An Interview with Ethan
Ethan’s being interviewed over at KinkyEverAfter.com today. I’ll be giving away an ebook copy over there, be sure to read to the bottom of the interview for details.
Category: Safeword: Matte
Hunky Hero Giveaway Hop
When it comes to hunky heroes, Ethan Levi certainly fits the bill. He’s six foot five inches tall, two hundred and seventy one pounds. But he’s smart, too — owns his own business, is a martial arts expert, and occasionally enters cage fights, just to challenge himself. Diana at The Forbidden Bookshelf gave Safeword: Matte 4½ stars out of 5 and said: When it comes to S&M love stories, Candace Blevins knows her stuff. Her latest SAFEWORD: MATTE hits *all* the right buttons for my inner masochist. It gives a positive portrayal of a safe, sane and consensual S&M relationship. Yes, there are “loving sadists,” and the book’s hero, Ethan, is a swoon-worthy example. Ethan’s more than a sadist though, he’s also a very caring Dom – capable of being loving and affectionate as well as strict and exacting. Of course, if you aren’t into Doms with a sadistic streak you might want to just ogle the picture and skip the details… but if you happen to like that sort of thing? I’m giving away an ebook version of Safeword: Matte to one lucky winner. There are three ways to enter. Do all three and you’ll be entered three times: 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. Contest ends midnight Sunday night, April 22th, and I’ll select a winner Monday morning, April 23th. Make sure you leave a way for me to contact you in case you win. If you leave an email address in the comments I’ll contact you that way, otherwise I can let […]
Safeword: Matte gets a 5 of 5 from KinkyBookReviews
Safeword: Matte gets 5 of 5 Kinks and a Recommended Read from Kitten at KinkyBookReviews.com. The sadistic and masochistic bdsm elements of this story was so well written that the bar has just been raised for all bdsm erotica i read in the future. Blevins just proved you can write accurate BDSM without it being fantasy or pretty, and still keep it sexy and engaging. She had lots of other nice things to say, you can read the full review here.
A Theme Song for Safeword: Matte
Thanks to Bookaddict on Goodreads for giving Safeword: Matte a them song: I like this song so much I bought it and added it to two of our scene playlists. Here are a few select stanzas from the song. Strange and it’s wonderful How you tell me what you need, the joy and the treasure Of pain’s guilty pleasure Love’s pressure painfully No sorrow tied Tied to my hurting you We delight in every torture I put you through How did we find this place This state where we satiate, where pain makes you beautiful Strange and so wonderful where you’re no good for yourself I bring you pain Pain makes you beautiful I’m no good for you You’re no good for yourself No sorrow tied Tied to my hurting you To the compromising position, to all the painful things I do Pain makes you beautiful I give you what you want, the pain and the pleasure I’m no good for you, but then you’re no good for yourself
Safeword: Matte is featured at KindleSpice
KindleSpice is featuring Safeword: Matte today. Their criteria for inclusion requires an average rating of four stars or higher with a minimum of five reviews on either Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Goodreads. Safeword: Matte meets those terms at both Amazon and Goodreads. Buy it at: ————————————————————-
Interview at The Menagerie today
I’m being interviewed by the wonderful ladies at The Menagerie today. I talk a little about my writing, my mom *rolls eyes*, my husband, and one of my odd talents.
Dark Haven Book Reviews gives Safeword: Matte a 5 of 5
The Dark Haven Maven said: … I love these characters! I’ve read this story three times and the feeling at the end was the same each time- realism. Sam and Ethan will have you gasping at a painful moment, one minute and then squirming in your seat the next during some of the hottest sex scenes I’ve read in a while. And I’ve read a lot. She had lots of other nice things to say about Sam, Ethan, and their adventures together. She’s also giving away four free ebook copies of Safeword: Matte. Go here to read the rest of the review, and enter to win a free copy. Many thanks to the Dark Haven Maven for taking the time to read and review Safeword: Matte!
More Reviews of Safeword: Matte
Annabel Joseph rated it five stars on Goodreads and said: BEWARE, the sex scenes are really…AROUSING. Alpha, alpha, ALPHA male here. If you are into demanding yet sensual alpha males, this book is for you. AlexJouJou gave it four and a half stars on Manic Readers and said: Creative and imaginative, the scenes are spellbinding. They will take you further than you think you want to go and make you happy you arrived there. Crisp and flavorful prose delights the senses and will have your face contorting six ways from Sunday at many of the actions… Read more reviews of Safeword: Matte here. Read blurb and excerpt here. Buy it at: .
Review Roundup – Safeword: Matte
Jennifer at Romance Novel News rated Safeword: Matte a Recommended Read. Shari at Delighted Reader rated it an A, and said it’s an incredibly honest, refreshing and delightfully painful book. Rebecca at Guilty Indulgence gave it a 4 out of 5. She liked the fact it shows submission is not a weakness, which spins into a rant about press coverage of Fifty Shades of Grey (which I basically agree with, BTW), and then gets back on topic to say: The bdsm scenes were original – not the same old, same old – and pushed boundaries. Sam’s inner strength and also her need for connection through submission are the most profound elements that will compel readers to read more by this author. Safeword: Matte is an honest look into a deliciously erotic world. Diana at The Forbidden Bookshelft gave it 4½ stars out of 5 and said: When it comes to S&M love stories, Candace Blevins knows her stuff. Her latest SAFEWORD: MATTE hits *all* the right buttons for my inner masochist. It gives a positive portrayal of a safe, sane and consensual S&M relationship. Yes, there are “loving sadists,” and the book’s hero, Ethan, is a swoon-worthy example. So far, Safeword: Matte has two five star reviews on Amazon, one five star review at Bookstrand, and after three reviews on Goodreads the average is 4.67. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read Safeword: Matte. ——————————— Buy it at:
Safeword: Matte
Matte, pronounced mah-tay, is the word used in some forms of martial arts to stop a fight. It’s the Japanese word for stop or wait. Sam (short for Samantha) has made a hobby out of learning the various fighting disciplines, but she also happens to be a sexual submissive. What better safeword than matte? Sam wants to find someone to submit to who she can’t beat in a fight. She’s tried to make it work with men from the scene who know nothing about fighting, but it doesn’t feel real to her – she needs someone who can truly control her. However, after dating from the fight scene and discovering not all guys like to spank their girlfriends, she’s decided to just back away from the whole dating thing for a while… until Fate decides to step in. Warning: This title contains graphic language, consensual BDSM, bondage, and use of toys including crops, clamps, canes, and floggers. Excerpt: He released her ankles from her wrists, but left her bound wrist to wrist and ankle to ankle. A rope had been thrown over the beam running over the porch, and he used it to tie her arms over her head, threading it through her cuffs and expertly knotting it. Stepping back, he dried himself while his gaze appraised her from head to toe, but he didn’t say anything. He’d taken the condom off at some point and his cock was semi-hard. Sam’s heart sped when he walked to a side table and picked up a large flogger, and adrenaline sped through her veins when he stepped behind her and out of her sight. The rope above her didn’t let her stand flat footed — she was up on her toes and knew her calves would be hurting before this was over. […]