Slave To Love [Paperback]

Nikita Black (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2007

Vice Sergeant Caroline Palmer is not into whips and chains... That is, not until Homicide detective Lieutenant Michael 'Mick' McGraw--better known as The Iceman--leads her undercover into a secret world she never dreamed existed. He says they are tracking a sexual predator, a sadistic killer who preys on adventurous suburban couples. But Caroline knows Mick is looking for something else. Something much more dangerous. This erotic thriller will leave you breathless in more ways than one.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Black delivers a combustible blend of thrills, chills and a twist or two, which keeps the mood edgy and off-balance. A series of vicious murders sets off the explosive, volatile relationship between the lovers, which is quite explicit and sexually adventurous. You'll need a fan to cool the heat and a heater to warm the shivers, because once you start reading this book, it'll be hard to stop."    4½ stars—Sandra Garcia-Myers for Romantic Times Bookclub

"Slave to Love is a no-holds barred, sexual masterpiece penned by the extremely talented, Nikita Black. Detective Michael “Mick” McGraw and Special Investigations Officer, Caroline Palmer, tear up and heat up the pages of this latest hot erotic story that leaves little to the imagination – the chemistry and sexuality between Caroline and Mick is off the heat meter!!... Slave to Love is breathtaking, seductive and a pure pleasure to read. The build up and tension throughout ever page is fulfilling and satisfying in its conclusion. Nikita Black should be labeled the Queen of Steam."     5 stars—Tracey West for The Road to Romance

"The gifted Nikita Black is incomparable when it comes to writing compelling stories which have a lasting impact on the reader. Full of emotional intensity, Ms. Black also intertwines her powerful romances with arousing thoughts and actions to titillate throughout the story."    5 stars—Amelia Richard  for CataRomance

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

While at heart stories of romance, Nikita Black's erotic fiction allows women readers to safely explore themes which go beyond broad shoulders and sweet kisses, into the dark world of forbidden fantasies. Nikita Black is a bestselling author who also writes award-winning novels for Silhouette Romantic Suspense (formerly Intimate Moments) under the name Nina Bruhns. Her books have won such prestigious awards as the National Readers Choice Award, the Booksellers Best Award, the Romantic Times BookReview Award, Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award, and twice won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Best Overall Romantic Suspense Novel. For information on Nina and Nikita, visit their websites www.NikitaBlack.com and www.NinaBruhns.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 317 pages
• Publisher: Cajun Hot Press; 1st edition (February 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977426939
• ISBN-13: 978-0977426935
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,188,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

While at heart stories of romance, Nikita Black's erotic fiction allows women readers to safely explore themes which go beyond broad shoulders and sweet kisses, into the dark world of forbidden fantasies.

Nikita's first erotic novella, THE RENEGADE'S WOMAN, was listed #1 in both Romance and New Releases on the E-book Bestseller List for five months following its debut in April '99. It was named the #7 overall Bestselling Ebook for 1999. CAJUN HOT, Nikita's first full-length erotic romance, was the winner of several awards, including a Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence, given by The Reviewers International Organization (RIO). Her third and most anticipated novel, SLAVE TO LOVE, was released in January 2007, and was a 2008 IPPY Award Bronze Medalist. All three books are available for Kindle.

"My objective in writing the Nikita Black books is to explore the depths of the erotic fantasies all women have, which have so long been denied us or trivialized by this country's predominantly male literary critics and analysts. Women are hungry to hear that their secret fantasies are nothing to be ashamed of, that it's perfectly normal to fantasize, and that the most powerful ones are often very politically incorrect."

Three more Nikita Black stories will be released during the coming year.

Under the name Nina Bruhns, Nikita is a bestselling romance author who writes award-winning novels for Berkley Publishing, as well as Cajun Hot Press, her own indie imprint. As Nina, she has won such prestigious awards as the National Readers Choice Award, the Booksellers Best Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Best Overall Romantic Suspense Novel an unprecedented three times, as well as being nominated for two RITA Awards. Her books have been named as the year's Best Series Book by Romance Reviews Today, and twice by Romantic Times BookClub. For information on Nina, Nikita, and their upcoming releases, see www.NinaBruhns.com

Nikita loves to hear from readers. You can contact her at [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Explosive and fulfilling!!!, February 14, 2007

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Tracey West "Avidreader" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slave To Love (Paperback)

Slave to Love is a no-holds barred, sexual masterpiece penned by the extremely talented, Nikita Black. Detective Michael "Mick" McGraw and Special Investigations Officer, Caroline Palmer, tear up and heat up the pages of this latest hot erotic story that leaves little to the imagination - and it's just how it should be!

Mick aka The Iceman and Caroline go undercover into a secret world that many would never think to even think of. In this world, words like whips, chains, fetishes, bdsm, multiple partners and leather seem the talk of the day. However, Caroline isn't into any of those things and feels out of her depth as she and Mick hunt down a sexual predator who is preying on thirty-something year old couples who walk on the wild side. The more they discover, the more this book heats up--the chemistry and sexuality between Caroline and Mick is off the heat meter!! It's a sweaty and tingling time to be had by all. They both learn a lot about themselves in Slave to Love All I can really say is that Mick McGraw can be the Master whenever he wishes!!! He's smoldering.

The plot flows smoothly, is chalk full of adrenaline and gripping, Slave to Love is breathtaking, seductive and a pure pleasure to read. The build up and tension throughout ever page is fulfilling and satisfying in its conclusion.

Nikita Black should be labeled the Queen of Steam. Slave to Love is highly recommended (though shouldn't be read in public *g*) and should be enjoyed over and over again. I look forward to the next Nikita Black explosion!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm..., December 9, 2009

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Agi (Bridgeport, CT, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Slave to Love (Kindle Edition)

I dont know if I can truly say that I liked this story. I enjoyed the first half, when the characters were still circling each other and the case was beginning. I liked all the characters and I especially liked Caro's attitude toward sexual submission. I thought there was great chemistry and the sex was hot. I especially liked the faux-rape scene. I thought that was nicely done.
A few things really annoyed me:
Now I know that this is an erotic novel, but I hate these scenarios where my disbelief cannot be suspended (naked undercover rookies that engage in sexual acts with their fellow officers...to catch a serial killer...right) I just can't imagine that in reality police officers would be kept on a case if they acted like these two. I thought that they really used poor judgement for people who wanted to solve a case.
I also hated when Mick asserted his sexual dominance at work. The panty thing was pushing it, but the scene with Bobby at the office really took it too far. The whole point of a Dom/sub relationship is trust, and for me that was a major violation (as well as sexual harrassment for poor Bobby who was put in a very awkward position)
Overall I though that neither of them was very professional, nor very good at their job. I especially wanted Caro to protest because Mick was obviously on a slippery slope and he was dragging her down with him.

And the end...sigh...what can I say? If I understand what happened correctly, then author hinted throughout the story that this was a possibility. I dont have a problem with it conceptually, but it renders the relationship element of the story as demented. (Who cares about the love story and sexual health of two characters that ended up doing what they did?) Oh well.

In any case, the pacing was good and it was a quick read for such a lengthy story. The sex was good (not enough SM and too much exhibitionism for my tastes, but that might work for another reader)
For all it's flaws it was not a bad book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars loved this book, November 11, 2010

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Julie (Lumpkin, GA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slave to Love (Kindle Edition)

First let me say that this is most likely the best BDSM fiction that I have read in a long time. The characters were great and believable. There actually was a plot, and a very good one too. Plot was well thought out, kept you guessing.The sex was steamy and just the right amount,not page after page after page of how they touched each other. Just in your face, raw and much more realistic. One of the most thought provoking endings. Come on people, great ending. Just because it was not wrapped up in a neat little package with all explained doesnt mean it is a bad ending. Do you think real life is all nice and neat, or that things like that dont really happen, especially with strong personalities in power positions? Nikita, I say well done and can't wait for another great book like this one.