Okay, so, full disclosure: this is basically written porn. I feel like it kind of belongs on a~*Check out all my reviews over on The Bent Bookworm!*~
Okay, so, full disclosure: this is basically written porn. I feel like it kind of belongs on a site like Literotica. But what do I know? :P There's a little teensy bit of a plot, but it's only 58 Kindle pages long so not much. It's hot and steamy and really tries to have a little something for everyone's taste - which made it feel a bit scattered and is the reason my rating isn't higher. I loved the description of Santa vs. Krampus and wish that part had been more involved and longer - but maybe the authors can do something with that later!
If you're looking for something to keep you warm between the sheets right around this time of year, it'll definitely fit the bill. It's a true quickie. High on pleasure, low on commitment. Won't stick around much in your memory but might interest you in reading the authors' longer works (a few of which, it turned out, were already on my TBR).
Say WHAT?!? I was skimming through some book titles and came screeching to a halt at the taglin~*Check out all my reviews over on The Bent Bookworm!*~
Say WHAT?!? I was skimming through some book titles and came screeching to a halt at the tagline on this one. I'm a complete sucker for Beauty and the Beast retellings, but...alien abduction romance?? I've never been much of a sci-fi reader, but I did pick Garrus as the romantic interest when I played through Mass Effect years ago so I thought why not, I can give anything a try once. [image] ^Garrus was just so sweet and awkward, and he was awesome backup in a firefight.
“Act with honor, integrity, and respect, lest the Beast control you and destroy all that you are.”
Things I Liked
- The action never stopped - if they weren't in mortal danger and running from aliens of ever-varying and ever-weirder shapes and sizes, they were making the pages sizzle. I love books where you never have time to sit and twiddle your thumbs. A moving plot will cover many sins, and it did in this case. - I was very interested in the world the authors were creating, with so many different races of aliens and cultures. There just needed to be more of it! More detail, more time spent showing the world, not just the little patch of ground the characters happened to be standing on at the time. - I really liked Jrec. He's the typical alpha-male hero type, military, super sexy and fit and with a penchant for protecting those weaker than himself (which is pretty much everyone). He has a darker side to his past that is only hinted at, maybe that will show up more in future books. He really seems to get the short end of the stick as the Beast in this story, but he still tries to hold onto the better part of himself. - The sex scenes were actually pretty well done - at least as well done as I could imagine for sex with an alien, albeit a very human-like one.
Things I Didn't Like [image] - Okay, as I feared/thought when I read the description...the cheese is strong with this one. I got a very strong original-series-Star-Trek vibe, with all the grimacing and eye-rolling that usually comes with watching one of those old shows. I haven't seen much Star Trek, so I'm not entirely sure if part of this book was supposed to be a spoof on it or not. But yes...much cheese. - The whole reason Jrec and Amelia "fall in love" so quickly is because of some idea of "one true love" in the Krakarian culture. If you like that sort of thing, great, you'll be right on board with this. I despise the idea that we're fated to have one true "mate" and if we miss that one person we'll never experience true love...bullshit. I know it's just a story and sort of a plot device here but ARGH. On top of the insta-love...it was just super annoying. - Amelia has no back story! Her friend Lily has even less, and even Jrec's is barely hinted at. It's like they just dropped onto the highway at the beginning of the story, fully formed, but with no parents or family...because they definitely never spare THEM a second thought.
2.5/5 stars, rounded up to 3 stars. I might continue with the series. I like a little more substance to my books even if they are focused mainly on the romance, but I did enjoy aspects of the story.
Regency romances aren’t really my thing, but I was drawn in by the synopsis of this one. When ~*Check out all my reviews over on The Bent Bookworm!*~
Regency romances aren’t really my thing, but I was drawn in by the synopsis of this one. When the request for extended blog coverage came out I jumped on it. I’m very excited to say that I really loved it!! Totally surprised myself, and well done to the author! How to Capture a Duke is the third book in the Raven Club series, but it can completely be read as a standalone. The other two books are based around Lady Olivia’s brother and sister, and after reading this one I really want to read their stories – but it is definitely not necessary to have done so before diving into this one!
I loved Olivia’s spunk and the way she continually made the best of a bad situation, and my heart absolutely ached for Tristan. Despite his privilege as a duke, his heart and soul have been badly trampled by society. It’s really a wonder he didn’t turn out to be a complete ass! Oh, and they’re completely hot for each other. There are a couple of SIZZLING sex scenes. You have been warned! Also, Tristan’s grandmama is the bomb. I love her so much. She is absolutely amazing and I want to be her when I grow up.
I have a lovely excerpt to share, so I’m keeping my review short and sweet. You really don’t want to miss the excerpt so be sure to keep reading! There’s also a giveaway at the end of the post, so be sure to enter that as well. ...more
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