Review: A fun and witty read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
Sabrina Thompson is a twenty-four-year-old woman with a job she loves: writer of a natural beauty secrets column for Skin Deep Magazine. When a new boss shows up—Travis Wellington, twin brother of her years-long crush, Trent—and insists she double up on duties by assuming control over the Love and Sex column as part of a plan to make the magazine more profitable, Sabrina’s life is turned upside down. From forays into adult stores to interviewing a prostitute to staving off her growing affection for Travis, Sabrina turns the tables when the duplicity behind Travis’ seeming inconsistent behavior is discovered.Deb Julienne’s Sex, Lies, and Beauty Aids is a great, weekend read: fun, quick, and witty. Romantic comedy is difficult to write well, and Deb has mastered it. She has a fantastic imagination and creates trials and obstacles for her heroine that are interesting and perhaps a bit unusual. This is where Sex, Lies, and Beauty Aids’ charm lies. And even though much of Sabrina’s character growth involves sexual exploration, there is nothing graphic to worry about (should that be a concern.) While some might insist on more explicit sex scenes, I counter with that it’s nice to read a novel that doesn’t get bogged down in the particulars and lets the reader’s imagination wander where it will.The only downside is that I wished it were longer.All-in-all, a fun-filled, witty read, and I can’t wait to find out what’s in the sequel.DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of Sex, Lies, and Beauty Aids in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own and were in no way colored by the gratis copy of the book.