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A review by unlimitedhappylife
For Her Own Good by Tamsen Parker
5.0
Was not sure what to expect going into this because I really enjoyed it.
It is a lot more emotional and heavy than your typical smutty romance, but it made the connection between the two main characters feel more intimate and real.
I had read some reviews that said they did not like the main female lead, Starla, but I thought she was a great character. She did frustrate me at times, but she's human and one that has to face the monster that is mental health every day which can cause intrusive thoughts and doubts.
She is the type of heroine I enjoy in this type of romance. Too many BDSM romances, who have a submissive female lead, feature a woman down on her luck, homeless, or being abused and the dominant hero swoops in to save her, and we don't get much substance on her besides the horrible situation she came from. Starla is someone who has gone through a lot in her life but fought her way to where she is, stability. Though she can take care of herself, she desires to give her submission to someone she trusts.
I really like Lowry as well. I liked that he was new to ddlg but would listen and learn from Starla who was more experienced in it. Once he gets going though, DAMN, does the man have quite the dirty mouth on him. He also had his own journey of discovery in the story. I did get pissed at him at one point, but it's hard to stay mad at him.
Definitely one I would recommend.
It is a lot more emotional and heavy than your typical smutty romance, but it made the connection between the two main characters feel more intimate and real.
I had read some reviews that said they did not like the main female lead, Starla, but I thought she was a great character. She did frustrate me at times, but she's human and one that has to face the monster that is mental health every day which can cause intrusive thoughts and doubts.
She is the type of heroine I enjoy in this type of romance. Too many BDSM romances, who have a submissive female lead, feature a woman down on her luck, homeless, or being abused and the dominant hero swoops in to save her, and we don't get much substance on her besides the horrible situation she came from. Starla is someone who has gone through a lot in her life but fought her way to where she is, stability. Though she can take care of herself, she desires to give her submission to someone she trusts.
I really like Lowry as well. I liked that he was new to ddlg but would listen and learn from Starla who was more experienced in it. Once he gets going though, DAMN, does the man have quite the dirty mouth on him. He also had his own journey of discovery in the story. I did get pissed at him at one point, but it's hard to stay mad at him.
Definitely one I would recommend.