Owned by S.L. Carpenter

Owned is a very sexy story that really lives up to its warning. Eric and Lauren have enjoyed their friends with benefits status, but Eric really wants to try something new and convinces Lauren to try it with him.

Ownership comes with a price. Make sure you’re prepared to pay it.
Friends with benefits? Eric and Lauren are definitely that. A Friday night, a hotel, and a night of hot, satisfying sex. That’s it. Recently, though, Eric finds himself wanting more. More time, more fun, more Lauren.
Trouble is, she’s all tied up in her career, totally uninterested in getting tied down. How will she react when he musters up the guts to ask her for what he really wants: her to be completely his for one weekend. To let him own her, body and soul.
Lauren is sure Eric is just overthinking their strictly casual relationship. Still, the thought of doing exactly what he wants, whenever and wherever he wants, intrigues her. What’s not to like about letting go, handing everything over to a man she trusts in every way?
Their getaway is more sensual, more daring, more perfect than either of them anticipated. Until that most feared of emotions raises its head and takes aim at their hearts.
Product Warnings: Contains references to ownership, domination and complete submission; extra panties may be required, along with ice. This is not a book about training your pets, so treats and squeaky toys are not necessary, unless you’re into that...

Lauren is a busy professional and her work comes first – always has. But she enjoys the stress relief she gets being with Eric for their sexual fun. She has never wanted more until he proposes a new adventure for a weekend together. That really excites her. I really liked Lauren and her willingness to try something new. I think we all need to learn to balance work and personal lives better to help us enjoy life more. I do think that Lauren gave into Eric almost too easily but, otherwise she is a realistic and compelling character.

Eric has enjoyed his time with Lauren but now he wants more time with her so he pushes a little to get her to agree to a weekend with him completely under his control. He’s hoping she will let go and open herself to something new. Eric is a good guy with many facets to his personality. He starts out as the proverbial nice guy and grows quickly into a caring and compelling dominant that fits Lauren perfectly. I am sure he has more sides that we really don’t see as well.

Owned is a must read if you like a little BDSM play to spice things up. This is not their full time relationship but it definitely adds some excitement to what they had. Owned has a plot and characters that I think many of us can get involved in and relate to as Eric and Lauren explore some fantasies and push for a deeper relationship. Pick up Owned if you are looking for a fun, sexy, contemporary story that will leave you needing a cool drink and looking for your own partner to share pieces of it with.