Bound by Desire by Wendi Zwaduk

Stella wants her groove back after her divorce, but she never figured a younger man would be the answer to her prayer. He’s determined to do more than bind her wrists. He wants her heart, too.

Stella Barnes isn't looking for love. She's convinced it's not in her cards. The guys she's met seem to want her money and greeting card business. When her sister throws a freedom party at the local dance club, Stella meets a man who makes her think twice about giving up on love. Can the young buck command her body and soul in the sensual ways she needs or will her desire to be spanked send him packing?

Wes Chase has known he wanted Stella since the moment he saw her--at the club and two years before when she was still with her husband. Her plan to use him for her date to attend her ex-husband's second wedding makes him cringe. He'd rather be with her out of love and kinky devotion, not as a dodge. Will he convince her they belong together and he can set her spirt free or will her fear keep them apart?

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Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆

3.5 stars
M/F Romance
Note: Age difference between characters

Stella thought that she would have a very different life by now. But she finds herself somehow still connected to her cheating ex-husband in ways she never thought. She knows that he likes to manipulate and hurt her, but she can't seem to break those ties. They were friends first and it's difficult to get past the fact that he says he wants to remain friends, despite him treating her like gum on his shoe.

Then you have Wes. You first meet Wes when he tries to obtain a rental property from Stella's horrible, then, husband. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders. However, when you re-meet him, he is much more grounded.

Stella and Wes have to get over their own issues along with everyone else's issue with them being together. Their age difference seems to be the biggest issue for them to overcome. I didn't really see what the big deal was and thought that always coming back to that issue was a huge distraction from the story.

Then, once Stella figures out what she needs, wants, and can have, she's quick to take action. She knows that she needs to cut ties with her ex, but when she does, it seems almost choppy. It wasn't smooth, nor did it really resolve anything. I also felt that Wes' ending seemed almost rushed. He wanted to be with Stella and showed her how serious he was, but it felt unfinished.

While Stella and Wes did have some chemistry, I also felt that because their issues kept getting in the way, they struggled with their connection. Overall, this had great potential, it just didn't really pique my interest.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆
I think that this book holds a lot of potential, and I liked the storyline. I did, however, sometimes feel that the leads did not stay in the character that I thought had been previously developed. This was particularly true of Stella. Whilst I understood that she was working hard to overcome the damage done, and still being done by her ex, her continued allowance of his interference in her life was incongruous. Thankfully Wes was patient, determined, and consistent. These characteristics enabled her to be free even when fully bound.

An enjoyable read, with an ex that really everyone could get behind disliking!!

Wendi Zwaduk is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to BDSM and LGBTQ themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com and the former AllRomance Ebooks. She also writes under the name of Megan Slayer.

When she’s not writing, she spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice.

Wendi loves to hear from readers.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Bound by Desire by Wendi Zwaduk to read and review.

Together Again by Wendi Zwaduk

Sometimes the second time around is the right time for things to click.

Corey Murphy never intended to let his wife, Katie, become his ex-wife. But for the Murphys, convention and commitment are foreign concepts. Once he lost Katie, he decided to get his life in order. Now he’s healthy, happy with his job teaching physical education and ready to get his relationship back on track. He’s got to hope Katie’s still willing to give them a chance.

Katie Murphy loved being married. She loved the companionship, the connection… and the hot nights. Being with Corey surpassed even her wildest fantasies. But her ex-husband wasn’t big on commitment. She knows he’s got ghosts in his past, but is she willing to help him look to the future—their future?

Reader advisory: This book contains scenes of anal sex and the mention of teacher-student sex.

Publisher's Note: This book was previously released elsewhere. It has been revised, expanded and reedited for rerelease with Totally Bound Publishing.

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Avid Reader – ☆☆☆
M/F Second chance romance
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Corey and Katie love each other. However, with Corey's family life, he didn't know if he could hack being monogamous or being a husband. When he asked Katie for a divorce, he didn't realize that it would tear him apart from the inside out.

Katie loves her job and her friends. She still loves her ex-husband too. But with everyone telling her to move on, Katie knows that it might be time. If only she could get Corey to see that he is more than what his family tells him he is.

This is a couple that dance around their communication. They say they are friends, but really, they are booty calls until they decide whether they want more. It was a somewhat forced story and I'm not really sure what Katie's colleague added to the story at all. Also, while I understand wanting to spice up their sex life, it seemed that they made a huge deal about their kink, when in reality, it was very minimal.

You do get a happily ever after, but it is a short book and seems like it's very similar to the first book in the series.

Wendi Zwaduk is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to BDSM and LGBTQ themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com and the former AllRomance Ebooks. She also writes under the name of Megan Slayer.

When she’s not writing, she spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice.

Wendi loves to hear from readers.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Together Again (Love Lessons #3) by Wendi Zwaduk to read and review.

Drawn Together by Wendi Zwaduk

His perfect match is in the last place he expects—across the courtyard.

Graig Case wants to teach history and coach baseball. Plain and simple. But nothing in his life has been easy. He’s also got a secret. He loves to watch the sexy woman across the courtyard dance. He’d love for his fantasy girl to be his best friend, but fantasy and reality don’t always mix.

Tessa Martin has given up on love. She’s played second fiddle most of her life. Men like hanging out with her. Being one of the guys doesn’t keep her warm at night. Still, she indulges in her one treat—dancing for Graig. No emotions involved means no one gets hurt.

Except when they end up working in the same school in the same hallway… then all bets are off.

Reader Advisory: This book contains anal sex and the use of toys.

Publisher's Note: This book has previously been released elsewhere. It has been revised and re-edited for re-release with Totally Bound Publishing.

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Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 stars
M/F Romance
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Graig is a history teacher who is just starting out in his career. He loves what he does and knows that he can do it forever. What he's missing is that he has found out, just before taking the new teaching position, that his girlfriend, Lila, had been cheating on him. Lila and Graig break up and he is free to start his new job and date other people.

Tessa is an art teacher at the same school that Graig is now working at. She has family who also work at the school – her sister and brother-in-law. Tessa has always felt that she is better suited to being the good friend, but never enough to be loved material. She has a weak self-esteem and isn't going to look for love, despite her sister's attempts to set her up.

When Graig and Tessa begin their courtship, they have to navigate co-workers and exes. Tessa has to decide if she can trust Graig and Graig needs to make sure that he's clear and honest with Tessa.

I really enjoyed this story and despite some awkwardness between the main characters, I felt that their relationship was fairly organic. I can't wait to see what happens next.

I always dreamed of writing the stories in my head. Tall, dark, and handsome heroes are my favourites, as long as he has an independent woman keeping him in line.

I earned a BA in education at Kent State University and currently hold a Masters in Education with Nova Southeastern University.

I love NASCAR, romance, books in general, Ohio farmland, dirt racing, and my menagerie of animals. You can also find me at my blog.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Drawn Together (Love Lessons #1) by Wendi Zwaduk to read and review.

A Sinful Tune by Wendi Zwaduk

Two hot rockers and one girl… what could go wrong?

Robbie thought when he formed his band he’d get the girls, the gigs and the money. He’s got the gigs, but the money is a little slower in coming. He’s also got more than a few secrets. He wants the band to succeed, but even more, he wants to find the one woman who can accept him—warts and all, but also with his best friend Dillon involved.

Dillon loves Robbie like a brother. Robbie’s his other half in the music world. He handles the words while Robbie writes the music for the band. But all the music in the world isn’t enough if they don’t have their perfect third—Jess. She hits all the right notes for him and Robbie. The only issue? She may not accept their love in return.

Jess has followed the band for years and worked her way up to selling their merchandise. She knows their music almost as well as they do, but doubts they’d want to be with her. She’s so unlike the other women they’ve had—she’s short, curvy and a purple-haired Goth. When Robbie and Dillon hang out with her after one of the gigs, she has a choice to make. Either head home and wonder or let go of her fears and give the two men of her dreams the chance to make her fantasies come to life.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of double penetration.

Publisher's Note: This book has previously been released as part of the Three's a Charm anthology with Totally Bound Publishing.

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Kris – ☆☆☆
I'm all about a rock star read but this story fell a bit flat for me. Maybe because it's just a super short novella and I wanted more backstory to this trio? I'm not sure... I never connected to the characters much, so the sex was very anonymous to me. But it had some good ménage scenes and musicians, crazy exes, and unsure-about-their-body-type leading ladies. The makings of a good book.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆
This is a short story, so there is not a lot of time for character development. The trio have known each other for a couple of years, yet the guys have never before tried to persuade Jess to give them a chance before. We don't really have an explanation of why – instead we know that she has been belittled by their previous girlfriends and is again, which is difficult to understand. There are further complications which I feel distract the reader from the core storyline, rather than add value – but others which would surely be worth investigating, such as her musical ability. It seemed odd that had never come up in conversation.

I really wanted there to be more, so that the questions that didn't make sense to me could be explained – let alone the desire to know how they moved forward together. I guess that is the danger of a short read.

I always dreamed of writing the stories in my head. Tall, dark, and handsome heroes are my favourites, as long as he has an independent woman keeping him in line.

I earned a BA in education at Kent State University and currently hold a Masters in Education with Nova Southeastern University.

I love NASCAR, romance, books in general, Ohio farmland, dirt racing, and my menagerie of animals. You can also find me at my blog.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of A Sinful Tune by Wendi Zwaduk to read and review.

My Favorite Mistake by Wendi Zwaduk

She’s always known who she wanted. Now she needs to find the strength to make him see they’re more than a mistake.

Molly Neff creates promotional art for companies with confidence and her work partner is sex on legs. Austin Dean is sexy, smart and everything she’s wanted in a man. They’ve slept together a couple of times, but things haven’t worked out between them. When another woman enters the picture, can Molly convince Austin they belong together or will the relationship end up scrapped for a better idea?

As much as he likes working with Molly, Austin wants more out of life than creating advertising campaigns for others. He wants to be the star. Molly has always been his good luck token—with her brains and charm, she helps him make his dream come true. But his starring role comes with complications. He’s always sort of known he loved Molly, but another woman wants his attention. Will he choose Molly and a simple life with her or the bright lights of fame?

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Rachael – ☆☆☆
I have to say the premise had promise, but the storyline itself was lacking. The two characters were 'in love,' yet they were both all over the board. It was hard to believe either of them because of their actions.

Molly was a bit of a doormat and annoying the way she knew she was being used, but still allowed it to happen because she loved Austin. Meanwhile, Austin knew he cared for Molly, but still couldn't decide which woman he wanted. Sure, he was a player, but it was hard to believe him when he finally made up his mind.

That being said, I did like the whole being poached from another company part of the story and how that played out, and that's the only thing that saved this story from being a completely terrible read. I mean, even the boss was all over the place. He fired people, then hired them back only to fire people... then to say he knew all along how things were going to work out... WHAT?! I think if the characters were more solidly formed and stuck with decisions, it would've been much better overall.

I always dreamed of writing the stories in my head. Tall, dark, and handsome heroes are my favourites, as long as he has an independent woman keeping him in line.

I earned a BA in education at Kent State University and currently hold a Masters in Education with Nova Southeastern University.

I love NASCAR, romance, books in general, Ohio farmland, dirt racing, and my menagerie of animals. You can also find me at my blog.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of My Favorite Mistake by Wendi Zwaduk to read and review.

Between Us by Wendi Zwaduk

Sometimes coming home is the best way to heal a broken heart—especially with two ranch hands involved.

Channon Kennedy planned to come home, but she never expected to find herself in the arms of the two men she’s fantasized over since high school. Back then, Shaun and Brian didn’t seem interested. Now, she’s older, wiser and has nothing to lose. If the men of her dreams want her, who is she to resist?

Shaun Maple and Brian Powell have done everything together—work at the farm, live together and love the same woman. They’ve wanted Channon since they first laid eyes on her, but circumstances beyond their control kept the threesome apart. Times have changed and so have Shaun and Brian. They’re not taking no for an answer—they want her between them for good. Can the ranch hands convince her she’s the only woman for them or will the relationship implode before it gets a chance to grow?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of M/F/M intimacy, ménage and anal sex.

Publisher's Note: This book was previously released as part of the Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats anthology by Totally Bound Publishing.

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Ruthie – ☆☆☆
This short story is full of heat and desire which builds nicely. As the men's predilection for threesomes is common knowledge, Channon is not surprised at their suggestions – in fact, she has been dreaming about it since she was a teenager. As there is history between them all, the speed and depth of feeling works. There is a little twist in the story, and plenty of passion, as well as some cowboy fantasy fulfilment. Fun read.

I always dreamed of writing the stories in my head. Tall, dark, and handsome heroes are my favourites, as long as he has an independent woman keeping him in line.

I earned a BA in education at Kent State University and currently hold a Masters in Education with Nova Southeastern University.

I love NASCAR, romance, books in general, Ohio farmland, dirt racing, and my menagerie of animals. You can also find me at my blog.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Between Us by Wendi Zwaduk to read and review.

Over the Knee Anthology

In the Eyes of the Law
by Ashe Barker

She’s still his wife, in the eyes of the law. But is she still his submissive? His to spank?

A momentary lapse of concentration places Libby Novak on the wrong side of the law. A criminal conviction could cause her to lose her job. How much worse could this get?

Libby soon knows the answer to that question when the head of security at the mall shows up. She hasn’t seen her estranged husband for years, and now she discovers Josh has a strict policy on how best to deal with shoplifters. He was her husband and her Dom. Will he turn her over to the police, or would a hard, bare-bottom spanking be sufficient redress for her misdemeanor? After all, that’s how he always dealt with her in the past.

Josh has never forgiven Libby’s betrayal. She let him down. She deserves to be punished. But does he still have that right?

Libby meant to divorce him. She was granted the decree nisi but never quite got round to making it final. They both know she’s still his wife—in the eyes of the law—but is she still his submissive? His to spank?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of anal play.


Spicing it Up
by Lily Harlem

Heat from a spanking ensures that Cassandra simmers with pleasure in a way she never would have imagined.

Cassandra lives by a set of rules that both thrill and complete her. Having Master Raif attend her every need in and out of the bedroom is perfection. She trusts him absolutely, and he wields his power over her with a great sense of responsibility.

But when he announces an erotic new way to spice up their after-dinner party she can’t help having a few nerves. Really? That? There? And would it feel good?

There is only one thing for it, and that’s to smile through the evening and let the anticipation build. When it finally happens and she gets what’s coming to her, Cassandra knows she’ll never look at spice the same way again. The heat is intense, the burn scorching, and her Master takes her to new highs that make her sizzle with satisfaction.


Kneel for You
by Katy Swann

Should she agree to be spanked? Just the once? It would all be in the name of research, of course…

When journalist Kirsten Anderson is told by her boss to write an article about BDSM she’s extremely reluctant. She tries to get out of it by claiming she doesn’t know anything about BDSM, but that isn’t strictly true. None of her colleagues know about her kinky past and she has no intention of letting them find out, but she isn’t in a position to turn the assignment down either.

When her friend Chloe sees how stressed Kirsten is about the article she offers to take her to a BDSM club to find some inspiration. Kirsten agrees, but doesn’t mention that she used to go to this particular club regularly until a bad experience made her turn her back on the kinky lifestyle three years earlier.

Returning to the club and watching the scenes around them reminds Kirsten what she’s missing. She’s envious of the girl being flogged by her Dom nearby, but she’s so busy denying it that she doesn’t recognize the burning need inside her. Until she spots Eddie—a colleague she’s got a secret crush on—working in the club as a Dungeon Monitor.

Eddie reintroduces her to the joys of Dominance and submission, the delicious sting of a spanking and the incredible sex that follows. But is she strong enough to conquer her fears?


Silk and Decadence
by Wendi Zwaduk

There is always fun in the club, but taking the fun outside and into life might be exactly what’s needed for a lifetime of passion.

Sadie has never claimed to be a good girl. She loves to be at Push, a local dance and BDSM club, but she longs for more—especially with Master E. The blond-haired man with the sparkling brown eyes is everything she wants in a Dom. Too bad he’s also her boss at Delight Tonight. When they finally get together, their chemistry in the club is off the charts. Will that same passion translate into the real world or are they destined to crash and burn?

Elias likes his no-strings life, but once he plays with his mystery woman he rethinks his choice. She responds to him and his spankings like no other, making him want to break his rules. He longs to reveal his identity to her, but the risks could outweigh the reward. Will the relationship survive outside the club?

He’s about to find out just how decadent a little complication, complete with silk and spankings, can be.


Properly, or Not at All
by Lucy Felthouse

How will a husband and wife cope when they’re told one of their favourite kinky pastimes is temporarily off the menu?

Tristan and Jayme are not only devoted husband and wife, they are also Dominant and submissive, with a particular penchant for spanking. They’ve been playing delicious kinky games for the fifteen years they’ve been together and couldn’t be happier. However, when Tristan develops a health issue that means he can’t redden his wife’s backside for a while, it puts both of them under a lot of strain. It’s a big part of their sex life and one they’ll miss badly.

They try to find a way around their unfortunate predicament, but it’s not easy. In the end, Tristan declares that he will either spank Jayme’s bottom properly, or not at all.

The prospect of no spanking at all dismays Jayme, but she has no other choice. Or does she? Continuing to put her mind toward the issue, she indulges in some solo experimentation, with mixed results.

But how will Tristan feel when he finds out his wife has gone behind his back?

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of anal sex.


A Private Education
by Dolly Watt

Archivist Emma Willoughby learns a lesson in kinky lust when she’s invited to assess the ninth Earl of Folchester’s private library.

When archivist Emma Willoughby is invited to assess the private library of Lord Leopold Denby-Peel, Ninth Earl of Folchester, she isn’t expecting to find Victorian spanking diaries in his leather-bound collection. Nor is she expecting the earl to be quite so young and handsome. As she explores the pages of his nineteenth-century erotica, Emma finds herself craving to receive chastisements comparable to those depicted. Fortunately, Leo’s only too happy to oblige, and soon Emma is receiving eager spankings from him as he sets her tasks that she can only fail at.

Emma is new to this game of punishment and pain, while Leo’s an old hand who shows no interest in love. Emma dreams of winning him over, but has a guilty secret she fears could ruin everything. Should she stay quiet and enjoy the spankings while they last? Or confess the truth and risk losing the earl’s dark, deviant desire?

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Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
Overall an interesting mix of stories, some better than others, and some hot reading.

In the Eyes of the Law
This is an interesting scene out of a couple's life, which starts with a spanking, but resolves some long time hurt. It is well written and satisfying.

Spicing it Up
What a perfectly descriptive title for this very hot and fun read. Loving, sexy and tantalising.

Kneel For You
After a bad experience, Kirsten has foregone her lifestyle of submission. However a writing assignment takes her back to the very club where she was hurt. This time the outcome is very different. Very sweet little story.

Silk and Decadence
I felt that this could have been better within a longer story. It was rather rushed, and some of the conversation contents would have been better as actions than chatter – there was a lot of explanation. It was inevitable given the shortness of the story.

Properly or Not at All
This is a very hot story which definitely is advisable to read when in private! The couple are in a long term relationship and a small hiccup forces them to make some changes ... very steamy read!

A Private Education
Oh, lucky librarian! How I would love to come across such a particular library, let alone such a particular man. Fun frolic into the modern aristocracy.

Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of the Over the Knee Anthology by Ashe Barker, Lily Harlem, Katy Swann, Wendi Zwaduk, Lucy Felthouse, and Dolly Watt to read and review.