Review: Sweet and Extra Sensual- Mmmm Italians!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 27, 2013
Damn, I must have been just the right mood for this story, because I found it VERY sensual and perfect for a raining day read.  I have not read this author before, but I will be getting book two, With Every Song, just to read the sexy parts.  They are tantalizing without being smutty and really, really sexy.Annalise is the daughter of a prima ballerina who wants her to have as much success and pushes her aggressively to achieve it.  Annalise is not sure what she wants until she meets Raphael, a street dancer in Italy that she “connects” with immediately.  Sneaking away from her company of dancers and their rigid rules, Annalise finds freedom in dancing with Raphael and they help each other overcome some insecurities.  They fall in love in Italy, but all is not smooth sailing as Annalise’s escapades are found out by her mother, her understudy is dying for her part and Raphael makes a mistake that could cost him Annalise’s love and trust.Francesca is Raphael’s street dancing partner and wants more from Raphael than dancing.  When he becomes obsessed with Annalise, Francesca refuses to be his dance partner anymore and Annalise helps him prepare for an audition with a legitimate dance company.  Annalise is working herself to the bone, but she is falling for Raphael and thought he felt the same about her.  Her mother tries to warn her that nothing will be as faithful as dance, and Annalise rejects her mother’s advice until she sees for herself, that her mother just might be right.There is the typical angsty climax that could have been avoided but coincides with opening night and the drama and revelations are unpacked leaving you with a smile and a hope for a bright future.But again, let me just say, if you are looking for a sensual romance with intimate scenes that are sweet not animalistic, this is the right story for you.Some Descriptive Sex, some profanity (f-word, gd, Sh**t)Would I/Did I buy it? Yes (.99)Would I read it again?  MaybeWould I recommend it to friends? YesAge level? NA