Review: Pretty good start to the series :D
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
3.5-4 starsThis was a pretty good story. I really liked Conner and Jessica and enjoyed their story. This is the first thing I've read by this author. I have to say that I did like this book enough that I intend to try more of Carr's work in the future.Jessica is a smart young woman. She works for the rodeo circuit and spends most of her time on the road for her job. She doesn't have a personal life to speak of but she's discovered that she's a natural submissive and has visited a BDSM club a few times to observe. She's seen a Dom there a few times that interests her but never got up the nerve to try to approach him. He's usually hooded but one night she gets a glimpse of his face and realizes that he's one of the men from the rodeo, Conner, who she's been drooling over for a while. Once she realizes he's a Dom she wants him even more but has no idea how to get him.Conner is a good guy. He rides in the rodeo circuit and has for a number of years. He's a Dom but usually only indulges when he's home and can go to a BDSM club. He's too afraid that his lifestyle would be found out on the road and if it did it could jeopardize his career (since the rodeo circuit management likes to portray rodeo as a "family friendly" sport). Conner manages to keep things separate until he meets Jessica.Jessica and Conner's first "official" meeting (after Jessica sees Conner at the club) is at the rodeo. Jessica is trying to get some info from a subcontractor and when she threatens to disqualify his bulls if he doesn't submit the required paperwork he decides to try to threaten her physically. Conner sees this and comes to her rescue. There's an instant connection between them and he realizes pretty quickly that she's a natural sub. Jessica calls strongly to Conner and he can't stay away from her and also can't seem to stem his Dom instincts when he's around her. They end up in bed together pretty quickly but it's strictly vanilla. Afterwards, Jessica admits to Conner about seeing him in the BDSM club and her interest in BDSM. Conner kind of freaks because he's worried others will know about him as well. Also he doesn't want to engage in BDSM while on the road for the rodeo so he's fighting himself and Jessica's wants.There's some back and forth between Conner and Jessica as they try to figure out their relationship...is it just screwing around or more? Are they engaging in a BDSM relationship or not? Things are kind of confusing for both of them and there are a few times when it seems like they might break things off but neither of them can really stay away from the other. It would probably be easier on Conner if he could stay away but he can't...and every time he's with Jessica he feels the need to be a Dom even though he knows he shouldn't (at least in his mind). Things are kind of confusing but regardless the feelings run strong between these two as they manage their way through the minefield of their feelings/expectations. As things are haltingly moving along, a jealous jerk ends up causing problems for Jessica and makes trouble in her job situation. There's some stress and such and it causes a separation between Jessica and Conner but Conner isn't having it and goes after her. In the end, the job situation doesn't end up working out but Jessica and Conner do. The drama makes Conner realize his feelings and he and Jessica admit their feelings for each other. The story ends a little down the line with us getting a glimpse of how things are progressing with Conner and Jessica's HEA.This was a pretty enjoyable story. I liked the characters and overall the story was good. There were a few things I didn't like but overall it worked and I was very satisfied with the ending. I'm planning to read book #2 in the series in the future. I'd recommend this book. :)