Pleasure In The Pages: Swinging In Paradise

Book Description: What do you get when you drop eleven sexy friends in the middle of the ocean on a pristine private beach with a seemingly endless supply of cocktails? The Crew, as they lovingly refer to themselves, is about to find out. The group has grown close over the years, both in, and out of "the lifestyle." After six months of drudgery since their last outing together, they are more than ready for their next great sexual adventure--The island of Beora West.

After the initial buzz wears off, their curiosity gets the better of them and they set off to explore the island. What they find is nothing short of baffling, but there are some secrets even the untamed jungle around them can't hide. When one of them disappears, it becomes clear things are not what they seem. Who is behind the hidden agenda that brought them all to Beora West? What happened to their friend...and what dangers lie beyond the barricaded north shores?

What the Crew finds is more than they bargained for, but what they lose may be too much to endure.

WARNING THIS BOOK MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL YOU MAY FIND OFFENSIVE! There are multiple erotic scenes containing: FFFF, MMFF, FMFM, etc... if you find same sex relations, partner swapping, or bisexuality in anyway offensive you may not wish to purchase this book.

The beginning of the book had me a little frazzled. There was a lot of information packed in the first 1/4 of the book, a bit more than was really necessary for me, but it was fun learning about each character and their individual quirks. Once the "meet and greet" if you will, was done with, the book started to really take shape. Each and every character was well written, and the author took care in keeping their "quirks" intact throughout the entirety of the book.

There were 5 couples that were dropped off on an island resort thinking they were in for a real good time. Drinks all a plenty, naked women and men, and all of the sex they could handle. There were a few bumps in the road for one couple trying to get to their destination, but it was all in good fun. During that flight, you meet someone who will be important by the end of the book, leaving you with some unanswered questions. Once the couples were all settled in, the story took on a life of it's own. Of course all of the couples knew each other from a previous "vacation" they took 6 months prior so they were all familiar with each other. This book talks a lot about self acceptance and accepting others without judgement. It brought me into a world of the unfamiliar and I have to say, it was quite refreshing to see.

But, there is something going on in this little private paradise that some of the occupants are not aware of. Of course, you don't find that out until later, but the author gives you really good hints in between. The debauchery that goes on is outstanding! Meanwhile, while all of the fun is going on, there is something devious afoot and the couples don't find out what until later, or do they? I guess you will have to read it to find out.

There, of course, were some really scorching, sexy scenes. Some, very light hearted scenes which had me in hysterics, and some that had you doubling back and saying what the heck? The mystery of the island had me baffled, and once I finished the book I had more questions than answers. Which leads me to believe that the author will be nice enough to write a second book. :)

The book was a bit over-long and I wished it was a bit shorter, but all in all it was a great mix of a whole lot of things. This was a great debut novel and I can't wait to read more from this author! I'm going to have to keep a close eye on him and so should you!

Favorite Quotes:

"The people were preferred to hang out with had often been rejected at face value. Perhaps they were quirky, or just misunderstood."

"Whatever the variable, the things had sent other running, were often the characteristics that led us to them in the first place."

"There is always another bunch of dysfunctional fucked up misfits that are just like us. We know that with them we can always be true to ourselves and allow them to do the same."

"Be the best version of yourself, and never waiver in that."

"The shadows and doubt could be dealt with as they came. I learned a lot along the way by opening my heart, and when the tough times in my life came along, I faced them head on."

"That girl was a walking contradiction and when we were both hooked. She was quiet and feisty. She was a lover and a fighter. She was small, but somehow larger than life."

"I see how it is," Trik said, pouting dramatically. "I thought what we had was special. We are not even gone yet, and you are already planning your next sexual conquest. You broke my heart, Todd. You broke my heart."

"Focus, children." Todd laughed, removing himself as Trik's human shield.

"Right, sorry," I said laughing. "Okay, our mission, pull Steve's wood out of his hole."

"I'll come too," Hether said, eye fucking me intently. The woman was a poster-child for "resting bitch face" so I honestly couldn't tell if she was making eyes at me or if she was pissed off."

"Well, you have a choice. You either sink to the bottom or you figure out how to turn yourself into a tug boat and keep on chuggin."

"I think we end up where we do because we accept pieces fro everyone that comes into our lives, and smash them together to make up a technicolor version of ourselves."

"Do not mistake my kindness for weakness!"