Since the author was obviously very talented, I don't know why she couldn't write a non-violent romance, in which Gabrielle was treated with respect and admiration. Gabrielle, a public defender, should recognize Braden's violent outbursts as domestic abuse. As an A.D.A., Braden should understand that hitting Gabrielle is criminal and revolting behavior. There is nothing romantic or erotic about aggressive and violent behavior. Silber Series: Lawyers in Love 2 Genres: Romance, Humorous CHAPTER ONE JULY After leaving the police station we headed back to Braden’s place. Silber - Novel80 The Home Court Advantage Author: N.M. Mature and loving men do NOT enjoy hurting their sexual partners. Read The Home Court Advantage online free by N.M. Silber 19. Would readers still find it entertaining if Braden was beating Bruno the dog rather than his girlfriend? Normal, rational and emotionally secure women do NOT enjoy being abused. Silber Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert Series Lawyers in Love, Book 2 Critic Reviews. Gabrielle was supposed to be a confident and intelligent professional, yet she allowed her lover to treat her worse than an animal. Braden was supposed to be madly in love with Gabrielle yet had the need to inflict physical and emotional pain.

The scenes containing sexual abuse were only a tiny part of The Home Advantage, making them all the more insidious.

The author did an amazing job of trying to romanticize his aggressive and demeaning behavior however hitting another person is a crime, not a sign of true love. In book 2, Braden (27) went from threatening sexual violence against Gabrielle (26) to actually hitting and humiliating the woman he claimed to adore.

The Home Court Advantage by N.M. Silber