Review: this story is feeling lost to me: the author had a wonderful idea that was full of potential, and that potential has languished
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 4, 2014
Two weeks have passed from the end of the first book, and Lilli is trying to regroup.  There is so much half-developed drama and dysfunction in this installment that the whole story is starting to wear and drag.  Lilli has a secret that is “life altering” because yes, there has to be a dramatic point to her need for a change.  So, she takes the plunge and shares her secret with this new group of friends – well everyone BUT Max.  Because Max is disrupting her carefully planned out trajectory.Unfortunately, Lilli is the only one who sees her secret as a big deal – even I was nonplussed. And, even with this deeply held fear – she outs herself on the net as The Fetish Queen, with a response and following that are unexpected to all around her.  Max is more irritable and cranky in this – he can’t understand Lilli’s behavior or attitude, but he can’t stop wanting her.  They are oil and water with a flamethrower waiting to ignite the mix – they do have an amazing chemistry and interplay.  But, this installment seemed to serve as a forerunner to increase tension and action for the last in the series.Sadly, this story is feeling lost to me: the author had a wonderful idea that was full of potential, and that potential has languished.  Writing is not easy, writing erotica is even more difficult: you must lose your own hang-ups and delve into the story with both feet.  Unfortunately, we’ve only dipped a toe in, and pulled it right out because the water was too cold and scary.I’ve committed to read all three in this series, and I shall.  I just don’t think that the story can recover from disappointing me at this point.I received an eBook copy from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.