RiverHart Series by Adira August

No vapid heroine, no twisted hero. TRUE ROMANCE - CLASSIC EROTICA. The story of a woman who learns freedom to choose, includes freedom to submit. ... Billionaire Benedict Hart loves designing - and testing - the world's most elite sex toys at his remote, fortress-like home. But no batteries are required to spark a sexual power struggle with investigative reporter Avienne Rivers. Interviewing him, Avia strives to hide her strong carnal response to the compelling CEO... moreNo vapid heroine, no twisted hero. TRUE ROMANCE - CLASSIC EROTICA. The story of a woman who learns freedom to choose, includes freedom to submit. ... Billionaire Benedict Hart loves designing - and testing - the world's most elite sex toys at his remote, fortress-like home. But no batteries are required to spark a sexual power struggle with investigative reporter Avienne Rivers. Interviewing him, Avia strives to hide her strong carnal response to the compelling CEO. But Ben's desire for her is just as strong, and he challenges her to 'go undercover' with him to answer to her question: "Why would a psychologically healthy, self-confident woman want to be controlled, or even spanked, as part of a sexual encounter? And why, if that’s her choice, would she have to be restrained?" ... “For most users,” he explained, “restraint makes sexual stimulation of any kind, including sensual spanking, more effective. More deeply arousing.” “The ‘user’ being the man doing the spanking,” Avia said, barely repressing her eyeroll. “No, Avia.” He smiled a little, knowingly, holding her turquoise gaze. “I was speaking specifically of the woman. In part, the intensity of her arousal from being fondled or stroked, or spanked, increases in direct proportion to the effectiveness of her restraints.” “In part,” she repeated. “What’s the other part?” “The skill of the man restraining her, touching her ... spanking her ... to give her what she wants, the way she wants, for as long as she needs.” His smile fled; his eyes darkened. Avia's thighs clenched over the sudden heat between her legs. Damn it! (This is not "dark" erotica. It's explicit, woman-positive, empowering, with a Happy-for-now ending and no cliffhanger.) An 80,000 word stand-alone novel. Part 1. Part 2 available now. less

TRUE LOVE. CLASSIC EROTICA. (Again!) Avia and Ben's erotic journey gets darker when the romantic union they long to forge is shattered by mysterious enemies, personal suspicions and shocking violence. Investigative reporter Avienne Rivers struggles to understand her desire for Dominant sex toy magnate Benedict Hart. Ben insists Avia experience his true sexual nature before she commits to being his submissive... moreTRUE LOVE. CLASSIC EROTICA. (Again!) Avia and Ben's erotic journey gets darker when the romantic union they long to forge is shattered by mysterious enemies, personal suspicions and shocking violence. Investigative reporter Avienne Rivers struggles to understand her desire for Dominant sex toy magnate Benedict Hart. Ben insists Avia experience his true sexual nature before she commits to being his submissive. But when a bad boy cop shows Avia evidence of Ben's criminal connections, and Ben's ex-Special Forces bodyguard takes a personal interest in her, they must decide: is their relationship is worth fighting - or even dying - for? More intense than Part 1 Desire for Touch , but still woman-positive and empowering, with a Happy-for-now ending and no cliffhanger. A 90,000 word stand-alone novel. Part 2 of 3. Explicit descriptions of practices between caring, consensual adults, common to Dominant/submissive relationships. Heat Level 3+ No graphic depictions of violence. less

How far will a man go for the woman he loves? Roland: Talia was my world from the first moment I saw her. She became my beautiful, sexy, life-giving wife. She took me to sensual places I never imagined. And then she was kidnapped and assaulted. Now, just the sight of me too close to her, frightens her. I'd do anything to help her heal and hold her safe in my arms. Anything. ... Or, I thought I would. Until she pulled out the restraints. And the flogger. 8k M/F... moreHow far will a man go for the woman he loves? Roland: Talia was my world from the first moment I saw her. She became my beautiful, sexy, life-giving wife. She took me to sensual places I never imagined. And then she was kidnapped and assaulted. Now, just the sight of me too close to her, frightens her. I'd do anything to help her heal and hold her safe in my arms. Anything. ... Or, I thought I would. Until she pulled out the restraints. And the flogger. 8k M/F. femdom, Romance - NO descriptions of noncon sexual violence. less