Rituals by Kiki Howell Reviewed

Rituals by Kiki Howell 

 Description from Amazon.com

After a Wiccan ritual opens her eyes to her old friend, Maddie's first week together with Ryan, goes by in a blur of knots and ropes. Creative in their endeavors, they tie each other to everything from the coffee table to the kitchen cabinets while also implementing various positions.

 

Neither the sash of her silk robe nor the curly ribbon on a present is left unused as a device of sensual torture. Together, they find the freedom they seek in bondage. But, when Maddie's controlling ex-husband returns hell-bent on taking her back, will Ryan and Maddie be bound by the past or become tied to each other?

 

Rituals Review By Doni

 4.3/5 Whips

This is a very sexually explicit book. If you are sensitive to adult material (including bondage and submission), this might not be for you.  However, If you like it hot, buy this book.

Many of us have been in bad or unhealthy relationships.  Sometimes, even long after the relationship is over, there is still "stuff" that seems to bind us to the person we are no longer involved with.  This story begins with a perhaps Wiccan or Pagan ritual of "cutting" the ties that keep us bound and often unable to move on.

 

Ryan has other ideas as well.  He has been infatuated with Maddie for some time.  They have been long time friends.  He is the one who suggests the ritual and helps Maddie cut those ties. 

 

The story in itself is wonderful.  I loved the sensuality, passion and heat.  I loved the interplay between Maddie and Ryan. Their history seemed to make the heat even steamier.  With that said, I did have a few problems.  One, the language is very formal.  I found that at times, it caused me to stumble in my reading.  Two, it was too short.  There were at least a couple of spots in the book where I would have like more detail.   The backstory for the ritual is not revealed until late in the book. An earlier explanation of characters' motivation could help the story's development.  Three, "HFN", it felt like a "happily for now" story.

I guess I am a bit of a traditionalist when I am reading a romance.  I want the hero and heroine to live happily ever after.  I was kind of left wondering, "what now?".   Do they end up together, or is there one more bondage scene and then they call it a day?

In conclusion, would I read this author again?  Hell, yes.  I enjoyed the sex play and passion.  Would I buy her books?  Hell, yes.
So with that said, here is a three part point scale:Hotness--5 out of 5; Story--4.5 out of 5; Romance--3.5 out of 5, for an average of 4.3 out of 5. 

 

Find out about Kiki Howell and her other books on her website - HERE 

The Highwayman by Ali Katz Review

The Highwayman
by Ali Katz
Amber Quill Press - ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-517-1
Synopsis- http://www.a-katz.com

Hungary, 1750
Janos Vesh is a man on the edge. He's spent all of his adult life fighting his past. Now he roams the highways of the southern Carpathian Mountains chasing what little vengeance fate has to offer for the wrongs done to him and to his family. But satisfaction eludes him, and his only comfort comes in the arms of his lover, Stefan.
    The soldier's constant love is no longer enough to rein in the highwayman's growing recklessness. Stefan doesn't know what drives Janos along the path to self-destruction. He knows only that trying to save the man he loves from himself is fast becoming a losing battle. He's not ready to give up, but ideas are running short.
A robbery gone bad, a descent into darkness, and Janos's fragile hold on sanity begins to crumble. Stefan has one last hope. 

The Highwayman Reviewed by Jasmine
4.5/5 Whips


   A sexy masked man with a dark and tortured past - Yum.  A tough soldier in uniform willing to make sacrifices for his love - Yum.  The two of them together - Yum Yum!  We have complicated men, in a complicated time.  Did I believe their love? Yes.  Janos's salvation?  Love concurring all?  Well 1750 was a precarious time for anyone, two gentlemen in love does give me some concerns as to Happily Ever After, but I am sure as hell rooting for them.


   The novella was impossible to put down.  Sometimes I wish that I had it as a physical book to chuck at our main character Janos.  Has anyone else had one of those moments?  

"Janos did not trust. If he did once, he’d forgotten how.
Still, he wanted and waited for Stefan to look back. A single
glance was all he needed to chase him down and reveal all.
Just a glance, but Stefan never looked back." Pg 60 The Highwayman


My issue was Janos never changed - the situation reveals him - he does not grow to trust.  Plus at that moment when I really wanted him to crack a little and reach out to his lover, he just remained quiet and I would have aimed the book at his head and let loose.


The Highwayman is a great read and Ali Katz writes a well layered tale.   If you enjoy M/M and historicals this will be right up your alley.  Pun intended.
- Jasmine

“Four Play” by Shelli Stevens

ISBN: 978-1-60504-878-9
Length: Novella


Duty required she choose one life mate. Her heart wants all three.
Mikayla knew this day was coming. News has come down from the planetary elders—now that she’s twenty-five, the law requires she pick her lifemate. She may be the planetary secretary, but when it comes to trying out potential mates, she’s inexperienced and nervous.
She only needs one man with whom she can trust her life. Luckily she knows three... (Synopsis from http://samhainpublishing.com)

Four Play Review by Floy

3.75 / 5.0 Whips

WOW talk about a girl's fantasy come true! She doesn't just have one guy she has a thing for, but THREE, and the amazing part is they all feel the same way about her (and each other).

The backdrop is they live on a planet where women are highly cherished since there are so few of them and have to find a lifemate by the age of 25 because of a law that is in effect. We come into the story a couple days before the female turns 25 and has to choose between three very different, yummy guys that she has known all her life. There is also some suspense from a very jealous power hungry evil person who wants her for himself and will do whatever to ensure it.

The romance in the story is between ALL of the 4 characters, there is some M/M, M/F, M/F/M, etc. The scenes are all very steamy hot and you will need a fan to cool down while reading.

The biggest thing I didn't like was it was too short, I thought it could have been dragged out a little longer, throw in some more suspense, cajoling the Elders, and a little longer with the lifemate ceremony, but overall a steamy short story to get you hot quick, crest, and roll over wishing for more.

Ya wanna know which one she finally decides on? Get the book and read it to find out.  Find out more about Shelli Stevens at her site - www.shellistevens.com

Interview with Author Shelli Stevens

Terry Kate: Okay, so I opened the door to the Backseat and welcomed in the very exciting author Shelli Stevens. Shelli 2010, you ready?
 Shelli Stevens: I'm ready!

TK: Shelli what have you got coming our way as readers?

Shelli: Well, let's see. January 19th I have Four Play, an ebook novella, which is a Red Hot! romance from Samhain Publishing. Then in the summer I have two print books, Need Me from Kensington Aphrodisia, and Chances Are from Samhain. Then I also have a novella coming out from Samhain, title not set in stone yet :P

TK: Wow, you have been busy! Four Play is a provocative title, who are these four?

Shelli: Well, it's four best friends. Three men, one woman. The book is a futuristic, where men out number women. So women have duty to pick a lifemate by a certain age. My heroine is trying to narrow it down between her three best friends (the guys) and is realizing she wants them all!

TK: Oh my! What is a girl to do?

Shelli: Exactly...have a little fun deciding I suppose. ;)

TK: What was your favorite part about creating the future of the human race? I like a landscape where I get my choice of desirable men by the way, so thanks. If we visualize it enough it might just happen.

Shelli: I know, right? A world full of single men...lovely! I enjoy creating the future of the human race, because there's all kinds of possibilities, no rules necessarily. There' s a lot of freedom in it. Plus, certain romantic situations may not be as frowned upon...people might be more open-minded. Well, one would hope.

TK: What rules have your characters broken before?

Shelli: Hmm I'm not sure rules are broken necessarily. But I mean, you're not strapped into today's society standards and laws and such. You can write your own government, planet, lifestyle and such.

TK: When you write your contemporary novels what are the challenges there?

Shelli: Hmm, getting facts right. Sometimes I get a little nervous with my characters' career choice :P You know, I don't really want to completely screw up in the book. It's a lot more research. Same with historicals though (which I don't write, but love to read). I love writing contemporary though, because it's easier to let the humor slide in.

TK: In Four Play was there one hero who came to you before the others?

Shelli: No, I really knew what I wanted with my heroes. I, of course, had my favorite hero out of three. The one I knew I would've picked if I could only have one. Hee hee.

TK: Can we tempt you to share?  Who would you have chosen?

Shelli: Share which one? Hmmm. Dare I admit? Perhaps I should just say that in this book, the bad boy was really the one who caught my attention. But I go back in forth in what I love in a hero. That's why this book was so much fun. I got to have three archetypes.

TK: Do you fall for the bad boy? Is there any Hollywood hunk who lights your fire?

Shelli: You know interestingly I don't really fall for the bad boy...or no, wait, that's not entirely true. There's been a bad boy or two who've caught my interest, but because they're so bad... it doesn't last :P Hollywood Hunk, hmm? I used to lust after Joaquin Pheonix before he got all hobo-on-mushrooms like on me. Still, I can close my eyes and remember him in the movies of yesteryear....

TK: I can not wait to get my hands on your new book in the new year. What are you looking forward to in 2010?
Shelli: I'm looking forward to being healthy, writing and read lots of great books, and just having another great year.

TK: I think that is what we all are hoping for. Thank you so much for this peek into your books.

Shelli: No prob! Thanks for letting me share!

TK: Any time!  Find out more about Shelli Stevens and her books on her website www.shellistevens.com  
 You can read a review of her book Four Play here tomorrow.

Sexy Sunday - Who Rocked the Red Carpet?

2010 Golden Globe Awards

I’m taking off my writers’ cap, so that I might write today as a fan.  The Golden Globe Awards airs tonight, the lineup looks promising, and it is my pleasure to be talking to you today about the men who will be showcased.  2009 offered some great films and some phenomenal new series, and with those came a number of talented and yummy new actors into the spotlight.  While we saw many familiar names (much to my dismay, the gorgeous Hugh Jackman made only one movie last year and did not receive any nominations), 2009 introduced some great new hunks.  It will be interesting to see who takes this year’s awards.  I’m personally rooting for a couple of newbies, pleasantly surprised by the level of hot emerging talent I’ve seen over this past year.

As for the hottest Golden Globe nominee, I can’t help but choose Sam Worthington in James Cameron’s Avatar.  There’s something about watching a long-haired, muscular body in a loincloth, blue-skinned or otherwise, that catches my attention.  Moreover, when it comes to aliens, my inner geek always seems to win out.  CG enhancements and loincloth aside, this man is hot—he has a phenomenal physique and an adorable smile, and his presence on-screen is spectacular.  An Australian actor, his American credits are slim, but he has played in a short list of Hollywood roles and is slated to play Perseus in the upcoming remake of Clash of the Titans.  I think he’ll look smashing in ancient Greek attire.

Lisa Lane

http://www.cerebralwriter.com

Now it is my turn to ask you: who do you think is the hottest Golden Globe nominee of the year?  Leave a link to a picture, as well as an e-mail address where I can contact you, and I’ll add your name to a drawing for a free copy of one of my books.  Have fun—and good luck!

<-----  Hugh Laurie is my choice.  I think he cut me off in front of the Burbank airport once.  

Hi Doni - He is a sexy man!  I love the no tie no bow tie look, it was one of the best looks of the night,  He is a cutie and good for him on the win.   - Did he win for Tropic Thunder too?

How can you be mad when you get to stare at this man?  Dani nice choice though he was looking a bit scruffy last night compared to this shot.  Jon Hamm from Mad Men

Blood and Roses by Aislinn Kerry Review

Blood and Roses by Aislinn Kerry
Samhain Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-60504-825-3
Synopsis - Taken from http://www.aislinnkerry.com/
    The last thing Arjen wants is a vampire in his bed, despite the rest of the world's obsession with the creatures. Unfortunately, his reticence is precisely what attracts Maikel van Triet to him. After hundreds of years of being adored because of what he is, Maikel is enthralled by Arjen's apathy.
     What starts as a simple arrangement soon becomes something more than either of them expected. But vampires are shallow, fickle creatures, and Maikel could never truly love another. Could he?

Blood and Roses Review by Terry Kate 
5/5 Whips - If it was possible I would have said 6/5!


   Did I love this story?  Hell yes!  I have re-read it a dozen times.  I read the excerpt and was so interested I could not wait to get a review copy, so I bought it.  I PAID MONEY FOR THIS BOOK.  I have not bought a book in almost a year.  So yes I read the excerpt and I was desperate.  
   This is a M/M romance between a vampire and a prostitute and it is one of the most captivating stories I have read.  Why these two?  They are who they are - no, I was molested and wanted financial security so I became a prostitute.  There was no - my family was massacred and I am all alone and a vampire, so that is why I am tired of the world.  Maikel and Arjen move forward from where they are as Aislinn skillfully weaves her tale and how these two men come together is gut wrenching. 
    Read it - Buy it - Adore it, I have never said that and might not again.   http://www.aislinnkerry.com/blood-and-roses.html so here is a direct link to the book on Aislinn's site.  Check out her books, and more about her - read her interview HERE in the Backseat.   Don't miss further reviews of Aislinn Kerry's books here.

Interview with Aislinn Kerry

Oh goody, goody, I talked the fabulous erotic author Aislinn Kerry
into the Backseat with me!  So Aislinn, have you always leaned toward the naughty side with your writing?  Does it ever worry you that Santa might stop bringing you resents?

Aislinn Kerry:  Oh, definitely not. When I first started writing, I
was painfully shy. The first love scene I wrote was a very tame
fade-to-black, and I was dreadfully self-conscious about it. It's been
a process, slowly growing more and more comfortable with more explicit scenes and stories.  As for Santa -- This year's been my best
Christmas yet, so I must be doing something right. grin

TK: Okay so I confess I almost never have read an authors book before I interview them. Spank me I know. Today however I have read Blood and Roses and I am leaning towards it being my favorite read in 2009.

Aislinn:  Wow! Thanks so much. Blood and Roses really holds a special place in my heart.

TK: If you started out shy where did the jump to male/male books like Blood and Roses come from?

Aislinn: It was a gradual corruption. I'm lucky enough to have some
fantastic writing buddies I work with, many of whom are fond of m/m romances, and their enthusiasm for it helped me discover my own interest in it. I haven't looked back since!

TK: What struck me about your writing was the unapologetic characters you create - or maybe just that they make no excuses for where life has lead them. What made you decide that a love story that features a male prostitute and a vampire would capture the reader, or what about it captured you?

Aislinn:  The part of the story that captured me is less what Arjen
and Maikel are, and more who they've become because of that.
Prostitution has made Arjen jaded, cynical, and very guarded with his emotions. And Maikel's age and the constant adoration he receives has made him terribly bored with life. Neither of them are the sort to fall head-over-heels for someone, or to bare their heart once they have. The journey of how they do so, how they do find themselves in love with one another despite everything, is really what held my fascination.

TK: I feel that many authors would give us tortured back story leading to this moment in these men's life, were you tempted?

Aislinn:  I can't say that I was. For me, the real interest of the
story lies in Arjen and Maikel and their interactions with one
another, they way they conflict with one another and work past each
other's defenses and really take one another by surprise. I have
written stories where characters had traumatic histories that were
important to the plot, but even then, I try to keep my focus on the
present, and even in those stories I tend to not reveal much of the
backstory until pretty late in the game.

TK: Why a vampire? Could they both have been human?

Aislinn:  I'm sure they could have, in another writer's hands, but I'm
a fantasy writer at heart. I'm drawn to the supernatural, the
mysterious, the things that go bump in the night. When I first started
writing, I imagined myself as a fantasy author, and was a little
startled when my mom started telling my relatives that I was going to be a great romance writer. That was back when I couldn't write a
fade-to-black love scene without blushing to the tips of my toes, and
I've since come to embrace my love of romance, but fantasy is part of my foundation and it's what I always find myself coming back to.

TK: So in the future m/f, m/m, where is the muse leading you?

Aislinn:   I'm currently finishing up the last book in a duology
that's been a lot of fun to write. M/m romance, pirates, swashbuckling, battles at sea... There's also an m/f romance about a selkie waiting to be written, and even possibly my first foray into science fiction. My list of ideas waiting to be written is a mile long, and it seems like I add to it every day. I've already got my goals and projects planned out to the end of the year, and it's going to be very busy, but I'm really looking forward to the stories that are waiting to be told.

TK: Many of your books are novellas and shorter works, does that help you get to all your ideas?

Aislinn:  Oh goodness, I don't think I'll ever get to all my ideas.
But I like the length of novellas because they let me tell a story
that's very focused on the main characters and their romance. I love
novels, too, but their greater length requires an expanded scope, with subplots and a bigger cast. I think for romance especially, novellas can give a much more intimate feel that I really enjoy.

Ultimately, though, I let the story determine the length, and I rarely
start a book with much more than a vague idea of how long it might end up being. I'm notoriously bad about predicting my own wordcounts. A book that I expected to run about 40,000 words recently turned into a 90,000 word novel on me, and I once thought that I was writing a standalone novel only to realize, as I approached the 100k mark, that it was going to take two books to tell the story. And to add insult to injury, it then turned into a trilogy!
TK: Well I must say it has been a treat to talk and a triple treat to
read your book.  I can not wait to read everything you have in the
works!   Everyone will get a chance to read my review of Blood and
Roses tomorrow.  Don't miss it here on Naughty in the Backseat.

Aislinn:  Thanks so much for having me, Terry!

Find out more about Aislinn Kerry and her books on her website http://www.aislinnkerry.com/

Pirates and Romance with Aislinn Kerry

One of the first romances I remember reading, stolen from my mom's well-stocked shelves, was about a sailor woman and the pirate who fell in love with her. It's been more than a decade since I read that book, but I still remember it, and can cite whole passages. What is it about pirates that captures our imagination so readily? They're lawless, often ruthless, and not the sort of men I'd choose to hang out with at a coffee shop. But between the covers of a book? Oh boy. I just can't resist.

Pirates are the ultimate alpha male. Tough and strong, decisive, a natural leader -- he'd have to be, to lead his crew -- they're the epitome of many traits that make us swoon. They're independent, eschewing the strictures of society to carve their own way in life. And then there's the inherent appeal of the setting -- the open ocean, glorious sunsets, the primal struggle against nature when a storm rolls in. And personally, I think there's nothing sexier than a strong, strong-willed, independent rogue who finds himself humbled by love.

I recently finished writing my first pirate novel, and it was just as much fun as I'd hoped it would be. Conall is everything that's made me swoon for pirates since I snuck that first novel off my mom's bookcase -- strong, competent, confident, and fiercely loyal to those who've earned it. I can't wait to introduce him to readers! 
Aislinn Kerry  - http://www.aislinnkerry.com/

Okay, so you know the game, find your hot man who can not live without the sea, comment and leave me a link to his picture!  Winner gets chosen by Aislinn on Tuesday night.

I Like the Bad Guy - his scene with Johny - Jack Sparrow - where they are throwing the fan back and forth is awesome - as is the beginning of the third movie where he is evilly hanging all the pirates - Tom Hollander
as Lord Cutler Beckett

I agree with Alix and totally forgot about his time as a pirate - James Cavezil in the Count of Monte Christo - which is an awesome awesome film I can not recommend enough. 

Sure thing Jasmine -  Any boat or ocean going man counts as far as I am concerned.  I love it when a man spanks a woman in these old films and they add music and it is just good old fun and all right.  Make it John Wayne doing the spanking and I might line up myself!

Really all the hotties in Pirates of the Carribean makes this category easier!  I like me some Norrington too Yvette.  Even when he is less then clean, well often then he is too hot.  In a picture I do not have to smell whatever it is making him that dirty! 

Is an E-Book Really So Different?

  I was giving the issue some thought this morning.  As the owner and operator of Romance in the Backseat - Naughty in the Backseat and assorted other blogs I am in the business of promoting authors and books.  I understand that E-Piracy is a BIG issue.  But what makes actions we all might take with a print book and when those same actions are taken with an Electronic Book they are condemned?  Are E-books really so different?


  So this morning I was getting ready to post Sexy Sunday and its giveaway, and it occurred to me, if I had purchased the the e-book with the express intention of giving it away one time on the site is that then okay?  The author got paid, the winner got a book, just like with any print book.  Does the format change the action from acceptable to criminal?

  If I pay for an e-book and share it with a friend, or two, or ten, at what number does it become wrong?  If it was a print book I could trade it in for another book, take it to a second hand store, or sell it on my front lawn.  I can not resell an e-book.  I know this is something that has been discussed before and will be again, and again, and likely a few more times.  So what do we readers, writers, reviewers, and Publishers think?    I asked Lori Perkins, editor for Ravenous Romance and Literary Agent. 

    Lori:   I really don't see this as that different from print books.  If you bought a book and passed it one to a friend, fine.  If she passed it on to another friend fine. It's when one person is sending out 10 copies that the author loses money.  However, one would hope that the reader loved the book and the author so much, that she would then want to buy the next book new. (Read tomorrows discussion on E-Book Pricing with Lori Perkins and others)
      
    As a review site I have also been approached online and asked about the security of the PDF files sent to my site for review.  How do I answer that?  I have reviewers, I love them, they are fabulous, but I do not have control over the files once they leave my hands.  My reviewers sign an agreement that they will not share PDF files sent for review, but what is the agreement on print books?  No book can be shared before its release date, but what about after?  If they do not want to line their book shelf with this book can they donate it to the library?  Give it away to a friend?  

  Yes e-books can be shared far more easily then print.  Yes this is a huge issue for Publishers and Authors.  Does the leaking of books before they are released reflect badly on Bloggers and sites?  I went in search of some opinions.  And talked with Renee Rocco from Lyrical Press.

    TK:  So how big an issue has the leaking of books to pirating sites before their release been for lyrical press?

    Renee:  Thankfully, not as bad as other houses. Our erotica books get pirated the most and we're gorillla in getting sites/posters to remove them.

   TK:  Does this force you to look more closely at blogs and review sites you send arcs to?

Until it was mentioned to me I had not realized books were getting posted before their release, though if it can happen to Stephanie Meyers...

    Renee:  Actually, we've been lucky in that reviewers and blog have been extremely respectful of our release dates. It hasn't been a problem in the least. Sites such as Astatalk.com is biggest issue. They have no regard for the work authors put into their books. They allow their members to post pirated books and then are very arrogant about having them removed. But like I wrote, we're gorilla in that we're just as relentless (but polite) when it comes to forcing these site to take down our pirated books.

  TK:  It does seem sad that you consider yourself lucky that reviewers have been respectful of your, well for lack of a better word property, that this has become such a concern.

  Renee:  I think, to some degree, people still fail to consider ebooks are "real" books. So, they treat them as "files" rather than books. But yes, we have been lucky. The reviewers we deal with work with ebooks daily, so they respect the fact that they are, in fact, very much "real" books.  http://www.lyricalpress.com

Are E-books so different? Who are the e-book Police?  Who makes the decisions about what is right and what is wrong?

What have your experiences been?  Let us know here in your comments.

 Thanks and check back tomorrow for more with Lori Perkins and others on E-books and E-book pricing.
Terry Kate

Males at a Woman's Beck and Call? Robin Pope Cain

We’ve Come a Long Way, Ladies…
As a columnist and novelist, I find myself constantly searching for new topics and stories. It isn’t an easy
task, but the writer in me somehow manages to find my muse and come up with stories on a regular
basis. Some days are easier than others. Point in fact: my latest column in The Examiner about a town in
Nevada that has gotten the go-ahead from the state to make male prostitution legal. Legal since 1971 in
certain rural areas of the state, the prostitution trade at The Shady Lady Ranch will now have male
prostitutes.
As a woman, and a fairly liberal one at that, this bit of news caught my attention. And based on the
numerous responses from readers, it obviously caught the attention of a great many others as well. This
being the “Romance In The Back Seat” blog, it would strike me as a perfect fit to discuss the topic at
greater length.
What woman hasn’t fantasized about a man being at her sexual beck and call? Don’t all women crave
that man who will do whatever we want? And let’s not forget the “whenever we want” part of that
equation. I will stick my neck out here and say that it’s likely every woman dreams of the “Here Just For
Your pleasure Man”. That is not to say we haven’t had him at one time or another in our lives, but…on
call? Whenever or wherever we want? Not consistently and certainly likely not always.
The idea of a male prostitute in Nevada probably doesn’t fit the image of that muscular, hunky, dark,
mysterious man of one’s dreams (though I don’t know that for certain and certainly never will), but isn’t
it nice to know that such a thing could possibly exist?
For years, men (if they desired) could plunk down money and have a woman of their choice do whatever
they wanted. It’s all about getting certain needs met. It’s a fact that there are people out there who
want a completely meaningless no-strings-attached, yet satisfying romp in the hay. Isn’t it time women
had that option?
One of the male responses to my column was, “Since when does any woman have to pay for sex?” That
is certainly true if a woman wants to hook up with just anyone, but many don’t. The prospect of
suffering through the bar scene or meeting up with a potential psycho isn’t attractive (not to mention
the potential risk of contracting STD’s). Prostitution in Nevada will be regulated and controlled; the
same can’t be said for the chance encounter.
Though I cannot imagine many women partaking in this no-longer-forbidden fruit, I have to assume
there will be some that do. The new version of the Bachelorette party? A gift for a friend going through
a dry spell? Or the inquisitive liberal woman looking for a new form of pleasure? Who can say? In the
meantime, the rest of us have our Romance novels and, after all, isn’t that why Romance novels were
first written in the first place?

Robin Pope Cain
www.robincain.com