SHE’S ON TOP – Susan Lyons

La Grande Mort

Awesome Foursome, Book 4

Kensington Aphrodisia

ISBN: 978-0-7582-1703-X

April 2008

Erotic Contemporary Romance

Vancouver, British Columbia – Present Day

Musician Rina Goldberg has settled into a nice, safe relationship, but when her boyfriend, Al, proposes to her, she’s suddenly forced to reassess her life. She’s acutely aware that her body isn’t sleek like a model and she doesn’t consider herself the type to take risks, however, living the rest of her life with Al doesn’t feel right. When Rina asks for advice from her friends, Suzanne, Jenny and Ann, they tell her to live a little before deciding if Al is the one. Rina decides to take their advice and contacts the man who was her best lover, Giancarlo Mancini, now a music video director, who’s currently in town. To her surprise, he agrees to meet with her. The first night over dinner, sparks fly.

Giancarlo never forgot Rina. She was the one he fell for when he was a geeky musician, but they ended their relationship when that magical summer was over--and he can’t wait to meet her again. When their first date has them ending up in bed making passionate love, he knows he can’t just walk away from her again. Rina brings something to his life which has been missing. A connection that just may be his future. She hides her body from him when they’re having sex, and he wants to change that, because he cares for her no matter the shape of her body. Whatever happens in their relationship, he knows it is more than just sex. But is there a future for them?

Susan Lyons has ended her Awesome Foursome series with a bang. Rina sees herself as just a fat Jewish woman who’s settled into a rut with Al. Having dinner with a man from her past, Rina sees it as a last fling before deciding on Al. But meeting Giancarlo makes her realize she can’t have just one night with him. He’s in the area for a music video shoot, so why not enjoy their affair while they can? As they drift into a relationship, it soon becomes apparent to readers they belong together. Meanwhile, Rina auditions for her dream job, a spot on the Vancouver symphony orchestra. How will this pursuit affect any future with Giancarlo?

Giancarlo is any woman’s fantasy lover. He’s Italian, a gentle, yet a masterful lover. He’s considerate of Rina’s feelings, but still wants her to open up to him. Their relationship is much like a marriage, but with even hotter sex. He wants more, but can he convince Rina they can make a go of it?

Each of the ladies of the Awesome Foursome series is unique, but yet they are connected to each other more like sisters. Reading each of the stories, you’ll come to care for each and every one of them. Rina’s story in SHE’S ON TOP is no exception. The characters grab you and the storytelling makes you want to keep reading and reading. We get caught up on the other ladies, Suzanne, Jenny, and Ann, as to how they’re proceeding in their own romances with Jax, Scott, and Adonis. Are there weddings in store for the four? You’ll have to read SHE’S ON TOP to find out.

Susan Lyons has scored herself a hat trick plus one with the Awesome Foursome series as SHE’S ON TOP is once again a recommended read for lovers of erotic romance and earns a La Grande Mort award from RRT Erotic. This sizzling tale features characters that will make you feel like they are your friends, and deals with a couple striving to make a relationship work. Rina’s attempts to hide her body from her lover is all too real, while her doubts for their future are indeed what makes her and Giancarlo grow.

If you haven’t read any of the Awesome Foursome books, then you are missing out on some terrific reading. When I’ve had friends ask me for a suggestion on what to read in the Kensington Aphrodisia line, Susan Lyons heads the list of my recommended authors. SHE’S ON TOP certainly solidifies that reputation.

Holly Tibbs