Title: A Million Guilty Pleasures
Author: C.L. Parker
First published February 4, 2014
258 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9780345548795 (ISBN10: 0345548795)
Rating: 3.95
Overview
For readers who couldn’t get enough of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You, comes an irresistible new novel filled with secrets, deception, and irresistible passion. Noah Crawford paid two million dollars to claim Delaine Talbot, the most alluring woman he’s ever met.
Their journey into a world of sensual pleasures pushes them to the brink, over and over again. But Noah’s discovery of why Lanie sold her body to him forces him to make a difficult decision: to let her go.
Lanie can’t understand why he would do such a thing. Doesn’t he realize that the bond they share is deeper than just sex?
It’s an unbreakable connection that even a twisted and dark secret or a malicious enemy can’t sever. But Lanie must prove to Noah that he belongs to her, even if it means risking everything for a love that can never be bought or sold.
About the Author
Meet C. L.
Parker, a talented romance author who knows how to write stories that will leave you breathless. Born and raised in a small town, Parker always had big-city dreams, and she never let anything stand in her way.
Her tenacity and drive have led her to a successful career doing what she loves most – writing.
Parker has always been an outgoing person, with a personality that could fill a room. In fact, some might even say she talks too much! But that’s what makes her such a great writer – she has a voice that demands to be heard, and characters living inside her head that are just waiting to come to life on the page.
Parker is a firm believer in living life to the fullest. She loves passionately, laughs until it hurts, and always looks for the silver lining in every situation.
To her, everything happens for a reason, and she embraces that philosophy in both her personal and professional life.
So if you’re looking for a romance author who knows how to bring the heat, look no further than C. L.
Parker. Her stories are sure to leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more.
Editoral Review
C.L. Parker’s A Million Guilty Pleasures, published on February 4, 2014, is a sensational read that will leave its readers both entertained and fulfilled. Parker, who is renowned for her captivating and tantalizing novels, expertly crafts a plot that promises to leave readers wanting more.
A Million Guilty Pleasures is a novel that exists within the contemporary romance genre, following the tumultuous relationship between Delaine Talbot and billionaire businessman, Bastien Toussaint. Delaine Talbot is a journalist who is tasked with interviewing the enigmatic and mysterious Bastien Toussaint, setting the stage for a captivating and steamy love affair that readers will be unable to put down.
The novel is set in New York City and the Caribbean, with both locations serving as backdrops for the highly-anticipated and highly-charged romantic encounters between the two main characters. The characters are well-developed, and Parker’s writing style expertly captures their personalities, emotions, and motivations.
Delaine Talbot is a strong and intelligent woman who has a troubled past, while Bastien Toussaint is a charismatic and powerful man who is haunted by his own demons. Parker’s writing captures the attention of readers through the use of detailed descriptions and vivid imagery, effectively immersing them into the story.
The pacing of the novel is just right, with enough twists and turns to keep readers engaged throughout. The themes of love, loss, trust, and forgiveness are explored and expertly woven into the plot.
One of the strengths of A Million Guilty Pleasures is its ability to capture the dynamics of a complex and emotionally charged relationship. Throughout the novel, the characters face numerous challenges and obstacles that they must overcome to find true happiness.
Parker masterfully illustrates this through her writing, with each word and description adding to the overall understanding of the relationship between Delaine and Bastien. However, one of the weaknesses of the novel is its heavy reliance on cliches and tropes.
The use of the classic “rich businessman falls in love with a journalist” trope may be seen as overplayed, detracting from the originality of the book. Additionally, some readers may find the sex scenes overly explicit and not for everyone.
Despite its flaws, A Million Guilty Pleasures is a highly recommendable novel. Parker’s writing is excellent, with a story that effectively engages readers from start to finish.
Fans of contemporary romance novels will find this book to be a delightful page-turner. It is a must-read for anyone who loves to indulge in guilty pleasures.
Overall, A Million Guilty Pleasures deserves a rating of four out of five. The novel boasts excellent writing, well-developed characters, and an engaging plot.
The use of cliches and explicit sex scenes may detract from the overall experience, but the overall quality of the book makes it a worthwhile read.
