Mr August by Jan Romes

March 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Mr August by Jan Romes
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (138 pages)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fennel

Fashion designer Libby Griffin has had the week from hell–terminated from her job and heart-wrenching news from the doctor. Hoping for time alone to regroup, Libby rents a cabin on Grand Lake St. Mary’s for five months. Right away she meets the most irritating man on the planet, who also happens to be drop-dead delicious.

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Will these two right-brainers allow the off-the-charts attraction brewing between them to grow? Or deny it to focus on the things they think are more important and miss a chance at forever?

Nearly running down the hero in the first paragraph is an attention grabbing way to open a story. And right off sparks fly between Libby Griffin and Max August. Both are reeling from major setbacks in their lives. Libby from losing her job and her boyfriend, and Max from his divorce. Neither is looking for another relationship but…

Ms. Romes offers flawed characters this reader empathized with. And she provided the hero and heroine with backup support in her minor characters too. Her use of these secondary characters to move the plot forward is woven through the fabric of the story.

While her setting is not unique it is vividly portrayed and I could easily imagine myself there at the campsite.
If I had a problem with anything it was the number of times the author had her hero and heroine driving through blizzards and ignoring the dangers and official advice to stay off the roads when snow storms hit.

All in all, I enjoyed Mr. August and in part was drawn in by the unusual title. I found Mr. August a light and enjoyable read, and read it in one sitting.

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A SEAL’s Salvation by Tawny Weber

February 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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A SEAL’s Salvation by Tawny Weber
Publisher: Harlequin Blaze
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (165 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Subject: Navy SEAL Petty Officer Brody Lane

Current Status: On leave

Obstacle: The one girl who was off-limits…

Where navy SEAL “Bad Ass” Brody Lane goes, trouble follows. Being run out of his hometown years ago for misbehaving with Genna Reilly—the sheriff’s daughter—was one thing. Now Brody is about to step into real danger. Not the suggestive letters he’s been exchanging with Genna, but the kind of trouble that can send a soldier home injured and broken inside…

Genna’s entire life has been orchestrated by her family. The right job. The right friends. Enough! Brody’s return offers the promise of lust-filled pleasures. Of flesh teased and tasted. She’s not expecting to find a soldier with distant eyes who has secluded himself from the world. But this good girl knows exactly how to bring a bad boy back to life….
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I enjoy a book about a town’s bad boy turning his life around to be better than anyone ever thought he could be. I like when he ends up a hero, who proves everyone wrong, and ends up showing the town what a real hero looks and acts like. And in doing so, allows himself to love and to be loved.

The one aspect that makes this book believable to me and totally suckered me in was Brody being shanghaied into the Navy. Thing is, it can happen because that’s what happened to one of my uncles. He too was on a path to destruction but instead of the Navy, he went Coast Guard. In this book, Genna’s dad was the catalyst who forced the enlistment. For my uncle, it was my grandfather. Like Brody, it changed his life, gave him direction and made him a self-assured, successful man who was comfortable with his place in the world. Eventually he married a Navy woman and they’re both happier than they thought possible. So for me, watching Brody and Genna fall in love, and everything they had to do, feel, fight for and stand up for, was very life affirming and relatable. I saw my own uncle live it. How could I not love this book?

I did really enjoy reading A SEAL’s Salvation. Not only because of the abovementioned fact, but because Ms. Weber knows how to weave a sexy, seductive story in which well-crafted characters find their happy ever after.

Genna’s personal growth was impressive. She had the most to lose and the most to gain by standing up for herself. In this case, Brody inflamed the spark of rebellion inside that had been simmering for ten long years. In the end, however, she had to do it for the most important reason of all – herself. The process was at times painful, sad and poignant but ultimately proved she had the mettle to be a Navy SEAL’s wife. She just had to convince Brody.

Brody had his own emotional gauntlet to brave. His internal angst was just as agonizing because it could undermine and destroy everything he worked for and the man he’d become if he makes the wrong choice. His confusion comes from having to decide which was which. Insight came from an extremely surprising source and it warmed my heart down to my toes. It’s scenes like that which make Ms. Weber’s stories such a treat to read.

I loved the sexy letter writing campaign, the cookie revelation and Brody’s grandmother is a sweetheart. I liked the dialogue because it captured the essence of the hero and heroine. Even the secondary characters had some impressive scenes on stage without which this book wouldn’t have been as effective as it was. Ms. Weber knows how to create a wonderful supporting cast for her characters and she does it again in this novel.

I’d be negligent if I didn’t mention the sexy scenes where Genna and Brody explore their budding physical relationship. They don’t disappoint. The one thing I like is that the author never has her protagonists take themselves too seriously. There are moments, even when they are intense and passionate, where a smile sneaks up and turns into an all-out grin. Although the scenes were hot and satisfactory, I question whether a woman could really “lose count of all her orgasms”. I figure a Navy SEAL has to be good, but is he really THAT good? It sure is a nice fantasy.

A SEAL’s Salvation is a smoking hot fast read that’s sure to please. I read it in one sitting all due to the fact that Genna and Brody were compelling characters. I liked their history, their journey and the promise of a happy ever after future. This book embodies what I enjoy about reading romance and it’s a definite recommend.

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Someone to Watch Over Me by Jerrie Alexander

February 28, 2014 By 1 Comment

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Someone to Watch Over Me by Jerrie Alexander
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (96 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Stacey McKinney returned to her home town to escape a stalker. When people around her turn up dead, she fears he’s found her. Is the maniac keeping his threat by killing off anyone who gets close to her?

A different kind of risk is also in town. The man who broke her heart has also come home. Their attraction is stronger and hotter than ever, but he walked away once. Will he do it again?

A bullet ended Cash Butler’s career as an Army Ranger. His life on his horse ranch is without complications until he hears Stacey is back in town. He was a kid when her dad used his wealth and power to drive him away. He’s not that kid any longer.
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When Stacey goes missing, a search proves her stalker had followed her to Oak Hill. But he’s dead. Who killed him? And who has Stacey?

Stacey’s problems are multiplying by the minute.

Ms. Alexander packed a lot of history into a rather short book. Stacey’s fear and frustration are palpable, giving the story a real sense of urgency. I found myself racing through the pages wondering just how many people wanted Stacey dead. The list of likely suspects is short, but can Stacey and Cash look beyond their painful past in time to save Stacey’s life?

At first, Stacey and Cash are a complicated couple, but once they clear up a major misunderstanding, their relationship progresses very quickly. Since Stacey and Cash have a long history, I found it easy to believe they would become serious so soon. They make a great couple and certainly have chemistry to burn.

I do wish Stacey and Cash had been a bit more rounded. Stacey struck me as the typical rich girl trying to get out from under her father’s thumb. Cash is the classic poor boy trying to make it on his own and prove his worth. While I really enjoyed the plot of their story, Stacey and Cash never really moved beyond being character types in my mind. Despite this issue, Stacey and Cash are likable, and I enjoyed watching them reconnect.

While I managed to figure out who was behind Stacey’s disappearance, I was blindsided by the culprit’s motivation. Ms. Alexander revealed a huge twist right at the end of the story that I found confusing and a bit out of place. Despite this issue, I think the conclusion as a whole was satisfying, if a bit odd.

Someone to Watch Over Me is intense and fast paced. Looking for a fun book to spend the afternoon with? Someone to Watch Over Me might be the romantic suspense for you.

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Silence of the Wolf by Terry Spear

February 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Silence of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (339 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Gray werewolf Tom Silver is determined to find the wolves who have been attacking local livestock. While tracking the pack through the Rockies, a blizzard forces him into a remote cabin where he hears a plane crash nearby.

When he discovers the sole survivor is a beautiful female werewolf/coyote shifter mix, bound as a prisoner, he knows it’s his duty to hide her. Now, they are both at risk as a search ensues for the missing prisoner.

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Silence of the Wolf kept my interest by making sure I was confounded, intrigued and fascinated. Were the bad guys really bad or were they coerced? Who can the heroine trust? Is the good guy really who she thought or has he gone to the dark side? All those questions and more came from an exciting and entertaining plot which insured I could not stop reading once I started.

The part of the conflict that involves Elizabeth, the heroine, packs a punch. It’s twofold in that it covers both an internal and external element. The very same people who are making trouble stem from the same environment that made the heroine feel bad about who and what she was. She didn’t trust easily and she’s stubborn too, which is a good thing in this book. I liked seeing her not only learn to trust, but to believe in herself, and feel comfortable in her own skin, whether it be furry or human. All that growth and acceptance became possible when she met the hero, Tom.

Watching Tom eventually fall in love with Elizabeth was a treat. The author made it fun, sometimes silly but romantic all the way. When they finally get together, it’s magic. That’s due in large part because I really enjoyed the dynamics between both hero and heroine and that could only be possible because of the solid writing of Ms. Spear. Her characters are well-rounded, likeable and enchanting. Well, the good guys are anyway.

The bad guys were used to good affect because they ratcheted up the tension, the suspense and the drama, forcing the protagonists to show their best and worst sides under duress. Eventually Tom and Elizabeth emerge victorious, but not before a lot of action and heroism happen first. As for the villains, I felt bad for a couple of them because they were more true underdogs than meanies. I hope they can be redeemed because there’s something there in the way Ms. Spear wrote them that makes me think so. In fact, if I’m not mistaken, the healing has begun but my question is – where will it lead? The author shared enough about the guys to make me interested and that’s a good thing.

There are other important secondary characters that help flavor the tone of the book and many are from previous books in the series. The good thing, however, is that a new reader will be just fine reading this as a standalone. It’s complete and engaging for fans and newbies alike.

Silence of the Wolf has it all. This book has a wonderful well laid out plot, characters I enjoyed reading about and dialogue that captured the emotions behind the characters. Ms. Spear is one of my go-to authors when I want to escape with a book guaranteed to entertain. Silence of the Wolf is that and more. It’s a must read.

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The Bride Insists by Jane Ashford

February 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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The Bride Insists by Jane Ashford
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (355 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

When governess Clare Greenough learns she’s inherited a fortune, the good news comes with a catch: it will be held by her cousin until Clare can find a husband.

To stave off ruin, Jamie Boleigh, the seventh Baron of Trehearth, agrees to marry Clare under the condition that she keeps the money, a provision he hopes to overturn. Their passionate relationship becomes a battle of wills.
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When the cousin tricks Jamie into betraying his wife, he’ll have to prove the truth or lose her forever.

One crazy condition in order to inherit a fortune – would you marry for money?

I like books that have conventions and traditions that are being thrown out the window. Clare is supposed to marry in order to inherit a fortune. Where others might balk, she agrees. Jamie is the man in question and he also agrees–but he’s got ulterior motives.

As much as I liked this book, I wasn’t keen on some of Jamie’s motives. He wants to fix his house. He wants her to become someone she’s not. I get the conventions of the times. A woman should obey her husband. She should be submissive to him and agree to what he wants. I also get that the influx of women being stronger and more forthright is a bit of a modern convention. But as much as Clare isn’t a conventional woman, she does succumb to a conventional means to find a husband. I guess I expected more from her and Jamie.

That said, these two characters are quite well matched. Jamie might have had other plans, but I liked how Clare did come into her own. The heat between them is palpable once they sorted out what they each wanted and I enjoyed reading it.

If you want a solid historical, then The Bride Insists might be what you’re looking for.

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One Stormy Night by K.R. Bailey

February 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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One Stormy Night by K.R. Bailey
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (55 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

How can a hunting trip go terribly wrong?

Evie loves to hunt, and she’s a better shot than any man. Scott is fun-loving and sexy–the perfect companion. But what starts out as a wonderful date turns deadly when they witness a terrible crime and must flee for their lives.

Evie and Scott begin their day laughing and teasing, but car trouble and a freak blizzard force them to seek refuge in a deserted farmhouse. Once they get a fire started, the farmhouse seems like the perfect–and perfectly romantic–place to wait for help. Until three strangers arrive carrying assault weapons.

When they witness a murder, Evie and Scott must escape back into the frigid, snowy darkness to hide from the criminals. Only by relying on each other can they survive.

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Evie and Scott have great chemistry. They clearly are in a new relationship, but their strong friendship makes me think they will continue to make a good match even after they’ve settled into a routine. The best scenes in this story focus on how attached they’ve become to one another.

It was difficult for me to understand why they were so underprepared for their excursion. Most hunting trips are straightforward, of course. Travelling to an extremely remote area where communication with the outside world is spotty at best requires a level of safety and first aid preparation that these characters seem to have overlooked.

Scott is clearly a very smart guy. This fuzzy thinking on his part doesn’t match up with how he responds to the crime they witness on their trip. People make mistakes, though, and how he reacts in the heat of the moment is well worth reading. I enjoyed seeing him in action, and I can understand why Evie is so attracted to him.

I would have liked to see Evie’s personality fleshed out. While it’s completely understandable that someone who doesn’t have any real experience in this kind of environment will make mistakes, certain decisions of hers defy common sense. It was difficult for me to sympathize with Evie at times because how mismatched her reactions are to her surroundings.

The setting is perfect for this tale. It’s much easier to get injured or killed in a desert than it would be in a less volatile climate. These dangers added a level of suspense to the plot that made it hard for me to stop reading until I’d reached the conclusion.

One Stormy Night is a solid blend of romance and mystery. It’s a good choice for anyone in the mood for a short, satisfying read.

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He Loves Me He Loves Me Not by Kathryn Keller

February 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not by Kathryn Keller
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (186 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Quince

After Stacey Granger discovers Ian, the man she is about to marry, is cheating on her, she calls off their wedding and vows not to trust another man anytime soon. But when her father hires Cole Madigan to help him operate his floundering construction company, attraction blossoms between Cole and Stacey and she begins to live again.

As a former employee of Ian’s, blackballed by him and unable to find work, Cole is determined to restore his reputation. Confronted by the firm’s mounting problems, Cole and Stacey fight side-by-side to keep the business afloat after her father suffers a heart attack.

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A feisty heroine, two guys and one ex-wife /ex-girlfriend —  that can all be very complicated and interesting at the same time. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not had all of that and it sounded like a promising story.

It started good and intriguing, the heroine and hero meet but they did not get on well at first. But as the story progressed it seemed that the emphasis was put more on the heroine’s relationship with her ex fiancé and her father, while the relationship with the hero was happening in the background. Because of that, the whole romance seemed a bit rushed.

On the other hand when the relationship between the hero and heroine was the main focus, they spent their time in an “I love to hate you” trope. That became a bit repetitive after a while because I really couldn’t figure out why the heroine disliked and mistrusted the hero so much.

The story did not leave me indifferent though.  On the contrary and regardless of the issues that caught my attention, there was something in the story that had me enjoying it. For example, although I did not always understand the heroine’s actions I cheered for her and I was happy when she made right choices and when she saw through the villain’s schemes. I was happy that the hero found the way to the heroine’s heart and that all ended well.

Although He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not  was a bit predictable, I enjoyed it. The story flowed nicely, it had a good plot and a satisfying ending that matched the character’s personalities. I had fun reading it. Because I did find enjoyment, for me, that was enough to recommend it to those readers who reach for contemporary romances.

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One Stormy Night by Vallory Vance

February 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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One Stormy Night by Vallory Vance
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (41 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

Alexis Joplin, popular host of the travel show, Overnight Stays, is embarking on her final scouting expedition with her partner and best friend, Shane Fowler. Over the course of the last two years, the duo has grown closer not only at work, but outside of the job. While their friends and co-workers may whisper that something more than friendship is the source of their mutual admiration, they deny it even as their personal feelings are reaching a critical apex.

Shrouded in the dark beauty of a hundred year old inn, while lightning flashes and thunder rumbles, neither Alexis nor Shane can hold on to the pretense any longer. They give in to one night of passion with the promise that in the morning, they’ll awake as friends.

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Can straight men and women maintain long-term friendships without developing romantic feelings for one another? Does the answer to this question change once sex enters the equation? Alexis and Shane are about to test the limits of their friendship and find out the truth about mixing friendship and attraction once and for all.

The strong chemistry between Alexis and Shane is what makes this story so much fun to read. Their inside jokes and faux-flirty banter make their friendship come alive. Neither one of them is perfect by any means, but they have long since learned how to bring out the best in one another. Seeing how they’ve learned to adjust to one another’s idiosyncrasies was by far my favorite part of reading this book.

Repeated typos and grammar and spelling errors lead me to give this novella a lower rating than it would have otherwise received. While it was easy to figure out what author intended to say most of the time, the actual meanings of a few sentences remain a mystery to me.

The beautiful setting and well-paced plot kept me interested in what was happening to these characters. There’s something romantic about staying in a cozy bed and breakfast over a stormy weekend, and the descriptions of what was happening to the land and sky fits into Shane and Alexis’ story quite well.

One Stormy Night is an enjoyable tale that is a good choice for anyone in the mood for something playful and lighthearted. It can easily be read in one sitting.

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The Loving Husband and the Faithful Wife by Kit Power

February 20, 2014 By 1 Comment

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The Loving Husband and the Faithful Wife by Kit Power
Publisher: Black Beacon Books
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary, Horror
Length: Short Story (35 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

The Loving Husband and the Faithful Wife

A cutesy tale of romance and domestic bliss? Step inside this suburban home to find out what happens when the couple decide to have an extension added. What could possibly go wrong?

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Two dark tales of fear, paranoia, and good intentions, set in situations where grey bleeds into black, and where there are no easy answers. Kit Power invites you to see the world through the eyes of the faces that pass you every day. Discover how it feels to really know someone.

Some decisions are easier to make than others. The trick is to figure out ahead of time exactly how far you’re willing to go to reach your goals.

This was my first introduction to this author’s work and it has whet my appetite for more. Mr. Power did quite well at introducing this reader to his characters through a series of subtle hints about their personalities that are sprinkled throughout fast-paced plots.

“The Loving Husband and the Faithful Wife” has a strong, intriguing premise, but I had trouble piecing together some of the clues the narrator provides about what is happening. A few of them seem to be mutually contradictory, and I would have preferred to see more time explaining how all of them fit together. I don’t know if the author intends to write a sequel to this tale, but I would be quite interested in reading one if it is ever published. There is still so much these characters haven’t revealed about themselves yet.

It took a few paragraphs for me to adjust to the Cockney dialect and nearly-constant swearing in “The Debt,” but Del’s predicament snagged my attention right away. At times it was a little difficult to believe he had grown up in such a rough neighbourhood due to how he reacts to certain things that are common in that sort of environment. Having an explanation for how this occurred would have resulted in a higher rating for this book. The pacing is strong, though, and Del’s journey is so compelling that I didn’t want to stop reading.

The Loving Husband and the Faithful Wife is a promising collection. I look forward to seeing what Mr. Power writes next, and I’d recommend these stories to anyone who is new to the mystery genre. Either tale is a good place to start.

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An Ecstatic Rendezvous by David Russell

February 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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An Ecstatic Rendezvous by David Russell
Publisher: Devine Destinies
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (30 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

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This is an interesting short story, told in the first person from the male protagonist’s point of view. I enjoyed how it was somewhat like one of those “tell a secret” confession letters, but still rich in detail and descriptions. There’s quite a bit of internal discussion – as one would expect from a first-person tale – and I was pleased that for a change we got to see and experience everything from the man’s point of view. It was different to how a woman would have told the story, and I found this made the story fresh and quite interesting.

I found the dialogue a little stilted, almost oddly formal in places considering it was a sexual experience – for example “At last, your courage has fused with your admirable circumspection”. I wondered if this was written on purpose – to add to the air of an old film, or perhaps the unreality of a fantasy come to life. The slight off-beat language jarred me now and then, but wasn’t strong enough to make me want to stop reading, and certainly didn’t dampen my curiosity about how it would all end up.

I was also a little surprised at the dichotomy of the protagonist. In his opening sentence he declares “Yes, I’m a narcissist and proud of it”, yet he’s too shy to ask a woman out for a date. He’s spent months exercising and buffing his body up to perfection, but can’t gather the courage to ask a still-life model out for dinner and a date. While this paradox confused me, it also intrigued me. I’ll admit to still being a little confused even by the ending, but as this was his first experience and he later explains further about his shyness, I came away with the feeling that the protagonist was a lot more complicated than we could get to understand in the briefness of the story.

This was a very different style of story and probably won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Still I have to admit I really enjoyed it. I liked the different perspective, the feel of a romantic confession and the fact it was unlike practically every other story I’ve read. It’s fresh and different and that alone made it well worth the read. There is one very tastefully written sex scene, quite graphic but nothing I found remotely offensive. I think readers interested in a take on a man’s sexual experience and fantasy, or those who enjoy “confessions of” style tales should find this quite enjoyable.

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