Chiara Cilli's Blog, page 18
September 9, 2013
Review on Parole Rubate! ♥
"Galadir wakes up in a cell, a cliche I would think, pictures of stone, floor smelling, but he only has one word: "Damn it" and he does not know how much that is true.
The Queen of the Underworld "Deadly Imprisonment" looks perfect in all its forms and I also speak of the cover (because it is not cool?) Somewhere I read a review that called it "too '60s comics'" but I find it perfect!
Power, passion, warmth, and ... danger.
Constantly torn between hatred and attraction
An attraction that will make you hold your breath until the end, when there will be a scene (I can not reveal much) that you will be pleased, but you will also definitely laugh!
And then we have Morwen, already met in the first book, old characters old passions, but a plot that is perfect. Gods, Goddesses, Penthànweald, and a fantasy world with Winged Black Horses that I would get to me!
Twists and turns that come when you least expect them, Chiara wrote on the facebook page that she is starting editing (or writing) the fourth, third book, if I'm not mistaken, well, dear Chiara, know that I wish I could read it!
Chiara Cilli has exceeded herself, as with every book!
★★★★★
September 3, 2013
Review on IL MAGICO MONDO DEI LIBRI ♥
"Against the background of Pescara come into action two protagonists in the round, Cristina Cabrisi and Matt Staton, 21 and 32 years respectively. These are the two main actors in the story. The first impression on Cristina, shapely girl from Mediterranean beauty, graduated as Make-Up Artist and writer of Thriller, wasn't very positive, she comes out with statements that show her as a little surface. Intent to attend the rich friend just because of this her financial condition can not draw more than good.
It's during a visit to the home of Giovanna that she knows the man destined to change her life forever. Matt Staton, Ice Eyes and american charm. Their first meeting is magnetic, the second boiling. At the beginning (and throughout the unfolding of the events), their relationship promises to be very indecisive and I have to say that if you asked me an adjective with which I would use to describe precisely the word "confused". Probably the causes are to be found also in Cris' claustrophobia report, or in contradictory signals that the glacial Matt sends in this regard throughout the unfolding of history. The day after their first meeting in fact, Matt proposes to work for Matt Staton's Agency, escort agency. In the beginning she is hesitant but then her uninhibited side takes over. She chooses to go on the attack almost enough to make the poor Matt crazy and accepts his proposal. At this point, two things happen:
1) Cris realizes that his heart could run great risks;
2) enters a third character that I'm sure will have strong repercussions on the duo Cris / Matt in later chapters, Stefano Diamanti.
It's the first time I find myself in a book two characters so undecided about their future and contradictory about the feelings they have for each other. So, how can you ask a person who you love to give herself to other people? And what is the secret that hides behind the facade of calm / tormented of Matt? Another mystery is the tie that binds the trio Matt-Stella-Stefano (Stella is one of the girls Agency of Matt). In this erotic/romance novel I felt a lot of suspense. The secrets of the characters are many. It is these that led me to read the novel in one day. How to describe this novel, contradictory and engaging. The author in my opinion knows how to capture the reader's attention and makes him revealing a very short time, sometimes not revealing anything. Generally this behavior bothers me a lot, this time I was captured. So I am very curious to see on that road Cris will choose to walk."
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Review on Regin La Radiosa!
"Cabrisi Cristina is a young girl who, thanks to her friendship with Giovanna, daughter of a wealthy businessman, knows Matt Staton: immediately is unleashed a strong attraction between the two and Cristina would grant to him immediately, in a guest room of the great friend's house, but is rejected.
In fact, this man so charming and magnetic has other plans in mind for Cristina, intends to take her as a new ruby in the MSA, or Matt Staton's Agency, an agency of escort.
Cristina does not want to accept, but can not help but feel attracted to "Ice Eyes" and, himself, feels a strong attraction to her much to pray her in every way to be with him, despite the refusal of work.
Unfortunately soon he will be denied, I anticipate that will happen almost every three / four pages, when will accompany Cristina to a big gala event and got jealous seeing her kiss his archenemy (yes, just kissing up to be completely lost for the beautiful Stefano), confronts her knowing that Cristina's proud and arrogant spirit can not help but accept.
Obviously Cristina after the "magic phrase" accept and win. On her return, you do not really understand her feelings but she stops crying and she's soon comforted by Stefano, under the angry eyes of Matt, who is not so much irritated because the woman he is attracted to and that should be his, is just been with two men and future customers, but for the presence of his enemy Stefano next to her (What?) woman.
It will follow an argument, the first of many that will be resolved without in-depth clarification and will conclude with good sex between the two protagonists.
The story continues through the ups and downs of Cristina feelings for Matt, Stephen and Federico, boy why she lost her head years ago and that is now abroad away from her.
Cristina wants to work for the agency but do not really want to, it's not clear, it is a fact that becomes part of the "Jewels" as "Blood Ruby" and will not be well received by others girls who see her as a rival, will tie her down to a bed and sexually molest, as long as Matt will be freed, full of wrath, and the story, oddly add, will end with sex.
The style of writing is smooth, simple and direct: Chiara Cilli seeks to specify devices and places but sometimes, in my opinion, exaggerating since it seems to convey the impression that these are the most important details that the characters themselves.
The narrative is in first person, but despite this I still have not figured out what Cristina Cabrisi really wants from her life, from her relationship with Matt. Towards the end of the novel they exchange "I love you" almost forced but left me completely surprised, not so much the absurdity of a feeling like that in their relationship because in this case it is a subjective opinion with respect to the story, but because from pages only transpires the huge attraction she has for Matt, with no deeper feeling.
There's even a "rival of love", Stella, the diamond of the MSA, which has a very close relationship with Matt, but is not thorough. In fact, Cristina same when the question is not answered, they fight, have sex and then they fight again, spend some time and they have sex and I hope that in this case, the author justifies this lack with a studied in-depth in the second book. (This does not mean that it is still a bit 'far-fetched thing ..)
I want to clarify that I personally haven't loved the story, neither the sexual freedom of the protagonist, or her libido that comes on every nice guy she meets, or the ambiguous behavior of Matt.
Nevertheless, this does not affect my judgment completely on the negative of the book: is a story, a work of fiction and everyone creates their own characters and the events as they wish.
The problem, in addition to those already mentioned, was the lack of depth of the novel, also caused by the very limited characterization.
When I finished reading, I finally realized that I was not sent anything nor positive emotions or feelings. Absolutely not recommended."
★
August 28, 2013
Cover revealed: Deadly Imprisonment!
DEADLY IMPRISONMENT
Book Two
September 2013, paperpack (Lulu.com) eBook (Narcissus.me)
Kidnapped by Deshre, Goddess of Death, who has taken possession of Morwen's body, Galadir is locked up in the prison of the Castle of Vivar. Slave of sadistic madness of the woman, the Prince is forced to fight for her amusement. Day after day he is tortured by the Goddess, 'cause reluctant to kill to her will. However, the thin thread that ties him to Deshre is constantly torn between hatred and attraction, and also the most grim glances between them creates an energy charge of eroticism that threatens to lose control not only to him, but also to her, that most will try to break him, the more will anneal the warrior who rests in the young man. Determined to survive to defeat Deshre, Galadir will have to accept his fate and suppress his love for Morwen, since he is the only one who can stop her from revenge of the Gods who despise her... and is the only one who can kill her.
The moment has arrived.
The imprisonment begins.
The fate of Penthànweald is in the hands of the Prince Galadir.
August 23, 2013
Review on L'angolino di Ale!
"When you open this novel you're magically transported to an absolutely fantastic world of fearless characters and beautiful scenery. But first things first. The protagonists of the story, Jamila, Daren and Kenan are three lion cubs who love to roam between the Africa's valleys, between petty quarrels, jealousies and young laughter. They however are not just lions but they are shape shifters, in fact, have the gift to change shape from lions to humans and vice versa. This secret, however, did not make life easy and soon will have to deal with what is the greatest enemy to the animals of the savannah, the one that destroys everything he touches, who eagerly want to take possession of everything he sees: man. Some poachers in fact come to disturb the peace of the Ngorongoro and of the Masai tribes who live there. Pretending to be zoologists, these unscrupulous men will try to carry out their illegal mission, creating havoc and situations of extreme danger in the families of the three young lions. The streets of the three shapeshifter will separate. Although time flows inexorably fast, the feelings will be strong enough to defeat the distances and it is precisely at this time that the game will be tough. The clash between "rivals" will be inevitable, the two fires will meet and will have to fight to the end to get the greatest reward. Love. Powers mutants will not enough to win, but it will take courage, loyalty and responsibility.
Chiara Cilli, a young writer who has already published several novels, has created a compelling storyline. From the first few pages there's an air of adventure, you enter into the heart of Africa through the beautiful descriptions of the landscapes of Tanzania and you have the feeling of being there with the protagonists in the middle of the wonderful local wildlife. In addition to an extraordinary sense of freedom and endless landscapes, also arise fundamental values such as friendship, sense of belonging to the herd and the awareness that we can always count on family and loved ones.
The reading of this novel, belonging to the urban fantasy genre, is carefree and characterized by a language young, fresh. What we appreciate most is the ability to capture the reader and get him immediately in stunning locations, where elephants, antelopes and lions are the masters and you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of nature and by unique and fascinating characters. All this is topped off with a determination that is as strong as a roar and is biting and aggressive like a lion."
★★★★
August 13, 2013
Review on CrazyForRomance!
"As in Shakespeare's tragedy the journey of the two protagonists, Matt and Cristina, is anything but downhill and leaves them despite them having to deal with potentially dangerous and unexpected obstacles: a bulky presence in her past, a charming and attractive rival who risks obscuring the hero, a young girl apparently helpless to save... not to mention the dangers posed by the meeting of two same incendiary personalities but diametrically opposed, that glacial and intense of Matt and the blatant and outrageous of Cristina.
Cristina Cabrisi is a young 21 year old girl, beautiful, strong, provocative, well aware of her power especially on men. So, when she meets Matt Staton, a man older than her and a breath-taking beauty, Cris pulls out all her weapons of seduction to conquer him. But Matt, authoritative owner of the MSA, an agency that offers services of "accompaniment" for the wealthy, has other plans for her, he wants her at all costs among the Jewels of his own agency and is willing to do anything... in a game with no holds barred, in which desire, torment, eroticism rival with deepest feelings and visceral emotions, Matt and Cristina compete on a difficult terrain and unknown to them both, leaving consume by a passion as intense as a destructive... a battle in which, in the end, the winner can not say to be totally satisfied...
In "SuddenStorm" we participate for the first time as an unexpected "reversal of roles", Matt is a man absolutely sexy and irresistibly charming, influential, seductive, aware of his social position and influence, with a look killer turbid, dark and catchy but he is also, at the expense of escort agency that manages, a traditionalist, a gentleman from another time, a man who does not hesitate to open the car door to his girlfriend, who on the first date does not go beyond a kiss and who is not afraid to reveal his emotions.
To play the role of dominatrix / predator here is the female counterpart, Cristina. A woman who, despite her young age, shows sharp, cheeky and provocative, indomitable does not let to subdue by languid looks or flattering promises, a woman who always has to command, which does not allow anyone to hold her in their hands and that must have total control of every situation.
At the same time, however, Cris reveals a disarming emotional fragility and insecurity, claustrophobic to relationships, feels inexorably drawn by the irresistible charm of this man but also exposed and vulnerable to the deep and contradictory emotions that he is able to trigger in her. Cris is actually a singular condensate of contradictions, so bold and uninhibited in sex how vulnerable and insecure emotionally.
But, from the moment the fate crosses their paths and ice look of him touches the disturbing forms of her, their future is fatally scarred, haunted by a kind of spell Matt and Cris challenge each other in an attempt mutual to impose over the other, he to have her in his agency, she to seduce him and to be possessed, not realizing, however, that in this fight without winners or losers they will fall victim by the whirlwind of emotions while a passion that ignites the blood and burns the soul will make them unconsciously and surely more and more dependent on each other...
Sudden Storm, the first volume of the MSA trilogy, was a novel that I was literally blown away, for its erotic content highly explicit but also for the extraordinary quality of the writing, smooth, direct, sliding that supports so exquisitely refined a extremely complex plot in which there are many interrelated characters all thoroughly characterized and not without a certain amount of introspection.
It is these characteristics that you would expect (remaining often disappointed) by navigated writers, certainly not from a young author that has the same age as the protagonist of her own novel...! The young Chiara Cilli reveals, in this novel, in my humble opinion, a talent really out of the ordinary, I have often found nothing short of speechless in front of the gloss properties of language and the vivid ability to describe situations that are particularly "intense" with a smoothness and a surprisingly natural ease.
While there are parts of the (very few) where the thread of the narrative is lost for a moment, the whole story unfolds in a completely credible and convincing keeping you chained with bated breath until the last line... and in a book over four hundred pages I would say that is no small thing...!
This first volume of the trilogy MSA began as a collection of self published series of episodes published individually on the Amazon platform (The Forbidden Man, Tempting Offer, Addicted to You, Burn for Me, Blood Ruby and Your Exception), then gathered together to form the chapters of the novel. On that basis, I personally can not wait to be able to read not only to learn about the evolution of the characters but, once again, to be able to enjoy the skill of this talented writer!
In conclusion, a sincere thank you goes to Chiara Cilli for putting "Sudden Storm" to my attention.... I'm just sorry I waited so long to start reading it!!"
July 24, 2013
Review on EvelynStormWorld ♥
"I knew this book on Facebook, after being struck by the publicity given by the same author. Let's say you hit me more, at first, was the image of the actor Matt Bomer, artfully chosen to represent the readers the character of Matt Staton. Then, of course, I was taken by the story and I talked about it with the author. Returning to the plot, Matt, the character I mean, of course, is beautiful, self-confident, knows what to say, what to do to add new members to its escort agency is aware to emanate charm, power, perhaps even awe and attract the kind female as a bee to honey. However, he remains blown away by the beautiful Cristina Cabrisi, young met by chance during a reception given by the father of her friend Giovanna. Cristina is strong and sensual, is not prepared to make a good "girl" who expect to be men hitting on her, likes to handle things and dominate males. And it is obvious that Matt sees in her something more than a simple conquest: Cristina could be perfect to work for him. Far from suspecting Cris has no objection to meet Matt in one of the rooms of the large house of Giovanna, also let him strip away almost everything, but in the end nothing happens, if not the promise to meet again to talk about what Matt has in mind for her. Each of the two hides secrets, has a complicated character, it can be ruler or ruled according to the circumstances, but it seems almost logical that the union of the two will unleash sparks. One particular story, with sides of spicy and lapels expected and unexpected, that reads quickly, so strong is the desire to read where it goes. Only at the end, after having stood up for her or him, having identified themselves or, on the contrary, after trying to understand the psychological effects of one or the other, you will feel a little orphans ... looking forward to the next two volumes are still unpublished."
July 17, 2013
Review on Libri da favola ♥
"If I had to describe this novel with one word, probably, that would be enticing or intriguing.
Chiara Cilli has created a story that is able to capture us, seduce us and keep us glued to its pages, this is thanks to her writing, smooth and lightweight, and to the characters, well-characterized and magnetic.
Cristina is a strong and independent girl especially when she relates to boys but the encounter with Matt would radically change her life.
During a party at a friend's house Cristina meets Matt, a prominent businessman: the mutual attraction is immediate, the two stare, provoke, meet each other and Matt offers to the girl a meeting to propose a job.
Cristina accepts the meeting without knowing what to expect but the only thing that interests it's not to lose contact with the fantastic man.
During the meeting, the exchange of words between the two is provocative, a question and answer that exudes sensuality but at the same time the tenacity of the two, the desire to establish control on the other, two strong personalities collide and make sparks.
Matt gives Cristina a job in his agency (the Matt Staton's Agency), an agency of escorts. Cristina does not know how to react. The attraction for the man who has to face is strong and suspect that if she says no to his proposal she will lose him forever, but despite this, she does not accept the job and goes away.
Matt, however, did not give up: he has seen a predator in Cristina, a woman capable of losing men's head just with a look, and does not let go of her.
He invites Cristina to events so luxurious and intimate dinners that will allow the two to know each other better: if Matt initially just wanted to show her the life she could have working for him, now business issue has become a matter of the heart.
Between the two is developing a feeling that goes beyond physical attraction but the independent and dominant nature of both makes it difficult to admit the true nature of those feelings.
In addition to Matt and Cristina, are inserted several new characters in the story that make it even more spicy, exciting and uncertain.
Sudden Storm is an erotic novel and I'm honest it was the first I've read, in fact I did not know what to expect, in such stories fall into vulgarity is very simple but luckily Chiara Cilli has managed to not make this mistake.
As I said before writing is pleasant and at times is able to raise the temperature in the room ...
Nothing embarrassing phrases or scenes of dubious taste in this novel: the Matt Staton's Agency is a series that captures and conquest ... a real predator!
I read that this is the first novel of a trilogy ... the end leaves a lot of outstanding issues: Look forward to the next chapters of the series!"
July 15, 2013
Review on The Secret Door ♥
""Tempting Offer", the second episode of series romance-erotica Matt Staton's Agency written by the good Chiara Cilli, continues with the story of the events involving Cristina and Matt and with the discovery of the mysterious job offer that the handsome boy has advanced to our dear protagonist.
I must say that this series intrigues and amuses me more and more: the characters created by the skilful pen of the author are always ironic and full of surprises, unpredictable and charmed by drunkenness that a sensual game, made sarcastic barbs, languid looks and unspoken truths, can trigger in their hearts. I'm passionate and closer to their history, especially as it is written in a refined and never vulgar way, and this is a point that I always tend to point out because it is very important for me. I'm excited about this series and Chiara Cilli's elegant and incisive style.
In the first episode we had left a curious Cristina, very curious, for the proposed work of Matt and now the mystery is revealed and we find out what the dear man with ice eyes has in mind and what kind of work is the one of him. A discovery that leaves Cris also horrified, but she's not intimidated by the advances courteous and implied of the boy and by his proposed work a little offensive, and reacts to his provocations, colliding head-on against his manly stubbornness and keeping intact her pride and her role as predator. Cris, in fact, will not be persuaded by Matt's charm charmer, but will continue her cunning game of seduction...
In this story the biting narrative is more relaxed than in the first episode because the wild sexual tension that had enveloped the protagonists during their previous encounter is put aside for a moment to leave room for the evolution of events, the discovery of Matt's proposal and psychological depth of the two seducers. The rate of strong sensuality is always present in the story, mind you, but the setting light helps to lighten the erotic and the dialogue that takes place between the two involved this time is more implicit and conventional, though rich in allusions and puns that are pulled one another. I really enjoyed this aspect because the way to tell of the author, so charming and polite albeit cleverly infused with eroticism, is really pleasant and engaging and it is always intriguing, measuring the parts well more explicit and malicious, and those intended to extend the character of the protagonists.
As for Cristina and Matt, I am satisfied of their personalities, which remain consistent to the promises made by the author in the first episode, and who are the real focus of the story. Their ambiguous and murky relationship, tinged with eroticism and romance, is the center of the narrative and keeps up the attention of the reader due to the tension that develops between the two, a lethal mixture of eros and feeling that alludes to a following really not bad.
I really enjoy Cristina with her enterprising and confident way of doing and I am genuinely curious to see how far she will push her game, if she can bring home the victory that much lust or is dragged from her heart in a whirl of emotions who may not object much. Matt, however, in this episode made me really angry ... he and I have to do a nice little speech! The boy must be put in line, but I think Cris is going to make crow out this forbidden man and make him turn his head without limits! And I can not wait to find out!"
