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Lisa's Gift
by Mackenzie McKade
by Mackenzie McKade
Laura's review
bookshelves: romantica-erotica
Jul 28, 08
bookshelves: romantica-erotica
Recommended to Laura by:
Auntee
Recommended for:
fans of romantic erotica
If you’re into intense BDSM novels and f/m/f menages you will love this novel. No kidding. It’s wall-to-wall BDSM sex. However, I’m not a fan of either, so it was a slow read for me, even though the writing is excellent.
Let me explain. You know how much I love wall-to-wall sex, but dom/sub sex bores me. I guess that means I’m not a sub. Good to know (I think).
And you know how much I love ménage novels, but not a f/m/f ménage. Okay, I'll say it, even though most of you already suspect this. I'm a verrrrrry selfish lover/reader. I don't want to share one yummy guy with another woman. I much prefer two yummy guys giving me or the heroine intense sexual pleasure. Thus, my boredom with the f/m/f ménage. What can I say? I refuse to share my boy-toys! *naughty grin*
I also figured out the entire plot by page 34, so the “surprises” at the end of the novel were no surprise to me. That bugged me, because I never think of myself as a brilliant person. I’m just an average person with average brain cells. Yeah, I like to figure things out in a novel. But not THAT soon, you know?
Regardless, you might want to read this novel with a box of tissue handy. There is a HEA ending for all 3 in this ménage, but it is bittersweet, to say the least. It was definitely what I would call a dark novel for me. But only because BDSM and f/m/f ménages bore me, and because the ending was so dramatic. Take my advice. Read a light/fun erotica novel before this one, and then a light/fun erotica novel after this one to lift your spirits. Trust me. You’ll need it.
Let me explain. You know how much I love wall-to-wall sex, but dom/sub sex bores me. I guess that means I’m not a sub. Good to know (I think).
And you know how much I love ménage novels, but not a f/m/f ménage. Okay, I'll say it, even though most of you already suspect this. I'm a verrrrrry selfish lover/reader. I don't want to share one yummy guy with another woman. I much prefer two yummy guys giving me or the heroine intense sexual pleasure. Thus, my boredom with the f/m/f ménage. What can I say? I refuse to share my boy-toys! *naughty grin*
I also figured out the entire plot by page 34, so the “surprises” at the end of the novel were no surprise to me. That bugged me, because I never think of myself as a brilliant person. I’m just an average person with average brain cells. Yeah, I like to figure things out in a novel. But not THAT soon, you know?
Regardless, you might want to read this novel with a box of tissue handy. There is a HEA ending for all 3 in this ménage, but it is bittersweet, to say the least. It was definitely what I would call a dark novel for me. But only because BDSM and f/m/f ménages bore me, and because the ending was so dramatic. Take my advice. Read a light/fun erotica novel before this one, and then a light/fun erotica novel after this one to lift your spirits. Trust me. You’ll need it.
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Jul 28, 2008 07:25am
Glad you finished it, Laura!:) I'll PM you with my comments because I don't want to give away any 'spoilers'!
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Great review Laura! I enjoy novels like this one usually, however I am not a fan of f/m/f menages. At all. For the same reasons you listed ;) I really like BDSM novels, but they have to be well written, and have the right criteria (like m/m/f), then I can take just about anything... H
Excellent review, as ALWAYS, Laura!! I'm in complete agreement with you regarding the f/m/f ... not a fan. As for BDSM, as Heather said, it must be well written to be erotic and not silly. However, after reading the publisher blurb and your review, I'm curious about the drama that makes this story dark and bittersweet. I may give this one a read.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Ragus.
Hi, Ragus (big wave!)--Great to hear from you!! I'm glad you enjoyed my review. You might like this one if you like dark novels. Wonderful HEA ending, but trust me...you'll need a box of tissue to get there! *grin*
xoxo
Laura Stamps
Author of Paranormal Romance and Erotica Novels
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