Review: Giving up control is the ultimate liberation...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2012
Regina Finch always wanted to be a Librarian.  She never went through "phases" as kids do...of dreaming of becoming a teacher or veterinarian etc.  Her life long dream...her goal in life has been to work among the tidy shelves of row upon row of books - - to be surrounded by the smell of books.  She never lost focus from her dream.  And now she's graduated with her Masters degree and landed a dream job at the New York Public Library's Main Branch on Fifth Avenue.  In her world, "she's made it"!Originally from Philadelphia, Regina is a typical home town girl.  She's out of her element in NYC.  She is NOT fashion savvy...she has no fashion sense.  In short, she's a bit of a dull mousy sort.  And then she becomes acquainted with Sebastian Barnes...(aaaah, don't'cha love that name??  "Sebaaaastian"!)Yummy Sebastian Barnes is suave and debonaire - - he is the epitome of New York's "Upper Class" and elegance personified.  He's one hawt piece of cheeze.  He is labeled one of NYC's most wealthiest eligible bachelor's.  He's a Photographer (among other things) who loves his trade like Regina loves books.  He's also a Dominant.....and he wants Regina.  Very  much.  He see's through her dull facade and recognizes not only her innocence, but untapped sensuality.This story is very fast paced...and although I thoroughly enjoyed reading this plot (and couldn't put the book down!), it's so fast paced that the Author fails to completely and thoroughly "prep" the reader with proper foundation(s) into the BDSM lifestyle.  In other words, the plot is a bit rushed and underdeveloped.  There could have been more attention to details and descriptions..especially character descriptions.Nevertheless...even though details and descriptions could have been strengthened....I loved this story!  I loved both Sebastian and Regina's characters.  I love Regina's curiosity and courage to step outside of her comfort zone and grab an opportunity that she'd never see again.  She takes a chance knowing she'll probably get hurt emotionally.  I loved her analytical nature.  She's certainly no fool!  I also adored Sebastian's complex and emotional dimension.  In many ways he's wounded.  But what he recognizes in Regina becomes his healing.This story moves fast and is well worth reading.  The Author makes her point, (given the short length of the book), and tell's the story with expert capability.