I really wanted to like this one more than I did. Coming off the crazy ride of FIfty Shades, I thought this book would go a different route. But it seemed to be more of a love story with a thriller aspect (sex trafficking, domestic abuse, arranged marriages, international culture differences, etc) than it did a full blown erotic romance. There was barely any sex and when it was there it was quite tame. This book makes me wonder if she's trying to bridge the gap and become a thriller writer instead and just used Fifty Shades fame and money to make that happen.

It was hard to connect with ANY character in this book. And the main character was a little too whiny.

Have you seen Love Actually? Yes? Okay, good. Imagine the relationship and story between Jamie (Colin Firth) and JAurelia (Lucia Moniz). It was so cute and innocent and flirty. Now imagine that same relationship with boring sex that was supposed to be riveting and without all the cute incorrect use of grammar like "Just incases!"

I can't say that I would recommend this one as I am drawn a little more toward the style and story of the Fifty Shades book more than this one. If this begins a trilogy or series I will not be reading any more of it. 2 stars.