Review: Four Stars: A fun, sexy saucy little book for women.  Strap on your big girl panties for this one!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2013
Alli is trying to move beyond her divorce and her fifteen years with her ex husband who is known now in her social circle as "Rick the Dick". Alli's best friend, Sara, doesn't feel like she is moving fast enough so she steps into help. First, Sara convinces Alli she needs to try out a sex toy, and the somewhat reserved Alli is shocked and recalcitrant, but once she gives in there is no going back. Next, Sara proposes something even more daring.... a night in an exclusive club with an escort. Once Alli sees the online picture of Shadow, she is ready to lick the screen. Talk about a hot twenty something man! Alli wiggles on her spandex panties and high heels and sets out for a night she will never forget. Alli has a session of toe curling pleasure and she is hooked. Her once boring life is now full of passion and craziness. Sara keeps pushing the envelope and Alli is soon getting a bikini wax, indulging in fantasy sexual escapades, and getting into all kinds of ridiculous and hilarious situations. What she doesn't count on is losing her heart! Will Alli become a sex obsessed cougar or will she find love?What I Liked:*It is nice every once in awhile to strap on my big girl panties and indulge in a fun adult book and this one certainly fit the bill. I have read three other books by Ms. Cole and this is definitely a new side to her writing. If you know Ms. Cole from her YA books only, you will be surprised to indulge in this wicked and saucy book. Be warned this book has plenty of hot, hot sex scenes and adult situations. This is far from Courtney's sweet YA series. It is a sinful escape and I think many women will be reading this and asking, "Where can I get a Shadow?". If you are looking for a hilarious book filled with steamy scenes, that will get you away from your daily grind this is a book you should check out!*I am not always a fan of sex scenes. I think because often times when they are extremely intimate I feel like a peeping Tom spying on someone's most private moments of passion. This book has some detailed sex scenes that will make you blush, but I did not get that dirty feeling with this one. I think because the majority of the sex scenes involve Alli and her escort Shade. They engage in heated sexual encounters but there is no intimacy as they are not romantically involved. If you are not a fan of sexy books with lots of sexy time, don't read this one. You definitely would not want to leave this one sitting out on your bedside table if you are worried about prying eyes.*I absolutely adored the best friend Sara. She is a red headed firecracker who is confident and secure in her middle aged lifestyle. She pushes Alli time and time again into daring situations and encourages her to leave her comfort zone. The scene where Sara insists Alli get a bikini wax is hilarious! Part of me would love a best friend like Sara and the other half worries about the mayhem. As Alli says, " With a best friend like Sara, who needs enemies?" Sara is dynamite. I hope that the next book in this series is from Sara's perspective.*This book is full of funny situations that made me giggle. Alli manages to make a fool of herself time and time again. I laughed my butt off when she goes to work without panties after her miserable bikini waxing and also the scene where she spills bronzing powder all over her new boss's crotch and then runs to get the vacuum. If you enjoy novels with plenty of madcap, and sticky situations you will love this one.*I loved watching Alli evolve. She goes from a woman in her mid thirties on the verge of a mid life crisis with low self esteem to a sexy, confident woman. It is nice to see her take charge and get her confidence back, and for her to stick it to "Rick the Dick."*I enjoyed the funny chapter titles as well as the two brief chapters from Shade's and Alex's point of view.And The Not So Much:*I felt like I was missing something on Alli's character since the book opens nine months after her divorce. There is very little information given on what type of person Alli was before the Sara imposed makeover. Was she shy and reserved? What was she like while she was married to Rick? Granted, I don't want all the dirt and negativity on the breakup of their marriage and I was glad that was glossed over, but still I would like a glimpse into Alli's life before the revolution.*There are a couple of twists involving Alli's escort. He manages to pop up into her life in the most unexpected ways. I didn't expect the first, but the second was not a surprise. Though it was fun and clever the way Ms. Cole weaved together all the story lines, I have to admit it was a bit contrived, but who cares it was fun!*Once again, keep in mind this is not a book for those who don't like sexy scenes. If you are a fan of Ms. Cole's other books, keep in mind this is nothing like her sweet book, Dante's Girl. This is definitely a big girl book!Confessions of an Alli Cat is a smoking hot, hilarious escape novel that will provide you plenty of heat and laughs in one read. This is a fast paced book that you can pick up and read in a couple of hours, as it is hard to put down once you start. It is packed full of ridiculous situations that will have you giggling. If you are looking for a pick me up book with hilarity and sex grab this one. The bikini waxing scene is priceless!Favorite Quotations:"End cohesive thought here as all blood is diverted away from the brain and into the male head that is not capable of significant thought.""And she's nauseatingly thin. Except for her fake boobs, which Rick bought and paid for and can be used as flotation devices.""Sometimes, when you're married, you forget to grow as an individual because you're so focused on being part of a unit.""I read somewhere that every broken road in life leads to where you were meant to go in the first place."I wanted to include more quotes, but the ones I loved where a little to risqué you will have to read this for yourself.I purchased a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.Posted@Rainy Day Ramblings.