Review: A HOT one sitting read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 14, 2014
Phew! Claiming Ecstasy may be short but it is raw, intense and packed full of awesomeness! Although the novella revolves around a forbidden relationship and the way in which Nicholas and Jolie strengthen their bond during  the act of sex, Madeleine Pryce ensures that there is a strong paranormal element in the plot.Nicholas is a vampire, Jolie is a fae princess and despite the fact there is a prophecy regarding their future together, to be welcomed back to the Seelie court, from which she has been exiled,  Jolie has to kill her lover. However, during the course of the story Jolie admits the depth of her feelings for Nicholas and the disgust she feels at the task she has been given. The reader is able to sympathize with Jolie as her emotions for Nicholas conflict with her loyalty to her species and her longing to return home.Nicholas is portrayed as a dominant male who wants to possess and claim Jolie as his mate, yet I was unconvinced by his declarations of love which appear clouded by lust and his desire for power.For fans of erotica this book is a short and addictive read; Madeline Pryce's writing is fast paced and the sex scenes steamy, but the plot has plenty of substance beyond just sex.Definitely a recommendation from me!I received this as a complimentary review copy, but this has had no influence on my opinion.