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Retrenched and persuaded to participate in amateur night at a strip club all in one day, Marianne discovers she’s actually a damn fine stripper, a... read full description

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Jan 14, 2011
LynnMarie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Wendy's Review

Tainted Love is a story of a woman who was tired of her humdrum life trying to keep a job that is unfulfilling and has no rewards, the same with her life in relationships.

Marianne friends dare her to take a plunge into something different and sign up for an amateur dance at Imperial House Gentleman’s Club, what she didn't realize at the time she won first place was that this journey was going to take her deep into the club scene where there is jealousy, inf More...
Dec 29, 2010
Carol rated it: 4 of 5 stars
First days at any job can be daunting but it's hard to beat getting into the shoes, or should that be the skimpy thong and corset dress of a newbie stripper/lap dancer.

Marianne gets into the sultry swing of things after losing her job and finds that not only is she in love with stripping at the club, she's also got a bad case of lust for her boss, Brett. Though he's tall, has swoonworthy dark-hair, and is ever so handsome (of course), Brett also has a near fatal case of 'I don't want More...
May 30, 2011
Wookiesgirl rated it: 3 of 5 stars
An interesting read. I liked watching Marianne get her legs under her, so to speak, and make a way for herself. She enters the dark and mysterious world of being a stripper and of course, takes interest in the tall and scary gorgeous owner, Brett. Brett Gentle. He seems to be quite the opposite of his last name, although there are times that you see this very sweet, protective side of him. Marianna's character deepens in the last 1/4 of the book. I can really hear the authors voice in those sect More...
May 19, 2011
Carrie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
There's so much to like about this story. Smokin' hot read, tall, dark and looming dead center in the book? You bet. Couple that with a heart of gold, not-so-easy resolution and well, you get the idea. Tainted Love takes place not in your usual humdrum American city but South Africa, in a city called Cape Town. The little taste of exotic culture really spices up the scenes and Therese has a way with descriptions and words that will knock your stockings off. Get it, if only for the gorgeous " More...
Apr 19, 2011
Sandra rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book is great story of an "every" woman who ventures out to try something new and break out of her boring day to day life. Along the way she finds a man who understands her and the love that's been missing.
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Dec 09, 2010
Nerine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A reverse-cinderella story set in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jan 17, 2011
Julieanne rated it: 4 of 5 stars