Violet Summers

This novella is hot on more than one level. There is the relationship, or lack thereof, between Rob and Michael, who are both desperately trying to get what they think they need. Tempers flare and emotions run high enough to keep me glued to the pages. Then there is some very hot, definitely kinky sex with wax play as the central 'activity', if you can call it that, which links the two main characters physically and emotionally. Since their main issue is around trust, this is a very fitting tool to use for Rob and a good 'test' for Michael.

I felt for Rob, more than I usually do for a Dom. He has made an awful mistake, and is still paying for it ten years later. He does everything he can think of to gain Michael back, but the sub isn't making it easy for him. This is entirely justified, in my opinion, but it is still very hard on Rob. It was fascinating to see the effect of Michael's continued refusal on Rob, and the fact that he didn't lose it or flip out speaks volumes about the type of ma he is.

Michael has dealt with the emotional pain of Rob running away from what they could have had the best way he was able to. A consummate sub, he has become a professional, avoiding deeper entanglements while still yearning for them. He is afraid of more disappointment when Rob comes back into his life, but fighting what he wants to have is extremely hard. He's a very strong man, so it is a very interesting process to watch.

If you like BDSM stories with a good measure of psychology thrown in, enjoy reading about vulnerable men on both sides of the D/s equation and want to find out more about wax play, this might be a story for you.… (lisätietoja)