Jan 2008
WICKED by Sasha White
Thursday, January24, 2008 In:Book Musings
Jaded divorce attorney Karl Dawson doesn’t believe in love, so when flirtatious Lara Fox does some computer network upgrading at his office, he figures he’s in for a good time. A sensual Dominant, Karl sees in feisty Lara a submissive challenge.
Lara Fox has been independent since a young teen, and likes it that way. She fun-loving, flirty, and loves to assert control, in a noncommittal sort of way. When she meets her roommate’s boss, Karl, she sees in him a challenge to good to pass up. Lara’s ready for nights of sensual pleasure, but when Karl informs her that he’s a Dominant, she’s not sure she’s ready to give up control. Willing to try anything one, she allows Karl to take control—and realizes it’s what she’s been missing in her life.
Afraid for what is beginning to look like commitment and love, neither is prepared for the direction their relationship is traveling. When a vandal starts targeting Lara, however, all bets are off and Karl’s protective nature reveals to Lara that this is more than just bedroom BDSM. Will these two submit to their blossoming relationship and will they admit to themselves and to each other that live might be real, after all?
Sasha White has another hit with WICKED. This book is a good representation of the some of the delightful aspects along the BDSM continuum. The characters are likeable and the plot smooth. At times, I wished for a little more internal conflict in the two main characters. But the sensual tension and sexual intimacy between Karl and Lara is hot enough to melt ice, even on the coldest day. Kudos to Ms. White for one WICKED ride.
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Tagged!
Wednesday, January16, 2008 In:Personal
Musings
This morning, I learned that I’d been tagged by my
Wicked friend Shelley Bradley. Check out her
blog
here.
My goal, should I choose to accept it, is to list
7 random facts about myself and then tag others.
So, here goes nothing...
I absolutely love Z’Tejas. I love their margaritas, their queso, their VooDoo Tuna. You can’t go wrong with that place. Seriously. I have many recipes from when I worked there aeons ago, including a salsa recipe that I altered and make all the time.
If I could take an extended trip tomorrow, I’d want to go to either Colorado or Alaska, if it’s in the country. Outside of the States, I’d want to visit Italy. But seriously, it’d take well over a month to visit all the places I’d want to go.
If I’m at a party and drinking alcohol, you’re most likely to see me with a glass of Cabernet. I’ve been to Napa, did a lot of wine tasting and love the taste of red wines, but especially Napa or Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ve never met an Australian red wine that I liked.
When I get stressed about something, I have a compulsion to clean or organize. Stress somehow galvanizes my inner Martha Stewart.
I don’t drink beer. Ever. Nasty stuff. Looks like horse pee.
My brothers are greater than a decade younger than me. I used to get comments when I was a teen, complimenting my children!
I used to be a rabid Durany. Not only did my license plate say Durany, but I met the band more than once. They actually remembered me from the previous meeting. Scary. I don’t know how to take that!
OK I have to tag some people now. Charli, Jennifer, Cathryn, Ann, Maura, Ali and Mimmi GO!
I absolutely love Z’Tejas. I love their margaritas, their queso, their VooDoo Tuna. You can’t go wrong with that place. Seriously. I have many recipes from when I worked there aeons ago, including a salsa recipe that I altered and make all the time.
If I could take an extended trip tomorrow, I’d want to go to either Colorado or Alaska, if it’s in the country. Outside of the States, I’d want to visit Italy. But seriously, it’d take well over a month to visit all the places I’d want to go.
If I’m at a party and drinking alcohol, you’re most likely to see me with a glass of Cabernet. I’ve been to Napa, did a lot of wine tasting and love the taste of red wines, but especially Napa or Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ve never met an Australian red wine that I liked.
When I get stressed about something, I have a compulsion to clean or organize. Stress somehow galvanizes my inner Martha Stewart.
I don’t drink beer. Ever. Nasty stuff. Looks like horse pee.
My brothers are greater than a decade younger than me. I used to get comments when I was a teen, complimenting my children!
I used to be a rabid Durany. Not only did my license plate say Durany, but I met the band more than once. They actually remembered me from the previous meeting. Scary. I don’t know how to take that!
OK I have to tag some people now. Charli, Jennifer, Cathryn, Ann, Maura, Ali and Mimmi GO!