Wednesday, July 3, 2013

BDSM and The Silver Chain (The Unbreakable Trilogy #1) by Primula Bond

People ask me why BDSM books are so popular right now.  It is my humble opinion that it is the exchange of power that is the attraction.  I’ll use male Dom woman sub as an example but it works for any dynamic.  Women are working outside of the home, taking care of the kids and the home, and are tired. They like the idea of letting someone else make decisions in the bedroom.  The Dom is portrayed as being very aware of the sub being the focus of that attention is attractive.  Also communication between the Dom and sub is essential so a woman could tell her man what she wants and needs and he cannot hold it against her because as a Dom he has demanded her truth. 

The Silver Chain (The Unbreakable Trilogy #1) by Primula Bond
(Caution some minor spoilers)
Young photographer Serena Folkes heads into London to get her start.  She runs into older entrepreneur Gustav Levi on Halloween while she is photographing kids in their costumes.  He invites her for a drink and she accidentally leaves her cameras at the bar forcing her to meet with him for their return.  As it turns out Gustav owns among other things an art gallery and he offers Serena a show in return she will be his exclusive companion until her photographs sell.
Serena agrees and to mark their agreement, Gustav gives Serena a bracelet to wear at all times. Attached to it is a silver chain of which he is the keeper. With the chain Gustav controls Serena physically and symbolically – a sign that she is under his power.  But they both have trust issues that a silver chain may not be strong enough to overcome.
This is advertised as for fans of 50 Shades and Sylvia Days Crossfire series and they may enjoy it.  I enjoyed this book but didn't see it especially as a BDSM book.  Yes, there are elements of it.  Gustav has control issues and tries to turn it into a D/s relationship but although Serena wants to please and has a masochistic streak she doesn't strike me as especially submissive.  This story is at its core the tale of two very lonely people with trust issues.  I got a kick out of watching Serena grow and bloom and look forward to the next installment. 
I received this ARC courtesy of Harper Collins UK, Avon, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is expected to go on sale in July 4th 2013

1 comment:

Cathryn Cade said...

Donna,

I think you've spanked the sub right on her sweet spot, lol.

The notion of a strong dominant who wants to care for and please, in exchange for control, is what I like to read when I choose a BDSM or D/s romance. Thus, it's what I like to write as well.

Women are tired from our lives of 'doing it all' and we want to disappear into a fantasy where a man not only knows just what will make us very, very happy, he won't stop till we get that.

Hard BDSM with the pain, humiliation, etc is a whole 'nother ball game. Those folks have their dungeon to play in--I choose to stay out of it.

best,
Cathryn Cade
http://www.cathryncade.com