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Review: Forbidden Obsessions by Jodie Griffin

Title: Forbidden Obsessions by Jodie Griffin
Bondage & Breakfast Series Book Four
Publisher: Carina Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic, Romance, BDSM
Word Count: 55,000
Book Rating: B

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Summary:

Book four of Bondage & Breakfast

Bondage & Breakfast was a safe place for couples to explore BDSM–until an arsonist almost destroyed it. While the inn is closed for repairs, owner Gabe McConnell allows injured firefighter Olivia Watterson to stay and recover as a favor to a mutual friend. His attraction to her is unexpected and intense–but there’s no way she’s strong enough for the type of play he demands from a sub.

When she arrives at the inn, Liv is shocked–and intrigued. Her unanticipated obsession with the sexy, skilled Dom makes her all the more impatient with her slow recuperation. Even more frustrating is the way Gabe handles her like fragile glass, and she’s determined to prove she’s anything but by pushing her body to the limit.

Holding back should be easy for Gabe, but the more Liv challenges his limits, the more he craves her, body, mind and heart…

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55,000 words

The Review:

In Forbidden Obsessions, the fourth book in Jodie Griffin’s sizzling BDSM series Bondage & Breakfast, it is B&B owner Gabe McConnell’s turn to find love. This über sexy and very intense Dom meets his match in Olivia Watterson but their clashes about her recuperation threaten to derail their newfound relationship.

Needing a reprieve from her well-meaning but overbearing mother, Olivia gratefully escapes to Gabe’s B&B to continue her recovery from a very serious accident. With little knowledge of the BDSM lifestyle, she is a slightly uncomfortable but very intrigued by Gabe and the B&B. Olivia is also very surprised by her desire to submit to Gabe’s domination and while she is a little hesitant, she is also eager to explore the passion between them. Their encounters are fraught with sexual tension as Gabe demands Olivia’s submission and trust as he slowly introduces her to BDSM play.

His relationship with Olivia is new territory for Gabe. He prides himself on his ability to tightly control any situation and his emotions but his explorations with Olivia continually challenge his limits. He is naturally caring and quite nurturing, but he is overly cautious where Olivia is concerned and she is often frustrated by his overbearing attitude. Fearing Gabe will never see her as the strong, healthy and capable woman she is, Olivia is quickly at wit’s end and she ends their explorations.

In the beginning of Forbidden Obsessions, Olivia and Gabe share an easygoing friendship that is underscored by mutual attraction. They quickly embark on a sexual journey that is a push/pull of desire and emotion for both Olivia and Gabe. Olivia is a strong woman and she does not meekly submit to Gabe. She is sometimes fighting herself as much as she is Gabe but she always stands her ground with Gabe when she needs to.

Forbidden Obsessions is another outstanding addition to the Bondage & Breakfast series. Jodie Griffin continues to keep the series fresh with innovative and interesting plotlines. The characters are refreshingly unique and easy to relate to as they explore their innermost, naughty desires.

As with previous works in the series, Forbidden Obsessions can be read as a standalone story.

Please click HERE to read my reviews of the first two books in the Bondage & Breakfast series.

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Review: Forbidden Desires by Jodie Griffin

Title: Forbidden Desires by Jodie Griffin
Bondage & Breakfast Series
Publisher: Carina Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic, Romance, BDSM
Length: 41,000 words
Book Rating: C

Review Copy Obtained from Publisher Through NetGalley

Summary:

When it comes to sex, Bella Massey wants a man who’ll get down on his knees and beg. And although she’s got the hots for firefighter Marcus Aiello, she can’t believe an alpha male like him could have a submissive bone in his body.

Marcus isn’t looking for a relationship, but Bella is not like any woman he’s ever met. When he discovers what the sexy librarian is really looking for in a man, he’s even more intrigued. But giving up control is difficult for Marcus–no matter how much he desires it.

Despite their intense attraction, Marcus and Bella’s budding relationship is at an impasse. Until a weekend at a unique B&B offering all manner of naughty nightly activities teaches them both just how good it can feel to lose control

The Review:

Forbidden Desires is the latest scorching hot novella in Jodie Griffin’s Bondage & Breakfast series. The common theme is the BDSM B & B and some of the same characters, but the novellas can be read as standalone stories.

Bella Massey and Marcus Aiello carry scars from their previous relationships. They also have sexual desires that make them uncomfortable and they are afraid of how the other will react to them. Bella craves complete control in the bedroom while Marcus would like to give in to his submissive urges on occasion.

Although they both have reservations about getting involved with one another, Bella and Marcus quickly jump into a relationship. On their very first date, they reveal their desires but neither one is willing to talk about why their past relationships failed. This lack of communication continues to plague them throughout the novella and results in a frustrating on again/off again relationship that is full of unresolved issues.

The sex scenes between Marcus and Bella are quite erotic and while they definitely have a physical connection, there was not much opportunity for them to connect emotionally. The inability to talk about their desires comes between them again and again and they go for periods of time without talking or seeing one another. Bella eventually comes to understand her conflicting sexual needs but Marcus never really seems to be comfortable with his submissive desires.

While there is a BDSM aspect to the storyline, it is not hardcore. Neither Marcus nor Bella want to live a BDSM lifestyle but they enjoy experimenting with domination and submission. What makes Forbidden Desires unique is the fact that both characters are switches and that certainly makes for some pretty intense and seriously hot sexual encounters between them.

If you are a fan of romances with a little extra kink and a whole lot of heat, then you should pick up a copy of Forbidden Desires. I am looking forward to the next installment in Jodie Griffin’s Bondage & Breakfast series.

Read my reviews of the other books in this series HERE.

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Forbidden Fantasies by Jodie Griffin

Title: Forbidden Fantasies by Jodie Griffin
Bondage & Breakfast Series
Publisher: Carina Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic, Romance, BDSM
Length: 27,000 words
Book Rating: B+

Review Copy Obtained from Publisher Through NetGalley

Summary:

After fifteen years of marriage, Jessica Meyers’s sex life is, well, a little predictable. Her handsome husband turns her on, but missionary style once or twice a week? It just can’t compare to the hot new world she discovers in the pages of erotic romances. Her fantasies fuel the fire of her desire, adding a new spark to her and Alex’s lovemaking. But Jess is afraid to tell her husband what she really wants in bed—and her secrets start coming between them.

State trooper Alex Meyers is a master at uncovering the truth—except when it comes to his sweet, shy wife. She’s clearly keeping something from him. An affair? She wants out? When he finally confronts Jess, he’s shocked to learn she wants to turn her forbidden fantasies into nightly realities. But when he takes her to a unique B and B—Bondage and Breakfast—catering to couples and multiples, Alex is about to find out just how far he’ll go.

27,000 words

The Review:

Forbidden Fantasies by Jodie Griffin is a sizzling hot and super sexy novella. The discovery of erotic romances has turned up the heat in long married Jessica and Alex Meyers’s bedroom. But it also brings emotional distance as Jessica tries to understand the unbridled fantasies and desires the novels inspire.

Forbidden Fantasies is incredibly true to life. The characters are realistic, likable and easy to relate to. Alex and Jessica’s marriage is an accurate depiction of any couple who has been married for fifteen years. Like many couples, their marriage is often overshadowed by the day to day life that is consumed with careers and raising children.

The sex scenes between Jessica and Alex are quite erotic and sensual. Both Alex and Jessica enjoy the increased passion they are now sharing, but it also pulls them apart emotionally. Jessica’s struggle to accept her newfound sexuality and desires brings some of Alex’s insecurities to life.

Forbidden Fantasies is an engaging read that has appealing characters, a great deal of depth and a unique storyline. Jodie Griffin beautifully explores how erotic romance can be used to spice up a predictable sex life. She also demonstrates the importance that honesty and communication have in all relationships, no matter how long a couple has been together.

Definitely a recommended read for anyone who enjoys an erotic romance with an intense emotional connection between the two main characters.

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