Review: Read only the first half
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2014
Wow, the first half of this book is OMG HOT!!! The scenes are heavy on BDSM, including a very intense scene where Charity is whipped by Melmanon. If master/slave or S&M; is offensive to you, this is not the book for you. Or maybe it will win you over.....This book (first half) is everything that book-whose-title-shall-not-be-mentioned (handcuffs and tie on the cover) wishes it was.Earth is invaded and Melmanon, an enemy alien, takes Charity as a slave. Plenty of hot, wicked sex and master/slave interactions follow. Truly some of the most intense scenes I've ever read. Charity is, as someone else pointed out, real. She's scared witless and is willing to do what it takes to survive. No smartass comments or sarcasm or to distract from the intensity. Melmanon could have been developed more, but is my favorite type of male - strong, very intense and sexy. Had the story continued to explore and evolve their relationship with the BDSM elements incorporated, this book would've achieved cult status. For some obscure reason, the author decided to bring in a bucket of cold water and put out the fun.The second half of the book is as terrible as the first half is hot. Charity & M marry, have a child and are unhappy. Melmanon must suppress a large part of his personality and Charity seems to miss her Master. The baby arrives and further distracts the couple from each other. In the end the sex is gone and the situation seems like the typical lousy marriage that is so common. Total buzzkill.