Genres: BDSM Romance, Erotic Romance
Published by Carried Away Publishing
Released on February 26, 2014
Pages: 101
Format: eBook
Source: Free Book
The Delight
A middle-aged woman downtrodden by her ex is made to feel like a piece of art by a sexy tattoo-artist dom in this quick and spicy novella introducing a rather unorthodox family. I’ve had this on my shelf for over five years and was glad for the opportunity to finally pick it up.
Review
Blank Canvas is the first in a series and introduces the first of the Lewis family finding their unorthodox and kinky way to love. Well, at least it puts Caliph on the right path in this happy for now.
Forty year old divorcee, Jennifer makes a new year’s resolution to pick herself up and start living like she never lived before when her husband said she wasn’t attractive and she was boring (as said by every cheater there is, btw). She can’t treat those words like static until her bold first step garners her more than a tattoo. She’s about to have a hot and personal one night encounter with a dominant and breath-taking tattoo artist who doesn’t want any long-lasting strings attached relationships.
But, soon after Caliph gets the responsive Jen in his bed and she brings him to life as much as he was hoping to make her feel wanted and beautiful. His plans change and he starts to want more and visualizes several encounters, but will his darker needs end up scaring her off?
For a shorter story, this was generously developed in characters and the attention to their sexual chemistry and encounters. It’s not a full happily ever after and I appreciate the author didn’t try to cram too much into this novella so it paced well.
There was light to moderate BDSM, but Jen is a first-timer so Caliph gives her only a hint of the dom and treats it as an exploration for them both. He’s careful with her and really cares that she see herself as he sees her- a vibrant, colorful, and sexual woman. Jen is honest and doesn’t play games. I loved how she overcame those negative voices in her head to reach out for what she wanted and reach past the restraint Caliph tried to keep on his emotions. I was grinning when the big moment came and she stood on the edge of choice.
In summary, this was a great start and first encounter to the author writing solo and series. I am definitely curious about the Lewis siblings. I would recommend this for those who enjoy a quick read spicy happy for now BDSM romance.
Challenges Met
Mt. TBR #45
Literary Pickers #81 kink
COYER Quarantine #35
Romanceopoly #42 Passion Place- BDSM
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I really like the sound of this one. Sounds like a book that I would probably enjoy too.
I can’t believe I left it on the shelf so long. I think you’d like it, too, Mary.
This sounds like a good novella, and I love that Jennifer didn’t let her cheating ex keep her down. I like that the author didn’t try to cram too much in to the story. Great Review Sophia 🙂
I was really cheering for her to get on past him in her life, too. 🙂
hmmm not usually a fan of the genre but I do like the description. Thanks Sophia Rose
I’m picky and don’t read erotic romance often, but I do enjoy when it is paired with a strong character element and not just slap dashed together. I thought she did great when it was a novella length.
Cool book cover graphics. The story is also read from your review, this book is also interesting.
Greetings from Indonesia.
Thank you for the visit, Himawan!
It takes a talented writer to flesh out characters in a small amount of pages. I’m sure I would’ve liked more than a happy for now ending, but I know it probably felt more realistic. Maybe they get a HEA in future installments? I’ll have to check the series out. I do love a short and hot story from time to time.
You nailed it, Rachel. The HFN felt authentic since it was only a week at most and two encounters, but the book really sold me that they were going to go the distance. Plus, yes, since the rest of the books are about his siblings, I think there’s a good chance their story will continue in the background. 🙂
I have read this author before and enjoyed it. I would give this one a try.
I’m glad to know you’ve read her other stuff and loved it. I picked up a different series book one in a freebie event and now I’m looking forward to it.
Not my genre, but I think it is always a really great sign from an author when they can develop characters well in a short story. Knowing what there is actually room for is huge. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Yes, she knew when to wrap it up and just how far to stretch the reader’s believe-ability. 🙂
Mhmmmmm maybe 😉 I do like the sounds of this one.
Yeah, maybe try it if it comes up free again. 🙂
This one sounds so delightful, and I love picking up those reads that have been sitting on our shelves. I do love reading lighter BDSM so thank you for putting this on my radar.
Yes, it was great dusting this one off and finding it engaging. It was sexy without getting uncomfortable for me with its level of BDSM.