Why I read it: I received a review copy from the author. (release date is February 12, 2013).What it’s about (from Goodreads) He’s nobody’s bitch. Until he gets a ride on the bitch seat.Forced to apply for a job he doesn’t want, Cosmo Rawlins has only one aim in mind: fail the interview and get back to making music. Except his attempt to shock the older, sharp-suited Alasdair Grant doesn’t have the desired effect.Instead of getting thrown out of the office by flaunting an interest in BDSM, Cosmo finds himself on his knees, apologizing to the sexy, good-looking Top.
Alasdair has more important things on his mind than training a novice sub, especially a rebellious bad boy like Cosmo. But there’s something beneath the younger man’s defiant attitude that’s too intriguing to ignore.
As Alasdair takes Cosmo in hand—and for a wild ride on his Harley—he becomes obsessed with bending the young rocker to his will, both in and out of bed. Until he goes one demand too far, and Cosmo is gone in a cloud of dust. Forcing Alasdair to admit that earning Cosmo’s loyalty—and love—will involve the toughest challenge he’s ever faced.
What worked for me (and what didn’t): 24 year old Cosmo is what we in Australia call a “dole bludger”. He receives a job seeking allowance from the government but makes every effort NOT to get a job. He wants to pursue his music career with his band. He doesn’t have time for a job and can’t afford to live on busking alone. Growing up where I did, dole bludgers were fairly common place and it isn’t something I’ve ever found particularly heroic or sexy or attractive. Government benefits are there for when you need them but if one is unemployed and in receipt of benefits, one should be actively looking for and willing to work. There are plenty of people who manage to pursue things such as music and work. I found myself not terribly in sympathy with Cosmo. But, even so, I do give credit to the author for writing a very non traditional character.
