If you can forgive the author multiple typos, random characters, creepy analogies (I will never feel the same about cleaning a toilet again), various sexual scenes (NOT for the feint of heart), and a did-I-miss-something "HEA", then you will probably enjoy this short story. Personally, I would have enjoyed this story MUCH more if it had been concise and better written (not to mention better edited). Briana had lots of potential, but was lost in the shuffle of being dumped, her experiences during her Fantasy Island Sexcapade, and then having her "surprising" (that's sarcasm there) HEA.
The male characters also had lots of potential, most especially Malakai (who the author didn't bother to properly explain) and James (why didn't he get his own story?!?!). But with superficial characters like Jonathan and Merrick, and the author neglecting to explain exactly HOW the guests and specific guides were chosen for the island (a bad habit of Devlin's, as many of her storylines happen magically), the story went from fantasy/erotic to shoddy porn. Some of the story was very adult and thought provoking, but most of it seemed immature and forced. While there are many adult fiction books revolving around the "revenge island getaway" theme, the best I have read is "Just Sex" by Susan Kay Law (great story, just not blatently erotic).
By now I should really know better than to have high expectations about anything written by Delilah Devlin. I have purchased many duds published by Ellora's Cave and more than have have had... this exact same ending!!! WTF?!?! Please understand this review is JUST a personal opinion. I purchased this novella at a bargain price to quality for free shipping on Amazon. Because of the bargain mark on the bottom of the book and the marker bleeding into a few pages, I can't post this book. If you would like it anyway, PLEASE feel free to request this from me (send a message!).
The male characters also had lots of potential, most especially Malakai (who the author didn't bother to properly explain) and James (why didn't he get his own story?!?!). But with superficial characters like Jonathan and Merrick, and the author neglecting to explain exactly HOW the guests and specific guides were chosen for the island (a bad habit of Devlin's, as many of her storylines happen magically), the story went from fantasy/erotic to shoddy porn. Some of the story was very adult and thought provoking, but most of it seemed immature and forced. While there are many adult fiction books revolving around the "revenge island getaway" theme, the best I have read is "Just Sex" by Susan Kay Law (great story, just not blatently erotic).
By now I should really know better than to have high expectations about anything written by Delilah Devlin. I have purchased many duds published by Ellora's Cave and more than have have had... this exact same ending!!! WTF?!?! Please understand this review is JUST a personal opinion. I purchased this novella at a bargain price to quality for free shipping on Amazon. Because of the bargain mark on the bottom of the book and the marker bleeding into a few pages, I can't post this book. If you would like it anyway, PLEASE feel free to request this from me (send a message!).
Obsessed was unique in that our main lady, Briana, was an obsessive compulsive. I've never come across that before. I was fascinated with how her disorder strained her married life and hindered her sexuality. I got a good view into her insecurities, which I thought didn't relate so much to being OCD but could be applied to the average woman. I thought this short story was a great read. The fantasy backdrop was enjoyable and the sexual activities--more like sexual therapy--was well written and totally hot. It came 'this close' to being a keeper. My only complaint would be with the ending; although the HEA was there, I wasn't convinced with the way some elements were explained or how some were even written out without any explanation. However, it was only a small hitch in this otherwise very satisfying read. I give it a strong 4 stars.
