| Title | : | Karma |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 397 |
| Publication | : | First published August 31, 2013 |
Marcy Paget worked full time putting her husband through university. When he finally became a success, he dumped her for a trophy wife more than ten years younger than he was, leaving Marcy to raise their seven year old daughter by herself.
Even though Marcy knows she is better off alone than with a cheating husband who doesn't love her, she is still struggling to make ends meet.
When an ethical dilemma is presented to her however, she never realizes the karmic chain of events that will follow her decision....
Karma Reviews
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I've been reading this off and on during the day and made several notes in the process. I purchased this off of Amazon after seeing it's rating in the top 100 for Kindle. It's rather new and I decided to jump on the bandwagon before (or if) it took off. So, here we go.
Things I couldn't stand
Why the hell does Andre feel the need to act like some damn professor every five-freakin-seconds and explain to the reader (in detail) about every little thing. I'm dead serious. For example:
He was on one knee before her, and he traced the long thin scar just above her pubic area. "It was the cesarean operation that made this mark." Well no shit dude.
"There is botox here..."
Was it really necessary? I question this. How does Andre's examination of Jennifer advance the plot? By showing us just how "wise" Andre is? No. See we've already been reading how wise he is for the last 70 pages. It honestly felt forced. His dialogue was so...fake? I believe that is a good word to use here. No man, French or not, talks like that anymore. Unless this book was set in the 1800's and it's not.
And why the hell is Andre so obsessed with women who have given birth? WTF? It's like reading a pamphlet the doctor's give expectant mothers during their third or fourth visit of what to expect. No joke or exaggeration with this. That's what it felt like reading some of this. I thought a doctor was telling me "Now this is there because of this reason and that is there because of that reason...."
Oh please.... "You have so much wisdom that I, as a man, could never hope to know." All of this because the woman has given birth? This book is making it out like a man should bow at a woman's feet because she has given birth. PERIOD. I'm a woman and I respect birth, okay? But that's a little ridiculous.
By page 197 I was calling it a day. The French thing killed it all. I was tired of reading the foreign words ect...I was tired of reading "yes, no?" Or some other gibberish that came out of his mouth. I didn't feel any connection between the Mike and Marcy.
I should have waited until more reviews came up on Amazon to tackle this, but I was looking for something to read. That was my first mistake. The writing was...okay. Just okay. It wasn't something to go crazy about and shout "It's beautiful ect.." Some phrases sounded awkward and other's seemed to fit alright. Too much information was given in certain places, not enough in others...It was hot mess and I don't care if I'm the only one that gives it a low rating. It's my opinion.
CONCLUSION: 1 Star
(1) it was unorganized.
(2) Some big words seemed like they were shoved in places for the sole purpose of being just that, big words. At times I questioned if this author knew what she was actually trying to get across.
(3) I don't need to know he kissed her toes, foot, hip, hand, ankle, arm, neck, hair, fingers, ass, breasts, cheeks, thighs<--literally there was a few sentences that were exactly like that. It kept going and going. No...A simple he kissed her everywhere would've sufficed in my book. It was unnecessary and didn't add impact.
(4) A lot of repetitiveness going on...Normally I can overlook this if the plot has me going, but with this book I couldn't.
(5) The main lead (Marcy) was weak and it was a pity party.
(6) Plot=unrealistic by far. And that's putting it mildly.
(7) The chapters were weird. First person POV is difficult to venture out of with other characters. I think it should have been written in Third Person because of the constant character changes. (Aka Trent ect.)
So...I wash my hands of it. I had one hundred pages left and didn't finish it. I couldn't. It was a clusterfuck. Would I recommend it? No. I couldn't in good faith recommend this to anyone. We're all adults here. It's a hit or miss and this one was a MISS.
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Sometimes love has nothing to do with luck, and everything to do with karma. . .
Marcy Paget worked full time putting her husband through university. When he finally became a success, he dumped her for a trophy wife more than ten years younger than he was, leaving Marcy to raise their seven year old daughter by herself.
Even though Marcy knows she is better off alone than with a cheating husband who doesn't love her, she is still struggling to make ends meet.
When an ethical dilemma is presented to her however, she never realizes the karmic chain of events that will follow her decision....
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Marcy put her no good, lying, cheating ex through dental school. After he became successful, he left her with a beautiful daughter and a pile of debt. When Marcy is forced to work at a bar to support herself and her daughter, she notices a patron drop a $100 bill. Times are tough, but Marcy stands by her convictions and lets the man know.
Andre' notices this exchange and feels that Marcy would be a wonderful addition to his staff. He thinks of his head of security and wonders if perhaps, Marcy and Mike would hit it off.
They say "what comes around, goes around", can Marcy find love? Will her ex get his just "rewards"?
A wonderful story showing how staying true to oneself and learning to love again can be the best karma against all who tried to do you wrong. -
Rated 3.5 stars
Marcy's first marriage was a terrible one. He was a jerk all around. He used her and now doesn't even acknowledge his own child. Marcy didn't trust men and only worried about the care of her Katy until her honesty landed her the job that changed everything for her and her daughter. -
Audio-book: Narrator – Roberto Scarlato
Oh my gawd!!! This narrator just does it for me!!! He has THE most perfecto voice EVER!!! I absolutely loved listening to this book with Mr. Scarlato as the narrator. The tone is always so clear and distinct. The characters’ voices are easily defined as he gives them each their own sound and fluctuation. Accents are spot on and the emotion is so real! I can’t rave enough on how much I enjoyed listening to this audio!
This is my second Nikki Sex book (the first being the completed Abuse series) and the author just blows me away with her insights and knowledge of the human mind and body regarding not just sexuality but emotions as well. There is a lot of sex but it’s not for voyeuristic pleasure. Each scene gives you a deeper look into what these characters are struggling with and the process through which they travel to find healing on the other end.
Karma is a well-developed and beautifully written story. I wasn’t sure if I could love them more than I did those in Abuse. Oh, but I did! I loved them just as much and I was so happy at the resolution of this story when the “villain” gets justice served. Maybe a little too perfect justice but I soaked it up and cheered for this hero and heroine as they were vindicated.
This was an amazing read and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn’t mind some BDSM (I’m not a fan but holy geez was it ok here!) and lots of sexuality. I would even go so far as to suggest if you struggle with issues of intimacy you might find some tidbits of advice here. Just sayin’, Ms. Sex has sex down pat!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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If you enjoy a "light BDSM" read, this one is for you. Well developed characters and hot sex scenes make this a fun book. Andre is an insightful and wise man. He can make the most insecure woman in the world see herself for the goddesses WE as women are ;) Marcy will learn the truth to the age old saying " What goes around comes around" and that " KARMA " really is a b*#ch!
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I love this book. It's a lovely book about life and about right and wrond. It shows that there are consequences in everything you do. And of course all the love, happiness and romance are a very nice plus to the book. I couldn't stop reading until the end. And it really makes it possible for me to believe in karma myself.
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This book just..... Wasn't my favorite. Generally when I engaged in a good erotica novel, I expect maturity and I found this one quite immature. Nope, the sex was good! It was... The plot, or lack thereof, wasn't. I understand the book was more or less all about karma and the author emphasized this very well throughout the book. I was looking for something MORE though. Something EXCITING. Some CONTROVERSY. Something to get my blood pressure to rise, so to speak. I didn't get that at all.
I was a little worried when Mike was getting to know Marcy and compared himself to her ex husband, Trent. I was thinking 'is she committing love suicide AGAIN?!' But the more I read on, the more I realized he isn't anything like Trent at all and I'm not too sure as to why the character would categorize himself as similar. Clearly, they have two totally different personas in the literature.
My favorite character? (Come onnnnn, everyone has a favorite! Unless you've read a book you absolutely hate.) Debra! Smart woman, Miss Debra! She ran like the wind as soon as @$$hole Trent muttered both 'C' words out of his mouth- the first one I don't need to mention, the second one: CHILDREN. Little Katie was very lucky to have Mike in hers and her mothers life, and lucky that he was willing to adopt her and raise her as his own... That is hard to find in men these days.
There was just so much that I thought was unrealistic and tacky in this book, which are the reasons behind it not being my favorite. Plus, it took me two weeks to read or maybe even a little longer which is a given, I was BOREDDDDDD. So the whole karma thing happens with the money and dude sees her, offers her a job and omg it's amazing! I'll take it! Ok right, and then there's Mike and they spend time together. Then BAM! Marcy and Katie are moving in after just two weeks of them working together and only a few dates, they never even had sex yet or anything = unrealistic. Yes, yes, I believe in love at first sight- well, sort of. But REALISTICALLY Marcy was being a bad mother moving in with a man whom she's known for such a short time and exposing her child to his home. How well do YOU know someone after two short weeks WORKING together and just a few dates? Not well enough. Maybe that's just my maternal instincts kicking in.
^thats not all! I'll come back to my reasoning, I need to address something BRILLIANT!
Okay ladies, let's be honest here. HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE FAKED AT LEAST A DOZEN ORGASMS IN YOUR LIFE?! Hmmm? I have! Low and behold, Marcy hadn't ever experience one and yep, that is not foreign language to a female these days. It's so unfair that men can f*** and chuck, blow a load! and be on their way and you get NO enjoyment out of it at all. How freaking brilliant for the author to address this issue. I mean, let's face it, more women are going to read this book versus men... But still, i can relate, can't you?
The romantic connection between Mike and Marcy was great! I was thrown off by him proposing (formally, ahem- I guess) to her with a ring while she was strattling his.... You get the picture. Seemed like if I were in that scenario, I'd be running but that could be because I'm more of the traditional type. The whole mess just all happened too fast. I realize Mike has more money then God and the sky is the limit, that's obvious. But all the steps they took in their relationship just happened way too quick, and then SURPRISE! I'm pregnant. Reality is something would've went wrong during all of this. Nothing did! Life just shits on you at all turns, it's logically and real. This was a Cinderella story with no sort of flaws at all... I wanted some sort of action. No, this isn't an action story it's freaking romance, I understand that clearly, but i was hoping for something more. Marcy cheating. Mike bailing at the alter. Trent coming and taking Katie. SOMETHING!
I didn't hate this book and I'll admit, I expected ALOT more. It is very worth the 3 stars that I rewarded it. The author is a great writer, everything was well put together, I didn't notice any grammar mistakes or anything (not that I'm a pro, obviously). I just wasn't 'very much into it'. Often people say they regret purchasing this book or that book, I don't. I'm glad I purchased it and I will pass it onto my mother whom will more then likely love it much more then I did, she's a sucker for a HEA. :) -
“Love isn’t like rocket science or brain surgery.” But taking that kind of all encompassing, no holds barred love and turning it into an intensely captivating novel author Nikki Sex has created a work that you won’t be able to put down. She also makes you wish you had it for yourself.
This novel is well written and keeps you enthralled throughout. This author is a very visual writer. Everything is detailed, yet naturally so. Her vividly visual descriptions paint this world before the eyes of her readers. The real life situations in this book are so easy to relate to. The author portrays them in a natural manner with real concerns and in a way that they’d happen to people. Not only did the author make me laugh, and make my pulse race, but she also brought tears to my eyes a time or two. This was such a beautiful story that you can’t help but feel while reading.
The psychology behind this novel is quite intriguing. It really draws you in through its solidity and the implications to life as a whole. It was a very unique aspect that was subtly added into the novel. It adds a completely other level to the story. Also, she uses Karma as subject matter for this novel without resorting to clichés or the paranormal. She brings to light the small actions and reactions that we don’t think about every day. It was very refreshing to see.
The characters in this novel are quite well developed. They are also developed in such a way that you can actually get to know them as individuals. You are brought into their family, rather than remaining a spectator. I love how the characters are as people. The female lead isn’t a Barbie-doll type, but rather is built like the rest of us and has the minor insecurities to match. The men aren’t all GQ perfect either. It’s quite nice to see. The dialogue in this novel is also brilliant. The male lead was also sheerly brilliant twist on the author’s part. I couldn’t help but laugh at some of the things said by the characters, even if it did make sense and fit perfectly. The sheer realism of the novel and the characters within catches you and lends itself to this.
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I've read quite a few of this authors books but they have usually been short stories or part of a series so I was pleased to see a full length novel. However, it took a while to get going..the sex scenes don't really start until 60% in.
Marcy is 34, divorced and has never had an orgasm! When she meets Andre Chevalier and her ife changes for the better. I do have a soft spot for Andre! Andre introduces Marcy to Mike. Mike is widowed. He loved his wife. I therefore found it odd that within 3 weeks of meeting Marcy and before they have even been intimate he is declaring his love and calling her 'my one true love'. What about his wife?! I'm not a fan of insta-love in novels and Mike's insta-love was a bit of a turn off! However, once the sex scenes start, I preferred that side of Mike but he was a little too good to be true...he should perhaps give lessons to other men into how to deal with a woman when she has PMT!!
Although the story is based around Karma, I could have done without reading about Marcy's ex and his wife etc..I didn't enjoy those parts of the story. I would have preferred this to be a proper love story between Marcy and Mike but felt the author didn't really get their chemistry or connection right and left it too late in the story to introduce the sex scenes.
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**** 4.5 KARMA FATE STARS ****
I have to say I really enjoyed this book. It was different to most Dom/sub stories out there. Marcy supported her husband as he went through orthodontic school. Trent (the husband) is a totally and utter self absorbed idiot. Once he finished school he decided that his wife and daughter were of no use to him, so he tossed them aside and moved on to a younger woman with money.
So this brings Marcy to a dilemma because Trent won't give a single cent for his daughter, and has not much (if anything) to do with his ex wife and daughter. Marcy is left to work at a casino to make ends meat.
Here she encounters Andre whom witness her dilemma at putting $100 note in her pocket when she sees a man drop it or give it back to the man. This one small episode causes a chain reaction of events to take place.
This story was different and I really enjoyed all the characters. Even Trent held a lot of entertainment value.
Great story!
It all starts with a bill:
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What a fantastic read, I absolutely loved this book, I have thoroughly enjoyed all your books, but this has to be my favourite.
The sex seemed hotter in this book, maybe because the love between Marcy and Mike oozed off the pages, it felt stronger, sexier, but also full of contentment. The pages were burning!!!!
I love Andre, with his straight talking, honest comments, are there really people like him, who do what he does?
The story you told really hit me right between the eyes, the love, emotion, the hidden meanings, I soaked it all up, even so far as thinking about real life situations?
OK Marcy's ex Trent well and truly got what he deserved, and so did his newly ex wife Debra, she found happiness and love. The connection between all the characters was truth! Everyone got what was coming to them. They say Karma's a bitch! But only if it was deserved, karma is also a good honest bitch, to the rightful people.
This is a heart wrenching, lovely emotional, story, with truth and honesty, whether or not your intension was to make the reader think deeply about their own situation's, but it did for me! I also thought this book had plenty of fun too.
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Karma was an original story and a must-read! I loved that it was about a more mature couple and by that I mean characters in their 30s and it was very realistic. It was about Marcy a single mom trying to make it on her own after her cheating ex husband leaves her for a younger woman. She struggles until her luck changes and she meets Andre who offers her a job and there she meets Mike who changes her world for the better. Their sex is hot too and he helps Marcy in this aspect of her life as well:)"His royal penis" made me laugh out loud!!!
There are so many things that I loved about this story that I wouldn't be able to list them all! Mostly, I thought Mike was amazing (and looked like Jason Statham to boot!) and how he made Marcy believe in love again. I also loved how Marcy and Mike communicated.
Karma is a bitch and people get what is coming to them....and that is what happens in this story.
Some of my favorite lines from this story:
"deceit is a barrier to intimacy"
when it comes to dreams "it is the good ones that hurt the most"
Nikki Sex you did it again ..can't wait for more!
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Rarely do you read a book where the hero is a dead ringer for Jason Staham ( a shame in that fact), but to have him be a honest to goodness sex equals love guy could have made it sappy.... but in the hands of Nikki it was NOT. Michael is a hero, he thinks sex equals love.v.. and thanks to his friend and boss he meets the woman who heals his shattered heart (his first wife died).
There is a villain of epic-ness, we get to hear his madness as well as witness his infidelity in its full graphic-ed glory.
Marcy is our heroine (along with Debbie later), she has been emotionally battered by her faithless dirtbag orthodontist ex husband, he has ruined her self esteem, broken her heart as well as mistreated (in abandonment) of his daughter Katie.
Marcy does the right thing int he right moment and falls into the scope of Andre, he is quite the character, after seeing her "right move" he hires her and introduces her to his friend Michael the head of his security.... he is a match maker and I hope there is a story about him out there!
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Great book about how in the end life often leaves us feeling as if really does comes down to ... karma. It starts with the feature mom's story of how her sorry excuse for a hb turned out to be her worst mistake as far as men. The one thing right about the relationship was Katie her beautiful amazing daughter. Working as a bartender/waitress in Las Vegas can be exciting and boring depending if she's happy for the vacationing customers or sad if the "customers" live here. A dropped $100 bill sets off a roller-coaster chain of events that she never ever saw coming. Her life changed ten fold when she ran down the customer to return it and was amazed at his kindness of letting her keep it - because of honesty. The book continues on with layer after layer of extraordinary changes and sequences of events. Standalone story. Will read more by this author!
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Enjoyable read
This book was so entertaining and catchy! I loved the back story of Marcy and her the great karma that followed her throughout her journey! I was saddened to realize I was close to the end lol! I'm looking forward to maybe a book on Marcy and her new life ... maybe Maria's help from Mike comes back k around? Who's to say?!?! ha!!! VERY GOOD READ! -
It's books like this make me wanna scream 5+stars unbeatable nothing better #teamAndre For starters this book shows a lesson in basic respectability. When Marcy sees the $100 bill on the floor of the casino her mind goes into overdrive. Off the bat she says she is a single Mom, has a loser ex husband, is basically living hand to mouth, and has the decency to remember her upbringing and tell the Texan cowboy he dropped it. When he tells her that he wishes it was the only thing he lost at the casino he tells her that this is a reward for being honest. She is floored because that is a lot of money for a casino worker. We learn that author creates Marcy as a good girl who lives by the rules. That said she is thankful for the little she has and he daughter Katie. I love the way the author creates Marcy and then goes further to explain things about her and Vegas. So we know in Vegas it is not easy for a divorced Mom to find a cheaper place to live or even a room mate that doesnt have a drug problem, is a stripper, or a prostitute. All of this starts a SLOW moving chain of events in Marcy's life. Just think to yourself how many times you heard "Your mother raised a great boy, girl, insert name here**" THAT is Marcy and she is seemingly fine with the bad hand she is dealt. She is thankful she had a great Mom and since cancer took her Marcy has tried to rebound. She is grateful for her child even though Trent (insert every bad name for a penis you can =here) is a loser in every way imaginable, he gave her Katie.
There is the next character that I LOVE and now I will explain Andre Chevalier. He is a dream, older, built, sophisticated man speaking with a French accent while inserting moi wherever he can. That alone just makes irresistible in every way. This man can charm your panties right off you before you are aware that they are falling down you leg. For this character I will use the word PERFECTION. Why? well he is a relationship and sexual counselor. Yes he knows a woman's body and he teaches couples what is wrong with their sex life, love life, and shows them how to fix it. He does have another power aside from melting panties, he has the greatest intuition ever. He meets Marcy and his mind goes to his security expert and friend Mike Thompson. He thinks to himself, Mike and Marcy would be great. Then he thinks their names sound good together. He immediately decides to offer Marcy a job, this is the dream job she has always wanted so she is given a time and told to call by 9am and if not the job isnt hers. He doesnt really need her. He has a job but more one he has created for her. He seems in her a woman who needs a break. Andre wants Mike, his security team leader to interview and approve Marcy. Andre is so confident that Mike will be smitten with Marcy. I was too. That is the best part of this story!
NOW for Mike. He lost his wife before they were able to have a child to cancer. He is extremely focused on work. He is a great guy, great brother, uncle and most of all son. Another spoiler her- his mother is treated well. So you know if they treat their mother well they will do the same for a wife. hhmmmm Trent never saw his mother, she lived in Florida and he could care less. Tells a lot about his character.
I loved every single page of this book. I want to scream about the "lessons" that Andre teaches Marcy, but it MUST be read. If ever there was a book that has great lessons for both men and woman this is it. I want to say that one little choice by Marcy starts a slow moving chain of events that creates the BEST book for me this year. I want everyone to read it. It has the relationships, the lessons in sex, the steam, the love and most of all the KARMA. -
"Perhaps you will yet observe the result of such dark karma. Then I am persuaded that you shall pity him, too. In life I would much prefer to be sinned upon than the sinner. It is easier, vous comprenez? With the clear conscience one sleeps very well. The sinner may deny it... but in his heart he knows. He does not deserve to be happy."
Ah, the beauty of karma. This is the second book I have read from this author & let me tell ya, this woman can delivery some steam!! 'Karma' shows us how one little decision can change the course of your life in the blink of an eye.
Marcy is a single mother to seven year old Katie, working at a casino in Vegas, struggling to make ends meet. Her ex-husband, who SHE put through college by working her tail off, was kind enough to leave her after he finally started making his own money, trading her in for a twenty-something trophy wife.
Why did women always think everything was their fault when a man screwed up? Was it genetic? Cultural? Marcy had sailed on that guilt ridden boat of desperation for far too long already. Now she was done with men. They were way too much trouble.
I have to say, being in her ex's head was NOT a pleasant experience. Self-centered, disgusting pig-Trent brings all new meaning to douche-canoe. Just gross, but he gets his in the end, thankfully.
"Can you not see it? Do you imagine how he will suffer for such wickedness? For these are not small, unintended offenses. He causes great harm through selfishness and greed."
One little decision puts Marcy in the path of the infamous André Chevalier (so glad I finally got to meet him after getting glimpses of him in 'What Wendy Wants'). I'm completely smitten and drooling all over this guy!
Marcy never met anyone like him. It astonished her, the way that he seemed able to converse about anything without a shred of embarrassment.
Through André she meets Mike and this is where the fun & drama begins. They instantly hit it off, but Marcy's track record with men is less than stellar so she tends to be a little gun shy.
Why did she feel so comfortable with Mike? She needed to protect herself better, because with her track record she couldn't trust him.
If I had any complaints, it's the presence of insta-love (which generally drives me insane). However, the author isn't too in your face about it so it wasn't too bad. In the end, it was still a hott, funny, and emotional read at a phenomenal price with an awesome twist at the last minute. I will definitely be checking out more from this author.
"What goes around comes around. I never believed in fate, and that expression 'everything happens for a reason' has always left me cold, but really! Maybe everything really does happen for a reason. There truly is karma. There's no escape. You might as well try to live right. But who would have thought?" -
There are a lot of glowing reviews on this book. For me it was just ok- and that's me being very generous. In all honesty, two stars is being generous, but since I finished it (though I skimmed through the last half) one star didn't feel quite right.
My feeling on the book is that it was just okay. The writing was mediocre. The narrative was way too long in many places. It felt like being subjected to every thought in someone's head for pages on end. There is a way to convey a characters thoughts, feelings and intent without going on about it for a chapter.
The story had potential, I like the idea of a karma driven plot, but the characters didn't always make a lot of sense to me. The dialogue didn't flow naturally in places. There were several portions of the book that had I been the editor I would have strongly suggested for deletion.
My advice, move on to the next book on your list, the karma outcome really isn't worth the time it takes to get there.
There were also themes in the book that I found down right ridiculous... During one conversation someone says they planned to get child drunk at age 13, so that child would not have a bad experience of being taken advantage of while being drunk. Instead of the other character saying, "What?! Are you nuts?? Why not just be a PARENT, and teach your kid?!" No the response is, "Of course, that makes sense." Really, in what universe does that make sense?? There was also mention of how the vast majority of single moms drink a lot or take some type of drug to cope... really? really?? Then there was the portrayal of women as lunatics when they are either pregnant or PMSing. In all honesty, I wondered if the author was really a woman, or if the female pen name is covering for a man who wants to show he has some feeling of wisdom, understanding and sympathy for the female plight. In general, these do not seem like the themes of a woman who has ANY life experience at all. -
I really enjoyed this book. This is the epitomy of karma (both good and bad) - what comes around, goes around. The approach to D/s relationships was different than any other book I have read. I was actually surprised when D/s came into play. I honestly didn't see it coming. There was a different level of love and trust between the characters. I was very impressed with the writing, and the detailed information we were provided about nearly every character. Single Moms have one of the toughest jobs on the planet, but finding the right person to be able to eventually form a family can be quite the endeavor. This book proves the point I've been telling people for years...when you least expect it, what you didn't know you needed will fall directly into your lap. You just have to be smart enough to look at it and say yes. Marcy goes through a lot and hasn't had a good go of it through her life. Her ex husband is a jerk, doesn't support his daughter - or even acknowledge that she is his. Marcy put him through school, and he divorces her when he doesn't need her anymore. Marcy meets a Frenchman at the casino she is working in after she does the right thing when a customer drops money and doesn't realize it. Marcy stops him to give him the money he dropped. This act of honesty altered the chain of events in Marcy's life as the Frenchman witnesses the event and is impressed with her honesty. I don't want to give much away, but she's offered a job that evening and the story takes an unexpected turn. This was such a delightful story of love, acceptance, personal growth and karma. Did I forget to mention the hot sex that takes place and the search for the elusive "O"? The scenes were extremely realistic and had me actually visualizing them. Nikki's writing keeps getting better and I look forward to reading future books from her.
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Karma is a moving journey of 2 lonely, hurting souls who fall in love & connect at a deep, healing & life-changing way. It's wonderful, intelligent & thought provoking. Karma stirred emotions & spoke to me. I'm fascinated by moral/ethical issues as well as by how people connect, behave, think & feel. That's what this book was about to me. It was insightful & moving.
I learned from this book: about myself & relationships. It gave me new ways of looking at things & has impacted my relationship with my husband. I think this book can help MANY people who have experienced abuse, loss, trauma &/or cannot achieve orgasm.
Although there's detailed, graphic sex, it's not gratuitous. It's important to the story & used as a tool for self discovery/exploration as well as a way to learn about, gain intimacy & connect with others. In Karma, sex enables damaged, lonely people to heal, feel complete & accept themselves. It helps them connect & love fully. IMHO, Karma's not actually about sex. It's about people, love & acceptance of self & others. About healing from trauma, loss & abuse.
I cared about the characters & could relate to their situations. I love the depth, the journey & the healing. I love how Karma made me think about interesting concepts like karma, ethics, sex, love, relationships & my own life. If only Karma could be so clear cut & obvious in real life!
I highly recommend Karma to open-minded people who can see beyond the surface when it comes to sex. To me, Karma is a thought-provoking, deep, psychological romance with erotica as an element. -
WOW! I absolutely loved this book. The characters were so delightfully real & that just helped to suck you into the story faster. I loved the interaction of Marcy with Mike. The issue of trust & truth was prevalent throughout the story, which made the steamy love scenes that much hotter! I really loved that Nikki showed that there are wonderful men out there that really worship women & love them in all shapes/sizes. Andre...I can honestly say I'd love to meet him! What an interesting character! Maybe there could be a spin off book about his escapades & the one that he alluded to loving? (Ahem...Hint Hint) The clear understanding of the mental abuse that Marcy endured from her ex was shared in such a way that you became so ingratiated in the story that you were rooting for his trophy wife as well as Marcy. The ending was awesome in showing how fully connected we are...and life is just full of coincidences...or are they? :) In the end...Karma gets us all & I'm glad that Trent was included in reaping what he sowed. Oh! I also loved how understanding Mike was to Marcy & her challenges...and good for her for achieving her goal! (There are so many women out there that also experience this & I'm glad that it was brought up in a sweet, intellectual & healthy way.) A very good read that I couldn't put down...can't wait to move on to the next Nikki Sex book!
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Nice unique read. I keep going between three and four stars on this book. Although the heroine, Marcy had sex with her ex husband many times before they divorced, and they made a baby together, she had never had an orgasm. That's not the part that bothered me because I know that happens to some women. It was the fact that everything sexual was so new for her that it almost felt like I was reading about an eighteen year old virgin. This was still a good read although I did end up scanning through a few scenes.
Marcy was a very strong and determined character. I loved her in spite of a few minor hang-ups I had with her.
I absolutely Loved Andre who was a very distinct soul. Different in every way imaginable. He's a rich sex therapist who hires Marcy to work for him. He sees something in Marcy that would make her a perfect mate for another one of his employees.
This story captured me right from the start. All the characters were great. Some of the sex was a little to clinical though and that threw me off by taking the passion out of everything.
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I loved loved loved this book. So many women can compare their lives to Marcy's either with never living up to her fathers approval or her crappy husband Trent. Most women have had some type of abuse in their lives at one point or another, if you want to call neglect abuse, or make one feel shameful of themselves. Karma is a true bitch. And this book proves it. I love Andre'. He makes me smile and sometimes, he makes me drool. Marcy had enough warmth and love to take care of her daughter without the support of her asshat of an ex-husband. Andre' sees something in Marcy that takes her world and turns it completely inside out all for the better. Mike is super sexy and has an awesome dog named Ziggy. Got to love a man with a dog. And his family was totally a regular dysfunctional family, which was perfect. Afterall, who has the perfect family, because trust me, you don't. This was another part of Marcy and Katie lives that they were missing and it was a perfect fit for them as well. This book it sweet and super hot. I loved it.
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I hesitated before buying this book. I wasn't sure it was something I'd like, but I'm glad I bought it in the end!! I really enjoyed this story.
Karma is a story on how decisions, whether small or big can define your life.
Marcy is a single mother to Katie. She is working at a Casino to make ends meet. She put her Ex-Husband through dental school and was thanked by being dumped for a trophy wife. Marcy makes one small decision that changes the course of her life.
I know that some people don't like "instant love" but for Marcy and Mike, it works. Nikki Sex did a great job introducing all of the characters. I love how they got to know each other, and Mike's interactions with Katie were so sweet!
The only thing I would change is that I would have LOVED to see more of how Trent got bit in the ass in the end! That's just my sadistic side speaking though.
This book has everything I enjoy. Great characters, a good love story, and plenty of steamy scenes!
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Just finished this book and what a great read. Great story and wonderful characters.
I had never read Nikki Sex's books. But I must say I did enjoy this book. The story line was very good and the characters were wonderful. Marcy is a divorced woman with a young daughter who had been emotionally scarred by her ex-husband Trent. Marcy decides love it non existent and plans to never have a man again. Until she meets Andre. A frenchman who knows all too well how the woman's mind works. Andre employees Marcy for the soul purpose of helping her over come her relationship issues and to also play match maker. Marcy is then introduced to Mike Thompson. Mike is head of security for Andre and must interview Marcy for the possible employment she will have with Andre. As time goes by one thing leads to another and sparks begin to fly.
All the while the small town syndrome begins to kick in and Marcy, Mike, Trent and Trent's new wife Debra come full circle. And wow what a blessing and curse Karma can be. -
I wish I could have written this review when I finished the book a few days ago. Alas, life. So let me see if I can remember my thoughts in the order the book presented.
I remember being happy that the story started off helping the reader get to know the main characters and the ways they dealt with life.
Then I got unhappy because it seemed to go the way of a romance novel and I rarely like those.
THEN came the juicy parts; well presented and creatively done. I loved that there was a bit of instruction given so that those just learning of the different lifestyles can see the great extent of range from very vanilla to very peppered. I am glad that the characters were able to play and see what suited them rather than being strung up in the rafters as some books go. And I am glad that life tended to get in the way of lust, children at babysitters or phones that ring. Rare is the erotica that addresses RL.
It almost met my every need for a book of this genre. ;-)
