Review: I loved the book, but it was not what I was expecting based on the blurb.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.I have to admit that when I read the blurb for Tumbleweed, I was expecting a thoroughly hedonistic read as Hayley attempted to mend her broken heart by indulging herself in the arms of whatever man or men caught her eye. While that is part of the premise of the book, there is far more to the story than that. When the story begins, we meet Hayley as she travels to Egypt in hopes of getting the “money shot” during an anticipated political revolution. Hayley has made a name for herself as a photojournalist and her success has allowed her to travel all over the world pursuing her career and indulging in an international buffet of lovers. Because of this, Tumbleweed has a subtle political undertones to it, which were unexpected but enriched the story significantly.While she waits for her opportunity to get her “money shot” in Egypt, she decides that the Mohammeds (cousins with the same first name) will be an enjoyable diversion and begins her seduction of the cousins. As Egypt is a sexually repressed country, Hayley’s seduction does not take long and she soon finds herself enjoying both of their affections. To say the Mohammeds are eager students is an understatement and this makes for some steamy sex scenes. As they spend more time together, they get bolder in their activities and take advantage of the fact that one of the young men’s family home will be empty for the day and proceed to indulge themselves in a comfortable environment. Unfortunately for Hayley, Baba (the father) returns early to discover the three together and this is where her life takes a decided turn for the worse. As Baba holds her captive and seemingly punishes her for seducing his son and nephew, Hayley escapes the situation by remembering her first love, Mikel, and how his rejection set her on the path that led her to Egypt.The bulk of Tumbleweed is told through a series of flashbacks as Hayley attempts to escape the pain of her current situation and understand why she became the person she had, being more concerned about her career and pleasure than the world around her. While the reader is treated to some seriously hot sex scenes as Hayley relives her sexual awakening, there is so much more to the book as Hayley comes to terms with who she is and the changes she wants to make in her life IF she survives Baba. Ms. Bramer has crafted a well written novel that not only takes the reader on a young woman’s sexual awakening, but also treats them to a story of survival and love. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Bramer’s work.~ Wicked Reads Review Team ~