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340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2013
Nonnie and Gibson have come so far since we met them 4 books ago in The Businessmen's Tie. Nonnie is no longer naive and Gibson is more human than ever before.
"You're pissing me off." "I'm sorry to hear it, but it doesn't change anything."
I was so excited to be reacquainted with these old friends. I knew what awaited me was going to frustrate me, get me swooning, and would most likely cause me to require cold showers for the duration. These 3 things definitely did happen. Multiple times.

My mind was empty, I was replete. And the world was a far lovelier place than it had been in a long while.
There were times I wanted to shake Nonnie. She was no longer a doormat, but she was now impatient and demanding. Sometimes unreasonable. Did I love her any less? Hell no. If I had Gibson to myself, I would be the same! Her life had been picked up, shaken and put back upside down. She had alot to come to terms with after her betrayal and getting her mind around the events and changes that surrounded her almost undid her. There was so much more thinking going on with her this time round and I loved seeing it. I really enjoyed seeing her thought process that led to decision making and really adored the way she came full circle with her inquisitive nature and the understanding of her D/s relationship and in those final pages really worked out where the power to please lay.

I was struck with the beauty of what this remarkable lover did for me, how he made me feel, and not just the pleasure of his touch, but how he made me feel good in so many different ways. With Gibson I felt more beautiful and sexy, yes, but also smarter, stronger, more capable. He made me feel like I could do anything.

Gibson was ahhhhh-mazing. Stubborn, and a little slow on the up take, but still sex on a stick. He was still in control, but I always found him to be approachable and boy oh boy did I wanna approach him and drag him to the dungeon. He delighted me and had me wishing I could visit that sensual club and gyrate to the sounds of the quartet and saxophone. I wouldn't have minded attending a boring party if I got to draw him all day, and I certainly wouldn't deny him if he wanted me to move into his mansion and have glorious sex while I'm waited on hand and foot. Wowza, that reunion was hella hot and had me panting. Gosh. The things I would let that man do to me. *fanning*

I am the power and the control. I have the last word. I am mightier than the beast and can stop the unstoppable. The knowledge inflates me, raises me up and lends me infinite courage. If I am a vessel, then I am made of steel.
Paulina was one of my favorite parts of Submissive's Last Word. I laughed at her, Toy, her antics and about how everyone else saw and felt about her. When she went to Nonnie's work, I was giggling and thoroughly enjoying every second of it ~ Numbscullery. Paulina was the bomb! It was also great to spend time and get some of Xavier's wisdom, see Elaine, Lilly and Isabel again and just fall deeper in love with Gibson. *sighhhhhhh*
I loved him. Adored him. Anything. Everything. For him. Real love. At last.
I couldn't be happier with how Ward closed Michael's chapter. It was no less than he deserved. I only wished there was pictures capturing his suffering. I'll have to be content to think up my own scenarios for it ;) Those last few pages have me chills. The Power To Please series didn't glorify the BDSM scene. It showed us the highs, lows, possible scenarios and pushed the issue of the importance of trust. Not only of your partner, but also of yourself, your instincts and being aware. Although I'm a bit sad to be saying goodbye to Gibson & Nonnie, this book had the most perfectly perfect ending. Their final discussion about trust and control gave me tears. Hearing Gibsons point of view of moments throughout the series was wonderful. I hope they both get exactly what they need, but I'm confident if they don't they have the skills to talk it through and compromise...if not, I'll be waiting in the wings ;)

The ultimate power to please is his.
The ultimate power is mine.