Title: INDULGENCE
Series: Taking Chances #1
Author: Jeanne McDonald
Publish Date: 01.02.15
Publisher: Jeanne McDonald
Category /Genre: Erotic Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Received from: Jeanne McDonald (in exchange for an honest review)
Tour by: Written Elegance Blog Tours
Goodreads link: Indulgence
Date completed: 01.04.15
Description from the publisher:
A year has passed since Addison
George was left at the altar after her husband-to-be announced he was gay.
Still friends despite what happened, she secretly harbors hope that all of this
was a phase and he will come crawling back to her. That dream is shattered when
he announces that he’s engaged to the man he left her for.
Spiraling out of control, Addison
agrees to accompany her best friend to the sex party of the year. Hosted by
world-renowned erotic romance author, Sebastian Hawk, exposed anonymity is the
name of the game. The rules are simple: all guests are required to remain nude
for the duration of the event, except for a mask to hide one’s identity, and
everyone must partake in at least one salacious delight.
Out of her sexual league, Addison
spends the evening with a certain clothed employee who explains to her the
world in which the enigmatic author lives. While she wishes to understand more
about the strange novelist, Addison can’t help but feel drawn to the handsome
and mysterious employee who has introduced her to the sensual realm of
Indulgence.
Lost in a world of secrets and
passion, Addison will unmask the man behind the mystery while exploring her
carnal nature. Through it all, she’ll discover that not everything is as it
seems, and to never judge a book solely by its cover.
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This is the first book in the TAKING
CHANCES series. I believe they will need
to be read in order.
A year ago, Addison George set aside
her wedding plans after her groom declared that he was in fact homosexual. Now he has asked her to attend his wedding as
his best (wo)man. Finally facing the
cruelty of a broken heart, she agrees to spend New Year’s Eve at a masquerade
held by her favorite erotic novelist, Sebastian Hawk. The rules of the masquerade say that the mask
stays on all night, the clothes must be off all night, and you must indulge in
one sensual activity with a partner of your choosing at the party. Addison spends the night talking to one of
the employees, who are strictly off-limits in the games of the evening. She will unmask his secrets while wearing
hers.
Hot does not even begin to describe
this book. It is sensual, sensitive, and
steaming. The chemistry between Addison
and Jake, the bartender, had my Kindle throwing sparks!
The story is extremely
well-written. Nothing felt rushed, even
though the characters were caught in a whirlwind of sexual and sensual intrigue
that is to last only one night. There was a balance of Addison’s carnal
education, abounding lusts, and a nice touch of humor.
I’m looking forward to what may come
next!
Grammar/editing: A – near perfect
Other Books from Jeanne McDonald:
- Branded (anthology with others)
- A Ray of Hope
The Truth
in Lies Series:
1.
The Truth in Lies
2.
The Certainty in Deception
3.
A Hot Mess
I extended my hand out to her,
almost afraid she might bite it off. She
wrapped the red ribbon around my wrist, prepared to clasp it together with an
adhesive strip. “You are to wear your
card at all times. In each room, you
will find plenty of writing, utensils along with protection. For every partner you engage in activities
with tonight, you’re required to notate their name on this card. Tomorrow morning, you will hand this back in
and we will return your license to you.
Is that clear?”
My jaw nearly hit the floor. Not that I thought keeping track of our
partners was a bad idea, because it was quite brilliant, but having some
stranger sifting through my sex partners left me unsettled. My crush on Sebastian Hawk was a moot
point. It was bad enough he had access to
everything else, including my blood type.
This was my private affair, and I wanted it to remain that way.
I ripped my arm back before the
clasp completely closed, leaving the card in scary lady’s hands. “Excuse me, but I wish to keep my card. It’s no one else’s business who I fuck but my
own.”
“Addison,” Amber warned me.
I jerked my head up, looking at
Amber. “No. This is ludicrous,” I argued. “Who gives him the right to know who I fuck
or not?”
“It’s no big deal. Just take the card,” she hissed.
I might’ve been out my comfort zone,
but I also wasn’t the type of person who’d back down when I felt something
wasn’t right. I had no qualms in
speaking my mind. It might’ve gotten me
in trouble more times than not, but I figured if I didn’t defend myself, who
would?
“No.
You said this was about freedom, about taking chances, but there are
some things I don’t take chances with. I
refuse to allow…”
Out of nowhere, a man appeared
behind the desk. His light, blue-eyed
gaze washed over me, causing every follicle on my skin to stand on end. My body tingled with excitement. All I could do was stare at him. He was the epitome of a god.
Skin, lightly kissed by the
sun. Hair, the color of pale gold. He was tall but the air around him made him
appear taller. The tip of his tongue
darted out over his lips, and I had the sudden urge to reach out and capture it
between my teeth. My eyes drifted down,
catching the sight of a hard, lean body.
His hands tucked away in his pockets, pulling his suit jacket away from
his hips. When I realized I was staring
at his crotch, I quickly shifted my eyes to meet his.
Bad move. Once locked in his sights, I was done for.
“Sebastian Hawk,” I rasped.
Thank you Written Elegance Blog Tours for hosting this tour.
Thank you so very much for the amazing review. I can't begin to tell you how much I'm honored by your words.
ReplyDeleteMy best,
Jeanne