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kristen527's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
munocr's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
1.0
I enjoyed all the other BDSM series by this author, but this one was difficult.
Like so many other stories we see a male Dom and female Sub who is still new to BDSM and sheltered sexually. My problem in this is how the underage prostitution was addressed. I am not a person easily turned off based on triggers but underage age gap is the line for me. That IS NOT the situation here, both propagate full adults. But our female was forced into prostitution for a year as a young teen. When this comes to light all the other characters see this as teenage fiascos, rather than abuse and assault. That is where I struggle, and it even goes further where the male states that he thought she was raped…. Ummm she was repeatedly for a year….
This is fictional and I am not upset about the horrible events this character experienced. But the way in which this was identified is the item I dislike the most. Even fictional child can’t consent to prostitution.
Like so many other stories we see a male Dom and female Sub who is still new to BDSM and sheltered sexually. My problem in this is how the underage prostitution was addressed. I am not a person easily turned off based on triggers but underage age gap is the line for me. That IS NOT the situation here, both propagate full adults. But our female was forced into prostitution for a year as a young teen. When this comes to light all the other characters see this as teenage fiascos, rather than abuse and assault. That is where I struggle, and it even goes further where the male states that he thought she was raped…. Ummm she was repeatedly for a year….
This is fictional and I am not upset about the horrible events this character experienced. But the way in which this was identified is the item I dislike the most. Even fictional child can’t consent to prostitution.
sxcpixie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sjb86's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome book. Great sex, but also beautiful love story. A must read for anyone who loves a bit domination and a love story. Sarahx
anasatticbookblog's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 I love Cherise Sinclair's books, but this one didn't quite have the same appeal as her others. I loved the story and the romance, but it could have been way hotter. I think the fact that she was so emotionally scarred made the sex scenes way harder for me to read.
Ms. Sinclair does a GREAT job at combining BDSM, romance, a conflict and HEA. Her books are never just about the sex at all, but this one was even less than most. Each sub seems to have a word they think to themselves often, and "fraK" got on my nerves a bit, but at least it wasn't in spanish (another character in another story by Ms. Sinclair).
But Ms. Sinclair is always an auto-buy author for me. And I enjoyed the book, it just wasn't as hot as I like in this type of book.
Ms. Sinclair does a GREAT job at combining BDSM, romance, a conflict and HEA. Her books are never just about the sex at all, but this one was even less than most. Each sub seems to have a word they think to themselves often, and "fraK" got on my nerves a bit, but at least it wasn't in spanish (another character in another story by Ms. Sinclair).
But Ms. Sinclair is always an auto-buy author for me. And I enjoyed the book, it just wasn't as hot as I like in this type of book.
corieob's review against another edition
3.0
Good solid porn book. LOL I so enjoy Cherise Sinclair and this book was no different.
I didn't connect to MacKensie as much as I wanted to but she didn't irritate me in the least. I was pulling for her and Alex and the UST between the two OFF THE CHARTS.
I didn't connect to MacKensie as much as I wanted to but she didn't irritate me in the least. I was pulling for her and Alex and the UST between the two OFF THE CHARTS.
wicked_nyx's review against another edition
5.0
Alex isn't looking for a relationship of any kind when he comes home to find the woman he swapped houses with has broken into his locked adult play-room.
Tate has a deep-seeded problem with locked doors and simply cannot stop herself from opening the one in the house she is staying at. She doesn't count on getting caught in the act when the owner comes home early.
How is a Dom to punish a cute girl for an infraction of this sort? As you may have guessed, a spanking is involved. And an arangement to help him fend off an over-eager sub who has been trying to latch onto him, and he will help Tate make some connections to get a position with a Veterinary Clinic in town. Sex is not part of the arangement, due to Alex's aversion for relationships and some very real trauma in Tate's past.
I love that this story isn't and instant love, three day roller-coaster ride. Heck I even love that they don't immediately jump into the sack! A fair portion of the book passes with no sexual contact, and even more before actual intercourse. Once they reach that point however, the interaction is both Hot and Sweet - an irresistable combination.
If I have one complaint it is that Alex seems a tiny bit *too* perfect - however Tate has enough damage to deal with for one couple, so it is easy to let it slide by. A great read with some dynamic main characters, interesting and real secondary characters, and a truly excellent canine named Butler.
Tate has a deep-seeded problem with locked doors and simply cannot stop herself from opening the one in the house she is staying at. She doesn't count on getting caught in the act when the owner comes home early.
How is a Dom to punish a cute girl for an infraction of this sort? As you may have guessed, a spanking is involved. And an arangement to help him fend off an over-eager sub who has been trying to latch onto him, and he will help Tate make some connections to get a position with a Veterinary Clinic in town. Sex is not part of the arangement, due to Alex's aversion for relationships and some very real trauma in Tate's past.
I love that this story isn't and instant love, three day roller-coaster ride. Heck I even love that they don't immediately jump into the sack! A fair portion of the book passes with no sexual contact, and even more before actual intercourse. Once they reach that point however, the interaction is both Hot and Sweet - an irresistable combination.
If I have one complaint it is that Alex seems a tiny bit *too* perfect - however Tate has enough damage to deal with for one couple, so it is easy to let it slide by. A great read with some dynamic main characters, interesting and real secondary characters, and a truly excellent canine named Butler.
tory2798's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0