This book has an atmosphere thick with sex surrounded with
emotion. In a story that starts off with seeking submission for empowerment
after divorce we expected BDSM and kink, but the romance, chemistry and
emotions were a huge – huge – plus.
At 40, Parker Freeman’s life is in shambles. After
serial-cheating, Parker’s wife, Amanda has divorced her for a younger woman.
Parker spends altogether too much time online in forums of recently divorced
people trying to find a way to deal with the dissolution of her life. In one
such forum she finds a recommendation for The Pandora Agency. Parker
visits the agency’s website and finds that it purports to help people find
themselves through submission. Fairly vanilla, Parker finds some things interesting
but not quite for her. She’s egged on by her bestie, Marion, to give the whole
thing a whirl. Hesitantly and nervously, Parker agrees to meet a domme, Miss
Diaz. Miss Diaz turns out to be Kristina Diaz, a 24-year-old. Parker is almost
ashamed at the age gap and tries to flee from Kristina, who asks for 15 minutes
before Parker decides one way or another. Those turn out to be life-altering 15
minutes for Parker and their ‘arrangement’ falls into place.
The connection, the chemistry and the draw between the MCs
is fantastic. Their relationship is built beautifully. The characterisations
are so very well done. Parker is all things lovely and Kristina is all things
angsty – and the combination so, so works.
This is a wonderful romance – don’t let the BDSM aspect give
you a second thought (it is mild – and Parker is quite a sassy sub) – go for
it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
