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The Diamond Ring
by Primula Bond
4.5 sexy, sensual stars
ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review
Boy, where do we start with the Diamond Ring? It's been a while since The Golden Locket and our "darlings" Gustav and Serena, but I was drawn straight back into their sexy, voyuerist world.
Even though newly engaged, Gustav's past and his evil ex Margot (hissssss) are still haunting the couple.
OMG Margot. I really, really do despise her! There is not one redeeming quality about her AT ALL!! I swear I was sure she would pop up like like the wicked witch and call out "I'll get you my pretty.... and your little do too!" at some stage, and even feared for Gustav and Serena's dog - even though they didn't have one!!!
We also get a lot more of Pierre, Gustav's brother. Is he changed? Is he still out to destroy Gustav and Serena? He is a bit of an enigma. Every time you think "oh yeah, he's changed, he's a good guy now" something happens to make you still question him and his motives.
There was more than one occasion last night as I lazed on the lounge finishing this book that my body completely tensed up as I read. I wanted to throw my kindle across the room, I wanted to scream at the characters, I could have quite willingly hit one or two of them. In the face. With a brick! It has been a while since a book or characters have brought out such a reaction in me.
I loved how Ms Bond could make me feel like I was right in the scenes and cities she visited. I could practically feel the hustle and bustle of New York, hear the noise and smell the spices of the souk in Marrakech, see the lights of Paris. She also makes you feel you are right in the room with her while she is filming and photographing the sensual, sexy scenes and the chateau.
And though I am not a fan of the girl-on-girl action, it is so much part of Serena's being that the story would not have been hers with out it. I agree with Bianca's view above, that we need some man-on-man action with Gustav!!
So, do Serena and Gustav get their happy ever after, or will Margot succeed in finally tearing them apart? What's the deal with Pierre? Will Serena's friend Polly find the happiness she seeks?
Throughout the series, Ms Bond has taken us on a sensual journey from Serena's sexual awakening to where we are now (no, I am not going to tell you where they are at!), and I am going to miss Gustav and Serena
ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review
Boy, where do we start with the Diamond Ring? It's been a while since The Golden Locket and our "darlings" Gustav and Serena, but I was drawn straight back into their sexy, voyuerist world.
Even though newly engaged, Gustav's past and his evil ex Margot (hissssss) are still haunting the couple.
OMG Margot. I really, really do despise her! There is not one redeeming quality about her AT ALL!! I swear I was sure she would pop up like like the wicked witch and call out "I'll get you my pretty.... and your little do too!" at some stage, and even feared for Gustav and Serena's dog - even though they didn't have one!!!
We also get a lot more of Pierre, Gustav's brother. Is he changed? Is he still out to destroy Gustav and Serena? He is a bit of an enigma. Every time you think "oh yeah, he's changed, he's a good guy now" something happens to make you still question him and his motives.
There was more than one occasion last night as I lazed on the lounge finishing this book that my body completely tensed up as I read. I wanted to throw my kindle across the room, I wanted to scream at the characters, I could have quite willingly hit one or two of them. In the face. With a brick! It has been a while since a book or characters have brought out such a reaction in me.
I loved how Ms Bond could make me feel like I was right in the scenes and cities she visited. I could practically feel the hustle and bustle of New York, hear the noise and smell the spices of the souk in Marrakech, see the lights of Paris. She also makes you feel you are right in the room with her while she is filming and photographing the sensual, sexy scenes and the chateau.
And though I am not a fan of the girl-on-girl action, it is so much part of Serena's being that the story would not have been hers with out it. I agree with Bianca's view above, that we need some man-on-man action with Gustav!!
So, do Serena and Gustav get their happy ever after, or will Margot succeed in finally tearing them apart? What's the deal with Pierre? Will Serena's friend Polly find the happiness she seeks?
Throughout the series, Ms Bond has taken us on a sensual journey from Serena's sexual awakening to where we are now (no, I am not going to tell you where they are at!), and I am going to miss Gustav and Serena