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Lotus House #2
Lotus House - Sanfte Hingabe
Die zweiundzwanzigjährige Amber St. James will ihr Medizinstudium schnell beenden, um Kinderärztin zu werden. Dafür muss sie an einem Kurs zu menschlicher Sexualität teilnehmen - ein Thema, das ihr bisher aus persönlichen und religiösen Gründen fremd war. Dash Alexander ist der begehrteste Lehrer im Lotus House. Er besticht durch seinen einzigartigen Unterrichtsstil, sein ruhiges Naturell und den verdammt heißen Körper. Er will Amber helfen. Dafür muss Amber seine Partnerin in einem Tantra-Yoga-Kurs werden. Die knisternde Anziehungskraft zwischen den beiden geht weit über alles hinaus, was Dash bisher erlebt hat, nicht nur in spiritueller Hinsicht...
352 pages, Paperback
Published May 31, 2019
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238 books6,714 followersAudrey Carlan is a No. 1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. She writes stories that help the reader find themselves while falling in love. Some of her works include the worldwide phenomenon Calendar Girl serial, Trinity series and the International Guy series. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages across the globe.
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September 27, 2016
This book was an incredibly sensual and sexy read. Absolutely intoxicating.
Once more author Audrey Carlan won me over with this second installment in the Lotus House Series. Beautifully written, Sacred Serenity told this time the story of Tantric yoga teacher Dash Alexander and medical school student Amber St. James (Genevieve’s best friend from book one).
Amber was raised by her grandparents. Her mother died in childbirth and she never knew who was her father. Whip-smart and on her way to become a doctor, she has just been accepted into the elite UC Berkeley Joint Medical Program on a full scholarship. Amber decides in the context of her human sexuality pre-med course to assist Dash during his yoga class at the Lotus House Yoga. The one man she has been hard-core crushing on from afar for the last couple of years. It’s the one class Amber knew, she’d have to delve into without experience. Amber is a virgin by choice, a commitment she’d made not just because of her faith in God but because of her faith in herself and in her will. She vowed that she’ll give all of her and everything she is, only to the man she’ll marry. It would be her gift to her husband. But choosing to remain a virgin didn’t mean she wasn’t curious. Tantra is a very sacred practice and based on uniting with your partner and Dash is the exact temptation a girl like her shouldn’t want.
Dash loves his job passionately. Passion fueled him in all things. Teaching Tantric sex and yoga for couples, giving them guidelines on how to expend their passion in and out of the bedroom, is like a second nature for him. Dash is also attracted to Amber and when they touch for the first time during their first Tantric yoga class together, the power flowing between them baffled him and the craziest thing happened, their breathing and heartbeats synchronize spontaneously. Dash believes in soul mate and this extraordinary occurence is far beyond anything he’d ever experienced with another human being. It’s like his one private takeaway from all his studies in the art of Tantra. The type of relationship he’s been searching half a decade for. Dash has always been respectful of all the women he’d allowed in his life but never commit to anyone with his whole heart and soul who didn’t feel like the one. His other half. He doesn’t know yet if this incredible woman was that woman, but he’s now on the mission to find out.
As the story progresses, Amber and Dash’ feelings intensify and they are now going through the motions. Their undeniable connection both physically and spiritually is one that they are both eager to explore. Dash has this unique masculine aura that scrambled Amber’s mind and made her feel like a teenage girl. He consumes her from the inside out, bringing out a side of her that she’s afraid of. A piece of her soul no one has ever seen. For Dash, their connection is unique and a gift from the Universe. He’s determined to get her to see the light, of what they were meant to be. But years ago, Dash also made a vow to himself. One strong belief that could end their incredible relationship.
I adored Dash and Amber’s story. The sexual energy and the sizzling chemistry between them was intense and blistering.The final boundary didn't happen until the very end, but let me tell you that their story was not short on wild and steamy sexual encounters. Their workshop sessions were carnal and sexy as hell. Loved the intimacy of their acts, the way they expressed their uncontrollable desire and feelings toward each other and their deep connection was a mind blowing experience. I also enjoyed the supporting characters and can’t wait to read Mila and Atlas’s story.
Once more author Audrey Carlan won me over with this second installment in the Lotus House Series. Beautifully written, Sacred Serenity told this time the story of Tantric yoga teacher Dash Alexander and medical school student Amber St. James (Genevieve’s best friend from book one).
Amber was raised by her grandparents. Her mother died in childbirth and she never knew who was her father. Whip-smart and on her way to become a doctor, she has just been accepted into the elite UC Berkeley Joint Medical Program on a full scholarship. Amber decides in the context of her human sexuality pre-med course to assist Dash during his yoga class at the Lotus House Yoga. The one man she has been hard-core crushing on from afar for the last couple of years. It’s the one class Amber knew, she’d have to delve into without experience. Amber is a virgin by choice, a commitment she’d made not just because of her faith in God but because of her faith in herself and in her will. She vowed that she’ll give all of her and everything she is, only to the man she’ll marry. It would be her gift to her husband. But choosing to remain a virgin didn’t mean she wasn’t curious. Tantra is a very sacred practice and based on uniting with your partner and Dash is the exact temptation a girl like her shouldn’t want.
Dash loves his job passionately. Passion fueled him in all things. Teaching Tantric sex and yoga for couples, giving them guidelines on how to expend their passion in and out of the bedroom, is like a second nature for him. Dash is also attracted to Amber and when they touch for the first time during their first Tantric yoga class together, the power flowing between them baffled him and the craziest thing happened, their breathing and heartbeats synchronize spontaneously. Dash believes in soul mate and this extraordinary occurence is far beyond anything he’d ever experienced with another human being. It’s like his one private takeaway from all his studies in the art of Tantra. The type of relationship he’s been searching half a decade for. Dash has always been respectful of all the women he’d allowed in his life but never commit to anyone with his whole heart and soul who didn’t feel like the one. His other half. He doesn’t know yet if this incredible woman was that woman, but he’s now on the mission to find out.
As the story progresses, Amber and Dash’ feelings intensify and they are now going through the motions. Their undeniable connection both physically and spiritually is one that they are both eager to explore. Dash has this unique masculine aura that scrambled Amber’s mind and made her feel like a teenage girl. He consumes her from the inside out, bringing out a side of her that she’s afraid of. A piece of her soul no one has ever seen. For Dash, their connection is unique and a gift from the Universe. He’s determined to get her to see the light, of what they were meant to be. But years ago, Dash also made a vow to himself. One strong belief that could end their incredible relationship.
I adored Dash and Amber’s story. The sexual energy and the sizzling chemistry between them was intense and blistering.The final boundary didn't happen until the very end, but let me tell you that their story was not short on wild and steamy sexual encounters. Their workshop sessions were carnal and sexy as hell. Loved the intimacy of their acts, the way they expressed their uncontrollable desire and feelings toward each other and their deep connection was a mind blowing experience. I also enjoyed the supporting characters and can’t wait to read Mila and Atlas’s story.
August 14, 2016
WOW! Guys, I am so in love with the Lotus House series … BIG TIME! I was first introduced to Audrey Carlan from the first book Resisting Roots which I thought was absolutely unique. Sacred Serenity is no different – a beautiful love story surrounding the teaching of yoga. Audrey Carlan continues to surprise me with her stories. This one in particular, I can only describe as not only sensual but an education and spiritual experience.
So what is tantric yoga? Tantric yoga pushes your body, mind, and soul to meld with your partner in ways the average relationship never experiences. Deeply sensual and highly sexual, tantric yoga is for true believers.
Dash Alexander is a tantric practitioner. Dash has it all – handsome with a sexy body, a sensual nature and of course unique teaching style. No wonder women and men alike flock to him for a sensual experience where two partners connect body, souls and spirits through the practice of tantric yoga. Well, except Amber St. James… she is not looking for the tantric experience. Amber is a premed major, simply looking to finish a project for her human sexuality course. Amber is also a virgin with little knowledge of sex – a personal and religious choice she made to save herself for the one man that she will spend the rest of her life with. Dash agreed to help Amber with her project with one condition – she has to assist him teaching tantric yoga, which means participating … Dear God! You get the idea of what happens in those sessions don’t you?
Sacred Serenity was such a sweet, sexy, sensual read. I adore both main characters. Dash is handsome, sexy and confident. Amber is beautiful, sweet and innocent. Although Dash and Amber’s ideas about relationships are vastly different, opposites do attract - their chemistry is undeniable. Hint - The part where Dash and Amber bond spiritually for the first time totally gave me goose bumps. Dash believes in love, commitment, and soulmates but not traditional marriage where two people are bound together by a piece of paper. Amber however, only wants to give the purest part of herself to the man that is her husband. This book tackles the issue of keeping the faith. Can love, commitment and bonding to one another spiritually be enough for Amber to break her vow in order to be with Dash, a man she believes to be the one?
Sacred Serenity definitely is a gorgeous love story filled with passion, angst, and wicked wild sex (even without sealing the deal) Holy shit! I could not believe what I was reading with the part where their bodies are experiencing “enlightenment together” … you just have read and see. There are some serious passionate, sexually charged scenes that will leave you panting and begging for more.
I really LOVE the Lotus House series and it gets better with each book. I cannot wait for Devine Desire – naked yoga. The excerpt already had me giggling so hard – it’s going to be good I just know it! Audrey Carlan is one of my go to author... I'm addicted to her unique story line and I might have been looking up a lot of information on Yoga lately :)
THIS IS A MUST READ!!!!
So what is tantric yoga? Tantric yoga pushes your body, mind, and soul to meld with your partner in ways the average relationship never experiences. Deeply sensual and highly sexual, tantric yoga is for true believers.
Dash Alexander is a tantric practitioner. Dash has it all – handsome with a sexy body, a sensual nature and of course unique teaching style. No wonder women and men alike flock to him for a sensual experience where two partners connect body, souls and spirits through the practice of tantric yoga. Well, except Amber St. James… she is not looking for the tantric experience. Amber is a premed major, simply looking to finish a project for her human sexuality course. Amber is also a virgin with little knowledge of sex – a personal and religious choice she made to save herself for the one man that she will spend the rest of her life with. Dash agreed to help Amber with her project with one condition – she has to assist him teaching tantric yoga, which means participating … Dear God! You get the idea of what happens in those sessions don’t you?
Sacred Serenity was such a sweet, sexy, sensual read. I adore both main characters. Dash is handsome, sexy and confident. Amber is beautiful, sweet and innocent. Although Dash and Amber’s ideas about relationships are vastly different, opposites do attract - their chemistry is undeniable. Hint - The part where Dash and Amber bond spiritually for the first time totally gave me goose bumps. Dash believes in love, commitment, and soulmates but not traditional marriage where two people are bound together by a piece of paper. Amber however, only wants to give the purest part of herself to the man that is her husband. This book tackles the issue of keeping the faith. Can love, commitment and bonding to one another spiritually be enough for Amber to break her vow in order to be with Dash, a man she believes to be the one?
Sacred Serenity definitely is a gorgeous love story filled with passion, angst, and wicked wild sex (even without sealing the deal) Holy shit! I could not believe what I was reading with the part where their bodies are experiencing “enlightenment together” … you just have read and see. There are some serious passionate, sexually charged scenes that will leave you panting and begging for more.
I really LOVE the Lotus House series and it gets better with each book. I cannot wait for Devine Desire – naked yoga. The excerpt already had me giggling so hard – it’s going to be good I just know it! Audrey Carlan is one of my go to author... I'm addicted to her unique story line and I might have been looking up a lot of information on Yoga lately :)
THIS IS A MUST READ!!!!
May 3, 2016
What happens when a virgin meets and falls for a Tantric yoga practitioner? You would definitely love to know!
Amber St. James is entering med-school, and her last class needed is Human Sexuality. However, due to religious and personal choices, this is a subject she hasn't had much personal knowledge in. Amber's vow to wait until marriage is something she's always held onto, and never had a problem keeping.
When Dash Alexander asks her to be his partner in his Tantric yoga class, she agrees, and the sizzle begins from the very beginning. Dash is mesmerized by Amber, and he soon realizes he's possibly met the woman who shakes him to his core and could be the One. Their relationship starts to take off in the most beautiful way, emotions running high as they connect with each other's minds...but will they be able to hold off physically, or will the temptation be too much to bear?
Oh, dear me. I have no idea how to begin to explain my love for this novel. Amber's character resonated with me deeply, and I found myself connecting with her completely. Dash must have been short for dashing, because that's exactly what he was. I fell in such deep love with these two characters. This book was a can't-stop-reading-even-though-I-have-things-to-do type novel.
Deeply thoughtful, purposeful and profound, this book resonates in such a sincere and soulful way. The beauty of tension between the two characters is nuanced and executed immaculately.
This book is more than just a simple read. Its depths and meanings are more than a reader could hope for and one that will stay in the reader's mind long after.
Amber St. James is entering med-school, and her last class needed is Human Sexuality. However, due to religious and personal choices, this is a subject she hasn't had much personal knowledge in. Amber's vow to wait until marriage is something she's always held onto, and never had a problem keeping.
When Dash Alexander asks her to be his partner in his Tantric yoga class, she agrees, and the sizzle begins from the very beginning. Dash is mesmerized by Amber, and he soon realizes he's possibly met the woman who shakes him to his core and could be the One. Their relationship starts to take off in the most beautiful way, emotions running high as they connect with each other's minds...but will they be able to hold off physically, or will the temptation be too much to bear?
Oh, dear me. I have no idea how to begin to explain my love for this novel. Amber's character resonated with me deeply, and I found myself connecting with her completely. Dash must have been short for dashing, because that's exactly what he was. I fell in such deep love with these two characters. This book was a can't-stop-reading-even-though-I-have-things-to-do type novel.
Deeply thoughtful, purposeful and profound, this book resonates in such a sincere and soulful way. The beauty of tension between the two characters is nuanced and executed immaculately.
This book is more than just a simple read. Its depths and meanings are more than a reader could hope for and one that will stay in the reader's mind long after.
January 29, 2018
2.5 ster, wat ontzettend jammer! Ik heb zo van de andere serie genoten maar deze serie heeft zoveel puntjes van ergernis. Mijn recensie volgt zsm op mijn blog.
August 11, 2016
I think we all know by now Audrey is one of my go to authors. Being on this journey with her has been quite the experience and with every book she writes her writing evolves into something even more magical. I cannot wait to see where the future takes her.
With all the said, Sacred Serenity was a bit different for me. I didn't quite connect to it like I did the first book in this series but what the author did with the religion and Tantric yoga colliding in this book between Amber and Dash was amazing to see unfold. Audrey took these two very different things and made them work with grace. It was nerve wracking from the very beginning and I never really stopped wondering how the two would work out. Could work out really.
Amber is a very focused and faithful person. As the story unfolds we see her faith and convictions at war with her feelings and physical relationship she has and wants with Dash. The secondary story with Amber was just icing on the cake really.
Dash. Oh Dash. He might just be my favorite AC male character to date. He is charismatic, bold, confident but still very much in tune to what Amber needs from him in the form of compassion, understanding and love. He also has convictions about life that are tested. We find him struggling a bit which was not really something I thought would happen when we first met him.
Although I wasn't sure how this story would unfold Audrey made it work seamlessly and by the end I was extremely happy with how the story worked itself out. I would highly recommend this series and book to anyone who asks for a new book to read. Be on the lookout for this author. She has amazing things in her future.
With all the said, Sacred Serenity was a bit different for me. I didn't quite connect to it like I did the first book in this series but what the author did with the religion and Tantric yoga colliding in this book between Amber and Dash was amazing to see unfold. Audrey took these two very different things and made them work with grace. It was nerve wracking from the very beginning and I never really stopped wondering how the two would work out. Could work out really.
Amber is a very focused and faithful person. As the story unfolds we see her faith and convictions at war with her feelings and physical relationship she has and wants with Dash. The secondary story with Amber was just icing on the cake really.
Dash. Oh Dash. He might just be my favorite AC male character to date. He is charismatic, bold, confident but still very much in tune to what Amber needs from him in the form of compassion, understanding and love. He also has convictions about life that are tested. We find him struggling a bit which was not really something I thought would happen when we first met him.
Although I wasn't sure how this story would unfold Audrey made it work seamlessly and by the end I was extremely happy with how the story worked itself out. I would highly recommend this series and book to anyone who asks for a new book to read. Be on the lookout for this author. She has amazing things in her future.
July 10, 2016
The Lotus House series has to be one of the coolest and most unique concepts I've seen for romance in a while--and this book stands worthy of its overarching concept, that embracing our sensual selves is a lot more "godlike" than we think. To prove the point, Ms. Carlan has matched up two of the most unlikely lovers: a Tantric yoga teacher with sexuality to burn, and a good girl pre-med student saving herself for the big step of marriage. Dear LORD, how I loved their conflict!
After a first act set-up of both Dash and Amber, the book gets really meaty, and tackles some of the deepest questions of not only their relationship, but love and spirituality as a whole. In a day and age when commitment and people are exchanged out like pairs of underwear, how does one define that with the person you're clearly destined to be with? What IS the definition of being truly bound to someone? Is it really a piece of paper, or something tattooed deeper into our souls?
Ms. Carlan looks at all this and more, mixing the story in with gorgeous scenes of passion, angst, need--and yes, her trademark mix of humor and heart!--making this one of the best books of her career. A wonderful, wicked, and wildly hot read. Now I'm going to go sign up for some yoga classes!!
After a first act set-up of both Dash and Amber, the book gets really meaty, and tackles some of the deepest questions of not only their relationship, but love and spirituality as a whole. In a day and age when commitment and people are exchanged out like pairs of underwear, how does one define that with the person you're clearly destined to be with? What IS the definition of being truly bound to someone? Is it really a piece of paper, or something tattooed deeper into our souls?
Ms. Carlan looks at all this and more, mixing the story in with gorgeous scenes of passion, angst, need--and yes, her trademark mix of humor and heart!--making this one of the best books of her career. A wonderful, wicked, and wildly hot read. Now I'm going to go sign up for some yoga classes!!
August 31, 2016
Perfect!!!
Reading anyrhing by Audrey Carlan is like coming home,setteling in your favorite spot and sipping your favorite wine.
You know that the journey you are about to go on will wrap around you. Make you sigh and fill you up with every page.
Sacred Serenity diesn't miss a beat. Filled with the beautiful characters,family values,friendships and heat & passion that only Audrey Carlan brings!
The blending of erotic romance and yoga is exceptional and deeply touching. This book feeds the soul!
Namaste and deepest gratitude ♡♡♡
Reading anyrhing by Audrey Carlan is like coming home,setteling in your favorite spot and sipping your favorite wine.
You know that the journey you are about to go on will wrap around you. Make you sigh and fill you up with every page.
Sacred Serenity diesn't miss a beat. Filled with the beautiful characters,family values,friendships and heat & passion that only Audrey Carlan brings!
The blending of erotic romance and yoga is exceptional and deeply touching. This book feeds the soul!
Namaste and deepest gratitude ♡♡♡
September 14, 2016
brilliant ... just brilliant you have to read it :)
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May 28, 2019
Das ging mir alles zu schnell, zu unproblematisch und das was für Spannung sorgen sollte war mir von Anfang an klar. Joa. Und man merkt, dass die Autorin nur erotische Romane schreibt, denn sie wird sehr ausführlich, ohne Blatt vor dem Mund. Also, das Verhältnis zwischen Story und Erotik war für mich nicht ganz stimmig..
September 27, 2021
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El primer libro de esta serie no terminó de convencerme (en gran parte) por las actitudes de los personajes así que no esperaba mucho de esta novela, solo quería comprobar si las historias de esta autora eran para mi o no, si la cosa podía mejorar o era cosa mía, así que me adentré en ella sin muchas esperanzas pero con la mente abierta y… bueno me ha dejado un poco igual que Raíces profundas, sin duda estos libros no son para mí.
Vamos que lo he terminado y ha sido como pues vale, otro libro más que he leído este año, sin más, no me ha emocionado ni lo voy a recordar eternamente, ni me ha marcado ni nada. Me ha durado menos de un día y lo he devorado, me ha hecho no pensar en nada durante toda su lectura y poco más. Así que aquí me quedo con esta serie, no creo que continúe porque además los protagonistas del siguiente libro no me llaman demasiado. Son Atlas un amigo de Dash y Mila otra profesora de yoga del centro La casa del loto, que conocemos levemente aquí.
Erotismo, yoga, pasión y amor.
El primer libro de esta serie no terminó de convencerme (en gran parte) por las actitudes de los personajes así que no esperaba mucho de esta novela, solo quería comprobar si las historias de esta autora eran para mi o no, si la cosa podía mejorar o era cosa mía, así que me adentré en ella sin muchas esperanzas pero con la mente abierta y… bueno me ha dejado un poco igual que Raíces profundas, sin duda estos libros no son para mí.
Vamos que lo he terminado y ha sido como pues vale, otro libro más que he leído este año, sin más, no me ha emocionado ni lo voy a recordar eternamente, ni me ha marcado ni nada. Me ha durado menos de un día y lo he devorado, me ha hecho no pensar en nada durante toda su lectura y poco más. Así que aquí me quedo con esta serie, no creo que continúe porque además los protagonistas del siguiente libro no me llaman demasiado. Son Atlas un amigo de Dash y Mila otra profesora de yoga del centro La casa del loto, que conocemos levemente aquí.
Erotismo, yoga, pasión y amor.
August 31, 2016
As a long time fan of Audrey Carlan, I've seen her style change up a bit. There are no huge departures from the standard contemporary romance read; boy and girl meet, they work through conflict(s) and towards a happy ever after. But I think with the Lotus house series and in particularly Sacred Serenity, her stories are decidedly more erotic. And WOW, it's fantastic! From the series description, you'll see that she uses the practice of yoga to tell a very sensual story.
Now, I usually focus a good part of my reviews on the characters but I had the hardest time connecting with Amber and Dash. I liked Amber well enough as Vivvie's friend and occasional voice of reason, but nothing else about her really called to me. Also, the plot driver that impacts Amber is predictable. I get where the story is supposed to lead Amber to a realization about herself and her views on sex, but it fell flat for me. As for Dash, well he felt one dimensional. I love insta-love and the notion of soul mates but I didn't buy into Dash feeling this for Amber. I find this so confounding considering how sexy I thought the story was. How could I love their moments in the yoga studio but not particularly care for either character?
With that said, this was a solid 4 star read. A bulk of the story centers in and around the Tantric yoga practice with narrative so descriptive you could probably use the audio book version to take you through a session. Audrey's writing continue's to impress me and I look forward to more of the Lotus House series.
Now, I usually focus a good part of my reviews on the characters but I had the hardest time connecting with Amber and Dash. I liked Amber well enough as Vivvie's friend and occasional voice of reason, but nothing else about her really called to me. Also, the plot driver that impacts Amber is predictable. I get where the story is supposed to lead Amber to a realization about herself and her views on sex, but it fell flat for me. As for Dash, well he felt one dimensional. I love insta-love and the notion of soul mates but I didn't buy into Dash feeling this for Amber. I find this so confounding considering how sexy I thought the story was. How could I love their moments in the yoga studio but not particularly care for either character?
With that said, this was a solid 4 star read. A bulk of the story centers in and around the Tantric yoga practice with narrative so descriptive you could probably use the audio book version to take you through a session. Audrey's writing continue's to impress me and I look forward to more of the Lotus House series.
August 16, 2016
This love affair with Audrey Carlan's books is on going. Forget the book boyfriend experience, I absolutely cannot stop thinking about her heart stopping, blush worthy, hide your face while reading this at work, books! I have read all of Audrey's work, twice, if not three times and am thrilled to ride the roller-coaster of emotions she offers through her words. Sacred Serenity the second book in the Lotus House Series, beats any amusement part in the U. S. with its twists and turns of faith, love, and desire. Dash, a Tantric yoga instructor accepts the assistance of medical student, Amber St. James, with his couple's class. The catch is Amber is a virgin. Regardless of her overwhelming attraction to Dash she plans to keep her vow, while Dash keenly tempts her with every breath, touch, asana, and pleasure. The two are bound together by forces they cannot explain. Not to mention the steamy, hot, mouth watering sexual tension! Both Dash and Amber are surprised by their strong connection as they experience the sacred joining of mind, body, and soul. A must read for all who adore yoga, oh and Audrey!! A Five TANTRIC STARS!!!!!
June 6, 2022
Eine Liebesgeschichte mit viel Erotik und Romantik. Hier kommt nichts zu kurz. Amber ist eine Frau, die sehr gläubig ist und an ihren Prinzipen festhält. Was für sie nicht immer leicht ist. Dash ist ein Tantrayogaleher, beide sind jeweils eine Seite der Münze. Die in dieser Geschichte super beschrieben wird. Neben den sehr erotischen Szenen wird es sehr romantisch und auch spirituell. Manche Szenen haben mein Herz berührt. Auch hat mir die Kapitelüberschriften gefallen und deren Ausführungen. Sie haben einen nicht nur die Geschichte unterstützt, sondern auch mein Wissen über manche Sachen erweitert. Trotz der viele leidenschaftlichen Szenen, war es teilweise immer noch recht süß und unschuldig. Ich freue mich auf die restlichen Bänder der Reihe und bin gespannt, was mich hier erwarten wird.
May 2, 2019
Can a sensual Tantric yoga teacher and an innocent and religious college student find forever? I have never read of this before and it's no surprise that Audrey Carlan did it! While keeping it HOT, she remained respectful and kept it beautiful! I loved Dash and Amber!! Dash Alexander is a man who is intensely sensual and lives by touch. Amber St James is a medical student with a strong religious conviction. These two should have been the most unlikely pair when it comes to love. They work together through some pretty deep issues and I couldn't have worked it better if I were in their situation. There was some angst, but there was a lot of joy and love. This was nothing short of perfection!! Audrey has done it again! I cannot wait for more from her!!
May 23, 2021
En realidad es un 3,5/5
¡Hola a todos!
Serenidad sagrada es la segunda entrega de la serie La Casa del Loto de Audrey Carlan, la serie está compuesta por siete libros y es publicada por la editorial Titania a la que quiero dar las gracias por el ejemplar.
Nos volvemos a sumergir en el mundo del yoga, del que la autora es asidua practicante, con los personajes que ya conocimos en la anterior entrega, en este caso le toca el turno a Amber St. James, la mejor amiga de Genevieve y Dash Alexander, el instructor de yoga tántrico de La Casa del Loto.
Amber es la mejor amiga de Genevieve a la que ya conocimos en Raíces profundas, la primera entrega de esta saga. Es una estudiante de medicina que ha sido criada por sus abuelos ya que su madre murió en el parto y no sabe quién fue su padre. Es una mujer centrada en sus estudios, con unas creencias religiosas muy firmes y que permanece virgen por decisión propia, ya que solo desea entregarse al que vaya a ser su marido, pero cuando Dash entre en escena se pondrá a prueba su fuerza de voluntad.
Amber le echó el ojo a Dash desde que lo conoció dos años atrás y desde el primer momento sintió una fuerte atracción hacía él. Nunca han sido presentados (porque Amber lo ha evitado) ya que solo verlo toca fibras en ella que ni se plantea sobrepasar.
Pero no le queda más remedio que dar un paso adelante ya que necesita su ayuda para un trabajo que va a basar en las clases de yoga tántrico de Dash. Amber le pide ayuda y este acepta siempre y cuando Amber sea su ayudante en sus clases.
Dash se queda prendado de Amber desde que la ve, y lo tiene claro desde el principio y quiere explorar la intensa atracción que siente por ella y ver a donde les lleva a ambos. Los dos reconocen muy pronto sus sentimientos mutuos, pero el problema vendrá con lo que cada uno espera de su vida. Ella solo se entregará al hombre con el que se casé (cosa de la que él no tiene ni idea) y por otro lado él es una persona que no cree en el matrimonio dada la experiencia que tiene con los numerosos matrimonios de sus padres.
La historia está llena de tensión sexual desde el comienzo. El personaje de Dash me ha gustado mucho, es un hombre que vive muy intensamente sus emociones y que no se anda con tonterías, es directo, brutalmente honesto y sincero, no se anda con cortapisas y expresa lo que siente sin pudor ni vergüenza, vive su sexualidad con naturalidad y no le da miedo expresar sus deseos.
Sin embargo me ha sido imposible empatizar con Amber, no me cae mal, es solo que no comparto para nada su forma de ver la vida y me ha resultado difícil entenderla, no comparto su idea de la virginidad y de que puede hacer todo lo que le dé la gana siempre y cuando no llegue hasta el final, me parece una conducta muy hipócrita. Amber me ha parecido muy puritana y mojigata, es callada, algo tímida e insegura en algunos aspectos, sobre todo en lo que tiene que ver con el sexo.
Aun así ambos se complementan bastante bien, tanto a nivel emocional como físicamente, él la comprende y respeta y la química que tienen es brutal.
Volveremos a reencontrarnos brevemente con los personajes que conocimos en la anterior entrega, Genevieve, Trent, los abuelos de Amber y alguna de las profesoras de La Casa del Loto.
El tema con el profesor es bastante evidente y predecible y se ve venir desde la primera aparición del personaje, por lo que no ha sido ninguna sorpresa.
El libro tiene 288 páginas divididas en veinte capítulos más epílogo. La narración es primera persona por ambos personajes protagonistas, por lo que los vamos a conocer en profundidad. Cada capítulo comienza con la descripción de una postura de yoga o nos habla sobre las características del Chakra sacro. También conoceremos un poco sobre el Tantra, su finalidad y funcionamiento gracias a las clases de Dash.
La lectura es fluida, capítulos cortos que se leen muy rápido, y enganchan bastante por lo que vas devorando las páginas sin apenas darte cuenta.
Audrey es una autora de romántica erótica, por lo tanto el sexo, estará muy presente durante toda la historia, aunque en esta entrega estará inmersa en la tensión sexual que generan los dos personajes ya que por las creencias de Amber no llegarán a juegos más íntimos hasta bien adentrada la historia. Las escenas de alto voltaje están bien narradas. El libro se hace ameno y te deja con ganas de mucho más.
La siguiente entrega de esta serie se titulará Deseo divino y sus protagonistas serán Atlas Powers, el guitarrista y mejor amigo de Dash al que hemos conocido en este libro y Mila Mercado, una de las profesoras de yoga de La Casa del Loto, a los que hemos conocido brevemente en esta historia y tras su breve encuentro apunta a que la química entre los dos va a ser explosiva.
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¡Hola a todos!
Serenidad sagrada es la segunda entrega de la serie La Casa del Loto de Audrey Carlan, la serie está compuesta por siete libros y es publicada por la editorial Titania a la que quiero dar las gracias por el ejemplar.
Nos volvemos a sumergir en el mundo del yoga, del que la autora es asidua practicante, con los personajes que ya conocimos en la anterior entrega, en este caso le toca el turno a Amber St. James, la mejor amiga de Genevieve y Dash Alexander, el instructor de yoga tántrico de La Casa del Loto.
Amber es la mejor amiga de Genevieve a la que ya conocimos en Raíces profundas, la primera entrega de esta saga. Es una estudiante de medicina que ha sido criada por sus abuelos ya que su madre murió en el parto y no sabe quién fue su padre. Es una mujer centrada en sus estudios, con unas creencias religiosas muy firmes y que permanece virgen por decisión propia, ya que solo desea entregarse al que vaya a ser su marido, pero cuando Dash entre en escena se pondrá a prueba su fuerza de voluntad.
«Que yo fuera virgen no era ningún secreto. Era una elección, un compromiso que había hecho, no solo por mi fe en Dios (al que respetaba por encima de todo), sino por la fe que tenía en mí misma, en mi fuerza de voluntad.»
Amber le echó el ojo a Dash desde que lo conoció dos años atrás y desde el primer momento sintió una fuerte atracción hacía él. Nunca han sido presentados (porque Amber lo ha evitado) ya que solo verlo toca fibras en ella que ni se plantea sobrepasar.
«Para mí desgracia, me había colado por un instructor de yoga que, sin duda, era un experto en sexo. No podría contenerlo por mucho tiempo. Ya podía sentir las delicadas fibras que sostenían mi determinación por mantener mi voto de castidad deshilachándose en los bordes.»
Pero no le queda más remedio que dar un paso adelante ya que necesita su ayuda para un trabajo que va a basar en las clases de yoga tántrico de Dash. Amber le pide ayuda y este acepta siempre y cuando Amber sea su ayudante en sus clases.
Dash se queda prendado de Amber desde que la ve, y lo tiene claro desde el principio y quiere explorar la intensa atracción que siente por ella y ver a donde les lleva a ambos. Los dos reconocen muy pronto sus sentimientos mutuos, pero el problema vendrá con lo que cada uno espera de su vida. Ella solo se entregará al hombre con el que se casé (cosa de la que él no tiene ni idea) y por otro lado él es una persona que no cree en el matrimonio dada la experiencia que tiene con los numerosos matrimonios de sus padres.
«Quería fingir que esa conexión profana con él era solo física. ¿Quería conocer mejor su cuerpo? Sí. ¡Dios santo! Sí, y un millón de veces sí. Pero hacerlo acabaría con todo aquello por lo que había trabajado y ya no sería la persona que quería ser para el hombre con el que algún día me casaría, con el que tendría hijos y con el que pasaría el resto de mis días. No creía probable que ese instructor de Tantra fuera ese hombre, pero ¡ah, cuánto me tentaba!»
La historia está llena de tensión sexual desde el comienzo. El personaje de Dash me ha gustado mucho, es un hombre que vive muy intensamente sus emociones y que no se anda con tonterías, es directo, brutalmente honesto y sincero, no se anda con cortapisas y expresa lo que siente sin pudor ni vergüenza, vive su sexualidad con naturalidad y no le da miedo expresar sus deseos.
«—No camines con la cabeza baja. El mundo debería disfrutar de tu belleza, pero nadie podrá hacerlo si vas mirando al suelo.»
Sin embargo me ha sido imposible empatizar con Amber, no me cae mal, es solo que no comparto para nada su forma de ver la vida y me ha resultado difícil entenderla, no comparto su idea de la virginidad y de que puede hacer todo lo que le dé la gana siempre y cuando no llegue hasta el final, me parece una conducta muy hipócrita. Amber me ha parecido muy puritana y mojigata, es callada, algo tímida e insegura en algunos aspectos, sobre todo en lo que tiene que ver con el sexo.
Aun así ambos se complementan bastante bien, tanto a nivel emocional como físicamente, él la comprende y respeta y la química que tienen es brutal.
Volveremos a reencontrarnos brevemente con los personajes que conocimos en la anterior entrega, Genevieve, Trent, los abuelos de Amber y alguna de las profesoras de La Casa del Loto.
El tema con el profesor es bastante evidente y predecible y se ve venir desde la primera aparición del personaje, por lo que no ha sido ninguna sorpresa.
El libro tiene 288 páginas divididas en veinte capítulos más epílogo. La narración es primera persona por ambos personajes protagonistas, por lo que los vamos a conocer en profundidad. Cada capítulo comienza con la descripción de una postura de yoga o nos habla sobre las características del Chakra sacro. También conoceremos un poco sobre el Tantra, su finalidad y funcionamiento gracias a las clases de Dash.
La lectura es fluida, capítulos cortos que se leen muy rápido, y enganchan bastante por lo que vas devorando las páginas sin apenas darte cuenta.
Audrey es una autora de romántica erótica, por lo tanto el sexo, estará muy presente durante toda la historia, aunque en esta entrega estará inmersa en la tensión sexual que generan los dos personajes ya que por las creencias de Amber no llegarán a juegos más íntimos hasta bien adentrada la historia. Las escenas de alto voltaje están bien narradas. El libro se hace ameno y te deja con ganas de mucho más.
La siguiente entrega de esta serie se titulará Deseo divino y sus protagonistas serán Atlas Powers, el guitarrista y mejor amigo de Dash al que hemos conocido en este libro y Mila Mercado, una de las profesoras de yoga de La Casa del Loto, a los que hemos conocido brevemente en esta historia y tras su breve encuentro apunta a que la química entre los dos va a ser explosiva.
Reseña en: https://bibliotecariarecomienda.blogs...
September 3, 2016
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QueenZany 4.5 Star Review
Sacred Serenity
by Audrey Carlan
“Sacred Serenity” is a Zentopia of the mind and body!
That will have you yearning for something libidinous!
You can not help but be seduced by this intoxicating tale.
Which brings us Dash and Amber!! These two have the kind of chemistry that pulses! That engulfs us in the that kinetic current Where the lust is unstoppable!!
I must say as a yogi myself. I felt that the verbiage and techniques were executed properly.
OMFG!!! Just Perfection!!
Arc was provided in exchange for an honest review!
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QueenZany 4.5 Star Review
Sacred Serenity
by Audrey Carlan
“Sacred Serenity” is a Zentopia of the mind and body!
That will have you yearning for something libidinous!
You can not help but be seduced by this intoxicating tale.
Which brings us Dash and Amber!! These two have the kind of chemistry that pulses! That engulfs us in the that kinetic current Where the lust is unstoppable!!
I must say as a yogi myself. I felt that the verbiage and techniques were executed properly.
OMFG!!! Just Perfection!!
Arc was provided in exchange for an honest review!
https://plus.google.com/+heatherpollo...
July 2, 2020
Tohle bylo snad ještě horší než první díl. Nevím, čím to je, jestli tím, že se nezajímám o jógu a tudíž tomu nerozumím, nebo tím, že se tam všichni zamilují během pěti vteřin??? Tohle bylo hrozně přehnané, všechny ty nadpozemské kecy, postavy nesympatické, vedlejší "šokující" linie byla trapná a občas mi bylo až nepříjemné to číst. Další díly asi fakt nepotřebuju.
November 3, 2024
4 ✨
Debo confesar que hubiera querido que el prota sea un deportista también 🥹🤧
En este libro la prota me gustó, es chévere y me gusta que sea fiel a sus principios y el descubrimiento que pasa pero si no conecté con el prota 🙈 cuando lo conocí en el 1er libro no pensé en el como prota y menos aquí pero bueno hay gustos para todo 🤗
Pd1. Amé saber más de los protas del 1er libro y su bebé 🥹
Pd2. Me gustó lo del descubrimiento familiar de ella, quería saber que más pasooooo 🤭🙌
Debo confesar que hubiera querido que el prota sea un deportista también 🥹🤧
En este libro la prota me gustó, es chévere y me gusta que sea fiel a sus principios y el descubrimiento que pasa pero si no conecté con el prota 🙈 cuando lo conocí en el 1er libro no pensé en el como prota y menos aquí pero bueno hay gustos para todo 🤗
Pd1. Amé saber más de los protas del 1er libro y su bebé 🥹
Pd2. Me gustó lo del descubrimiento familiar de ella, quería saber que más pasooooo 🤭🙌
June 17, 2022
3,5✨ rtc
- i started loving… ended liking.
- huge chemistry
- hot but not so much
- he disrespected her beliefs at the same time that she wasn’t able to respect his.
- i still prefer the first one
- i’ll definitely start doing yoga 🤸🏽♀️
- i started loving… ended liking.
- huge chemistry
- hot but not so much
- he disrespected her beliefs at the same time that she wasn’t able to respect his.
- i still prefer the first one
- i’ll definitely start doing yoga 🤸🏽♀️
October 14, 2016
1.5 stars.
Wasn't a fan of the heroine.
Too much of this revolved around her faith in God. I'm a catholic myself but it even felt like it was being pushed on me in some parts. Everything with her somehow revolved around God and it just got to be too much and started to bore me. It was surprising she was becoming a doctor since faith and science tend to clash which I'm surprised that wasn't even brought up at all.
Dash was a fairly laid back guy even when he had his alpha moments.
I never really got a sense of his charger other than the yoga thing. I didn't really know who he was. It was hinted at a past relationship that ended badly but was never brought up again or expanded on so I feel like I don't know anything about him.
Only one thing really bothered me was towards the end when
There's some stuff that involved parents that just seemed to be too easy and settled too soon for me to even care. I wasn't into this book it just didn't work for me. Their tantric classes were so quick and the connection between them was immediate but I wasn't feeling that I felt like I was being told that instead of experiencing it. It just wasn't for me.
Wasn't a fan of the heroine.
Too much of this revolved around her faith in God. I'm a catholic myself but it even felt like it was being pushed on me in some parts. Everything with her somehow revolved around God and it just got to be too much and started to bore me. It was surprising she was becoming a doctor since faith and science tend to clash which I'm surprised that wasn't even brought up at all.
Dash was a fairly laid back guy even when he had his alpha moments.
I never really got a sense of his charger other than the yoga thing. I didn't really know who he was. It was hinted at a past relationship that ended badly but was never brought up again or expanded on so I feel like I don't know anything about him.
Only one thing really bothered me was towards the end when
There's some stuff that involved parents that just seemed to be too easy and settled too soon for me to even care. I wasn't into this book it just didn't work for me. Their tantric classes were so quick and the connection between them was immediate but I wasn't feeling that I felt like I was being told that instead of experiencing it. It just wasn't for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 30, 2016
Dash and Amber are two people you are going to love to read about! They change the way you think about life, love, sex, passion, commitment, marriage, and spirituality. Two human beings that seem like they could not be more different embark on this amazing journey. Can the tantric yoga teacher and the sweet premed college student find their happily ever after? Can Dash except her religious beliefs? Can she except his spiritual ones? Can they come together as one?
Audrey Carlan just has this beautiful way of making a story come together. The Lotus House series takes you out of your comfort zone. It makes you question what you think you feel, know, think you know, or even understand. It teaches you that you have to walk your path for enlightenment. Love should touch you to your soul; the core of your being. Your love is worth the risk! No matter where your individual paths take you, you will always be led back to the center of your love. This story is breathtakingly beautiful! Every time I think Audrey can't surprise me or write an even better story than her last, she does ! She must have the most beautiful soul! We are so lucky she shares it, with the world!
Audrey Carlan just has this beautiful way of making a story come together. The Lotus House series takes you out of your comfort zone. It makes you question what you think you feel, know, think you know, or even understand. It teaches you that you have to walk your path for enlightenment. Love should touch you to your soul; the core of your being. Your love is worth the risk! No matter where your individual paths take you, you will always be led back to the center of your love. This story is breathtakingly beautiful! Every time I think Audrey can't surprise me or write an even better story than her last, she does ! She must have the most beautiful soul! We are so lucky she shares it, with the world!
August 28, 2016
I don't know if you have ever read a Audrey Carlan book but she can write some pretty hot sexy time scenes. From her Calendar Girl series to this one, she has written some steamy ones. It's one of the things I like about her books.
This book, although it is the second in the series, can be read as a stand alone. The characters from the previous book do make an appearance. Amber and Matt seem polar opposites but some how they worked here. I liked seeing them come together.
My only reason for marking it a 4 was the detailed yoga parts. Sometimes it was good and sometimes it took away from the story. I think if it was balanced out a bit more it would of been fine.
I recommend you dive into these books if you like steamy romance and want to see that paired with yoga. Great job Audrey!
ARC in exchange for honest review
This book, although it is the second in the series, can be read as a stand alone. The characters from the previous book do make an appearance. Amber and Matt seem polar opposites but some how they worked here. I liked seeing them come together.
My only reason for marking it a 4 was the detailed yoga parts. Sometimes it was good and sometimes it took away from the story. I think if it was balanced out a bit more it would of been fine.
I recommend you dive into these books if you like steamy romance and want to see that paired with yoga. Great job Audrey!
ARC in exchange for honest review
June 26, 2019
Mir hat das Buch vom Schreibstil und dem Leseflow her gut gefallen. Es war leicht und nicht anstrengend.
Leider hat mir die Story überhaupt nicht zugesagt. Ich konnte bereits nach den ersten 50 Seiten vorhersagen, wie es ausgeht und ich hatte sogar recht. Die Charaktere sind mir zu oberflächlich und klischeehaft. Für mich waren es Stereotypen, die nicht wirklich Tiefgang besaßen. Ich hätte mir mehr Überraschungen gewünscht und mehr Drama! Weil ich nicht spoilern möchte kann ich leider nicht weiter darauf eingehen. Natürlich handelt es sich hierbei nur um meine Meinung und ich möchte es nicht generalisieren.
Für heiße Sommertage, wenn man was leichtes lesen möchte mit wenig Tiefe ist das Buch wahrscheinlich angemessen und angenehm zu lesen, da man nicht wirklich viel drüber nachdenken muss.
Leider hat mir die Story überhaupt nicht zugesagt. Ich konnte bereits nach den ersten 50 Seiten vorhersagen, wie es ausgeht und ich hatte sogar recht. Die Charaktere sind mir zu oberflächlich und klischeehaft. Für mich waren es Stereotypen, die nicht wirklich Tiefgang besaßen. Ich hätte mir mehr Überraschungen gewünscht und mehr Drama! Weil ich nicht spoilern möchte kann ich leider nicht weiter darauf eingehen. Natürlich handelt es sich hierbei nur um meine Meinung und ich möchte es nicht generalisieren.
Für heiße Sommertage, wenn man was leichtes lesen möchte mit wenig Tiefe ist das Buch wahrscheinlich angemessen und angenehm zu lesen, da man nicht wirklich viel drüber nachdenken muss.
January 8, 2017
Of all of Audrey's books, this one is my favorite to date! For starters the Tantric yoga is not only a super fresh idea, but it's smokin' hot. Seriously, just reading the summary of this book I was revved and ready to go!
Then there's Dash. I loved everything about him. I loved his confidence. I loved his spirituality. I loved his genuineness. I simply could not get enough of his character and found myself itching to get back into the book whenever reality forced me out of the story. I also LOVED his endearment for Amber. (Little bird) Oh, who am I kidding. I just loved Dash.
If you're up for a super hot read mixed with some refreshing spirituality, this book is definitely for you!
Then there's Dash. I loved everything about him. I loved his confidence. I loved his spirituality. I loved his genuineness. I simply could not get enough of his character and found myself itching to get back into the book whenever reality forced me out of the story. I also LOVED his endearment for Amber. (Little bird) Oh, who am I kidding. I just loved Dash.
If you're up for a super hot read mixed with some refreshing spirituality, this book is definitely for you!
August 31, 2016
I am loving what Audrey is sharing with us in this series. Her love of yoga has always been something she's shared and I love being able to gain a deeper respect for it.
Dash is that man that we'd all love to find. Tantric yoga? Sign me up! But for Amber, it may just be her catalyst.
I've never really been drawn to a female character that had these views, but Amber really had a way about her that drew me in. I loved that she stuck to her guns and beliefs.
Dash really supported Amber and her beliefs and that was really nice to see in a male character.
I cannot wait for the next book!
Dash is that man that we'd all love to find. Tantric yoga? Sign me up! But for Amber, it may just be her catalyst.
I've never really been drawn to a female character that had these views, but Amber really had a way about her that drew me in. I loved that she stuck to her guns and beliefs.
Dash really supported Amber and her beliefs and that was really nice to see in a male character.
I cannot wait for the next book!
August 5, 2016
Amber is a medical student. Who's mind set is only on school she enrolls in Dash's tantric yoga class for school. Dash is very experienced and sexy where woman throw themselves at him, and Amber is waiting for marriage. This was UNBELIEVABLE. So unique so passionate mind body and soul. And oh dash I just not only couldn't put down but was blown away by it. You read the the blurb but once you get into this book it pulls you so in there's no way your turning out. No book is like this. Audrey did amazing. Wonderful unique story great characters .Highly recommend this. 5 stars.
September 23, 2019
I just love stories like this. All the swoon, all the steaminess wrapped together in one beautiful book cover.
I really, really loved Dash and how much he loved and respected Amber. Those traits made him even hotter!
I loved how, even though tempted, Amber held to her vow and beliefs.
Beautiful story of two souls meeting and falling in love
I really, really loved Dash and how much he loved and respected Amber. Those traits made him even hotter!
I loved how, even though tempted, Amber held to her vow and beliefs.
Beautiful story of two souls meeting and falling in love
August 10, 2016
The emotion in this book is breathtaking. Coming from a stanch Mormon family and marrying a Native American Shaman I am sure you can understand why this book hit home for me. All of the emotions displayed by Amber and Dash are all things I have felt and seen in my own personal relationship. This book captures so much of the rawness that ensues when you are presented with choosing love or religion. So powerful.
Audrey Carlan writes from her soul, and this book is another testimony of that.
Audrey Carlan writes from her soul, and this book is another testimony of that.
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June 6, 2019
4/5 Sterne
Lotus House - Sanfte Hingabe
Roman
von Audrey Carlan
Ullstein Buchverlage
„Die prickelnde Lotus House-Serie: Liebe, Leidenschaft und Yoga unter der Sonne Kaliforniens!
Die zweiundzwanzigjährige Amber St. James will ihr Medizinstudium schnell beenden, um Kinderärztin zu werden. Dafür muss sie an einem Kurs zu menschlicher Sexualität teilnehmen - ein Thema, das ihr bisher aus persönlichen und religiösen Gründen fremd war. Dash Alexander ist der begehrteste Lehrer im Lotus House. Er besticht durch seinen einzigartigen Unterrichtsstil, sein ruhiges Naturell und den verdammt heißen Körper. Er will Amber helfen. Dafür muss Amber seine Partnerin in einem Tantra-Yoga-Kurs werden. Die knisternde Anziehungskraft zwischen den beiden geht weit über alles hinaus, was Dash bisher erlebt hat, nicht nur in spiritueller Hinsicht...“
Ich bedanke mich bei Netgalley und dem Ullstein Buchverlag für das Rezensionsexemplar des Buches.
Hier ist nun der zweite Teil der neuen Reihe der Autorin. Da mich der erste Band ein wenig enttäuscht zurück ließ, wollte ich der Reihe aber dennoch eine Chance geben und einen weiteren Band lesen und ich muss sagen, dass dieser mir etwas besser gefiel als der erste. In diesem Teil treffen wir Amber wieder, welche schon einen Gastauftritt im ersten Teil hatte und erfahren hier nun ihre Geschichte. Durch ihre Recherchearbeit an einem Projekt meldet sie sich zu einem Kurs im Lotus House an um dort ihre Feldforschung voran zu treiben. Aber gerade auf ihrem Forschungsgebiet ist sie blutiger Neuling, denn sie ist noch Jungfrau und ausgerechnet ihr Kursleiter ist der Traum ihrer schlaflosen Nächte.
Wie bereits im Vorgänger beginnen auch hier wieder alle Kapitel mit einer Beschreibung von Yogastellungen oder Chakren. Für jemanden der davon absolut keine Ahnung hat sehr interessant aber auch ab und zu recht abendteuerlich wie ich finde, denn wenn man wie ich keinen Bezug dazu hat, mutet es schon hin und wieder witzig an, was man da alles so machen kann oder warum. Immerhin aber kann ich sagen, dass es nicht nur einfach aus einem Fachbuch abgeschrieben, sondern so als ob die Autorin sich damit wirklich auskennt und auseinander gesetzt hat. Von Schreibstil der Autorin kann man nichts Negatives sagen, denn auch hier kommt ihr gewohnt eingängiger und leichter Stil zum tragen. Allerdings arbeitet sie hin und wieder mit wirklich seltsamen bildlichen Adaptionen und man stutzt kurz um sich das im Geiste genauer vorzustellen. Für jemanden der den ersten Teil nicht kennt, stellt es dennoch kein Problem dar dieses Buch zu lesen, da jeder Band in sich abgeschlossen ist und eine einzelne Geschichte erzählt, was ich sehr positiv finde, denn es gibt genug Leser, die keine Reihen mögen. Somit ist man nicht gezwungen alle Bücher zu kaufen um zu erfahren wie es weiter geht. Für alle Leser der gesamten Reihe sei aber auch gesagt, dass man bereits bekannte Charaktere wieder trifft und das ist ebenfalls positiv zu vermerken. Was mich allerdings einwenig störte an diesem Buch war, dass die Personen von ihrer Gestaltung des Wesens her doch sehr denen aus dem ersten Teil ähnelten. Es gab da keine großen Überraschungsmomente was die Personen charakterisierte. Außerdem wird die Liebesgeschichte der beiden in diesem Buch hier ziemlich hurtig vorangetrieben, so dass beim Leser der Eindruck entsteht es geht einfach zu schnell in der gesamten Entwicklung. Auch kommt mir Amber recht widersprüchlich in ihrem Verhalten vor, da man auf der einen Seite ihre Religiösität und Jungfräulichkeit hat und dann im Gegenzug dies alles recht schnell über Bord wirft um sich in eine amouröse Beziehung mit Dash zu stürzen. Kommen wir nun zur Dramatik des Buches und hier ist eigentlich mein Hauptkritikpunkt an dem gesamten Buch. Es ist mir zu viel des Guten, zu viel auf einmal. Anstatt bei auftauchenden Mißverständnissen miteinander zu reden, rennt man auseinander. Es gibt zwar Erklärungen warum es so ist, aber mal ehrlich reagiert man im realen Leben auch jedes Mal so? Das gäbe nur Chaos. Hier hätte ich mir ein wenig mehr Realität gewünscht, auch wenn es eine Geschichte ist, die den Leser in eine andere Welt auf Reise schicken soll. Manchmal ist aber wirklich weniger mehr. Da mit dieses Buch aber dennoch etwas besser als das Erste gefiel gebe ich 4 Sterne und kann es dennoch empfehlen, wenn man sich an etwas Drama nicht stört.
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Lotus House - Sanfte Hingabe
Roman
von Audrey Carlan
Ullstein Buchverlage
„Die prickelnde Lotus House-Serie: Liebe, Leidenschaft und Yoga unter der Sonne Kaliforniens!
Die zweiundzwanzigjährige Amber St. James will ihr Medizinstudium schnell beenden, um Kinderärztin zu werden. Dafür muss sie an einem Kurs zu menschlicher Sexualität teilnehmen - ein Thema, das ihr bisher aus persönlichen und religiösen Gründen fremd war. Dash Alexander ist der begehrteste Lehrer im Lotus House. Er besticht durch seinen einzigartigen Unterrichtsstil, sein ruhiges Naturell und den verdammt heißen Körper. Er will Amber helfen. Dafür muss Amber seine Partnerin in einem Tantra-Yoga-Kurs werden. Die knisternde Anziehungskraft zwischen den beiden geht weit über alles hinaus, was Dash bisher erlebt hat, nicht nur in spiritueller Hinsicht...“
Ich bedanke mich bei Netgalley und dem Ullstein Buchverlag für das Rezensionsexemplar des Buches.
Hier ist nun der zweite Teil der neuen Reihe der Autorin. Da mich der erste Band ein wenig enttäuscht zurück ließ, wollte ich der Reihe aber dennoch eine Chance geben und einen weiteren Band lesen und ich muss sagen, dass dieser mir etwas besser gefiel als der erste. In diesem Teil treffen wir Amber wieder, welche schon einen Gastauftritt im ersten Teil hatte und erfahren hier nun ihre Geschichte. Durch ihre Recherchearbeit an einem Projekt meldet sie sich zu einem Kurs im Lotus House an um dort ihre Feldforschung voran zu treiben. Aber gerade auf ihrem Forschungsgebiet ist sie blutiger Neuling, denn sie ist noch Jungfrau und ausgerechnet ihr Kursleiter ist der Traum ihrer schlaflosen Nächte.
Wie bereits im Vorgänger beginnen auch hier wieder alle Kapitel mit einer Beschreibung von Yogastellungen oder Chakren. Für jemanden der davon absolut keine Ahnung hat sehr interessant aber auch ab und zu recht abendteuerlich wie ich finde, denn wenn man wie ich keinen Bezug dazu hat, mutet es schon hin und wieder witzig an, was man da alles so machen kann oder warum. Immerhin aber kann ich sagen, dass es nicht nur einfach aus einem Fachbuch abgeschrieben, sondern so als ob die Autorin sich damit wirklich auskennt und auseinander gesetzt hat. Von Schreibstil der Autorin kann man nichts Negatives sagen, denn auch hier kommt ihr gewohnt eingängiger und leichter Stil zum tragen. Allerdings arbeitet sie hin und wieder mit wirklich seltsamen bildlichen Adaptionen und man stutzt kurz um sich das im Geiste genauer vorzustellen. Für jemanden der den ersten Teil nicht kennt, stellt es dennoch kein Problem dar dieses Buch zu lesen, da jeder Band in sich abgeschlossen ist und eine einzelne Geschichte erzählt, was ich sehr positiv finde, denn es gibt genug Leser, die keine Reihen mögen. Somit ist man nicht gezwungen alle Bücher zu kaufen um zu erfahren wie es weiter geht. Für alle Leser der gesamten Reihe sei aber auch gesagt, dass man bereits bekannte Charaktere wieder trifft und das ist ebenfalls positiv zu vermerken. Was mich allerdings einwenig störte an diesem Buch war, dass die Personen von ihrer Gestaltung des Wesens her doch sehr denen aus dem ersten Teil ähnelten. Es gab da keine großen Überraschungsmomente was die Personen charakterisierte. Außerdem wird die Liebesgeschichte der beiden in diesem Buch hier ziemlich hurtig vorangetrieben, so dass beim Leser der Eindruck entsteht es geht einfach zu schnell in der gesamten Entwicklung. Auch kommt mir Amber recht widersprüchlich in ihrem Verhalten vor, da man auf der einen Seite ihre Religiösität und Jungfräulichkeit hat und dann im Gegenzug dies alles recht schnell über Bord wirft um sich in eine amouröse Beziehung mit Dash zu stürzen. Kommen wir nun zur Dramatik des Buches und hier ist eigentlich mein Hauptkritikpunkt an dem gesamten Buch. Es ist mir zu viel des Guten, zu viel auf einmal. Anstatt bei auftauchenden Mißverständnissen miteinander zu reden, rennt man auseinander. Es gibt zwar Erklärungen warum es so ist, aber mal ehrlich reagiert man im realen Leben auch jedes Mal so? Das gäbe nur Chaos. Hier hätte ich mir ein wenig mehr Realität gewünscht, auch wenn es eine Geschichte ist, die den Leser in eine andere Welt auf Reise schicken soll. Manchmal ist aber wirklich weniger mehr. Da mit dieses Buch aber dennoch etwas besser als das Erste gefiel gebe ich 4 Sterne und kann es dennoch empfehlen, wenn man sich an etwas Drama nicht stört.
#belletristik #liebesroman #newadult #rezension #rezensionsexemplar #roman #bookstagram #audreycarlan #ullsteinbuchverlage #bücher #bücherliebe #booklover #reading #bookadict #lotushouse #sanftehingabe #leseratte #bücherwurm #lesen #lesenmachtglücklich #instabooks #booknerd #readingtime #ilovebooks #netgalley #netgalleyde #ichliebelesen #buchnerd #ichliebebücher
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