Sexy Detective Meets Sexy Woman...What Transpires is Simply Sinful
Written: Apr 22 '04
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Pros: fast-paced, easy read
Cons: don't agree with the description of the lead female character
The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend if you want a light read - one that's filled with hot, steamy romance.
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| meredi11's Full Review: Carly Phillips - Simply Sinful |
What do you get when you cross a hot, sexy detective with a woman described as a woman worthy of being a centerfold?
A relationship that is Simply Sinful.
Simply Sinful is the first of Carly Phillips “Simply” trilogy. The other books in this series are Simply Scandalous & Simply Sensual. As you can most likely tell by the names, the “Simply” trilogy is bound to bring you some hardcore romance and steamy sex scenes.
I am usually a reader a mystery/thriller books. So, why would I pick up a novel that can be described as erotic? Well, I had read another book of Carly Phillips (The Playboy) and I enjoyed it, so decided to pick this one up. Sometimes I break out of my box and read simply for fun instead of trying to pinpoint the bad guy. This is one of those times.
Who is Carly Phillips? Are you familiar with the Harlequin series of books? If so, she is one of their talented authors. She is an award-winning author of 15 novels. Carly is a former lawyer who left her career for writing. You can find more information about Carly Phillips at http://www.carlyphillips.com.
The Story:
Sexy Kane McDermott, a police detective, is slightly burnout as his commanding officer Reid points out. Since Kane refuses to take some time off, Reid puts him on an assignment that shouldn’t be quite as risky as cases he usually is in charge of. What is his assignment? There has been a tip that the etiquette school Charmed! is a front for an prostitution ring. Kane’s job is to find the truth. Is it really an etiquette school for the awkward male or is it women taking care of a man’s “problems”?
Kayla Luck and her sister Catherine (Cat) inherited Charmed! when their aunt and uncle died in a car accident. Simply Sinful focuses mainly on Kayla. Kayla is a beautiful woman that when men look at her they immediately think bimbo. Even as a child boys called her a bimbo because she came from the wrong side of the tracks, her family owned Charmed!, and she was beautiful. How many men can be intimidated by a gorgeous woman? Kayla is anything but a bimbo.
When Kane first sees Kayla, he knows he is going to be in trouble. He has to keep emotional distance – that’s his job. But, can he? Isn’t it “sinful” for a cop to get involved with a suspect?
My Thoughts:
I can’t reveal anything else about the storyline or I will end up telling the entire story. If you want to know, you will have to read it yourself.
My favorite character in this book was Cat, Kayla’s sister. Cat speaks her mind frequently to Kayla and Kane. Cat just reminds me of me, so that is why I loved her character best. She’s feisty and anyone could admire that feature in someone.
I didn’t agree with the perception given that by looking at Kayla one would determine she was a bimbo simply because of her beauty. Kayla? The woman who was an accountant before taking over Charmed! after her aunt’s death? The woman who wore clothing that covered her body – blouses that buttoned up her neck? I’m sorry, but that doesn’t fit well with the common perception of how a “bimbo” dresses.
Would I recommend this book? Of course, especially if you want to read a steamy romance novel.
I do feel compelled to alert the squeamish…if you don’t like some details in your romance novels, better steer clear of this one. Phillips isn’t overly graphic like some authors, but there are some details.
Simply Sinful’s regular price is $6.50. I picked this book up out of town for $5.53 at a small bookstore my mother, my aunt, and I found. Amazing….we were looking for a place to eat and went into the bookstore. Can you tell I come from a family that also loves books?
Other Recommendation:
Carly Phillips: Simply Scandalous, Simply Sensual (These are the other two books in the trilogy.) The Playboy (There are two others that go with this book - The Bachelor & The Heartbreaker but I do not know anything about these – they are still in my to-read pile).
Rachel Gibson: Simply Irresistible, See Jane Score, & Truly, Madly, Yours
Recommended:
Yes
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