Just that
word - Uncivilized - goes a long way to tell us how utterly hot and naughty the
whole concept of this book is. Then the cover will strike us down for good.
From a
totally fictional and dreamy point of view, how can we resist a man bent on
submitting a woman to his pleasure? A
man that comes right from the Amazon jungle and has to relearn social rules,
civilization's restraints? Hardly.
And harder
still it is to teach him manners in the bedroom. Though there's no bedroom for
him. Only our knees on the floor, his hand on our back. Then... total oblivion.
Torrid eroticism. Tempting controversy.
Mind you,
this novel is not only hot reading material (which is pretty obvious for that
brain-melting cover), it's also a good story with a well-developed and
emotional plot where the main characters shine.
Zach was lost
in the jungle after his parents' accident. When his godfather finally finds out
his whereabouts and proposes his return, he's led back to Chicago accompanied
by anthropologist Moira. Their class is instantaneous, and highly explosive. It
was amazing!!
I really
enjoyed the alternating chapters with Zach's and Moira's perspective. They show
their distinct ideas and expectations, and each relate different scenes that
are dripping with interesting angles and, especially, hotness. So much wild,
sexy hotness.
Because as soon as their eyes meet, a
challenge is born.
He wants her
to yield to him, she wants to help him adjust to the world. The fun is all in
how they try to get what they want without giving in.
Even though
the sexy games and challenge are wonderfully arousing, and at times hilarious,
I also relished all the details about Zach coming back to western society. It
was fun but also sweet, and enlightening. Like his reaction to You Tube or how
he remembers something special about his lost childhood with his dead parents.
He has to learn many things, his natural curiosity leading him to the most
intimate topics such as varied ways of kissing. And other things...
On the other
hand, Moira is a warm woman. She appreciates the pleasurable implications of
her liaison with this erotic man, but she also craves some feeling in their
intimacy. It was painful to see how she battles her growing feelings for him
while considering what's best for Zach in terms of his nature and his
adjustment. I wanted them to connect so badly!
Yes, I
enjoyed how Zach struggles with his memories of his old home, how he resists
bonding with his godfather or his lack of control over Moira. The episode where
he reminisces his upbringing with the caraican tribe in Brazil is very
touching.
To me, it was
all very interesting, believable, and well interspersed with the steamy scenes
which grow in meaning every time they happen with scorching detail. And it was
amazingly frustrating when tragedy strikes and their relationship seems doomed.
Actually,
Uncivilized is a beautiful, deep, meaningful romance that touches on many
aspects on how two completely different people fall in love and the challenges
they have to face to be together.
A fantastic
read, I loved it all the way to the fulfilling end. Dear Sawyer Bennet, you have an
unconditional fan in me now!
About the Author
USA Today Best-Selling author, Sawyer Bennett, is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. She is married to a mobster (well, a market researcher) and they have two big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn’t have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a
nominal amount of milk chocolate.
