Review: Emotionally gripping, sensual, and vulnerable - a touchingly hot read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2013
I love when I read a book that completely catches me off guard.  I bought this book on Amazon during a promo special and thought it'd be worth a listen during my commute to work.  I finished it in two days and am glad I knew nothing about it going in.If you're reading this, then that's obviously not your situation, so here are some things to know about this sexy, sensual, heart-gripping romance...- The hero is a firefighter and, like most firefighters, he lives for it- He's also completely, totally dedicated to his family, even when things aren't going so well between him and his wife.  He stays committed and solid, is a hero in the truest sense of the word, and lets himself be heart-breakingly vulnerable.- The sex is kinky but not over the top.  The BDSM is well-placed and contributes to the story rather than being the story.- The fireplay scene (which I was not expecting, although in hindsight probably should have), is the hands-down best fireplay scene I have ever read.  Not having had the pleasure of witnessing a real life fireplay scene, I have a better understanding now of what is involved than from reading any other book featuring it.  It's almost instructional, but not preachy or boring.  Very sensual, visual, and it fit the story just right.  Kudos to Ms. Cayne on doing her research!- The hero's "Dom" persona does not dominate his character or his relationship with the heroine.  It doesn't even dominate the sex except where it needs to.  These two have a loving partnership that is not about the dynamics of Master/slave but rather mutual pleasure that draws them closer as a couple.This is a romance relationship book, straight up.  Everything that happens, happens to further the relationship between the characters and, while there is an action scene, it's not gratuitous or over-the-top.  Highly recommended read if you have a thing for emotional stories and sexy, vulnerable, firefighter Doms, this is the book for you!