My opinion

Personaly I like violent stories (within reason of course). The more excited I get the more violent stories I read. However, for me it's not just violence that is exciting, but the whole concept of a man in control. I believe that both men and women have their place in life. And I am not saying that in an offensive way. I maybe a business woman in real life and get things done at work, but I need to be with a man who will be more experienced in life so that I could turn to him.
It's very hard to explain, but when I read violent stories for me they represent control, of course some stories are just violent and that's it. However, I prefer stories with a plot so that I could see the relationship form.
Over all I like violent stories, but only as stories because some are just too violent and bordering with torture and other require a very particular setting. I might be interested in experiencing some of the ordeals, but usually it's not possible. For example I love rape and kidnapping stories the ones that have some romance in them, but what are the chances in real life to get kidnapped by handsome dom, to be dominated and to be raped but at the same time to enjoy great sex? I think everyone will agree that it's almost impossible so I guess for me these stories are more of a fantasy that I read for entertainment.