Ok, so just finished reading this…to be honest I expected more. I actually thought it had a much stronger beginning than ending. The story starts focusing on Damian renown photographic artist who focuses on depicting erotic male nudes. He is photographing a catalogue of erotic ‘toys’ for his long-time friend and fellow dom Ashley. Enter Nick, his assistant, art student and undiscovered submissive…I was charmed by Ashley in his role of friend, match-maker, and counselor for both the main characters in turn. While I could relate to the insecurity depicted for both Damian and Nick as they struggle with the realization that their feelings are stronger than they anticipated or are secure that is matched by their partner. However, once the relationship between Damian and Nick was established the sexual tension that started strong, for me personally, started to fissile out. There were some other aspects of the characters that I found difficult to relate to or suspend my belief for but again that could be just me and I will not add further spoilers to this review. Still an enjoyable read that will have me looking for more from this author. This is my first book by Catt Ford and I really enjoyed the coupling of Nick and Damian. Damian is an experienced Top and well known erotic photographer who has chosen not to participate in the scene for the last 5 years, although we are never really given an explanation why other than the subs were annoying him. Nick, is about 10 years younger (as we are often reminded), working his way through his last year of college as an art major and has never been attracted to another man or the BDSM lifestyle until Damian. During a shoot for a catalog for Damian's friend Ashley, featuring BDSM equipment and clothing, Nick acts as a model and Damian notices Nick's interest and submissive nature. It was nice to see Damian as a Top who really enjoys the "play" aspect of his lifestyle. He is not into humiliating or causing his subs pain, but he enjoys getting their submission. This works out well as an introduction to the lifestyle for Nick. Where the storyline began to lose me was that the relationship tension is based upon both men not speaking up to each other and discussing what they want. Damian feeling that Nick is too young and once he gets a taste for things will move on and Nick feeling that he is too inexperienced and not good enough for Damian. After a while, it got to the point where it was too repetitive, Damian freaking out after each scene and freezing out Nick. Another problem I had was the writing style. The POV's sometimes changed from paragraph to paragraph without any warning or indication to the point where I would have to go back and re-read once I determined whose head I was in. There was also overuse of the terms older and younger man. Overall, though, the story between the two MC's was very sweet, and the secondary characters were entertaining. I would have enjoyed more of an exploration of why Damian chose to spend the last 5 years celibate and Nick's feelings as he went from vanilla, het college boy to embracing a lifestyle of gay submissive.
What do You think about Una Mano Fuerte (2012)?
Book was ok I liked it, but the whole time I kept looking at his ass. Just one spank please lmao
—gintarebud
I LOVE this book, Damian and Nick are perfect together!!!!!! Would recommend to anyone!
—The_silencer
This was a good read and I would love to read an Ashley and Derek story!
—coomer73
