Author: Candace Blevins

Safeword: Quinacridone

A Five Carrot Review

KY Bunnies gave Safeword: Quinacridone Five carrots and said: Blevins has taken something that most people think is dirty … and created a work of art. With a story line that is too close to real life, characters that move readers and have you cheering for them when accomplishing a goal, a book that is more than just sex. A book that shows even if someone is different they are still human. They have human emotions, fears, and doubts. I gotta say, her words make me want to do a happy dance. I hope I’ve written things so, even if they kinks aren’t your kinks, you’ll understand Cara and Travis’ attraction to them. It truly should be more than just sex — the trust and honesty required on both sides forges a connection mere sex can never create. You can also register to win the winner’s choice of an ebook copy of either of the Daveport books.

Safeword: Matte, Safeword: Quinacridone

A much needed update

March was crazy — some good, some bad, but all of it seemed to conspire to keep me from writing. I’ve spent time in seven states, and I’ve been sick twice — most recently with the version of flu that’s killing people. I’ve been offline this time for over a week, and I’m sure to have missed important emails. I’m wading through it, slowly but surely; however, if I owe you a response and haven’t answered yet, it might be a good idea to resend the email. Safeword: Quinacridone‘s full release is this Friday, for those of you who’ve been waiting for Cara and Travis’ story in other formats. I don’t yet have a release date for the sequel to Safeword: Matte. It’s coming along, but it still has a ways to go. I plotted this one, but it’s kind of gone off the rails. I can’t wait to see how it ends.

Safeword: Quinacridone

After Valentine’s Day Sale

  Are you up for a love story with an edge? Do you want some kink with your romance?  Safeword: Quinacridone is on sale at Amazon this weekend for $2.99. This isn’t a short story, at 118,000 words and 305 pages, this one’ll keep you engrossed for a while. What happens when an introverted artist who only likes sex when it’s a one-night stand meets a computer-geek-extraordinaire with his own sexy secrets? Objectification, romance, pain, adoration, lots of kinky toys, and oodles and oodles of wonderfully imaginative sex. Join Cara and Travis on their journey to mesh their distinctive sexual tastes into a loving relationship with blow-your-mind kink.  Ob·jec·ti·fi·ca·tion: Treating a person as an object for use, with no regard for a person’s personality or sentience. Regarding someone as a commodity; considering them merely an instrument towards one’s sexual pleasure. Examples of OBJECTIFICATION: A woman is on her back at the edge of a tall bed with hands and feet bound together and restrained above her head. A curtain drapes from a canopy above and puddles on the backs of her thighs. The man about to penetrate her sees only female genitals available for use. A woman is dressed in a full latex blow-up doll costume with durable latex ‘pockets’ stuffed into her orifices. She is bound into a position giving easy access to all three holes at a party. Her face is completely covered excepting nose and mouth. The men do not know who is in the costume. Safeword: Quinacridone is a stand-alone book. You do not need to have read the previous books in this series. Warning: This title contains graphic language, consensual BDSM, extreme objectification, bondage, watersports (one scene), chemical play, fisting, temporary body modification with saline injections (one scene), and the use of toys including clamps, […]

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Sweet-N-Sassi gives Safeword: Quinacridone 5 Stars

Susan at Sweet-N-Sassi gave Safeword: Quinacridone Five Stars and said: Candace pens “Safeword Quinacridone” in an intense plot with extremely hot sex scenes. Her characters were interesting and I enjoyed the love story within, but WOW this was really steamy! Filled with BDSM that brought the book over the top. A well written and recommended book for all erotica BDSM fans, but not for those with a faint heart.

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Celebrating St. Valentine Blog Hop

Welcome to the Celebrating St. Valentine Blog Hop! Do you have any exciting plans for Valentine’s Day? I have no idea what my husband is planning. I suggested a few things, but he generally likes to surprise me. Last year he bought me a full day’s worth of pampering at a local spa. I wouldn’t mind a repeat. I’ll give away the winner’s choice of Safeword: Davenport or Safewords: Davenport and Chiffon on Monday, February 18th.   There are three ways to enter. Do all three and you’ll be entered three times, or do one and you’re entered once: Follow me on Facebook and let me know about it (email, comment, or FB message) Follow me on Twitter and let me know about it (email, comment, or Twitter me) Comment below. If you’re already following me on Facebook or Twitter let me know who you are and I’ll count it. These aren’t beginner BDSM books. Everything’s consensual, but the power exchange goes deep — my masochists enjoy real pain, and my sadists enjoy dishing it out. If you’re only interested in a little slap and tickle, these might be a bit much. To read a blurb and excerpt, click the image and you’ll be taken to the book’s page. You must be 18 or older to enter. Make sure you leave your email address in the comments. Good luck to all who enter! —————– You can return to the Celebrating St. Valentine Blog Hop page to continue on the hop!

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The Very Inspiring Blogger Award

La Crimson Femme nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.  She and I have very similar reading tastes, check out her blog and her Goodreads bookshelf if you prefer your BDSM books to have more bite and less fluff. The Rules: Display the award logo on your blog. Link back to the person who nominated you. State 7 things about yourself. Nominate 15 bloggers for this award and link to them. Notify those bloggers of the nomination and the award’s requirements. Seven Things About Myself I’m apparently not capable of writing moderate S&M. I can write understated D/s without problems, though.. In a few weeks I’ll celebrate my fifteenth wedding anniversary to my soul mate. I treasure every day I have with him. I have to be sure to let my husband know when I’m researching some details for a book and it’s *not* something I’m leaving hints about wanting to spend a lot of time on. He’s a sadist though, so sometimes my protests don’t matter, if it appeals to him. I have a whole lot of experience with just about everything I write about, though there are a few things I’ve only experienced once or twice. I’m not telling which. When I get deep into writing I have to stay away from Facebook, Goodreads, Twitter, etc. If not, I’d never finish a book. I don’t watch much TV, but I enjoy Smash, Once upon a Time, Grimm, The Big Bang Theory, Beauty and the Beast, Covert Affairs, and Dexter. It’s a good thing they’re not all on at the same time or I’d never get any writing in. I nominate the below 15 bloggers I find interesting. Annabel Joseph Anthony Francis Cari Silverwood Derekica Snake Kaya at Under His Hand Kim Dare Liz at Fictional Candy Olivia […]

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Heartbreaker Blog Hop

   Welcome to the Heartbreaker Blog Hop! I’m busy writing the sequel to Safeword: Matte right now, and what better couple to highlight over Valentine’s Day? They’re perfect for each other, but when we last saw them the wedding was still four months away, and there was quite a bit of, ummm, preparation, before the honeymoon. I can’t wait to tell the rest of their story, but in the meantime, for those who may not have read Safeword: Matte, I’ll give away one ebook copy Tuesday, February 12th. There are three ways to enter — do all three and you’ll be entered three times, or do one and you’re entered once: Follow me on Facebook and let me know about it (email, comment, or FB message) Follow me on Twitter and let me know about it (email, comment, or Twitter me) Comment below. If you’re already following me on Facebook or Twitter let me know who you are, and I’ll count it. To read a blurb and excerpt, click the book cover and you’ll be taken to the book’s page. You must be 18 or older to enter. Make sure you leave your email address in the comments. Good luck to all who enter! —————– You can return to the Heartbreaker Blog Hop page, or continue onto one of the next five blogs in the list: Geektastics: Bag of Holding Kris Kennedys Author Blog The Book Enthusiast Brooklyn Wilde Emily Ryan-Davis

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Chocolate, Roses and Handcuffs Giveaway Hop!

Welcome to the Chocolate, Roses and Handcuffs Giveaway Hop! The question of the day is: If this Valentines Day you get handcuffs from your partner, what message would you like to see on the gift tag? First, I have to point out how impracticable handcuffs are. They’re unforgiving metal and they almost always press on this one particular nerve, no matter how you try to relax your wrists. So I’m gonna answer the question as if I’m receiving soft leather wrist cuffs, instead. My DH has been known to text me to check my email while I’m at work, and when I check my personal email I find a note to go home and put my ankle and wrist cuffs on, and to set up a variety of toys. Perhaps the note will say to lay out a particular flogger and cane; or nipple clamps, a vibrating plug, and some zip ties; or any number of other things. Sometimes the instructions are just to be sure I’m lubed, stretched, and naked when he gets home. We’ve recently acquired one day a week our kids go straight to an extracurricular activity from school, and we have about forty five minutes of alone time before we have to go pick them up. This week the instructions were to meet him at the range so we could squeeze in some target practice. It was fun, but I’m hoping for something a little sexier next week. What kind of instructions would you like to see on a Valentines Note, and what toy would you most like to receive? I’ll give away the winner’s choice of Safeword: Davenport or Safewords: Davenport and Chiffon on Friday, February 8th.    There are three ways to enter. Do all three and you’ll be entered three times, or do […]

Reviews, Safeword: Quinacridone

What’s on the Bookshelf reviews Safeword: Quinacridone

Jen at What’s on the Bookshelf reviewed Safeword: Quinacridone and seemed to enjoy it. Here are a few of the things she said: Candace has a knack of writing topics that I would never expect to like. She pushes the limits and makes you go beyond your comfort zone. At least for me since I’m not in the BDSM lifestyle at all. What I love about her books, and SAFEWORD QUINACRIDONE is no exception, is that her characters become real in no time at all. This is the story of meeting the person you’re supposed to spend your life with. Cara and Travis have unique wants and needs when it comes to sex, and Candace does a wonderful job showing you a different side of passion. I loved the way everything weaves together. The secondary characters add another layer to the story. If this is your type of read, then I recommend you give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed.

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DelightedReader.com reviews Safeword: Quinacridone

Shari at Delighted Reader gave Safeword: Quinacridone a B+ and said: Candace Blevins has knocked my socks off with all her books. When asked to review Safeword: Quinacridone, I jumped at the chance. I never expect a light BDSM book with Candace. She writes honestly, but beautifully even if I can’t always get into some of the tougher scenes in her books. As I read the scenes of Cara being objectified, I was disturbed as well as interested to understand why. Why was I disturbed and why was she craving to be objectified? The objectification is pretty extreme in the story, not a light look into this kink. Darkly hard to read but beautifully written. Touched on some dark elements I am not sure I ever want to experience or possibly read about again. It hit “hard limits” with me and I can read a lot, lol. Above all the author has a wonderful writing style even if I am not comfortable with the subject matter. Would I read another Candace Blevins book? Yes, in a heartbeat. Her voice is rich, intriguing and hypnotic as it draws you into a world you may have never known existed. Check out Shari’s review to read the other nice things she said.