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Phoenix Rising #4
Guilty as Sin
Book four in the Phoenix Rising series. Michael's bad, bad, bad-all the way to the bone. A single heated encounter with the master thief, and level-headed Liseriel the Gray has never been so furious-so intrigued-in her life. Neither has Michael. Danger's always been his drug of choice. With his huge bronze wings and sweet, serious smile, Daxariel the Burnished is everything the thief is not-a generous, shining spirit; an honest, loving soul-and a virgin. It's going to take two Aetherii to catch a thief. Lise and Dax are both so godsbedamned good, Michael can't wait to debauch and defile, to make his Aetherii beg for dark erotic pleasures. It's the only way he knows to win-and win he must, because there's something about wings and tails and trust freely given that has him reeling. Exquisitely trapped between Michael's intoxicating wickedness and Dax's steadfast love, everything Lise believes about duty is dust on the wind. How can she crave both these men, different as night and day?
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First published August 3, 2011
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Denise Rossetti
24 books222 followersWhen I was very small, I had an aunt who would tell me the most wonderful fairy tales - all original. I grew up, as little girls do, but the magic of story still dazzles and enthralls me. On the good days, I like to think of myself as Scheherazade's sister. On the bad days - not so much.
I remain an incurable romantic who loves happy endings, heart-pounding adventure and the eventual triumph of good over evil. All hail the guys in the white hats - unless the ones wearing black are more...um...interesting?
I live in a comfortable, messy old house in the Australian suburbs. I'm small, noisy and tend to wave my hands around a lot, which can be unfortunate if the tale I'm telling happens to have explosions in it.
I remain an incurable romantic who loves happy endings, heart-pounding adventure and the eventual triumph of good over evil. All hail the guys in the white hats - unless the ones wearing black are more...um...interesting?
I live in a comfortable, messy old house in the Australian suburbs. I'm small, noisy and tend to wave my hands around a lot, which can be unfortunate if the tale I'm telling happens to have explosions in it.
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August 8, 2011
Still one of my favorite erotica, fantasy series. One of the things I love about Denise Rossetti's menages is that you don't feel as if the relationship between the two men in the triad is somehow just incidental. I always come away feeling that everyone involved is deeply in love with the each other. I love that. When reading a M/M/F I want to see the love between the M/M part of the triangle as well as the M/Fs. I want them to be necessary to each other as well. This fantasy world is well developed and I love the fact that we get to see old friends from books past. I seriously hope Ms. Rossetti keeps writing in this world as I would be sad to see it end. You should read all four books in order, I don't believe any of the books are stand alone.
August 23, 2011
July 18, 2011 I can not wait for this book to be published.
Update 1: Aug 3, 2011 It's published!!! Go buy it now! :-)
Update 2: August 4, 2011 Wow, just finished the first speed read and adored it. I never include a synopsis of the story in my reviews as I feel you can read the jacket blurb just as well as I can. ;-) There are very few writers of M/M/F stories I will read and Denise is one of them. I think it is because the relationship between each of the members of the triad is explored. It is not just Lise's relationship with Dax or her relationship with Michael that is important but even more so, Dax's relationship with Michael is a focus. In many M/M/F books the glue is the female character, or that the M/M couple is long established and is "missing" something so a female is added. In Denise's M/M/F books, I find all partners are strong and the linchpin of the relationship is often one of the males.
Daxriel, Liseriel and Michael captivated me from the beginning. Though Dax was nicknamed "Farm Boy" by Michael, because of his perceived simplicity of character, holding onto his rock solid foundation is one the keystones and strengths of the story. I loved Dax for it. I loved also that all three characters looked to Janarnavriel, Miriliel and Fledge for inspiration of a triad that works. Keeping up to date with previous characters is one of the reasons I love series books. Guilty as Sin was no exception. Jan, Mirry & Fledge plus Fort and Griff were all included. Hopefully one day we can visit once again with Brin, Ange and Trey.
Thanks Denise for a wonderful story. Now I am going back to read it a second time, but I think I am going to read the series from the beginning this time starting with Gift of the Goddess.
Update 3: Finished re-reading all of Phoenix Rising. Now re-reading Guilty as Sin.
Update 1: Aug 3, 2011 It's published!!! Go buy it now! :-)
Update 2: August 4, 2011 Wow, just finished the first speed read and adored it. I never include a synopsis of the story in my reviews as I feel you can read the jacket blurb just as well as I can. ;-) There are very few writers of M/M/F stories I will read and Denise is one of them. I think it is because the relationship between each of the members of the triad is explored. It is not just Lise's relationship with Dax or her relationship with Michael that is important but even more so, Dax's relationship with Michael is a focus. In many M/M/F books the glue is the female character, or that the M/M couple is long established and is "missing" something so a female is added. In Denise's M/M/F books, I find all partners are strong and the linchpin of the relationship is often one of the males.
Daxriel, Liseriel and Michael captivated me from the beginning. Though Dax was nicknamed "Farm Boy" by Michael, because of his perceived simplicity of character, holding onto his rock solid foundation is one the keystones and strengths of the story. I loved Dax for it. I loved also that all three characters looked to Janarnavriel, Miriliel and Fledge for inspiration of a triad that works. Keeping up to date with previous characters is one of the reasons I love series books. Guilty as Sin was no exception. Jan, Mirry & Fledge plus Fort and Griff were all included. Hopefully one day we can visit once again with Brin, Ange and Trey.
Thanks Denise for a wonderful story. Now I am going back to read it a second time, but I think I am going to read the series from the beginning this time starting with Gift of the Goddess.
Update 3: Finished re-reading all of Phoenix Rising. Now re-reading Guilty as Sin.
January 20, 2013
In the fourth installment of the Phoenix Rising series, the reader focuses on the winged Aetherii as Liseriel the Grey , security head at the embassy, is hot on the trail of master thief Michael. Bold and broken, quick witted and devious, this thief is ensnared by the quietly confident Liseriel. While she is a dangerous foe, their first entanglement has both twisted and intrigued. In the middle is, Daxariel the Burnished fresh out of Flight School. Daxariel is strong and straight-forward in his desires and dealings. His heart goes out to the street children, orphaned in the slums. These slums are Michael’s home as well; he also looks out for the orphans. When a group of children are taken to be sold to Hssrdans, a reptile cross of humanoids who are known for their cruelty and nasty eating habits, the three join forces to save them. Rossetti says it best, “Exquisitely trapped between Michael’s intoxicating wickedness and Dax’s Steadfast love, everything Lise believes about duty is dust on the wind.”
February 29, 2012
I fell in love with Ms Rossetti's writing when I read Strongman. I then went on to devour (with relish) Tailspin. I loved the way Ms Rossetti combined passion with eroticism and wicked but enduring love overlaid with action and adventure. So I waited for Guilty as Sin with baited breath - could Ms Rossetti pull off another wonderful menage without it sounding like a repeat of Tailspin? And could she supply another gripping plot line?
The answer: Yes she could!
Guilty as Sin is breathtaking in its emotional impact and the wonderful development of the three main characters, Dax, Lise and Michael. Each of whom is fascinating in their own right. The way these three very different people come together as lovers is skilfully handled, without the sense of any sort of cliche. Ms Rossetti has once again combined an intriguing plot with an erotic and sensual romance which will keep readers hooked to the very last page.
The answer: Yes she could!
Guilty as Sin is breathtaking in its emotional impact and the wonderful development of the three main characters, Dax, Lise and Michael. Each of whom is fascinating in their own right. The way these three very different people come together as lovers is skilfully handled, without the sense of any sort of cliche. Ms Rossetti has once again combined an intriguing plot with an erotic and sensual romance which will keep readers hooked to the very last page.
December 16, 2012
Oh My....
This book was scrumptious. The characters were wonderful, the sex was...intense! My inner cynic (that nasty bitch), is always thinking that there is no way Ms. Rossetti can continue to pull out another delish book. Well, I am happy to say, I was able to give my inner bitch, a kick in the ass!
Please, oh please, do not tell me this is the end of the series. Please keep them coming.
This book was scrumptious. The characters were wonderful, the sex was...intense! My inner cynic (that nasty bitch), is always thinking that there is no way Ms. Rossetti can continue to pull out another delish book. Well, I am happy to say, I was able to give my inner bitch, a kick in the ass!
Please, oh please, do not tell me this is the end of the series. Please keep them coming.
September 7, 2011
It's no secret to those that know me, that I am a diehard fan-girl of Denise Rossetti's work...
She is such a natural, gifted storyteller, that if by some chance, you're not of this planet and have yet to experience the full impact of one of her 'tour de force' books...then you are truly missing out on the sheer magnificence of it all...
Her ‘world building’ is so superbly crafted that it all seems wonderfully familiar and is as easy to slip into as a favored pair of slippers...
Her characters and plots are fresh, original and so deliciously real and powerful that though ‘tough -chickie’ I might like to think myself...tears and sighs are simply par for the course...
And her covers are simply to die for...don’t take my word for it...check out any of her titles for yourself...
Guilty As Sin is the fourth installment in the much anticipated Phoenix Rising series, featuring Michael the thief and the Lise -Liseriel the Gray and Dax -Daxariel the Burnished, the ethereal Aetherii and it will take them both to catch a thief...
They’ll captivate your heart too, if you give them a chance, because when these three finally form their ménage à trois and complete their mating flight...it’s breath-taking, bold and so fan-freaking-tastic I couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry...so I did....
Loved how all our favorite characters were all there too! These books are like old friends, that only improve with revisiting.
She is such a natural, gifted storyteller, that if by some chance, you're not of this planet and have yet to experience the full impact of one of her 'tour de force' books...then you are truly missing out on the sheer magnificence of it all...
Her ‘world building’ is so superbly crafted that it all seems wonderfully familiar and is as easy to slip into as a favored pair of slippers...
Her characters and plots are fresh, original and so deliciously real and powerful that though ‘tough -chickie’ I might like to think myself...tears and sighs are simply par for the course...
And her covers are simply to die for...don’t take my word for it...check out any of her titles for yourself...
Guilty As Sin is the fourth installment in the much anticipated Phoenix Rising series, featuring Michael the thief and the Lise -Liseriel the Gray and Dax -Daxariel the Burnished, the ethereal Aetherii and it will take them both to catch a thief...
They’ll captivate your heart too, if you give them a chance, because when these three finally form their ménage à trois and complete their mating flight...it’s breath-taking, bold and so fan-freaking-tastic I couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry...so I did....
Loved how all our favorite characters were all there too! These books are like old friends, that only improve with revisiting.
February 14, 2012
I just love all her books. With most books I either love them or don't. That's why I don't so many reviews except to say yeah or neah. All her books I just love. She is one of the best romance/erotica writers on the scene today. Her story teller and world building are fabulous. And she's a sweet person also. Denise Rossetti is definitely in my top 5 of romance authors. Don't miss her.
September 4, 2013
What a great book! Dax, Lise and Michael I swooned over. Loved loved loved and I really hope this series continues because I just can't get enough of the characters in it and the web that Ms. Rossetti weaves in it.
March 4, 2013
Man, I loved this book! I'll add more of a review later. Just so happy to have read it. :)
April 13, 2013
I liked Lise's practicality, Dax's steadfastness and of course, Michael's wickedness. Few authors live up to the promise of a wicked-to-the-bone hero, but Rossetti delivered it in spades.
Loved this series. I hope there's moar!!
Loved this series. I hope there's moar!!
September 2, 2011
I just love Denise Rossetti's books! Her books are fun, sexy reads that leave you bitting your nails in anticipation for her next book release!
December 10, 2012
Stayed up to 1am to finish this one - loved Michael, he was a complex character I really empathised & connected with.
July 24, 2014
I really love this series. The 4th book is another solid addition. I always fall in love with the characters. Can't wait for the next one...sigh.
March 4, 2014
Paranormal Romance mfm mmf menage
December 23, 2014
This review is about the writing, not a rehash of the blurb.
The reason I gave this three stars? I enjoyed the angle of two people working to "capture" the third, but thought all three characters had little dimension to them. Yeah, we got to know what was in their background, the type of work they did, but there was something missing from their story, that for me made things too "fluffy".
I did like the unusual world this author built, but that is not enough for me to read anything more in this series at this time.
The reason I gave this three stars? I enjoyed the angle of two people working to "capture" the third, but thought all three characters had little dimension to them. Yeah, we got to know what was in their background, the type of work they did, but there was something missing from their story, that for me made things too "fluffy".
I did like the unusual world this author built, but that is not enough for me to read anything more in this series at this time.
May 27, 2015
Having never read a Phoenix Rising book (only Book 3 and 4 were available on my kindle!) I was able to enjoy this book even without knowing any of the previous characters or anything about the world. The mythology is unique, and I like the MMF romance that had good depth.
My only critique is that I felt like I was reading about a bunch of 17 year olds. Maybe it was the emotional immaturity? Or the "games"? But even though there was plenty of sex...it felt like a teen romance.
My only critique is that I felt like I was reading about a bunch of 17 year olds. Maybe it was the emotional immaturity? Or the "games"? But even though there was plenty of sex...it felt like a teen romance.
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March 6, 2012Really enjoyed it, hope there are more books to follow in this series.
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