Review: ;0)
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 25, 2012
3.5 starsStory: FAIRLY GOODIntimacy Level: BDSM/GOODEnjoyment: GOODLength: 297 pages / 7193 kindleI've never read anything by this author before and must say I'm intrigued. Half way through this story, I realized there is a book prior to  Preston and Irina's story. The story I'm referring to isProtégée (Freedom Bound), as Dirk, from this story, talks to Preston a lot to give advise. So, I am interested in readingProtégée (Freedom Bound)as well.As for Preston and Irina's story,I found it very interesting. It was, weird for me in a good way. I say weird because this Dom/Submissive story is told from Preston's point of view. The author really gave us a detailed insight into Preston's world as he isn't your typical Dom. Because of the way he was brought up, he has suppressed his inner Dom because of his father. Now that he is sick of his routined life, he finds a slave/submissive aboard, who speaks no English, who he has a year with to do as he pleases. But for Preston, this is all new to him. Preston was a nice Dom. He is unlike any Dom I have read, and I think I feel this way because most Dom's I've read are experience. So for other readers, I'm not sure if this will be a turn off or interesting read for you. Though he lacks the experience of a Dom, he still took you there  by letting the reader experience certain things that he was and wanted to do with Irina. Though I find his life to be strange, the author also focuses on his work at the workplace. I was a little confused by this and wondered why I am reading about his position so much. However, the author ties in his work and home life as it comes full circle for Preston.The relationship between Preston and Irina became more as both got into their roles. I wondered how the story would play out as Irina was not able to speak English. She also had her own story and personal reasons why she is doing what she's doing. As the story progressed, we find out more about her.Overall, I personally liked the way the author approaches the story. It was a bit different for me, but still very much likable that I would like to read the prior story.