Every book I read in this series pulls me in a little bit more...I thought that this book about Zsadist was very touching and romantic, but still had everything that all BDB novels are known for (sex, fighting, hunky men, more sex). I do wish that the ending was drawn out a little more, but that is mostly because I just didn't want it to end. I have noticed that there have been more peripheral stories as you read into the series, but instead of taking away from the main story, they add just the right amount of spice.