Review: Fling, a BDSM Erotica Anthology by Sara Fawkes, Cathryn Fox and Lauren Hawkeye

Blurb:

Welcome to Fetish Week.

Unleash your kinky side with three tales of BDSM romance in an exclusive Mediterranean sex resort from three hot erotica writers, including New York Times bestselling author, Sara Fawkes.

TAKE ME by Sara Fawkes

The minute sexy hotel manager Alexander Stavros spots shy, sweet Kate Swansea at the Mancusi resort, he can tell she’s begging for release. This Dom is the perfect man to help her… if she’s willing to let go of her inhibitions and enjoy the ride.

TEACH ME by Cathryn Fox

There’s nothing Luca Mancusi loves more than lingerie. So much so, he’s made it his business. Fashion design intern Josie Pelletier is supposed to be negotiating a deal with him, but as talks heat up, he can’t wait to teach her the ways of business…and BDSM.

TAME ME by Lauren Hawkeye

CEO Marco Kennedy can’t help being drawn to Ariel Monroe. When he follows the pop star abroad to the Mancusi resort, she agrees to a deal: He’ll win her as a sub through pleasure…or he’ll disappear from her life. Ariel’s game…just as long as she doesn’t lose her heart too.

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My Review:

This is a lighter BDSM anthology. It was very much a breath of fresh air for me. There is a slight category romance feel to it, with all the men being exceptionally handsome and filthy rich, and the women “accidentally” showing up at the resort during Fetish Week, but yet it works. All three stories are light, fun and incredibly sexy. Perfect those who may have just been introduced to BDSM romance and the heavier stuff still frightens them. As for people like me, who’ve read it all, this is a nice break from some of the more hardcore BDSM romance out there. This is still erotic and explicit, but it’s a lot more kink play and a lot less strict protocol.

TAKE ME by Sarah Fawkes was great. The idea of sweet Kate Swansea going on her honeymoon anyways when her fiancé leaves her and it being Fetish Week amused me. Throw in sexy hotel manager Alexander Stavros and his fast moves and this was a fast paced, sexy love story. They jump into bed, and while it has a feel of a rebound, I just know that they’re going to be happy forever, that’s how the author leaves me feeling. Before that she throws in an interesting twist, that I suspected early on but when it was executed it pushed this story into the great category.

Then comes TEACH ME by Cathryn Fox, this is a boss seduces new employee story, which I really liked. I love Luca Mancusi, and the way he handles Josie and pushes her boundaries, just plain did it for me. This one added the new kink of an additional partner for a few scenes, which really worked with the story. I would gladly read Ms. Fox again if she can give me hot scenes like this again.

Last but not least is TAME ME by Lauren Hawkeye, this one was a bit different, or so it seemed to me. Ariel and Marco didn’t meet at the resort for the first time, in fact Marco has been pursuing her for awhile until he manages to get her on the island. I liked the extra layer, Ms.Hawkeye really does know how to make a novella feel like a full length novel. The characters were great and I would easily read anything else she wanted to put out there.

Overall this anthology is seamless in it’s execution, all three stories happen simultaneously and yet they don’t seem contrived or rushed. I felt like it was almost just one long book with each story focusing on two new characters. I enjoy when anthologies flow so well together, these three authors’ writing styles meshed beautifully and I hope they do more anthologies together in the future. I can’t recommend these stories enough, pick it up, it’s a must read.

5 Books

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my review.

What do you think? Do you like BDSM romance? Would you give a light BDSM Fling a chance? I’d love to hear what you think.