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Unbelievable (Fantasy/Tantalizing) (2010)

by Lori Foster(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0373774915 (ISBN13: 9780373774913)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

HQN Books

review 1: Fantasy:Setting:Bachelor auction; luxury resort; cabin/house on large tract of land.Theme:Love; control; safety; overcoming rapeCharacter:Sebastian Sinclair – raised poor, father beat mother until Sebastian old enough to threaten him, served in special services now owns own security company – does pro bono help for battered women, and agrees to Shay’s persuasion to participate in the auction to raise money. Gentle and strong, is attracted to Brandi from when he first sees her, and wants to be with her – be for her what she needs - wants her to trust him, and gives his trust to her in return.Brandi Sommers – raped by 3 men while on a cruise when she was 18 – (left door unlocked, feels in part her fault, didn’t tell anyone until the next day, etc)… goes to ... moreauction at sister’s request, and is fascinated by the reserved Sebastian… her sister sees her interest, and buys him for her for her 29th birthday. She is overwhelmed by him, but quickly comes to feel safe with him. Shay Sommers – beautiful, Amazonian, has her loved, dead husband’s money to spend, works for the shelter to raise money.Summary:Brandi and Sebastian have 5 days at the resort… And Sebastian patiently gives over control to Brandi as to where their physical relationship will move… after being aggressively flirted with when on her own and being frightened, running to Sebastian, and after the rape nightmare returns, Sebastian takes her in his arms – gets the story out of her, and comforts her with admiration for her character and with gentleness. They get closer… they have sex, with Brandi always on top… and after the 5 days, both are afraid of rejection, and telling the truth of their hearts… then Sebastian gets called out of town on business, and when returns a week later, pushes Shay to find out where Brandi is – in a cabin in the woods… he goes to her, the air is cleared, and both finally admit to their love for one another.Tantalizing: Setting: Single’s bar; condo complex of elderly plus Josie; utilitarian apartment (socks in the dining room drawer/shirts on the table); 3 generation, 2 story, family home with characterTheme: Falling in love; pushing one’s own boundaries and self imposed limitsCharacters:Josie Jackson – 25 years old; virgin; master’s degree nursing; lost parents when 15 and 19 year old sister took custodianship; has been goal oriented, has tried to please her sister; is tired of her sister set up blind dates; has own home care nursing business.Nick Harris – parents divorced when he was young – mother forced guardianship on his father and his new wife out of spite, neither mother mothered him; doesn’t trust women, but he does enjoy them; has the practical apartment; loves his grandfather; partner in an advertising business, where he is the more creative one; Bob Morrison – Nick’s conservative, rule abiding partner; sends Nick to the blind date that Susan (who contracted with them for advertising of her flower shop) wanted him to go on; he is attracted to Susan and her personality.Susan Jackson – conservative; uptight; gave up much to care for her sister but does not resent it; wants to see Josie married and settled down and keeps sending her on blind dates with dependable men; admires and is attracted to Bob, and dislikes womanizer, charming Nick.Summary:Nick goes on blind date with the intension of making Bob’s apologies… but Josie shows up in short, tight skirt, high heels, and bare midriff (intending to scare him away) and he is bowled over and impulsively says he is Bob when she asks… and she is fascinated with him… and they talk, and they dance, and they go outside and kiss… and Josie is surprised one such as he is interested in her, and decides to be this alterego for the night and enjoy herself… and he recognizes her innocence behind her passive response but what a response! And he takes her to his boat, still struggling with whether to wait or to make love to her, but she takes his choice away and they make love – he’s surprised to find her a virgin – he initiates her with passion and devotion…Nick wants to tell her the truth, but she makes him put off seriousness until their date the next day. Nick sends Bob to romance her sister… but when the sisters are together, and Josie can tell how her sister feels about Bob (thinking it is Nick), she sends him goodby flowers… but Nick is not ready to let her go …he tells her the truth, she takes it in stride… and agrees to date him, to explore this new side of herself– but she knows that there is a time limit on their time together and to maintain her independence she doesn’t change her business obligations, which limits the time they can spend together, suggesting he is a step on the path of men as she learns her sexuality.And Nick reacts without realizing he is falling in love… he wants to be with her… he doesn’t want her to be with other men… he likes spending the night even when they don’t make love… and she realizes she is falling in love but still doesn’t see that he’s going to change for her… buthen she decides to propose to him… on the night he decides to tell her he loves her… ahhh
review 2: Sebastian is her's...literally. Brandi's sister just bought him for her at a charity event. now she gets to do what she wants on a vacation. Brandi has a past that she won't let stop her from having the courage to change her life. Sebastian becomes a big part of getting her past her past. good story..maybe a little too perfect though. kept my interest though.not as happy with the 2nd book. nick is a telltale womanizer, Josie is pretending to be something she isn't and they fall for eachother. I was actually bored...which has never happened with Lori Foster. I will keep reading her books because the norm is I really like her stuff. less

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