Review: 4 stars = I REALLY liked this book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2014
I am impressed. I have read my fair share of BDSM books and do not recall one that deals so well with the need for communication between a Dom and his sub as Master does. Most cautionary tales that revolve around the BDSM lifestyle tend to focus on its misuse by people who use the title of Dom as an excuse or justification to be physically abusive to their partner. That is not the cautionary tale Ms. McAllan shares with us, but this one is just as important.In Master, we witness the breakdown of the Caden and Diana’s marriage and D/s relationship when they fail to communicate with one another. While some readers may place a large portion of the blame on Diana for not telling him that she was unhappy and why, communication is a two-way street and Caden is just as responsible for not “listening” to her unspoken cues, especially the body language that Dom’s should be so attuned to. I appreciated how the author opens the book with Caden’s discovery of the breakdown of their relationship and then jumps ahead 15 years to the present; she provides us with enough background for the story without delving into unnecessary details and then transitions smoothly to the heart of the book – whether or not Anna (as Diana is now known) and Cade have a second chance at finding love and happiness with one another. There are plenty of ups and downs as the two navigate their lives and relationship, not to mention a couple of curves thrown in to keep it interesting. Despite it being a BDSM book, there was very little sex (as it was not the focus of the book), but what there was, was hot.Ms. McAllan has produced a well-written novel with a great cast of characters – seriously, Cade and Anna have some great friends. I thoroughly enjoyed Master and am looking forward to reading Athol’s story in the next book in the Dommissimma series.I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!