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Pleasures #4
Les Plaisirs de Printemps
Elle est belle, téméraire… mais en danger. Roz a été témoin d’un meurtre et l’assassin la recherche pour la réduire au silence. Pour se protéger, elle embauche Andy, ancien mercenaire devenu grande du corps qui veillera sur elle 24 heures sur 24. L’alchimie est immédiate et ils développent une relation sensuelle qui renverse toutes les barrières morales. Une passion brute, incontrôlable. Mais lorsque le meurtrier retrouve leur trace, Roz et Andy doivent se battre, ensemble, pour leur survie. Avec de telles épreuves, est-ce que leur relation pourra continuer ? Ou est-ce seulement le danger qui les pousse dans les bras l’un de l’autre ?
Elle avait besoin de quelqu’un pour la protéger. Il l’a possédée…
Elle avait besoin de quelqu’un pour la protéger. Il l’a possédée…
400 pages, Paperback
First published April 24, 2014
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About the author
Evie Hunter
30 books365 followersEvie Hunter is actually two authors Caroline McCall and Eileen Gormley who met at a creative writing workshop in Dublin in 2010. On discovering that they shared a passion for erotic fiction, they became the best of friends. In early 2012 they got a chance to co-write a series of erotic novellas for an American publisher. When they completed the second one without killing each other, they decided to take on something bigger. Eventually, they emerged into daylight, clutching THE PLEASURES OF WINTER, saying 'Never again' ... until the next time.
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April 23, 2014
The final chapter in the Pleasures series ends with Spring. This is the perfect name for this 3.5 star book. Spring is for new beginnings. The hardships of winter is over and a clean slate is ready for life to begin anew. For Roz Spring, this is her time. She's starting fresh after a horrific witnessing of a brutal murder. She is going legit and avoids cons. She's also leaving her lucrative professional dominatrix job aside. She tries to stay off the radar because not only is a killer searching for her, but her mother's side of the family too. They hired a security firm to find her. Hot on her tail is Andy McTavish, one of the security firm's top agents.
This story is wonderfully rich in character. Roz is a female lead who's a fighter. Despite the disadvantages she's suffered, she's still loyal and takes care of her own. She's not without flaw which makes her a more interesting character. Ms. Hunter does a lovely job of creating an anti-hero in Roz. Roz could come across as a damsel in distress. Make no mistakes, she is not. Andy tries to rescue her several times. Each time he fails miserably because he is a white knight on a quest to save a princess who needs no saving. He wants to ride in to save the day. He constantly wants to make things better for Roz. What he doesn't understand at first, is that Roz is used to depending on no one. She doesn't need to be saved. She needs just needs to be supported and cherished.
This story is one which is rather sad. Because at the heart of it, it's about relationships and how people can disappoint. It also shows how bonds through family and friendship can counteract the disappointment. Roz's relationship with her mother's family is at best strained and at worst homicidal. It's interesting to see the two sides of a story and find that they are so different. When Roz finally confronts her mother's side of the family, it's not as she imagined or expected. This searching for a connection will speak to readers who are estranged from their family.
This story is more than just a chick flick of family drama. The reader is offered a front row seat to Roz and Andy's long overdue mating dance. The sexual tension between these two characters is fun and feisty. Both characters are used to calling the shots, especially from a Top perspective. Andy fully expects Roz to yield to his authority. Why Andy thinks this will happen when he knows Roz's professional domme gig is beyond me. When Roz flips Andy a couple of times, the sparks fly and it's great fun to watch. The BDSM in this story is lighter than the last. There is less erotica and more romance. It's sweet because Roz doesn't need the erotic stroking. What feeds her soul is to feel wanted and cherished. Her desire to belong is so strong, at times it's painful to witness when she's excluded and feeling left out. I like how Ms. Hunter does not let Roz become a pitiful wallflower. Instead, Roz takes back the power and turns all the men upside down with her confident sexuality. It's alluring and men gravitate towards her.
This story does move in a good pace. The threads from previous books are all nicely brought together in this one. The conflicts are believable and resolved in an acceptable manner. I can definitely see all four of these books made into a mini-series TV show. The places in this story are well described and the people memorable. This contemporary romance is recommended to erotic readers who enjoy a bit of kink.
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This story is wonderfully rich in character. Roz is a female lead who's a fighter. Despite the disadvantages she's suffered, she's still loyal and takes care of her own. She's not without flaw which makes her a more interesting character. Ms. Hunter does a lovely job of creating an anti-hero in Roz. Roz could come across as a damsel in distress. Make no mistakes, she is not. Andy tries to rescue her several times. Each time he fails miserably because he is a white knight on a quest to save a princess who needs no saving. He wants to ride in to save the day. He constantly wants to make things better for Roz. What he doesn't understand at first, is that Roz is used to depending on no one. She doesn't need to be saved. She needs just needs to be supported and cherished.
This story is one which is rather sad. Because at the heart of it, it's about relationships and how people can disappoint. It also shows how bonds through family and friendship can counteract the disappointment. Roz's relationship with her mother's family is at best strained and at worst homicidal. It's interesting to see the two sides of a story and find that they are so different. When Roz finally confronts her mother's side of the family, it's not as she imagined or expected. This searching for a connection will speak to readers who are estranged from their family.
This story is more than just a chick flick of family drama. The reader is offered a front row seat to Roz and Andy's long overdue mating dance. The sexual tension between these two characters is fun and feisty. Both characters are used to calling the shots, especially from a Top perspective. Andy fully expects Roz to yield to his authority. Why Andy thinks this will happen when he knows Roz's professional domme gig is beyond me. When Roz flips Andy a couple of times, the sparks fly and it's great fun to watch. The BDSM in this story is lighter than the last. There is less erotica and more romance. It's sweet because Roz doesn't need the erotic stroking. What feeds her soul is to feel wanted and cherished. Her desire to belong is so strong, at times it's painful to witness when she's excluded and feeling left out. I like how Ms. Hunter does not let Roz become a pitiful wallflower. Instead, Roz takes back the power and turns all the men upside down with her confident sexuality. It's alluring and men gravitate towards her.
This story does move in a good pace. The threads from previous books are all nicely brought together in this one. The conflicts are believable and resolved in an acceptable manner. I can definitely see all four of these books made into a mini-series TV show. The places in this story are well described and the people memorable. This contemporary romance is recommended to erotic readers who enjoy a bit of kink.
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January 1, 2015
The Pleasures of Spring (Pleasures #4) by Evie Hunter is a humorous, action filled romp filled with tasteful sex with hints of lite BDSM scenes.
Ros Spring is a twin, whose fate has her raised by her deadbeat, con-man father. She’s resilient, cunning and a survivor, she’s also a witness to a murder. Andy McTavish has been searching for Ros for some time, his mission get her into protective custody, and compounding his efforts is Hall an ex-navy seal, and assassin hot on Ros’s trail.
The story follows Ros’s adventures as she tries to evade those after her; raise the money her father owes, hoping to keep him safe once he’s released from prison, and plot her revenge on the O’Sullivan side of the family, who had raised her sister Sinead. As fate would have it Ros and Andy’s paths cross, and while Andy is protecting her, he plots a scheme to fool his parents into thinking Ros is his fiancé. One thing leads to another, and Andy and Ros actually fall in love.
The storyline has multiple threads (scams, shoot outs, horse racing, movie stars, multiple romances and plenty of kink ), and just enough character development so the reader doesn’t lose interest, and can believe in the characters. The book has some great humor, including several colorful text chats, hot sex scenes ( the dream scene was the best I think), and some good chemistry between Andy and Ros.
I found that I liked Ros’s character in the beginning of the book more, when she was more snarkly, devious and cunning, then the character she portrayed at Lough Darra with Andy and his parents. I also felt the story line bogged down, there were sections when much of the story was tied together with sex scenes, vs actually exploring, developing or expanding the overall plot. There were also parts that seemed rushed, and the father thread was left un-resolved in my opinion. Magically for the reader most of the threads are resolved by the end of the book, and there is a happy HEA.
The writing of the book was good, it does contain regional language (British/Irish English), slang, and idioms. Being honest I did enjoy the humor and the sex in the story, more than the various plot lines – it would have been perfect if it had one good (maybe two), strong plot lines, the humor, and sex scenes supportive of the storyline.
All in All a 3.75 star read for me.
I received this book from NetGalley, for Penguin Books (UK),Penguin Ireland, with expected Pub Date Apr 24 2014 for an honest review.
Ros Spring is a twin, whose fate has her raised by her deadbeat, con-man father. She’s resilient, cunning and a survivor, she’s also a witness to a murder. Andy McTavish has been searching for Ros for some time, his mission get her into protective custody, and compounding his efforts is Hall an ex-navy seal, and assassin hot on Ros’s trail.
The story follows Ros’s adventures as she tries to evade those after her; raise the money her father owes, hoping to keep him safe once he’s released from prison, and plot her revenge on the O’Sullivan side of the family, who had raised her sister Sinead. As fate would have it Ros and Andy’s paths cross, and while Andy is protecting her, he plots a scheme to fool his parents into thinking Ros is his fiancé. One thing leads to another, and Andy and Ros actually fall in love.
The storyline has multiple threads (scams, shoot outs, horse racing, movie stars, multiple romances and plenty of kink ), and just enough character development so the reader doesn’t lose interest, and can believe in the characters. The book has some great humor, including several colorful text chats, hot sex scenes ( the dream scene was the best I think), and some good chemistry between Andy and Ros.
I found that I liked Ros’s character in the beginning of the book more, when she was more snarkly, devious and cunning, then the character she portrayed at Lough Darra with Andy and his parents. I also felt the story line bogged down, there were sections when much of the story was tied together with sex scenes, vs actually exploring, developing or expanding the overall plot. There were also parts that seemed rushed, and the father thread was left un-resolved in my opinion. Magically for the reader most of the threads are resolved by the end of the book, and there is a happy HEA.
The writing of the book was good, it does contain regional language (British/Irish English), slang, and idioms. Being honest I did enjoy the humor and the sex in the story, more than the various plot lines – it would have been perfect if it had one good (maybe two), strong plot lines, the humor, and sex scenes supportive of the storyline.
All in All a 3.75 star read for me.
I received this book from NetGalley, for Penguin Books (UK),Penguin Ireland, with expected Pub Date Apr 24 2014 for an honest review.
June 5, 2014
Roz Spring is a lead female character not to be trifled with. Roz is a physically fit, smart, head strong and skilled con artist who knows how to take care of herself. However, she is not so stubborn as to not know when to call in reinforcements and ask for help when she needs it. This is such a nice departure from many of the heroines that I have encountered lately. I have had a run of heroines who are either weak, inanely stubborn and obstinate, or just downright irritating. Any heroine who does parkour across the rooftops of buildings in central London has my respect and admiration! On top of that her yahoo email is CatO9tails. Winning!
Now we can't have a lackluster alpha to pair with our fabulous heroine can we? Heck, no and Hunter doesn't disappoint with our hero either. Andy McTavish is Irish, cheeky, self assured, darkly handsome, and determined. Well, let the fire works commence. With the email handle of Dark Rider he elicits all types of fantasy worthy scenarios that Hunter delivers on throughout this engrossing book.
There's a little something for everyone in this book. Action, intrigue, romance, steaminess, and humor are all delivered in this edition of the Pleasures series. I have not read the first 3 books, but I will now have to go back and get them. Roz and Andy have a history that I missed by reading this one as a stand alone and I am now intrigued by the stories of the characters that came before this addition to the series. This was an enjoyable read and can be read as a stand alone, but I would suggest you start from the beginning and enjoy the ride up to The Pleasure of Spring.
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Now we can't have a lackluster alpha to pair with our fabulous heroine can we? Heck, no and Hunter doesn't disappoint with our hero either. Andy McTavish is Irish, cheeky, self assured, darkly handsome, and determined. Well, let the fire works commence. With the email handle of Dark Rider he elicits all types of fantasy worthy scenarios that Hunter delivers on throughout this engrossing book.
There's a little something for everyone in this book. Action, intrigue, romance, steaminess, and humor are all delivered in this edition of the Pleasures series. I have not read the first 3 books, but I will now have to go back and get them. Roz and Andy have a history that I missed by reading this one as a stand alone and I am now intrigued by the stories of the characters that came before this addition to the series. This was an enjoyable read and can be read as a stand alone, but I would suggest you start from the beginning and enjoy the ride up to The Pleasure of Spring.
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April 13, 2014
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3.75 Hearts I was on the fence for more than half of the story not because it wasn’t good but because it was just too drawn out. I was tired of the same lines over and over. It seemed like the author(s) kept forgetting they had already told us about Roz’s poor upbringing and how she had to save her father. But the last part was fast paced and entertaining. I enjoyed the story for the most part.
A few things. Besides the constant reminder of Roz’s past the book was just a bit too long. I mean really 480 pages? It should have been cut by about 100. Andy is a interesting character but not the Dom that he claims to be. Yeah he likes control but he is more playboy/flirt than a Dom.
But this is Roz’s story and it is a good one. It closes off the series, which I guess they are doing with this book, nicely.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
3.75 Hearts I was on the fence for more than half of the story not because it wasn’t good but because it was just too drawn out. I was tired of the same lines over and over. It seemed like the author(s) kept forgetting they had already told us about Roz’s poor upbringing and how she had to save her father. But the last part was fast paced and entertaining. I enjoyed the story for the most part.
A few things. Besides the constant reminder of Roz’s past the book was just a bit too long. I mean really 480 pages? It should have been cut by about 100. Andy is a interesting character but not the Dom that he claims to be. Yeah he likes control but he is more playboy/flirt than a Dom.
But this is Roz’s story and it is a good one. It closes off the series, which I guess they are doing with this book, nicely.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
April 12, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed the story, wasn't very deep, but enjoyable all the same.
The characters kept each other on their toes and in turn kept the reader in stitches and gasps.
A fun read.
The characters kept each other on their toes and in turn kept the reader in stitches and gasps.
A fun read.
April 24, 2014
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My rating: 4 of 5 ⭐️
A year ago Roz Spring, in the midst of one of her less than legal endeavours, was witness to a murder. Wanted by authorities as a witness and by the murderer to ensure her silence, she has been on the run every since. Of course she has been well-schooled, raised by a criminal father who is currently spending time at the tax-payers expense, when she and her twin-sister were separated at the tender age of four. Her sister raised in luxury, while Roz was hustled from place to place with barely enough to sustain her. But at least she had learned to keep a low profile, that is until a face she recognized all too well stopped her in her tracks.
For one year, Andy McTavish had been hot on the trail of one Roz O'Sullivan, sister to his boss' wife, and wanted for testimony at an important murder trial. Not many were aware that Andy came from a privileged background but had chosen a military life first, after which he had reverted to the security company he worked for now. The ultimate charmer, Andy had never been able to resist a beautiful woman, and he remembered the redhaired voluptuous beauty very well. But she isn't easy to convince of the need for protection, independent that she is.
Temporarily forced back to his homestead, Andy has no choice but to drag Roz along with him, where she is introduced to his family as his fiancee. As long as he can keep her hidden in his ancestral home, he is convinced he can keep her safe, however, Roz is not an easy woman to contain. Her resistance brings out the dominant side of him, but that seems to only stir up her rebellion.
Not used to submitting to anyone, Roz continues to fight for the upper hand, only stirring up the fire flaring between them. But with more concerns than Andy is aware of, Roz has no choice but to try and draw her own plan. As much as she feels she can't depend on other people, there are people who depend on her and she cannot let them down.
Outsmarted once again, this time Andy's heart is on the line and he is determined to find her before it is too late.
*****
Very fun, very different and surprising, but super enjoyable read!
I have read the previous books in the Pleasures Series and this book hit me as being a little different. A little lighter, and more playful. Perhaps because the sexual tension and interplay was very much secondary to the intrigue that was playing out, so much so that I felt it almost didn't qualify as erotic, but more as a romantic suspense with a hint of kink.
That is not to say it isn't a good book, it certainly is that. I very much enjoyed the characters, the interplay. The strong wills at battle with each other. But I didn't get the feeling that the characters changed a whole lot over the course of the story. Other than that they obviously fell for each other, of course.
I loved Uncle Frankie, somewhat of an irreverent type of fellow. Everyone's favorite daredevil uncle, who can't quite be tied down but has a heart of gold. Also enjoyed Andy's parents, the almost typical Lord and Lady of the manor, slightly dusty and quirky, but entirely loveable and earthy. The entire atmosphere of the story was very well painted.
The one area that fell a little short in my opinion as compared to the previous novels, as mentioned before, was the erotic aspect. There was some BDSM play, some definite heated chemistry, but not the kind of connection I was expecting.
Nevertheless, a novel with a great amount of understated humour, some decent action, a great deal of intrigue and definite - albeit reluctant - romance!
✨A sharp, spirited and seductive read!✨
**Copy provided in return for an honest review.**
My rating: 4 of 5 ⭐️
A year ago Roz Spring, in the midst of one of her less than legal endeavours, was witness to a murder. Wanted by authorities as a witness and by the murderer to ensure her silence, she has been on the run every since. Of course she has been well-schooled, raised by a criminal father who is currently spending time at the tax-payers expense, when she and her twin-sister were separated at the tender age of four. Her sister raised in luxury, while Roz was hustled from place to place with barely enough to sustain her. But at least she had learned to keep a low profile, that is until a face she recognized all too well stopped her in her tracks.
For one year, Andy McTavish had been hot on the trail of one Roz O'Sullivan, sister to his boss' wife, and wanted for testimony at an important murder trial. Not many were aware that Andy came from a privileged background but had chosen a military life first, after which he had reverted to the security company he worked for now. The ultimate charmer, Andy had never been able to resist a beautiful woman, and he remembered the redhaired voluptuous beauty very well. But she isn't easy to convince of the need for protection, independent that she is.
Temporarily forced back to his homestead, Andy has no choice but to drag Roz along with him, where she is introduced to his family as his fiancee. As long as he can keep her hidden in his ancestral home, he is convinced he can keep her safe, however, Roz is not an easy woman to contain. Her resistance brings out the dominant side of him, but that seems to only stir up her rebellion.
Not used to submitting to anyone, Roz continues to fight for the upper hand, only stirring up the fire flaring between them. But with more concerns than Andy is aware of, Roz has no choice but to try and draw her own plan. As much as she feels she can't depend on other people, there are people who depend on her and she cannot let them down.
Outsmarted once again, this time Andy's heart is on the line and he is determined to find her before it is too late.
*****
Very fun, very different and surprising, but super enjoyable read!
I have read the previous books in the Pleasures Series and this book hit me as being a little different. A little lighter, and more playful. Perhaps because the sexual tension and interplay was very much secondary to the intrigue that was playing out, so much so that I felt it almost didn't qualify as erotic, but more as a romantic suspense with a hint of kink.
That is not to say it isn't a good book, it certainly is that. I very much enjoyed the characters, the interplay. The strong wills at battle with each other. But I didn't get the feeling that the characters changed a whole lot over the course of the story. Other than that they obviously fell for each other, of course.
I loved Uncle Frankie, somewhat of an irreverent type of fellow. Everyone's favorite daredevil uncle, who can't quite be tied down but has a heart of gold. Also enjoyed Andy's parents, the almost typical Lord and Lady of the manor, slightly dusty and quirky, but entirely loveable and earthy. The entire atmosphere of the story was very well painted.
The one area that fell a little short in my opinion as compared to the previous novels, as mentioned before, was the erotic aspect. There was some BDSM play, some definite heated chemistry, but not the kind of connection I was expecting.
Nevertheless, a novel with a great amount of understated humour, some decent action, a great deal of intrigue and definite - albeit reluctant - romance!
✨A sharp, spirited and seductive read!✨
**Copy provided in return for an honest review.**
April 28, 2014
The Pleasures of Spring, Evie Hunter.
Review from Jeannie Zelos Book reviews.
I loved the Winter and Autumn versions, somehow missed on Summer ( so many books so little time !) and was excited to get to Spring. It must be tough though, keeping up the momentum of previous books, and winter is still my favourite. This one has the same hot, erotic and steamy encounters, fabulous realistic characters but I felt the storyline let it down.
I loved Roz, its clever the way authors take people we've learned to hate/dislike and turn them around. In this book we see Roz from her own side, and its very, very different to what we'd learned of her through others eyes. She blames her sister for leaving her, when in fact no one believed there was a twin. Sad side to the story, and eventually in Autumn we learned she was right, and Roz did exist, but their dad had filled her with hatred for her mothers family, and twisted the story so that she never sought them out, but always felt the need for revenge for being abandoned. So from not liking Roz I’ve done a complete turnaround.....and was hoping everything finally work out for her. Roz is devious, on the run from a murderer who she saw killing someone in the last novel, Interpol want her as a witness too, and try to trace her but she's not keen on that idea. She's learned the only person she can lean on, depend on to keep her safe is herself. Its been a tough upbringing where she's had to do all sorts of things and live off her wits.
Andy McTavish is the security expert charged with finding her, though he'd do it anyway. From their first meeting he's been fiercely attracted to her, and she to him but they've never had a chance to act on it. He's determined to bring her in, and keeps telling himself about the golden rule – no sha gging the clients :-) Somehow though when they do finally catch up, that one gets thrown away. They are a terrific duo, hot, sensual love scenes and some sharp, funny and witty dialogue between them.
Where it fell down for me was the story line, I was fine with the “on the run” link from the last book, but the detour into the horse racing scam was just a step too far into fantasy for me. I need my fiction to at least have its roots in reality, but this...nope,. No way. You can't learn to ride in one easy session, you can't pull a champion racehorse out of thin air, even the best forger can't work those documents and pass off an untrained hack as a top champion in the making...I just felt that was something that belonged in the books of my horse mad childhood, where kids ran riding stables while staying with ancient uncles, or found racehorses abandoned that they trained in secret or held gymkhanas without any adult help.....I'm not twelve any more though, and I can't make myself believe in that scenario. I'd guessed way before what the connection was too....I'm old enough to remember Shergar – and all the jokes The kidnappers have sent a ransom note for his return, along with a leg to prove they have him...Its this part that brought the novel down from five stars for me :-(
Stars: Four, a sexy erotic read, but the storyline needs a bit too much suspension of reality for me.
ARC supplied by Netgalley
Review from Jeannie Zelos Book reviews.
I loved the Winter and Autumn versions, somehow missed on Summer ( so many books so little time !) and was excited to get to Spring. It must be tough though, keeping up the momentum of previous books, and winter is still my favourite. This one has the same hot, erotic and steamy encounters, fabulous realistic characters but I felt the storyline let it down.
I loved Roz, its clever the way authors take people we've learned to hate/dislike and turn them around. In this book we see Roz from her own side, and its very, very different to what we'd learned of her through others eyes. She blames her sister for leaving her, when in fact no one believed there was a twin. Sad side to the story, and eventually in Autumn we learned she was right, and Roz did exist, but their dad had filled her with hatred for her mothers family, and twisted the story so that she never sought them out, but always felt the need for revenge for being abandoned. So from not liking Roz I’ve done a complete turnaround.....and was hoping everything finally work out for her. Roz is devious, on the run from a murderer who she saw killing someone in the last novel, Interpol want her as a witness too, and try to trace her but she's not keen on that idea. She's learned the only person she can lean on, depend on to keep her safe is herself. Its been a tough upbringing where she's had to do all sorts of things and live off her wits.
Andy McTavish is the security expert charged with finding her, though he'd do it anyway. From their first meeting he's been fiercely attracted to her, and she to him but they've never had a chance to act on it. He's determined to bring her in, and keeps telling himself about the golden rule – no sha gging the clients :-) Somehow though when they do finally catch up, that one gets thrown away. They are a terrific duo, hot, sensual love scenes and some sharp, funny and witty dialogue between them.
Where it fell down for me was the story line, I was fine with the “on the run” link from the last book, but the detour into the horse racing scam was just a step too far into fantasy for me. I need my fiction to at least have its roots in reality, but this...nope,. No way. You can't learn to ride in one easy session, you can't pull a champion racehorse out of thin air, even the best forger can't work those documents and pass off an untrained hack as a top champion in the making...I just felt that was something that belonged in the books of my horse mad childhood, where kids ran riding stables while staying with ancient uncles, or found racehorses abandoned that they trained in secret or held gymkhanas without any adult help.....I'm not twelve any more though, and I can't make myself believe in that scenario. I'd guessed way before what the connection was too....I'm old enough to remember Shergar – and all the jokes The kidnappers have sent a ransom note for his return, along with a leg to prove they have him...Its this part that brought the novel down from five stars for me :-(
Stars: Four, a sexy erotic read, but the storyline needs a bit too much suspension of reality for me.
ARC supplied by Netgalley
April 27, 2014
I received my copy from Penguin Ireland
Once again the two authors who are Evie Hunter have provided their readers with a fun, intense, intriguing and hot story. This is the fourth book in ‘The Pleasures’ series and didn’t disappoint.
Both Roz and Andy were wonderful characters, although Roz managed to captivate me most. None of Evie Hunter’s female characters have been shrinking violets or walk-overs but Roz is in a category of her own when it comes to independence and living life according to her own rules. Her slow progression from complete self- sufficiency and deep distrust of others to acceptance of her past and her own desire to share her life with others, was wonderful and almost overshadowed Andy’s journey from playboy adventure seeker to loving lord of the manor.
Did I mention that these two characters were hot together? Well, they were. Roz is a former professional dominatrix, convinced that she hasn’t a submissive bone in her body. Yet every time Andy takes control she finds herself not only, reluctantly and after a huge internal fight, submitting but also thriving on it. Andy has the time of his life giving this independent woman what she didn’t even know she wanted and needed. As for the reader, they are the lucky beneficiaries of Roz and Andy’s hot exploration of each other.
If I had an ‘issue’ with this book it would be that it took so long to get Roz and Andy together. Apart from a short interlude early on in the story they spend a lot of time apart while Roz is trying to hide and Andy is either trying to find her or spending time with his parents. It wasn’t that there was anything wrong with those parts of the story but more that the story was so much more fascinating when the two of them were together. And I don’t just mean in the biblical sense, hot as those encounters were. The way Andy and Roz spark off each other and the constant struggle between them for the upper hand was entertaining overall and panty-melting when they got to the sexy stuff.
This book has it all, adventure, danger, hot sex, angsty romance and quite a few laugh out loud moments. Not to mention two fascinating main characters as well as interesting secondary characters. I can think of quite a few less enjoyable ways to spend a spring day.
While this is the fourth book in this series it can, without any problem, be read as a stand-alone title. Having said that, all the characters from the previous three books make an appearance here and already knowing their stories would probably add to your reading enjoyment. Taking into account that the three previous books are wonderful reads in their own right I can only recommend that you read those books as well.
Once again the two authors who are Evie Hunter have provided their readers with a fun, intense, intriguing and hot story. This is the fourth book in ‘The Pleasures’ series and didn’t disappoint.
Both Roz and Andy were wonderful characters, although Roz managed to captivate me most. None of Evie Hunter’s female characters have been shrinking violets or walk-overs but Roz is in a category of her own when it comes to independence and living life according to her own rules. Her slow progression from complete self- sufficiency and deep distrust of others to acceptance of her past and her own desire to share her life with others, was wonderful and almost overshadowed Andy’s journey from playboy adventure seeker to loving lord of the manor.
Did I mention that these two characters were hot together? Well, they were. Roz is a former professional dominatrix, convinced that she hasn’t a submissive bone in her body. Yet every time Andy takes control she finds herself not only, reluctantly and after a huge internal fight, submitting but also thriving on it. Andy has the time of his life giving this independent woman what she didn’t even know she wanted and needed. As for the reader, they are the lucky beneficiaries of Roz and Andy’s hot exploration of each other.
If I had an ‘issue’ with this book it would be that it took so long to get Roz and Andy together. Apart from a short interlude early on in the story they spend a lot of time apart while Roz is trying to hide and Andy is either trying to find her or spending time with his parents. It wasn’t that there was anything wrong with those parts of the story but more that the story was so much more fascinating when the two of them were together. And I don’t just mean in the biblical sense, hot as those encounters were. The way Andy and Roz spark off each other and the constant struggle between them for the upper hand was entertaining overall and panty-melting when they got to the sexy stuff.
This book has it all, adventure, danger, hot sex, angsty romance and quite a few laugh out loud moments. Not to mention two fascinating main characters as well as interesting secondary characters. I can think of quite a few less enjoyable ways to spend a spring day.
While this is the fourth book in this series it can, without any problem, be read as a stand-alone title. Having said that, all the characters from the previous three books make an appearance here and already knowing their stories would probably add to your reading enjoyment. Taking into account that the three previous books are wonderful reads in their own right I can only recommend that you read those books as well.
April 22, 2014
OMG I loved it. What a great finale to the four seasons of pleasures. Almost all of the heroes from the series have returned to make a cameo appearance, including my favorite - the dark and delicious Jack Winter. While this is a stand alone, I think it’s better if you read The Pleasures of Autumn before this one.
At first, I wasn’t sure if I would like Roz as a heroine. She was such a wild thing and a terrible sister to Sinead in Autumn, but as the story progressed, you got to see the other side of her. Roz has a deadbeat Dad who owes money to the Eastern European mafia. And if that wasn’t bad enough, she has a murderer on her tail who wants to make sure that she can’t testify against him. She needs to pull one last scam to get enough money save her father and go into hiding.
And that’s where we come to Andy…mmm. Did I mention Andy? I’ve been waiting for him to get his own book since he was first mentioned in The Pleasures of Summer. He’s been chasing Roz, but he’s got troubles of his own. Andy has turned his back on a life of wealth and privilege to make a name for himself in the world of international security, but his past is about to catch up with him. His parents want him to take over the running of their country estate and settle down with a nice girl.
In a line, this book is Cinderella meets the Hustle. Roz and Andy might drive each other nuts, but necessity has thrown them together. She’ll pretend to be his fiancée and in return, he’ll protect her from the bad guy. What can possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, it seems, starting with the fact that he’s a Dom, she’s a domme, and they can’t keep their hands off each other.
The sexy scenes in this book are HOT, especially the one where Andy agrees to submit to Roz. Ms Hunter certainly knows how to turn up the heat. I won’t ruin it with spoilers. Can a rich guy find love with a con-artist? Will Cinderella finally get her prince? You’ll have to read it to find out. Five scorching stars and I wish there were more seasons.
At first, I wasn’t sure if I would like Roz as a heroine. She was such a wild thing and a terrible sister to Sinead in Autumn, but as the story progressed, you got to see the other side of her. Roz has a deadbeat Dad who owes money to the Eastern European mafia. And if that wasn’t bad enough, she has a murderer on her tail who wants to make sure that she can’t testify against him. She needs to pull one last scam to get enough money save her father and go into hiding.
And that’s where we come to Andy…mmm. Did I mention Andy? I’ve been waiting for him to get his own book since he was first mentioned in The Pleasures of Summer. He’s been chasing Roz, but he’s got troubles of his own. Andy has turned his back on a life of wealth and privilege to make a name for himself in the world of international security, but his past is about to catch up with him. His parents want him to take over the running of their country estate and settle down with a nice girl.
In a line, this book is Cinderella meets the Hustle. Roz and Andy might drive each other nuts, but necessity has thrown them together. She’ll pretend to be his fiancée and in return, he’ll protect her from the bad guy. What can possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, it seems, starting with the fact that he’s a Dom, she’s a domme, and they can’t keep their hands off each other.
The sexy scenes in this book are HOT, especially the one where Andy agrees to submit to Roz. Ms Hunter certainly knows how to turn up the heat. I won’t ruin it with spoilers. Can a rich guy find love with a con-artist? Will Cinderella finally get her prince? You’ll have to read it to find out. Five scorching stars and I wish there were more seasons.
May 12, 2014
Each story has its charm. And all I can think now, how great the authors came up with title and name.
Now back to the story, this one was such a joy and warm.
I liked all the story, each time I was quite sad to part with some characters. this one felt like I didn't quite miss the characters, I wasn't eager to know about them but more focus about the two heroes.
I was more focus about how Roz would get out of the situation than about the love story. I already knew they would be together and all which was great adding with the warm and cozy, especially how they felt in love. it was quite different from the other story. it was a long chasing and feisty from both of them.
After this book, I wouldn't be surprised for another one. maybe Reilly. yep this book about Roz and Sexy Andy was unexpected for me because I thought it was the end of the series.
Now back to the story, this one was such a joy and warm.
I liked all the story, each time I was quite sad to part with some characters. this one felt like I didn't quite miss the characters, I wasn't eager to know about them but more focus about the two heroes.
I was more focus about how Roz would get out of the situation than about the love story. I already knew they would be together and all which was great adding with the warm and cozy, especially how they felt in love. it was quite different from the other story. it was a long chasing and feisty from both of them.
After this book, I wouldn't be surprised for another one. maybe Reilly. yep this book about Roz and Sexy Andy was unexpected for me because I thought it was the end of the series.
April 2, 2014
What a great read.
This book never has a dull moment with suspense, humour and just the right amount of kink to keep you turning the pages.
Ex Domme and thief, Roz Spring is witness to a murder. Andy McTavish is trying to get her to go into protective custody before the murderer, Ex navy seal turn bad, Hall, gets his evil hands on her. But Roz has other ideas as she tries to raise the money to help her low life dad pay off the bad guys so after he is released from prison they don't put him six feet under.
This book never has a dull moment with suspense, humour and just the right amount of kink to keep you turning the pages.
Ex Domme and thief, Roz Spring is witness to a murder. Andy McTavish is trying to get her to go into protective custody before the murderer, Ex navy seal turn bad, Hall, gets his evil hands on her. But Roz has other ideas as she tries to raise the money to help her low life dad pay off the bad guys so after he is released from prison they don't put him six feet under.
September 15, 2014
**ARC courtesy of Penguin Books (UK) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
The Pleasures of Spring is book 4 in the Pleasures series by Evie Hunter. This is my first book by this author and although the book can be considered a standalone I probably would have understood all the characters and their relationships if I had started the series from the beginning.
Roz Spring is on the run. She witnessed a murder a year ago and is wanted to testify against the murder, but she knows he will kill her before that can ever happen so she has spent the past year running from the man that wants her dead and the man assigned to bring her into Interpol.
Andy McTavish can’t get the feisty red head that slipped out of his grasp a year ago out of his head. It is pure luck that he ends up in the same jewelry store in London as his assignment, but before he can turn her in she evades him again and flees to Ireland and her godfather, Fletcher, for help. Fletcher has gotten Roz a job on the movie set he is working so she can make some money while laying low.
Andy has lost his charge for the second time so when his mother calls to tell him his father had a heart attack he decides to take some time off and return to Ireland to spend time with his family. Its pure luck again that he sees a television interview about a new movie being made and spots Roz in the background. He can’t believe his luck that they are both in Ireland and this time he has a plan to keep her safe and to make sure he doesn’t lose her again.
Andy Brings Roz back to his family’s estate claiming she is his fiancée. They have also had an undeniable attraction to each other but now real feelings are coming into play. He tries to deny his feeling claiming she is just a job to him and causing Roz to run again and this time he might not be able to find her before the man that wants her dead does.
I found the first part of the book to be a little slow since the two main characters didn’t have that much interaction with one another, but enjoyed the pace once Andy brought Roz back to his parent’s house. I thoroughly enjoyed the banter between the couple and am glad they got their HEA.
The Pleasures of Spring is book 4 in the Pleasures series by Evie Hunter. This is my first book by this author and although the book can be considered a standalone I probably would have understood all the characters and their relationships if I had started the series from the beginning.
Roz Spring is on the run. She witnessed a murder a year ago and is wanted to testify against the murder, but she knows he will kill her before that can ever happen so she has spent the past year running from the man that wants her dead and the man assigned to bring her into Interpol.
Andy McTavish can’t get the feisty red head that slipped out of his grasp a year ago out of his head. It is pure luck that he ends up in the same jewelry store in London as his assignment, but before he can turn her in she evades him again and flees to Ireland and her godfather, Fletcher, for help. Fletcher has gotten Roz a job on the movie set he is working so she can make some money while laying low.
Andy has lost his charge for the second time so when his mother calls to tell him his father had a heart attack he decides to take some time off and return to Ireland to spend time with his family. Its pure luck again that he sees a television interview about a new movie being made and spots Roz in the background. He can’t believe his luck that they are both in Ireland and this time he has a plan to keep her safe and to make sure he doesn’t lose her again.
Andy Brings Roz back to his family’s estate claiming she is his fiancée. They have also had an undeniable attraction to each other but now real feelings are coming into play. He tries to deny his feeling claiming she is just a job to him and causing Roz to run again and this time he might not be able to find her before the man that wants her dead does.
I found the first part of the book to be a little slow since the two main characters didn’t have that much interaction with one another, but enjoyed the pace once Andy brought Roz back to his parent’s house. I thoroughly enjoyed the banter between the couple and am glad they got their HEA.
April 24, 2014
The book had an exciting start, but I didn’t feel a connecting with Roz right away. I gradually warmed to her, though. I quite honestly felt like I was on pins and needles the whole way through with her. I kept wondering if she was going to do the right thing, or if I was going to have to jump in and strangle her. Andy, on the other hand, I enjoyed from the start.There was a lot of funny banter between the two of them that I enjoyed, too. The characters were all well-developed, and I even developed a soft spot for Andy’s mother although her role in the story wasn’t too big.
The plot itself kept me on my toes and guessing, which I enjoyed. You get the story through both Roz and Andy’s point of view. I personally preferred Andy’s, but that’s probably because I liked him better. I do have to admit, though, that while the plot was intriguing, I never felt like I was just going to die if I didn’t find out what happened next. There were a lot of surprises along the way, however, and I liked that it was unpredictable.
There were a couple negatives for me. First, some of the fetish stuff mentioned and/or done came off as weird to me – personal preference. Second, I thought some of the actions didn’t make any sense. For example, Roz goes horse back riding right after she’s severely beaten. And, they share with Andy’s parents friends that they are engaged and staying at his parents, knowing it would be gossiped about. Why do that when you’re in hiding?
Overall, I say it just reached 4 stars for me. I definitely enjoyed it enough to want to read more from Evie. However, I’d still have to say that I prefer 50 Shades. I recommend this to erotica/BDSM fans if you like a good plot mixed in. This is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone.
Warnings:strong language, strong sexual content (definitely not for minors), violence, and sexual assault
*I received a copy via NetGalley and Penguin Books (UK) in exchange for an honest review.*
The plot itself kept me on my toes and guessing, which I enjoyed. You get the story through both Roz and Andy’s point of view. I personally preferred Andy’s, but that’s probably because I liked him better. I do have to admit, though, that while the plot was intriguing, I never felt like I was just going to die if I didn’t find out what happened next. There were a lot of surprises along the way, however, and I liked that it was unpredictable.
There were a couple negatives for me. First, some of the fetish stuff mentioned and/or done came off as weird to me – personal preference. Second, I thought some of the actions didn’t make any sense. For example, Roz goes horse back riding right after she’s severely beaten. And, they share with Andy’s parents friends that they are engaged and staying at his parents, knowing it would be gossiped about. Why do that when you’re in hiding?
Overall, I say it just reached 4 stars for me. I definitely enjoyed it enough to want to read more from Evie. However, I’d still have to say that I prefer 50 Shades. I recommend this to erotica/BDSM fans if you like a good plot mixed in. This is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone.
Warnings:strong language, strong sexual content (definitely not for minors), violence, and sexual assault
*I received a copy via NetGalley and Penguin Books (UK) in exchange for an honest review.*
July 26, 2016
Review copy courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley
**Note: This review is for a DNF book
I got about halfway through this book before I had to give up. I can't tell you exactly what I didn't like though. I know I was bored. There's plenty of action though. On foot chases, car chases, chases across rooftops...all of it. But it just wasn't enough to interest me.
As it turns out, The Pleasures of Spring is Book 4 in the Pleasures series. It's entirely possible that if I had read some or all of the previous books, I might have cared more about the characters. But I've not read any of the previous books and I really had no idea what was going on.
As it was, I just didn't care about the characters and the endless subplots. There's the Dad in Jail, some kind of scam involving a horse, movie star romances, a pregnancy, a witnessed murder and a psycho ex-Navy SEAL. And there's more but isn't that enough?? It was way too much to keep up with. And for someone who hasn't read the previous novels, it was major overkill.
I didn't care for this book but I think if you've read the previous books and enjoyed them, you would probably enjoy this one too. I don't recommend starting this series with this book.
**Note: This review is for a DNF book
I got about halfway through this book before I had to give up. I can't tell you exactly what I didn't like though. I know I was bored. There's plenty of action though. On foot chases, car chases, chases across rooftops...all of it. But it just wasn't enough to interest me.
As it turns out, The Pleasures of Spring is Book 4 in the Pleasures series. It's entirely possible that if I had read some or all of the previous books, I might have cared more about the characters. But I've not read any of the previous books and I really had no idea what was going on.
As it was, I just didn't care about the characters and the endless subplots. There's the Dad in Jail, some kind of scam involving a horse, movie star romances, a pregnancy, a witnessed murder and a psycho ex-Navy SEAL. And there's more but isn't that enough?? It was way too much to keep up with. And for someone who hasn't read the previous novels, it was major overkill.
I didn't care for this book but I think if you've read the previous books and enjoyed them, you would probably enjoy this one too. I don't recommend starting this series with this book.
February 5, 2015
3.5/4
Çok fazla yorum yapmayacağım..
Roz'un sürekli kaçması ve Andy'nin kovalaması beni bile yordu... Hall'ın sürekli paçayı sıyırması da öyle adam insan değil robot sanki...
Yine de bunlara rağmen fena değildi kitap.. Özellikle de Andy ve Roz'un hiç de önceki kitaplarda göründükleri gibi olmadıklarını görmek çok güzeldi..
Çok fazla yorum yapmayacağım..
Roz'un sürekli kaçması ve Andy'nin kovalaması beni bile yordu... Hall'ın sürekli paçayı sıyırması da öyle adam insan değil robot sanki...
Yine de bunlara rağmen fena değildi kitap.. Özellikle de Andy ve Roz'un hiç de önceki kitaplarda göründükleri gibi olmadıklarını görmek çok güzeldi..
August 1, 2022
GOODREADS GIVEAWAY WIN.
Big props for having a plot and at least a nod to switching things up, but too much telling-not-showing and it's more than a smidge too fantastical.
Big props for having a plot and at least a nod to switching things up, but too much telling-not-showing and it's more than a smidge too fantastical.
April 26, 2018
Seguito ideale di “Sono tua”, “Irresistibile attrazione” di Evie Hunter ci racconta ciò che accade a Roisin, la gemella di Sinead, dopo il processo che le ha viste protagoniste. In “Sono tua” Roisin è descritta come personaggio davvero negativo: ladra, truffatrice, disposta persino a far ricadere la colpa sulla sorella Sinead che sembra odiare con tutto il cuore, senza che ne sia rivelato il motivo. Ma in questo nuovo libro verrà a galla tutto il loro passato e scopriremo la verità. Roisin, o Roz come si fa chiamare ora, è in fuga, ricercata dall’Interpool per essere stata testimone di un delitto perpetuato da un ex Navy Seal ben addestrato e molto pericoloso di nome Darren Hall, che abbiamo avuto modo di vedere in azione durante l’indagine precedente. Ma sulle sue tracce c’è anche un agente della Moore Enterprises, un’agenzia specializzata in operazione sotto copertura e guardie del corpo, di proprietà di Niall Moore, ora cognato di Roisin, che pur detestandola, per amore della moglie, le ha sguinzagliato dietro il suo miglior agente, Andy McTavish. Roisin è una donna sola, sempre pronta ad andarsene senza portare niente con sé e che coltiva le sue amicizie su Yahoo e non nella vita “reale”, per evitare di metterle in pericolo. Sta per portare a termine l’ennesima truffa, non per sé stessa, ma per le persone che ha incontrato al banco alimentare dove presta volontariato e che vengono vessati per dei piccoli prestiti che si trasformano in grossi debiti, quando, per puro caso, viene rintracciata da Andy, che la preleva e la porta in un hotel in attesa dell’Interpool. Fra i due l’atmosfera si fa subito rovente ma grazie a un ingegnoso espediente, Roisin riesce a fuggire, portandosi via anche il portafoglio e il cellulare di Andy, lasciandolo furibondo ma anche ammirato della sua capacità di togliersi dai guai. Per la ragazza però, le cose si stanno complicando ulteriormente: ora anche Hall ha capito dove si trova ed è sulle sue tracce deciso ad ucciderla. Per i due uomini comincia così un serrato inseguimento.
Questo libro è un erotico molto particolare, le scene passionali ci sono e sono molte, ma la trama è preponderante; troverete sotterfugi, sparatorie, lotte e una protagonista davvero tostissima che imparerete ad apprezzare. Andy, ad un certo punto, sarà costretto a portarla a casa sua per proteggerla e lei si troverà in un mondo di ricchezza e di nobiltà (sì perché scopriremo che il nostro Andy discende da una famiglia nobile e molto ricca) in cui emergeranno le sue insicurezze e il suo desiderio di una casa e di una famiglia che non ha mai avuto, e in cui scopriremo molto del suo carattere. Il rapporto con Andy sarà passionale ma anche una lotta continua; Roz lavorava come Dominatrice e sarà molto sorpresa di essere propensa a diventare sottomessa per l’affascinante Irlandese, ma non per questo gli renderà le cose facili e, in realtà, non si farà mai dominare del tutto, dando vita a un rapporto molto stuzzicante. Se in un primo momento penseremo a lei come a una truffatrice, nel corso della lettura scopriremo le fragilità di una bambina cresciuta da un padre furfante che ha usato la figlia per uscire dai guai più volte e che ancora ora si aspetta che lei lo aiuti, e che è convinta che la ricchissima famiglia di sua madre non l’abbia mai voluta pur avendo accolto sua sorella Sinead. Il confronto, breve ma intenso, che le due sorelle avranno alla fine, porterà invece alla luce due genitori incapaci di vedere oltre il proprio egoismo, che hanno separato due bambine che si amavano moltissimo e che hanno portato le due ragazze a credere ciascuna di essere stata abbandonata dall’altra. Non solo sesso, dunque, in questo libro, ma anche bei personaggi e una storia ricca di azione e sentimenti, per una lettura davvero piacevole. Consiglio di leggere però almeno il precedente se non tutta la serie per poterlo gustare al meglio.
Lucia63 - per RFS
Questo libro è un erotico molto particolare, le scene passionali ci sono e sono molte, ma la trama è preponderante; troverete sotterfugi, sparatorie, lotte e una protagonista davvero tostissima che imparerete ad apprezzare. Andy, ad un certo punto, sarà costretto a portarla a casa sua per proteggerla e lei si troverà in un mondo di ricchezza e di nobiltà (sì perché scopriremo che il nostro Andy discende da una famiglia nobile e molto ricca) in cui emergeranno le sue insicurezze e il suo desiderio di una casa e di una famiglia che non ha mai avuto, e in cui scopriremo molto del suo carattere. Il rapporto con Andy sarà passionale ma anche una lotta continua; Roz lavorava come Dominatrice e sarà molto sorpresa di essere propensa a diventare sottomessa per l’affascinante Irlandese, ma non per questo gli renderà le cose facili e, in realtà, non si farà mai dominare del tutto, dando vita a un rapporto molto stuzzicante. Se in un primo momento penseremo a lei come a una truffatrice, nel corso della lettura scopriremo le fragilità di una bambina cresciuta da un padre furfante che ha usato la figlia per uscire dai guai più volte e che ancora ora si aspetta che lei lo aiuti, e che è convinta che la ricchissima famiglia di sua madre non l’abbia mai voluta pur avendo accolto sua sorella Sinead. Il confronto, breve ma intenso, che le due sorelle avranno alla fine, porterà invece alla luce due genitori incapaci di vedere oltre il proprio egoismo, che hanno separato due bambine che si amavano moltissimo e che hanno portato le due ragazze a credere ciascuna di essere stata abbandonata dall’altra. Non solo sesso, dunque, in questo libro, ma anche bei personaggi e una storia ricca di azione e sentimenti, per una lettura davvero piacevole. Consiglio di leggere però almeno il precedente se non tutta la serie per poterlo gustare al meglio.
Lucia63 - per RFS
May 10, 2018
Roz Spring è un’attrice, una donna dai mille volti che sa come cavarsela in qualunque situazione. Ma dopo essere stata testimone di un omicidio, persino una come Roz si ritrova con le spalle al muro, costretta a nascondersi per paura che l’assassino torni a cercarla.
Andy McTravish, uomo dal fascino oscuro e pericoloso, ha rinunciato a una vita di privilegi per mettersi alla prova e ora lavora in un’agenzia di sicurezza internazionale. Quando le strade di Roz e Andy si incrociano, lei ha bisogno di protezione e lui di una finta fidanzata che gli consenta di sottrarsi alle pressioni della famiglia. La soluzione è semplice: fingeranno di essere una coppia. Ma l’attrazione tra loro è immediata e irresistibile, e quello che è cominciato come un rapporto professionale non ci mette molto a trasformarsi in un gioco intimo e sensuale. Nonostante il pericolo in agguato, Roz e Andy si spingeranno oltre i limiti del piacere e scopriranno che nessuna barriera può contenere la violenta passione che li ha travolti. Così, mentre tentano di sopravvivere, una domanda inizia a ossessionarli: cosa accadrà quando sarà tutto finito e non sarà più necessario fingere?
Andy McTravish, uomo dal fascino oscuro e pericoloso, ha rinunciato a una vita di privilegi per mettersi alla prova e ora lavora in un’agenzia di sicurezza internazionale. Quando le strade di Roz e Andy si incrociano, lei ha bisogno di protezione e lui di una finta fidanzata che gli consenta di sottrarsi alle pressioni della famiglia. La soluzione è semplice: fingeranno di essere una coppia. Ma l’attrazione tra loro è immediata e irresistibile, e quello che è cominciato come un rapporto professionale non ci mette molto a trasformarsi in un gioco intimo e sensuale. Nonostante il pericolo in agguato, Roz e Andy si spingeranno oltre i limiti del piacere e scopriranno che nessuna barriera può contenere la violenta passione che li ha travolti. Così, mentre tentano di sopravvivere, una domanda inizia a ossessionarli: cosa accadrà quando sarà tutto finito e non sarà più necessario fingere?
July 8, 2017
Μπορεί να μην είναι το καλύτερο βιβλίο της σειράς, έχει, όμως, μια φιλοσοφία πίσω από την δομή της πλοκής του, αλλά και από το χτίσιμο των χαρακτήρων. Με κεντρικό άξονα την άνοιξη, όπως μαρτυρά και ο τίτλος του βιβλίου, μιλάει για νέες αρχές, νέα ξεκινήματα, και ο καθένας μπορεί να το ερμηνεύσει αυτό όπως εκείνος ορίζει. Χαρακτήρες με τους οποίους μπορείς να ταυτιστείς, με πάθη και αδυναμίες, χαρακτήρες που έχουν ωραία αλληλεπίδραση και βγάζουν στην επιφάνεια πολλά πράγματα ο ένας για τον άλλον, και που ακολουθούν μια πορεία γεμάτη σεξουαλικότητα, δυναμισμό αλλά και δόσεις αυτογνωσίας και αυτοπραγμάτωσης, προκειμένου να φτάσουν στην παραδοχή του ποιοι πραγματικά είναι και τι αποζητούν.
February 14, 2016
La protagonista di Irresistibile attrazione è la sorella gemella di Sinead O'Sullivan e cugina di Summer, Roz Spring. In comune, le due gemelle, hanno solo l'aspetto: grandi occhi turchesi e folti capelli rossi. Sinead è una ragazza colta, che ha potuto studiare e crescere in una famiglia benestante a cui non è mai mancato nulla. A Roz invece non è andata così bene. Cresciuta con suo padre, un abile truffatore e delinquente, ha imparato presto a fregare la gente per avere il proprio tornaconto. Camaleontica, sfuggente come un'anguilla, furba come una volpa e ricercata dalla Moore Enterprises. Era stata proprio lei a rubare il Fuoco d'autunno, il prezioso rubino nel museo dove lavorava la sua gemella, facendo ricadere la colpa su quest'ultima. Il protagonista è Andy McTavish, ranger che lavora per la Moore Enterprises, abile cascamorto, profumo mascolino e un particolare accento dell'Irlanda del Nord. È da quando Roz ha rubato quel rubino che Andy le sta dietro, cercando di catturarla, eppure la ragazza è sempre tre passi avanti. Dopo averla costretta a testimoniare al processo di Sinead, è riuscita a sfuggirgli passando dalla finestra della stanza del giudice e lasciandolo con in mano un pugno di mosche.
È arrivato il momento di fare sul serio, adesso Andy non può più permettersi errori. Deve trovare quella ragazza e darle la protezione di cui ha bisogno. È stata testimone di un brutale omicidio e il colpevole le sta addosso, non le darà tregua. In più Niall vuole a tutti i costi ritrovarla e far felice sua moglie, impaziente di rincontrare la sua sorella gemella.
E forse uno come Andy è l'unico può domare una fiamma viva come Roz. Sono due personalità dominanti, si scontreranno, si daranno addosso, si sputeranno addosso rabbia, incomprensioni e desiderio. Roz ha un passato ricco alle spalle, è stata un'ex dominatrice e sa come far cadere ai suoi piedi ogni uomo. Con Andy però non basta. Dovranno saper cedere il controllo e poi riprenderselo al momento opportuno, in un gioco sensuale e senza esclusione di colpi.
L'intero romanzo è tenuto in piedi proprio dalle personalità dei protagonisti: scoppiettanti e frizzanti. Tra giochi di seduzione e sottomissione, battute al vetriolo e provocazioni, riusciranno a capire che sono fatti l'uno per l'altra. Non sarà facile, perchè Irresistibile attrazione è molto più che una storia d'amore.
La componente suspense permea ogni pagina del romanzo. C'è sempre l'assassino pronto a sbucare in ogni luogo e dare la caccia a Roz. La situazione si complicherà ulteriormente quando il padre della ragazza avrà bisogno di un'ingente somma di denaro per uscire vivo da una situazione più grande di lui. Roz si sentirà in dovere di aiutarlo, in fondo lui è l'unica famiglia che le è stata accanto e l'ha cresciuta.
Ma non vi ho detto la cosa più buffa: Andy per proteggerla la porterà a casa dei suoi genitori fingendo di aver trovato una fidanzata. Sarà qui che Andy sfodererà la sua inclinazione dominante, mostrando una camera dei giochi degna di Christian Grey.
Ho trovato alcuni passaggi un po' lenti, specie nella parte centrale dedicata all'incontro di Roz con la famiglia di Andy. A parte le battute simpaticissime tra la ragazza e le "amiche" di famiglia cresciute con il ranger, che in cuor loro speravano di diventare la futura signora McTavish, trovo che le autrici si siano dilungate eccessivamente.
L'erotismo presente è stata un'evoluzione quasi naturale del rapporto tra i due. Roz è una ragazza conturbante, una strega, una sorta di sirena che ammalia e tiene le redini sempre ben strette. Andy è un uomo che ama le donne, il loro corpo, la loro sensualità e sarà irrimediabilmente attratto da Roz che è il ritratto della donna perfetta. Quello che non mi aspettavo è stato l'accenno al BDSM. Andy sfodera questo suo lato nascosto dimostrando di saper tenere testa alla rossa selvaggia e insegnandole bellezza e piacere della sottomissione.
Il filo che li unisce l'uno all'altra è come una tragedia annunciata sin dalle prime pagine. Offuscherà loro la vista, li renderà imprudenti, meno scaltri, mettendo a repentaglio le loro vite più volte.
Il finale è felicità pura. Un riscatto vero e proprio per Roz che, dietro il suo aspetto selvaggio, nasconde delle grandi fragilità che verranno fuori nel corso della lettura. Il rammarico di non aver avuto un'istruzione adeguata, il suo non sentirsi mai abbastanza, il senso di inferiorità che prova nei confronti della sorella sono elementi che la fanno amare ancor di più. Dietro la forza di questa donna c'è tanto dolore, tanti rimpianti, tante domande senza risposta ma, soprattutto, tanti vuoti che Andy saprà colmare con l'amore e la dedizione.
Non posso che consigliare Irresistibile tentazione a chi ama i protagonisti caparbi, spigliati, dalla lingua tagliente. A chi cerca una storia sensuale, erotica e dalla trama intricata. Se avete apprezzato i libri precedenti della serie Pleasures, non perdetevi Roz e Andy!
Il migliore della serie, per me, resta comunque L'iniziazione. La storia di Jack e Abbie non è paragonabile alle altre, sta sempre un gradino più in alto. Ritrovarli anche in Irresistibile attrazione mi ha fatto ricordare quanto Jack sia possessivo e protettivo con la sua donna e quanto lei gli sappia tener testa con i suoi modi di fare impertinenti. Insuperabili!
È arrivato il momento di fare sul serio, adesso Andy non può più permettersi errori. Deve trovare quella ragazza e darle la protezione di cui ha bisogno. È stata testimone di un brutale omicidio e il colpevole le sta addosso, non le darà tregua. In più Niall vuole a tutti i costi ritrovarla e far felice sua moglie, impaziente di rincontrare la sua sorella gemella.
E forse uno come Andy è l'unico può domare una fiamma viva come Roz. Sono due personalità dominanti, si scontreranno, si daranno addosso, si sputeranno addosso rabbia, incomprensioni e desiderio. Roz ha un passato ricco alle spalle, è stata un'ex dominatrice e sa come far cadere ai suoi piedi ogni uomo. Con Andy però non basta. Dovranno saper cedere il controllo e poi riprenderselo al momento opportuno, in un gioco sensuale e senza esclusione di colpi.
L'intero romanzo è tenuto in piedi proprio dalle personalità dei protagonisti: scoppiettanti e frizzanti. Tra giochi di seduzione e sottomissione, battute al vetriolo e provocazioni, riusciranno a capire che sono fatti l'uno per l'altra. Non sarà facile, perchè Irresistibile attrazione è molto più che una storia d'amore.
La componente suspense permea ogni pagina del romanzo. C'è sempre l'assassino pronto a sbucare in ogni luogo e dare la caccia a Roz. La situazione si complicherà ulteriormente quando il padre della ragazza avrà bisogno di un'ingente somma di denaro per uscire vivo da una situazione più grande di lui. Roz si sentirà in dovere di aiutarlo, in fondo lui è l'unica famiglia che le è stata accanto e l'ha cresciuta.
Ma non vi ho detto la cosa più buffa: Andy per proteggerla la porterà a casa dei suoi genitori fingendo di aver trovato una fidanzata. Sarà qui che Andy sfodererà la sua inclinazione dominante, mostrando una camera dei giochi degna di Christian Grey.
Ho trovato alcuni passaggi un po' lenti, specie nella parte centrale dedicata all'incontro di Roz con la famiglia di Andy. A parte le battute simpaticissime tra la ragazza e le "amiche" di famiglia cresciute con il ranger, che in cuor loro speravano di diventare la futura signora McTavish, trovo che le autrici si siano dilungate eccessivamente.
L'erotismo presente è stata un'evoluzione quasi naturale del rapporto tra i due. Roz è una ragazza conturbante, una strega, una sorta di sirena che ammalia e tiene le redini sempre ben strette. Andy è un uomo che ama le donne, il loro corpo, la loro sensualità e sarà irrimediabilmente attratto da Roz che è il ritratto della donna perfetta. Quello che non mi aspettavo è stato l'accenno al BDSM. Andy sfodera questo suo lato nascosto dimostrando di saper tenere testa alla rossa selvaggia e insegnandole bellezza e piacere della sottomissione.
Il filo che li unisce l'uno all'altra è come una tragedia annunciata sin dalle prime pagine. Offuscherà loro la vista, li renderà imprudenti, meno scaltri, mettendo a repentaglio le loro vite più volte.
Il finale è felicità pura. Un riscatto vero e proprio per Roz che, dietro il suo aspetto selvaggio, nasconde delle grandi fragilità che verranno fuori nel corso della lettura. Il rammarico di non aver avuto un'istruzione adeguata, il suo non sentirsi mai abbastanza, il senso di inferiorità che prova nei confronti della sorella sono elementi che la fanno amare ancor di più. Dietro la forza di questa donna c'è tanto dolore, tanti rimpianti, tante domande senza risposta ma, soprattutto, tanti vuoti che Andy saprà colmare con l'amore e la dedizione.
Non posso che consigliare Irresistibile tentazione a chi ama i protagonisti caparbi, spigliati, dalla lingua tagliente. A chi cerca una storia sensuale, erotica e dalla trama intricata. Se avete apprezzato i libri precedenti della serie Pleasures, non perdetevi Roz e Andy!
Il migliore della serie, per me, resta comunque L'iniziazione. La storia di Jack e Abbie non è paragonabile alle altre, sta sempre un gradino più in alto. Ritrovarli anche in Irresistibile attrazione mi ha fatto ricordare quanto Jack sia possessivo e protettivo con la sua donna e quanto lei gli sappia tener testa con i suoi modi di fare impertinenti. Insuperabili!
June 2, 2019
Loved it to the core
There was never a dull moment while reading it and I just wanted to keep turning the page. The story was as gripping as it was playful. I am a sucker for jolly endings and this book gave me just that. The writing is so real and detailed that it takes you into a the world of the characters.
There was never a dull moment while reading it and I just wanted to keep turning the page. The story was as gripping as it was playful. I am a sucker for jolly endings and this book gave me just that. The writing is so real and detailed that it takes you into a the world of the characters.
June 23, 2020
Great read
Hero chases his prey, until he captures her and has to seek some hiding to keep her safe. After pretending to his parents that she is his perfect match, he falls for her. She’s to go into witness protection and gets spooked, runs away, only to find she’s pregnant and in love.
It has an HEA, and is an easy, enjoyable read.
Hero chases his prey, until he captures her and has to seek some hiding to keep her safe. After pretending to his parents that she is his perfect match, he falls for her. She’s to go into witness protection and gets spooked, runs away, only to find she’s pregnant and in love.
It has an HEA, and is an easy, enjoyable read.
October 19, 2017
This book I have to say is my absolute favorite of the three, it took me in and had me on the edge of my seat. Well done!!
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August 26, 2023En realidad no leí este, pero lo agrego para llevar la cuenta en la app
July 14, 2024
3.75 ⭐
March 4, 2016
Romance and Fantasy for Cosmopolitan Girls
Ultimo libro della serie Pleasure, Irresistibile attrazione contiene dentro di se' un mix a cui difficilmente si può dire di no.
Mia madre non si è presa il disturbo di registrare la mia nascita. Non ci sono documenti ufficiali che mi colleghino all’Irlanda. Quando mio padre è dovuto andare in Inghilterra per lavoro, mia madre gli ha detto di portarmi con lui e si è tenuta mia sorella. Hai idea di quanto abbia dovuto faticare per falsificare un certificato di nascita così che io potessi andare a scuola?
All'anagrafe Roisin O’Sullivan, Roz Spring non ha mai avuto alle spalle una famiglia "normale", o anche solo che avesse una parvenza di quella serenità tipica dell'ambiente casalingo in cui tutti i bimbi crescono.
A causa poi di una scelta fatta da sua madre, la nostra irlandese si trova a crescere con un padre ladro che, giorno dopo giorno, le insegna i trucchi del mestiere al punto da far diventare anche sua figlia una sua perfetta allieva.
Benché la sua famiglia sia costituita solo dal padre, la giovane ha sempre nutrito un forte rancore nei confronti di sua madre, proprio perché fu lei a separarla dalla gemella, lasciandola a sopportare da sola l'odio della gente, con un genitore che doveva ancora imparare il significato di questo termine, facendo vivere sua figlia sempre al limite, dandole a malapena l'istruzione di cui necessita ogni persona, l'agio con cui molti, oggigiorno, vivono.
Crescendo la situazione non ha fatto che peggiorare, soprattutto dopo che la ragazza si trova ad assistere ad un omicidio.
Dopo questo avvenimento tutta la sua vita precipita, poiché non solo è costretta a nascondersi per timore di essere scoperta dall'assassino, ma si ritrova anche sulle sue tracce l'Interpol, dato che è l'unica che possa testimoniare in quel caso.
Che occasione migliore di riprendere in mano le vecchie abitudini, riprendendo a rubare?
Sarà proprio qui che entrerà in scena il nostro favoloso Andy McTravish, un uomo, una guardia del corpo all'occasione, ma soprattutto un ranger, una persona tutta d'un pezzo che lavora con la giustizia.
I loro destini si erano già incrociati nel precedente volume, quando la ragazza si era macchiata di furto, fingendosi la sorella gemella, ma sarà proprio in questo volume che i due faranno letteralmente scintille!
Galeotta fu la gioielleria, poiché proprio durante una rapina il giovane McTravish, quasi per caso, si ritrova davanti la Roz di cui si era invaghito, iniziando una vera caccia all'uomo ( o donna, in questo caso).
La ragazza riesce a sfuggirgli, con un'abilità tale da eguagliare solo Lupin, lasciandosi così un Andy sempre più curioso e deciso a starle alle costole, in fondo si sa, le prede arrendevoli lasciano sempre il tempo che trovano, mentre quelle combattive e sfuggenti danno alla sfida un tocco in più.
«Attento con le provocazioni…», lo avvertì.
«Ma mi sei mancata ogni notte. Io non ti sono mancato? Neanche a una piccola parte di te?»
«Sei mancato a molte parti di me», ridacchiò Roz. «Ma comunque dovranno attendere finché non starai meglio».
«Mi dispiacerebbe lasciare una signora insoddisfatta. Se stessimo completamente attenti, potremmo prenderci cura l’uno dell’altra».
Anche i migliori ladri possono commettere errori, o venire scoperti, e sarà questo il caso, dato che le strade dei nostri due protagonisti si intrecceranno nuovamente, su un set cinematografico (Vi avevo detto che la nostra bella Roz sa anche recitare?) dove, nella parte anche della comparsa, comparirà anche l'assassino da cui Roz fugge, creando così scompiglio in quella specie di pace creatasi fra loro.
Quando la passione si mischia con il lavoro, prendere una decisione risulta difficile ma in questo caso, invece, le due cose convergono in un unico punto: spacciare Roislin per la sua fidanzata, così da poterla proteggere e, nel mentre, far contenti i genitori del ragazzo che da lungo tempo spingono il figlio a mettere la testa a posto.
Una storia che pare avere già una data di scadenza segnata, dove tutto il gioco sta proprio nelle mani dei due giovani. Riusciranno i due a modificare quella data, o manderanno a monte tutto prima?
Un libro avvincente, dove gli amanti di questa serie non potranno trovare migliore risposta alle loro preghiere, visto che in questo volume verranno alla luce molti segreti a lungo celati, i nostri vecchi amati protagonisti ritroveranno un loro piccolo spazio, lasciando così noi lettori a sospirare appagati.
Ultimo libro della serie Pleasure, Irresistibile attrazione contiene dentro di se' un mix a cui difficilmente si può dire di no.
Mia madre non si è presa il disturbo di registrare la mia nascita. Non ci sono documenti ufficiali che mi colleghino all’Irlanda. Quando mio padre è dovuto andare in Inghilterra per lavoro, mia madre gli ha detto di portarmi con lui e si è tenuta mia sorella. Hai idea di quanto abbia dovuto faticare per falsificare un certificato di nascita così che io potessi andare a scuola?
All'anagrafe Roisin O’Sullivan, Roz Spring non ha mai avuto alle spalle una famiglia "normale", o anche solo che avesse una parvenza di quella serenità tipica dell'ambiente casalingo in cui tutti i bimbi crescono.
A causa poi di una scelta fatta da sua madre, la nostra irlandese si trova a crescere con un padre ladro che, giorno dopo giorno, le insegna i trucchi del mestiere al punto da far diventare anche sua figlia una sua perfetta allieva.
Benché la sua famiglia sia costituita solo dal padre, la giovane ha sempre nutrito un forte rancore nei confronti di sua madre, proprio perché fu lei a separarla dalla gemella, lasciandola a sopportare da sola l'odio della gente, con un genitore che doveva ancora imparare il significato di questo termine, facendo vivere sua figlia sempre al limite, dandole a malapena l'istruzione di cui necessita ogni persona, l'agio con cui molti, oggigiorno, vivono.
Crescendo la situazione non ha fatto che peggiorare, soprattutto dopo che la ragazza si trova ad assistere ad un omicidio.
Dopo questo avvenimento tutta la sua vita precipita, poiché non solo è costretta a nascondersi per timore di essere scoperta dall'assassino, ma si ritrova anche sulle sue tracce l'Interpol, dato che è l'unica che possa testimoniare in quel caso.
Che occasione migliore di riprendere in mano le vecchie abitudini, riprendendo a rubare?
Sarà proprio qui che entrerà in scena il nostro favoloso Andy McTravish, un uomo, una guardia del corpo all'occasione, ma soprattutto un ranger, una persona tutta d'un pezzo che lavora con la giustizia.
I loro destini si erano già incrociati nel precedente volume, quando la ragazza si era macchiata di furto, fingendosi la sorella gemella, ma sarà proprio in questo volume che i due faranno letteralmente scintille!
Galeotta fu la gioielleria, poiché proprio durante una rapina il giovane McTravish, quasi per caso, si ritrova davanti la Roz di cui si era invaghito, iniziando una vera caccia all'uomo ( o donna, in questo caso).
La ragazza riesce a sfuggirgli, con un'abilità tale da eguagliare solo Lupin, lasciandosi così un Andy sempre più curioso e deciso a starle alle costole, in fondo si sa, le prede arrendevoli lasciano sempre il tempo che trovano, mentre quelle combattive e sfuggenti danno alla sfida un tocco in più.
«Attento con le provocazioni…», lo avvertì.
«Ma mi sei mancata ogni notte. Io non ti sono mancato? Neanche a una piccola parte di te?»
«Sei mancato a molte parti di me», ridacchiò Roz. «Ma comunque dovranno attendere finché non starai meglio».
«Mi dispiacerebbe lasciare una signora insoddisfatta. Se stessimo completamente attenti, potremmo prenderci cura l’uno dell’altra».
Anche i migliori ladri possono commettere errori, o venire scoperti, e sarà questo il caso, dato che le strade dei nostri due protagonisti si intrecceranno nuovamente, su un set cinematografico (Vi avevo detto che la nostra bella Roz sa anche recitare?) dove, nella parte anche della comparsa, comparirà anche l'assassino da cui Roz fugge, creando così scompiglio in quella specie di pace creatasi fra loro.
Quando la passione si mischia con il lavoro, prendere una decisione risulta difficile ma in questo caso, invece, le due cose convergono in un unico punto: spacciare Roislin per la sua fidanzata, così da poterla proteggere e, nel mentre, far contenti i genitori del ragazzo che da lungo tempo spingono il figlio a mettere la testa a posto.
Una storia che pare avere già una data di scadenza segnata, dove tutto il gioco sta proprio nelle mani dei due giovani. Riusciranno i due a modificare quella data, o manderanno a monte tutto prima?
Un libro avvincente, dove gli amanti di questa serie non potranno trovare migliore risposta alle loro preghiere, visto che in questo volume verranno alla luce molti segreti a lungo celati, i nostri vecchi amati protagonisti ritroveranno un loro piccolo spazio, lasciando così noi lettori a sospirare appagati.
April 30, 2016
At first I want to thank Penguin Ireland for the book they gave away in a Goodreads Giveaway.
The Book:
I really like the cover. It´s simple with just the authors name, the title and the water lily. The colours of the water lily and the fonts look good together- especially with the black background. As far as I can say, the quality of the book is good. It still looks like new after I´ve read it and shows no sign of use.
The story:
The story begins and ends with the point of view of Roz Spring aka Roisin Philomena O´Sullivan- Spring. But it´s not only Roz the reader gets to know. There is also Andy McTavish whose point of view changes with the one of Roz´.
Already for some time on the run, Roz finds herself back in England. There, she keeps a low profile. She is hiding- hiding from Andy McTavish and J. Darren Hall. But while Andy wants to find her to help her, Hall is looking for her for some other reason. Hall wants to kill her. He wants to kill her, because Roz witnessed him killing a man and Andy and his boss wants her to testify. But she doesn´t. Roz doesn´t want to testify. Cause that would tell Hall where she is. That would make it easier for him to find and kill her. So she´s hiding, working at places where there´s no name needed, she steels, but just from people who can afford it or are too bad to others. She´s like a female Robin Hood, although it´s still illegal.
While Roz and Andy already met before and were attracted to each other, the surprise when they met again while some jewellery is robbed, is big. Andy thinks he finally found her but when she slips away again and was chased by Hall, she goes to Ireland and works on a movie. For some reason Roz texts Andy and this becomes the start of something more. They write, they flirt and they tease each other. But both don´t want to fall for each other. Both don´t want a relationship and after Andy found her in Ireland on this movie set and got hired as well, the feelings and sexual tension get stronger.
When Hall turned up on the movie set, Andy and Roz couldn´t do anything else than run away and hide at Andy´s parents house. There, both pretend to be in love and engaged. But the more they spend time together the more they feel for each other. The problem is just that they are afraid of feeling something and think that there couldn´t be a future for them as a couple.
And then....
What do you think? I think you should read to find out what happens. Will Roz run away from Andy again and hide or will Roz and Andy find each other and have a happily ever after? Will Roz testify or is Hall going to find and kill her? What does the O´Sullivans have to do with Roz and what´s the story behind Roz´ past? Why didn´t Roz lived with her twin sister and why is her father in prison? And who is Frankie and why are there any horses in the story?
Well.... I won´t tell. You should read the book.
My opinion:
I liked the book. The story was different to some other books I´ve read and that was a nice change. In my opinion it was well written. It was easy to like the characters. I can´t complain much. I just missed something but can´t say yet what exactly. That´s why I rated it just with 4 stars
So thanks again to Penguin Ireland for giving me the book to read. Can´t wait to read the others by Evie Hunter.
The Book:
I really like the cover. It´s simple with just the authors name, the title and the water lily. The colours of the water lily and the fonts look good together- especially with the black background. As far as I can say, the quality of the book is good. It still looks like new after I´ve read it and shows no sign of use.
The story:
The story begins and ends with the point of view of Roz Spring aka Roisin Philomena O´Sullivan- Spring. But it´s not only Roz the reader gets to know. There is also Andy McTavish whose point of view changes with the one of Roz´.
Already for some time on the run, Roz finds herself back in England. There, she keeps a low profile. She is hiding- hiding from Andy McTavish and J. Darren Hall. But while Andy wants to find her to help her, Hall is looking for her for some other reason. Hall wants to kill her. He wants to kill her, because Roz witnessed him killing a man and Andy and his boss wants her to testify. But she doesn´t. Roz doesn´t want to testify. Cause that would tell Hall where she is. That would make it easier for him to find and kill her. So she´s hiding, working at places where there´s no name needed, she steels, but just from people who can afford it or are too bad to others. She´s like a female Robin Hood, although it´s still illegal.
While Roz and Andy already met before and were attracted to each other, the surprise when they met again while some jewellery is robbed, is big. Andy thinks he finally found her but when she slips away again and was chased by Hall, she goes to Ireland and works on a movie. For some reason Roz texts Andy and this becomes the start of something more. They write, they flirt and they tease each other. But both don´t want to fall for each other. Both don´t want a relationship and after Andy found her in Ireland on this movie set and got hired as well, the feelings and sexual tension get stronger.
When Hall turned up on the movie set, Andy and Roz couldn´t do anything else than run away and hide at Andy´s parents house. There, both pretend to be in love and engaged. But the more they spend time together the more they feel for each other. The problem is just that they are afraid of feeling something and think that there couldn´t be a future for them as a couple.
And then....
What do you think? I think you should read to find out what happens. Will Roz run away from Andy again and hide or will Roz and Andy find each other and have a happily ever after? Will Roz testify or is Hall going to find and kill her? What does the O´Sullivans have to do with Roz and what´s the story behind Roz´ past? Why didn´t Roz lived with her twin sister and why is her father in prison? And who is Frankie and why are there any horses in the story?
Well.... I won´t tell. You should read the book.
My opinion:
I liked the book. The story was different to some other books I´ve read and that was a nice change. In my opinion it was well written. It was easy to like the characters. I can´t complain much. I just missed something but can´t say yet what exactly. That´s why I rated it just with 4 stars
So thanks again to Penguin Ireland for giving me the book to read. Can´t wait to read the others by Evie Hunter.
February 13, 2016
Inizio questa recensione con una domanda; quanto amate le serie che le scrittrici ci propongono? Io vi rispondo sinceramente, non molto, perché molto spesso mi innamoro del primo libro per poi essere delusa dall'ultimo.
Il primo libro mi coinvolge, il secondo ha qualche mancanza, e il terzo mi delude, per non parlare delle serie con più di tre volumi. Devo ammettere anche, che ci sono alcune serie che dal primo all'ultimo mi tengono incollata fino all'ultima pagina mantenendo vivo l’interesse e la storia, creando sempre dei colpi di scena che danno vita al libro e di conseguenza alla serie.
Questo è il quarto e conclusivo volume della serie PLEAUSURE di EVIE HUNTER che inizia con L’iniziazione, e continua con Piacere proibito, Sono tua, per concludere con Irresistibile Attrazione. I primi due libri mi sono piaciuti molto, mi hanno dato quello che cercavo: amore passione, coinvolgimento, ma soprattutto delle storie che mi trasmettevano emozioni e mi suscitavano molte fantasie. Con Sono tua non ho avuto le stesse emozioni e tanto meno un vivo interesse, e lo stesso purtroppo è per questo ultimo volume.
I protagonisti che andremo a conoscere sono Roz a Andy. Malgrado la storia non mi abbia coinvolto più di tanto loro mi sono piaciuti: brillanti, simpatici, ironici e anche se all’inizio possono sembrare molto diversi, in realtà sono molto simili.
Roz è una ragazza a cui la vita non ha sorriso, cresciuta dal padre truffatore conosce solo quella vita e di conseguenza cresce diventando anche lei un’abile truffatrice. Andy è un ranger che le dà la caccia da molto tempo, non solo perché Roz è ricercata per la sua ultima truffa ma anche perché è la testimone chiave di un omicidio, almeno questa è la versione ufficiale, in realtà Sinead, la gemella di Roz, la sta cercando, e il compito del ranger è trovarla. Roz e Sinead sono state divise da piccole e cresciute per molte incomprensioni da persone diverse. Mentre Sinead è stata cresciuta dalla famiglia della madre ricca, Roz cresciuta con il padre, sempre senza dimora fissa, cresce tra molte difficoltà, diventando una donna scaltra e sicuramente poco incline a fidarsi delle persone.
Sarà una coincidenza a far incontrare Roz e Andy nuovamente, riaccendendo quella scintilla che già dai loro primi incontri era scattata, un’attrazione forte che entrambi sanno che è difficile ignorare: non possono e non devono provare questa attrazione, un ranger e una truffatrice NON non possono stare insieme…..
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Il primo libro mi coinvolge, il secondo ha qualche mancanza, e il terzo mi delude, per non parlare delle serie con più di tre volumi. Devo ammettere anche, che ci sono alcune serie che dal primo all'ultimo mi tengono incollata fino all'ultima pagina mantenendo vivo l’interesse e la storia, creando sempre dei colpi di scena che danno vita al libro e di conseguenza alla serie.
Questo è il quarto e conclusivo volume della serie PLEAUSURE di EVIE HUNTER che inizia con L’iniziazione, e continua con Piacere proibito, Sono tua, per concludere con Irresistibile Attrazione. I primi due libri mi sono piaciuti molto, mi hanno dato quello che cercavo: amore passione, coinvolgimento, ma soprattutto delle storie che mi trasmettevano emozioni e mi suscitavano molte fantasie. Con Sono tua non ho avuto le stesse emozioni e tanto meno un vivo interesse, e lo stesso purtroppo è per questo ultimo volume.
I protagonisti che andremo a conoscere sono Roz a Andy. Malgrado la storia non mi abbia coinvolto più di tanto loro mi sono piaciuti: brillanti, simpatici, ironici e anche se all’inizio possono sembrare molto diversi, in realtà sono molto simili.
Roz è una ragazza a cui la vita non ha sorriso, cresciuta dal padre truffatore conosce solo quella vita e di conseguenza cresce diventando anche lei un’abile truffatrice. Andy è un ranger che le dà la caccia da molto tempo, non solo perché Roz è ricercata per la sua ultima truffa ma anche perché è la testimone chiave di un omicidio, almeno questa è la versione ufficiale, in realtà Sinead, la gemella di Roz, la sta cercando, e il compito del ranger è trovarla. Roz e Sinead sono state divise da piccole e cresciute per molte incomprensioni da persone diverse. Mentre Sinead è stata cresciuta dalla famiglia della madre ricca, Roz cresciuta con il padre, sempre senza dimora fissa, cresce tra molte difficoltà, diventando una donna scaltra e sicuramente poco incline a fidarsi delle persone.
Sarà una coincidenza a far incontrare Roz e Andy nuovamente, riaccendendo quella scintilla che già dai loro primi incontri era scattata, un’attrazione forte che entrambi sanno che è difficile ignorare: non possono e non devono provare questa attrazione, un ranger e una truffatrice NON non possono stare insieme…..
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June 2, 2016
Riesce a fermarla ma lei fugge di nuovo perché all’improvviso appare di nuovo anche il killer che le da la caccia per ucciderla. Roz si rifugia in Irlanda e chiede aiuto ad un suo vecchio amico che sta partecipando alle riprese dell’ultimo film del celebre Jack Winter come capo stuntmen. E in Irlanda si reca per un caso fortuito anche Andy, costretto da un improvviso malore di suo padre a chiedere un periodo di congedo e tornare nella tenuta di famiglia nell’Isola di Smeraldo. Roz e Andy, dall’ultima volta che si sono incontrati sono rimasti in contatto via mail e continuano a scriversi e punzecchiarsi, finché, per puro caso, Andy scopre dove si trova Roz e va a riprendersela.. ma se la dovrà vedere con la natura selvatica e dominatrice di lei, con il dovere di proteggerla dal perfido killer fino al momento di doverla consegnare ai federali e con la necessità di dover far credere alla sua famiglia che si sono fidanzati da poco.. sembra facile.. ma è un lavoro che solo un Ranger irlandese può riuscire a compiere, salvo poi rimetterci quello che non aveva mai messo in gioco nella sua carriera di play boy.. il proprio cuore.
Conclusione perfetta per una serie che si è rivelata davvero al di sopra delle aspettative iniziali. Irresistibile attrazione è un libro delizioso, accattivante e avvincente, adrenalinico e sensuale che si lascia leggere tutto di un fiato e che ti fa rimanere in bocca un buon sapore fruttato, dolce ma non troppo che caratterizza gli erotic suspense ben scritti come questo.
La caratteristica principale e distintiva è il carattere fiero e indomito di entrambi i protagonisti che li farà scontrare e fare scintille fin da subito ma che, soprattutto, porterà a delle scene di sesso traboccanti di carica erotica in cui i due amanti si affrontano come se si fossero sfidati a duello e li condurrà, nello svolgersi degli eventi, a far provare la sottomissione ad entrambi essendo loro due Dominatori per natura.
Ma non è la componente erotica quella che prevale qui, in realtà la trama è complessa e articolata e tiene col fiato sospeso fino alla fine. Come già nei due precedenti libri è la vicenda suspense che regge la storia e si intreccia anche con quanto raccontato nel precedente capitolo e non solo. Infatti ritroviamo sia Niall e Sinead, i protagonisti di Sono tua, ma anche Jack e Abbie, la coppia di L’Iniziazione.
Ed è una componente suspense davvero di tutto rispetto, ben raccontata ma soprattutto ironica e divertente, anche grazie alla verve dei due protagonisti.
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Conclusione perfetta per una serie che si è rivelata davvero al di sopra delle aspettative iniziali. Irresistibile attrazione è un libro delizioso, accattivante e avvincente, adrenalinico e sensuale che si lascia leggere tutto di un fiato e che ti fa rimanere in bocca un buon sapore fruttato, dolce ma non troppo che caratterizza gli erotic suspense ben scritti come questo.
La caratteristica principale e distintiva è il carattere fiero e indomito di entrambi i protagonisti che li farà scontrare e fare scintille fin da subito ma che, soprattutto, porterà a delle scene di sesso traboccanti di carica erotica in cui i due amanti si affrontano come se si fossero sfidati a duello e li condurrà, nello svolgersi degli eventi, a far provare la sottomissione ad entrambi essendo loro due Dominatori per natura.
Ma non è la componente erotica quella che prevale qui, in realtà la trama è complessa e articolata e tiene col fiato sospeso fino alla fine. Come già nei due precedenti libri è la vicenda suspense che regge la storia e si intreccia anche con quanto raccontato nel precedente capitolo e non solo. Infatti ritroviamo sia Niall e Sinead, i protagonisti di Sono tua, ma anche Jack e Abbie, la coppia di L’Iniziazione.
Ed è una componente suspense davvero di tutto rispetto, ben raccontata ma soprattutto ironica e divertente, anche grazie alla verve dei due protagonisti.
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April 3, 2014
First, let me say I was unaware this was part of a series when I received it as an ARC from Netgalley. My bad. After finishing, I would recommend reading the others if this catches your eye. There's a lot going on here & knowing the returning characters & their histories would have helped.
Whew...where to start. Roz Spring has a few things on her plate. She's broke, long estranged from her twin sister, trying to help her jailed father & after witnessing a murder last year, it's a toss up who will catch her first...Interpol or an ex-Navy Seal turned assassin.
But her most immediate problem is evading Andy McTavish. The big Irishman works for Moore Enterprises, an exclusive security firm run by Niall Moore whose wife Sinnead is Roz's sister. Andy tracked her down last year but before he could turn her in, she escaped. Now he's found her again just as she was pulling off her latest scam.
Unfortunately so has Darren Hall, the man hired to kill her. Back on the run, Roz flees to a movie set in Ireland to find her godfather Fletcher. Coincidentally, Andy is also there. His father had a heart attack & he's needed at their estate to help out on the farm.
I don't want to reveal too much but suffice to say a series of events will end with Roz hiding out on the farm with Andy & his parents. I think we can see where this is going & that's ok. Readers looking for an HEA can spot one a mile away & grab it for their collection. That wasn't an issue for me. What was are the number of subplots.
There are scams, shoot outs, horse racing fraud, theft, movies stars, pregnancies, multiple romances, BDSM & murder. You can get whiplash by turning the page. With so many story lines sprouting off in every direction, you end up knowing a lot of things but none of them very well.
Even the main plot concerning the relationship between Roz & Andy seems rushed & based purely on physical attraction. They have a long history so if you've read the previous books, it will probably feel more credible as there's little time for character development .
By losing a couple of the side stories (my vote goes to the horse scam & the entire "father in prison" angle), space could be devoted to fleshing out the remaining ones. Readers would be more invested in the characters if they had the time & details instead of jumping to yet another crisis, giving the whole book a smoother flow.
As it is, even the end is jam packed as all the loose ends are neatly tied & conflicts resolved. So I guess it comes down to your tastes & expectations. If you enjoyed the other books, no doubt you'll like this as well. It's a quick, fluffy read with a predictable ending which might be just what you're looking for at the end of a hard day in reality.
Whew...where to start. Roz Spring has a few things on her plate. She's broke, long estranged from her twin sister, trying to help her jailed father & after witnessing a murder last year, it's a toss up who will catch her first...Interpol or an ex-Navy Seal turned assassin.
But her most immediate problem is evading Andy McTavish. The big Irishman works for Moore Enterprises, an exclusive security firm run by Niall Moore whose wife Sinnead is Roz's sister. Andy tracked her down last year but before he could turn her in, she escaped. Now he's found her again just as she was pulling off her latest scam.
Unfortunately so has Darren Hall, the man hired to kill her. Back on the run, Roz flees to a movie set in Ireland to find her godfather Fletcher. Coincidentally, Andy is also there. His father had a heart attack & he's needed at their estate to help out on the farm.
I don't want to reveal too much but suffice to say a series of events will end with Roz hiding out on the farm with Andy & his parents. I think we can see where this is going & that's ok. Readers looking for an HEA can spot one a mile away & grab it for their collection. That wasn't an issue for me. What was are the number of subplots.
There are scams, shoot outs, horse racing fraud, theft, movies stars, pregnancies, multiple romances, BDSM & murder. You can get whiplash by turning the page. With so many story lines sprouting off in every direction, you end up knowing a lot of things but none of them very well.
Even the main plot concerning the relationship between Roz & Andy seems rushed & based purely on physical attraction. They have a long history so if you've read the previous books, it will probably feel more credible as there's little time for character development .
By losing a couple of the side stories (my vote goes to the horse scam & the entire "father in prison" angle), space could be devoted to fleshing out the remaining ones. Readers would be more invested in the characters if they had the time & details instead of jumping to yet another crisis, giving the whole book a smoother flow.
As it is, even the end is jam packed as all the loose ends are neatly tied & conflicts resolved. So I guess it comes down to your tastes & expectations. If you enjoyed the other books, no doubt you'll like this as well. It's a quick, fluffy read with a predictable ending which might be just what you're looking for at the end of a hard day in reality.
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