What an ending! It was not at all what I was expecting. Trying hard to dissuade Natalie from his chosen sexual lifestyle and kink he attempts to push her too far. Surprisingly for him it's not the sex that does it, but his unwillingness to show his emotional side and his past that drives her away. Our tough-as-nails Sevastyan is forced to reveal all to his Natalie. Will she stay? You'll have to read to find out yourself, guys. 
 I can honestly say that I think Coles' first attempt in the erotica realm was a pretty good one. Although I do prefer her IAD series, I applaud an author who chooses to delve into the unknown and try something different. Too many authors will recycle a story line over and over giving you the same story with just a different cover. Would I have preferred The Professional to have been one book instead of three parts? Yes. That would be my only negative really. 
 As a fan of Kresley Cole I say Bravo for a dip into the unknown and I can't wait to read what comes out of her next. 
 4.5 STARS 
 T~ 
 *Given via Netgalley