Leigh's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 3.75 Stars 
 For investigative journalist Sophie Ryder, entering the Gilded Cuff BDSM club to find Emery Lockwood was the first step in helping him solve the long standing mystery of his kidnapping, as well as her way of easing her own childhood tragedy. But she did not anticipate that offering up her submission in exchange for his story would be part of the bargain. Filled with romance, suspense, and a little spanking too, The Gilded Cuff was an entertaining mystery which held my attention and tugged at my heart. 
 As the wealthy and reclusive businessman whose life is haunted from the guilt of his twin brother's death during his own escape from kidnappers, Emery's only parole from his self-imposed prison is the BDSM club where he is a member. However, while we caught a glimpse of this club and are introduced to Emery's friends in this environment, I wish we could have seen more. For a story that hinted at elements of dominance and submission, this played such a minor role. Ms. Smith gave us a good background on many of Emery's fellow Dominant friends that were also members, so I can only hope that the club and the BDSM theme plays a larger part in her future installments in the series. 
 Despite this though, I found this to be a good story that was filled with a surprisingly suspenseful plot, as well as a mysterious and seductive hero who was easy to love. Emery's pain and guilt is palpable and my heart went out to him. 
 Although I quickly fell for Emery, I did have an issue with the speed at which both Emery and Sophie fell in love. A lot of story was packed into a short amount of time, but it seemed that the more tender emotions of these two came on too quickly. They had not spent much time together, had not gotten to know one another, but suddenly they were in love. Not lust. Love. While that is nice and sweet, I just kept wondering how that happened?? 
 Also, the entire plot of the story was that Sophie sought out Emery to try to solve the cold case of his kidnapping years earlier. I just never quite understood how she was qualified to do this and why her "feelings" that he was in danger from these same kidnappers over twenty years later made everyone sit up and take notice. 
 Overall, The Gilded Cuff was a well written and sexy story. While the romance between Emery and Sophie does not end in a cliff hanger, the story itself does in order to lead us into the next book. I look forward to seeing these characters again and immersing myself in the world of the Gilded Cuff. 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.