Tig, Vincent, Patrick, Colin, and Justin are long-time friends, but even the best of friends have secrets. Revelations can bring people closer, or tear them apart. That's the chance Tig took when he confessed his desire for D/s intimacy to Vincent, Patrick and Colin. It has led to a very satisfying arrangement among them, although they've kept their relationship and BDSM activities from Justin.
Now the time has come for Tig to risk himself with the others' help and support, he's ready to bring his desires to Justin, along with a confession of love.
Since taking up with Patrick and Colin, Vincent has seen and done more than he imagined possible, and he thought he knew what they were all getting into—but after tonight, nothing will ever be the same between these five friends.
A dedicated daydreamer, over-educated underachiever, and occasional adventurer born in Manhattan, Mallory Path has eaten snow from the top of a glacier in New Zealand, been mistaken for a prostitute at King's Cross in London, and fallen into a canal in Amsterdam. These days, Mal has settled into life across the bay from San Francisco. When not at her dream job with an adult entertainment company or writing love stories and erotica, Mal passes the time cuddling her dwarf hamsters, taking naps, and planning extensive trips around the world she can no longer afford. A reformed compulsive liar, Mal promises only one of the things in this bio is a fabrication.
This story had a lot of potential, but I just felt lost throughout. It was very choppy and confusing most of the time. Just when I thought I was on track with what couple was doing what, it jumped to another. I frequently had to reread sections to figure things out. I kept thinking I missed the beginning of the story somewhere, and if I hadn't read the cover blurb, I would have been totally lost.
This is a very short story, more like a long scene, written in a lyrical style that sweeps the reader along. Even though it feels like a sequel to another story (which I couldn't find), it makes sense on its own. Although I do wish I could find the "prequel" somewhere.