tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post7349682532539529491..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: Marnee Reviews THE SIREN by Tiffany ReiszTerri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-6294959227805043392012-09-05T14:53:31.593-04:002012-09-05T14:53:31.593-04:00You do really good review. I had to have the book ...You do really good review. I had to have the book after reading it. Brit Blaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02715123723770842970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-65209764264514035842012-09-04T13:49:20.162-04:002012-09-04T13:49:20.162-04:00Pat - I prefer my books as you do: more about the ...Pat - I prefer my books as you do: more about the sexual tension than the actual sex. This book is not the "sex for sex sake" kind of book (that's the kind I find annoying). There's a real story and the sex is done to move the plot forward, to show things about the characters. <br /><br />And I'm glad I sold it for you. For all of you. This is one of those books I haven't been able to shut up about. I even tried talking my mom-in-law into it. <br /><br />I know, right?<br /><br />Hells - I'll check this story out! I haven't read any Lori Foster before so I love a new writer. :) And I'm glad you liked my review. I worried it was just a rambly bunch of nonsense when I wrote it. LOL!!<br />Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-40991849810660682952012-09-04T12:23:45.781-04:002012-09-04T12:23:45.781-04:00And I want to agree: you definitely sold this book...And I want to agree: you definitely sold this book and great review!! :) I prefer the gushy, fangirl reviews myself. We all already know what we don't like...let's promote the things we do like. <br /><br />I still have the book on my nightstand. I got under a group of newly published books: Eloisa James, Caroline Linden, Kristan Higgins, et al, and have only just finished that group. Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-59934009865442303062012-09-04T12:21:44.172-04:002012-09-04T12:21:44.172-04:00I have read some erotica before, but it's prob...I have read some erotica before, but it's probably on the erotica light category--Lori Foster erotica. Not a lot of BDSM if any, but the sex is way more explicit and done more often...and sooner than a "typical romance." Except when I read her, that was really the case. *LOL* Nowadays, it seems a lot of the romances I read now have the sex sooner, more often, and more casual...so it's almost like she set a bar for acceptance and now it's the norm.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Never-Too-Much-Lori-Foster/dp/0758200870/ref=sr_1_158?ie=UTF8&qid=1346775651&sr=8-158&keywords=lori+foster<br /><br />I loved this one. It featured a heroine who wasn't a six 6...and he was all over her like white on rice. *sighs* Lovely, lovely.Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-10472446328229045532012-09-04T12:11:56.112-04:002012-09-04T12:11:56.112-04:00Even though I see myself as very sex positive, I d...Even though I see myself as very sex positive, I don't think I've read a novella or novel length erotic story. Truth is, I prefer a narrative that builds sexual tension and doesn't get to the sexin' until the latter part of the story. Prolly, because I'm married and sex I can get; but the days of first touch, first kiss, newness are gone, gone, gone.<br /><br />And, frankly, I usually get bored after about the second sex scene and start skimming.<br /><br />I will say, however, that you've sold this book well. It sounds like more than the usual, uh, wank fest.P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-36573170817971182222012-09-04T10:18:46.485-04:002012-09-04T10:18:46.485-04:00Ter - not at all, actually. The characters have l...Ter - not at all, actually. The characters have lots of history. You can feel it in their interactions with each other. But I never felt like I'd missed anything. Kind of how when you're meeting two people who've known each other a while and you're just meeting them the first time? It's like that. The characters have that comfort with each other but they're not excluding you from their story.<br /><br />Does that make sense?<br /><br />And do yourself a favor and make the time! Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-900317980174789052012-09-04T09:37:24.086-04:002012-09-04T09:37:24.086-04:00This is an amazing review. Just enough information...This is an amazing review. Just enough information to make me long to read the book. So mission accomplished, Marn! I read an excerpt from this months ago and have been meaning to get around to the entire book. Must find more time to read.<br /><br />I see on her site there are many stories that come before this one that involve many different character pairings. Did you ever feel like you'd landed in the middle of a story and missed what came before?Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-79417843361664473612012-09-04T07:02:56.392-04:002012-09-04T07:02:56.392-04:00Oh, and humorous erotica? How interesting. :) I...Oh, and humorous erotica? How interesting. :) I confess, I've never been a frequent erotic romance or erotica reader. But it feels like some really talented folks are writing in the genre right now and I like to see what's on the cutting edge, ya know?Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-29147230135277859822012-09-04T07:00:44.859-04:002012-09-04T07:00:44.859-04:00Q - I admit; this review was harder than I expecte...Q - I admit; this review was harder than I expected to write. The book is so complex, I didn't even touch on the majority of the things I loved about it. I'm a Virgo so this bothered me. LOL!!<br /><br /><i> It sounds as though this book goes way beyond titillation, delving into psychological depths which many rarely contemplate. Sounds as though it may lack a HEA. </i><br /><br />I think this is exactly why I liked the book so much. It isn't just about titillation. It's deep and complex. It ponders the nature of love and pain.<br /><br />And, there is one HEA but not everything is tied up tight at the end. I still found the end satisfying, though.Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-17312859612854642362012-09-04T05:41:41.238-04:002012-09-04T05:41:41.238-04:00Always good to have fresh reviewing talent and boy...Always good to have fresh reviewing talent and boyOboy have you jumped in at the deep end Marnee. My admiration is boundless!<br /><br />I'm not sure how erotic fiction is actually defined. I've read many romances which have fairly explicit sex. Currently Elizabeth Lowell's 'This Time Love' (wonderful book if you're interested in the beautiful natural sculptures of underground caverns); but erotica seems to involve darker elements associated with torture implements bondage and beating.<br /><br />I remember how my primary school head used to delight in whacking us while bent over a chair ... he used a large ruler which made a loud noise but only tickled ..... though no-one enlightened him! That probably cured me of any interest in spanking and the like!<br /><br />It sounds as though this book goes way beyond titillation, delving into psychological depths which many rarely contemplate. Sounds as though it may lack a HEA. Though as you rate it so highly Marnee, I may have a look.<br /><br />Donna also tempted me with her recent review of humorous erotica. I have the trial of 'Kinky' by Elyot Justine. Seems to be cantered around a BDSM establishment called 'Kinky Cupcake'. I'm beginning to sense the humour! LOL<br />Quantumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08686409685564115213noreply@blogger.com