Amy's Reviews > Sweet Persuasion

First off, this story was incredible and HOT! Second, Damon owns me and third, this is one of two books in 2010 that literally brought tears to my eyes! I knew Damon would be special from the first book, Sweet Surrender. He is the ever well to do gentleman, exceptionally tentative, respectful, deeply caring and I was immediately drawn to him because he was such a giving person in spite of the fact that he was missing a deep fulfillment in his own life. Damon oozes charisma, charm, grace, tenderness and style and he's not the type of man to settle for second best so he pretty much has ruled out finding the type of relationship he longs for. In steps Serena, and damn does his world turn upside down.

Now this is a true dom/sub type relationship here. Something I don't relate to but can appreciate the appeal, to a point. Slave and master aside, what is truly evident is Serena wants to be "owned". Not in a beat me, slap me, treat me like a dog kind of way but to give and feel true reverence and adoration to a person, body, mind and soul. Yes there were "kink" moments but Damon never degraded, forced or hurt Serena in any way. He gave her exactly what she asked for. (I told you he was a giving man!) While a written agreement was made between the two, Damon and Serena had no idea this "fantasy" would evoke more "real" raw emotion, feeling, and desire that they both could ever fathom.

I could write all day about this book but I won't because I can't stand crazy long book reviews and I want people to experience this book and the deep quality of writing that Maya Banks brings to these two characters. You so have to look beyond what brought Damon and Serena together to experience the full capacity of their relationship.

There was only one part of the story that had me cringe/bite my lip to the point of bleeding where I questioned, okay, has he gone to far? (you will know this pivotal point in the book when you get there) And that part broke me a little because the punishment, in the end, came not from Damon even though he was the inflicter, but from Serena and it hurt him far worse than it did her. I leave you with one of my many favorite quotes from Damon which captures his total reverence for their relationship.

"You'll call me Damon. I see no need for dramatic titles. I, on the other hand will call you beautiful, lover, mine. I'll call you mine."

Amy mine..... *sigh* ;)