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Dream Master

Ella Stanford and Phillip Arden work in the same law office and both agree that work and romance shouldn't mix. When Ella begins to have erotic dreams that feature Phillip, she is drawn to the real man. Phillip is also visited by powerful dreams involving Ella's sexual slavery and erotic submission. Will Ella and Phillip be able to resist their growing and undeniable attraction to each other, while finding a way to overcome the cruel powers that control their parallel dreams? 


Eros

Length: Novella

Aria Loran has just paid a princely sum for a one-week vacation she’ll never forget. Too busy and powerful for “real love”, Aria has “rented” a mate who is guaranteed to be the man of her dreams. She doesn’t bargain for the telepathic lover who will explore fantasies she has barely admitted, even to herself. Forced to submit as his sex slave, Aria connects with fears and desires deep within her psyche. As the week draws to a close, Aria must face losing a man who can’t be real and a love that most certainly is.

Publisher’s Note: Originally available in the Ellora’s Cave anthology Pleasure Planet.

Reviewer: Heather
Review: Jun 15, 2010
Genre(s): Erotic Romance, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
Claire Thompson's latest release, Eros is an erotic short story that with a paranormal twist. Ms. Thompson has woven a beautiful story that reaches out and grabs your imagination and makes you wish for more. Her characters are intelligent, believable and interesting. The storyline is intriguing, captivating, and fascinating. The sexual tension between the two main characters is so scorching hot that sparks s

Blind Faith
Blinded in a car accident, Aidan retreats into a world of quiet determination.
Enter Zane Wilde. Refusing to let Aidan withdraw into the darkness, Zane won't take no for an answer. With sexual mastery Zane pulls Aidan into the light of touch and sensation, taking the blinded man to new heights of sensual experience and learning for himself what it is to give over, to surrender in the dark.
But as scorching as their intensity burns, Zane's wild gypsy blood is simmering, his wandering nature coming to the fore. To stay or go, that is the question.
Reviewer: Sandra
Review: Aug 22, 2008
Genre(s): GLBTQ
When Aiden is blinded in a car accident he retreats into himself. But when Zane Wilde enters his life again Aiden doesn't think Zane would want a blind man for a partner. Zane Wilde is a man with gypsy blood and full of wanderlust. Zane is very shocked to find his lover Aiden is now blind. It shocks him into taking a look at his life. He  had almost lost Aiden . He steps in to take care of the man he lo

Binding Discoveries

Olivia and Tom are in love and this time it's the real thing. Enter Mark Hunter, the man Olivia hadn't quite had the nerve to lose her virginity to seven years earlier and hasn't seen since. What begins as an innocent rekindling of friendship rapidly develops into a sensual journey between the three.
Mark takes the pair deeper into a steamy feast of the senses, teaching Olivia to connect with her submissive yearnings, guiding Tom as he explores his bi-curious impulses. A visit to an underground BDSM club frightens and thrills Olivia, tapping into deep-seated fantasies that blossom under Mark's erotic guidance. Tom, confident of Olivia's love and his own masculinity, encourages the erotic exchange of power between three.
Mark, naturally dominant, coaxes the curious young couple down a path of D/s that threatens to turn treacherous when Olivia confuses love and desire. Jealousies and loss darken the lighthearted sexy ménage, forcing the confrontation of past demons, present lusts and dreams of a future filled with love.
Reader Advisory: This novel is a voyage of discovery and steamy exploration between a committed male/female couple and another male. There are scenes of ménage, male/male interaction and light BDSM elements. Sit back and enjoy the journey.

Reviewer: Dee
Review: Jul 28, 2008
Genre(s): Erotic Romance
Olivia, a 26-year-old accountant is in love with her veterinarian boyfriend Tom. He loves her too, but doubt raises its ugly head when her old boyfriend Mark enters their lives. Mark left her 6-7 years ago without saying good-bye and ventured to Europe on a job opportunity in his field of journalism.   Tom and Mark got on well visiting and Mark asked them to his home for a party which the

Two Masters for Alex

When Alex signs up to learn what it is to truly submit within a D/s relationship, she expects to be ravished and adored. Instead, she finds herself in the middle of a very hot m/m love affair. To her chagrin, she is not the subject of their torrid passion, but the object, a girl toy expected to conform to the rules of the house or suffer the consequences.

Liam and Daniel, at first eager to bring another into their D/s play, find their carefully controlled world turned upside down by the sexy, eager, but sometimes less-than-submissive beauty in their midst.

They are forced to deal with sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes hilarious issues that arise when two become three. In the unfolding passion play, each must confront jealousy, trust and their own understanding of the romance of a D/s relationship. Alex must look inside herself to discover if she has what it takes to remain in the arms and hearts of the two men she calls Master.

Reviewer: Priscilla
Review: Mar 3, 2008
Genre(s): Erotic Romance
Claire Thompson has written over 50 books about the BDSM lifestyle and hasn't lost her touch. This time, she weaves an erotic blend of love and mastery between two men in a committed relationship as they reach out to Alexandra who craves emotional and sexual submission. The reader will be intrigued by the characters' inner strength and discovery throughout this absorbing story. It was interesting to se

Dare to Dominate

Jonathan Goldman's sexual fantasies are colored with dominant dreams of enslavement and control. As a liberated man who admires and adores women, his fantasies leave him feeling ashamed.

Laurel Jordan is a free spirit. She joyfully embraces her sexually submissive nature, understanding the road to true liberation lies not in upholding society's rigid mores and expectations but in being true to oneself. Yet Laurel has a secret too. Though ready for adventure, she keeps her heart carefully concealed. No man has ever penetrated the carefree, casual attitude she wears around herself like a shield.

When this unlikely pair meets, the sparks fly. Jonathan is forced to confront and come to terms with his dominant sexual impulses. Laurel finds her careful façade being cracked by the only man ever to get close enough to break her heart. As Jonathan and Laurel move from casual BDSM play to a more serious D/s relationship, each is forced to decide if this is merely a game or a way of life and ultimately, of love.

 

Reviewer: Dee
Review: Aug 30, 2007
Genre(s): Erotic Romance
Claire Thompson excels at bringing her characters to life in Dare to Dominate. Jonathon and Laurel meet in Germany where sexual exploration is looked upon as natural, and then when both are back at home in New York their relationship develops in the BDSM forum-equipment easily accessible as Laurel's partnered up to open her own BDSM club. Dare to Dominate is almost a how to for beginners as Jonathon is ne

Masked Submission

When Dylan Reese first sees Tomas, the sensual masked Dom at Club Chained, he instantly feels the connection between them. Falling under his dark spell, Dylan is unable to resist his commands, baring his body and his soul for his masked lover. In an intense exchange of sensual power, Dylan submits with an honesty and a passion he's never known. He finds himself falling hopelessly in love with a stranger who can't or won't reveal himself.

Dr. Jack Marchand, a professor of medieval history, is smitten the moment he lays eyes on Dylan, the green-eyed PhD candidate he is mentoring. As their friendship blossoms, so does their trust — freeing Dylan to confess his submissive orientation while Jack admits his naturally dominant impulses. A tumble into bed after too much to drink convinces Jack he must possess Dylan on every level.

But just as Dylan is captured by a fantasy, Jack is held prisoner by a secret of his own creation. Jack finally realizes the only way to liberate Dylan's heart is to confess what he has kept hidden from the world.

 

Reviewer: Nica
Review: Aug 14, 2007
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Dylan hadn't been planning to get back into the BDSM scene anytime soon, but when an old friend hands him a ticket to the exclusive Club Chained, he can't refuse. As a PhD student in Medieval Studies, the implements of torture in the club grab his attention, as does the sexy and captivating man in the mask, the Dom every sub grovels to have. The masked man, who calls himself Tomas, had long since given up h

Cast a Lover's Spell

Paul Windsor has a secret. Weaving magic spells, he takes what pleasure he desires from mortal women, leaving them breathless and longing for more. Handsome and aloof, the warlock regards himself impervious to love until the beautiful mortal widow Anne Kaliner crosses his path. Desperate for the ethereal beauty, Paul will stop at nothing to possess not only her body but her heart and soul as well. Passion explodes as erotic desire is heightened by magical means.

Though afraid to love again, Anne finds herself drawn into the warlock's secret world. Her sexual inhibitions unravel in the grip of a magic she doesn't understand. Frightened by the intensity of feeling, she attempts to push her lover away, never dreaming a stalker from her past is waiting for just such a moment.

As passion and magic weaves a sensual spell upon the couple, both warlock and mortal must find the honesty and courage to share their souls, allowing true love to flourish.

Reader Advisory: Contains a graphic rape scene against the heroine.

 

Reviewer: Dee
Review: Jun 17, 2007
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance
Its love at first sight for Paul, a warlock, but widowed Anne still needs to recover from her loss. With a little help by witchcraft Anne learns what it is to be worshiped by a lover, and believe it or not, --- she likes it! This story would be a great read/instructional aid for our lovers/husbands, because sometimes they may tend to forget, okay, dare I say it: IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT HIM! Claire Thomps

Golden Boy

Johnny Wilson has never been in love. Though women adore his golden-blond good looks, he never seems to connect. Still trying to convince himself he's straight when he checks out a local gay bar, one look at the handsome stranger is enough to set his heart on fire. Half-acknowledged fantasies and dangerous dreams are challenged as Johnny finally faces his own secrets.

Eric Mendez, the handsome, much-sought-after Dom in the BDSM gay Manhattan scene, is used to getting just exactly what he wants with a snap of his fingers and a glance from his smoldering eyes. When he first lays eyes on Johnny Wilson, he assumes he's just another pretty boy cruising the clubs for a good time. When Johnny disappears without a trace, he unknowingly takes a piece of Eric's heart with him.

Sizzling passion and hidden yearnings to experience the ultimate submission at the hands of another man are brought to the fore in this explicit but romantic exploration of a gay D/s lifestyle. Johnny must come to grips not only with his sexual orientation, but must also find the courage to submit in a loving exchange of power.

 

Reviewer: Nica
Review: May 31, 2007
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Raised in a very masculine family, Johnny's never even contemplated the idea that he might be gay-until his lesbian friends take him out to a gay club, and he sets eyes on the gorgeous and revered dominant, Eric Mendez. For Eric, he'll do anything to get his golden boy to be his sub, even if it tests his own discipline skills as a dom to the breaking point. This is a good one. The dialog is believable, f

Island of Temptation

When artist Sam Jamison finds himself stranded on an island with dark-haired, blue-eyed Donovan McNair he knows he'll have to keep a tight rein on his rising passions. Donovan's straight as an arrow — or so he assumes. Survivors of a cruise shipwreck, the two men are thrown together in a desperate struggle to survive.

Alone with no idea if they'll be rescued, Sam and Donovan forge a bond far stronger than mere friendship. Donovan discovers sexual attraction and love needn't be limited to the opposite sex. Though afraid of his own impulses, he finds himself captivated by Sam's good looks and quiet authority. Experiencing a freedom not possible back in "the real world", desire boils over, inhibitions melt away and passion burns a clear, loving flame.

When rescue throws the cold water of reality on the lovers, Donovan returns to his old life — a life with no place for Sam. Torn and confused by expectations and self-imposed constraints, Donovan must find the courage to go where his heart leads him. Sam can only wait with quiet longing, praying the love they have shared will be strong enough to survive away from their secret tropical paradise.

 

Reviewer: Alex
Review: May 6, 2007
Genre(s): GLBTQ
Gay Artist Sam Jamison and Straight Lawyer Donovan McNair are shipwrecked together on a small Caribbean Island. While learning to survive both physical hardship and the psychological pressure of fearing they may never be rescued, the two fall in love. But when rescue finally comes, can Donovan come to terms with the realization that his highly successful life is a lie and he isn't as straight as he thought

A Lover's Call

A librarian by day, at night Rachel becomes "Velvet", teasing men to orgasm over the phone. Her world is turned upside down by a phone call that will forever change her life.

Richard, calling the sex line for a lark, is captivated by her sultry voice. With a natural dominance he pushes past her silly sex talk, stripping the real woman bare with his dark, sensual perception. Richard teaches Rachel the romance of erotic submission. Finally she is faced with the ultimate test — to meet her phone lover and experience firsthand his erotic promise.

Publisher Note: This story is based upon the previously published novella titled 1-900-BDSM. The story has been extensively revised for Ellora's Cave.

 

Reviewer: JessicaC
Review: Mar 3, 2007
Genre(s): Erotic Romance
A "Quickie" title this book is a short foray into BDSM. On the light side it still manages to touch on the relationship between a consenting submissive and master. In the beginning of the book I had a hard time with the "repressed librarian" setting. However it redeemed itself with some original storyline, and captured my interest. Used to longer books I was impressed that such a short title managed to get al

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