Kinky Book Reviews
The Publisher’s Proposal is a relatively short novella with a lesbian BDSM theme that focuses on the relationships of an erotica editor, her publisher, and her best selling author, whom the editor has helped attain authenticity in her writing by personally training her in the finer points of BDSM. While reading it, at one point I remember thinking that this book contains some of the best writing in this genre that I have read in awhile in terms of creative premise, interesting characters, and snappy dialogue. Indeed, I still think that, but as for being a satisfying erotic BDSM read, it fell somewhat short. To begin with, the first erotic scene doesn’t occur until nearly halfway through the 41 pages of text and basically consists of semi-public groping in an elevator. It was kind of fun that this interlude was viewed on the monitor of a bi-curious female security guard, who later is woven into the story’s conclusion. The big erotic scene is a rather awkward ménage that is very tame by BDSM standards and is tempered by the inner conflict and jealousy of two members of the trio. To be fair, the scenario was erotic and well done, but only worthy of a three on the kink meter.
