Lilly [Hiatus due to School] 's Reviews > Stitch Me

Caleb left the US after the death of his beloved grandfather to have a fresh start and find himself in his grandfather's birth nation, England. While trying to survive by selling his art and fighting his roommate gets him on the dating app Bears-4-U. Soon he meets Rod, who he starts to fall for, but at the same due to his past, he has abandonment issues and is scared that Rod, once he learns about his baggage, will leave him as everyone has.

I really enjoyed the exploration of kink and the BDSM lifestyle as a whole. The scenes were very sexy and hot! Caleb needed someone he could trust 100% to let go with and let his submissive side out. There is always a risk when there is an imbalance in experience, and I loved how Rod was always ready to communicate, listen, educate, and answer whatever questions Caleb had. He took charge while respecting Caleb's limits as a submissive and providing him with outlets, especially regarding the pain he needed. There are angsty moments as Caleb has had a rough life growing up. He deserved to find his happily ever after, and Rod was perfect for him! On a side note, I've read only a few books with sounding so it's always interesting seeing it.

Overall this was a sweet and steamy read! This is my first book by K.C. Carmine, and definitely not my last! If you enjoy BDSM exploration, bears, kink, and a bit of hurt/comfort, I recommend it!

TWs from the author - discussions of past abuse and child neglect, death of a family member, suicide, overdose, recollection of a kidnapping, fighting, D/S dynamics, consensual punishment, insertion of objects, morally grey characters.