Review: Open your mind to possibility ....
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 4, 2014
I finished this book uncertain how I felt about the characters, the outcome … basically what I had just read. I’ve sat here for the past 30 to 45 minutes trying to sort out my thoughts and that is saying something. When I first turned on my laptop to write my review I was certain it was going to be short, sweet, and negative and then I would just walk away. As soon as I took a time out and actually thought things through my approach changed.What drew me to this read was the intense connection the characters have; they are family by choice rather than blood. All four are deeply scarred by past experiences, events that normally make people gun shy; however, somehow they are able to overcome and are very loving and caring with one another.Though the book is deemed erotic fiction there is so much more to the story than a roll in the hay; all one has to do is scratch the surface. For me, this is a book about four individuals that are able to forget about their troubles by taking a time out from life, over the holiday season, and becoming lost in each other. But as we all know, reality has a tendency to overcome fantasy. One by one each character discovers what they want in their life..well…kinda. The author begs the question, how long can one run before facing reality?Now, back to the erotica! The book showcases sexual scenes including ménage à trios (F/M/F and M/F/M). In this reader’s opinion, the scenes are not over the top. Don’t get me wrong, the scenes are hot but they certainly aren’t hardcore. If I really take a step back and think about it, there isn’t any “true” F/F or M/M action. In fact, I’m not even sure I would classify the ménages as ménages? I don’t know, read the book and let me know what you think! I’d have to say my favorite sex scene took place outside … but… enough about that. No spoilers here!As I read, all I kept thinking is… really, you are drowning your issues in sex… and including friends? Who the hell does that? Then I thought … hmm… how many people drown their sorrows in sex, alcohol, drugs, shopping, smoking, eating, etc… The list of potentials goes on and on and I know that I’ve done at least a few of the things I just listed in an effort to overcome the bumps in the road of my reality.  Who am I to say which crutch is than the other?Stoneley has written a story full of life, friendship, lust, love, sex, and exploration. A story about friends working to help each other through their problems. A story that asks how well we really know our friends … ourselves.Please check out our FULL review by visiting us at Griffin's Honey Blog  [...]