Firstly, this is no great literary masterpiece and it's good because I didn't expect it to be so. I've seen very mixed reviews of this book before I bought it but I like Ice Planet Barbarians and this book is just sooo pretty. I am pretty sure at least a percentage of the people that bought this for the pretty cover and sprayed edges did not bother to read the synopsis or try the author's other work first. A primary plot of this book is the special minotaur holiday that makes them insatiable with lust which should tell you what at least half the book is about. 
As for the non-spicy part of the book, the plot is thin but reasonably believable. The "Five" are all different but special in their own ways which natural allows the secondary plot to move forward to it's climax. Thought for me I found part of the ending to be disappointing for some of the side characters. I did guess some of what eventually happened to the FMC in the end but like I said, the plot isn't trying that hard, it was pretty clear what would ultimately happen in some cases from the very beginning. There was less than subtle foreshadowing on some pieces from very early on. 

Overall, a decent fantasy romance that was entertaining though it could have moved a little faster in pace for what it was.