ARC Received for honest review

4.5 stars

Dylan Caprese - that is all you need to know!

Oh, you want more? We, OK then! But - imagine the guy on the cover while you are reading - humina humina!!

Like a lot of readers, I have read a lot of BDSM-themed books since a certain Seattle billionaire came to our notice, and this one does not disappoint - though really in this book there is not much "play" but more the tease and the hint of the act - delayed gratification anyone?

Dylan is wonderful. Yes, he is a Dom, but unlike so many other books, right from the start you can feel the love in his actions. He does not just see Tasha as his possession, he has feelings from her right from the start, and slowly brings her into his world, not just throwing it at her. No red rooms and collars, this book is about earning trust, which was a like a fresh breeze through the genre.


But don't get me started on the term of endearment - precious.


Every time I read the word, I heard Gollum in my head! I was waiting for Hobbits to come visit!


Tasha, being just out of an emotionally abusive relationship does not appreciate the fact that he sees her as his, and is constantly flip-flopping about what he means to her - gah! I can understand why she is skittish, but gees! Give the poor man a break!!


I loved the support characters Tommy and Zeke - though Holly's actions, not so much.


I liked that we got both Tasha and Dylan's POV's in the one book. I know not everyone likes this, but Sloan has written both characters so well that it is not hard to enjoy both.

I think Sloan Johnson is onto a winner with this series, and I cannot wait to read Tommy and Zekes's stories.


Would have been 5 stars, but I couldn't get past the precious/Gollum thing!!