Again, I warn that the subject laid out in this series is not for everyone. I don't understand the "whys" of the lifestyle, but I will fight to defend anyone's right to live it if they wish to. That being said...Tobias and Noah need one another like they need air. They meet in the club on the night of Tobias's birthday. The club owner, a personal friend of Tobias's, sets them up knowing that Noah needs someone like Tobias. There's an immediate almost electric connection between the two & Tobias, not wanting to put undue pressure on the sub, reluctantly gives Noah a way to contact him if he so chooses. The rest, as they say, "is history". Tobias had just ended a relationship with another sub, Phantom (Phan), who he still has feelings for. He gave him up because he knew that the young sub needed someone with more time to devote to him than Tobias had. Phan reappears throughout the remainder of the books in the series, so we haven't given up on him. Noah's courage was admirable when he entered a contract with Tobias after such a short period of time and watching him grow was simply beautiful. You could feel Tobias' pride when Noah achieved a task or overcame an obstacle. You really came to understand the depth of Noah's feelings as he grows closer to Tobias and Tobias to him. They are a really fun couple that really love one another. I'm glad I bought the entire series so I can continue on with them. ( )

The first three books are absolutely beautiful, the last two book are enjoyable, even if not as much page turners as the first 3. The writing is very good and the main characters are just amazing. I loved the development of the relationship between Tobias and Noah . They were the cool couple next door you want to invite for a glass of wine and listen to them share stories about their kinky relationship. I also liked the side characters. Up until book 4 when I started to really really hate him, Phan was a favorite of mine. His past, his struggles, his pain. I also had a bit of a crush on Bradford the club owner. I wished for Luca to be more developed as a side character because he seemed really interesting.
So from book 1 to 3 I give 5 stars all around.
For book 4 and 5.... *sighs*... only 3.8 stars
If you are a fan of male X male love and BDSM this is the best series ever written (that I know of so far). ( )

This was an ok read for me. I wasn't feeling any chemistry between Noah and Tobias in this one, and even though Noah liked Phan when they met for dinner and talked, I don't trust him at all. He can give the I love him, but I'm not IN love with him line all he wants, I still think he's trying to get back together with Tobias, and I think he's being friendly with Noah to further his agenda! ( )

This was an ok read for me. I wasn't feeling any chemistry between Noah and Tobias in this one, and even though Noah liked Phan when they met for dinner and talked, I don't trust him at all. He can give the I love him, but I'm not IN love with him line all he wants, I still think he's trying to get back together with Tobias, and I think he's being friendly with Noah to further his agenda! ( )

Just not for me. Love the author, but this wasn't my cup of tea. ( )