Pushing the Envelope Series by Kim Dare

Paddle? Check. Flogger? Check. Leather cuffs? Check.Scott Evans has gathered his supplies. He's also sent an anonymous note to his fantasy dominant, Joe Stuart. All he can do now is wait, and hope like hell that Joe's curiosity will get the better of him.If Joe doesn't accept his invitation, Scott will be heartbroken. But if Joe does accept it, well, anything could happen...NOTE: Don't miss the sequel, Pushing The Envelope: RSVP!Genres: Gay / Contemporary / BDSM / Series

Some requests are easier to put down on paper than they are to say out loud to someone face to face. Especially if the man asking for something is someone like Scott—who can barely speak to Joe without blushing, stammering or generally making an idiot of himself. Scott knows what he wants. He knows that the only way to get it is to come right out and ask Joe for it... moreSome requests are easier to put down on paper than they are to say out loud to someone face to face. Especially if the man asking for something is someone like Scott—who can barely speak to Joe without blushing, stammering or generally making an idiot of himself. Scott knows what he wants. He knows that the only way to get it is to come right out and ask Joe for it. Now, that he’s finally desperate enough to make his request in writing, all he can do is hope Joe agrees… Please note - these stories are best read in order as part of the series. less

Joe doesn’t make requests, he gives orders. Having decided it’s time to expand Scott’s horizons and show him a few parts of the gay circuit he’s never visited before, it’s obvious to Joe which club needs to be their first port of call. He didn’t even hesitate before he ordered Scott to present himself in the club’s back room ready for their next date... moreJoe doesn’t make requests, he gives orders. Having decided it’s time to expand Scott’s horizons and show him a few parts of the gay circuit he’s never visited before, it’s obvious to Joe which club needs to be their first port of call. He didn’t even hesitate before he ordered Scott to present himself in the club’s back room ready for their next date. Joe expects obedience, but can Scott live up to the dominant’s expectations? Please Note: These stories are best read in sequence as part of the series. less

Having been given a sneak peek into Joe’s world, it only seems right to Scott that he should return the favour. Perhaps he didn’t do so many interesting and kinky things with it, but he did have a life before he met Joe. It’s time to invite Joe in. For once, Scott’s going to be the one surrounded by the familiar, not Joe... moreHaving been given a sneak peek into Joe’s world, it only seems right to Scott that he should return the favour. Perhaps he didn’t do so many interesting and kinky things with it, but he did have a life before he met Joe. It’s time to invite Joe in. For once, Scott’s going to be the one surrounded by the familiar, not Joe. But, does that mean the power balance is about to shift? Please Note: The stories in this series won't make any sense if you try to read them out of order or as stand alone stories! less

Exhibitionism and voyeurism are all well and good, but there are some things a man needs his privacy for. There are some sights that aren’t intended for anyone but an individual submissive’s dominant. Joe’s wanted to do this since the first time he saw Scott naked, bound and waiting for him. He’s been thinking about it for weeks but, for better or worse, Scott has no idea what he has planned... moreExhibitionism and voyeurism are all well and good, but there are some things a man needs his privacy for. There are some sights that aren’t intended for anyone but an individual submissive’s dominant. Joe’s wanted to do this since the first time he saw Scott naked, bound and waiting for him. He’s been thinking about it for weeks but, for better or worse, Scott has no idea what he has planned. Joe has no intention of speaking up about his intentions until he has Scott tied down and at his mercy. But what will Scott have to say when he finally finds out? Could it be his safe word? Please note - the stories in this series are best read in order as part of the series. They won't make sense on their own! less

Scott has one sincere wish that he really hopes Joe will help him fulfill. He wants to be spanked—properly. He doesn’t want any half-measures made because he’s a novice submissive, no gentle little taps on the backside. Scott wants the real thing. Maybe even more than that, he needs to know that Joe truly believes he’s capable of handling whatever his lover wants to dish out. When Joe receives Scott’s note, he’s more than happy to oblige... moreScott has one sincere wish that he really hopes Joe will help him fulfill. He wants to be spanked—properly. He doesn’t want any half-measures made because he’s a novice submissive, no gentle little taps on the backside. Scott wants the real thing. Maybe even more than that, he needs to know that Joe truly believes he’s capable of handling whatever his lover wants to dish out. When Joe receives Scott’s note, he’s more than happy to oblige. In fact, he’s been waiting for the opportunity to discover if his submissive might also a masochist. Now it’s time for them both to find out for sure... less

In his last note, Scott offered Joe exactly the kind of scene he loves to be part of. It only seems fair that Joe take the other man on the kind of date he’d be sure to love in return. A fancy restaurant, outfits that don’t contain any leather outside a belt and a pair of shoes, a night spent surrounded by the kind of people who might not even like seeing two men together, let alone seeing them enjoying their kinks, what could possibly go wrong? Joe’s ordered Scott to be there... moreIn his last note, Scott offered Joe exactly the kind of scene he loves to be part of. It only seems fair that Joe take the other man on the kind of date he’d be sure to love in return. A fancy restaurant, outfits that don’t contain any leather outside a belt and a pair of shoes, a night spent surrounded by the kind of people who might not even like seeing two men together, let alone seeing them enjoying their kinks, what could possibly go wrong? Joe’s ordered Scott to be there. All he can do now is hope he manages to survive a night in his own idea of vanilla flavoured purgatory… less

When Scott turns up at Joe’s home, he doesn’t know what to expect. And from the moment Joe opens the door stark naked, Scott’s thrown off balance. “Show me what you really like,” seemed like such a simple, innocent request. But, with the help of a huge TV screen, leather-clad visual aids, and some carefully laid out preparations, Joe’s about to fulfill that request in ways Scott never imagined.

The sequel to Amber Allure’s Best Seller Pushing The Envelope: By Hand... Joe’s latest note contained very little for Scott to go on. It was little more than an order for Scott to turn up at Joe’s flat. But Joe has plans that he hasn’t put in writing. He fully intends for he and his lover to do something different during this encounter—something he and Scott have never done before... moreThe sequel to Amber Allure’s Best Seller Pushing The Envelope: By Hand... Joe’s latest note contained very little for Scott to go on. It was little more than an order for Scott to turn up at Joe’s flat. But Joe has plans that he hasn’t put in writing. He fully intends for he and his lover to do something different during this encounter—something he and Scott have never done before. Will Scott be up for this particular scenario when he discovers what Joe has planned? Or will the scene change everything between them? Joe’s risking a lot. Will it be worth it? NOTE: Don’t miss the next installment in the series, Pushing The Envelope, Book XI: Posthaste, available July 2012. less

Scott’s never been the most confident of men. When he gets scared by something, running away has always seemed like a pretty good option. The latest letter he hands Joe is by far the hardest he’s had to write. Knowing what will happen when Joe reads it terrifies him... moreScott’s never been the most confident of men. When he gets scared by something, running away has always seemed like a pretty good option. The latest letter he hands Joe is by far the hardest he’s had to write. Knowing what will happen when Joe reads it terrifies him. Will Scott have the courage to hand it over? Will Joe be able to calm his submissive’s panic? Or, maybe Scott’s not the only one who’ll be scared once the content of the letter is out in the open… NOTE: Don't miss the next installment in the series, Pushing The Envelope, Book XII: Yours Faithfully, available August 2012. less

Joe told Scott to expect a letter from him, and it wasn’t an easy one to write. Joe’s also sure that it won’t be a simple letter to receive either. He’ll be asking a lot from Scott. Will Scott be able to follow the orders this time? Will he be able to accept the challenge? Joe doesn’t know. It could go either way. All he can do now is hope like hell that their chance of a happily-ever-after hasn’t been lost forever...

Even as he puts pen to paper, Scott knows it’ll take all his courage to post his latest note to Joe. His lover wants him to write down exactly what he needs in order to feel safe and confident in their relationship. Yet for Scott, even though it’s the hardest letter he has ever written, he follows Joe’s command... moreEven as he puts pen to paper, Scott knows it’ll take all his courage to post his latest note to Joe. His lover wants him to write down exactly what he needs in order to feel safe and confident in their relationship. Yet for Scott, even though it’s the hardest letter he has ever written, he follows Joe’s command. When it comes to Joe, waiting patiently isn’t his strongest virtue, but he promised to give Scott all the time he needs in which to write his letter, and he’s going to keep that promise. And both men realize, once the letter has been sent, then received, just about anything can happen... less

Joe has a plan. If it works, Scott will begin the journey toward complete confidence in their relationship. If it doesn’t work, well, they’re screwed. And there is no Plan B. Scott isn’t surprised to find that the final letter Joe intends to send him is filled with nothing but orders, and it doesn’t even occur to him to disobey them. As he sits in the backroom of a leather bar, Scott has no idea what will happen next... moreJoe has a plan. If it works, Scott will begin the journey toward complete confidence in their relationship. If it doesn’t work, well, they’re screwed. And there is no Plan B. Scott isn’t surprised to find that the final letter Joe intends to send him is filled with nothing but orders, and it doesn’t even occur to him to disobey them. As he sits in the backroom of a leather bar, Scott has no idea what will happen next. And despite all Joe’s careful plans, it may well turn out that he’s in for a few surprises, too... less