Three hours. Four hard limits. Nine hot stories.The most wicked game in the world is back for another night of fulfilling your dirtiest fantasies!Black Light is the top club in Washington D.C. and last year they shocked everyone with “Valentine Roulette’. Now, it’s the month of love again, and that means it’s time to play this naughty game of chance! With tempting new kinks and daring new … play this naughty game of chance! With tempting new kinks and daring new participants, ‘Roulette Redux’ will bring you all the heat you can handle as these sexy dominants spin to win their submissives, and the subs spin to choose which kink they’ll play. Their prize if they last the night? One free month at Black Light, and for some lucky participants… even a chance at love.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with nine NEW kinky stories from nine USA Today and international bestselling authors!
Featuring:
“Brat” by Livia Grant
“Unrestrained” by Jennifer Bene
“Forced” by Renee Rose
“Edge” by Alta Hensley
“Doctored” by Sue Lyndon
“Shameless” by Maren Smith
“Confessions” by Measha Stone
“Surrender” by Maggie Ryan
“Taken” by Jane Henry
more
This is the second Valentine Roulette that Black Light has hosted – and there are some changes. Fabulously, we get some interactions with Jaxson, Chase, and Emma in their respective relationship roles (my favorite!). But this book has so much more – from Jennifer Bene, Measha Stone, Renee Rose, Livia Grant herself – so many other awesome authors and stories. And one of my favorites comes from Maren Smith – Hadlee escapes her nightmare with the Dom that is beyond abusive, and, while she calls on Grant, his place is taken by Noah. And there are other unexpected swaps in other stories – and there is heat and there are surprises, and this is not a book to read if your mother-in-law is nearby! I found I couldn’t dip in and out – I devoured it. I’ve never read a Livia Grant I didn’t enjoy – and now there are another 8 authors to add to that!
Sexy, hot, exciting and intruiging! All that goes on at this Valentine’s party will have you gripped all the way through and will thrill your kinky side.
An Amazing group of writers bring together a wonderful collection of stories all held at blacklights Valentine’s party!
Don’t miss this one! hours of thrilling, panty melting reading!
I’m obsessed with everything Black Light. There are phenomenal stand-alone novels, but there’s something so fun in the anthologies: the Roulettes. We get to see the kinky, depraved in the best of ways works of so many talented and twisted writers in one place!
The opener alone made me dive back into the origin stories: Jaxson, Chase and Emma’s tale(s). I can’t tear myself away from anything Jennifer Bene rights, so the tale of Vanessa, ballerina up to the mercy of her Dom of the eve who was willing to risk it all just for one night, kept me riveted. Determined, by Maren Smith, hit another of my favorite kinks – the consensual forcefulness that I crave. I can’t even imagine diving into describing the other stories, just know that I have an alarm and refresh set for further adventures into the glorious kinky world that the trio provide and our favorite kinksters inhabit.
Taken by Jane Henry: Brayden and Della had been divorced when they are paired up for the Black Light party. Will old hurts get in the way or will they rediscover each other? Loved this story and loved the ending even more.
Unrestrained by Jennifer Bene: Wow! This was a really intense story. Silas is a sadiest who has never found a sub to match him until Bianca. Will she be able to last the whole time with him? Great story and would love to see more of them.
Brat by Livia Grant: When Gabriella gets in the club by sneaking the private link from Conner and is then paired up with him, he is determinded to make her to make her see she shouldn’t be there. What he finds confuses him as Gabby submits to him beautifully. What will happen when the night is over?
Forced by Renee Rose: I have never cared for stories with rape fantasy but there was just something about this story that hit all the right notes for me. Renee wrote it in such a way that it didn’t bother me like it normally would. Victor pushed Marina to the edge but did he push too far? And what has Marina discovered about herself? It’s on the dark side but it’s oh so good!
Doctored by Sue Lyndon: When Natalie signs up for the Black Light party, she’s shocked to see Hunter, a long time crush, there also. Hunter has never forgotten Natalie and was thrilled when he drew her to play with. With him being a former Governor and a scandal thata has followed her around, will they be able to start a relationship? Oh, the medical play was HOT!
Shameless by Maren Smith: Oh man, this was an intense story. Garrett has wanted Hadlee for a long time but hasn’t had the guts to go after her. When Hadlee escaped an abusive Dom, Garrett came to her rescue but the abuse has left her with mental scars. He watches as another Dom gets paired with her and then is shocked when the Dom, Noah, asks him to help him with the scenes with Hadlee. Does Noah see something between them that neither of them see right now? And what happens when Hadlee’s abusive Dom shows up to the party?
Edge by Alta Hensley: Fresh from getting her final divorce papers, Melinda heads back to Black Light, where she has signed up for the Roulette. She left the club, and her Dom, behind when she married. Will Dean be there tonight? Will he want her back? Her husband didn’t want her so why should he? This story makes you feel all kinds of emotions. You can feel all the pain Melinda is feeling. And the knife play was pretty hot also.
Confession by Measha Stone: When Dani’s brother is killed in action overseas, Scott and Grayson promised to keep her safe. Her going to Black Light is NOT Grayson’s idea of safe. When they are thrown together, he thinks he can change her mind about this but his own feelings are getting in the way. What happens when they finally realize how they feel? And what is Scott’s story?
Surrender by Maggie Ryan: Marty is submissive but always seems to be topping from the bottom and that is something Owen can’t stand from a sub. When the Dom she is paired up appears to be letting her run the show, Owen steps in and offers to take his place. He is itching to remind Marty who is the boss! Will she finally met a Dom who won’t tolerate how she tries to take control? Will Owen break her of this habit and bring out the true submissive he believes she really is?
This is one of the best anthologies I have ever read. Each story was unique but certain themes were running in each one also. The submissive fainting, someone screaming Red and someone looking for his ex girlfriend. That just tells me that these authors talked to each other a lot while writing their own stories. A couple of the stories definitely need follow up stories. All in all, I was blown away by this collection! Good job ladies!!
I can’t get enough of Renee Rose and the Black Light series! Fantastic writing, sexy scenes, delicious characters!
This was a great group of stories from various authors to enjoy. I love this series!
Livia Grant Jennifer Bene – Valentine Roulette Introduction
Renee Rose – Broken – Jennifer & Derek – They play each weekend but Derek wants more. Will Jennifer give more?
Livia Grant – Revealed – Khloe & Ryder – each a last minute addition and all each other needs.
Jennifer Bene – Wet – Alexander & Sienna – Alexander gets Sienna to play Daddy with him
Lee Savino – Unmasked – Kane & Chessie – Kane recognizes the sub in Chessie and swaps for her at Valentine Roulette
Addison Cain – Unraveled – Will & Klara – Will Klara forgive Spencer firing her after proving she fits at Black Light
Maren Smith – Unbroken – Newton & Abby – can they get beyond their misconstrued past
Measha Stone – Bared – Dane & Riley – can Riley come to terms on their future after a failed past
Sophie Kisker – Stripped – Adam & Sari – each set the stage for a whole new meaning to the term fantasy.
I am in total love with this book. Some of my favorite authors and a bunch I discovered. Amazing book and great price for all these talented minds all in one book. Page for page, it kept getting better and better.
I love anthologies and after reading Valentine Roulette, I couldn’t wait to read redux and I was not disappointed it was brilliant. The only problem is that I wanted more from some of them and wished they would go beyond Blacklight on Valentines to see how things unfold. I would love to see how things progress for Ella and Connor, Hunter and Natalie and Dani and Grayson as well as Dean and Melinda and Logan and Marty. Garreth and Hadlee have their story and it continues in Blacklight Fearless. Victor and Mariana have their epilogue as do Brayden and Della. Silas and Bianca both had their needs met and the reader was not left to speculate, but the others leave me wanting to know more, more, more.
Anthologies are generally a collection of stories as indeed this is, but it is crafted in such a way as to create an amazing flow and great care was taken to create the theme making sure the 2 “incidents” were mentioned in every story as well as the intro and an explanation in the final chapter. A difficult task for authors and editors, but one that was done with great skill in this book.
I truly loved this book and highly recommend it, if only life did imitate art in this instance how many happy women there would be.
This anthology is Book 7 in the Black Light series. For those new readers, Black Light is a BDSM club in Washington. I had a greater appreciation for Chase, Jaxson, and Emma after reading how they became a trio (Infamous Love, Livia Grant). For Valentine’s Day, there is a competition for a month’s free membership and a mash up of 20 Doms/Dommes, subs, numbers, and 30 activities. There are 9 stories in this well-put together anthology. I loved all the stories; the one that stuck with me most was Maren Smith’s Shameless. Hadlee had escaped from an abusive Dom, Ethen. When Hadlee and Ethen meet again at Black Light, protective dungeon monitor Garreth watches over Hadlee. Hadlee needs to dig deep to participate & not let Ethen have any more control over her. She’s lucky to have two men looking out for her, but she’ll only end up with one. Beautifully told story of healing.
Although this is the second Black Light Valentine event, it is the first I have read. 20 couples, paired by the Roulette wheel, will participate. Then, the submissive drops a ball onto another wheel to determine the kink they will engage in. This was an AMAZING group of stories written by some of my favorite authors.
Unrestrained by Jennifer Bene: Bianca is looking for a strong, alpha, male to truly dominate her. Silas needs a masochist. OMG! What an excellent match they make, and what an incredible way to start an anthology. This story has a strong element of S/M and it is absolutely breathtaking.
Brat by Livia Grant: For Connor, going to the Valentine Party at Black Light is part of his job. For Gabriella, it is a way to aggravate and irritate Connor. Gabriella is a complete newbie, having gleaned her information from the internet. She spun ABDL as the first kink. She did not know what that was, and neither did I. And, DAMN!!! I just love this author!
Forced by Rene Rose: Mariana and Victor meet outside the club, where they form a connection that they carry into their play. Their first kink is pet play. Then Dom’s choice is a consensual rape scene. Their interaction really made me see how many different layers submission can encompass. This story is intense and exciting and just plain HOT!
Doctored by Sue Lyndon: I love the way Hunter and Natalie had known each other casually in the past. Over the years, each secretly thought of the other and wished??? When they are coupled for the three hour erotic valentine contest, their interaction just sizzles. They begin with medical play and OMG! It was so HOT and intense and breathtaking I never wanted it to end!
Shameless by Maren Smith: Previously, Hadlee had been part of a Dom’s coercive menagerie. Her submission was filled with abuse, both physical and mental. Garreth was the person she reached out to the night she escaped the clutches of her cruel Dom. Now, she is back at Black Light, trying to recapture her love of submission. And, who knew an ice cream sundae could be so salacious!!!
Edge by Alta Hensley: Melinda stayed away from Black Light for almost a year due to her cruel and nasty mate, who worked hard to extinguish her beautiful inner glow? Can Melinda’s loving re-connection with her previous Dom, Dean, allow her joy in submission to again spring to life? This is definitely an erotic, heart wrenching story that concludes with fantastic knife play!
Confessions by Measha Stone: Dani lost her brother in Afghanistan, but his two buddies, Scott and Gray promised him to look after her. It takes the Roulette wheel at Black Light to pair Dani and Gray. Spending that night exploring their kink and playing together allows both of them to finally face their previously hidden feelings for each other. Sometimes fate just steps in to make things right.
Surrender by Maggie Ryan: Marty is a sub, but somehow she always ends up topping from the bottom. That is, until Owen decides to show her the error of her ways. Their interaction is hot and naughty. And, the shibari scene is fascinating and descriptive—better than a picture.
Taken by Jane Henry: Ten years ago Della and Brayden were married. Although divorced for many years, have they really given up on each other? Does this pairing give them a chance to wreak revenge? Or, could this be a chance for them to start anew?
Every spectacular story by each of these amazing authors was unique, engrossing and exciting. I am greatly impressed by the number of different kinks mentioned, and the fact that each is treated with respect. I am now thoroughly addicted to the Black Light Series!!!
I don’t even know where to begin with this book. I’m sitting here looking at the blinking cursor and realizing I haven’t quite recovered from the book yet. I’m wondering how I put into words what I just went through and make it more meaningful than “it was good” or “it was hot”. And it was very definitely both of those things. Filled with dangerously alpha men, the women that captivate them, and compelling chemistry, as well as an unexpected sweetness that made me smile. This anthology has something for everyone to love and enjoy. It features some new work from some of my favorite authors and It’s introduced me to a few I’ve never read before, that I will be checking into further.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
OMG what a super hot collection of stories all revolving around the BDSM club, Black Light, written by some of my favorite, as well as some of my new favorite authors. It had sex. It had punishments. It had rewards. It had betrayal. It had love and romance. It had second chances. Did I mention it had sex? Each story centered on one couple’s journey into the Black Light club, where they either searched for or rediscovered what they were missing in their lives. I have several of the other Black Light stories in my TBR file, and can’t wait to get to reading them for further insight into these people’s lives. (03/07/2018 – This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Hidden Gems.)
You never know what you’re going to get in an anthology, but this one has many stories that are a pleasure to read. A lot of entertainment at a reasonable price.
I loved the intro to this and would love Livia to write the scene that happened with Chase, Emma and Jaxson following the meeting (hint, hint). I liked that it didn’t focus on the games and limits so much this time, but more on those who would be organising and running the event. I love how the couple matching not only ties all the stories together but really whets your appetite for what is to come.
The writing by each author is so well done, that even if/when the kink isn’t your thing the story is still engaging, fun and easy to read.
*****
“Unrestrained” by Jennifer Bene
I loved Bianca and her ‘make me’ attitude, she may be a sub but she isn’t a pushover. She more than met her match in Silas, which led to one super hot encounter that definitely pushed the pain limits.
I’m not a masochist and would definitely have called ‘red’ in Bianca’s situation. I more than likely wouldn’t have been able to read this had it been written by a less talented and knowledgeable author. However Ms Bene not only gave us several very hot scenes but she cleverly wove SSC/RACK into her story. (I’m thinking of when he made her look up and speak to the watching crowd and DM). This allowed me to feel more ‘comfortable’ with the story too.
I loved the ending, yes we want them all to fall in love but that isn’t realistic even for a book! However IWOULD love to read more about Silas and Bianca, they certainly make one hot and amazing couple.
*****
“Brat” by Livia Grant
Short stories often leave me dissatisfied and needing more of a story. In Brat the author managed to give both background to the characters and include plenty of steamy actions. The book also held a lot of emotional depth too.
It did leave me wanting more of Ella and Connor, I loved this couple, Ella in particular totally drew me into the story. You know you’re going to get kink but the plot and where the story went was just so unexpected. Oh and the ending….. ***sigh**** it fitted this story perfectly.
*****
“Forced” by Renee Rose
I need Mariana as my new BFF. I totally loved her and her non-submissiveness and I loved the twist Renee put on this story.
I love kink, I love kinky play but I’m not at heart all that submissive. Yes I want guy to take charge but I personally an not going to find pleasure in humiliation or a TPE. So I just totally got Mariana, the character is totally on my wavelength.
Victor was really well voiced in the story too. He’s obviously a very dominant and alpha guy but the dynamics of the scene and how his partner felt and responded were more important to him than the type of scene or play.
I love BDSM stories – I wouldn’t be reading this book if I didn’t! – but this one is currently my favourite. I could read stories like this until the cows come home. It was much less about the kink (which I normally love) and much more about their connection and understanding one another.
Victor certainly proved that he understood Mariana and her needs became his priority. I’m generally not a fan of insta-love but -wow- Ms Rose you certainly made it work in this story.
Loved the characters, loved the unusual story, loved the ride in the car (again Victor putting Mariana above all else) and love, love, floved the epilogue.
*****
“Doctored” by Sue Lyndon
This was such a sweet and massively hot love story in just 10 chapters. The excellent character building had me really caring about Natalie and Hunter virtually straight away. The depth of feeling imbued in those characters made this quite an emotional read too.
I was totally caught up in their story and really enjoyed it. I flew through this one, even though medical play can push my ‘uncomfortable’ button. The author handled the scene with quite a gentle and caring touch, making it really fun to read.
*****
“Shameless” by Maren Smith
Wow, this story wasn’t easy to read. Not because of poor writing, not at all. I really believed in both Hadlee and Garreth, they are really well written characters. The pace is good, the story was believable and the writing is excellent.
What makes this difficult is Hadlee’s not-so-in-the-past, past. I could have sat in that shower and sobbed alongside her. I can guarantee that you will hate one of the characters in this story. For an author to get that under my skin in such a fairly short space of time reflects an amazing ability.
I can’t wait to see how this story progresses….
*****
“Edge” by Alta Hensley
This story was much less about the BDSM and much more about the couple. In many ways this story could have been set anywhere, it didn’t really have that much of a feel of being in Black Light.
The story is written entirely from Melinda’s POV, but I did still get a good feel for Dean. The couple have history and definitely have unfinished business, mainly due to a very foolish decision made by Melinda. The story very much focuses on the couple, their re-connection and Melinda finding herself again.
I did find the majority of the book fairly vanilla, and even the scene didn’t feel very kinky. That said the writing is good and I definitely felt drawn into Melinda’s story.
*****
“Confession” by Measha Stone
I loved Dani and Gray’s story. I did wonder where Gray’s head had been at – Dani had all but offered herself on a plate to him. This had some very good BDSM action in it but also really focused on the couple and their feelings for each other.
I really got drawn into their story – my only complaint is that I would have loved this to have been a full length novel as it had all the makings of a such a good one.
*****
“Surrender” by Maggie Ryan
Marty is a wonderful woman but a terrible sub, who tops from the bottom (I’ve a feeling we have some things in common!) She has had a massive crush on Owen for a long time, but whilst he finds her attractive as a woman he doesn’t want to play with such a poor sub.
Circumstances lead him to decide she needs to learn a lesson, which she very quickly, and painfully, did. I loved that Owen still appreciated her sass and didn’t want a docile little woman, and he actually enjoyed the task of subduing Marty.
The story was quite fun, really engaging and had a good mix of character development, BDSM action and plot.
Wow! Where do I even start with this review…this collection of books blew me away!! Each separate book brought its own sexy scenes, and hot as heck characters. I am so glad I got introduced to this Black Light world and can’t wait to read more!
Unrestrained by Jennifer Bene
This story gives the reader a great introduction to S/m…Silas is pure Sadist and has meet his match with Bianca.. The more he delivers the more she can take…extremely hot!
Brat by Livia Grant
I will admit I actually had to google ABDL…before I read on. The story of Conner and Gabriella starts out as showing the to be more brother/sister since they grew up together but when Conner rolls Gabriella’s name it’s as if fate had other plans.. his turn to make her she her ways.
Forced by Renee Rose
I really liked this story as who doesn’t once in their life have this same dark little secret… Mariana only signs up to make sure her sister is safe but she is placed with the perfect Dom, Victor…and their chemistry is steamy hot!
Doctored by Sue Lyndon
I have never read a book about medical play before, but dang, this one makes me want to find and read more..The back story and build up of characters bring you right into the story along with, Hunter and Natalie.
Shameless by Maren Smith
This story of Hadlee’s cruel Dom, that she escaped from, broke my heart…and I would love to read more of her story…Hadlee joins the Roulette party to try and piece her life back together. When Noah lands on Hadlee, she seems a bit excited but not…until Garreth is added to the mix.
Edge by Alta Hensley
Loved this story!! Beautifully written second chance… Dean and Melinda have a past…and Melinda has lost her submissive side…Can Dean get her submission and trust back?
Confessions by Marsha Stone
Another favorite!!! Grayson and Dani have known each other for years, but neither would step over that boundary into something more…until the luck of the roulette wheel places them together.
Surrender by Maggie Ryan
Who hasn’t had the fantasy in this book at least once in their life? I know I have!! Marty enters the game looking for a good Dom, what she gets is a dream come true… this book was wonderfully written, the characters were flawless.
Taken by Jane Henry
Another luck of the roll match up as Brayden lands on his ex-wife Della..They have so many unresolved issues that make this a great story of chances and happily ever after.
I highly recommend this anthology to anyone that loves to read about BDSM, it is by far one of my favorite reads of 2018!!
I love how the titles from each author perfectly describes what that chapter entails. This analogy really had a bit of absolutely everything. Stories that are uplifting, fun, heartfelt and with heartbreaking experiences, on top of all the steamy details.
We have second chance lovers, a sub who isnt too submissive, a secret crush that’s finally out in the open, someone from the past (the one who got away kind of thing), self impowerment and overcoming abuse, a dominant woman submitting, all the BDSM flavors of the ice cream available in Black Light.
This book is about 9 different couples and 9 different scenes that occur in the Black Light BDSM club on Valentines Day night. The plots of each story are rich and well-structured, the characters are well-developed and the storyline managed to grab my attention from the first few pages. There is a section at the end of the book where issues that came up during the night’s events are discussed among the owners and the manager. It brings a feeling of closing for the book. I highly recommend this read!
Wow! I loved, loved, loved this book! Nine great stories set in the Blacklight BDSM Club on Valentine’s. Nine different others but each story flows easily and it doesn’t seem disjointed at all. Different kinks but all are fun to read. I haven’t read any other Blacklight books but I think I have to now!
Decadent set of nine memorable couple pairings – looking forward to reading more from all these authors!
I received an Advance Reader Copy for BLACK LIGHT: ROULETTE REDUX (Black Light Series, Book #7) written by various authors and voluntarily reviewed this book. With one-month memberships as prizes to be won at the new and improved Black Light Roulette Redux event this year, there are even more people willing to play and watch. As long as the participants last the three hours while navigating hard limits without safewording and complete all three kink activities by the end of the night, they win! But when the fortuitous pairings are called out, which team is really going to be able to make it through to the end of the challenges? I would definitely purchase a ticket at Black Light to see all this happening! Loved all the stories!
UNRESTRAINED by Jennifer Bene – Wow, this was one hot pairing between the Dom-on-the-prowl, Silas, and Bianca, who was unknowingly looking for this exact man, a man who was equal parts gentleman and equal parts talented to pull what he needed from her but make her feel safe meanwhile. What we have is off-the-charts chemistry between these two participants while Silas puts her through all his paces through the kinks which were rolled that evening, which ends upon him realizing that she is one rare woman, indeed, who can take what he has to dish out and still keep her sassy mouth.
BRAT by Livia Grant – When Gabriella goes to her old family friend about accessing her financial portfolio for an investment idea, she runs into Connor, whom she hasn’t seen for many years, but he is now taking over his father’s business and refuses to help her. She pulls another bratty stunt which puts her at Black Light’s infamous event with Connor, but when he sees her there, he refuses to let this unexperienced sub play…that is, until Connor realizes they have too much between them to ignore. He takes her up on the challenge of introducing her to the BDSM world himself, if only to exorcise his attraction and other conflicting emotions for her and to make her pay for breaking even more rules, now that he has her full attention. Forced humiliation certainly puts her in her place, but also allows her to open up her heart and see past the resentment to understand how her past actions have impacted him and his family.
FORCED by Renee Rose – An unbelievably intense session between Mariana and Victor answers some of her deepest sexual wishes, something which Victor was only too happy to deliver for her. When he realizes she is pulling back, Victor is worried he may have gone way too far and way too fast that night, but she is definitely someone whom he wanted more of, and he wasn’t ready to let her go because she was everything his last relationship wasn’t. Mariana was only there partly out of curiosity and partly to make sure her little sister didn’t get into any trouble that night. She certainly didn’t expect to want to give over all control to a man whom she probably will never see again, but Victor seemed to understood something in her and what she needed. Consensual scening is what makes this an erotic experience for them both.
DOCTORED by Sue Lyndon – After last seeing each other five years ago, Hunter and Natalie see each other again at Black Light and being paired together allows them to reconnect to answer their “what ifs” and their mutual unspoken attraction. This ex-politician couldn’t believe he had another chance with her, to do something to move forward instead of living with regret. But this exclusive club seems to be the perfect place for them to admit things they otherwise would not have, especially when they find themselves stripped down to what they are behind closed doors and find the courage to be honest about what they really wanted.
SHAMELESS by Maren Smith – Garreth was a Dungeon Monitor at Black Light, working when he was asked for his help in scening with one of the paired couples on Roulette Redux night, something he was more than happy to help with because he wanted to be there for Hadlee, someone he knew was probably not in a good head place that night. As an EMT, he was there to help her out of a recent predicament which could have gone really bad for her – all because of her Dom, Ethen. But now that Hadlee has left Ethen, she was there that evening to prove to herself that she was really free from him, and to get her self-respect and control back. Unfortunately, her Dom was not ready to let her go just yet. Hadlee and Garreth’s story was the most emotionally rewarding for me. Garreth’s character when he stated his intentions but then stepped back made him my knight, because he was someone who truly deserved Hadlee’s heart. Their story is not finished yet, so I look forward to reading more of this couple!
EDGE by Alta Hensley – Fate brings Melinda back in the arms of her Dom again, and both are filled with regret for an opportunity and life they could have had together. One bad decision Melinda makes ends up taking everything away from her at a time when she was already feeling lost, but now Melinda finds herself reduced to being someone who felt like her whole life was an epic failure. In an attempt at finding herself again, she finds herself at Black Light, only to find Dean her Dom was still there. Fortunately for them, they now had time to have the conversation which may or may not lead them to better understanding, but at least she was not denying herself of her own wants or needs…and she finds herself wanting Dean still. The question is, though, what does Dean want?
CONFESSIONS by Measha Stone – Gray has watched his best friend’s little sister grow up into a truly desirable woman, and he was unwilling to cross the taboo line of keeping watch over her, now that her brother is gone. But now she is offering herself as a sub at Black Light’s big event, and this was his one and only chance to take that hot-headed woman and show her what being his meant, that he was more than willing to go further than one night. With his bag of tricks, he shows her a side which he never thought he would be able to show her, because now all bets are off now that she is his for the next three hours.
SURRENDER by Maggie Ryan – Owen was the shibarist at Black Light, but he just couldn’t sit back any longer and watch as Marty played at being a submissive with the Dom she was paired with and topped him from the bottom. Now, it is up to him to show Marty exactly how a submissive behaves, and he is just the man who knows how to do it, because he knows her well as the best friend of his sister-in-law. Once he has her in his hands, however, he feels himself drawn even closer to her. Giving up real control willingly to Owen, someone she has lusted after for so very long, has never been on Marty’s radar until that night, but when she found what he had to offer, it was something she found she wanted to keep doing.
TAKEN by Jane Henry – Della runs into her ex-husband at Black Light, and it was instant fireworks for them as soon as they got into their first chosen kink task, role play. From there, they come to to grips with their failure of a marriage six years ago, and they have a meaningful and honest conversation of how things went wrong. Once she pays for what she has done to him, that is. Their cathartic confessions gives them the means to not only appreciate each other as the people they are now, but perhaps the newfound closeness will offer them a second chance together, a chance that they are finding that they may want to take again.
Roulette Redux is the seventh book of the Black Light series but the first I’ve read and my brain is on overload from all the kink in this book! The Black Light is holding it’s second annual Valentine’s event, randomly pairing Doms and subs with the spin of a roulette wheel. The sub then spins for the kink they will play. The prize for lasting all three hours is a free month at Black Light. Each story in the collection features one of the couples and is written by a different author but they fit together seamlessly as a whole.
Some of these stories pushed my comfort level more than others but they are all excellent. I do have some favorites though, in particular, Forced by Renee Rose, Surrender by Maggie Ryan, and Taken by Jane Henry. Black Light: Roulette Redux is a spellbinding read and I am obsessed with this series now. This book is an unforgettable read.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.