The Siren by Tiffany Reisz

Title:  The Siren
Author:  Tiffany Reisz
Grade: D
Description from Amazon:  Notorious Nora Sutherlin is famous for her delicious works of erotica, each one more popular with readers than the last. But her latest manuscript is different—more serious, more personal—and she's sure it'll be her breakout book…if it ever sees the light of day.  Zachary Easton holds Nora's fate in his well-manicured hands. The demanding British editor agrees to handle the book on one condition: he wants complete control. Nora must rewrite the entire novel to his exacting standards—in six weeks—or it's no deal.  Nora's grueling writing sessions with Zach are draining…and shockingly arousing. And a dangerous former lover has her wondering which is more torturous—staying away from him…or returning to his bed?  Nora thought she knew everything about being pushed to your limits. But in a world where passion is pain, nothing is ever that simple.

Review:  I'm not sure why I put this book on order at the library.  I know I didn't recognize it when it came in.  I read it though.   

Pros:  writing was quite good
Pros:  the book within the book was facinating
Con:  the characters in the book were too damaged to me.  There was so much more than just one flaw per character that by mid-book I felt like I was wading through the story rather than flowing with it. 
Con:   The Catholic images in the book made me uncomfortable.  Especially the description of submission to pain as J.C. as the ultimate submissive.