Denise’s Review
One of the reasons I have strayed from ménage books is the lack of realism depicted within a working ménage relationship. Understandably, these stories are intended as fantasy foremost and don’t necessarily demand realistic events, perspectives, or conclusions.
This was one of those unassuming stories that started out completely different from where it concluded. Had I not known I had selected a ménage book for review, I would have inferred, from the beginning, a dramatic tale about finding love in the aftermath of a horrendous loss. In fact, so much of the novella revolved around an event that happened off-screen it was difficult to determine what emotions the author wanted conveyed.
This isn’t necessarily a failing; had the novella been a little longer, the beginning half cut down or the second half expanded, the dynamic shift from bereavement to arousal wouldn’t have been as jarring. As it is, near the midway point the narrative takes a plunge from one storyline to the next so quickly the tone completely changes.
However, the sex scenes are predictably very hot, and therefore accomplish the feel for which the author intended. Had the transitions felt more natural, I might have liked it a bit more.
2 ½ Tea Cups!