Review: A good anthology with some entertaining reads!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 12, 2014
First Exposure ~ Elisabeth Naughton ~ 3 starsI didn’t feel a connection with Avery or Cade. They were indecisive and contrary, not unlikeable – just not my cuppa. The case of her missing assistant was entertaining with Avery putting their cover in danger every time she opened her mouth.Overall, I thought this was an ok read.First Rapture ~ Alexandra Ivy ~ 2 starsLuc made a stupid decision, but I’m not into bitter women – Madison turned me off. I get that she was hurt – hell, I would have been too, but after eight years, a successful career, and a charmed adulthood she was still the same insecure little girl out for revenge. I’m not into games either, and for most of this story Maddy wanted to play. It was a shame too because Luc matured into a good man, but she refused to acknowledge it until the end, and by then I couldn’t get behind her or this story.First Taste of Darkness ~ Cynthia Eden ~ 5 starsGood God, the woman can write dark and dangerous. And Blake Landon was all that and more. Sinful, sexy, possessive, dominant … lickable. I loved his out of control need for Jess … and, I loved her humor, innocence, sensuality, and backbone. She and Blake were intense. I enjoyed them, and I enjoyed the mystery and suspense surrounding Blake’s past. I didn’t want this story to end.First Ink ~ Laura Wright ~ 4 starsThere was so much passion between Addison and Rush – so much hurt they needed to work through. She did him wrong, and he wasn’t in the mood for forgiveness initially, but I admired how she owned it and gave him his due. And truth be told they were seventeen when it all went down – wisdom and maturity are not strong suits at that age. I liked her. And Rush was just walking, talking sex with tattoos, and a heart. He’s in the hall!I really enjoyed their dirty, naughty journey towards a second chance at love. Fun times!First Surrender ~ Katie Reus ~ 5 starsI loved Hayden and Sierra – loved their need for each other. His dominance; her innocence – they were totally hot ... and sexy. I’m looking forward to more in this series.First Temptation ~ Joan Swan ~ 5 starsI liked Zoe. She was feisty and driven. At times insecure, but also strong. A perfect match for tough, masculine Taft. And yes, he was scrumptious.  I loved the way they clashed. Like night and day, those two. Despite their need to constantly challenge each other, they had some serious chemistry – Zoe the sex-store virgin, haha!! And Taft the sex-toy connoisseur! A kinky odd couple. Totally fun and very sensuous. The action rounded it all out nicely.