Newly orphaned, Lucius Cook, is taken in by Kenneth and Eleanor Crane, despite the apparent apprehension of Eleanor. Kenneth however, has a soft spot for Lucius. Especially when Lucius shows interest and true talent in photography, and soon becomes Kenneth’s protege. Lucius on the other hand has a soft spot for the elusive and volatile Mrs. Eleanor Crane and continuously wants to act upon it.
Growing up in the dysfunctional Crane household Lucius deals with his passions and interests in the only way he is shown even if it is considered taboo. As the Crane's daughter Beatrice Crane grows up, she and Lucius eventually form a bond that is unbreakable or is it? Will Lucius ever act upon his deepest desires?
Overall rating 1/5
This book was just not for me. I just could not get over the voyeuristic tendencies of Lucius and the crude treatment of women by Kenneth. I felt there was no character development beyond Lucius’ love for photography and Eleanor. The inappropriate and consistent infidelity did not add anything constructive to the story other than set the stage of how destructive of a parental figure Kenneth was. I do feel that people who are not triggered by infidelity, a basic male perspective of sex, taboo sexual desires, and happy endings than this book might be just for you.

*Thank you to the author, Netgalley and James Walter Lee | Zennea Press. I am freely leaving my honest review.