Lust: It's a Sin #1

It's a Sin #1

by Elizabeth Woodham

The first in a series of Seven Deadly Sins. Owen Shaunessy returns to London, England, having emigrated with his family in his teens. Rediscovering his youth introduces some familiar faces - along with the unexpected....

Please note: This story is the opening chapter of novella, 'It's a Sin'.

Warning: Explicit sexual content unsuitable for readers under the age of 18.

Genres: Erotica

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 7, 2012

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Reviews

[Jason Jaxx · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intense, sexy tale of a guy seducing the daughter of the women he lusted after in school. Wonderfully detailed and rich characterization with a build-up, tease and climax that is satisfying and hot!

[Red Phoenix · Rating 4 out of 5]

What yumminess. Owen is a lustful older man and Anna a virgin and daughter of an old high school crush. Both have a thing for each other. Totally naughty!

[Livilla Sanders · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. It had good flow and a logical plot. The author conveyed her main character's lust for his object of desire well and he was a believable character. Her descriptive skill is very evident in her prose. As in most short stories it is difficult elaborate very much on exterior influences and I found that the young woman he became fixated on a little too shallow. I would have liked to have seen more of why she would be attracted to him. I have to confess I found little reason to empathize positively with either Anna or Owen, who I found to be a little too predatory for my taste.
That said, it was an entertaining read that drew the reader on to the finish.

Edit
When I read this book I did not realise that it is simply Chapter One of a larger, more sophisticated work i.e. It's a Sin. I recommend the reader obtain this, as the issues I had with it are resolved by reading it in the context of the whole.

[A.R. Von · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, I have to remind everyone that did not see my review of book 2 in the It’s a Sin series that I read a bit out of order. Yea, I know. Books are in order for a reason; I messed up a little bit. Now that I have that said, I can tell you how I am amazed at the amount of skill Elizabeth holds. A short hot read with multiple POV’s (points of view) definitely takes talent. A talent that I feel many fans of the genre will appreciate. A rating of a 3.5 out of 5 for me.

Lust introduces us all to Owen and Anna and how they came to know one another. Owen is completely infatuated with Anna, which is an uncommon occurrence for this wandering man. They are so happy together. It’s as if no one in the world exists besides the two of them. But nothing in life is simple and they are now facing their first bump in the road of what I believe is just one of many more to come.

Now I am off to reread book 2 so I am back in order. I cannot wait to see how the story of Anna and Owen progresses. I have a feeling the temperature is going to rise to a scorching level ;)

[Hedonist Six · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this beginning to the series, and I'll definitely check out the rest.

Lust by Elizabeth Woodham is well written and truly draws you in to the world of the main character, Owen. While on business in London, he meets some people from his past; more specifically an old crush who isn't just as out of reach as she was back in school, but also no longer as appealing. However, Owen can barely control his lust when he comes face to face with her daughter, Anna.

I'm not a parent, so perhaps I'm a bit more open minded than some, but still the attraction between Owen and Anna feels quite wrong, and yet so right! The fact that it's quite a taboo makes it more exciting and I can't help but want more of it!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've got to be honest and admit although I love erotica and romance I do love a story that is just a little bit taboo, after all it's just a story. I'm slowly making my way through this authors work and this one is fabulously naughty. Owen who falls for Anna who just happens to be the daughter of his old school crush. He is blinded with lust for her, and I was full of lust after reading..;-D Owen acts and behaves how I feel a hot blooded man would. Anna obviously feels a spark too, and so this leads to a very hot encounter. Deliciously sinful. Although short and to the point this is one read that sticks in ones mind. Super sexy read, wonderfully written. I'm looking forward to reading more of Owen and Anna and what they get up to.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Modern day version of Lolita story. Not really as explicit as I was expecting from reading about it, but still worth a look if you want a quick read.

[Becki · Rating 4 out of 5]

re-read

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting view of an older man named Owen, who find himself lusting after the virgin daughter Anna of a former high school friend named Barbara whom he once had the hots for many year's ago...

[SheRa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Totally lost respect for this "book" in two pages.