Wednesday, January 9, 2013

#Spanking Story Book Club First Book Announcement

The Spanking Story Book Club's first selection is.....


Body Politics by Cara Bristol

Woohooo. I've been looking forward to reading this book for weeks so let's all read it together.

The book is available now on Loose Id and is now available on Amazon  (just updated this info). I'm going to dig into the book right away and post the first discussion questions on Friday, January 11. Don't worry if you don't have the book by then, because the questions will be more general about the topic.

Body Politics blurb

Feminist Stephanie Gordon knows the instant she meets blind date Mark DeLuca it’s not going to work. Sure the deputy chief of police is criminally sexy, but he’s arrogant, domineering and sexist. Thank goodness after the evening ends, she’ll never have to see him again.

A member of the Rod and Cane Society, an organization of men who spank, Mark DeLuca is attracted to Stephanie like a paddle to a well-rounded ass. He sees beneath the shield of feminist militancy to the soft, sensitive woman she tries to hide. When she storms away in a snit, the chase is on. Can a spanko convince a diehard feminist her true strength lies in submission?

Body Politics contains feminist indignation, old-fashioned courtship, hot sex and lots of spanking. The third book in the All Rod and Cane Society series, it can be read as a stand-alone.

 

Body Politics excerpt

“What did Liz tell you about me?” he asked.

“She said you were divorced too. Brown hair, brown eyes.” She scanned his face as if verifying the information she’d been given was correct. “That you were in law enforcement. Are you a cop? A detective?”

“I’m the deputy chief of police.”

She formed a sexy oh with her lips. “Impressive.”

She was impressive, but if he told her so, she would assume he was hitting on her. She wouldn’t be far from wrong. He wanted to hit on her—in all the good ways. “I like to think I make a difference, but some days it’s a desk job.” He shrugged. “Tell me more about you. You said you founded…WAN, is it?”

She nodded. “Yes. I started the organization out of my apartment with one assertiveness training course. A friend from college joined me early on, and for a long time it was only us two. But now we’re incorporated as a nonprofit association and are located in the old city hall building downtown. We offer dozens of classes, rape and violence counseling, and support groups.”

Pride rang out in her voice, but then she twisted her mouth. “The downside is I now report to a board of directors. They all have good community connections, but I think some of them see it not as service but as a stepping-stone to further their careers or political aspirations. When I butt heads with certain members, I remind myself it’s about the women, not my ego. Elizabeth—Liz is one of the good ones.”

Mark chuckled. “I know what you mean. The chief usually deals with the police commission, but I’ve faced off on a few occasions.”

She folded a corner of her napkin. “Sorry for the long dissertation about my job. I’m sure you’re not interested in a women’s organization.”

He studied her face, taking in the arch of her brows, clear blue eyes, and a blush in her cheeks that caused him to imagine spanking her ass to the same hue, then having her stand in the corner with her glowing butt on display for his enjoyment. He shifted in his chair to ease his ache. “Why, because I’m a guy? You don’t think a man can support women’s initiatives?”

Color flooded her face, but she jutted her chin, and her gaze collided with his. “Most don’t.”

Who hurt you, kitten? Someone had taken a razor to her heart, and she’d been protecting herself behind a shield of militancy ever since. He did support women’s rights, would have no qualms about voting for a woman president. Men and women were equals. But they were different. No amount of posturing, no carefully worded rhetoric, no shouted slogans would change that.

“I’m not most men.”

“I’m sure you’re not,” she conceded politely, but her expression remained skeptical and cemented his hunch she’d been hurt. He wanted to hold her and soothe her fears. Then spank her to teach her submission didn’t mean losing control but gaining strength. She raised her glass for another sip, then set it down and traced the edge with her finger. Awkwardness circled like a faint breeze.

“Interesting glass,” she mused.

“Signature keepsake,” he parroted. Its somewhat narrow rim flared to a rounded base dimpled in the center, the bifurcation forming two halves.

She drew her eyebrows together. “It almost resembles a butt.”

“It is a butt.”

Her startled gaze flew to his. The moment of truth. The conversation would take a needed turn, but it was occurring sooner than he would have liked. He’d intended to get to her know better—let her trust him. When he said what he needed to say, would it be too much information too soon?

 

Cara Bristol Bio

Cara Bristol didn’t start out to become a spanking fiction author. It sort of happened…okay, with five spanking titles under her belt, two under contract, maybe it didn’t just happen. Maybe she likes the naughtiness, the taboo thrill of writing about dominant, sexy men who like to spank their partners. Could be. Ms. Bristol is a multi-published author whose Rod and Cane Society novels have become one of the most popular domestic discipline erotic romance series. Three books about a secret organization of men who discipline their wives have been released by Loose Id: Unexpected Consequences, False Pretenses and Body Politics. More are planned. Ms. Bristol’s other titles are Intimate Submission, Secret Desires, A Scent of Longing and Reckless in Moonlight. The former two also contain spanking. Ms. Bristol lives in the Midwest part of the United States with her husband. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, watching reality television and traveling.



Twitter: @CaraBristol

 

 

15 comments:

  1. Thank you so much, Celeste. For me as an author, it's an honor to be the Spanking Book Club's first selection. As as reader, it's a wonderful way to learn about new spanking books and discuss them with other readers who enjoy the genre. I'm looking forward to participating!

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    1. You're welcome Cara! I already started the book and I'm excited to hear what everyone has to say about it.

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  2. Oh goody, I started this book last night! Love the Spanking Book Club idea:)

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  3. Can't wait! I will probably order from Amazon.
    It makes it easier if the first question is more general. Looking forward to great discussions.

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    1. Look at you---using Amazon! Glad you're going to join the fun.

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  4. Don't you mean No Name Bristol?

    Looking forward to it, Celeste and Cara!

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    1. Have you been saving shoe boxes for your diorama?

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    2. We should make her draw her pictures! Right Ana?

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    3. I'm saving toilet paper cardboard tubes to tape together and spank you with!

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  5. I want to be part of the book club. Better start reading.

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    1. Once you start reading, you won't want to put the book down, Blondie! Come back Friday for our first chat.

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  6. Celeste...your blog is always so interesting!

    You've won a Liebster Award.

    Check it out! http://theloglineblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/us-and-liebster-blog-award.html

    Now go tell everyone about it! Yeah, team! LOL!

    Lynn Crain

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  7. This was almost next on my to read list already! Can these be read out of order. I'm currently on the first. Is it ok to skip the second and read this one out of order?

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    1. Yes, they can be read out of order. There are some references to other characters or events from the other books, but it's not anything that affects your enjoyment of each book as a stand alone. I just finished it last night and loved it.

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