Review: Five Star BDSM Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 7, 2014
Reputable Surrender is the final book in the Trust in Me series by Riley Murphy. Each book can be read as a stand alone novel, so you don’t have to read the previous books to enjoy this one.I have read the previous four stories in the series, and as soon as I found out that Michael was getting his own story, I was both excited and nervous. I wasn’t sure that he was a guy that I would like. He first appeared in the first book in the series, Reclaimed Surrender, and let’s just say that he was NOT the good guy in that story.Michael and Laren make this amazing couple, in what I think is the best book in this series. Michael has a reputation as a Dom that follows all the rules. Laren is a career woman that has given up on ever finding a Dom to meet her needs. When they meet through a mutual friend, sparks fly. Michael is interested, but he has been warned off by his friend and business partner. He tried REALLY hard to stay away, but fate keeps putting these two together.There are so many things that I love about this book. I love that we have dual Points of view. I love to know what both characters are thinking. I do not think that I would like Michael if I didn’t know his thoughts and motivations behind his actions, both past and present. I love that these two knew each other for a while before they jumped right into a relationship. While I don’t HATE insta-love, it is not my favorite thing. I can’t even describe how much I love the banter between the groups of friends that are intertwined through these books. If you read this book first, I promise you will love the other characters enough to pick up the previous books and give them a try too. I was laughing every time the ‘guys’ or ‘girls’ got together.Also, this is a great example of a BDSM novel that isn’t over the top. BDSM doesn’t always have to be about floggers and whips and public exhibition. This author has a way of writing that shows the real spirit of a BDSM relationship, with love and affection between the couple.The romance is great, but there is an underlying story that kept me guessing the entire time. I have to say, I didn’t see half of the stuff coming that kept me reading this book non-stop until I had finished.The wrap up for the series is awesome too, and although I’m sorry to it end, I was happy with the way everything was resolved.If you want a fast paced, sexy BDSM romance, I highly recommend Reputable Surrender. I give it five stars!