Book Review: Sweet Persuasion: Maya Banks: Books
Book Review: Sweet Persuasion: Maya Banks: Books
When fantasies come true,
By norarobertsismyqueen “S.M.” (Germany) -
“Sweet Persuasion” by Maya Banks is a great book that makes me definitely crave for more.
Serena’s job is making the fantasies of her clients come true. But it’s time to fulfill a fantasy of her own. For years she has dreamed of being under control of a dominant man, of being a slave to a master who pampers her, protects her and complies her needs and wishes.
Serena’s good friend Faith (from “Sweet Surrender” - a must read) knows just the right person. Damon Roche, a rich business man and owner of “The House” a club where sexual wishes are fulfilled, is no novice when it comes to dominance.
Damon is more than willing to help out Serena but only if he will be the man to own her. What starts as a month of fulfilling a fantasy soon turns in a promise of a future together. But Serena is afraid if she really is the one that can give Damon what he craves for - a lifetime together filled with love, respect and dominance/submission.
I absolutly love this book. It’s hot, Damon and Serena are a great pair and learning more about Faith, Gray, Micah, Nathan and Julie was just great (all from “Sweet Surrender”).
The dominance/submission part of the book is extreme but also very alluring and in parts even sweet and innocent.
I can recommend this book to all fans of spicy romances who aren’t afraid of some kink (all consensual of course).
Next up in the series are “Sweet Seduction” (October 2009, with Julie and Nathan) and “Sweet Temptation” (April 2010, with Micah). I honestly can’t wait to read these especially after I learned so much more about Julie in this book. Nathan better gets prepared to handle whatever Julie is planning.
“Sweet” BDSM romance,
By Harriet Klausner -
(#1 REVIEWER)
For five years, Serena James has filled other people’s cravings while ignoring her dreams. Running Fantasy Incorporated has been a full time job so she placed her desires on hold and fulfilled her clients’ fantasies.
Now she feels it is her turn to get her itch whipped. She knows whom she wants to dominate her, Damon Roche owner of an exclusive BDSM. Damon is euphoric with a chance to dominate Serena. However he also knows his lovely submissive is thinking short term; he plans on long term domination and tender caring of the woman he loves.
The latest “Sweet” BDSM romance (see SWEET SURRENDER) is a superb contemporary starring two fully developed lead characters whose ardent DS relationship ignites the pages. Serena is the more fascinating of the pair; as she has kept her submissive libido in check while running a fantasy business. Damon is typical of the erotic sub-genre as a strong dominant who controls his partner but makes sure she feels secure under his watch. Is it just me but do these dominants behave like some of the modern alpha werewolves who find their lifemates? Readers will relish Maya Banks’ exciting erotic romance.
Harriet Klausner
sometimes it pays to live out a fantasy!,
By C. Dionne “Chrissy Dionne” (Cloverdale, OREGON USA) -
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)
Serena James has made a business out of fulfilling clients’ fantasies, but she has a few of her own that she’d like to have come true. The only problem is she has no clue how to go about it. Serena’s fantasy involves giving her body into a man’s care as a sex slave. It’s not something she’d want to do on a permanent basis but something about giving her body over to the care of a man is infinitely appealing.
In the interest of making her fantasy a reality, Serena asks her friends Faith and Julia if they know anyone who fulfills sexual fantasies. Her friends have completely different reactions - Julia is shocked yet intrigued by Serena’s fantasy while Faith is understanding and admits that she actually knows the perfect man to help Serena. After some discussion and a little revelation about Faith and Gray’s lifestyle and how she came to know Damon Riche, Serena has his phone number and is one step closer to the possibility of becoming a sex slave.
When Serena finally gets up the nerve to call Damon he isn’t at all happy that she’s calling on his personal line but before apologizing and hanging up Serena mentions that she got his number from Faith. Curious, Damon does a bit of research on Serena and decides he really likes what he learns about her. She’s exactly the sort of woman he wants in his life - and he doesn’t even know about her secret fantasy yet.
Damon contacts Serena and finds out exactly what she wanted with him and even though Serena tries playing it off that it’s one of her clients who has the sex slave fantasy, Damon realizes that it’s really Serena. He decides to grant her wish and has decided that he’ll personally be the man who will master Serena.
The only problem with their whole agreement is the simple fact that their contract is for one month, after that their lives will return to the way they were before. Neither of them anticipated the strong attraction and emotional attachment they feel for each other but their relationship is all pretend… or could it possibly be real?
SWEET PERSUASION by Maya Banks is a wonderful follow up to SWEET SURRENDER that allows readers to revisit beloved characters and join in the excitement as Serena lives out her fantasies and finds love in the process. If you read SWEET SURRENDER then you more than likely remember Damon and were waiting for his story. I have to tell you, Ms. Banks really exceeded my expectations with this story. The characters are larger than life and a whole lot of fun to read about, it’s extremely easy to imagine any one of them as a personal friend. What I hadn’t anticipated when I picked up this novel was how emotionally vested I’ve became in the characters’ lives. I cried along with Serena at one point and cheered Damon’s dedication to Serena. This is a wonderful story that I’m sure I’ll be rereading many times in the future and will be anxiously awaiting Julia’s story which is due to be released in October 2009 entitled SWEET SEDUCTION.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
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