Many years ago I went on holiday to San Francisco, being British it was a place I knew only from TV and films. I remember being so excited by the energy of the city, from the bustling Asian markets to the tourist trap on the water front, traveling on a boat to Alcatraz and cycling over the Golden Gate Bridge. This book grew out of those memories, even if it ended up being much more kinky than any personal experience I’ve had in the city. It’s a place I keep coming back to, both in my writings and personal life. One day I’ll make it to the Folsom Street fair, I made it to Pride once and that was just something else!
This also represented a change for me in writing as well, I finally learned that I can’t just sit down and write, I need to sit down and plan, then start writing. It’s the first book I wrote that I was genuinely proud of. It was also the first time I dipped my toes into the world of Pony Girls, something I would come back to time and time again.
India is a young English girl crossing America after leaving University. She's broke and looking for somewhere to stay in San Francisco for 5 nights. Mason's in his mid 30s and recently single looking for some fun. They meet on Tinder and strike up a 5 day romance. India wants to experience San Francisco's alternative scene.
Over the course of their five days together Mason shows her the best that San Fran has to offer, she stars in a porn film shoot, they attend a BDSM orgy where she's used as a pony girl, then they attend the Folsom Street Fair, where India is paraded round the streets naked.
“Are you hungry? Shall we get something to eat?”
“Yes please sir, I’ve not eaten since yesterday lunch,” she replied, then in a seductive tone she added, “and what you have planned for later sir?”
Mason smiled and reached into his bag. He took out a thin steel collar with a ring at the front. He unlocked it and opened it, moving the device towards India’s neck. She half stepped back, looking around nervously.
“Don’t worry, this is San Francisco. We’re a couple of blocks from Fulsom Street. No one will care. Where we’re going for breakfast I doubt anyone will even notice – hell, they might say that you’re underdressed.”
He continued to smile and after a moment she nodded.
“Have you ever worn one before?” he asked.
“No Sir,” she replied, “but I’ve often thought about it.”
Reviews
*****
Much like the manga series Nana & Kaoru, Bond takes a premise that has the potential to go somewhere dark, and instead crafts a sweet love story that will have you rooting for the main characters. Ideal for those who wanted to like 50 Shades, but found it too icky.
*****
Well written. Ideas were nicely executed
Characters were real.
Details well imaged.
Will read more by this author. Folsom street fair described well.
****
This is the first time I've bothered to pen a review, and the first time I've read this author. I've read quite a few ponygirl/ hucow stories and other sort of dom/sub stories. To date it is the best and I will most certainly be revisiting the world of this writer. The mix of what is realistic and what is oft written about, but not realistic is nicely balanced and flows well. I give it 4 stars only in the hope of even better from Ms Bond.