Review: The Inner Vixen is Released
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
4 Commanding, Makes Me Flutter Stars * * * *From my experience with the Entangled/Brazen franchise... they seem to have a full range of authors who really know their niche... and boy do they work it. Christine Bell is a writer with the ways and means to capture her audience and make them pant. She doesn't tease and then fail in delivering; oh no.... she presents a story with real people, living lives we can all identify with and then throws a whammy. She gives us a detective who is an active Dom... with no hiding or concerns... he is who he is and his friends know it.Rafe is controlled, confident and restrained in his feelings .... He had his love taken... it changed everything and he is unapologetic. He has figured out what works for him because he wanted no relationships... no ties. He has learned... 4 scenes with the same partner... then cut them loose. This way everything stays light, easy, hot and then over.Rafe is part of a group of friends which have bonded and do a lot of things together. We connect with them at Lacey and Galen's wedding... and Courtney, the newest member of this tight group, is there. She is a recent addiction and has developed a careful ease with all of them. Her history with an ex boyfriend destroyed her confidence; he isolated her... manipulated and caused her to end up without friends, family or even a cell phone of her own. It took a while for her to put it all together as to what was happening but once she did... she got out and moved to a new home. Courtney vowed never to be in that position again and while being self supporting as a nurse, she still is feeling her way and getting over all she experienced with Wes.It seems there was a conversation at a dinner before the wedding event and somehow Rafe and what he is came up. Courtney immediately took the stance of how she could never understand that type of behavior not being abusive... how it must be demeaning to a woman. Rafe not being one to back down... discussed it briefly but left it open on the table for Courtney to think about... and he offered in a sexy teasing way... hey if you are interested I can show you and you will be satisfied.The wedding traditions take place... Courtney catches the bouquet and it is now time for the garter... and Rafe makes sure he is the one to travel her silky long legs and place it there... no one else. Tingles happen, both are aware... Courtney is flustered and leaves as soon as she can. As Rafe travels the same road dwelling on how hard he was just touching Courtney's leg ... he sees her pulled over by the side of the road... she has a flat. He is concerned; her car is in a bad place; she could be hit. He turns on the flashing lights startling her.They talk, she gets out of the car, he is in her face and then nothing can keep them apart... his presence is too much for her... she is so wanting, he senses it all and they let their guards down with all the passion in the moment. It is stopped by the tow truck... but the damage is done... both felt it... both want it... and Rafe presents a concept for Courtney to consider: 4 scenes.... We do 4 specific experiences and then we will stay friends... no worries and continue that friendship with the group after.Courtney is beside herself... she felt things with Rafe she never was willing to feel before... he was strong, sure of himself... full of control and she responded deep in her soul. She decides to go for it.This was not BDSM light but it wasn't Joey W. Hill level either. It was perfect for the story and I felt it really worked. The chemistry, texting and action was perfect for these characters... each finding their way with each other... not only sexually but on another level at the same time. There was the understanding of trust and how that is the cornerstone to this type of relationship at all times. How each person is really in control, no one losing their importance... because really in order for these things to work... each must be willing and equal...The dialogue between Courtney and Rafe.... is hot... off the charts hot... and oh, my Ms. Bell is creative in the scenes Rafe does with our Courtney.... These are scenarios which were perfect for a newbie... meant to bring confidence to her willingness and both were richly rewarded.We got more than tie me up, tie me down, etc. We got people vulnerable; growing stronger because of risking their minds and hearts. It worked for me and I think it might work for you, too.I shall keep an eye out for more releases from Christine Bell... she promises the goods and she delivers nicely.A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review."