Review: Great Writing. Great Story. Something Different.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2014
I loved this book. But it isn't going to be for everyone. Consider the following -It is written in third person present tense, which can be an unmitigated disaster if not written well - stilted, grating, character and tense issues can arise. But not to fear, it is very well written in The Dangerous Seduction. It allows the narrative of Ryan to come through loud and clear and it also gives Joseph Van Aardt a powerful, sexy yet highly enigmatic voice. PerfectSecond, and this is a biggie,  there is cheating here not just implied or the other person breaks it off and then does the deed. No. Here it is in your face and I loved how the author took it where she wanted it to go and didn't allow herself to deviate with these characters. Nope, Ryan is besotted with Joseph Van Aardt, he's been with his fiancé, Daisy, for six years, he loves her, but he loved his earlier hook-ups with men better. He has been living a closeted life. Now, here is this sexy, powerful man who wants him and he cannot deny it anymore.'...that thing that he pushed away and ignored and tried not to think about since he started dating Daisy - that thing hadn't gone away like he always hoped. That thing is hot and alive and entirely centered around his goddamn boss.'He gives in. Joseph doesn't care that Ryan is engaged. Joseph makes it loud and clear he wants Ryan early on and Ryan goes for it. To hell with the consequences.'He looks back toward the bar and freezes in surprise. Joseph is looking at him. The attractive girl in the blue dress is still next to him, leaning into him and whispering something into his ear, her back to Ryan, but Joseph is not looking at her, he's looking over her shoulder and directly at Ryan, something hot and dark and compelling in his gaze.'If you don't like cheating, you really should not read this book. Warning out there!!Third, while there is sex it isn't always right in your face, and yet...this book is so damned erotic. The lead in is one big heat-fuelled pr@ck tease. Once in, there are bj's and jerk offs, but penetrative sex is never really front and centre. However, what is on page is awfully hot.Sex and warnings out of the way, there is a very good story here. There is a strong plot and a good legal mystery. It is easy to read and I devoured the book. I did not know where the author was going to take it. I did not know how it would end and I was hoping it would not be a cop-out or clichéd. Thankfully, it was neither of these. I truly hope like heck there is another book in the offing.The ending is not necessarily going to please everybody. I also cannot say too much about certain content without spoilers, and I refuse to spoiler it. I wasn't expecting something that happened. Thus book is different. I Loved it. It's Sexy. Not for everyone. Excellent writing. More in-depth review can be found at ontopdownunderbookreviews.com