Ariel Jones: Sassy. Sexy. Swirling. A long-legged, sophisticated black woman who knows what she wants and goes for it. She is sexually adventurous and indulges her libido with whomever and wherever she likes. Okay. So sometimes this gets her into real trouble. Ariel just chalks it up to experience and moves on down the road to the next adventure.
The only adventure she avoids like cheap shoes is marriage. Too much trouble. Too much heartache. Too little freedom. But when she meets her match, she’s got to reassess. Because he’s to die for and he’s got his own agenda…
The Life and Loves of Ariel Jone, Volume 2:
Episode 5—A Role to Die For New York City cop, Ray Meyers, always told Ariel that her curiosity combined with her adventurous spirit would get her into serious trouble one day. Too bad she doesn't remember that when she opens someone else's package and starts watching a frightening porn video that is not meant for her eyes. All alone in her friend’s isolated house, and unable to contact Ray, Ariel soon realizes that her simple house-sitting favor is turning deadly... Episode 6—Slip Slidin’ Away When Ariel’s parents celebrate their wedding anniversary in Paris, Ariel’s thoughts turn to her old sweetheart, Max. The last time they had made torrid love was in the City of Lights. So when an emergency sends her hurrying to her mother’s side in Paris, Ariel can’t help anticipating seeing Max again. Will she resist the old magic between them or will she fall under Max’s spell, wrecking the life she has now with Ray?
Episode 7—Nearly Swept Away Always open to new sexual experiences, Ariel is usually the first one to try something new. But her life with Ray is vigorous and satisfying, so she never pushes him to spice up their love making. Imagine her shock when they take a trip to Canada and a darker, more potent Ray reveals that he can still show her a thing or two about erotic encounters.
With nearly 200 short stories, several novels and novellas in print, hot and spicy, Candy Caine keeps her husband, Robert, on his toes in their Long Island, NY home. Supportive with her writing career, he’s always willing to help her make certain the scenes in her stories are authentic. After all, technique is so important for good writing. When asked why she began to write, Candy says: “I’ve always loved books and my biggest thrill is to bring the joy of reading to others. That’s what writing is all about.” Candy is the alter ego of Candace Gold. While Candace usually writes the less erotic books, Candy is the one who writes the erotica and does her best to curl poor Candace’s hair.
Wow! Hot, sexy and completely a treat to read. The blurb mentions Ariel indulging in her fantasies, but desires and I really felt as if I was the one indulging in this book. There we so may sexy and intense moments that I found myself unable to put the book down, and actually finished all of it in one night. It may have been past my bedtime, but I couldn't go and leave A&R hot and bothered, lol.
Caine's writing is perfect for this genre. The story is very showing and also very to the point, in a very, very good way. I felt the pointedness of the writing really matched Ariel's attitude and behaviour. I also liked that, in minimal words, the author was able to completely paint a picture for me, and keep me completely intrigued.
The pace matched the style of the story and was perfect during the sexual scenes. It wasn't rushed, but it really moved swiftly enough to bring across the passion they were sharing and trying to contain.
Overall, I was impressed and would love to read more of the series.
**I received this book for free and provided and honest and unbiased review.