This story was so hot my eyebrows were singed. The sex was in your face, one scene after another. And, man, was it so good! Wow, it reminded me of Damon and Serena's relationship (Sweet Persuasion) in that Ren was totally submissive, in and out of the bedroom. But here's the twist: two men were involved; one from her past, the other her current dom whom she's happy with, both vying for her attention and love. Supposedly this is Cole's story, and although he had his opportunity alone with Ren to convince her to be with him, the other dom, Lucas, was very much in the plot. I understand where Ms. Banks wanted to take this relationship, but I wanted it to be solely about Cole and Ren, and it just didn't turn out that way. The story was written in three parts: Lucas, Cole, and Ren and each had me enthralled. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, nor could I keep my eyes open long enough into the night. The premise was unique, and I was thoroughly intrigued with each relationship. I just wasn't expecting it to end the way it did.
As I approached the last chapters, I felt Cole really wasn't an equal in the threesome; that Lucas had the advantage, and it was enough to lose the spark for me, despite Ren's desire that it be equal between the doms. Instead, it was in the little things: the way she sought comfort from Lucas first, how she snuggled against his chest first or looked to him first, how he was the only man to completely understand her. It bothered me. In the end, the men had, or rather chose, to share. But I ached for Cole. It was supposed to be his story, doggone it! Instead, he felt like the odd man out.
I certainly can't complain about the raw sexuality here, though. With the exception of one bondage/suspension scene, which I thought was a little cringe worthy, everything was one huge, hot sexual fantasy. Until the very end, I was convinced this book was the newest addition to my keeper shelf, but I'm still on the fence. I guess I could always revisit Damon and Serena to get my fix. 3.5 stars.
As I approached the last chapters, I felt Cole really wasn't an equal in the threesome; that Lucas had the advantage, and it was enough to lose the spark for me, despite Ren's desire that it be equal between the doms. Instead, it was in the little things: the way she sought comfort from Lucas first, how she snuggled against his chest first or looked to him first, how he was the only man to completely understand her. It bothered me. In the end, the men had, or rather chose, to share. But I ached for Cole. It was supposed to be his story, doggone it! Instead, he felt like the odd man out.
I certainly can't complain about the raw sexuality here, though. With the exception of one bondage/suspension scene, which I thought was a little cringe worthy, everything was one huge, hot sexual fantasy. Until the very end, I was convinced this book was the newest addition to my keeper shelf, but I'm still on the fence. I guess I could always revisit Damon and Serena to get my fix. 3.5 stars.
