kyra0627's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
purelynicole's review against another edition
3.0
The characters are well crafted, but the story is a bit disjointed at times. For example, there are points where there are flashbacks with no indication, which left me confused. The ending was also not particularly strong.
That being said, I enjoyed the book. If/when the author puts out something else I'll pick it up as well.
That being said, I enjoyed the book. If/when the author puts out something else I'll pick it up as well.
tishushu's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the book. Nicole was a very complex character, and I appreciated that. Marcus... Ugh...
glassesgirl79's review against another edition
5.0
As someone who has read “50 Shades of Gray,” I was intrigued with the premise of a book presenting a BDSM relationship experiences by people of color. In “Push the Button,” the readers are introduced to David and Nicole, a thirty something black couple who are excelling in their professional goals as well as enjoy a dominant/submissive lifestyle.
The book begins with David being aware on a business trip and Nicole giving him pleasure via Skype. As the book progresses, the author shifts the story from the present day of David and Nicole’s relationship to the darker days of abused Nicole experienced at the hand of her previous lover Marcus.
Although David has been open and honest with Nicole during the course of their relationship, Nicole neglected to fully disclose her relationship with Marcus and the traumatic event which led her to leave him. During a night out at their favorite social club, David and Marcus meet and Nicole is forced to face her past which inadvertently embarrasses David.
After David punishes Nicole for her forgetfulness, their relationship grows stronger and he eventually proposes to her. While they are enjoying being engaged and living their lives in a dominant/submissive relationship, danger is lurking around the corner.
Even during their tumultuous experiences, David and Nicole never lose their love for each other and I loved the playful interactions between David and Nicole. I especially liked the email exchanges and their screen names which is a play on their actual names.
I wish more books existed that presents the BDSM lifestyle from the perspective of people of color however this is a great opportunity to discover that white people are the only ones who enjoy an erotic lifestyle.
The book begins with David being aware on a business trip and Nicole giving him pleasure via Skype. As the book progresses, the author shifts the story from the present day of David and Nicole’s relationship to the darker days of abused Nicole experienced at the hand of her previous lover Marcus.
Although David has been open and honest with Nicole during the course of their relationship, Nicole neglected to fully disclose her relationship with Marcus and the traumatic event which led her to leave him. During a night out at their favorite social club, David and Marcus meet and Nicole is forced to face her past which inadvertently embarrasses David.
After David punishes Nicole for her forgetfulness, their relationship grows stronger and he eventually proposes to her. While they are enjoying being engaged and living their lives in a dominant/submissive relationship, danger is lurking around the corner.
Even during their tumultuous experiences, David and Nicole never lose their love for each other and I loved the playful interactions between David and Nicole. I especially liked the email exchanges and their screen names which is a play on their actual names.
I wish more books existed that presents the BDSM lifestyle from the perspective of people of color however this is a great opportunity to discover that white people are the only ones who enjoy an erotic lifestyle.
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