nicola949's review
5.0
Reading this book was an emotional journey. A breath-taking love story. Loved every minute even when I had tears streaming down my cheeks.
janetruggles28's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kayla_llbr's review
5.0
What an emotional journey. This book was so much more than just BDSM erotica. This book had heart. Tymber Dalton did a fantastic job of creating such a beautifully heartbreaking story that had me gripping the pages until the very end.
mrhaveries's review
4.0
OMG I cried so much, the story is touching and emotionally moving in way I didnt expect on this book, it shows a more homely side of this lifestyle, it made me understand more.
lilbooknerd's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sad but good ending
ac223's review
2.0
Don't waste your time. I am not sure how this books ratings were as high as they are, maybe because it's cheap. Through the first 80% or so I kept wanting to quit. The last 20% I cried my eyes out, not because of how much it sucked. If not for the ending I would of given it one star. Even the sex scenes were blah. I am not going to waste another minute with this book and give it a full review.
booklvrkat's review
5.0
I had the book on my TBR pile for quite some time, but read a review the other day from a GR friend and I pushed it forward. Without giving away anything in the story I will say that you should start out with "lighter" BDSM reading. Vanilla or not. I'm writing this review within 30 minutes finishing the story, as it is still resonating within me. A love story, a story of survival, a story of .. well.. loss. The author has pushed every single button that I have regarding a good book, laughter (out loud, might I add), tears (at times sobbing) and the magic of love. Vanilla or not. Everyone has their own way to express themselves, and no one should tell you how you can or cannot. Finding someone that helps you express your emotions has got to be one of the most romantic, important, basest of the rules.
You don't have to take it from me to read this book, read other's reviews too. I'm just going to say, I think you will regret it if you don't.
You don't have to take it from me to read this book, read other's reviews too. I'm just going to say, I think you will regret it if you don't.
eslismyjam's review
5.0
I don't even know what to say about this book. I was reluctant to read it, but I saw that Maryse's Book Blog loved it and I thought "what the heck" and read the sample. I was immediately sucked in. This isn't the book that I thought it would be-- at all. I was thinking it would be something 50 Shades-esque, which in regard to subject matter it is, but it's really a character novel. The of the relationship between three people-- in love and loss.
By writing from the perspective of Sean, who isn't in the lifestyle and has never even considered being a Dominant, the author is able to bring the reader into BDSM world that she creates.
Honestly, this book was heart-wrenching. I cried, a lot. It's a novel about the turns that life takes and the different ways that people experience love and relationships. I never in a million years would have thought a book about BDSM and menage could have such depth. Subsequently I've read a few other books that dabble in similar themes, but they in no way measure up to this book and I've since given up on the subject matter entirely.
I was hesitant to read it because of the title. I'm not sure what the author or the publisher was thinking with the title. It's appropriate to the subject, but it's a bit of a turn off for those of us who aren't used to reading "alternative" romances with this kind of subject matter. If I didn't have a kindle I wouldn't want to be carrying this book around with me. I think the title does the work a great disservice and it was enjoy wider popularity with a different name.
It's a great story and well-written. But I think what gives this book the edge over other books of its' kind (similar subject matter) is the way that it presents the BDSM lifestyle. The author fleshes it out with great detail and accuracy without just splashing about terminology designed to titillate the reader. It feels like there is a reason that the hardcore stuff is included.
A warning though, this isn't a fluff book. There's certainly a lot of sex in it if that's what your looking for, but it's pretty intense. It's definitely nothing like a fluff romance, or even a fluff erotica. The love in this book is intense and it grips you by the shoulders and doesn't let you go. I thought about this book long after I finished.
By writing from the perspective of Sean, who isn't in the lifestyle and has never even considered being a Dominant, the author is able to bring the reader into BDSM world that she creates.
Honestly, this book was heart-wrenching. I cried, a lot. It's a novel about the turns that life takes and the different ways that people experience love and relationships. I never in a million years would have thought a book about BDSM and menage could have such depth. Subsequently I've read a few other books that dabble in similar themes, but they in no way measure up to this book and I've since given up on the subject matter entirely.
I was hesitant to read it because of the title. I'm not sure what the author or the publisher was thinking with the title. It's appropriate to the subject, but it's a bit of a turn off for those of us who aren't used to reading "alternative" romances with this kind of subject matter. If I didn't have a kindle I wouldn't want to be carrying this book around with me. I think the title does the work a great disservice and it was enjoy wider popularity with a different name.
It's a great story and well-written. But I think what gives this book the edge over other books of its' kind (similar subject matter) is the way that it presents the BDSM lifestyle. The author fleshes it out with great detail and accuracy without just splashing about terminology designed to titillate the reader. It feels like there is a reason that the hardcore stuff is included.
A warning though, this isn't a fluff book. There's certainly a lot of sex in it if that's what your looking for, but it's pretty intense. It's definitely nothing like a fluff romance, or even a fluff erotica. The love in this book is intense and it grips you by the shoulders and doesn't let you go. I thought about this book long after I finished.