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The Black Door #2
Seduction
The key to all your desires . . .
Business and pleasure is a dangerous game . . . Former part-time escort Mason Anthony manages The Black Door Two – a club catering to a much younger, sexually uninhibited clientele than the original uptown elite Black Door club. In a world where customers are always right, Mason makes sure that he fully accommodates all of their needs and cravings. But controlling his passion-starved spirit long enough to focus on his new leadership role is tough, especially when he’s on the search for romance. Will he be able to resist temptation to win the heart of the one woman he loves? Or will secrets and scandal come knocking on his door one steamy night?
Business and pleasure is a dangerous game . . . Former part-time escort Mason Anthony manages The Black Door Two – a club catering to a much younger, sexually uninhibited clientele than the original uptown elite Black Door club. In a world where customers are always right, Mason makes sure that he fully accommodates all of their needs and cravings. But controlling his passion-starved spirit long enough to focus on his new leadership role is tough, especially when he’s on the search for romance. Will he be able to resist temptation to win the heart of the one woman he loves? Or will secrets and scandal come knocking on his door one steamy night?
230 pages, Hardback
First published January 1, 2007
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March 27, 2011
Some books are a little too vulgar for me to handle, which is saying something 'cause I read a lot of smexy stuff. But I just couldn't finish this. It turned me off along with too much drama, too little plot and too many characters.
May 2, 2021
This is about to be probably my meanest review yet, but if I could give it zero stars I would. I don't know how Seduction has nearly a 4 star rating with a multitude of 4 and 5 star reviews- but it's not worth of any.
To begin with- the way it's written is painful to read. Its as if the narrator has the mind of a child without the ability to do more than just point at things it can see. There's no description or literary aspects- it's simply a book of Infodumping and telling you what's there.
Then, the narrator is incredibly misogynistic. Every single time a woman is mentioned it's objectifying her in a way that just made me uncomfortable. And when Mason described his sexual partners as "willing victims" it made me incredibly unsure of whether I wanted to continue to read it. The sex itself isn't well written, and I encourage anyone who thinks it IS to go read a wider selection so you have something better to compare it to. It wasn't hot, it wasn't sexy, it was awkward. Especially when the Latina character frequently calls mason "Papi" after no foreplay and about five minutes of knowing him. Literally, says it like three times in one page.
The book is so full of misogyny and objectification that I genuinely thought a man had written it. But, no. It was a woman. Somehow she wrote a book that had men calling women "victims" and decided that it was a good idea. I had high hopes because of the 3.68 goodreads rating, but that's a completely bs number.
To begin with- the way it's written is painful to read. Its as if the narrator has the mind of a child without the ability to do more than just point at things it can see. There's no description or literary aspects- it's simply a book of Infodumping and telling you what's there.
Then, the narrator is incredibly misogynistic. Every single time a woman is mentioned it's objectifying her in a way that just made me uncomfortable. And when Mason described his sexual partners as "willing victims" it made me incredibly unsure of whether I wanted to continue to read it. The sex itself isn't well written, and I encourage anyone who thinks it IS to go read a wider selection so you have something better to compare it to. It wasn't hot, it wasn't sexy, it was awkward. Especially when the Latina character frequently calls mason "Papi" after no foreplay and about five minutes of knowing him. Literally, says it like three times in one page.
The book is so full of misogyny and objectification that I genuinely thought a man had written it. But, no. It was a woman. Somehow she wrote a book that had men calling women "victims" and decided that it was a good idea. I had high hopes because of the 3.68 goodreads rating, but that's a completely bs number.
September 29, 2009
Fantastic! I liked this just as much as the first book and am starting the next in the series this morning- even with the little reading time I have right now I'm flying through each one because they're so hard to put down. Velvet is a talented writer!
June 25, 2008
If you like erotica, then this book is for you
August 23, 2012
One star is too much!
February 12, 2013
Mason is really cute. By his gestures its really romantic. A girl will really fall in love with him. But some of the story is REALLY gay!
August 4, 2017
Seduction is the second book in The black door series. It follows Mason as the manager of the Black Door 2. Preston, Ariel, and Michelle are all left in the first book and Trey makes appearances every now and then. This book features characters Mason, Terra, Sage, Lexi, and Misty. What drew me in was that all of these characters were introduced in the first 5 chapters and I was curious how they would all connect around the black door! Although a good read none the less, I was disappointed in a few things. First I was disappointed that the Black Door was not a focal point of the story. The club seemed to be an extra to just tie the two books together. Second, I did not like (without giving away details) how the author did not explore a relationship between two of the characters even if it was just for opportunity sake. I feel like that could have been some good drama. Thirdly, I did not like how one of the characters was able to come out unscathed in a situation because of a "convenient" accident. But, for the most part I enjoyed this book more than I enjoyed the first one and after reading the ending of this book I am excited for the drama of the third book. I haven't peeped what it is about but let's just say that someone is starting to get their memory back and some folks are about to be in real trouble!
June 9, 2019
I actually started this book under false pretenses; I need a title starting with 'V' for a challenge and I though the title was 'Velvet seduction' not that the V word was the author.
I like a bit of good erotica every now and then. This, however, is NOT good erotica. It is clumsily written, has clunky characters with childish simplistic internal monologues. The characters are not actively bad, mind, just not very well done. The world building is very basic. The plot, at page 55 shows no signs of becoming interesting. Worst of all, the erotica is unsexy and unenticing.
I have heard/read that writing erotica for women can be tricky (I assume that here women are the target audience) but this one fails at it I am pretty sure in many ways. For a start, there are a lot of men and they all seem more than a little misogynistic, which for me is not sexy. Also alas, poor writing is decidedly unenticing to this omnivorous reader. Anyway, I am sure there is a target audience out there to whom this book is suited, that audience however is just not me.
I like a bit of good erotica every now and then. This, however, is NOT good erotica. It is clumsily written, has clunky characters with childish simplistic internal monologues. The characters are not actively bad, mind, just not very well done. The world building is very basic. The plot, at page 55 shows no signs of becoming interesting. Worst of all, the erotica is unsexy and unenticing.
I have heard/read that writing erotica for women can be tricky (I assume that here women are the target audience) but this one fails at it I am pretty sure in many ways. For a start, there are a lot of men and they all seem more than a little misogynistic, which for me is not sexy. Also alas, poor writing is decidedly unenticing to this omnivorous reader. Anyway, I am sure there is a target audience out there to whom this book is suited, that audience however is just not me.
October 17, 2021
Let's face it, the only reason anyone reads The Black Door series is for the graphic sex - for that, it's good and downright hilarious at times. Sadly, in this book, it was accompanied by raging biphobia and disturbing transphobia.
September 3, 2022
Was a little confusing to begin with, had multiple different storylines going at the same time and non intertwined with the 1st book.
Once I got half way through it started making sence and everything began to settle into place.
I enjoyed it, can't wait to finish the series.
Once I got half way through it started making sence and everything began to settle into place.
I enjoyed it, can't wait to finish the series.
September 28, 2025
This book was as sexy and amazing as the first. The romance between Mason and Terra was so good. This book was a stimulating read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't wait to read book 3 and continue my descent into the sexy world of The Black Door. Props to Velvet for her tantalising writing skills.
January 2, 2022
This had me running around my room multiple times. May have thrown it a couple time from shock.
January 10, 2022
onto book 3
I have just finished reading book 2,I can’t wait to start book 3 to see what happens to the main characters.
I have just finished reading book 2,I can’t wait to start book 3 to see what happens to the main characters.
November 4, 2010
I'm more of a guns blazing and sword-wielding kind of reader. This story is hot and full of hot and spicy scenes. When I say this story is spicy I mean like cayenne & habanero spicy!!! But I like a little adventure with my spice. So all in all it was a good read but I'm just not into the whole whos-doing-who and who-are-you-wearing type of drama. To close to being a soap opera and I hate cheesy day-time soap operas.
So the story was good. (again, if you like that kind of drama) It just wasn't me. But if you're into the whole high class drama then you'll love is book. Hell,the first two pages are enough to suck you in... Damn, did I just say that?
So the story was good. (again, if you like that kind of drama) It just wasn't me. But if you're into the whole high class drama then you'll love is book. Hell,the first two pages are enough to suck you in... Damn, did I just say that?
June 25, 2013
3.5 for this one. Mason's the reason why this book was .5 better than the first one. Though he deserved 5 shinning stars because he's so adorable and sweet. I liked the story, sans the hot hooplas on the side. I think the story could go without some of the e-scenes but then again, it's where the story revolved and The Black Door wouldn't be black if it weren't made to keep the dark fantasies hidden from the bright light of reality.
And finally, it's Trey and Ariel who're nexts. I'm curious what'll happen to them. I just hope Michele won't piss the good out of me. Otherwise she'll end up like Missy. *evil laugh*
And finally, it's Trey and Ariel who're nexts. I'm curious what'll happen to them. I just hope Michele won't piss the good out of me. Otherwise she'll end up like Missy. *evil laugh*
March 31, 2015
1 star is too many.
What. Is. Up. With. The. Ending?! Why is there no actual climax (haha, pun intended) in the book? And no resolution either? They just brush past one event to another. Sure, it's interesting to see how all the characters are tied together but seriously though - the writing is really bad. Sure, I read it in one day - but it's not good. It's okay if you want to have a lazy day and just stay in bed with a book which doesn't require too much attention but it's not really good otherwise.
Ugh.
What. Is. Up. With. The. Ending?! Why is there no actual climax (haha, pun intended) in the book? And no resolution either? They just brush past one event to another. Sure, it's interesting to see how all the characters are tied together but seriously though - the writing is really bad. Sure, I read it in one day - but it's not good. It's okay if you want to have a lazy day and just stay in bed with a book which doesn't require too much attention but it's not really good otherwise.
Ugh.
August 8, 2012
I am a true fan of well written literature. I love realistic fiction. I love to read all genres of fiction, including erotic fiction. Seduction, as well as the entire Black Door Series, meets all my expectations of what good literature is. Not over the top, not silly, and I recommend it to anyone, especially those not impressed by 50 Shades!
June 17, 2016
m not sure what i think of this whole series! Some of it was a hot read but i found it all started getting a little repetitive, like i was reading the same story just with different people, some people like series like this but for me i found it started to get boring,
the first book is amazing and i recommend giving it a whirl!
the first book is amazing and i recommend giving it a whirl!
March 30, 2013
Okay so there are four books of velvet. I like the first book and then parts of second! But then It was now dragging and I felt like I am watching some soap from Lifetime!
Actually, this book makes me sick! You will know about it when you read it okay. I don't want to spoil some details.
Actually, this book makes me sick! You will know about it when you read it okay. I don't want to spoil some details.
June 12, 2013
Another good read. I wad looking into more info about Michele, but was still good. Mason deserves his story. The characters this time around was a little more sexually open. Still going to continue the series
July 15, 2013
The authors carnal imagination is too wide and deep~~ for adults only :)
this book doesn't have main character Idk there's just too many character to digest and you'll never had the chance to appreciate someone except Mason. He's really hot just read it okayyy: )
this book doesn't have main character Idk there's just too many character to digest and you'll never had the chance to appreciate someone except Mason. He's really hot just read it okayyy: )
October 5, 2009
A definite must read....great addition to the Black Door series:)
July 18, 2011
its okay so far a not enough action but alot of lovin...
August 26, 2012
Velvet is a wonderful author... Need to read Black Door
January 23, 2013
again too much information, this book is on the "gay" area i think? mason is one sweet and romantic guy though :)
February 1, 2013
Can't say much but I have to admit I am beginning to like Mason and Terra unlike the main characters :)
Want to read
February 9, 2013Yeah
June 23, 2013
I cant finish it. It got too weird for me. Gross.
Read
September 5, 2013kjmyumu
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 30, 2013
Excellent book!!!!
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