Review: Intense read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2011
MILD SPOILERSLandon is a mercenary, but not by choice - he has been abused by his brothers and isolated from the real world.  And when he is captured by Kirith, the powerful and gorgeous son of a famous mob boss, Landon is more than a bit overwhelmed.  Kirith spares Landon's life and offers him a "deal" - spend 3 months with him on his private island and serve as his personal "boy toy," and Landon will have his freedom.  Landon has nothing to lose, and he is drawn to his beautiful and seemingly all-powerful captor.  But there is more to Kirith than meets the eye - hidden pain and longing, and before the three months are over, both men will lose their hearts.The setup is pretty typical for a master/slave M/M story.  And although there are some uncomfortable moments, Landon's desire for the mysterious and charismatic Kirith makes their sexual encounters more than just non-con.  That said, the story devolves into a different type of master/slave relationship (and not between our two lovers) which is far darker and more disturbing.  This is where I had a difficult time with the book and, without spoiling the plot for real, the subject matter is, at times, hard to bear.  Yes, there IS a happy ending, although not all sunshine and roses given the subject matter.  Still, I recommend this book- it is engaging and hard to put down.