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
Donna,
ReplyDeleteI 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