2.5 stars ( )

This is the eleventh book in Kim Dare’s delightful “G-A-Y” series, and I think it’s an excellent fit with the series theme. Like the other books, it’s a stand-alone story, so reading it on its own will bring you as much enjoyment as reading it in order. My only complaint (if you can call it that) is that it was too short. All I can do, as has become usual with the books in this series, is hope for a sequel.

I loved both characters. Rip is such a perfectly bratty sub, and Slade is just the right balance between reticent Dom and take-charge rescuer that the two acting together made me laugh several times. The more serious undertone, Rip’s seemingly hopeless crush on his supposedly straight friend, was clear, well executed, and provided an interesting level of tension.

Will he or will he not figure out that Slade is bi? Before or after Slade looses patience and stops to rescue him from the increasingly dangerous situations Rip gets himself into – just so he can send out another “gayday” signal?

Another perfect example of “BDSM light” from Kim Dare, this book made me laugh, the characters drew me into the story from page one, and the ending was satisfyingly happy. If you like your romance with a little bit of an edge (but not too much), I suspect you will enjoy this book.



Note: This book was provided by TEB for the purpose of a review. ( )