Review: Great story despite the super short length ...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2012
For full review including excerpt and dialogue hightlight, please visit Reader's Edyn at:readersedyn (dot) blogspot (dot) comReview:I decided to read this short story because I was intrigued by the idea of a story contained within just a few pages. It is really hard to pull off something that people enjoy reading with such restrictions. And the story line sounded quite good with a male and female lead on opposite sides of the fence, but chemistry that could not be denied. So I bit and I am glad that I did.Gwen is an agent with a target on her back - literally. She has not done so well on her last couple of missions so this one is a must complete or become a target herself. And the literally? Well, her agency decided to make her a living target by secretly placing a code within an intricate tattoo on her back. She knows that failure on this mission means certain death for her because of the code she permanently carries with her.Colin is every woman's fantasy bad boy. And he is bad - even works for the bad guys. He and Gwen have crossed paths a time or two and have reaped some steamy benefits from those encounters on more than one occasion. Colin hasn't had the best of luck with his last few missions either and knows that failure to procure the information housed within a safe makes him the next mission to obliterate. But Gwen throws a wrench in his plans to conquer and destroy because he cannot hurt her and struggles with his duty to carry out orders and his affection for Gwen. Obviously, there is only one thing to do. Have hot, steamy sex of course. And leave the decisions for after their time spent together.The title serves two purposes. The two, being on opposing sides, but refusing to deny their sizzling attraction develop a way to allow themselves pleasure without fear of betrayal. Hand on me is how they allow themselves to give in to the desire - both hands of each having to stay on the other's body the entire time they are together. Colin and Gwen secretly desire more than just one night, but both knows that more would be impossible given their positions. But just maybe ... there might be a way for them to both give their "agencies" what they want and have each other two. Time is short and they will have to act quickly if they have the slightest shred of a possibility of being together.I have to tell you I was super skeptical going into this book. I didn't think for a second that I would be satisfied at the conclusion of the story. How can you read a story of approximately 20 pages a walk away without a bazillion questions? Well, I did have a couple of questions, but they weren't the bad kind that make me want to bash my head against the wall. Ms. Carmichael did a fabulous job of creating two characters that couldn't be more ill-suited for each other, while being exactly the perfect match for one another. The reader is given the right amount of information that allows an understanding of Colin and Gwen's pasts without inundating with sensory overload. Additionally, we are left to infer what we want in the end; most of us no doubt going for the inevitable HEA.My only complaint is that I would have loved to read more of these characters. The story is just soooooooo short! From the bit of information gleaned within this story, I am sure that their full story would have been a great one. One thing is for sure though. If Ms. Carmichael can pull off an enjoyable story within these few pages, she is one to watch. I would be more than happy to read a full length novel from this author just to see what she can do with so much freedom. Keep an eye on her ... and read this story! You will see what I am talking about.(eBook copy provided by author/tour company in exchange for an honest review.)