Despite early setbacks, things are now progressing between Lily and Stuart. Not only is their relationship made official when she attends a public fundraiser on Stuart’s arm but he finally introduces her to the exclusive and mysterious club ‘The Powerhouse’. Things initially seem idyllic until events take a violent turn and their future seems under siege. Progress is made when an arrest puts one dangerous character behind bars and they face one of the ghosts of Lily’s past and the cause of much of her self doubt - her mother.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This book contains explicit depictions of BDSM related activities and strong language. (100,000+ words)
I am loving this series so much. Stuart and Lily are fabulous characters and I adore the relationship that they have. In each book more and more of Stuart's "darkness" is revealed and I must confess I'm very torn about it, part of me balks at what he does to her but on the other hand I love the intensity of him and their "scenes", plus he so clearly worships her in every way which I find very endearing. Now I have re-read all 4 books to refresh my memory so that I can now read the conclusion of their story. A highly recommended series!
I appreciate the authors comment at the end of this book because clearly others have voiced their concerns regarding certain aspects of the BDSM relationship between Stuart and Lily. I'm no prude and I have read a good amount of books in the BDSM realm but this one was tough for me. I felt like the Lily's boundaries were pushed but I understand what the author says when she says Lily could always safe word. I get that. Perhaps my perceived thoughts of BDSM aren't as clear as I previously thought. However, I'm looking forward to the next book.
Oh! And I just wanted kiss Stuart in regards to Lily's mother. PRICELESS!!!