Sought after architect, Kate Herrington was’t planning to attend the large conference in Berlin. But when the project she was working on finishes sooner than expected, she changes her mind. Unfortunately, as a last minute registrant, she can’t find a hotel room nearby. Feeling somewhat desperate, she calls Fritz Brose, an acquaintance who lives in Berlin part-time, and he agrees for her to stay … stay at his place.
Fritz has always been attracted to the vivacious – and submissive – Kate, but never allowed himself to think of her as anything other than Cole’s slave. Now that they are no longer together and she’s in his house, there’s no reason to deny his attraction.
Fritz and Kate agree to a no-strings-attached week of wicked play. He promises to give her the chance to explore all her fantasies with no talk of home, the future, and especially not Cole. The week is beyond anything Kate has ever experienced. She’s a bit embarrassed when she thinks about it. At least, she tells herself, she won’t be seeing him in the future. What happens in Berlin, stays in Berlin.
Or at least it does until the contractor on her new project is revealed to be none other than Fritz himself and he makes it clear he has no intention of forgetting that week.
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Titillating temptation! Fans of Tara Sue Me’s Submissive series will be very familiar with the heroine in this story. We get to catch up with some of our old favorites, including Kate’s ex Cole as her story plays out. She is considering leaving the BDSM community but a strong pull towards Fritz has her wondering if they could ever put their differing needs together to be a successful couple. The story started out a little slow with light dialogue on what happened in Germany, but it picked up when Fritz comes to the US to continue what they started. Not as hands on in an ongoing relationship as some in the series, but enjoyable.
Architect Kate Herrington is attempting to get her life in order after the big changes she’s made in the last year, and going to a major conference in Berlin feels like a great stepping stone to awakening her career. When a hotel snafu pops up at the last minute, she remembers that her ex Cole’s friend Fritz has a house in Berlin that might not be in use. She calls in the favor and winds up getting more than she bargained for with a decadent week in Germany!
Contractor Fritz Brose has been lusting after Kate since she was his best friend’s lady, so he’s not going to let the fact that she’s going to be staying at his house pass by without seeing her. An agreement to play together while she’s in town sets wheels in motion in his mind to claiming her as his own. Upon returning to the US, she’s hesitant to agree to that because she thinks leaving the lifestyle is the only solution for her.
Kate has been drifting since she and Cole ended their eight year Master/slave relationship. Unbeknownst to her, Fritz Brose has been atteacted to her since her days with Cole. Kate ends up staying with Friitz in his Berlin home while attending an architectural conference. They agree to a week long M/s relationship. After the week is over, she leaves, no strings attached. Kate declares that she’s only interested in vanilla relationships. Fritz and Kate end up working together on a BDSM club project. He tries to give her “vanilla” but it’s just not working. Kate walks away at the end of her involvement in the project and returns to New York. Fritz eventually goes home to Berlin. Neither party is happy. Finally figuring out what she wants, she goes for it. Hoping she’s not too late.
This was a emotional, heartfelt quick read. I have always loved Tara Sue Me’s words and in this book she did not disappoint.
This book has many relatable moments to any type of relationship…vanilla or flavorful. Communication being the key in all successful relationships. Looking into your soul and seeing what would truly make you happy, communicate it and compromise to make it happen.
I always enjoy getting a glimpse at past favorite characters, their friendships and mentoring. You will not be disappointed with this book. Looking forward to Top Trouble.