Review: Not to my standards.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2013
I rarely give books a 1 star review and for me to do so there has to be many elements wrong with the story. I will go about this review in a different manner so that I can truly express my position in regards to my rating.The StoryElisabeth has been released from her relationship with her Dom and given for training to Trevor. Trevor welcomes Elisabeth to his home and tries everything he can to give her what she needs but fails miserably. So he decides to 'give' her to his friend Roman in hopes that Roman can train Elisabeth to find pleasure in pleasing her Dom while still having her needs met.The CharactersElisabeth is a pain slut. I won't say that she is a sub, because after reading more than my share of BDSM books I cannot, in my heart of hearts, refer to her as a sub. She is a whiny brat that misbehaved only so that her Dom could give her the pain she craved. She took no pleasure in pleasing her Dom nor did she respect her D/s relationships. Her character came across as superficial, selfish and unrelatable in all counts and I found that her behavior unacceptable.Trevor is a rich Dom who wants to find a partner to settle down with. He wants a woman that accepts his dominant side in and out of the bedroom,. He was a caring Dom who wanted to fulfill Elisabeth's needs and thinks he has found the perfect companion in Elisabeth. Apparently his standards for a life partner are not high, because he fell head over heels in love with this woman. I still don't understand how he could even accept her behavior as a 'sub' never mind understanding his 'love' for her.Roman is a self-proclaimed "love 'em and leave 'em" kind of guy - he changed subs as often as he changed underwear. At least that's how he came across. He accepts the challenge of training Elisabeth for Trevor confident that he will make her submit while finding pleasure in pleasing her Dom. BWAHAHA! Oh Roman, Roman, Roman, how the mighty have fallen! Roman had potential for an amazing hero in another story and his character was forever spoiled for me.Pros:- Trevor was HOT.- Great concept.- There were some funny moments.Cons- No connection to the characters.- Ridiculous portrayal of a D/s relationship.- Unbelievable dialogue.- Lack of chemistry between the couples.- Superficial emotions.- Concept failed in its execution.Enslaved is the first book in the Enslaved Trilogy and although I did not like it I'm certain I will be reading the next installment, Enamored, because it's Marc's story and the little I read about it caught my attention. I just hope I enjoy it.I received this title from Pocket Star through NetGalley in exchange of my honest opinion.