Review: A fantastic collection!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2014
With a line up of authors as talented as these, this boxed set is nothing less than stellar! With strong and sexy characters, engaging storylines, and passionate love scenes, there is something here to please everyone. Take a chance on this amazing boxed set. You won't be disappointed!My Reviews:RIPPED by OLIVIA RIGAL - 5 starsI loved, loved, LOVED this story! The way that Lyv's love story developed was phenomenal. She is torn between two lovers, Ten and Alex who, strangely enough, start out as friends. The three become involved in passionate relationships that leave them hurting, but are able to find comfort and love in the end. Lyv is such a strong and resilient character as she works towards independence, finding herself and choosing her perfect match. Wow, just... wow. The family dynamics that influenced Alex, Ten and Lyv were heart wrenching, each in their own complicated way.... it's such a sad world we live in sometimes. The supporting characters, that include friends, family and outside love interests, are dynamically developed; I especially loved the triad of Jimmy, Steven and Laura.With so many intense situations including a kidnapping, teen pregnancy in the 1970's, abortion vs. adoption, and lots of sexual exploration, this is a story that touches on a lot of deeply emotional topics. The twist and turns of the storyline kept me guessing from start to finish, at times I thought I would lose my mind wondering what was going to happen next. I just couldn't read fast enough! Even though it is a happy-for-now and leaves lots of questions unanswered I loved the ending too. There is a pretty powerful quote that sums up the whole book perfectly... but I'll let readers discover that on their own!A well written, dramatic, fast paced and sometimes controversial story. This is powerfully emotional and will stay with readers long after the final page. Due to graphic sexual scenes and intense themes that may be disturbing to some readers, I would not recommend it for anyone under the age of 18LAID BEAR: The Kodiak Clan by MARINA MADDIX - 5 starsI loved this story! Marina Maddix delivers again with a well written and developed story line that is suspenseful, with, engaging characters, laughter, love and a few unexpected surprises.CAPTIVE HEART by ADRIANA HUNTER -  4 starsOpposites attract in this passionate story about two broken hearts thrown together in the most unexpected of ways. Well written and edited with complex characters and a fast paced storyline, Captive Heart will leave you feeling the heat!Caution: Unprotected sexual encounters of an adult nature, for mature readers only.A copy of Crazy About Curves was provided by author Olivia Rigal in exchange for an honest review.