Diana Hunter, Diamond in the Snow

Title: Diamond in the Snow

Author: Diana Hunter

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: BDSM

Sub-Genre: Romance

Keywords: D/s, Spanking

Page Count: 92

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419931000

Price: $4.45

ISBN for Print: 978-1419952241

Price: $11.99

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-8682-diamond-in-the-snow.aspx

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

When a sudden snowstorm unexpectedly gives her the afternoon off from school, all Carolyn Brooks intends is a night at home grading papers. But when her car slides off the road, Paul Anderson—the arrogant but gorgeous head of the English department—rescues her. He takes her to his home, and Carolyn finds herself drawn to this modern knight.

But Paul is sure the petite schoolteacher is too delicate for his particular desires. He’s not the White Knight she imagines…his tastes run much darker.

Publisher’s Note: Originally available in the Diamond Studs anthology.

Review:

Diamond in the Snow is a fun D/s story. The main characters meet and get together because of a snow storm.

Carolyn and Paul are interesting and likable characters that draw you into their romance. Each searching for someone to set them free in the bedroom.

I think Diana Hunter struck a great balance with these character’s lives. She shows us what their everyday normal lives are like and then we get to glimpse what their sexual lives are like together.

It was a very enjoyable read and their journey towards finding each other made for some steamy, hot D/s sex scenes.

Diana Hunter, Love in the Afternoon

Title: Love in the Afternoon

Author: Diana Hunter

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: BDSM

Sub-Genre: Romance

Keywords: Bondage

Length: Quickie

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419929540

Price: $1.49

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/showproduct.aspx?ProductID=8565&SEName=love-in-the-afternoon

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Naked. Alone. She sits on the floor in quiet meditation, awaiting her lover. He will tie her, dominate her, caress her skin with the stinging thongs of his flogger. She struggles to settle the anticipation that builds with each passing moment. To master the smile that belies her calm façade.

In another room, he prepares the tools of her pleasure. Their pleasure. Though they have done this before, it is new every time. The bindings will chafe her delicate skin. The lash will mark and burn her luscious ass. He will tightly wrap her body in rope, spread her wide and play with her as she hangs helplessly within his control.

Bondage. Passion. And a love that binds more tightly than the strongest cord.

Review:

Diana Hunter did a great job with this short story. It is exactly as the title suggests, Love in the Afternoon between a husband and wife, with a small twist. The husband and wife are a D/s couple and their afternoon has been reserved for BDSM play.

We get a glimpse into their life for the day and get to experience what love, sex, and intimacy means to them. Their sexual encounter was tastefully and descriptively written. The love the couple has for one another shines through in the care they show one another.

The characters remain nameless, but not emotionless or without depth. Their past personal experiences are shared with us through their thoughts during play. This couple could be anyone. They have the same everyday life and problems as the rest of the world, but they play just for themselves.

Based on this story, I would check out other works by Diana Hunter.