The Claiming of Kitten

Alexandra Scott loses her favorite capture fantasy book Abducting Angel on the same day that she interviews for a position in management for the Greenwich Grille. She is thrilled to be hired as regional director and moves abroad to Prague for the position.

Unbeknownst to her, that lost book has played a role in her employment. The book was found and made its way into the hands of majority partner Lucius Sinclair. Tempting possibilities run through his imagination when Alexandra is pointed out by the partner who interviewed her. Or perhaps one should say that he is captivated by the idea of fulfilling her fantasies as inspired by the book. His uncle and partner in the business is directed to offer a position to Alexandra. After all she does suit their business needs and she is a fitting candidate for their future plans.

Late one night after work Alexandra is rushing to catch her tram home. This turns into an opportunity for Lucius to snatch the beautiful young woman off the street and then proceed to make her fantasies a reality.

One should mention that the story falls into the BDSM category due to the themes of capture, forced seduction and submission. Readers who usually are uncomfortable with BDSM stories due to the elements of pain or degradation should not feel wary in reading this book.

Diabolical prowess of her captor repeatedly overcomes the heroine’s will to fight. And each encounter is so explosive that Kitten as he calls her is rendered incapable of consciousness for post-coital cuddling. Funny that, since one usually associates such affliction as a male malady.

Our luscious hero is wealthy, worldly and has extremely loyal servants who seem curiously supportive in aiding and abetting their employer in his endeavor of keeping Alexandra. Lucius’ intent is more than to play out a fantasy and that idea of commitment lightens the circumstances for those who need romance.

For the heroine’s part, she is torn between extricating herself from this surreal situation and submitting to this masterful seduction. Her clashing thoughts and drives are made clear even as her attempts at escape seem for the most part half-hearted. One wonders why Alexandra never confronts the housekeeper for help.

The romance element may not be terribly convincing but as an erotic fantasy this story works beautifully well. There are some marked similarities to some of the sex scenes but none the less, readers will find steam absolutely roiling off of the pages. Readers are certain to be anxious for more works by Ms Snow.

January 2007