Review: Great addition to the series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 10, 2013
I've enjoyed each book in the Bondage & Breakfast series and Forbidden Fires is no different. I'd like to note that even though these books are loosely related they can easily be read on their own. In this book, two former lovers are reunited for a serial arson investigation where common threads in the crime scenes are elements of BDSM.Delia and Colin crossed the line a year ago when working jointly on a case. Their relationship blew up when Colin, a fire marshal, was distracted during a mission and hurt. When Colin requests Delia's detective skills on a serial arson case, she's not sure she can be around him again and maintain just a professional relationship. Colin knows he needs Delia's expertise but he's also hoping they can sit down and try to figure out where they went wrong a year ago. As their case heats up, they have to go undercover to learn about the world of BDSM. Delia has had an interest in the lifestyle for some time, something Colin is not only surprised about but finds exciting as well.It was fascinating watching these two fight their undeniable feelings for one another while working their case. When they arrive at Bondage & Breakfast they are immediately thrust into the world of BDSM with a private lesson by Master Gabriel. Delia after an initial moment of panic finds submitting is the missing piece in her life. Colin is surprised by how much he enjoys dominating Delia and is confused that he never knew this about himself in the past. Master Gabriel is there to help them through some issues and pitfalls. I really loved Delia, she's such a tough taskmaster and fully confident in her work ability yet she absolutely enjoys submitting in the bedroom. I like that Colin is dedicated to his job but playful as well. When he finds his dominate side, I like that even though he questions it he embraces it. Master Gabriel is hard to read, but isn't that part of being a master? It's obvious he loves educating others in the BDSM lifestyle and he makes it his business to make sure that it's always safe, sane, and consensual.There were many moments where he just made me smile. There's no doubt he loves messing with the minds of the subs and Doms he trains.Forbidden Fires has intriguing suspense elements and just enough BDSM to make it interesting but not too much that it would freak out normal romance readers. Add to that some very enjoyable characters and you have one fantabulous read!4.5 StarsReview copy provided for an honest review.