Review: 4 stars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2013
Stacia Says...Concert cellist Madeleine Clark is shy, sheltered, and inexperienced; after she completes her first solo concert, she is approached by a beautiful stranger that admires her music. Aaron seems to be a dangerous man who works closely with his twisted and cruel father. However, he is really just a product of his upbringing within the Estate he was raised in, and the only thing that brings him peace and joy in his dark world is music, in particular the stunning music that Madeleine creates. Unbeknownst to either of them, their one-time meeting will be used to hurt both of them, as Madeleine is abducted as a birthday gift for Aaron and brought into his sinister world as his slave. Can Aaron save Madeleine and help her survive or will Madeleine be the one that ends up saving Aaron?"His heart constricted at the thought that he would end up breaking her, possibly ruining the very thing that had brought him comfort in the unending nightmare he called life."My interest in this book began with the warning within the prologue that this book is not for the faint of heart. This disturbingly dark book is told in duel points of view, which helps the story flow. After reading several books about sex slavery, I was anxious to see what the author would do to differentiate this book from others with similar storylines. While the storyline itself was different, I still found a few similarities. M.S. Willis does not disappoint with her ability to write truly dark and twisted scenes; although I wanted to hate the violence and the things that were happening within the Estate, I found myself accepting these things and wanting Aaron and Madeleine to find love."It amazed him to see that her heart had changed from that of a mouse into that of a lion in a matter of weeks, that her strength was enough to heal them both."