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Rayne's Wild Ride (2011)

by Jambrea Jo Jones(Favorite Author)

3.44 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0857157965 (ISBN13: 9780857157966)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Total-E-Bound

review 1: **Warning - includes mild spoilers**I purchased this book as soon as I saw it because I am a sucker for cross-dressing characters. This is the first book I have read by Jambrea, and I must say that I will be reading more. I loved the style and the characters. Unfortunately, I had problems with the sex scenes and the resolution of the conflict in light of the "It gets better" theme.Let's talk about the sex scenes. I can buy (or at least suspend disbelief for) one magical, hands free, friction free orgasm early in a relationship. However, after the third magic orgasm I was rolling my eyes instead of enjoying the scene. I loved the descriptions of Piper in wearing his frilly underthings but the hands free, rub free, penetration free orgasms need to go.In terms of plot, t... morehis is a highly dramatic contemporary with almost yaoi-like, unrealistic angst and action scenes (bridge scene, shooting scene). I enjoy overly dramatic, soap opera style plots, but I have a problem with linking such a plot to the "It gets better" tagline. Yes, I believe that for most LGBT youth it does get better, but the road there is not a straight (no pun intended) path to happiness, and hopefully it doesn't involve an all out family shooting. Real life is not a fairy tale, even for those of us who found true love. When I was a depressed youth, I would have considered this book to be a wall-banger rather than an uplifting story. I suggest staying away from the "It Gets Better" tagline for fiction, unless the story is highly realistic or based on "true life" events. In this story, all problems disappeared way too easily.Bottom line, if you are looking for a realistic contemporary this is not it. However, if you can suspend disbelief and enjoy a highly romantic yarn featuring a tattoed, pierced, handsome bear of a man, and a beautiful, cross-dressing young man in need of love, then this book will keep you turning pages and leave you with a smile.
review 2: Like others have expressed in reviews, I really liked the concept of this novel but for me, the light-hearted tone of the book didn't match the serious issues being covered. I also noticed a couple of continuity errors - which made me go back to check if I had missed something or if I had misread it - I hadn't. That said, I hope this author continues to hone her craft and finds a good editor, as I think she has something to offer. I'll certainly be watching out for more from her. less

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