I loved the beginning and the end of this story, but it was seriously lacking in the middle. I think with another 100 pages this could have been a 5 star read. But, as is, the characters weren't developed enough and the sex scenes weren't detailed enough for me. (What can I say...I like my kink!) I really wanted to read more about their BDSM relationship. At one point Blue is looking at his ass in the mirror and admiring the "marks" that were left on it by Derek, but we (the reader) never saw that scene! How did he get them? I want to read all about it! 
 So, the book wasn't as hot as it could have been, but I really did like the scene in the piercing parlor! Well done!