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The Man Who Holds the Whip

By: Shoshanna Evers
Narrated by: Scarlett Day
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When Grace discovers her gorgeous ex-boyfriend Ian broke her heart three years ago so he could pursue a career as a Dom on a BDSM internet porn site, she never expected to be intrigued...and aroused.

Ian looks damn good holding that whip. But can a girl who's always considered herself "vanilla" fire up her kinky side for love? To find out, she's going to audition for a chance to play Ian's sexual submissive - and maybe find her way back into his heart.

The Man Who Holds the Whip is a 28,000-word MaleDom BDSM erotic romance novella from best-selling erotica author Shoshanna Evers.

©2012 Shoshanna Evers (P)2014 Shoshanna Evers Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance BDSM

Critic reviews

"...better buckle your seatbelt, because this book takes you off on one wild (and...freeing) ride!" (The Jeep Diva Reviews)
" The Man Who Holds the Whip is a touching story (with) a feisty heroine... the sparks fly and possibilities previously unexplored open up. Definitelya must-read!" (HER Reviews)
"...well written and easy to get lost in. This story made me smile and...had me captivated." (More Than a Reading Journal)
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What made the experience of listening to The Man Who Holds the Whip the most enjoyable?

Quick, easy listen, smutty fluff and dominance

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Man Who Holds the Whip?

Their play together.

Any additional comments?

Grace's last relationship ended, and she never knew why. Now, through drunken texting with him, she gets a glimpse into what he never found the courage to tell her, his Dom side.
Grace gets a crash course into what BDSM stands for, and the choice to leave her vanilla life.
Quick listen (3 hours) smutty fluff and dominance in a great read. Perfect for an afternoon in the sun =)

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this audiobook, in return for an honest review.

The Man who Holds the Whip

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

This is the second book I have listened to by Ms.Day. The other was also written by Shoshanna Evers. Ms. Day has what I feel is the right voice for erotica. She is able to show both power and vulnerability in the characters. You can 'see' what is happening by the tone, pacing and inflection Ms. Day uses in her narration. I look forward to listening to more books read by Ms. Day.

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

As the book is under 3 hours, it would be perfect to listen to in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

The Man Who Holds the Whip is a different look into the world of BDSM. Grace has a bad day at work and when she gets home she decides to text Ian, a former boyfriend. They haven't seen each other in 3 years but continue to communicate thru texts. After a few wine fueled texts, Grace finds out that Ian is a Dom in the world of BDSM internet videos. Curious, Grace meets Ian at the film studio and they start a whole new type of relationship.

Ms. Evers uses this book to show a different side of BDSM. One were the Dom and the Sub don't always have to play their roles. I enjoyed this book and look forward to listening to more of her work.

I would recommend this book to my friends who are open minded about the world of sex and who would enjoy a hot and steamy story.

Another look at BDSM ...

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This book has a BDSM 101 kind of feel to it, but with a more curious angle. Grace is looking to learn more about her ex's new lifestyle. I don't think she is really into the kink, so much as into the kink with Ian.

This book goes into detail of her research and their journey to finding one and another again.

Plenty of playtime and just enough steam to keep a gal happy. I am not into whips, so that part wasn't as appealing. Still it will be right up other kinkster's alleys.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Scarlett Day, who has a great read. I enjoyed her pace and energy throughout the read. Terrific tone for both the male and female characters. She brought a great energy to the read, especially the naughty scenes!

This is a super quick read, a yummy appetizer! I am interested in reading more of Ms Evers' work. She seems to go to a deeper place with her BDSM, touching on rougher scene play.

Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, ratings and opinions are my own.

Not light and fluff BDSM

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Man Who Holds the Whip to be better than the print version?

I would definitely consider the audio edition of this novella to be better/preferred to the print version. Scarlett Day's narration alone makes the story come to life. I could never have seen what the author, Shoshanna Evers, wanted me to without her guiding me through it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved Grace from the beginning! I loved Ian also, but it wasn't until he started to show his protectiveness, jealousy, and dominance for Grace. Grace and Ian both still cared for each other, but Grace was the one who reached out first. She also committed to learning a new lifestyle just to be with Ian. Even though, she is considered the "submissive" in their relationship she is still lively, opinionated, and never hesitates to tell Ian what she thinks.

Which character – as performed by Scarlett Day – was your favorite?

Scarlett Day did a wonderful job portraying both Grace and Ian without having to overcompensate for the male POV or the SUPER STEAMY scenes, I was very impressed! Sometimes a narrator's "sexy scenes" can be over the top and make you blush because you feel uncomfortable (bad) for them trying to narrate something they obviously are not comfortable doing. This is definitely not the case for Scarlett, thank goodness.

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

I really enjoyed "The Man Who Holds the Whip" for two main reasons. One being, that even though it is a short novella, Shoshanna does not waste a second getting to the point and down to business. The second being, when the story ended I did not feel like I was unsatisfied or missing anything with the characters and story line, which in my opinion, is very hard for a lot of authors to accomplish, especially in one novella. I am not saying I wouldn't love to hear more about these characters in the future, I would love an update of "their journey" in the future, if you know what I mean! ;) Great Job Shoshanna and Scarlett!

Super Sexy Audiobook! Great BDSM for Beginners!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

oh yes ... and I have. For all those women who rave about 50 Shades and "mommy porn" ... THIS is what that book should have been. Not cookie cutter, not as predictable ... VERY GOOD

What did you like best about this story?

that it did not repeat the same thing over and over

Any additional comments?

I received this story for free in exchange for a honest review

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