Hugs and kisses to Carrie Ann Ryan for organizing yet another rockin’ hop. She never ceases to amaze me with her awesomesauce. Thanks, Carrie Ann!
From now until Sept 3rd, over 100 authors and bloggers will share their favorite things about romance, reading romance, and dating.
And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 100 giveaways on each blog hosted by that author or blogger.
I’m giving away a $10 gift certificate to the online book site of the winner’s choice!
We also have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 100 times!
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: An overstuffed Swag Pack of goodies!
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My romance topic: Erotic Romance
It’s probably no surprise that I love reading erotic romance books. But what exactly is erotic romance? It’s simply a romance story where sex plays an important part in the storyline and character development. There’s a huge spectrum of heat levels and what works for one reader may not float the boat of another. Not only are there varying levels of heat but also a number of sub-genres under the erotic romance umbrella. Fantasy, historical, contemporary, paranormal, May-December, BDSM, ruebenesque, interracial, the list goes on and on.
My current favorite is the sexy BDSM contemporary. I love it so much that I just started a series called The Satin Rose Experience (SRE). Now, if you’re looking for hardcore BDSM, my SRE series is not for you. There are plenty of fantastic authors out there who do hardcore really well (Joey W. Hill is one of my favs). SRE is what I like to call BDSM-lite. The stories within this series do portray mostly D/s aspects of the BDSM lifestyle but the main focus is the sexy love story of the main characters.
Mia and Asher
Take Asher and Mia for example.
Are they not a sexy as sin couple?
Their love story began at first sight in the series introduction featured in Evernight Publishing’s Keyboards and Kink Anthology.
The fire continues in Mia’s Submission, where Mia learns the exquisite give and take of Dominance and submission at the hands of Asher Cane.
The Satin Rose Experience series: SRE, New York’s elite BDSM club residing on the twentieth floor of Rosebud Resorts, contains ten uniquely themed suites, each with its own story to tell.
Mia’s Submission is Book One of The Satin Rose Experience (SRE) series.
Blurb: Hardworking Mia Lavender’s been offered a promotion she can’t refuse–VP of Client Experience at New York’s exclusive BDSM club, The Satin Rose Experience, or SRE. Mia’s kept her submissive tendencies a secret, until now. She’ll have ample opportunity to explore her fantasy because to succeed in her new role at SRE, she will need on-the-job training at the hands of Asher Cane.
During Asher Cane’s very first training session with Mia, he fails to follow his own rules and has the hottest vanilla sex of his life. Mia needs training, and Asher is damned if he’ll allow another Dom to touch her. Can Asher be the dispassionate trainer Mia needs to learn the exquisite give and take of dominance and submission? Or will Mia’s submission come only at the cost of his heart?
Click here for an excerpt of Mia’s Submission.
Find Mia’s Submission here:
Evernight Publishing / AllRomance eBooks / BookStrand / Amazon
So hoppers, here’s a question for you: Do you read BDSM romance. Are you a hardcore reader or do you prefer your kink on the lighter side? Any favorite authors to share? Be sure to leave your email address in the comment to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing!
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Continue the hop…
I like a mix in my reading.. But my current favs are Kallypso Masters& Cherise Sinclair
modularmates(at)comcast(dot)net
** By the way I loved Marooned in Miami…! Thanks
Thanks, Lisa! Cherise Sinclair is on my TBR list!
Ahh. Okay, I can do both BDSM lite and then totally dive into the hardcore stuff, I guess it really depends on my mood and if I like the writing and especially if I like the storyline. No fave authors atm. But I’ll def be checking out Joey W Hills’ work
And I’m looking forward to reading your books as well! ^_^
beachbumreads(at)yahoo(dot)com
Ana♥
Definitely check Joey out, she’s the master!
Thanks for your comment, Ana.
I like to switch up the type i read. Sometimes I love the dark and sometimes I just need a little lite dose. I love BDSM though. I can’t wait to read your SRE series. Thanks for sharing!
I’m with you, Rhonda. Thanks! I hope you’ll enjoy my new series!
So far I’ve only explored an extremely light version of BDSM, but it’s something I’d like to learn more about and investigate in the future
elyzabethmvaley at gmail dot com
Hi Elyzabeth!
It’s an interesting and thought-provoking dynamic.
Hey Sandra! Great post!
I do like BDSM erotica, erotic romance… all of it! I’ve read it very hardcore and loved it, and I’ve also read some that was very light and it was good too! Mainly I think it depends on the story behind the actions, because if its just a bunch of sex scenes thrown together for the sake of sex then the reader can definitely tell the difference.
Thanks!
I agree, Liz. Books fall flat when there’s not a strong storyline behind the action.
I’m new to BDSM, but am totally addicted. My favorite author so far is Tiffany Reisz.
molly dot frenzel at gmail dot com
Hey Molly,
I like Tiff, too!
To me the level of sex is not as important as the story . If the book is sex only it doesn’t hold my interest.
Absolutely.
I love BDSM in my romance reading, I read some of most of whats out there. I do have my hard limits but they are pretty outside the mainstream so they are easy to avoid. Thank for taking part in the hop.
Carin myreadingobsession at hotmail dot com
Thanks for your comment, Carin!
Read BDSM though it’s always on the light side. Some authors read are Sophie Newsome and Cheyenne McCray.
Those authors are new to me, I’ll check them out!
I am a reader of both ends of the spectrum for BDSM stories. I probably prefer the lighter side though. SRE series so far has been a great intro into the BDSM world.
BK
buffykennedy[at]gmail[dot]com
Hey Buffy! Thank you for that comment. It’s exactly what I’m hoping SRE is – a welcoming gateway story for those who are new to reading this sub-genre.
Must admit I’m not into BDSM, I prefer to read (and write) about a loving relationship between two equals, where neither is dominant or submissive. Just my take, and I know we’re all different
Thanks for your comment, Paula! There are so many degrees to this dynamic. Believe it or not, I think of my H/h as equals in Mia’s Submission. I think they feel the same way.
I love BDSM romance. I read the hardcore and the lighter. Lately BDSM romance has been my preferred genre. Favorite authors are Annabel Joseph, Cherise Sinclair, Kallypso Masters, and Eliza Gayle. I definitely want to read “Mia’s Submission.” That will be one of my first purchases if I win anything on this blog hop. Thanks for the giveaway!
kesummer69 at gmail dot com
Thanks, Kelsey! What a great list of authors.
There is definitely something sexy in giving up control although I’m not a fan of inflicting or receiving pain. Love the sound of you books!
sclare(at)sharonclare(dot)com
I agree with you, Sharon. I’m not a fan of it and won’t write it into any of my books.
Wow! Talk about the best prize package ever! Thanks so much for the chance to win
Rachel R. malibu311 at gmail dot com
Carrie Ann’s blog hops always sport THE BEST prizes! Good luck to you!
I’m a neophyte – haven’t read any books yet that were themed specifically around bdsm.. although I’ve really just started to read more romance genre books…
thank you for sharing and participating
glhince@gmail.com
I’ve read some light ones but haven’t have the nerve for a full BDSM romance
fencingromein at hotmail dot com
i do like a well written BDSM novel!
btw great giveaway!
parisfan_ca@yahoo.com
I love it both ways. My favorite authors are Cherise Sinclair and Kallypso Masters
thanks for the chance to win
I read it all. What a fun hop! delphinareadstoomuch at yahoo
I love reading BDSM romance. I have read the hardcore and the lighter. Joey Hill is a favorite author as are Cherise Sinclair and Kallypso Masters.
Thanks for the giveaway.
skpetal at hotmail dot com
IT really depends on the type of BDSM really. I do prefer light.
I love to read all types of romance but I’m a newbie to BDSM. Thanks for the giveaway!
mimirose41209 at hotmail dot com
I like BDSM on the lighter side. Also like most romance novels. debP
r.d1@myfairpoint.net
I do read BDSM romance. I read books that dabble a bit in it, and other books that are mucho hardcore. My fave authors would have to be Kim Dare and Sean Michaels.
tiger-chick-1(at)hotmail(dot)com
I enjoy a variety of BDSM fiction – light to hardcore to dark. A few of my favorite authors are Annabel Joseph, Candace Blevins, Tiffany Reisz, Kitty Thomas, Skye Warren, Michele Zurlo and Claire Thompson.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Diana
bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com
I don’t really read BDSM very much. I prefer my books on the lighter side.
Thanks for doing this giveaway!
~Krista
pinkbonanza{ AT }gmail{ DOT }com
I prefer to read BDSM light.
bituin76 AT hotmail DOT com
I am a light BDSM reader. It usually depends on the author if I read this genre as it’s not my go-to reading…lol
koonie2888 at yahoo dot com
I am new to the genre, so most likely light would be my choice.
sqwalker2@hotmail.com
I think BDSM plays on peoples non con fantasies, and done right it could be enjoyable. But, it involves an enormous amount of trust.
Thanks for participating in the hop and giving us all a chance to win.
bidelia78@yahoo.com
I love BDSM. For me, romance is all about the trust and respect built between the characters. Since I write BDSM, these elements are very important.
Thank you for participating in the blog hop!
qwilliarain(at)gmail(dot)com
I’m into it all and love to discover new reads. What I pick usually depends on my mood at the time
Thanks for the awesome & amazing giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
Lighter side… I get too involved in my reading… I don’t think I could handle too much happening to me in real life. LOL.
Jesse
jesse.kimmelfreeman@gmail.com
Lighter fare is my choice, I’m more into the romance than the sex
Hmmmm…..I’m a Newbie ..sooo I ‘am taking it oooh sooo slow but lite is alright speed 4 me..although..me feeling ((love))..is major Need..:D
This mother of college age kid is 4ever appreciative of ur Hop blog N sooo many ways..!! I adore bks. & gifted authors..thanQ
redz041@yahoo.com
I do read BDSM and I like most of it. I don’t love the slave/master very much and I tend not to read the hardcore ones that have a lot of pain/humiliation.
thanks for the contest
forettarose@yahoo.com
I am a big fan of the command and cherish stories of cherise Sinclair.
Caity_mack@yahoo dot com
I like it both ways, lol. I enjoy the light stuff as well as the hardcore BDSM. Great giveaway. Thx
blinkysthebest at aol dot com
I love BDSM, the harder the better…
ronnkelly3@aol.com
Yes, I have read them. I like reading lighter more.
I haven’t really read any BDSM romance novels, but it would be great I would think. I’d probably like to start out reading the lighter side though, haha.
Thank you for the giveaway and for being part of the hop!
craigcrystal(at)ymail(dot)com
I adore BDSM as long as it is true to the mantra. The relationship is the most important thing. Trust. I want to see true love and consideration from both partners and a relationship.
I followed your FB and Twitter
Romance is about building relationships
Fun hop! Love the blog!
krystalshannan@yahoo(dot)com
I like my BDSM a little more hardcore but I do read the lighter stuff. It just depends on my mood. I really like Cherise Sinclair & Tymber Dalton. Thank you for the giveaway.
kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com
I have a mix, but am more of a lighter side.
Thanks for being part of the hop
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I love mixing it up but I am a fan of BDSM.
Yvette
yratpatrol@aol.com
I don’t really read BSDM romance, I prefer lighter novels.
Thanks for the chance!
spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
I read 50 Shades of Grey, and I read Vishous story in the Black Dagger Brotherhood, which had some BDSM in it…but, that’s about as much as I can handle. I’m not a fan, truthfully. In all honesty, I can do without the erotica in romance novels. It’s the story, the HEA, the path to it, and the alpha hero I can fall for that I love.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Barbara
bbsbooknook@aol.com
I didn’t read many BDSM books, I usually prefer the lighter books.
verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com
I just started reading some BDSM stories. I like reading about both in depth BDSM and kinky. I like Lora Leigh and Tracy St. John.
mythic021@gmail.com
It all depends on my mood. Sometimes I like it light, other times; I like it hardcore.
I love the Deviation series by Chris Owen and Jodi Payne.
Thanks,
Tracey D
booklover0226 at gmail dot com
What a great hop! Grand prizes, old friends to visit and new ones to meet… and chances to win at each stop too. I’m in Blog heaven! :-}
I like the erotic paranormal romances best, but I do like a little contemporary BDSM. If you haven’t already, try Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken books.
Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
reneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaways! This is so much fun! Thank you! My favorite thing about romance is the romance. lol I love the characters, the plots, the HEA’s, the love. I love it all! I like a bit of everything when it comes to romance. Some of my favorite authors are Maya Banks, Lora Leigh, Christine Feehan, Laurann Dohner, etc.
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com
I like a mix. I have read some Joey W. Hill and I started reading Kallypso Masters.
beckerjo at verizon dot net
I enjoy reading the light all the way to the hardcore BDSM. It’s not something that I’d participate in, but it is interesting to read! Thanks for joining the hop and for the awesome giveaway!
ehaney578 at aol dot com
Thanks for participating! Really like the hop so far!! I love reading, especially romance. I love reading BDSM!
prettyunicorn78@yahoo.com
I love BDSM romance. I haven’t ventured into anything truly hardcore yet, maybe I will if I find someone who writes it with taste. I have mainly read Shayla Black and Lora Leigh. I love alpha males in any form no matter what they are into.
sam1slim1@gmail.com
I’ve been introduced to the BDSM arena by Tiffany Reisz.
It’s still somewhat uncomfortable for me, b/c I’m not used to it yet, but I don’t hate it.
Samantha Jane
samantha12jane@gmail.com
I do like BDSM romance novels, I usually have to be in the mood to read hardcore BDSM though. My favorite BDSM author is Eden Bradley, especially her Midnight Playground series. Thanks for the giveaway!
flava_sava_chick@yahoo.com
I love all romance except historical. I like erotic, bdsm, Pnr, you name it!
sugerlady@aol.com
lighter side with comedy or paranormal
I do read it but I prefer it a little lighter!
readingromances.contactATgmailDOTcom
I’ve read them and prefer them lighter.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
It depends on my moods…sometimes hardcore can be fun!
shermie40 at yahoo dot com
Thanks tons for the hop! I only read romance. My fav is Lora Leigh! Going to parade Monday with brothers and sisters! Should be FUN!
swkimbell@yahoo.com
I have to say that I have never read any specific BDSM books. After reading this I will go and look for some!
flubber2kool@gmail.com
I read BDSM , but I don’t seek it out. I like good erotic romances and will read authors I like that write it, but if I don’t know the author and the book is obviously centered around bdsm , then I will pass it by. If I love an author , I tend to read all of their books, so long as they are romance…I need my HEA
maryjooller [at] yahoo [dot] com
i love both the lighter side of bdsm as i do the heavy side. it just depends on what kind of mood im in that day when i pick up that book. thank you for joining in on the hop!
miriam.whitewolf@gmail.com
I love BDSM stories. The hotter…the better!! Bring it on! I love to read all kinds of romance, depends on my mood and the amount of time I have to devote to a story.
mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
i have to admit that erotic romance is not for me, but i know it is very popular.
Best of luck with your new series
chris
I have been getting more into the hardcore BDSM novels. I have definitely been getting more into the kinky lately
lindsayavalon (at) gmail (dot) com
I really enjoy reading BDSM stories whether it’s the lighter or more hardcore kind. I love reading books by Kallypso Master, Eve Berlin, Cassandra Carr and Melissa Schroeder. Great blog hop and thanks for chance at giveway.
bookfan0747@aol.com
BDSM lite? I like it. I try to focus on the characters when writing and reading no matter the fetish or fantasy. Great topic!
Kissa
kissa_starling at yahoo
I recently found BDSM romance (like 6-8 months) and love it! I have not read anything yet that I have found to be too much for me. Maybe some have been hard core, but nothing that has turned me away. One of my favorite authors so far, besides you, Sandra, is Kallypso Masters. Her Masters At Arms series is so emotional and sexy.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. I can’t wait to read Mia’s Submission. Maybe I will get to start it tomorrow.
trb0917 at gmail.com
Thank you for being part of the blog hop.
yazmin.z.rangel(at)gmail(dot)com
I do read it I love to read alittle of everything! Thank you for the great giveaway.
Fun blog hop Thanks for the chance!
Latisha D
tishajean@ charter.net
I am barely getting back into erotic romance after having a bad experience with it a few years ago. I am not too much into BDSM but if it’s not too hardcore then I’ll try it. I’ve had Mia’s Submission on my “Try It” list for about 3 days and I’m definitely going to bump it up to the top now.
Adria
adria(.)rose_03(at)yahoo(.)com
I do read BDSM and I love it, my recent fave would have to be Fifty shades of gray. Otherwise I haven’t read much on that genra though I do like it!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com
I haven’t really read any BDSM, but I BDSM-lite sounds like a possible good starting place. Thanks for the giveaway!
snhoveln(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the contest!
I actually like BDSM. I started reading it last year. Surprised myself.
donnasing777@yahoo.com
I like it very very very light. I can read it, even the hard-core, but I just cannot write it. Oh well, different cane strokes for different folks, I guess.
I like mine on the light side as well – but then I like my romances a bit on the goofy side, so light all around.
jochibi AT yahoo DOT com
I like mild BDSM stories. I can’t handle the really hardcore scenes.
sstrode at scrtc dot com
I like stuff from Stacey Espino, Lorelle James, and several others
Thansk for being a part of the blog hop and sharing
BeckeyWhiteATgmailDOTcom
I do like to read BDSM. I think that I”m more on the lighter side and not much into the darker stuff (really don’t like the pain/blood aspect). One author that I like to read is Cherise Sinclair. I have read others but Cherise Sinclair is the first author that pops into my head. Thanks for being a part of the hop. I hope that you had a great labor day weekend!
jessangil at gmail dot com
I LOVE BDSM!!!
Somedays I like light and fun books, more playful/teasing. Others times I might like darker, more intense books with BDSM.
Thanks for the giveaway
June
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com