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With New Year’s Eve and her thirtieth birthday fast approaching, best-selling author Calista Grant has a hard time envisioning actually doing something for herself. At the urging of her closest friends, she books herself a once in lifetime vacation, trading the chaos of Boston for the serene tranquility of the Caribbean. Once in paradise, she makes the decision to drop her guard and finally let loose.
Enter two bachelors, with demons of their own to vanquish. Zane Rhodes, a successful architect, is on a path of self-destruction after a tragic loss. In denial regarding his own issues, resort owner, Xavier Rivera, invites his best friend to spend the holiday with him in paradise. Once there, they both meet Calista and are immediately captivated.
Used to sharing everything, including women, they set out to seduce the innocent brunette and fulfill her deepest fantasies. Neither is prepared for what happens next, though, as the two Dominants find themselves not only battling each other, but their own demons as well. Will they be able to save their friendship before the reality of the three ends the fantasy forever?
Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance.
A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing.
Encouraged by her best friend, and with her thirtieth birthday approaching, Calista Grant decides to take a long overdue vacation to the Caribbean. There she catches the eyes of two rich and smokin hot bachelors.
Zane Rhodes is a successful architect struggling with the guilt after the loss of someone close to him. Xavier Rivera is a millionaire that owns and runs several clubs and resorts. Intent on stopping his best friend Z from self-destructing, Xavier agrees to help him seduce the delightful Cali.
What starts out as a couple weeks of mutual pleasure, soon turns into more. Can Zane and Xavier overcome their personal demons before they lose Cali forever?
I enjoyed this one, but I didn't LOVE it. For some reason, I just never connected with these three characters on an emotional level. I'm not sure I can really pinpoint exactly why it just never felt like they had more than really good sex between them. Maybe there were too many sex scenes (OMG did I just type that?) and not enough just spending time as a trio together.
Zane is a bit less developed out of the three characters in my opinion. I often felt like he kept himself apart. Which is why I had trouble buying it was him that wasn't willing to let Cali go. My other issue was the relationship between Zane and Xavier (no they are not bi) but I've read A LOT of menage books and the male partners always have a VERY strong bond. These two just didn't have that. Yes, they were friends, but the appeared to have different lives apart from topping the same women occasionally. Which again left me confused on how this menage could possibly work on a more permanent basis.
Lastly, the ending was rather abrupt without an epilogue. This REALLY needed an epilogue because I STILL have NO clue how this relationship is going to work between them? Where are they going to live? What about Xavier's job? What about Zane's job? What about their friends? Families? Too many questions were left unanswered.
The author has let me know that there is going to be a book two and the questions will be answered in that book. With that in mind, be aware this does end in a HFN (sort of cliffy)
All that said, the sex scenes were HOT. The plot was interesting and flowed well. The characters likable. There is certainly a lot of potential here with this author. So 3.5 stars from yours truly.
Let me start by saying that this story has instant attraction, lust, flying by the seat of your pants and being down for whatever written all over it. Realistic? Not really, but enjoyable.
Calista (Cali) is an author. She writes erotic romance novels and has final been convinced by her two besties to take a long well-deserved vacation. Alone. In the Caribbean. Kudos to Cali, because the thought of vacationing by myself sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, but that's just me. While moping around her hotel room, she starts to remember why she's on this vacation and what her friends would be encouraging her to do. So she puts on the dress and heads to the bar.
Zane and Xavier are best buds. Very wealthy, dominant and "sharing", best buds. In fact, Xavier owns the resort. Realizing that Zane needed to relax and refocus after a tragic accident, Xavier convinces Zane to vacation at the resort. While on a walk, Zane notices Cali on her balcony. Xavier sees Zane noticing Cali and a plan is put in to place to enjoy one hell of a vacation, for everyone involved.
Cali, of course, agrees to the plan of being Zane and Xavier's submissive for the duration of the vacation. While their sub, she realizes that she actually IS a sub and is enjoying her time with them. Maybe a little too much. In fact, she's not the only one enjoying their time together. Both of the men are having a hard time wrapping their heads around the fact that they could see themselves with her, exclusively. But when Cali misunderstands a conversation she overhears, the potential of any future is left in the Caribbean. Or is it?
I'm always down for a good menage. This one doesn't disappoint. Although I did find the story a little choppy from time to time, it wasn't too hard to figure out where this was going. All in all, a good read and the scenes were VERY enjoyable.
*I received this book from the Jeep Diva in exchange for my honest opinion.
So this should have been titled Captivating Days and Nights because that is exactly what this book did for me. I devoured every page. Have I ever mentioned how much I love to read an erotic romance just like this one?! Then there are the incredibly captivating characters of Cali, Xavier, and Zane. The chemistry sizzled from their first meeting and danced on the page. I was goner with these two alpha Doms.
Cali was so perfect living in Boston as a romance writer, but it these two magnetic Doms to crack that carefully constructed framework while she is on vacation and show her just the woman and submissive she truly was. Cali fit perfectly into Xavier and Zane’s life also. All three carried their secrets and struggles from the past that made me fall for them that much more. It brought a level of intrigue and a bit of drama to the story that I just loved. The pull or struggle only added dimension to these already addicting characters.
Then Anise added the exotic locale of the Caribbean. It came to life when I read the words and descriptions. I wanted to hop on a plane and head there myself! The beaches, the water, the scorching hot times in the suite! Ahhh! These men were caring, protecting, and wanted to bring Cali to heights of pleasure that I don’t think she ever imagined was possible. All of it just blazed white hot! You need to read!! I am not even going to spoil any parts. JUST READ.
This book is probably one of the hottest ménage reads I have ever read. There are BDSM themes and intense scenes that were just AH-mazing! I think about them now and I can feel my heart rate kick up. Woooo! It was just pure magic when these three were on page together. I wanted more, of course because I am greedy. This is the first book in the Boston Nights Series, and I can’t wait to see what else happens. I’ll try not to beg too hard for more from Cali, Zane, and Xavier.
This is the 1st book I've read by Ms. Storm. A novelist, a desperately needed a vacation on a tropical island. Cali has always sat in the background watching others enjoy life. This vacation is to be her turn to experience life. Z & X best friends, share women and have professions that complement each other. Find Cali irritable and are determined to help her experience all the small island, and each other. A Hot, Sexy, stimulating read keep you turning the pages to see what X & Z do next.
Captavating nights by Anise Storm. I enjoyed this book. I liked the story. Wasn't sure about Xavier because of his comment about Cali. But he grew on me. I liked Zane from the start. I loved Cali and her two best friends Natalie and Emily. He was my favourite out of the two. I loved how they were protective of Cali. I loved the ending too. Perfect. 5*.
Anise Storm has risen to the top of my author list for erotic BDSM ménage stories! I had to turn my fan on high and restart my kindle a few times to stop it from overheating!
The Men ✨
Xavier was very much like a brother to Zane, and they were so close that oftentimes they shared the same women. Both men were Dominants and liked to frequent the same BDSM clubs together.
Xavier, while a Spaniard in every sense of the word, was the epitome of calm, cool, and collected on the outside. Beneath that exterior, though, he was a Dominant with drive and extreme intuition. He could see into a submissive’s soul, earning himself the title of Master of the Mind Fuck, a role he played to perfection.
Zane, Xavier's best friend and fellow Dominant, was a little harder to connect with at first, but once I got a few chapters in, oh man did I want him in my bed! Zane has been on self destruct since the death of a submissive that he feels he is responsible for. He reluctantly joins his friend, Xavier, at his luxurious resort to relax and recharge his mental and emotional mind.
The Woman✨
Calista travels to Virgin Gorda on vacation at the urging of her friends with orders to let loose. Calista has very low self esteem and lacks confidence. She has always thought of herself as average looking and mostly invisible to men. Even though she is a successful author of erotic romance and BDSM, her experience is mostly through her research, not personal.
When Xavier and Zane first set eyes on Calista, they see she is a little skittish.
The willowy brunette would soon know what it felt like to be prey, but she would ultimately be glad to have been captured. Her time in their captivity would involve more pleasure than she had ever known in her lifetime. The two men would see to that.
“We’re coming for you, belleza.”
Her creamy skin tone would display both his and Zane’s marks beautifully, and Xavier had to warn himself not to get too far ahead. He hadn’t even talked to the beauty at this point, but his mind was already imagining her tied to their bed, her body bowing in pleasure as he flogged her.
With orders to let her inhibitions loose, she agrees to a night with Xavier.
“Ven conmigo, hermosa, y luego ven por mi.”
Translation
“Come with me, beautiful, and then come for me.”
What woman could resist that line?
But her erotic night with Xavier gets a little more mind blowing when she feels a second set of hands caressing her body! Zane joins them and her night of pleasure turns into a real life fantasy. She agrees to be their submissive in training for the rest of her vacation.
Calista doesn't understand why these sexy men find her desirable, but she cannot resist the pleasures they have introduced her to.
As she spends every day and night with the two sexy men, her feelings begin to grow and she becomes a little overwhelmed emotionally. They take her on excursions around the island and to a gala where she is dressed in designer clothes and jewelry by the men. She feels like a princess. Of course, Xavier and Zane do not let any opportunity go by without some sexy fun!
“I think you’ll appreciate the privacy much more when the clock strikes twelve, angel. Unless you’d rather climax in front of the entire ballroom,” Zane replied, and her head rose sharply.
Both Zane and Xavier realize that Calista is slowly cracking the iron walls around their hearts.
It finally dawned on him that her innocence was the light he needed to brighten his darkened world.
Calista's fantasy comes to an abrupt, crashing end when she overhears something being discussed by her two lovers and she promptly cuts her vacation short and goes back home, devastated!
Is this the end? What happens when Zane and Xavier discover she has left them? Read this unbelievably erotic and sexy story to find out! If this is just book 1 in the series, I will be anxiously waiting for my next exciting fix!
✨✨✨✨✨ I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. ✨✨✨✨✨
Calista Grant is a best selling author of romance, who has no luck in that department in her own life. She's always felt plain, and boring, so she doesn't really even try anymore. Her best friends talk her into taking a vacation to celebrate her thirtieth birthday, so she can let loose for once in her life. So against her better judgement, she takes off for a Caribbean paradise, while not fully sure how to finally let loose. The night Zane Rhodes, and Xavier Rivera spot the beautiful, and innocent brunette, they decide instantly, that they must own her, so they set out to seduce her. While they're fulfilling her every fantasy that she didn't even know she had, things start to quickly shift in their closed off, Dom hearts. But will they say anything to her before she leaves at the end of the vacation?
Captivating Hearts is a hot as hell story that I did enjoy quite a bit. The character development is good, with some interesting secondaries popping up here and there. But I didn't quite feel Calista's personality throughout most of the story, as I really wanted to see her more fired up from time to time. The flammable chemistry quickly EXPLODED into such FIERY FLAMES of sexy scene goodness, that no panties are safe from destruction, and I was sure that my kindle was going to melt. Anise Story has a super talented writing style that oozes sexiness that I couldn't get enough of. She added in a few twists that made for great OMG moments out of left field, and the emotions that came out of the alpha Doms, I physically felt. The ending was a bit rushed for me, but I cannot wait to read more of her work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this SIZZLIN' HOT story!
Captivating Nights (Boston Nights, #1) by Anise Storm This was my first time reading this author. Based on the synopsis I was curious as to the story this author was telling. I was not disappointed. Calista is a best-selling author of Erotica but her personal life is so far off from what she writes. Her friends have convinced her to take an exotic trip to a warm climate. At this resort she ends up meeting two men who can make all her erotic dreams come true plus she can experience the things she has only dare written about. Zane and Xavier are best friends who have been best friends and Doms for quite some type. They are such good friends that they even share their subs. However each has secrets and demons which have brought them to the island for some down time. When Zane sees Calista she stirs something in him and Xavier is down to help his friend feel better plus sharing her would be fun. First they have to convince Calista to participate in their little game. Thiers is a story that was more than I could have expected and I was pleasantly pleased with what happened between the three of them. I read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. I give this story 4.5 stars. I look forward to the continuation of their story.
Anise Storm is a new to me author and she says she is “a new Erotica author, specializing in BDSM and Ménage.” Well, let me tell you she may be new but, she knows how to write a “HAWT” book. I love ménage & BDSM so it is a win win for me!
Captivating Nights is book 1 of Boston Nights Series. And, yes I want to read the next book in this series. Book 1 is Calista Grant’s story – she is an author and writes you guessed it erotica romance novels. She is getting ready to celebrate her 30th birthday with going to a place in the Caribbean. Her BFF has been urging Calista to get away and let loose. Calista arrives in paradise and she meets 2 bachelors. Zane Rhodes, an architect and Xavier Rivera the owner of the resort. Both Zane and Xavier are friends and have shared women before. I don’t want to say more because I don’t want to giveaway any part of this book. Let me say I love Alpha men and of course both Zane and Xavier are Alpha’s!
I look forward to reading more from this author. And, there will be a book 2 in this series. I can’t wait! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. I give Captivating Nights 4.5 stars.
Anise Storm is a new author for me so when I started reading Captivating Nights I couldn't help but devour it.
After being pushed out of her comfort zone by her two best friends author Calista Grant leaves for a tropical vacation. Hoping the exotic location will inspire her writing Calista decides to open her mind to the possibilities. But when she meets sexy Zane Rhodes and Xavier Rivera she is shown just how endless the possibilities are.
This was a great read. Perfect for that vacation getaway or just enjoying a relaxing day at home.
One of the best aspects of Captivating Nights was how Zane and Xavier showed Calista a sensual side of herself that was waiting. For her it was one thing to write about the sexual acts that pushed her limits but experiencing them in reality let her discover her inner submissive.
The chemistry this threesome shared burned hot and dirty. The men might have felt that they were in charged but as the story progresses Calista had them enthralled.
I thoroughly enjoyed this steamy erotica and look forward to reading more from Anise Storm.
I enjoyed this book....the erotic/BDSM elements were HOT and very well done (at times I felt like I needed a fan or a cold shower to cool of!) I just feel like there could have been MORE...more character development, more meat to the story.
Calista (Cali) Grant is talked into going on a fantasy vacation by her two best friends, Natalie and Emily...and she definitely HAS the fantasy vacation of her life!!! Cali is a successful author of erotica/BDSM novels who experiences everything she has ever written in her novels (and soooo much more!) She leads a simple, lonely life with her writing and her besties to keep her company, always in control of everything in her life! The two men she meets (Xavier Rivera and Zane Rhodes) on a secluded Caribbean island are two of the hottest, alpha Dom's (and best friends) that she could ever hope to meet....can she possibly give up her need to control every aspect of her life to experience what these two have to offer? Can she do it AND keep her heart intact?
I wish I could give this book a higher rating, but I just feel like there was so much more to these three intriguing characters...
Anise Storm is a "new to me" author and I have to tell you, with Captivating Nights I was VERY impressed! Similar to Cherise Sinclair's Masters of the Shadowland series, This book had that great BDSM theme with terrific, sexy, patient, endearing Doms that had me wanting to fall to my knees. I loved Calista who was such a sweet woman willing to explore the world of Doms and BDSM and who turned out to be a wonderful submissive and a beautiful person.
The writing of this story fascinated me from page 1! I loved the intensity of some of the scenes and how erotic and sexy, and irresistible they were. I found myself so captivated with the plot and romance. I lost count the number of times I had to pause and cool down because it was incredibly STEAMY and SO DARN SENSUAL and VERY VERY GOOD!
Captivating Nights sizzles with heat and has many different delicious kinks that will leave you VERY satisfied. I give this a SEXY AS SIN FIVE SHOOTING STARS! Its a unforgettable romance with scenes so HOT, you will feel the heat hours later.
This is a new author to me and I will definitely be reading more. Fabulous beginning to the series.
Calista (Cali) writes erotic romance/ BDSM. Her two best friends convince her to go on a long overdue vacation. She is reluctant to go but she gives in in the end. While sulking by herself in her hotel room she channels her two besties and puts on a dress and goes to the bar at the resort. Just as she is about leave in walks Xavier and she is floored.
Xavier and Zane are very wealthy best friends and Dominants. They share everything, even the same women. Zane has suffered a tragedy of his own and to save him from self-destruction Xavier invites him to his resort for the holidays. They meet Cali and they are drawn to her innocence.
Will Cali come out of her shell and let the two handsome men share her? Will Xavier and Zane face their own demons before they self-destruct?
Darn! This book is so effing hot. I am not a fan of threesome but this book is explicitly delicious. The story is so unique. It is hard to put it down. You might need a fan with you to cool off or take a cold shower. It is not only an amazing read but it is emotional as well. Prepare a Kleenex for your safety. It is also a beautiful story of friendship.
I would LOVE to visit the setting of this story especially that is getting cold here in NY. Calista is unexpectedly experienced from fiction to reality. It is such a beautiful love story of three people who is willing to share their love for each other. The power of letting go is so amazing so you can move forward. I am so looking forward to read more about this trio. I so loved reading this book. I am not into BDSM in real life but reading this story you learned a lot the limitation you can have for your pleasure. Bring on the second book and cannot wait.
Cali Grant has been rather bland, inexperienced her entire 29 yrs. She never experienced love but wrote about it. A successful author, Cali always thought of herself as less than spectacular, everyone around her beautiful, and amazing. W/the pressure of her friends, Cali decides to take a 2 week vacation to a tranquil island in the Caribbean.
Threesome. A threesome with 2 gorgeous, dominant males. This is Cali Grant's vacation. She lets her guard down and this entire book is focused around her having sex with 2 guys and breaking her out of her shell.
I felt the book was HOT but I prefer more of a realistic ending. And I was confused as to why her friends giggled when Cali told them the guys names. I got the impression that they knew X and Zane?
Calista finally taking some time for herself with a mighty shove from her best friends, a tropical island, peace and quiet and solitude all high on Calista's list for the perfect getaway, but sometimes you don't always get what you want... sometimes it can bring you so much more than you ever expected and for calista her tropical paradise just hit a whole new degree of heat....
This book delivers some hot and sexy scenes which will raise your body temperature along the way, I found it hard to get into the book but once you have started reading it becomes more enjoyable it does lack a certain depth and feels rushed in places and I personally found it hard to build a connection with the characters.
Voluntarily reviewing. Captivating Nights was extremely hot, sexy and yes captivating. Anise Storm brought the heat from page to page. the characters are very interesting and sensual. This is definitely a great read.
This is a 1st time reading a book written by this author & I must say I was impressed & will not hesitate to purchase her books in the future. This is a very sexy story written very well & the perfect 1st book into what I believe will be a FANTASTIC, MUST READ Series.
Just the idea of being sandwiched between these two Dominants makes me kind of jealous :) This story was a sensuous adventure in the tropic, that provided more than enough heat to get me through these cold winter days.
I am voluntarily writing this review for this book I received through Booksprouts arc.
It was Calista’s and her friends talked her into going to theCaribbean for NewYears and 30th birthday it would be out of Boston. Calista wanted to let go and not be herself but she what she encountered was big surprise. Even though Calista was a writer of romance her own life was drab. Cali booked this vacation at an all inclusive resort where she could unwind and her fantasies could be fulfilled. When she gets to room she was amazed how beautiful the room was with a floor to ceiling windows. Zane’s friend Xavier dragged him to the island to take a break at the resort. Both were Dominants and they would go to the same club and share. Cali went to sit outside when she sees this woman sitting all alone. Cali could see Zane and Zane could see Cali but never said anything. Xavier came over to talk to Zane and they talked about Cali. Zane asked Xavier if he knew who she was but he had to have her. Cali decides to move out of her comfort zone she got dressed up and went to bar. Zane and Xavier had been watching her all day and now Xavier was going to make his move. Cali couldn’t believe how turned on she was as he whispers in her ear. They go back to Xavier’s villa they started to kiss one another and then she feels another set of lips on her. Zane and Xavier had there way with her and the next morning when she wakes up they still wanted more. Then also told her about them being Dominants and they would like her to be their sub until the vacations were over they told her they would fulfill her fantasies. Xavier and Zane take Cali on an excursion. Cali winds up spending all her time with the two Dominants they agreed to stay together for the vacation. They were training her to be their submissive and Cali couldn’t figure out that she was that women. Cali wrote about BDSM but never really experience it now she would be able to write it from experiences. They all go around the different islands and show her the sights. Xavier was feeling he knew he was in trouble when he first saw Calista and now it was really coming to the revelation that Cali got to close to his heart. Zane was waiting for Cali and Xavier came into the room without Cali. Zane went ballistic on Xavier when he found out that she went on a dive by herselfand Zane’s thoughts went back to seeing Elena’s floating body. He couldn’t believe fate would be that cruel and he hadn’t told Calista that he loved her. Zane and Xavier realized they both fell in love with her. Cali justgotten out of bed when she saw the two men sitting on the patio and she heard them talking. She hears Xavier and Zane talking about Elena and Rachel and that they should have told her last night about them. That was all she needed to hear and she knew she had to leave so she wouldn’t have to see them again. Cali was able to get a earlier flight back to Boston. Once home she was heartbroken that she allowed the men into her life and they have girlfriends that they cheated on. Back home where she was the only one in her lonely bed. Will the men come looking for her or will she just have the memories?
Captivating Nights has made me want to be a Y to my very own X & Z. I want what Cali was given by X & Z - she was cherished, devoured and pushed to her limits.
The three main characters all had something that the other needed in order to repair and take a plunge with their hearts. I cannot believe how much emotional baggage these characters had but it just gave them all such depth and I loved watching them all figure it out.
Cali immediately had me within the first few chapters and then X & Z - can two guys be any more dominant, possessive and selfless in the way they brought Cali to her knees.
X & Z both had such strong individual traits and then Cali comes along and it was like a three piece puzzle was solved with one night of passion. I enjoyed watching as they kept putting that puzzle back together each night at the resort and each time it was harder for them to break apart in the morning.
I am glad the author did not go too dramatic with Cali's diving adventure, the way she entwined that into the story for Zane to have his moment on enlightenment was perfect.
Tears in my eyes with the ending and Captivating Nights is going to my menage shelf to pick up again.
Quote: "I've learned a long time ago that while some people are given the world, others should consider themselves lucky to simply exist in it"
With New Year’s Eve and her thirtieth birthday fast approaching, best-selling author Calista Grant has a hard time envisioning actually doing something for herself. At the urging of her closest friends, she books herself a once in lifetime vacation, trading the chaos of Boston for the serene tranquility of the Caribbean. Once in paradise, she makes the decision to drop her guard and finally let loose.
Enter two bachelors, with demons of their own to vanquish. Zane Rhodes, a successful architect, is on a path of self-destruction after a tragic loss. In denial regarding his own issues, resort owner, Xavier Rivera, invites his best friend to spend the holiday with him in paradise. Once there, they both meet Calista and are immediately captivated.
Used to sharing everything, including women, they set out to seduce the innocent brunette and fulfill her deepest fantasies. Neither is prepared for what happens next, though, as the two Dominants find themselves not only battling each other, but their own demons as well. Will they be able to save their friendship before the reality of the three ends the fantasy forever?
Calista decided to go on a vacation for two weeks.The vacation is to an island that a supposed to be know for being not over crowded but with beautiful beaches.She thinks she can get started on her new book while there.As shes on the balcony off her room she sees a gorgeous man wa thing her. She goes inside she knows someone as gorgeous as he is wouldn;t be interested in a girl next that;s what she thinks she looks like.The next night sitting at the bar sending away a cowboy trying to hook up with her.She turns an sees a gorgeous man she turns back around when she feels so!done behind her its tall dark an handsome an he wants her.Xavier an his friend have shared women before if this woman can bring back his will to live,he will be happy. There are so many twists and turns to this story will keep you riveted until the very last page and leave you begging for more.I love the way this amazing author brings the characters to life before your eyes and makes you feel their emotions and their pain.I can hardly wait to see whats next by this multi talented author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book wasn't poorly written, but it did feel very slow. There were a few scenes that didn't really seem to provide a point and were rather boring. I struggled to finish the book. Regarding the BDSM, I thought it was mildly amusing and pointless that she had safe words, but her doms occupied her mouth nearly all the time, so even if she wanted to stop, she had no way to telling them. Unless they just "read her mind."
Cali is a very insecure woman whose life is uneventful. She's sort of a pitiable thing who falls lust first for these two men who kind of... almost creepily sweep her off her feet. Xavier and Zane are likable characters, although they seemed to come off as caricatures sometimes. Xavier definitely had more of an emotional presence, and I didn't really get why they were crazy about Cali in such a short amount of time besides repetitive generic statements that she was "beautiful." I would've been interested to see why they always shared subs as well. Their relationship dynamic was a curiously odd but never delved very much into.
This is a first read for me by Anise Storm...and I have to tell you it was HOT!!! We all know I'm a little depraved (or am I deprived as well) as I could really use some X and Z in my day. I think I NEED my daily dose of eXtaZ. LOL..yeah, that was SO not really funny! Anyways...this BDSM based menage is sexy as hell...and that's what we really read this for right? The sexified factor? While the story itself was ok, the writing and the sexy was fabulous. It was kinda hard to connect with Cali and crew, I mean really, I know no billionaires..and I there's no way I can take a vacation like that (not to mention my husband would probably be a little put out) it's not realistic at all, but it really is fun. Was I envious? hell yes! Jealous, too... While I didn't find this unputdownable, or overly intriguing, it was sexily satisfying and enjoyable. I'll make sure to give Boston Nights 2 a read. 4 stars
I love a book that is not only hot and steamy to read but also has a great story to it. This is about three damaged souls, Xavier, Zane and Calista, that just happen to be in the same part of the world at the same and cross paths. Thus is supposed to be a vacation hook up that is casual and experimental but it becomes so much more. Before anyone can communicate their change of feelings a partially eavesdropped on conversation blows everything apart. Can these three come together one more time to set the record straight? Can they take the chance and put their hearts out there? Lastly, is it all worth it? Of course it is! What a great read, has all the excited and twists to keep you flipping the pages to the very end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
With New Year’s Eve and her thirtieth birthday fast approaching, best-selling author Calista Grant has a hard time envisioning actually doing something for herself. At the urging of her closest friends, she books herself a once in lifetime vacation, trading the chaos of Boston for the serene tranquility of the Caribbean. Once in paradise, she makes the decision to drop her guard and finally let loose. Enter two bachelors, with demons of their own to vanquish. Zane Rhodes, a successful architect, is on a path of self-destruction after a tragic loss. In denial regarding his own issues, resort owner, Xavier Rivera, invites his best friend to spend the holiday with him in paradise. Once there, they both meet Calista and are immediately captivated. This was a fun read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
Captivating nights was definitely one captivating story. It followed the story of author Calista Grant and her adventurous birthday vacation. When she meets Xavier Rivera, lust quickly drives her to him, opening up a new opportunity for her. Zane Rhodes, Xavier's best friend, can't help his attraction pulling him towards Calista and she doesn't fight it either. Who would with how handsome they both are. Giving in to her desires, the three find a way to satisfy each of their needs, especially Cali's new found submissiveness. But will their pasts get in their way of their future? Only one way to find out! Wonderfully sexy story with a HEA. Can't wait to read what else Anise has in store for this hot threesome.
When author Calista Grant decides to take a vaca in the Caribbean, she's anticipating 2 weeks of R&R on the beach. She's not expecting to meet two Dominant men who will rock her world. Zane Rhodes has been trying to drown his sorrows after the death of his submissive, and BFF and resort owner Xavier Rivera is determined to get him out of his funk. They're both smitten almost immediately upon seeing Cali and they're determined to seduce her as quickly as possible. Cali's just a quiet woman who prefers solitude, not like the gregarious and enigmatic men who've infiltrated her world and turned it upside down. But this thing they have is just temporary – there's no way it'll translate to real life, right?
CAPTIVATING NIGHTS is the first book in the Boston Nights series by Ms. Storm, and my first novel by the author. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure it'll be my last. I didn't care for many aspects of this book, but I'll just share a few. First, the writing style drove me absolutely insane. Ms. Storm used 25 words when 10 would suffice almost every single sentence. It made this read so much more drawn out than it needed to be, and the story just wasn't good enough to justify it. Additionally, it was confusing as hell at times, and I found myself repeatedly having to double back more than once to figure out exactly what was happening. Finally, I hated all 3 MC's. Cali was irritating as hell, the men were both smarmy and too broody for my enjoyment. Their first sexual encounter was absolutely ridiculous, and when Cali wakes up the next day tied up...she sure gets over "Oh no, I've hooked up with serial killers!" mentality quick for the promise of more orgasims. All around, CAPTIVATING NIGHTS did anything BUT captivate me, and it's not a book I recommend picking up, even for diehard fans of menage storylines.
Bottom Line: No OM/OW, MFM sharing; condom use; BDSM/kink; no sexual assault; no violence/murder.