This book sent me in more rages then I could count. Also, there were major editing issues, characterization issues, and horrible analogies.
HULK SMASH!
I don't think the author has ever heard of the word "consent." While the whole idea of masks was super sexy, I had major issues with how Mayson dealt with her knowledge of Paige. Yes, Paige consented to sex with the masked woman, but Mayson knew that Paige would never consent to sex with her. It was rape via deception; like a rape-y/x-rated version of You've Got Mail. When Mayson was herself, not hiding behind a mask, she used her money to force Paige into inappropriate situations. Paige said no more than once, and Mayson forced her to go on dates. She put her hands on her after being told not to. She kissed her after being told directly that she shouldn't. I don't care what Mayson felt. This isn't okay. If Mayson were a man, people would be livid with this, but because it's a queer romance, it's suppose to be sexy? NO. Still assault. The entire time I felt uncomfortable. It wasn't sexy. It wasn't romantic. AND at the end, Mayson says she WON'T let Paige get away again. What? No. You may not want her to go away. You may not want to lose her, but you don't fucking own her. Mayson is fucking insane. A stalker, an assaulter, and a complete creep.
Editing:
There were a few grammar errors, but a lot of the issues dealt with what should and shouldn't have remained in the book. So much of the book repeated itself. The characters had the same thoughts, responses, and reactions, over and over again. At least half the book could have easily been cut, and nothing would have been lost plot wise. Another issue with the editing involved the sex scenes. This sometimes happens with queer books, but all the "she's" stats to get muddled and it becomes lost on who is doing what to whom. Also, I had to read a few scenes more than once, and unfortunately, not because they were good. I was trying to imagine what was actually happening and it didn't really work. Having readers focusing of the fact "that doesn't work like that" during a sex scene means the author is doing something incorrectly.
Characterization:
Mayson and Paige were such cliches. Mayson was the perfect billionaire. Paige was ridiculous. How she was an adult, I'm still not sure. She acted like a snotty, teenage bitch the entire time. Both apparently have only a one-track mind - SEX. We get it. You both think the other is hot. Fucking the frak out of one another didn't give that away already. At one point Paige sees Mayson as a humanitarian doing volunteer work, and finally realizes that Mayson is more than just a billionaire. Any other person would look in awe and pride. Mayson's response is to lick the sweat off of her neck. Really? Your girlfriend is in the middle of a disaster zone saving children and your first thought is "Can I fuck her?" Grow up!
Analogies:
Oh dear gods, the analogies. So many and they were so bad. At first I thought they were funny, but then they just started getting worse and worse. The first I remember tweeting about was along the lines of "humming like a hungry animal." Yes. Because that analogy makes perfect sense. *headesk* And that's one of the better ones.
All I can say is save yourself from this book because there are certainly better ones out there that are much sexier, involve masks, and don't make you feel like you're reading something that will eventually be turned into a horrid episode of SVU.