Not bad. But not my favorite e.h. book.

Pretty pervy -- a positive word in my book. Any erotic romance by Emma Holly is going to be a number of cuts above the usual for the genre.

Don't remember much about the book other than the setting was in France and Italy. Was enjoyable when I read it, but later when I read All U Can Eat, I was disappointed.

This book takes place in New York and Paris. In Paris - the relationship between Beatrix and her step-father, Philip is sizzling from start to finish. There is a scene in an Italian cemetery that makes me melt. In New York - the relationship between Lela (Beatrix's best friend) and Simon, a CEO of a retail chain is hot, but less interesting. The end is contrived, but the sex is so hot...who cares.

I am a simple woman: is there frequent sex between likable characters with chemistry? Are many of those characters bisexual? Does some of the sex involve a lady tying up her man, and the man loving it? Is the characterization thought-provoking enough to give me something to chew on and a reason to root for everyone to get happily together ever after?

Yes, yes, yes, and yes!

It took me a little while to get into this one. I skimmed a bit in the beginning. But once it grabbed me...I was hooked. As always, Emma Holly weaves a great tale with steamy romance and great characters. She has yet to disappoint!

****½

Having gone on a comparison read of erotica recently, I've finally gotten around to reading my purchase of this Emma Holly classic.

I really like the fact that with a Holly book, whether it is more on the romance end of the spectrum or the erotica end of the spectrum, you ALWAYS have men and women enjoying themselves.

The outside situation may have drama, there may be bad guys to vanquish, there may be a sticky situation to be gotten out of, but her couples, whatever persuasion they have - enjoy themselves.

And most often there is a happy end, too.

The descriptions, because the couples usually like each other and she's very vivid with the imagery, really get me hot.

This is the third of Ms. Holly's adventures that I have read. I have enjoyed them all so far, but this didn't have the intrigue of Fairyville and niethr was as good as Strange Attractions. I have also read some of Emma's short stories which have had more plot and action than this story, but still a nice companion to take to bed.

another of Emma Holly's books that are my all time favorites

Red hot.

I absolutely adored this book! Some of the best erotica I've read. The writing was beautiful, poetic and yet real. It's one of those stories you become a part of and hate to end your brief but intense relationship with it's characters. It's so hard to find a hot erotica read that has a fabulous tale to be swept along with. Emma Holly you've sealed your position as one of my favorite authors!