Black Diamond (Obsidian) Paperback – June 6, 2017

This was my first experience with Victoria Quinn's books and I wasn't disappointed. I was intrigued from the beginning and she kept me on the hook that I purchased the remaining 3 audiobooks in the series and binge listened. This was also my first experience with male narrator Michael Ferraiuolo and enjoyed his performance so much that I will continue to look for his work when looking for new purchases. Lia Langola did another excellent job with her performance, though I would have enjoyed the audiobooks even more if they were in duet style. The male narrator did so much performing of the females voice when doing an entire male POV chapter that I missed the female performers voice and felt she didn't get very much airtime. It did get a little confusing at times when they switched from male performer to female performer that performed the opposite sexes voices. I go so used to one performer talking in a certain style for the other sexes character, that when the opposite sexes narrating performer took over, I had to get back into the frame of mind to their performance style. But that's my only complaint, and it's not a huge one. I would LOVE if the producers took this into consideration and had the two narrators redo the recording in duet style and re-release the series. I think it could help boost the sales as this narrating style is becoming the preferred method to listen to dual POV audiobooks by avid listeners who spend lots of money purchasing hundreds to thousands of audiobooks a year, myself included (568 purchased so far this year).

This series was really made for me. It has all my favorite tropes and kinks. But it was still so different than any other similar story I’ve read!A Dom so in love with a woman he’s willing to give up his kinks?!This was a whirlwind. But oh so romantic and swoon.Calloway falls head over heels for Rome the second he lays eyes on her. And he’s willing to do ANYTHING and give up EVERYTHING you have her.Secrets, betrayal and obsession had me so enticed, I never wanted to leave their story.

So many ends to tie up. So much chemistry and passion. Looking forward to more of the story. On to the next book in series.

This series just keeps heating up! Book two didn't disappoint in the slightest - the entire book keep you on edge and just made you anxious for more and crushed when the page appeared. We rejoin Cal and Rome and while our couple are still going strong secrets are still being kept on both sides that can destroy the foundation of trust and feelings that have grown between the pair. It hasn't been easy for Rome to give up control and she doesn't always do as she is told leading to many a confrontations between her and Cal, but she is realizing that her heart is with Cal and that he is worth the risk. But can she tell him all the tragic stories of her past and make herself truly vulnerable? Cal is hiding his true nature from Rome terrified that she will run if he springs it on her too soon. He is slowly conditioning her to accept it, but with feeling growing and more time passing his Windows of opportunities are quickly closing. When their respective secrets come to light can their fragile relationship hope to survive?

Calloway and Rome's relationship continues to intensify. He is subtlety leading her towards a D/s commitment. She is as intense as he is; strong, resolute, sensual. He becomes more and more protective. Calloway's secret finally comes out and Rome feels so betrayed by his lies she ends their relationship but agrees to continue working for him.Things come to a head when Rome's stalker attacks her. When Calloway finds out he is furious. Giving her no choice he moves her back in to his home. Keeping her safe is his number one priority. But where do they go from here?I really like both of these characters. They are rich, complex and multilayered. The conflict within Calloway, as his feelings change, was so so compelling to read. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

The book is great. It's sexy, funny, and exciting. For once the story is similar but not predictable. It also doesn't go from 0-100 in a chapter. The way both POV are written in is fantastic, and the scenes overlap. So you get both POV for the same situation.Now my gripe is with kindle. Why aren't books like this available with its membership. Instead we're subjected to books that appear as if they were written and edited by a HS student. I'd rather pay a bit more for my membership and have access to better books. Ijs

Wow...I did not see that ending coming. Calloway actually gave up Ruin to be with Rome, he really does love her even though he's not ready to admit it to himself or tell Rome. Book two was just as good as book one. It totally kept me drawn in, I couldn't put it down once I started, always having to know what happens next. I hope Hank gets what is coming to him, karma baby...I cannot wait for book three, to continue this love story. I know Rome can't be a submissive to Calloway but I see her tendencies for like the wilder side of sex, she may not like the BDSM underworld but she does like some aspects of it. I hope yo see her nurture her wild side and give Calloway a small part of his world.