Pre-reading disclaimer: This post is about an erotic (although VERY well-written novel!) tale & is meant to be read by adults. That is all. If you wanted to read about beauty, simply look at many of my other posts! 🙂

The extent of my knowledge of dominant & submissive sexual culture pretty much starts & ends with Laurel K. Hamilton. Many of her characters (most being shifters or vampires or…well you get the point!) are subs or doms & although she touches on certain topics throughout her many books I’ve never delved deeper into the culture. I was surprisingly interested in reading about it!

I felt like the author Sophie (who writes about herself) really lets you see this world through her eyes. From her first experiences to her funny tales, she writes in a way that makes you feel comfortable reading. She does not dive straight into pony play or furries (what you guys don’t watch Comedy Central?) so don’t worry. I loved reading about he actually learning about the submissive & dominant culture, especially the weird messages she got. Writing a blog opens you up to strange messages frequently so I think I definitely could relate!

If you are interested in reading a well-written erotic story, learning more about a submissive sexual story, or even just looking for something out of your reading norm I think this is a good choice. It is pretty impossible not to fall for Sophie & I can guaruntee it is worth finding out what happens to her!

This book was kindly provided from BlogHer for review purposes, to participate in our discussions go here & start chatting! This is a paid review for BlogHer Book Club but the opinions expressed are my own.

When it comes to sunscreen, I prefer a heavy dose of SPF. I’m fair & freckled but I honestly think everyone should be as SPF obsessive as me. However, when I’m sitting around the house or having a low to no makeup day, I try not to waste SPF on nothing. When Badger’s Damascus Rose SPF 16 Face Sunscreen Lotion came into my life, I was wary. Would I like the scent? Is 16 enough SPF for daily use? & would my picky skin accept or reject this as a moisturizer?

Contains Organic Ingredients

• Broad Spectrum protection from UVA & UVB rays.
• Light, nearly invisible lotion base rich in Certified Organic ingredients.
• Ideal for everyday use, even under makeup.

Directions for use: Use daily on the face and neck to moisturize and protect. Can be used alone or under makeup. Ideal for dry and delicate skin.
Let’s start with scent: I love it. I was nervous. Sometimes scented lotions are just weird on the face. This one smells beautiful, natural, & feminine. It isn’t a light scent either, you can definitely smell it. I hate the “sunscreen scent” so this was perfect for me! It really is a mix of the rose, lavender, & chamomile not just one or 2. You can definitely smell them all!

I was a bit worried to use this when I was outdoors because its been so humid & gross here. I stuck to using it mostly indoors with some light outdoor work like running errands or throwing toys with the dogs. I didn’t accumulate any additional sun damage & it felt nice on the skin. I applied it down my neck as well. It says to reapply every 2 hours if you’re swimming or sweating so I figured it was safe. It was!

My skin loved it! Maybe its all the treatments I’ve been trying lately or the very non-natural ingredients I’ve been putting on it. It’s actually quite soothing & feels a bit thick in your hands. But then you realize you don’t need a lot & it thins out to the perfect layer.

I don’t use it every day but I very well could. It smells divine, provides the right amount of moisture for normal skin without over doing my oily combo skin. I haven’t had any reactions to this, probably because of how natural it is. My biggest plus is how I feel when I apply it: I honestly think is has a calming, romantic effect to it! Plus, I will always like a glass bottle with a pump, such a step above other methods.