Here is the 1st Chapter of Master and Inquisitor in its entirety. I hope you enjoy it. Master and Inquisitor is available from Bookstrand HERE MASTER AND INQUISITOR Masters of Submission 4 JAN BOWLES Copyright © 2013 Chapter OneBeth Beaumont curiously surveyed the imposing brick façade of the large building directly across the street. A pair of huge bronze ravens guarded the impressive entrance to the club. According to the whispers circulating Boston, Club Submission was the place to come for all shades of kink. Beth took a lungful of the early-morning air, savoring the moment as the wind rustled pleasantly through her long, blonde hair. It had been a while since she’d last explored and enjoyed the fetish scene. Now, her self-appointed three-year exile was about to come to an end, albeit on a partial basis, because she was here in a strictly professional capacity. Three years ago, she could never have imagined wanting to return to the hedonistic delights of the BDSM world, but time was a great healer, and now the draw was proving too strong. When she’d heard of a vacancy for a bar attendant in the exclusive private club, she’d been unable to resist the lure. Truth be…

It’s release day for Master and Inquisitor the 4th installment in my Masters of Submission series Hi, Everyone My latest BDSM book ~ Master and Inquisitor is released. It’s the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series, and in celebration I’m holding a release party on Facebook, and giving away some prizes. All my Facebook friends have been invited, so check your messages if you want to come along.  Party HERE 1st prize is a signed paperback of Master of Submission, the book that kicked off the series, plus a key charm that looks exactly like Ethan’s key to the Inquisitor’s Chamber.  I’m really pleased that the keys look just like Ethan’s on the cover of the book. Check it out.  2nd prize is a necklace with a Tibetan silver key charm and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is set on a 16 inch silver plated chain, with an extension chain and a Swarovski crystal end. 3rd prize is a key or bag/purse charm and is made from Tibetan silver, silver plated beads and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is finished with a silver plated lobster clasp.  It is due to start at 4.pm US time (Texas) As I live in…

Hi, Everyone On Friday 14th December, my latest BDSM book ~ Master and Inquisitor is released. It’s the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series, and in celebration I’m holding a release party on Facebook, and giving away some prizes. All my Facebook friends have been invited, so check your messages if you want to come along.  Party HERE 1st prize is a signed paperback of Master of Submission, the book that kicked off the series, plus a key charm that looks exactly like Ethan’s key to the Inquisitor’s Chamber.  I’m really pleased that the keys look just like Ethan’s on the cover of the book. Check it out.  2nd prize is a necklace with a Tibetan silver key charm and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is set on a 16 inch silver plated chain, with an extension chain and a Swarovski crystal end. 3rd prize is a key or bag/purse charm and is made from Tibetan silver, silver plated beads and a genuine 4mm Swarovski crystal. It is finished with a silver plated lobster clasp.  It is due to start at 4.pm US time (Texas) As I live in the UK, someone will have to tell me when that is….

Day 13: Ethan visits Beth’s Place for the first time Ethan scanned the compact entrance hall, which had several doors leading from it.  “Which one’s the bedroom?”She pointed a shaking finger. “That one.” He took hold of her hand and led her into the darkened room. Ethan flicked on the bedside light, which threw a warming orange glow over the internal area. It was a small room, and her double bed took up most of the limited space. There was barely enough room for a wardrobe and dressing table with mirror. A large assortment of cushions sat atop her bed, an eclectic mix of colors and materials, and a source of great comfort. Late at night, when all alone, she’d cradle them in her arms, dreaming of a better life—a life where she felt whole and safe again.When she heard Ethan close the door, she turned to face him. His uncompromising gaze held her captive. “Take off your clothes, and then to show respect for your new Master, I’ll permit you to undress me.”“Yes, Sir.” Beth nodded her acceptance of his conditions, and slowly started to remove her sexy Club Submission uniform. “Like this, Sir?” “Look at me while you take them off.”“Yes,…

Last week Jennifer Denys invited me to take part in The Next Big Thing blog hop, I said yes. It will give me the perfect vehicle to tell you about my soon to be released book ~ Master and Inquisitor. I have some questions to answer so here goes….Q. What is the working title of your book?Master and InquisitorQ. Where did the idea come from for the book?This is the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series. When thirty-four-year-old Club Submission owner Ethan Strong hires the enigmatic and beautiful young woman to work behind the bar, he’s instantly drawn to the submissive with the sad blue eyes. Twenty-seven-year-old Beth Beaumont’s previous Master died three years ago, yet only now does she feel ready to embrace the lifestyle again. Ethan is instantly attracted to his mysterious new employee, and they soon embark on a D/s relationship that breaks all the rules. Beth’s past holds a chilling secret that she dares not divulge—even to her new Master. Her life depends on maintaining her silence. However, Ethan’s inbuilt lie detector never lets him down, and he instinctively knows Beth isn’t telling the truth. As a respected Dom, he will not tolerate a sub who…

In this tasty teaser for Master and Inquisitor, I’ve included the actual recipe for the stunning cocktail that Beth mixes.Day 12: Beth mixes Ethan a cocktailFinally, he pushed the sexy, yet intrusive thoughts away, before turning his attention back to the matter at hand. In a slightly amateurish fashion Beth finished shaking the cocktail and then poured it into a tall glass filled with crushed ice. He could tell she didn’t have much bar experience, but that didn’t matter. That could easily be learned. What mattered was her total acceptance of club members and their many kinks.  Image courtesy of Paulhttp://www.freedigitalphotos.net He lifted up the pale orange drink. “What is it?”“It’s a mixture of orange juice, gin, and Bénédictine.”Ethan sipped at the exotic-looking concoction. It was a little potent for ten thirty in the morning, but delicious all the same. “Wow, it has a bit of a kick. So does this have a name?”“Yes, it’s called a Dom Cocktail.” Warming to Beth, Ethan nodded and smiled. So, the little lady had a sense of humor, too. He raised the glass to her. “I’m impressed.” Her face brightened. “And if I add a dash of Tobasco it’s called a Big Bad Dom. Antonio…

Day 11: Beth slowly falls in love with Ethan When Beth entered the Hot Zone, Ethan glanced in her direction and called out, “I’ll be with you in a moment, honey.” All the club members had gone home, and she’d just finished tidying up the bar with Todd. He’d made her laugh as they’d replenished the stocks, and she was glad they were still friends, the misunderstanding between now happily in the past.As she walked over to Ethan, she saw he was busy replacing the leather restraints on one of the bondage tables. Master Cole stood next to him, appearing almost as predatory and brooding as Ethan. They both wore leather pants and vests, but it was Ethan’s beautiful physique and the way his eyes held hers which made the blood pulse through her veins. During the past two weeks they’d become closer, both physically and emotionally, and she now felt ready to trust him in a scene. Tonight he’d promised to take her back to his place for the first time, and although she felt some trepidation, she was looking forward to it. More coming soon….

Day 10: The Seduction goes on Gentle butterfly kisses accompanied by his soft, sweet breath drifted up her belly, heightening her sense of arousal. His tongue swirled over her nipples still held tightly in the chromed clamps, causing intense, erotic pain to sear into her brain, making the age-old fight-or-flight response kick in. Beth could do neither, because it was almost impossible to move. All she could do was throw her head back as she tried unsuccessfully to get away from the wonderful excruciating intensity.  She cried out in a garbled rush that verged on panic, “Please, Sir, I don’t think I can hold out much longer.” Her voice shook with emotion. She didn’t want to use her safeword. It went against everything she believed in, but it was there as the last resort, and at this precise moment in time, she felt sorely tempted to use it. Ethan must have heard the heartfelt plea in her voice, because he smoothed a hand around her throat and stared down into her face. “Look at me.” When she did as he commanded, she felt their connection, their union, deepen. His gorgeous green eyes burning with excitement and intense pleasure soaked up…

Day 9: The Seduction Continues Spread wide and completely at his mercy, she swallowed nervously as he stood at the end of the bed directly between her parted legs. His gaze feasted on her exposed pussy. “Hmm, I can see my sub has been having naughty thoughts without my permission. I don’t believe I authorized such an indulgence.” He knelt between her legs, and immediately dipped two fingers deep into her honeyed arousal. Staring directly into her eyes, he pulled his fingers from her wetness and showed them to her. Heavily coated with her feminine juices, they glistened in the subdued lighting. Ethan smiled. “I really shouldn’t encourage such wanton thoughts, but…”  Beth watched him lower his head, and a cry of pure ecstasy left her lips when she felt the tip of his tongue circle then flick across her sensitized clit. “Sir, oh, my, God…Sir.” Her head thrashed from side to side, and she yanked helplessly on the restraints, desperate to relieve the beautiful, exquisite feeling with the aid of movement. There was no escape from the almost overwhelming pleasure of his tongue. She just had to lie there and take it—enjoy it. Just what the hell is this…

Day 8: The Journey to Beth’s place He smiled and glanced across at her, the headlights from the oncoming traffic seeking out the laughter lines gracing the side of his face. “You really wanna know, huh?” Beth nodded. “Of course. How else am I gonna find out if I can trust you.” Ethan shook his head, and laughed. “Okay, honey. If it helps you decide whether I’m an evil sadistic bastard, or just a nice guy who happens to be a natural dominant, then I’ll give you the bullet points.” “Good.” Beth turned on her side to face him, snuggling into the red leather upholstery of the Mustang, making herself more comfortable as he guided the car across the Charles River at Cambridge Street. Whoever Ethan Strong really was, he made her feel more alive than she’d felt in years. More coming soon……