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Black Bliss #1
Base Instinct
Melissa Black is a woman of few words and even fewer friends. Not that she’s complaining. Considering all she’s accomplished, all work and no play are words to live by. Shooting for the moon led her land among the stars as an astrophysicist. On top of that, she breaks new altitudes on the Air Force. And she isn’t even 30. From sleepless study habits to army crawls on dirt roads, she’s soared above and beyond time and again. So, why the hell should she care when the man who took her virginity twelve years ago flies back in her life?
The Blacks are all Kingsley Hastings has. They weren’t just neighbors. They were the family he’d never had, but always wanted. He’d found a real friend in Lionel and General Black had pledged a paternal promise. But it was Melissa who’d given him his real taste of pleasure all those years ago. Too bad that taste came too little, too late. Searching for a life beyond the base, he was set to leave town the next day. He should’ve known better. Now, his father’s funeral brings him back to the barracks—and he’s determined to make things right.
But the alluring aviatress clouds his judgment.
The Blacks are all Kingsley Hastings has. They weren’t just neighbors. They were the family he’d never had, but always wanted. He’d found a real friend in Lionel and General Black had pledged a paternal promise. But it was Melissa who’d given him his real taste of pleasure all those years ago. Too bad that taste came too little, too late. Searching for a life beyond the base, he was set to leave town the next day. He should’ve known better. Now, his father’s funeral brings him back to the barracks—and he’s determined to make things right.
But the alluring aviatress clouds his judgment.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 5, 2015
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Fallen Kittie
33 books104 followersFallen Kittie is a freelance writer and sociologist who studies existentialism and supernatural folklore. She also enjoys penning erotic novels.
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December 28, 2017
This is a sexy second chance romance for two people who grew up together on a military base, but in very different households. Melissa and Kingsley have strict fathers but where Melissa was supported from the start, Kingsley was not. When he had a chance to leave, Kingsley took it, though not without one night spent with Melissa that neither forgot. He took his dreams and made something of them, becoming an art curator. Art is part of what bonded him and Melissa, but when she was left behind, she put aside her artistic dreams and pursued a different future - with training in the military to keep up with family traditions as well as an interest in astrophysics. She's not sure where her future now lies. But with Kingsley home for his father's funeral, will he be part of it?
I enjoyed seeing Kingsley and Melissa come to terms with their feelings for each other. Kingsley had been a big part of Melissa's life growing up, her older brother's best friend and an adopted son for their father. In fact, it's this closeness to her family that makes him worry about having a relationship with Melissa in the present. Though they are both attracted to each other and share some steamy scenes, he doesn't want to lose the link to the only real family he's ever known if the secret of their current affair gets out. Melissa is torn as well, her heart having been broken when Kingsley initially left town. She views their dealings now as strictly sexual, keeping her emotions out of the picture as she believes Kingsley will soon leave again. Kingsley must convince her that he means to stick around this time. Some of the sex scene descriptions veer into purple prose territory but the overall story is entertaining and the happy ending works well for the couple. 3.5 stars.
Note: a copy of this story was provided by the author for review.
I enjoyed seeing Kingsley and Melissa come to terms with their feelings for each other. Kingsley had been a big part of Melissa's life growing up, her older brother's best friend and an adopted son for their father. In fact, it's this closeness to her family that makes him worry about having a relationship with Melissa in the present. Though they are both attracted to each other and share some steamy scenes, he doesn't want to lose the link to the only real family he's ever known if the secret of their current affair gets out. Melissa is torn as well, her heart having been broken when Kingsley initially left town. She views their dealings now as strictly sexual, keeping her emotions out of the picture as she believes Kingsley will soon leave again. Kingsley must convince her that he means to stick around this time. Some of the sex scene descriptions veer into purple prose territory but the overall story is entertaining and the happy ending works well for the couple. 3.5 stars.
Note: a copy of this story was provided by the author for review.
October 24, 2015
He was to leave at a time when he felt at home and he’s come home to bury the only man he’s called his father, will he finally find his place?
Melissa Black is a woman of few words and even fewer friends. Not that she’s complaining. Considering all she’s accomplished, all work and no play are words to live by. Shooting for the moon led her land among the stars as an astrophysicist. On top of that, she breaks new altitudes on the Air Force. And she isn’t even 30. From sleepless study habits to army crawls on dirt roads, she’s soared above and beyond time and again. So, why the hell should she care when the man who took her virginity twelve years ago flies back in her life?
The Blacks are all Kingsley Hastings has. They weren’t just neighbors. They were the family he’d never had, but always wanted. He’d found a real friend in Lionel and General Black had pledged a paternal promise. But it was Melissa who’d given him his real taste of pleasure all those years ago. Too bad that taste came too little, too late. Searching for a life beyond the base, he was set to leave town the next day. He should’ve known better. Now, his father’s funeral brings him back to the barracks—and he’s determined to make things right. (Amazon blurb)
Too many are left behind, abandoned, ignored or believed to have everything they need: a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs and full stomachs. Only, they forget that we need more, people need more: they need to belong, to feel appreciated and especially, and they need to feel love. Kingsley Hastings felt it once, only to have it ripped from his hands shortly afterwards. Melissa is a woman on a mission, refusing to let her past, her desire for one man and the one night that has marked her so profoundly that sleepless nights studying, soaring sky high over and over are preferable than friends and ‘crying over spilled milk’. This is the first time I’ve read a novel written by Fallen Kittie and I must admit, I’m intrigued; it was the type of novel that scratched an itch, but so much so that you had to keep coming back to soothe it, otherwise, it kept coming back, and I’m saying that in a good way. It was both dark and seductive, and romantic and hopeful; you can’t help but root for the happily every after and that these two characters can at the very least hash out what happened all those years ago. I can’t wait to see the next instalment in this series and find out more about the Black family.
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**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club**
Melissa Black is a woman of few words and even fewer friends. Not that she’s complaining. Considering all she’s accomplished, all work and no play are words to live by. Shooting for the moon led her land among the stars as an astrophysicist. On top of that, she breaks new altitudes on the Air Force. And she isn’t even 30. From sleepless study habits to army crawls on dirt roads, she’s soared above and beyond time and again. So, why the hell should she care when the man who took her virginity twelve years ago flies back in her life?
The Blacks are all Kingsley Hastings has. They weren’t just neighbors. They were the family he’d never had, but always wanted. He’d found a real friend in Lionel and General Black had pledged a paternal promise. But it was Melissa who’d given him his real taste of pleasure all those years ago. Too bad that taste came too little, too late. Searching for a life beyond the base, he was set to leave town the next day. He should’ve known better. Now, his father’s funeral brings him back to the barracks—and he’s determined to make things right. (Amazon blurb)
Too many are left behind, abandoned, ignored or believed to have everything they need: a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs and full stomachs. Only, they forget that we need more, people need more: they need to belong, to feel appreciated and especially, and they need to feel love. Kingsley Hastings felt it once, only to have it ripped from his hands shortly afterwards. Melissa is a woman on a mission, refusing to let her past, her desire for one man and the one night that has marked her so profoundly that sleepless nights studying, soaring sky high over and over are preferable than friends and ‘crying over spilled milk’. This is the first time I’ve read a novel written by Fallen Kittie and I must admit, I’m intrigued; it was the type of novel that scratched an itch, but so much so that you had to keep coming back to soothe it, otherwise, it kept coming back, and I’m saying that in a good way. It was both dark and seductive, and romantic and hopeful; you can’t help but root for the happily every after and that these two characters can at the very least hash out what happened all those years ago. I can’t wait to see the next instalment in this series and find out more about the Black family.
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**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club**
October 24, 2015
Book Review For ( Base Instinct ) By Fallen Kittie Melissa Black is a young woman of few words and doesn't have very many friends either. But she has accomplished so much and she is not even 30 years old yet. But Melissa is all work and no play and she lives by that too. She 's an astrophysicist and on top of all that she has broken altitudes with the Air Force. So why is Melissa so mad ,when a man from her past show back up in her home town. Kingsley and Melissa was close at one time 12 years early and then went away. Melissa Black's family was the closes thing to a family that Kingsley Hastings knew. Hastings was good friends with both Lionel and General Black had promised a paternal pledged years ago. But it was Melissa who really showed Kingsley his taste of pleasure back then, and it still fresh in his mind of what they had together. I could go and tell you more about these two people and what happens next ,but that would spoil the world story for you. I highly recommend you read this sweet story ,because you won't be disappointed.
May 28, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. Kingsley is such a sweet guy. He really understands Melissa and knows how to get her to see things from his perspective. He gives her things to think about and leaves her to make her own decisions. Melissa is a super strong woman and knows what she wants...or at least she thinks she does. She is so stuck on what she should be because it's in her blood. Will she ever allow herself to be truly happy? Can the two of them reach a place where they can share what they have with the rest of the world or are they forever going to keep this secret?
Arc provided for honest review.
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December 27, 2015
ARC for Base Instinct by Fallen Kittie
Three stars
I struggled to finish this book, maybe because I couldn't relate to military life? The book was well written, the scenes realistic, but I became bored with the story line. I wanted Melissa to stop being so difficult, and Kingsley became a wuss.
Three stars
I struggled to finish this book, maybe because I couldn't relate to military life? The book was well written, the scenes realistic, but I became bored with the story line. I wanted Melissa to stop being so difficult, and Kingsley became a wuss.
October 26, 2015
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