Review: Interesting read
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 16, 2012
Slick's review posted on [...]I'll admit I was a little surprised by this book, Unexpected Consequences. I was expecting a BDSM story but it's not that at all, not really. That's not a bad thing; it was just very different from anything I've read. Turns out the Rod and Cane Society is a group that advocates and supports relationships based on a foundation of loving discipline. In other words, men have the final say in their households and women are spanked when their spouse or significant other feels they've stepped out of line. Now, I know this sounds very Stepford Wives, and at first I wasn't too sure I'd like this book but as I kept reading I found myself intrigued and captivated by this story.Melania and Jared have been married for two months, in Melania's eyes it's been a fairytale. Melania is young (23) and extremely naive. Jared is 12 years older and on the board of the Rod and Cane Society. Melania's parents are members but we soon find out she has no idea what the society is about. Although she signed a contract of consent before her marriage, she didn't read it and she soon realizes maybe she should have.I have to admit I found Melania a little hard to like and somewhat unbelievable. I realize she was sheltered but I find it difficult to understand why someone who works as a court reporter would not read legal documents she was asked to sign prior to her marriage. For some reason, that just doesn't ring true for me. I also didn't like that instead of discussing a major incident with her husband she talked to their friend's wives instead.Jared while somewhat overbearing is a likeable enough character. I believed he had his wife's best interests at heart, but I also think he should have made sure she completely understood what being married to him would entail. He could have asked a few questions and figured out quickly that she didn't read the contract she was required to sign.Overall while I had a few issues with the characters in this book the plot line was interesting and I found the whole concept of the Rod and Cane society fascinating. I encourage you to read this book with an open mind because it really is very different kind of book. I'm looking forward to what Cara has in store for us in the next book in this series.Review copy provided for na honest review.