Cute, short D/s-themed story about a lonely top, Chris, dressed up as a lion tamer at a Hammer Halloween party. Fittingly, he finds a shy kitten, sub Travis, to role play with. While Travis isn't very experienced, he is curious enough to give it a try and the result is some very hot sex. I liked the way the role playing was worked into the process of both men getting to know each other. At the end of the story there is enough of an interest on both sides for a hint of something more permanent.

If you're looking for a quick, hot read with moderate D/s undertones, this may be a short story you like. ( )

I just happened to come up on this one just before Halloween so the timing was perfect. Travis is a cute kitty brought in by his friends and them abandoned. Christopher as come for the party. What happens next is a very cute hook up story with the potential for more. ( )

Lion Tamer is another chapter in the Hammer Club series by Sean Michael. Like the other Hammer Club stories, Lion Tamer is about the BDSM life-style. The focus of the story is an encounter between Christopher and Travis at the Hammer Club Halloween party. Christopher arrives masked and carrying a lion tamer's whip. While, Travis wears the costume of a black cat. Both men are looking for some action.Michael's Hammer Club is a rich and decadent stage for the encounter between Dom Christopher and wannabe Sub, Travis. The owners of the club, Xavier and Marcus are recurring characters in the Hammer Club series. They and other club regulars tie the stories together.Christopher is looking for someone to ply with his expert whipping skills and Travis is not sure what he wants, but he thinks he could like what Christopher is offering. Michael develops a nice chemistry between Christopher and Travis in Lion Tamer. There's a great deal of high-energy play between the two main characters, but the BDSM doesn't get too heavy. Michael has light touch with sensitive issues and character development. He reveals things about his characters using facial gestures and body language -- an uplifted eyebrow can imply many things.Lion Tamer is a fun little tale with some playful sex scenes. It's worth 4 stars. Enjoy!Review originally appeared on Blackraven's Reviews ( )