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The Boss's Pet #1
The Contract
Venture along with Sondra as she finds things out about herself that she was never aware of nor explored. Nick leads a very private life and doesn't allow many close to him. He intrigues her with his quiet side and soon finds out that he is into mind games that take her down a new path.
With a renewed confidence, she learns to deal with how her mind operates under certain circumstances and gives control to a man who knows more than she bargained for.
With a renewed confidence, she learns to deal with how her mind operates under certain circumstances and gives control to a man who knows more than she bargained for.
67 pages, Nook
First published March 9, 2011
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About the author
Tonya Kinzer
12 books128 followersTonya writes adult romance fiction, erotica and BDSM with soft bondage. Those who are like a bit of Dom/sub in their reading will enjoy her series The Boss's Pet. She is currently working on book 5 with a tentative release date of late Nov 2013. In Sept 2013, she released Come Tame Me, book one in her new erotic western series, Wild Fillies. Feel free to visit her website, roam her dungeon and check out the rooms she's create just for her visitors to enjoy.
Tonya creates her own book trailers, websites, covers and promo material. Links to the reviews on her series are also on the website, stop in, check them out. She loves to hear from her readers and to chat with you on FB and Twitter. Bring your imagination!
Tonya creates her own book trailers, websites, covers and promo material. Links to the reviews on her series are also on the website, stop in, check them out. She loves to hear from her readers and to chat with you on FB and Twitter. Bring your imagination!
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April 13, 2014
Trite. Boring. Facile.
When the narrative drops utterly boring and stereotypical descriptive bits on the first few pages...
looks like a model--her green eyes--her full lips--sexy suits--long hair--long nails--cleavage--sculpted jaw line--sexy blue eyes--broad shoulders--sculpted abs--bulging muscles--puckered nipples--moist panties--pulled in lower lips
...and the two protagonists practically fall into each other nipples and cock erect, slotting together at the drop of a hat, I can't bring myself to finish such a trite mess.
Erotic? Nope. Not even interesting.
When the narrative drops utterly boring and stereotypical descriptive bits on the first few pages...
looks like a model--her green eyes--her full lips--sexy suits--long hair--long nails--cleavage--sculpted jaw line--sexy blue eyes--broad shoulders--sculpted abs--bulging muscles--puckered nipples--moist panties--pulled in lower lips
...and the two protagonists practically fall into each other nipples and cock erect, slotting together at the drop of a hat, I can't bring myself to finish such a trite mess.
Erotic? Nope. Not even interesting.
September 11, 2012
Tonya Kinzer, The Contract (Smashwords, 2011)
First off: if you're a writer of “erotica” and you don't know how to correctly spell the word “come”, that tells me a great deal about your education in the world of erotic writing.
Not that this is terribly surprising from someone whose book is crammed full of stilted, formal dialogue and odd bits of explication that make this read more like someone was trying to write a textbook (but make it hip and accessible) rather than a piece of fiction.
As well, there are odd little snatches that just don't make sense. Given that the male in this scenario is the dom and the female is the sub, once you get past a certain point in their relationship, the phrase “To his surprise...” really shouldn't appear anywhere in the narrative, especially if you're (“you” here being “the author”) making a point of letting us know that the sub in question is extremely easy to read.
Given a few sessions with an extremely aggressive editor, the author might have here the first few chapters of a workable novel. What we have here, on the other hand, is very much still in rough draft form. * ½
First off: if you're a writer of “erotica” and you don't know how to correctly spell the word “come”, that tells me a great deal about your education in the world of erotic writing.
Not that this is terribly surprising from someone whose book is crammed full of stilted, formal dialogue and odd bits of explication that make this read more like someone was trying to write a textbook (but make it hip and accessible) rather than a piece of fiction.
As well, there are odd little snatches that just don't make sense. Given that the male in this scenario is the dom and the female is the sub, once you get past a certain point in their relationship, the phrase “To his surprise...” really shouldn't appear anywhere in the narrative, especially if you're (“you” here being “the author”) making a point of letting us know that the sub in question is extremely easy to read.
Given a few sessions with an extremely aggressive editor, the author might have here the first few chapters of a workable novel. What we have here, on the other hand, is very much still in rough draft form. * ½
December 26, 2012
Cheesy! Not written well at all! The punctuation alone was enough to make me stop reading. I felt like I was fixing all the grammatical errors as I went and that's just no fun at all. I wish her the best but she really needs to find a new editor if she's going to continue to write.
May 3, 2011
The story is short and the plot simple.
Although they both like each other Sondra dosent want to mix business with pleasure.
Nick is a dom but is willing to be in a casual/dating relationship with Sondra. But when he notices that she could have a submissive side he slowly lures Sondra in to BDSM.
Nick isnt one of those doms who dosent care about their submissive's feeling and just see them as a piece of proporty. He shows Sondra video's of what BDSM is like and when Sondra complains about how people can want pain like the submissive's she watched do, he explains it all to her.
While Sondra's prossesing everything Nick's told her, Nick even lets her be in control and have her way while there in the shower. He even calls her "mistress".
When Sondra tells Nick she wants to give it a go, he starts slowly by just telling her to strip and kneel. But when she squeezes her legs shut after being told not to, Nick takes her down to his dungeon and giver her a good spanking.
After every scene he conforts and reasures her which is the main reason I gave this book 4*!
Although they both like each other Sondra dosent want to mix business with pleasure.
Nick is a dom but is willing to be in a casual/dating relationship with Sondra. But when he notices that she could have a submissive side he slowly lures Sondra in to BDSM.
Nick isnt one of those doms who dosent care about their submissive's feeling and just see them as a piece of proporty. He shows Sondra video's of what BDSM is like and when Sondra complains about how people can want pain like the submissive's she watched do, he explains it all to her.
While Sondra's prossesing everything Nick's told her, Nick even lets her be in control and have her way while there in the shower. He even calls her "mistress".
When Sondra tells Nick she wants to give it a go, he starts slowly by just telling her to strip and kneel. But when she squeezes her legs shut after being told not to, Nick takes her down to his dungeon and giver her a good spanking.
After every scene he conforts and reasures her which is the main reason I gave this book 4*!
July 22, 2016
Oh wow, this was surprisingly boring. I had as much chemistry with this book as the couple seemed to have for each other: nothing.
The descriptions were stereotypical; he's been hurt by his ex wife and she's a model lookalike.
Yawn. Just... Yawn.
And who decides to introduce a vanilla parter to Bdsm my showing her a really hardcore movie when she's not expressed the slightest interest in pain? Good way to make a woman flee in the opposite direction of you, buddy!
DNF @ 70%. Moving on.
1.5 stars
The descriptions were stereotypical; he's been hurt by his ex wife and she's a model lookalike.
Yawn. Just... Yawn.
And who decides to introduce a vanilla parter to Bdsm my showing her a really hardcore movie when she's not expressed the slightest interest in pain? Good way to make a woman flee in the opposite direction of you, buddy!
DNF @ 70%. Moving on.
1.5 stars
April 13, 2014
DNF
The writing was awkward and the book completely glossed over the two main characters getting to know each other. They meet and then the book fast forwards and we're told that Nick and Sondra had been spending all of this time together.
The book was also cheesy. Does anyone really put things on pause so they can light candles and put on soft music? And then Sondra asked Nick if he wanted her to whip out some massage oil. What other clichés were going to be thrown on us?
The writing was awkward and the book completely glossed over the two main characters getting to know each other. They meet and then the book fast forwards and we're told that Nick and Sondra had been spending all of this time together.
The book was also cheesy. Does anyone really put things on pause so they can light candles and put on soft music? And then Sondra asked Nick if he wanted her to whip out some massage oil. What other clichés were going to be thrown on us?
January 16, 2015
I could not finish this book. I'm sorry about that.
Character descriptions should be shown, not told.
The dialogue does not further the story; there is dialogue when it should be summarized, and a summary when there should be dialogue.
Do not use exclamation marks. Ever.
All the wooing was skipped, and that's a perfect opportunity for character development and building tension.
The characters are lucky and surprised a lot, and there are a lot of clichés.
Character descriptions should be shown, not told.
The dialogue does not further the story; there is dialogue when it should be summarized, and a summary when there should be dialogue.
Do not use exclamation marks. Ever.
All the wooing was skipped, and that's a perfect opportunity for character development and building tension.
The characters are lucky and surprised a lot, and there are a lot of clichés.
August 5, 2011
I really liked the storyline, but I was put off by the fact that It wasn't a complete story. When I read a short story or a book, I want it to have an ending, not leave you hanging so you have to buy the rest of the story. Also, would have been a lot better if the characters were fleshed out a little more.
August 22, 2012
Sweet and tutorial in nature for those curious about D/s.
December 4, 2022
Contract indeed
Sondra has a new boss that she highly thinks of and her boss, Nick, wants her for his own. Not just to work with but also in his bed as his sub. He has constantly asked her out and she has denied him a date since day one. But one night she agrees and he sends her down the path of the BDSM world after they arrive at her home. He explains what it is and he even shows her videos so she can get an idea of what he’s into. They do their own experimenting but their second time around he shows her more and engages in more. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series to see where all this leads to.
Sondra has a new boss that she highly thinks of and her boss, Nick, wants her for his own. Not just to work with but also in his bed as his sub. He has constantly asked her out and she has denied him a date since day one. But one night she agrees and he sends her down the path of the BDSM world after they arrive at her home. He explains what it is and he even shows her videos so she can get an idea of what he’s into. They do their own experimenting but their second time around he shows her more and engages in more. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series to see where all this leads to.
September 1, 2023
The sample was more than enough
I gave up after... He was so handsome and his eyes bore into her like a true Master!
She had zero actual experience, knew virtually nothing about BDSM yet she wrote about it? And could suddenly recognise a Master because his eyes bored into hers? Also a Dom and Master aren't the same thing 🙄
I gave up after... He was so handsome and his eyes bore into her like a true Master!
She had zero actual experience, knew virtually nothing about BDSM yet she wrote about it? And could suddenly recognise a Master because his eyes bored into hers? Also a Dom and Master aren't the same thing 🙄
December 6, 2015
Needs another good fleshing out. No pun intended.
Definitely a different read. Granted there are some very hot erotic scenes, but it reads more like a technical manual, as it should. This is an introductory work for those who are or could be interested in the alternative lifestyle of BDSM.
Cons
There are a lot of grammatical issues with the story.
1)The word had adds noting. It turns active sentences into passive. An easy fix
2) Many sentences are run-ons. They either need semicolons are should be two separate sentences Ex: Tonight when he’d picker he r up for dinner, his #### hardened at seeing her in a sexy pencils shirts, heels, a low cut top and her hair down.
Her face mere inches from his, her eyes begged him for more, but he hesitated. Rushing to pleasure a woman was never a good idea; he was more into teasing, tantalizing, making them beg.
There are many more like this. A good editor could clean all this up with little effort.
Other times, things that are a given are stated rather than letting the reader’s imagination take the reigns.
Ex:
“He wanted beneath her clothes.” This is a book of erotic thus, I believe that is a given.
Another one, “Spread out your towels at the edge of the bed…..” There are only two people in this scene. Who else’s towels would they be? Which brings up another common mistake. When there are only two people engaging in action, it isn’t necessary to constantly keep calling them by name. If so, then there is something wrong with the writing.
Last note on punctuation
EX: “Don’t move, I’ll be right back, just close your eyes and relax.” Make it either two sentences or use a semicolon.
There are another ten issues like the above and occasionally there is a misspelled word. This is too many for such a short read.
Please find an editor and give the work its just do.
Three star push
Definitely a different read. Granted there are some very hot erotic scenes, but it reads more like a technical manual, as it should. This is an introductory work for those who are or could be interested in the alternative lifestyle of BDSM.
Cons
There are a lot of grammatical issues with the story.
1)The word had adds noting. It turns active sentences into passive. An easy fix
2) Many sentences are run-ons. They either need semicolons are should be two separate sentences Ex: Tonight when he’d picker he r up for dinner, his #### hardened at seeing her in a sexy pencils shirts, heels, a low cut top and her hair down.
Her face mere inches from his, her eyes begged him for more, but he hesitated. Rushing to pleasure a woman was never a good idea; he was more into teasing, tantalizing, making them beg.
There are many more like this. A good editor could clean all this up with little effort.
Other times, things that are a given are stated rather than letting the reader’s imagination take the reigns.
Ex:
“He wanted beneath her clothes.” This is a book of erotic thus, I believe that is a given.
Another one, “Spread out your towels at the edge of the bed…..” There are only two people in this scene. Who else’s towels would they be? Which brings up another common mistake. When there are only two people engaging in action, it isn’t necessary to constantly keep calling them by name. If so, then there is something wrong with the writing.
Last note on punctuation
EX: “Don’t move, I’ll be right back, just close your eyes and relax.” Make it either two sentences or use a semicolon.
There are another ten issues like the above and occasionally there is a misspelled word. This is too many for such a short read.
Please find an editor and give the work its just do.
Three star push
June 22, 2011
Reviewed by Romancing the Darkside:
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A sexy afternoon delight!
Sondra is a successful, single woman who has just started a new job in a prestigious firm. Her new boss Nick, is charismatic and extremely sexy but Sondra knows dating in the workplace just doesn't work out...especially if he's your boss. When she starts spending more time with Nick at work, sparks fly on both ends and her plans of keeping their relationship purely work-related backfires. Sondra finally gives into her desires and accepts to go out with Nick. When she learns about his BDSM lifestyle she's both surprised and curious. Always up for a challenge, Sondra will venture into the BDSM world for the first time and unleash her innermost desires with Nick!
What I love most about this book is that there is an actual romance throughout and not just casual sex between Sondra and Nick. The story flows at a good pace and is solely focused on the two main characters with little interference of supporting characters. Nick is very patient and tender with Sondra, especially when he introduces her into his lifestyle which I found endearing. Sondra is very assertive, independent and her self confidence makes her the perfect compliment to Nick. The scenes between these two are beyond scorching and will leave you blushing and fanning yourself! The Contract is a fiery short read for the lover of smut and erotica...this one is definitely not for the timid!
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play, bondage, BDSM theme and elements.
*ebook courtesy of author for review
http://romancingthedarkside.blogspot....
A sexy afternoon delight!
Sondra is a successful, single woman who has just started a new job in a prestigious firm. Her new boss Nick, is charismatic and extremely sexy but Sondra knows dating in the workplace just doesn't work out...especially if he's your boss. When she starts spending more time with Nick at work, sparks fly on both ends and her plans of keeping their relationship purely work-related backfires. Sondra finally gives into her desires and accepts to go out with Nick. When she learns about his BDSM lifestyle she's both surprised and curious. Always up for a challenge, Sondra will venture into the BDSM world for the first time and unleash her innermost desires with Nick!
What I love most about this book is that there is an actual romance throughout and not just casual sex between Sondra and Nick. The story flows at a good pace and is solely focused on the two main characters with little interference of supporting characters. Nick is very patient and tender with Sondra, especially when he introduces her into his lifestyle which I found endearing. Sondra is very assertive, independent and her self confidence makes her the perfect compliment to Nick. The scenes between these two are beyond scorching and will leave you blushing and fanning yourself! The Contract is a fiery short read for the lover of smut and erotica...this one is definitely not for the timid!
Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play, bondage, BDSM theme and elements.
*ebook courtesy of author for review
August 9, 2014
Sondra is a successful woman, Nick is her new boss. Despite some undeniable attraction, they have maintained a strictly business relationship and nothing else. At the beginning of The Contract, Nick makes his first move and we follow the romantic relationship from the start.
Kinzer has worked hard to make this a story of the relationship between Nick and Sondra with some well written sex thrown in to make this an interesting read. Given the close working history of the couple, the relationship moves fast in a way that is appropriate to the characters. The story shifts between Nick and Sondra giving us an insight into the concerns, hopes and baggage that both characters bring to the relationship. This provides the story with a deeper sense of the relationship and sets up some interesting issues for future stories.
Beyond the story of the beginning of a relationship there is a kinkier side to The Contract. Nick has some special interests that he often doesn’t admit to people but he is hoping that Sondra is receptive. The story then becomes something of a beginner’s guide to BDSM as Nick introduces Sondra to a kinkier way of life.
The focus of the story is the relationship, although it gives every indication that later installments will increase the kink. Nick and Sondra are successful and professional and it is great to see a professional woman rather than some sniveling little virgin getting involved with some kinky sex.
Kinzer has worked hard to make this a story of the relationship between Nick and Sondra with some well written sex thrown in to make this an interesting read. Given the close working history of the couple, the relationship moves fast in a way that is appropriate to the characters. The story shifts between Nick and Sondra giving us an insight into the concerns, hopes and baggage that both characters bring to the relationship. This provides the story with a deeper sense of the relationship and sets up some interesting issues for future stories.
Beyond the story of the beginning of a relationship there is a kinkier side to The Contract. Nick has some special interests that he often doesn’t admit to people but he is hoping that Sondra is receptive. The story then becomes something of a beginner’s guide to BDSM as Nick introduces Sondra to a kinkier way of life.
The focus of the story is the relationship, although it gives every indication that later installments will increase the kink. Nick and Sondra are successful and professional and it is great to see a professional woman rather than some sniveling little virgin getting involved with some kinky sex.
August 26, 2011
I liked the concept of this book. I liked the fact that for those that have not read a lot of BDSM books or do not know a lot about the lifestyle this was a really nice way to be introduced to it. The author handled it in a very easy to understand way. It made me curious to find out more about the whole BDSM world.
That being said, the characters did not work for me. The dialogue felt like I was watching a really bad improv group trying to act something out or when you hear a really bad commercial where people are trying to sell you something that is totally useless. I just did not buy the conversations these two people had. People just do not talk like that! I realize it was a short read but the time line did not work either. The subject was broached entirely too early with no real lead up to it. I am not saying it could not have happened that fast, it would have just had to be handled differently. It was just not believable.
I understand where the author was going with this story. The concept is great. I love the premise of the story. I just wish the delivery would have been a little more thought out. I feel like she did not get a readers perspective.
New and upcoming authors please get "readers" to check out the validity of your story. Writers look at things differently. Sometimes they get so caught up in telling the story they miss things.
That being said, the characters did not work for me. The dialogue felt like I was watching a really bad improv group trying to act something out or when you hear a really bad commercial where people are trying to sell you something that is totally useless. I just did not buy the conversations these two people had. People just do not talk like that! I realize it was a short read but the time line did not work either. The subject was broached entirely too early with no real lead up to it. I am not saying it could not have happened that fast, it would have just had to be handled differently. It was just not believable.
I understand where the author was going with this story. The concept is great. I love the premise of the story. I just wish the delivery would have been a little more thought out. I feel like she did not get a readers perspective.
New and upcoming authors please get "readers" to check out the validity of your story. Writers look at things differently. Sometimes they get so caught up in telling the story they miss things.
August 1, 2011
This was a short story and I downloaded it for free (I think from Smashwords), it's the first book of a series.
This story is well written but it was pretty tame for my tastes. It more or less just sets up the D/s relationship between the two characters. I'm guessing the meat of their relationship will begin in the next book. This book reads like a BDSM 101 manual. The girl is new to this lifestyle and is interested in learning more when she starts dating her new boss and finds out he's a Dom. He puts her through a couple of minor scenes but mostly they discuss BDSM, he answers her questions and shows her videos. They talk about going away together to Palm Springs but it doesn't happen in this book - again I guess it will happen in a follow up book.
The book was fine but I didn't find it very exciting. Maybe the story picks up pace in book 2 and there will be less instruction and more action?
This story is well written but it was pretty tame for my tastes. It more or less just sets up the D/s relationship between the two characters. I'm guessing the meat of their relationship will begin in the next book. This book reads like a BDSM 101 manual. The girl is new to this lifestyle and is interested in learning more when she starts dating her new boss and finds out he's a Dom. He puts her through a couple of minor scenes but mostly they discuss BDSM, he answers her questions and shows her videos. They talk about going away together to Palm Springs but it doesn't happen in this book - again I guess it will happen in a follow up book.
The book was fine but I didn't find it very exciting. Maybe the story picks up pace in book 2 and there will be less instruction and more action?
August 29, 2014
An action-filled erotic read, with some room for editing
Book One of The Contract introduces us to the erotic bond between Nick Carrington and Sondra Prentice, who, since starting work at Nick’s firm six months ago, has been tempting him with her beauty and independence. She seems impossible to catch, but after months of waiting till he can hardly bare it, Nick manages to take Sondra on a date.
Book One is very quick to get going, introducing Nick’s frustration around Sondra and Sondra’s desire for Nick, both characters confessing both sexual and more romantic urges. The writer does a good job of making the reader aware of these two sides to the Nick-Sondra relationship early on, and, as the new couple discovers a mutual love of kink, adventures in the bedroom hot up, and so does the possibility of their finding love and companionship...
Read the full review on Towerbabel here: http://www.towerbabel.com/library/124...
Book One of The Contract introduces us to the erotic bond between Nick Carrington and Sondra Prentice, who, since starting work at Nick’s firm six months ago, has been tempting him with her beauty and independence. She seems impossible to catch, but after months of waiting till he can hardly bare it, Nick manages to take Sondra on a date.
Book One is very quick to get going, introducing Nick’s frustration around Sondra and Sondra’s desire for Nick, both characters confessing both sexual and more romantic urges. The writer does a good job of making the reader aware of these two sides to the Nick-Sondra relationship early on, and, as the new couple discovers a mutual love of kink, adventures in the bedroom hot up, and so does the possibility of their finding love and companionship...
Read the full review on Towerbabel here: http://www.towerbabel.com/library/124...
August 3, 2011
The Contract is the story of how a man introduces a woman into the world of bdsm.
I heard a lot of good things about this book before reading it and perhaps my expectations was a bit too high, but it made me somewhat disappointed.
It's not a bad book and I liked both the concept and the story, but it could have been executed better.
There's a bit too much narrative and background for my tastes. I love to see the ping-pong perspective done right, but with two too similar persons carrying the story I soon lost track with the constant change of perspective.
There were also a few technical errors (grammar, spelling and story details) that took away from the enjoyment of the story.
Overall an enjoyable read, that could have been that much more.
I heard a lot of good things about this book before reading it and perhaps my expectations was a bit too high, but it made me somewhat disappointed.
It's not a bad book and I liked both the concept and the story, but it could have been executed better.
There's a bit too much narrative and background for my tastes. I love to see the ping-pong perspective done right, but with two too similar persons carrying the story I soon lost track with the constant change of perspective.
There were also a few technical errors (grammar, spelling and story details) that took away from the enjoyment of the story.
Overall an enjoyable read, that could have been that much more.
September 11, 2012
I enjoyed this a lot!
Not the sort of book you would normally expect to find with this sort of title.... I was expecting a short, have her over the desk type story, but was pleasantly surprised to find that the author has actually built an out-of-office affair between a boss and one of his workers into a romance novel with some BDSM thrown in for good measure.
It starts slowly and builds up into a crescendo leaving the reader wanting more and wanting to read the next book in the series.
If this story had not been free then I probably would have overlooked it, but after reading I am now considering paying for more books in the series because I thought it was good enough to stand out from the crowd and if the rest of the series is the same then it will be a worthwhile investment.
Not the sort of book you would normally expect to find with this sort of title.... I was expecting a short, have her over the desk type story, but was pleasantly surprised to find that the author has actually built an out-of-office affair between a boss and one of his workers into a romance novel with some BDSM thrown in for good measure.
It starts slowly and builds up into a crescendo leaving the reader wanting more and wanting to read the next book in the series.
If this story had not been free then I probably would have overlooked it, but after reading I am now considering paying for more books in the series because I thought it was good enough to stand out from the crowd and if the rest of the series is the same then it will be a worthwhile investment.
October 31, 2012
I'm not sure what the other reviewers were reading as I did not see a grammar issue within the pages. I minored
in English so I am fairly certain I would have caught something. A professional editor is always welcome, but again
nothing strikes as poorly written. That being said I loved the two main characters and the brief D/s and BDSM style contract
that they get into. I liked the note at the end that stated this was a work of fiction and to not use it as a guide for
your own sub relationship. The sex scenes were hot and nicely done and I like the build up to the relationship. Looking forward
to reading the next in the series! Great story by Tonya!
in English so I am fairly certain I would have caught something. A professional editor is always welcome, but again
nothing strikes as poorly written. That being said I loved the two main characters and the brief D/s and BDSM style contract
that they get into. I liked the note at the end that stated this was a work of fiction and to not use it as a guide for
your own sub relationship. The sex scenes were hot and nicely done and I like the build up to the relationship. Looking forward
to reading the next in the series! Great story by Tonya!
August 30, 2011
I thought this book is a great introduction into the world of BDSM. For a short read I thought the learning and introduction process had a good timeline. Nick took cues from Sondra on how to progress and let her decide what she was comfortable with. I have dabbled in the literary world of BDSM a few times, but I consider myself new to the world, and this book was a great read for someone at my level of knowledge and personal comfort levels. I intend to keep going with the series to follow Sondra as she learns and fully steps into Nicks world.
January 23, 2013
Sondra Prentice has joined Nick Carrington’s investment firm. She brings many clients, a can-do attitude and more than a little sexual attraction. Mixing business with pleasure is always a risky, but Nick wants much more than simple pleasure. He wants Sondra’s submission.
This is a great short story about the beginnings of a D/s relationship. The dialogue is just a tad stilted at times, but otherwise the writing flows easily around well-developed characters and hot steamy sex. I enjoyed being a witness to Sondra and Nick’s beginning.
This is a great short story about the beginnings of a D/s relationship. The dialogue is just a tad stilted at times, but otherwise the writing flows easily around well-developed characters and hot steamy sex. I enjoyed being a witness to Sondra and Nick’s beginning.
July 27, 2013
Novella/Short Story Ratings
Book ♥♥ 2 Stars
Author ♥♥ 2 stars
Total ♥♥ 2 stars
I truly felt like I was reading an encyclopedia on BDSM. This book gave a lot of incite to the practices. The problem was I didn't really get it. It was okay but, nothing exciting. I felt like the book did a lot of telling instead of showing but, it didn't excite me. I liked the characters a lot but, one thing is I think the story did not flow as well as other short BDSM novellas that I have read in the past. 2 Stars.
Book ♥♥ 2 Stars
Author ♥♥ 2 stars
Total ♥♥ 2 stars
I truly felt like I was reading an encyclopedia on BDSM. This book gave a lot of incite to the practices. The problem was I didn't really get it. It was okay but, nothing exciting. I felt like the book did a lot of telling instead of showing but, it didn't excite me. I liked the characters a lot but, one thing is I think the story did not flow as well as other short BDSM novellas that I have read in the past. 2 Stars.
July 27, 2012
IMO, this is just the beginning of a novel, maybe like the first couple of chapters. Sondra and Nick are just becoming a couple and Sondra is learning what it is to be a sub...hence the title The Contract. Nick introduces Sondra to the lifestyle and talks with her about signing a contract...then it ends. The story has potential, I just wish it was all together as a novel instead of in bits and pieces.
September 1, 2013
I rather enjoyed this read. While I am not a huge BDSM fan, this was one that made me feel like it could be a genre I could begin to pursue more. The tender approach and introduction Nick had toward Sondra was truly romantic and pleasant to read. The way he introduced the lifestyle to Sondra was also very interesting to me. He was patient and just seemed to truly showed how much he cared. He was there to calm her if she was panicked or nervous. But he didn't lose the command he had either.
February 4, 2015
I'd love the opportunity to unlock a woman's deepest pleasures
Honestly, prior to reading this book I was guilty of being convinced by General propaganda that bdsm was sadistic and weird. Yet this story portrays this lifestyle as a tool or doorway, if you will, that may be used to intertwine the very should of two (or more) partners in ways unattainable by means of a mainstream lifestyle.
Honestly, prior to reading this book I was guilty of being convinced by General propaganda that bdsm was sadistic and weird. Yet this story portrays this lifestyle as a tool or doorway, if you will, that may be used to intertwine the very should of two (or more) partners in ways unattainable by means of a mainstream lifestyle.
February 6, 2017
Great first book about BDSM, good teaser
Nice beginning to a great Series about BDSM!! Sondra meets Nick at work, He's the boss, & it's love at first sight. They're a perfect fit & when Nick introduces BDSM to her, she's loving every bit. Like i said, Love at first sight!
i wasn't reviewing back when i first read this book 4 years ago. Just doing a quick reread, & couldn't let it go without a review. i Love this Series. Like the Lifestyle? Check it out!!
Enjoy!!!
Nice beginning to a great Series about BDSM!! Sondra meets Nick at work, He's the boss, & it's love at first sight. They're a perfect fit & when Nick introduces BDSM to her, she's loving every bit. Like i said, Love at first sight!
i wasn't reviewing back when i first read this book 4 years ago. Just doing a quick reread, & couldn't let it go without a review. i Love this Series. Like the Lifestyle? Check it out!!
Enjoy!!!
August 1, 2011
This was a hot little read. I really enjoyed the language used, the fact the story was sexy and sensual with out using graphic or very exsplisite language is testament to the author. I didn't want the story to end I want to know everything about Sondra and Nick and there sexual play. If you like erotica that is genuine class read this short story you won't be disappointed.
March 9, 2017
I like the way the language was kept low key. I don't think the title fit the story line though. The title makes me think that the contract is signed early on and they are working with that. I dont think that there was very good character development. Possibly, if the story was longer, then everything may have come together better. All in all it was a pretty decent shirt read.
April 6, 2013
Was not sure what to expect in this book. It did not hold my attention like other BDSM books, but I did keep reading it and have the next ones in the series.
Sonda works in an office and has the hots for her boss Nick. Does he return the feelings? They start out slow by dating alittle and build up to a relationship. Will Sondra be what Nick is looking for?
Sonda works in an office and has the hots for her boss Nick. Does he return the feelings? They start out slow by dating alittle and build up to a relationship. Will Sondra be what Nick is looking for?
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