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Muse Me Only
Xherdan Chantal is an artist still trying to find his place among the masters of color. He’s a rather independent soul, working at the New York Metropolitan Museum, who lends no time to pretending to be anything he’s not or be involved in anyway other than to stimulate his muse.
However, when a local pole dancer sneaks a shoulder-mount-to-flying-half-flag maneuver into his life, managing to seduce far more than Xherdan’s muse, he’s not sure how to put it all into perspective. Then again, painting is Xherdan’s artistic magic, not words. So, while poetic prose may have failed him, he still enjoys exploring this new sensation with loyal attention that sets Sreven above the rest of the world that’s only purpose is to feed his muse. What Xherdan was never expecting was for Sreven to become the living breath and motion of his muse.
But there’s just one fight a lover should never pick with an artist.
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MM / Erotic Romance / Artist Theme / First Person
Word 56,213
However, when a local pole dancer sneaks a shoulder-mount-to-flying-half-flag maneuver into his life, managing to seduce far more than Xherdan’s muse, he’s not sure how to put it all into perspective. Then again, painting is Xherdan’s artistic magic, not words. So, while poetic prose may have failed him, he still enjoys exploring this new sensation with loyal attention that sets Sreven above the rest of the world that’s only purpose is to feed his muse. What Xherdan was never expecting was for Sreven to become the living breath and motion of his muse.
But there’s just one fight a lover should never pick with an artist.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~
MM / Erotic Romance / Artist Theme / First Person
Word 56,213
263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2015
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Tarian P.S.
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Both Proud Indy Authors: Tarian like his twin, Talon, love to torment their editor with a nefarious world of foreign-language, slang, local dialect, stretched/outside-of-the-box definitions, and have even been known to throw in some new word creations of their own at times. This, of course, is all thrown in there with the dyslexia soup stock they both suffer from that makes editing for them a joy {joy: n. see mental illness}.
However, the final product comes out as richly detailed as we believe all stories should be created: holographic worlds of love, pain, frustration, and challenges beyond the every day. We believe a good story should take you on an emotional ride, pluck your heart strings, and zing you about until you’re dizzy and screaming at the antagonist, while cheering for the protagonist before returning you to your cozy reading spot. And we’ve created these adventures within a mix of genres, so you can find the one right for you: Gay & Het Romances, Suspense, Paranormal and Sci-fi Erotic Romances, War-time Romance Fictions, along with Talon’s favorite Space Sci-Fi Frontiers, and Tarian’s favorite works of Post-Apocalyptic Dark Fantasies and Historical Fantasies. All for readers to submerse themselves into and escape from their day when they need or desire, and to whet your appetite for more.
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October 22, 2015
Un beau récit, empreint de fluidité, de légèreté, de poésie, d’envoûtement.
Xherdan est un peintre dont la Muse a besoin de s'alimenter. Pour se faire, il a une méthode bien à lui, qui peut paraître douteuse, mais est efficace. Un jour, il aperçoit le corps en mouvement de Sreven, danseur de pole dance, et c'est alors que sa Muse s'agite et approuve. Seulement, il ne pensait pas que Sreven s'infiltrerait à travers lui telle une liane, enserrant sa Muse et bien d'autres choses encore.
Xherdan est un personnage atypique, qui fait ce qui lui plait, pense ce qu'il veut, et aime à se comporter et à se nommer : un "enfoiré". Il est asocial, n'a pas vraiment d'ami, sauf son Padawan, c'est-à-dire son collègue de travail au Musée, Dimitri, personnage haut en couleurs et fidèle. Xherdan nous raconte comment il a échappé à sa famille, les conflits et sa ruse. Mais il est des événements qui vous marquent, et Xherdan s'en rendra compte, espérons-le à temps.
Son moteur, sa raison de vivre, c'est sa Muse, celle qui le fait vibrer, ressentir.
Sreven est un jeune homme qui bosse dans un club comme pole danseur, pour payer ses factures, son loyer. Sa véritable passion, celle qui l'anime, c'est la danse. Quand il rencontre Xherdan, il se méfie, souhaite le connaitre, puis, rapidement, l'attirance est là, bien présente.
Peu à peu, ils font connaissance, dans tous les sens du terme. Ils vont vivre de belles choses, des instants un peu magiques parfois, doux. Les scènes de sexe sont nombreuses, sensuelles, sexy, sauvages, douces, inattendues, insolites, mais toujours dans le respect de nos personnages, sans vulgarité ou bestialité.
Cependant, quand la Muse et la jalousie font connaissance, cela ne donne rien de bon, et tout éclate, tout part, pas de retour possible, sauf que....
Ce récit est une poésie à lui tout seul. Les émotions, les phrases, tout est beau, tout est magique. L'écriture de l'auteur est douce, fluide, elle vous transporte dans un autre monde, et ses descriptions arrivent à vous faire littéralement planer, flotter. j'ai été envoûtée par les scènes de danse et de peinture de Sreven et Xherdan, un moment touchant, qui a chaque fois a fait mouche avec moi. Surtout lorsque les deux éléments s’entremêlent, cela forme un tout, une complémentarité et un idéal sublime.
Nos deux personnages sont très intéressants. Xherdan est un handicapé des mots, alors il s'exprime à travers ce qu'il sait le mieux faire : sa peinture. Une peinture empreinte d'amour, même si lui ne le sait pas encore. Et Sreven est tout simplement parfait dans sa façon de danser, enfin ce sont toutes les descriptions qui me l'ont fait ressentir comme ça, car j'ai vraiment eu l'impression d'être devant lui, la musique dans les oreilles, à le voir voler, pointer, s'étirer, tournoyer....un véritable régal pour mon imagination.
L'histoire entre ces deux hommes est complexe, car tous deux ne savent pas ce qu'est l'amour. Alors ils sont biens ensemble, s'aident mutuellement, s'encouragent, accomplissent des choses, se soutiennent dans certaines épreuves, mais tout ce qu'ils ressentent, tout ce qu'ils expérimentent...est-ce de l'amour ? Voici la question dont ils n'ont pas la réponse, car quand on ne connait pas, on ne peut pas savoir.
Au niveau des personnages secondaires, j'ai apprécié Dimitri, le seul ami de Xherdan. C'est un homme qui n'ose lâcher prise, qui refrène sa Diva, de peur de se montrer, de peur...de vivre, finalement, vivre comme il l'entend, sans se soucier des autres. C'est un homme attachant, avec de l'humour, qui soutien et aide notre couple, mais c'est aussi un homme triste, qui se cherche à travers Xherdan, qui m'a ému. Mais l'auteur ne l'a pas laissé tomber, et l'épilogue est juste parfait et m'a enchanté pour ce personnage si attendrissant.
A la fin du récit, quand tout se met en place, quand nos deux hommes comprennent, savent, devinent, c'est un vrai bonheur et un régal pour le lecteur. Leur déclaration reste atypique et émouvante, comme tout le récit, comme eux.
Bravo à l'auteur pour cette histoire emplie de virtuosité, de couleurs. C'est un magnifique tableau, qui nous en met plein les yeux et le cœur, une explosion de teintes, de nuances, un arc-en-ciel vibrant d'émotions. J'ai littéralement été aspirée par ce récit, que j'ai vécu comme un film sous mes yeux et dans ma tête, j'ai été bouleversée par l'impact qu'a eu sur mon âme cette danse de Sreven, cet enchaînement de pas qui font de lui un génie de la danse, l’émotion également à travers les séances photos et de peinture de Xherdan, cette capacité qu'il a de mettre en couleurs et en mouvements un corps, une vue, une parcelle de peau.
Dans ce récit, le mélange de la peinture et de la danse nous propose une palette incroyable de douceur, de vérité, de passion, d'amour. La plume de l'auteur est un enchantement pour nous, lecteurs, car à travers son ton employé, ses comparaisons, et tout simplement son histoire, elle arrive à donner vie complètement à la danse et la peinture, les faisant passer comme un prolongement de l'âme de Xherdan et Sreven, ce qui les définis, les rend vivants.
Et félicitation aussi pour cette superbe couverture, qui prend son importance, sa définition et sa vérité à la fin de notre lecture.
Merci.
Xherdan est un peintre dont la Muse a besoin de s'alimenter. Pour se faire, il a une méthode bien à lui, qui peut paraître douteuse, mais est efficace. Un jour, il aperçoit le corps en mouvement de Sreven, danseur de pole dance, et c'est alors que sa Muse s'agite et approuve. Seulement, il ne pensait pas que Sreven s'infiltrerait à travers lui telle une liane, enserrant sa Muse et bien d'autres choses encore.
Xherdan est un personnage atypique, qui fait ce qui lui plait, pense ce qu'il veut, et aime à se comporter et à se nommer : un "enfoiré". Il est asocial, n'a pas vraiment d'ami, sauf son Padawan, c'est-à-dire son collègue de travail au Musée, Dimitri, personnage haut en couleurs et fidèle. Xherdan nous raconte comment il a échappé à sa famille, les conflits et sa ruse. Mais il est des événements qui vous marquent, et Xherdan s'en rendra compte, espérons-le à temps.
Son moteur, sa raison de vivre, c'est sa Muse, celle qui le fait vibrer, ressentir.
Sreven est un jeune homme qui bosse dans un club comme pole danseur, pour payer ses factures, son loyer. Sa véritable passion, celle qui l'anime, c'est la danse. Quand il rencontre Xherdan, il se méfie, souhaite le connaitre, puis, rapidement, l'attirance est là, bien présente.
Peu à peu, ils font connaissance, dans tous les sens du terme. Ils vont vivre de belles choses, des instants un peu magiques parfois, doux. Les scènes de sexe sont nombreuses, sensuelles, sexy, sauvages, douces, inattendues, insolites, mais toujours dans le respect de nos personnages, sans vulgarité ou bestialité.
Cependant, quand la Muse et la jalousie font connaissance, cela ne donne rien de bon, et tout éclate, tout part, pas de retour possible, sauf que....
Ce récit est une poésie à lui tout seul. Les émotions, les phrases, tout est beau, tout est magique. L'écriture de l'auteur est douce, fluide, elle vous transporte dans un autre monde, et ses descriptions arrivent à vous faire littéralement planer, flotter. j'ai été envoûtée par les scènes de danse et de peinture de Sreven et Xherdan, un moment touchant, qui a chaque fois a fait mouche avec moi. Surtout lorsque les deux éléments s’entremêlent, cela forme un tout, une complémentarité et un idéal sublime.
Nos deux personnages sont très intéressants. Xherdan est un handicapé des mots, alors il s'exprime à travers ce qu'il sait le mieux faire : sa peinture. Une peinture empreinte d'amour, même si lui ne le sait pas encore. Et Sreven est tout simplement parfait dans sa façon de danser, enfin ce sont toutes les descriptions qui me l'ont fait ressentir comme ça, car j'ai vraiment eu l'impression d'être devant lui, la musique dans les oreilles, à le voir voler, pointer, s'étirer, tournoyer....un véritable régal pour mon imagination.
L'histoire entre ces deux hommes est complexe, car tous deux ne savent pas ce qu'est l'amour. Alors ils sont biens ensemble, s'aident mutuellement, s'encouragent, accomplissent des choses, se soutiennent dans certaines épreuves, mais tout ce qu'ils ressentent, tout ce qu'ils expérimentent...est-ce de l'amour ? Voici la question dont ils n'ont pas la réponse, car quand on ne connait pas, on ne peut pas savoir.
Au niveau des personnages secondaires, j'ai apprécié Dimitri, le seul ami de Xherdan. C'est un homme qui n'ose lâcher prise, qui refrène sa Diva, de peur de se montrer, de peur...de vivre, finalement, vivre comme il l'entend, sans se soucier des autres. C'est un homme attachant, avec de l'humour, qui soutien et aide notre couple, mais c'est aussi un homme triste, qui se cherche à travers Xherdan, qui m'a ému. Mais l'auteur ne l'a pas laissé tomber, et l'épilogue est juste parfait et m'a enchanté pour ce personnage si attendrissant.
A la fin du récit, quand tout se met en place, quand nos deux hommes comprennent, savent, devinent, c'est un vrai bonheur et un régal pour le lecteur. Leur déclaration reste atypique et émouvante, comme tout le récit, comme eux.
Bravo à l'auteur pour cette histoire emplie de virtuosité, de couleurs. C'est un magnifique tableau, qui nous en met plein les yeux et le cœur, une explosion de teintes, de nuances, un arc-en-ciel vibrant d'émotions. J'ai littéralement été aspirée par ce récit, que j'ai vécu comme un film sous mes yeux et dans ma tête, j'ai été bouleversée par l'impact qu'a eu sur mon âme cette danse de Sreven, cet enchaînement de pas qui font de lui un génie de la danse, l’émotion également à travers les séances photos et de peinture de Xherdan, cette capacité qu'il a de mettre en couleurs et en mouvements un corps, une vue, une parcelle de peau.
Dans ce récit, le mélange de la peinture et de la danse nous propose une palette incroyable de douceur, de vérité, de passion, d'amour. La plume de l'auteur est un enchantement pour nous, lecteurs, car à travers son ton employé, ses comparaisons, et tout simplement son histoire, elle arrive à donner vie complètement à la danse et la peinture, les faisant passer comme un prolongement de l'âme de Xherdan et Sreven, ce qui les définis, les rend vivants.
Et félicitation aussi pour cette superbe couverture, qui prend son importance, sa définition et sa vérité à la fin de notre lecture.
Merci.
January 28, 2015
4.5 STARS
ARC copy provided by author for an honest review.
Review by Jaycee.
I have been waiting for this book and watching the promotional pieces as they have been published; all rich colour and texture and promise…and the story delivers the same. Not in the literal sense, but in the layers and nuances of how the story unfolds.
Xherdan Chantal appears at first, to be an arrogant and maybe somewhat narcissistic ass. He is the kind of person I wouldn't give any consideration in real life, yet as the layers of onion are peeled off the complex and really quite strong core is revealed. He has been hurt by those who should have been his support..and yah, yah we’ve heard it before. We just haven’t heard it delivered to this particular tune. While Xherdan was affected by such treatment and while he may have hid behind his Muse as a matter of personal convenience, it did not stop him, nor as we come to see, did it change the fundamental man. And that true core came to manifest itself in a man I’d call “friend”, any day. Essential story element number one: depth of character. Check.
The unique thing about the story, as it is told from Xherdan’s POV, is exactly how that POV flowed…like paint and painter, revealing itself through sometimes subtle, almost abstract lines and at times with bold, brilliant strokes. In the beginning of the book it was somewhat difficult to understand that, Xherdan’s narrative seeming a bit…schizophrenic at times. But it really isn’t, its wholly fascinating and perfectly understandable in context, when you realize its a recounting as experienced by the artist and told as an artist would tell it. Essential story element number two: a compelling world. Check.
Sreven Maque is also a creative man, who outwardly is a little less hesitant to be authentic, but who has also been treated as less than he is by virtue of the suppositions of the masses. It was a pleasure to read these two through the development of their relationship, because without any major drama, affect or angst, they gelled without even realizing it themselves. Their twosome was authentic by virtue of its supportive nature, each initially getting what they thought they needed out of it by unknowingly being the strength of the other. Essential story element number three: relationship. Check.
Essential story element number four: HEA. While arrived at in a manner I first found a bit precipitous, a re-read of the finale basically revealed what the true artist knows: when the work is finished, put down the brush. There is no control over the subjective nature of the art, and what the audience “gets” will vary, but therein lies the beauty.
A truly beautiful portrait, and worthy of all its colours.
ARC copy provided by author for an honest review.
Review by Jaycee.
I have been waiting for this book and watching the promotional pieces as they have been published; all rich colour and texture and promise…and the story delivers the same. Not in the literal sense, but in the layers and nuances of how the story unfolds.
Xherdan Chantal appears at first, to be an arrogant and maybe somewhat narcissistic ass. He is the kind of person I wouldn't give any consideration in real life, yet as the layers of onion are peeled off the complex and really quite strong core is revealed. He has been hurt by those who should have been his support..and yah, yah we’ve heard it before. We just haven’t heard it delivered to this particular tune. While Xherdan was affected by such treatment and while he may have hid behind his Muse as a matter of personal convenience, it did not stop him, nor as we come to see, did it change the fundamental man. And that true core came to manifest itself in a man I’d call “friend”, any day. Essential story element number one: depth of character. Check.
The unique thing about the story, as it is told from Xherdan’s POV, is exactly how that POV flowed…like paint and painter, revealing itself through sometimes subtle, almost abstract lines and at times with bold, brilliant strokes. In the beginning of the book it was somewhat difficult to understand that, Xherdan’s narrative seeming a bit…schizophrenic at times. But it really isn’t, its wholly fascinating and perfectly understandable in context, when you realize its a recounting as experienced by the artist and told as an artist would tell it. Essential story element number two: a compelling world. Check.
Sreven Maque is also a creative man, who outwardly is a little less hesitant to be authentic, but who has also been treated as less than he is by virtue of the suppositions of the masses. It was a pleasure to read these two through the development of their relationship, because without any major drama, affect or angst, they gelled without even realizing it themselves. Their twosome was authentic by virtue of its supportive nature, each initially getting what they thought they needed out of it by unknowingly being the strength of the other. Essential story element number three: relationship. Check.
Essential story element number four: HEA. While arrived at in a manner I first found a bit precipitous, a re-read of the finale basically revealed what the true artist knows: when the work is finished, put down the brush. There is no control over the subjective nature of the art, and what the audience “gets” will vary, but therein lies the beauty.
A truly beautiful portrait, and worthy of all its colours.
February 11, 2015
Book: Muse Me Only
Author: Princes S.O.
Publication Date: 1/29/2015
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW
New to me author.
This is a M/M romance story
Xherdan is a painter with a creative mind.
He works at a New York Museum and decides he needs an outlet.
He meets pole dancer Sreven and they begin an affair that gives to Xherdan in more ways then one.
Their romance is very hot and sensual.
The story flows very nicely. Very well written and I would recommend for those who enjoy the genre.
I was gifted this book for my honest review
Princess S.O.
Author: Princes S.O.
Publication Date: 1/29/2015
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW
New to me author.
This is a M/M romance story
Xherdan is a painter with a creative mind.
He works at a New York Museum and decides he needs an outlet.
He meets pole dancer Sreven and they begin an affair that gives to Xherdan in more ways then one.
Their romance is very hot and sensual.
The story flows very nicely. Very well written and I would recommend for those who enjoy the genre.
I was gifted this book for my honest review
Princess S.O.
March 16, 2016
I must say that this book kept my interest from beginning to end I freaking loved it. This is also my first book by Princess so. Her characters was amazing and different than most with very interesting names. We have a talent artist and his muse with hot hot scenes and an amazing love what esle could you ask for. Overall an amazing thanks for giving me the chances to read it I loved it.
P.S Do Dimitri get a book please say yes? :)
P.S Do Dimitri get a book please say yes? :)
February 4, 2015
Fab story HOT HOT HOT!
Loved this book! If you like hot M/M stories with a touch of stellar sex and the cycnical hero who has to be won over, this is a winner.
Inter play between Xherdan and Sreven is very passionate and keeps you page turning.
I definitely recommend and will be reading more of Princess S.O.
Loved this book! If you like hot M/M stories with a touch of stellar sex and the cycnical hero who has to be won over, this is a winner.
Inter play between Xherdan and Sreven is very passionate and keeps you page turning.
I definitely recommend and will be reading more of Princess S.O.
February 15, 2018
I sometimes wonder if I am beginning to sound like a broken record when I say I love these books from Author Tarian P.S. but it’s hard to get around that because she never fails at delivering some incredibly evolved characters. From broken soldiers just trying to get through the war, to mature Bears trying to keep family together, or survivors of a long ago holocaust. This time it’s a snobby painter that finds most relationships frivolous and he doesn't waste his time with them.
It’s not the first time a blurb has said such and such character isn't looking to get hooked up and then right there on page one he meets someone and its love at first sight. Ruins the entire pretense of the story. It didn't happen here.
Xherdan has found a local dancer that stirs his muse for his paintings, but he also hints that maybe, just perhaps, his interest has the potential of going deeper. He just doesn't see it because, for him, while guys are looking him up and down as a meal, he’s looking them up and down only for the purpose of his next painting. The lines never blur. That is until he invites Sreven to come pose for him. In a rather erotic display to define how Xherdan sees the world, the two find themselves in a hot romp on a fallen canvas then go tumbling into a relationship that has no announced title.
What I liked most about the book was its separation from the common erotic romance, and Princess' ability to break stereotypes. While both Xherdan and Sreven are artists, neither are the typical queer personality given to these types of professions. Though she does give the readers Dimitri Charming, who is, to fill out the playing field as a contrast. Another characteristic I enjoyed was that Xherdan is far from perfect and to some comes off rather strong. (the ass-ism as he described himself). Yes, he is an ass, but it’s more of a 'don't waste my time with dumb shit' kind of ass-ism, rather than just being an all-out ass-hole.
As the story progresses, we discover our anti-hero isn't an ass to everyone. There is always that one sneaky character who manages to get past the shields.
Now for the overall author’s voice in this: It’s very potent, like strong coffee with a shot of Baileys. It flows really well, but bear in mind it reads more poetically than it does as a campfire read. And since it is written in first person it derives from Xherdan’s slightly stuck up personality to the fullest, never getting watered down, not even for the sake of winning over the readers who might be put off by him at first. You either love him or you don’t. I loved him, then again, I’m an ass myself, so I guess I had a soft spot for the guy.
FAVORITE SPOT #1:
Have I mentioned that somewhere in all that sexy aphrodisiac body candy sitting on top of me, there is the ability to look completely boyish and naive? Probably not, because until now I had never seen it, but as his face scrunched up with the vexed thoughts over solving the puzzle of my life and character, it was absolutely adorable. But brief. It was gone when his hand produced the very item he had originally gone searching for. A single square foil containing the object required for our continued romp, should we ever get back on that ravishing ride.
FAVORITE SPOT #2:
“I’ve just witnessed a whole new side of you in those last thirty or forty minutes. I liked him.”
“Tell anyone and they’ll never find your body.” I half joked.
“Hmmm, can I put in a last request then?”
I turned my head to meet his gaze. Sreven’s chin rested on the back of my shoulder while he looked up at me playfully, then wrapped his arms around me. “I suppose I could consider one.”
“I want my final resting place to be stashed in your bed.”
“I might be able to arrange that.”
It’s not the first time a blurb has said such and such character isn't looking to get hooked up and then right there on page one he meets someone and its love at first sight. Ruins the entire pretense of the story. It didn't happen here.
Xherdan has found a local dancer that stirs his muse for his paintings, but he also hints that maybe, just perhaps, his interest has the potential of going deeper. He just doesn't see it because, for him, while guys are looking him up and down as a meal, he’s looking them up and down only for the purpose of his next painting. The lines never blur. That is until he invites Sreven to come pose for him. In a rather erotic display to define how Xherdan sees the world, the two find themselves in a hot romp on a fallen canvas then go tumbling into a relationship that has no announced title.
What I liked most about the book was its separation from the common erotic romance, and Princess' ability to break stereotypes. While both Xherdan and Sreven are artists, neither are the typical queer personality given to these types of professions. Though she does give the readers Dimitri Charming, who is, to fill out the playing field as a contrast. Another characteristic I enjoyed was that Xherdan is far from perfect and to some comes off rather strong. (the ass-ism as he described himself). Yes, he is an ass, but it’s more of a 'don't waste my time with dumb shit' kind of ass-ism, rather than just being an all-out ass-hole.
As the story progresses, we discover our anti-hero isn't an ass to everyone. There is always that one sneaky character who manages to get past the shields.
Now for the overall author’s voice in this: It’s very potent, like strong coffee with a shot of Baileys. It flows really well, but bear in mind it reads more poetically than it does as a campfire read. And since it is written in first person it derives from Xherdan’s slightly stuck up personality to the fullest, never getting watered down, not even for the sake of winning over the readers who might be put off by him at first. You either love him or you don’t. I loved him, then again, I’m an ass myself, so I guess I had a soft spot for the guy.
FAVORITE SPOT #1:
Have I mentioned that somewhere in all that sexy aphrodisiac body candy sitting on top of me, there is the ability to look completely boyish and naive? Probably not, because until now I had never seen it, but as his face scrunched up with the vexed thoughts over solving the puzzle of my life and character, it was absolutely adorable. But brief. It was gone when his hand produced the very item he had originally gone searching for. A single square foil containing the object required for our continued romp, should we ever get back on that ravishing ride.
FAVORITE SPOT #2:
“I’ve just witnessed a whole new side of you in those last thirty or forty minutes. I liked him.”
“Tell anyone and they’ll never find your body.” I half joked.
“Hmmm, can I put in a last request then?”
I turned my head to meet his gaze. Sreven’s chin rested on the back of my shoulder while he looked up at me playfully, then wrapped his arms around me. “I suppose I could consider one.”
“I want my final resting place to be stashed in your bed.”
“I might be able to arrange that.”
October 31, 2018
Wow! First off I have to tell you the next time you encounter an ass, take a second look. Yes I know this story is fiction but Tarian P.S. did such a wonderful job with his character development that *sighs* this story, Muse Me Only, will add one or two more fantasies/day dreams to your list. *wink*
I love how this story is told. Xherdan Chantal is an artist, a painter; he also works at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. We get to experience this story, his story, through his eyes. We get to know what he is thinking and feeling as the story unfolds. Which I think is an added bonus especially if you like to get into the heads and hearts of your characters.
I love Xherdan; yes he is a self-centered, eccentric, artist who is also an ass. I guess because I have a lot of asses in my life he became my favorite to start with. In his mind everything is so simple and if everyone just fell in line with his way of thinking there would be no drama to distract us from our goals.
Xherdan’s most important goal is the care and feeding of his muse. After all he is an artist and what could be more important than his muse. When he enters the Corona Club he finds a full course meal for his muse. As he watches Sreven Maque perform on stage his muse is enthralled. Srevens body and the way he moves transforms into brush strokes of vivid color. Here is where being in Xherdans head combined with Tarian P.S. way with words paint the beginning of a beautiful work of art.
I think most readers will fall in love with Sreven first because he is the perfect man. He is open, honest, smart, sexy and full of life. Getting to know him through Xherdans eyes, heart and soul was so much fun. It also shows us how sometimes you don’t have the full story. Relationships take time and communication to work. It isn’t only the ass in the relationship that has history that affects their feelings and actions.
Tarian P.S. does with words and paper what Sreven does with his body and music as well as what Xherdan does with paint and a canvas. He created an artistic masterpiece that I will feast my mind and heart on more than once.
Don’t forget to continue flipping the pages at the end of the story. Tarian P.S. has left us a special treat in the back of the book. *grins* he always leaves us a little something from our beloved characters!
I love how this story is told. Xherdan Chantal is an artist, a painter; he also works at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. We get to experience this story, his story, through his eyes. We get to know what he is thinking and feeling as the story unfolds. Which I think is an added bonus especially if you like to get into the heads and hearts of your characters.
I love Xherdan; yes he is a self-centered, eccentric, artist who is also an ass. I guess because I have a lot of asses in my life he became my favorite to start with. In his mind everything is so simple and if everyone just fell in line with his way of thinking there would be no drama to distract us from our goals.
Xherdan’s most important goal is the care and feeding of his muse. After all he is an artist and what could be more important than his muse. When he enters the Corona Club he finds a full course meal for his muse. As he watches Sreven Maque perform on stage his muse is enthralled. Srevens body and the way he moves transforms into brush strokes of vivid color. Here is where being in Xherdans head combined with Tarian P.S. way with words paint the beginning of a beautiful work of art.
I think most readers will fall in love with Sreven first because he is the perfect man. He is open, honest, smart, sexy and full of life. Getting to know him through Xherdans eyes, heart and soul was so much fun. It also shows us how sometimes you don’t have the full story. Relationships take time and communication to work. It isn’t only the ass in the relationship that has history that affects their feelings and actions.
Tarian P.S. does with words and paper what Sreven does with his body and music as well as what Xherdan does with paint and a canvas. He created an artistic masterpiece that I will feast my mind and heart on more than once.
Don’t forget to continue flipping the pages at the end of the story. Tarian P.S. has left us a special treat in the back of the book. *grins* he always leaves us a little something from our beloved characters!
August 18, 2015
Et voilà, un autre coup de coeur !
Je m'y attendais... qu'est-ce que c'est bon !
Je m'y attendais... qu'est-ce que c'est bon !
January 10, 2016
Je remercie chaleureusement les Editions « Juno publishing » pour l’envoi de ce service presse.
Malgré tous les détails (de son travail au musée ou des lieux) qui ont quelque peu parasité ma lecture, j’avoue que toute la sensualité que nous offre ce roman à su me captiver au fil des pages.
L’auteur nous offre une romance douce amère ou l’amour n’est pas suggéré à travers les mots mais nous transcende par les mouvements, les corps, les couleurs, la musique…
Avec cette magnifique histoire d’amour, l’auteur nous transporte dans un univers artistique ou les émotions s’envolent, se peignent sur notre cœur et caressent notre âme.
Ce livre est en quelque sorte une déclaration d’amour d’un artiste peintre à sa muse…
Xherdan est un artiste peintre à la recherche de sa muse pour pouvoir enfin trouver son inspiration et exprimer toute la magie de son talent. Quand il l’a trouve enfin en la personne de Sveren, il ne s’attendait pas à tomber sous le charme de la muse et aussi sous celui de l’homme tout simplement. Il ne s’attendait pas à ce que Sveren devienne la raison d’exister de sa muse.
Tout au long de l’histoire Xherdan se décrit comme un enfoiré, qui en fait à mes yeux ne l’est absolument pas ! Pleins de détails nous le confirme au fil de la lecture. Je dirais même que c’est un homme très attachant, plein de délicatesse, qui à tellement souffert plus jeune qu’il essai de se barricader dans un personnage ou rien ne peut l’atteindre. S’était sans compter sur Sveren, qui a su tout en douceur, s’immiscer dans la vie de ce dernier, mais aussi dans son cœur. Cœur qu’il à d’abord captivé dans son rôle de « muse » puis entant qu’homme en offrant à Xherdan l’amour, la tendresse, la présence qui faisaient temps défaut à sa vie, son cœur, son âme…
J’ai beaucoup aimé toute la sensualité dégagée dans le texte quand Xherdan exerçait son art. J’ai eu la sensation qu’il faisait l’amour avec ces pinceaux et ces couleurs. Il en est de même quand Sveren danse sur sa barre ou avec les cordes. Quand on imagine ce dernier à travers les yeux de Xherdan, on ressent toute la sensualité de ces mouvements et on découvre les prémices des sentiments qui prennent vie en Xherdan, lorsque son corps réagit à ce corps qui se mouve avec délicatesse et élégance sous ces yeux …
La peur d’ouvrir son cœur et les doutes de Sveren sur sa sincérité, font que Xherdan perd pied… et fini par rejeter violemment Sveren…
Finiront-ils par comprendre qu’ils sont fait pour être ensemble ? Que l’un n’est rien sans l’autre et vice versa …
Sveren reconnaîtra t’il ses erreurs, ouvrira t’il les yeux pour voir tout les gestes d’amour de Xherdan ?
Xherdan acceptera t’il de lâcher prise et d’offrir son cœur à l’être aimé ?
Si vous avez de le découvrir je vous invite ardemment à lire ce livre …
Je finirai par deux citations :
« Même si tu ne t’entends avec personne, à mes yeux, tu étais parfait – parfait pour moi. Et quand j’ai vu…
Il poussa un soupir frustré de défaite, et reprit :
— … je suis devenu possessif. Je ne voulais pas te perdre. Et je ne voulais pas te partager. »
« Il a fait irruption dans ma vie et son cœur est à jamais mon bonheur »
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Malgré tous les détails (de son travail au musée ou des lieux) qui ont quelque peu parasité ma lecture, j’avoue que toute la sensualité que nous offre ce roman à su me captiver au fil des pages.
L’auteur nous offre une romance douce amère ou l’amour n’est pas suggéré à travers les mots mais nous transcende par les mouvements, les corps, les couleurs, la musique…
Avec cette magnifique histoire d’amour, l’auteur nous transporte dans un univers artistique ou les émotions s’envolent, se peignent sur notre cœur et caressent notre âme.
Ce livre est en quelque sorte une déclaration d’amour d’un artiste peintre à sa muse…
Xherdan est un artiste peintre à la recherche de sa muse pour pouvoir enfin trouver son inspiration et exprimer toute la magie de son talent. Quand il l’a trouve enfin en la personne de Sveren, il ne s’attendait pas à tomber sous le charme de la muse et aussi sous celui de l’homme tout simplement. Il ne s’attendait pas à ce que Sveren devienne la raison d’exister de sa muse.
Tout au long de l’histoire Xherdan se décrit comme un enfoiré, qui en fait à mes yeux ne l’est absolument pas ! Pleins de détails nous le confirme au fil de la lecture. Je dirais même que c’est un homme très attachant, plein de délicatesse, qui à tellement souffert plus jeune qu’il essai de se barricader dans un personnage ou rien ne peut l’atteindre. S’était sans compter sur Sveren, qui a su tout en douceur, s’immiscer dans la vie de ce dernier, mais aussi dans son cœur. Cœur qu’il à d’abord captivé dans son rôle de « muse » puis entant qu’homme en offrant à Xherdan l’amour, la tendresse, la présence qui faisaient temps défaut à sa vie, son cœur, son âme…
J’ai beaucoup aimé toute la sensualité dégagée dans le texte quand Xherdan exerçait son art. J’ai eu la sensation qu’il faisait l’amour avec ces pinceaux et ces couleurs. Il en est de même quand Sveren danse sur sa barre ou avec les cordes. Quand on imagine ce dernier à travers les yeux de Xherdan, on ressent toute la sensualité de ces mouvements et on découvre les prémices des sentiments qui prennent vie en Xherdan, lorsque son corps réagit à ce corps qui se mouve avec délicatesse et élégance sous ces yeux …
La peur d’ouvrir son cœur et les doutes de Sveren sur sa sincérité, font que Xherdan perd pied… et fini par rejeter violemment Sveren…
Finiront-ils par comprendre qu’ils sont fait pour être ensemble ? Que l’un n’est rien sans l’autre et vice versa …
Sveren reconnaîtra t’il ses erreurs, ouvrira t’il les yeux pour voir tout les gestes d’amour de Xherdan ?
Xherdan acceptera t’il de lâcher prise et d’offrir son cœur à l’être aimé ?
Si vous avez de le découvrir je vous invite ardemment à lire ce livre …
Je finirai par deux citations :
« Même si tu ne t’entends avec personne, à mes yeux, tu étais parfait – parfait pour moi. Et quand j’ai vu…
Il poussa un soupir frustré de défaite, et reprit :
— … je suis devenu possessif. Je ne voulais pas te perdre. Et je ne voulais pas te partager. »
« Il a fait irruption dans ma vie et son cœur est à jamais mon bonheur »
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April 13, 2015
3.5 heart review by Roberta
This is a new author for me and the blurb had me so very intrigued. I loved the idea of an artist falling for a dancer and the dancer becoming his muse.
Xherdan Chantal is this really talented artist who is his own words is an ASS. I love how he has these ass-isms that he throws about. Xherdan does have asshole-ish tendencies, however, he’s also so very in tuned with art. He’s got this really good heart that he hides behind so much wit and sarcastic remarks. Xherdan has some issues with his family as he hasn’t spoken to them in 10 years. I like that Xherdan has always believed him himself and his muse.
Sreven Maque is the pole dancer who has aspirations that are bigger than just dancing in the bar. Sreven is this young man who is just so very talented and he wants to be loved for who he is, not what he looks like and how he moves his body. Sreven is just this great guy who is a bit battle hardened from his experiences. Sreven finds this wonderful guy who he just seems to fall for. They fit so well that Sreven just can’t believe the ease of it all.
This story was at first so odd to me. It took me a bit to get into the POV of Xherdan. The way his thought process worked and to be able to really get into his head. Once that was all good in my head, the pace and flow of the story went smoothly. There were references of professional dance terms that threw me and I had to re-read the sentence to kinda figure out what was meant. I even looked up some of the terms on Google to really get the feel of what the author was trying to portray. That being said, that part took me out of the story a bit, and then I had to work my way back into the correct frame of mind.
There was one real secondary character in my opinion and that was Dimitri. He worked with Xherdan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dimitri was the friend/little brother/colleague that helped Xhredan. They had this wonderful rapport that just flowed. I really liked how they got along with each other. The other characters came in and flowed out again without really causing any ripples. They were a part of the story, but the main focus was Sreven and Xherdan.
I have to say that I really liked our main characters. I liked how these two guys flowed so easily into a relationship. They were really good for each other. I liked that each character had the chance to grow not only as a couple, but as individuals. They both had to see that not only were they worthy on their own, but they were worth fighting for as a couple.
I will say that I liked how Xherdan’s Muse is almost a living thing. For him is and I liked that he treated it as such. I liked that his Muse knew what it needed and it must have it’s way, but I love the way that they co-existed together. How they needed each other and it wasn’t one of those fight the Muse stories…the Muse is present, it just needs to be fed regularly.
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
This is a new author for me and the blurb had me so very intrigued. I loved the idea of an artist falling for a dancer and the dancer becoming his muse.
Xherdan Chantal is this really talented artist who is his own words is an ASS. I love how he has these ass-isms that he throws about. Xherdan does have asshole-ish tendencies, however, he’s also so very in tuned with art. He’s got this really good heart that he hides behind so much wit and sarcastic remarks. Xherdan has some issues with his family as he hasn’t spoken to them in 10 years. I like that Xherdan has always believed him himself and his muse.
Sreven Maque is the pole dancer who has aspirations that are bigger than just dancing in the bar. Sreven is this young man who is just so very talented and he wants to be loved for who he is, not what he looks like and how he moves his body. Sreven is just this great guy who is a bit battle hardened from his experiences. Sreven finds this wonderful guy who he just seems to fall for. They fit so well that Sreven just can’t believe the ease of it all.
This story was at first so odd to me. It took me a bit to get into the POV of Xherdan. The way his thought process worked and to be able to really get into his head. Once that was all good in my head, the pace and flow of the story went smoothly. There were references of professional dance terms that threw me and I had to re-read the sentence to kinda figure out what was meant. I even looked up some of the terms on Google to really get the feel of what the author was trying to portray. That being said, that part took me out of the story a bit, and then I had to work my way back into the correct frame of mind.
There was one real secondary character in my opinion and that was Dimitri. He worked with Xherdan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dimitri was the friend/little brother/colleague that helped Xhredan. They had this wonderful rapport that just flowed. I really liked how they got along with each other. The other characters came in and flowed out again without really causing any ripples. They were a part of the story, but the main focus was Sreven and Xherdan.
I have to say that I really liked our main characters. I liked how these two guys flowed so easily into a relationship. They were really good for each other. I liked that each character had the chance to grow not only as a couple, but as individuals. They both had to see that not only were they worthy on their own, but they were worth fighting for as a couple.
I will say that I liked how Xherdan’s Muse is almost a living thing. For him is and I liked that he treated it as such. I liked that his Muse knew what it needed and it must have it’s way, but I love the way that they co-existed together. How they needed each other and it wasn’t one of those fight the Muse stories…the Muse is present, it just needs to be fed regularly.
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
February 25, 2015
I was given an ARC from the Author in exchange for my honest review.
A Rich Explosion of color and feelings.....
The cover of this book, Muse Me Only, seduced me immediately and made me want to jump right in and wallow around in the vividness of the love story between the two main characters, Xherdan (the artist) and Sreven (the from-the-heart performer masquerading as a pole dancer).
Though I eventually realized that the first couple of chapters would come to represent the writer's actual style that would continue throughout the entire novel, I will admit to being slightly overwhelmed by the loquaciousness of the story at times. I was able to eventually settle into the tale, and though I read other reviews that portrayed Xherdan as narcissistic and unevolved, I could feel his lack of self-worth, stemming from his parents mistreatment and their unwillingness to even attempt to understand him. I fell in love with him and the feeling only went deeper, the longer I read.
Sreven, though very talented as he attempted to be a serious dancer while wasting himself in a strip joint, was really a product of his surroundings, prone to emotional histrionics and lack of trust and was enriched by his association with Xherdan, though their relationship was fraught with underlying anxiety and misunderstandings.
Both characters were rich with intelligence and the accompanying uncertainties that often plague those who exist on a different plane than those around them. Neither Xherdan nor Sreven really "fit" where they were in their lives and it was very interesting to watch them grow, both of their own accord and as a result of their interactions with one another.
Dimitri Charming was the perfect counterpart to Xherdan, in that he was the exact opposite, both in style and personality. Therefore, it made them superb companions, in that they both were completely devoted to the friendship they had with each other. They were both intensely loyal as well, which only made them both more irresistible to me.
This book was certainly a sweet love story of cinematic proportions and as I read it, I would see it playing out on a stage in a theater somewhere to a packed audience. Princess S.O. did a great job bringing me into their world and leaving me with a canvas colored with copious amounts of "feel-good".
A Rich Explosion of color and feelings.....
The cover of this book, Muse Me Only, seduced me immediately and made me want to jump right in and wallow around in the vividness of the love story between the two main characters, Xherdan (the artist) and Sreven (the from-the-heart performer masquerading as a pole dancer).
Though I eventually realized that the first couple of chapters would come to represent the writer's actual style that would continue throughout the entire novel, I will admit to being slightly overwhelmed by the loquaciousness of the story at times. I was able to eventually settle into the tale, and though I read other reviews that portrayed Xherdan as narcissistic and unevolved, I could feel his lack of self-worth, stemming from his parents mistreatment and their unwillingness to even attempt to understand him. I fell in love with him and the feeling only went deeper, the longer I read.
Sreven, though very talented as he attempted to be a serious dancer while wasting himself in a strip joint, was really a product of his surroundings, prone to emotional histrionics and lack of trust and was enriched by his association with Xherdan, though their relationship was fraught with underlying anxiety and misunderstandings.
Both characters were rich with intelligence and the accompanying uncertainties that often plague those who exist on a different plane than those around them. Neither Xherdan nor Sreven really "fit" where they were in their lives and it was very interesting to watch them grow, both of their own accord and as a result of their interactions with one another.
Dimitri Charming was the perfect counterpart to Xherdan, in that he was the exact opposite, both in style and personality. Therefore, it made them superb companions, in that they both were completely devoted to the friendship they had with each other. They were both intensely loyal as well, which only made them both more irresistible to me.
This book was certainly a sweet love story of cinematic proportions and as I read it, I would see it playing out on a stage in a theater somewhere to a packed audience. Princess S.O. did a great job bringing me into their world and leaving me with a canvas colored with copious amounts of "feel-good".
February 23, 2015
Xherdan Chantal is an artist still trying to find his place among the masters of color. He’s a rather independent soul, working at the New York Metropolitan Museum, who lends no time to pretending to be anything he’s not or be involved in anyway other than to stimulate his muse.
However, when a local pole dancer sneaks a shoulder-mount-to-flying-half-flag maneuver into his life, managing to seduce far more than Xherdan’s muse, he’s not sure how to put it all into perspective. Then again, painting is Xherdan’s artistic magic, not words. So, while poetic prose may have failed him, he still enjoys exploring this new sensation with loyal attention that sets Sreven above the rest of the world that’s only purpose is to feed his muse. What Xherdan was never expecting was for Sreven to become the living breath and motion of his muse.
But there’s just one fight a lover should never pick with an artist.
Truthfully, I had a hard time getting through the first 2 chapters of this book. It is artfully written. The authors loquacious use of words had my eyes crossing sometime. If one reads it like poetry it is easier to understand. Once the story got started in earnest, I found it easier to read. THe font change, to let us know when the characters are talking or thinking to themselves, was interesting. If one has insight into the art/dance world you will have an advantage in reading the technical aspects of the book. The whole boy meets boy, boy loses boy, boy and boy realize they screwed up and actually do love each other, was well done. Those that enjoy the M/M genre will enjoy this offering from Princess S.O. I read it in one sitting and wanted more by the end. The bonus at the end of was very cool.
I was gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
However, when a local pole dancer sneaks a shoulder-mount-to-flying-half-flag maneuver into his life, managing to seduce far more than Xherdan’s muse, he’s not sure how to put it all into perspective. Then again, painting is Xherdan’s artistic magic, not words. So, while poetic prose may have failed him, he still enjoys exploring this new sensation with loyal attention that sets Sreven above the rest of the world that’s only purpose is to feed his muse. What Xherdan was never expecting was for Sreven to become the living breath and motion of his muse.
But there’s just one fight a lover should never pick with an artist.
Truthfully, I had a hard time getting through the first 2 chapters of this book. It is artfully written. The authors loquacious use of words had my eyes crossing sometime. If one reads it like poetry it is easier to understand. Once the story got started in earnest, I found it easier to read. THe font change, to let us know when the characters are talking or thinking to themselves, was interesting. If one has insight into the art/dance world you will have an advantage in reading the technical aspects of the book. The whole boy meets boy, boy loses boy, boy and boy realize they screwed up and actually do love each other, was well done. Those that enjoy the M/M genre will enjoy this offering from Princess S.O. I read it in one sitting and wanted more by the end. The bonus at the end of was very cool.
I was gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
December 23, 2015
A colorful piece of art that fills your heart with love!!!
What an honor to be able to read and be filled with these characters greatness! Princess SO is such a gifted and truly talented story weaver. She brings to you a shell of a man in the form of and artist Xherdan and weaves you through his world of color and guarded soul. A young man that grew up in a wealthy and famous family but is ostracized for not being the cookie cutter replica of his parents and older brothers. You get to journey into his life and how his "ass-ish" behavior guards him from being hurt so deeply as he has been by his family. The family that was supposed to love him unconditionally but dismissed and threw him away instead. Enter in the talented and gorgeous Sreven, an amazing dancer/gymnast that sparks a light as Xherdan's muse. He is so gifted and I kept wanting to be able to go to YouTube and play his dances because the author totally enchants you with the descriptions of his dances!!!
I am not a reviewer that goes by play by play descriptions of the book but instead wish you to jump in and lose yourself in this amazing story. Let Princess SO lead you to also let your mind create these amazing pieces of art and breathtaking dances she has written with such warmth and love.
A special treat is after the story ends you are given an opportunity to see some of the amazing portraits described in the book created by the gifted author herself!!! You will be blown away by her talent!!!
Please give your self a treat and take time to read this amazing story!!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us Princess SO.
What an honor to be able to read and be filled with these characters greatness! Princess SO is such a gifted and truly talented story weaver. She brings to you a shell of a man in the form of and artist Xherdan and weaves you through his world of color and guarded soul. A young man that grew up in a wealthy and famous family but is ostracized for not being the cookie cutter replica of his parents and older brothers. You get to journey into his life and how his "ass-ish" behavior guards him from being hurt so deeply as he has been by his family. The family that was supposed to love him unconditionally but dismissed and threw him away instead. Enter in the talented and gorgeous Sreven, an amazing dancer/gymnast that sparks a light as Xherdan's muse. He is so gifted and I kept wanting to be able to go to YouTube and play his dances because the author totally enchants you with the descriptions of his dances!!!
I am not a reviewer that goes by play by play descriptions of the book but instead wish you to jump in and lose yourself in this amazing story. Let Princess SO lead you to also let your mind create these amazing pieces of art and breathtaking dances she has written with such warmth and love.
A special treat is after the story ends you are given an opportunity to see some of the amazing portraits described in the book created by the gifted author herself!!! You will be blown away by her talent!!!
Please give your self a treat and take time to read this amazing story!!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us Princess SO.
February 23, 2015
What an honor to be able to read and be filled with these characters greatness! Princess SO is such a gifted and truly talented story weaver. She brings to you a shell of a man in the form of and artist Xherdan and weaves you through his world of color and guarded soul. A young man that grew up in a wealthy and famous family but is ostracized for not being the cookie cutter replica of his parents and older brothers. You get to journey into his life and how his "ass-ish" behavior guards him from being hurt so deeply as he has been by his family. The family that was supposed to love him unconditionally but dismissed and threw him away instead. Enter in the talented and gorgeous Sreven, an amazing dancer/gymnast that sparks a light as Xherdan's muse. He is so gifted and I kept wanting to be able to go to YouTube and play his dances because the author totally enchants you with the descriptions of his dances!!!
I am not a reviewer that goes by play by play descriptions of the book but instead wish you to jump in and lose yourself in this amazing story. Let Princess SO lead you to also let your mind create these amazing pieces of art and breathtaking dances she has written with such warmth and love.
A special treat is after the story ends you are given an opportunity to see some of the amazing portraits described in the book created by the gifted author herself!!! You will be blown away by her talent!!!
Please give your self a treat and take time to read this amazing story!!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us Princess SO.
I am not a reviewer that goes by play by play descriptions of the book but instead wish you to jump in and lose yourself in this amazing story. Let Princess SO lead you to also let your mind create these amazing pieces of art and breathtaking dances she has written with such warmth and love.
A special treat is after the story ends you are given an opportunity to see some of the amazing portraits described in the book created by the gifted author herself!!! You will be blown away by her talent!!!
Please give your self a treat and take time to read this amazing story!!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us Princess SO.
January 2, 2016
Un peintre de génie, qui se conduit parfois comme un enfoiré, et un danseur de pole dance qui ne sait pas trop où il met les pieds. Un coup du soir, puis de deux soirs, de pleins de soirs... et des jours magnifiques, plein de sexe, de peintures, d'inspiration, de confidences. Et puis le doute, la jalousie, la dispute, qui fait éclater la bulle de Xherdan et Sreven.
La trame du récit est classique en romance, mais les mots, l'expressivité (je ne sais pas si le mot existe, mais il me convient Lol!) des sentiments, ne le sont pas. Xherdan se voue tout entier à sa Muse, il ne sait communiquer ses émotions que par la peinture. Pour le reste, il a bien du mal à interagir avec les autres, à communiquer, sans être cassant ou caustique. Et si Sreven a l'air à priori plus ouvert et expansif, il a aussi une fragilité intérieure, lui qui n'ose pas trop croire en ses rêves. Leur histoire est passionnée et poétique, elle s'exprime d'avantage par les couleurs sur la toile, par la musique qui les unit et par les corps qui s'étreignent que par les grands discours. La couverture du livre, comme d'ailleurs les peintures de Princess S.O que l'on retrouve à la fin du livre, ou la play list, permettent de s'immerger encore plus dans les sensations de cette belle et romantique histoire d'amour. Mention spéciale pour le meilleur et seul ami de Xherdan, Dimitri, la Diva du Musée, à la fois amusant, sincère et touchant, qui je l'espère aura un jour sa propre histoire.
4,7/5
La trame du récit est classique en romance, mais les mots, l'expressivité (je ne sais pas si le mot existe, mais il me convient Lol!) des sentiments, ne le sont pas. Xherdan se voue tout entier à sa Muse, il ne sait communiquer ses émotions que par la peinture. Pour le reste, il a bien du mal à interagir avec les autres, à communiquer, sans être cassant ou caustique. Et si Sreven a l'air à priori plus ouvert et expansif, il a aussi une fragilité intérieure, lui qui n'ose pas trop croire en ses rêves. Leur histoire est passionnée et poétique, elle s'exprime d'avantage par les couleurs sur la toile, par la musique qui les unit et par les corps qui s'étreignent que par les grands discours. La couverture du livre, comme d'ailleurs les peintures de Princess S.O que l'on retrouve à la fin du livre, ou la play list, permettent de s'immerger encore plus dans les sensations de cette belle et romantique histoire d'amour. Mention spéciale pour le meilleur et seul ami de Xherdan, Dimitri, la Diva du Musée, à la fois amusant, sincère et touchant, qui je l'espère aura un jour sa propre histoire.
4,7/5
February 21, 2015
Met Princess S.O though Facebook and was offered a chance to read her latest book. I have to say I am FLOORED! Got this book tonight and polished it off in just a few short hours of private time. I am SO glad my husband was busy in the other room so i was left alone! i totally loved this book. While reading i laughed really loud a few times and my hubby yelled from our living room asking me what was so funny.
Xherdan & Sreven totally came to life within minutes of meeting them. Amazing flow of the book from start to finish. My only complaint is it ended to soon for me! I want to hear more from these to passionate men.
Now i am wondering if this could become a series? I really want to hear Dimitri's story.
Love the artwork at the end of the book. I would love to see even more of it. Just the description of Xherdan's art made me so curious to see it in person, and i was pleasantly surprised to see a few peeks in this book!
Fantastic read, and i did not stop once i got started.
Xherdan & Sreven totally came to life within minutes of meeting them. Amazing flow of the book from start to finish. My only complaint is it ended to soon for me! I want to hear more from these to passionate men.
Now i am wondering if this could become a series? I really want to hear Dimitri's story.
Love the artwork at the end of the book. I would love to see even more of it. Just the description of Xherdan's art made me so curious to see it in person, and i was pleasantly surprised to see a few peeks in this book!
Fantastic read, and i did not stop once i got started.
December 1, 2018
When someone shows you who they are, believe them, because actions mean a lot more than words. Xherdan says, on many occasions, that's he's an ass, but as the book unfolds, it becomes clear that there are reasons behind that statement and events that will pull that side out of him. I loved the way art was addressed throughout the book, who and what a muse is, and what it means to each individual. The merging of music, dance, and painting was a visual symphony that drew me in and wrapped me in their world. if there was one important lesson to take away from this read, it was that learning to see people as individuals and not look at them with glasses colored by previous experiences is paramount to cultivating a healthy relationship. Zherdan was like fire, drawing moths to him, burning those who tried to contain the flames,, unique, passionate, he truly is an enigma and this was a positively enjoyable book.
July 9, 2015
Xherdan is a painter who defines himself as…well I can't really swear….a BUTT! He loves his painting and his art work. However he is always missing something. His Muse. He needs to find it and the only place that he seems to be able to find something to Muse him only is a strip club.
Sreven is a stripper at the club Xherdan visits often. Will he be the one muse that will make Xherdan settle down? Or will he just be another notch on Xherdan’s muse belt?
This book has a lot of imagery, a lot of details of colors, paints, strip club moves and lots of hot sex. I’m not an artist so half the time I felt kind of lost with all the colors and terms. However if you are an artist, or love colors the pictures that were trying to be described were wonderful. This is a MM romance, and it was really hot! I would give it 4 stars. The romance was what kept me into the book.
Sreven is a stripper at the club Xherdan visits often. Will he be the one muse that will make Xherdan settle down? Or will he just be another notch on Xherdan’s muse belt?
This book has a lot of imagery, a lot of details of colors, paints, strip club moves and lots of hot sex. I’m not an artist so half the time I felt kind of lost with all the colors and terms. However if you are an artist, or love colors the pictures that were trying to be described were wonderful. This is a MM romance, and it was really hot! I would give it 4 stars. The romance was what kept me into the book.
March 3, 2015
I was given this book as a arc in return for my honest opinion
We meet artist Xherdan Chantal who is very independent person. Who is trying to find his way.
He meets pole dancer Sreven, sparks soon fly between the 2 when they get together. If you enjoy reading m/m books I can highly recommend this book as not only is it red hot but it is a brilliant story and nice easy read.
Can't wait to read more from this author
We meet artist Xherdan Chantal who is very independent person. Who is trying to find his way.
He meets pole dancer Sreven, sparks soon fly between the 2 when they get together. If you enjoy reading m/m books I can highly recommend this book as not only is it red hot but it is a brilliant story and nice easy read.
Can't wait to read more from this author
February 22, 2015
Lush, passionate, sexy, hot.....these are just a few of the words that come to mind after reading this fantastic book by Princess S.O. We get a fascinating glimpse into the mind of Xherdan Chantal, an artist still trying to find his place in the world.It takes meeting exotic dancer Sreven Macque to shake Xherdan's life up, and make him realize there's more to life than what exists on his canvas.
April 11, 2015
So very good!
This is a joyous love story full of passion and music and art. I would definitely recommend it - I loved it.
This is a joyous love story full of passion and music and art. I would definitely recommend it - I loved it.
December 15, 2015
Muse Me Only by Princess S.O.: http://reviews-and-ramblings.dreamwid... 2015 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
January 8, 2021
Really glad I stuck with it
I almost stopped reading just because the first chapters were a little strange? But I kept going based off another reviewer who said it got better after the first few chapters and it absolutely does, maybe around 15% in. Definitely give the book a chance if it doesn't grip you right away it ends up being very worth it :)
I almost stopped reading just because the first chapters were a little strange? But I kept going based off another reviewer who said it got better after the first few chapters and it absolutely does, maybe around 15% in. Definitely give the book a chance if it doesn't grip you right away it ends up being very worth it :)
June 21, 2018
This book was hauntingly good - so much so that I checked in with Tarian to see if it was one that he had started with his brother. The imagery was brilliant and the story compelling.
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