Review: Penance - Long Slow Tease Book 2 - What a ride!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 22, 2014
I was given an ARC for an honest review:This is book number 2 so in order to follow the story I would suggest (actually insist) you read the 1st book, Still. Penance is the continuing story of Wyatt and Michelle's journey. I have to say Still is one of my most favourite books ever and I was eagerly anticipating the release of Penance. I was not disappointed. I absolutely loved this book and Penance has now joined my favourite list too. The rollercoaster of emotions that Ann Mayburn brought to this book is amazing. It was an emotional journey not only for Wyatt and Michelle (and their friends and family) but for the reader as well. I felt the anguish and heartache as they both struggled with their PTSD. I have to admit I was surprised by the direction this book took, but I loved it. I think this book will surprise a lot of her readers. I don't think they will be expecting such a love story as to me that is what Penance is.  Some people won't understand the direction that has been taken in this book,  but that is the risk an author takes and I firmly believe to do their story justice Ms.Mayburn had no choice. As with Still, there are elements of BDSM in Penance and there are some extreme moments where some readers may be shocked, but to me they were an integral part of the storyline.  Wyatt and Michelle certainly struggle in this book to make it to their HEA. In fact for a while I was concerned that they might not make it. Michelle seemingly falls apart, very unlike the strong and confident Domme we saw in Still. The love Wyatt has for her means that he will do anything that he can to help Michelle through her PTSD whilst struggling with his own, even becoming a reluctant Dom. Yuki and James, their best friends are also extremely concerned about Michelle and struggle along with Wyatt as to how to help Michelle come back to them. Thankfully the HEA was reached after I was emotionally rung out to dry. I think this is the most emotional book written by Ann Mayburn so far and I have to say what a damn fine author she is. She is always one of my auto purchases as soon as a book comes out and that will not change. Penance gives closure to Wyatt and Michelle's story and I look forward to her writing the story of Yuki and James. Thank you Ann Mayburn for one of the best books I have ever read.