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Spin (Songs of Corruption, #1)

C.D. Reiss

Start date: September 1, 2014

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Mar 10, 2014 ★ Larissa ~ book crusher ~ rated it liked it

Shelves: mafia, antihero, too-predictable

3.5 Spinning Stars!!

I've been waiting for this book with such excitement I devoured it practically in one sitting. Let me get this out right off the bat, CD Reiss is a phenomenal writer, if you don't believe me, I suggest you check out her Songs of Submission series, which to me is one of the best written erotic romances out there. Even though that's not requisite for understanding or enjoying Spin, I think the SOS is a prime example of CD's writing at its best.

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Mar 03, 2014 Angie **loves angst** is currently reading it

Just got my ARC. I'm beyond shocked that I was approved. Whoop!!! So excited!!

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Jan 28, 2014 Jamie rated it really liked it

Shelves: series-i-can-t-wait-to-continue, arcs, books-i-obsess-over, unbelievably-sexy-heros, holy-hawt-sexiness, non-paranormal

I am so excited and happy that I finally picked up a book written by C. D. Reiss! It definitely won't be the only one. Spin is the dark romance tale between a wealthy, educated woman from high society and a tough, street smart and passionate man from the underbelly of California. Once Spin lays eyes on Theresa, it's already too late for her to save herself. Spin takes the reader on an emotional journey through character growth, zoning in on the themes of trust and discovering what your true self I am so excited and happy that I finally picked up a book written by C. D. Reiss! It definitely won't be the only one. Spin is the dark romance tale between a wealthy, educated woman from high society and a tough, street smart and passionate man from the underbelly of California. Once Spin lays eyes on Theresa, it's already too late for her to save herself. Spin takes the reader on an emotional journey through character growth, zoning in on the themes of trust and discovering what your true self wants and needs.

Theresa isn't only from money. She's from an imporatant family that goes back generations. She has recently broken off her engagement to a mayoral candidate, David, who wants her back mostly for political reasons. Theresa's a good girl - shes doesn't cause scenes, she acts appropriately according to her breeding, and she hates foul language.

Through a chance encounter at a night club, Theresa meets Antonio Spinelli, the dark haired, beautiful Italian immigrant who has no problems roughing people up. He dresses in designer suite, but it is clear that he has a wildness beneath the veneer. Spin is immediately smitten with Theresa, but he plays it cool. He eventually chases her and wiggles his was into her life.

One motif that runs through this book is the Madonna/Whore concept. Spin isn't necessarily looking for an untouched virgin, but he does want someone who is mentally innocent. He likes Theresa in part because her life experiences are relatively clean. Spin is a bad dude. He is involved in countless illegal activities. He doesn't want to come home to a woman who has experienced the same kind of darkness that he has. Theresa definitely changes by the end of this book and it is detrimental to the way Spin views her.

I loved Theresa and Spin when they were actually together. They were not constantly together in this book, which is a good thing as it allowed Theresa to decide what and whom she really wanted. Once Theresa decides what she wants, she pursues it fiercely. Unfortunately, there are too many times earlier where Theresa is wishy-washy about Spin. It takes her a while to accept what her heart wants. And the sex scenes! Woah! Smoking. Hot. Spin is sensuous and passionate. It really comes across on the pages.

One thing I didn't care for was the absence of Spin's point of view. He disappears from time to time and the reader has no idea what he thinks or feels for Theresa. We hear second-hand from his associates that he's "crazy" over Theresa, and Spin even says she makes him weak. But we don't see or even hear about his decisions and actions when he's being "crazy" about Theresa. I would have enjoyed more of that.

There is a lot of tension at the end between Theresa and Spin. Spin does a lot of fighting himself, and I felt my heart breaking for Theresa. She gets duped into a situation where she makes the wrong decision that sends Spin reeling. I enjoyed the ending overall, though, quite a bit. This does not end in what I would consider a big cliff hanger, although promises are made that will carry over into the next book. Reiss keeps us on the edge - as much as I felt better about the direction of this story, I can't bring myself to believe that things will be easier for Theresa and Spin. Spin lives in a dark and dangerous world - it's not his nature to completely share his life with anyone, and I'm not sure Theresa would accept everything that I expect will transpire between them. There is no smooth sailing for this couple. I foresee more misunderstandings, more heartahce and more character transformations.

You can tell when I really like a book because my reviews tend to go on and on. So it's pretty obvious that I loved this one and am highly intrigued by it. I recommend this book to all dark contemporary romance fans who love damaged alpha males and strong female leads. This is planned as a trilogy (thank goodness because I thought this book could have been longer) so hold onto your seats! I think this is going to be one long, sexy and angsty story - just what I love! ...more

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Mar 20, 2014 Linda rated it it was amazing

Theresa is still trying to come to terms with her husbands cheating, when the tornado of raw force, Antonio crosses her path.
A chance encounter outside a bar turns into an obsession from both sides, and her life won´t be the same again.
Going from being the wife behind the DA, to a woman willing to do anything for the one she loves, Theresa´s showing an inner strength her ex never knew she had.
Smutty fluff, passionate feelings and Mafia life in a great combo. Can´t wait for the next book!

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Jan 28, 2014 Colee Porter rated it really liked it

Shelves: bosses-and-employee-love, great-scenes, fab-lead, extra, series, arc, 2014-goal, male-lead

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In Songs of Corruption we meet Antonio and Theresa. Both of these characters are defined in my opinion as Superior, Political, Intelligent, and Noble.

Superior:
• Theresa is one of the oldest children in the Drazen family. She also has an ex that is the District Attorney. Her family is well known for their past discretions.
• Antonio is well known in Naples and with various organizations in California. He is also known as Capo. Let’s just say he ta ...more

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