When a woman is ripe for the picking . . .
Beth Cordova’s life is no fairy tale. Having barely escaped the evil grasp of her wicked stepmother, this “missing princess” seeks refuge in a strict commune where carnal pleasures are forbidden.
Sometimes just one bite of the apple . . .
Her world is lonely and void of intimacy, until the charming Stephen Trent arrives at the commune. Suddenly Beth yearns for a man’s touch, the feel of his lips on hers . . . and Stephen is eager to show this pure-as-snow princess that she can still be the sensual woman she was once upon a time.
Is all it takes to unleash her desires…
But all is not what it seems, and the stunning beauty finds herself again in danger, her stepmother hot on her trail. The commune’s founders will not tolerate the pair, yet fleeing its walls could prove fatal. Trapped in a world where passion is outlawed, can Beth live happily ever after?
Crave is a modern day erotic tale of Snow White. I’ve always liked fairy tales and there’s something so forbidden and naughty about reading an erotic version of them, I just couldn’t pass this one up. Believe it or not, I almost feel like it was too erotic.
1o years ago, to escape her evil stepmother, Princess Beth Cordova joined the Penitents commune in the woods of Pennsylvania. Stephen Trent is an undercover reporter who’s been sent to do a piece on the commune. The last thing either of them expects to find is the other. Besides one brief interlude years before, Beth has never known carnal pleasure. Denying herself hasn’t been hard, but all it takes is one look at Stephen to awaken all her hidden desires. Stephen is immediately intrigued by Beth and can’t seem to get her out of his mind. But danger seems to follow Beth no matter where she goes, and with Stephen’s arrival her eyes are opened to the real goings on in the compound. Her life may be in danger if she stays, but it will definitely be in danger if she leaves.
I really enjoyed this book, it was a fast, sexy read. Both Stephen and Beth were good characters. Beth especially clicked for me, because she showed real growth and maturity throughout. That’s the thing I loved about this book..it wasn’t just an erotic read. There was also real character development.
Unfortunately there was a drawback: Too much sex, not enough story. I know! I was shocked to hear myself say that, too. But honestly, the story was so well done I wanted more of it. It got to the point towards the end where I was just skimming the sex scenes to get back to the story.
Overall this is a well written erotic story with great characters and a strong plot. Sadly it fell just this side of too erotic and the story suffered for it in the end. I’d recommend it, but proceed with caution. Please note: This is an erotic romance. If you aren’t a fan of explicit sex, don’t buy it.
3.75 out of 5
This book is available from Avon Red. You can buy it here or here in e-format.
Woah! What a compelling cover!