Review: Business vs. pleasure
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2012
3 1/2 stars  "Velvet Steel" by Suzanne Rock follows Kitty Velvet who seeks to flee her cares and responsibilities by having a weekend fling before facing the difficult decisions that will decide the fate of her father's company that she has worked so hard to keep afloat. Noah and Shane have issues with their their own relationship and then start an affair with Kitty under false pretenses. They are pleasantly surprised to discover the sensual nature of the woman they have resolved to seduce to their way of thinking and elect to share an erotic weekend with her. Unfortunately, Noah and Shane have a different perspective on their goals both personally and professionally and the weekend only serves to bring matters to a head. Kitty must examine her priorities and decide what is best for her company and her personal life but Shane and Noah may not be part of the solution, no matter what their feelings are on the subject.A story filled with erotic encounters and angst as a planned stress relieving weekend morphs into something much more significant. The menage that results from a nightclub encounter continues but is fraught with awkward moments as the participants discover that the fun and games expose their underlying insecurities. The resolution seems disingenuous and forced and Noah and Shane have disagreements without trying to solve the underlying issues. A spicy light read. Night Owl Reviews