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My Double Life: Wild And Wicked (2013)

by Joanne Rock(Favorite Author)

3.59 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0373797532 (ISBN13: 9780373797530)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harlequin

review 1: When I started reading this book, it was a little difficult to wrap my head around the fact that it was a Blaze. I kept focusing on the cover, rather than the story. The whole feel of the story was different, and it wasn't until I reconciled myself to the fact that it felt more like a straight contemporary story was I able to settle down and enjoy the discovery of love between Courtney Masterson and Thomas Fraser III aka Trey as well as the discovery, recognition and acceptance of self that both characters learned. This book is told in first person, which is a different style for Rock, at least from other books i read by her, and for me, as a reader of Harlequin Blazes. It was a little jarring at first, but Rock's voice rang true throughout the whole book, which was someth... moreing I latched on to. While I was reading, I could hear her telling the story, which helped to keep me engaged. Courtney epitomised everyone who hid from life based on their disabilities, insecurities and the way they were treated by others. It wasn't until she donned a mask when she felt more powerful. She was able to be that confident, sexy and beautiful woman who feared nothing. However, as her journey continued and she came to the realisation of her own power due to her dancing and relationship with Trey, that she was worthy of being in the limelight. It was at this point in the story when Courtney truly began to shine. Her character was easy to connect with in that way because, like Courtney, I do my best work in the shadows. All my insecurities come into play when I am center stage, which are quickly followed by an attack of nerves. I loved watching Courtney learn to harness and learn to wield her power.Trey was a great character as well. He was a bit tortured and tragic in is own way, and I love a tragic hero. He was Hollywood royalty, but he never used his status in his dealings with Courtney or others. He was a real down-to-earth character who walked around without a mask. Trey's character was a good foil for Courtney. Though he did not wear a physical mask, Trey used his drive, resentment of his father, and his desire to succeed to mask some deeper issues he needed to deal with. On the outside he exuded confidence, but deep down he just wants the love and acceptance of a father who he perceives to be wicked and conniving. His relationship with Courtney enabled him to learn and grow as a person and as a son. She forces Trey to look at things in a different way, by using her own experiences with family to guide the way she advised him.As I was reading, I felt that the story itself was driven too much by the conflict. It was mostly character driven, which is expected, at least for me, when told in first person. The conflicts were nicely woven in throughout the story, and they added texture to the characters' development. Without them, it would be hard to understand who Courtney and Trey really were nor would we be able to track how and why they changed. I liked the supporting cast of Star and Natalie. Trey's dad was fun to read as well. Rock's use of the supporting cast to help show who Courtney was, in her two different worlds, was well done, as was her use of his father to reveal the deeper side of Trey. His motivations for what he did may seem skewed, but there is more to Thomas Fraser II than meets the eye. I really liked him, in the end, though I hated him in the beginning because his reasons, once revealed, were very realistic, and I could feel his pain. Trey's relationship with his dad, made me think about my own relationship with my mom. They are eerily similar.I liked this story, and I love Joanne Rock's voice, but although My Double Life had some very sexy scenes typical of a Blaze, it read much better, for me, as a contemporary novel. It's that pesky cover thing! Hence the reason why I don't let covers be the determining factor of whether or not I purchase a book. Please keep in mind, that my opinion of this story are just that, an opinion. Everyone reads books in different ways, and their opinions are affected by many different factors. So, please take the time to read the book yourself, and form your own opinion. It is a good story with a great message. I learned a few things about life and people from this particular Blaze. I will read it again, some time soon.
review 2: Sizzling sensual adventures! 4 stars 1/2"My Double Life" / "Wild and Wicked" by Joanne Rock (2 novels for the price of one)I don't often read contemporary stories but sometimes I give it a try if I know the author. This is the second book I read by this author, the first one was her medieval Scottish romance. "My double Life" is the story of a Financial Researcher Courtney Masterson and Trey Fraser, a Hollywood Agent. At the office, Courtney is a calm employee but outside her working hours, she loves pole-dancing! One night, she is ask to replace her friend, as a pole dancer, she accepts but discovers that a new client of her firm is sitting in the front row! Trey starts to be fascinate by her...sparks flares between the two, hot and passionate love scenes! "Wild and Wicked" is the story of Jesse and Kyra, who were best friends for years and become lovers. Hot and sizzling scenes that keep you turning pages. First published in 2003 and a Reader favorite. Both stories are well written by Joanne Rock! If you love sizzling sensual adventures, then I recommend this book! less

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