Iss 3/October 2016
Revues Galore
through the roof. You’ll definitely find yourself
aroused while reading this novel.
A bonus is an excerpt to a sequel from the boxer's wife
point of view, and I'm looking forward to that read.
This book not only turned me on but brought about
my emotional side. If you prefer a good tale of love,
sex, lust, and a tear jerker, this book is highly
recommended.
The one thing that may deter reading the full series is
the presumption that that other books end in a similar
manner. Readers don’t want to always predict the
outcome of each story and appreciate a surprise every
now and again. Overall, the author did a marvelous
job. Even though I didn't read the other books in this
series, I was still able to keep up as if I had.
Blame it on the Pain by Ashley Jade
This novel was more than I expected and a breath of
fresh air. As a reviewer, I usually frown upon books
that have more than 300 pages because of editorial
issues and drawn out storylines. But this book broke
the mold. With its modern day settings, any reader
can relate to this story easily. The love attraction
between the main characters was genuine and real.
Love Slave by Anitra Hill
The title fits perfectly to the sexual episodes that the
main character elaborated on in his journal writing.
That alone keeps the readers' interest raised at a
higher level. The cover definitely grasps any readers'
attention because it's very sexy yet simple. The cover
reveals just enough to make the reader eager to read
and become lost within the story. The main plot
delved into a boxing legend's many sexcapades that
he experienced during his career. He wrote in a
journal and revealed all at the end of his tenure as a
boxer. The story also touched on dementia, and its
effects on loved ones. The story included how the
main character coped with the disease, and it read
like reality. It was evident that the author completed
research in order to expand on this condition.
The title fits the novel wholeheartedly. It stresses the
pain that the male character feels as a result of loss
and feelings of defeat. The main female character’s
pain was suffered as a result of situations from her
past. The cover, on the other hand, totally missed the
content of this great story. I'm not sure what the initial
thought was behind the cover but it doesn't go with
this story in any way.
The plot centers around a pair of siblings who were
raised in a very abusive environment. There was a
murder that resulted in another murder which
ultimately lead to prison time. While in prison, a
chance at freedom is offered with some very
interesting terms. The subplot centers around one of
the main characters and their chance at redemption
after painful decisions were made. Both characters
walk through journeys of self-discovery, realization
forgiveness and absolution.
The characters complimented the storyline, and they
all worked together to boost the plot. They were
introduced in a way that wouldn't confuse a reader or
raise questions about their purpose for the plot.
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