An erotic story of people with perplexing requirements,
while giving us a look inside show business, CHAINS AND
CANES casts some light on a side of sexuality that most of
us don't understand. Daniel, a rugged businessman, and his
lovely girlfriend Naya seem perfectly suited. But she needs
someone to hurt her during lovemaking, and Daniel can't
bring himself to do her any harm. As Naya is a dancer in a
club she meets Remy, a new alluring Cajun choreographer,
and he decides straightaway how to handle the girl. There
is no suggestion of his coming between the close couple,
but they invite him back to the penthouse and he promptly
beats Naya with a leather belt, giving satisfaction.
CHAINS AND CANES takes us into the mindset of a girl who
would not stand for domestic abuse from her partner, and
wants to be respected as a performer on stage, but somehow
enjoys relaxing by taking orders and being beaten. I did
feel uncomfortable reading of lashes and welts on the
dancer's back, and how happy her male partner was to see
her being beaten. However we are clearly shown that Naya
has a safe word to stop the beatings and this is a distinct
boundary for the activity. Remy has no wish to do her a
permanent injury and respects the couple as being in
control of the evening.
Of course matters do not end there and Remy appears to be
getting in between the two lovers, creating jealous
tension. Daniel, trying to carry on a packed business
life, realises he might find contentment in taking orders
from Remy too. The story is well written and does highlight
some of the possible dangers of sado-masochistic activity.
Katie Porter is the pen-name of Carrie Lofty and Lorelie
Brown and with CHAINS AND CANES they have collaborated on a
hot story about three being more exciting than two. Those
who want to read about living dangerously, or just a deeply
erotic romance, will find it thrilling.
Wealthy businessman Daniel Baker doesn’t have a creative
bone in his body, but he knows art and craves beauty.
Contemporary dancer Naya Ortiz, his fiancée of three years,
embodies both. His protective commitment to her happiness
extends to hiring Dominas to satisfy the sexual masochism
she craves.
The balance of their relationship is tipped when Naya
dances with reckless Cajun choreographer Remy Lomand. His
magnetism as a Dom carries over to a backstage encounter
that leaves Naya breathless—and Daniel unable to look away.