gennysreadingroom's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I wanted to like this and after the 200 page mark the book was much better which is why I’m giving it a 2 instead of a 1 star buy it just felt way too long and there didn’t seem to be any basis for the characters falling in love except sex. There was very little talking or any sort of emotional connection that was believable. The pacing was off and overall this felt like a slog to get through. Sad because I really wanted to love this after hearing so much about it.
serialbookstarter's review
3.0
3.5 stars Passion meets Mark at an art exhibit. They have a smutty good one time stand behind an ornamental screen at the exhibit. She’s a widow of two years. It turns out that once is not enough. They hook up for the next several days.. he wasn’t expecting to want more
From her bit he starts falling deep. She feels guilty. Add to this he’s being blackmailed, about a letter his Mom wrote regarding his brothers illegitimacy, some
Angst and more smut.
From her bit he starts falling deep. She feels guilty. Add to this he’s being blackmailed, about a letter his Mom wrote regarding his brothers illegitimacy, some
Angst and more smut.
emilyveryromance's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
3.0
*** 2½ stars ***
Very nice love story. But descriptions of sex scenes were 'painful'. For me to read and for the heroine to experience. But I could not stop reading, it was like watching a train wreck. You just can not stop...
Very nice love story. But descriptions of sex scenes were 'painful'. For me to read and for the heroine to experience. But I could not stop reading, it was like watching a train wreck. You just can not stop...
blushinbluestocking's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
diagnosedromantic's review against another edition
5.0
Uuuuuh.... That was bonkers. 5 stars. Just go read it. I can't tell you more.
But also be prepared for some erotica. But that's all I'll say. Go read it right now.
For all the people who have already read it: all I can say is that my cervix hurts.
But also be prepared for some erotica. But that's all I'll say. Go read it right now.
For all the people who have already read it: all I can say is that my cervix hurts.
perfectlymisaligned's review against another edition
3.0
5+ Stars
To me, Passion felt like two completely different books.
For the first 10o pages or so, I found myself caught up in the incredibly vivid and passionate secret love affair between Passion Dare (the heroine's name is beyond silly, but I got used to it) and the intense Mark Randolph Hawkmore.
Literally from the first sentence of this novel, the sexual chemistry and heat generated by these two characters is enough to render a person speechless. Okay, it rendered *me* speechless at least. There is a lot of sex in this book, especially early on. And, as it has been brought up by nearly everyone writing a review for this book, the sex scenes are incredibly vivid and detailed, and they along with the language may bother some readers. This is most definitely an historical erotica novel, with a BIG emphasis on the erotica part.
And while I was thoroughly enjoying the passion and naughtiness of this story, something happened round about 200 pages in. This book became less about blistering sex scenes, and much more about the intense, bone-deep love that the two characters felt for each other. The last third of this book broke my heart, and literally reduced me to a weepy mess.
Now that I have read Passion I see why it means so much to so many people. If you take the time to look past the vivid sensuality of the early parts of this book, you will find one of the most beautiful and deeply moving love stories I have ever read. I hope more people will open themselves up to this reading experience, because I'm so glad I did and this will definitely be a story I will never forget.
*more reviews at my blog*
http://ravingbookaddict.blogspot.com/
To me, Passion felt like two completely different books.
For the first 10o pages or so, I found myself caught up in the incredibly vivid and passionate secret love affair between Passion Dare (the heroine's name is beyond silly, but I got used to it) and the intense Mark Randolph Hawkmore.
Literally from the first sentence of this novel, the sexual chemistry and heat generated by these two characters is enough to render a person speechless. Okay, it rendered *me* speechless at least. There is a lot of sex in this book, especially early on. And, as it has been brought up by nearly everyone writing a review for this book, the sex scenes are incredibly vivid and detailed, and they along with the language may bother some readers. This is most definitely an historical erotica novel, with a BIG emphasis on the erotica part.
And while I was thoroughly enjoying the passion and naughtiness of this story, something happened round about 200 pages in. This book became less about blistering sex scenes, and much more about the intense, bone-deep love that the two characters felt for each other. The last third of this book broke my heart, and literally reduced me to a weepy mess.
Now that I have read Passion I see why it means so much to so many people. If you take the time to look past the vivid sensuality of the early parts of this book, you will find one of the most beautiful and deeply moving love stories I have ever read. I hope more people will open themselves up to this reading experience, because I'm so glad I did and this will definitely be a story I will never forget.
*more reviews at my blog*
http://ravingbookaddict.blogspot.com/
iggyebab's review
2.0
I have some thoughts about the batshit crazypants of this book.
The cervix does not work like that. When it is hit during sex, most women do not find it pleasurable. . I also do not believe a non medically trained, a layman is you will, would have knowledge of where his appendage is actually going inside a corporeal woman.
The cervix does not work like that. When it is hit during sex, most women do not find it pleasurable. . I also do not believe a non medically trained, a layman is you will, would have knowledge of where his appendage is actually going inside a corporeal woman.
happilyruined's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
wellactjoally's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
3.0
Public sex. Battering ram to the cervix. Forced engagement to another woman. Blackmail. Widow from a passionless marriage. Matchmaking aunt. Saving your brother. Only the woman who takes my whole dick will I marry. Good thing her vagina has pockets! Fucking while breastfeeding.
Shitty relationship with an unfaithful mom. Man treating women badly. Inaccurate representation of a cervix. Miraculous conception after being barren. Engaged to your cousin. Dudes hitting their mom?