This was a mother's day gift from a girlfriend and she did GOOD! :) 
 So I'll break up this review into story, romance/love, and sex. 
 1. Story- 
 The story was great! It flowed well, the writing was wonderful. Loved the alternating POV. 5/5 of the writing and story development! It's romance, so YES, I expect a HEA, but she threw enough believable twists and turns that it kept me on my toes. GREAT JOB! My *only* wish is that the epilogue had been longer. As a standalone, it is GREAT, but (if you read my reviews) you know I love the after HEA, and this just gives you a brief glimpse. But that's okay because the story was fabulous nonetheless. :) 
 2. Romance/Love- 
 Yeah, yeah. The male trying to deny his feelings. The alpha controlling male at that. *Swoon* I loved the way it wasn't insta-love and the way that their relationship progressed, albeit IRL it still would have been quickly. They both really fought their feelings, and I loved the fact that she wasn't pining after him in desperation. Honestly, despite the unusual circumstances of their meeting, and their unusual relationship- swear this is one of the HEALTHIEST relationships in an alpha male dom type relationship that I have read. They have feelings, but they both also have self respect and enough maturity not to throw themselves at someone who isn't reciprocating. Brie's journey to this strong woman and the way she (view spoiler)[shuts him down in that bathroom scene was great. Even though, YES, I OBVIOUSLY wanted them to be together- you go girl! Have some self respect and say "FUCK OFF" to the guy trying to use you in a public bathroom when you have feelings. LOVED IT! (hide spoiler)] Overall, watching their very appropriate relationship unfold, despite it's non-traditional circumstance, was wonderful. This is definitely a VERY accurate BDSM portrayal, and I *loved* it! :) They are a sweet and wonderful couple, and I loved their journey! 
 3. Sex- 
 Geez Louise. Honestly, there's not much else to say. My husband asked me why I was blushing, nuff said. ;)