There are predators in every lifestyle. I truly wish we were better at teaching our youth how to say no and to be more discerning and cautious… not overzealous cautious or paranoid but a healthy amount of caution to be sure. One of the first things I would teach a submissive in the lifestyle is that submission does not mean doormat. It does not mean they are the plaything for all dominants. They have the right to say no. But what happens when someone lets a wolf into the well guarded and monitored hen house?

Linnet finds out in excruciating detail when the vetting process at the club she attends lets in several unvetted guests, one of which is a total madman. Uncomfortable from the vibes the dominant projects she acquiesces to his demands for a tour… after all her dom will be there shortly… what could possibly happen? To say it was a very painful lesson in just what could happen is to say the least. What was a beautiful and transcending experience has been corrupted and Linnet has been left scarred inside and out. Her method of coping… leave the Master and the life she is totally in love with. But Linnet finds that while leaving Gage she still finds solace in the lifestyle… now from the other end of the spectrum. Her life has also taken a total 180 because today she is sporting a detective’s shield for the sex crimes division.

Ryder loves to serve Mistress L. The pain she delivers is exquisite, the pleasure rewarding. She is everything he wants in a Domme, but getting past that inflexible exterior seems an almost impossible task. Discovering that Detective Linnet Adams is none other than Mistress L is a definite eye opener. Finding out that she is also the target of a serial killer and the one that got away has this quiet psychologist fighting to protect and care for his Mistress. As a specialist in BDSM-related crimes, Ryder has been working this particular case for the past seven years. Clues at the latest crime scene up the stakes and the threat to Linnet more than doubles. Ryder will do anything to save the woman he’s come to love including reunite her with Gage.

When Master Gage’s submissive was brutally violated and beaten in what should have been a safe environment and then quietly disappeared from his life… she left a whole that has never been filled. Linnet was everything to Gage. The club was his only remaining connection to Linnet. So he bought it and has sworn that never again will he allow the atrocities that were committed to happen in his establishment. With the escalation of the serial killer’s actions Gage decides it’s time to be a bit more proactive. Imagine his surprise to find out that his Linnet has been under his very nose for several years as Mistress L. Imagine his joy when she walks into his office… and his despair when he realizes she has another man in her life.

The solution to their interpersonal issues isn’t cut and dried… or are they? What would you give? What would you do for the woman you love? What would you risk to make sure she’s safe? With a madman dogging her heels, things are bound to get dicey.

Crave was a fast read. The emotions and the action were intense. While some might think that portraying BDSM against the backdrop of violence and suspense might give someone the wrong impression of the lifestyle, I don’t find that to be the case. I think Ms. Bishop did a wonderful job in portraying the beauty of BDSM and the fact that any lifestyle can have it’s predators. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Crave and fully understand why it was nominated for the Golden Flogger Award. So if you are looking for a great BDSM romantic suspense/thriller, Crave will definitely meet your needs.

Bound to be Naughty Series:

Crave