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Syria's Seduction: The Complete Bundle
Syria is a shy Oklahoma girl whose explosive meeting with a boudoir photographer becomes a seduction that will open her eyes to both the beauty within her and an art form that will become her new passion.
In this series, her work in her boudoir studio brings a host of fun and intriguing clients:
--A sexy Santa Claus who turns out to be a stripper
--A contortionist who performs in pirate-themed sex shows
--A Japanese Bondage expert who invites Syria to participate in a demonstration
--A billionaire who offers Syria a position as his personal escort and exhibitionist for half a million dollars
Even as Syria experiences new lifestyles and partners, she works to maintain her on again, off again relationship with her Santa stripper, who despite his distance and his occupation, has begun to steal her heart.
In this series, her work in her boudoir studio brings a host of fun and intriguing clients:
--A sexy Santa Claus who turns out to be a stripper
--A contortionist who performs in pirate-themed sex shows
--A Japanese Bondage expert who invites Syria to participate in a demonstration
--A billionaire who offers Syria a position as his personal escort and exhibitionist for half a million dollars
Even as Syria experiences new lifestyles and partners, she works to maintain her on again, off again relationship with her Santa stripper, who despite his distance and his occupation, has begun to steal her heart.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2013
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About the author
Starla Cole
17 books23 followersStarla Cole is the USA Today bestselling author of Syria's Seduction: The Boudoir Sessions, which blends her passions of photography and romance.
She is also a newlywed, and her husband Maxwell surprised her on their six-month anniversary with the idea that they should write a series together. The first Couples Play came out in January 2013.
She also writes romantic comedies under the name Mary Beth Daniels.
She is also a newlywed, and her husband Maxwell surprised her on their six-month anniversary with the idea that they should write a series together. The first Couples Play came out in January 2013.
She also writes romantic comedies under the name Mary Beth Daniels.
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November 12, 2013
I'm still blown away by how much I enjoyed this series! It was Erotica with bite and a fully realized story line. What we have in the Syria's Seduction Bundle are five erotic novellas which are not only well written, but well thought out. They keep a focus on self discovery and reiterate that while the characters might find themselves way out of their usual comfort zone, everything is completely consensual.
As I mentioned in my review of the final book, I yelled at the characters in this book. That should give some idea of how much I was wrapped up in the series.
As with all anthologies, I have fully reviewed the individual books included, and have attached links to each one:
Book One: Syria's Seduction - This was a hot little story of deflowering. Virgins aren't usually my thing, but this was well done. It's not a deep story by any means...Merely a satisfying quickie! The incorporation of boudoir photography was a nice touch. It gave Syria an outlet for her burgeoning sexuality, and an interesting vocation as the series continues... You can find my full review here.
Book Two: Naughty Santa - A super short story. The title says pretty much everything you need to know. It was a lot of sexy fun and didn't take itself too seriously. She takes a Santa client for promotional shoots only to discover that he is a Santa Stripper. Oh, and Santa is incredibly naughty! You can find my full review here.
Book Three: Dirty Pirate Hooker - I like how things are moving along in this series. Syria is growing and stretching her wings. She's becoming more emotionally attached to Tyson despite their physical distance, and she is contracted to do a sexy couple's shoot of two pirates… You can find my full review here.
Book Four: The Goddess of Bondage - Syria's emotional attachment to Tyson (the sexy santa striper) is growing. While they've been emailing and exchanging racy photographs, Syria is looking forward to a visit from Tyson in the next few weeks. In an effort to surprise her lover, Syria decides to try and master Japanese Rope Bondage! You can find my full review here.
Book Five: The Exhibitionist - Syria's relationship with Tyson (Naughty Santa) reaches a turning point when she gets an unexpected late-night call. Meanwhile, Erik (the man who escorted her onto the stage at the bondage exhibition) contacts her with a lucrative offer. Syria has been swept away as she embraced her sexuality and her relationships with Tyson and Mia... But now she has a choice to make... You can find my full review here.
***I received an ARC of the Syria's Seduction Boxed Set in exchange for an honest review***
As I mentioned in my review of the final book, I yelled at the characters in this book. That should give some idea of how much I was wrapped up in the series.
As with all anthologies, I have fully reviewed the individual books included, and have attached links to each one:
Book One: Syria's Seduction - This was a hot little story of deflowering. Virgins aren't usually my thing, but this was well done. It's not a deep story by any means...Merely a satisfying quickie! The incorporation of boudoir photography was a nice touch. It gave Syria an outlet for her burgeoning sexuality, and an interesting vocation as the series continues... You can find my full review here.
Book Two: Naughty Santa - A super short story. The title says pretty much everything you need to know. It was a lot of sexy fun and didn't take itself too seriously. She takes a Santa client for promotional shoots only to discover that he is a Santa Stripper. Oh, and Santa is incredibly naughty! You can find my full review here.
Book Three: Dirty Pirate Hooker - I like how things are moving along in this series. Syria is growing and stretching her wings. She's becoming more emotionally attached to Tyson despite their physical distance, and she is contracted to do a sexy couple's shoot of two pirates… You can find my full review here.
Book Four: The Goddess of Bondage - Syria's emotional attachment to Tyson (the sexy santa striper) is growing. While they've been emailing and exchanging racy photographs, Syria is looking forward to a visit from Tyson in the next few weeks. In an effort to surprise her lover, Syria decides to try and master Japanese Rope Bondage! You can find my full review here.
Book Five: The Exhibitionist - Syria's relationship with Tyson (Naughty Santa) reaches a turning point when she gets an unexpected late-night call. Meanwhile, Erik (the man who escorted her onto the stage at the bondage exhibition) contacts her with a lucrative offer. Syria has been swept away as she embraced her sexuality and her relationships with Tyson and Mia... But now she has a choice to make... You can find my full review here.
***I received an ARC of the Syria's Seduction Boxed Set in exchange for an honest review***
August 12, 2016
Shy girl from Oklahoma gets an introduction to life that she never would have guess would broaden her horizons. With each new adventure she continues to build her relationship with Anthony. Syria gets to live the life in the fast lanes with more.
Experience a new adventure with Syria tonight, tomorrow night, the night after, and continue to the end.
Experience a new adventure with Syria tonight, tomorrow night, the night after, and continue to the end.
December 10, 2013
Title: Syria's Seduction (The Complete Collection)
Author: Starla Cole
Publisher/Year: Rev It Up Press 10/17/13
Length: 212 pages
Overview
Syria is a shy Oklahoma girl whose explosive meeting with a boudoir photographer becomes a seduction that will open her eyes to both the beauty within her and an art form that will become her new passion.
In this series, her work in her boudoir studio brings a host of fun and intriguing clients:
--A sexy Santa Claus who turns out to be a stripper
--A contortionist who performs in pirate-themed sex shows
--A Japanese Bondage expert who invites Syria to participate in a demonstration
--A billionaire who offers Syria a position as his personal escort and exhibitionist for half a million dollars
Even as Syria experiences new lifestyles and partners, she works to maintain her on again, off again relationship with her Santa stripper, who despite his distance and his occupation, has begun to steal her heart.
My Thoughts
I'm always a fan of novella style stories, and i think that this one gave us something to think about. We meet Syria at the onset of her journey when she is 20 and a medical student, yet one that's not quite cutting it. She's failing out of her program, and has to make a decision on what to do next. She's shy, inexperienced and really doesn't know where she fits into the world since her background is complicated as well. Being the result of an affair that her mother had while in India, she's never met her father, yet deals with that every day since she has the mix look from her american mother and Indian father.
We are taken through Syria's story at 5 different points in her life, however once you get past the first installment, the other 4 really are closely intertwined and very closely timed for that matter.
In book 1, she meets the man who will change her life forever, opening her eyes to a sexuality that she didn't know existed within her. From then on, she's given direction and purpose - becoming a photographer due to the tutelage of this first lover. From there, she moves from Oklahoma to New Mexico where her life changes for ever.
Working as a photographer, she meets Tyson who is a Santa Stripper and brings out emotions and feelings in her that she never expected. He prompts her to explore herself and her own needs, wants, desires, and passions in a way that she was never open to before. We see this as a huge turning point in her life since this is what causes her to meet Mia, who becomes more than just a best friend but a plaything as well.
From there, we take an interesting and heated journey with her where Syria explores various other parts of sex and passion. Going from her girl/girl relationship, to learning about exhibitionism, to bondage, to being propositioned as a slave, all the while trying to make a long distance relationship work, that is wrought with trust issues.
So, all in all it's a quick read and you'll get exactly what you're expecting, and will learn a lot. What i have to call out though as a downside is that it's all a bit far fetched to me. I'm not jaded- i live in NYC, but i think that there's a quality here of too much happening to a small town girl that's really not likely to happen. regardless, it was entertaining to read for a day or 2 and i hope you guys enjoy it as well.
Author: Starla Cole
Publisher/Year: Rev It Up Press 10/17/13
Length: 212 pages
Overview
Syria is a shy Oklahoma girl whose explosive meeting with a boudoir photographer becomes a seduction that will open her eyes to both the beauty within her and an art form that will become her new passion.
In this series, her work in her boudoir studio brings a host of fun and intriguing clients:
--A sexy Santa Claus who turns out to be a stripper
--A contortionist who performs in pirate-themed sex shows
--A Japanese Bondage expert who invites Syria to participate in a demonstration
--A billionaire who offers Syria a position as his personal escort and exhibitionist for half a million dollars
Even as Syria experiences new lifestyles and partners, she works to maintain her on again, off again relationship with her Santa stripper, who despite his distance and his occupation, has begun to steal her heart.
My Thoughts
I'm always a fan of novella style stories, and i think that this one gave us something to think about. We meet Syria at the onset of her journey when she is 20 and a medical student, yet one that's not quite cutting it. She's failing out of her program, and has to make a decision on what to do next. She's shy, inexperienced and really doesn't know where she fits into the world since her background is complicated as well. Being the result of an affair that her mother had while in India, she's never met her father, yet deals with that every day since she has the mix look from her american mother and Indian father.
We are taken through Syria's story at 5 different points in her life, however once you get past the first installment, the other 4 really are closely intertwined and very closely timed for that matter.
In book 1, she meets the man who will change her life forever, opening her eyes to a sexuality that she didn't know existed within her. From then on, she's given direction and purpose - becoming a photographer due to the tutelage of this first lover. From there, she moves from Oklahoma to New Mexico where her life changes for ever.
Working as a photographer, she meets Tyson who is a Santa Stripper and brings out emotions and feelings in her that she never expected. He prompts her to explore herself and her own needs, wants, desires, and passions in a way that she was never open to before. We see this as a huge turning point in her life since this is what causes her to meet Mia, who becomes more than just a best friend but a plaything as well.
From there, we take an interesting and heated journey with her where Syria explores various other parts of sex and passion. Going from her girl/girl relationship, to learning about exhibitionism, to bondage, to being propositioned as a slave, all the while trying to make a long distance relationship work, that is wrought with trust issues.
So, all in all it's a quick read and you'll get exactly what you're expecting, and will learn a lot. What i have to call out though as a downside is that it's all a bit far fetched to me. I'm not jaded- i live in NYC, but i think that there's a quality here of too much happening to a small town girl that's really not likely to happen. regardless, it was entertaining to read for a day or 2 and i hope you guys enjoy it as well.
January 21, 2014
Syria is an interesting character who grows through her adventures in these stories. She is well described and you can quickly get an understanding of her nature. Her decision to try new things certainly takes us on an interestingly erotic journey, and I may never be able to look at a photographer in quite the same way again. Each story is rounded enough to be read alone, but certainly reading them all gives you the fullest experience. I really enjoyed where it ended, and felt satisfied that I had spent my time well immersed in this boxed set. Heat rating is definitely high!
November 19, 2013
This set of novellas works best as a set rather than as standalone reads. I don't think I would have found it satisfying to read any of them apart from the whole.
The photography component was particularly well written and sensual. I think it elevated the rest, though this is still fluff.
My main complaints are with the first novella - the prologue that explains how Syria gets into photography which seems rather removed from the rest of the set, and the last novella, with the scene with Erik.
Overall? Fun fluff, nothing spectacular but still fun.
See my complete review at: To Each Their Own Reviews
The photography component was particularly well written and sensual. I think it elevated the rest, though this is still fluff.
My main complaints are with the first novella - the prologue that explains how Syria gets into photography which seems rather removed from the rest of the set, and the last novella, with the scene with Erik.
Overall? Fun fluff, nothing spectacular but still fun.
See my complete review at: To Each Their Own Reviews
February 5, 2014
I loved these books! I read all 5 in a day seeing as they are short, but I did enjoy each one. I cant wait for more to come. You follow the story that is Syria. She is a good girl trying to figure out what she wants out of her life.
When she starts shooting boudoir photos she come to life. This ride is a wild one. That I am sure you will not regret. It has a little bit of everything in it. Although you have to be ok with F/F and some light BDSM it was nothing tooooo extreme. I just want more more more. Syria's story just cant be over!! NOT YET I'M HOOKED!
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When she starts shooting boudoir photos she come to life. This ride is a wild one. That I am sure you will not regret. It has a little bit of everything in it. Although you have to be ok with F/F and some light BDSM it was nothing tooooo extreme. I just want more more more. Syria's story just cant be over!! NOT YET I'M HOOKED!
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May 2, 2014
This was a little slow in the beginning. Syria was have a bad day when she took a walk and happen upon Anthony. He ended up asking Syria for help the in turn took her to dinner for her help. Dinner was interesting with the two of them. After that night Syria started coming out of her shell a little more each day. As she and Anthony got to know one another things started to get surprising. I liked how two shy people got over being shy and were able to be rather surprising. As things went along and they started to get to know one another things started to change between them. How did they end up? Was it a happy ending? The end will be amazing.
November 11, 2013
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Holy hotness, Batman!
This book had EVERYTHING you could want in an erotic novel, and then some.
However, the author didn't cheapen the story by making it all porn. There was an ongoing storyline that I became more interested in as the story went on.
The novellas are short, but cliffhanger-less so they can all be read at one time or separately. I'd say check out this collection for a late night raunchy read.
*Received an ARC for honest review.*
Holy hotness, Batman!
This book had EVERYTHING you could want in an erotic novel, and then some.
However, the author didn't cheapen the story by making it all porn. There was an ongoing storyline that I became more interested in as the story went on.
The novellas are short, but cliffhanger-less so they can all be read at one time or separately. I'd say check out this collection for a late night raunchy read.
*Received an ARC for honest review.*
November 26, 2013
I recommended if your going to read a book from this series get the box set because you will want to read it through to the end
I had a hard time putting this series Dow starting the next book just seconds after finishing the previous book the chemistry between Tyson ad Syria is something else the first book is about Syria discovering her sexuality in book two is were she meets her naughty Santa Tyson and it just gets noted from there I can't wait to see what other books by Mrs Cole are like and plan to look ASAP
I had a hard time putting this series Dow starting the next book just seconds after finishing the previous book the chemistry between Tyson ad Syria is something else the first book is about Syria discovering her sexuality in book two is were she meets her naughty Santa Tyson and it just gets noted from there I can't wait to see what other books by Mrs Cole are like and plan to look ASAP
May 1, 2025
This was a little slow in the beginning. Syria was have a bad day when she took a walk and happen upon Anthony. He ended up asking Syria for help the in turn took her to dinner for her help. Dinner was interesting with the two of them. After that night Syria started coming out of her shell a little more each day. As she and Anthony got to know one another things started to get surprising. I liked how two shy people got over being shy and were able to be rather surprising.
Till next time ~ Sweets Books
(written by Lisa ~ Sweets Books After Hours)
Till next time ~ Sweets Books
(written by Lisa ~ Sweets Books After Hours)
November 16, 2013
Wow! What a treat Well written Erotica that actually has storylines, and the sex scenes serve to move the story along!This 5 book bundle should not be missed. These novellas are well written, with fully realized characters - consenting adults if you will. They are all journeys of discovery, and are extremely well-plotted, as well as having beautifully drawn settings. The erotic scenes portrayed are sensual and passionate, but not salacious. Well Done, Ms. Cole.
December 22, 2013
These eroto-bites were well crafted, interesting bits of fluff. The erotica was just that - erotic, but not pornographic and there was actually a storyline - thin, but not emaciated!.
Given that masturbation has been proven by modern science to be good for the mind, body and soul, this little set should come with a health advisory - apply liberally and be alert for sighs of contentment.
*Received an ARC for honest review.
Given that masturbation has been proven by modern science to be good for the mind, body and soul, this little set should come with a health advisory - apply liberally and be alert for sighs of contentment.
*Received an ARC for honest review.
November 20, 2013
Omg amazing I couldn't put it down read it all in 3 days and I have a very happy hubby every night I was jumping him this was a panty dropper.
March 15, 2017
Received from NetGalley in exchange for a review.
Holy hotness Batman. Syria went from innocent virgin to sex aficionado in 236 steamy pages. You've got a new fan in me, Starla Cole.
Holy hotness Batman. Syria went from innocent virgin to sex aficionado in 236 steamy pages. You've got a new fan in me, Starla Cole.
July 21, 2014
I really did not like this boxed set at all.
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