LauraJ’s review of Lovers At Last by Shelley Munro
Contemporary Erotic short story eBook released by Ellora’s Cave 4 Jun 08.
I’m kind of on a short story kick. It’s great reading while I’m waiting for one of my kids to finish up at one of their activities. I can usually finish up one story (including distractions of “mom, look what I just did”) while I’m waiting.
I wanted to read this one because it is a friends to lovers story and that is probably my favorite type of romance. I guess I like the “aha” moment when one of them discovers the love of their life had been right beside them all along.
Ms. Munro does a great job creating the hero and heroine is such a short space. Usually in short stories I don’t feel I get enough of a background on the characters to feel like I know them or understand where they are coming from. Justin was the kind of friend that everyone should have. He was funny, sexy and intelligent. I liked him immediately. I liked Pearl’s sassy attitude. There was good chemistry between them in the bedroom as well with fun banter between them.
I look forward to reading more from Ms. Munro in the future.
Grade: B+
Summary:
Pearl’s master plan to catch a rich husband—results so far…A for effort, F for success.
Justin Collet wants way more than friendship from Pearl. He craves love, laughter and hot, down-and-dirty passion. A life partner. All he needs to do is convince Pearl.
A broken relationship, a few drinks and a string of pearls. Comforting Pearl takes a turn into carnal territory. Heat blossoms between them, fiery and consuming. Sweet kisses inflame and erotic whispers tempt. It’s all or nothing for Justin as he seduces Pearl into agreeing they’re lovers at last.
Read an excerpt.
