| Dark Betrayals
Author: Madyson Hunter Published by Triskelion Publising A �Sister O� Line book http://www.triskelionpublishing.com/ Genre: Suspense, Erotica, Romance Rating: 5 Nymphs Awarded the Cupid�s Salute for Outstanding New Author Reviewed by Blue Minx Alexandra �Lexie� Marshal has started to receive mysterious, and frightening, phone calls. When a threatening letter shows up for Lexie at her own place of business, she has no choice but to turn to the police. But there�s a glitch in that plan: Lexie and Police Chief Jon Winston share a past. A past that has left Lexie bittersweet, and still very much in love with Winston. Can old wounds be bridged in order to find Lexie�s stalker? And what of Jon- and his regrets for the pain he caused this vibrant woman? Dark Betrayals by Madyson Hunter is an intricate suspense romance, with many plot twists and surprises. Heroine Lexie is a complex and very likable character; Jon Winston is at once a dedicated professional and very sexy. I was impressed by the side-characters, as well. No paperboard caricatures here; rather, a well developed cast, whose own involvement in the story mesmerizes. What sets this novel apart from most stories of its genre is the writer�s clever interweaving of erotica, romance and suspense. The sex scenes are diverse and very arousing, and the sensuality never once undermined the plot�s integrity. I also enjoyed the realism of backdrop in the town of St. James Parish, Louisiana. In books set in the modern South, I�ve often been disappointed by the author�s use of sappy nostalgia for atmosphere. This isn�t the case with Dark Betrayals. There�s a genteel noir that only compliments the storyline. I found myself rooting for Lexie and Jon all the way through this enjoyable read, and came away very satisfied with the way the writer resolved the mystery of Lexie�s stalker. Dark Betrayals is one book sure to enthrall both readers of erotic romance and of suspense. This is one of the most impressive books by a first-time writer this reviewer has read in a very long time. I highly recommend Dark Betrayals, and am eager to see what Madyson Hunter comes out with next! |
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