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Risque Romance Vol. 1

Mandi Konesni (Goodreads Author)

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Mia was perfectly happy with her boring mid-twenties life, thank you very much. So she didn't have many friends, or a man. Maybe her job kind of sucked, and hobbies hadn't caught up with her yet. There was still plenty of time, at least that's what she told herself each night before tucking into her lonely bed. Then tall, dark, and sinful Erik blazed into her life, showing ...more

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Published February 12th 2016 by Liliom Press

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Feb 27, 2017 Andi rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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In Mandi Konesni, you get to meet two very different couples from two very different worlds. I loved the mythology that Konesni used for each of the stories.

In Awakened, you meet Mia. She's living a simple and safe life, where she doesn't think she's anything special. After being bullied into a charity auction, by her best friend, she has a date with Erik. That's when the dreams start. Mia was totally easy to relate to. I instantly fell in love with her. Erik is just yummy and I want to know wh ...more

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Feb 27, 2016 Donna rated it really liked it

This is a genre that I don't read and so this is a first. My personal tastes run in the horror genre which is, under ordinary circumstances, a far cry from romance. As it's always a good idea to broaden the reading horizon, I delved into Risque Romance Vol. 1 with an open mind.

As this book is comprised of two novellas, I'll review each one in turn.

First up is Awakened.

The story of Mia and Erik. We get a good feel for each of the characters as they are fairly well created for us. Our connectio This is a genre that I don't read and so this is a first. My personal tastes run in the horror genre which is, under ordinary circumstances, a far cry from romance. As it's always a good idea to broaden the reading horizon, I delved into Risque Romance Vol. 1 with an open mind.

As this book is comprised of two novellas, I'll review each one in turn.

First up is Awakened.

The story of Mia and Erik. We get a good feel for each of the characters as they are fairly well created for us. Our connection to Mia is formed in an empathetic bond, strengthened due to her feelings about her job choice and lack of self esteem/confidence. The mysterious Erik starts out as a harder bond to form but ends up being one we also empathize with and root for in the end.

The book is well written and creative, drawing us into the world of an incubus and finding us rooting for him, and at times, even fantasizing along with Mia. As I tend to also be a bit old fashioned and shy, the sex scenes were a bit too graphic for my tastes. Those of you that are not used to erotic scenes might find yourselves blushing and uncomfortable as you read some of the sex scenes. You'll also most likely find yourself aroused as the scenes are also very well written with foreplay that does tingle the senses.

Overall, this is a good read. One note to the author, I do see a tendency to over-use "ing" in starting sentences which tends to be a distraction from the flow of the scenes as it becomes monotonous to read in repetition. I suggest finding other ways to break it up in editing future books.

Next up is Enthralled

Dieri and Mirela's story. I found this story alluring and I didn't want to put it down (much to the displeasure of my cat who had a late lunch as I got lost in the story). I loved the way this started in the past and gave back story. I adored the characters and my emotions were stirred throughout the brief time I got to spend in this world. This one could be a movie and a tear jerker at that. It'll have you caught up in the characters and their history.

As with the first novella, this one has some sex scenes that'll curl your toes. You do not want to read this in the company of others as you'll be blushing (if you're like me) and heated up with the fantasy. This romance is exactly that too. It stirs the emotions as you'll root for Dieri and Mirela. As with any good book, I find it always sad when it ends as I have to put the characters, that I've formed a bond with, on the bookshelf.

This is a good read too. My only wish is that it had been longer as these characters, to me, feel like they need more of a story, it's just that good a creation. I would love to see this one fleshed out into a full novel.

To end the review, even if you don't read romance books, you should read this one, well two since it has two in it. I actually hate romance movies and just would never have picked up one if I hadn't been expanding my horizons and if I didn't know how well Mandi writes as she shares her work at LiterarySocial. If you love romance and erotica, paranormal romance, etc, then you'll find these two stories memorable and well worth your time. ...more

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Feb 15, 2016 Lorraine Fleming rated it really liked it

2 good stories which had me wishing for more. This is volume 1, looking forward to what volume 2 has in store

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Mar 02, 2016 Michelle Savage rated it it was amazing

AMAZING! Just love Mandi's Work.

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Apr 03, 2017 Sara Fitzgerald rated it it was amazing

You get double the enjoyment with this book.
The first story shows what is most important us what is inside you, your heart, your soul. Even as others call you plain. For the right one....you are everything. You will risk yor life for the chance.
Fantastic story.
The second story tells us that time has a way if changing how you look at things.
For years he was hunting to kill. Now he is hunting for salvation. Can fates allow a second chance. A redemption. A love for the stars.
Fantastic.
Cannot wait f ...more

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Apr 07, 2017 Cheryl rated it it was amazing

Ms. Konesni gives us two different tales of two different couples. Tales of love, sacrifice, redemption, and forever. Utterly fantastic! Loved it! Can't wait for book 2.

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Apr 02, 2017 Linda Rea rated it really liked it

Mia doesn't want to date she just wants to be left alone but when she promised her friend Jess she would go to an auction she didn't know it would've her auctioned off. When a man bids 15,000 for plain dumpy her she is very confused but she agreed to go on a date so she goes. She has been having weird dreams and when she finally gets to see Erik she has a face to go with her dreams. Strange idea but kinda cool.
I requested this book for free from the author and have decided to review it

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Apr 10, 2017 Tania Fitzgerald rated it really liked it

This book is spit into two different Novellas, so basically you get a two for one deal.
Mandi has given us first up Awakenings, the story is nice, it stars our first couple Erik and Mia, it is dreamy and at times intense, the main sex scene is erotic.
But you are never completely sure of what Erik is, you assume that Mia's idea on this is true, but he never actually says it. I feel it could be made successfully into a longer book or have a second book written.
The second book is Enthralled, in this ...more

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Apr 07, 2017 Lori Hammons rated it it was amazing

The two stories in this book were both amazing reads. In Awakened, Mia and Erik's story was incredible, I liked how it developed and then Mia changed it. I am waiting for a Thalia's story now (hint hint). In Entralled, Mirela and Dieri's in amazing in the mythology of their families for centuries before they ever meet.

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About Mandi Konesni

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I'm Mandi. All my life I told everyone that I would be a writer...I just didn't know what I was going to write about. Naturally, they told me to chase my dreams but didn't expect much. Well, here I am...31 years old and a writer. It took a lot for me to get where I am, but I don't regret any of it!

In addition to writing, I run an online store at mandismuses.net, a roleplaying website, and have ju ...more