Title: The Commitment
Author: S.E. Lund
First published August 30, 2013
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.04
Overview
When Kate and Drake agreed to keep their relationship strictly professional while exploring BDSM for her article, they never expected to fall in love. As they prepare to leave for Africa, Drake introduces Kate to the D/s lifestyle, bringing them even closer together.
But their past unexpectedly resurfaces and threatens to tear them apart. In this highly anticipated sequel to Book 1 of the Unrestrained Series by Amazon Bestselling Romance author S.E. Lund, Kate and Drake must confront their deepest fears and fight for their commitment to each other.
Will their love withstand the test?
About the Author
Meet S.E. Lund, a writer who resides on the side of a mountain in stunning British Columbia, Canada alongside her family of both humans and animals. Her love for reading began at a young age when she got her hands on Dracula, which has since had a lasting impact on her writing style.
She dabbles in a few genres, including paranormal romantic suspense, high fantasy, and YA SF/F, and her books can be found on Amazon Kindle, which is accessible on any PC, Mac, or smartphone with the Kindle App, available in both the App store and on Amazon.
Editoral Review
S.E. Lund’s The Commitment is a beautifully written romance novel that will leave readers feeling hopeful and fulfilled. First published in August 2013, the book is set in contemporary New York City and focuses on the lives of two successful professionals, Claire and Daniel.
At its core, The Commitment is a story about the challenges and rewards of long-term relationships. Both Claire and Daniel are commitment-phobic and have spent most of their adult lives avoiding serious romantic entanglements.
However, as they begin to spend more time together, they both realize that they may have found something special. Lund uses her unique voice and writing style to create a sense of depth and realism in her characters.
The reader is quickly drawn into their lives and their complicated emotional states. The pacing of the story is excellent and the plot structure is well-constructed, with enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged without becoming predictable or formulaic.
One of the strongest aspects of The Commitment is the quality of writing. Lund’s prose is elegant and precise, and she is able to evoke complex emotions with just a few well-chosen words.
She also manages to create a vivid and believable sense of place, with descriptions of various New York City landmarks and neighborhoods. Another strength of The Commitment is the complexity of its characters.
Claire and Daniel are both successful and intelligent, but they are also flawed and vulnerable. Their struggles with commitment are portrayed in a way that feels authentic and relatable.
However, one weakness of The Commitment is that some readers may find the story to be slow-paced and lacking in action. The focus on character development and emotional subtlety may not appeal to everyone, especially those looking for a more traditional romantic novel.
Overall, The Commitment is a deeply satisfying and emotionally resonant novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate nuanced characters and thoughtful, introspective storytelling. It is a must-read for fans of the romance genre and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of modern relationships.
Rating: Four out of five stars.
