Review: A great follow-up book that left all happy and tingly inside!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 19, 2012
This book takes place two years after Action, where Zack and Steve and their three year old relationship were first introduced. The story deals mainly with how their relationship has changed and improved.I found Zack to be more outspoken in regards to his needs and opinions. He expresses his desire to explore more of the BDSM aspect of their relationship and suggests to Steve that they visit a BDSM club. Steve is not too convinced on the idea. He accepts that their Dom/Sub relationship is an unconventional one, but he believes that it works for them. Nonetheless, he starts researching and planning the way to go about it.Here is where Peter, Steve's ex, comes in. He is the owner of the club Zack wants to attend but neither Zack nor Steve want much to do with him. Zack feels jealous of Peter, because Steve did a lot more with him that he has ever done with him. Steve figures he can talk to Peter about the club so that he can decide if it's the right kind of environment for Zack to be in.  During the meeting some issues come up and Peter and Steve decide to get some coffee and discuss the matters further.  It is during the drive that they get into an accident which leaves Steve injured.Here is where my favorite part of the story comes in! No, I am not being mean...it's just that their roles are reversed a bit and I enjoyed it. Zack has to become the caretaker and Steve has to just sit by and let him do what he has to do to be able to take care of him properly. Steve does not feel comfortable with this. He feels helpless, but Zack showed his maturity and how open he has become by talking honestly with Steve and letting him know that it did not change their dynamic at all. That it was 'just them'.  When Steve asked him why he kept saying that Zack said:"You repeated it to me during my training to create a safe space. So, the thought relaxes me when I'm asked to do something embarrassing, like wear a butt plug while you have the remote. I may not be entirely comfortable with potentially making a mess of my pants, but at least I'm reminded you love me and wouldn't judge me for it. No one else would ever know. I repeat it to you so maybe you won't hesitate to ask me for help, even with the unpleasant stuff."And this is what it all comes down to. Their trust in each other and completely giving the relationship their all. Because underneath all the Dom/Sub stuff, they are just two men who love each other and want to be there for each other, in good times and in bad times. And this is what got to me, my favorite part - the way they let go and became a unit.The writing was very good. I loved how the author expressed each and every emotion these two characters felt. I could feel Zack's worry over Steve's injuries, his frustration with Peter and Steve's mom and Steve's reluctance in giving up control. I especially enjoyed how when they got together to do their scene at the club I could feel how their connection had deepened and how their love had grown after the accident.There were some other issues brought into the story, but they are not what really me caught my attention so I won't delve into them. I just overlooked them and focused on Zack and Steve. However, I have two reasons why I did not give it a 5 star rating. First,  I would have loved to read the scene in the club from Zack's point of view since he was the one that requested it. Second, I would have been happy with a less abrupt ending. The last one I can overlook since I am sure there is going to be another story later this year.All in all, a great follow-up book that left all happy and tingly inside. Don't you love it when that happens?