As a
legendary Dominant in the local sex clubs, Karl Dawson never lacks for a
willing playmate. But lately, he has begun to feel as if something is
missing. He has a successful career, a great house, good friends –
everything a man could want, right? So he thinks, until the sassy Lara Fox
walks into his life.
The irreverent Lara is the greatest challenge a Master like Karl could hope
for – a natural submissive who hasn’t yet discovered that part of herself.
It will take all of his skill as a Dom to tame this little firecracker, but
Karl is more than up to the challenge!
Sasha White knows how to write a mean BDSM romance! OK, not mean as in evil
– no, mean as in wickedly naughty in the very best ways! But I need to
stress that romance is very much the operative word here. Yes, these
stories are heavy in the BDSM department, but they are definitely about two
people in loving relationships. They just happen to have Dom/sub
tendencies. There is no degradation, no real pain that is present in any of
the acts this couple share together, and both the reader and the submissive
feel safe at all times in the hands of the author and her Dominant hero.
Fans were first introduced to Karl Dawson in Bound, and met
him again in Trouble, but readers who haven’t yet read those
books will easily slip into this world without issue. Wicked
is a self-contained story that acts perfectly as a standalone novel, but
will definitely make you curious about the other stories connected to it.
Throughout the journey we take with Karl and Lara, the readers enjoy an
omniscient view, affording them insight as to Karl’s thoughts as he learns
how to train his unrealized submissive. I was intrigued to ‘listen’ to his
thoughts as he considered the best way to simultaneously train Lara,
pleasure her, and break through her considerable defenses regarding
relationships and commitment.
Because Lara is most certainly commitment phobic. Having been on her own
since her mid-teens, this independent woman learned early to fend for
herself and not depend on others. Her very survival demanded it. Forming
few attachments, she even keeps her closest friends at arms’ length.
Watching as she learns to trust and love without reservation is absolutely
heartwarming.
I think this is one of the things that most draws me to BDSM romances – the
trust building. It absolutely fascinates me to read about two people who
can give themselves to each other so completely. OK, so the sex in
Wicked is pretty dang hot, too, truth be told! But it wouldn’t be
without the trust and love that Sasha White shows between our couple.
For a touching story that beautifully exhibits the true meaning of the term
‘BDSM Romance’, pick up your own copy of Sasha White’s Wicked.
Reviewed by Jennifer
