"Through His Looking Glass of Desire" by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Through His Looking Glass Of Desire
Author: Cassandra Dayne
Publisher: Rebel Ink Press
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 67 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 5 Cups

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Blurb:
Raven Harrington had a terrible feeling her marriage was over. Her gorgeous husband had no interest in being friends any longer, let alone rekindling the passion they used to share. For years they'd been the wild and kinky couple. Into S & M, sinful locations and naughty sessions of voyeurism that almost landed them behind bars more than one, for years they'd been the wild and kinky couple. But sadly, when Josh made partner at his law firm, everything changed. And Raven was determined to kick start their marriage and their sex life before it was too late.

Developing a nefarious plan, Raven threw caution to the wind. Donning fiery red underwear, a trench coat and leopard print stilettos--Raven made her way to Josh's office with one goal, to give him a piece of her body. Shocked but intrigued, the sexy blowjob under his desk while his coworkers came and went seemed to send his body into overdrive. And when his two colleagues witnessed Raven's shameless act, their own savage desires exploded. Unfortunately, Devastated, she almost pulled the plug on the rest of her plan.

Yet Josh was ready to give her more. When he took her to a rented room then tied her naked body to the metal railing while two hungry men on the balcony above witnessed their actions, their intense cravings took them to a molten edge of passion. But standing in the way was the truth and neither knew if their love, or their marriage could survive.


Michelle's Review:

Through His Looking Glass of Desire by Cassandre Dayne is a beautiful story of a woman who has decided to throw caution to the wind and go to extreme measures to save her marriage.

Josh and Raven used to be crazy in love with a wild and passionate sex life. After years of marriage they have drifted apart and barely even acknowledge each other anymore. Raven senses that she is about to lose her husband for good and makes up her mind to get back what they once had.

This is an outstanding story and I give it a rating of 5 out of 5. The writing is superb with realistic characters that I loved and could easily relate to. I was completely hooked from the very start and could not put it down until the very end. It’s a short story and only about 67 pages, so I was able to read it in one sitting.

This is a scorching hot erotic story that just might melt your e-reader, but it will also melt your heart. It’s a magnificent blend of sweet and hot, full of both burning passion and tender romance. It’s also a story that will speak to a lot of people’s hearts with a story that resonates so true to real life.

Cassandre Dayne is a very talented author who writes a wide variety of genres. This particular story is erotic romance in the true sense of the word. The sexy scenes are just a part of these characters’ story, and it is the story and the characters that will captivate and engage you. I loved every minute from start to finish and I hated to say good-bye to these wonderful characters when I reached the end. If you enjoy erotic romance, this is one you won’t want to miss.


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Breakfast Eye Candy, by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Breakfast Eye Candy

Author: Cassandre Dayne

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic, Interracial/African-American

Publisher: Rebel Ink Press

Publication Date: May 9, 2011

ISBN #: Unknown

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Dawne

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Jessica Brown has to save her failing company, Dreams for Your Future Advertising, and she only has one shot to take to get the job done. Delicious Foods has tapped Jessica's small company for a campaign for the hottest selling condiment in America, Peach Bliss. The trouble? Jessica hates the sticky mess and has no slogan. In fact, she could care less about the whole campaign.

Eric Gammon looks more like a sculpted God and less like the maintenance guy at Jessica's building, which means he's drop gorgeous but totally off limits. Isn't he?

Forgetting all rational thought, Jessica garners a wicked idea. She propositions Eric and he gladly agrees to let her experiment with him and find out first hand exactly what the dazzling syrup, this Peach Bliss, can be used for. Re-energized and hopeful, Jessica tackles the Delicious Foods account with flair and everything goes smoothly until Jessica learns that Eric’s ex, Stella, is none other than a top executive at Delicious Foods.

Undaunted, Jessica is more than ready to deliver her presentation, which involves an overheated room, some melting ice cream and a bit of the bubbly. That is until she realizes Eric lied to her and is going back to Stella.

Now that Jessica's won the contract, has she lost the love of her life?

Review:
The 'dream' sequence in the first few paragraphs had me wanting more immediately in Cassandre Dayne's Breakfast Eye Candy. Having read numerous of Dayne's creative writings, I was ready for a quick jump into the plot and Dayne didn't disappoint when it comes to the sexual aspect of her novel.

While I would have liked to have seen Dayne add more emphasis to the actual plot of the story, I would recommend this book to lovers of erotic romance. She did add more depth to Eric's storyline but she left Jessica's wayward and centering around only sex. There's nothing wrong with this, but I was expecting more substance from Dayne with this novel.

I have to admit Dayne adds great dialogue, sexual activity scenes and descriptive moments between Eric and Jessica and the quick, fast paced novel held my interest from start to finish. Kudos to Dayne for Breakfast Eye Candy.

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Wicked Wager Among Friends (Tales from Lucifers Lair), by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Wicked Wager Among Friends (Tales from Lucifers Lair)

Author: Cassandre Dayne

Sub-Genre(s): BDSM, Contemporary, Erotic, M/M/F

Publisher: Rebel Ink Press

Publication Date: April 19, 2011

ISBN #: RIP0001022

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Dawne

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Veronica Spelling was used to getting what she wanted with everything in her life except when it pertained to men. While she'd desired her best friend, Travis Hunter, for years, he was decidedly gay, had only been with a woman once and was in a casual relationship with their mutual friend, Jonathan. Masculine and perfect in every sense, Veronica's mouth watered for Travis. And while they'd admitted their kinky proclivities over long night chats and margaritas, neither Veronica or Travis had ever indulged their fantasies. Deciding to take matters into her own hands and kick up the heat, Veronica suggested a wicked wager on a game of pool one night. The prize? If she ended up winning, she would receive her wish and get to sleep with Travis. But if he won, she had to become his slave for twenty-four hours. As three kindred souls begin experimenting and enjoying a new life together, it's certain everyone is set to learn a thing or two about the art of submission and true love in the process. But the question remains, in the end, can they each go back to being just friends?

Review:
Friends Veronica Spelling and Travis Hunter's moment of hot sex starts in a semi-crowded barroom over a pool table and a bet. The first few pages of the book had me really following along closely as it was a tad bit confusing. The moments of daydreams, visuals and reality were not clearly defined at first. As the story went on, it did hook me in. The believable moments of having a menage and adding Johnathan was a nice addition to the story.

In the final chapter, I was again lost within the first page, as nothing was defined in the prior chapter about the three of them moving into a home together and starting life. The previous chapter had had the trio in bed, slamming each other, then the next thing you know, you're in a mysterious home wondering what was going on. The flow of this final chapter made me have to re-read it a couple of times.

Dayne's explicit sex scenes are well written, the dialogue is great and the characters are a perfect fit for each other. I just wish the flow of the storyline had been better planned and the early-on fantasies were more distinct.

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Shadows of Panic & Wicked Desire, by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Shadows of Panic and Wicked Desire

Author: Cassandre Dayne

Sub-Genre(s): BDSM, Erotic, Multiple Partners

Publisher: Rebel Ink Press LLC

Publication Date: March 31, 2011

ISBN #: RIP0001023

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Dawne

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb:*

Halle Tremont loved kinky sex. When the mysterious phone call came in the middle of a busy morning at her office commanding her to remove her panties, she was shocked, but she promptly followed orders. In fact, there was little she wouldn’t do for the mystery man that garnered her attention. Her lover, Snake Brennon, wanted Halle hot and hungry and their affair had thrown them into some interesting positions; making love in the middle of an elevator, at his construction site and in a restaurant bathroom. There was nothing they wouldn’t try. However, Snake knew what Halle really craved and with the help of her best friend and one very exotic party, he set out to fulfill her every fantasy. The first? Being pampered by several masked male volunteers who pleasure her naked body in the glistening pool while the guests observe. The second? A night of uninhibited passion as she lay bound, gagged and blindfolded. Enlisting the help of the same masked men, Snake was determined to give Halle the most uninhibited night of her life. But the question remains--could Halle handle the salacious acts?

Review:
Halle Tremont is a career woman and what better way to throw this woman off business then to call her in the middle of the day, asking her to masturbate so you can watch from across the street, site unseen. That's exactly what her new boyfriend Snake, AKA Leslie Brennon does. While the white collar big-wigs are on the other side of the door, Halle gives in to Snake's demand.

Wild kinky sex in public places (ex. construction site, elevator- we've all had this fantasy I think) are a couple of locations where they “get it on”. One fantasy Halle has never been to fulfill was about to come true with the help of her friend, Kimberly.

Snake arranges an sex party where masked men will lavish over Halle's body then in a second sex scene they bound and play kinky, rough sex games with her.

I've reviewed Dayne's books in the past and have to say Shadows or Panic and Wicked Desire's is by far her best work. The tension, passion and camaraderie between Halle and Snake are undeniable and perfect. Dayne's writing style and provocativeness left me wanting more. The way Dayne weaves a story and the character's interaction is awe-inspiring writing. From the opening scene of Halle answering the phone to Snake's demands of pleasuring herself while he played voyeur, left me wanting more. This short novel is jam-packed with sexual action, heat and some of the steamiest scenes I've read. I highly recommend this book for anyone, especially couples looking to rev up their own sex life. Perfect for a night of passion.

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Revving Her Wild Engines, by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Revving Her Wild Engines

Author: Cassandre Dayne

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic, M/F/M

Publisher: Rebel Ink Press, LLC

Publication Date: February 20, 2011

ISBN #: RIP0001021

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Susan

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Stephanie Simon was more than ready to have her most secret and sinful fantasies fulfilled. And the thought of having a torrid affair with David Tyler took her breath away. Unfortunately however, Stephanie and David have never met. Introduced by a friend, they've only conversed via the Internet, where they tell each other their every hidden fantasy. Stephanie's is a wicked tryst on the back of David's motorcycle and a ménage. And as luck would have it, David has the perfect third in mind.

Fueled by Stephanie's hunger to explore, David sweeps Stephanie off her feet with a wild ride across a pool table in front of his friends and a ménage that leaves her engine revved for more. But both David and Stephani hold a terrible secret. As they learn about their tragic pasts, neither knows if they can cling to the other for support and find the love and forgiveness they need.

Review:
Stephanie Simon’s first date with her internet lover plays havoc with her nerves. Trusting again has not been easy, but with David Tyler she finds she wants to give herself completely without holding back. Sexy banter from the moment she meets him keeps her off guard and the reader begging for more. Deciding to be carefree and uninhibited for the first time in her adult life, Stephanie craves his attentions like a withering plant craves the sun. Knowing that David plans on fulfilling all of the sexual fantasies that they had shared while chatting for months causes Stephanie to be on pins and needles, not to mention slightly uncomfortable in her feminine clothing as she anticipates what is to come. David Tyler’s character has the power to be dominant, but is equally gentle and relentless in seeing that she is sexually taken care of multiple times. Introducing her to his friends brings out the wolf in him along with a side that she was not expecting.

David Tyler and his sexy Harley Davidson motorcycle are just the pair needed to bring Stephanie to ecstasy. He is pure sex on wheels and has just the right amount of charm, decadence and masculinity needed to send any hot blooded female over the edge. At times, I thought he would be more demanding and found myself disappointed only to turn a few more pages and be blown away by his boldness and requirements. I fell in love with him from the first glance. Can Stephanie overcome her past to pursue more than just a casual weekend of great sex?

Ms. Dayne’s knack for writing sexy, realistic, mouth watering dialogue and descriptions keeps the reader focused on this couple, rather than on the areas that needed more careful editing. Having reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy, I am certain that these omissions and errors will be caught before final publication, but if they aren’t, beware that they are slightly annoying. They don’t deter from the powerful story being told, but detract you from totally enjoying it while you determine what exactly is being left out or erroneously being referred to. I will definitely be reading more of this contemporary erotic writer and her powerful story lines.

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Treats in a Plain Brown Wrapper, by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Treats in a Plain Brown Wrapper

Author: Cassandre Dayne

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic, Interracial/African-American

Publisher: Rebel Ink Press

Publication Date: November 3, 2010

ISBN #: RIP0001013

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Dawne

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb:*

It's fascinating how everything yummy seems to come in plain brown wrapping. Indistinguishable. Just like the naughty little toys that Trista Rogers orders for research for the erotic books she's writing. Hand delivered goodies brought right to her door from her fantasy lover in chocolate brown - the UPS man. The dark cocoa hunk, Al Weatherby, has been on Trista's hit list since he took over her route. Sometimes she orders from the internet just to tease him with her long red hair, creamy skin and naughty clothing. Sadly, she's never tried anything with him. Until one blustery fall day that is. Asking him to join her for a frosty drink, their afternoon together quickly turns erotic. They both know they want more. Or do they?

As Trista plans another sinfully delicious event, another driver appears. Nearly devastated, Trista has no idea what happened to her fantasy man in brown. Fortunately, she quickly learns that the best surprises come in six foot something discrete brown boxes delivered right to her doorstep. And Al has brought his own special basket of toys this time to help Trista round out her research. With copious rounds of hot sex, a little voyeurism, and bodacious amounts of experimentation, come see why the best treats always come in plain brown wrapping.

Review:
Erotic author Trista Rogers has more on her mind than writing lately. It involves her special deliveries from her UPS delivery man Al Weatherby and her plain brown wrapped packages she keeps ordering. Every day Trista waits for Al and her packages, and every day this luscious man slips away...that is, until today. Trista has plans to sway him inside, seduce him and have some of the hottest sex of her life. Of course, only if Al agrees.

To Trista's surprise, Al is agreeable and ready for action. The best delivery Trista gets is directly from Al. After a sultry afternoon in bed, Trista anxiously awaits her next package delivery from the “toy” store and Al. When he isn't the one bringing her newest toy, Trista thinks she's overstepped the boundaries and that Al is gone; when in reality he was called away on a family emergency.

The next day Trista receives a very large special delivery. Al and his amorous body. They spend the day and night exploring each other and playing with her extensive toys.

Dayne has a way of producing fabulous characters, credible story lines/plots while adding humor into it. While I smirked throughout the entire novel at the heroines antics, the final line of the novel made me laugh out loud and applaud Dayne's wit and precocious writing style. She captures the essence of attraction, love and affection while producing some sensual scenes in the bedroom.

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Her Sinful Long Legs, by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Her Sinful Long Leg

Author: Cassandre Dayne

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic, Multiple Partners

Publisher: Rebel Ink Press

Publication Date: January 13, 2011

ISBN #: RIP0001016

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Dawne

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb:*

Brittany Cox faces a daunting task. Her lover, David, has every expensive toy money can buy. So, what kind of gift can she give the man who has everything? Brittany has no clue. But on a snowy winter night after a wicked round of sex, David admits that his fantasy is to have his friends watch as they make love. Developing a naughty plan of her own, Brittany decides to give David what he wants. But when the stretch limo she rents takes David and three of his closest friends to David's secret birthday destination, a strip club, he's horrified. As the guest of honor, David is given front row seat to the show. And when a masked vixen appears, David breaks the rules and touches the woman and before he knows it, he's undressed and tied to a chair. Mortified that the dancer enlists the help of his friends from the audience, David refuses to enjoy the stunning woman. But the question remains... will Brittany ever forgive him or is there another secret to reveal?

Review:
Brittany Cox is dating a man, David, who has everything. That is everything but one fantasy. He wants to make love to her while his three friends watch. With his birthday coming up, Brittany decides to give him a one-of-a-kind gift. Her naughtiness comes out as she plans the ultimate night full of sex and fantasies.

David and his friends are taken to a local strip club, where Brittany has, with the assistance of club owner, Tim, prepared a special night for David, his three friends and the rest of the audience. Moments after arriving David is upset with the location of his birthday night and when the masked and mysterious stripped begins pawing him and turning him on, David is concerned what will happen when “Brittany” finds out.

He learns of Brittany's plans only moments before his three friends are called up to “turn her on” for the birthday boy. Once she's ready, David and Brittany fulfill his fantasy as the entire patronage of the strip club watches and cheers them on.

This is a very steamy read full of great, descriptive sex scenes. Men and women would love this sampling of menage between Brittany and the three friends. With a line like, “He impaled her with one swift thrust...”, how can you not completely love this book.

Dayne doesn't miss a beat with the character development, plot and progression of the story. She makes the characters believable and hits the mark with the happily ever after ending.

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