Please jump in with your thoughts and enjoy this discussion from August, 2013.
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Happy Labor Day Weekend to everyone in the US. It seems fitting, and if I were clever I might have actually planned this, that we are discussing a Play At Work book in honor of a holiday to honor the economic and social contributions of workers.
Today's discussion is Spanking Ms. Whitman by Kate Richards. This book came out a few months ago, but I enjoyed it so much I wanted to give it a shout out here and maybe bring it to the attention of some folks who might have missed it when it came out.
Here's the blurb:
Mona Whitman is in for it. Her boss has promised severe
punishment the very next time she arrives late for work and the hour she spent
fantasizing about him has put her job in jeopardy. If only she could come up
with an alternative to firing…a punishment they might both
enjoy…
Randolph Marks, business tycoon by day, dungeon Dom by night, is in a quandary. His favorite employee is late for work again and he must go through with his threat of retribution. But how to go about it without crossing a line and violating good business practices? He couldn’t possibly get away with spanking Miss Whitman.
Randolph Marks, business tycoon by day, dungeon Dom by night, is in a quandary. His favorite employee is late for work again and he must go through with his threat of retribution. But how to go about it without crossing a line and violating good business practices? He couldn’t possibly get away with spanking Miss Whitman.
What I particularly liked about this book was that it was fun and sexy and loaded with squirmy anticipation.
Here are some questions:
1. Have you ever lusted after a boss? If so, what happened? (Without TMI, please).
2. Do you think that worker productivity might go up if more bosses used Mr. Marks' methods?
3. Why are sexy bosses so much fun?
4. Are spanking stories sometimes too serious?
Thanks for joining the conversation!
Spanking Ms. Whitman is one of my most favorite spanking books. It IS fun, rather than serious (and don't we read for fun?), and well written.
ReplyDeleteI've never lusted after a boss, but I love the boss-employee trope in romance.
Yes! We need more fun!
DeleteI can't remember lusting after a boss so I'm going to have to say that if I ever did, it wasn't memorable, but I agree that I like that trope in romance.
What a lovely compkiment, Cara! I so enjoy your work.
DeleteI love Kate's writing, and this is a great book. I like her sense of humor especially!
ReplyDeleteI think we've all (at the very least) found a boss attractive, charming, etc. I must say some of my best work has been done for a boss I liked. Outright lust, no.
Excellent point! I think we all work better for bosses we like and I suppose we like them at least in part because they treat us well and respect our work. When that doesn't happen, I am not so anxious to do my best.
DeleteI feel like I'm cheating because I didn't read this one, but it's been on my TBR list for a while. I read the follow up to it- Dungeon Time. I love with a lighter side!
ReplyDeleteSo the only boss I can remember lusting after was in college, he was my work/study boss and he was also a professor for one of my classes, so that was all wrapped up into multiple fantasies I guess, LOL. I would have never acted on it, mostly because I also knew his wife, so that would be weird. Also, because some things are sexier left as a fantasy, you know?
I think the idea of a sexy boss is so hot maybe because of the dominance thing? They are already in a position of power, so it can easily just turn into something hotter. Also, work is boring, wouldn't we all rather be getting spanked and having sex? (Maybe that's just me)
Thanks for letting me horn in, I promise I will be reading this soon!
You are always welcome here, Casey! And when you finish the book, come on back and let us know what you thought.
DeleteOhhh, the boss/professor combo. Yes, that's a yummy fantasy for sure, but I'm glad you "didn't go there" since he was married. Yes, some things are better as fantasy.
I agree about the dominance/power dynamic in the boss/employee relationship, plus if the employee really needs the job or wants to please the boss that adds another layer.
I am so happy to hear you do plan to read it! Thank you. I love your fantasy college boss story. Sometimes the fantasies that never become real are the best
DeleteI had so much fun writing this book, in fact have just released Switch, my second spanking story. I hope to always have a little humore because it's what I love to find in a story.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for stopping by!
Thanks, Kate! Looking forward to reading Switch!
DeleteI've never lusted after one of my bosses, but I had an almost immediate physical attraction to a co-worker, who was eventually hired into a position that was one step above me. My physical reaction was so strong and instantaneous that when I first met him I vowed to keep my distance, because I was married. Then three years later he was hired into our department. Life works in mysterious ways sometimes. We became good friends, and I resisted temptation.
ReplyDeleteAs for Spanking Miss Whitman, I loved the concept so much, I purchased the book right away, but I've yet to read it, so I feel like I'm cheating, too. I find the boss/spanker/disciplinarian plot-line to be very sexy. I can't wait to read Kate's book, and while we're traveling I should have lots of plane/coach/train time to catch up. At least that's my plan.
Ohhh, Kathryn, that's interesting about the coworker. Thanks for sharing. Having those instant reactions can be interesting.
DeleteWhat? No TMI? (stamps foot) I'm leaving!! I loved this book-- so cute. I can't think of a specific boss, but I've always had the bent over the boss's desk spanking fantasy, so this one pulled all the right chains for me. :)
ReplyDeleteUmmm...are there any fantasies you haven't had? :)
DeleteThank everyone who came to chat! :)
ReplyDeleteThis was a lot of fun to revisit. Spankng Ms Whitman was one of my faorite stories to write!
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