Title: Snow & Her
Huntsman
Series Name: Once Upon A
Dom
Publisher:
The Wild Rose Press
Editor:
Diana Carlile
Cover
Artist: Diana Carlile
Page
Count: 117
Word
Count:
Digital
Price: 3.99
Digital
ISBN 978-1-62830-817-4
COPYRIGHT
© 2014 by Susan Edwards
Blurb
Rylee
Kincaid’s business is about to go under. Lucky for her, she’s found an
investor. Ready to sign papers, she learns her knight in shining armor is
Hunter Finnegan, the man who once gave her multiple orgasms then crushed her
young, tender heart. Her world comes crashing down as it becomes clear the rich
businessman intends a hostile takeover and to cast her out. Then he agrees to
discuss a new deal, but only if Rylee will play Snow to his Huntsman at a BDSM
fairy tale event.
Hunter
has never forgotten the weekend of kinky sex he shared with Rylee in college.
Unfortunately, he had to let her go to keep peace in his family. Now he’s back
to claim the only woman he’s ever loved. He’ll stop at nothing to make the
black-haired, fair-skinned beauty hear the truth of what happened so long ago,
even if he has to tie her up. And that’s exactly what he does. But as the
Huntsman reawakens the submissive in Snow, Hunter isn’t so sure he can do the
same to Rylee’s heart.
Excerpt
Rylee couldn’t believe what
she’d done. She’d totally lost control, something she’d never done with another
man but Hunter. Sex between her and her husband had never come close to the
heat level between her and Hunter. Her hands dropped from his shoulders to his
chest. Palms flat, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to push him away or bunch her
fingers in his shirt and draw him even closer. God, what must he think of her?
One kiss, and she’d gone up in flames, like a desperate and hungry woman.
Which was true. But to show it
and behave in such a manner horrified her. “I…” She didn’t know what to say.
Hunter stepped away, she
assumed to give her time to adjust her clothing. He picked up the invitation
from the gray carpet. “My limo will pick you up at two on Thursday.”
“Thursday?” Damn, her mind and
body felt as though she were swimming through a thick gel.
Handing her the invite, along
with a large envelope he snagged off his desk, he held her gaze. “I’ll see you
at Pleasure Manor. Your costumes will be delivered to your office this
afternoon.”
He tapped the envelope.
“Instructions and rules. I suggest you go get your bloodwork done this
afternoon. You’ll need to bring the results with you.” Hunter handed her the
briefcase and her purse and hustled her to the door.
Rylee blinked in confusion.
Damn the man for being in complete control while she was a quivering mass of
need. Her orgasm hadn’t eased her ache for this man. But she hated being
manipulated, and he was a master. He’d lured her in with hopes and dreams of
saving her business and probably used Glorie to make her mad enough that she’d
confront him. Now, he’d had the nerve to use her own body against her. “Dammit,
Hunter, I never said—”
Hunter halted her with the
single lift of his brow. “Your body spoke for you.” He lowered his head and
kissed her hard, swallowing her protests. “Thursday. And don’t bother wearing
panties.”
***Nona’s
review of Snow and Her Huntsman***
Rylee Kincaid is looking forward to signing a contract
for a loan to assist her company, but is shocked when she’s presented with a
buyout offer instead. Though the sum is mind-boggling, she feels betrayed by
the bait and switch tactics, especially when she learns who’s behind it: Hunter
Finnegan. He’s the man with whom she spent one insanely hot weekend back in
college. The man who broke her heart.
Rylee’s
outraged by Hunter’s shenanigans, and worried about the fate her loyal
employees might face. When she confronts her former lover, he offers her an
option: spend the weekend with him as his submissive and the deal will be
amended. Rylee agrees, not only for the sake of her employees, but because she’s
never really gotten over Hunter.
At the special
BDSM getaway where Hunter takes Rylee, all the couples dress as fairy tale
characters, and Rylee takes the part of Snow White while Hunter is the
huntsman. But this ain’t your mama’s fairy tale, baby! Hunter has some very
intense plans for his “Snow” and it doesn’t take long for them to rekindle the
passionate and carnal relationship they once had.
Snow and Her Huntsman was a very fun,
sexy read. Hunter’s seemingly underhanded tactics are only a plot to get back
into Rylee’s life. He’s just as hooked on her as she was on him--in fact, he
never forgot her. When he reveals the reason why he walked out on her all those
years ago, Rylee’s shocked. But she’s faced with a dilemma. Can she forgive him
or is the betrayal too deep?
The hero and
heroine were both likeable characters and Hunter certainly made for a masterful
and delicious Dom. Though I wished Rylee hadn’t caved to him quite so early in
the story, I did like how she stood up to him later on. Hey, after what Hunter
put her through, it was only fair he be put through the wringer himself. But
never fear, author Sydney St. Claire offers a satisfying and sexy HEA.
This book is
part of the Once Upon a Dom series, and several of the characters who
appeared in the other books show up briefly in this one. I was especially
interested in Glorie the Domme, who may not be as tough as she seems. I hope
the author plans a story for her. If you enjoy BDSM erotic romance with a touch
of fairy tale magic, you’re sure to enjoy Snow
and Her Huntsman.
BIO
Sydney St. Claire is the pseudonym of
Susan Edwards, author of 14 Historical Native American/Western/Paranormal
romances and the author of the popular “White” Series.
Sydney loves writing and sharing stories
of love, happiness and dreams come true with her readers. She credits her
mother for her writing success.
Encouraged to read as a child, she always preferred happy endings which
meant romances were her favorite genre.
Sydney takes her readers into the world of erotica romance where her
characters come together in explosive passion as they solve life’s problems and
find true love along with the best sex our hero and heroine have ever
experienced.
Sydney’s office is quite crowded with
three dogs at her feet and five cats to keep her company while she writes.
Three cats always insist on beds on her desk, barely leaving enough room for
her monitor and keyboard. Life gets fun when all five insist on supervising…
When not writing, she enjoys crafts of all
sorts including quilting, sewing, cross-stitch and knitting. She and her
husband of 30 + years are avid gardeners. He takes care of the veggies, and
Susan is in charge of the ‘pretties’. Her medicine wheel garden is in a contact
state of war: flowers vs. weeds. Sadly, right now the weeds are wining…
While writing, she listens to a wide
variety of music. Her current favorites are Blackmore’s Night and David Lanz.
Contact
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