Review: Review posted at Heather's Musings
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2011
A Shot in the Dark #2 by Christine D'Abo* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*Paige is a submissive that likes a little pain but her ex-boyfriend took it to extremes, scarring her from future play.  It's been three years since she walked away from Rick and that lifestyle, now she is suffering because she hasn't been taking care of her needs.  She doesn't realize how much she misses that lifestyle until Carter walks into their coffee shop and offers her a safe entry back in.  Does she trust herself enough to know her limits with a new Dom.Carter shows up again and convinces her to meet him at Mavericks for a drink, which turns out to be just what Paige needs.  She's never had anyone attend to her needs and pleasure without taking theirs during a session.  Now Rick is back in town and she is determined not to let him or the past keep her from getting what she needs and wants from Carter.Paige is a very strong female character that knows what she wants and needs in her personal life.  She is a sub that likes a little pain with her pleasure and Carter is just the right Dom to give it to her.  She has trouble trusting herself after her life with Rick.  She knows that she has a right to set her limits and have a safe word but she doesn't trust herself to know when enough is too much.  Throughout the story the inner turmoil that Paige is dealing with is evident.  She has to come to terms with the fact that she has going through the motions but not really living until Carter walks into her life.Carter is a good match for Paige.  He is a sexy firefighter that is good at being a Dom and seeing to his partner's needs above his.  He has learned tricks to make the pleasure/pain aspect heighten the subs arousal and he can't wait to share them all with Paige.  He is not like Rick in anyway and has to convince her not to give up the lifestyle she desires and needs just because of one bad experience.  He also understands Paige's need to handle things herself when it comes to Rick, he doesn't like it but he understands.This was a very sexy book to read.  I don't know a lot about this lifestyle and the author does a good job of explaining things without overdoing it.  I loved Paige and Carter's story but also enjoyed seeing character's from the first book mixed in (Ian, Josh, Sadie, etc).  I can't wait to read Ian and Blue-Eyes story next.  Overall I enjoyed A Shot in the Dark and give it 4 Flaming Hearts.