Review: Breakaway by Bianca Sommerland

Breakaway

by Bianca Sommerland

(Dartmouth Cobras # 3)

If there is one thing that I can tell you about this series is that there's a lot of kinky f*ckery and it's hot as hell!!!  I was actually very excited about the two male characters in this book, both sexy and kinky hockey players.  I can't say the same about the heroine.

We first met Jami as Richter's daughter in the previous book.  Very troubled, not accepting of his father's life and choices, and to put it simply...a rebel.  Although for most of this book I thought she was doing a lot better, incredibly so, I find that her HEA would've benefited from being written later in the series.  Why?  Because I still found her a bit immature and whiny at times and I think that's because of her age and that she just came out of what happened to her in the previous book.

That being said, I would've gladly taken her place!  She has great chemistry with both Luke and Sebastian individually.  I always love when authors take their time to develop the individual relationships in a permanent menage relationship.  And Ms. Sommerland always delivers on that!  And just how they each have a relationship with Jami, which is the reason they all come together, there is also a beautiful and deep relationship between Luke and Sebastian.  I was left wondering if Sebastian's connection to Luke wasn't too strong and overpowering of his love for Jami.  But I guess the balance was there most of the time.

Sebastian is all tall, dark and Dom.  This is THE man that will leave you biting your lip and panting for more.  His presence is commanding but he's also very caring of those he loves and others that have gone through what he has.

Luke was the lost soul in this story, which made me sad because I never thought that's where his character would fall to.  I've always seen him as the happy and good humored one of the bunch.  I have to admit when he first did his scene with Chicklet I almost wanted to see them explore that relationship because it was pretty hot.  Luke is a Dom but he also needs to give up control.  Sebastian fit into that perfectly and it was very real to see them, especially Luke, struggle with what his mind and body where saying.

Then there's the rest of the crew!  Silver is pregnant and even gives birth in this book and that was just great to see.  Sloan is also going through stuff in his personal life and even his relationship, so some of their issues come back to be dealt with.  I love to see the new and old always woven in the story because we want to know what's going on in their lives.

Overall, this BDSM book is not for the faint of heart.  It'll make you tingle in ways you didn't think were possible!  I can't wait for the next installment about the kinkiest hockey team EVER!

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Review: Defensive Zone by Bianca Sommerland

Defensive Zone

by Bianca Sommerland

(The Dartmouth Cobras # 2)

After reading Game Misconduct, I knew some discipline was coming Silvers' way. And she definitely got that! I think it helped me reading Ms. Sommerland's guest post here before reading the book to understand a bit more of the why and the emotional and mental implications of that discipline. If I had to compare this book with book one, I'd say the story was a lot deeper in my opinion. I felt Silver's connection to both Landon and Richter.

I loved that they are both Doms but they are so very different. In how they approach her submission and how they treat her and even their everyday actions. They are the perfect compliment to make her feel 100% treasured.
And once you see them separate, they both stole my attention!  Landon was sweet and caring and playful and just a guy I wanted to spend time with.  Then of course I learned something with him that I haven't heard of before.  Electroplay.  Yikes!  Not sure about that one, sounds a bit dangerous.  And then Dean is the older one, more experienced, more intense.  I was melting in puddles of goo at his feet everytime.  So hot!  Once you put them together, well... Silver is one lucky girl.

This was still very sexy, maybe a bit more fun and there are some new developments with the team and with the Delgado family.  It definitely sets up some interesting scenarios for the next book.

At only $3.99 you can't go wrong getting this book! It was amazing!

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PUNISH ME (Some insight into punishment in BDSM)

For those who've read Game Misconduct, it should come as no surprise that Oriana's younger sister, Silver Delgado, ends up needing to be punished several times during her own book. She's a naughty naughty girl! <g> 

But the question might be: 'Is it punishment, or funishment?'. The term funishment has been going around a lot lately and I can understand the appeal. If you enjoy being spanked, what's more fun than being bent over and swatted while being told what a bad boy/girl you are?

The thing is, funishment has its place, and it's up to the 'Dominant' or 'Top' to decide (along with some input from their 'sub' or 'bottom') whether funishment is appropriate either in the scene or in the relationship. I'm not quite sure where I stand with funishment, to be honest, because I'd rather just enjoy my spanking without pretending it's something else! Lol!

For actual punishment, I feel very strongly that those with submissive needs can benefit from guidelines and consequences when they test their limits or trample right over them. The easiest way to explain this is by comparing it to jealousy. Which might sound weird, but hear me out. Some people see jealousy as a sign that their partner cares. That the relationship is a real commitment. Without signs of jealousy, they will feel less valued, as if they aren't worth the emotion. They may act out in an effort to find a way to get the reaction they need.

Submissives—not all mind you, but some—need to feel Dominance in a very real way. Whether it's during a scene or in day to day life, surrendering is something they crave. And they can't pretend to surrender. They don't want to fake giving up control.

The same goes for some Dominants. To them, there is something lacking in a scene if their partner only plays at submission. So a balance is found to satisfy both.

Some may feel a 'good sub' won't test their Dom, but there is no one size fits all whether it be in a BDSM relationship or in any other kind. The power struggle can be stimulating. A Dom will test his subs limits to see how far she can go. A sub will do the same.

I've heard of maintenance spankings, of creative punishments that may not involve any impact at all. Orgasm torture, kneeling for long periods of time—I even heard one story about a mouthy sub being forced to hold a live goldfish in her mouth! The subs will tell you that they didn't enjoy being punished, so you may ask why they let it happen.

The simplest answer? Because it was something they needed at the time.

What kinds of transgressions earn that kind of disciplining? Well, it could be anything really. Rules are often agreed upon between the couple, but sometimes it can be as simple as 'You should know better'. Swearing at your Dom, for example, is an obvious one. And something you might not be able to help in any given situation. You may have 'off time' when you can call your Dom every name in the book, but I would be careful. He might recall those nasty insults the next time you're helplessly bound and kneeling at his feet.

And this goes back to those limits. I would have a hard time respecting a Dom, or giving into a Dom, that let me get away with being a complete brat. Not to say I wouldn't be a brat, but if I'm not one very sorry brat at the end of it all, I'll feel like something's missing. But the most important thing, to my mind, is knowing, once the punishment is served, that all is forgiven. Feeling that, even though I broke the rules, my man loves me anyway.

In the punishment scenes in Defensive Zone I felt it important that Silver be given that forgiveness. She might fight every step of the way, but her surrender, her efforts to improve herself, are worth something.

Excerpt:

"Bad girl." His eyes narrowed as he caught her chin and held it in a firm grasp. "I've slacked in training you. That. Ends. Now. I'm trying to be patient, pet, but stop testing me." 

There. His heart warmed as she lowered her eyes, showing the first sign of submission in a long time. Too long. He finally had her exactly where they both needed her to be. 

Caressing her cheek with his fingertips, he moved away to open his bag and take out several 'toys'. Some she would recognize. Others she wouldn't. He spread them out on the table, then took a seat to let her take them in. 

"We are going to try something—something I don't do with most of the subs I've had because they know what they like and it ruins the effect of the punishment." He reached out to play with her hair, loving the way she struggled not to lean into him as he did. Most women enjoyed having their hair petted and stroked. Silver was no exception. "I've noticed something about you. Much as you talk back and protest, once you understand the reason behind a punishment, you accept it. Your body still responds, but you're truly sorry after. And not just because you're sore." 

She glanced over her shoulder, eyes glistening. She was already sorry. 

For a moment, he wanted to toss the punishment and just tell her all was forgiven. But that would teach her nothing and she had to understand that forgiveness came with accepting the punishment. She's been denied that with Bower and he wondered if it wasn't a trigger. Delgado didn't seem the type to let an infraction go after doling out punishments. And if he was right, she needed to see Dean was always consistent with his discipline and his love. 

"This is what you're going to do." He sat forward and held out his hand to the table. "You will either choose one of the implements I've provided, or, if you'd like, I will use my hand. Show me your choice. You will not speak. And once the punishment starts, you will not be able to. I mentioned the gag?" 

Her tongue flicked over her top lip and she looked at the bit gag that lay at the far end of the table. 

"Yes. That's it. It should fit comfortably and prevent noises loud enough to bring the police. I got the leather straps in pink just for you." 

She barely managed not to give him another dirty look. 

"Quick save, sweetheart. Now make your choice." 

It took her longer than he'd expected to choose. She fingered the tawse, flicked the strands of the flogger, and avoided the riding crop and his walking stick as though they were living things with sharp teeth. The paddle drew her attention for quite a bit. She traced the words embedded in the wood. Brat. 

Shifted on her knees to face him, she wrapped her fingers around his wrist, brought his hand up to her mouth, and kissed his knuckles.

"My hand?" He held back a grin at her nod. For some reason her decision pleased him very much. He reached over and picked up the bit gag. "Open wide, my love." 

The soft silicone fit nicely in her mouth. Her nose wrinkled as she got used to the sensation. The pale pink, leather straps looked lovely against her pale cheeks. He did up the buckle, then slid back a little and patted his thigh. She rose gracefully, her expression . . . peaceful. As she laid herself over his lap, he stroked her back, reminding her that, even though this would hurt, he still cared about her. Deeply. 

"Brace yourself, love."

 

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Review: Game Misconduct by Bianca Sommerland

Game Misconduct

by Bianca Sommerland

(The Dartmouth Cobras)

Wow! Where do I begin... I got a lot more than I bargained for with this book. ;) This was my first book by Bianca Sommerland and I enjoyed it, even though I had a few minor issues with a couple of things (mainly... the heroine). A small warning is I'd say this is not a book for everyone so let me try to do my best to explain.

The Cobras are a hockey team owned by Oriana Delgado's father. She is also dating, and living with, the team's coach Paul. Their dating relationship is more of a matter of business and convenience than love. Oriana is the mousy female type, not really an extrovert, she really doesn't know what she likes or how to ask for it. Always doing what others tell her and not making many waves. Or so has been the case until now.

She's always had a crush on one of the players, Max. And they were very good friends, even kissed, until one day she saw Max in an alley behind a bar having a threesome with his friend Sloan (another player of the team) that involved something more than just your regular sex toys.

Now she's trying to get her relationship with Paul to improve and she visits the arena dressed in what she thought was a provocative outfit only to find him cheating on her. Her father wants her to stay with Paul even after she finds that out because he needs Paul's support of the team.  In rebellion, she decides to make it seem as if she had sex with half the team and use that as blackmail.

Except there's no pretend in the matter. Max wants her, loves her even. And somehow 4 of his friends and teamplayers are all on board for getting a piece of Oriana. Yes, that's... count them... 5 guys! Three of whom are Doms, one of them is a sadist as well. I could barely keep up with all that was going on at times and who was doing what! LOL But I can't say I didn't enjoy most of it.  *wink, wink*

Some scenes might've pushed the envelope of what I find arousing (a little bit of breath play, edge play even though there was no bloodletting, and some pretty heavy spanking) even though there was a quite interesting use of ice mentioned. *makes a note*

In the end my problem was mainly with Oriana. Her complete change of personality the moment she decided to go forward with her sexual adventure was not believable to me. She did a 180 in a matter of a day.

One thing I can't deny is that this book was not only HOT but HAWTTTTT so if that's what you're in the mood for, you'll get plenty of that with this one!  If I could give this more than 5 toe curls I would, but alas, that's all we have on our rating scale.  Make sure you have what you need for that type of book handy and I'll just leave it at that. However, just note that this book does deal with some mid-extreme BDSM aspects so if that's not your cup of tea, then be warned.

I hope there's more to come about the Dartmouth Cobras!!!

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