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The Big Book of Submission

By: Rachel Kramer Bussel - editor
Narrated by: Rose Caraway
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Publisher's summary

Submission takes many forms in this collection of 69 short stories, from straining in bondage to taking a spanking, being put on display, and beyond. By turns bratty and worshipful, these submissives will go to great lengths to fulfill their naughtiest fantasies and are rewarded splendidly by their masters and mistresses. A student returns to show his former teacher who's really in charge, a photo shoot becomes an opportunity for erotic games, and a man revels in his wife's past as a former dominatrix. These brats, masochists, and hungry-for-sensation subs go above and beyond for the ones they adore, pushing themselves to new limits while their devious dominants put them through their paces. Edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, these short stories sizzle with the tension of erotic power play, commands followed, and service willingly performed.

©2014 Cleis Press (P)2015 Cleis Press
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  • Categories: Erotica

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Submit to this fabulous collection

Would you consider the audio edition of The Big Book of Submission to be better than the print version?

Both are fantastic depending - the stories are the same, the choice of medium is up to you.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There are 69 short stories of Domination and submission - everyone will have their own favourite. I particularly enjoyed Beautiful by Teresa Noelle Roberts and The Shoot by DL King.

What about Rose Caraway’s performance did you like?

Rose Caraway is the consummate performer when it comes to reading erotica - fantastic!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Beautiful is a very moving - about a woman who has lived through cancer and is reclaiming her sexuality.

Any additional comments?

This is a truly amazing audio book. There are 69 - yes, really - stories of Dominance and submission by more than a handful of the top writers in erotica today including Kay Jaybee, Sommer Marsden, Annabeth Leong, Valerie Alexander, Salome Wilde, Teresa Noelle Roberts, D L King, Jade A Waters, Kristina Wright, Erzabet Bishop, Giselle Renarde, Rob Rosen, Donna George Storey and of course Rachel Kramer Bussel herself - to name but a few? You could listen to it for eight hours straight, submitting yourself to 69 consecutive acts of submission, or you could go for a story a day for 69 days in a row. Instant gratification or drip by sexy drip...

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Kink and Rose Caraway enjoyable

Would you consider the audio edition of The Big Book of Submission to be better than the print version?

Never saw print version, audible with Rose Caraway doing narration was extremely well done. What I also enjoyed was that not all the "Submission" was women, there were men submitting as well. It was a nice mix of stories if this is a genre that you would enjoy.

What other book might you compare The Big Book of Submission to and why?

This is an anthology of short stories, mixing both male and female submission. It's hard to compare to another book unless it's also an anthology of short stories in this genre.

Which character – as performed by Rose Caraway – was your favorite?

She was delectable doing all the characters. Rose Caraway has a way with narrating EROTICA. I've listened to her narrate several Erotic pieces and they were all enjoyable to me.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Since there were 69 short stories, it was easy to stop and start at my leisure.Since I enjoy ALL TYPES OF EROTICA.......this was just one more I can enjoy again when I feel like a naughty listen.

Any additional comments?

This is not for everyone. Submission is consensual, and also part of many peoples fantasies. (Just because a person enjoys reading Murder mysteries, doesn't make them a Murderer) Same for Erotica, most sensual part of any person is their brain. If you enjoy Erotica, you may enjoy this as well.

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Talk dirty to me

What did you love best about The Big Book of Submission?

I am a contributing author to this collection of stories and am more than happy to review it!
This collection was great on paper and just as great as an audiobook. The sections allow you to listen in large and small chunks of time which I really appreciate in an audiobook.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Big Book of Submission?

I listened to this a lot on my way to work. It felt naughty to walk down the street or take the bus listening to these sexy stories. I really enjoyed hearing my own story as well, it sounded even better than I imagined when I wrote it.

What does Rose Caraway bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Rose Caraway does an awesome job making sure the stories sound steamy and mature. I've listened to people read erotica outloud that sounds laughable because of how the read and say "erotic words'. I would definitely listen to another book narrated by her.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Like they did on paper, some of the stories turned me on of course :)

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Yummy Nibbles

Would you consider the audio edition of The Big Book of Submission to be better than the print version?

I have not seen the print version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Big Book of Submission?

Each of the 69 stories were yummy bites of the BDSM world.

What does Rose Caraway bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Rose Caraway's narration was masterful, (I guess Mistressful, LOL). Her characterizations of each of the characters make the stories easy to follow.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this title immensely! Thanks you Rachel and Rose for the different looks into the fun of submission!!!

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Short, Sexy, Erotica That is Not to be Missed!

What did you love best about The Big Book of Submission?

Each story is short and sweet. I was able to listen to a story or two on my commute into town and than home again, without getting too involved in lengthy chapters!

What about Rose Caraway’s performance did you like?

Her sexy, sultry, soothing voice really enhances each story.

Any additional comments?

An anthology not to be missed!

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So much hotter than Fifty Shades of Grey

What did you love best about The Big Book of Submission?

I liked the variety. Yes, there were some stories that were hotter than others for me, but I most appreciated that these stories were so different from one another AND that not all the bottoms were women. As a writer, of course Writer's Block spoke to me - who wouldn't want that kind of kinky encouragement? These stories are clearly fantasies, and with Rose Caraway's perfect voice, they took me away into fantasy land instantly.

What did you like best about this story?

I never got bored because the stories move along at a great pace. Plus they gave me lots of ideas I had never considered before in terms of BDSM.

Which scene was your favorite?

Fitting Assignment - I've thought about it every time I've shopped for lingerie since hearing it! It's about something I would never do but can definitely enjoy hearing about.

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Sexy Reads!

This was a wonderful recording of a book that has some great BDSM stories by some of today's hottest authors. Rose does a tremendous job of reading the works and I enjoyed the listen.

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Kinky and creative

Would you consider the audio edition of The Big Book of Submission to be better than the print version?

I've only listened to the audio version.

Have you listened to any of Rose Caraway’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, and this is right up there with her other work.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to a few stories at a time. I liked being surprised at what type of story and submission would show up next. I got sucked into each one. Yes, I had favorites, but Rose Caraway has a way of making me want to know more about even aspects of kink I wouldn't have thought I'd like. That's an art, and she clearly has it mastered, so to speak.

Any additional comments?

Almost too much hotness for one book! I recommend listening to a few at a time to truly absorb them. They're short, but powerful, and led to me doing some fantasizing of my own.

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Loved the variety

Where does The Big Book of Submission rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I wasn't sure what to expect with this audiobook, and especially wasn't sure if it would be "too much" for me in terms of the BDSM. But what was great to me is that even the stories that weren't ones I'd normally pick up were sexy and short. There were all sorts of things that I didn't expect, like how shopping could turn into a kinky activity.

What did you like best about this story?

The variety of types of stories. They weren't all about one type of submission, but lots of ways it can happen.

Have you listened to any of Rose Caraway’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've listened to her podcast. This is just as good!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, although I did wind up listening to all the stories at one point or another, but then went back and listened to my favorites. They are short enough I could listen to a few while getting ready in the morning and then more at night.

Any additional comments?

If you're curious like me but uncertain, this is worth a try.

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loved it

I enjoy listening to Rose narrate. The stories were varied and quite enjoyable. Definitely recommended.

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