Reviewed by Mary K.
November 02, 2004
"...in this book, I was looking for more depth of sexual emotions rather than an overview of the facts of life. I didn't find it."
If you're looking for a book filled with passionate sex and a little romance thrown in, this is the book for you.
However, for me, I found several of the four novellas lacking in what I usually look for in erotic romance...a more indepth storyline than just sex.
There were exceptions to this generalization.
For instance, in HER GUY FRIDAY by Catherine Lundoff, I found fulfillment in the fact that there was a happy ending.
In this story, Susan faced all her fears. Breaking up with her fiance, moving to a new town, and finding a new job. But as faith and fantasy has it, she won justly rewards in the end.
On the way to her new job, she stops for coffee and finds Mark Harrington. Mark turns out in the end to be the man of Susan's--and most womens--dreams. He's great looking, great in bed and rich.
While Mark was a little deceptive in regards to his simply being another co-worker instead of being honest about owning the company, he made Susan's nights worthwhile.
But Susan does find out his "true" identity...after she confesses her love to him. Of which, Mark was greatful to have because he knew she loved him for more than the great "sex" they shared or his money.
This was a story where I thought the balance was shifted...they really should have had more marathon sex. :-)
And in COME FLY WITH ME by Marilyn Jaye Lewis, writing as Jackie de Martini, the addition of Penny's niece into the mix made the story. Generally speaking, this is a nice love story. A little romance, a little fantasy and a little of everything else.
However, the one problem I had with COME FLY WITH ME was that I think the author was going somewhere with Penny's niece's attitude (them being from wealth and having no respect for anyone else, especially her bad manners) but then...nothing. I felt like there should have been some follow through on this aspect of the story.
As morals go, though, one that I got from COME FLY WITH ME is that we tend to get comfortable in a relationship and forget what really makes us happy. So if you are not sexually satisfied...are you happy?
Of all the stories, I enjoyed BIMINI BLUE by Kathy Kulig the most. I like island settings for these type of erotic stories. Who wouldn't want to be Melinda and marooned with a sexy guy like Adam? The chemistry and eroticism displayed in this story is unique and made it stand out from the other four novellas.
Overall, in this book, I was looking for more depth of sexual emotions rather than an overview of the facts of life. I didn't find it.
However, while I'd tell a friend that this book is so/so, I would also say that reading the short stories is probably a very good way to get a feel for each of the authors writing style to see if you would want to read more of their books or not.
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Book Description for That's Amore!
Anthology.
Come Fly with Me by Jackie de Martini
Paige Allen is spending the holidays in a romantic villa on the Mexican Riviera. She should have been there with her husband, George. Instead she's on her luxury vacation with her boy-crazy niece, Penny, whose sudden crush on a male guest at the villa arouses Paige's alarm, but it doesn't come close to the alarm she feels when she realizes the attractive man Penny "loves from afar" is Paige's first husband, that playboy Jeff Palmer! Sparks fly as the tempestuous love affair between Jeff and Paige is re-ignited in paradise.
Her Guy Friday by Catherine Lundoff
Susan has had to move to a new town to escape her disastrous marriage to Todd Graham. On the way to her new job, stopping for a harmless cup of gourmet coffee puts Susan on a collision course with Mr. Ego himself, her co-worker Mark Harrington. But first impressions can be deceptive. After hours, Mark is a passionate lover. Now Susan can hardly wait until Friday night. But Sunday morning's Society Page has a rude awakening for her. Not only is Mark very wealthy, he's very married! Could things get worse for Susan?
Bimini Blue by Kathy Kulig
Melinda's professional reputation is on the brink of disaster. The last thing she needs is a sexy daredevil like Adam York taking dangerous risks at her expense. But the swaying palms on the island of Bimini, the sultry sea, a full moon, and some tropical rum combine to work their magic on Melinda. She finally lets down her guard, only to find herself marooned on a deserted island with absolutely nothing but Adam York as her skimpy bikini goes sailing out to sea!
The Fruits of Her Labors by Iris N. Schwartz
Poor Gretchen has just been dumped by Elliot and yet it's having an oddly uplifting effect on her--and on her art. She's feeling alive again and very sexy. How much of it is because of Frank, her new neighbor across the hall? Himself a photographer, he has an appreciative eye for fine art and for Gretchen. But if the new lovers don't stop consuming the fruits of her labors, how will Gretchen ever finish her painting?
