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Forbidden Passion #2
Seduced & Pleasured
Alternate cover edition for ASIN B073XQR454
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Charlene’s life suddenly became emotionally complicated to say the least. Still mourning the loss of her father who recently died far too early. Still walking on clouds after re-connecting with her father’s best friend from across the country. Their contact had been abruptly cut off by her dad when he found out about her teenage crush on the much older man. But here he was again, 10 years later and more attractive than ever.
Clayton had always been a bit of a mystery man. He did things his own way. No compromises and always a gentleman. It was clearly a rewarding formula, because life had certainly tilted the odds in his favor. The limousine and private jet that took her to his luxurious mansion revealed the story of a highly successful man. This, however, was just the tip of the ice-berg. It didn’t take long before she was introduced to his darker and more eccentric passions. Charlene had open-mindedly entered a forbidden world she hardly knew existed.
Little did she know she’d seen nothing yet. An invitation to a very exclusive masquerade ball was about to change her forever...
For previous cover edition see here
Charlene’s life suddenly became emotionally complicated to say the least. Still mourning the loss of her father who recently died far too early. Still walking on clouds after re-connecting with her father’s best friend from across the country. Their contact had been abruptly cut off by her dad when he found out about her teenage crush on the much older man. But here he was again, 10 years later and more attractive than ever.
Clayton had always been a bit of a mystery man. He did things his own way. No compromises and always a gentleman. It was clearly a rewarding formula, because life had certainly tilted the odds in his favor. The limousine and private jet that took her to his luxurious mansion revealed the story of a highly successful man. This, however, was just the tip of the ice-berg. It didn’t take long before she was introduced to his darker and more eccentric passions. Charlene had open-mindedly entered a forbidden world she hardly knew existed.
Little did she know she’d seen nothing yet. An invitation to a very exclusive masquerade ball was about to change her forever...
76 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 14, 2017
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Blurb:
Charlene’s life suddenly became emotionally complicated to say the least. Still mourning the loss of her father who recently died far too early. Still walking on clouds after re-connecting with her father’s best friend from across the country. Their contact had been abruptly cut off by her dad when he found out about her teenage crush on the much older man. But here he was again, 10 years later and more attractive than ever.
Clayton had always been a bit of a mystery man. He did things his own way. No compromises and always a gentleman. It was clearly a rewarding formula, because life had certainly tilted the odds in his favor. The limousine and private jet that took her to his luxurious mansion revealed the story of a highly successful man. This, however, was just the tip of the ice-berg. It didn’t take long before she was introduced to his darker and more eccentric passions. Charlene had open-mindedly entered a forbidden world she hardly knew existed.
Little did she know she’d seen nothing yet.
An invitation to a very exclusive masquerade ball was about to change her forever...
Blurb:
Charlene’s life suddenly became emotionally complicated to say the least. Still mourning the loss of her father who recently died far too early. Still walking on clouds after re-connecting with her father’s best friend from across the country. Their contact had been abruptly cut off by her dad when he found out about her teenage crush on the much older man. But here he was again, 10 years later and more attractive than ever.
Clayton had always been a bit of a mystery man. He did things his own way. No compromises and always a gentleman. It was clearly a rewarding formula, because life had certainly tilted the odds in his favor. The limousine and private jet that took her to his luxurious mansion revealed the story of a highly successful man. This, however, was just the tip of the ice-berg. It didn’t take long before she was introduced to his darker and more eccentric passions. Charlene had open-mindedly entered a forbidden world she hardly knew existed.
Little did she know she’d seen nothing yet.
An invitation to a very exclusive masquerade ball was about to change her forever...
April 2, 2018
Still Hooked
So on a whim I picked up t be first book in this series and blew through it. Now I jumped right into the second and DAMN IT I'm still hooked. The masquerade ball was hot as heck and the revelation that our sexy, tall, dark and handsome lead maybe in love!!!! Well now I'm running into the next book. Damn you ladies for sucking me into this devilishly, delicious world.
So on a whim I picked up t be first book in this series and blew through it. Now I jumped right into the second and DAMN IT I'm still hooked. The masquerade ball was hot as heck and the revelation that our sexy, tall, dark and handsome lead maybe in love!!!! Well now I'm running into the next book. Damn you ladies for sucking me into this devilishly, delicious world.
July 28, 2017
Confusing…
This short erotic romance continues the story of Charlene and Clayton from the first book of this series…following Charlene’s sexual awakening with Clayton she has returned to her home and re-established her life as a nurse but an invitation, from Clayton, to a masquerade ball brings her back to his world….
There is no doubt that this author knows how to set a scene, skillfully describe the world in which a story unfolds and create complex and interesting characters..the difficulty for me with this particular book is that the first few introductory chapters were too in-depth and read like the beginning of a full length novel….. in fact the initial interaction between the two main characters did not take place until several chapters in….
Despite all the preamble when Charlene and Clayton finally re-connect the relationship just does not feel realistic…. I love taboo books but somehow this relationship does not work for me…not helped by the fact that before there is any real interaction between the couple Charlene is being taken in other directions…the sexual encounters are super erotic and steamy but there seems to be a disconnect between the characters….
This was a combination of great writing and hot erotic sex let down by a slow beginning, relationships that felt shallow and an abrupt conclusion which was confusing….this novella was reviewed for Summer's Eve Reads...
This short erotic romance continues the story of Charlene and Clayton from the first book of this series…following Charlene’s sexual awakening with Clayton she has returned to her home and re-established her life as a nurse but an invitation, from Clayton, to a masquerade ball brings her back to his world….
There is no doubt that this author knows how to set a scene, skillfully describe the world in which a story unfolds and create complex and interesting characters..the difficulty for me with this particular book is that the first few introductory chapters were too in-depth and read like the beginning of a full length novel….. in fact the initial interaction between the two main characters did not take place until several chapters in….
Despite all the preamble when Charlene and Clayton finally re-connect the relationship just does not feel realistic…. I love taboo books but somehow this relationship does not work for me…not helped by the fact that before there is any real interaction between the couple Charlene is being taken in other directions…the sexual encounters are super erotic and steamy but there seems to be a disconnect between the characters….
This was a combination of great writing and hot erotic sex let down by a slow beginning, relationships that felt shallow and an abrupt conclusion which was confusing….this novella was reviewed for Summer's Eve Reads...
July 21, 2017
Just a bit over the top, Seduced and Pleasured was exactly that. Innocent Charlene being seduced and pleasured. It was very interesting to see her take a walk on the wild side.
Seduced and Pleasured was quick and super sexy. The blurb felt a tad misleading, and that confused me a bit at first. Reality must be set aside to fully enjoy the book.
*3.5 star review*
*Review copy reviewed on behalf of OMGReads*
Seduced and Pleasured was quick and super sexy. The blurb felt a tad misleading, and that confused me a bit at first. Reality must be set aside to fully enjoy the book.
*3.5 star review*
*Review copy reviewed on behalf of OMGReads*
July 28, 2017
Seduced and Pleasured was a great read!!!
This story was a super sexy, hot and quick story that I enjoy reading. It was well written, hot in all means and the connection between the characters was great.
Can't wait to read more of the author.
I received an early copy of this book in exchange for a voluntary review.
This story was a super sexy, hot and quick story that I enjoy reading. It was well written, hot in all means and the connection between the characters was great.
Can't wait to read more of the author.
I received an early copy of this book in exchange for a voluntary review.
July 16, 2017
A quick, well written, hot and steamy older man/younger woman erotica romance story that will leave you panting for more.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
January 2, 2018
SeXXXy story, minor plot
I read the first book in this series a while back, a story of a girl who had fallen for her father's best friend. They were forced apart - Daddy knows best - and met again at her father's funeral, followed by lots of sex.
That catches us up to this book, where he flies her out on his personal plane to a wild, exclusive kinky party, with a stop beforehand to ensure she's attired properly. (Black corset, stockings, heels - the basics). He's so eager to see her again that he ignores her while she is taken into a back room for some hot girl on girl action, followed by him jumping in (masked, anonymous) to make it a threesome, at which point she stops because it's like cheating on him.
Wait, what?
No, really. Fly across the country for super hot sex, then think better of it, because he was kind enough to arrange it all to expand her sexual boundaries. While there's a HEA, and a minor plot, this book is primarily about hot, kinky sex - and it's done well.
I read the first book in this series a while back, a story of a girl who had fallen for her father's best friend. They were forced apart - Daddy knows best - and met again at her father's funeral, followed by lots of sex.
That catches us up to this book, where he flies her out on his personal plane to a wild, exclusive kinky party, with a stop beforehand to ensure she's attired properly. (Black corset, stockings, heels - the basics). He's so eager to see her again that he ignores her while she is taken into a back room for some hot girl on girl action, followed by him jumping in (masked, anonymous) to make it a threesome, at which point she stops because it's like cheating on him.
Wait, what?
No, really. Fly across the country for super hot sex, then think better of it, because he was kind enough to arrange it all to expand her sexual boundaries. While there's a HEA, and a minor plot, this book is primarily about hot, kinky sex - and it's done well.
July 18, 2017
Hot different story line. A very quick read but it has it all. It has hot scenes, steamy BDSM plays, amazing chemistry and it is sexy and fun. I like it very much because it is so well written and described that you almost feel the main characters emotions. It is naughty and sweet and you just have to read through it to see what happens next.
Charlene and Clayton has to fight issues to make it all work and their relationship develops all the time. They learn new things.
I can only recommend this book to others but be aware that there are amazing BDSM scenes in it.
I voluntarily Reviewed an Advance Readers Copy of this book.
Charlene and Clayton has to fight issues to make it all work and their relationship develops all the time. They learn new things.
I can only recommend this book to others but be aware that there are amazing BDSM scenes in it.
I voluntarily Reviewed an Advance Readers Copy of this book.
January 7, 2018
Fantastic
I thoroughly loved this book I finished reading both stories one after the other in a day. Disappointed its finished. I loved it. 😊
I thoroughly loved this book I finished reading both stories one after the other in a day. Disappointed its finished. I loved it. 😊
July 19, 2017
We met Clayton & Charlene in Cuff & Damaged, but here is where Clayton shows Charlene more in the world of BDSM and his lifestyle. Can she handle it or will she turn and run the other way. I'm not going to give away how Charlene reacted that you will need to explore on your own. But you will be surprised in what Charlene does at the masquerade party that Clayton set up to see if Charlene can handle him.
July 19, 2017
I really enjoyed Clayton and Charlene's story, This book will get you all hot and bothered. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy
August 2, 2017
Hot, steamy and a little bit naughty
This is yet another hot, sexy read from this author. It is the continuation of Charlene and Clayton's story, who we met in CUFFED & DOMIINATED.
Like the first, this one too has quite a few steamy scene, which include some BDSM playing. The chemistry between the much older Clayton and a younger Charlene, is extremely hot and fiery. The sparks ignite when these two are together. The masquerade party, that Clayton organised purely to test Charlene, is a real eye-opener. Issues do arise and it is interesting to see how they are resolved.
A thoroughly hot and enjoyable read. I do recommend others to read both books.
Read and Reviewed voluntarily for Reading Is Our Satisfaction
FOUR STARS
This is yet another hot, sexy read from this author. It is the continuation of Charlene and Clayton's story, who we met in CUFFED & DOMIINATED.
Like the first, this one too has quite a few steamy scene, which include some BDSM playing. The chemistry between the much older Clayton and a younger Charlene, is extremely hot and fiery. The sparks ignite when these two are together. The masquerade party, that Clayton organised purely to test Charlene, is a real eye-opener. Issues do arise and it is interesting to see how they are resolved.
A thoroughly hot and enjoyable read. I do recommend others to read both books.
Read and Reviewed voluntarily for Reading Is Our Satisfaction
FOUR STARS
April 9, 2018
Another book promising kinky BDSM that failed to deliver. Perhaps I am jaded, but I expected much kinkier sex. There is some rather tame lesbianism with a little sensuality. The brief one-on-one lesbianism in the beginning appears to be written by a woman fantasizing about being with another woman, but never has had the pleasure. Some rather tame BDSM sex, a little MFF with two groups of MFF that do not mix between them. Some light anal sex, and hen rather tame sex after that.
This book was more word porn than romance. To me this book reads like female jack-off material rather than a feel good romance.
I didn't like that the woman sucked off someone she thought was a stranger, but wouldn't go farther than that because she "cared" about someone else. Even if someone arranged a kinky swinger party for her, if she truly cared for the other person she wouldn't be sucking the cock of some other dude (which turned out to be her lover anyway).
This book was more word porn than romance. To me this book reads like female jack-off material rather than a feel good romance.
I didn't like that the woman sucked off someone she thought was a stranger, but wouldn't go farther than that because she "cared" about someone else. Even if someone arranged a kinky swinger party for her, if she truly cared for the other person she wouldn't be sucking the cock of some other dude (which turned out to be her lover anyway).
June 26, 2018
Not a real romance
2 men are best friends. One has a daughter and when she turns 16 she knows she's in love with her father's best friend. Ten years later, there is no seduction. Definitely NOT your typical masked ball, the steamy intimacy scenes are oral F/f and one F/f/M oral. There is one scene M/F but it didn't seem to work at all with the type of male lead. It did with the added chapter at the end of the story, but if one doesn't read it, that scene totally doesn't work. Overall quality of writing was good but the story itself was poor. Sad really, for it had potential. Proofreading was good, NO cheating or cliffhanger or happy ending. Just a quickie romp with a lot of open ended emotional and mental issues.
2 men are best friends. One has a daughter and when she turns 16 she knows she's in love with her father's best friend. Ten years later, there is no seduction. Definitely NOT your typical masked ball, the steamy intimacy scenes are oral F/f and one F/f/M oral. There is one scene M/F but it didn't seem to work at all with the type of male lead. It did with the added chapter at the end of the story, but if one doesn't read it, that scene totally doesn't work. Overall quality of writing was good but the story itself was poor. Sad really, for it had potential. Proofreading was good, NO cheating or cliffhanger or happy ending. Just a quickie romp with a lot of open ended emotional and mental issues.
June 26, 2018
Why do I torture myself
I hold out for hope with Melissa books and yet they fell me every time. Charlene is a nurse who has had a crush on Clayton her dads friend. Move forward her dad has passed away and Clayton and sent private planes for her to visit. He tries to share her at a home aren’t and she says no, her heart belongs to him. A week later it’s now time for Charlene to leave she tells Clayton how he feels and basically he said he’s not ready for a realationship.they decide to see each other as time permits.... the end
I hold out for hope with Melissa books and yet they fell me every time. Charlene is a nurse who has had a crush on Clayton her dads friend. Move forward her dad has passed away and Clayton and sent private planes for her to visit. He tries to share her at a home aren’t and she says no, her heart belongs to him. A week later it’s now time for Charlene to leave she tells Clayton how he feels and basically he said he’s not ready for a realationship.they decide to see each other as time permits.... the end
May 13, 2019
Book 2 was just as steamy as book 1, but a bit more exciting with the scenes. This author truly has me on edge with this series and I can't seem to get enough although they are short. I'm hoping that Clayton really gets what he is seeking from Charlene. He seems to be struggling with what he wants and what society says. I think the age difference is what Clayton is struggling with more than his love for Charlene. But when you love someone who is of legal age then why worry about what others think or say? I look forward to reading the next book.
August 22, 2018
Short and passionate
The story continues short and sweet with Clayton slowly falling in love with Charlene while they still have steaming BDSM style encounters. He is 20 years older than her so of course he has second thoughts. Overall not much angst or suspense, it's one of those hot, predictable stories that do not require much emotional thinking and despite the theme only light kinky sex is involved. Between 3.5 stars.
The story continues short and sweet with Clayton slowly falling in love with Charlene while they still have steaming BDSM style encounters. He is 20 years older than her so of course he has second thoughts. Overall not much angst or suspense, it's one of those hot, predictable stories that do not require much emotional thinking and despite the theme only light kinky sex is involved. Between 3.5 stars.
January 2, 2018
It’s was okay I don’t go for the girl on girl action( that’s why the 2 Star) that happened a few times at the party Clayton hosted. Was it a test for Charlene to see if she could be with another or to expand her sexual activity. Clayton got a shocking reaction and new emotions he never had before....
October 21, 2018
Quick Read
Quick Read. 3.5 Stars
A older man and a younger woman become more than friends when given the chance. Top it off with a strange masquerade party and see what happens next.
Quick Read. 3.5 Stars
A older man and a younger woman become more than friends when given the chance. Top it off with a strange masquerade party and see what happens next.
March 18, 2018
Loved this book
April 7, 2018
Extremely hot and steamy story, but sometimes, I didn't really understand the characters and I was a little disappointed.
November 10, 2018
Oh my goodness. This was so freakin hot and sexy
January 15, 2019
Incomplete
Left hanging with questions with no answers and given a useless extra at the end. I reduced from my collection
Left hanging with questions with no answers and given a useless extra at the end. I reduced from my collection
January 3, 2020
Awesome
I enjoyed the story and can't wait to read more about Clayton and Charline. I want to see if Clayton could actually make a life with her without having the other BDSM.
I enjoyed the story and can't wait to read more about Clayton and Charline. I want to see if Clayton could actually make a life with her without having the other BDSM.
December 5, 2022
Can be read as standalone as the other context is provided. But of course the other volumes may be read for the storyline.
November 11, 2018
Great book
December 21, 2017
This review of Seduced and Pleasured: Forbidden Pleasure 2 by Melissa Devenport and Camille Crosby may contain some spoilers.
I was offered this "book" as an ARC copy. I like the premise but at 71 pages, this is not a book. I wouldn't even really call it a novella as there is no plot to speak of. This can be easily read in a few hours.
This is the second in a series and requires that the 1st installment must be read in order to understand the second. I say installment because the story feels like the author wrote one story and then broke it up into different "books", which is a major issue for me.
Because there is no plot per se, it's hard to provide a summary of the book. Charlene is a likable but somewhat naive character who is mourning the loss of her father who died in the previous installment. She takes a vacation to visit a man who is practically invisible throughout the entire story. There are hints of a sexual encounter with the man, but the relationship isn't very defined regardless of the words used to describe it. The story touches on several themes but never truly addresses any of them. Charlene is significantly younger than the man she's seeing, but since he's a secret from her everyday life it doesn't matter. There is also her new found friendship with a coworker which seems to have no relevance to the story other than to give the impression that Charlene has no friends. Equally baffling is her relationship with one of her patients. The bulk of the scenes surrounds Charlene and her interactions with a woman.
The male lead is so insignificant in the story that I can't remember his name. Aside from being unrealistically wealthy, controlling and kinky, there isn't much else to him unless it's in the first installment. He does all the standard things that these types of stories include. He manipulates her into attending a kink event without her knowing what it is, he arranges for her to have sex with other people without any discussion/negotiation about it, and he has sex with her even though she doesn't recognize him.
The entire thing is 8 scenes, 3 of which are sexual. 1 of which is the two main characters alone. Even those were fairly standard kink scenes and seemed to be missing any connection between the characters. This would have been a better read if the author waited and finished the whole story in a single book, rather than break up a single story into several installments.
I was offered this "book" as an ARC copy. I like the premise but at 71 pages, this is not a book. I wouldn't even really call it a novella as there is no plot to speak of. This can be easily read in a few hours.
This is the second in a series and requires that the 1st installment must be read in order to understand the second. I say installment because the story feels like the author wrote one story and then broke it up into different "books", which is a major issue for me.
Because there is no plot per se, it's hard to provide a summary of the book. Charlene is a likable but somewhat naive character who is mourning the loss of her father who died in the previous installment. She takes a vacation to visit a man who is practically invisible throughout the entire story. There are hints of a sexual encounter with the man, but the relationship isn't very defined regardless of the words used to describe it. The story touches on several themes but never truly addresses any of them. Charlene is significantly younger than the man she's seeing, but since he's a secret from her everyday life it doesn't matter. There is also her new found friendship with a coworker which seems to have no relevance to the story other than to give the impression that Charlene has no friends. Equally baffling is her relationship with one of her patients. The bulk of the scenes surrounds Charlene and her interactions with a woman.
The male lead is so insignificant in the story that I can't remember his name. Aside from being unrealistically wealthy, controlling and kinky, there isn't much else to him unless it's in the first installment. He does all the standard things that these types of stories include. He manipulates her into attending a kink event without her knowing what it is, he arranges for her to have sex with other people without any discussion/negotiation about it, and he has sex with her even though she doesn't recognize him.
The entire thing is 8 scenes, 3 of which are sexual. 1 of which is the two main characters alone. Even those were fairly standard kink scenes and seemed to be missing any connection between the characters. This would have been a better read if the author waited and finished the whole story in a single book, rather than break up a single story into several installments.
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