Review: And then Keaton got weird...
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2012
Although I don't practice it in real life, I enjoy reading about D/s in romantic fiction, and through those books I've got a pretty good idea of the rules that govern this community. "Safe, sane, and consensual" seems to be rule #1, and Keaton violates all three.The author assures us several times that he wouldn't actually rape her, but Maddie doesn't know that. As far as she knows, she has to do anything he says otherwise she goes to jail. Not exactly consensual.The stress of the situation causes Maddie to stop eating, which Keaton realizes but doesn't meaningfully address until she passes out. A responsible Dom would have had more regard for her safety. Strike two.Finally, during their visit to a gun range(!), Keaton places a LOADED GUN at her chest. This is erotic?? Forget D/s, this behavior violates common sense, every tenet of responsible gun ownership, and may even constitute criminal menacing. It makes Maddie deeply uncomfortable and makes Keaton look insane. 0 for 3, Keaton.The writing here isn't terrible and I would give this author another chance, but I found the Keaton character disturbing, which distracted from the romance.