"Grilled up Sizzling Hot and Spicy"
Ever since I first picked up her steamy historicals BEYOND
INNOCENCE and BEYOND SEDUCTION I have been a huge fan of
Emma Holly. Her sensual writing was so well done with
mesmerizing and wonderfully plotted stories I continued to
follow her when she journeyed into the paranormal realm. So
far I have never been disappointed and not offended by hot
steamy stories, but I confess, this one came awfully close
to crossing the line of my comfort zone. Ms. Holly is still writing her signature hot and sensual
stories, only I did not see this having as much of an
entertainment value as her past efforts as it seemed to
focus more on the lead character, Frankie Smith's sexual
escapade aspects as shock value. The storyline of a murder
investigation that pointed to one of her sexual partners
seemed overshadowed by the intensely erotic couplings of
the female lead. In her attempt to get over being jilted by
her long-time boyfriend she is doing her very best in
testing the newly available waters with several new
partners while the investigating officer and Chief of
Police, Jack West would like nothing better than to become
one of those partners. Fans of Emma's have come to expect the high degree of
sensuality that resonates with whatever genre she happens
to turn her very creative imagination and pen to. While
this reviewer's personal inclination gravitates more
towards the one on one romantic relationships, those with
more adventuresome tastes will surely enjoy the vividly
descriptive escapades that abound throughout in this latest
publication. My personal tastes aside, it was very
tantalizing, very graphic, and recommended with a warning
regarding the explicit and erotic sex. Bottom line - I have
seen this author produce a much stronger plot without
resorting to so much shock value. Marilyn Rondeau, RIO -- Reviewers International Organization
Reviewed by Marilyn Rondeau
Posted January 6, 2007
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