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April 18th, 2013
 Waking Up Naked by Kim Dare
Series: Sex Sells Series, Book Two
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: GLBT, BDSM, M/M, Erotic Romance
Length: 98 pages
Summary:
Carl has a plan. After months spent staring at Miles Kavanagh and admiring him from afar, he’s finally going to do something about his crush on his boss. An office party provides Carl with the perfect opportunity to make his move on the older man. All he needs to do now is get a bit of Dutch courage inside him, or maybe a lot of Dutch courage…
Falling asleep in his boss’s bed might have been part of Carl’s plan—but waking up naked in that bed the following morning, with no memory of how he come to be that way, really wasn’t on his agenda. Could he really have forgotten one of the most important nights of his life?
Deb’s Review:
Kim Dare has got it going on! Waking Up Naked is an emotionally sexy read that I could not put down. All I have to say is Thank you, for giving us some Awww moments between Carl and Miles.
 Even though Carl is such a doll, I will admit that I wanted to slap him a few times throughout the book.*g* True to heart, you could feel how lost Carl was and his need to regain back the one night that changed his world.
There is no doubt that Miles the Mighty (My Nickname) is the Dom of this relationship, but I felt his insecurities as well, which in truth made his character more real for me. He comes off gruff, but for me the underlining intent of his role placed him in my top 10 of favorite Dom’s.
What Miles and Carl share together is both sweet and powerful. Trust when I say you will not walk away untouched after reading this book.
Even though there were secondary characters, none played a big role in the main structure of the plot, which had it all, outstanding characters, a few hot sexy scenes to make you drool and finally a story that grabs you up and makes you melt.
Kim Dare is much like her books, sassy, sinfully sexy and leaves you coming back for more.
Rated 4 1/2 Delightful Divas by Deb!
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August 27th, 2012
 Miss Marigold Misbehaves by Melinda Barron
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Erotic Romance, BDSM
Length: 68 pages
Summary:
Gretchen “Mari” Marigold is a good girl, doing as her family expects, restraining from tumbling over the edge, sexually, although taking the plunge fascinates her. When she hears about the hot sex her best friend has with her husband, Mari hungers to be naughty, but she hasn’t found the right man to feed her passions.
Then at her cousin’s wedding, Mari meets Rushmore Lay, owner of a B&B in Maine. He needs a writer to develop scripts for his upcoming Murder Mystery Weekends, and unemployed writer Mari jumps at the opportunity. She also jumps on Rush, who promises that when she visits Maine, she’s going to be very, very naughty.
Mari likes that idea a great deal, even if Rush is only looking for sex. Or is he? Will the couple that plans on doing nothing more than misbehave be able to leave each other when the script is finished?
Dakota’s Review:
HOT DAMN! and do I mean it. Ms. Barron has crafted a sizzling tale that just rocked this reader’s world.
 It all starts out mundane, a bridesmaid sitting by herself because she didn’t bring a +1 to her cousin’s wedding. As a result, she meets Rush. And my how the sparks fly between these two – not only professionally but personally too. Ms. Barron does a wonderful job of building up Rush and Mari’s relationship. Unlike most would think, they don’t hop into bed on the night of the wedding. Rush wants to take it slow and let me tell you slow works just as well as fast and furious. Without giving away too much of Ms. Barron’s plot, I will say that there is every bit of an emotional intimacy as there is a physical one.
This is probably why Miss Marigold got to me so quickly. As a reader you get to see Mari’s vulnerable side, as well as the confident woman who takes a risk to fly up to Maine to Butterfield Island for what is sure to be the job of a lifetime doing something that she loves. Ms. Barron also did a phenomenal job on building up the side characters as well for such a short story. I love Mari’s best friend, Leese and will be looking to see if Ms. Barron wrote a story for her that I somehow missed.
Rated 5 Delightful Divas and a Recommended Read by Dakota!
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August 27th, 2012
 By the Balls by Mia Watts
Series: Handcuffs and Lace, Book #21
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, M/M, GLBT, BDSM
Length: 113 pages
Summary:
Detective Trick Montgomery is pissed. After three years of intensive undercover work within a mob syndicate, some chump-changed baby-Fed’s promotion requires that he break cover. Why? Because they need information, and the kid needs to prove his worth by bringing in a wise-guy, even if Trick isn’t actually a mobster. So it only makes sense that he’d do a little recon to find out what’s what. A clutch of Feds at a bar, a back-hall fuck for information, what harm would it cause, right?
Wrong, because Murphy’s Law is twisted like that. His back-hall fuck, one Agent Nathan Rohn, turns out to be the one all his problems are pinned on. And now Trick has a new problem to add: he wants to go another round with the sexy suit, yet one look into those big brown eyes and Trick just might lose his heart. He knows what he wants, but the choices aren’t always his. So, fend for himself or fuck a Fed? Either choice has him by the balls.
Lasha’s Review:
Mia Watts is on my auto-buy list and I love the Handcuffs & Lace series, but this book unfortunately has to be my least favorite in the series. While it has what I call the traditional Watts’ banter between the two main characters, it lacked a cohesive plot and that caused the book’s rating to fall.
 Trick Montgomery is undercover, deep undercover and Agent Nathan Rohn should be off-limits, but the two men can’t help hooking up one night while Trick is still playing Mob guy. After his undercover gig goes south, Nathan is supposed to take the ‘bad guy’ in for questioning but along the way, the two men continue to banter, have sex and push each other’s buttons. What will happen when Nathan finds out the truth about Trick?
I loved everything about the set-up of this plot. Hot FBI agent and undercover detective have back-alley sex and continue to want each other despite the risks. If the plot had stayed like that, it would have been a very enjoyable read. Unfortunately, there was a monkey wrench thrown into it, which made the story very unrealistic. (I’ve never heard of training exercises like that one!) So without giving away the whole plot, that unbelievability in By the Balls really sunk my rating.
Recommended for fans of Ms. Watts’ books and this series, otherwise, I’d go with an earlier installment in this series like The Policeman’s Balls or Brass Balls.
Rated 3 Delightful Divas by Lasha!
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April 6th, 2012
 Brass Balls by Mia Watts
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: GLBT, M/M, Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Length: 66 pages
Summary:
Handcuffs and Lace Series
Kissing a fellow police officer might not have been the smartest drunken move Oak Takala has made in recent years. Okay, and it might have complicated the issue that the officer in question is his father’s former partner, Wyatt Peterman. And there’s the fact that Peterman is the newly appointed precinct captain.
So what the fuck? Why not go balls to the wall and make a play no one will forget?
Lasha’s Review:
The fourth installment in the Handcuff and Lace series, Brass Balls is a delightful May-December romance that I could not put down. A fun ride from beginning to end, this short story is about Oak Takala, a policeman who has had a crush on his father’s friend (another cop) since he was sixteen. After the object of his affection is made into his precinct captain, Oak makes a drunken pass at the man, hoping his feelings will be returned. However, Oak may not get his wish, as Wyatt Peterman is stubborn and he’s determined not to break protocol or lose the trust of Oak’s family be allowing a relationship between the two. So who will win this war of wills?
I absolutely loved the character of Oak. He’s tenacious, sexy, and oh-so determined to land Wyatt Peterman in his bed (and heart) that as a reader you cannot help but cheer him on to his goal. Despite the sixteen year age gap, and the fact that Wyatt is now his boss doesn’t stop Oak from trying to seduce Wyatt. It was fun watching Wyatt cave after resisting Oak for so long.
Plus the chemistry between Wyatt and Oak is off the charts hot and the age difference did not bother me in the least. Add in Oak’s parents and one sexy fire chief…and this book was a winner for me. Now, I just hope Owen (sexy fire chief) will get his own book, as he was a great distraction in this one.
My only niggle about this book and why I didn’t rate it higher was the end. It felt rushed, and in my estimation needed maybe five more pages to resolve the drama in a more concise way. Other than that, I truly enjoyed this short story, and recommend Brass Balls and all the other titles in this series.
Rated 4 ½ Delightful Divas by Lasha!
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March 28th, 2012
 To Hate and to Hold by Dakota Rebel
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: GLBT, M/M, Paranormal, Erotic Romance
Length: 144 pages
Summary:
Can Jamie and Ethan overcome their hatred for each other before the vampire marriage they are cursed into kills them both?
Jamie McHale has always hated vampire prince Ethan Connor, and Ethan loathes him right back. One dark and stormy night the two men tangle in a violent altercation that leaves them somehow bound together in vampire marriage.
It becomes very clear that the magic of the marriage bond will get what it wants for them, regardless of the men’s feelings toward the situation. The curse wants them together, and as they spend time with each other they start to wonder if this really was a curse at all.
Lasha’s Review:
Dakota Rebel’s To Hate and to Hold takes that delicious trope of enemies turned lovers and utilizes it to the fullest. Jamie and Ethan have been enemies since their teens, when Ethan “stole” his first boyfriend. Add in the fact that Jamie’s family used to be the ruling monarchy for vampires in their town, only to be dethroned when they were murdered; then Ethan’s parents became King and Queen and Jamie feels highly resentful of Ethan and his slutty, stealing ways.
After the two men brawl for the umpteenth time, this time in a public square, a curse is set upon them. They are bonded (married) until the next moon when the curse can be broken. However, vampire bondings are quite intense and the more Ethan and Jamie try and fight the pull for one another, the more they want one another. Cue some angry, furniture breaking sex that scorched the pages of my Kindle!
Between the hot sex scenes, the unique paranormal universe Ms. Rebel has created and the underlying mystery of what happened to Jamie’s parents, To Hate and to Hold is a fun, exciting read that I was engrossed in from beginning to end.
Rated 3 ½ Delightful Divas by Lasha!
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March 24th, 2012
 On Thin Ice by Jessica Lee
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: GLBT, M/M, Paranormal, Erotic Romance
Length: 90 pages
Summary:
Ariel Estates Series, Book One
Silas Murdock, lion Pride leader of Ariel Estates, is on the trip of a lifetime, big game hunting with his entourage in Alaska. Everything had been perfect right up until a freak storm barreled into the area ruining their plans followed by an assassin’s bullet plummeting them into the frozen tundra.
Enter wolf shifter and former pack physician, Theodor Lucas. Returning from a trip to a nearby village, he witnesses the crash and finds the wreckage along with an unconscious and barely alive Silas. Theo’s ethical sense won’t allow him to walk away, leaving the male to suffer and freeze to death when there’s a chance he could be saved. Despite the personal risk and his vow to never be responsible for another soul, Theo takes the lone survivor back to his cabin to care for his injuries.
The stranger’s unusual scent has Theo stumped. The gorgeous male is definitely not human, but exactly what is a mystery. But Theo’s unexpected guest is the only one with any answers as to who he is, and why their pilot ended up with a bullet to the back.
There’s just one problem: now that the male is awake, he doesn’t have a clue. In fact, who, what, and where he is, is a total blank. But for Silas, there is one thing he does know for sure: when it comes to Theo, his hot-as-hell rescuer, a lifesaver has never looked more delicious.
Samhain Queene’s Review:
 On Thin Ice by Jessica Lee was a jam-packed, surprise filled introduction to the Ariel Estates Series.
On a hunting trip to Alaska with a group of friends, Silas discovers treachery abounds. But then he’s severely injured in a plane crash that leaves him the sole survivor. Unaware of who he is and what he is, things become even more complicated by his attraction to his rescuer.
Theo sees the plane go down in the middle of a storm. Torn by his desire not to get involved and his doctor’s oath, he undertakes the arduous task of looking for survivors. He finds Silas unconscious and injured away from the plane. Theo takes Silas back to his isolated cabin to recover.
Attraction grows, secrets are revealed, and surprises abound in On Thin Ice. Jessica Lee has a great beginning to this series. Looking forward to what’s next.
Rated 4 ½ Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!
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November 16th, 2011
 Doubling on Denise by Cheryl Dragon
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotica, Menage, BDSM
Length: 86 pages
Summary:
An ex who won’t let go is a real nightmare for Denise. When he gets out of jail on a technicality, she turns once again to the only men who can protect her and know her secret desire for BDSM.
The Temple brothers are two of Raider’s finest bodyguards and had a perfect record until Denise fired them a year ago. Now she’s back and begging for help. Little does she know how well they understand her submissive side and how long they’ve wanted to show her the safe and proper way to serve her true Masters?
Susan’s Review:
 While the two Temple brothers are hot, unfortunately there is no buy-in to the three characters or their story. Denise comes across as a spoiled brat who is “playing” at wanting to be a submissive.
Ms. Dragon’s depiction of the heroine is multi-layered yet genuine. Unfortunately, there is no emotional tie to her or the two hotties guarding her life. Scenes and dialogue appear stilted which is unfortunate as there are some great opportunities for this book to shine. A bit more of character development would have woven this tale a little tighter and made for a more believable HEA read.
Rated 3 Delightful Divas by Susan!
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October 27th, 2011
 The Policeman’s Balls by Mia Watts
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: GLBT, M/M, BDSM, Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Length: 60 pages
Summary:
Handcuffs and Lace series
Brian McCray can’t believe his bad luck in getting caught by the police for breaking into his own home—until he sees the cop in question. Now all he wants to do is catch the sexy protector of the peace and give him some piece…of ass.
Officer Joshua Severn has to admit that Brian is attention grabbing. Brian’s also going to rack up a lot of tickets if he doesn’t stop inventing reasons to see Josh. Then one night a kiss sparks something Josh wants to explore, unfortunately so does Internal Affairs when it’s caught on cruiser cam.
What began as a little play has turned into something loaded, and Officer Severn is more than prepared to fire his weapon.
Lasha’s Review:
The Policeman’s Balls is the third book in the Handcuff and Lace series by Mia Watts and by far the funniest.
Brian McCray is almost arrested for breaking into his own house – his elderly neighbor called the cops on him – and while the situation is embarrassing it causes him to meet the man of his dreams, Officer Joshua Severn. Problem is Joshua doesn’t seem to notice Brian is alive. Solution? Get the cute cop’s attention by any means necessary.
As with any Mia Watts book, the dialog is smart, funny and utterly charming. Once Joshua catches on that Brian wants him, the two men get extremely naughty in the back of his cruiser – which was totally hot. The sex and the banter in this novella are a big plus for me and I enjoyed every amusing minute of Brian trying to get Josh’s attention.
Usually by this time in a series, I find myself getting bored with the characters and plot. Not so with Mia Watts’ Handcuff and Lace. I eagerly look forward to book four. I recommend this entire series.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Lasha !
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October 23rd, 2011
 The Mark of Cain by Cash Cole
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Erotic, GLBT, M/M, Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance
Length: 48 pages
Summary:
After a night of hot sex with an elusive Native American, Gage is left with a bullet wound and a scarred shoulder from where a panther slashed him. The New Orleans police tell Gage that his lover morphing from man to beast is highly improbable and that whoever broke into his hotel room left no trace evidence, but Gage knows he hasn’t imagined any of this. He starts with the only clue he has, the name of a town in Oklahoma where his lover said he was born. But can he track down sexy Cain, who is in witness protection, before the assassins find and kill them both?
Kathy’s Review:
 I was really looking forward to this story; I’m a huge fan of shifter stories and the story description about The Mark of Cain appealed to me. Unfortunately, while the story was fairly good, it just didn’t grab me and I’m not 100% certain why. I liked Gage and Cain and the basic premise of the story was great; it may have been because it was too short to really do the story justice.
I would have also liked a little more relationship developing and a clearer idea of what was happening. I did, even in the 48 pages, feel a little lost and I kept wondering if I had perhaps missed a previous story or two.
While I may have been a bit disappointed with the way I felt after the story, I’m still glad I read it. And while I may not have been totally taken with The Mark of Cain, that’s not to say that it won’t rock your world. But Cash Cole is an author whose writing I like, so I’ll definitely be back.
Rated 3 Delightful Divas by Kathy!
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October 20th, 2011
 Balls and Chain (Handcuffs and Lace) by Mia Watts
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: GLBT, M/M, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, BDSM
Length: 71 pages
Summary:
Sam Bahlson doesn’t know what the hell is going on. The FBI storms his workplace, takes him into custody, and then tells him he’s the target of a notorious hitman. Since he’s pretty low maintenance and doesn’t take a lot of risks, he finds it hard to believe. Yet when Agent Jude Cheney whisks him off to protective custody, it’s bullet a grazing chase to the finish line.
When Sam discovers that Jude’s hot for him, he’s determined to make protective custody as enjoyable as possible. The bad guys keep coming, and so does Jude. Will they nab the man behind the hit in time, or is Sam’s life going to end at gun point?
Lasha’s Review:
This story is a sequel to Mia Watts’ She’s Got Balls, which was a delightful romp along the lines of Some Like It Hot. In Balls and Chain, we get FBI agent Jude Cheney trying to keep witness Sam Bahlson alive as the bad guys chase them into the woods and beyond in this sweet and fun novella.
As with Ms. Watts other books, I love the banter between the two main characters. Sam is not some damsel in distress and he constantly argues with Jude about everything. Add in some too funny Cheney jokes done at Jude’s expense and Sam is a hero I’d love to see more of. Plus the chemistry between Sam and Jude could burn down that forest that they are hiding in. I love men who bicker, fight and make up.
The only issue I did have with Balls and Chain was the end. I don’t want to give too much away, but I thought the end should have been handled differently. But, if you like things wrapped up in a neat little bow, then this is for you. Myself, I like endings happy, but a little messy. Other than that, I really enjoyed this book and eagerly look forward to more from this author and the series. It was totally worth the read.
Rated 3 ½ Delightful Divas by Lasha!
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September 28th, 2011
 Dick Does Jane by Brynn Paulin
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: BDSM, Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Length: 86 pages
Summary:
See Jane Run… When realtor Jane Harper dated Dick months ago, something was missing. Even now, she knows he was holding back, but what, she has no idea. It doesn’t matter. He’s in her past, and she’s looking for what she truly wants—a Dom.
See Dick… Afraid to scare Jane with his real nature, Dr. Dick Anderson hid his dominant side, hoping to ease her into his lifestyle. Little did he know that what she really wanted was the very thing he’d needed most to give her.
Jane has been a bad, bad girl… And now, Dick is ready to take care of that problem. Carefully, he maneuvers her to his home, under the guise of wanting to sell it. Jane soon discovers his BDSM playroom hidden behind a lock and key. Before she knows it, Dick has her over his knee and she’s headed down a road toward pleasure she never imagined, with a man she never expected to deliver.
Jae’s Review:
 What a delightful story. From beginning to end Dick Does Jane by Brynn Paulin entertains, and you wonder what other trouble these characters can get into. It’s partially a story of misunderstanding, but it’s so much more than that. These characters come with their own independent baggage in trying to create this relationship…and the fascinating part is that in a way they are each other’s baggage. They’ve dated before, but under an illusion of sorts. Now they’re trying to figure out the truth, and within that, how they fit together.
Ms. Paulin has done an outstanding job of engaging the reader in Dick Does Jane. It’s at times cute and endearing and at other times passionate and emotion-filled, but the story had me turning page after page to find out where it would take us. I haven’t read the other stories in Ms. Paulin’s Taboo Wishes series, but if Dick Does Jane is any indication, I think I’ll seek out a few more.
Rated 4Delightful Divas by Jae!
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September 27th, 2011
 Submissive Beauty by Eliza Gayle
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, BDSM
Length: 247 pages
Summary:
Eager to understand her secret desires, Gabrielle enters “The Sanctuary.” Inside she’s immediately torn between fear of the unknown and a craving to learn more, until the lights dim. From the first sound of Thomas’ calm and controlled voice, she is mesmerized. With an underlying need in her emotional spirit that requires more than sex, she is easily seduced into a world of dominance and submission under false pretenses.
For Thomas, an experienced Master, Gabrielle is an interesting mix of defiant, naive and submissive. Her sharp mind and wit appeal to him as much as the curves of her lush figure. He accepts the challenge to help train her despite the danger she represents. Long term anything for him is out of the question. If he does his job right, his protégé David will end up the perfect Dom for her and Thomas will move on with his armor intact.
Their journey puts Gabrielle at the mercy of two men who teach her how to embrace her darkest needs within a tight bond of trust. Unfortunately, betrayal lurks on the path to total surrender.
Karyl’s Review:
 Eliza Gayle writes a very passionate story about a woman, Gabby, coming to terms with her sexual curiosity in Submissive Beauty. Master Thomas doesn’t want to get emotionally attached but his plan to hand Gabby over to David after both of their training is done doesn’t seem to be going the way he wants it to.
Gabby is both independent and naturally submissive, which is what both Master Thomas and David are drawn to. When Gabby might be facing imminent danger, that’s when Thomas realizes how much power she has over him.
I really enjoyed this story because it wasn’t written like a typical ménage where both men are already Dom’s. Both Gabby and David are in training and going through a lot of learning curves. Of course, the person who goes through the biggest change is Thomas.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the twist in the story because I so did not see it coming. Ms. Gayle did a fantastic job writing this story and it is definitely one I will read again and again.
Rated 4.5 Delightful Divas by Karyl!
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September 21st, 2011
 Sealing the Deal by Kim Dare
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Erotic Paranormal, GLBT, M/M
Length: 104 pages
Summary: Toby Garland understands contracts. As the best contract negotiator in the city, he’s built his life and his livelihood around his ability to push through any contract and seal any deal. All that amounts to nothing when Hudson Scott, the man he’s been fantasizing about for the last three months, offers him a BDSM slave contract in the middle of an office party.
Faced with the most important negotiation he will ever undertake, all Toby has to do is think clearly and treat it like any other contract he’s worked on. But it’s not that simple. This isn’t just any contract. Hudson isn’t just any dominant. And thinking clearly through a sea of arousal and submission has never been Toby’s strongest point.
Samhain Queene’s Review:
Sealing the Deal is the first book in a new series by Kim Dare. I have enjoyed everything I have read by Ms. Dare and this is no exception.
Toby has wanted Hudson, his employer, for the three he has worked for him as a contract negotiator. Little did Toby realize that Hudson has also desired him. At an office party to celebrate Toby’s negotiation, Hudson offers him a different type of contract. One that Toby is more than willing to sign if it means finally having Hudson. But Toby’s inability to focus while aroused almost ruins things. It takes a strength of will Toby didn’t realize he had to turn things around and become the submissive both he and Hudson want.
I enjoyed reading Sealing the Deal and I love Toby and Hudson. Both are very strong characters. I would have liked to have seen a little more in the way of their attraction to each other instead of hearing about it second hand. I thought it was a nice twist to show how easily distracted Toby becomes when he’s aroused and submitting, and how Hudson picks up on it. Showing how important the contract is gives insight into how much Hudson wants Toby as his. The process of writing the new contract was as important but for a different reason – it shows how attuned Hudson is to Toby.
Sealing the Deal was a great introduction to an interesting new series. I look forward to reading more by Ms. Dare.
Rated 4 Delightful Divas by Samhain Queene!
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Even though Carl is such a doll, I will admit that I wanted to slap him a few times throughout the book.*g* True to heart, you could feel how lost Carl was and his need to regain back the one night that changed his world.
