What You Crave (1Night Stand)

By Landra Graf

Sigmund Bermudez has spent the last year out of the BDSM scene, mourning the death of his father and rebuilding the family business. When he loses a bet to his bodyguard that Madame Eve won’t locate a woman who’s down with his type of kink, he finds himself committed to a date he’s not sure he’ll enjoy.

Lauren Elser has heard about kinky escapades from one of her more challenging patients, and never taken in part in one. When offered a chance to explore this undiscovered side of herself courtesy of 1Night Stand, she jumps at it.

Neither of them is prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that comes with their date, and soon shibari bondage play turns into so much more. The only problem, is Sig’s not ready to open up and Lauren doesn’t want to be sued again. But if they work past the issues, there’s a world of wonder in store.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Decadent Publishing
• Release date: Feb 18, 2016
• ISBN: 9781613339886

Landra Graf

Landra Graf consumes at least one book a day, and has always been a sucker for stories where true love conquers all. She believes in the power of the written word, and the joy such words can bring. In between spending time with her family and having book adventures, she writes romance with the goal of giving everyone, fictional or not, their own happily ever after.

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What You Crave

Copyright  2016 by Landra Graf

ISBN: 978-1-61333-988-6

Cover art by Mina Carter

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Dear Reader,

Thank you for joining me in reading Sig and Lauren’s story. For me this story came to life partly because I wanted to write about rope and shibari. I wanted bondage in greater detail then what I’d read in other books, and how one man uses it not as something to hide behind, but because he truly enjoys the act. Also, how could I not give Victoria another chance to poke her head into a place it didn’t belong?

I hope you enjoy this story about forgiveness and letting go of misconceptions. Once you’re finished I’d love to know what you think. Feel free to drop me a line at [e-mail]

Sincerely,

Landra Graf

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Sigmund Bermudez has spent the last year out of the BDSM scene, mourning the death of his father and rebuilding the family business. When he loses a bet to his bodyguard that Madame Eve won’t locate a woman who’s down with his type of kink, he finds himself committed to a date he’s not sure he’ll enjoy.

Lauren Elser has heard about kinky escapades from one of her more challenging patients, and never taken in part in one. When offered a chance to explore this undiscovered side of herself courtesy of 1Night Stand, she jumps at it.

Neither of them is prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that comes with their date, and soon shibari bondage play turns into so much more. The only problem, is Sig’s not ready to open up and Lauren doesn’t want to be used again. But if they work past the issues, there’s a world of wonder in store.

Dedication

To my husband, for encouraging me to re-visit this world and giving me the initial idea for this story. I mutilated it a bit, but it’s the thought that counts. 777

What You Crave

Desperately Seeking Submissive Book 1

A 1Night Stand Story

By

Landra Graf

Chapter One

Sigmund Bermudez read the email again, his fingers twisting a thin piece of nylon rope into an intricate knot. Another displeased Isle of Bermuda casino whale, and they wanted comp status.

You need a night off.

Sig looked up from the email on his desk. Nights off are for sorry sacks, who don’t want to make money.

Says my boss, whose casino makes more money than any other in the tri-state area. Kanoa, his bodyguard, said this with arms crossed, armband tattoos peeking out of the sleeves of his plain, black t-shirt. Anyway, I’m not saying it because I believe it. This is a directive from upstairs.

Damn! His uncle was the cause of the email in front of him. Since Sig’s father passed away they’d been in a constant struggle for power. The casino belonged to him, not his father’s brother, who cared more for living a decadent lifestyle than managing the million-dollar business on the verge of pulling out of the red. He’s not the most reliable person to give advice. Especially since he offended one of our biggest whales.

Sir?

Don’t go there. You’ve never called me 'Sir'. Don’t start now. They’d known each other too long for formalities, serving together in the military, while bonding over MRE’s and cold night patrols. They reserved ‘Sir’ for high-ranking officers and he didn’t constitute as one.

An attempt at respect because you won’t like what I have to say.

I may not like it, but don’t try to placate me. Spit it out. His fingers continued twisting and looping the ends of the rope through the rings of the emerging design.

Kanoa stepped up to the desk and placed both palms flat against the dark cherry wood, the tribal sleeve on his arm a foreboding reminder that his friend enjoyed pain like Sig enjoyed ropes. You’re working too hard, too much, and setting yourself up for failure.

Both eyebrows went up. "Really? Last time I checked we