Reviewed by Racheal Y.
TITLE: Love & Lies
AUTHOR: Viva Gold
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 232 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 4, 2020
BLURB:
Mitchell Reed is a young, slightly arrogant (through a mix of shyness and insecurity) hedge fund manager. He works from his luxurious home in Hampstead and requires a house keeper.
Jem turns up for an interview and immediately situates himself in Mitchell’s life.
Their relationship moves on from employer/employee and while their dynamic is not strictly D/s, Jem does take advantage of his own position with his boss.
When Jem disappears, Mitchell is bereft, but as time goes on and with the help of a team of investigators, the shocking truth unfolds.
This story is a mix of betrayal, angst, hurt, friendship, love and finally HEA!
REVIEW:
This story had started off strong for me. Mitchell’s’s lover, Jem has been missing for a week. When the police can’t seem to help, Mitchell get’s depressed and seeks out help outside the police.
This is where I have some issues really grasping the real concept of the story. I feel I was left with so many more questions. I love some Dom/Sub and of course BDSM but it needs to be consistent with the story line. I felt like it was rushed. Then it was a free for all with everyone kind of sleeping together.
I felt the story was more of one topic with just bits of BDSM throw into the plot line.
However, besides that, there was some sweet chemistry between Mitchell and the FBI agent. So that definitely made up for the bits that I wasn’t too thrilled with.
Don’t let my personal opinion about the BDSM sway anyone from reading this book. I am just particular when it comes to that genre.
There are some amazing characters along the way, with some laughs, lots of caring and compassion, and ever lasting friendships.
RATING: 
(more like 3.75 hearts)
BUY LINK: