#BookReview The Real Thing by Felicity Rose

I follow this author on social media and was attracted to the book, so I bought my copy and added it to my summer reading list. I was not disappointed! Read on to see my review.

My Review

I really enjoyed this story! There are elements that I personally relate to when Saskia and James begin to explore each other intimately. It was nice to see sex described in more detail that the vanilla portrayal we are used to seeing in literature. And it was steamy! There was a huge twist at the end that I didn’t see coming, much like so many events in real life, and while it left me feeling a bit disgruntled, the author has left it wide open for a sequel, so I look forward to reading that.

The book could have done with a bit more editing, and I got confused part-way through when the writing style randomly switched for a few paragraphs. I think maybe the author got so caught up in the story that they just wrote and maybe didn’t pick it up during the editing phase. Despite this I read the book very quickly which is always a sign I enjoyed it, and the story stayed with me.

 

About the Book

Saskia Matthews has been everywhere and done it all. She’s been in love more times than she could even count. The problem is, this is only in her book world.

James Edwards, the hottie at the local deli, is the kind of eye candy everyone needs while ordering their lunch. Gorgeous as he is, he’s out of her reach until, one day, she plucks up the courage to talk to him.

Is he what she really wants though?

He’s certainly not her usual type.

Quickly she begins to realise that you should never judge a book by its cover as he takes her deep into her darkest fantasies, awakening her body and opening her eyes to a world she has never seen before.

Surely this is the real thing…isn’t it? Buy the book now.

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Triple Threat: Ripping Up the Romantic Novel Rule Book - New Steamy Romance Ticks All The Boxes and More

Alice R Bishop’s graphic romance, Triple Threat, finds Annette in the arms of not one but two hunks – Ryan and Max.  Believing life couldn’t get any better, will the dark secrets held by both her love derail Annette’s plans to keep her head down and shine in her new job?

A far cry from the traditional saccharin romance, Alice R Bishop’s Triple Threat delivers love, sex and dark secrets, all wrapped up in a plot that perfectly captures the zeitgeist of 21^st century dating.

 

Fast-paced, sexually graphic, and a plot with a host of relatable twists and turns, this debut novel not only has the potential to grip the nation in a way that Fifty Shades of Grey did ten years ago, but offers a page-turning escape from today’s daily strife.

 

Based on the glowing Amazon reviews currently amassing, Triple Threat and the talented Alice R Bishop have a bright future in prospect.

 

Synopsis:

Annette is a curvy young woman with a rough background now she must navigate through a new job. Her best friend, Luke, guides her with a sarcastic comment here and there, well at least until two surprises come her way to derail her plan of putting her head down and working peacefully without distraction. The highs and lows this romance novel has to offer are sure to make you laugh and cry.

Annette’s story is one for these times. So, grab a cuppa and curl up under a blanket and delve into this passionate, steamy, exciting novel. Will her surprises be good ones or ones to regret? Only one way to find out.

 

 

The author says:

 

“Romance and the dating world is hard enough today, how about coping with two partners? Annette has to navigate her world with two gorgeous men on her arms, Ryan and Max become her everything but what dark secrets are they hiding?  This story is not for the faint of heart, but good for those that enjoy some excitement in their lives.”

Receiving five-star reviews from the media and readers alike:

“Congratulations! You have written a wonderful book!” – Lorraine Kelly, Lorraine Show ITV.

“Gripping, humorous all round good read. She’s done an amazing first book and can't wait to see what she writes next.” – Amazon Customer

“Well written, lots of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. can't wait for the next one.” – Dean

“Was well written, could not put down, cannot wait for the next.” – Sheila B

Published by Austin Macauley Publishers, Triple Threat is available in paperback (£7.75) and Kindle format (£3.50) on Amazon  

Alice R Bishop says: “I have always been a keen reader and from the age of eight I could read most things. During my school years I always had on my report card for English ‘Alice has a wonderful imagination, I wish she would stop daydreaming and put her imagination onto paper.’

“For many years I have wanted to be an author, but it wasn’t until Covid-19 lock down hit did I really give it a go. The stress of coping with the lockdown amongst many things caused me to have a flare up with my fibromyalgia, but even with this I struggled forward writing my manuscript. A few times I nearly gave up, my body hurt and my brain felt like it had cotton wool inside of it, but I managed to complete it.  

 “I also have a son with ASD who makes my world brighter every day, part of the reason I stuck with writing even though I have plenty of ‘nay sayers’ is because I want to show him that dreams should be followed and worth achieving.” 

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Vampire Battles in Cornwall, England

 Love Hurts in Cornwall, England, and here is an excerpt to prove the point: 

I was barefoot, and almost slipped down the stairs in my haste. I stood on tiptoes, looked through the peephole and saw the top of Jack’s head. He must be looking down for some reason. I flung open the door, and then gasped in horror. He was leaning against the doorframe, his face covered in blood from what looked liked a large gash above his right eye, and several scratches and cuts on his cheeks and chin. His clothes were dirty, torn, and bloody, and he fell through the door into my arms. Instinctively I tried to catch him, and fell to the floor with a cry, trying to support his weight. 

“Jack!” I cried, “Jack can you hear me? Speak to me!” 

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Reading Books is my Meditation

 

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Read for a Better Life

 

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Reading Gives us a Place to Go

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My Summer Reading List

 My summer reading list includes: 

Going Dutch by Louise Murchie; 
A Bridge to Forever by N Dune; 
The Real Thing by Felicity Rose; 
The Cryptopians by Laura Shin; 
Soulphoria by Alessandra Sagredo; 
Dynamic Interactive Astrology by Lyn Birkbeck.

What's on your summer reading list? 🤓📖

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