It's Book Hooks Wednesday! Yay! And I'm sharing another excerpt from my new spanking romance in the Corbin's Bend series, A Simple Misunderstanding.
He came to her rescue when she needed him most, almost to lose her when she disobeyed him.
In this scene, which occurs near the beginning of Chapter Six, Eleanor Benson (Elly) is asleep in intensive care, recovering from surgery after she's been attacked by her husband. Seated beside her is Gerald Douglas (Jerry) who feels responsible for Elly's condition. He suspected she would get in trouble if her husband discovered her unapproved absence, and even called to remind her she should come to him if Arthur discovered her disobedience. However, rather than show up at her home, as his conscience urged, Jerry honored her request to stay away, and now she suffered because of it. Determined to never let her husband hurt her again, he remains posted at her bedside in ICU where she awakens after surgery.
She frowned and
opened her mouth, but all that came out was a croaked, “Whaa?”
“Water?” he
asked, pleased when she nodded. “Good. Don’t try to speak, yet. They intubated
you during the surgery, and I suspect your throat is raw right now.”
Told she could
have water if she requested it, he fetched the glass and bent the straw, then
rolled in close to her. They had her bed already propped up in a near sitting
position, so he didn’t need to move her. “Sip slowly, sweetie. You can drink as
much as you want, and I’ll fetch it any time you ask, but only a little at a
time until we’re sure your system can handle it. All right?”
She gave a nod
and released the straw, so he put the glass down nearby. All she had to do was
point and he would give her more. He wrapped his fingers around her bandaged
wrist, pleased she didn’t pull away. Her pulse was a bit fast, which
considering how sluggish it had been earlier, he took as a good sign. He ran
his hand along the length of her arm.
M/F Domestic Discipline in Colorado.
Though Arthur and Eleanor Benson have been practicing domestic discipline for three months since their wedding, he insists moving to Corbin's Bend, where domestic discipline is the norm rather than the exception, will revitalize their marriage. Elly has doubts, but since Arthur is the undisputed head of their household, they move. However, once Arthur becomes immersed in a community where spanking is not only permitted, but encouraged, his personality undergoes a dramatic change. Accusing his submissive wife of being lazy, disorganized and disobedient, he employs creative methods of pain and humiliation to mold Elly from the imperfect woman he married into the perfect woman he desires. And Elly finds herself a virtual prisoner in her own home, accountable only to the man who rules her life with a cane.
In his years as a vet, Jerry Douglas has seen what abuse does to animals, and he recognizes those same signs in Elly Benson during her daily escape to the dog park with her tiny poodle. Jerry steadfastly supports the tenets of domestic discipline and enjoys the freedom Corbin's Bend offers its residents, but he remains fiercely protective of anyone in need of a champion. And when he witnesses evidence of harsh handling, his instinct is to rush in and rescue. Problem is Elly Benson is a married and consenting adult who insists all her bruises and welts are nothing more than a simple misunderstanding between her and her husband, until the day Arthur Benson takes his authority and discipline one-step too far, endangering Elly's life.
A Simple Misunderstanding is available at the following locations.
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I also have a page on my web site where I am offering a sample of the first three chapters. If you're interested, visit either the Spanking Romance or A Simple Misunderstanding page in the Over 18 section of my website.
A Simple Misunderstanding is currently the only full novel (vs. novella) in the Corbin's Bend line up, and it's receiving some excellent reviews on the Blushing site.
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No way I can say "no" to that cutie! Thanks for sharing a great snippet.
ReplyDeleteYummy! And since it is in CO, I can imagine it in my backyard. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Jerry's there to protect her. This sounds like an interesting concept; a bit out of my range, but interesting nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteJerrynis such a sweetie. Loved this snippet Kathryn :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Roz