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Okay, it's absolutely blowing my mind that I'm rating this book four full stars but I've got good reason....so here goes...

Literally, the first two thirds of this book, I hated the main character, Gabe. I typically find uber rich, controlling a$$hole-ish guys really hot and I gravitate towards that... But Gabe was straight up dickhead. Sorry, no better word for it. It blew my mind that this young, sweet girl found any redeeming qualities in him other than looks... As long as he didn't open his mouth, which, unfortunately, he did. I'd readily reply to his demands with a hardy "F@ck you!" BUT, that being said, it made his metamorphosis from uber dickhead to sweet, loving, panty-melting hero that much more captivating. A book that gives me that kind of anxious, heart fluttery, excited feel deserves four stars for me. I actually wanted good things for this couple.....

"You're so fucking beautiful," he said in a rough voice. "In my bed, on your knees, hands tied behind your back so you have no choice but to take whatever I give you."

A little synopsis now that I've done my rant and subsequent rave.... Gabe is one of three partners who owns a very lucrative company, buying hotels throughout the world. His partner Jace has a hot little sister (24 year old Mia). Gabe has known Mia most of her life and never really looked at her as more than a kid sister. He's been married, divorced, and scorned by his ex. He has very controlling tastes in the bedroom and has made it a habit to form a contract with all his women so there's no legal fallback if things don't work out..so everyone is on the same page. Gabe suddenly realizes the beautiful sweet thing that Mia is and he wants her....if she will just agree to sign the contract and keep their relationship a secret. He will subsequently take care of all her needs, providing her with a good job as his personal assistant, buy her all the clothing and gifts she desires....and, most importantly, rock her world in the bedroom. But can Mia keep this contracted relationship just a sexual thing? What if feelings get in the way? What if Jace finds out and it ruins their business partnership? She'd never forgive herself.... Gabe is used to this lifestyle but she surely isn't.

I really need an deep emotional connection in my reads to feel good chemistry. I did not feel this until very late in the book. In fact, the scenes were really well written but they didn't capture me on a sultry level at all.... Until huge things happen on a trip to Paris and I start to feel their pull. It was a very captivating read from there. So, that being said, I can truly see why reviews are so one way or the other for this book. You either feel it or you don't (and I think the lack of feeling it is more from Gabe being a douchenozzle for so far into their story).

Overall, good read. Will be diving into Fever very soon. Looking forward to an Ash/Jace sandwich. Yuuuummmmy!