Review: 4.5 Mr. Blue Eyes Stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 24, 2014
After completing the Innocence series, I knew without a doubt that I had to go read every book Ms. Torre wrote.  I am in awe of Alessandra's talent in captivating her readers. Her books and writing styles are bold, brilliant, and bewitching.  Ms. Torre has a way of capturing any readers undivided attention. Right off the first page of The Dumont Diaries, I was hooked and could not put the book down. For the next three hours, I devoured the book. Alessandra does not disappoint her fans when it comes to bringing sizzling steamy sex scenes and evoking raw emotions of desires, love, lust and angst.  Her books are meant to be experienced and The Dumont Diaries is another book to add to my favorites.The Dumont Diaries is a 4 part collection of novellas combined to an omnibus: To Have, To Hold, Till Death, and Do Us Part.  I love the titles of the novellas since it is associated with wedding vows and they play a big part to the storyline of the book.  This book chronicles the life of Candace Tapers, a college graduate working in a slutty gentlemen's club. Although she has a college degree, the real world has not been so kind to Candace. Financially struggling to keep her head above waters, Candace turns to stripping and "special private dances."The answers to all Candace problem's are answered when "Mr. Blue" eyes comes walking into the strip club. He offers her a proposition that she can't resist.The agreement was clear:1. Sex2. Photo ops3. No romance"I need a wife. I am not signing up for romance, or affection, or a full time job. I will not love you. I will have no use for you other than sex and photo ops."The sexual chemistry between Nathan and Candace was sizzling and steamy. The passion and connection between them could be felt, but what Candace failed to see was how deep her growing attachment to Blue Eyes.  She desired and was sexually aroused by his dominance and aimed to please him. The only thing missing in her marriage was love.  Can Candace strip and tear down the walls of Nathan's heart?As much as I enjoyed reading this book, I wanted to know more of Nathan. I felt a little disconnected in relating to Nathan since his personality comes out a bit abrasive. I just wanted to see more character development to push me to fully love him.  At the end, I must admit Nathan was able to worm his way back to my heart.  Overall, I enjoyed the Dumont Diaries. Ms. Torre must have casted some magical spell because her writing and the way she has with words completely spellbound me into devouring this book in one sitting. I loved the way how this book ended. As an avid fan of Alessandra's work, I will read and buy any books that she releases. Her books are bold, different, brilliant, and bewitching. So if you haven't read her any of her books, I suggest...no scratch that, I urge you to go read her books.