Review: A sweet, romantic read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2013
Mike and Will have settled into a routine after coming together on their Domestic Discipline relationship. Mike can't imagine his life without Will in it and likewise, Will couldn't be without his OCD-inclined lover who has made his world ordered and complete. Their arrangement satisfies both of their needs and now they are ready for more of a commitment.Briefly before Mike's time in the Army comes to an end they get married and start getting their business ready for opening. If Will and Mike thought that they had surpassed the worst when Mike was forced to deploy for a year they were in for a rude awakening.I had the honor to beta read this story and I am happy to say that although it changed since last I read it, the author still brought forward a great romantic story.Liz Borino did a great job of drawing me into the story by allowing to see how deeply Will and Mike's connection ran before Mike was deployed. I got to see Will struggling with pleasing Mike as their relationship progressed. Mike was not an easy man to please, but he was loving and caring of Will needs. He always looked out for him and only wanted what was best for him. His heart broke when he found out that he had to break the news to Will that he was being sent abroad. Liz Borino did such an amazing job of bringing their emotions to the page, that my heart broke along with theirs.I'll be honest and say that I wasn't sold on the whole 'Domestic Discipline' concept when it first came up. But as the story moved along, I could see how it suited both men. They both had needs that needed to be fulfilled in order to be happy and their arrangement did that for them, so I didn't put much thought into it.I liked the way the author dealt with the issues that arose when Mike returned. The added emotions, angst and further development of their connection made it possible for me to understand what each of them was struggling with thus improving my connection to them. During their time apart, they grew as individuals. But when they came together once again, with every obstacle they overcame, they grew as a couple. It was a beautiful journey and a treat to read.Of course, Mike and Will had chemistry abound, but their emotions always came into play which was nice to see. However, and I hate to say this because I've come to love Liz Borino's writing, they came across as too...vanilla? I don't know. Not that's is a bad thing, I just expected them to be a bit more passionate.As a whole, No Flag worked. The concept was original and well executed, the characters complex and interesting with shared chemistry and the emotions were well represented. All in all, a sweet, romantic read about second chances in life and making the most out of what life throws at you.I received this title from the publisher in exchange of my honest opinion.