Synopses & Reviews
Power and Pleasure"The moment I knocked on this door, I consented to become his plaything. From here on out I have no say in what will happen. No words are to leave my mouth in this space; I am at his mercy. I can only hope I've made a wise choice." from "Room #3" by Emily Bingham
Serving Him pays homage to those sexy, submissive women who follow the path of their own desires while following another's command. They bloom in the presence of irresistible men who can control with a glance, a pair of handcuffs or a firm smack on the bottom. Bestselling eroticist Rachel Kramer Bussel and her coterie of contributors cover the full give and take of sensual sadism, from spanking and bondage to public sex and pushing boundaries everywhere from the bedroom to the boardroom. Giselle Renarde's "The Golden Ruler" is a story of raw need, expressing the insistent desire for a good hard spanking. A bossy barista serves a customer a lot more than just two pumps of vanilla in Kristina Wright's "Coffee Break." A gift opens up surprising new possibilities for pleasure in Teresa Noelle Roberts's "Under Direction." As Rachel herself points out, "There are plenty of surprises in store in this book, and whether you're a novice or a seasoned BDSM player, I hope you'll enjoy the exchanges to be found hereof dirty talk, power, roles, toys, games."
Review
"If you liked
50 Shades of Grey, then youll fall in lust with Rachel Kramer Bussels even hotter BDSM books, like
Serving Him and
Please, Sir. Although she writes about female submissives, her protagonists legitimately crave and take pleasure in the sex theyre having. Whats hotter than that?"
-Cosmopolitan
"What I love most about a well-constructed "sexy story" anthology is that there's theoretically something for everyone between the covers. No two stories should bare too much (if any) similarity, and the topics, characters, and events should push a plethora of boundaries. This little number, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel (a Cleis Press favorite), does measure up in these regards."
-Lustful Literate
Review
"Move over
Fifty Shades of Grey. This collection, edited by erotica veteran Rachel Kramer Bussel, will bring out your inner submissive without having to sift through the banal thoughts of Anastasia Steele."
Refinery 29
"You wont find any stereotypical submission stories in here. Each of the 22 entries is well thought out, beautifully realized and sexy as hell. From the BDSM novice to the seasoned practitioner, there truly is something for everyone and I couldnt recommend this book more! If sexy stories of female submission tickle your fancy, grab this book you wont be sorry!"
Secret Pleasures
"A highly erotic collection of 22 stories of female submission, Serving Him is edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel and features a host of top class authors in the femsub genre. Forget 50 Shades of crap - this is so much better!"
Skin Two Magazine
"If you liked 50 Shades of Grey, then youll fall in lust with Rachel Kramer Bussels even hotter BDSM books, like Serving Him and Please, Sir. Although she writes about female submissives, her protagonists legitimately crave and take pleasure in the sex theyre having. Whats hotter than that?"
Cosmopolitan
"If youre at all interested in stories where the man dominates and the woman submits, you should get your hands on a copy of this anthology. I promise it wont disappoint!”
Thoughts of a Growing Sub
"I highly recommend this collection of stories."
Lina Sacher
"Serving Him contains 22 stories that feature a variety of kinks and desires that will be sure to satisfy anyone's lustful hunger."
Bitches n Prose
"These books are always my escape from my real life into a fantastical one."
Tracey G
"Once in a blue moon Im able to carve out some time and nibble away at a book that catches my fancy. Serving Him: Sexy Stories of Submission, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel and published by Cleis Press, is one of those books."
Lucy Malone
"What I really loved about Serving Him is that it allowed my mind to wander through the corridors of other peoples dungeons and kinky lifestyles whilst going no further than my comfy reading chair. I mean whats not to love about that?"
Clitical
"Finally some smart, sexy and authentic stories about submission. As a service and sexual submissive I found these stories to not only be erotic but thought provoking."
Kinky Cup of Tea
"Women intrigued by the dominant/submissive dynamic think the movie Secretary or Ana and Christians iron-clad contract in Fifty Shades this collection of short BDSM erotica stories will take your curiosity to the next level."
Lifestyle Mirror
"This collection of short stories covers the full range of the male dom's brand of sensuality, from spanking and bondage to public sex and power exchange. The pages are filled with bossy hunks and obedient ladies."
Adult Video News
"Bestselling eroticist Rachel Kramer Bussel and her coterie of contributors cover the full give and take of sensual sadism, from spanking and bondage to public sex and pushing boundaries everywhere from the bedroom to the boardroom."
Daily Loaf
As true tops, the bossy hunks in these stories understand that erotic BDSM is about exulting in power that is freely yielded. Rachel and her coterie of contributors cover the full range of the male doms brand of sensual sadism, from spanking and bondage to public sex and power exchange.
Erotica Readers and Writers Association
"Stories of bondage, pain, roleplay, and more than a few good, hard spankings are littered throughout, with an overarching (and very queer) theme of the inherent power in submission."
Sex Life Canada
"The type of book that makes the reader say, 'I could see doing that!'"
Airen Wolf
"If you are looking for sexy, real, and action packed short stores; this book is a must have."
Kink Etc.
"Serving Him is one of the best Bussel-edited anthologies I've read."
Steve Isaak
"The stories here cover the full range of sensuality connected to male dominancespanking and bondage, public and private sex and power exchange. Gaining power only happens when it is yielded. The stories are kinky, fun and erotic. Many of these stories are quite intense and border between joy and feartwo very strong emotions. There are dungeon scenes and regular bedroom sceneseverything depends on the participants and the pleasure they gain. Everything to make a sexual experience more pleasurable is herefrom toys to handcuffs. It is all about pleasure and enjoymentthe same feelings you will get from reading these stories."
Amos Lassen
"The strength of this book lies in its diversity. The authors explore a broad spectrum of the erotic dance between the strong, seductive dominant male and the strong woman who thrives and blooms when she submits. The dance takes many forms in the twenty-two stories that the editor has carefully chosen for us. As a reader, you can tell this book was put together with care given the selection of well written stories with a variety of plots and kinks. There is something for every reader of erotica who enjoys D/s and BDSM as well as those who just enjoy very sexy tales. The excitement and intensity of the tales go from subtle and delicate to direct and strong, even a bit rough at times. I will add that if you have a significant other, whether dominant, submissive, curious, or in between, then this is a book you can share. Who knows? You may learn a new trick or two or find a little inspiration. Or you may just live vicariously as a voyeur through the adventures and trysts of the characters. You will find well planned scenes and quicker interactions. There will be spanking, ropes, bondage, showers and all forms of delicious games in this collection."
The Itinerant Librarian
"What I love most about a well-constructed "sexy story" anthology is that there's theoretically something for everyone between the covers. No two stories should bare too much (if any) similarity, and the topics, characters, and events should push a plethora of boundaries. This little number, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel (a Cleis Press favorite), does measure up in these regards."
-Lustful Literate
Synopsis
Who knew that BDSM would become the biggest trend in book publishing? Rachel Kramer Bussel did and has emerged as one of the top writers, editors and experts on the subject. Serving Him pays homage to those irresistible men who control their partners with a glance, a pair of handcuffs, or a firm smack on the bottom. As true tops, the bossy hunks in these stories understand that erotic BDSM is about exulting in power that is freely yielded. Rachel and her coterie of contributors cover the full range of the male doms brand of sensual sadism, from spanking and bondage to public sex and power exchange.
About the Author
Rachel Kramer Bussel edits the Sex Diaries for
New York Magazine and hosts SRO readings around the country. Rachel formerly wrote the "Lusty Lady" sex column for
The Village Voice and was the longtime senior editor of
Penthouse Variations. She has edited the
Best Sex Writing series since 2008. She is a prolific erotica editor, and her titles include
Spanked, Hes on Top, Shes on Top, Passion, and
Do Not Disturb. Visit her at rachelkramerbussel.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Lucky Naughty Girls
What You Deserve Lori Selke
Coffee Break Kristina Wright
Chattel Errica Liekos
Under Direction Teresa Noelle Roberts
The Letter Tiffany Reisz
Run, Baby, Run Vida Bailey
Tackling Jessica Maxine Marsh
Safe, Sane and Consensual Ariel Graham
The Golden Ruler Giselle Renarde
I Always Do Kiki DeLovely
Pinky Kissa Starling
The Breaking Point Cole Riley
Shining in the Dark Bex vanKoot
Room #3 Emily Bingham
Duo J. Sinclaire
Breath Mollena Williams
Silver Fish in the Crystal Pool Gina Marie
The Secret of Time Travel Jacqueline Applebee
Bared Gray Miller
In His Control Jade Melisande
Paper Doll joy
Subbing Rachel Kramer Bussel