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Seductive Powers (2000)

by Rebecca Royce(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 3

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English

genre

Romance

series

The Capes

review 1: Wendy has always had a crush on her superhero boss. But ever since becoming his handler, she has maintained a business only working relationship and pushed her feeling to the back of her mind. Unknown to her, Draco has also harbored a crush on his sexy handler who seems to love teasing him with coming to work every Friday dressed in her curve-hugging starship uniform from her favorite science fiction TV show. (How much do I adore other sci-fi fans who aren’t afraid to show it?) Wendy has to deal with spiteful, competitive co-workers on top of the stress of just being Draco’s handler -- having to constantly drum it into her brain that he is just her boss and has a rep for one-night stands and a different girl on his arm each night, as well as being thrown into dangerous... more situations just by being at Draco’s side.I love Wendy because I see so much of myself in her--from dressing up as a character from her favorite TV show, to playing games on-line. And how can I not sympathize with her mooning over her superhero boss when we’ve all watched the superhero movies with more than enough otherworldly gorgeous guys in them? But of course, none of us really consider the pitfalls and problems of being in love with a superhero, let alone being in a relationship with one in the center of the public spotlight. Rebecca Royce succeeds in showing Draco as a larger-than-life hero, while still having an inner core of humanity who hungers for love and friendship just like any normal person would which makes him as well a sympathetic character to follow. Beyond the character interactions and work place tangles, this story still delivers action and thrills, while still grounding it in the consumer-driven modern world with the hero fretting over damage costs, and the overhead costs of supporting himself and his rescue business on a fiscal budget.I devoured this piece from beginning to end and am definitely scooping up more by the wonderful Rebecca Royce. Superhero fiction is few and far between and she delivered it in all its powered glory with a delicious mix of romance that would appeal to fans of that genre as well.
review 2: I do love the idea of Superheroes in fiction. Too long have they been illustrated into comics and confined to the big screen. Superhero fiction, although loosely urban fantasy, should have a genre in its own right, but this definitely falls into romance – or flies into it, whichever you prefer.This book is part of a greater series, and again I managed to read the book out of sequence (I really do need to check these books out more thoroughly!) however, I’m guessing it’s more of a collection, than an on-going story, which makes doing that much more accessible to readers.The idea of a secretary looking after a superhero is great (very Ironman/ Pepper Pots) my only problem was I didn’t think it needed her to be an addicted fan of a TV show, sporting the uniform like a crazy Treckie. It kind of muddied the waters for me and took away from the core of the book which was a superhero fantasy. I get why the author put it in, but I personally would have spent more time on action and plot, and left that facet out as it divides the readers in their opinion – either she’s cool, or a total nerd.From a writer’s perspective it flowed well with only a few minor jumpy bits here and there. It’s a superhero romance with a dash of spice – so it really does do what it says on the tin. I would have liked to see a slightly more inventive plot – but to be fair, it’s a romance and so the relationship needed to take lead.The front cover is cool and attractive and gives us ladies what we want – a hunky hero to drool over.Overall I’d give Seductive Powers 3 out of 5 stars – If you’ve been salivating over the recent barrage of Marvel movies and want a bit more, pick up Rebecca Royce’s series today (tights and cape are optional!) less

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