THE RELUCTANT DOM by Tymber Dalton

The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5+++++ HEART MELTING, GUT WRENCHINGLY, EMOTIONALLY DRAINING stars

I have to say that this was one of the most difficult books I've ever read. I thought I was emotional reading Losing Hope. I teared up a little while reading that book. This book, had me doing the ugly cry with sound effects. All I can say is... WOW!



I had wanted to read this book for some time. But just never got around to it. All I can say is that I didn't know Ménage could be so deep, as one of my goodreads buddy pointed out to me. And of course that's not really the focus of the story. It's about love and the many different forms it can take. Its about being there for those you love even when you are uncomfortable, about telling and living in your truth, taking the time to really know yourself and what you are cable of.

I'm not giving anything away because it's in the the description of the book, but Kaden, after three independent doctor visits, has to inform his best friend and his wife that he's dying. And due to his wife, Leah's, tragic past, he needs to make sure she's taken care of after he's gone. Enter his best friend and self proclaimed "screw-up," Seth. They've been as close as brothers, their entire lives, but nothing could have prepared Seth for what Kaden would ask him to do, let alone the many emotions he would go through during this journey. They were all flawed characters in their way, but when they came together, they were a happy and loving unit. It was beautiful to read how much love these two men had for each other and how Seth was willing to step up and go out of his comfort zone to do whatever Kaden needed. It wasn't a hardship to love Leah, but he had a lot to learn. The journey was funny at times, even sweet. But, it was definitely tragic and emotional.

Throughout the book the author has Seth chanting kaden'sdyingkaden'sdying over and over again at different times to show how this keeps intruding on the joy of their lives and how they all are together. And each time it happened, I crumbled and teared up. It was this constant drumming in the background of the story, which would ultimately remind Seth and me, as the reader, that things were not going to work out.

When it got to the very crucial part of the story, I cried like I haven't cried in years and with any other book...and I read a lot. I could barely read at times. I would have to take breaks. Now I have a headache and just want to sleep.

I tell you my next book will have to be lighter, because I feel beat up.

As I said, I didn't expect this emotional journey, but I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to read good writing and read an emotional journey.

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