TOWER
by Measha Stone
Review - 4.25 stars
Love, love, loved this story
Tower is set in the same world as Beast , this is Peter's story. This can easily be read and enjoyed as a stand alone, though I do think it's even better to have read Beast first. This is a tale of captivity, false freedom and love all wrapped up in some steaming hot kink.
The author writes an excellent tale, with characters you believe in and just enough darkness to give the story some bite. Her writing flows well, making the story both easy to read and follow, and her dialogue feels very natural. Once I started reading this book I didn't want to put it down, it really held my attention from start to finish.
Both Azalea and Peter were likeable characters, neither was perfect but that just made them so much more real. Azalea has been so sheltered, in fact I'd go so far as to say brainwashed, that she can be very naive but it is a very natural part of the story.
Peter was very controlling, a lot of his actions and decisions came from the best of intentions but for a long time he didn't really think about the impact on Azalea. This led to several scenes of incredibly delicious and wonderful dubious consent. If you don't love an overly controlling, dominant man who sometimes rides roughshod over the heroine, then this might not be the story for you. However if you love an alpha-hole anti-hero then read on!
I totally bought into their relationship, which was certainly unconventional! Peter's actions could have irritated me, but excellent writing meant they didn't. Even better was that he did 'wake up' to himself eventually. This is a steamy and somewhat kinky read - it's heavy on the Domination/submission but doesn't feature that much 'BDSM' play. It is a wonderful story and one that I am more than happy to recommend to others.
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Synopsis
When Azalea meets Peter Titon, she’s sure it was a one-time chance meeting. But when her over protective mother leaves for a work trip, and the men left behind to protect her fail- she’s taken by Peter in the dark of night with no explanation.
Peter isn’t one to explain his motives, and taking Azalea is no exception. He takes what he wants. When he sees Azalea at his newest club, Tower, her fire and grit draws him to her. Later when he finds her locked away in her rooms, he decides better to have her locked away with him.
But there’s more at stake here than just a few nights of fun with an attractive woman. While the two of them sway to the sensual waves, old grievances and long forgotten truths dance dangerously close. Azalea and Peter will have to decide where their loyalty and hearts truly lie- and what are they willing to risk to find the truth.
