Terms of Surrender by Becky Barker

Terms of Surrender by Becky Barker
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short (32 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Spanking
Rating: 5 Cherries
Review by: Azalea

Only one way to trust her—teach her the true meaning of tamed.

Years ago, Cassie Pallard let her wild and headstrong nature cost her the best thing in her life: Brody Chambers. Older and wiser, she’s back to try to heal the hurt and win her way back into his heart—and his bed.

Not so fast, says Brody. He loved Cassie most of his life, but her temper-driven desertion destroyed his faith in her and their future. If she wants his trust, she’ll have to earn it. Before he opens his heart again, he plans to make it clear his love comes with strings.

And handcuffs. And a blindfold…

Warning: This one’s short and hot with some bdsm, so not for the faint of heart. ☺

This story has one excellent equestrienne who loves rodeos and two cowboys: Chuck and his best friend, the sexy, handsome Brody who has good reason to be jealous of life-long friend Chuck. Or does he? Only Cassie and Chuck know, and Brody isn’t in the mood to discover the truth.

After leaving Brody and the ranch to take off with Chuck, Cassie returns to her roots hoping to take up where she left off. Brody is not the same man she remembered and he’s determined to show her who controls the ropes in their relationship, if indeed, there is to even be one.

With tight writing and a strong plot, this story grabbed my interest and didn't let go. I enjoyed the light bondage, coupled with some spanking. I’m not always a fan of BDSM, but this story was an exception. Author Becky Barker did an admirable job of pulling me into the story and making me care for the characters.

This is an excellent love story, well told and hot -- I highly recommend it!