. Given the task of reining in The Siren is Zachary, a hard hitting Editor and a vey handsome man who takes himself far too seriously. He is nursing a deep heartbreak after recently splitting with the love of his life, Grace but is dangerously drawn to the charismatic Nora Sutherland. Will she help him heal his broken heart and will he ever be able accept Nora for who she is?

There is a delicious game of cat and mouse afoot but will Zachary turn his back on Grace?

 

A central character to the story is the delightfully innocent young intern Wesley. He regularly spurns the advances of Nora but makes it his duty to protect her at all times. The book covers an innocent and tender blossoming of love between the couple but can Nora turn her back on the BDSM lifestyle that has been entwined into her soul? Will she finally embark upon an innocent and vanilla relationship or will the past continue sabotage Nora’s future?

 

One of the most interesting characters is the dark and dangerous Soren, the handsome half Danish Dominant who is burned into the soul of Nora and the absolute love of her life. He is the first relationship that Nora had and she continues to be drawn to this dangerous, intoxicating man. The intensity of the feelings that the couple have for each other is the backbone of the story and her paralysing infatuation of him leaves you guessing what the future may hold for someone who struggles to move forward because of the crippling heartbreak that she suffers.

 

In addition to the teasing, tantilisng story of lust and forbidden love, Nora has a shameful secret, one that could ruin her life and her career. She is the most highly paid female Dominant in the whole of New York.

 

I don’t want to tell you too much of the story life but I really did enjoy this book. The female character is a strong dominant female which is a huge change from the recent books that have been hitting the shelves about BDSM. Although she submits to Soren when requested, she always maintains an inner strength and tenacity that endears her to the reader. I enjoyed the naughty side of her character and could relate to her as a female. She is complex but lovable!

Overall, this book is geat. There are some twists on the story that actually made me gasp out loud! (on the bus, too) and the fact that it was 20p made it even better. It has a great storyline and I was hooked from the beginning.

The book isn’t too raunchy but does have some naughty it isnt trashy. The author Tiffany Reisz  is a lovely woman too. She always takes the time to talk to her fans on Twitter and it’s nice that she takes an interest in her readers and values their opinion. Its refreshing that she takes the time to do this and also offered to answer any questions that I had about the book.

 

Bring on the next one!