With This Collar

With This Collar by Sierra Cartwright

I have just finished reading this novella. With This Collar tells the story of the introduction of a fiery and independent woman into the world of BDSM. She moves through her inner conflicts about the emotional and mental aspects of the kink to acceptance of her submission to the male dominant love interest.

What I particularly liked about this story was the fact that Julia did not sacrifice anything for her submission. She remains the same stubbornly independent woman throughout the story. Marcus didn't demand that she give up that fiery spirit that had initially drew his attention. He also didn't try to abuse her trust in him.  Too many stories dealing with kink seem to give the message that BDSM must equate abuse. Miss Cartwright does not send that message. Instead, she has Master Marcus talk out conflicts with Julia instead of resorting to violent reactions when those conflicts arise.

I would recommend this story to others. I would especially recommend this story to people who are curious about how power exchanges work in real life. Technical manuals can only show you so much. A fictional story involving it would show it so much better. This is a good story in that measure.

I have another story by Sierra Cartwright. I am looking forward to starting that one.