Review: dark examples of BDSM and the Master / Submissive relationship.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2013
This is the second in the series, and picks up right at the first ends, while it teaches Kayla what it means to be enslaved to Gage, and how he wishes to have his submissive behave.In this installment, Gage is still keeping Kayla very much off-balance: displaying an almost courtly attitude then with the flip of a switch he becomes demanding, aggressive and punishing.  This portrayal and Kayla's reluctant but ultimately relenting submission to his questions and demands are starting to take their toll on her.  While his appreciation of what she has to offer: her brains, beauty and sex appeal are characteristics that he clearly expresses to her, the need to control and manage every facet of her life is getting old and Kayla is at a breaking point.  When an old flame appears despite her attempts to fob him off and make him disappear until the end of her contract with Gage fails, the repercussions are  brutal: hard to endure and read.Strangely enough, both characters are developing and Gage is starting to show cracks in his icy control, his appreciation for and attachment to Kayla is starting to show in his less "guarded" moments, although Kayla's reactions are so conflicted between her shame at the acts and her physical reactions that she isn't seeing those breaks clearly.  It will be interesting to see if Gage lets go enough for Kayla to recognize these feelings he has.Certainly not a book for everyone - the scenes are often harsh and punishing, but reactions are detailed with a sense of sensuality and expression that will pique interest.  While I don't necessarily agree that a Master/slave relationship is one that works with coercion or without solid knowledge of the rules from both parties, the author has portrayed this scenario as one that is possible, if not desirable, for readers.This does continue the storyline from the first book, and does contain several scenes that are suitable ONLY for 18+ readers and those aware of, or comfortable with detailed and dark examples of BDSM and the Master / Submissive relationship.I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.