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Love Lies Bleeding by Laini Giles

October 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

LOVE
Love Lies Bleeding by Laini Giles
Publisher: Musa Publishing
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Historical
Length: Full Length (216 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

How do you solve a 70-year old murder? Especially when it hits close to home.

When a hiker near Ithaca stumbles across an old skeleton buried with a rusty buttonhook and a locket full of pictures, Senior Investigator Frank Conley of the New York State Police knows he’s looking at a tough case. What he doesn’t expect is having to solve his own aunt’s murder.

In 1916, when high-society debutante Libbie Morgan decided to balance her time between Ithaca’s rich-but-dull golden boy and a heart-poundingly handsome farm boy, she unknowingly launched an ever-widening web of deception and jealousy.

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Perfectly healthy people almost never die suddenly unless something terrible happens to them. Can a 70 year old skeleton provide enough clues to finally solve the mystery of what happened to a privileged young woman who disappeared in 1916?

Imagine discovering human remains while on a long hike. As soon as I read the heartbreaking description of the skeleton that is discovered in the opening scene I couldn’t wait to find out how the victim died and why she came to be buried in a such a lonely place. My curiosity bubbled over when one of the investigators realizes the deceased is related to him. This detail added a sense of urgency to the plot and gave me sympathy for certain decisions Frank makes later on in the course of his investigation that otherwise could be construed as insensitive.

Despite the fact that they never knew one another I noticed striking personality similarities between Libbie and Frank that I wish the author would have explored in greater detail. Both characters are good looking, intelligent, and charming, but they also tend to be self-absorbed and indifferent to the emotional pain they cause others. Frank begins to show signs of self-awareness as the plot progresses, but realizing how much he has in common with his long-dead aunt would have provided an excellent opportunity for further character development.

What I liked most about this novel was how seamlessly the plot jumped between the last few months of Libbie’s life in 1916 and the investigation of what really happened to her 70 years later. Both time periods provide vital clues about Libbie’s fate and even though they both discuss the same events I was always intrigued by the subtle differences between the memories of the witnesses and what actually occurred.

Love Lies Bleeding kept me guessing until the end. This is a great choice for anyone who likes richly detailed historical mysteries set in the beginning of the 20th century.

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The Player by Harlem Dae

October 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

PLAYER
The Player by Harlem Dae
Sexy As Hell Book 2
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (206 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking, Voyeurism
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Tuscany – New lovers, new lessons and an eruption of uncontrollable lust.

The real world was working for me, its pastel shades and straight-and-narrow route a familiar path to tread. It suited me, this normality; it was good for me too. Or so I thought, because the new light in my life, Catherine, was not quite fulfilling my needs. Her lack of colour, the weak whispers of her kisses were not touching my soul the way I’d become accustomed to. I needed more.

More of everything in my darkly addictive rainbow; the wicked wantonness of sin, the depraved pleasure of seedy seduction and the prism of delight I took in being struck…and of doing the striking. I missed the fireworks, the brilliant displays of Technicolor ecstasy that strung me out and bared me to my bones. I wanted to go there again, and take Catherine, too, see if I could have that pyrotechnic display with her. Did she have a riot of vibrant shades beneath her skin or was she magnolia to the core?

My teacher, Zara, told me I could discover her palette. That all I needed to do was show Catherine my world, my new world, the one I’d never inhabited alone. Zara couldn’t come with me this time, she had a new student now. I was on my own, it was down to me. Or was it?

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Victor Partridge is dating Catherine, the sweet, wholesome niece of his long-serving secretary. They have a normal, outwardly happy relationship. But deep inside his soul, Victor wants more. More passion, more freedom to indulge in just a few of his dirty little desires – but he doesn’t want to ruin things with Catherine. Add in a healthy dose of pride standing in his way from admitting just how much his previous paramour, Zara, is still on his mind and Victor has a lot on his plate right now. Zara Watson has opened her new dungeon, but is struggling to truly enjoy it. When Ollie – Victor’s cousin – comes by one night insisting he wants her to be his Mistress at first she refuses, but a few choice words from Ollie soon has her changing her mind.

This is a raunchy, wickedly naughty book full of so much heat you’ll need safety gloves to handle it. The second book in a trilogy, I believe it could be read as a stand alone – but the depth and intricacies of what’s happening (and simultaneously *not* happening) between Victor and Zara really needs the first book, The Virgin, to be read before this. Still, anyone who just happens to pick this book up should be able to read and thoroughly enjoy it just by itself.

I must admit I felt a lot warmer towards Zara this time around. For the first quarter or so of the book, Zara is floundering, not in her usual position of control and power and I enjoyed seeing that. She knew she needed to stay away from Victor but she still cares very deeply for him, even loving him – though she seems uncomfortable admitting it to herself. With her not in control I felt she was less severe, less able (or willing) to stir the pot just for kicks. I have to admit I liked her all the more for this other side to her that we catch fleeting glimpses of. Of course this didn’t last long, soon Zara had mastered the situation and her clever, manipulative brain sorts out how all four of them come together in Tuscany.

Although the much-loved Zara, Domme extraordinaire and sexy, naughty woman who knows exactly how to get what she wants is firm and present, there are now a few chinks in her armour. I must be honest, as a reader I appreciated this and became deeply curious about what else lay beneath that surface. I finally managed to see a little of the even more complex woman behind her blasé, forceful façade, and that enriched this read for me more than I thought possible. Far from resting on their laurels, Harlem Dae have made already complex, intriguing characters even deeper in this book, and I commend them on the excellence of their plotting, pacing, imaginations and writing.

Victor made me laugh in certain places. He seems so normal and utterly relatable. Here is a man who has been thrown in the deep end of a BDSM lifestyle, simultaneously loved and hated it and managed to claw his way back to the safety of the shore. He still wants to dip his toe in, but is determined to retain some semblance of peace and what he thinks his life should be. His deep attachment to Zara is clear, as is his struggle and desire to grow those feelings for Catherine. This is a wonderfully complex book, with rich, vibrant characters and a convoluted plot that kept me eagerly turning the pages – no rest for the wicked, honestly!

I felt joy, sympathy, annoyance, pleasure and a host of other emotions all throughout the entire book. This is not a simple story, easily summarized in a review. The whole trilogy – but this book in particular in my opinion – is about life. About moving on and knowing when to look back, learning when to give up and when to hold on, and most importantly learning when we should knuckle down and push for what we truly want and when to let it all go.

In some respects I found this book to be a bit of a breather. After the intensity and roller coaster ride of The Virgin, this book solidifies so much. It’s a chance for Zara and Victor to both take a breath, sort out themselves and what they desire, to explore their own boundaries and get their heads on straight. In that sense this book isn’t as soul baring or emotionally pummeling as the first – but to be honest I don’t think my heart could have taken another wild ride so swiftly after reading Book 1.

I enjoyed getting to know the characters better, seeing them in a slightly less wild situation (please note the *slightly*) and hope they can both learn and grow from what they’ve experienced. I am eagerly, desperately craving to start Book 3, The Vixen, immediately.

A beautiful, extraordinary read and highly recommended.

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Savage Protector by Megan Slayer

October 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Savage Protector by Megan Slayer
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (56 pages)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Spanking, BDSM
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Lisianthus

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Who knew walking in the woods would lead to the adventure of his life? Not Hans. Being held captive by robbers isn’t his idea of fun, but there’s a silver lining in the form of a hunky wolf shifter. Hans is coming into his own and realizing the depths of his brawn, but things aren’t what they seem. Can Hans sort out his feelings for the wolf and defeat the forces working to keep them from their happily ever after before time runs out?

This wasn’t exactly the story I was expected when I read the blurb. I know it’s pretty far into a series and maybe that explains a bit of my confusion. I enjoyed the characters and their relationship and parts of this strange world. I did feel a bit like the world was rushed, it was obviously meant to be a very grand world, but the explanations and descriptions were missing. This is a short story so there wasn’t a lot of time for world building, but the characters were fascinating even while I found myself wanting to know more about them. I understood their motivations and their reasoning for their actions and could relate to them if I were in their situation. The author did a great job working with what little time they had and even moving the story along so that actions that were taken were more believable.

It was definitely a quick, enjoyable, and quirky world that I enjoyed visiting. I would definitely try more books by Ms. Slayer in the future.

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A Werewolf in Sheep’s Clothing by Rob Rosen

October 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SHEEP
A Werewolf in Sheep’s Clothing by Rob Rosen
Publisher: Torquere Books
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (13 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Sex
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

Meat might indeed be murder, but for a wolf, what choice is there? So thinks the blood-hating Jackson until he encounters a rather curious bear, one who introduces him to an equally odd assortment of vegetarian forest hunters, the most intriguing another wolf such as himself—in more ways than one. Love brings the two together, but can it save them from a sinister plot that is hatched by an animal that is not what it appears to be?

Blood makes him puke. Nice premise for a werewolf story.
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I like the Torquere Sip books. Short stories in nice tight packages and great for an afternoon pick-me-up. This one by Rob Rosen, is a good addition to this collection. A werewolf who doesn’t like blood or kills. Nice. Fresh. Different. I liked it. In the world of shifters, this one was a breath of fresh air.

Jackson is a sweet guy, who happens to have fur. He’s not keen on eating meat. I liked his daring to be different. I also liked the twists and turns the author put into the story. I was kept guessing and this was definitely worth reading to the end.

The one thing that really took away from the story for me were the independent body parts. The author’s style is to use terminology like ‘he removed his tongue’. Stuff like that took me out of the story because immediately I got the mental image of his tongue falling out. It’s not what the author intended but I couldn’t get the image out of my head.

That minor quirk aside, this is an entertaining short story and well worth the read.

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This Is Who I Am by Cherise Sinclair

October 17, 2013 By 1 Comment

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This Is Who I Am by Cherise Sinclair
Publisher: Loose-Id
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (363 pgs)
Other: M/F, BDSM, Spanking, Toys, Anal play
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Plumeria

When trying to save a woman from slavers, Sam screwed up. Royally. Now Linda wants nothing to do with him. Or with BDSM. She won’t even admit she’s a masochist. As a dominant and sadist, he can give her what she needs, and when an opportunity arises, he slips into her life, intending to make amends. She’s everything he knew she would be…except for her bullheaded determination to be ‘normal’.

Now the horrible time is past, Linda just wants to return to her small conservative town, pick up her quiet life, and be normal. But how can someone who likes pain be ‘normal’? To her dismay, when someone spray-paints her home with obscenities, Sam shows up to rescue her. Again. Doesn’t he understand that the last thing she needs in her life is a sadist? He’s amused by her objections. But his dry sense of humor doesn’t disguise that he’s tough as nails and dominant and stubborn. He’s not going to let her drive him off this time. All too soon, she realizes she wants him to stay.

When he takes her to the Shadowlands, she finds a new home…until she hears a voice from out of her nightmares.

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When Linda is finally past the hell of being enslaved, she fights to get back to her life. She just wants to be normal. Linda battles her deep seated knowledge that she’s a masochist and decides she wants nothing to do with any of it. Including the man that made her body sing when he had no right too.

Sam sees Linda as the perfect sub. For a sadist, that’s sometimes hard to find. Add in her fierce stubbornness and he’s hooked. But he has shadows of his own he has to battle while acting as Linda’s knight in shining armor.

This book made me an emotional wreck. The characters were so flawed, they were near perfect. I loved how they balanced one another like in an almost celestial way. Where he was hard and from the land, she was soft and from the sea. It was simply put, beautiful amidst the ugly. What Linda and some of the other subs had been through in the previous novels haunted not only the characters but me as well. For the author to evoke such sigh worthy moments is incredible. I applaud her and am now a devoted follower.

This is the seventh book in the Masters of the Shadowlands series. The rest of the series is fantastic and this was no exception.

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Princess Interrupted by Michael A. Rothman

October 16, 2013 By 9 Comments

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Princess Interrupted by Michael A. Rothman
Publisher: M and S Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, YA
Length: Full Length (248 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 8+
Rated: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poppy

** A prequel novel to the Prophecies series **

Arabelle’s life of leisure is shattered when she’s attacked by a poisonous creature that hasn’t walked the land in over five centuries.
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As she struggles to live with the effects of the poison, Arabelle learns that it isn’t the only cause of her sleepless nights. With her gift of prophecy, her sleep is plagued with visions of assassins and monstrous foes that threaten her people and the ones she loves. Yet during the day, her visions hint of a blue-eyed boy that makes her hope for the future.

The fate of her people weighs heavily on her shoulders, and Arabelle knows she must keep a dark secret that only she can bear.

This story takes place only a short time before the PROPHECIES series begins and features the backstory of Arabelle, one of the major players in the series. Because this book is a prequel, it’s not necessary to have read any of the books in the series; however, if you have it will not spoil in any way the reading of this book. In fact, it will only enhance it.

I have read the other books in the series and this prequel did not disappoint. Arabelle is the princess of a nomadic tribe and quite enjoys her life of leisure. However, when she is attacked she finds a surprising strength within herself that allows her to fulfill the prophecy she’s been charged with.

She grows from a relatively spoiled little girl to a mature young woman in a short time. The secondary characters, as well, are very well-drawn and lead to the feeling of Trimoria being an actual place that we as readers can lose ourselves in. Once again, Mr. Rothman does an amazing job of pulling his readers into the world of Trimoria– kudos, sir, to a job well-done!

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A Reason to Fly by Aysel Quinn

October 16, 2013 By 1 Comment

FLY
A Reason to Fly by Aysel Quinn
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (40 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fennel

Nate Thomas is sick to death of constant business trips and crowded airports. Then, before a customary Monday morning flight, Nate is forced to alter his carefully-arranged routine. His unplanned encounter with Annabelle, a confident and quirky kiosk clerk, permanently alters his worldview. Instantly, every trip is an occasion to anticipate, just to see Annabelle’s smile as she hands him change and intrigues him with her peculiar philosophy on customer habits.

Over coffee and bagel breakfasts, clandestine observations of eccentric passengers, and occasional electric brushes of fingers, Nate realizes that his growing attraction to Annabelle is quickly turning into something weightier than he ever expected.

But after so many pre-flight hours in Annabelle’s company, Nate arrives at the airport only to learn that Annabelle has quit her job as a clerk without warning. Can he muster the confidence to track Annabelle down outside of the airport bubble, or has he permanently lost his reason to fly?

Ms. Quinn describes herself as a writer of ‘quirky’ romance, and while I wouldn’t describe this as a comedy, A Reason to Fly is certainly quirky. It is also a story with a message. “…Wrappers are meaningless. It’s about what lies inside, the same as people.” But will the hero ‘get it?’

A Reason to Fly is a charming, feel-good short story with each scene clearly delineated by a new chapter. It is an easy, smooth read and ideal for anyone who enjoys reading while waiting in a queue, riding a bus, or just because they want to enjoy a light-hearted, happy-ever-after novella.
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Clever use of the setting – an airport – creates much of the pace and vibrancy. The sense of movement around the hero and heroine emphasizes the oasis of calm they create between them when they set up a little guessing game to play each week when the hero, Nate, has to take a plane to work.

Written in the first person, the hero’s hesitation is well put across. He’s a likeable character who is not quite certain whether to dare to dream or not. When challenged by the heroine to play a guessing game he takes a gamble and goes along with it because he wants to see her again. Ms. Quinn’s tight writing ensures we know he is well respected at work by his boss and work colleagues, and this other, uncertain side to his character is lovely to watch as it unfolds.

Annabelle loves everything about airports and took the first job available just to be at one all day, everyday. And the people! She just loves analysing the people based on their purchases. So when she challenges Nate to join in her game she is surprised and pleased when he agrees. Ms. Quinn’s heroine may be a whiz at philosophy but she has a lot to learn when going after her dreams.

While the many other people that pass through an airport were implied, the author remained focussed on Nate and Annabelle.

The writing is tight, vivid, and as Ms. Quinn promised, quirky. The hero and heroine came across as real in as much their flaws were out there for this reader to see and wonder whether both would overcome them.

A Reason to Fly is an ideal story to read if you enjoy ‘happy-ever-after’ endings.

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The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman

October 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

GRIMM
The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
Publisher: Puffin (Penguin Group)
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, YA
Length: Full Length (338 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 10+
Rated: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lupine

Elizabeth has a new job at an unusual library – a lending library of objects, not books. In a secret room in the basement lies the Grimm Collection. That’s where the librarians lock away powerful items straight out of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales; seven-league boots, a table that produces a feast at the blink of an eye, Snow White’s stepmother’s sinister mirror that talks in riddles.

When the magical objects start to disappear, Elizabeth embarks on a dangerous quest to catch the thief before she can be accused of the crime or captured by the thief.
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Polly Shulman has created a contemporary fantasy with a fascinating setting and premise, starring an ordinary girl whose after-school job is far from ordinary and leads to a world of excitement, romance and magical intrigue.

Elizabeth is new at her school, and she wants to make some new friends. Her social studies teacher recommends that she take a job at the Repository, where they store ancient and even magical items that people can borrow.

It also houses the Grimm Collection, a room that holds things like Cinderella’s glass slippers or the seven league boots or even a magical tablecloth…but someone starts to steal things out of the collection and Elizabeth and her newest friends decide to find out who it is.

This novel is not for the faint of heart, as it holds many surprises and is perfect for those who like a mystery around every corner. It even deals with real world problems, along with the magical ones.

I enjoyed it a lot, and it had a good plot. I got quite attached to the characters and enjoyed how the author mixed realistic things with magical. The Grimm Legacy is perfect for people who like a little fantasy that takes place in the real world.

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Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille

October 16, 2013 By 1 Comment

ROPES
Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (368 pages)
Other: M/F, BDSM
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

He scared me. He thrilled me. And after one touch, all I could think about was getting more…

Makayla never thought she’d set foot in an elite mixed martial arts club. But if anyone needs a medic on hand, it’s these guys. Then again, at her first sight of the club’s owner, she’s the one feeling breathless.

The man they call Torment is all sleek muscle and restrained power. Whether it’s in the ring or in the bedroom, he knows exactly when a soft touch is required and when to launch a full-on assault. He always knows just how far he can push. And he’s about to tempt Makayla in ways she never imagined…

Scary, thrilling…powerful. Got to be Against the Ropes.

MMA books seem to be the rage. Literally. There are hunky, sweaty guys acting all alpha male and the women who love them. What’s not to love? Hey, when I saw the title and description, I was hooked.
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Then things sort of fell apart.

Okay, I did like this book. The premise, a controlling MMA-style fighter and the woman in his arms, is hot. The story is interesting–to a point.

Makayla and Torrent aren’t what they seem and that’s a good thing. They kept me interested in the story. I had to know what would happen next. But while they were like coins – different on each side – things got a tad muddy. Let me start with Makayla. She’s got issues which I learned about little by little. Fine. She likes safe and isn’t wild about violence – I mean, she’s NOT wild about violence. Cool. But some of the things she does don’t make sense. She’s immature, but okay with the games she and Torrent play. She hates violence, but is fine with the blood/gore of fighting. Hmm. Something didn’t add up. There are moments where she’s laughable and made me wonder. Then there are moments where she’s a spunky character.

But I kept reading.

Then there’s Torrent. I kind of liked the guy having two sides. One side is the fighter. One side is something else. He ended up with a bit more dimension than I expected and it worked for him. What didn’t work was the almost overboard alpha male-ness of him. He’s controlling to the point where I was skipping pages. I wanted to like him, but his nuances made it hard. He’s controlling and in charge, but there were moments where I wondered whose safety he worried about. Maybe if there was a little more explanation, especially during the sex scenes and between Makayla and Torrent, then this wouldn’t have bothered me as much.

This book is also written in first person point of view. I’m not wild about first person, but this might work for other readers. If it does work for you, then great.

There is a lot of action in this read and a lot of hot sex. If you want a book with BDSM that’s not as harsh as it could be and fighters, then this might be the book for you.

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The Novice by Harlem Dae

October 16, 2013 By 3 Comments

NOVICE
The Novice by Harlem Dae
Sexy As Hell Book 1
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (203 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Multiple Partners, Anal Play, Fetish, Toys, Spanking, Voyeurism
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

London – one meeting, one month of lessons and a landslide of depraved new desires.

My journey to Hell started with a decaff coffee. Nothing more than a grey mug full of dull-brown liquid devoid of its most useful ingredient.

One sip, one smile, one touch of her hand and it was soon clear my life wasn’t destined to stay dull. Oh, no, suddenly I had a month of bedroom education planned by a sultry vixen who intended to broaden my horizons beyond my usual peach-pink palette.

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Her world.

Oh, yes, she promised each night to take me there and paint me an orange-and-red picture that would come alive, flickering like flames, enticing me, holding me spellbound and eager to learn more. To touch, explore, drown in coming.

And drown I would. I was no match for her tricks and taunts. My only chance of survival was to show her that I was no vanilla virgin. I had a rainbow of mastery up my sleeve, too, and if she just opened her eyes, she might be dazzled enough to stay—stay and take ‘my’ lessons. If she didn’t kill me first, that was, with pleasure.

Winter is on its way – with long, cold nights ahead – and Zara Watson has unconsciously been looking for a project. Searching the coffee shops and picking up a number of one night stands, it’s not until she lets Victor Partridge take her home that she finally understands what she’s been seeking. A man to teach exactly what she likes and how she wants it done. A man to shag silly, going hard until they’re both wrung dry. Someone to guide through the shocking, thrilling aspects of her far-from-ordinary life. Initially at least, Victor thinks he’s the one in control – and Zara is about to show him how very wrong he can be. A naughty bet and exotic night opens both their eyes to the tasty possibilities.

Wow. Holy freaking wow. This book blew away all my expectations in the best way imaginable. Be warned, this isn’t some prissy little story where the hero makes “violent” love to his woman while holding her tenderly, or stroking her hair and whispering sweet nothings in her ear. Nor is this book about a skittish woman needing to be seduced, tutored in the art of sex while love blossoms and develops at a staid pace between them. This book explodes in your face from the very first sentence and takes you on an emotional and sexual roller coaster from those titillating starting words all the way to the very end.

The authors have managed in the space of one book to shock me, tempt me, seduce me and absolutely open my eyes. Let me be clear though – this in no way is for the faint of heart and I can completely believe it won’t be every reader’s cup of tea. But I loved it. The Virgin managed to do everything Fifty Shades didn’t for me. It was real, honest, up front and in your face but without being offensive or over the top. The authors walked that deliciously fine line between being outrageous without crossing into putting me off. Neither did they err on the side of caution and end up being so soft as to invite ridicule (like so many other novels).

At times I did wonder whether I liked Zara Watson, and I could well believe others won’t find her at all comfortable. But that was one of the things that kept me turning the pages well past my bedtime. Zara pushes the boundaries, indeed some she smashed right through and doesn’t even pause to apologise. She is not a comfortable, or even easily understood, character. While at a first glance Victor is in comparison quite normal. But I saw these hints of more in him. And toward the end I wonder if Victor didn’t see his own depths as well. The longer I read the more I came to appreciate not just both their differences, but how they truly learned from each other – although Zara might never have admitted so.

While Victor was (understandably) reticent in places – Zara truly can be so forward as to be considered a force of nature – nowhere was any action non-consensual. This was an odyssey for both Victor and Zara. An exploration through the world of BDSM and most particularly themselves. I can’t be too much more specific or I might spoil it for some, but let me say this: if you want to be taken on a ride that steals your breath, makes you think outside the box and leaves you squirming in your seat both with sexy naughty feelings and discomfort at your boundaries being pushed, this is the book for you. Like anything that makes you feel strongly it’s both wonderful and shocking, breathtaking and uneasy all rolled up into a glorious, far-too-brief ride. I’m very glad I have the second book – The Player – right here ready to start as soon as I can finish typing. Because I need the next book about as much as my next breath. The ending isn’t on a cliff hanger as such – but the story is clearly far from over, and the teasing hint of “continue the story in book 2” is an offer I just can’t refuse.

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