Review: Hot Love
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2013
I've had a bit of an overdose of reading BDSM lately, so it was fab to find that despite the `surrender' in the title, this story is a BDSM-free zone. I first came across James in Riding High, and was delighted to discover that he has his own story here, still with the evocative backdrop of Cheshire, complete with horses. Yay! As a rider, I appreciate that Zara always gets the riding detail spot on, and a hero at one with horses, who meets a heroine who isn't, makes for some great scenes. I love that hot, yet reluctant James, damaged by a previous twisted relationship where control was the name of the game, gets to meet free-spirit Kezia, who gives him a new take on letting go, and falling in love. And how fab to have a sex-therapist hero! The characters are beautifully drawn, the conflicts they face are truly compelling, so much so, I didn't want to put the book down. Zara Stoneley is queen of steam, and here the sex ranges from sensual to graphic and hot, hot, hot, but it always fits into what is, in the end, a captivating love story, with huge emotional depth, about two people who discover they can give each other more than they ever imagined. Summer of Surrender is flawless, totally fabulous, and delicious. Now I can't wait for more from the awesome Zara Stoneley!