Review: Sebastian Black is a name I won't forget anytime soon!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
4 Jessica Rabbit Stars!Also posted on Mara’s Bookshelf“Here’s what I’m offering you. I’ll put your number in my book, and when I want you, I’ll call you. And when I call you, you’ll come, in more ways than one. I promise, beautiful girl, it will be mutually pleasurable for both of us.”What would you do if you’re so deep in your struggles that you can barely make ends meet? That you have to resort to sleeping in your car, with your younger brother, in a school parking lot? Can you handle all of those things?Rosslyn “Roz” Harris tried her best to make sure she and her brother survive everyday but there’s only so much a 22-year old young woman can take and provide for a 13-year old brother especially having no job and enough money to their names.When her friend, Trish, invited her to apply to the club she’s working at, she was hesitant but with no other options she went and tried it out. Clive is New York City’s most popular club and owned by the illustrious, broody, and sexy Sebastian Black.“I couldn’t be in the same room with him without wanting to slap him for being so smug and self-assured. Yet at the same time, I wanted to kiss him because every time he looked at me I felt like I was seconds away from going up in flames.”*sigh* Sebastian (freaking) Black is one of those mysteriously sexy male characters that I’ve read lately. His hotness I think came from all that mystery going on behind his eyes. And should I let you know about his little black book? From the name itself, he really does keep a black book with a list of all the girls he keep on call for his sexual needs. His rules are simple -- straightforward or maybe even rude to some -- but it’s simple and clear: No real names (he names his “girls” cartoon character names) and once emotions become involved, you’re out.“She was pure perfection, with flawless, ivory skin and round hips that begged for my touch. She was exquisite, she was timeless, and little did she know, she was as good as mine.”But what was once simple for Sebastian Black became complicated when suddenly he’s the one who’s starting to feel differently towards Roz. She was different, innocent, seductive, challenging, and she’s the Jessica Rabbit in his life. Even though Roz obviously needs help, especially financially, she did not give in and give up. When Sebastian propositioned her, she didn’t grab it instantly. You would think that someone who’s down in the dumps with a brother to take care of, she wouldn’t blink once to accept the money. But she did not. Until having no place to call home caused them trouble and there’s no other way that would solve her problem as fast as accepting Sebastian’s offer. She would be “on call” anytime, anywhere and in return, she will get paid for her services.I admire Roz’s determination to take care of her brother. Being a big sister myself, I feel that surge of wanting to make sure that my younger siblings are well and if I need to work my ass off just so they have food to eat, clothes to wear and bed to sleep on, I will. Thankfully, I don’t have it as rough as her.Sebastian and “Jessica” started things from physical attraction, that pull Roz had on Sebastian was one he cannot ignore. It was the same for Roz, too. I can only imagine the strong alpha vibe that Sebastian gives out when he’s in the room. The more time they both spend together, the more Sebastian feels strongly for “Jessica” and that he notices the changes happening in him because of it. And then just when things start to get better, Tabatha Vargo writes one heck of a twist I didn’t see coming! Boom! Maybe I was just so into the story that I was reading it as it happens and not thinking of anything else, but that twist really surprised me. And I say that in a good way. I love when I read a book that turns and twists effortlessly and Little Black Book was one of that for me. It was written in a way that will leave you hanging on to every word and then the twist will sneak up on you. *clap clap clap*What do you when your pasts are connected and what you’ve been trying to forget is the one who you are face to face with in the present? Can you forgive and forget?I thought Little Black Book would be another one steamy read and it’s a welcome surprise that it was that but with emotions and mystery too. I liked the characters, even crazy Vick, I enjoyed the story, sweet and all, and I can only hope for a novella because Sebastian and Roz -- and Kyle -- left me wanting more.Stars:4 stars!Recommended to: Readers looking for a romantic story with a twist.POV: First person. Dual POV.Series: No.Cliffhanger: No.EXTRA COMMENT: HEA ending, don’t get me wrong about my “wanting more” comment.