Celia Brentwood has been healing from the brutal attack of a killer.  That experience brought the clarity of a profound wish to explore the core of darkness within her.  She is certain that the only way that she can do this is to place herself for a time completely under the care of Lord Fyre, a man whose darkness matches if not surpasses her own. 

Garrett Lawrence loves and knows he is loved by Celia.  He has experienced Fyre himself and though he would prefer otherwise he acquiesces to his Kitten’s request. 

Thomas Stephanopolis is employed at Lewd Larry’s under the professional name of Lord Fyre.  He had at one time taken Garrett, owner of the establishment, in hand and helped him to become Lord Ice. 

With the tearing down of emotional walls and facing her fears with another, strong bonds are forged.  By journey’s end, of what she tastes of desire, will she choose Ice or will she choose Fyre? 

This is the anxiously awaited sequel to Sacred Secrets, the edgy BDSM erotica suspense.  Whether one sees smoke or one sees steam pouring out from the screen is of little consequence.  The heat is set to burning in scenes which can be described as extreme sex, as in, don’t try this at home. 

The genre is notched higher in intensity in this sequel and is bound to make many uncomfortable regarding how much pain is involved in the pursuit of pleasure.  Certain elements of the hardcore lifestyle like bathroom control may offend.  Yet one still sees compelling storytelling like that which impressed us in the first book. 

Sadly, the heroine is not as personable in this continued telling of her story.  She sinks to angst and tears over unsurprising tumultuous emotions that result in some of her choices in her relationships.   

Readers familiar with the first book may find the personality of a secondary character to be unrecognizable in this offering. 

There are unexpected twists and an emotional roller coaster to this ride as well as challenges to some sensitivities.  This read may be best for those who not only wish to peek into BDSM, but wish to absolutely wallow in it with its characters. 

Be aware that there are scenes of m/m interaction as well as ménage and occasions of D/s and S&M that are not for the squeamish.

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