Review: A very sexy read with mature characters
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2013
Fierce was another great story in Decadent Publishing's 1NS series, and once again, Madame Eve hit the bullseye with this couple. I liked that the hero and heroine shared the same kind of pain, that of a stinging betrayal in their marriages. Even though they had both sworn off relationships, Katie couldn't deny that she was physically attracted to Sebastian. He stirred something in her she couldn't recall ever feeling during her ten year marriage. For Sebastian, Katie's allure was in her fidelity; giving him a flicker of hope that most (married) women weren't like his ex-wife.I didn't have a problem believing their chemistry because I felt they understood what the 1NS service was about, they understood each other's pain/weariness, and they were obviously physically attracted to one another. Dear Madame, the sex was hot, Hot, HOT! Sebastian was so sweet for wanting to take his time with Katie, to show her that she was anything but frigid. He made her feel desirable, sexy, and gave her some of her lost confidence back. Everything about her just showed Sebastian that he'd simply made a poor choice with his ex-wife.I liked the plot, I liked the execution and I really liked the characters. While we learned enough about Sebastian to get a good feel for his character, I thought Katie could have been fleshed out just a little more. It wasn't mentioned why she had stayed married for ten years if there was no chemistry. Did she even love her husband? "She knew what she wanted. What she needed. Men just couldn't get it right" sounded, to me, like she was lumping all men in the same category as her ex, but how would she know when she'd only been with one man? I think a bit more background on Katie would have made her a more well-rounded character. Nevertheless, I was engaged from start to finish. The ending was sweet, and I'm grateful for their mature handling of the situation and communication. I'd definitely read this again and recommend it to anyone who wants a short sexy read with mature characters.Rating: 4 to 4.5Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author for the purpose of an honest review.