The boys of Sinners are crass, gorgeous, and off the charts sexy.

Cunning has blended romance and erotica in a way that few master (Cara McKenna's WILLING VICTIM is the only other example I can think of). Reread 1: Just as thrilling the second time around, Myrna and Brian are red hot heartthrobs. I, for one, can't wait for my next opportunity to join the Sinners on tour. Cunning takes the Sinners band from titilating fantasy to a humanized family, and somehow manages to do so without ever stripping them of their sex appeal. The author deftly navigated her characters through that and a number of other pitfalls, however, and never for a moment sacrificed substance for heat.

I have difficulty with heroines with self-esteem problems, and I was nervous when confident, accomplished Myrna started to hear her ex-husband's criticism in her head. This book tackles a lifestyle more common in erotica than romance, and with a character development and attention to plot that is an achievement for either genre. I can understand the rave reviews surrounding this book, BACKSTAGE PASS definitely exceeded my expecations on a number of fronts. It is unlikely that I will continue with the series as the secondary characters are simply not appealing or interesting enough. While understandable given the circumstances, her hot/cold tendencies are off-putting.Īll in all, not a bad erotic romance, but the plot development could have been better and the sex does become repetitive and monotonous after a while. Myrna is likable enough, but her past experiences, which make her wary of giving her heart to another, ultimately lead to the main problem with the romance, i.e., her vacillation between embracing new sexual experiences and condemning herself for giving in to her desires. Brian is the perfect beta hero - sexy, caring and a hopeless romantic although his need for Myrna's undying love and devotion is rather tiresome. Cunning's debut has potential, but is ultimately more of a sex fest than contemporary romance, and is lacking the in-depth characterization, cohesive plotting and emotional intensity of Singh's romances.īehind the pages and pages of sex scenes, there is a smidgeon of story that is actually quite engaging. But can this relationship evolve into something more than simply lust at first sight?Īfter reading Nalini Singh's wonderful Rock Addiction and Rock Hard books, this pales in comparison. Drawn to the group's lead guitarist, Brian Sinclair, Myrna finds herself giving in to her attraction and overriding all of her inhibitions. A professor of human sexuality, Myrna Evans is attending a mundane conference when she encounters the popular rock band, Sinners.

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