This was my first experience reading a Beverly Havlir novel, but let me assure you, it will not be my last. She has a great way with her words which literally paint pictures in the mind of the reader. Her sexual exploits are extremely vivid and frequent. They are smoking hot and, even though they happen often, the storyline is enhanced rather than buried in the sensual situations.

The characters were so well written. The three older boys and one younger sister in each family leveled the playing field. The boys were typically overbearing and over-protective with their younger sisters. Whenever anyone decided to get close to the girls, the boys would gang up on them. This did not change as they aged. This was so well written that I could actually visualize the encounters as if watching a movie.

The chemistry between Dev and Emily was absolutely explosive. Their intention to hide their relationship was doomed from the start. Even though it was obvious there would be a conflict between the “men,” it was still a surprise how the circumstances exploded. And the inevitable misunderstanding between the main characters was a surprising twist that shocked me albeit the interwoven situation.

I really enjoyed this book though I usually prefer less sexual encounters. The writing was truly inspired and not offensive in any way. It is a great book to spend some time with. I wholeheartedly recommend that you pick up the book and maybe even learn about the ten ways.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
April 10, 2008