Review: Another great addition to Ms Bunino's BDSM-lite series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 4, 2013
What made this story work for me was the pacing and the foundation of friendship between the hero and heroine. They didn't automatically fall into lust and then the sheets. The reader wasn't privy to what went on during their one month blossoming friendship, however once the story picked up again, the atmosphere was noticeably more charged. Mere attraction had given way to something else.Mason was all about confidence, tenacity and he certainly didn't know the meaning of giving up. Where Kate was concerned, that was not an option. I loved his portrayal in this story. Aside from the more superficial attributes (young, successful, good-looking), he was quite worldly for his age. An old soul in a young body. The way he approached Kate and tried to make her see what he saw in her was handled believably and made him that much more appealing with each turn of the page. When they finally came together, it was perfect.That being said, I found myself just a little annoyed with Kate. Her insecurities led her to mention or think about her physical flaws more often than I wanted to hear. Everything from the twelve year age difference to her shapewear and her weight. No matter what the hero said or did, it wasn't enough to convince her. Kate was definitely in stark contrast to his last relationship with an older woman. I can get behind her hesitation but not behind what sounded like she was fishing for compliments or assurance. For me personally, I would have liked her to have come to some realizations on her own, and not because someone was telling her her worth.I may not have liked all aspects of the heroine's character arc, but on the whole, I think this was my favorite SRE story. The age difference was probably the biggest draw for me. It's refreshing not having to read about perky twenty-somethings. No matter our age, we all have many of the same hangups. The author always does a great job of telling a whole story even in a condensed format. I recommend this series to anyone who wants to read a BDSM story that is kinky enough to still be romantic, steamy and won't make the reader squeamish. Ms Bunino hits the perfect balance.Each book can be read as a stand alone, but it's more enjoyable when read in order so you know who the characters are when they make cameos. This book contains: M/F sex, bondage, older heroine/younger hero.Reading order:#.5 - The Satin Rose Experience in theKeyboards and KinkAnthology#1 -Mia's Submission (The Satin Rose Experience)#2 -Brooke's Wish (The Satin Rose Experience)#3 -The Submission of a Mafia Princess (The Satin Rose Experience)#4 -Tie Me Free (The Satin Rose Experience)Disclaimer: I received a review copy from the author for the purpose of an honest review.