Emma Holly has pretty much established herself as one of the top authors of erotica. Her novels have compelling stories, well-rounded characters, and hot hot sex.
All of the characters are interesting and none are wasted - from bar-owner Patrick & transvestite singer Basil (with whom Audrey forms an unlikely threesome), to her old college friends, Tommy & Cynthia (living with each other but both in love with Audrey) and a host of others besides.
If you are not into S&M you will still enjoy Velvet Glove, because it is basically a love story with the plot twists created out of the twists & turns of the characters' interaction with each other.
Also Emma Holly has that rare storytellers gift of being able to pull her readers wholly into her world and make it ours as well. She makes the life of a submissive female seem not only normal, but positively idyllic.
Read this book and then buy everything else by Emma Holly!