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Desiring Dixie
Incognito, Book 7

Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton

   
                 

      

  

 

  

    

      

  

 

  

    

     

 

 

Publisher:
Cobblestone Press

Release Date:
November 2, 2007

Genres:
Ménage M/F/M
Erotica
Contemporary Romance
BDSM

ISBN:
eBook
9781600881879

Bookmark Rating:
5 Bookmarks!

Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray

Review Posted:
May 2008

 

A chance encounter in a dark parking lot one night brings strangers Dixie and Bastian together, although they are from far different worlds.  Bastian can’t leave the stranded Dixie to her own devices when her car breaks down, and comes to her rescue.  During the process, he finds himself captivated by her unconscious charm and beauty.

Playing the good Samaritan unexpectedly leads to a night of incomparable passion, in which Bastian knows he wants far more from the fresh, unspoiled beauty.  But Dixie insists that one night is all they can have.  Not only must Bastian break through her considerable defenses, but he must find a way to tell her the truth of who he really is without losing her.

I am an avid fan of the Incognito series co-written by Madison Layle and Anna Leigh Keaton.  Separately, these are two very talented authors, and when they collaborate, the results are even more combustible than usual!  With the release of the seventh story in this series, Desiring Dixie, this writing team proves once again that they have what it takes to continue surprising their fans.  Each new couple we meet in these books brings a fresh look at this intriguing world and builds expectations even higher for the stories to come.

The Incognito stories revolve around the members of an exclusive and discreet club for men and women who share a common interest – BDSM.  Some are into more intense BDSM play, and others shows the lighter side to it.  In all stories, the BDSM play and sex is ‘safe, sane, and consensual’ (SSC.)  ALWAYS.  I’ll be frank, a year ago I thought I didn’t enjoy books with the BDSM theme, but having read some wonderfully romantic BDSM stories like these, I now understand how important SSC is.  Stories missing this fundamental element lean towards humiliation and violence, something that is NEVER the case in the Incognito stories.  These authors effortlessly show that BDSM relationships can be just as romantic and full of real love as the lighter romances, perhaps more so because of the deep trust necessary to make these relationships work.

Desiring Dixie falls on the light side of the BDSM scale.  As Bastian works to gain Dixie’s trust and love, he introduces her to some light bondage, psychic orgasm, and some good old-fashioned steamy sex.  Needless to say, he gets her attention, along with the reader’s!  LOL  For someone interested in testing the waters with BDSM romance, this is a great story to start with.  In fact, all of the books in this saga can easily be read out of order, enabling new fans to jump in with the tales that most interest them first.  Reading them in order, of course, will enhance the entertainment level since there are so many cross-over characters, but there is no loss of comprehension by reading them randomly.

I adored Dixie and Bastian’s romance.  I loved the fact that these two were from totally different backgrounds and their relationship changed their perspectives about the opposite social classes as they found not only love, but a better understanding of the world at large.  If there is a moral to this story, it is certainly about keeping an open mind and never pre-judging a person based on their upbringing.

I do think there is room to revisit these fascinating characters in a future book.  It would be great to see this couple star in another Incognito book someday, with Dixie and Bastian exploring the BDSM lifestyle more fully together.  I, for one, wouldn’t mind spending more time with these people. 
J

Once again, I applaud Ms. Layle and Ms. Keaton’s work.  I cannot say enough good about these authors, so I will continue touting them to anyone who will listen!  It is my very distinct pleasure to give this story Wild on Books’ maximum rating of five bookmarks!

 

NoteThis review was originally written by Jennifer Ray for another review site.  It is being reposted at Wild on Books.

 

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Desiring Dixie:  Incognito, Book 7 by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton

 

      

  

 

  

    

      

  

 

  

    

 

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