4.5 Stars for this historical menage romance. This is a delicious sexy read that includes BDSM scenes and multi-partner M/M, M/F and M/M/F play. 
 Viscount Thatcher, Simon Manchester has a serious affection for his good friend Baron Matthias Kingsley. Matthias has an unnatural desire for men that he refuses to indulge. It's a hanging offense after all. This attraction does his head in, a bit, and causes him to behave in other risky manners, like gambling and brawling He's lost his fortune many a time, only to have Simon step in and rescue him. This time, however, Simon has a stipulation. He will return Matthias' markers if Matthias will submit himself to the notorious Mistress of Discipline, Felice Grey. 
 This night is a battle of wills for Simon, who plays voyeur, Felice, who is a rare hand with a switch, and Matthias, who is finally at peace after some serious punishment. Felice and Simon are each Dominant partners, but each recognizes their desire of the other. They have an increasing affection for Matthias, and a mutual desire to dominate him...together. 
 The road is not easy. Matthias is very resistant. He is invited back to Mistress' parlor, but he denies himself release because he's too afraid that Simon will engage him. Felice's punishment is severe, and shatters Matthias' resolve to refuse Simon. Their reunion is bliss, for a time. Shame country folk are so suspicious and uncivil. The end is happy, but I'd have read on and on. I really liked the BDSM elements, and I love me a Domme who holds her own. Felice is an unapologetic feminist in a society that barely tolerates her. Brava! And Simon is so sexy, really. His love for Matthias is illegal, and rare. He'd rather sacrifice himself than put Felice and Matthias in danger, and a realistic threat exists here. 
 I liked this one bunches.