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shazov's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
This is a very surprising book. I loved the way this Dom handles his sub. C.B. Conway shows us that there is so much more to BDSM than whips, chains, beatings and extreme pain. In this story it is more about dominance and submission and it's beautifully done!
I loved CK's handling of Andy. He shows a gentleness that isn't often associated with a Dom. Andy at times was slightly frustrating, but not enough to annoy.
All I can say is that I have now added more books to my have-to-read list of series...
This is a very surprising book. I loved the way this Dom handles his sub. C.B. Conway shows us that there is so much more to BDSM than whips, chains, beatings and extreme pain. In this story it is more about dominance and submission and it's beautifully done!
I loved CK's handling of Andy. He shows a gentleness that isn't often associated with a Dom. Andy at times was slightly frustrating, but not enough to annoy.
All I can say is that I have now added more books to my have-to-read list of series...
atheresa's review
1.0
Open relationship. Inconsistent pain limits. Andy was likable. CK was flaky. Toby was stupid. Too much telling.
mrella's review
3.0
I think the book probably deserves more than three official stars, but I have just finished "A Russian Bear" and this to me is simply more and more and more and more - you get the picture? - of the same.
There is very little about MC outside of their BDSM relationship, only what's absolutely necessary to keep the scenes and hurt/comfort going.
Pages are peppered with "though" so much, that I couldn't get into smooth reading. The phrase "...the carpenter meticulously undressed, from shoes all the way down to and past his underwear" left me even more perplexed than "The discourse of linguistic re-conceptualizing of political structures" at least I got that one on the second try - lol
Anyway, soft teddy bears and a bit of repetition aside, - good story. 3.5 stars from me.
There is very little about MC outside of their BDSM relationship, only what's absolutely necessary to keep the scenes and hurt/comfort going.
Pages are peppered with "though" so much, that I couldn't get into smooth reading. The phrase "...the carpenter meticulously undressed, from shoes all the way down to and past his underwear" left me even more perplexed than "The discourse of linguistic re-conceptualizing of political structures" at least I got that one on the second try - lol
Anyway, soft teddy bears and a bit of repetition aside, - good story. 3.5 stars from me.
rowan108's review
4.0
CK was such a surprise and oh how I adored him. He saw through the facade that Andy didn't even know he was projecting. I was a little disappointed that not a single other Dom noticed before CK. Overall, an interesting hurt/comfort D/s book.
lauraadriana78's review
4.0
Rightness That's the first word that comes to mind when I think of a word to describe what the couple in this book found in each other.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and I have to say I love her spin on the BDSM relationship. It is about finding what you need in who you love. I love that.
Andy is a sub, and he was hurt badly by his previous Dom. He is insecure and confused in what he needs. He keeps going place in scenes that leave him hurt badly again and again. One night he meets CK at his club and the man, with one kiss, opens new possibilities for Andy. CK, this man with an open smile, tons of questions and totally unorthodox Dom behavior may be the one to fix what's been broken in Andy for so long.
CK is persistent and willing to explore where he needs to go with Andy in order to make him happy and whole. I love that.
I love the idea that there is space to be flexible and roles and rules apply of course, but they can also be pushed to find what is right for each person. Each couple.
I loved CK and Andy. They were lovely together. I can't wait for the next book. Maybe Jeff?!
This is the second book I've read by this author, and I have to say I love her spin on the BDSM relationship. It is about finding what you need in who you love. I love that.
Andy is a sub, and he was hurt badly by his previous Dom. He is insecure and confused in what he needs. He keeps going place in scenes that leave him hurt badly again and again. One night he meets CK at his club and the man, with one kiss, opens new possibilities for Andy. CK, this man with an open smile, tons of questions and totally unorthodox Dom behavior may be the one to fix what's been broken in Andy for so long.
CK is persistent and willing to explore where he needs to go with Andy in order to make him happy and whole. I love that.
I love the idea that there is space to be flexible and roles and rules apply of course, but they can also be pushed to find what is right for each person. Each couple.
I loved CK and Andy. They were lovely together. I can't wait for the next book. Maybe Jeff?!
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