Review: Powerful, psychological ride!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 13, 2013
Review posted at: [...]Rating: 4 starsThis trilogy puts us front and center in the lives of Carmen and Kurt.  They're from opposite upbringings but similar and connected on more personal and emotional levels that creates electric storms of pleasure.  WOW--this trilogy takes you on just that...a powerful, psychological ride of pain, pleasure, and trust.  This trilogy my first Nikki Sex read, which flew together effortlessly while providing us with the balanced amount of past and present.  This book had me enthralled because as a therapist I love reading about why people do what they do and although several disturbing scenes took place during a time of kidnapping for Carmen, her courage and bravery was inspiring. And witnessing the woman she's grown to become is a powerful message.  Kurt sounds like the ultimate hunk of an alpha male as a construction worker with sexy, calloused hands..ahhhh!!!  Kurt is also protective while challenging Carmen to overcome her fears as he supports and comforts her every step of the way.  This read took me several days-5 to be exact-because the scenes were extremely intense and my brain felt overloaded.  While there was much "release" throughout the trilogy, I found myself needing breaks quite frequently.  Some of the dialogue didn't sit well with me as at times it felt forced.  I also craved more plot scenes outside of the bedroom, even though the "bedroom" scenes were beautifully detailed and I could feel Kurt and Carmen's connection and heat through my kindle.  I've heard wonderful things from Crazy Caryn about Andre (whom Kurt learned his D/s skills) so Andre's books by Nikki Sex are now on my TBR.  But don't hold out on Kurt and Carmen, because their story is heated, psychologically deep, and sweat-dripping hot!  Give this a try!