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Carnal Heat
In the continuing erotic narrative of Stella Rice, Stella embarks on a journey of sensual discovery that awakens her in ways she's never imagined. In an ironic twist of fate Stella, the woman who started the year committed to the ideal of giving up men, has managed to acquire not one, but two very sexy, very domineering lovers. And to Stella's delight, both men are committed to making her innermost fantasies a reality. But just when Stella begins to think she is the luckiest of women, her ultra conservative mother demands to know who her daughter has been entertaining into the wee hours of the night. Between nights of erotic play with her lovers and days spent shopping with her girlfriends, Stella must decide if she cares enough about the new men in her life to risk letting them meet her family. Rating: Contains graphic sexual content, adult language, mild bdsm, m/m sexuality, and some situations which could be offensive to sensitive readers.
187 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2006
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About the author
Adrienne Kama
10 books11 followersA full-time writer and multi-published author, when not penning paranormal tales of suspense or erotic romance under the pseudonym Adrienne Kama, Heather Elizabeth King writes articles for a local magazine. From travel stories to human interest pieces to seasonal articles, Heather enjoys the spontaneity of writing for a magazine. “Every day is an adventure and you never know who you’re going to meet!”
As Adrienne Kama, Heather has collected an avid group of fans who enjoy reading her spicier selections.
When not writing, Heather likes to cycle along the scenic trails of her town, meet up with friends at the local Barnes & Noble for tea and decadent treats, and listen to smooth jazz. Formerly a professional musician, Heather hopes one day to be able to pick up her guitar and record a few smooth jazz albums of her own.
Email: Adrienne@AdrienneKama.com
As Adrienne Kama, Heather has collected an avid group of fans who enjoy reading her spicier selections.
When not writing, Heather likes to cycle along the scenic trails of her town, meet up with friends at the local Barnes & Noble for tea and decadent treats, and listen to smooth jazz. Formerly a professional musician, Heather hopes one day to be able to pick up her guitar and record a few smooth jazz albums of her own.
Email: Adrienne@AdrienneKama.com
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June 25, 2009
Adrienne Kama's highly sexy Chronicles is the kind of I/R that we need to see more of. No endless hand-wringing and no social treatises on the 'evils' of racism (which we already know in real life anyway so why beat people over the head with it in a romance). It's a mixture of chick-lit (which normally I avoid like the plague) and no-holds barred sex with not just one - but two - hot men who have taken more than a liking to Stella.
Carnal Heat continues Stella's ongoing relationship with fitness trainer Jake, and his partner, Devlin, a rock vocalist known as Cinder. Stella's got it all - a successful career, a nice home, great clothes and two men in her life who are slowly introducing her to the world of consensual bondage and domination. Like any novice, she stumbles and questions whether or not she should be enjoying this (even though she does). She also questions whether or not the relationship is as serious for them as it is for her.
In both books, Dev is the more fleshed-out character and elicits more empathy. I personally find Jake a little flat, and his insistence on taking Stella to a BDSM party that quickly spiralled out of control seemed rather high-handed. Any good Dominant knows never to place their sub in a situation that is guaranteed to make the sub uncomfortable. Dev, still very much alpha, has a backstory which pulls at the heartstrings.
Of course, the book does suffer from chick-lit tropes which always make my back teeth ache - Stella's thirty-one, obsesses (mildly) about weight and marriage (ho hum) and she's got her girlfriends who would have been at home in any episode of Sex and the City. There were also some seriously eye-raising moments (spoiler alert), such as Dev and Stella having sex without Jake and not wanting to tell him about it (what kind of relationship is this if neither can trust or function autonomously); and Stella's mother (you know, I'm thinking of starting a campaign for mothers unfairly maligned in romance fiction. Practically every book I've read throughout the past year has a mother who gives new meaning to the term "Mommy Dearest"). Again, at thirty-one, no successful woman should be endlessly focusing on what their parent(s) think. They should be enjoying their own lives, and the fact that Stella not only hid her unconventional relationship with not just one white man - but two - made this a little hard to take. And the whole anal sex thing - really now, is it possible that a group of modern thirty-something women have no clue as to what this act entails (no pun intended)?
Overall though, this is a great read and I totally enjoyed it - funny in moments, scorchingly hot in others with m/f/m, m/m, BDSM and anal sex. Even with the sex, the story has tender and sweet aspects as well.
Carnal Heat continues Stella's ongoing relationship with fitness trainer Jake, and his partner, Devlin, a rock vocalist known as Cinder. Stella's got it all - a successful career, a nice home, great clothes and two men in her life who are slowly introducing her to the world of consensual bondage and domination. Like any novice, she stumbles and questions whether or not she should be enjoying this (even though she does). She also questions whether or not the relationship is as serious for them as it is for her.
In both books, Dev is the more fleshed-out character and elicits more empathy. I personally find Jake a little flat, and his insistence on taking Stella to a BDSM party that quickly spiralled out of control seemed rather high-handed. Any good Dominant knows never to place their sub in a situation that is guaranteed to make the sub uncomfortable. Dev, still very much alpha, has a backstory which pulls at the heartstrings.
Of course, the book does suffer from chick-lit tropes which always make my back teeth ache - Stella's thirty-one, obsesses (mildly) about weight and marriage (ho hum) and she's got her girlfriends who would have been at home in any episode of Sex and the City. There were also some seriously eye-raising moments (spoiler alert), such as Dev and Stella having sex without Jake and not wanting to tell him about it (what kind of relationship is this if neither can trust or function autonomously); and Stella's mother (you know, I'm thinking of starting a campaign for mothers unfairly maligned in romance fiction. Practically every book I've read throughout the past year has a mother who gives new meaning to the term "Mommy Dearest"). Again, at thirty-one, no successful woman should be endlessly focusing on what their parent(s) think. They should be enjoying their own lives, and the fact that Stella not only hid her unconventional relationship with not just one white man - but two - made this a little hard to take. And the whole anal sex thing - really now, is it possible that a group of modern thirty-something women have no clue as to what this act entails (no pun intended)?
Overall though, this is a great read and I totally enjoyed it - funny in moments, scorchingly hot in others with m/f/m, m/m, BDSM and anal sex. Even with the sex, the story has tender and sweet aspects as well.
May 21, 2011
This is the sequel to the Chronicles of Stella Rice. I loved it. Meeting the family is intimidating. Showing up with two men in tow is hilarious. Another wonderful book from Ms. Kama.
October 2, 2010
Though not as enjoyable as The Chronicles of Stella Rice, Carnal Heat was a good read.
November 3, 2010
Second to my absolute favorite!! Reread this and first too many times!HOT and full of romance! Gets my blood going every time! What a way to live!!!
December 24, 2010
This author is a friend of mine...and she has always been very talented. I've not come across one of her books to date, that hasn't been supurb in storyline, characters, and writing!
March 20, 2012
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