Review: Co-dependency at its best
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2012
This was a wonderful book. I loved the fact that the authors took the time to write a back story so that the eventual relationship made perfect sense.This book is co-dependency at its best. Holly is adrift in the world & needs boundaries to feel safe. Nick finds peace in creating these boundaries. Unlike other BDSM books where the TPE seems contrived & based on a sexual foundation, Nick & Holly's relationship was about serving each other's needs. Holly is a 'natural' submissive. Not because he is a weak person but because he delights in showing his love via his 'service' to Nick. Nick isn't all that Alpha but he delights in accepting what Holly is willing to give.Other reviewers (on Amazon) have said that they found Nick's ignorance about his bi-sexuality unbelievable. I think this was nicely explained by his need to conform to the ideals of 'best practice' in life. He made CHOICES based on expectations from society & family; then suppressed his true needs & desires to live up to the choices he made. I don't think this is abnormal given the pressures people are under from society to conform.I also didn't find Holly's subservience incongruous. He was described early in the book as affectionate & tactile. Given his barren childhood (aloof father, sick mother & resentful siblings) & his need for reassurance, his desire for 'petting' & affection is perfectly understandable.Most books of the genre expect me to suspend belief & forgive major plot holes. This book was so well written that I could relax into the story & go along for the ride. Just lovely.Originally posted on Goodreads.com