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Pleasure Bound: True Bondage Stories

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Pleasure Bound is a hot book full of erotic stories that revolve around bondage. All of the stories are extremely well written, and there are 23 different stories contained in the pages of this book. What makes the stories even more hot is that they all were written by people who actually experienced the stories - they are all real-life experiences. Reading about an attraction to the stern military neighbor can be hot but knowing that it all happened in real-life makes it even more arousing. The stories vary in intensity from the average couple acting out kinky sex to hardcore BDSM enthusiasts at a club. All of the stories include some sort of bondage - for the most part, it's almost always physical bondage although in a couple it takes about being told to stay still and not move. Overall, an extremely hot collection of erotica - Alison Tyler did a great job picking out some amazing stories.

So I'm a little slow. I got this book because I'm becoming a huge fan of Ms. Tyler's anthologies. Fandom plus a certain fondness for BDSM stories? Oh yeah, I was purchasing this. And I was *not* disappointed. These stories are fantastic, and have helped me overcome a childhood aversion to Mr. Rogers.

But these are true?!?!? When I came back here to add my own two cent review, I finally noticed the word "true bondage stories" in the title. So excuse me while I go reread these. I might be awhile...

I have to say that I don't quite believe that all of these stories are true, but they are what we've all come to expect from Alison Tyler's taste in sexy stories. Of course Miss Tyler always contributes her fair share to the collection. Stickler For Detail demonstrates her sensitivity to the careful dance of subservience and dominance that ratchets up the desire in true S&M. Almost every story conveys that "Whatever you do to me - it will only make me want you more..." Not all are real bondage, but it doesn't really matter. Some have the spanking motif to get the juices flowing. I never considered either, that a sleeping bag might be a useful way of subduing a big, strong, nature boy. I wish more of the stories had been written by men, but all in all, a good selection.

I've come to realize that any book edited by Alison Tyler is going to be a sexy, unpredictable, and varied read; 'Pleasure Bound' is no exception. Alison's editorial instincts ensure a detailed, searing collection of stories of all kinds of bondage, and all of it true! These stories are great inspiration for setting some kinky scenes of your own, or just to get the blood and juices flowing for some me-time titillation. As with any other Alison Tyler offering, this collection has something for whatever your mood may be--when I reached the last page, I was very disappointed to finish it, but these stories will definitely bear re-readings with the same results! Along with this volume, I would also recommend Alison's Erotic Alphabet books--no matter what kind of kink you crave, you'll find it in that collection!

I might as well have been bound and gagged while I read through this anthology. I barely put it down to go to work. Well, actually, that's a lie, I took it to work and read it on breaks and lunch. The fact that the tales were true only ratcheted up my captivation.

From Alison Tyler's exquisite introduction to Once More Beneath the Exit Sign by Stephen Elliott and everywhere in between the stories grab you, hold you, thrill you and conquer you. My personal favorites were Kristina Wright's Campfire Story and Shanna Germain's Deal, but I'm certain more will join their ranks when I reread this luscious volume.

Too hot to hold and too hot to put down, this one is definitely staying on my naughty shelf!

Even if the bondage stories in "Pleasure Bound" weren't based on real encounters, they'd be compelling. Knowing they are true (maybe with names and few details changed for legal reasons), makes them all the more pleasurable. Billed as "True Bondage Stories," the twenty-three tales in this anthology, edited by Alison Tyler, are full of unrestrained, restrained passion, coupled with the voyeuristic thrill that comes from knowing these stories are not just the figments of the writer's imaginations. From Nikki Magennis' succinct "Handfast" to Stephen Elliott's haunting "Once More Beneath The Exit Sign," these BDSM stories have many flavors, and this collection is just the thing for when you want to pass on the vanilla.

I enjoy this book, I have the Kindle version. A few too many spanking stories for my personal taste, I enjoy the actual bondage itself. Good for quick reads when you want a short story as you kill some time. No regrets.

Okay, you've heard that line before.
"Based on a true story"

All of the stories in Ms. Tyler's latest collection, Pleasure Bound, are based on actual events. Names have been changed, but as Ms. Tyler says in the introduction "there are no innocents here to protect".

What you do get is nearly two dozen tasty BDSM stories. Most of them are of the man dominating woman variety, but not all of them. In any event, the primary audience for Ms. Tyler's books and stories IS women, and on those grounds, this collection serves its purpose admirably.

The quality of the stories is uniformly high in terms of writing. In terms of kink, if BDSM is your kink, you will find more than one or two stories here that will sizzle for you.

I could have wished for more woman dominating men (and others might wish for more man on man or woman on woman) stories, however, the anthology was more than satisfactory for me nevertheless. I especially liked Bella Dean's "King of the Road" and Jax Baynard's "Calling David Hasselhoff".

I also liked Ms. Tyler's own entry in her anthology: "Stickler for Details", clearly based on her own life. She did not change her own name in the story, she is fully a character, a little meta-detail which adds a nice little frisson to it.

Fans of Ms Tyler's previous anthologies should not miss this one.

In the introduction to Pleasure Bound: True Bondage Stories, Alison Tyler says,"Be prepared to be moved. Be prepared to be stunned." Once again she does not disappoint. I was stunned quite a few times and moved with each story.

The stories in this anthology are hot and sexy. But, it's more than that. They are powerful and passionate, painful and pleasurable. Reading these true accounts of dominance and submission will leave the reader changed. Each story stands alone as a great story but the collection, as a whole, takes you on a complete journey into the world of BDSM.

Whether you're new to bondage or a well-seasoned participant, there is a story here for you. Apart from great writing and great stories, I like that there really is something for everyone. I have four favorites from this book: Bella Dean's "King of the Road"; Tess Danesi's "All Kinds of Tears"; Thomas S. Roche's "Ghosts of the Wildflower"; and, of course, Alison Tyler's own "Stickler for Details". The fact that these are true stories just makes it that much hotter and that much more unforgettable!

I love bondage stories and this book goes to the top of my list. Thanks Alison for another favorite read. One can never have too many of those! Am I right?

I like the cover, but unfortunately it's all down hill after that. If you're expecting stories about erotic bondage (as the cover would suggest) then DON'T buy this book. There is very little erotic bondage, and only a couple of moderately erotic stories. Some of the stories are gross, and tasteless.