A rogue who always gets what he wants… Until he meets a girl as elusive as quicksilver… the enigmatic girl with the dark gypsy eyes, who bursts into his life like a shimmering flame.
Adventure-seeking Ruby Beckett craves intensity of experience wherever her wanderlust takes her, and it takes her all over the world. When she volunteers for a whipping demo with the strikingly attractive Master Evan, the sparks between them flare into the bright, burning heat of desire.
Each is determined to maintain their carefully crafted, self-contained lives. But the stakes soar when Ruby shares her darkest fantasy with the one man who might actually make it come true…
The Gypsy & the Rogue is a BDSM Connections novel. While your experience will be enhanced by reading all the books in the series in order, this novel is a stand-alone story.
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I very much enjoyed this book. It was actually novel length, loaded with great characters, dialogue, plot & lots & lots of STEAM. Both the MC’s: Evan (H), a sexy Dom well known in the BDSM community & Ruby (h), a sexy submissive are globally rolling stones traveling from project to project & they happen to be at the same place at the same time in this book.
Ruby catches Evan’s eye immediately & visa versa: Evan asks Ruby to assist him with a BDSM demo & she eagerly agrees. Both of them feel an instant, heat & connection but neither one has ever envisioned ‘settling down’ in any one location with any one person. Evan has relationships that last no longer than his stay at any particular place & although Ruby has has a couple relationships none were permanent or really impacted her emotionally.
However, this time our rolling stones have a problem: are they each other’s ‘ONE’? And if neither one ever wants to ‘settle down’, how can they have a permanent relationship? And this is the tension of the book: can Evan & Ruby overcome their history of transience & admit to themselves & each other how they have come to feel?
Both Evan & Ruby, as well as their group of friends were thoroughly likable characters, they were all thoughtful & kind to & of each other & all live a BDSM, D/s lifestyle. The author liberally spices things up with numerous ‘scenes’ (some of which: equipment & type I’ve not read of before) & the writing was substantial: I like when books have substance to read & the author never overdid any descriptions of clothes, surroundings, food, etc. I was invested in the H/h & wanted them to reach a HEA.
A very nice touch were the two Russian Blue cats Ruby was ‘catsitting’ & it was funny how Evan could never remember their names.
I think the book had a very nice blend of romance, sexy BDSM steam, friendship & tension: would our H/h get their HEA?
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A marvelous character-centered story that left this reader feeling empowered and ready to travel!
Claire Thompson’s newest addition to indie romance, “THE GYPSY AND THE ROGUE,” is one of the best books I’ve read this year! The main characters, Evan and Ruby were a more mature couple who meet as part of a group of vendors preparing for the opening of a new BDSM convention project in Portland. When they meet, there is this fabulous attraction between them. It’s so apparent that everyone who is around them can see it, and they’re mature enough to recognize it and explore what their crazy connection might lead to – at least to a point. The relationship is blooming when suddenly Ruby leaves Portland. What is even more confusing, Evan lets her . . . Will they recognize how they’ve changed each other? Will their wanderlust continue to be a stronger pull then that amazing attraction, or did their time together prepare them for a forever kind of relationship with someone else? You’ll have to read ALL of the very STEAMY “THE GYPSY AND THE ROGUE” to answer these and any other questions that may come up during the experience. NO one writes BDSM hotness quite like Claire Thompson does, so if you have not experienced a Claire Thompson romance, then start with “THE GYPSY AND THE ROGUE” and then read all of the other wonderful titles she has published. Thompson’s characters are always realistic and easy to root for, the plots are always complex and STEAMILY compelling, and her prose is easy and smooth to read. In fact, “THE GYPSY AND THE ROGUE” is especially compelling because it made this reader stop and smell the roses growing around her. Why? Because Thompson’s romances, while extremely entertaining and at times challenging, are ALWAYS a reminder that living life to its fullest is its own reward! I voluntarily read an ARC copy of “THE GYPSY AND THE ROGUE” and this 5+ STAR review is my honest opinion. I STRONGLY recommend you get your copy of “THE GYPSY AND THE ROGUE” TODAY! Happy pages!
To quote a line this book is both sexy and safe. While reading this I am able to learn about so many new toys that I have never heard of or adventures that I will never experience other than thru Claire Thompson. I am in awe of her experiences and can picture myself in the place of her female characters. Each book is a true walk on the wild side and I look forward to each new one.
Very steamy book relateable & likeable main characters who you root for. Pretty sure my husband likes me reading these as they tend to get me feeling frisky. I always look forward to the Claire Thompson books
Trust in your heart’s desires
Claire Thompson brings us a great story of two people whose souls recognize the spirit of freedom and giving. Evan’s travels take him to locations where he teaches techniques of the BDSM lifestyle. Ruby is more caregiver and nurturer. Her adventures take her globally at the level of Peace Corps volunteer. Both Evan and Ruby can be said to be wanderers.
When they meet the attraction is mutual and sparks fly. Their light-hearted flirtation soon becomes an all-encompassing passionate journey. Ruby and Evan find an explosive connection in their intense sexual play and you can’t help feeling like you are right there. Secrets are revealed, but both Ruby and Evan are unsure about giving more of themselves to this relationship. Both have lived their nomadic existence without really engaging their hearts. Will they finally admit they’ve found love and happiness before it’s too late?
The Gypsy and The Rogue is the fourth book in the BDSM Connections series. I love how we get to visit characters from the previous books in the series in this story. I received and voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.