Review: Ms James, manages to offer us an almost voyeuristic view into the lives of two ordinary individuals who don't believe in love
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2014
Originally Reviewed For: Tea and BookWhen a favorite author starts stretching her literary muscles it gets a little scary. When a favorite author once again proves, talent is talent.. you have to just cheer.. Author Sara Humphreys, writing as Willow James beings her journey into literary erotica.. and she manages to make it sizzle and steam!In her first foray into the oh so sensual, Ms James, manages to offer us an almost voyeuristic view into the lives of two ordinary individuals who don't really believe in love. We watch them take the first step on a journey that is guaranteed to protect the heart and feed the body.. *snort* really?Skylar Sole has a plan, work finish her degree, get her masters and open her own jewelry shop. Committed to the plan she has no time for "relationships" and really doesn't believe in them. A sensual woman working for now in a "toy" shop.. she has no problem recommending the advantages of using her inventory. That being said, she isn't opposed to the occasional real life man.. like the "Mr. Wall Street" one that walks by her store every day at lunch. Now there was a fine specimen of a man.Griffin Blaze is gorgeous and successful but relationship stunted. After living his life as a "stray" raised in the foster system. Griffin doesn't really believe in happily ever after.. shoot he really doesn't believe in ever after. Tired of women who want more and refusing to purchase one who doesn't. After overhearing a comment Skylar made about a toy being just as good as a man and who needs a relationship Griffin has brainstorm. Why not offer her a no strings attached, sex only relationship. Win/win..These two people have neither the heart nor desire to be in such a relationship. Almost immediately both realize the sheer stupidity of it but both have committed to it and neither wants to walk away. Afraid to discuss their changing needs a "perfect" relationship almost shatters before tragedy makes them face their true desires and consider taking a chance.Even in this abbreviated form, Willow James shines.. A detailed and realistic love story about two people who want something they don't even know is real. I loved it.Pumped is book one in her Stilettos & Seductions Series so plan on going full steam ahead.. (ok, I know too punny)Shauni