| Title | : | Hot Summer Sands |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | ebook |
| Number of Pages | : | - |
| Publication | : | First published August 1, 2012 |
Sam Clarke and his best friend had once been the baddest boys to hit the local party scene-- sex, booze, and more sex--until his friend is killed. Sam turned his back on the blatant sexuality of the island years ago, but can't resist Michelle's desire to bask in the sun and explore the need that grows between them."
Hot Summer Sands Reviews
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Twenty-six year old Michelle Hutton escaped the oppressive British upper-class clutches of her mother and ex-fiance for the sensual island of Zante, Greece. Determined to begin a new life as an independent woman who will do whatever she wants, whenever she wants, Michelle is excited to embrace her new persona. What she doesn't expect is to meet sexy pro-bono attorney Sam Clarke at the airport bar. Sam rescued her from the unwanted attentions of a beefy drunk dude, while also saving her from falling off her bar stool. There is instant sexual attraction that builds with a simmering intensity that is sure to explode!
Both Michelle and Sam have run away from their pasts in the UK to Zante, but their personal demons persist and cause them to struggle with the powerful emotional and physical tug that draws them to each other like a moth to a flame. Michelle left a controlling mother whose infidelity devastated both Michelle and her father. Sam and his sister Fiona left the UK to escape their parent's brutal divorce. For the first few years in Zante, Sam and his best friend Tony worked hard and played harder, until two years ago when Tony's sex escapades caused him to be murdered by a jealous lover. Devastated by Tony's death, Sam swore off that lifestyle and devoted his energies to saving the world one person at a time as a pro-bono attorney.
Michelle is reluctant to be dependent upon another guy until she has her independence firmly intact. Sam is reluctant to have a relationship because of what happened to Tony, but when he meets Michelle, his stance changes and he knows he wants her, he has to have her.
Can Michelle and Sam let go of their emotional demons and give in to the physical attraction that just can't be denied? Only on the Hot Summer Sands of the nude beach in Zante will the inhibitions and struggles give in to the desire that awaits them.
Hot Summer Sands is a sexy little story that has enough sizzling passion to make your breath catch and your pulse race. Written in the third person narrative, the reader is transported to sexy island of Zante, Greece, where sex appeal and anything goes is the norm when the sun goes down. Rich in detail and vivid descriptions, the author masterly weaves an erotically provocative story of two people who are attracted to each other, yet struggle with their own emotional demons. The steamy sex scenes build upon each other, you can't help but get caught up in Michelle and Sam's love story as their physical and emotional needs build to an exploding crescendo.
The author has created a cast of characters that are realistic, complex people who each have issues in their lives. I really enjoyed the immediate attraction that Michelle and Sam had upon meeting each other, and how their relationship grew from a physical to emotional one. The supporting cast of characters were a great addition to the storyline, while I did not like Michelle's mother one bit, I loved the support, love, and friendship that Sam's sister Fiona showered upon both Sam and Michelle. The dialogues and interactions among the characters were engaging and made this story even more entertaining. I would be remiss if I did not comment on the very hot, steamy, passionate sex scenes ... one word ... WOW!
Erotica romance fans, this story is a must read, it will satisfy your sensual cravings and make you wish you were on that island!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by CBLS Promotions.
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Hot Summer Sands by Rachel Leigh packs quite a wallop in such a small package. It's steamy right out of the starting gate as pampered debutante Michelle finally gets fed up with the charade her life has become through her mother's machinations and rebels in some very memorable ways. To help her rebel is super sexy former wild child and now staid attorney for the downtrodden, Sam. Both have come to the exotic locale of Zante to escape unhappy lives and start fresh and once Michelle is rescued from an unsavory man by Sam, the ensuing sizzle that connects them sets them on a steamy and emotional path to future happiness if they're willing to put past fears aside.
Michelle is a likable character finally showing some backbone after years of being what her mother wanted. Through brief exchanges throughout the story their relationship continues to be bad and her mother almost sabotages things for Michelle and Sam before they begin. Michelle doesn't want to be controlled anymore and worries that Sam's intense love for her, and his need to take care of others, will lead to again being controlled. It takes a lot of soul searching to move past her fears and I applauded her final act of independence.
Sam too ran from parents going through horrible marital problems that threatened to drag him and his sister down. For a long time after coming to Zante he saw relationships as toxic and went from one sexual encounter to the next until his friend's tragic murder by a former lover. Since then Sam has steered clear of all relationships until seeing Michelle and then he quickly jumps in wholeheartedly. He's extremely protective of women though and has a hard time convincing Michelle that that's not a bad thing. He's also still fighting his own demons when it comes to where his friend was killed and it's a subtly romantic sign of how much he cares for Michelle when he makes an appearance where he swore he'd never show up at ever again. Sam's much surer of their relationship and it takes a truly devoted man to wait for his woman as Michelle works through her issues.
This is an entertaining story set in a vividly exotic locale. The characters are likable with believable issues that are too easily dealt with. I never felt fully invested in Sam and Michelle as we never dug too overly deep into their lives. There was an almost superficial feel to their inner psyches. What was presented intensely were the sexual encounters, of which there were many, that overwhelmed the story. The scenes were very hot though and varied and definitely kept you interested. Fans of erotica will definitely find much to satisfy them with this story and I look forward to reading more from this author. To sum up my thoughts about this story, I immediately think of the drink Sex on the Beach, and then raise a half-full glass to this story. -
Chef Michelle Hutton flees her controlling mother in the UK for the sun and freedom of Greece, longing for a new beginning and maybe just a bit of Zante’s local heat. Sexy, pro-bono lawyer Sam Clarke might just be the one to teach her to let go. He's sexy, capable, and totally in control. And too damn hard to resist.
Sam Clarke and his best friend had once been the baddest boys to hit the local party scene—sex, booze, and more sex—until his friend is killed. Sam turned his back on the blatant sexuality of the island years ago, but can’t resist Michelle’s desire to bask in the sun and explore the need that grows between them.
Erotic and Hot. My review will be available on my blog the 08/29 -
Available on my blog
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WCR 8/1
