Kyle’s never been shy about going after what he wants. After two short term contracts, he wants something closer to permanent with Aidan. And what better way to bring them closer than to spend time apart? Being away from each other for the first time in their relationship might make them both realize they’d rather be together.
Personal and intimate, Kyle’s story comes to a close in Tamryn Eradani’s To Love and to Cherish. The third episode in her Enchanting Encounters series, this is one of the most unique and beautifully written D/s relationships I’ve ever read.
Told completely from Kyle’s point-of-view, this is the story of a young man looking for a true partner… someone to love and respect, who loves and respects him in return. In the meantime, of course, Kyle’s having plenty of fun and we get lots of wonderful moments with his friends and other scene partners. But finding the right person is Kyle’s ultimate goal.
Watching Aidan and Kyle’s relationship grow and change over the course of these three novels is an emotional journey, to the point where I had to pause for a few months before I could pick it back up. Because of the way Ms. Eradani writes, we get to see all Kyle’s insecurities and hopes, his laughter and all of his innermost feelings. It’s thoroughly raw at times, and very powerful.
My heart broke over and over for Kyle. Watching as he talks himself around his relationship with Aidan. Hoping that Aidan wants what he wants, and hoping Aidan wants it just as badly. Kyle’s approach to initially securing Aidan as his scene partner, then balancing his needs with gauging what Aidan wants and will respond well to. Finally watching their relationship as it grows… at times it’s intense, and incredibly beautiful.
Tamryn Eradani’s a supremely gifted author, not only are all her novels beautifully written, but her insight into her characters’ is simply stunning. It’s going to take me a long, long time to stop thinking about Kyle, Aidan, and everyone else from the Enchanting Encounters series.
I’ve read all thirteen books from this author; they are always about intimate BDSM Dom/sub relationships. Every time, I’m floored by the outstanding settings and all the overwhelming feelings.
Kyle is a freelance graphic designer and Aidan an art history professor. They’ve come together now for scenes for about six months and carefully built something more in a relationship. Before this, they both had negative experiences with others. Aidan had a sub who couldn’t say no. Kyle had a Dom who left him alone while being in a scene. So, both have to learn and teach the other who they are, what they want, and what their boundaries are. Aidan learns to trust Kyle that he’ll let him know when it goes too far. Kyle learns to trust that Aidan will never leave his side. This process is so immensely beautiful to watch.
They spend more and more time together, visiting friends and meet colleagues. Almost like a regular couple.
Kyle’s feelings are strong toward Aidan, he doesn’t speak them out. Kyle yearns for a commitment and a steady relationship. Kyle bought something precious years ago and keeps it safe for when he meets his one and only and can give it to him.
He doesn’t want to hurry Aidan into something he isn’t ready for, afraid to turn him off. Little does he know.
The sexual electricity sparkles and shimmers through the room every time they are together. Every desperate emotion, every almost touch, every delicate gesture we can watch and feel.
Every mindful touch is one with high sensuality, where you hold your breath because it’s just so beautiful to watch, you don’t want to disturb them as voyeurs. Their scenes are the most beautiful, sensitive, sensual, and steamy to watch. Every scene is well thought out and written down in the most stunning way possible.
Their personalities are lovable, they are kind, honest, thoughtful, humorous, and mature. Both had their own characteristics which stayed consistent throughout the three books.
Altogether an excellent story of high quality.