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The Obsession
Neil Macalister, a conservative and oh-so-proper lecturer of mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, thought he was happy with his sensible, ordinary life. But from the moment he laid eyes on Valentina Jason-Elliot, a sexually liberated woman ten years his junior, he became obsessed with having her.
Neil quickly discovers there aren't any lengths he won't go to in order to capture the object of his desire, for he's determined to have Valentina bound to him...in the heart and in the flesh.
Reader This story has graphic sexual language and scenes - no closed bedroom doors (or other rooms) here!
Neil quickly discovers there aren't any lengths he won't go to in order to capture the object of his desire, for he's determined to have Valentina bound to him...in the heart and in the flesh.
Reader This story has graphic sexual language and scenes - no closed bedroom doors (or other rooms) here!
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Jaid Black
101 books747 followersJaid Black is the pseudonym of Tina Marie Engler—the founder/owner of the former Ellora's Cave Publishing. Engler has been featured in every major news outlet such as Forbes, Publisher's Weekly, Salon, and Time Magazine. Ms. Engler was officially recognized by Romantic Times Magazine with their first ever Trail Blazer award for being the mastermind of adult (erotic) romance as you know and love it today, as well as for the pivotal role she played in popularizing the e-book.
Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language. Most of her novels and novellas are a hybrid of sci-fi and adult romance. She is a proud member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA.)
Also writing as Jasmine LeVeaux
Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language. Most of her novels and novellas are a hybrid of sci-fi and adult romance. She is a proud member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA.)
Also writing as Jasmine LeVeaux
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September 1, 2012
Not the author’s best, but it was okay.
Quiet, humble math professor meets gorgeous and exciting author Valentina.
Data:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: twelve. Setting: present day Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
This short story is also published in the anthology The Best of Jaid Black.
Other Books:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Quiet, humble math professor meets gorgeous and exciting author Valentina.
Data:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: twelve. Setting: present day Scotland. Copyright: 2001. Genre: erotic contemporary romance.
This short story is also published in the anthology The Best of Jaid Black.
Other Books:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
June 11, 2011
I love this story Neil was such a sweet guy his shyness makes you fall in love with his character and the things they did HOT! so for me it was a good read. Please note this is a short book and I know the authors have to make their money on the electrical books but come on seven bucks for a really short story robbery Amazon needs to work out a better deal and or contract with these authors we want to enjoy the books not feel rob reading a short story and paying the price of a long novel.I got the kindle to cut down on cost not actually to pay more I know i went off topic of the book
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Feel free to join my book group on facebook ( Romance Novel Junkies) we have over 450 members and counting which includes well known and indie authors and avid readers as members who are apart of this group who would love to hear about new books and thoughts also check out our kindle and ebook lending library
March 18, 2012
Short story.
Neil is a mathematics professor who is settling at the age of 40 for a woman who is sensible. That is until he meets Valentina who is in Scotland to promote her writing. He overhears where she's going for a short vacation before the fair and thus begins a really hot encounter between the two of them. Loved that these two people weren't all 100% sure of themselves. Really enjoyed the story. Hate the cover!
Neil is a mathematics professor who is settling at the age of 40 for a woman who is sensible. That is until he meets Valentina who is in Scotland to promote her writing. He overhears where she's going for a short vacation before the fair and thus begins a really hot encounter between the two of them. Loved that these two people weren't all 100% sure of themselves. Really enjoyed the story. Hate the cover!
August 16, 2016
Re-read in August 2016.
Can't believe I first read this over 5 years ago! An enjoyable read--Neil is an adorable nerd and definitely not "boring" while Valentina (nice name) is not annoying for a female lead. They are indeed well matched.
The title isn't an apt one, though.
3.75*
Can't believe I first read this over 5 years ago! An enjoyable read--Neil is an adorable nerd and definitely not "boring" while Valentina (nice name) is not annoying for a female lead. They are indeed well matched.
The title isn't an apt one, though.
3.75*
June 29, 2011
The dude was nerdy, the chic was slutty, I loved it!
August 19, 2011
Cute love story! The hero acted like a jerk sometime but I still liked him and enjoyed the story!
September 12, 2016
71st - 2012
A guilty pleasure book.
A guilty pleasure book.
January 17, 2016
One of my faves by Jaid Black. The cover is misleading- the heroine of the story is not a barbie doll with plastic surgery gone wrong.
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