The Dom's Dungeon

This book was suggested by some online friends and after reading more reviews online I decided to bite the bullet. Not a disappointment. The Dom is kind, firm, and most important sexy. The sub is curious and responsive - a wonderful combination. I began reading with my breakfast on a Saturday, by dinner I was done; not because the book was short, but because it was great reading.

A great starter book to introduce you to Cherise Sinclair and your adventure to the Shadowlands and the Dark Haven series. It will test all your emotions and as always dreading the end knowing you must wait for the next book.

This is definitely one of my favorite bdsm erotic novels. The story line was interesting and actually provided me with a good insight into the mind of the dom, my dom. The sex was hot. I actually highlighted parts of the book for my dom to share ideas :)

I enjoy the characters that Ms Sinclair twines in settings and themes throughout her books. It's fun to have them introduced in one book then read about them later in their own love affair later on. You have already been introduced and really want to find out what happens to them. By the way, what about "Sam"?

I enjoy the characters that Ms Sinclair twines in settings and themes throughout her books. It's fun to have them introduced in one book then read about them later in their own love affair later on. You have already been introduced and really want to find out what happens to them. By the way, what about "Sam"?

I absolutely loved The Dom's Dungeon. I loved that it showed the story from both of their point of views. I really didn't want to finish this book because I was afraid for it to end. For lovers of love this is the book for you!

STORY BRIEF:
MacKensie (Mac) was in foster care and then forced into prostitution at age 15. After a year she was taken in by a compassionate couple who helped her become a vet. Too many people in her Iowa home town knew about her past and made things difficult. She wants to find a new job and move to Seattle. An internet service matches people wanting to share their homes instead of staying at hotels. She has the use of Alex's home in Seattle. Alex plans to attend a convention in Iowa and stay in her house. He chose Mac because she was a vet and likely to get along well with his dog.

When touring Alex's home, Mac discovers a locked room. She picks the lock and finds the dungeon - full of whips and other BDSM devices. Out of curiosity she lays on the spanking bench. Oh, and she happens to be naked.

A situation developed at the airport and Alex cancelled his trip. He unexpectedly returns home, sees the dungeon door open, walks in, and sees Mac on the spanking bench. He is not happy that she picked the lock. He holds her head down as he gives her five swats as punishment. She is shocked and humiliated.

They come to an arrangement. He wants to get rid of an ex-girlfriend who won't leave him alone. He asks Mac to pretend to be his new girlfriend to do this. She would attend a couple of events with him, dressing and acting like his submissive. In return she may stay in his home during her job search.

REVIEWER'S OPINION:
As a foster child Mac was never spanked but locked in a closet for punishment. She believed that spanking was a sign of love and done by parents to their biological children. Alex discovers this and creates situations that push Mac to disobey him in order to spank her. One of these was very unsettling for me. Alex asks her to serve food to other Doms (guests) at a party. The first Dom unlaces her top to show her breasts. The second Dom actually takes her top off. Alex doesn't lift a finger. Personally I was embarrassed and humiliated for her. Normally I can read this stuff as an outsider and not mind it too much. So why did this scene bother me? I don't know, but it still does. Anyway there were a lot of other scenes with bondage, sex toys, spanking, mild pain, and a lot of sexual arousal. (I could handle those better.) There is also rear door toy activity. Alex pleasures her a lot (always with her restrained or tied up). He's very protective and caring toward her, which helps with her negative issues from the past. There are some other story conflicts that are good. On balance it's above average for an erotic Dom/sub story.

The ending was well done and very satisfying. It was a good resolution to a major problem for her.

I've read some books where the sex scenes left me hot and breathless. This book didn't do that. There was some hotness but not as much. I'm not sure why. Maybe it had to do with lack of emotional and sexual desire by both of them. She didn't want sex but he would do things to turn her on and then she would want it. We were never in his head to see if he desired her. We didn't see any emotional "I'm so turned on I've got to have you." Something like this might have added to the hotness.

DATA:
Story length: 255 pages. Swearing language: mild. Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes: 7. Estimated number of sex scene pages: 42. Setting: current day Seattle, Washington. Copyright: 2010. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.

Two people swap houses and one house has a locked door. Mackenzie has to open it, discovering a dungeon room. While exploring, the owner comes back home and it is hot from there! This great author writes wonderful erotica with a good plot and lots of great sex. Can't wait for her to write more!