Enter Melissa, gun in hand, facing Ethan Trent in the bar he owns; intends to kill him because he reportedly killed her brother, Shi Ming Kuan. When Ethan takes the gun away, he gives Melissa the choice of going to jail for assault or going home with him. She chooses jail. During the night, Melissa starts having nightmares and screaming loudly enough to scare the sheriff; he runs after Ethan and requests that he “do something” with the young lady. At this point, Ethan takes her home with him and, as the saying goes, “the rest is history.”

The story progresses through many heartaches and problems the couple encounter, including Litton’s return and the appearance of Ethan’s mother who had deserted him when he was only 6 years old. Melissa refuses to become Ethan’s mistress until Litton appears; when her safety becomes almost impossible to ensure, Ethan demands that she move into his home so that he can protect her. While there, Ethan’s mother shows up at his home and Melissa and Alice become friends who understand each other’s circumstances. Ethan has demanded that Alice not be allowed into his home…punishment!

This graphic book is not for the faint of heart. It is an uninhibited account of two people who have suffered through much heartbreak and who neither intend to fall in love. However, it is inevitable that more would become of their relationship. The book explores very explicit sexual endeavors, including spanking and bondage. This absolute exploration of their sexual encounters is very descriptive and leaves nothing to the imagination.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
September 29, 2006