I’ve been in my writing cave for what seems like forever. When I finished the last Davenport book I thought my next book was mostly written, and I was certain it wouldn’t take long to finish.

I wrote Safeword: Quinacridone last year, but it needed a little something extra, so I set it aside to write something else, hoping some distance would help me see what it needed. However, I’ve rewritten much of the story, and the word count is now more than twice what it was when I “finished” it last year.

Travis is a computer geek, Cara’s an artist. I adore both, and wanted to do right by them. Travis and Cara explore objectification, which may not sound too extreme at first glance, but I’ve seen couples take it much farther than I’d want to go. I’m good with a little dehumanization for an hour or two, but then I’m ready to come out of the scene and be myself again.

Cara mostly agrees with me, but the idea of longer term objectification appeals to her, so this journey is, in part, finding a balance that allows the couple to fully explore their kink without losing any of Cara’s personality. Travis loves her, adores her, and worries where they’ll end up in a few decades as they each play off of the other’s kinks.

First, there’s some baggage both must deal with. Most of my female leads are experienced in the world of BDSM, but Cara isn’t. She’s brand new, and has to come to terms with labeling her kinks before she can feel comfortable in a relationship with the person who first named them.

I’m excited about this book, and can’t wait until it’s finally ready for release.

I should have a cover to share in the near future!