current novels and bdsm

[softsmiles]

this may not be the proper place to bring up this topic but i have been reading the Anita Blake series and have found quite a few references to the lifestyle. In the story i am currently reading, Anita has a young submissive under her care and she is trying to learn about D/s to understand and help him. Although the references are rudimentary at this point, the author seems to have some basic understanding and has not presented the lifestyle in a negative light, as i thought would be the case. i am not saying that novels should be used as a lifestyle primer but it does seem like the books are exposing the mainstream reader to D/s in an open minded manner. these books are a bit graphic, being both violent and sexual in nature but are a great read. (yes, they are about vampires and shapeshifters) i was wondering if A/anyone here has read them and would like to offer an opinion. Also, are there other novels that feature storylines concerning D/s, in a nonjudgemental way?
be safe and well,
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[leo9]

I'm surprised this thread hasn't taken off, I can think of several interesting examples. As I noted elsewhere on the Forum, when reading "Atlas Shrugged" I was startled to find that the heroine is a perfect portrait of a strong competent submissive. All her lovers treat her as a respected equal till their relationship becomes sexual, then they order her around and treat her like a slut and she loves it. She wears a chain bracelet for her first lover, and just in case the meaning isn't clear, his wife has refused to wear it saying it's a symbol of subjection. When she meets the love of her life, the first thing she does is arrange to become his housemaid. And the author makes it very clear that she does all this while remaining a strong-willed leader.

I'm afraid I haven't read Anita Blake. I'll think of some more examples later.