Stuart’s old boyfriend was a dom, but also apparently quite a jerk. He’s nervous about exploring this side of his relationship with Matthew. However, Matthew is amazing and loving, and Stuart realizes their connection will be what they both want it to be. Told from both of their POVs, I loved the exploration of this angle of a relationship.

Matthew and Stuart have been dating for more than five months and Stuart thinks things are going well–right up until the moment Matthew suggests they try something different, the kind of different that involves bondage, spanking and leather.

Matthew’s been building up to making this suggestion for weeks, dropping subtle hints and hoping Stuart won’t completely freak out at the mention of kink. Now, with Matthew’s desires out in the open, all he can do is hope that introducing something different will make their relationship perfect rather than destroy it completely…