Review: An Absolute Must Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 17, 2013
Let me start by saying I absolutely loved this story and if I could give it more than five stars I would.I've read several other titles by this author and when I purchased The Tempting of Neely J I expected more of the same - a rising rock star fulfilling one fantasy after the next while leaving the lives he touches a little better for having met him; an author of erotica helping a good girl to live out her naughty fantasies; and a businessman luring women into compromising positions with promises of promotions - all tales of raunchy sex that were entertaining and often arousing, but not very thought provoking.All my expectations were however blown out of the water from the moment I began reading The Tempting of Neely J. While still erotica at its core this story is not only thought provoking but also utterly compelling. On the surface some might think this is the same tired story we've seen and heard a hundred times - an experienced man (Ray) attempts to divest a devout christian (Neely) of her virginity, all while an evil temptress from his past urges him on. But under the surface there is so much more to this story. With every well written word I was drawn into the lives of Ray and Neely as he reels her in, testing her faith and eventually making her question the very foundation of her beliefs. The way Mr. Malden weaves erotic content with what most would consider controversial issues revolving around organized religion is admirable. He manages to touch on several key topics without condemning or condoning anyone's beliefs or practices.All in all, this was a very sexy tale of love, betrayal and personal growth that I highly recommend.