Review: 4 stars!  Slack (Prequel).  Ford Aston has settled back into the life of Dom playing with his pets!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
“I like to be in control. I like to call the shots. I like to be obeyed unconditionally. And almost all of the girls who make it beyond the first appointment do that, and do it well.”This Duet is a spinoff of the Rook and Ronin trilogy.  Ford Aston first appeared in trilogy, but you don’t have to read in order to enjoy his story.  Here is reading order:Prequel: SlackBook 1: TautRutherford Aston, Ford is the anti-social guy in the threesome of Ronin (trilogy), Spencer (spin-off) and Ford.  Diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (AD) as a child he grew up privileged and very much loved and nurtured by his parents, but a bit of the social outcast amongst his peers.As documented in trilogy this threesome is wild with them dabbling in all kinds of businesses while making a fortune.  This has afforded them a comfortable lifestyle.Partly due to his Asperger and his anti-social personality he has accepted and settled into the lifestyle of a Don with his assistant sending subs aka “pets” to his home to play with.But Ford isn’t happy.  He is frustrated because he’s in love with his best friend Ronin’s girl, Rook and nothing seems to be able to soothe his love and desire;  Not sex, not excitement, not danger and most of all not the friendship he has with Ronin and Rook.In Slack (Prequel to Taut) we follow him on Christmas Day as he enjoys his “pet”, catches up with friends and family, goes on a bit of excursion.  But most importantly while reflecting on his miserable situation!  Something has got to change!“I am the first to admit that my rules are unreasonable. My behavior is atrocious. My indifference is derogatory. But if the pets don’t care, why should I?”RUTHERFORD ASTON, FORD: 25 years/con-man/hacker/film producer/$$$/brown hair/genius/Asperger syndrome.Rutherford Aston, Ford is a compelling hero.  Even if you haven’t met him in Ronin & Rook I predict he’ll wrap himself around your heart quickly in spite of or maybe because of his anti-social ways, which of course are attributed to his Asperger.Eight words to describe Ford: Vulnerable, reflective, blunt, introvert, private, commanding, perceptive and extremely smart..“I want it all or I want nothing. And since I can’t have it all, I’ll take nothing.”Slack ends with a huge cliff-hanger leading us right to Ford’s story in book 1: Taut where he will hopefully meet a heroine ready and able to take him on!Compelling hero!  Hawt sex scenes!  Great opening for Taut!“So much happened today and I have no one to share it with. No one. I just want someone to listen to me for once.”***Hero rating: 4.5 starsSex scenes rating: 4 starsSex scenes frequency: 4 starsStoryline concept rating: 4 starsStorytelling skills rating: 4.5 starsStory ending rating: N/ABook editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 5 stars************************************************Overall rating: 4 starsWould I recommend this series: Yes.Would I re-read this series: Maybe later.Would I read future books by this author: Yes.