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Exotica
Welcome to Exotica. Leave your inhibitions at the door
Lilli DeForrest is hoping for a week of pampering and relaxation, but when the beautiful Rajan steps into her suite, the attraction is immediate. Rajan is her ideal lover: tender, commanding and intensely erotic.
But, as Lilli is about to discover, his masterful touch is just the beginning.
An utterly delicious erotic romance perfect for fans of E.L. James and Sylvia Day
Lilli DeForrest is hoping for a week of pampering and relaxation, but when the beautiful Rajan steps into her suite, the attraction is immediate. Rajan is her ideal lover: tender, commanding and intensely erotic.
But, as Lilli is about to discover, his masterful touch is just the beginning.
An utterly delicious erotic romance perfect for fans of E.L. James and Sylvia Day
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2007
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Eden Bradley
134 books1,126 followersNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Eden Bradley aka Eve Berlin has published a number of novels and novellas, both print and e-books, with Berkley Heat, Bantam/Delta, Harlequin Spice & HQN, Black Lace Books and Samhain Publishing, as well as venturing into self-publishing. Her books have been translated into German, French, Romanian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Polish, Indonesian and Japanese. Eden has appeared regularly on Playboy Radio and conducts workshops on writing craft and writing about sex. Eden speaks regularly on BDSM safety, psychology & practice, as well as sexual positivity for women.
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May 27, 2013
Her voice was a gasping pant. "What... what is this position?"
He groaned as he sank into her, deep, deeper, pulled out, plunged in again so hard he would have knocked her over if his arm hadn't been so tight around her waist.
"This is me fucking you..."
Oh... my... GOD! I loved it! I love Lilli and Rajan and can personally relate to Lilli's story a little. Lilli has reconnected with an old college friend, Caroline, who runs a resort called Exotica. Caroline invites Lillie for a week of pampering and sexual fantasy and meets Rajan, who is a companion in the Kama Sutra fantasy. Very well written and the sex scenes are nuclear HOT!
But wait there's more! There is a part two to this super erotic fantasy and it is just as sexy! I feel like I got a bonus!
"Are you going to tell me now you don't want me?" he ground out.
"No. No..."
"Good. Because I plan to fuck you. And while I've never forced myself on a woman in my life, you tempt me... God damn it..."
There are a couple of parts in both stories that are exactly the same but the characters are so different that Im ok with it.
Thank you Random House UK, Ebury Publishing, NetGalley and Eden Bradley for the opportunity to read and share my opinion about this amazing book!
He groaned as he sank into her, deep, deeper, pulled out, plunged in again so hard he would have knocked her over if his arm hadn't been so tight around her waist.
"This is me fucking you..."
Oh... my... GOD! I loved it! I love Lilli and Rajan and can personally relate to Lilli's story a little. Lilli has reconnected with an old college friend, Caroline, who runs a resort called Exotica. Caroline invites Lillie for a week of pampering and sexual fantasy and meets Rajan, who is a companion in the Kama Sutra fantasy. Very well written and the sex scenes are nuclear HOT!
But wait there's more! There is a part two to this super erotic fantasy and it is just as sexy! I feel like I got a bonus!
"Are you going to tell me now you don't want me?" he ground out.
"No. No..."
"Good. Because I plan to fuck you. And while I've never forced myself on a woman in my life, you tempt me... God damn it..."
There are a couple of parts in both stories that are exactly the same but the characters are so different that Im ok with it.
Thank you Random House UK, Ebury Publishing, NetGalley and Eden Bradley for the opportunity to read and share my opinion about this amazing book!
November 12, 2017
For a steamy novel, this barely held my attention. It really is two novellas held together by a common thread. The Exotica resort specializes in providing unique experiences with areas that are staged for particular tastes.
In the first part, Lilli is an older woman, just divorced and still with lots of self esteem issues stemming from her ex-husband. She is set up in the Kama Sutra area with Rajan. Lots of steamy action ensues.
The second part concerns the manager of the property, Caroline, who has problems with her own sexuality and is talked into experiencing her own resort with Kian in the Arabian Nights section. Again much action.
So what’s the problem? I have thought about this and much of my problem was with the female characters. They are too angst-y for me. I understand that they’ve been damaged by their experiences, but if they’re that timid, it’s hard to believe that they’d go down this road. I just couldn’t get into the situations and the tension was artificial and unbelievable. I like my erotica with a side of plot and characters.
In the first part, Lilli is an older woman, just divorced and still with lots of self esteem issues stemming from her ex-husband. She is set up in the Kama Sutra area with Rajan. Lots of steamy action ensues.
The second part concerns the manager of the property, Caroline, who has problems with her own sexuality and is talked into experiencing her own resort with Kian in the Arabian Nights section. Again much action.
So what’s the problem? I have thought about this and much of my problem was with the female characters. They are too angst-y for me. I understand that they’ve been damaged by their experiences, but if they’re that timid, it’s hard to believe that they’d go down this road. I just couldn’t get into the situations and the tension was artificial and unbelievable. I like my erotica with a side of plot and characters.
September 25, 2010
Two stories set in a luxurious sexual fantasy resort. Women are the clients, gorgeous men provide the services.
The two stories are mostly erotic sex scenes set within ok stories. Not a lot of character development but that’s not the purpose. If you’re looking for a lot of hot sex, this should do it.
3.5 stars for SEVEN DAYS OF KAMA SUTRA.
Lilli is 39 and feeling insecure about her body due to a critical and insensitive ex husband. She experiences a week with Rajan at the resort.
3 stars for NINE DAYS OF ARABIAN NIGHTS.
Caroline is the resort manager and has been frigid due to an episode 5 years earlier. Kian has just been hired to work at the resort. This is the first time Caroline has been drawn to a man in 5 years. She decides that she will be his first client.
DATA:
Story length: 147 pages and 151 pages for the two stories (total 298 pages). Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes: 17 for the two stories combined, most scenes are several pages long. Setting: Palm Springs and Los Angeles area, California. Copyright: 2008. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Eden Bradley books, see my 4.5 star review of “Forbidden Fruit” posted 10/31/08.
The two stories are mostly erotic sex scenes set within ok stories. Not a lot of character development but that’s not the purpose. If you’re looking for a lot of hot sex, this should do it.
3.5 stars for SEVEN DAYS OF KAMA SUTRA.
Lilli is 39 and feeling insecure about her body due to a critical and insensitive ex husband. She experiences a week with Rajan at the resort.
3 stars for NINE DAYS OF ARABIAN NIGHTS.
Caroline is the resort manager and has been frigid due to an episode 5 years earlier. Kian has just been hired to work at the resort. This is the first time Caroline has been drawn to a man in 5 years. She decides that she will be his first client.
DATA:
Story length: 147 pages and 151 pages for the two stories (total 298 pages). Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes: 17 for the two stories combined, most scenes are several pages long. Setting: Palm Springs and Los Angeles area, California. Copyright: 2008. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Eden Bradley books, see my 4.5 star review of “Forbidden Fruit” posted 10/31/08.
July 10, 2013
The book has stories packed into one book.
The first book Seven Day of Kama Sutra was the better of two in this reader’s opinion.
A “sham” of a marriage then divorce, has left Lilli with very little confidence to herself. A college friend, Caroline, has sent Lilli several invitation for her to come to the resort that she owns. This isn’t your normal resort; it is one that indulges a woman’s fantasy.
Will Lilli let go and enjoy herself or…
In Nine Days of Arabian Nights, is the second story.
Caroline, who owns and manages the resort, has her own problems and issues that stem from a bad relationship in the past.
Caroline decides to expand on the resort by creating new portion called Arabian Nights. She breaks from what she has done over the last five years of owning the resort, decided to get involved with someone. But…
I found the stories enjoyable and interesting. Just like in the other book I have read from this author, both stories, are basically about a woman’s struggles, the breaking down barriers and the journey of self-discovery and awaking of sorts.
It was another great book to read by Eden Bradley. Overall I would rate this book a solid 4.
I received the book for an honest review, thanks.
The first book Seven Day of Kama Sutra was the better of two in this reader’s opinion.
A “sham” of a marriage then divorce, has left Lilli with very little confidence to herself. A college friend, Caroline, has sent Lilli several invitation for her to come to the resort that she owns. This isn’t your normal resort; it is one that indulges a woman’s fantasy.
Will Lilli let go and enjoy herself or…
In Nine Days of Arabian Nights, is the second story.
Caroline, who owns and manages the resort, has her own problems and issues that stem from a bad relationship in the past.
Caroline decides to expand on the resort by creating new portion called Arabian Nights. She breaks from what she has done over the last five years of owning the resort, decided to get involved with someone. But…
I found the stories enjoyable and interesting. Just like in the other book I have read from this author, both stories, are basically about a woman’s struggles, the breaking down barriers and the journey of self-discovery and awaking of sorts.
It was another great book to read by Eden Bradley. Overall I would rate this book a solid 4.
I received the book for an honest review, thanks.
July 6, 2011
The first story in this book was around a 3 star read from me, but I still really enjoyed all the lavish descriptions and the basic chemistry between the characters. But the second story (Arabian Nights)was definitely a 4.5 star and...I'm now in lust with Kian :) The way Ms. Eden weaves in all the details of the setting makes the scenes jump off the page, and the way she showed Caroline's struggle with giving up control was very yummy indeed.
Forbidden Fruit is another one of her titles, and it's been recommended to me by a friend, so I can't wait to read it.
Forbidden Fruit is another one of her titles, and it's been recommended to me by a friend, so I can't wait to read it.
May 16, 2009
Kama Sutra story - 3 stars
This story was just okay. I am not really into Tantric, I kept imaginig the kid in American Pie 2 having an orgasm while watering a plant. The romance felt a bit contrived and I wasn't sure about a gigolo hero. Some parts were nice but the hero was too gentle for me.
Arabian Nights - 5 stars Very Hot!
I really enjoyed this story, it was really hot. The hero was much more dominant which is my kind of style. It was a sexy, emotionally engaging story.
This story was just okay. I am not really into Tantric, I kept imaginig the kid in American Pie 2 having an orgasm while watering a plant. The romance felt a bit contrived and I wasn't sure about a gigolo hero. Some parts were nice but the hero was too gentle for me.
Arabian Nights - 5 stars Very Hot!
I really enjoyed this story, it was really hot. The hero was much more dominant which is my kind of style. It was a sexy, emotionally engaging story.
June 4, 2013
I enjoyed reading these stories. I think I liked the first better than the second just because of the dishonesty factor. The flow of the writing was smooth and the love scenes were hot. This is my first book by Eden Bradley but not my last.
June 1, 2023
Eden Bradley scrie literatura erotica si poate fi auzita des in cadrul emisiunii Night Calls de la radio. Este o mare iubitoare de pantofi, tatuaje, barbati mai tineri ca ea, lecturi obraznice, ciocolata etc. De la ea am mai citit "Plăceri întunecate" care mi s-a parut mai reusita.
"Exotica" este un complex exclusivist din Palm Springs in care femeile pot alege sa-si indeplineasca fanteziile in mai multe lumi: Casablanca, W.W. West, The Castle, Pirate's Cove, Kama Sutra sau Arabian Nights. Despre ultimele doua vom vorbi dupa cum urmeaza:
- "Sapte zile de Kama Sutra" in care o cunoastem pe Lilli, o femeie proaspat divortata ce, la recomandarea prietenei sale, Caroline, managera complexului decide sa se cazeze 7 zile in apartamentul Kama Sutra de la Exotica.
Rajan, inalt, exotic si musculos isi va etala tot arsenalul de cunostinte in materie de Kama Sutra.
Trebuie sa marturisesc ca la un moment dat m-am plictisit si am sarit vreo 100 de pagini la umatoarea povestire. Este foarte anost faptul ca la orice gest Rajan o intreaba daca are voie. Daca poate s-o atinga pe mana? Daca ii da voie sa-i atinga parul? Daca poate sa respire? Daca poate sa existe in jurul ei? Atata vorbarie pentru nimic de cititorului ii vine sa strige: Omule fa ceva odata, orice! Apoi, in timpul actului, ii tine prelegeri la fiecare gest oprindu-se sa-i explice denumirea aferenta din Kama Sutra, la care cititorului iar ii vine sa urle. Imaginati-va cum ar fi sa petreceti asa 7 zile de vacanta.
Foarte multe lucruri se repeta si pana la urma nu este de mirare ca treci la urmatorul capitol.
- "Noua nopti de povesti arabe" o are in prim-plan de aceasta data pe Caroline, prietena lui Lilli si sefa complexului. Ea tocmai se intalneste cu noul angajat din apartamentul "Nopti Arabe", un barbat seducator pe numele Kian. Femeii ii trece prin cap sa-l testeze chiar ea pe noul anagajat inainte de inaugurarea oficiala a apartamentului. Proba practica se da asadar cu sefa.
Caroline este cunoscuta ca fiind regina de gheata, astfel ca pentru Kian este o provocare sa-i topeasca scutul glacial.
Seamana destul de mult cu prima povestire avand mici variatii - la un moment dat Caroline este legata cu o esarfa de matase, in rest barbatul se roaga de ea in toate felurile iar ea raspunde doar cu: vreau apoi nu vreau etc. Fiind doar putin mai interesanta decat prima, m-am plictisit din nou si am sarit direct la coperta a IV-a.
In concluzie, aceste povesti nu au nimic iesit din comun, sunt la fel ca oricare dintre cartile erotice tip Sandra Brown, unde totusi putem gasi si o poveste cat de cat inchegata. Din pacate atmosfera si misterul exotic oriental au lipsit sau n-au fost asa cum mi-am imaginat. Banal.
"Exotica" este un complex exclusivist din Palm Springs in care femeile pot alege sa-si indeplineasca fanteziile in mai multe lumi: Casablanca, W.W. West, The Castle, Pirate's Cove, Kama Sutra sau Arabian Nights. Despre ultimele doua vom vorbi dupa cum urmeaza:
- "Sapte zile de Kama Sutra" in care o cunoastem pe Lilli, o femeie proaspat divortata ce, la recomandarea prietenei sale, Caroline, managera complexului decide sa se cazeze 7 zile in apartamentul Kama Sutra de la Exotica.
Rajan, inalt, exotic si musculos isi va etala tot arsenalul de cunostinte in materie de Kama Sutra.
Trebuie sa marturisesc ca la un moment dat m-am plictisit si am sarit vreo 100 de pagini la umatoarea povestire. Este foarte anost faptul ca la orice gest Rajan o intreaba daca are voie. Daca poate s-o atinga pe mana? Daca ii da voie sa-i atinga parul? Daca poate sa respire? Daca poate sa existe in jurul ei? Atata vorbarie pentru nimic de cititorului ii vine sa strige: Omule fa ceva odata, orice! Apoi, in timpul actului, ii tine prelegeri la fiecare gest oprindu-se sa-i explice denumirea aferenta din Kama Sutra, la care cititorului iar ii vine sa urle. Imaginati-va cum ar fi sa petreceti asa 7 zile de vacanta.
Foarte multe lucruri se repeta si pana la urma nu este de mirare ca treci la urmatorul capitol.
- "Noua nopti de povesti arabe" o are in prim-plan de aceasta data pe Caroline, prietena lui Lilli si sefa complexului. Ea tocmai se intalneste cu noul angajat din apartamentul "Nopti Arabe", un barbat seducator pe numele Kian. Femeii ii trece prin cap sa-l testeze chiar ea pe noul anagajat inainte de inaugurarea oficiala a apartamentului. Proba practica se da asadar cu sefa.
Caroline este cunoscuta ca fiind regina de gheata, astfel ca pentru Kian este o provocare sa-i topeasca scutul glacial.
Seamana destul de mult cu prima povestire avand mici variatii - la un moment dat Caroline este legata cu o esarfa de matase, in rest barbatul se roaga de ea in toate felurile iar ea raspunde doar cu: vreau apoi nu vreau etc. Fiind doar putin mai interesanta decat prima, m-am plictisit din nou si am sarit direct la coperta a IV-a.
In concluzie, aceste povesti nu au nimic iesit din comun, sunt la fel ca oricare dintre cartile erotice tip Sandra Brown, unde totusi putem gasi si o poveste cat de cat inchegata. Din pacate atmosfera si misterul exotic oriental au lipsit sau n-au fost asa cum mi-am imaginat. Banal.
January 7, 2026
Exotica, a fantasy retreat designed to fulfill all your desires and pleasures, with different settings to choose from. Two of the settings are here, Kama Sutra for Lilli and the newly established Arabian Nights that Caroline will experience first. Caroline manages the retreat and after being coaxed into letting herself experience the fantasy by Lilli, she becomes a first time guest herself. If you want to read a great Erotica book, here it is! I don't smoke and even if you don't smoke, after reading the story of Lilli, you are going to need a cigarette! The sex in both parts is HOT and steamy, very arousing as you keep reading further and further. The chemistry between the pair of lovers keeps your imagination on full charge! It does remind me of the answer to the question "Do you smoke after sex?" and of course the answer :"I don't know....I never looked."
Again, check this one out if you are a fan of hot erotica.
Again, check this one out if you are a fan of hot erotica.
November 20, 2016
Okay this one was so good at the beginning. I was drawn in and wanted to see where things went. I will say what bummed me out was missing so much of the story between the two characters when I found out that this book is cut in two. The first part is about one heroine and the second is about another. I kind of wish this was just a 2 book series. I wish I got more back story on the characters and more of the buildup. I just wanted more and felt like I didn't get it.
October 17, 2021
**FULL REVIEW**
This one was definitely not one I could really get into…it felt extremely overwritten and entirely underwhelming.
I found myself skimming and the eye rolling became more incessant as the pages turned. Not relatable or entertaining and that bums me out…because I really aim to enjoy every pleasure reading brings.
**UnRated, Stars**
This one was definitely not one I could really get into…it felt extremely overwritten and entirely underwhelming.
I found myself skimming and the eye rolling became more incessant as the pages turned. Not relatable or entertaining and that bums me out…because I really aim to enjoy every pleasure reading brings.
**UnRated, Stars**
August 8, 2021
First story with Lilly. 3 stars. The repetitiveness drove me nuts. Both MCs said same sentences a few times. Plus the scenes where they interact could have been done better. Beautiful was used so much, I wanted to scream.
Second story. 2 stars. Had issues quit reading half way in.
Second story. 2 stars. Had issues quit reading half way in.
January 16, 2018
This book was good, I just found it a little boring.
July 23, 2023
Fantastic spellbinding.....erotic
A woman's point of view. Fantabulous book. Highly recommend this book and it took no time to read. Gold star.
A woman's point of view. Fantabulous book. Highly recommend this book and it took no time to read. Gold star.
May 22, 2025
If you are in search of some erotic sex and exotic romances, this book is for you. The two stories in this book certainly took me away! 😍
November 26, 2016
The two linked novellas in this book have a split personality that threw me for a loop.
First, the Kama Sutra half. Exotica is a luxury resort where your room is more like a castle (or pirate ship, or Casablanca) and comes complete with a man to pleasure you in every which way. You stay for a week while he makes your erotic fantasies - both those you know of and those you don't - into reality. Lilli is set up with a week's stay by her college friend Caroline, the manager of the resort. After a nasty divorce Lilli needs some cheering up (and opening up) and Rajan, one of the Kama Sutra lovers, is at her service.
There are little bits of genius in here. Setting the resort in Palm Springs' heat means it's reasonable to be naked all the time. The men work on generous rotations with two months off at a time, allowing for thorough health checks. "Condoms break the fantasy far too easily," Caroline says, and we're freed of STD/birth control guilt in one fell swoop.
Lilli heads to the private Kama Sutra area and gets it on with Rajan who, of course, falls in love with her. Instalove usually bothers me but I can forgive it here because A) novellas are short and B) holy cow the sex is hot. A week of fantasy leads to an unpleasant reentry into real life, and Rajan has to decide if he'd rather chase his dream or his girl.
This is the happy awesome half - I could read fifteen stories in this vein and be totally happy.
But then.
Caroline, the manager of the club, needs some opening up of her own. She also has a troubled romantic past but it's left her scarred and reluctant to jump into bed. What better than telling the new guy, Kian, that she auditions all the hires personally?
Troublesome in the extreme, but Kian doesn't believe a word of it (and is at the resort on false pretenses himself) so more guilt absolved. He agrees to the arrangement because he loves women and Caroline looks like an interesting nut to crack. Not as great as the first story, but I'm mostly okay with this.
Until they get into bed. Caroline is obviously fighting demons, turned on but still flinching from Kian's touch. So what's his solution? To bind her spread eagle to the bed. WHAT.
I was seeing red from all the danger flags flying in my brain. He is taking someone with issues and instead of talking through them or even figuring out what's going on he makes her as vulnerable as possible. That could almost break someone. It's domination without power exchange, which basically equals being an asshole. BDSM is never brought up, but Caroline finds that she likes having her agency and personality and choice taken away... I mean, being "dominated".
O.o
This bothers me so much. The underlying assumption is "if she likes it despite herself and gets off it's fine" but it's not. It's really not.
Then there are passages that just made no sense. While looking out at a sunset Kian says,
What the hell does that mean?
I couldn't enjoy the rest of the book because I was worried for Caroline's safety - there's a scene with Kian yelling at her while rattling the gate to her house that had me thinking, call the police! Get a restraining order! You don't need him! Downright scary.
The second story was a big disappointment after loving the first one so much. Looking back as a whole there's also some sheik-esque issues I could dive into (white woman seeks exotic lover, which equals a rich, foreign, darker skinned, and dominating man) but I need to wrap my brain around it first. Read the first half of the book for some hot erotica but do yourself a favor and stay the hell away from Kian. ~shivers~
First, the Kama Sutra half. Exotica is a luxury resort where your room is more like a castle (or pirate ship, or Casablanca) and comes complete with a man to pleasure you in every which way. You stay for a week while he makes your erotic fantasies - both those you know of and those you don't - into reality. Lilli is set up with a week's stay by her college friend Caroline, the manager of the resort. After a nasty divorce Lilli needs some cheering up (and opening up) and Rajan, one of the Kama Sutra lovers, is at her service.
There are little bits of genius in here. Setting the resort in Palm Springs' heat means it's reasonable to be naked all the time. The men work on generous rotations with two months off at a time, allowing for thorough health checks. "Condoms break the fantasy far too easily," Caroline says, and we're freed of STD/birth control guilt in one fell swoop.
Lilli heads to the private Kama Sutra area and gets it on with Rajan who, of course, falls in love with her. Instalove usually bothers me but I can forgive it here because A) novellas are short and B) holy cow the sex is hot. A week of fantasy leads to an unpleasant reentry into real life, and Rajan has to decide if he'd rather chase his dream or his girl.
This is the happy awesome half - I could read fifteen stories in this vein and be totally happy.
But then.
Caroline, the manager of the club, needs some opening up of her own. She also has a troubled romantic past but it's left her scarred and reluctant to jump into bed. What better than telling the new guy, Kian, that she auditions all the hires personally?
Troublesome in the extreme, but Kian doesn't believe a word of it (and is at the resort on false pretenses himself) so more guilt absolved. He agrees to the arrangement because he loves women and Caroline looks like an interesting nut to crack. Not as great as the first story, but I'm mostly okay with this.
Until they get into bed. Caroline is obviously fighting demons, turned on but still flinching from Kian's touch. So what's his solution? To bind her spread eagle to the bed. WHAT.
I was seeing red from all the danger flags flying in my brain. He is taking someone with issues and instead of talking through them or even figuring out what's going on he makes her as vulnerable as possible. That could almost break someone. It's domination without power exchange, which basically equals being an asshole. BDSM is never brought up, but Caroline finds that she likes having her agency and personality and choice taken away... I mean, being "dominated".
"I'm going to fuck you so hard, Caroline. And you will never be able to deny me anything. Do you understand?"
O.o
This bothers me so much. The underlying assumption is "if she likes it despite herself and gets off it's fine" but it's not. It's really not.
Then there are passages that just made no sense. While looking out at a sunset Kian says,
"'Even the boats on the water remind me of the Impressionists. That white against the blue, the way the sun lights the ocean with pink and gold.'
She'd never met another man who talked to her in terms of art, someone who understood her on that level."
What the hell does that mean?
I couldn't enjoy the rest of the book because I was worried for Caroline's safety - there's a scene with Kian yelling at her while rattling the gate to her house that had me thinking, call the police! Get a restraining order! You don't need him! Downright scary.
The second story was a big disappointment after loving the first one so much. Looking back as a whole there's also some sheik-esque issues I could dive into (white woman seeks exotic lover, which equals a rich, foreign, darker skinned, and dominating man) but I need to wrap my brain around it first. Read the first half of the book for some hot erotica but do yourself a favor and stay the hell away from Kian. ~shivers~
February 8, 2017
Wow! Romance, erotic, a little pain thrown in... Damn!
Where do I start with this review?
I guess I'll start with the negative seeing as there is only one, and that is : I NEED MORE!
Ok now to the positive,
Seven days of Kama Sutra:
Almost 40yr old Lilli has just finalized her divorce from a loser who tore her down and stripped her of her self-worth. After reconnecting with an old friend who happens to be manager at Exotica, a luxurious fantasy retreat. Lilli finds herself in the Kama Sutra suit, here on a self discovery, to gain her strength back, to love herself.
Rajan, the 33year old Kama Sutra companion, who's been having a hard time with enjoying his work of late. Finding everything he does a task rather then it flowing as it once did, he begins to question his purpose.
The attraction between these two is evident, the sex... Wow!
His voice was rough with pleasure, as rough as his hand was now on his cock. "I need you to touch me. I need to be inside your lovely body. But at this moment, I can only imagine this is your hand on me." He stroked harder and faster.
::fans face:: yep sex scenes very hot indeed.
Arabian Nights:
Caroline, the manager of Exotica, labeled "the ice queen" because she has shut off her emotions, leaving her frigid after a tragic accident 5 years prior. She has become quiet a control freak. She decides to take the advice of her friend, Lilli and spend sometime in the Arabian Nights suit with the new companion before it officially opens, in hope to relax a little, lose a little control and get herself back.
Kian, the new Arabian nights companion. His name alone oozes Sex! The spoilt youngest son in this family, given everything he wants, including a indulgence of women. Never really feeling anything for anyone, well until now. Dominate, confident, in control and a little cocky are the first few things that come to mind with Kian.
That chemistry with these two are off the charts. The emotions are raw and draw you closer to the both of them.
The sex? Mind blowing!
"Have you ever watched yourself come in the mirror, Caroline?" She licked her lips. "No." "You are about to." He turned, slipped his other hand between her thighs and right into her soaking wet cleft.
Over all, Eden Bradley has created a magical place that captivates the reader and draws you into the actual story. You can almost smell the incense, hear the soft music in the background. And you can certainly feel the sexual build up between the characters. I often found my hand wondering while reading.
Now we just need the other four rooms ;)
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Where do I start with this review?
I guess I'll start with the negative seeing as there is only one, and that is : I NEED MORE!
Ok now to the positive,
Seven days of Kama Sutra:
Almost 40yr old Lilli has just finalized her divorce from a loser who tore her down and stripped her of her self-worth. After reconnecting with an old friend who happens to be manager at Exotica, a luxurious fantasy retreat. Lilli finds herself in the Kama Sutra suit, here on a self discovery, to gain her strength back, to love herself.
Rajan, the 33year old Kama Sutra companion, who's been having a hard time with enjoying his work of late. Finding everything he does a task rather then it flowing as it once did, he begins to question his purpose.
The attraction between these two is evident, the sex... Wow!
His voice was rough with pleasure, as rough as his hand was now on his cock. "I need you to touch me. I need to be inside your lovely body. But at this moment, I can only imagine this is your hand on me." He stroked harder and faster.
::fans face:: yep sex scenes very hot indeed.
Arabian Nights:
Caroline, the manager of Exotica, labeled "the ice queen" because she has shut off her emotions, leaving her frigid after a tragic accident 5 years prior. She has become quiet a control freak. She decides to take the advice of her friend, Lilli and spend sometime in the Arabian Nights suit with the new companion before it officially opens, in hope to relax a little, lose a little control and get herself back.
Kian, the new Arabian nights companion. His name alone oozes Sex! The spoilt youngest son in this family, given everything he wants, including a indulgence of women. Never really feeling anything for anyone, well until now. Dominate, confident, in control and a little cocky are the first few things that come to mind with Kian.
That chemistry with these two are off the charts. The emotions are raw and draw you closer to the both of them.
The sex? Mind blowing!
"Have you ever watched yourself come in the mirror, Caroline?" She licked her lips. "No." "You are about to." He turned, slipped his other hand between her thighs and right into her soaking wet cleft.
Over all, Eden Bradley has created a magical place that captivates the reader and draws you into the actual story. You can almost smell the incense, hear the soft music in the background. And you can certainly feel the sexual build up between the characters. I often found my hand wondering while reading.
Now we just need the other four rooms ;)
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March 2, 2017
I enjoyed this book immensely! This is a work of two fast-paced, erotic love stories. These two stories deal with two different women who experience overwhelming intense attractions during their stay at this fantasy resort. I am greatly impressed by this author. Bradley pays particular attention to exquisite beauty detail of the resort grounds and luxurious suites. Although I enjoyed both stories, the found the second to be even hotter. I look forward to reading more works by this author.
July 22, 2013
This book was a fun read. A book to cuddle up to and get lost in world of fantasy and imagery. This book was broken it to two parts. Part one is titled " Seven days of Kama Sutra" which tells the story of Lilli and Rajan. Lilli has come Exoctia to try and come to terms with herself and her body. Lilli has been brought up to believe that is she is not beautiful and will never be good enough. Her mother has raised her to think less of herself and when she was married her husband he did nothing to improve on this he only made it worse.
Through out the story Rajan slowly draws Lilli out of her shell and slowly helps her become more comfortable with herself including her body image and her sexuality. There is some amazing sex scenes in here that will have your imagination running. But I felt the best part of this story is the slow growing romance that Lilli and Rajan have and there struggles to come to terms with there feelings. You will have to read this book to find out what Rajan will do to keep Lilli in his life.
The second part of this book is book it titled "Nine days of Arabian Nights
The story tell of Caroline and Kian. Caroline is the manager of Exotica resorts. She has a very dark past were she was very badly hurt by the people she cared and loved. She is set to open a new section of the Exotica Resort called Arabian Night . The last step she needs to make is to meet her new companion hire named Kian. Kian is a gorgeous man that Caroline feels like might be the right person to help her break through all of her fears and barriers she has raised after being hurt so badly. Kian is a companion at the Exotica resort under fasle pretenses he has a secret he is not interested in sharing. Kian has always loved women and felt this would be the perfect last thing before he starts his new life. Kian meets Caroline and instantly realizes something is different about here.
I loved this story how you got to see how Kian slowly breaks down Carolines barriers one and time and make her feel like she deserves to feel worshiped and loved. There is some amazing sex scenes in this section as well that will keep you entertained and reading on. I loved how these characters they felt so real. I feel these emotions really do happen to people when they are hurt so badly.
You will have to keep reading this story to find out what extraordinary measures Kian goes through to help Caroline re discover herself.
I would rate this story a five out five starts. I hope the author rights more stories about the other locations within Exotica Resort.
I highly recomend this book to people that enjoy erotic romance reads.
Through out the story Rajan slowly draws Lilli out of her shell and slowly helps her become more comfortable with herself including her body image and her sexuality. There is some amazing sex scenes in here that will have your imagination running. But I felt the best part of this story is the slow growing romance that Lilli and Rajan have and there struggles to come to terms with there feelings. You will have to read this book to find out what Rajan will do to keep Lilli in his life.
The second part of this book is book it titled "Nine days of Arabian Nights
The story tell of Caroline and Kian. Caroline is the manager of Exotica resorts. She has a very dark past were she was very badly hurt by the people she cared and loved. She is set to open a new section of the Exotica Resort called Arabian Night . The last step she needs to make is to meet her new companion hire named Kian. Kian is a gorgeous man that Caroline feels like might be the right person to help her break through all of her fears and barriers she has raised after being hurt so badly. Kian is a companion at the Exotica resort under fasle pretenses he has a secret he is not interested in sharing. Kian has always loved women and felt this would be the perfect last thing before he starts his new life. Kian meets Caroline and instantly realizes something is different about here.
I loved this story how you got to see how Kian slowly breaks down Carolines barriers one and time and make her feel like she deserves to feel worshiped and loved. There is some amazing sex scenes in this section as well that will keep you entertained and reading on. I loved how these characters they felt so real. I feel these emotions really do happen to people when they are hurt so badly.
You will have to keep reading this story to find out what extraordinary measures Kian goes through to help Caroline re discover herself.
I would rate this story a five out five starts. I hope the author rights more stories about the other locations within Exotica Resort.
I highly recomend this book to people that enjoy erotic romance reads.
August 24, 2013
This book by Eden Bradley had two different stories inside it. There was the story of a woman coming out of a divorce who hasn't been able to find what she lost before her marriage even ended and also there was the story of a woman who had some deep issues that made her seem like an Ice Queen. I have to say that I loved each of these stories and couldn't put the book down. There was instant connection with the characters of Seven Days of Kama Sutra staring the lovely Lilli and the unbelievably hot and sexy Rajan. Lilli has was put down and demeaned for so long during her marriage she doesn't feel like she is good enough for anyone. When her friend Caroline convinces her to come to Exotica and let her self go and enjoy some her time she agrees but isn't sure what to expect. When she meets Rajan she feels instant attraction, who wouldn't the description of his is just yummy. He is there to do whatever she wants during her time there. He wants to show her all the pleasure she can handle. When they start to feel more for each other than they should Rajan embraces it but Lilli doesn't think it could work because of his job. When their time is over she leaves and is convinced she will never see him again. When he shows up at her home unannounced I melted. Truly a wonderful story and the sex was outrageously hot.
The second story in the book is called Nine Days of Arabian Nights and stars Caroline and Kian. Caroline has suffered through something for a very long time and the guilt has hardened her to an Ice Queen. When her friend Lilli convinces her to give herself over to her new employee to basically chill out she agrees reluctantly. When she first meets Kian she tells him he will be auditioning for his job with her, when he agrees she is all over the place with her emotions. At first she is excited then shes worried then she decides she wants him..you get my point. Anyway, soon he has her in his bed and she fights her orgasm like crazy. I feel like she feels like she doesn't deserve it. Kian is confused but also curious about her and decides to invest a lot of time into her. He has never felt this pull toward anyone and wants to investigate it. She fights but eventually tells Kian the terrible thing that befell her and feels better after having shared. When they fall for each other she is devastated to find out he has been lying to her the whole time. She leaves Exotica with the plans to never return and he hunts her down to confess his secret.
I really loved this book with its heartfelt and sexy stories, overall I would rate this at a four star book. I received this book from the publisher in return for my honest opinion.
The second story in the book is called Nine Days of Arabian Nights and stars Caroline and Kian. Caroline has suffered through something for a very long time and the guilt has hardened her to an Ice Queen. When her friend Lilli convinces her to give herself over to her new employee to basically chill out she agrees reluctantly. When she first meets Kian she tells him he will be auditioning for his job with her, when he agrees she is all over the place with her emotions. At first she is excited then shes worried then she decides she wants him..you get my point. Anyway, soon he has her in his bed and she fights her orgasm like crazy. I feel like she feels like she doesn't deserve it. Kian is confused but also curious about her and decides to invest a lot of time into her. He has never felt this pull toward anyone and wants to investigate it. She fights but eventually tells Kian the terrible thing that befell her and feels better after having shared. When they fall for each other she is devastated to find out he has been lying to her the whole time. She leaves Exotica with the plans to never return and he hunts her down to confess his secret.
I really loved this book with its heartfelt and sexy stories, overall I would rate this at a four star book. I received this book from the publisher in return for my honest opinion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 16, 2013
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*****
Seven Days Of Kama Sutra
A need to find her confidence and reconnect with herself, after a marriage and divorce that did considerable damage, drove Lilly to accept the offer of her old college friend, Caroline.
Caroline manages Exotica, a luxury resort where women's fantasies can be fulfilled, and has suggested Lilly come come and indulge for a week.
Already overwhelmed with the opulent beauty of her surroundings, Lilly is almost paralyzed by the impact of the man before her; Rajan, her companion and Kama Sutra guide. The only thing that keeps her functioning is the knowledge that he is merely here to do a job, and she is the customer.
Rajan is a very erotic lover, skilled and passionate, but at times soft and tender as well. He teaches her to trust in herself and her own strength.
Under Rajan's tutelage, Lilly blossoms and she loses all insecurities, inhibitions ......... and also her heart.
*****
Nine Days Of Arabian Nights
Caroline has managed Exotica for five years now and all these years she has observed other women have their fantasies fulfilled, but not even once has she considered using the resort's offerings to help her break her boundaries down. She is ready now.....she thinks.....with the opening of a new portion of the resort, Arabian Nights, she feels this might be the perfect opportunity.
Kian is the perfect companion candidate for Arabian Nights. Caroline knew it as soon as she saw his picture, but meeting him in person shakes her iron control to the core. He is beautiful, poised and powerful. She is determined to pursue her own sensual discovery and proposes to him a nine day trial period.......with her.
Kian senses deep issues at the root of Caroline's need for control and with his firm persuasion and dominant sexuality is able to guide her to release control and give herself, body, heart and soul.
My oh my......... This book was a lush fantasy for the senses....all of them!!!
What makes this book so incredibly special is not necessarily the stories themselves. Although the struggle of two women on a journey of self-discovery, breaking down barriers, is compelling. It is not even the beauty that strength can come simply from the acknowledgement of needing someone.
No, what makes this book so very special, is that infused with sights, sounds, texture, fragrance and flavour, Eden Bradley engages every sense to the fullest. Bravo!!
*****
Seven Days Of Kama Sutra
A need to find her confidence and reconnect with herself, after a marriage and divorce that did considerable damage, drove Lilly to accept the offer of her old college friend, Caroline.
Caroline manages Exotica, a luxury resort where women's fantasies can be fulfilled, and has suggested Lilly come come and indulge for a week.
Already overwhelmed with the opulent beauty of her surroundings, Lilly is almost paralyzed by the impact of the man before her; Rajan, her companion and Kama Sutra guide. The only thing that keeps her functioning is the knowledge that he is merely here to do a job, and she is the customer.
Rajan is a very erotic lover, skilled and passionate, but at times soft and tender as well. He teaches her to trust in herself and her own strength.
Under Rajan's tutelage, Lilly blossoms and she loses all insecurities, inhibitions ......... and also her heart.
*****
Nine Days Of Arabian Nights
Caroline has managed Exotica for five years now and all these years she has observed other women have their fantasies fulfilled, but not even once has she considered using the resort's offerings to help her break her boundaries down. She is ready now.....she thinks.....with the opening of a new portion of the resort, Arabian Nights, she feels this might be the perfect opportunity.
Kian is the perfect companion candidate for Arabian Nights. Caroline knew it as soon as she saw his picture, but meeting him in person shakes her iron control to the core. He is beautiful, poised and powerful. She is determined to pursue her own sensual discovery and proposes to him a nine day trial period.......with her.
Kian senses deep issues at the root of Caroline's need for control and with his firm persuasion and dominant sexuality is able to guide her to release control and give herself, body, heart and soul.
My oh my......... This book was a lush fantasy for the senses....all of them!!!
What makes this book so incredibly special is not necessarily the stories themselves. Although the struggle of two women on a journey of self-discovery, breaking down barriers, is compelling. It is not even the beauty that strength can come simply from the acknowledgement of needing someone.
No, what makes this book so very special, is that infused with sights, sounds, texture, fragrance and flavour, Eden Bradley engages every sense to the fullest. Bravo!!
July 19, 2013
First let me mention...I love love love Eden Bradley books!!!
This is really a couple of stories in one book with a common theme of the Exotica resort. It begins when two college girlfriends reconnect after one of them goes through a divorce. Lilli has been recently divorced and her friend invites her to come to a resort that she manages saying it is the perfect ticket to get her back in the game. Lilli's companion for the week long stay is hot and hunky Rajan who happens to be very knowledgeable about Kama Sutra - Lucky Lilli. Lilli tries for the whole week to convince herself that this is just sex and fun; that there is nothing meaningful going on between her and Rajan. She believes that the only reason that Rajan is saying the things he says to her is because of his job when in fact Rajan is falling just as hard for Lilli. And so the wonderful story begins.
Lilli's college friend Caroline manages the Exotica resort including the hiring of new "companions". Caroline is feeling down and out lately and Lilli convinces her that taking advantage of her new themed suite - Arabian Nights - and the new companion hired for that theme is just the thing that Caroline needs. Caroline is apprehensive about this but takes a leap of faith and decides to heed her friends advice. Kian is the new companion about to rock Caroline's world but he has some secrets of his own which may threaten to tear these two apart before they even get started.
I loved this book. Absolutely fascinating storyline and concept. I love how Eden creates broken women characters who are really strong underneath and they just need a little encouragement from the right man to bring it out. Personally, I liked Lilli's story the best but both were superbly written. The emotions were heartfelt, the sex scenes were hotter than all get out and the male characters were exotic and hunky.
Definitely worth the read! 4 super steamy stars!
This is really a couple of stories in one book with a common theme of the Exotica resort. It begins when two college girlfriends reconnect after one of them goes through a divorce. Lilli has been recently divorced and her friend invites her to come to a resort that she manages saying it is the perfect ticket to get her back in the game. Lilli's companion for the week long stay is hot and hunky Rajan who happens to be very knowledgeable about Kama Sutra - Lucky Lilli. Lilli tries for the whole week to convince herself that this is just sex and fun; that there is nothing meaningful going on between her and Rajan. She believes that the only reason that Rajan is saying the things he says to her is because of his job when in fact Rajan is falling just as hard for Lilli. And so the wonderful story begins.
Lilli's college friend Caroline manages the Exotica resort including the hiring of new "companions". Caroline is feeling down and out lately and Lilli convinces her that taking advantage of her new themed suite - Arabian Nights - and the new companion hired for that theme is just the thing that Caroline needs. Caroline is apprehensive about this but takes a leap of faith and decides to heed her friends advice. Kian is the new companion about to rock Caroline's world but he has some secrets of his own which may threaten to tear these two apart before they even get started.
I loved this book. Absolutely fascinating storyline and concept. I love how Eden creates broken women characters who are really strong underneath and they just need a little encouragement from the right man to bring it out. Personally, I liked Lilli's story the best but both were superbly written. The emotions were heartfelt, the sex scenes were hotter than all get out and the male characters were exotic and hunky.
Definitely worth the read! 4 super steamy stars!
June 12, 2013
I have to admit on how surprised I was with book! I was expecting a story sure, but was pleasantly surprised to get not only one but two, and it wasn't just smut. Both had a beauty to them that you would just have to read to experience.
Each character had there own problems that they were able to overcome with such simplicity it was truly amazing. The two different stories were worlds apart from each other yet seamlessly blended together by an old but new budding friendship between the two main heroines.
It's truly a world were fantasies do come true with love, drama, commitment, the power to overcome, and amazing sex, and it is blended together effortlessly. As each character struggles with there own issues, you become so intrinsically aware of how some answers are so simple, even in the day to day, if you can just let go of past mistakes and issues and hold on to the love of the future.
This book is hot, steamy, and a truly enjoyable read. The sex scenes are fantastic in and of themselves but add the emotion behind them as this author did and they just absolutely blow you away( not to mention the sexy Adonis's in this book is enough to blow you away with just a look). So ladies make sure you have an extra pair of knickers lying around because by the time your done reading this one you will definitely need them. This book should absolutely be a must read for anyone who loves the erotica genre!
Thank you Random House UK, Ebury Publishing, NetGalley and Eden Bradley for providing me with this title in exchange for an honest review!!
Each character had there own problems that they were able to overcome with such simplicity it was truly amazing. The two different stories were worlds apart from each other yet seamlessly blended together by an old but new budding friendship between the two main heroines.
It's truly a world were fantasies do come true with love, drama, commitment, the power to overcome, and amazing sex, and it is blended together effortlessly. As each character struggles with there own issues, you become so intrinsically aware of how some answers are so simple, even in the day to day, if you can just let go of past mistakes and issues and hold on to the love of the future.
This book is hot, steamy, and a truly enjoyable read. The sex scenes are fantastic in and of themselves but add the emotion behind them as this author did and they just absolutely blow you away( not to mention the sexy Adonis's in this book is enough to blow you away with just a look). So ladies make sure you have an extra pair of knickers lying around because by the time your done reading this one you will definitely need them. This book should absolutely be a must read for anyone who loves the erotica genre!
Thank you Random House UK, Ebury Publishing, NetGalley and Eden Bradley for providing me with this title in exchange for an honest review!!
May 27, 2013
Her voice was a gasping pant. "What... what is this position?"
He groaned as he sank into her, deep, deeper, pulled out, plunged in again so hard he would have knocked her over if his arm hadn't been so tight around her waist.
"This is me fucking you..."
Oh... my... GOD! I loved it! I love Lilli and Rajan and can personally relate to Lilli's story a little. Lilli has reconnected with an old college friend, Caroline, who runs a resort called Exotica. Caroline invites Lillie for a week of pampering and sexual fantasy and meets Rajan, who is a companion in the Kama Sutra fantasy. Very well written and the sex scenes are nuclear HOT!
But wait there's more! There is a part two to this super erotic fantasy and it is just as sexy! I feel like I got a bonus!
"Are you going to tell me now you don't want me?" he ground out.
"No. No..."
"Good. Because I plan to fuck you. And while I've never forced myself on a woman in my life, you tempt me... God damn it..."
There are a couple of parts in both stories that are exactly the same but the characters are so different that Im ok with it.
Thank you Random House UK, Ebury Publishing, NetGalley and Eden Bradley for the opportunity to read and share my opinion about this amazing book!
He groaned as he sank into her, deep, deeper, pulled out, plunged in again so hard he would have knocked her over if his arm hadn't been so tight around her waist.
"This is me fucking you..."
Oh... my... GOD! I loved it! I love Lilli and Rajan and can personally relate to Lilli's story a little. Lilli has reconnected with an old college friend, Caroline, who runs a resort called Exotica. Caroline invites Lillie for a week of pampering and sexual fantasy and meets Rajan, who is a companion in the Kama Sutra fantasy. Very well written and the sex scenes are nuclear HOT!
But wait there's more! There is a part two to this super erotic fantasy and it is just as sexy! I feel like I got a bonus!
"Are you going to tell me now you don't want me?" he ground out.
"No. No..."
"Good. Because I plan to fuck you. And while I've never forced myself on a woman in my life, you tempt me... God damn it..."
There are a couple of parts in both stories that are exactly the same but the characters are so different that Im ok with it.
Thank you Random House UK, Ebury Publishing, NetGalley and Eden Bradley for the opportunity to read and share my opinion about this amazing book!
September 3, 2013
You know, I always wanted a trip for my 40th birthday. I thought of going to Fiji or Italy. Now, I want to go to a Kama Sutra suite. Talk about a great gift to give oneself. Can I trade places with Lilli?
Poor Lilli. Her husband left her for a younger woman. After telling her he didn't want kids, the young homewrecker is pregnant with his child. So, she does what any woman wishes she could do in that situation. She runs off for a sex filled vacation thanks to her old college friend.
While on vacation, she is assigned to Rajan, an Indian from England. He's in his early 30s, hot, very skilled in the kama sutra, and can even make the sexiest henna designs. He also strives to own his own business.
Their sex is steamy and the lust gives way to other feelings. Lilli is unsure of herself and doesn't know if the man paid to fulfill fantasies is really falling for her or creating one heck of a week. Rajan isn't sure that she can overcome his background as a gigolo.
I'm rooting for them. Hopefully, you'll read this book and root for them too. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
ps. There's a second story in the book that's just as good as the first. Bonus!!!
Poor Lilli. Her husband left her for a younger woman. After telling her he didn't want kids, the young homewrecker is pregnant with his child. So, she does what any woman wishes she could do in that situation. She runs off for a sex filled vacation thanks to her old college friend.
While on vacation, she is assigned to Rajan, an Indian from England. He's in his early 30s, hot, very skilled in the kama sutra, and can even make the sexiest henna designs. He also strives to own his own business.
Their sex is steamy and the lust gives way to other feelings. Lilli is unsure of herself and doesn't know if the man paid to fulfill fantasies is really falling for her or creating one heck of a week. Rajan isn't sure that she can overcome his background as a gigolo.
I'm rooting for them. Hopefully, you'll read this book and root for them too. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
ps. There's a second story in the book that's just as good as the first. Bonus!!!
October 16, 2011
The story is divided into two parts; the first is Lilli's, and the second Caroline's. Both stories are parallel is a way because of the heroines' similarities, both of them hve trust issues because of a past relationship that failed. These relationships caused insecurity and emotional scars that were healed by gorgeous men with perfect bodies, and the fantasy setting. The ambience helped a lot and though I'm aware such a place exists, I jst don't know where it is.
The lust-at-first-sight formula was applied by Ms Bradley for both stories and as always, her excellent imagefy brought the place alive. I like the writing style for its clarity and the characters' emotions played out well. I enjoy her full-length novels than the short ones like this. Her couplings were erotic and steaming hot, there's a lot going on every time the characters are joined, sexual satisfaction, moving past insecurities and rediscovering one's self.
The lust-at-first-sight formula was applied by Ms Bradley for both stories and as always, her excellent imagefy brought the place alive. I like the writing style for its clarity and the characters' emotions played out well. I enjoy her full-length novels than the short ones like this. Her couplings were erotic and steaming hot, there's a lot going on every time the characters are joined, sexual satisfaction, moving past insecurities and rediscovering one's self.
November 28, 2012
Seven Nights of Kama Sutra
While I liked this one I have a hard time believing it could happen. I liked that Lilli connected with her old friend, that Caroline had a career in a business that could help Lilli overcome issues her ex-husband gave her. Of course having one person concentrate on you for a week in a Kama Sutra suite teaching you all things Kama Sutra would help anyone get past anyone with body issues. What I had a hard time believing is the couple would fall in love, he is the paid worker, while she is the paying companion, even so, the story was sweet.
Nine Days of Arabian Nights
Again I had some of the same issues with this one as the first one. I found it interesting that Caroline had so many sexual issues when she worked at a sex resort. I was intrigued to find out what they were, but was let down to learn the reason. I also had a hard time believing that a mother would want her son to learn the business that way.
While I liked this one I have a hard time believing it could happen. I liked that Lilli connected with her old friend, that Caroline had a career in a business that could help Lilli overcome issues her ex-husband gave her. Of course having one person concentrate on you for a week in a Kama Sutra suite teaching you all things Kama Sutra would help anyone get past anyone with body issues. What I had a hard time believing is the couple would fall in love, he is the paid worker, while she is the paying companion, even so, the story was sweet.
Nine Days of Arabian Nights
Again I had some of the same issues with this one as the first one. I found it interesting that Caroline had so many sexual issues when she worked at a sex resort. I was intrigued to find out what they were, but was let down to learn the reason. I also had a hard time believing that a mother would want her son to learn the business that way.
July 25, 2013
Exotica: Where you can explore fantasies and yourself.
I can't tell you which part I enjoyed best, it would be like asking is the first bite of a sundae better than the last??
I loved that the book had 2 parts, 2 stories of exploration and growth.
Each had similarities but entirely different.
Within the stories you'll find people carrying around the extra pain and anguish from what life has given them. Yet fate and I dare say sexual healing???...lol Bring the couples to letting go of pretences and embrace the love they deserve.
The vivid description of Exotica takes you there. The emotionally pack pages draws you in, and the wild uninhibited adult time keeps you reading.
Eden Bradley has a way of delivering very diverse sexual situations mixed with regularity... Makes you read what she has written and just except that opening up in such a way is okay. Better yet normal.
I can't tell you which part I enjoyed best, it would be like asking is the first bite of a sundae better than the last??
I loved that the book had 2 parts, 2 stories of exploration and growth.
Each had similarities but entirely different.
Within the stories you'll find people carrying around the extra pain and anguish from what life has given them. Yet fate and I dare say sexual healing???...lol Bring the couples to letting go of pretences and embrace the love they deserve.
The vivid description of Exotica takes you there. The emotionally pack pages draws you in, and the wild uninhibited adult time keeps you reading.
Eden Bradley has a way of delivering very diverse sexual situations mixed with regularity... Makes you read what she has written and just except that opening up in such a way is okay. Better yet normal.
August 19, 2013
well... there is a LOT of vanilla sex in this book... and its not very interesting.
if youre into vanilla sex you will probably like it... but im not so i wasnt too interested.
also, this book has TONS of sentence fragments.
here is an example of one such fragment:
"Impossible to think of something like it."
now here are several ways to fix this fragment:
1) attach it with a semicolon (;) to the sentence before.
2) add the phrase "It was" to the beginning of the sentence.
3) add the phrase "She/he found it" to the beginning of the sentence.
4) get rid of it
now there are four very fine ways of getting rid of that (and im sure there is more) stupid little half-sentence that shows up what seems like EVERY OTHER FREAKING PAGE!
if it wasnt for that fragment deal... this could have been a four star book.
if youre into vanilla sex you will probably like it... but im not so i wasnt too interested.
also, this book has TONS of sentence fragments.
here is an example of one such fragment:
"Impossible to think of something like it."
now here are several ways to fix this fragment:
1) attach it with a semicolon (;) to the sentence before.
2) add the phrase "It was" to the beginning of the sentence.
3) add the phrase "She/he found it" to the beginning of the sentence.
4) get rid of it
now there are four very fine ways of getting rid of that (and im sure there is more) stupid little half-sentence that shows up what seems like EVERY OTHER FREAKING PAGE!
if it wasnt for that fragment deal... this could have been a four star book.
August 27, 2013
Received an ARC copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
The book has more than one story packed into it.
The first book Seven Day of Kama Sutra was my favorite.
A bad marriage and divorce, has left Lilli a shell of her former self. A college friend, Caroline, has sent Lilli an invitation for her to come to the resort that she owns that indulges a woman’s fantasy. She learns more than she could ever have imagined.
In Nine Days of Arabian Nights, is the second story is about Caroline the owner of the resort.
Caroline decides to expand on the resort by creating new portion called Arabian Nights. In this story she pushed past her boundaries and gets involved with someone.
Each book is about women pushing past their comfort zone and learning more about themselves. Well written and very enjoyable.
Eden Bradley created another great book!
The book has more than one story packed into it.
The first book Seven Day of Kama Sutra was my favorite.
A bad marriage and divorce, has left Lilli a shell of her former self. A college friend, Caroline, has sent Lilli an invitation for her to come to the resort that she owns that indulges a woman’s fantasy. She learns more than she could ever have imagined.
In Nine Days of Arabian Nights, is the second story is about Caroline the owner of the resort.
Caroline decides to expand on the resort by creating new portion called Arabian Nights. In this story she pushed past her boundaries and gets involved with someone.
Each book is about women pushing past their comfort zone and learning more about themselves. Well written and very enjoyable.
Eden Bradley created another great book!
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