A LITTLE BAND OF RED by Lily Freeman: Blog Tour, Excerpt & Mary’s Review

 
A contemporary erotic, BDSM novel

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Polly Jayne Lester’s life was falling apart. Between her cheating fiancé and her narcissistic boss, she could see no way out. That was until an unexpected lottery win changed everything. With millions in her bank account, PJ abandons her old life to start a new one in London. It’s there she finds her dream home on the banks of the Thames, and also her dream man—in a bondage club. But it’s the other man, watching from the shadows, who will ultimately claim her heart.

Luke Monroe is tired of playing a role that has left him emotionally void and completely alone. For the past fourteen years, all he has known is sadism and control. But on the night he decides to walk away from everything, he sees her, in the club—the one woman that could change everything. The only problem is, she’s on her knees submitting to another man.
Refusing to give up his last chance at finding happiness, Luke bides his time: waiting, plotting. 

Filled with trepidation and excitement, PJ returns to Bond Street, only to find herself at the mercy of a stranger. Master Luke is a fantasy, dominant and sexy, charismatic and passionate. Yet the illusion he so effortlessly created for her is shattered when she discovers he’s a sadist, known for his cold-hearted brutality. PJ flees. 

But when a phone call has her returning to the club, he’s waiting—her beautiful, blue-eyed nightmare. Luke is relentless as he charms his way back into her life. But why? PJ is not a masochist. She can see no future for them. Yet despite their irreconcilable differences, neither of them can deny the attraction that first brought them together.

The question is, how much should love hurt?

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Excerpt

 
“Ahhh, please, Master …”
Luke Monroe cracked the flogger, the heavy black strands hitting the woman chained in front of him, square across the shoulder blades. Her whole body bowed, her legs trembling violently, right down to the six-inch heels she wore. It was all Luke could focus on, the wicked little spikes digging into the thick Persian rug, red and pink, such a striking combination and strangely fitting. In the muted light of the dungeon, she too was painted in the soft hues, her back and thighs a riot of stripes yet Luke couldn’t see the beauty in it tonight.
She was gasping, clearly begging for more and she could take it, her need for pain rivaled his own, which was rare, but as the flogger fell from his hand, hitting the floor with a loud thud, he knew their scene was over.
“Please, Master, I’ll be good … do anything, I can take it.”
“Did I say you could speak?” Luke took a step back, his gaze sweeping around the room, taking in every little detail from the candles burning gently in the wall sconces to the heavy chains dangling from the ceiling.
How many nights had he stood in this exact spot with a willing sub, bound and begging for his mercy? He honestly couldn’t count. There were so many nameless, faceless women, so much pleasure and so much pain, but right now he felt nothing but an ungodly sense of dread.
With slow methodical steps he paced round the room, his heart pounding, his head spinning. What the fuck was happening?
Why now after all these years was he questioning the decisions he’d made, the things he’d chosen to sacrifice in order to fulfill his desires? He’d known back then when he’d first recognized his need to dominate, to evoke fear and give pain that he was never going to have a normal relationship, although God knows he’d tried, pushing his partners to their limits, then a little bit further. It was a fucking risky game when you were a sadist.
“Forgive me, Master.”
Lana’s plea floated around Luke like a sickly sweet scent. He swallowed, trying to dislodge the uncomfortable pressure building in his chest. “Enough, we’re done here tonight.”
 
MARY’s 4 STAR REVIEW

Life has been turned upside down for PJ Lester.  Catching her best friend in bed with her man and a job she hates what else could happen?  How about something that could change her world ….how about winning the Lotto?  And then, right there in that split second it takes to double check the numbers PJ walks away from all the ugly.

Taking a flight to London she begins this journey into the unknown but with the assurance that she has the means to do it.  She purchases a dilapidated warehouse to create her perfect home.  The freedom that PJ has seems to be finding really strengthen her character. …gives her the backbone she lacked at as the book started.  New country, new home and new friends to meet.

I totally loved her friend India…she was not going to let PJ shrink away and not enjoy life.  She opened up a whole new world of possibilities to PJ.  Being the spitfire that she was, India was eager to get PJ to go to this BDSM club with her too.  So after her constant finagling she was finally able to get PJ to go.

Which brings us now to Master Luke.  He was a sadist, he had a reputation but he was bored with what the club had to offer.  He was looking for a change.  To find someone to love and to love him back.  Was he willing to make the changes for that?

When Luke and PJ meet there was definitely some chemistry between them.  She was easily a submissive yet there was so much unknown to her about the lifestyle she was a little unnerved.  Furthermore, after hearing tales about Luke she became frightened.  Could PJ live this lifestyle and if so did she want to be with Luke?

I have to mention PJ’s neighbors Mika and Elliot.  I loved Mika’s character, he was the nicest, friendliest, loveable character and I just wanted to hug him…. a lot!  His partner Elliot, on the other hand  was like the polar opposite.  He would be brusque one moment, yet turn around and be really kind and compassionate.  They certainly complimented the other.

Lily Freeman’s debut novel was well written but at times is kind of drug for me.  All in all, this is a good read.  There are some smoking hot BDSM scenes in The Little Band of Red but there is also plenty of angsty moments too.  With this said if you love BDSM reads you will totally enjoy this book.

About the Author

I didn’t discover writing like most authors do. There was no childhood dream, no undeniable urge to put pen to paper. My story started off with an unexpected life changing event : a sizeable tax refund and a water-taxi ride caught from the wrong side of the Thames. I’ve always been an avid reader and a daydreamer, so when an idea for a novel was born from those three seemingly unrelated events, I ran with it. 
That idea became an obsession and also a passion. My characters are big and bold, the men are dominant to a fault and the women are strong and sassy. I’m fascinated by the concept of fate. One decision causing another and another, all of them having consequences which ultimately draw my characters together only to tear them apart. There will always be a happy ending, because there’s no denying, I’m a romantic at heart – but a little pain woven amongst all that pleasure makes for a very explosive plot.

When I’m not writing or meticulously plotting my next novel, I am a wife and a mother. I have a healthy appetite for physically challenging sports and I love coffee. If all else fails you’ll find me reading a book which was how my journey began and will no doubt be how it will end.
 

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