Sunday Afternoon with Mac by Madeleine Oh
As Mac Brodie is checking out the personal ads sent to him to be published in his magazine, Erotic Leather Quarterly, he comes across an ad that peaks his interest. However, it's the contents on the disk sent with the ad that really impress Mac. The erotic stories contained on the disk are humorous, edgy, sexy and lots of fun to read. Mac knows he has to contact the writer. He wants those stories in his magazine.

Ginny Wallace never expected to be contacted about the stories she accidentally sent to Erotic Leather Quarterly. It was a total mistake, but perhaps, a mistake that will truly change her life. She's looking for a dominant man to help her explore her more submissive tendencies, but the men she has met in real life are definitely not the cream of the crop. When Mac asks to meet with Ginny to discuss her stories, she never expects to be so attracted to him. Perhaps fortune is finally shining on Ginny. Will she take a chance with Mac? Can he fulfill her sexual needs? You'll have to read to find out.

Sunday Afternoon with Mac truly sets a high standard for this anthology. Madeleine Oh has created two very witty and personable characters that will please readers immensely. Mac and Ginny are two very realistically drawn people, who just happen to have an interest in BDSM. This proclivity may not seem to fit with Ginny and Mac's sunny dispositions, but Ms. Oh shows the reader otherwise as she creates and intense and loving relationship in the space of a mere afternoon. Truly impressive and a lot of fun to read, Sunday Afternoon with Mac is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Must Love Music by Jennifer Dunne
As Gayle is reading the personal ads in the newspaper, a particular ad catches her eye. It's for a man seeking a submissive woman who enjoys music. As a performer herself, Gayle has always enjoyed the beauty and wonderment that music provides. She decides to call the mystery man. When he calls back they set up a time to meet. Gayle is more excited than she can imagine. Rikard has a voice to die for and when she meets him in person, his looks definitely catch her attention. They agree to set up an initial afternoon together where they can get to know each other and perhaps, start to explore the D/s relationship they both crave. Their afternoon together proves to be a heartfelt exploration of the BDSM lifestyle. Both Rikard and Gayle learn something new about themselves. The more time she spends with Rikard, the more Gayle is intrigued by him. But he seems to fear showing her the man behind the mask? Can she ever get to know Rikard, and not just Master Rikard? Is there any hope of making their affair a relationship with all the give and take that the word implies?

Jennifer Dunne has crafted a very sexy and touching story about a man hiding behind his past and the woman who finally makes him want to live again. There is a definite air of mystery about Rikard that surrounds him the entirety of the story, making his true persona elusive for the reader. This actually works in favor of the story though by keeping the reader hooked and interested to discover just what makes Rikard tick. Gayle's passionate ardor for him is beautiful to read about, as is watching her come alive as Rikard's submissive. One small warning to readers, there is a particular scene in this story that involves some rather graphic flogging. It in no way is done with anything but the intent to arouse Gayle, but readers who don't enjoy the use of whips in their stories may not like this story very much. However, as a fan of BDSM themed stories, I found the scene to be particularly engrossing and very important to the growth of their relationship. All in all, Must Love Music is another compelling page-turner in this anthology.

Gia in Wonderland by Dominique Adair
Gia Conti needs a man. Ever since moving to New York to escape a crazy stalker in Los Angeles, Gia has been removed from the social scene. She just can't get over her fear that her stalker might be out there. Besides that, Gia needs a special kind of man to take care of her sexual needs. She's a submissive and as of late, hasn't met a Dominant that intrigues her enough to break her out of her social stasis. That changes when her best friend persuades her to answer a personal ad. Though nervous, Gia decides to give it a try. She's pleasantly surprised by the male who answers. Drake seems like a genuine gentleman, but with enough of the sexual kink needed to make Gia respond. After several conversations, they agree to meet in person and wow, do the sparks fly. But can Gia trust him? Her stalker's still out there. Will Gia be safe with Drake?

Dominique Adair always creates memorable and interesting characters and Gia and Drake are no exception. They are kind hearted people who like a little spice in their sex life. And despite their somewhat celebrity status, they are still down to earth and realistically portrayed. The romance between them moves swiftly but it is definitely a pleasing tale as Gia can finally let go for the first time since her accident. Drake is most assuredly a sexy hero with plenty of kindness and caring in him. This novella features the lightest BDSM storyline, but it is still there and it is very enjoyable.

Single White Submissive is an interesting anthology featuring three eclectic stories that experience the many levels of BDSM. Endearing and lots of fun, this is the perfect BDSM treat.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Sarah W
September 11, 2005