Review: Lisa Renee Jones stole an hour of my time to transport me into the lives and world of Chris and Sara, and kept me enchanted and
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
Since the moment Chris and Sara met, much like her meeting with Mark, I wanted to know what made them tick: where did they turn to the lifestyle to enact the control that perhaps was lacking elsewhere.  Where Mark’s control is evidenced in every facet of his life, Chris has a seemingly relaxed approach to his life and work. While there is no lack of focus, Chris is always dancing in the face of his demons, allowing them to control his reactions until he snaps to hide from those same demons by retreating in pain.This has been the most wrenching journey, moments when I wanted nothing more than to shake him and pull his fears out into the open and show him just how insignificant they are, in the face of the love and acceptance he has found with Sara.  Chris has a very active interior life, one that is full of darkness and shadows, and he is unwilling to trust that shining a light in those corners will not scare Sara off.And, in many ways, I can empathize with his dilemma.  Sara is stronger, far stronger than anyone has given her credit: and at times I wonder if her desire to know it all is more rooted in curiosity than in actually feeling the need to know.  But, my worst fears were unfounded where she was concerned, and as I have come to know her throughout this series I am finding more to admire about her courage and her dedication to her convictions and to Chris.Yes, this is a short, and as with all of the books in this series to this point, pieces are revealed as even more questions about where do we go from here are left unanswered.  And this was no exception: answers that I needed to better understand Chris’ past actions and behavior were revealed, and while I don’t believe that we have sorted out all of his issues, there was a new layer added to the connection between them.Again Lisa Renee Jones stole an hour of my time to transport me into the lives and world of Chris and Sara, and kept me enchanted and wondering every moment.  And the series is falling into place, with all of the information now being revealed, those earlier unanswered questions are now settling in favor of more questions: most importantly what next?This is NOT a stand alone read: do yourself the favor and invest the time and energy into reading all of the earlier books in the series.  It is a roller coaster of emotions, intensity and enjoyment, and you won’t regret a moment.I received an eArc copy via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review. All conclusions are my own responsibility.