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The Raw Prawn
When backpacker Jarold Lake runs out of money in Australia, an acquaintance gives him an address where he can find an under-the-table job without needing a work visa. He’s greeted by Russ Bridger, who none too subtly lets him know that the “job” involves being filmed having sex... with a man. Jarold is open to new experiences, but when he decided to take a trip Down Under, he never expected this!
Before long, Jarold is tangled up in the underworld dealings of Russ's boss, Jason Leith. Leith runs an empire on betting, pornography, and prostitution, and he is devoid of sympathy, among other human feelings. When Leith shows too much interest in Jarold, Russ decides it’s time to get out of the low life, something much easier said than done. But for Jarold, Russ will take the risk.
Before long, Jarold is tangled up in the underworld dealings of Russ's boss, Jason Leith. Leith runs an empire on betting, pornography, and prostitution, and he is devoid of sympathy, among other human feelings. When Leith shows too much interest in Jarold, Russ decides it’s time to get out of the low life, something much easier said than done. But for Jarold, Russ will take the risk.
- GenresM M RomanceContemporary
120 pages, ebook
First published August 1, 2011
39 people want to read
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Connie Bailey
51 books38 followersConnie Bailey is a Luddite who can’t live without her computer. She’s an acrophobic who loves to fly, a fault-finding pessimist who, nonetheless, is always surprised when something bad happens, and an antisocialite who loves her friends like family. She’s held a number of jobs in many disparate arenas to put food on the table, but writing is the occupation that feeds her soul.
Connie lives with her ultralight designer husband at a small grass-strip airfield halfway between Disney World and Busch Gardens. Logic and reality have had little to do with her life, and she likes it that way.
Connie lives with her ultralight designer husband at a small grass-strip airfield halfway between Disney World and Busch Gardens. Logic and reality have had little to do with her life, and she likes it that way.
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February 14, 2012
This review was originally written for Hearts on Fire Reviews and can also be found there.
The reason I decided to read this book was the mention of porn industry in the blurb. For some reason I really like books with the same or similar theme and the challenges presented to the characters usually make it more than interesting.
This was a story about Jarod, a backpacker who ended up in Australia without a dollar left to spend. His trip started as a type of a road to discovery because he didn’t want to spend his life with regrets and without experiencing as much of life as he could. So with the need not to starve, Jarod takes the opportunity to find some work. After all, he only needs enough to take him on the next part of his journey.
What he didn’t count on was the job being one of making porn, and not just any kind of porn. His future employers preferred guy on guy action, add a virgin like Jarod in the mix and they had themselves a hit. That’s where he meets Russ, his movie partner and someone Jarod is more than willing to give his virginity to. But not everything in Russ’ world of sex and smiles is as innocent as it seems and before they both know it, a world of trouble comes tumbling down.
I would love to say nice things about this book, but the only part I truly liked was the first third of it. The beginning was funny, interesting and extremely hot. Just one kiss had my head spinning and I couldn’t wait to read more. It only took a chapter or two for things to go in a different direction. The conversations were stilled and not very attention gripping, but what annoyed me the most was the amount of sex. It happened everywhere in all situations no matter how dangerous or inappropriate they were and the hotness from the beginning of the story completely dissipated.
The plot had potential, especially after the one and only action scene in the book which was written really well. But unfortunately after that everything went too smoothly and the convenience of every single situation left no challenge for the reader. Whatever spark I felt at the beginning got extinguished by the repetitive sex scenes and unnecessary lines and I was barely able to finish.
Obviously this was more like a two star read for me. The reason why I decided on three stars is precisely that beginning which won me over. I had high hopes for this book and while I was left disappointed maybe others will find things in the story I completely missed. Good luck.
The reason I decided to read this book was the mention of porn industry in the blurb. For some reason I really like books with the same or similar theme and the challenges presented to the characters usually make it more than interesting.
This was a story about Jarod, a backpacker who ended up in Australia without a dollar left to spend. His trip started as a type of a road to discovery because he didn’t want to spend his life with regrets and without experiencing as much of life as he could. So with the need not to starve, Jarod takes the opportunity to find some work. After all, he only needs enough to take him on the next part of his journey.
What he didn’t count on was the job being one of making porn, and not just any kind of porn. His future employers preferred guy on guy action, add a virgin like Jarod in the mix and they had themselves a hit. That’s where he meets Russ, his movie partner and someone Jarod is more than willing to give his virginity to. But not everything in Russ’ world of sex and smiles is as innocent as it seems and before they both know it, a world of trouble comes tumbling down.
I would love to say nice things about this book, but the only part I truly liked was the first third of it. The beginning was funny, interesting and extremely hot. Just one kiss had my head spinning and I couldn’t wait to read more. It only took a chapter or two for things to go in a different direction. The conversations were stilled and not very attention gripping, but what annoyed me the most was the amount of sex. It happened everywhere in all situations no matter how dangerous or inappropriate they were and the hotness from the beginning of the story completely dissipated.
The plot had potential, especially after the one and only action scene in the book which was written really well. But unfortunately after that everything went too smoothly and the convenience of every single situation left no challenge for the reader. Whatever spark I felt at the beginning got extinguished by the repetitive sex scenes and unnecessary lines and I was barely able to finish.
Obviously this was more like a two star read for me. The reason why I decided on three stars is precisely that beginning which won me over. I had high hopes for this book and while I was left disappointed maybe others will find things in the story I completely missed. Good luck.
September 13, 2011
Raw Prawn makes me think of the kind of porn a woman would write and direct…lots of hot, nasty sex with a plot. A damn good plot.
Jarold is a bit of a lost soul. He’d wandered around until his money ran out. That’s how he ends up in Australia willing to perform in an x-rated flick for some quick cash. Something about Russ seduces him into crossing from bi-curious to full on bisexual in one afternoon. The chemistry between Russ and Jarold is off the charts.
There is a tad bit of insta love, but it’s not too sappy. Russ seems to temper Jarold’s wanderlust. While Jarold helps Russ to value himself and believe there is still good in the world.
Throw in a crazy man trying to kill them and more hot sex and you have an excellent erotic romance.
Jarold is a bit of a lost soul. He’d wandered around until his money ran out. That’s how he ends up in Australia willing to perform in an x-rated flick for some quick cash. Something about Russ seduces him into crossing from bi-curious to full on bisexual in one afternoon. The chemistry between Russ and Jarold is off the charts.
There is a tad bit of insta love, but it’s not too sappy. Russ seems to temper Jarold’s wanderlust. While Jarold helps Russ to value himself and believe there is still good in the world.
Throw in a crazy man trying to kill them and more hot sex and you have an excellent erotic romance.
September 30, 2011
This is one of the stories I left with the feeling that prawn should have been cooked and be done with. There is so much potential of the "raw" world building and characters but it just falls short.
Did Not Finish
January 11, 2013I've never, never heard anyone toss out so many stereotypical 'Aussie-isms' in so few pages and it was either throw the Kindle out the window or stop reading by 30%. US authors: we really don't talk like we're in a bad 70's sitcom. Really.
February 10, 2012
3.5 stars
March 7, 2013
This book felt rushed. The characters spent plenty of time engaged in sex, and plot developments felt short. The Australian slang felt forced at times.
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