Review: 3.5 Stars!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
I found Unravel Me by Tori St. Claire to be an interesting erotic romance. I liked the main characters, private practice attorney Cassie Blaire and corporate lawyer Brad Steele as individuals, but not so much as a couple. Both are independent, career driven people with some baggage that ends up being the catalyst to their future together.Cassie is a widow and has not been in a relationship since her controlling husband passed away. She never wants to experience that type of togetherness ever again, where her dreams and ideas are prohibited. Although she is a fair and sometimes ruthless lawyer, she has a submissive side in the bedroom that has never been explored.Brad is a step away from making partner in his New York City law firm and as a result, he works constantly.  Due to his father's philandering, he has a warped sense of relationships and love.  He dates, but no woman has ever rocked his boat, that is until he meets Cassie in a bar in Vail, Colorado. At this point, Cassie and Brad have no idea that they will be working together on an uncontested divorce.Cassie and Brad hook up and experience the best sex of their lives, unmasked.  No names or identifiers, just pure dream fulfilling lust. I found Cassie and Brad's time together a little disturbing because Cassie lets Brad take control of her pleasure, without even getting to know him. Although Brad is a dom-wannabe, he has his act together and knows what he is doing instinctively.  However, as time goes on, his emotions play havoc in his mind and he goes a little to far.Brad's alpha side is extremely hot and sexy. Ms. St. Claire can really create steamy scenes and leave the reader panting. I am a true believer in love at first sight, however, Cassie and Brad's relationship evolved a little too quickly, to the point where I thought it became almost unbelievable.  The book is well-written and I would have enjoyed a little more story in lieu of sex. Overall, a solid read and I look forward to reading more from Ms. St. Claire.