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The Island #1
Getting Lost
Cicily Welling lost everything she cared about. On a dangerous path of self-destruction, she finds a website announcing The Island, saying how they can help those with "emotional problems."
With much trepidation, she fills out the form and clicks submit, launching herself into a world she never knew existed. It all starts with him. He tells her she'll heal and makes grand promises that she'll never be a doormat again.
Now, getting lost is the only way she'll be able to find herself. In this first book of The Island trilogy, Cicily finds out just how delicious getting lost can be.
**WARNING** This book is for ages 18+ due to strong sexual situations, language, and references to BDSM.
With much trepidation, she fills out the form and clicks submit, launching herself into a world she never knew existed. It all starts with him. He tells her she'll heal and makes grand promises that she'll never be a doormat again.
Now, getting lost is the only way she'll be able to find herself. In this first book of The Island trilogy, Cicily finds out just how delicious getting lost can be.
**WARNING** This book is for ages 18+ due to strong sexual situations, language, and references to BDSM.
166 pages, Paperback
First published October 3, 2013
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Marie Morgan
6 books17 followersMarie Morgan fell in love with the erotica genre when she read Anne Rice's Sleeping Beauty series. Marie has attempted to delve deeply into the human psyche and show how embracing something new can set someone free.
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November 30, 2013
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First of all, Getting Lost is the first book in The Island series, and it’s a novella. It’s been a while since I read erotica, and I forgot how enjoyable it can be. The plot is well-constructed and shows how the heroine gradually lets go of control, and of all her problems. Some parts were skipped over a little too easily though, and there’s definitely no sign of true romance, even though the main character insists being in love with one of the other characters and several secondary characters insist they’ve fallen for her.
Cicily Welling’s life was turned upside down when her parents and little brother passed away in a car accident, and her boyfriend turned out to be cheating on her. She’s been trying to find the pieces of her life back, but it’s been hard. When she gets in touch with someone saying he can help her, he talks about The Island, a place that can help those with emotional problems. Unaware of what she’s signing up for, Cicily leaves for The Island.
The Island however, is kind of like a haven for people who are into bondage, the dom/slave relationship, and all that. It’s all about letting go – of problems, of pain, of control. I was wondering how legal it would be to advertise a place like that with nothing more than saying it’s a place where you can heal and get help for your emotional problems, but either way, it actually works as some sort of catharsis for Cicily.
However, even as the book progresses, she still struggles with giving up control. What follows are some extremely hot scenes, relationships being explored, and the slow struggle for Cicily to give up control and let go of her problems.
The book was written well, and the pacing was fast, but not too fast. I’m still wondering how letting go control will help Cicily deal with her troubles, but I’ll guess we’ll learn more about that in the second book in this series.
There was one thing that annoyed me though. The declarations of love. Cicily falls in love with one of the other characters on the island. He supposedly falls in love with her as well, but so do certain others. It all seems too easily, like “I love you” really means “I’m attracted to you”. The latter would’ve worked great for me, or maybe even “I want you”, or something along those lines, but “I love you?” Doesn’t really fit the bill of what they’re trying to say.
Apart from that, this was an excellent read. I can’t wait to find out what happens next to Cicily.
First of all, Getting Lost is the first book in The Island series, and it’s a novella. It’s been a while since I read erotica, and I forgot how enjoyable it can be. The plot is well-constructed and shows how the heroine gradually lets go of control, and of all her problems. Some parts were skipped over a little too easily though, and there’s definitely no sign of true romance, even though the main character insists being in love with one of the other characters and several secondary characters insist they’ve fallen for her.
Cicily Welling’s life was turned upside down when her parents and little brother passed away in a car accident, and her boyfriend turned out to be cheating on her. She’s been trying to find the pieces of her life back, but it’s been hard. When she gets in touch with someone saying he can help her, he talks about The Island, a place that can help those with emotional problems. Unaware of what she’s signing up for, Cicily leaves for The Island.
The Island however, is kind of like a haven for people who are into bondage, the dom/slave relationship, and all that. It’s all about letting go – of problems, of pain, of control. I was wondering how legal it would be to advertise a place like that with nothing more than saying it’s a place where you can heal and get help for your emotional problems, but either way, it actually works as some sort of catharsis for Cicily.
However, even as the book progresses, she still struggles with giving up control. What follows are some extremely hot scenes, relationships being explored, and the slow struggle for Cicily to give up control and let go of her problems.
The book was written well, and the pacing was fast, but not too fast. I’m still wondering how letting go control will help Cicily deal with her troubles, but I’ll guess we’ll learn more about that in the second book in this series.
There was one thing that annoyed me though. The declarations of love. Cicily falls in love with one of the other characters on the island. He supposedly falls in love with her as well, but so do certain others. It all seems too easily, like “I love you” really means “I’m attracted to you”. The latter would’ve worked great for me, or maybe even “I want you”, or something along those lines, but “I love you?” Doesn’t really fit the bill of what they’re trying to say.
Apart from that, this was an excellent read. I can’t wait to find out what happens next to Cicily.
December 12, 2013
Marie Morgan
Getting Lost
The Island #1
This novella is a quick erotic read that will easily get your pulse racing. I enjoyed reading about the Island and what lead Cicily to giving up everything to go there, despite not knowing what she was letting herself in for. Her life had hit rock bottom when she came across a website offering help to those suffering from emotional issues, and with nothing to lose, she filed out the forms. After a curious interview she finds herself seated on a place, headed to a brand new future.
As expected, Cecily finds it hard to give up control and accept everything that is happening around her, which is when it really starts to get interesting. There are so many rules to follow (I know I would constantly get punished for breaking them), and the Island definitely wouldn't suit everyone, but I can't wait to read how Cecily gets on in the rest of the trilogy. Over all, the story is well written and thought out, the only issue I had was with all the declarations of love, but I replaced the word with lust in my head and found that worked better.
I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Getting Lost
The Island #1
This novella is a quick erotic read that will easily get your pulse racing. I enjoyed reading about the Island and what lead Cicily to giving up everything to go there, despite not knowing what she was letting herself in for. Her life had hit rock bottom when she came across a website offering help to those suffering from emotional issues, and with nothing to lose, she filed out the forms. After a curious interview she finds herself seated on a place, headed to a brand new future.
As expected, Cecily finds it hard to give up control and accept everything that is happening around her, which is when it really starts to get interesting. There are so many rules to follow (I know I would constantly get punished for breaking them), and the Island definitely wouldn't suit everyone, but I can't wait to read how Cecily gets on in the rest of the trilogy. Over all, the story is well written and thought out, the only issue I had was with all the declarations of love, but I replaced the word with lust in my head and found that worked better.
I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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November 8, 2013Okay so I won this book on here through the giveaways! I was so happy because it was my first one!! So after getting the book in about a week when the estimate was 4-6 I was so happy. It look me less than a day to finish this book I did not want to put it down. The plot was simple and easy to understand and anyone who likes dom/sub or just lots of sex would love it. This book was like Ann Rices Beauty series! I loved that trilogy and now I love this. A great thing is I will not have to wait long in order to read the second one!!!
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