Review: Safeword: Davenport
Author: Candace Blevins
ISBN: 9781609826604
Publisher: Excessica Publishing
Genre: BDSM Erotica
Format: E-Book
Price: $6.99
Dana sold her lavish home and cut her hair when her husband,
Garnet died as a way to separate herself from the woman she used to be and who
she could become. Keeping busy as an interior designer, she closed the door on
her past and looked to the future. As
she prepared for the first face to face with her latest client, Zachary Irving,
a wealthy, electrical pioneer of sorts, she remembered they have a similar
past. Both having lost their spouses
within weeks of each other, Dana opted to reinvent her life where Zach chose to
only modify his.
They fall into easy conversation touring his home and
discussing ideas for the renovations.
But, during the tour Dana notices a certain piece of custom decor and is
surprised by what it symbolizes. A
beautiful mahogany bondage bed designed by Frederick, a craftsman that caters
to those in the world of kink, sits proudly in the middle of his bedroom. As they near the end of her walk through of
the house, Zach takes her back to a locked room that was initially bypassed and
within held a beautiful, fully stocked playroom.
Zach reveals that his wife was also his 24/7 slave and she
had designed the whole house top to bottom with minimal help from him. He boldly asks, “Are you a Domme or a sub,
Dana?” She quickly brushes his comment
aside not allowing herself to awaken the part of her that died with Garnet. She too once belonged to a Master, but he was
dead and so was that part of her.
As their contract ends, Zach takes this opportunity to ask
Dana on a date, and she quickly declines.
He reveals how he sought out information about her past and knew she was
a submissive masochist, and not the only one to have loved and lost. They continued opening up to each other
talking about their wants and needs.
Together, they agree to dinner and a scene in which Zach would top
without Dana having to submit. Dana’s
submission lies with Garnet, but bottoming allows her an opportunity to play
with Zach. A wonderful dinner flows into
a night of new experiences as Zach explores Dana’s limits and beyond.
Fear grips her heart and fills it with uncertainty causing
her to push him away and seek out friends from her past to help her decide what
her future holds. As she heads back to
her former club, Dana is armed with friends new and old. Sir Brett and his submissive, Jacob, welcome
her into their lives allowing her to discover another side of her she never
knew existed as a Top. Sir Brett has
arranged for a night where pain and please blur for Dana at the hands of Sir
Max. Agreeing to keep Zach informed
while she is away to insure her safety, she checks in with him frequently by
phone and text.
Zach never expected to find Dana in such a state as he
arrives to retrieve her from Brett and Jacobs.
All too quickly new bonds are forged and discoveries are made.
I absolutely loved this story and am happy to have learned
it has a sequel, Safeword: Davenport and Chiffon. The BDSM knowledge that Ms. Blevins weaves
into this captivating story is intense and full of wonder. Electric play and sensory deprivation played
out beautifully between Zach and Dana.
This story was an emotional rollercoaster for me as a reader to
experience loss and love and exploration vicariously through them. As two consenting adults, they share
beautiful love making and spank-tastic D/s that is only limited by their
imagination. Watching Dana so gracefully transition back to her trusting
submissive nature and give herself to Zach was an awe inspiring event. Kudos Ms. Blevins!!
Michele gives this book
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