I picked this book by chance and had no idea what I stumbled on.
It is my first Emma Holly book and my first erotica book for that matter. I will certainly go for more. I have to say that I was stunned by how erotic and extremely well written the sex scenes are.

First let me say that if you are not into graphic sex, sex toys, multiple sexual partners, male-on-male sex and bisexuality then read something else. I was shocked to find out that I really enjoyed all of the above. She has a real knack for describing the male on male scenes that makes them very hot and in no way putting off. In fact she made me not want to read another book that would not have bisexual male on male sex and I am a straight female!

I have to agree with other reviewers that the way to get Charity to the mansion was a half baked plot point but at the same time this allowed the story to move quickly to the interesting part.
The premise of having the 2 heroes, B.G. and Eric, run these erotic dom/sub games was interesting even though the setting is pure fantasy and highly unlikely in the real world. The concept of denied gratification made the scenes more believable and more sensual. I am not sure why she did not run with this concept and make it into a series instead of ending it the way it did.

I have to admit that I found the love story between B.G. and Eric more interesting and real than with Charity. Even though it was very clear that B.G. and Eric love each other, the author kept confusing me by trying to change the dynamics between the two into mere friendship. At the end I was not convinced that Eric can actually give up B.G. if asked to or that B.G. can tolerate that.

In terms of the sex scenes, in my opinion, the best were the ones with B.G. and Eric together. The one with Eric, Charity and the chauffer was very erotic. As well as the one with Eric and Charity that involved the sex toys, I actually learned a few things in that one!
I was less fond of the rest of the scenes with Eric and Charity, even the one with her in bondage was not that hot.
I have to say though that what I found odd with this books is that as the story kept moving along and the more feelings were involved the more prudish the sex became. As a result I found the meager few ménage a trois scenes prudish with maybe the exception of the one where they overpower B.G. for the first time. Simply put there was a lot of potential for these scenes that was lost. I did not understand why the men were not allowed to carry on together more or why was the sex with Charity of the typical type. There was a lot of potential to these scenes that even the author hints at repeatedly but never actually delivers on those fantasies or promises.

All in all, the book is quite erotic and the premise is intriguing although I wish that the sexual games continued and the love plot with Charity was not there.

This is my second Emma Holly book. I liked it, a lot. Other reviewers have mentioned the lack of plot and that's true, but it's still a good read. The thing is,I didn't really care one way or the other about the female character. The love stories involving her were shallow at best. The two male characters, however, had a really sweet love story. That one I believed with no problem and I really liked them both. Bottom line, the book is worth buying and reading. I might not re-read it, but I did enjoy it.

I love the fact that Emma Holly always comes up with something fresh and she's not afraid to tread new territory in an entertaining way. A sexy, sexy book involving m/f, m/m, and menage. The premise is somewhat slight but not annoyingly so, and the relationships are believable and so is the sex. Enjoyed it and will read it again.

If you like this one, I also highly recommend her book, Menage.

Most of the previous reviewers have gone into aspects of the plot and I won't retread what has already been well stated. One thing that has to be brought up is that Emma Holly can write characters. People have traumas; they make mistakes and those mistakes mark their future actions and interaction with people. What Emma doesn't write is moping.

Charity's made a lot of mistakes in her life, but when she accepts Eric's offer and goes to B.G.'s manor, she charms her way into becoming more than another guest. Her sense of humor and no-nonsense approach make her irresistible to a pair of men who've, by no coincidence, isolated themselves from the world. She is inspired by Eric and B.G. to look beyond those mistakes in the past and see herself as the intelligent, perspicacious woman both feel Charity wants and needs to become. She however, invokes a change in the lives of the men by bringing some much needed humor, kindness and warmth into their everyday existence.

It's wonderful to see the threesome falling for each other and even better to see a woman having fun with her sexuality, learning that smart girls can overcome bad beginnings and that there is a place for quantum physics in an adult story with plenty of steam. Charity/Eric/B.G. will heat up your libido and make you want to read more about paradoxical thought experiment known as Schrodinger's cat.

I don't even know where to start...I'll just say this. I had never read this kind of book and what a great way to start. I was surprised by how erotic the writing was! Even the um...guy/guy stuff was really, really hot! (and I never thought I'd enjoy that part of it) Written more like a porno movie than romance novel but still a fun read!