Playing with BDSM by
Jennifer Probst
First off, let me thank the wonderful Danielle for allowing
me to hijack her blog for the day and talk about something many readers are
suddenly talking about.
BDSM.
Let’s take a quick
peek at the definition Wikipedia uses to explain the term.
“BDSM is an erotic preference and a form of personal
relationship involving the consensual use of restraint, intense sensory
stimulation, and fantasy power role play. The acronym BDSM combines bondage
and discipline (B&D or B/D), dominance and submission (D&S or D/s),
and sadism
and masochism (S&M or S/M). BDSM includes a wide range of activities,
forms of interpersonal relationships, and
distinct subcultures.”
With the popularity of the trilogy 50 Shades of Grey, BDSM has suddenly hit the spotlight. But many
readers have already delved into this fascinating topic and enjoy a vault of
talented writers who deal in this specific subject. Basically – this is not new
to many of us. I’m just thrilled more readers may discover the fun and spice of
this suddenly hot subject.
With my new 1Night Stand novel from Decadent, Play Me, I introduce some light aspects
of BDSM. Here’s a quick blurb:
Professional gambler Sloane
Keller is tired of dating weak willed men and longs to meet a man who
challenges her dominant personality and forces her to submit. As the Queen of
Cards, she’s used to making her own rules, and craves the excitement of Vegas.
But her inner heart cries out for someone who can be her match, both inside the
casino and in the bedroom.
As the new dealer in town,
Roman Steele is burnt out on women looking for a quick penny and a man to
follow. He craves a woman with fire in her soul and a keen intellect who can
challenge him. When his brother recruits Madame Eve to help, Rome is amazed at
the complicated woman he gets to spend the night with. But when the evening is
over, will she be gutsy enough to offer him forever?
In Play Me, there is the use of some light
bondage, a bit of spanking, and a lot of push/pull between two dominant
partners. But it’s the energy and sizzle between these two characters that
remain my favorite part of the story. Inserting some BDSM into a book without
sketching out the proper characterization will leave the story flat.
Have you ever read romance
books with BDSM elements? What is your opinion? Come share with me!
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2 comments:
I have read this subgenre of Romance. I do not mind its presence though I confess to having only basic knowledge of BDSM tenets. I am uncomfortable with SM or any 'play' that falls in the severe range and I am definitely not comfortable with non-consensual. I'm appreciative when I know that an author has done their research.
Thanks for posting!
HI Sophia! Such a good point, I feel the same. I should have mentioned the magic three words in any successful relationship: safe, sane and consensual!! Thanks for checking in!
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