The first time she’d met him, he’d been blindfolded and at her mercy. Partnered in a trust exercise, Graham had been enticed by the allure of Julia’s voice, and eagerly followed her direction to navigate a maze. But as a warm friendship developed between them, their mutual attraction remained unacknowledged. And in the long-distance e-mail relationship that followed, their reticence persisted. Until the day a cancelled flight stranded Julia in Graham’s home town.

Both tried to play it cool, though each had approached their dinner date with intense anticipation. But the minute they stepped into Julia’s hotel room, the flood gates opened and their unfettered passion exploded. What really excited Julia, though, was that as in the trust exercise, Graham was great at taking direction. Because what really excited Graham was pleasuring Julia as no one else ever had.

First, I really don’t like that cover. I’m glad this is an eBook and not something I have to carry around or stare at all day. Something about the look on her face is..really not hot. Second, it’s a good thing we don’t judge books by their covers, because this was a great story.

One of the things I find extremely sexy is a man who’s willing to do anything and everything to keep his woman happy. Julia and Graham met a year ago at a work conference and really hit it off. After spending a week together it was obvious they were very attracted to each other, but Julia held off from sleeping with him because she was afraid she’d scare him off if he realized she liked to be in charge.

For a year they emailed and IM’d until Julia gets stuck at the airport due to bad weather and decides to call Graham. She finally admits to herself that she’s been stupid in allowing her fears to keep them apart. Graham is ecstatic and agrees to meet her for dinner right away. He’s been waiting a year for her to come around and he’s done playing.

I’ve never really thought much about the woman being the dominant. Obviously when I think about it at all I usually think of the man being on top, mostly because I’m really all about the alpha male. In the case, however, I found it very erotic that Julia was in charge. Not so much because of Julia, but because Graham was comfortable enough to let her take control.

Because they’d already been talking for a year I didn’t really have a problem with their connection. Julia figured it would only be a one night stand, but it was obvious even to her that the connection they had went deeper than just a one night would allow. Their encounter was very erotic and I really enjoyed it, but I was disappointed that it ended where it did. I wanted just a bit more time with them as a couple.

Still, it was a good story and one that tested my own personal limits – or at least allowed me to think past them.

4 out of 5

This book is available from Spice Briefs in e-format only. You can buy it here .