Blog Tour & Review: Beautiful Regret by Rhyme Devereux

 

 

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Title: Beautiful Regret
Series: Beautiful Regret #1
Author: Rhyme Devereux
Genre: Erotic Romance
Pub Date: June 24, 2015
Heat Rating: Hot & Steamy
Source: Purchased
Rating: 3 Kisses
  
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             Synopsis:

VIP- Where sexy alpha males hook up with single ladies ...
Perfect Match: Ivory Montgomery
Contract details:
Companion to social events and business trips
Female
Red Hair
Green Eyes
At least 5'6" tall
Fun
Sociable
Athletic
There was a time when I thought staying single wasn't such a bad thing. Then I meet my next client, Jax Sterling, a billionaire. He turns my world on its axis. But the problem is there will never be anything between us. I don't date clients.
Jax is gorgeous, powerful, protective, and had my heart a long time ago. The more time we spend together, the more I crave to be with him. I can't resist his touch. He seduces my mind. Plays with my senses, and consumes me with unyielding pleasure. For once, I feel unbroken.
I want Jax.
Then a lifelong secret threatens to keep us apart.

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My Thoughts:

"Being deeply loved by someone makes you strong, and in turn, loving someone gives you courage."

So I will be the first to admit that I am not a big fan of the serial short story books, but the synopsis of this story caught my attention.  Let me first start off by saying that I loved that Ivy was not what you typically think of when you think of an escort.  Let’s all admit it, when we hear escort, we think sex is involved.   However, right off the bat we find out that Ivy is a companion and no sex is involved which why I was intrigued by this book and wanted to know if Jax was going to be the guy that makes her break the rule.  


What I also enjoyed about this book was that Jax and Ivy has a previous connection so there isn’t the long build up in the story and Ms.  Devereux does a great job flashing back to their childhood to give us history to their relationship. 


Where the story fell flat for me was the sex scenes.  They were lackluster and some of the phrases and statements were cliché to me and had me cringing at times.  I wished the scenes were as beautifully written as the rest of the story.  My only hope is that they get better throughout the series. 
This story does end on a cliffhanger, and while the sex was lackluster for me, I am intrigued enough that I will probably read the next book in the series. 


If you are looking for a story about an escort and a long lost love – then this book is for you. 

About Rhyme Devereux

Rhyme Devereux is an adult romance writer. She is married with children, and two dogs living in Pennsylvania. After turning ... a certain age, Rhyme realized that she's a late bloomer (and wears that label with pride). Her passion for reading transitioned into writing romance books to share with other readers. When she's not writing or daydreaming about characters, and plot twists, you can find Rhyme being a housekeeper, tutor, chef, referee, loving mother, and wife. And if she has some spare time, you will catch her lying in bed wearing holey pajamas, while reading a good romance or mystery-thriller. Thanks for wanting to get to know Rhyme better. But by far, her books are much more exciting.

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