a review of Pleasure Point by r_seitz
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Being a child of the 70’s, I loved the show Fantasy Island and the idea of having one week to live out your wildest fantasy. The series, Invitation to Eden, is a literary Fantasy Island. The island of Eden is paradise with just a bit of pure magic mixed in. The island always knows what you need and with the help of Master, your every wish will be granted; even the ones you didn’t know you had. Eden comes to life through the efforts of multiple talented romance authors who each write one novella in the series.
Eden Bradley’s contribution is the highly emotional Pleasure Point. The story is about second chances and healing from loss. Both Miranda and Roan have suffered greatly from the loss of a loved one. Through the magic of the island and Master, they are paired for a week of sizzling hot sex. They seem a perfect match, but it is so difficult for each of them to overcome the pain they have suffered.
Ms. Bradley did an amazing job of creating an emotional story that really tugged at my heart. The pain that both characters felt was so authentic and believable that I found myself just wanting to hug them both. When they made both a physical and emotional connection, I cheered for them. When they allowed their past to influence their decisions, I wanted to scream at them. I always appreciate when an author can draw me into the characters and the story so fully that I am emotionally vested in their happiness.
In addition to being highly emotional, Pleasure Point was erotic and sexually steamy. Miranda and Roan had amazing chemistry and it came across the page. There was a lot of steamy submission that raised my temperature.
I really appreciate that Ms. Bradley went way beyond the BDSM to provide so much heart and soul in Pleasure Point. It elevated the book to another level. This is my first book by Ms. Bradley but with this book as my first impression, it will not be the last. I am also now very curious about the Invitation to Eden series. Luckily for me there are a lot to choose from.