This was an okay read for me. It sure was hot! But it was a little unrealistic how the heroine - Violet - met Rhys. Also....the whole cheating thing didnt sit well with me. I have read books with this theme, but i have to say, I didnt like Violet all that much. Sure her husband, Alex, was cheating on her with not one but seemingly two other women! And he'd been doing it for a year! So my sympathies were with Violet, for a short time. Until it was clear she knew of his indiscretions for a long time and didnt do anything about it. Why? Because she loved him? (Something that would still piss me off, but at least it would be understandable). But no. Its not that, more because she's just too lazy to do anything about it and start a fresh! Word from her own mouth!So when she finally decided to get her finger out of her ass, she embarks on a quest to find the real her and explore her sexuality. Thing is, she doesnt this after she divorces Alex. Oh no. She's all full steam ahead, hunting down sexually deviant chatrooms online until she comes across Rhys. Whilst she is upfront to Rhys of her marriage, she does still tell a few lies along the way, which are revealed in a strange, abrupt way at the end. Will i be reading book 2? Probably not, simply because of Violet. I dont think i can take more of her bad decisions. 2.5 stars 4 Star Review by Jen SkewesSexual Awakenings is a four part novella series that I just loved. It is erotica so yes the scenes were steamy and sexy. But while there was a lot of sexy scenes, there was also emotion and a connection between the two characters which I love. This review is going to be for all four parts as I read this novella series one right after the other with no breaks in between. Violet has been alone for the past year. Well not alone in the sense that she has no one. She is in a marriage that is going no where fast. Her husband is cheating on her and has been for at least a year. He is hardly home and when he is it’s almost as if she is living with a complete stranger. She has tried to fix her marriage, doing everything she possibly can in hopes that she save what they have together. But as much as she tried she just does not feel like she is enough for him and it is time to just end it. She is done and plans on asking for a divorce ad moving on. She wants to take time to herself and be able to explore another sexual side of her. She meets a man on the internet and decides to actually meet him in person. One night with him completely rocks her world. That one sexual experience is unlike any that she has ever had before. And she wants to go back for more.Rhys has been living the BDSM lifestyle for quite some time. He has been a Dom to may Subs in the past. But all it has ever been is just a sexual relationship and nothing more. He has always been upfront with them. He is just not the guy to fall in love and live happily ever after. And then he meets Violet and something sparks inside of him. Rhys and Violet are looking for nothing more than a sexual relationship. But can they both keep their emotions out of it?This series is hot and steamy and I loved Rhys and Violet together I am not going to lie there were times when Ryhs pissed me off but I still managed to forgive him and love him. The biggest issue in their relationship was honesty, which in my opinion is very important in a relationship. And honestly given what these two went through in their past your would think that they would be a little more open. But I guess given their past they also felt the need to protect themselves and had trust issues. Rhys and Violet were so sexy together and had a connection that was more than sexual. You felt the connection between them and wanted to see them move past the sexual part of their relationship. They had many obstacles to face. Their pasts collided in a way that not even I saw coming. There were secrets that needed to be told that would surprise you. I was on the edge of my seat wondering where their story would go and if they would make it. The sex was HOT!!! Violet had a sexual side to her that she never knew existed, thanks to Rhys. If you are looking for a quick read that is erotica but at the same time has a love story in between then this is the perfect series for you. I am looking forward to more from this author.
