Review: SURPRISINGLY SEXY AND DEFINITELY WORTH A READ!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 8, 2013
Most of the time I start reading a book I have certain expectations, either from reading other books by the author or reading reviews, etc. And sometimes I pick up a book with no expectations, not being familiar with the writer and I don't know what to expect. I apparently placed Hold by Zannie Adams on a list of books I'd like to borrow and last night it randomly showed up on my Kindle. Having just finished up another book and still a couple hours before bed, I gave it a shot.  I almost embarrassed to say I liked this book as much as I did. There's no fancy writing or beautiful descriptive prose. It's not a masterpiece of the next BIG book. What it is, is a relatively short story that doesn't try too hard to tell too much of a story. It also doesn't leave you feeling like you missed out on too much. I hate to say it..but it was just perfect for quick read before sleep. And its pretty sexy too!The story depicts Riana's move to a far-away world as punishment for a "crime" she committed. As part of this new world, she must find a protector quickly so she is not taken, abused, and eventually killed in the terrible prison she is sent to. Shortly after arriving at the prison, she quickly relies on her instincts and picks out Cain. Their deal? He protects her and she in return has sex with him. A good bargain in the world she is living in and a simple premise for this short book to have. Their sexual relationship (because of their circumstances) begins immediately upon meeting and the reader sees how it develops during their confinement. There is something interesting even in this type or book to see how people use each other for base needs and how that can play out.  I liked both characters and thought Cain was SEXY. He was resourceful and strong and eventually possessive. Definitely a man who can take care of his woman. And Riana and Cain together?  Simply put, Riana and Cain together are hot, hot, hot.  While I feel a little guilty about liking this book as much as I did I would definitely read a pick-up of their story if ever offered from where this book ended =)