Title: Lessons to Love
Author: Erin Gordon
Published in March 2007 by Shadow Rose Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
ISBN: 978-1-890785-02-4
Related Books: Some Lessons Still to Learn, Lessons Learned
There are not many things Officer Cassandra O'Rourke won't do to break a case. That same grit and determination brings her to a chat room dedicated to Domination and submission, and also heats her blood and ignites her fuse. If there is anything she cannot stand it is a man who beats a woman, or a woman who allows it. True, Cassie doesn’t understand a lot about the world of D/s, and she needs to learn. There is a monster out there, one who preys on the women who seem to take a thrill in being beaten, but at the same time, she is leery of the whole idea. In the back of her mind, she tries to believe these women are only getting what they asked for, in her heart, she knows that is not true, and is curious as to why women would allow someone to beat and abuse them in such a way. She has seen the results, and she is sickened by the whole mess and is determined to ferret out the killer. Cassie is willing to take a lot of chances, but first, she knows she needs an “in” to the secret world of BDSM. She is hoping the chat room will provide her with such an entrée and possibly even an introduction to the killer.
Cassie is prepared for many things, but she is NOT prepared to be taken by storm into a dark world of pleasure and pain. She is very uncertain of the feelings she has suppressed for such a long time, and the fact that they are now coming to light at the hands of a tall, dark, masterful dominant male. She realizes the danger she has put herself in, yet there is something about Brandon Williamson she trusts. Not only is the man a force to be reckoned with, but Cassandra finds herself drawn to him. His dominant attitude angers but attracts her to the point she willingly calls him, then gives him her address, and literally invites him to her home. There is a quality there Cassie recognizes, but through all her uncertainty, her instincts tell her she can trust this man, and her instincts have never let her down. Maybe Brandon would be willing to help her in her quest for a sadistic killer, and just maybe he can help her find herself as well. These are all things Cassie is not really certain she wants, but with Brandon at her side, she feels free to explore, she feels safe. But as these feelings surface, and as Cassie draws closer to Brandon, will she lose herself?
Brandon Williamson was angry at the upstart and nasty attitude of the girl/woman who signed into his chat room as Brandy. The reaction is not unusual, the curiosity part anyway, but her rude behavior sets him on edge. She would probably be the perfect brat, and she might be the perfect sub, but there is something else going on there. Brandon is a Master, the total Dominant male and he knows from experience and a well honed set of senses the person on the other end of the net is someone he wants to meet. On the surface she is rude, brash, obnoxious, but there definitely is a defensiveness about her. Brazenly brutal, he kicks her out of his chat room, but opens a window into her soul when he demands she call him, and provides her with his number. Brandon knows he is taking a chance, but if he can’t understand her attitude, and if he can’t set her straight, she could be heading for danger. He knows there are some very sick people out in the world, and his corner of it is darker than many, but also holds a lot of pleasure for those who willingly participate. But the world of Domination/submission also holds a multitude of dangers, and it is a world not to be taken lightly. And Brandon holds his own secrets.
Being a well known and respected Dom, Brandon knows all about the seedier side of his chosen world. He is aware of those who search out the pain, even going to the extremes and bearing the scars of their excursions. He knows of the desperation accompanying those feelings, and hates the abuse those people allow themselves to be put through. Brandon is not in that class, he is devoted to his sub’s pleasure in her pain, not inflicting pain for pain’s sake. He is not surprised Cassandra calls him, he very much expected it, but he is not prepared for the innocent yet worldly woman he meets. Her chosen profession intrigues him, and when he discovers her determination to find the killer, her lessons in love become more like lessons in survival. Brandon also finds out he was right about Cassie in that she is his match, sub to his Dom, and very possibly the mate to his heart. In order for him to conquer the feisty wench without breaking her spirit will take some doing, but Brandon Williamson did not earn his reputation by chance. It will, however, take all this Dom’s patience and talent to bring Cassie to heel, but first, he has to get past her barriers. That could be the ultimate test of his abilities as Master to his contrary sub if this D/s relationship has even the slightest chance to survive, and if they can catch the killer they both seek…
Erin Gordon welcomes you to the world of erotic pleasure found in the world of domination and submission with her trilogy of books Lessons to Love. It is a world where men and women travel the edges of pain and pleasure, a dark world of unusual passions, and lusty appetites. It is not a place for the weak, nor is it a place for victims. These people are strong in spirit, know what they want, and when they give themselves up to the pleasures they seek, they take or give control and trust. This is not a place for the faint of heart, yet a killer stalks the community, and Cassandra O’Rourke is determined to find and stop the sadistic murderer before he kills again. She doesn’t know anything about the world she is about to enter, but she may find out a lot more than she wants to when she meets Author Brandon Williamson, a Master and Dominant who can make or break her as well as steal her heart. He also holds a secret, for he too, is hunting the maniac who threatens his world. But Brandon also senses something within Cassie herself which calls to him. He senses her submissive side, a side she doesn’t want to recognize, but a side of her he definitely wants to know, to teach, to bend to his will, caress with his flogger, and bind to his bed.
Lessons to Love is a masterfully written erotic tale that will sweep you away into a world of dark fantasies. Brandon travels this world as a Master of his art, the talent of knowing where the lies of pain and pleasure collide, the knowledge that with the right sub, the perfect woman, he can find his own dreams fulfilled, and his darkest fantasies become reality. Cassie’s trip into the world Brandon inhabits is work related. She doesn’t wish to be a permanent part of this place, but finds her attraction is shamefully real. Cass is unwilling to admit her submissive nature, hides behind her brash and competent exterior, and her denial reaches something deep with herself, causing her to think twice about her life, her fears, and her attitudes. Brandon has shown her a side of herself she is not familiar with, a side that threatens her whole self-image, and a side that can expose her innermost secrets. She is uncomfortable with this discovery, but in Lessons to Love, she has to decide which is more important, her personal discomfort or finding a killer. If you want a well written and definitely hot erotic romance that skirts the bounds of the dark side of love, then Lessons to Love by Erin Gordon, from Shadow Rose Press is a book you don’t want to miss.
Yours in good reading,
Rose!
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