SEX LOUNGE – Rachelle Chase

Kensington Aphrodisia (Trade Paperback)

ISBN: 0-7582-1650-5

May 2007

Erotic Contemporary Romance

San Francisco, California – Present Day

Nichole Simms works for Talentz modeling agency and prides herself on her ‘no-nonsense, strictly business’ attitude with their clients.  No one would guess that underneath her professional demeanor lays a passionate and sexy tigress.  The only thing that would give away her true identity is her notebook.  Her stories allow her to dwell in a world that she believes is forbidden to her.  Here is where she keeps all of her erotic fantasies, each starring one client in particular.  Derek Mitchell is a wealthy and sexy business man whose aloof nature and mysteriousness makes him the perfect star of her dreams.  She never thought the day would come when Derek would discover her notebook and read her erotic words.

In the past, Derek ignored his attraction to Nichole.  First of all, she is not his type.  He normally doesn’t fall for the cute-girl-next-door look.  Secondly, something about Nichole just screams the big ‘c’ and he is not ready for a committed relationship.  But, when he reads her notebook, he can’t wait to make her fantasies come true.

As their passions heat up, so does the intrigue.  Someone is filing bogus lawsuits against Derek and his list of suspects is very long.  The lawsuits could have been filed by the vengeful Prima Donna who wants Derek in the sack or even a suspicious reporter who shows up at the most inopportune time.  Will Derek and Nichole find the culprit before the smear campaign against Derek is successful? 

SEX LOUNGE has all of the aspects of a great erotic novel.  There are quite a few laugh out loud scenes and I even felt a little embarrassed for Nichole.  In her notebook, she allows herself to be the sexy minx that she is too shy to be in real life.  When Derek makes all of her erotic fantasies come to life, Nichole finally has the chance to become the woman in her notebook.

The story of Nichole’s innocence and Derek’s passion is written in such an ingenious way and it will spur many emotions in readers.  You will laugh at Nichole’s predicament when Derek finds her notebook and share her disappointment when Derek shows what he thinks are his true colors.

Anyone looking for a light read to lose themselves in will enjoy SEX LOUNGE.  Its believable situations, excellent characterization, interesting twists, and great hot sex make this one highly recommended. 

Ariel Summer