I have mixed feelings about this book. I liked it, and yet there were parts of it that I didn't like at all. For an erotic love story, it was great. Barrett was strong and sexy and arrogant and even a little (ok, a lot) raunchy. For Jillian to jump right in and give him whatever he wanted after only ever sleeping with one other guy was a bit far-fetched. I can see how she would fall in love so quickly, and his issues regarding love and need were very believable. Their issues were resolved nicely, but I just didn't LOVE either one of them. I have to admit. I've read alot of books from Ellora's Cave. They are typically shorter novels and most of the time, a bit predictable. No complaints there. I absolutely get what I need from those stories. Some are sweet, romantic, sexy, edgy, interesting, intriguing, and fun. All across the board very enjoyable from this sexy publisher. Yet still, just pretty status quo in the erotica genre.This book was not what I would have expected. I was shocked to feel tears coming out of my eyes during just the prologue! It was not only sexy and erotic, but immensely romantic and sad as well. This Hero was incredibly damaged and it came out in everything he did. He was not your typical gentle caring alpha hero. He was an enormous train wreck with a heart of gold that needed to be freed. He had to go through the hell of coping with his past in order to move forward and accept his woman's and his family's love. And go through hell he did. There were some parts in that process that were tough for me to accept. Really tough. But that also just made it all the more amazing when he came out on the other side. Now, would I have been quite as quick to forgive him in the end as she did?....not too sure about that. But eventually, heck yes! He was definitely worthy of love. The author also made me laugh at many points in the story. Lots of fun and humorous dialogue. And even some of the more intimate and, dare I say, raunchy dialogue, it was more real to imagine in some of our own intimate relationships. You know, the stuff you say to each other behind closed doors....the nasty stuff. It doesn't always have to be so "flowery" in a romantic novel. It was realistic and even made me cringe a few times...because at some point we've all said some of the same things. Don't deny it!!I haven't read anything else from this author yet, but I would have almost compared this particular story to one of Lora Leigh's angst-filled stories. You know, the ones that keep your stomach in knots and your heart breaking and pounding! And that, to me, is a huge compliment. Great job RR. I'm pleasantly surprised and hope to read more of your work.
What do You think about BIG Temptation (2008)?
I am enjoying this one soooo much! Definately recommend it!
—Laurawray
Una palabra que defino la trama: Un libro bestial!
—TheJackieNunez
