Review: That Boy

That Boy by Jillian Dodd

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



THAT BOY really gets to you - I mean the book and well, that boy :-) Well, both of them - I can't choose which one I want her to end up with...choices, choices...

***Maybe I should wait to write a review - when I am not feeling quite so giddy about it - the characters were just awesome and the story was told in such a way that you really get to know them like you are part of their life! As many naughty books as I usually read, this was refreshingly sweet. I found myself half expecting the trio of BFFs to become lovers in a polyamorous relationship - but then I slapped myself back to reality and reminded myself that this is not one of those type of books ;-) Trust me when I say you won't even miss the lack of nookie - yes, it's that good!



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Review: Kiss Me Crazy

Kiss Me Crazy by Ednah Walters

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Loved these fantastic characters... I am definitely planning to back track to read the first 2 books in this series. The Fitzgerald's are a raucous and fun-loving family. They have just enough drama to keep things interesting, but have each others back at the end of the day.

This 3rd book in the series was a freebie on Amazon - probably best read in order, but I wasn't at all lost in the story and I was just fine reading it out of order.



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Review: A Week At The Beach

A Week At The Beach by Virginia Jewel

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Who doesn't love A WEEK AT THE BEACH? Especially if it is free - well, yes I am referring to the book as I acquired it for free through Amazon, thanks to the very generous author AND I am referring to a free week at the beach in the literal sense. That is exactly the kind of fringe benefits the heroine (Cami) of this fantastic romantic read gets for putting up with her high-maintenance, gold-digging, socialite of a friend, Chrissy.

Cami is a plain jane - in her own mind - who was raised from humble beginnings and surrounded by a loving and supportive family. "Miss Perfect" as she is lovingly called by her sisters throws caution to the wind on ans opens her mind and her heart to something a little wild - YAY! Finally!

Great beach read...hell, it's a great couch read! I loved the characters - although Chrissy was a bit annoying at times, she was one of those characters you love to hate - loved the story and loved the wrap up. I definitely plan to check out other reads by this author!



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Review: A Firm Hand

A Firm Hand by Cheryl Dragon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I find that I quite enjoy the story that involves a naughty submissive in need of direction and discipline.

A FIRM HAND is a BDSM light historical romance that is entertaining from beginning to end... Though I did not feel slighted, I would have enjoyed a little more to the story - the H/h were very likable and I wanted to get to know them a little better. With that said, it was a fun novella that is sure to provide an entertaining evening of reading if that's what you seek.



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Review: Delicious

Delicious by Jami Alden

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



DELICIOUS is a lip-smackin' load of hot fun that leans more on the romance side with a tad bit of erotic thrown in for good measure! Its a great escape that will leave you rooting for the heroine all the way to the end!

Reggie Caldwell is a self-trained chef who becomes an overnight sensation in the world of food. When the fame she has desperately worked so hard to achieve is finally attained and she believes her life is on the right track. Reggie's popularity soars largely because of her friendly and approachable personality, but as she makes herself accessible to her fans, she also makes herself accessible to someone with darker desires.
In addition to the stalker, she also picks up a hot, hunk of a bodyguard to go along with her new found fame! Now that might be worth a few sleepless nights!

This is a great read if you are looking for a novel length romantic suspense.




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Review: Tutoring Miss Molly [Historical Erotic Romance]

Tutoring Miss Molly [Historical Erotic Romance] by Lyn Armstrong

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



TUTORING MISS MOLLY started out with lots of promise, but as the story progressed, it became a convoluted mess of debauchery. *Sigh*



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Review: Sweet Addiction

Sweet Addiction by Maya Banks

My rating: 2 of 5 stars



Boooooooooo! That was a major disappointment. The main issue I had with it was the believability of it...or lack of. I did not believe that these 2 super dominant men would behave in this manner...never...ever... Especially with how it wrapped up. Not a fan...



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Review: On the Edge

On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I have to say that I was a little apprehensive about this book during the first 30 or so pages--as I learned about the worlds of the Weird, the Edge and the Broken. The characters seemed most strange in an Alice in Wonderland kind of way. On the second page, there is an irrational lunatic, bloody from head to toe running around the yard exclaiming that he wants to go to the pub for a pint. Then we find out that this means he wants to catch and kill a dog and eat its' brains...huh? Then we learn that the main character, Rose has 2 brothers--one of which was born a cat and the other is a necromancer. This is only the tip of the ice berg in the lands of Weird, Edge and Broken--but you can see how I felt as if I had dropped down the rabbit hole...right?

If you can stay focused through the first 30 pages without feeling completely lost, the twists and turns of mystery and romance are well worth the confusion.

The story revolves around Rose, an "Edger"--the Edge is the land between the Weird and the Broken--who has grown up poor and disadvantaged. She was often ridiculed as a child. She has exceptional magical power--which she worked very hard to practice and perfect. Once this power was discovered, every male blueblood aristocrat in the lands basically hunt her to wither marry her or sell her on the black market. So, as you can imagine she is not very trusting of strangers--especially men. So, when Declan makes his grand entrance around page 40, she greets him with a gun and a whole lot of attitude. From there, the story unfolds and what a great story it is.

I love Rose's character, she is everything a strong female protagonist should be--strong, feisty and likable among others. Declan is full of all that arrogance and lion-hearted chivalry we come to love in a knight in shining armor-- and let's not forget, he is in a well-built masculine package. You will love these two as well as the zaney entourage of characters in this book. I am looking forward to the next in the series.





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Review: Alpha (Shifters #6)

Alpha by Rachel Vincent

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I am so sad that this series is over. This was really a great end to a wonderful series. Although I wasn't mad about who she ended up with, I wasn't totally thrilled about it either--but I always knew that's how it would be...

There were so many loose ends to tie up that I wasn't sure how they would all get addressed, but they did. I am really keeping my fingers crossed that there might be a spinoff series with Jace as Alpha of his mother's pride--there is sure to be tons of drama with that family. There is also Kaci and Manx that could spawn yet another storyline--I think she left a good door open if she wants to go there again.





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Review: Shift (Shifters #5)

Shift by Rachel Vincent

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Faythe ROCKS!!! I just don't know how I am going to be able to wait for the next book, Alpha--It sounds like it is the final book in this series--anyone know?

When I first started reading about the Thunderbirds, I was kinda like--uh-oh, where is she taking this one? What was I thinking? Of-course it was awesome! It looks like the Thunderbirds will prove to be a handy-dandy little ally for the Sanders Pride--thank goodness, because they need some powerful ammo on their side. Oh, and I am so glad that jackass, Calvin is finally being exposed for the conniving little snake he is--argh! he gets my blood boiling!

I am Team Jace all the way. Don't get me wrong, I like Marc too, I just like Jace better and I am so pumped that he is finally displaying his potential. I am curious to see how Greg feels about Faythe's dilemma between Jace and Marc--I really think he is going to support her in whomever she chooses. I think she has proven to her Alpha father that she is worthy of the position she is destined to hold in the future--so far from that spoiled little rebel we met in book #1.

Oh the anticipation...



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Review: Prey (Shifters #4)

Prey by Rachel Vincent

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



There was so much action-mystery-tension-adventure in this book...I was on edge roughly every other page. When I started this series, I was so torn between Jace and Marc. In the beginning, I was totally loving Jace as Faythe's potential mate. I loved his fun loving personality and the picture I have of him in my mind is totally yummy. Then, I liked Marc too--total Alpha material and I knew that for the future of the Pride, Faythe would have to choose a strong mate and that mate would be Marc over Jace based solely on dominance. Although my love for Jace never faded, I just didn't think he had it in him to stand up to and beside Faythe, therefore, I couldn't see love in their future. She needs a very strong male as her mate. As soon as Ethan died, I knew that would be the turning point for Jace and that he would become a frontrunner for Faythe's heart. I think he is showing more Alpha-like qualities and she is seeing that too. Having Marc back at the ranch will throw a monkey wrench in their budding romance, but will make things very interesting for sure. I am so torn between the two, but right now, I am rooting for Jace.

As far as the plethora of other scenarios that continue to unfold...I am hooked! So many questions left unanswered. I can't wait until March for the next book.

Oh and I have to say Daniel Painter--what a total disappointment. I was really rooting for the guy. Argh!! and Calvin Malone... What. A. Bastard. I really hate the guy. Then, the declawing of Manx was a complete shocker. Finally, I am super pumped that Angela is preggo--what a great thing that the Sanders will have a little living piece of Ethan. What a great ending to a great book!



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Review: Pride (Shifters #3)

Pride by Rachel Vincent

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is my favorite so far in the series--I might say the same about the next book too...So much happened in this installment--what a page turner. There was tons of action and a whole lot of "shake-up" regarding relationships among Prides nationally within the Territorial Council. I totally hate Calvin Malone--what a bastard, I hope he gets what's coming to him. So many story lines feathering off throughout this series--as in the previous book, they have discovered a new tabby and she has several secrets and mysteries they have to uncover. Not to mention Faythes many troubles with the Council.

Trouble seems to find Faythe wherever she goes--and I do mean everywhere. She's like a magnet for everything dangerous and menacing. I love how her relationship has grown with her father. They seem to share a mutual respect more so now than ever and they both are doing a better job at showing their feelings.

Ahhhhh!!! Marc! I know he loves Faythe, but I wish he would just put his foot down to save himself some anguish. I guess if he wasnt getting in trouble with the Alphas, he would be in trouble with Faythe and I am not sure which is worse. :-) Looking forward to the next one--loving this series.



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Review: Rogue (Shifters #2)

Rogue by Rachel Vincent

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I have been more than pleased with this series--although I am only
2 books into it. I like the fact that Faythe seems to be embracing her
roots & her status as possible future leader of the Pride. I have enjoyed
watching her transformation from the whiny brat-like twenty something
who is in serious need of a reality check to the more mature leader
who is learning when to hold and when to fold...she hasn't perfected
the art of diplomacy, but she is working on it.

I thought the plot of this book was great. The back story of the
kidnapped tabbies had some resolution by the end of book 1, but
there were still some pieces of the puzzle missing--they were mostly
answered in this, book 2.

Although I thought the book was solid--I gave it 4 stars and shelved it
as a "favorite", I thought there were a few holes that just didn't add up in
my mind.

*****SPOILER****SPOILER**** SPOILER***

So, as I said, I loved the way Faythe is maturing & seems to be embracing
her life and future in the Pride. Her independent & rebellious attitude is
starting to wear thin on my nerves. She wants to have her cake & eat it
too...the best of both worlds..among other over used cliches (that is
redundant huh?). Then again, what fun would the book be if the main
character was perfect & did everything you hoped they would do--would
probably make for a pretty boring book, right?

In book 1 she wanted Marc's & Jace's attention--never-minding what
havoc followed. She then realized that she had to choose, & she did...
correction, Marc chose for her by pretty much tearing Jace apart. She
realized that Jace would probably end up dead if she didn't start playing
it straight in her love life.

Now, in book 2 she is playing a similar game, but this time it is strictly
with Marc's emotions. He wants her commitment & a promise of a future
together & she can't give it to him. She wants all the heat & passion that
comes with the love they share, but she is scared to commit to anything
long term. Essentially, he wants her to wear a promise ring--not an
engagement ring, a silver, promise ring & she can't even give him that--
what is wrong with her? I think she is afraid she will become a "kept"
woman like she perceives her June-Cleverish, pearl-wearing, brownie
baking mother to be. In the final pages of this book, she & her mother
share a terrifying, but special moment--it seems that this experience
may be just the thing that they needed in order to bond like a mother &
daughter should. I think Faythe might be beginning to realize
that she & her mother are really not that different after all--her mother
just hides behind a very good disguise. I think Faythe could stand to
take a few pointers from her mother.


The main blunder in the story for me came at the end. I think it is
very unlikely that Luiz would be able to infiltrate Faythe's Pride's
compound completely undetected. So, this is what I am supposed to
believe: Marc & the gang were easily able to sniff out the jungle cat's
scent in the woods due to their super sensitive feline olfactory senses.
Faythe & the gang, also have super sniffers & were able to track Andrew
by the scent he left after only touching a crosswalk signal. But,
they couldn't catch Luiz's foreign scent in their own house? Riiiiiiight?
Of-course, this made for a very entertaining ending to a great book, but
highly unlikely.

I am looking forward to book 3--I know things will work out for Faythe
& her trial, but I am nervous about the journey. I am also interested to
see how things pan out between Faythe & Marc. Hoping that sweet Jace
doesn't get hurt along the way...




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Review: Stray (Shifters #1)

Stray by Rachel Vincent

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I really liked this book. I was a little nervous about reading it because it is so long and I have seen such mixed reviews about the series. Well, let me put it to you this way--it is 600+ pages and I read it in 2 nights.

Faythe is the daughter of an Alpha who is also the lead Alpha for all the US werecat territories. She is also one of only 8 unmated tabbies or females in the US. Of course, she is very valuable as there are probably hundreds of unmated males to their one. Faythe has 2 potential love interests, Jace and Marc--I am torn between the 2 they are both so likable. Based on the Alpha's opinion, I am pretty sure I know which one she will end up with in the end. Then again, she isn't really one to follow...

She is very independent--in fact, she has been away from the pride for 5 years attending college like any normal 20 something. Single tabbies are being kidnapped and her father forces her to come home for her safety. Being the feisty little wildcat that is her nature, she is determined to make her own decisions and run away. Wouldn't you know it! There is a little hitch in her plan and as the story unfolds, it is almost impossible to put it down.

I am looking forward to the next in the series. I thought this book had a great mix of action and pretty good amount of romance. As with most strong female protags, she can be a major pain in the arse because she is so intent on being "independent" (as her father pays her tuition, living expenses and phantom-like bodyguards 24-7) . It is like it is Faythe against the world even when she know in her mind it is not the best thing for her well being.

All in all a great read.



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Review: Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras by Lacey Alexander

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Y-U-M-M-Y! If you have read [b:French Quarter|287494|French Quarter (Hot in the City, #1)|Lacey Alexander|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1300409382s/287494.jpg|278926], then you have already gotten a little taste of the main event, Ty. (and if you haven't read it, then you need to ;-)

This was originally part of an anthology, so it is a short read as a stand alone. Mia is the little sister of a good friend of Ty's. She is also his secretary and totally lusting after Ty on a daily basis, so when she get an opportunity to secretly seduce him and make is fantasies a reality, she jumps at the chance. It was kinda nice to see the tables turned...this time it was Ty that was all tied up.

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Review: Key West

Key West by Lacey Alexander

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Good and Trashy! That's what I'm talkin' about...of course its written in typical Lacey fashion. Although her books tend to lack the element of surprise, I'm willing to make concessions based on the steam factor. What its not lacking is lots of dirty hot kinky sex. Get it. Read it.

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Review: The Bikini Diaries

The Bikini Diaries by Lacey Alexander

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Holy cow! I thought I had read an erotic novel before, but boy was I wrong! This was hot! hot! hot!

The story begins with a woman named Wendy who is on a business trip-sitting at the pool doing her paperwork when she spots this hot babe sporting a teeny weeny white string bikini and she feels a stab of jealously at the imagined life this woman must have. As a results she decides that she has nothing to lose by reinventing herself--even if only temporarily, because what happens at the resort, stays at the resort...right?

After purchasing a sexy new wardrobe, her confidence is booming, so she decides to test out her new look at a local club. She decides to totally abandon all the boundaries of her comfort zone--which she does and meets a hot little freak named Brandon who proceeds to turn her life as she knew it inside out and upside down.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a very descriptive, erotic read about freaks in the sheets and losing all inhibitions.

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Review: Sin City

Sin City by Lacey Alexander

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Oh! Good lord! That was pure trash...and trust me, the Lord was certainly not involved :). Might I add that it was spectacularly written trash--LA does dirty very well.

Not much to report b/c it is her typical story line. Traveling business woman gets all kinds of freaky with hot kinky man. This one, however, had quite the variety-in 3 nights there was a fantastic array of sexual situations including M/F/M/M, M/F/M, F/M/F.

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Review: Seven Nights of Sin

Seven Nights of Sin by Lacey Alexander

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



As is typical for Lacey Alexander's books, the protagonist, Brenna is a meek and mild mannered office chick just waiting for some bad boy to come along and drag her into the depths of sexual deviance. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining about Alexander's writing style or plot choices--this is why I keep coming back for more. Although the theme is generally the same, each story has a unique plot with hot characters who make me want to be that lucky little shy female starring in the book.

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Review: French Quarter

French Quarter by Lacey Alexander

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Once again, Lacey Alexander brings mystery, intrigue and of course, let's not forget total corruption of the naive and innocent heroine. And of-course, I enjoyed every second of the corrupting :-)

Liz is our "innocent" in this first book in the Hot in the City series set in New Orleans. She is up rooted from her "Stepford Wives" life in Maryland when her fiance is relocated to New Orleans. She starts to suspect that Todd, her fiance is cheating on her and hires P.I., Jack to uncover the truth. On their initial meeting, Liz and Jack definitely have chemistry--do-gooder Liz has no idea what doors are waiting to be opened as she closes the door on her relationship with Todd. She is a quick study and wastes no time finding her wild side...

Let's see, how many ways can Liz have dirty hot sex?

with a man she just met (Jack) ✔
in an alley ✔
with a female stripper ✔
while Jack watches ✔
make that 2 female strippers ✔
in a theater ✔
on the balcony ✔
on the sofa with sexy Jack and his BFF, Ty ✔
missionary position ✘ what were you thinking? Nothing as boring as that!

It's good stuff! Lots of well written sex scenes with a good little story to go with it.

FYI: M-F-M, F-F-F, sex in public, anal sex.


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Review: Voyeur

Voyeur by Lacey Alexander

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Imagine being an innocent little "cozy mystery" writer--on a deadline with writers block. That is what Laura is and she is gonna be in a major bind if she doesn't figure out the specifics of her book and quick! Her best friend has a hot wealthy cousin with a vacation home in Vail and she suggests that Laura get away for a while--get some booty and clear her mind so she can meet her deadline.

Well, her little get away opens all sorts of doors to her creativity--mentally and sexually...it all starts with her fantasy of being watched while she masturbates. She thinks it is a fantasy, but she is really being watched by the owner of the house. From there all sorts of interesting activities unfold.

The story line was somewhat predictable, but it was well written, so I didn't mind the predictability.

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Review: Make Me, Sir

Make Me, Sir by Cherise Sinclair

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Cherise Sinclair has a wonderful way of combining just the right amount of bondage and domination with romantic elements that appeal to the more "vanilla" reader. I think this is a great series for a reader who is curious about BDSM because it is very light on the edgier side of the scene--humiliation for instance.

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I am not sure if this series is getting ready to wrap up, but I got that feeling as Sinclair gave us a lot of closure on past couples. If it is, that makes me sad :-(


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Review: Sinful: Epilogue

Sinful: Epilogue by Charlotte Featherstone

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Thank Goodness! The epilogue offered the closure I need to make Sinful a 4 star read for me. Featherstone's words are beautiful and truly make even the crudest act seem like art. I was very pleased with the how Jane's life played out. Originally, I was upset that Jane settled on being Matthew's mistress, because, really what security did that give her for her future? Though Matthew offered her promises of living as a true husband and wife--legal or not--with love and passion, who is to say when that bastard Earl of Wallingford would rear his ugly head and leave her high and dry? I just felt that Jane deserved to be more than Matthew's mistress. I love the ultimate ending! Really a fantastic wrap to a great book.





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Review: Sinful

Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



To say that Matthew, Earl of Wallingford is a rakish, skirt-chasing scoundrel is the understatement of the century.

After chasing the wrong skirt -- seeking a celebratory shag, a most unfortunate incident lands him in the hospital for a prolonged period. During his stay, he falls for Jane, the...well, plain Jane nurse from the wrong side of town who care for and nurses him back to health. Once his health returns, the royal ass returns as well. Honestly, I really despised the handsome but snobby Earl--to say his disposition was prickly would be putting it mildly--at every opportunity, it seemed his mouth spewed venom.

It wasn't until the 2nd half of the book that I embraced the Jekyll and Hyde persona that was Matthew and Earl of Wallingford. Of-course, there is a reason for the way he is...several actually. There was some reference to one early on in the book...I think knowing something terrible happened to him is what saved me from going crazy!

At the end of the book, I felt that Jane settled for less than she deserved. I would encourage everyone who reads this book to read the free epilogue on Featherstone's website. Upon reading the epilogue, I felt the closure I needed and much better about the path Jane chose for her life.



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Review: Shadowfever

Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



As with all the books in this series, I could have used a little more in the romance department...as to be expected in an UF book!

As for a review, well, it was really a fantastic series. I'm gonna have to give it 4 stars because the beginning dragged a little for me, but overall, it was great and the wrap up at the end tied the entire series together nicely. I am going to deviated from my typical review and I'm just going to kind of give my thoughts on the wrap up...

I loved that we saw a bit more emotional attachment on Barrons' part In this final installment of the Fever series...I really need that in order to feel fulfilled. And WOW! Has Mac really changed over the course of the series...I guess saving the world from the clutches of evil can really put things in to perspective for ya huh? I was a bit disappointed that V'laine turned out to be evil because Although I knew he was deceptive and a horny little sex fae, I thought there was some good within him and I liked him :-(. I also really, really hated that V'laine was one of the ones who raped Mac...uh! I hated that! Okay, what was the deal with Moning throwing in the highlanders for a guest appearance? I know she wanted to get in a shout out for her highlanders series, but I felt that it was awkward and I really didn't feel that it fit well with this series...

I may come back later and make this review a little more like a review rather than a stream of thoughts, but I'm not going to make any promises :-). These are my initial thoughts as I just finished it today, I'm gonna mull it over a bit.



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Review: Captive in the Dark

Captive in the Dark by CJ Roberts

Synopsis:

Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.

WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

REVIEW:

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely wish I had waited until the conclusion was out to read CAPTIVE IN THE DARK. Dark, dark, dark...loved it, but the last 1/4 of the book kind of didn't fit with the first 3/4 and found that the new path kind of took me out of the story a bit. I enjoyed the book overall though. Reminiscent of Comfort Food, but still has its own unique twist. CAPTIVE IN THE DARK should satisfy those who are fans of the captor/captive theme as well as the more extreme emotional side of the Dominant/submissive roles.

I see that a popular shelf for this book is contemporary romance...do not read this with that genre in mind because you will be in for a shock!



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Sexual Heeling by Thalia Frost

Sexual Heeling by Thalia Frost

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


The premise of this short story is solid, but as SEXUAL HEELING developed, there was just too much going on to feel satisfied when it ended.

Monica, a recent college graduate, is unhappy in her position as the manager at a thrift shoe store. That is until the very sexy Jorge walks into her life, whisking her away from mediocrity and worshiping her tantalizing tootsies. Yes, you guessed it, Jorge has a foot fetish and that is perfect for Monica because she has a shoe fetish - a match made in heaven, right?

The problem I had with SEXUAL HEELING was not the writing or the topic, it was just too rushed - it just didn't feel real to me, everything happened way too quickly for my liking. I would have given this book much higher marks if Jorge and Monica had just had a lunchtime fling and never saw each other again - why did they have to fall in love? No, I just wasn't feeling it.

SEXUAL HEELING packs a lot of sexy in just a few pages, but ultimately stumbles in delivering the goods.


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