4.5 stars 
 The story of great boxer, how he got to the top and how he found love. Or the story of a free man turned slave, an ordinary man turned champion, a lonely man who found love. Brooklyn's story. 
 It takes place in London in the boxing (under-)world and slavery is an institution. There are born slaves and "made" slaves. Brook is one of the latter. 
 Typical Voynov's story, it is full of rough stuff. But strangely, it was lighter than I expected. Though there was sexual violence, it was not described. And the sex between the two heroes, even when it was rough, never got violent or humiliating. Even the BDSM reference was light. There was no endless drama about who will be the top/bottom; there was no silly fight for domination. That made me happy. I sometimes have little patience for heroes who over think their masculinity. 
 Recommended whether you like rough romance or sweet romance. It is in-between and it just may be the perfect mix. 
 Great read. I raise my... fascinator. ColOUr me Brit.