Review: The Perfect LIttle Taster
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 3, 2013
Ruthie Knox's novella, How to Misbehave,  serves up a perfect little amuse-bouche to start her Camelot series about the Clark family. This story is emotionally rich, with spicy sexual notes, and more than a dash of humor. Despite the fact that it is merely a "little taste", the Ms. Knox manages to get surprising depth with her characters.Amber Clark is a "good girl" and Tony Mazzara has a reputation for being a bad boy.  He is misunderstood, wounded and carries a certain "rep" around town.  Simply irresistible, right?  Mother Nature brings them together during a storm in the basement of the Community Center and they have to ride out the tempest.This story is more raw that Ms. Knox's previous works.  Amber is a little sheltered, a little naive, her previous experiences with sex are less than stellar, and Tony is teaching her to let-go, articulate her wants: "Tell me what you like," he said. "That's how we get good at this."  He helps in her sexual discover and it is hot.  She helps him forgive himself after a family tragedy leaves him agonizing over his reckless behavior.  She helps him find his second chance.My one critique is that I needed more of Tony and Amber!  I loved this story and am looking forward to reading the series most especially  Caleb's story.  I can already feel a crush coming on...