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Her Erotic Endeavors #4
Her Passion
Successful real estate developer Alaric Ruiz is on the verge of closing the biggest deal of his career when his mother's condition takes a turn for the worse. He reluctantly returns to his hometown and crosses paths with Annabelle Thompson, the high school crush he once wrote poetry for as her secret admirer.
Annabelle is back in town for the summer while she sorts things out after her divorce. Still reconciling her past with her future after her husband, Henri's affair, she finds Alaric the perfect distraction from her emotional turmoil. She lingers in the realm of Alaric's seductive charm, feeling the spark of heat she hasn't felt in years, and wonders where things will lead.
As Alaric reconnects with his mother and learns the truth about the circumstances that tore his family apart, his deal is threatened when Pedro de Guzman, one of the parties involved in the real estate deal, unexpectedly backs out. Unbeknownst to Annabelle and Alaric, Henri is the lawyer representing Pedro, whose own motives are fueled by revenge for past transgressions. Their aim is to ruin Alaric for good.
Amid the chaos in their lives, Annabelle and Alaric can't resist the need to be near each other. She's captivated by the hungry look in his eyes, his velvety voice, and firm caress. He remembers the innocence in her eyes from when they first met and is now further intrigued by the woman she has become, attracted to her curves, scent, and innocence that remains as he lures her onto the shores of sweet seduction.
The questions that remain in both their Will she walk away from what could have been, or will she surrender to her passion?
Annabelle is back in town for the summer while she sorts things out after her divorce. Still reconciling her past with her future after her husband, Henri's affair, she finds Alaric the perfect distraction from her emotional turmoil. She lingers in the realm of Alaric's seductive charm, feeling the spark of heat she hasn't felt in years, and wonders where things will lead.
As Alaric reconnects with his mother and learns the truth about the circumstances that tore his family apart, his deal is threatened when Pedro de Guzman, one of the parties involved in the real estate deal, unexpectedly backs out. Unbeknownst to Annabelle and Alaric, Henri is the lawyer representing Pedro, whose own motives are fueled by revenge for past transgressions. Their aim is to ruin Alaric for good.
Amid the chaos in their lives, Annabelle and Alaric can't resist the need to be near each other. She's captivated by the hungry look in his eyes, his velvety voice, and firm caress. He remembers the innocence in her eyes from when they first met and is now further intrigued by the woman she has become, attracted to her curves, scent, and innocence that remains as he lures her onto the shores of sweet seduction.
The questions that remain in both their Will she walk away from what could have been, or will she surrender to her passion?
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2024
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About the author
Felix Alexander
18 books154 followersFelix Alexander (1976-Present) is a Mexican-born, American-raised novelist and poet of Spanish, Mexican, and Puerto Rican descent.
Acclaimed by readers for his poetic prose, his indie releases include:
* Dear Love: Diary of a Man's Desire, a collection of love letters and poems (Forever Poetic series #1)
* The Romantic: A Love Story (Forever Poetic series #2)
* Romantic Musings (Forever Poetic series #3)
* The Book of Danielle (Forever Poetic series #4)
* Shadows of Time: The Amulet of Alamin
* The Secret of Heaven (Book 1 of the Aiden Leonardo Series)
* The Secret of Scripture (Book 2 of the Aiden Leonardo Series)
* The Secret of God's Banker (Book 3 of the Aiden Leonardo series)
* The Last Valentine (A Labyrinth of Love Letters novel)
* The Last Love Letter (A Labyrinth of Love Letters novel, book 2)
* Her Punishment (Her Erotic Endeavors series #1)
* Her Awakening (Her Erotic Endeavors series #2)
* Her Seduction (Her Erotic Endeavors series #3)
*Her Passion (Her Erotic Endeavors series #4)
* A Uniquely Portable Magic, An Order of the Scribes adventure
* Love Letters to Lora (a short story)
*Cupid’s Up to Something
Being third-generation military, after a grandfather and two uncles who served in the Korean War and Vietnam War, respectively, Alexander is proud of his U.S. Army service and grateful for his experience.
After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he embarked on the long and arduous journey of a writer. Having made a name for himself while serving his country, he vowed to himself and his fellow soldiers that he would answer his true calling.
He currently lives in Chicago, IL—to be closer to his children—a son and daughter.
In the evenings, he journeys through the portals of his extensive personal library. When he returns, he immerses himself in his writing and pursues the scent of his muse.
Acclaimed by readers for his poetic prose, his indie releases include:
* Dear Love: Diary of a Man's Desire, a collection of love letters and poems (Forever Poetic series #1)
* The Romantic: A Love Story (Forever Poetic series #2)
* Romantic Musings (Forever Poetic series #3)
* The Book of Danielle (Forever Poetic series #4)
* Shadows of Time: The Amulet of Alamin
* The Secret of Heaven (Book 1 of the Aiden Leonardo Series)
* The Secret of Scripture (Book 2 of the Aiden Leonardo Series)
* The Secret of God's Banker (Book 3 of the Aiden Leonardo series)
* The Last Valentine (A Labyrinth of Love Letters novel)
* The Last Love Letter (A Labyrinth of Love Letters novel, book 2)
* Her Punishment (Her Erotic Endeavors series #1)
* Her Awakening (Her Erotic Endeavors series #2)
* Her Seduction (Her Erotic Endeavors series #3)
*Her Passion (Her Erotic Endeavors series #4)
* A Uniquely Portable Magic, An Order of the Scribes adventure
* Love Letters to Lora (a short story)
*Cupid’s Up to Something
Being third-generation military, after a grandfather and two uncles who served in the Korean War and Vietnam War, respectively, Alexander is proud of his U.S. Army service and grateful for his experience.
After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he embarked on the long and arduous journey of a writer. Having made a name for himself while serving his country, he vowed to himself and his fellow soldiers that he would answer his true calling.
He currently lives in Chicago, IL—to be closer to his children—a son and daughter.
In the evenings, he journeys through the portals of his extensive personal library. When he returns, he immerses himself in his writing and pursues the scent of his muse.
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July 7, 2024
Overall Thoughts on *Her Passion* by Felix Alexander
Felix Alexander has crafted a compelling narrative in *Her Passion*, blending erotica, adult romance, and contemporary themes seamlessly. The story revolves around Alaric Ruiz, a successful real estate developer, and Annabelle Thompson, a resilient divorcee rebuilding her life. Their chemistry and shared history provide a solid foundation for a captivating romance.
The novel excels in character development, particularly with Alaric's multifaceted nature and Annabelle's strength. Alaric's struggles with his past and his complicated relationship with his mother add depth to his character. Annabelle's journey from a troubled marriage to embracing new love is both inspiring and relatable.
The story is rich with tension and emotional complexity. The prologue sets a sultry tone that is maintained throughout, with well-paced erotic moments that enhance the romantic plot. The chapters are filled with significant events and interactions that keep readers engaged, from nostalgic reunions and passionate encounters to dramatic revelations and personal conflicts.
Pedro's role as the antagonist, driven by hypocritical motives, adds a layer of intrigue and highlights the impact of past actions on present relationships. The heartwarming conversations, particularly between Annabelle and her mother, offer valuable insights into the characters' inner worlds.
However, the novel's brevity leaves some storylines, especially Pedro's fate, underdeveloped, leaving readers craving more resolution.
Overall, *Her Passion* is a richly woven tale of love, revenge, and personal growth. Alaric emerges as a romantic hero with depth, while Annabelle's journey is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of happiness. Despite its brevity, the novel's emotional intensity and well-crafted characters make it a memorable read.
**Rating: 5/5 stars**
Thank you to NetGalley, and BooksGoSocial for an E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Felix Alexander has crafted a compelling narrative in *Her Passion*, blending erotica, adult romance, and contemporary themes seamlessly. The story revolves around Alaric Ruiz, a successful real estate developer, and Annabelle Thompson, a resilient divorcee rebuilding her life. Their chemistry and shared history provide a solid foundation for a captivating romance.
The novel excels in character development, particularly with Alaric's multifaceted nature and Annabelle's strength. Alaric's struggles with his past and his complicated relationship with his mother add depth to his character. Annabelle's journey from a troubled marriage to embracing new love is both inspiring and relatable.
The story is rich with tension and emotional complexity. The prologue sets a sultry tone that is maintained throughout, with well-paced erotic moments that enhance the romantic plot. The chapters are filled with significant events and interactions that keep readers engaged, from nostalgic reunions and passionate encounters to dramatic revelations and personal conflicts.
Pedro's role as the antagonist, driven by hypocritical motives, adds a layer of intrigue and highlights the impact of past actions on present relationships. The heartwarming conversations, particularly between Annabelle and her mother, offer valuable insights into the characters' inner worlds.
However, the novel's brevity leaves some storylines, especially Pedro's fate, underdeveloped, leaving readers craving more resolution.
Overall, *Her Passion* is a richly woven tale of love, revenge, and personal growth. Alaric emerges as a romantic hero with depth, while Annabelle's journey is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of happiness. Despite its brevity, the novel's emotional intensity and well-crafted characters make it a memorable read.
**Rating: 5/5 stars**
Thank you to NetGalley, and BooksGoSocial for an E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 15, 2024
The quickest way for an author to annoy their readers is to mislead them, and right now I feel duped. I selected this book because I was in the mood for a steamy read and it is listed under erotica.
One, I repeat one, sex scene does not make for an erotic story. Not to mention, the scene didn’t fit the narrative, in my opinion. It was awkward to read and made me squirm, and not in a good way.
Speaking of the narrative, there's a lot of info dumps. The story is told through numerous points of views, and I struggled with the head-hops. I hate being in one character’s head and getting the other character’s thoughts. It’s jarring.
In all honesty, I felt like this story tried to be too many things. We have a recently divorced mother (with kids who drop off the page as fast as they appeared until the end), a dying mother, an ex-husband who was in the closet, his story with his lover, a bit of suspense, numerous characters who've been cheated on, longwinded discussions on the sanctuary of marriage, and more…. Oh, everything except what the story promised.
Would I have enjoyed this had I gone into this without any preconceived ideas? That’s hard to say, but chances are I wouldn’t have stuck with it until the end.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC.
One, I repeat one, sex scene does not make for an erotic story. Not to mention, the scene didn’t fit the narrative, in my opinion. It was awkward to read and made me squirm, and not in a good way.
Speaking of the narrative, there's a lot of info dumps. The story is told through numerous points of views, and I struggled with the head-hops. I hate being in one character’s head and getting the other character’s thoughts. It’s jarring.
In all honesty, I felt like this story tried to be too many things. We have a recently divorced mother (with kids who drop off the page as fast as they appeared until the end), a dying mother, an ex-husband who was in the closet, his story with his lover, a bit of suspense, numerous characters who've been cheated on, longwinded discussions on the sanctuary of marriage, and more…. Oh, everything except what the story promised.
Would I have enjoyed this had I gone into this without any preconceived ideas? That’s hard to say, but chances are I wouldn’t have stuck with it until the end.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC.
September 4, 2024
In my opinion, this book is missing substance and surprisingly, stream. I struggled to get through this one and it’s a pretty short read. It’s difficult to pinpoint why but I think mostly because of the constantly changing POVs. I never felt connected to the characters, didn’t have a strong understanding of who they were and felt like their dialogue came off a little unnatural. There is potential, but it needs some polishing.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.
August 24, 2024
Her Passion by Felix Alexander is a romance. While I enjoyed the plot, I disliked that a majority of the story was told in narrative form, instead of learning it organically or from dialogue. The story has potential, and I enjoyed the plot. I liked the characters but overall this was just an ok read. It had some phrasing issues that were irritating as well.
January 3, 2025
It was a decent book but not one I was thrilled with because it just felt flat, it didn't have anything to make me want to continue reading it or want to finish it, the characters were flat and the dialogue was as well. Decent book but I wish I could speak better of it.
July 16, 2024
Review tomorrow; stay tuned
August 27, 2024
First of all I want to thank the publisher for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
This is the story of Alaric and Annabelle high school classmates who have a chance meeting right after Annabelle's marriage ends. Once they reconnect Alaric and Annabelle decide they want to spend more time with each other to distract from their real lives and find they have a stronger bond than expected. As their relationship grows they learn there are other aspects at play which could ruin what they just found with each other.
What I Liked:
- Second Chance, they were high school classmates who knew of each other but never connected romantically until they reconnected as adults
- Alaric's poems, in high school he was Annabelle's secret admirer and he wrote her poems which he never forgot as she was the "one who got away"
Overall this book really wasn't my favorite, it jumped a lot between characters and was a bit hard to follow from time to time. Also for being such a short book there is a lot of extra "stuff" that I'm not sure really added to the story and kind of took away from the core relationship between the two main characters. If you are looking for a second chance romance with two people who never got their chance as kids then you might be interested in reading this story.
This is the story of Alaric and Annabelle high school classmates who have a chance meeting right after Annabelle's marriage ends. Once they reconnect Alaric and Annabelle decide they want to spend more time with each other to distract from their real lives and find they have a stronger bond than expected. As their relationship grows they learn there are other aspects at play which could ruin what they just found with each other.
What I Liked:
- Second Chance, they were high school classmates who knew of each other but never connected romantically until they reconnected as adults
- Alaric's poems, in high school he was Annabelle's secret admirer and he wrote her poems which he never forgot as she was the "one who got away"
Overall this book really wasn't my favorite, it jumped a lot between characters and was a bit hard to follow from time to time. Also for being such a short book there is a lot of extra "stuff" that I'm not sure really added to the story and kind of took away from the core relationship between the two main characters. If you are looking for a second chance romance with two people who never got their chance as kids then you might be interested in reading this story.
November 23, 2024
My thanks to the Publishers via NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
When two high school pupils paths cross in their adulthood, will the crush that Alaric had on Annabelle resurface or will they remain apart?
This is the fourth book in Her Erotic Endeavours series. The books can be read as standalone reads as they don't follow on from one another. This is the first book in the series that I have read. I found it an easy read that I finished in 7 days, but could have finished quicker if it was the only book on the go at the time. This book is an easy read that flicks from the POV of the characters. Whilst it's posted as an erotic read, it doesn't have much erotica in at all and if that's what makes you look into this book, then you may be disappointed if you read it. It reminded me very much of a slightly more risque Mills & Boon style read than the normal run of the ,mill romances that I read in my teenager years.
When two high school pupils paths cross in their adulthood, will the crush that Alaric had on Annabelle resurface or will they remain apart?
This is the fourth book in Her Erotic Endeavours series. The books can be read as standalone reads as they don't follow on from one another. This is the first book in the series that I have read. I found it an easy read that I finished in 7 days, but could have finished quicker if it was the only book on the go at the time. This book is an easy read that flicks from the POV of the characters. Whilst it's posted as an erotic read, it doesn't have much erotica in at all and if that's what makes you look into this book, then you may be disappointed if you read it. It reminded me very much of a slightly more risque Mills & Boon style read than the normal run of the ,mill romances that I read in my teenager years.
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