Review: This Anthology Though... The Sweetest Seduction!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 10, 2014
I write this review as a beta reader for Ms. Roberts hence the lack of Amazon verification. I was given an advanced copy ahead of its release. This story was LONG overdue and I think Ms. Roberts heard the masses speaking. After being inundated by the D'Amato Brothers series, it was nice to get back to what lead me to her writing in the first place, the characters in her S&M; saga. The first story in the anthology delves a bit deeper into the relationship between Sanora, who we now know is named Jessica and her relationship with her husband Senator Jay Edwards. We didn't really know much about the ins and outs of Jay and Sanora's life but this is the PERFECT beginning. I cannot wait to read more about the both of them in S&M; IV.The second story returns to the objects of my obsession Scott Reed and Mariana Harlow *insert fangirl squeal* Their relationship is like watching a seductive tango in action. They go toe to toe without ever letting up but you can feel the passion they both have for one another. Ms. Roberts has promised that Scott and Mariana will reunite but from the sneak peek we are given in this anthology we know that it won't be an easy rekindling of their relationship. Scott is stubborn beyond belief and utilizing his new submissive/girlfriend Dove to get under Mariana's skin was genius on his part. Scott knows that Mariana is still in love with him and he feels the exact same about her but he's not ready to just throw in the towel and propose. Mariana is questioning why she was ever attracted to Scott but memories of their time together and her desire to dive back into the kink lifestyle reminds her why. She's in a relationship with Bernard but is clearly not happy with the way things are going. She wants to hate Scott but her heart betrays her. Whew chile, S&M; IV is going to be hot with the two of them at each others throats. They have just the perfect amount of drama to keep readers intrigued.The anthology concludes with Nicholas "Nick" D'Amato and his lovely submissive/wife Zerrin. This couple is ridiculously HOT. Nick and Zerrin complement one another perfectly and Ms. Roberts has done a wonderful job of pairing two intellectual and kink counterparts. The knife play and wax play scene had me all kinds of hot and bothered. It takes a special level of trust to indulge in such sensuous acts.If you're a fan of Ms. Roberts' previous work then you definitely want to pick up this anthology. It's the perfect way to rev up your Valentine's Day. Think of this anthology as foreplay. Happy Reading folks and well done Ms. Roberts,  WELL DONE! The thirst is real... I am salivating waiting for S&M; IV.