Buffy's Ramblings

Summary: Strength. Power. Experience. No obstacle is too great when an alpha male decides what he wants, and these dominating men are so sexy and irresistible, no woman would dare think of anything but submission. Billionaires, Doms, and mobsters alike aggressively go after the women they want, and they will stop at nothing to fully possess them and make them beg for more. Come and find out how good it feels to be HIS. Title:   His Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Sandra Bunino, Stacey Espino, Doris O’Connor, Shyla Colt, Lila Shaw, London Saint James, Katalyn Sage, Nikki Prince, Eve Meridian, Persephone Jones, Giselle Renarde, Jeremy Hosack Approximate Book Length:   311 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: This is one anthology that I can say I loved every bit of. All the stories were very enjoyable and left me wanting more! I can’t pick out one favorite and I’m certainly going to be invest...

Summary: Shoshanna Evers, Kelly Jamieson, Karen Stivali, Karen Booth, and forty other authors share their office-supply-inspired fantasies in Felt Tips, an eclectic anthology of erotic literature. This collection is edited by bestselling author Tiffany Reisz, who contributes “Teacher’s Pet,” a brand-new Original Sinners short story. All proceeds from the sale of Felt Tips will be donated to an organization that helps struggling schools supply their classrooms. Title:   Felt Tips Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Sandra Bunino et al. Approximate Book Length:   346 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: There are so many stories in this anthology that I couldn’t possibly touch on all of them. I got it because it had a contribution from Sandra Bunino, and I love her work. As with any anthology, especially of this size, there will be some stories that you’ll love, that you’ll like alright, and some t...

Summary: Never underestimate the power of the little black dress... Paris—the romance and fashion capital of the world. So what the hell makes Jamie Scotts, an IT geek from New York, think the city of lights holds the answers? Driven by need for change, she lies to her boss about her fluency in French and becomes the company’s first international sales person. Fluent? She can barely ask for directions to the ladies’ room. Jamie’s a duck out of water with her low maintenance style and New York accent. Her unsuccessful sales pitch almost sends her home, until she meets the epitome of elegance—Giselle Bianchi. An unlikely relationship blossoms as the dress designer takes Jamie under her wing. Giselle’s guidance not only reveals Jamie’s missing je ne sais quoi, but also unlocks repressed passion with the help of a little black dress. Title:   Little Black Dress Series:   Romance on the Go Book #:  N/A Author:   Scarlet Chastain Approximate Book Length: ...

***This book was originally reviewed for My Secret Romance .*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***These books have been combined into one called Marooned with the Millionaire since these reviews were written.*** Summary: A nasty storm knocking out the power strands to strangers in a hotel. Stephanie decides to take advantage of it thinking that a hot one night stand is what she needs to get a clean break from her past. However, after they part, Jason and their night together haunt her thoughts. Maybe they could try getting another taste… Thoughts: We start off with both parties at a hotel, where they promptly get stuck on an elevator when the power goes out. This gets them introduced and we play voyeur as they spend a single night together. That one night leaves a lasting impression on them both, but Jason and Stephanie certainly have a few obstacles to overcome if they want to explore the passion they’ve shared and experience more out of a relationship than what th...

Summary: She’s forty and vanilla…he’s twenty-eight and…not. Score one for Kate Angel. She’s just signed the hottest erotica author to her start up publishing house, Angel Books, but she needs a crash course in kink to appease her demanding client. Creating a Domsublife.com profile seems like an innocent way to do her homework and satisfy her curiosity. Mason Myers has lived a lifetime in his twenty-eight years. The product of an Irish orphanage, he grew up fast to overcome his lonely, humble beginnings to become the successful businessman he is today. He's also an experienced Dom at the Satin Rose Experience, an elite BDSM club in New York City. A mutual appreciation for modern art establishes their online connection. Mason convinces Kate to meet him at the Guggenheim museum’s erotica exhibit where she reveals her fascination in the art of rope bondage, known as Shibari. Introducing her to the ancient art within the safety of the club, Mason helps Kate surrender her deep-se...

Scarlet Chastain has just released her debut story Bella Key , and she's here today talking about being a F/F erotic romance author. Welcome!! ***************************** Thank you for having me on Buffy’s Ramblings, BK! Now that my debut f/f erotic romance is published, one of the most asked question I receive is why f/f? The female/female dynamic intrigues me. Let’s face it, women are complex creatures! Men are at an extreme disadvantage at knowing which buttons to push. Women on the other hand, don’t need a manual. They know what their female partners want because they want the same thing. I love writing emotions into my love scenes. The emotional level is kicked up to overdrive when both players are women because we need an emotional connection to feel aroused. Bella Key is a story of one woman quest for happiness that happens to end in the arms of another woman. It’s a love story first, a lesbian story second. Maddie and Sunny’s sexy story released May 3rd...

Summary: Maddie Jacobs must be crazy. At least that’s what her mother thinks. Professionally, she’s confident and secure; personally, she’s a hot mess. Not even a marriage proposal from a man who adores her can quell her search for something more. In need of an escape, Maddie flees to Key West’s most southern island, Bella Key, to rest and recharge at Casa Bonita. She almost gives up on the weekend retreat when the Bed & Breakfast is closed for repairs until Sunny Rojas, the inn owner, extends an offer of friendship, sweet tea and a room. Still reeling from a breakup with her longtime partner, Sunny is thankful for the diversion from her own broken heart. The arrival of a fierce storm forces the women’s emotional journey to a head and leads them into each other’s arms. But can Maddie throw her hangups to the wind and go with her heart? The magic of Bella Key teaches her that passion cannot be placed neatly into boxes labeled right and wrong, because love knows no boundaries....

Recap: Toni has lived her life in the shadow of her mob boss father and his associates, but meeting Brax changes all that by making her feel alive and free, until they were brutally torn apart. Brax survived the wrath of the mob, but not without scars both physical and emotional. He’s vowed never to let a woman get under his skin again, but what happens when their paths cross once again at The Satin Rose Experience? Title:   The Submission of a Mafia Princess Series:   Satin Rose Experience (SRE) Book #:  3 Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length:   30 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: Who doesn’t love a reunion plot line? Brax and Toni were both very compelling and their story is sad, but oh so heartwarming. There are a few predictable twists, but also some surprises providing that much more enjoyment from the storyline. I adored Jackson’s cameo (from book 2) in this one and how Ash...

Here today to talk about love scenes and share a bit about her upcoming work is the lovely Sandra Bunino! She's a wonderful author and I am very much looking forward to her free serial! Happy reading :D ***************************** Hi BK! Thanks for having me to your virtual home again. *mwah* Love scenes. They make us swoon, squirm and turn to mush inside don’t they? As an erotic writer, I aim for that reaction on a regular basis. So needless to say I’m a huge fan of them! Here’s my pick of the top 5 love scenes of all time: 1. The rowboat and following the make-up kissing in the rain scene from The Notebook (2004) - best chick-flick ever! 2. The subway scene from Risky Business (1983). The background song, In the Air Tonight , really upped the sexy factor. 3. Steamy unlocked car in the storage bay scene from Titanic (1997), the topless sketch scene deserves a mention too. 4. Ghost ’s (1990) famous pottery wheel scene with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. 5....

Recap: A failed relationship and a grueling work schedule have Brooke ready for a little getaway time. What she doesn’t know is that her friend has booked her a suite at the Satin Rose Experience, an exclusive BDSM club. Meeting Ty and Jackson has her interested in exploring what the club is all about, but Ty has even more in mind for Brooke beyond the fantasy that he and Jackson fulfill for her. Title:   Brooke's Wish Series:   Satin Rose Experience (SRE) Book #:  2 Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length:   32 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: There are many layers to the enjoyment of this book. There’s humor, there’s heat, there’s comfortable companionship, cameo appearances from past characters, and there’s hints of what to look forward to. It works as a standalone read, but I would still recommend reading Mia’s Submission first. Brooke first meets Mia and their initial convers...

In my interwebs travels, I’ve met some great people. Among them is Sandra Bunino. She’s so sweet and incredibly talented! She writes contemporary romance, and she’s currently got four novellas out as well as a story in the anthology Keyboards and Kink that has inspired a brand new series that Sandra’s working on, starting with Mia’s Submission !! In addition to her own amazing work, she’s so supportive of other authors. She’s the one who nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger award (*bashful* TY again btw) and she’s always helping promote others in the many groups she’s a member of. I’m really excited to share more about her in the interview below. She’s also super generous and has sponsored a giveaway of any one of her ebooks. Keep reading for more info on that! Have you always wanted to be an author? Do you write full time? Hey Buffy! Thanks for having me! Have I always wanted to be an author? Actually…no. I think I wanted to be everything but an author! My first ca...

Recap: Mia has been given an offer she can’t refuse as VP of Client Experience at SRE, but to take it, she’ll have to explore her own submissive fantasies to understand what her job entails and her clients will experience. Her training will be at the hands of Asher. He lost control during their first encounter, but is determined to stay on track, or he’ll have to have someone else train her, and damned if he’ll let that happen. Can Asher and Mia be everything they need to each other? What will the cost be to get what they want? Title:   Mia's Submission Series:   Satin Rose Experience (SRE) Book #:  1 Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length:   32 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: First let me say that this story picks up right where the story in the anthology did, so while Sandra catches you up quickly, it’d still be very helpful to read The Satin Rose Experience in Keyboards and K...

HAPPY RELEASE DAY! Sandra Bunino writes sexy and sweet contemporary romance. After writing a piece as part of an anthology, Keyboards and Kink , she was inspired to take that story further. The much anticipated first installment in the new series, The Satin Rose Experience is finally here. Below you'll find book info (including an R RATED EXCERPT ) and more around Sandra. Expect a review to follow soon *wink*. Happy reading! Hardworking Mia Lavender's been offered a promotion she can’t refuse--VP of Client Experience at New York’s exclusive BDSM club, The Satin Rose Experience, or SRE. Mia's kept her submissive tendencies a secret, until now. She'll have ample opportunity to explore her fantasy because to succeed in her new role at SRE, she will need on-the-job training at the hands of Asher Cane. During Asher Cane's very first training session with Mia, he fails to follow his own rules and has the hottest vanilla sex of his life. Mia needs trainin...

Recap: Sara Wiley is a genius architect specializing in restorations, though fixing the ruins of her love life are beyond her grasp. She lands a huge career opportunity and meets a sexy contractor too, but all is not as it seems. The man that left her heart shattered and haunts her dreams even 5 years later is the very client whose house she’s working so hard on. Bittersweet coincidence or could this be here chance to pick up the pieces and build a future she thought lost? Title:   Sara's Smile Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length:   51 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: Beware, you might just cry while reading this one. Hopefully we’ve all had a first love. Often we’ve gotten our hearts broken, but it’s truly rare that that first love is The One. This is a story where even true love ends in heartache. It’s a highly emotional book with plenty of steamy ...