Leather+Lace

This book is an absolute must read, even if you don't like BDSM. The way it is written, it is not a BDSM story, but a story of two people trying to get on with their lives after being badly hurt mentally.
The struggle of each to find their way, even though it is only from Steve's POV, and the addition of a young man who wants to get into a Master/slave relationship, is realistic and shows so many different angles of how things can be perceived.
Plus, as a bonus, the small things Steve notices about Australia as an Australian returned after years abroad, made me smile every time.
Congratulations on a brilliant book, A.B. Gayle. I will definitely be seeking out more of your stories.

I literally couldn't put it down! For anyone interested in a great story, I can't recommend Leather+Lace enough.
I love, love, love Stevie. He is an irreverent smart ass with a wonderful sense of humor. He's been through Hell and it may have twisted him a bit, but it didn't break him.
Master D, or Don the Dom as Stevie dubs him, is a bad ass. Or is that bad ass wannabe? He may know his way around Harleys and leather, but he's no stranger to the softer side of life.
Stevie Tricks may be a female impersonator and Don may be a Dom, but the story is not about BDSM or drag queens. It is about learning to trust again. The elements of both drag and BDSM are very limited.
So leave your expectations behind and enjoy the journey. But be sure to get everything you need handy before you open that first page because I pretty much read it straight through. And at roughly 300 pages, it is by no means a short story.

First of all, don't be misled by the cover. There are no 'girly bits' in this book anywhere. What there is though, is a fantastic story that grabbed me and wouldn't let go until I had finished.
A.B. Gayle introduces us to Steve, a man who is in a way still trying to find his way back after escaping a very abusive Master/Slave relationship. Of course, who else would catch his eye but Mr Leather...
Don (aka Mr Leather) also is trying to get over a life altering change and Steve and he are thrown together through events. I'm not saying much more; you'll have to read the book!
What I will add though, is that this book is written with greatest care. I came to love all the characters involved. The building of the MC's relationship is beautiful to be a part of. No issues are swept under the carpet, or ignored, but nothing drags on unneccessary either. Whilst a book written in the first person is usually not my favourite, in this case I had no issue with it. I just got lost in the story.

Once I started reading I just didn't want to put it down. I immediately fell in love with Stevie for his courage and my favorite, his sass. I think the characters are lovable and even relate-able. Dorn is a marvelous dom. There isn't as much kink as one might think in this book, but that doesn't detract at all from the story, but even adds to the story. This story is however purely romance based. If you're looking for a bit more plot then characters working through their fears and their relationship it may not be the best for you, but I'd recommend giving it a shot anyway. great book!

I loved this. I found Steve to be such an interesting character with real flaws and strengths. The dynamics between the two characters are constantly moving and the slow way each begins to heal will bring tears to your eyes.