Review: A pleasurable power play
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 17, 2012
4 1/2 stars."Claiming Magique" by Tina Donahue is an erotic novella that is the first in her `Appointment With Pleasure' series that puts a very unusual courtesan in opposition to a powerful man who is enchanted by the sensual but very strong-willed woman who wields power of her own. A memorable menage stirs Hunter Prescott to pursue the woman who calls herself Magique and lives up to her name as she bewitches him with her sensuality. These two remarkable people must get past their control issues and learn to trust one another with more than their carnal fantasies but they must decide whether the end result is worth risking being vulnerable to each other.This sizzling tale starts off with a risque foursome and provides a tale that celebrates sensuality even as it explores the depths and motivations behind the powerful players who originally approach their encounter as a simple paid encounter. It was fascinating to watch each of the two main characters develop into something other than their respective resumes even as their delicate dance of attraction deepened beyond their mutual lust. The wild encounter orchestrated by the determined hero was a bit over the top for me but titillating nonetheless and I enjoyed the richness of word portraits painted by this author. A very entertaining read and I will look forward to enjoying more works in this series. Night Owl ReviewsI received a copy of this title in return for an honest review.