Maxine Mansfield

I thought this book was hilarious.
Uncle Leeky was funny in his 'what the hell' descriptions.
Her cousin, Pierced Shortz, was truly disturbing but his unusual character only added to the humour.
Now, while I'm not so sure about being 'deflowered' being a thing to be celebrated (especially from 15years of age), it flowed well with the story.
Zander and Kit were on fire together, and their chemistry was off the charts hot. The steamy scenes between these two were graphic, but not too over the top like some stories I've read.
I loved how the characters were afraid that their lineage made their love for each other seem impossible, but they didn't let that stop them. Their feeling went deeper than the physical and it showed in their connection.

I'm glad to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would.

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"4.5 out of 5 stars!! This novel is the perfect mix of hilarity, adventurousness, family love/loyalty, and erotic love scenes!! With its great cast of characters this novel, and series, is one that I feel every adult that reads it will enjoy at least some aspect of it!"

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Tempted by the Storm is a very, very steamy fantasy romance. With Barbarians, Elves, Dwarves, magic, a festival called Carnalval, and a prophecy that needs to be fulfilled.

The heroine Larksong, is the youngest Barbarian Princess who is a little bit odd. She is not treated like a daughter by her parents because she is a spiritmaster - a human with powers. Lark is able to control the weather, depending on her moods, and is able to read and control people's mind. She gets convinced by her older sister Aryana to go to Carnalval (a sexual festival) where she meets a masked stranger and spends the night with him. Little does she now that he is Sarco, the High Elf betrothed to her sister, and a very complicated love triangle ensues.

I actually enjoyed this book. Although there were parts that I skimmed, this was pretty enjoyable all in all.

What I liked:

I really liked the plot and the steamy scenes. I loved reading about elves and magic. Although I liked Lark, I felt that she was just too complacent and too meek, especially when her parents put her down. I mean, I cannot blame her, though since she had been treated like this since she was a child.

I also loved reading about Aryana and Cyrrick, Sarco's brother. They played a major role in the meet-up of Lark and Sarco because they too, wanted to be together.

What I did not like:

I must say that I do not like the cover at all. I feel that the cover did not adequately portray Lark and Sarco. I also did not understand why Lark's parents where treating her. Despite it being a driving force of the story, I just wanted to kick Queen Allanna. I can't understand how a mother would treat a child like that. I also did not like the abruptness of the sex scenes. They were very heated but I thought it lacked a little romance.

All in all this was an enjoyable read.

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