Title: HOMEWRECKER
Authors: Cat Mason & Katheryn Kiden
Genre: Taboo Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 29, 2015
Publisher: Fidem Publishing
Blurb
My name is Kennedy Brooks and you're not going to like me. Chances are you may even hate me, and that's okay, there are times I do too.
I had choices, we all do, the ones that I made changed everything.
Before I knew it, the lines of right and wrong began to blur and I was consumed so deeply that I couldn't see a way out even if I wanted to.
The path I chose is not for the faint of heart, it isn't always sweet, but it's real.
What happens when all the things you have always wanted suddenly aren't all you want anymore? What do you do when the forbidden screams your name and both parts of your life become as vital as the air you breathe?
You make a choice.
This is my story.
About the Authors
Cat Mason is thirty years old and a mother to three children. She was born and raised in Granite City, Illinois which is just across the Mississippi river from St. Louis, Missouri. She currently lives in Virginia with her husband and children. Previously publishing Contemporary Romance under her real name, until she decided to lose the filter and let it all hang out. When she isn’t writing, she is reading or spending time with her friends and family.
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Kathryn Kiden is the author of Where Words Fail (book 1 in the Save Me Series), Freeing Tuesday (book 2 in the Save Me Series) and Hate Me Today (book 3 in the Save Me Series).
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Giveaway!
3 stars
Without a doubt the name speaks for itself. This is a book for open minded individuals. If you're against cheating, please, please, do not read this book. This isn't simply about cheating. It's about self-sacrifice, inhibitions, communication, friendship and love.
It centres around 5 childhood friends. Mainly the married friends within the group- Gunner and Kennedy. These two have been married for ten years, and friends for over twenty. Their relationship is filled with love, intimacy- sexual and emotional; and endless selflessness. And as with many marriages, just like individuals, we are constantly evolving. Life changes at every instance. Thus, changing our outlook, tastes and even environment. Kennedy doesn't lack sex or passion. What she lacks is the extra ummmffff, to push her over the edge. Gunnar has always treated her like a porcelain doll. Never wanting to push the sexual limits and shying away from sexual spontaneity- toys and experimenting with new techniques. In the throes of passion, Kennedy always sees this flare of, wanting something 'more' in Gunnar's eyes. But as quickly as it appears is disappears.
With Kennedy, we're given a lot of introspection due to her changing sexual tastes. Especially as she works and manages a sex toy business with her two other friends - Mark and Lynsey. Without a doubt, I will say that her line of work and daily interactions, with new and creative sex based concepts and toys, have impacted upon her life - sexual and emotional.
This all leads to the inevitable cheating, into an affair, that will ensue. But what happens is not just a situation of adultery, but one of starvation. Kennedy is literally starving. Since that first, more than passionate, over the edge sexual encounter. She can't seem to get enough. The roughness, man-handling, spankings, toys, dirty talk, and spontaneity of the entire act, has created a sensual eroticism around the affair. So even if she wants to stop, there is literally no going back, to her previous sexual activities, without losing herself in the process of self-sacrifice for her marriage.
Everything about this feels different than what I'm used to. Where Gunnar is-and always has been- soft and gentle, Dixon is the complete opposite. Everything about him is rough, and for some reason, my entire body is burning because of it. I want the forcefulness of it without having to ask for it, and that's what Dixon is giving me.
In the span of a few hours I've managed to not only throw a ten year marriage down the drain, but decades worth of friendship between us all as well.
Now with Kennedy in this predicament, battling, loosing one or even both men, if she has to choose. Then throw in an obnoxiously, blunt and overbearing best girlfriend; a gay friend and our authors give us enough silliness, crassness and 'WTF!' moments to further entertain us.
The men:
Gunnar - the husband- is such a lovable person. Talk about a prince charming. Always taking and spending extra care and time when it comes to his wife. He is extremely considerate and accommodating. His inhibitions were definitely not explained well enough. There was no development into why he didn't want to go 'further' during their passionate times. Finding out about the betrayal, was utterly heartbreaking. I felt Gunnar's pain.
Dixon - best friend, brother - has loved Kennedy since they were children. But she only ever had eyes, and the heart for Gunnar. Only remaining his friend and dream from afar. Finally stealing a chance to give Kennedy what she is lacking. He is a sweetheart also, just in a more manly manner. Sarcastic and obnoxious as hell. Funny with loads of WTF! moments. Sweet talker and playboy. A.k.a the Tin Man. Because he has no heart. Completely emotionless when it comes to his 'dates.' He has all the moves and can get your blood boil with one look. And believe me, even I loved the dirty talk.
Since the death of his parents at a young age, he was taken in bu Gunnar's father. They lived like brothers. So this betrayal cuts him even deeper than it would Gunnar. Because, is causing Gunnar pain. Breaking his heart, while salvaging his own. This was also very heartfelt.
The ending:
Well now this is where I am further thrown for a loop. I seriously felt the ending was rushed and there wasn't proper development as to Gunnar's now more than eager role. I loved it, because I am wild child. The unorthodox situation was invigorating and tantalizing. I honestly didn't think Gunnar had it in him. But due to the lack of development with Gunnar and his inhibitions and insecurities, it was difficult to obtain a grasp on his turn of emotions.
I loved:
Kennedy was portrayed as a curvaceous, healthy woman. Not the typical size 0 barbie dolls. She was confident and proud of herself. Her friendships with the group was flamboyant and so much as ease. The openness with her best friend was refreshing and realistic.
Not pleased about:
Other than my ramblings above. I wished Kennedy had communicated with Gunnar about her concerns, rather than letting the situation escalate, until, there was no turning back. Then maybe, my mind would have been at ease. She tried and failed, rather than never tried at all. Ya know!
*ARC provided by Love Between the Sheets Promotions on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
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