Review: Unrelenting misunderstandings
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2012
I think it was Susie Bright who said writing erotica was just like writing any other genre, just with sex involved. I wonder if MF Sinclair knows of this quote, because that's exactly what's accomplished in "Dom of my Dreams", and what sets this novel apart from so much of the other erotica published currently. In my opinion, this story wasn't written with the express and sole purpose of arousing people--although this does happen--but so that readers can learn of the two main characters' (an editor and a writer) intense and troubled developing relationship. "Dom of my Dreams" actually reminded me of the premise behind "The Story of O" (I've seen the movie, but haven't read the book.), with the female character's introduction to BDSM and her deepening feelings towards her Dom. Unfortunately, the novel also brought to mind the more mainstream printed romances with the characters' antagonistic beginnings and the unrelenting misunderstandings that keep them apart. This frustrated me. There were just too many twists and turns and I sometimes found myself thinking, "Enough already". The female protagonist's self-pity also rankled at points. In short, this book could benefit from another round of editing. Still, on the whole, I enjoyed myself. The sex scenes were fabulous, captivating, exciting, and arousing, and I often lost track of time. I figure that speaks volumes for MF Sinclair's work.