This book was just shy of becoming "DNF" (did not finish). I found the main characters to be annoying at best and found the protagonist completely disingenuous. The book was primarily a wishy-washy sequence of bdsm held together with a pathetic attempt at a storyline. I was totally disappointed and really wish I hadn't bothered to finish it at all. There are far better works of fiction on the market exploring this lifestyle -- don't waste your time with this one. ( )