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How to Punish Your Playboy
In this saucy and funny domination romance, pin-up model Veronika Kane meets sexy, arrogant Aston Delano and decides to teach this playboy a lesson he’ll never forget.
When Veronika Kane hears that she’s up for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas, she auctions off her classic hot-rod and decides to head out west. But when the man who bought her car, hot restaurateur Aston Delano, asks her to “show him the ropes,” his not-so-innocent question takes them down a surprising, sexy road. And as they travel cross-country as Domme/sub, their chemistry sizzles—as do the luscious meals Aston creates.
Torn between the rediscovered pleasure of food and worry about staying in competition shape, Mistress Veronika unexpectedly finds herself as much a pupil as a teacher. Throw in long-distance trouble from her ex and from Aston’s family, and it’s a potential recipe for disaster. A road trip can be hard on any relationship—will this drive them apart, or will they buckle in for the long haul?
When Veronika Kane hears that she’s up for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas, she auctions off her classic hot-rod and decides to head out west. But when the man who bought her car, hot restaurateur Aston Delano, asks her to “show him the ropes,” his not-so-innocent question takes them down a surprising, sexy road. And as they travel cross-country as Domme/sub, their chemistry sizzles—as do the luscious meals Aston creates.
Torn between the rediscovered pleasure of food and worry about staying in competition shape, Mistress Veronika unexpectedly finds herself as much a pupil as a teacher. Throw in long-distance trouble from her ex and from Aston’s family, and it’s a potential recipe for disaster. A road trip can be hard on any relationship—will this drive them apart, or will they buckle in for the long haul?
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First published April 6, 2015
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Mina Vaughn
4 books106 followersKink with a wink! Author of DommeNation series with Simon & Schuster. How to Discipline Your Vampire and How to Reprimand Your Rock Star available now! How to Punish Your Playboy drops Spring 2015.
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May 16, 2022
It was a fun series with the woman being the domme and the guy being the sub. Liket the friendship aspect in the last two.
April 5, 2015
ARC provided by publisher in exchange of honest review.
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A sexy fun lighthearted romance with a hint of BDSM!! How to Punish Your Playboy by Mina Vaughn is not your hardcore BDSM book but a light fun take and twist on BDSM. Toss in a sexy pinup model, a hot restaurateur Aston Delano, a classic car, road trip, and hot sex then you got yourself a fun and entertaining read. When Veronika Kane auctioned off her car, she wasn't expecting Aston to be part of the deal. A miscommunication of "show me the ropes" has Veronika thinking Aston was into BDSM but as it turns out, he was talking about the car. Well Veronika takes it in stride and literally shows Aston the ropes since he was willing to please his new Mistress. Toss in Veronika issues and Aston's family, can these two opposites find love and romance on their trip out West to Miss Pin Up Las Vegas?
This was my first time reading a Mina Vaughn book and I must say that I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun, light, sexy, and entertaining read. The writing and storytelling flowed at an excellent pace. And I must say that epilogue was fun and witty. I loved that Mina was able to showcase the playful and sassy personalities of Aston and Veronika throughout the book. So if you are looking for a light, quirky, playful romance then go read How To Punish Your Playboy by Mina Vaughn.
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A sexy fun lighthearted romance with a hint of BDSM!! How to Punish Your Playboy by Mina Vaughn is not your hardcore BDSM book but a light fun take and twist on BDSM. Toss in a sexy pinup model, a hot restaurateur Aston Delano, a classic car, road trip, and hot sex then you got yourself a fun and entertaining read. When Veronika Kane auctioned off her car, she wasn't expecting Aston to be part of the deal. A miscommunication of "show me the ropes" has Veronika thinking Aston was into BDSM but as it turns out, he was talking about the car. Well Veronika takes it in stride and literally shows Aston the ropes since he was willing to please his new Mistress. Toss in Veronika issues and Aston's family, can these two opposites find love and romance on their trip out West to Miss Pin Up Las Vegas?
This was my first time reading a Mina Vaughn book and I must say that I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun, light, sexy, and entertaining read. The writing and storytelling flowed at an excellent pace. And I must say that epilogue was fun and witty. I loved that Mina was able to showcase the playful and sassy personalities of Aston and Veronika throughout the book. So if you are looking for a light, quirky, playful romance then go read How To Punish Your Playboy by Mina Vaughn.
Mina Vaughn
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April 7, 2015
Veronika Kane may be pin-up pretty, but as the proud owner of her own restoration business, it is quite clear that she is a woman who knows her way around the down and dirty.
How To Punish Your Playboy is the third offering from authoress Mina Vaughn's Domme Nation series. Holding true to her 'kink with a wink' promise, the characters, situations, and interactions manage to provide readers with a blissfully blistering BDSM experience, without sacrificing the story or its message in the process.
Miss Kane may be a novice one the game of dommes, but with a sub like playboy Aston Delano, and a natural affinity for taking charge; one must admit that this is one student who has nothing to fear from her learning curve.
Yes, that's right. She's learning. If you are looking for perfect and polished in any respect, our dear Miss Kane is not where you will find it.
Just like the vintage cars that she so lovingly restores, Veronika is in need of a little TLC, and a certain petulant playboy just may be the one to give it to her.
Aston Delano is used to getting EVERYTHING he wants. Little does he know however, that when he asks a certain saucy redhead to 'show him the ropes' in handling the fully restored 1964 Shelby Cobra, that she sold at auction. What he will get...is a whole lot more than he ever bargained for.
What we have in the story of Veronika and Aston, is the story of two people who appear to have everything under control. While secretly craving true control that they find on their sub/domme roles.
This is a great fantasy that rings true as 'real world' doable.
The sex is hotter and wilder, with each additional scene, and the drama is first rate.
There is however a little bit of a rough start at the beginning of things story-wise, which is the only thing standing between this story and 5 stars.
How Punish Your Playboy has it all. Some cheeky KINK, loads of CLASS, an awesome STORY, and sexy ASS...PLAY? (Ahem!)
Wanna read it now?
I do...AGAIN!!
How To Punish Your Playboy is the third offering from authoress Mina Vaughn's Domme Nation series. Holding true to her 'kink with a wink' promise, the characters, situations, and interactions manage to provide readers with a blissfully blistering BDSM experience, without sacrificing the story or its message in the process.
Miss Kane may be a novice one the game of dommes, but with a sub like playboy Aston Delano, and a natural affinity for taking charge; one must admit that this is one student who has nothing to fear from her learning curve.
Yes, that's right. She's learning. If you are looking for perfect and polished in any respect, our dear Miss Kane is not where you will find it.
Just like the vintage cars that she so lovingly restores, Veronika is in need of a little TLC, and a certain petulant playboy just may be the one to give it to her.
Aston Delano is used to getting EVERYTHING he wants. Little does he know however, that when he asks a certain saucy redhead to 'show him the ropes' in handling the fully restored 1964 Shelby Cobra, that she sold at auction. What he will get...is a whole lot more than he ever bargained for.
What we have in the story of Veronika and Aston, is the story of two people who appear to have everything under control. While secretly craving true control that they find on their sub/domme roles.
This is a great fantasy that rings true as 'real world' doable.
The sex is hotter and wilder, with each additional scene, and the drama is first rate.
There is however a little bit of a rough start at the beginning of things story-wise, which is the only thing standing between this story and 5 stars.
How Punish Your Playboy has it all. Some cheeky KINK, loads of CLASS, an awesome STORY, and sexy ASS...PLAY? (Ahem!)
Wanna read it now?
I do...AGAIN!!
April 15, 2015
3.5 stars. A somewhat whimsical, road trip book about a different type of girl (a pin-up model with tats and bright red hair) who owns a garage that restores vintage cars. When she and her boyfriend have a very messy breakup, she sells the car her boyfriend adored to a multi-millionaire playboy. The girl fancies herself to be a domme and she is looking for her perfect submissive. The playboy makes a joke about "learning the ropes" and our heroine thinks she may have found her sub.
One thing leads to another and the two take a road trip to Las Vegas in the vintage car so that the heroine can participate in a pin-up girl contest. Along the way they dabble in D/s activities, but this book is in no way hardcore BDsm and anyone reading it should understand it is more about the relationship between a strong minded girl dealing with body issues and a guy who is trying to find a way to deal with his overbearing family. It is funny in many instances, a little scary with her dealing with the ex-boyfriend who is mad about his car being sold, and heartwarming as the pin-up girl and the playboy find their roles in life and with each other (and it turns out our hero does really like certain aspects of being a sub). A good read.
One thing leads to another and the two take a road trip to Las Vegas in the vintage car so that the heroine can participate in a pin-up girl contest. Along the way they dabble in D/s activities, but this book is in no way hardcore BDsm and anyone reading it should understand it is more about the relationship between a strong minded girl dealing with body issues and a guy who is trying to find a way to deal with his overbearing family. It is funny in many instances, a little scary with her dealing with the ex-boyfriend who is mad about his car being sold, and heartwarming as the pin-up girl and the playboy find their roles in life and with each other (and it turns out our hero does really like certain aspects of being a sub). A good read.
April 7, 2015
Psychocat Reads Review of HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY by Mina Vaughn
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY was an immediate must read ASAP addition to my TBR list. Having read the previous two DommeNation books, I couldn't wait to see what Mina Vaughn had up her sleeve in this third installment.
Before we jump into the review, I'm going to give you a little warning.
Do not read this book hungry. Seriously, if you are even considering the idea of wanting food, get some before you start. Otherwise, you will be reading and contemplating what you can get your hands on to eat.
Or just consider kidnapping a gourmet chef. Preferably a really HAWT chef.
You can thank me for that tip later.
Now, on with the review!
The Characters: In true form, Mina has given us another unexpected and fun leading lady. Veronika has her fair share of baggage because of her ex, but most importantly she is a gorgeous pinup model, a newbie domme, and she owns a garage and restores classic cars. And by restores classic cars, I don't mean she buys them and has some guy around to do it all for her. I mean she can turn a wrench with the best of them, because yes ladies, you can be a total bombshell and capable of fixing your own damned car.
Aston comes in all full of cocky arrogance and family money. He may have mad skills in the kitchen, but the jury is still out on whether or not he's got what it takes to cut it away from mommy, daddy, and all their money. This playboy has a few things to learn, and Mistress Veronika may be just the one to teach him.
The Relationships: First, I love the dynamic between Veronika and Sarah, her roommate/domme mentor/health and fitness Nazi friend. Even though Sarah isn't physically with her on the road trip, the routine looks we got at their relationship was great. You guys know how much I love a romance that doesn't isolate the players from the rest of their lives.
Second, Aston and his family bring a healthy dose of drama. They're overbearing. He seems to have a pretty big streak of spoiled brat in him. They all need to step back and figure their shit out. That Mina doesn't just ignore these facts helps draw the readers into the characters.
Finally, there's the main event - Aston and Veronika. This is the second book I've read that involved a couple figuring things out on a cross country road trip. While I'm pretty sure it might be a recipe for disaster in real life, the plot works. It makes for a highly entertaining read.
Too Perfect or Perfectly Flawed: While things may click on the physical front from the start, Veronika and Aston have bigger hurdles to climb before it is smooth sailing for the two of them. They may be stuck in a car together until they get to Vegas, but there's still plenty of twists and turns to see if they'll make it as a couple or end up walking away without speaking to each other again.
The Smut: This is where my earlier warning applies. You see people tagging food pictures as #FoodPorn all the time on social media. Mina takes this to a different level. She will make you look at food differently and right about the time she has you dying for that gourmet meal, she'll tug the rug out from under you and leave you hungry for something entirely different.
For my fellow Hiddlestoners, HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY can best be related to the reaction to Adam and his bloodsicle. Holy Loki, that should not be quite so distracting.
For those not into food porn, never fear. There are plenty of other yummy scenes to get you hot and bothered. There are plenty of things that involve cars, windows, floors, handcuffs, and other restraints. Grab a stiff drink and enjoy! HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY also continues with Mina's unique brand of kink with a wink. Yes, it's hot and steamy, but she'll also make you snicker. I love that these books are hot and sexy without taking themselves too seriously.
Jen's Final Rating: 4.5 STARS!! Playboy didn't quite reach Rock Star level with me, but I still made like Tony Stark with a donut and sunk my teeth right in. I continue to love Mina's DommeNation books. The balance of emotion, heat, and humor makes HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY and the other DommenNation books stand out as a unique and enjoyable read.
Psychocat's Final Rating: This kitty has a soft spot for dommes, and if you mess with her favorites, she will return the favor. With that in mind, Veronika's ex has an appointment to keep with Psychocat. Chances are he will be missing pieces of his anatomy when she's done.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY was an immediate must read ASAP addition to my TBR list. Having read the previous two DommeNation books, I couldn't wait to see what Mina Vaughn had up her sleeve in this third installment.
Before we jump into the review, I'm going to give you a little warning.
Do not read this book hungry. Seriously, if you are even considering the idea of wanting food, get some before you start. Otherwise, you will be reading and contemplating what you can get your hands on to eat.
Or just consider kidnapping a gourmet chef. Preferably a really HAWT chef.
You can thank me for that tip later.
Now, on with the review!
The Characters: In true form, Mina has given us another unexpected and fun leading lady. Veronika has her fair share of baggage because of her ex, but most importantly she is a gorgeous pinup model, a newbie domme, and she owns a garage and restores classic cars. And by restores classic cars, I don't mean she buys them and has some guy around to do it all for her. I mean she can turn a wrench with the best of them, because yes ladies, you can be a total bombshell and capable of fixing your own damned car.
Aston comes in all full of cocky arrogance and family money. He may have mad skills in the kitchen, but the jury is still out on whether or not he's got what it takes to cut it away from mommy, daddy, and all their money. This playboy has a few things to learn, and Mistress Veronika may be just the one to teach him.
The Relationships: First, I love the dynamic between Veronika and Sarah, her roommate/domme mentor/health and fitness Nazi friend. Even though Sarah isn't physically with her on the road trip, the routine looks we got at their relationship was great. You guys know how much I love a romance that doesn't isolate the players from the rest of their lives.
Second, Aston and his family bring a healthy dose of drama. They're overbearing. He seems to have a pretty big streak of spoiled brat in him. They all need to step back and figure their shit out. That Mina doesn't just ignore these facts helps draw the readers into the characters.
Finally, there's the main event - Aston and Veronika. This is the second book I've read that involved a couple figuring things out on a cross country road trip. While I'm pretty sure it might be a recipe for disaster in real life, the plot works. It makes for a highly entertaining read.
Too Perfect or Perfectly Flawed: While things may click on the physical front from the start, Veronika and Aston have bigger hurdles to climb before it is smooth sailing for the two of them. They may be stuck in a car together until they get to Vegas, but there's still plenty of twists and turns to see if they'll make it as a couple or end up walking away without speaking to each other again.
The Smut: This is where my earlier warning applies. You see people tagging food pictures as #FoodPorn all the time on social media. Mina takes this to a different level. She will make you look at food differently and right about the time she has you dying for that gourmet meal, she'll tug the rug out from under you and leave you hungry for something entirely different.
For my fellow Hiddlestoners, HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY can best be related to the reaction to Adam and his bloodsicle. Holy Loki, that should not be quite so distracting.
For those not into food porn, never fear. There are plenty of other yummy scenes to get you hot and bothered. There are plenty of things that involve cars, windows, floors, handcuffs, and other restraints. Grab a stiff drink and enjoy! HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY also continues with Mina's unique brand of kink with a wink. Yes, it's hot and steamy, but she'll also make you snicker. I love that these books are hot and sexy without taking themselves too seriously.
Jen's Final Rating: 4.5 STARS!! Playboy didn't quite reach Rock Star level with me, but I still made like Tony Stark with a donut and sunk my teeth right in. I continue to love Mina's DommeNation books. The balance of emotion, heat, and humor makes HOW TO PUNISH YOUR PLAYBOY and the other DommenNation books stand out as a unique and enjoyable read.
Psychocat's Final Rating: This kitty has a soft spot for dommes, and if you mess with her favorites, she will return the favor. With that in mind, Veronika's ex has an appointment to keep with Psychocat. Chances are he will be missing pieces of his anatomy when she's done.
October 13, 2015
I've read the first two Mina Vaughn books and i must say that this one is really adorable (thanks to the pin-up fashion info and the cute rich-boy trying to learn how to live humbly) and just as hot as the first one. And like all other Mina Vaughn books before this, the main character is a Domme and her love is always a hot guy who's a true sub.
Veronika Kane is a pin-up model. She's beautiful and she is into vintage cars - she knows them, she re-models them and she can repair them. Imagine a cool rockabilly girl working in a car garage. She's also a newbie Domme. She gets her tips and lessons from her roomie Sarah (is she getting her own story?) lovingly called Sargeant Sarah who is a health freak and an established Domme herself. Veronika broke up from a damaging relationship (ladies...be careful of narcissistic guys!!!) and met Aston Delano, youngest son of a rich F&B mogul family who is trying to make a name for himself in the restaurant business. Insta-attraction and surprise surprise, he's a closet sub who is drawn to the newbie Domme in Veronika.
Together they decided to go on a road trip to Vegas. Aston to try to make it as a restaurateur there without using his family name and Veronika to enter a Miss Pin-up Las Vegas contest. Along the way they got to know more about each another and of course explored all the D/s funtimes (with Veronika getting her daily Domme-tips and keep-fit regime from her bestie Sarah through morning phone messages...cool).
The D/s relationship between Veronika and Aston is not as intense as the one between Jamie and William in the first book because both are rather new in their BDSM exploration and experience. I like the fact that they learn to fit into their D/s roles slowly and at times the roles are "reversed" because they need each other's support outside of the roles. It's also a sweet love story between two people who are trying to let go of insecurities put upon by people in their lives before.
And the burgers.....oh my!
Veronika Kane is a pin-up model. She's beautiful and she is into vintage cars - she knows them, she re-models them and she can repair them. Imagine a cool rockabilly girl working in a car garage. She's also a newbie Domme. She gets her tips and lessons from her roomie Sarah (is she getting her own story?) lovingly called Sargeant Sarah who is a health freak and an established Domme herself. Veronika broke up from a damaging relationship (ladies...be careful of narcissistic guys!!!) and met Aston Delano, youngest son of a rich F&B mogul family who is trying to make a name for himself in the restaurant business. Insta-attraction and surprise surprise, he's a closet sub who is drawn to the newbie Domme in Veronika.
Together they decided to go on a road trip to Vegas. Aston to try to make it as a restaurateur there without using his family name and Veronika to enter a Miss Pin-up Las Vegas contest. Along the way they got to know more about each another and of course explored all the D/s funtimes (with Veronika getting her daily Domme-tips and keep-fit regime from her bestie Sarah through morning phone messages...cool).
The D/s relationship between Veronika and Aston is not as intense as the one between Jamie and William in the first book because both are rather new in their BDSM exploration and experience. I like the fact that they learn to fit into their D/s roles slowly and at times the roles are "reversed" because they need each other's support outside of the roles. It's also a sweet love story between two people who are trying to let go of insecurities put upon by people in their lives before.
And the burgers.....oh my!
May 27, 2015
Genre: Romance
Author: Mina Vaughn
Book: How to punish your playboy (DommeNation #3)
My Star Rating: 4.5
Will I read I read it again? Yes
Intro: When Veronika Kane hears that she’s up for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas, she auctions off her classic hot-rod and decides to head out west. But when the man who bought her car, hot restaurateur Aston Delano, asks her to “show him the ropes,” his not-so-innocent question takes them down a surprising, sexy road. And as they travel cross-country as Domme/sub, their chemistry sizzles—as do the luscious meals Aston creates.
Torn between the rediscovered pleasure of food and worry about staying in competition shape, Mistress Veronika unexpectedly finds herself as much a pupil as a teacher. Throw in long-distance trouble from her ex and from Aston’s family, and it’s a potential recipe for disaster. A road trip can be hard on any relationship—will this drive them apart, or will they buckle in for the long haul?
I really enjoyed this book. And why not? It has a sexy playboy, Pin-up girl who has sexy as hell tattoos, sexy car named Johnny and a whole lot of fun and laughs.
It does have a little domination in this book, but is very lite and I found nice and hot (and not cringe worthy like some books).
It was nice to see that both MC learned some lessons in this book. Also don’t forget to look past skin deep appearances.
Although this is the 3rd book in the series, (I have not read the other 2 YET) I did not feel lost in the book. I can’t wait to read the other books!
ARC provided by publisher in exchange of honest review.
Author: Mina Vaughn
Book: How to punish your playboy (DommeNation #3)
My Star Rating: 4.5
Will I read I read it again? Yes
Intro: When Veronika Kane hears that she’s up for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas, she auctions off her classic hot-rod and decides to head out west. But when the man who bought her car, hot restaurateur Aston Delano, asks her to “show him the ropes,” his not-so-innocent question takes them down a surprising, sexy road. And as they travel cross-country as Domme/sub, their chemistry sizzles—as do the luscious meals Aston creates.
Torn between the rediscovered pleasure of food and worry about staying in competition shape, Mistress Veronika unexpectedly finds herself as much a pupil as a teacher. Throw in long-distance trouble from her ex and from Aston’s family, and it’s a potential recipe for disaster. A road trip can be hard on any relationship—will this drive them apart, or will they buckle in for the long haul?
I really enjoyed this book. And why not? It has a sexy playboy, Pin-up girl who has sexy as hell tattoos, sexy car named Johnny and a whole lot of fun and laughs.
It does have a little domination in this book, but is very lite and I found nice and hot (and not cringe worthy like some books).
It was nice to see that both MC learned some lessons in this book. Also don’t forget to look past skin deep appearances.
Although this is the 3rd book in the series, (I have not read the other 2 YET) I did not feel lost in the book. I can’t wait to read the other books!
ARC provided by publisher in exchange of honest review.
April 29, 2016
HOW TO PUNISH YOU PLAYBOY is book 3 in Mina Vaughn's DommeNation series. Mistress of 'Kink with a Wink', Mina's books never disappoint. This is a fun, fast read with lots of feels and plenty of hot, hot, hot moments. Veronika is a pinup. Aston is a chef. There's bondage and did I mention the hot sex? Add a road trip to Vegas, a jealous ex, and sexy cars and you've got a recipe for a delicious read.
April 13, 2015
4.5 stars! another new to me author thats surprisingly good. It was so much fun to read! Veronika the vintage car restoration mechanic slash pinup model slash novice Mistrees Domme to Aston her new sub slash heir apparent restaurateur slash ego tripping playboy. It was light , fun, sausy, smoking hot D/s all wrapped up in a pretty whipping tail.;)
January 9, 2024
42 procent.. was echt cringe... En die laatste scène vond ik smerig...olijfolie als glijmiddel gebruiken... Iew... Ze was een onervaren domme, dat kan. Maar de dingen die ze zei waren echt lachwekkend slecht soms
May 26, 2015
I’d read How to Discipline Your Vampire, and found it carried laugh out loud moments with solid characters and a true belief in the attitude of “kink with a wink”. Mina Vaughn has created another story with the same fun tones, sharp dialogue and some clever twists in How to Punish your Playboy.
This road trip with a twist story features Veronika, a pin up model that just discovered she’s in the running for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas. Owner of a garage, Veronika has skills, and restores classics for a living. Her roommate / best friend / dome mentor / trainer Sarah shows some of the hurdles this newbie Domme is working through. Toss in an ex-boyfriend that is less than lovely and her own body issues and Veronika has plenty to make her easy to relate to.
Deciding to auction off her newly restored car to finance her trip to Vegas for the competition, we meet Aston. (I love the nod to the upscale British car model). Aston is a restauranteur, a huge spoilt brat with a very overbearing family. Using these dynamics as integral parts of Aston’s personality, and having Veronika’s response to his issues that range from baiting to funny keep these two well grounded in reality and give the reader a sense of camaraderie.
During the trek west, the two explore, after a misunderstood comments, their fantasies and desires for more. Mixed in are some lovely foodie references, humor and some increasingly steamy scenes that build to their sorting their own issues as they learn to make a relationship that works between them.
Keeping the fun in the story doesn’t allow for the D/s storyline to take itself too seriously, and keeps the action and the characters easy to relate to. While this sort of road trip may be little more than total disaster in reality, the unique twists and humor keep the story fresh, funny and engaging. Another winner from Mina Vaughn.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
This road trip with a twist story features Veronika, a pin up model that just discovered she’s in the running for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas. Owner of a garage, Veronika has skills, and restores classics for a living. Her roommate / best friend / dome mentor / trainer Sarah shows some of the hurdles this newbie Domme is working through. Toss in an ex-boyfriend that is less than lovely and her own body issues and Veronika has plenty to make her easy to relate to.
Deciding to auction off her newly restored car to finance her trip to Vegas for the competition, we meet Aston. (I love the nod to the upscale British car model). Aston is a restauranteur, a huge spoilt brat with a very overbearing family. Using these dynamics as integral parts of Aston’s personality, and having Veronika’s response to his issues that range from baiting to funny keep these two well grounded in reality and give the reader a sense of camaraderie.
During the trek west, the two explore, after a misunderstood comments, their fantasies and desires for more. Mixed in are some lovely foodie references, humor and some increasingly steamy scenes that build to their sorting their own issues as they learn to make a relationship that works between them.
Keeping the fun in the story doesn’t allow for the D/s storyline to take itself too seriously, and keeps the action and the characters easy to relate to. While this sort of road trip may be little more than total disaster in reality, the unique twists and humor keep the story fresh, funny and engaging. Another winner from Mina Vaughn.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
April 10, 2015
How to Punish Your Playboy has one part Pin Up and one part rich Playboy with a side of BDSM and good food. It is a fun, sassy, and sexy read with just the right amount of kink.
I will be the first to admit that when I started to read this book I did a bit of an eye roll. The female lead with body issues and a craptastic ex-boyfriend is something that I have read once or twice before. However, as the book developed, I enjoyed how Veronika started to take control of her own life. The road trip became a perfect vehicle for Veronika and Aston to get to know one another as well as start to see what each has been missing.
Through the Domme and Sub relationship, Mistress Veronika really started to come into her own. As the reader, you could see that even though she was trying to build up Aston, she was really giving herself more confidence…something that she desperately needs. After all, she is entering the Miss Pin Up Las Vegas pageant. So the question remains, will these two make it past their trip or will their differences just be too great?
If you are looking for a book that is more BDSM than side story, then this might not be for you. However, if you like character driven romances with a hint of the kinky side of sex, you might be in for a treat.
Warning: Those who are reading this book should have a healthy and possibly fattening meal before reading. The food described in this will be just one of the things that make your mouth water.
I will be the first to admit that when I started to read this book I did a bit of an eye roll. The female lead with body issues and a craptastic ex-boyfriend is something that I have read once or twice before. However, as the book developed, I enjoyed how Veronika started to take control of her own life. The road trip became a perfect vehicle for Veronika and Aston to get to know one another as well as start to see what each has been missing.
Through the Domme and Sub relationship, Mistress Veronika really started to come into her own. As the reader, you could see that even though she was trying to build up Aston, she was really giving herself more confidence…something that she desperately needs. After all, she is entering the Miss Pin Up Las Vegas pageant. So the question remains, will these two make it past their trip or will their differences just be too great?
If you are looking for a book that is more BDSM than side story, then this might not be for you. However, if you like character driven romances with a hint of the kinky side of sex, you might be in for a treat.
Warning: Those who are reading this book should have a healthy and possibly fattening meal before reading. The food described in this will be just one of the things that make your mouth water.
August 5, 2015
How to Punish Your Playboy is a fun, lighthearted femdom novel. It took me a while to connect with the characters and to really get into the story. I had difficulty believing that someone would suddenly decide that they were a Domme and start playing with a stranger without any training. This took me out of the story a bit to be honest. That was the main bugbear for me, but this may not be a problem for other readers. The humour in this book is great, it works really well. The storyline is quite unusual and is interesting to read. This book is also very hot, there are some great steamy moments.
Veronika is a curvy pin-up model who's looking to raise some money by selling her classic hot rod car. When the gorgeous man who buys it wants a date with her and asks her to show him the ropes, things take a rather surprising turn. This takes us on a sexy road trip with Veronika and Aston having a chance to get to know each other more intimately. Can they overcome the obstacles that a road trip will put in their path?
This is an easy read with lots of laughs and plenty of sexy times. I'd say this was an ideal beach book when you want something lighthearted and easy to read. How to Punish Your Playboy gets three out of five stars.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
Veronika is a curvy pin-up model who's looking to raise some money by selling her classic hot rod car. When the gorgeous man who buys it wants a date with her and asks her to show him the ropes, things take a rather surprising turn. This takes us on a sexy road trip with Veronika and Aston having a chance to get to know each other more intimately. Can they overcome the obstacles that a road trip will put in their path?
This is an easy read with lots of laughs and plenty of sexy times. I'd say this was an ideal beach book when you want something lighthearted and easy to read. How to Punish Your Playboy gets three out of five stars.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
April 29, 2015
This is the third release from author Mina Vaughn, and I was excited to get my hands on it because I adored her first release How To Discipline Your Vampire. Her second, How To Reprimand Your Rock Star I liked but--after some contemplation--I realized I didn't connect with. Sporty Thea was fun and sassy, but I'm about as far from physical as one can be without actually becoming a piece of furniture. Her struggles with being a star basketball player didn't resonate with me.
This book, however, was easy to connect with. Even though main character Veronika is a pinup model, she's accessible. Her insecurities about her looks aren't overblown but feel realistic and understandable. I also appreciate the lighter side of BDSM in this book. This was about two people who don't know the first thing about the lifestyle but made a foray into it anyway. They took it and made it their own, doing what felt good when it felt good without any worries about who was being the Domme and who was being the sub.
Solid, fun, and light. Even better is that you don't have to have read the other two to read this one, since it's a whole new set of characters.
This book, however, was easy to connect with. Even though main character Veronika is a pinup model, she's accessible. Her insecurities about her looks aren't overblown but feel realistic and understandable. I also appreciate the lighter side of BDSM in this book. This was about two people who don't know the first thing about the lifestyle but made a foray into it anyway. They took it and made it their own, doing what felt good when it felt good without any worries about who was being the Domme and who was being the sub.
Solid, fun, and light. Even better is that you don't have to have read the other two to read this one, since it's a whole new set of characters.
February 15, 2017
I received this ARC of How to Punish Your Playboy by Mina Vaughn from Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Veronika Kane decides to auctions off the car she restored with the help of her ex. When Aston buys the car it’s with a promise of more. They both embark on a cross country adventure to Las Vegas where they will get to know each other in more ways than one.
The road trip was the perfect setting for these two characters to get to know each other. They steady learned from each other and about themselves. I really liked how Veronika and Aston weren’t the typical characters, they had an edge. Aston, being a restaurateur, knew his way around the kitchen and not just the business aspect of it. Veronika owns a car shop where she got dirty but could still cleanup and audition for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas. This is my second novel from Veronica and like the first it was a steamy read.
I give How to Punish Your Playboy 3 out of 5 stars.
Check out my other reviews at http://avidreads.weebly.com.
Veronika Kane decides to auctions off the car she restored with the help of her ex. When Aston buys the car it’s with a promise of more. They both embark on a cross country adventure to Las Vegas where they will get to know each other in more ways than one.
The road trip was the perfect setting for these two characters to get to know each other. They steady learned from each other and about themselves. I really liked how Veronika and Aston weren’t the typical characters, they had an edge. Aston, being a restaurateur, knew his way around the kitchen and not just the business aspect of it. Veronika owns a car shop where she got dirty but could still cleanup and audition for Miss Pin Up Las Vegas. This is my second novel from Veronica and like the first it was a steamy read.
I give How to Punish Your Playboy 3 out of 5 stars.
Check out my other reviews at http://avidreads.weebly.com.
April 25, 2015
What happens when you have a sexy vintage car gal (she can fix em too) with pin up looks and a sexy playboy, who needs some discipline, go on a road trip to Vegas? You get kink with a twist that will have you smiling with the occasional laugh out loud moment that will definitely get your engine reving. This is the third book I have had the pleasure of reading from Mina Vaughn. While it is a series, each stands on it's own. As with her previous works, Mina Vaughnhas made kink fun with just the right amount of humor with a delicious tale that will take you on the best ride!
April 17, 2015
Slightly deeper, more serious and bittersweet than the other two books in this series but just as awesome. The characters are slightly damaged but when they come together they not only help but heal each other. Just as kinky and hot as the others, but definitely more!
April 29, 2015
DNFFF
I don't think you can just decide to be a Domme one day without training? That sort of killed the story for me from the get-go.
I don't think you can just decide to be a Domme one day without training? That sort of killed the story for me from the get-go.
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