Review: fabulous and emotional story - loved it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 6, 2013
It feels a little strange to be saying how much I loved a book about a man punishing himself for the sins of others but I so much enjoyed this story! Susan Mac Nicol tells a wonderful tale as she pairs a very broken man with the one man who can deliver him a future.It was heartbreaking to read of Alexander's torment, of his traumatic past and the way he viewed himself due to the actions of others."I'm so scared I'll never be able to have a proper relationship, that I'll always be on my own because no one wants damaged goods." As well as seeing a professional psychologist, he chooses to punish himself physically during regular S&M; sessions with Eric. These 'therapy' sessions are violent and savage and provide a direct contrast to the physical relationship with Alex shares with Sage.Sage is gorgeous. He is also caring and very compassionate. He is so accepting of Alex's situation, seeing the man behind the emotional and physical scars. He does make the perfect saviour.Jealousy does play a role in the story as Sage battles with Alex's dependency on Eric and there are ramification as a result of Alex's changing needs.The plot is unique with the romance between Alex and Sage paralleling Alex's involvement with Eric, while events occur putting lives at risk, all set against a backdrop of a TV series film set.From my heartbreak for Alex, my pure hatred of Eric and my admiration and respect for Sage, this was an emotional journey. Highly recommended!