Graceful Submission

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There were a few elements that kept it from being a five star book. I liked it, I just didn't love it. I didn't feel a lot of emotion when reading it, other than turned on and there is nothing wrong with that if it's what your looking for at the time. It was a nice quick erotic read. Jan 23, Tabatha rated it really liked it Shelves: I surprisingly really enjoyed this one and the I adored the characters. Grace is a teacher and Toffer is a hot Hollywood star. They meet online planning a mutual friends surprise birthday party, but find that they have a bit more in common than they at first realized.

This book isn't heavy into BDSM elements, but is more about the connection between the characters exploring the possibilities between them and establishing trust. Definitely give this one a read. Aug 29, CaroB rated it did not like it Shelves: The relationship seemed so contrived, there was no build-up to it at all, almost as if she would have gladly submitted to the first person who offered, rather than because she trusted him and found him worthy of her submission.

The characters lacked chemistry and the writing seemed to be to be lacklustre. Aug 11, Kim rated it really liked it Shelves: I liked this one, I felt the ending was a tad bit rushed, but i liked it. Jan 26, daisy rated it really liked it. Good book, really enjoyed it at the beginning but the end was too rushed. Oct 30, Malinda rated it really liked it Shelves: I liked Grace and Toffer and their story was both sweet and sexy with moderate BDSM activity dildos, clamps, bondage, blindfolds, anal activities, spanking, flogger and a few other impact toys.

Grace is a 39 year old teacher of High School English. She has a passion for helping her students but has a dream of leaving her job to write full time. She's sent stories out but hasn't gotten any acceptance letters yet. Grace has been pursued recently by one of 3. Grace has been pursued recently by one of the men she works with and she keeps trying to fend him off. Unfortunately, he's soon to be made the new principle and seems intent on using his new power to either get her in bed or get her fired. Toffer is a well known actor in Hollywood but goes by the name Drake in his acting.

He has trouble meeting women that fit him, especially since he's a Dom and with being famous it's hard to let women in on that and not have them go to the press with the news. Because of this and the pull of his fame, Toffer has to be very careful about who he truly gets involved with. Toffer is on a TV show that has a married couple, Lindsey and Peter, as the writers.

They're friends of his and it just so happens that Grace and Lindsey are close friends even now that Lindsey lives in LA. Peter decides he wants to do a surprise birthday party for Lindsey and asks Grace to help plan it.

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Peter doesn't have the time to do the planning without tipping off Lindsey so Toffer steps in to coordinate with Grace and help plan the party. Toffer and Grace first start talking via instant messaging and Toffer starts with a bit of flirtation right off the bat. When he makes a off handed comment about punishing her and she doesn't seem put off by it Toffer get curious and starts flirting more. Grace sends pictures for the party and makes sure to include a recent one that she's in so Toffer knows that she's full figured.

Grace has some mild body issues but isn't OTT about it like some heroines in some other book so it worked well. Once Toffer still flirted with her, Grace felt confident enough to move forward and she responds to his flirting. It was actually kind of interesting to see how they handled their relationship while miles away from each other. While Grace and Toffer start getting involved, Grace faces some issues with the new principle at work causing her issues and ends up facing a school board investigation for things she didn't do.

Graceful Submission

Thankfully, Toffer is there to take her mind off of things. Grace was going to see him when she flew out for the party but with the issues going on, he convinces her to leave early and spend an extra week with him. Toffer hasn't told her who he is so there's some conflict when she realizes but she recovers pretty well and she and Toffer are able to enjoy their time together. They spend a lot of time together outside of his work and Toffer helps Grace explore many facets of her secuality and their new relationship.

They work well with each other and they both realize it.

That doesn't mean there's no drama but thankfully it gets worked out relatively quickly and Toffer and Grace end the story with a sweet start to their HEA. This was a pretty enjoyable story. She was a BBW but she didn't have the huge self image issues that get so annoying in some books and I loved that. Grace had strength and some brains and wasn't afraid to use them for the most part.

Toffer was a very good hero, almost a little too perfect but I couldn't help but like him. I'd recommend this story. May 26, Marianne rated it really liked it Shelves: Probably best enjoyed by those who like to dream of HEAs also for those over the age of , with perfect, perky boobs and killer figures, because Grace has neither. Toffer; a Hollywood actor and Dom has his picks of those women.

But what he really yearns for is a submissive woman who loves him for him. After sessions of online dominance, he invites her to California without revealing his true identity. I liked the way he guided her into her role as a sub. We se both the gentleness and dominance that should be part of this lifestyle. His self assured Dom personality also helped Grace through real life problems and personal issues and insecurities. I mean, how easy is it to climax just by sticking a candle up your? Still, an enjoyable little story.

Feb 18, Candice rated it liked it Shelves: I had hopes for this one. It just kind of fell flat for me though: Even the steamy scenes were rather light. There were a couple of things that I thought would come into play more like Grace's weight. I mean, she's an overweight school teacher and he's a famous actor one of most eligible bachelors. I expected more drama there. So, she's 40 pounds overweight and most of that weight is in her chest?

I was hoping for more of the cyber thing be BOO! I was hoping for more of the cyber thing between Toffer and Grace. Also, I didn't think he was a dom. For me, it was more of an abuse of power.

There seemed to be a lot of punishments, but not a lot of rewards. She's never done this before, but you're going to punish her if she doesn't get it right whether than guide her? Man, maybe this wasn't even worth 3 stars? Oct 22, Holly rated it really liked it. Grace is a school teacher, being hounded by the newly appointed principal. Her best friend is turning 40 so she and her friend's husband's friend are going to plan the surprise party.

She knows him as Toffer and has never seen his picture, but has spoken to him on the phone. He has not only introduced her to the lifestyle long distance but has supported through her work drama. Grace is in Grace is a school teacher, being hounded by the newly appointed principal. Grace is in for a big surprise to find out that Toffer is the birth name of big Hollywood star Drake. I enjoyed this book. Feb 21, Kerry rated it it was ok Shelves: This book just didn't work for me.

It started off okay; I liked the sexy email exchanges that Grace and Toffer had, but interspersed with those was the creepy storyline of Grace's principal. That was just like a cold icy bucket of water on what could have been a hot story. Grace and Toffer don't actually meet until halfway through the book. Toffer had kept promising to do certain things to Grace when they finally got together, but he never really followed through.

It This book just didn't work for me. It could have been so much more.

And then, the showdown at the end with the model was ridiculous! The whole ending was a letdown. It was too rushed and was all tied up with a pretty little bow. Maybe, with another 50 or so pages, this book could have satisfied me more, but as it is, it left me wanting. Feb 08, Kat Morrisey rated it really liked it Shelves: I liked this book and will definitely will be reading more of this authors work.

The characters were well developed and, though I would have preferred it to be longer, I am glad I took the chance to read it. The main characters began their relationship online, then moved to the phone, then finally met in person. It was cute, and Grace was sweet. And Toffer, well he was hot!

I rated this book 3. If you want to see more of my I liked this book and will definitely will be reading more of this authors work. If you want to see more of my review you can check it out here: I was mixed in whether this would be a 2 or 3. I ended up giving this a 2.

The BDSM scenes were okay. I just didn't like Grace very much. She didn't do it for me. Her complex of her being fat is over done. To have a conflict between her and the thin model is a bit trite.

Graceful Submission (Graceful, #1) by Melinda Barron

Topher's secret while I understood, was still wrong. He did break a trust and I can't really condone it.

Barron's writing is fine. Her sex scenes were good. I just didn't like this one as much as I enjoyed her other books. I rated this as just okay. I recommend it for people who are into light BDSM and like the sappy star crossed lover stories. Feb 23, Sobia rated it it was amazing. I'm having one of those moments where I don't quite know what to say beyond I loved it!

I don't consider that a review though, so Very hot bdsm read! Not much angst, what there is, is resolved quickly. Love both the H and BBW h though I'd have liked them to be fleshed out a bit more , and the story while not the most in depth one ever told, was entertaining and well written. One note though, the description makes this looks like there's two stories, but really it's just one Graceful Submissio I'm having one of those moments where I don't quite know what to say beyond I loved it!

This was the first Melinda Barron buy for me, and it will certainly not be my last. Just buy it and enjoy it! This book has been reviewed at length elsewhere, but I wanted to say how much I really enjoyed this sexy, hot read. It reminded me, in a great way, of Lori Fosters hot book "Too Much Temptation" who also has a lush heroine by the name of Grace and Jennifer Crusie's "Bet Me" where voluptuous Minerva takes man about town Cal down for the count one chocolate covered Krispy Creme donut at a time.

Our Hero Toffer only has eyes for our heroine, Grace, and he is pulling out all the stops and ropes to make sure she stays his, for always. No one else will ever spank Lolly Grace's sub name like Master does if Toffer has his way. Fun, sexy, cute, emotional and just a fantastic book. You'll love it, too. Graceful Submission is perhaps one of the most well written erotic stories I have happened apon in several weeks. The plot was well thought out and entertaining, and the sex scenes were well written, with none of the misspelled words that ofton define this style of writing.

That said, the Domenice and submission aspect of the story, while fitting in perfectly with the plot line, was a bit much for me personally as I am not that interested in that aspect of sex play. All in all a very good novel that I had a hard time putting down even if it was not as arousing as I had hoped. This book had great characters that had an amazing connection. The story was sweet, funny, and hot!! I now have a new author to add to my list of favorites which are listed below. If anyone enjoys these authors and had a recommendation I would love to know!

Alexander Kallysten my vampire fix.

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If he catches her, she's awarded the trick, and he gets to have his way with her in the maze. There's always the chance that anyone could walk up and see Grace being topped. If she makes it to the middle without him catching her, she gets the treat: Only Toffer's not playing fair -- the treat's also a trick. But with what he has in mind, even if Grace loses, she wins. This book is a nontraditional love story that contains sexual content that may be offensive to some readers:

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