Review: Good, but could of been more
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2013
I have to say that I am in love with the concept and idea behind this book!  Wrapping up a movie star with Christian Grey like qualities sounded divine,  but I got lost in the execution of the story.Bethany works under the persona of Black Betty at the exclusive club, Dolls & Doms.  She is a dominatrix who loves making willing participants submit.  When she meets Alistair Ingram, she can't wait to work her magic on him she never expects the tables to be turned on her.  Bethany's demons keep her from connecting to anyone physically or emotionally, so when she feels that spark with Alistair it scares the hell out of her.Alistair was just trying to have fun at his bachelor party.  When his best man signed him up for a session with the dominatrix, he never expected his world to be turned upside down.  He is mesmerized by 'Black Betty'  and the strength that he sees underneath her exterior.  He recognizes her pain, fear and resignation; mainly because he lives with those same feelings every day.  After their session, he knows that he will never be able to let her go.After being introduced to both characters, I was really excited to read what I thought would be Alistair's submission to Black Betty.  After reading, I enjoyed the story but I was as confused on their roles, as they were.  Alistair played the submissive to Bethany's dom only to appease, he never truly submitted to her.  Bethany played the dom because of how terribly she was previously hurt while a submissive.  That has never been her true nature.  For me, the importance of the story was found in how the characters helped each other heal, acceptance and validation for who they were and in the discovery of their love for the other.Overall, this is great introduction to Kelli Main's writing, as well as the Dolls & Doms series!  I look forward to reading more.