Review: I fell in love with Zack and Steve!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2012
Zack, a big named actor, and Steve, the director for the hit show, Ben's Life, starring Zack, are in a committed, kinky relationship... but no one knows about it.  Suddenly, several people want to come between Zack and Steve's relationship.  Will their relationship survive the stresses?Action is a well-written novel where it's hard not to fall for both Zack and Steve!The two men are in a long-term D/s relationship with the dominance mostly limited to the bedroom and not complete dominance (think Fifty Shades of Grey).  There is some talk of a contract when the relationship began, but this is later in the book after the characters are established.  I wish there was a bit more about their early relationship.  How did these two guys get together?Interestingly, when not around Steve, Zack does not seem like a submissive guy.  He's the super star in a popular sitcom.  Luckily, Steve knows how to deal with Zack's bedroom fetishes since Steve is a definite dominant.  Steve is fair and sweet and hot, depending on the situation!  Generally, Zack and Steve have a great relationship, even if it's a bit on the kinky side.The plot has several conflicts the characters must overcome.  First, is a megalomaniac Hollywood executive who has a thing for Zack and who will do anything to come between Zack and Steve's relationship.  This executive guy is Creepy McCreepersome that every reader is sure to hate.  Another plot issue with Zack's family, who he has no contact with, and a family member who threatens to make it known the big actor Zack is actually a gay man.  Since Zack is not publicly out, he is concerned about the repercussions.Honestly, I found the executive issue more believable than the family issue.  The Hollywood executive could hurt Zack both personally and professionally.  Also, Steve's reputation is at stake when this crazy executive goes bonkers.  This part of the story could make a huge impact on both Zack and Steve.  I really liked this part of the plot conflict.The family issue is something completely different.  Sure, Zack is not out publicly as a gay man, but he's part of Hollywood.  Who cares if he's gay?  Shrug.  Yeah, it's annoying that his close family member has an issue with Zack's sexuality, but then again, Zack has had no contact with said person.  I found this issue to be overly dramatic where the entire bit is a non-issue except pushing Zack to make his private life a bit more public.  Then again, Zack is a celebrity.  As part of the job, Zack's private life is not necessarily all that private, for better or worse.Action has two great main characters that face new issues in their long-standing relationship.  I adored these two guys, even if some of their issues were overly dramatic.  I especially liked how their D/s relationship was not front-in-center, but focused on the loving nature of their slightly deviant relationship, which could overcome varying difficulties.  Definitely recommended!BookingIt Grade:  B+