I received an advanced reading copy of this book from Netgally and it's the second part of the book Desire.
This story was a lot more sensuous and erotic than the first, with a long description of a 'trial' that takes place once you have entered The Dining Club and it actually made me squirm - in a good way!
Grace has decided that she would follow David and enter the dining club - which was inevitable after the first book because if she didn't there wouldn't be a part 2! And the story describes their erotic weekend away.
It didn't end on quite as much of a cliff hanger as the first one, but storylines were built up which leaves the reader wondering what will happen next.
Again, I think it's just a bit too short - again at only 10,000 words, and could have easily been combined in with part 1, but I really enjoyed it - probably a bit more than the first one.
Parts three and four have also been requested from Netgalley so watch out for posts on those here soon.
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Desire: The Dining Club Part One by Marina Anderson
I received an advanced reading copy of this story on Netgalley and I'm glad I did. It's a short story - only 10,000 words, so took me only a short while to read it, and is designed to be read as part of a series. So far I know there are 4 in the series and I think there may be more as well.
It is in the 'erotica' genre on Netgalley because it is a very sexual story - in fact the first paragraph is a description of a sexual act between Grace and David. Their relationship is going well, but David wants to introduce Grace to The Dining Club, which is more than what the name suggests.
Although I really enjoyed this story I did feel that it was far too short. It ends on a cliff hanger - will she/won't she - which makes the reader want to go out and read the next instalment, but if I had bought this I would have felt a bit cheated. It's shorter than a short story and feel that perhaps part 1 and 2 could have been combined together. I was surprised when this story ended as it hadn't really begun.
However, it was well written - the characters were built up well in a short space of time and the descriptions certainly did what they were meant to do.
I would certainly recommend it to fans of the erotica genre, but it's just a small snippet into a larger part and you will need to read all of them to feel satisfied!
It is in the 'erotica' genre on Netgalley because it is a very sexual story - in fact the first paragraph is a description of a sexual act between Grace and David. Their relationship is going well, but David wants to introduce Grace to The Dining Club, which is more than what the name suggests.
Although I really enjoyed this story I did feel that it was far too short. It ends on a cliff hanger - will she/won't she - which makes the reader want to go out and read the next instalment, but if I had bought this I would have felt a bit cheated. It's shorter than a short story and feel that perhaps part 1 and 2 could have been combined together. I was surprised when this story ended as it hadn't really begun.
However, it was well written - the characters were built up well in a short space of time and the descriptions certainly did what they were meant to do.
I would certainly recommend it to fans of the erotica genre, but it's just a small snippet into a larger part and you will need to read all of them to feel satisfied!
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
The Troop by Nick Cutter
I was lucky enough to receive a preview reading copy of this book from Netgalley and I chose it because it was advertised as being one of the most frightening books of the year.
However, I'm afraid I didn't get very far into it before I got bored! Nick Cutter is a pseudonym for a short novel writer but it looks like he went from one extreme to another in this novel. There was too much description for my liking, and not enough action.
A group of Scouts and their leader spend a few days on a lonely island - which is the norm for them, when a creature descends on them and turns their stay into their worst nightmare.
The creature was described very well, and it was disgusting. I tend to read most on my lunch break so found myself reading horrible descriptions of him whilst eating - which really wasn't the best combination!
But the description of the scouts I found boring and unnecessary. I also felt that the creature arrived to the island very quickly - within the first few pages, and I could only see the book going one way - the group chasing around the island trying to hide from him/kill him/get away from the island.
I felt that it was a very manly book, and although I am a fan of crime and horror, this book just wasn't for me. I gave it as much chance as I felt was necessary and don't think I will have the desire to finish it. I think it would suit readers who are fans of Stephen King novels but I don't think I would recommend it as I don't know enough about it.
However, I'm afraid I didn't get very far into it before I got bored! Nick Cutter is a pseudonym for a short novel writer but it looks like he went from one extreme to another in this novel. There was too much description for my liking, and not enough action.
A group of Scouts and their leader spend a few days on a lonely island - which is the norm for them, when a creature descends on them and turns their stay into their worst nightmare.
The creature was described very well, and it was disgusting. I tend to read most on my lunch break so found myself reading horrible descriptions of him whilst eating - which really wasn't the best combination!
But the description of the scouts I found boring and unnecessary. I also felt that the creature arrived to the island very quickly - within the first few pages, and I could only see the book going one way - the group chasing around the island trying to hide from him/kill him/get away from the island.
I felt that it was a very manly book, and although I am a fan of crime and horror, this book just wasn't for me. I gave it as much chance as I felt was necessary and don't think I will have the desire to finish it. I think it would suit readers who are fans of Stephen King novels but I don't think I would recommend it as I don't know enough about it.
S.E.C.R.E.T Shared by L. Marie Adeline
I received an advanced reading copy of this book from Netgalley, and I am so pleased that I did - I really enjoyed it!
It's the second book in the S.E.C.R.E.T series and although I hadn't read the first novel, it didn't matter as the story is pretty stand alone and the bits that are missed are explained well.
The novel tells the story of Cassie, whose story started in the first novel and is continued in here, and Dauphine, who is a new recruit to the S.E.C.R.E.T society.
It was a simple novel, with not much of a plot line, but boy was it sensuous. The organisation helps women fulfil their sexual fantasies, but also use them to grow as individuals and develop in life. For each fantasy that they carry out, they receive a charm for their bracelet, which they wear with pride. The experiences that were told made me wishing that this society was real, and I would jump at joining up if so!
The characters were well developed and liked, and each fantasy was expertly described, leaving nothing to the imagination. It was pure eroticism and certainly left me wanting more!
I would certainly recommend this to those who are fans of 50 shades of grey, although there is a lot less bondage and domination involved, and more of the sexual descriptions. I am now going to read the first one, because I am already getting withdrawal symptoms, and cannot wait for the next one to be released.
It's the second book in the S.E.C.R.E.T series and although I hadn't read the first novel, it didn't matter as the story is pretty stand alone and the bits that are missed are explained well.
The novel tells the story of Cassie, whose story started in the first novel and is continued in here, and Dauphine, who is a new recruit to the S.E.C.R.E.T society.
It was a simple novel, with not much of a plot line, but boy was it sensuous. The organisation helps women fulfil their sexual fantasies, but also use them to grow as individuals and develop in life. For each fantasy that they carry out, they receive a charm for their bracelet, which they wear with pride. The experiences that were told made me wishing that this society was real, and I would jump at joining up if so!
The characters were well developed and liked, and each fantasy was expertly described, leaving nothing to the imagination. It was pure eroticism and certainly left me wanting more!
I would certainly recommend this to those who are fans of 50 shades of grey, although there is a lot less bondage and domination involved, and more of the sexual descriptions. I am now going to read the first one, because I am already getting withdrawal symptoms, and cannot wait for the next one to be released.
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