Review: Smokin' Hot Romance!  Worth stepping out of your comfort zone!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 3, 2013
Holy smokin' hot reads! Mutual Release by Liz Crowe, Number 7 in her Stewart Realty Series still has me reeling, two days after I finished it! Talk about intense, romantic and did I mention INTENSE? Two tragically damaged people find what they need in each other on every level, in the most intimate of ways, creating a soul-deep bond that many would love to have. Mutual Release touches on the BDSM lifestyle and the elements of such a powerful relationship in such a way that it brings the story together without overpowering it. Evan was introduced to the lifestyle as a teen by someone he learned to hate and vowed to never be like. He often wrestled with his choices, but they taught him to truly feel and protect, to know what he wanted and to hang in there, no matter what. Enter Julie, with a brutal childhood, who found a way to make something of herself without losing her soul, her biggest short-coming, was a lack of trust in humanity. Business brought them together, but a hard-won, gut-deep trust cemented their hearts and their lives.I think maybe Liz Crowe has created one of the most dream-worthy heroes in Evan that I have ever read! He knows who he is, his past only makes him better and stronger with a larger than life sense of right and wrong. Most important, he is willing to act on his convictions. Ms. Crowe's ability to bring ALL of her characters to full Technicolor 3-D life with her gift for words ALMOST leaves me speechless. They are who they are, they give no apologies, they are strong in their passions, yet, we could sit together and talk over a good micro-brew, talk about breathing life into a character!The entire story from childhood to adulthood was an incredible journey. Its tragedies will break your heart, its erotic scenes sizzle, and yet, it feels real and you will find yourself wanting the best for both Julie and Evan!Definitely an adult read that delves into the minds and worlds of those who prefer `more than vanilla sex,' Mutual Release may not be for everyone, but the story told is one of a true romance and is worth stepping out of your comfort zone!