That's a Lot of Stars!

Four and a half stars, that is. Lots of stars! That was the review from Romantic Times Book Review Magazine for One Breath at a Time. They think it's definitely worth a read! Pick up the latest issue of to get the full review.

If you happen to be in the Nashville area, the Barnes & Noble in Cool Springs still has a few autographed copies of One Breath at a Time. Get them while you can!

More Lovely Reviews!

The reviews are rolling in for One Breath at a Time!

The Erotica Readers and Writers Association (ERWA) had this to say:

To be honest, I only picked up this book to see what it was like with the intention of putting it down on my to be read pile and getting on with something else first. Two hours later I was finished and typing up the review with very sticky fingers! Too much information? You'd better get used to it if you want to read this book.

And Erotica Revealed thought it was a good read, too:

However, cast aside your assumptions and presuppositions about the “prohibited genre” and settle back into the sultry world of passion and punishment that Gwen Masters has created. One Breath At A Time is the simple story of what happens when boy meets girl. However, Gwen Masters is a gifted mistress of erotic storytelling and the simple idea of boy meets girl becomes something extremely powerful in her skilled and capable hands.

Why not get your own copy and see what all the fuss is about? Visit your favorite bookstore or get it online. To make things easier, here's the Amazon link.

Enjoy!

"One Breath at a Time" is a Recommended Read!

Lindy of TwoLips Reviews took the time to read my latest novel, One Breath at a Time, and she loved it! It's a Recommended Read with a five-kiss review. Here's a snippet of what she had to say:

Right from the start, Tom has the toe-curling intensity that I adore in an alpha hero. I absolutely adore a loving dominant, and Tom’s character is among the very best I’ve ever read. He’s masterful but very caring and sweet.

Kelley knows almost immediately that this thing between them is right and she feels safe and cherished enough to give herself entirely to him, body and soul. It’s a complete trust that surprises her in its rightness. They quickly find a sexual compatibility and comfort zone that usually comes only with a longer relationship, and they work together to discover her sexual limits as a submissive. Can Tom help heal her shredded self-esteem, and find a way to restore her ability to fully give herself again?

One Breath at a Time by Gwen Masters has delicious intensity and passion, very likeable characters, breathtaking intimacy, and some of the hottest sex I've ever read. I devoured this book and didn’t want it to end. Without a doubt, this is one for the keeper shelf. I loved it.

Visit TwoLips Reviews to get the rest. Thank you, Lindy!

One Breath at a Time will be on shelves everywhere in March, but you can preorder your copy right now by clicking here.

A Fantastic Review for "One Breath at a Time"

Amanda Haffery of Romance Junkies recently took the time to read One Breath at a Time, and she loved it! The book got the highest possible score and a Blue Ribbon Review! Here's a bit of what she had to say:

Tom and Kelley are exquisite. Both are dominant or submissive as the need calls, as it does numerous times throughout the story. When fate draws these two together, sparks fly and it's like watching a fireworks show. From beginning to end, I was in emotional turmoil. My heart was breaking for both of these characters at one moment, rooting for them the next and hot and bothered all the time! Ms. Masters is an erotic guru and readers of this genre should definitely be on the lookout for any books she has coming. Gwen Masters is right up there with Kate Douglas, Angela Knight and S.L. Carpenter!

Needless to say, this left me speechless. Thank you, Amanda!

To read the rest of the review, click here. (The review will also be live on Romance Junkies with their next update.)

And if you want to get a copy for yourself, click here!

Another Fantastic Review!

Carrie White of the Association of Erotic Artists reviewed One Breath at a Time -- and she gave it the highest possible rating! Thank you, Carrie!

"This novel has been written with so much care and feeling that it literally drips off the page. You can understand the emotional pain and the physical pleasure that Kelley goes through from the first moment she comes face to face with a hunting rifle to its romantic conclusion."

You can read the review at the Association of Erotic Artists, or you can visit Carrie's Blog and read it there, too.

To get your own copy of One Breath at a Time, click here.

Clean Sheets Reviews "One Breath at a Time"

Gary Meyer of Clean Sheets has just reviewed my latest novel, One Breath at a Time, which he calls "wall-to-wall, explosive, virtuoso sex."

Here's a bit more:

Kelley and Tom's redemptive sex is much rougher than a mere bodice-ripping or two. Here Masters makes a major educational contribution by illustrating that rough sex doesn't have to mean crude or careless sex: forceful doesn't have to be brutal. She observes that negotiation isn't a onetime surrender, but an ongoing process. These lessons, as well as the concept of a safeword, are seamlessly integrated into the action. Tom checks in often to ascertain how Kelley's doing. In addition to a safeword, Kelley and Tom have a goword: "Please."

Go here to read the full review!

Worth Reading: "Sin in the Second City"

I'm a huge history buff -- I spent four years in college studying little else! -- and I love my mother's native Chicago, so it was a real treat to read Sin in the Second City by Karen Abbott. It's the tale of a time in Chicago history that is often lost in the footnotes, but one that is vitally important: The moral battle between the brothel keepers of the Levee District and the Progressive Era Reformers, who did their best to stamp out not only the "sporting trade," but sexual freedom itself.

It's a book worth reading, and one that has earned permanent space on my shelf. Click here to visit Clean Sheets and read my review of this richly-detailed, gorgeous book.

Lovely Reviews of Other Works...

Just today I discovered In the Library Reviews, where they seemed to enjoy two of my tales. "Better Than Brazil" is part of the Erotic Tales 2 anthology, and "At the Office" is part of the Bosslady anthology, both edited by Justus Roux.

Click here to read the good things In the Library Reviews had to say about them!

"After All These Years" is a Reviewer Top Pick!

At Night Owl Romance, reviewer Sara loved After All These Years. Here's a bit of what she had to say:

"After All These Years" is a book that will keep you reading to the end. It's full of emotion and suspense...a story worth taking the time to read.

Thank you so much, Sara!

To read the whole review, click here.

A Great Review for the "He's On Top" Anthology

Rachel Kramer Bussel edited He's on Top: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance and Female Submission, and I am thrilled that she included my story, "Confession." Now Blowfish has given the book a fantastic review (and they seem to like my story, too!):

How much hotter is the humiliation when you know she wants it? Celebrating the romance of BDSM from the male top's perspective, the mindfuckery in He's on Top makes perfect fare for kinky newbies, couples and longtime play partners. Penned with mutually empowered perspectives in mind, each tale reminds us that power-play can indeed be safe, sane and consensual, reliant on more than props and rote scenarios. Andrea Dale's "On the Twelfth Day" counts down the days to Christmas with progressively kinkier pain-inducing tasks and toys, while the couple in Shanna Germain's "The Sun is an Ordinary Star" morph a woman's cancer recovery into a brilliant way to transcend pain in ways that can be controlled. The psychological twists, rape fantasy and sexplay in Gwen Masters' "Confession" reinvigorate a couple's previously vanilla relationship. All of the power exchanges in this anthology put less emphasis on the brute, more on the force. A bittersweet collection for those who love the kinkier side of sex.(2007, 177 pp)

Walking on the Wild Side...

I recently had the pleasure of reviewing Animal Attraction, the new anthology from Torquere Press, edited by Vincent Diamond. I was impressed:

Anthologies focused closely on one particular subject always run the danger of becoming too much about the theme, and not enough about the stories. Sometimes an anthology of this sort can put me to sleep, which is why I was so pleasantly surprised to read the latest from Torquere Press.

Visit Clean Sheets to read my full review of the collection.

Review: The Internet Escort's Handbook

When in my early twenties, I seriously considered becoming an escort. It seemed like my ideal job -- lots of time with all sorts of different men, lots of sex, and getting paid well to make men happy! What's not to love?

Now that I've read The Internet Escort's Handbook by the smart, strong and undeniably sexy Amanda Brooks, I'm envious of those lucky women who can make a career out of escorting. I'm also glad I didn't try it -- I would have let my emotions get in the way of good business sense, and that's no way to make a living!

Amanda covers everything in this book. She starts by telling a bit of her story, and then launches into the pros and cons of escorting. I like how thorough she is here -- she asks very pointed questions about the reader's intentions and expectations, and by the time you are finished with the second section of the book, you certainly know whether or not you can handle the demands of being an escort. If you don't know, well...you should probably look for another job.

She doesn't sugar-coat the emotional difficulties that can come about if you venture into escorting for all the wrong reasons. She addresses the myths about escorting, talks about the basics of the business, and details the physical risks, including how to protect yourself from STDs.

She discusses the emotional ramifications of escorting, not only for the client, but for the escort as well. One very clear lesson in the book is this: "You are not selling your body; you are selling blocks of your time." It was interesting to learn that while a lot of clients do expect sex, just as many of them simply want some attention. Being a good listener is extremely important to being a good escort. It takes a hell of a lot more than a good body and blow-your-mind sexual techniques to keep those clients coming back for more.

The best part about this book is that it's only the beginning. This is Book One: The Foundation. This book covers the mental, emotional and physical considerations. Other books are set to follow, where Amanda will eventually cover the entire spectrum of information about escorting.

If you're thinking about escorting, don't make any decisions until you read this thorough, helpful and informative book.

To learn more: The Internet Escort's Handbook.

And to learn even more, come back tomorrow -- Amanda drops in for an interview!

Good Reviews Make Me Happy

Check out this praise for my story "And the Award Goes To...," now available in the Erotika: Bedtime Stories anthology:

When attending a nationally televised awards show, famous attendees must be aware of the ever present public eye, the flashing photo ops, and possibility of scandal.

For some stars, this might be an opportunity for an arousing game of sexual chance - the excitement heightened by the fact that a miscue could result in front page material, plastered across the checkout lines of the world. How far will they go?

That's a question that author Gwen Masters puts forth in her enticing wordplay for Erotika: Bedtime Stories, a new collection of sensual stories just released by Sensorotika Press. The action Gwen depicts on the floor of the Country Music Awards is so real that one wonders if she hasn't been seated at the CMAs herself at some point. It's a backstage look at just what happens in the limos that speed away from such events that never backs down and never disappoints.

Makes one wonder, indeed. *wink*

To read an excerpt from the story and get the book, go here.

Dances of Redemption Gets Great Reviews!

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