Review: Super sweet
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 29, 2013
Review:I thought this would be longer, but I'm impressed how much was squeezed into this short story, even though basically, the plot only consists of pre sex-sex-after sex. But as said this managed to feel like a genuine fulfilling romance with the couple meeting, falling in love and facing a final obstacle together - with lots of sex, though, for the most part. There was decent character development, good dialogue, a satisfactory conflict, plus, the couple was quite likable and easy to root for.The relationship didn't flow the way I initially predicted either which was a positive surprise. The dynamics of Malcolm and Owen turned out to be quite different based on the first meeting. I'm glad that they didn't fall into stereotypes laid out for them. Owen was sweet and seemed innocent at first, but was actually honest, kind, open and even more mature than the older Malcolm. The latter was definitely a surprise with his 180, but it was a pleasant revelation and side of him. Usually I wouldn't believe that genuine emotions could develop so fast with the emphasis of the bond being on sex, but I truly believed that Owen and Malcolm connected and found something special. They were exactly what the other needed.I also liked the setting and the fact that it didn't remain just the background, but was incorporated to the story so that it was actually noticeable that they were in London, not just saying and never showing. I'm also glad that the BDSM part wasn't quite so significant to the relationship and the story overall, it was on the forefront a lot, but it wasn't essential.Overall:The ending was slightly rushed, but all in all, this is a super sweet love story between two seemingly quite different characters who find each other out of the blue.