No Angel (Sapphire)

Rating:
Summary: Couldn't put it down!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Great story, great sex. I particularly enjoyed the bondage scenes, but perhaps that's just me!

I couldn't put this book down and was disappointed when I had finished it. I am sure I will be dipping into it again, often!

Rating:
Summary: An exciting read which works on many levels
Review: No Angel is one of the best written erotic novels I have read in a long time. In addition to the obligatory (and beautifully described) sex, it also offers some excellent, slick and at times comic writing of the highest quality.

Unlike many other books of its type, it is possible to read No Angel and enjoy it, even if you prefer not to read the sex scenes. It is well structured, complex and above all highly readable. Not that I am suggesting that you do leave out the sex! Marian Malone writes some of the best, most exciting, varied sex scenes I have ever read.

Thoroughly entertaining!

Rating:
Summary: An exciting read which works on many levels
Review: No Angel is one of the best written erotic novels I have read in a long time. In addition to the obligatory (and beautifully described) sex, it also offers some excellent, slick and at times comic writing of the highest quality.

Unlike many other books of its type, it is possible to read No Angel and enjoy it, even if you prefer not to read the sex scenes. It is well structured, complex and above all highly readable. Not that I am suggesting that you do leave out the sex! Marian Malone writes some of the best, most exciting, varied sex scenes I have ever read.

Thoroughly entertaining!

Rating:
Summary: A great read and a hot one!
Review: No Angel is one of those rare erotic novels which also provides a good read as well as great sex. It has characters and situations you can believe in and a riveting plot that had me turning the pages. On top of that, it also provides some of the most exciting, original sex I have ever seen on paper!

There is solo sex, fantasy, twosomes, threesomes, role play, bondage, splosh and a whole lot more! Marian Malone seems to be able to write scene after scene of hot action, all of it described with a freshness and originality that never became boring and repetitive.

No Angel also deals with the theme of forbidden sex. If you've ever been curious about visiting a fetish club, if you've ever fantasised about becoming a sex slave, or if you've dabbled in BDSM, you will enjoy Sally Avery's journey of self discovery. Her exploration of her inner nature and the darker side of sex was easy to relate to and darkly inviting.

This is a book which you will return to again and again. My own copy is already dog-eared but I simply can't resist rereading some of my favourite passages whenever I need some inspiration. There is romance, comedy, a few tears, themes and ideas which every woman can relate to and plenty of action between the sheets (as well as every other conceivable location).

Much more than just a sex book although, if that's what you're after, you won't be disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected.
Review: This book was purported to be an exploration of lesbian sub/dom sex, of bdsm exploration. In fact, I found problems with the book, and one strong suit.

The strong suit was an interesting story line. The story line was well put together, easy to follow, interesting, and the conclusion was satisfactory.

On the down side, the actual sub/dom and bdsm exploration was shallow and poorly done. This book is not really about lesbian bdsm, even in exploration. It is a vehicle for "vanilla" lesbian sex (with no condemnation of that!), and there is a superabundance of that. If you are looking for bdsm fiction, however, you will find this book very disappointing.

As far as the lesbian sex goes, there is variety in the numbers of players (one, two, three), but the descriptions largely sound like carbon copies.

Another difficulty rests with the shallowness of her characterizations. There is a flatness to them which is disappointing. This work would be greatly improved with more fully drawn characters.

Perhaps I have been spoiled by authors such as Pat Califia, but unless you want the lightest of lightweight lesbian bdsm, this book is not one I would recommend.

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected.
Review: This book was purported to be an exploration of lesbian sub/dom sex, of bdsm exploration. In fact, I found problems with the book, and one strong suit.

The strong suit was an interesting story line. The story line was well put together, easy to follow, interesting, and the conclusion was satisfactory.

On the down side, the actual sub/dom and bdsm exploration was shallow and poorly done. This book is not really about lesbian bdsm, even in exploration. It is a vehicle for "vanilla" lesbian sex (with no condemnation of that!), and there is a superabundance of that. If you are looking for bdsm fiction, however, you will find this book very disappointing.

As far as the lesbian sex goes, there is variety in the numbers of players (one, two, three), but the descriptions largely sound like carbon copies.

Another difficulty rests with the shallowness of her characterizations. There is a flatness to them which is disappointing. This work would be greatly improved with more fully drawn characters.

Perhaps I have been spoiled by authors such as Pat Califia, but unless you want the lightest of lightweight lesbian bdsm, this book is not one I would recommend.

Rating:
Summary: Couldn't put it down!
Review: This is the best piece of erotica I have read in a long while. If it's variety you're after it's all here. Every possible combination of people, location and activities you can think of and a few that you probably wouldn't!

The characters are believable and the plot thoroughly entertaining and action packed. Yet there are moments of tenderness and romance too - as I said something for everyone.

This book also provides an excellent introduction to the world of sub/dom sex and is bound to be a real eye opener. I promise you it provided me with plenty of bedroom inspiration.

Read and enjoy and tell your friends!