Okay 99% of the time this blog is about me. Because I'm me, but let's face it there isn't always that much to write about, so today I'm reviewing a book by another author.
Let me bring you up to speed. Kallypso Masters has written a series called "Rescue Me". Right now there are four titles in the series. Each one is a stand alone book, but includes the main characters of the entire series.
I won't go into all the details because giving lots of plot summary and characterization may give it away for readers who haven't purchased the series. And let me tell you, when the ending is given away it sucks. I know. My husband tells me what's going to happen next and has given away more endings in movies we watch together than I can count. So, I'm not here to do that.
But let me give you an overview. The Rescue Series is set in Colorado. The main characters are ex-military. These men own a BDSM, or fetish club. A later book is a story about the lone female Marine in the bunch, but she doesn't own the club, so I won't get into logistics here about her. Their lives and relationships have so many flaws and junk to work out that none of them believe they are worthy of love.
Masters at Arms is the prequel to the Rescue Me series. It should be read first and readers are introduced to the characters that are in the Rescue Me series. We see their action during the military. We see their pain, both physical and mental fallout from war. Read this book with the understanding that it sets up the series and all the erotic scenes you're looking for are in the following books. (This book is a free download from Amazon).
In Nobody's Angel, Marc d'Alessio keeps women at bay afraid of intimacy (Note all the men feel this way, but Marc's stance is to refuse to become close to a woman again for fear of being hurt).
In Nobody's Hero the main character Adam Montague doesn't feel he deserves love because of his first marriage and his childhood.
Before I get into the latest book, I must say Kallypso Masters does a great job in the first three books. She delves into the BDSM lifestyle in different ways. If you're into the lifestyle or curious about BDSM then I believe you'll enjoy how it is depicted. The scenes are erotic and loving. Readers, however, don't get a lot of strict adherence to Dom/sub or Master/slave protocol. And none of the characters want a 24/7 Master/slave life.
Now for the latest book, Nobody's Perfect. This book is emotionally charged. You can read my short review on Amazon.com, but here I want to talk about the emotions evoked from the writing. While reading this book, I was on edged and by the time I put it down I was mentally and physically drained.
Kallypso did a great job and taking us into the broken lives of Savi and Damian and their struggles to repair their lives. We see them nine years later and they haven't done a good job actually living until they are thrown together again. Damian helps Savi heal from her own wounds and ends up being healed in the process.
The BDSM scenes in this story show the darker side. But I must say as a survivor of sex abuse, very short exposure to sex abuse, I can see the benefits of using scenes to heal. Kallypso used focus and communication as goals to work on. Once each scene was finished aftercare, something way overlooked in vanilla sex and at the very least kissing and cuddling should always be a part of what goes on after sex is over, no matter if it is vanilla or in the BDSM lifestyle. But I digress. Aftercare in the story was prominent and revolved around Savi talking about her abuse to lessen its power over her. Something every survivor of abuse, any type of abuse and those experiencing PTSD needs to do.
I won't give anymore away. I do recommend reading Rescue Me series. Oh, and 2 more books will be out later. So look for them.
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