Lately, I've been reading way too many novellas... Mmm, not really ;o) I love novellas! Short stories, serials... all are welcome into my reading addiction. They're like short-lived treats that satisfy a craving of the moment. Want to know what I've been reading lately?
THE OTHER
BROTHER 3: ILLICIT
Lauren Hawkeye & Tawny Stokes
What an
intense first chapter! Seth's emotions explode when he thinks Theo is hurting
Allegra. I loved how he runs to protect her, shaking with retribution and naked
possessiveness.
The most
tantalizing part is that nothing is too obvious, so Allegra cannot openly
reject her brother over Seth's warnings against him. That puts her in the
middle of an emotional war, her family on one side tugging at her sense of
loyalty and her guilt, while on the other side it's Seth, the stepbrother who
makes her blood hot and heart flutter in need for him.
They're both
strong-willed and stubborn which makes sparks of heated encounters fly. Though
Seth's alpha ways awaken a soft yielding in Allegra that's very sensual when
they both give in to their Dom/sub passion.
Declarations
of love, frustration, a horribly sick brother, a bloody mess and an incredibly
fast-paced and adrenaline-infused finale had me glued to this fantastic third
part of the series. It even had a romantic and funny note that was unexpected
but as welcome as all the tension and bad-ass grit.
More from
this author? Yes, please :o)
POSSESSED 1
Coco Cadence
Outrageous,
fun and sexy. What a treat! I had a great time reading this short story. The
characters are feisty, the plot breaks the boundaries of propriety at every
turn, and the steam just warms you up nicely.
On the one
hand, we have this CEO who is making his assistant miserable with an obnoxious
attitude. When he proposes she pretend to be his fake wife for a few weeks, she
just explodes.
Against the
wall, she has to comply but for a juicy reward.
Then, we have
this mystery man who helps her ease her libido in hte most delightful and kinky
ways, even if they've never actually been face to face. And the hot dish is
served!
OMG, the
things these two do together. The dialogues are snarky, fast, hilarious, and
the demands Leo King keeps making get sexier by the second.
As the plan
to fake a marriage progresses, Leo tortures and teases Samantha with a harsh,
cold attitude, but also with words and kisses too hot and not enough to satisfy
the cravings he's awakened in her. The knot becomes really tangled when fake
and real mingle. I loved the teasing, the bickering, the confusing signals from
Leo and especially the moment when their passion just explodes. Wow!
Now that
cliffhanger is going to make for an impatient wait till part 2. I didn't see it
coming but I do want to know what happens after that. Oh, you naughty Leo...
TARNISHED
Ethan Radcliff
Two opposites
collide in undeniable attraction, but will they heal or destroy each other.?
I was curious
about the premise of the story. There is this boxer who's past his prime and
too deep in drugs and partying, and there is the mature mother who cleans the
sports facilities. The night they cross paths, he's too drunk to respect her,
and she's too infatuated and lonely to deny him.
But the
temptation leads to irresponsibility and a wake-up call for Joe Murphy big
time.
I think the
writing style is not too polished or meaningful to the plot. However, the story
is catchy, the sexy times are plenty and entertaining.
I liked the
character dynamics. Darlene has been on her own for a long time, thus she
misses being cared for, loved. On the other hand, the story also tells that the
way to redemption is by our own effort. Though it's nice when it's inspired by
a person who can love you despite your mistakes.
All in all,
it's a sexy, cute tale of getting over one's mistakes and finding love and hope
with someone.
Have you read any novellas lately? Tell me what you think about my choices. Thank you for your time, book buddies :o)
