Review: Loved it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 21, 2011
"Let this be my last word, that I trust in your love."- by Rabindranath Tagore -Deacon is an ex Pararescue Jumper. He's a highly trained Special Ops medic. And he was working with the SEALs and Army and Delta guys on various missions. They go in to rescue friendly air crew shot down behind enemy lines. During a HALO jump he got injured. Deacon had to have surgery and was forced to retire. Therefore, he's returned to help his brothers on the family ranch.The heroine, Jessica, is a stock broker, and she's come to the ranch to celebrate a friend's bachelorette party. She seems to be working too much. Jess is stressed and a tad uptight and can't really let go and enjoy herself. Until she meets Deke, that is. Deacon picks up Jessica at the airport and their 'relationship' begins there.Despite the novella's length there's really good character development. Both of them have trust and commitment issues, however their attraction for each other is very palpable and engaging.A few weeks ago the author told me that this novella contains only "hot stuff" and there wouldn't be a plot. Sorry, but I have to disagree. But that's positive, isn't it? The sex scenes were wrapped up with a nice little story. Deacon and Jess don't hit the sack immediately. The author is able to develop the relationship, and she gives the characters emotional depth. You can feel how Jess is changing from this uptight stock broker to sensual woman. Nice!Please note: this is not really a BDSM novella. Deacon certainly IS an alpha male and 'dominates' his lover in the bedroom, but I wouldn't call him a Dom. He knows how to take care of a woman and he knows how to satisfy Jess. But he's very caring and tender with Jess. It includes very light bondage and a little sex toy. But it doesn't feel kinky or deviant. Not at all. If anything, I felt that the sex scenes were beautifully written. They were tasteful and sensual and hot. And before the sex scenes there was this kissing/foreplay part in the truck. Loved it! Personally, I think kissing and making out is so essential. Sometimes this is more important and hotter than the sex itself - if it's well done, of course.There was something I really, really appreciated: Deacon cleaned up Jess after the 'act'. That's soooo mindful and it definitely reminded me of Luke Hutchinson (hero of Absolution). He did exactly the same. BIG, BIG smile on my face...*sigh*This is a quick but sexy, sensual, and sizzling hot novella. It was a pleasure reading Deacon's Touch. Kaylea, I know this was your first erotic novella, and that's no mean feat! You definitely pulled it off! And I'd have loved to read more about Deacon and Jess. But there's definitely more to come. Deacon's got three brothers...another BIG smile on my face!Enjoy!