Mutual Release By Liz Crowe

Title: Mutual Release

Author: Liz Crowe

Genre: Eroctic BDSM

Series: Stewart Realty

Buy Links: Amazon, B&N, Goodreads

Rating: ★★★★★

Synopsis:

Can two dark souls ever make a light?

As president of her own distribution company, Julie Dawson has all she ever wanted -- money, power, and respect. But her carefully crafted façade conceals a torment of abuse and helplessness. After years remaining emotionally aloof, she is finally independent, but alone. Because she refuses to rely on anyone but herself ever again.

Evan Adams is no stranger to success, or personal demons. The horrific trauma that destroyed his twin sister, and tore his family apart, forced him to craft a new life from the ashes of the old. He's content enough, focusing ahead and not dwelling on his murky past. But something important is missing. He knows what that thing is but refuses to acknowledge it.

When a chance encounter brings these two strong-willed but damaged people together , what seems like a long, erotic journey through hell could lead them to a match made in heaven.

MUTUAL RELEASE
A coming of age novel about trust...on the long road to love

Donna's Thoughts:

Evan~ “I like you. God help me.” Julie~ “Well. . . stop it.”

Mutual Release is the story of Evan Adams and Julie Anderson. It begins in Evan’s teenage years with the first half of the book being his story and the second half being a mix of hers and theirs. This book is very interesting. I loved getting a look at these two characters in their youth. Both have troubling childhoods, Julie’s just heartbreaking. Liz Crowe writes in such a way that I felt like I was right there with them growing and becoming who they are through the pain and struggles they endured. It is truly beautiful watching these two grow and morph into strong, confident adults.

Julie rises from the ashes of a truly horrendous upbringing and poor choices as a young adult into a strong confident woman who is in control of her life, while being a submissive at the same time. I have read in many books that it takes a strong woman to be a submissive and give up control. Julie epitomizes this.

Watching Evan struggle with his inner demons to become the man Julie needs him to be is heartwarming. Liz Crowe’s writing makes it all so real.  I was drawn in and felt his pain, hurting right along with him. I felt myself wanting to reach out and hold him, to give him comfort and peace. This is the mark of a truly talented writer.

The sex in this book is spectacular as is to be expected from Ms. Crowe. This whole series is just an incredible journey through the lives of a close group of people who, through the years, entwine their lives and build strong relationships. That being said, the end of this story is like being thrown off a cliff. I cannot wait to start the next chapter in this Ann Arbor soap opera. I give this book 5 stars with 5 hands down the pants.