Allison's Review: 
 My book bestie recommended I read Asking for It by Lilah Pace because she knows I'm a sucker for darker more provocative books. This book really indulged me. 
 Vivienne, a fine arts grad student, is haunted by a traumatic event that happened to her when she was younger. She has fantasies about captivity and being taken by force by her lovers. 
 Jonah Marks, a professor of seismology and vulcanology, has his own demons and a very dysfunctional family often mentioned in the tabloids. At a party, he overhears Vivienne's drunk ex-boyfriend talking about her sexual desires. Jonah approaches Vivienne later in the evening and makes her the proverbial offer she can't refuse - to bring her dark fantasies to life. 
 They embark on a series of pre-planned encounters even deciding upon safe words if things get too uncomfortable. These meetings actually end up fulfilling both of their needs. Along the way, Vivienne and Jonah develop feelings for one another and they come to rely on each other for more than just their sexual needs. 
 The premise of the book was a little unsettling at first but I really enjoyed it which sounds sort of odd. By learning more about their individual histories you come to better understand what's fueling each of their desires so it doesn't come across as twisted or deviant. 
 Vivienne and Jonah's story continues in the next book in the series - Begging for It - which releases September 1st. Lilah Pace is the pseudonym for a New York Times best selling YA author.