Alton introduces her to a world of sensuality and submission, encouraging her to become a new woman. But is Alton merely a weekend distraction, or the promise of a better life?
Reviews for The Dares That Bind
Whipped Cream Reviews -
"HOLY COW!!!!!! I think I have just found a new series that I must read! The characters were great! Each one added something to the story, unlike some stories that have extras just to fill space, I truly felt connected to the secondary characters even if for a split second they appeared in the story. I find myself wanting to know more. More about the characters and the town! Filled with totally hot titillation, Smokin' sexual tension, and just enough action to get 'er done, I was captivated and engrossed to the point of shooing away anyone who might interrupt me during my reading."
"Clean editing, a sound story idea and plot made this a fantastic read for a short vacation from the real world. No doubt a deal sealer when it comes to whether I will buy more from this author. It is not very often I finish a book and immediately clamor for more, but this is one of those times. Thank you Ms. Ellwood, from the bottom of my heart."
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About Leigh Ellwood
Leigh Ellwood is an award-winning author of erotica and erotic romance fiction. Her first novel Truth or Dare was published by Phaze in 2004, and has since been made available in paperback at Borders bookstores around the US.
In addition to her many romance novels and stories, Leigh also writes the comic strip Ged's Gals, an internet exclusive feature, and writes non-erotic mysteries as L.K. Ellwood. Her work has also appeared on the Playgirl.com website.
Also by Leigh Ellwood...
Phaze:
Truth or Dare
Dare Me
Daring Young Man
Dare to Dream
Daringly Delicious
Loose ID:
Excitable Gals
Liquid Silver Books:
Love's DoMINion
Samhain:
Taste This
An Interview with Leigh Ellwood
By Holly Hewson for The Romance Studio
HH: Leigh, thank you for talking with us at TRS BLUE. Please tell us about your featured book, The Dares That Bind.LE: Thanks for having me again!
The Dares That Bind is a novella in my Dareville series. It's a bit retroactive, as it's set concurrently to the events in Truth or Dare, the first book. It is a BDSM story that was written originally for Phaze's RAW HeatSheet line, but the story ended up exceeding the word limit. Here's the blurb:
Victoria Robeson is content to live at home and work her dead-end job, despite dealing with her overbearing mother, just as long as she has time to write. When she meets the handsome and mysterious Alton Weiss as Dareville prepares for Brady Garriston's big concert, Vic is unnerved and intrigued by how well he knows her personality and desires.
Alton introduces her to a world of sensuality and submission, encouraging her to become a new woman. But is Alton merely a weekend distraction, or the promise of a better life?
HH: This is the latest in your very popular Dareville series. How did this series come to be? LE: Actually, I hadn't intended to write a series. The plan was to find a home for Truth or Dare and pursue other one-off contemporary romances. Just as I wrote Truth, a secondary character loomed large in my mind, so much that it literally commanded a separate me. After Truth, I wrote Dare Me, and to this day the stories ideas keep coming.
HH: How does The Dare That Bind continue it? LE: Bind introduces two characters - one the sister of Kate Robeson, the heroine of A Winter's Dare - in the early stages of the Dareville timeline. The plan is to reintroduce both characters in a future work, to be called Dare Devils. One thing I enjoy about the series is the interaction of several characters across all the stories. It leaves room for endless ideas.
HH: What do you like about Victoria and how do you identify with her? LE: Victoria just wants to write, so she's like me in that respect. I like that she isn't bothered to pursue a career, but rather her dream. In the story, she finds one way to supplement her drive to write is surrender to other desires. That way, she can truly be free.
HH: What do you like about Alton and why is he a good match for Victoria? LE: Alton doesn't blink, figurately speaking. He is confident and knows what he wants. In Victoria he sees potential for great things, and while he is Dominant he is compassionate enough to realize her needs. You'll definitely see more of them in the future.
HH: Do you have a favorite story in the Dareville series? Will there be more?
LE: It's hard to pick these days. I'm especially proud of Dare Me, which received a four star review from RT Book Club and a few reviewers awards. I like Daringly Delicious, too, for its inclusion of a BBW heroine. Yes, there will be more Dareville stories - Don't Dare the Reaper will be the next story, out in time for Halloween.
HH: What else can lucky readers look forward to from you? LE: Some readers know I also write M/M, and I am working on a few novellas to answer some calls for submission. They may tie in to Dareville indirectly, we'll see.
HH: What goals have you set for yourself at this point in your career? LE: I would like to have something to pitch to a NY house - I just need to get my time schedule straight so I can write more. Too many hands on my time as it is. :)
HH: What do you enjoy reading? LE: Mystery reader at heart right here. I just finished Under Orders by Dick Francis and enjoyed it. I also like biographies and memoirs - I recently finished a biography of John Lennon and have another Beatles book on my TBR list.
HH: What are you doing this summer? LE: Working, alas. But I did set some time off to take the little one on a short trip to visit relatives in Florida. Then in August I have a signing in New Jersey with other romance authors. You can find my world tour (lol) schedule at www.LeighEllwood.com, or you can follow my Twitter at http://twitter.com/LeighEllwood for up to the minute action.
HH: Thank you!
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